And the Winner Is...(dm sam) Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:01:56 AM
after everyone votes, Kular moves into the kitchen. after a moment, he comes out with Kenisha's bowl. it contains five beans. "It looks like your the winner." Kular says handing the bowl to Kenisha
Kale Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:02:42 AM
"Good luck." Kale says to Kenisha "You are probably going to need it."
Zeoll Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:19:24 AM
The liontaur priest smiles and offers his congratulations to Kenisha. "Tomi knows we arre a frractious lot, but I know we will rrally arround you!"
"So, do we leave today?"
Flat-top Monday September 3rd, 2001 12:08:19 PM
Flat-top extends his hand and then holds both of Kenisha's hand into his. "Congra - Cogreetu err Best whishes," Flat-top not being use to giving praises,"I know that Domi is very pleased." He whispers to her, then ask(so every body will hear,"Who is going after Raorr? Kale?"
Ceira Karwyn Monday September 3rd, 2001 12:18:55 PM
"That's great Kenisha!" Ceira walks over to shake her hand or hoof. "Under your guidance, we are sure to be in capable hands. Well, we should all get our things ready for the trip to Lankmar."
Kalon the Wemic Monday September 3rd, 2001 7:49:25 PM
Kalon reaches out and pats her gently on the shoulder,"I knew it would be you. Congratulations you will lead us well I am sure" then bows deeply to her and smiles
Kenisha Monday September 3rd, 2001 9:52:29 PM
Kenisha blushes deeply under all this praise. "Well um... yes. Thank you all. I'd say we should all get whatever we want to bring and meet back at the main doors. Kular? Could you pack some food for us that will travel well? Thank you."
Looking at everyone present she then adds, "I'll go get Raorr as I really don't have too much I need to prepare."
With that she will make her way outside and look for the minotaur.
Getting Ready (dm sam) Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:40:44 AM
"Sure thing, boss," Kular says with a wink as he goes into the kitchen. Once she is outside, Kenisha finds Raorr sitting on the ground some ways from the castle, scribbling something in the dirt.
Kale Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:42:10 AM
"Our leader has already left to go get him," Kale says to Flat-Top. Not needing to pack, Kale moves to the front door and leans against the left wall, waiting for everyone else.
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:52:47 AM
Ceira runs into the kitchen and sneaks out with an apple in hand. "One for the road." she says to herself. She pauses and grins. "Better make it two." Ceira grabs another and proceeds to sneak out of the kitchen. She goes outside and waits at the foot of the bridge to enjoy the crisp morning air while devouring her first apple.
Flat-top Tuesday September 4th, 2001 10:50:45 AM
"Hey! Kular, last time we were in the rain I almost got a cold. Do you have an extra cape lying around and can I borrow it? Please!" ask Flat-top. Then trots to his chambers and pick up his back pack and shiels puts his Morning Star around his neck. Flat-top leaves his chamber and with a slow gate. will stand next to Kale. "I don't think that Raorr likes losing. I wonder what mood he'll be in."he tells Kale.
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday September 4th, 2001 11:10:58 AM
With a quick check of his large bag he heads outside to await Kenisha and hopefully Raorr's return. Keeping an eye on their newly appointed leader from afar he hopes she can handle Raorr. However knowing the minotaur's quick temper he is ready for the worst.
Kenisha Tuesday September 4th, 2001 11:56:04 AM
Trotting up to the seated Minotaur, Kenisha tells him, "Voting done and I've been elected. I do hope you will help in counseling on matters of war and combat. As for now, we are getting ready for our trip through the gate. If you've got anything to get, do so now and meet us back at the main doors."
She turns to leave then turns back slightly to say, "If it makes you feel any better, I was hoping Zeoll would win." She then heads back to the keep and gets her things and returns to the doors.
Leets Tuesday September 4th, 2001 12:29:34 PM
"It looks like our boss has already decided. That's a good thing, Domi probably doesn't want us to stay here too long..."
The young Paladin goes to his room, and comes back a couple of minutes later, ready to leave.
Zeoll Tuesday September 4th, 2001 5:56:37 PM
Hearing Kenisha say that she is going to talk to Raorr makes the wemic priest smile. He feels even more confident that she is the right person for the job.
The wemic gathers his gear and prepares to depart. He meets everybody else at the main doors.
Raorr d20+3=21 Tuesday September 4th, 2001 7:37:59 PM
Raorr concentrates on his scribbles, beside the location where the lightning bolt struck the bridge. He tenses noticeably for a moment when he hears (Listen Check of 21) the approaching sounds of a Centaur. He looks over and sees Kenisha, and relaxes.
He listens to her words and nods.
When she's finished he stands up, placing a familiar looking bowl, an 'R' carved in it, into his one of his personal saddlebags. "Very well Kenisha, I will offer my help if you need it. The group is wise in choosing a more stable person, than I."
He begins to walk towards the group and then stops, turns around to Kenisha and approaches her.
He says quietly to her "Congratulations, Kenisha." He then offers to hug her. She probably notes a expression crosses his face, a combination of hesitation and awkwardness.
Leaving? (dm sam) Wednesday September 5th, 2001 9:48:28 AM
After everyone gathers their things they meet at the front of the castle. Just before they leave, Kular comes out with a big pack of food(a week's worth) and a cape. Tossing the cape to Flat-Top, he says, "Don't lose it." Then he waves goodbye and moves back into the castle.
Kale Wednesday September 5th, 2001 9:50:18 AM
"None of us like to loose." Kale says to Flat-Top. "But I seriously doubt he'll go against the voting." then he sees everyone gathered together, so he moves towards them and says "Are we ready?"
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 5th, 2001 10:04:54 AM
"I'm ready!" Ceira yells from where she stands at the bridge. She casually takes another bite of her apple while waiting.
Flat-top Wednesday September 5th, 2001 11:15:21 AM
"Thank-you,Kular, I'll take very good care of it." Replied Flat-top as he puts the cape in his back pack. "I'm ready to leave," as kular brings the big basket of food, Flat-top ask, "who's going to carry the food? Not Ceira, she has her hands full with apples."
Leets Wednesday September 5th, 2001 12:19:27 PM
Leets patiently waits at the castle's gate, looking at the sky for any sign of Domi.
Zeoll Wednesday September 5th, 2001 5:19:10 PM
Zeoll thinks back over the group's recent adventures (and misadventures!). "What is it exactly that we seek in fabled Lankhmar?" he asks. "Let us rrememberr why Domi would send us therre."
[OOC: Lazy me! I guess I should go read up in the archives!]
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday September 5th, 2001 7:18:43 PM
Glancing at Zeoll Kalon says,"If Domi made his wishes known it was in the message told to Kale but I think that the easiest way to find out what lies ahead of us is to begin down that path." he then begins walking toward Kenisha. Happy to see that Raorr is not upset in his usual loud and physical way he trots up to her.
"Everybody seems ready to go Kenisha the next step of our quest can begin" he bows and sweeps his hand in the direction the bridge lays.
Kenisha Wednesday September 5th, 2001 10:23:29 PM
"Right, well then... lets be off, shall we?" Kenisha replies before starting towards the bridge.
Before passing Raorr, she whispers so only he can hear, "Do you know the words to the song we have to sing yet? If not you should try and review them."
Raorr the Confused Minotaur Thursday September 6th, 2001 1:14:24 AM
Raorr lowers his arms as Kenisha passes by him. The impression of hesitation gone from his face, now fully an expression of ackwardness.
Raorr follows Kenisha and then stops, and says. "Why travel there... This bridge to get over to gate, isn't it?" He point back to the bridge Raorr was sitting on.
He walks over to the hole in the ground and points at it. "Here lightning bolt hit. Kalon and Raorr nearly hurt by bright light."
He stops and waits.
Making Way(dm sam) Thursday September 6th, 2001 7:24:58 AM
everyone begins to travel towards the gate until Raorr calls everyone's attention to the lightning bolt crater
Kale Thursday September 6th, 2001 7:25:40 AM
"Im pretty sure we need to go back to Centaur Island and use the gate there." Kale says to Raorr
Kenisha Thursday September 6th, 2001 9:10:06 AM
Kenisha turns back to Raorr and says with a kind smile, "I think you've gotten turned around one too many times, friend. The gate is in Centaur Isle, not at Hearthold."
Zeoll Thursday September 6th, 2001 9:31:51 AM
Standing off to one side, Zeoll remembers the sacred poem. "Wander the streets with naught to see But this child with a prophecy. Infidels within must suffer their fate Whilst believers travel through a gate. Play the tune for the key to be found Then the Chosen will soon be Lankhmar-bound. Honor is all for a cause that's just, The truth will prevail, as it must..."
"Not too much there about about what to do when we arrive," Zeoll murmurs in his native tongue. "No doubt Tomi will show the way."
Ceira Karwyn Thursday September 6th, 2001 10:20:43 AM
"Ahh. Now that you have refreshed my memory, it seems that gate and the tune that Sargasso showed us has been spoken in his... prophecy. Well, let's not waste anymore time. Let's go!" says Ceira as she walks past the lightning bolt crater.
Flat-top Thursday September 6th, 2001 12:01:09 PM
"Hmmm! To travel to a gate, we have to play to open the gate, then we will be Lankmar BOUND, HONOR is for a cause that's JUST, TRUTH will prevail. Hmmm it sounds to me as if Domi wants us to sing or play to open that gate, then we won't be in Lankmar BUT on our way to Lankmar. What I don't understand is the part that goes 'Honor is for a cause that's just, Truth will prevail.'? "But if Domi want us to go there, that's where I'm going." Said Flat-top with his arms across his chest.
Raorr the Confused Minotaur Thursday September 6th, 2001 12:12:50 PM
OOC: Please explain to me then, how when we were on centaur island, an when I tried to cross I was on the bridge and the bolt of lightning struck in front of Raorr, while he was trying to cross to HEart hold keep. The Hoile Raorr is talking about is the hole on the BRidge to Centaur Island. So are you not suppose to cross that bridge? Or has the bridge changed locations on me? I had Raorr waiting by the bridge so he could join you guys when you crossed to go to the gate.
