Trellus Thursday May 22nd, 2003 1:36:59 PM
"We really need a cookie," Trellus grins as things settle down slightly, "Milo, think you can help with that?"
When the group is all comfy at Milo's house, the young man very formally hands Grymash a small, gift wrapped box. Inside is a six inch coil of rope. "Its the other end," Trellus solemnly informs his friend, "in case you ever need it."
After about half a second, the cleric breaks out in good-humored laughter, pounding his friend on the back.
When Malafret asks about equipment, Trellus' first thought is for himself. "Full plate and a magical mace would be shady," he replies.
Then, he thinks about it for a minute.
"Actually, what we really need is a better way to resist the screams and poison effects of the Rapke. We're never at full strength because of that pick. So any kind of magic to prevent or cure the Rapke's attacks would be the night soil.
Milo Thursday May 22nd, 2003 3:44:10 PM
proudly takes the pack back home. asking mom and dad first if they can have supper with us, and then handing each a cookie, behind moms back of course.
later, when Malafret comes and asks each of us if anything is needed, Milo asks: why yes, a staff of the Arch Magi would be nice, or a Staff of Power. then, with a wide smile he says: i know, such power is too great for me to weild. I personally would like a pair of bracers of armor, and maybe a ring of protection.
(anthony, what item did i have that allowed me to recall a 1st level spell? i won it in the loot and booty but forgot to write it down)
Flea Thursday May 22nd, 2003 7:02:37 PM
Flea is happy to be included in the general invitation to go back to Milo's house for supper. She is glad to dry off in the warm kitchen. While munching on cookies she asks of the group: "Does anyone have an unused cupboard under the stairs they might rent me while I'm in Rattledam? I can earn my keep doing mechanical repairs, and I'm good with a needle and thread too."
Turning to the party treasure keeper she says, quietly: "I did not contribute to the treasure of which you spoke back in the underground, but if you would let me have a look, I can give you an idea as to the value of the items. I have the skill to tell an antique from old junk, and high quality gems from the cheap stuff."
If Flea is so lucky as to be included in Malafret's beneficence, she will petition for a ring of invisibility. If this is too great an expectation, she would be eternally grateful for a suit of jet black +2 shadow armour.
It is sure knowledge that the pack will encounter rapke, bounders, and their baron controllers again. When the fighter's start to discuss strategy, Flea volunteers: "If I can get behind an enemy, I know just where to slip my blade to deal the most damage." Her eyes narrow and turn icy cold, for just a moment.
(OOC: Anthony-does Flea level up too?)
Normaly no but I want to keep you all the same for now and you playd well enough that you are one of them so . . . . Yep!!!! unless anyone has any objections....
Gilan Thursday May 22nd, 2003 11:15:43 PM
Gilan follows Milo home having lost himself in others thoughts at this time. It is with a smile that one again is able to say hello to Milo's parents again. He takes the cookie and slips it into his palm, though he suspects that from the look the mom is onto what is going on.
"If it would not be too much trouble ma'am...I think we all would be honored to stay for supper." Glancing to the others he smiles again. "Maybe we can do some odd little jobs for you...I did notice that you may need a little more firewood." Jabbing Gry gently in the ribs with his elbow he indicates the axe in the corner. "Want to help me big fella??"
He cannot help but smile as Gry is given the small piece of rope and even breaks into a laugh. Looking to Flea for a few he quickly comes to a decision. "Flea...if you want my master left me his house and I have more than enough room for another person...free of charge of course." With another thought he blushes and coughs lightly into his hand. "You may want to think about it a little though...it may seem a little uncustomary.....still you are more than welcome if you want."
Malafet's inquiry as to what the pack may need to help bolster their abilities strike Gilan as a great honor. "Let me get back to you on that Mistress...though the idea of something that will help against the rapke's scream and poison would be nice." He picks up the axe as he passes out the door his mind in a swirl. He could get something that would benefit him, but would it not be better to get something to benefit them all in some small way.
*cannot look over the magical equipment at this time, will add it to my next post after I have looked at the DM Handbook*
Stephen ooc. Friday May 23rd, 2003 1:52:57 AM
(Tim, you won a Pearl of Power. 1st level spells only.)
DM Anthony Friday May 23rd, 2003 9:45:27 AM
You Have: - 50 platinum - Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds. Has 8 charges. - Purple Prism Ioun Stone, capable of storing spell levels.
You have asked for: - a ring of invisibility - +2 shadow armour
and other things that are non-specific, I will only look at specific concreat requests for particular named items. This is a treasure opertunity and Im not going to do the work for you and tell you how to beat my monsters!!! ; )
You have nomintaed for Hero Points: * Grymash - running out on his own in attempt to lead Rapke line away from party. *Grymash - trying to push over wounded Rapke to keep it from biting Milo's head off.