Please explain to me or send a map or something cause I'm getting more confused each turn since the player can't visualize the basic layout of the entire island setup.
Now for the Turn.
Raorr Runs back up to the grouphis old expression of concentration back on his face. "Go, Raorr catch up, if need be" He yells as he runs When he finally catches up "Raorr ready, hurry to gate."
Leets Thursday September 6th, 2001 3:52:07 PM
Leets was about to go ahead and follow Kenisha when he hears the questions about Lankhmar and the taur quest.
"I don't know for you, my friends, but I feel like there is a thieves guild waiting for me in Lankhmar..."
Kalon the Wemic Thursday September 6th, 2001 4:09:51 PM
Kalon listens to Leets,"Be careful about starting a fight with the Thieve's Guild. I have never seen one but I understand they can be very dangerous and they do not have the same sense of honor and fairness that you do." He then hurries across the bridge
Explinations(dm sam) Monday September 10th, 2001 9:12:59 AM
(the crater where the lightning bolt hit is near the entrance to the castle. it was sent so that those that crossed would realize that they needed to get to the portal on centaur island before Sargasso left) everyone continues to stand around the crater
Kale Monday September 10th, 2001 9:16:13 AM
"Domi didnt say why we are to go to Lankhmar, just that we are to go. I guess we'll find out when we get there."
Flat-top Monday September 10th, 2001 10:07:31 AM
"Well! If Domi want us to take the Gate on Center Ilse, we should take that that gate. But If we cannot open that gate, we can always try to open the one at the Vineard." What do we do now, Kenisha." Flat-top waits for an answer.
Kenisha Monday September 10th, 2001 11:17:27 AM
"I say we go back to Centaur Isle so we can go through the gate and find out what Imod has in mind for us there."
With that she heads to the bridge that leads back to Centaur Isle.
Zeoll Monday September 10th, 2001 12:44:38 PM
Zeoll follows along, crossing the bridge to Centaur Island and heading for the Musical Gate Sargasso showed the Chosen.
Leets Monday September 10th, 2001 3:01:29 PM
Leets follows the laeder and heads in the direction of the Centaur Island, to go back to the magical gate...
Ceira Karwyn Monday September 10th, 2001 3:28:12 PM
Ceira follows after Kenisha without much to say. She looks around for a raccoon and will lightly chuck her apple core so it can finish nibbling on it.
The Gate(dm sam) Tuesday September 11th, 2001 8:56:43 AM
at Kenisha's bidding, the party follows their new leader back onto Centaur Island. after about an hour they come to the gate in the middle of the forest.
Kale Tuesday September 11th, 2001 8:58:46 AM
"Well, I guess ill go first." Kale says. walking up to the gate, he sings, "Geepers, creepers, where did you get those eyes, where did you get those eyes." then he walks through the gate
Flat-top Tuesday September 11th, 2001 10:04:56 AM
Flat-top walks to the gate, then turns and ask "Raorr, Please come and stand next to me. I will show you how much you mean to all of us. Now repeat after me, 'Geepers (waits for a responds)Creepers (waits again) Where (waits)did you (waits) Get those (waits) EYES (waits) Where did (waits so Raorr to say it right) you get (waits) Those eyes, Now go ahead and walk through and I'll be right behind you." Flat-top think to himself ^ Domi! I hope I did it right.^ Then Flat-top follows Kale and Raorr into the gate.
Leets Tuesday September 11th, 2001 2:50:24 PM
"Geepers, creepers...."
Leets, following his fellows, sings the song, and walks through the gate, a little bit curious about how it feels...
Zeoll d20+5=19 Tuesday September 11th, 2001 7:39:33 PM
If Kenisha has no objection, Zeoll waits for Raorr to go through, with Flat-top's able example. If the minotaur has trouble, the liontaur will use his perform skill to help coach him through. [OOC: 19 above]
Then he will go through himself.
Kenisha Tuesday September 11th, 2001 9:38:47 PM
Kenisha will wait until everyone else as made it through successfully before she sings the song and steps through the gate. She'll gesture for everyone to go first and will give Raorr an incouraging smile.
Raorr Tuesday September 11th, 2001 10:54:10 PM
Raorr walks up and recites the song, although not pleasant he seems to have practiced it.
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday September 11th, 2001 11:04:36 PM
Kalon smiles at Kenisha,"See you on the other side." then he sings the song and steps through the gate.
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 12th, 2001 12:23:35 AM
Ceira sings, "Geepers, creepers, where did you get those eyes, where did you get those eyes." and off she goes!
It Begins(dm sam) Wednesday September 12th, 2001 8:50:44 AM
one by one the Chosen step through the portal. as each of them enter, they see a sudden flash of light, blinding everyone momentarly. once their vision is cleared, they find themselves standing in the back of an alleyway, a arch similiar to the one back on Centaur Island carved into the wall on the back of the alley.(everyone make a spot check of 15 or better)
Kale d20+1=19 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 8:52:10 AM
Kale, though a little confused about what just happened, suddenly feels the hairs on the back of his neck stand up, as if somethings wrong
Flat-top d20+2=17 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 10:40:27 AM
Flat-top is blinded for about a second, when his eyes adjust he sees how still Kale is standing. Since he and Kale were chosen from the beginning and fought together, Flat-top knows something is up. Flat-top grab a hold of his Morning Star. Turns and indicate to Raorr to be quiet. Flat-top is on the alert and really look around.
Leets d20+2=3 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 11:53:32 AM
OOC: Hey, that's a botch, no? :)
Leets arrives just after Flat-Top, still blinded by the flash of light, perhaps just because he was more aware of what would happen during the "jump". Groping around, he bumps into Flat-Top's back, and hangs on Kale's armor.
"Hey my friends, where are you? Isn't there too much light in Lankhmar or is it me? Or maybe it's night? Hey? Where are you?"
Zeoll d20+4=23 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 3:45:33 PM
Zeoll lands softly, every nerve alert. He moves towards the entrance of the alley, ready for anything.
Raorr d20-2=6 d20-2=10 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 6:11:24 PM
Raorr steps though and closes his eyes after the light blinds him. In his head he curses Sargasso 'next time satyr, next watch out'. HE begins to clear his eyes and sees Flat top doping something with his morningstar, but through the spots in his eyes, he misses the gesture to remain quiet.
Kenisha d20+3=5 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 11:33:09 PM
Kenisha bumps into Ceira after stepping through the gate, her eyes still affected by the bright light. "Sorry. What's up?"
Kalon the Wemic d20+1=10 Thursday September 13th, 2001 1:14:03 AM
Kalon steps through and as his eyes begin to clear up from the bright flash looks back to see if Kenisha is okay. Failing to see anything else but her.
Noises(dm sam) d20=13 Thursday September 13th, 2001 9:31:06 AM
Kale, Flat-Top, and Zeoll hear some kind of yelling and screaming coming from the front of the alley. because of their companions, Kale and Flat-Top are not able to move at the moment, but Zeoll is able to sneak about halfway up the alley. once he gets there he can see a group of people, possible children, surrounding a lone figure, another child perhaps. just as he finishes moving, Zeoll hears a chant come from the crowd
"Rissa the dreamer! She's such a little schemer! Bumped her head an' went to bed-an' dreamed we are all dead!"
after he hears the chant, Zeoll notices that a couple of the mob look down the alley, but they dont seem to notice anything(make spot check of 10 Zeoll)
Kale d20+6=14 Thursday September 13th, 2001 9:34:05 AM
pushing Leets off him, Kale says "Theres something going on down this alley. Wait a moment and i'll find out what it is." moving quietly(move silently of 14), Kale catches up to Zeoll and says. "What do you see?"
Flat-top d20+1=18 Thursday September 13th, 2001 10:12:19 AM
Flat-top stays with Raorr and look down the alley to see if he can make out some thing. Tells Road or any body that's behind him. "I don't know what going on, but Zeoll and Kale went to see what the trouble is bruing".
Leets Thursday September 13th, 2001 3:03:01 PM
As the young paladin rubs his eyes, his sight goes from bright light to bright blur.
"Is there something happening? Hey somebody! Tell me!"
Zeoll d20+4=16 d20+5=22 Friday September 14th, 2001 12:31:02 AM
Zeoll whispers an explanation and plan to Kale in Tauric, so all the Chosen can understand, if they are close enough. "A mob is taunting a lone perrson, perrhaps a child. Odd that we should arrrive just at this point, one might think, but I believe therre arre no coincidences, my frriend. So I take this as a sign to act, to save the child. I will trry to distrract the mob; while I do so, please join with Ceirra or Kenisha and secrret away the lone child. I will find you then afterr I am done."
Zeoll removes his drums from his pack and steps out towards the crowd. His weapons are sheathed. He walks softly around until the mob is between him and the alley mouth (if he is seen, he ignores all until he is in the spot he has chosen). He keeps his eyes open and sharp [Spot roll 16]. Sitting in place and playing the drum, he begins a chant of his own in the Common tongue, but a more compelling one than the one the mob had been shouting [Perform roll 22]. Now listen frriends And hearr a tale Of fighterrs bold And lovers frrail. Of hearrts gone cold, And prride's travail That neverr ends.
Prrince Thom was brrave And glad in love With fair Lanorre, And herr white glove He took to warr And it above All else did save.
Now forrtune smiles On loverrs true But humbles last The prrideful few Who hold too fast To love's adieu. So Thom did whiles.
Zeoll continues the sad and tragic story of Prince Thom, hoping to distract the crowd with his chanted tale, so that other Chosen can whisk away the one they were taunting.
After he concludes the performance, the wemic tries to join the rest of the Chosen if he can do so without trailing a crowd.
Kenisha Friday September 14th, 2001 12:41:32 AM
OOC- I, the player, am really depressed and angry over what happened this Tuesday. So if I don't always reply everyday, that's the reason. I do want to continue playing this game, but right now my enthusiasm is very low for many things.
I'm a first responder for my company and so I know a SMALL PART of what it means to be in the EMS system.
I had a nightmare last night that I was at ground zero when the towers fell. That wasn't the worst of it however. In my dream, I was left untouched by any of the debris. I could see the smoke filled sky above me, but was totally cut off from escape and unable to get to the mirad number of people screaming for help. I couldn't go back to sleep and spent the rest of the night watching news reports.
A counselor I spoke to said that they were setting up group sessions for anyone, not just EMS personel and I intend to attend.
God Bless (or what whatever your religious/philosophical preference is) and Donate Blood if you are able!
Kalon the Wemic Friday September 14th, 2001 1:47:15 AM
Kalon waits near the gate to see the effect Zeoll has.
Tragity(dm sam) Friday September 14th, 2001 9:37:41 AM
i understand that everyone is feeling down and low and angry. for myself, its hard for me to concentrate on posting. so if anyone doesnt feel up to posting regulerly for the next two or three weeks, dont feel obligated to do so. all of us need time to think things through.
Run Away!(dm sam) Friday September 14th, 2001 9:43:00 AM
as soon as Zeoll starts chanting, some of the mob, who do appear to be children too, turn and look in his direction. as soon as they see him, they begin screaming "MONSTER, MONSTER!!!!!" and flee out of the alley. the little girl remains and seems nervous, but doesnt try to flee
Kale Friday September 14th, 2001 9:44:09 AM
after seeing the children fleeing from Zeoll, Kale sees no reason to be sneaky and approaches the little girl. "What's your name?" he asks her in Taur
Zeoll the Monster Friday September 14th, 2001 10:11:11 AM
The wemic laughs a huge laugh! "So much for music calming the savage beasts!" he says to himself. "Frankly, I think those humans are far more beastly than I am!"
Walking softly and slowly over to Kale and the child, he translates Kale's words into Common. Then he adds, first in Common and then in Tauric, "But I think I know yourr name. Arre you the one called Rrissa?"
The liontaur adds, "Drreamerrs arre specail people, you know. I believe that therre are trruths in drreams, if we know how to rread them."
Flat-top Friday September 14th, 2001 11:15:36 AM
Flat-top look's intently down the ally and tell Kenisha, Kalon, Leets and every body else who's behind him. "I see a small mob, yelling at what look like a small human female. Hee Hee Zeoll just scared off the group around this female and both Kale and Zeoll are talking to her." Flat-top turns to Kenisha and ask "Should we all go up the ally and scare the little female? Just look at the assortment of Taurs here! Now that's funny."
Kenisha Friday September 14th, 2001 12:07:51 PM
Kenisha shakes her head, "No we are not here to frighten little children." With that she makes her way to the little gir. She kneels down (so that she is not as intimidating) and says in Common, "Don't be afraid, little one, we are not going to hurt you. Are you alright?"
Ceira Karwyn Friday September 14th, 2001 11:21:16 PM
Ceira follows Kenisha towards the little girl. "Yes, we will not hurt you. Are you hungry?" Ceira pulls out the second apple she snatched from the kitchen this morning. "Do you like apples? Here, take it."
Raorr Sunday September 16th, 2001 6:35:38 PM
What's Funny Flat-top is that you are not advancing to protect our team members who may have been attacked by the mob up ahead." Roarr begins to quickly move up the alleyway while continuing to speak "They are on their way to get warriors to attack the monster whove just attacked them." RAorr thinks to himself that this group tries to hard to make jokes all the time.
Raorr bursts forth from that alleyway on alert for Human guards which he believes will arrive soon. "Hurry up taurs, trouble is coming, take her and go, talking to her here is not safe, were sticking out to much here." Raorr looks around "Ask her if there is a place where she could hide us, perhaps then we could question her at that time."
He looks at the child and notes that her posture seems not to indicate fear in her "What's wrong with her why isn't she afraid like the others? Is she blind?"
Talking(dm sam) Tuesday September 18th, 2001 9:53:47 AM
Raorr moves to the front of the alley to stand guard, but doesnt notice anyone at the moment. as the group surrounds the little girl, she takes the apple from Ceira and says "Thank you. Im not afraid." she puts the apple in one of her pockets and then she says. "Im Rissa. I know you, and you, and you." she says pointing to Zeoll, Kale, and Ceira. "You made a bit purple monster change into a nice man." then she pulls out the apple again and asks Ceira. "Do you have any candy?"
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday September 18th, 2001 7:52:49 PM
Kalon moves to stand beside where Raorr is.
Raorr Tuesday September 18th, 2001 10:13:28 PM
Raorr looks over his shoulder and sees the little human put the apple in her pocket and then take it back out. He hears her say something and then Raorr asks, "Ceira don't take or eat the Human's apple it might be poisoned."
He turns back and says to Kalon "Any idea what would be a good place to defend ourselves." Raorr looks around the alleyway and realizes that it looks like an acceptable location "Perhaps staying her is best, unless you have a better idea"
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 19th, 2001 12:54:40 AM
(OOC: Actually, I *gave* the apple to her. She isn't really offering anything to me.)
Ceira points to herself with a perplexed look. "You... you know me?" she stammers. "Big purple monster? How do you know this? Who are you? Wait, hold your thought, Raorr has a good point. We sort of stick out like a sore thumb here. Is there a place we can hide and talk?"
"By the way, I don't have any candy on me. But I assure you that the apple I gave you is extra delicious! Just one bite and the tender skin tears with a crack and then... well, just lead us to someplace safe Rissa." she giggles.
Flat-top Wednesday September 19th, 2001 3:23:00 AM
Flat-top keeping an eye out for trouble, tells the little girl"Sugar cubs are bad for your teeth, apples are better. It's true you know just look at Kales teeth." Flat-top smiles at Kale as he is trying to put the little girl at ease.
Zeoll d20+7=9 Wednesday September 19th, 2001 6:31:54 AM
Zeoll takes a moment to translate for Raorr.
"I believe this child is an orracle, a visionarry of some sorrt, and ourr meeting herre is no moment of chance, but of fate and Imod's will."
"The mob that had been torrmenting herr mocked herr drreams. She is not afrraid. And she says she knows me, Kale, and Ceirra." Zeoll pauses for a moment as the implications sink in. "And she knows about Sarrgasso's change from purrple monsterr to satyrr."
The wemic gently sits down and says to the child, in common and Taur, "Rrissa, you arre special perrson. Thank you forr not being afrraid of us. I hope we can be frriends. And I hope you will help us, even though we don't have any candy," he adds with a smile.
"Maybe we need a safe place, maybe not. Do you know what we need to do? Where should we go? Who should we visit?"
[OOC: That's a diplomacy check up there. D'Oh!]
Little Squirt(dm sam) Wednesday September 19th, 2001 9:24:28 AM
"I wish I had some candy. Momma cant afford it." Rissa says as she puts the apple back in her pocket. "I dreamed about you saving the purple monster, and i dreamed about you saving us from the bad lady. Are you here to save us from the bad lady." the little girl asks, hope gleaming in her eyes. meanwhile, Kalon and Raorr still see no sign of trouble
Kale Wednesday September 19th, 2001 9:27:00 AM
taken aback by Rissa's question, Kale refraims from answering, not really knowing what the answer is
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 19th, 2001 3:36:36 PM
"Well little Rissa. Do you think you can tell us a little more about this bad bad lady? Maybe we can go beat her up for you."
Kenisha Thursday September 20th, 2001 12:03:58 AM
The kneeling centaur with five stark white locks on her head smiles at the little girl.
"You are a seer.", she says in Common, "I am called Kenisha. I'm sure my friends and I would like to hear more about this bad lady, but first I think we need to find someplace less out in the open."
With that she stands up and adds, "Can you lead us to someplace safe?"
The Bad Lady(dm sam) Thursday September 20th, 2001 8:25:18 AM
"Whats a seer?" the girl asks, then she says "I can take you to the bad lady. I have dreams of her talking with very bad people. She runs an inn. Do you want to go?"
Kale Thursday September 20th, 2001 8:26:15 AM
Kale shruggs his shoulders and says, "Sure, anything beats just standing around here."
Flat-top Thursday September 20th, 2001 1:04:29 PM
"Bad Lady? HUH!" said Flat-top,"Well! It's better than letting the trouble come to us. I'm with you, Let's Go." then follows Kale.
Zeoll Thursday September 20th, 2001 8:04:50 PM
Zeoll shakes his head, and the beads in his mane clatter together softly. He speaks in Taur. "My hunting instincts say we should learrn morre about ourr prrey, then trrack, then pounce," says the wemic. "But in this city, therre is no way we can rremain inconspicuous and stealthy. So maybe the best thing is to go to this inn now, this verry moment, beforre ourr prrey takes flight orr rredies defenses."
He looks at Kenisha to see if she seems to agree.
"But I think we should take carre in ourr haste, unlike the time we killed Kularr. Let us be surre we arre doing the rright thing."
Turrning to Leets, he adds, softer, "And in matterrs such as this, I trrust yourr instincts morre than my own, good Leets. How do you feel about this child? And when we see the "bad lady," I will be looking to you to see how Domi guides yourr senses."
Kalon the Wemic Friday September 21st, 2001 12:17:32 AM
Kalon rolls his eyes to the sky and shakes his head then continues to watch for trouble beside Raorr.
Kenisha Friday September 21st, 2001 1:30:03 AM
Kenisha smiles at Rissa, "A seer is someone who either sees things that happen far far away, or things that may happen in the future."
Turning to Zeoll and the others, "As to where we should go, I think we should go someplace other than this inn since the bad lady runs it."
Turning back to the little girl, Kenisha asks, "Is there someplace else you could take us so we can find out more about this bad lady?"
Talking(dm sam) Monday September 24th, 2001 9:47:28 AM
"You didnt talk this much in my dream." Rissa says, pouting a bit. "Your suppost to come to the Journey's End inn and see the bad lady!!" she says, putting her hands on her hips
Kale Monday September 24th, 2001 9:48:25 AM
"This one has fire." Kale says. "I wonder if she realizes that we could tear her apart without even trying?"
Leets Monday September 24th, 2001 2:24:11 PM
Leets rubs his eyes one last time, and smiles to the girl.
"Don't worry Rissa, if there is any bad lady around, we will not let her arm you. Come on, just jump on my back, we'll see it closer..."
"I will keep my ears opened for Domi's voice Zeoll, he will probably show us the way like he always did until now...To my mind, if we met this girl first, it probably means that we have to follow her vision. She has to be some kind of guide for us, so let's go to the Journey's End, it looks like all begins there. What do you think of it Kenisha?"
While waiting for Kenisha's answer, Leets tries to locate the inn, and uses his Detection of Evil.
Zeoll d20+3=17 Monday September 24th, 2001 4:20:01 PM
Zeoll keeps a wary eye out [OOC Spot 17] as he waits for Kenisha's reply. He'll follow her suggestion wherever it leads.
If anyone asks, like he said last post, Zeoll thinks the group should head to this inn while they still have a chance to surprise the people there.
Flat-top Monday September 24th, 2001 4:45:38 PM
"Now! Now! Kale, Tear her apart?" Ask Flat-top, But I do like the part of her haveing a bit of fire. Just wait untill she grows up, then she'll be a Volcano... WHOSSH." Flat-top snickers as they trot along (at less Flat-top is troting.)
Ceira Karwyn Monday September 24th, 2001 9:36:26 PM
"The bad lady runs an inn huh? Well, we can certainly go visit her. But the question is..." Ceira touches the sides of her waist and then the top of her head. "I don't know if we could fit."
(OOC: As wemics and centaurs, do our widths exceed the standard 3ft-wide door? Or perhaps the Wold has a different standard? ^_^ Minotaurs can probably squeeze in sideways. We can probably handle the height by crawling or something. But even still, it'll probably be uncomfortable with a handful of Taurs packed in a room.)
Kenisha Tuesday September 25th, 2001 12:09:23 AM
"Perhaps it would be best if we just went to the inn now," Kenisha says. In Tauric she adds, "Now everyone, be alert, but let's not call an attack on us. No waving weapons about, just keep them at your sides for now."
Going To The Inn(dm sam) d20+4=6 Tuesday September 25th, 2001 4:57:36 AM
as he watches out of the ally, Zeoll sees two dwarves walk by. they look down the alley, but either they didnt see anything or they are not bothered by what they saw because they continue walking by the alley. when hearing that Kenisha agrees to go to the inn, Rissa jumps up and down and starts clapping her hands. "YEAH, LETS GO!!!" she yells and jumps on Leets back. grabing his horns, she says, "I wish I had horns. Then I could run over all those guys who pick on me. Now follow me, ill take you to the Journey's End Inn."
Kale Tuesday September 25th, 2001 4:59:11 AM
"I guess we're going." Kale says to Flat-Top. "Sargasso said that this town is very racial diversified. I hope we dont stand out."
Leets Tuesday September 25th, 2001 12:11:28 PM
Always trying to detect some kind of evil around, Leets trots along with Rissa on his back, in the direction showed by the young girl.
Raorr Tuesday September 25th, 2001 12:57:36 PM
Raorr, standing beside Kalon, sees the girl jump on Leets back, he instinctively tenses, and then forces himself to relax realizing that Leets must have allowed her to do it.
Raorr leans down to whisper to Kalon "I have a bad feeling about this supposedly innocent little girl" Raorr glances back at her "Going by the logic Leets and some of the others have proposed in the past, Domi should have sent a person who spoke Taur." Raorr thinks for a moment and then says "So we are going now, good"
Raorr begins walking.
Flat-top Tuesday September 25th, 2001 1:18:27 PM
Flat-top trotting (or prancing) beside Kale. "Hmmm! first the little female colt with a message, then a human female with a message of a Bad Lady at the Journey's End. But Domi do the strangest things."
Zeoll Tuesday September 25th, 2001 5:41:54 PM
Zeoll joins the group in going to this inn. He is not skulking nor swaggering -- but his tail lashes with unhappiness at finding himself in a human city, surrounded by dead stone, hard-packed earth, and scant nature.
At the inn, unless Kenisha says otherwise, he makes a quick scout around the building, noting exits. If there are several, he suggests that the group enter the building from several directions at once.
"When hunting," the liontaur says in Taur, "one may flusterr one's prrey by coming frrom both forre and behind."
[Umm ... Leets is a centaur, right? He doesn't have horns, does he? And Sam, if Zeoll gets to scout around, please make whatever rolls you need. Track +8, Spot +4, Search +1, Listen +3]
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday September 25th, 2001 7:17:52 PM
"Hee hee hee..." Ceira giggles to herself as she watches the Rissa play with Leets.
Turning to Zeoll, "You are very cautious by nature. Certainly nothing wrong with that but you need to lighten up a bit. Rissa obviously isn't terrified of this 'Bad Lady' so she might not be what she's cracked up to be. Leets is also a holy knight so he should be able to sense evil within a certain vicinity. With him and Rissa in the lead, we should be okay."
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday September 26th, 2001 12:24:25 AM
As he falls into line with the group he says to Raorr,"You always have a bad feeling about anybody who is screaming and yelling at the top of their lungs and brandishing weapons in violence," he takes a deep breath,"Face it my friend you were born to fight and you are always looking for one"
The Journey's End(dm sam) d20+4=18 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 6:09:20 AM
(Leets doesnt have any horns. my mistake) With Leets carrying her, Rissa guides the party towards the inn. as they walk through the crowd, they notice that people take notice of them, but do nothing to bar their way or do anything to hinder the taurs. after about fifteen minuets, the group arrives in front of an inn with huge doors(everyone make spot checks) "Here we are." Rissa says "The Journey's End Inn."(Zeoll doesnt notice anything unusual)
Kale d20+1=4 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 6:10:24 AM
"Those doors sure are big." Kale says. "I wonder what they are used for? Any ideas Flat-Top?"
Zeoll d20+4=15 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 9:31:22 AM
Zeoll takes a close look around. What kind of setting is this? Seedy? Mercantile? Well-to-do? What kind of buildings are nearby? Did he see anyone on the walk who looked like a constable or serjeant?
Raorr d20-2=16 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 12:06:42 PM
"Looks like a place thqat expects large people... any one wanna better the bad lady isn't human?" Raorr loosens up trying not to be tense. "your Right Kalon, I need a fight. The human city it too quiet, I haven't seen those evil theives yet. Wouldn't it be great if the bad lady's a dragon, now that would be fun." Raorr checks his weapons, seeing there alright "Yeah a dragon that would be fun. a good fight, we might even die fighting, glorious tales would be told, right Zeoll?"
OOC Spot check
Leets d20+2=8 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 12:34:52 PM
As he walks the streets of Lankhmar, Leets is amazed to see so many people. Always bearing the girl on his back, the young paladin tries not to make her fall, and lifts his head to look at the doors when arriving in front of the Inn.
"Perhaps we just have to knock? That would be great if there was a dragon we could talk to. Mother said they aren't all evil, although I have never met one..."
Flat-top d20+3=6 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 1:54:54 PM
OCC;opps should not have the (+3), so with a roll of 3,Flat-top does not know what horse shoes he has on.
Flat-top Looks at the door and turns to Kale, "Hmmm! Well, it seem to me is to let something or somebody Very BIG in ?? Or they that size because everybody in there all want to get out in one great BIG hurry??".
Ceira Karwyn d20+2=19 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 4:23:42 PM
"Well, let's not get too carried away now. For all we know, it might be big just for shipping purposes. Maybe this inn has an entertainment stage and they occasionally have to wheel in large harpsichords or pianos."
Kalon the Wemic d20+1=12 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 7:07:50 PM
Kalon walks along beside the Raorr marveling at the myriad different people. At the same time feeling trapped by the narrowness of the city streets. In his mind and heart wishing he was once again running the open plains of his home. When he hears Raorr and Leets talking about a dragon he winces inside,"Well Raorr I'm sure it would be quite a fight though I would rather live through the battle then to die gloriously" he says.
OOC: Spot check is 12
Kenisha d20+3=10 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 11:09:43 PM
Kenisha shakes her head smiling at Raorr and Kalon's talk. When the group reaches the inn she says, "I suppose we knock."
Sam Friday September 28th, 2001 9:45:08 AM
hello. in the last couple of days ive had some serious personal problems occur and it doesnt look like they are going away until monday, so ill be unable to post until then. sorry for any inconvience
Big Doors (dm sam) Monday October 1st, 2001 6:58:04 AM
Everyone who rolled a 15 or higher on their spot check reconize that the doors and the rest of the building resembles the architecture found throughout Centaur island. No one has seen anyone go in or out, but the inn does look respectable. Once the group approaches the door, Rissa says, "I can't go in there. Maldreen doesnt allow children in there. She's the bad lady."
Kale Monday October 1st, 2001 6:59:25 AM
"I dont know Flat-Top, but bad lady or no, im pretty thirsty." Kale says. "Im ready for a drink."
Leets Monday October 1st, 2001 9:56:26 AM
"This lady is probably not that bad if she is wise enough not to let a child enter this place."
Leets helps Rissa to jump on the ground.
"I would prefer you to wait here Rissa, I would less worry, and moreover, I don't think you want to meet this lady, right?"
Flat-top Monday October 1st, 2001 10:03:21 AM
"Kale I do love your sugestion." said Flat-top with a gleem in his eye. "Bad Lady or No, I'm a little dry. Aprey Vous, Sir, Aprey Vous."
Raorr the Minotaur d20+2=14 Monday October 1st, 2001 1:04:02 PM
Raorr notes the Centauric features, and begins stomping up the steps. Once he gets to the door he'll push them open and enter. He'll look (14) around for a female centaur who appears to be wealthy amongst the crowd. The expression on Roarr's face is a scowl, and like he's looking for something to provoke him.
Zeoll Monday October 1st, 2001 9:12:52 PM
Zeoll suggests that it is time to enter the building. He suggests that there will probably be talking before anything else. If Kenisha will designate a speaker, Zeoll will cast a Guidance spell on the person she picks before they enter to give a bonus to the speaker's Diplomacy roll. If she designates no one, he will cast it on himself just before they enter.
Kenisha Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 12:00:37 AM
"Well, let's go in. But everyone, be on your best behavior until we know what's up." Kenisha says as she follows Raorr.
Trouble(dm sam) Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 9:41:03 AM
Before the party is able to enter the Journey's End, a loud commotion erupts down the street. In moments a group of heavily armed and armored centaurs and minotaurs come marching up to the inn. The centaurs carry spears and shields and the minotaurs carry halberds. All wear plate armor and carry nets. One of the centaurs moves slightly ahead of the rest and says, "You are hearby ordered to appear in front of the Dual Council to answer for the crime of attacking human childern. Come peacefully or you will be dragged through the city in disgrace." The other taurs then pull out their nets and look prepared to use them. "You have one minute to decide."
Kale Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 9:43:00 AM
seeing the impressive display of force, Kale shows his hands in front of him and says. "Though we committed no crime, ill come peacefully."
Raorr Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 10:20:40 AM
Raorr leves and goes with the group. and mutters somethiung about wraping a net around the taurs necks if they touch him.
Flat-top Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 10:25:43 AM
Looking at the MOB of assorted Tour in frount of him. Looks at Kale and ask,"Does this mean we won't get our drinks?" Then follows the rest of the party.
Kenisha Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 12:19:20 PM
Kenisha answers with, "We will come peacefully. Rissa? Since you were there, will you come and speak with us as to the events that occurred at the mouth of the alleyway?"
Leets Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 12:56:21 PM
"What? To appear in front of the council? Is it a joke? How do you dare!?!? I don't even know of which child you are talking of!!!!"
Leets grins, blushes, and finally crosses his arms on his chest.
"Ok, let's go, but I really feel offended and when it's over I want you to apologize for considering us like vulgar criminals!"
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 3:58:11 PM
Ceira clenches her teeth in frustration before yielding to the guards. "Well, it appears we aren't the only Taurs on this island afterall." she mumbles. She turns to one of the guards and asks, "What makes you think we did it anyways? Who accused us?"
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 4:00:10 PM
Kalon follows the group.
Zeoll d20+8=21 Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 5:14:58 PM
After hearing the rest of the Chosen, Zeoll says softly, "A wonderr and a marrvel it is to me to see these ancient enemies, minotaurrs and centaurrs, joined in common purrpose!" The wemic grins. "Surrely Tomi smiles on them, though they may be mislead about ourr mission herre."
Then Zeoll stands straight up and answers the lead centaur in a calm and patient but determined voice, speaking first in the Taur language, then in Common if it seems that anybody does not understand.
"Hearr me, oh Taurrs," the liontaur says, "and know you that I am a prriest of Imod, and that beforre you stand the Chosen of Domi. We arre herre on a sacrred quest, so although we will accompany you willingly if we must, underrstand well, oh child of Domi, that yourr summons seems designed to obstrruct the will of the god of centaurrs, minotaurrs, and liontaurrs."
"Forr it is clearr that we arre falsely and basely accused! This happy human child, safely and willingly among us, puts the lie to yourr charrges. In Domi's name, I ask you to let us go frreely."
"Or if you will not, then at the least yeild to us the names of ourr accuserrs, that we may know those who dishonorr us. And tell us, too, good officerr, how much time this sojourrn to meet yourr Dual Council will rrequire."
"So leave us frree to rresume ourr holy quest, orr lead us swiftly to the Meet of yourr Elderrs. But in any event, I hope you will offerr us the full courrtesy we gladly offerr you in Imod's name."
Zeoll bows low.
[OOC: Diplomacy Roll 21 includes the +1 from the Guidance spell I just cast.]
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Zeoll's Status: unwounded one Guidance Spell Cast
Marching Orders(dm sam) Wednesday October 3rd, 2001 10:06:04 AM
the guards seem unimpressed by Zeoll's speach. "Lets get moving." the centaur says. "You'll have your chance to talk in front of the council." then with the centaurs taking the lead and the minotaurs guarding the rear, the group begins to march down the streets. as they march, the group notices that their guards seem very tense, as if they are expecting trouble to happen at any time
Kale Wednesday October 3rd, 2001 10:08:19 AM
Noticing the mood of the guards, Kale keeps an eye out for an opportunity to break free of the guards.
Kenisha Wednesday October 3rd, 2001 11:07:14 AM
OOC- Does Rissa come with? Or did she stay behind?
Flat-top Wednesday October 3rd, 2001 1:54:29 PM
Flat-top marching almost behind Kale, whispers"I'm with you,Kale, any time your ready."
Kalon the Wemic Thursday October 4th, 2001 12:17:56 AM
Looking towards Raorr he watches him closely expecting him to lose his temper at anytime. Undecided wether he will join the minotaur if he breaks loose or not. He hopes it will not come to a fight.
Raorr Thursday October 4th, 2001 1:32:38 AM
Raorr restrains his primal urge to fight. He says to the rest of the group, through clenched teeth "Our mission is to help unite the Taurs. The chosen should not resist a united Centaur-Minotaur council request." It seems difficult for him to say, but he looks back at Kenisha and gives her a glance waiting to hear her comments.
Raorr walks in the direction the guards moition for the group to go. Raorr stops suddenly and yells at something in the air "Shut up, or I'll slice out your tongue, boy! They hear you shut up!" He then looks around like he's searching for something or someone. "Where did you go?".
Raorr smirks at one of the minotaur guards. "Don't look behind you, you won't find him there, he's real sneaky"
RAorr continues to walk, after about a hundred paces he says "But Imod, says not to kill the guards. Why go against his word." He pauses as if listening to a voice "ALright I'll warn him" Raorr looks at another guard "If you snarl at him again he says, He's going to kill you" With that Raorr continues walking.
Ceira Karwyn d20+3=14 Thursday October 4th, 2001 1:56:20 AM
Ceira figures it doesn't hurt to ask so she picks out the most nervous guard and asks, "You seem tense. What is it that bothers you?" She bats her eyelashes in a flirtatious manner.
If the guard lets her get close enough, she will lightly run her forefinger up and down his arm. "Well...? You can tell me can't you?"
(OOC: Would this be some sort of Intimidation roll or Gather Information roll? Either way, I have a +3 bonus to my roll)
Zeoll Thursday October 4th, 2001 6:37:06 AM
Zeoll shrugs and travels with the group. He is alert for any sign of danger.
Arrival(dm sam) d20=18 Thursday October 4th, 2001 10:03:30 AM
The guards resist both Raorr's and Ceira's attempt to distract them. In short order the party arrives at a massive building with a statue of a centaur and a minotaur at the front. Before the party can see any more they are escorted in the building and put in a small room. "Wait in here, the Council will see you shortly," the centaur says and shuts the door, leaving the group to their thoughts.
Leets Thursday October 4th, 2001 3:24:44 PM
The young Paladin looks around, and discretly says:
"Did you notice? They didn't even take our weapons....And there are no Wemics neither among the guards, neither among the statues...I now understand why it is only a "dual" council"
Raorr Thursday October 4th, 2001 5:46:58 PM
Raorr speaks again to the invisible person sneaky person around the guards "Your right little one, I'll tell him" Raorr looks at Leets "Of course there's no wemics in the dual council, only until you saw Kular did the three races all seems closer together." Raorr shakes his head "Minotaurs and Centaurs have never cared about the Wemics, to them Imod and Domi created only the Mino and Cen. In general, The mino and Cen think the Wemics are deluded in thinking they are part of the original race created by Imod and Domi."
Raorr stomps something on the ground repeatedly "Anooying bugs! There like humans, so many to kill, and they come in swarms."
Flat-top Thursday October 4th, 2001 6:32:18 PM
"Yes! that's what we use to think. But after meeting Zeoll and his brothers, we got into a few fight. Now! we know better. Said Flat-top, then adding for Raorr benefit," I resally cannot wait to see how you fair in a real fight?"
Kenisha Thursday October 4th, 2001 9:19:07 PM
(OOC- DM SAM!!!!! I asked a question yesterday and I'd appreciate it if you would answer it, it's important for how we go on with things. Did the human girl, Rissa, come with us to this Dual Council or did she stay back at the inn? Thank you)
Zeoll Thursday October 4th, 2001 11:35:55 PM
Zeoll keeps his eyes open as the group enters the building and passes through. Does he note any sign of veneration or respect for Domi/Imod? Any sign of other gods? What language(s) were the guards speaking?
Kalon the Wemic Friday October 5th, 2001 1:01:28 AM
Moving closer to Raorr Kalon asks,"Who are you speaking to Raorr? You're talking to the air"
Ceira Karwyn Friday October 5th, 2001 1:15:33 AM
Ceira frowns on her failed attempt to flirt with the guard. She remains silent as she crosses her arms and pouts off to the side.
We who are about to die salute you (DM Carl) Monday October 8th, 2001 5:03:29 AM
The party are eventually brought before the Dual Council, the forum for all disputes between Taurs of Lankhmar. It exists to prevent an ongoing state of all-out war from existing between the races. It is made up of six members--three minotaurs and three centaurs. One minotaur moves forward and addresses the party. “It has been alleged that this motley band of disparate Taurs has assaulted human children earlier this day, and must therefore stand before the Council to receive judgement. Let it be known that we the Dual Council find these charges to be erroneous and false. These Taurs are not guilty. However a more serious allegation has been made, and in this we must act, for it is said that these Taurs name themselves the Chosen of Domi, and that they preach unity of the Taur races. All know our races are at War, at the bidding of our God!” The minotaur shoots a filthy look at the centaurs at the High Table, a look which is returned with interest. “For this heresy they shall be subject to Taur justice! You shall play the current Champions in the sacred Kok’Annar arena! According to our laws, if you win you will have proved the validity of your case” (The taur says this with a smirk,; clearly the party winning is not considered very likely) ”and if you lose… you shall be proved heretics, and put to death!”
Before protestation is possible, the party is marched from the audience chamber and are taken to a temple of Imod, where they are made ready for the bout. All weapons, armour and items are stripped from them, and replaced with blue cloth garments. Those able to use armour are given the option to don dyed blue leather armour. Any two weapons each are then made available, but it is made clear that no magic items are allowed, on penalty of forfeiture of the game. Even spells may only be cast once the game gong has been sounded. Finally each party member is given a set of blue, soft leather gloves, and the spellcasters are given a sash, white for Zeoll, red for Ceira and Kenisha. When questioned on this, the attendants will only say “Because Honour demands it!”.
As the party are led towards the field of play the sounds of the crowd filter down the tunnel. In answer to the party’s protestations that they don’t even know the rules of the game, the attendants grin and say “It’s simple. Five balls in the centre of the pitch, teams start at either end. The team that scores the most goals wins. Oh, and try not to fall into the pits!”
And then they are in the arena. The roar of the crowd is deafening, but seems to be unified in its support of the centaur side, all dressed in red, that are taking to the field. The pitch itself is an oval field of combed sand, and at its centre there are five spikeballs of metal--red, blue, green, gold and silver--laid out in a line that stretches about twenty feet from end to end. On either side of the line of spikeballs is a twenty-foot-round, twenty-foot-deep pit, spaced twenty feet from each other. About thirty feet away from each pit is the starting line for each team--the starting lines are about forty feet from each end of the field. At the each end of the field is a ten-foot-tall, twenty-foot-round wooden platform with a four and a half foot tall stone pedestal at the front of it; the goals. A long, narrow wooden ramp leads from field level directly in front of the platform...it winds up and around to the rear of the platform. The attendants position the party on the starting line, offer a brief, insincere offer of good luck, then retreat from the field of play.
The crowd suddenly stills in breathless expectation. The opposing team (looking very composed and confident) paw at the ground, ready for battle. Then a gong sounds from the Council podium, and the game has begun!
Flat-top Monday October 8th, 2001 12:31:21 PM
Flat-top comes out of to tunnel and onto the field. He (with the rest of the party) look around and spots the all the Centaurs are wearing red and one of then is wearing a white sash like the one Zeoll has on and two of the Centaurs are wearing red sashes like Ceira and Kanisha have on. Also a quick look at the goals and the pit. Also the five balls in the center. "OH! Great! they are all Centers. That means they are faster than our Minataurs and our Wemics. That means we centaurs will meet in the center at the same time, GEEES! that means two to one??" Flat-top turns to the rest of the party, "Even I we should get one of those spike colored balls, Which goal do we put it in?. THEN the gong sounds off Flat-top galloping at full speed for the center of the arena and those spiked balls.
Zeoll d20+1=16 d8+1=2 d20+1=8 Monday October 8th, 2001 2:53:01 PM
When Zeoll's sword is taken, anger is clear on his face. "Domi himself," the wemic priest says, "took this verry sworrd frrom my hand, blessed it and enchanted it, and gave it back to me. Do not prrofane this holy blade! I charrge you to trreat and hold it with rrespect!"
The liontaur claims a greatsword and a longspear as the two weapons he chooses to bring into the Arena. He can weild both weapons at the same time, one in each hand, but in a close fight he intends to use only sword and paws. The spear, which is a reach weapon, Zeoll intends to use against enemies as they close [OOC: the spear should afford an attack of opportunity against opponents within ten feet, especially one closing to attack at a five-foot range.]
Zeoll sheathes the sword and carries the spear ready.
As soon as the gong sounds, Zeoll sprints, and Flat-top may be surprised that this wemic, at least, is hot by his side [OOC: thanks to his Run feat].
"I guess we have to put the balls in THAT goal," Zeoll says, pointing to the goal far away from the group, near where the red team started.
If Zeoll gets to the center of the arena before the opposing team, he will pick up the blue spiked ball in his free hand. [OOC: that's a half run (under 100 feet) as a move action and a pick-up as a move-equivalent action, right?] If an opponent then moves in an area he threatens, Zeoll will attack if he gets an Attack of Opportunity.
If Zeoll gets to the center after the red team arrives, he will charge to attack with the spear, holding it in two hands. He makes the charge from ten feet away, so that after his attack, if an opponent want to fight with a non-reach weapon, Zeoll hopes to first get another attack as an AoO as the opponent charges.
Zeoll won't pick up a ball if there are enemies close by, since picking up a ball probably allows an AoO.
[OOC: Two attacks above to use as needed for a charge and maybe an AoO. The first hits AC 16 (AC 18 on a charge) for a measly two points of damage! The second attack (possibly an AoO) misses (AC8). It's possible, of course, that neither of these attacks will be used.]
Leets Monday October 8th, 2001 3:38:13 PM
The young Paladin bitterly let those people take his equipment, given by his mother, a paladin herself.
"And you'd better take care of it!"
Once allowed to take weapons, Leets will choose a wooden staff and a leather armor.
When he enters the arena, the young centaur is half amazed, half terrified. He looks around, very impressed by the crowd all around, and by being one of the center of interest of so many people. Suddenly, the gong sounds:
"Zeoll! Flat-Top, I'll go on one side, they will have to send more people to stop me and it will be easier for you!"
Leets begins to gallop along the wall on his left, going ahead as quickly as he can. While running, he focuses on the opponents to locate any real bad guy and prepare to some "punch below the belt" (detect evil).
OOC: anybody running by Leets' side will benefit from the paladin's aura of courage (+4 saving throws against fear effects).
Kalon the Wemic Monday October 8th, 2001 9:34:57 PM
Kalon emerges onto the field and stands by awaiting Kenisha's orders. As he does he flexes and bends loosening his limbs for the contest.
"This is insanity and foolish besides I think this council is in need of defeat not the team across the way." he looks back down the tunnel,"If we must fight these centaurs and are badly beaten we will be failing our god. Even if we win we are failing in our mission I say we do nothing. Face the council."
Ceira Karwyn d20+5=16 Monday October 8th, 2001 9:37:06 PM
(OOC: Umm... Ceira is a Wemic so I don't know if you had special intentions for her to wear red. Because she is female perhaps?)
Not being very proficient at any melee weapon, Ceira frowns but decides to grab a long spear. She might be clumsy with it but if she can swing in mighty arcs, she might get lucky. She dons the blue outfit given to her. "Bleh, what a tacky color." she comments.
Upon entering the arena, Ceira gasps at the sight of the centaurs. "Soooo many centaurs!!! Aaiiiyeee!"
As she attempts to regain her composure, she misses a few precious seconds at the sound of the gong. "Just focus on the field. Just focus on the field." she mumbles to herself as she prepares to make the dash. As her mind begins clearing again, she yells, "Hey! Let my Unseen Servant handle the balls while we all protect him in a circle. This'll give us one extra fighting hand... paw... hoof... whatever."
Ceira closes her eyes and concentrates to shut out the noise. She begins chanting the verbal words that calls forth an Unseen Servant. (OOC: Concentration Check = 16)
Raorr Monday October 8th, 2001 10:28:36 PM
Raorr looks at Kalon, and says "This city is tainted and impure, wild thoughts are in my head, I see little human children every where sneaking around the legs of the guards."
Raorr speaks uttering under his breath as he's shoved away. When they remove his equipment he's still muttering.
When they offer weapons he takes his Masterwork Greatsword (Total BAB is +6) and a Spiked Guantlet (Total BAB is +5), He takes the Blue Leather armour (AC is 16 or 17 w/Dodge vs. First Opponent met).
Raorr looks to Kenisha and says "I guess today is a good day to die, huh" He notes the three taurs already moving up ahead. "I wonder if this arena has hidden pits as well?"
Raorr will move toward the Goal of the Taurs, and walk up the Ramp.
OOC: Have fun guys. I'm not gonna do anything until I actually find out how many opponent there are and what they are equipped with.
Kenisha Tuesday October 9th, 2001 1:32:49 AM
(ooc- I'm guessing that the red sash means arcane magic and the white means divine magic)
Kenisha chose a sling and a heavy mace when offered her choice of two weapons and then entered the arena.
"Kalon, Raorr! Stay back here with me. We will defend this end from the opposing team in case Flat-top is right and they have to come this way to score."
Kenisha will be prepared to cast a Magic Missile if any of the opposing team come across the blue line.
Kale d20+1=12 d6=5 Tuesday October 9th, 2001 5:26:02 AM
not happy at all about loosing his robles, Kale dawns the blue armor and chooses a short bow and a mace as his two weapons. as soon as everyone takes off, Kale stands right where he is and shoots an arrow at the nearest centaur(hit ac12 for 5 if it hit) then he sticks six arrows in the ground in front of him and waits for his next target
And the winner is... (DM Carl) Tuesday October 9th, 2001 6:21:17 AM
Both teams of eight spring into action. Spells are cast, the front lines of each team charge towards the centre, and defensive positions established. Kale's arrow bounces off the red leather armour of a charging centaur, curt orders are yelled over the din of hooves and the roar of the crowd...
Then, mere moments after it has begun, it is over. From the Dual Council podium a venerable minotaur cleric rises to his feet, his oustretched, accusatory finger shaking with rage and disbelief as he points at the Champion Red centaurs. He cries out, in a roar of such terrible fury that the entire crowd is startled into silence, "DISHONOURR! We arre SHAMED! There is CHEATING at the sacred Kok'Annar!!"
Everything stops. The crowd turns to stare at their noble champions, who are frozen in place under that terrible, wrathful gaze. On each one of them, clearly visible, is a glowing red spot. "They are wearing TRRAINING STONES!!!!" The Council member, now incoherent with rage, has to be helped back into his seat. It seems the centaur team did not expect the Dual Council clerics to check them for magical enhancements, only these upstart Blues, the 'Chosen.'
The deadly hush explodes into a cacophonous din, as furious spectators hurl their rage, abuse and ringside snacks at the rapidly retreating Red Team. Soon the Chosen are alone at the centre of the arena, and slowly the crowd grow silent once more. For the realisation is spreading of what this means. Of what has happened here today. Without a ball even being touched, The Chosen of Domi have won!
Kale Tuesday October 9th, 2001 9:23:04 AM
Kale looks around a bit, then says. "That was easy." as he begins to pick up his arrows
Kenisha d20+3=21 Tuesday October 9th, 2001 10:30:25 AM
When the elder minotaur first stood and called out, Kenisha was confused until she realized that he was pointing at the centaur team.
"We've won?" Kenisha says a bit stunned. "We've won!" she repeats excitedly. She then hugs both Raorr and Kalon.
Once the crowd is silent gain, Kenisha trots up to the podium and the council. In a carrying voice she states, "We ARE the Chosen of Imod; who is Tomi and who is Domi. The war between Minotaur and Centaur is ended and we have embraced not only one another, but our brothers and sisters of the wemic race as well."
"Tomi in his wisdom sent us to this city for a purpose, clearly a part of that mission was to spread the word to those of his children whom have traveled far from their native isles."
(ooc- the roll above is her diplomacy check if needed)
Flat-top Tuesday October 9th, 2001 12:04:52 PM
Flat-top is ready to strike back at the first two or three that comes his way. The every thing stops and those word come to rim loud and clear. The Red Centaurs are wearing Training Stones, The Chosen Ones Have Won." Flat-top turns and faces the Dual Council and the Crowd, then he tears his tunic off to reveal that he had NO armor on. Flat-top yell at the crowd,"Thanks be to Domi(flat-top raising the only weapon he had) that is how much faith I have in our God." Then tells Kenisha," Kanisha ask the Dual Council Who among them is so afraid of us, that they would CHEAT by giving them(red Centaurs)Training Stones. Also ask the everybody to frogive them." Them puting his arm around Zeoll, "Let's go and pick up our gifts from Domi."
Leets listens at the elder, and then trots proudly before the red team, breaking his staff on his knee and throwing the two pieces on the ground.
"We should have known it was some test from Domi, once more he didn't abandon us!"
After that Leets comes by Kenisha's side while she talks, crossing his arms on his chest and noding. He gets a look at Raorr and finally says:
"Hey my friend, this time it was quite serious, but I'm sure we could have some fun with this game, don't you think so?"
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday October 9th, 2001 3:53:55 PM
Kalon blushes and feels happy at Kenisha's hug. Then calmly lays down shaking his head,"What was the point of that Tomi?" he asks to the air
Zeoll Tuesday October 9th, 2001 6:18:21 PM
Somewhat startled by this turn of events, Zeoll gapes for a second. Then he rejoins the group near Kenisha and listens to the wisdom of her words. He is less excited at their "victory," which he hardly felt was earned. But Zeoll nods in agreement with Kenisha's speech, and he cannot think of anything to say that would add to it.
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday October 10th, 2001 12:38:08 AM
"YAY!" Ceira shrieks and hopping up and down. Realizing the crowd's eys are on her, she clears her throat and regrooms her mane as quickly as possible. She waves to the crowd with a big smile while walking back to the group. Ceira is loving the attention! She silently commands her Unseen Servant to continue following her until the one hour duration is used up.
When she overhears Kalon, she responds. "Perhaps it intended to show everyone a message. Look at us, a team of Wemics, Centaurs, and Minotaurs. All stand as victors to show that we can indeed be united. True, this was not a real victory but our willingness to work as a team is victory enough for Tomi. Do you not think so?"
Chosen! Chosen! Chosen! Wednesday October 10th, 2001 5:59:54 AM
The group stands before the Dual Council at the podium. At first these august members are too stunned to respond to Kenisha, until eventually the minotaur cleric who first denounced the Red Team rises to his feet once more. In a clear, ringing voice he says “Chosen of Domi, by the treachery of our Champions, by your victory in the sacred Kok’Annar, you have proven your words to be unassailable Truth. The dream shared by our peoples has been made reality. Domi has indeed spoken through you; it is Domi’s will that Taurs be united!” He turns to the crowd and cries “IT IS DOMI’S WILL THAT THE TAURS BE UNITED!” In turn the crowd begin to chant, hesitantly at first, then with growing passion; “DOMI’S WILL THAT THE TAURS BE UNITED! DOMI’S WILL THAT THE TAURS BE UNITED!”. A great Centaur, aged but powerful, moves to the Minotaur’s side, and places a hand on his shoulder.
“From this day on,” the centaur says to the party, “we who have fought so long amongst ourselves, we brother Taur, shall stand as one race, under one God, who is Domi, who is Imod, who is Tomi. ALL HAIL THE CHOSEN OF DOMI!!” The crowd launch into a rousing chorus of “CHOSEN! CHOSEN! CHOSEN!”.
A banquet is announced in your honour, both as winners of the Kok’Annar, and as bearers of Domi’s Holy Word., and preparations begin at once for a feast that same night. You are taken to sumptuous (by the standards of most of the party) apartments, and provided with grooming that leaves the fur of those that accept it wonderfully clean, fine smelling and soft. The party gather outside the apartments, refreshed and reunited with all their gear (which has been expertly cleaned and polished), as the councillors approach to lead them to the feast.
Kale Wednesday October 10th, 2001 8:48:36 AM
dressed again in his red robe, Kale puts the hood over his head as he enters the banquet hall
Zeoll Wednesday October 10th, 2001 9:06:43 AM
As the group gathers together before entering the feasting hall, Zeoll muses aloud.
"My hearrt bewarrns me that the changewinds arre blowing most strrongly, and with them, events are flying by fast! Well, let us fly with them, so that at least we will rretain more dignity than if we rresist and then arre blown away!"
Zeoll enters the hall with his fellow Chosen.
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday October 10th, 2001 10:03:05 AM
Looking toward Ceira he says,"The ways of the gods are not to be known by the likes of me but I ask you what unity did we demonstrate. Half ran ahead eager for battle not waiting for the appointed leader to direct their actions. We showed no effort to work together for in truth we did not know what it was that we were to do to succeed. As for our "victory" we defeated no one, they defeated themselves. Yet in their defeat they showed unity for they all "cheated" together. If there was a victory here it was by the will of our great god and not by our actions. I would not question the will of our god to do what is right but our people will not learn to live together without choosing that path themselves after many trials and tests" rising to his feet he returns down the tunnel he entered by.
Later with the feast plans announced Kalon quickly dismissed the groomers before attending to his own bathing and grooming. The heaviness in his soul not lessened by the comforts around him. Closing his eyes he feels his spirit return to the open savannah of his home. His feet upon the grass as he runs freely. The walls around him and the city around the walls no longer constraining him. For the time before the banquet he sits in this form of meditation. Feeling no joy over what occured today. He removes his amulet from his neck staring at it. "What will we become oh mighty Tomi if we cannot learn to stand on our own. To make our own choices to stand as brothers. Not because of your will but because of our own. You are our great father and wise beyond all here on this world but we cannot always rely on your wisdom alone. We must learn our own wisdom if we are to survive"he prays to the wind so absent from this place.
When the council arrives he is lost in his troubled thoughts and follows after the group.
Leets Wednesday October 10th, 2001 1:19:17 PM
The young paladin gladly takes his equipement back, and thanks the one who has been cleaning it.
Leets will only wear his blue tunic without his chainmail for the feast. While waiting with his friends before the doors, he looks both nervous and at the same time he can't wait seeing what the feast will look like, which people will be there, what all will have to do, and many more questions...Finally, he is simply happy to have a good time with his fellows taurs.
Flat-top Wednesday October 10th, 2001 3:47:24 PM
Flat-top bathes and groom and powders and polishes and so on andso on... Until he feels like a new colt. Dresses in his old armor, including his Morning Star(That Domi gave at the calling)around his neck. Out of his room and into the hall, where he meets with Ceira,"Ahhh! What a beautiful Wemic we have here, would you do me the favor of accompany me to the Banquet? Besides let's show them that Centaur and Wemic are Taur too." With this said, Flat-top holds out his arm for Ceira to take. Then into the banquet hall they enter.
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday October 10th, 2001 8:32:02 PM
Ceira exerts an awful lot of effort in preparing for the banquet. She spends several minutes picking out only the best shampoos, skin creams, brushes and other miscellaneous ointments that are provided. After a few hours of cleaning and grooming, she steps out of her room wearing a cherry red dress.
"Ahh! Greetings Flat-top and thank you for the compliments." Noticing the outstretched arm, she continues, "Thank you. I would be honored." and takes his arm as they march out into the hall for all to see.
Kenisha Wednesday October 10th, 2001 11:29:17 PM
Kenisha bathes and rebraids her hair, making sure that the five braids on the very top of her head contain only her white locks of hair. She dresses in her off-white tunic, puts the ring from Domi back on her finger and goes to join the others.
She smiles at Flat-top's over-the-top flattery and frowns a bit at Kalon's silent thoughtful face, but says nothing as she follows the with the others into the banquet.
Raorr the Confused Minotaur Thursday October 11th, 2001 2:36:53 AM
Raorr walks silently out of the field and waits for the banquet to be announced and arrives with the group.
Raorr looks at the group and then says "Do you realize I haven't killed something in at least a week, I'm going crazy with all this structured combats, no violence for sake of Violence, no one on one combat, nothing not even a barfight." Raorr touches his forearm noting the virgin hide still has no blood stains yet "I got this armour, I want blood. Of course I'll wait, as always. Raorr must wait and let Domi guide us like children. I'll behave, but I warn you now one anything provokes me I break, got it?"
Eat drink and be merry (DM Carl) Thursday October 11th, 2001 5:43:30 AM
The open air feast that night is beyond your wildest imaginings. Back home on the islands some have seen fine meals, but nothing to rival this evening’s festivities. Musicians, entertainers, dancers, fireworks and food fit for the gods all intermingle in a joyous maelstrom of colour, sound and laughter. It is more like some great festival than a meal. The joining of the races in brotherhood (and sisterhood) under one God is a profoundly joyous occasion, and the Chosen at are the centre of it all.
Kalon, lost in thought, is startled to realise that he has attracted attention. As he comes out of his reverie he notices a white bearded old centaur, with a wise and merry twinkle in his eye has been watching him. "What troubles you my son?" the centaur asks. Their resulting philosophical debate is lengthy, passionate, and ends in strong mutual admiration. "All I'm saying" laughs Palindale the centaur in closing, "is that it is not for the likes of us to know the wills of the Gods. Perhaps the lesson was that sometimes all you need is the courage to stand up for what you believe in, that fighting isn't always neccessary to achieve success. Perhaps Domi has some greater plan in play, or perhaps his intent was to get us talking! Now lighten up, my friend! Take pleasure in these celebrations in your honour!"
Roarr is formally invited to participate in the Minotaur sparring tourny. He participates in several bouts of the savage no holds barred combat, scoring many a deciding blow with his horns and fists. The attending clerics have their work cut out healing up those he has defeated. The Final is a spectacular affair; cheering crowds, an enormous opponent, quick and clever and strong. In the end, though outmatched in speed and skill, Roarr triumphs, surviving blow after blow through sheer will power and refusal to quit. His opponent finally topples to the mud and Roarr is proclaimed victor to raptuous cheering. Healed by the Brothers Roarr returns to the High Table where the rest of the Chosen have a place of honour, bearing his gold winner's medal.
Much laughing, flirting, and joy fill the night air.
Kale d20+6=20 Thursday October 11th, 2001 9:15:35 AM
"This isnt for me." Kale mutters to himself as he tries to move through the crowd unnoticed back to where he dressed for the party(move silently roll of 20)
Kenisha Thursday October 11th, 2001 9:43:02 AM
While watching Raorr fight, Kenisha asks one of the coucilmembers about the sacred game they almost got to play.
"I am very interested in learning more about it. How did it get strted? Also, and please don't be offended, but what precisely are the rules? We were told tht we had to move the balls from the center to our goal, but we didn't know which one of the two was our goal."
Raorr the Victorious Minotaur d20-2=5 d20+3=4 Thursday October 11th, 2001 3:28:24 PM
Raorr returns to the table and sits down relaxing "Now that got the blood pumping"
Raorr looks contemplative for a moment and then says "I think our purpose in Lankmar is finished, The whole part about Honor and the Truth, this day was definetly able to cover it." He looks at the festive Zeoll, whose probably banging on his drums and singing a song (my guess) and asks him "So Zeoll what was the exact lines the prophet girl gave us for Lankmar?"
Raorr's mood seems very relaxed now and he's lost the dumb barbarian look however when he touches his armour he grins he moves it over to see that Leets? That's tough Rhino Hide armor, and now it's bloodied, I'm ready for any fight now." Raorr bellow a cheerful yell into the air. "Feels good to be alive"
Raorr approaches the coupe of Flat-Top and Ceira "I see you two are comfortable, get up go out there show them you're not afraid of mixing taurs, be an example not a spectator"
Noting the old Centaur leaving the WEmic behind, Raorr approaches Kalon "So has my soul-friend learned anything that he could teach a wild Minotaur like myself? Did ya see me fight, almost lost that last match, I'm sure I broke something in my chest, but the healers fixed it up nicely."
As the Evening ends, or the sun rises RAorr will finally approach Kenisha "So are we going to deal with the Bad Lady or we gonna continue our journey elsewhere?"
OOC: Roll of 5 was to a Spot roll, but forgot I needed a Listen roll for Move Silently... result is 4 (of course, a botch).
Flat-top Thursday October 11th, 2001 3:32:35 PM
When entering the open air Festive Area, every body there was having a great time eating, talking and the games (that Raorr loved so much). But Flat-top thought that they needed more mixing of the Taurs. Since the music was so beautiful that Flat-top ask Ceira for a dance. "Come Ceira, let's dance together and show them How two different taur can dance together. " So off they go in the middle of the dance floor and started the Four Step and then go into the Jitter Paw. It was not too long when a hamsome Miniature Interrupted Flat-top to ask Ceira "Would err I mean err Could I have this Dance with you? Please?" Flat-top wink at Ceira and whispered' Go get them Girl.' Flat-top bowed at Ceira. "Here you go, You Good Looking Bull you!" Them off he goes to drink, Eat and have fun with the rest of his party.
Kalon the Wemic Thursday October 11th, 2001 7:39:31 PM
Shaking his head at the departing centaur he looks up when Raorr speaks to him,"I only saw a little of your fights. You fought like an epic hero from a storyteller's tale. However you rely on the same headlong charge all the time. Someday somebody will turn that on you my friend and hurt you severely" he shakes his head again as he looks out at the merriment around,"This is an illusion we have not learned anything. We like children have been told what we should do and we obey like children. Our great god's will and plan are certainly a mystery to me but if it could be turned so easily by our god why was it not done long ago. I am in no mood to revel the others feel that we won a great victory and that this revel surrounding us is because of something we did. I do not feel we have done anything to warrant such an event as this."
Kalon paused his eyes falling upon Kenisha, "Perhaps I will go ask Kenisha to dance my friend" he claps the big minotaur on his shoulder,"Congratulations on your victory"
Walking away from Raorr he goes to where Kenisha sits talking to some of the council. Waiting for a break in the conversation he bows deeply toward her,"May I have this dance fair Kenisha?"
Zeoll Thursday October 11th, 2001 7:54:17 PM
Zeoll struggles to remember the words of the girl that kale told teh group. But his good memory kicks in, and he recites, "Wanderr the strreets with naught to see But this child with a prrophecy. Infidels within must sufferr theirr fate Whilst believerrs trravel thrrough a gate. Play the tune for the key to be found Then the Chosen will soon be Lankhmarr-bound. Honorr is all forr a cause that's just, The trruth will prevail, as it must..."
"Not much left to do therre I think," Zeoll adds.
"I know that events seem to move most quickly, and it seems that change happens in ourr despite. But so it must be, I have been taught, when the gods so will."
...For tomorrow we die (DM carl) Friday October 12th, 2001 4:46:45 AM
Dancing and conversation continue into the night. Kenisha realises her mistake in asking about Kok'Annar; she has great difficulty in escaping the seemingly endless barrage of details about the game on offer. Kale, unimpressed with the festivities, slips away back to the apartments.
Despite the heady swell of reconciliation and unity, there remains one dark undercurrent that will not be silenced. The party cannot help but overhear a recurring theme emerge in the conversation as the evening wears on.
Bodies, it seems, are being exhumed. The wave of graverobbing that has been sweeping Lankhmar for weeks has extended beyond its human population. Centaurs, minotaurs, even wemics are no longer safe in their graves. Someone, it would appear, has been stealing the bodies of the dead. The party, in positions of honour at the High table of the Dual Council, are informed that spies and informers point towards an establishment known as the Journey’s End as a possible link in this dark chain. Suspicion has fallen on its owner, one Mistress Maldreen.
When the Chosen relate the tale of young Rissa and her dreams of ‘the bad lady’, the venerable Minotaur cleric (who informs you that his name is Kranak) grows solemn. “This girl knew of you and your actions, you say? She must be blessed by Great Domi Himself. Truly she has the Sight. And she has named this Maldreen as the one you must seek?” He rises, suddenly flustered.
“Chosen, your path is clear; you must seek this woman out without delay! In keeping you here we have been guilty of obstructing Domi’s Holy Will! My most sincere apologies!”
And so, having picked up Kale and their remaining gear from the apartments, the Taurs find themselves making their way through the (still busy, even at this late hour) moonlit streets of great Lankhmar, heading once more for the Journey’s End.
Kale Friday October 12th, 2001 9:27:37 AM
"No rest for the weary." Kale says. "But at least we're in my element."
Flat-top(one for the road) Friday October 12th, 2001 10:23:57 AM
Flat-top, after hearing that they are going the quest (the one they came hare to do). Flat-top grabs a goblet of very good wine and off he goes to Kale's apartment and knocks. When Kale opens the door, Flat-top gives him one of the goblet, "Well my friend, we are on the march. But before we leave, one drink for those who are about to die." They both drink and picks up their gear. Off they go to Journey's End.
Raorr the Minotaur d20+7=10 8d6(4+1+5+2+6+6+6+4)+12=46 d20-2=17 Sunday October 14th, 2001 2:50:21 AM
Raorr cheerfully places his gold medal in his pack for safe keeping, while he walks with the group.
"So our next foe has chosen to steal the bodies of the dead" He says to the rest, grimly he adds "I don't like it, but the situation seems very grave, indeed"
Raorr stops after saying that. turns to his left and looks up "sorry about that". He then continues back with the group. Upon arriving Raorr will offer to burst through the front door. If allowed he charge head first into the door.
OOC: First roll is attack vs. the door. I believe is the door's AC is 4 (10 - Dex [no Dex -5] -Size [large -1]) with a 10 should hit. Second roll is damage for the attack. Damage is 8d6+12(4d6+6 head butt charge doubled due to Rhino Hide armour) dealing a massive 46 Hit points.
I believe the door's toast...Minotaur Style!
Have Fun
BTW Third Roll is spot roll of 17, to see the startled faces of the people inside :)
Leets Sunday October 14th, 2001 5:19:36 AM
"Maldreen...I just feel like we'll remember of this name for a long time..."
Says the young centaur paladin while troting along the streets.
"So here we ar.." Leets watches Raorr "opening" the door, and smiles.
"I think we can enter now..."
Leets makes a couple of steps forward and looks inside the building.
OOC: using "detect evil"
Zeoll Sunday October 14th, 2001 6:00:23 PM
Zeoll follows Kenisha's lead, entering with the group.
Kenisha d20+3=20 Monday October 15th, 2001 1:38:52 AM
Kenisha smothers a laugh with a cough and answers Leets, "So I gather. That's using your ehad, Roarr. Everyone be on your hooves, I mean... well you know what I mean."
Kenisha will follow the Minotaur cautiously and looking around.(the roll above is a spot check)
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