Grymash Friday May 23rd, 2003 10:16:47 AM
Grymash comes flying through the water from the daily clensing. He comes splashing down in a roar of laughter. He has never felt sooo FREEEE!! "Wait a minute," he wonders!!! Grymash feels a little too free. Gry looks around and notices his loin cloth floating next to him in the water!! He bellows out more laughter and quickly grabs them before anyone else can run off with it.
Later at Milo's house, he revels at all the new possibilities that his pack will soon be in store for. He gladly accepts the rope from Trellus and continues to celebrate the packs good fortune.
When asked by Malafret about what items they would like to have. Gry sits back for a minute and thinks. "Gry like magic item that make me strong as a giant-size Gry. Me double axe already masterwork. Maybe we could make it magical and extra sharp!! Oh and better armor made of either mithral or adamantine grass."
(List of items to come a little later.)
Milo Friday May 23rd, 2003 10:29:53 AM
Anthony, back when I made Milo, I also talked to you about a prestige class, Arcane Chef. I never heard back from anyone whether it was approved or not and now that I am a new level, I need to know if I can go up in Arcane Chef?
my wish list, a place of my own that is big enough for the pack to call home. kinda like a big clubhouse that we could move in to if we wanted, plus a room filled with brewing/cooking stuff. plus, enough downtime to make 20 food potions. (about 10 days)
Trellus Friday May 23rd, 2003 10:53:02 AM
Pressed to be more specific, Trellus decides to ask for everything and see what he gets.
Full Plate +1 Mace +2, Defending Wand - Remove Fear (4th Level Caster) Wand - Magic Circle Against Evil (5th Level Caster) Periapt of Wisdom Potion of Fly
Grymash To be nice and neat with his list of requests. Friday May 23rd, 2003 11:48:59 AM
Belt of Giant Strength Adamantine Double axe. Keen ability too!! :) Adamantine or +2 mithral Breastplate Boots of Speed Boots of Striding and Springing for druid Ring of Chameleon Power Freedom of Movement Ring for everyone (full movement through grass!!) Amulet of Health Wand of Neutralize Poison Cloaks of Resistance for everyone
DM Anthony Friday May 23rd, 2003 12:17:42 PM
You Have: - 50 platinum - Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds. Has 8 charges. - Purple Prism Ioun Stone, capable of storing spell levels.
You have asked for: - a ring of invisibility - +2 shadow armour - Full Plate +1 - Mace +2, Defending - Wand - Remove Fear (4th Level Caster) - Wand - Magic Circle Against Evil (5th Level Caster) - Periapt of Wisdom - Potion of Fly - Belt of Giant Strength - Adamantine Double axe. Keen ability too!! :) - Adamantine or +2 mithral Breastplate - Boots of Speed - Boots of Striding and Springing for druid - Ring of Chameleon Power - Freedom of Movement Ring for everyone (full movement through grass!!) - Amulet of Health - Wand of Neutralize Poison - Cloaks of Resistance for everyone
MALAFRET WARNS: You should ask for things you REALLY think you want and need, as they will decide on the list for their own reasons and if you all ask for really expensive things they may give your pack one, and if you ask for a bunch of stuff they may simple give you random things.
You have nomintaed for Hero Points: * Grymash - running out on his own in attempt to lead Rapke line away from party. * Grymash - trying to push over wounded Rapke to keep it from biting Milo's head off. * Trellus for running through two bounders to get to Jenny.
You have nominated for Exp awards: MVP - Trellus The most almost dead - Gilan The bigest mistake - Grymash
Trellus Friday May 23rd, 2003 12:41:30 PM
What Trellus really wants are those two wands. Remove Fear Magic Circle vs Evil (assuming a) Rapke are evil and b) Trellus can use a wand that casts a spell level he hasn't attained yet.)
Also, for the pack... Somebody needs to volunteer to be the third melee option. Grymash is one, and Jacob is two. Trellus and Milo are the deal with Barons/Riders folks, at least by my thinking. So either Gilan, Sterlin, or Anuk need to be willing/able to deal with that extra Bounder or whatever.
We should probably figure that out before we all decide what our next level will be.
Stephen (Grymash) Friday May 23rd, 2003 1:31:27 PM Belt of Giant Strength - Higher Gry's strength the better he fights. Nuff said.
Cure Moderate wounds or Cure Serious Wounds Wands are more important than the Amulet of Health.
Adamantine Double Axe - Anthony I chose this because it will give the weapon a NATURAL +2 bonus to hit and damage for only an extra 9000gp (that still functions in an antimagic field). Making it Keen is a nice bonus but not necessary at this point and time. Same with the armor. Adamantine Breastplate will give it a +2 natural enhancement to AC. However +2 Mithral Breastplate is just as savory.
Cloaks of Resistance- I think is very necessary. Anything that ups our savethrows against those creatures is very very important. Too many were out of play when they failed their saves.
Wand of Neutralize Poison - a must, need I say more.
Boots of Speed - Nice item for to get that partial action and +4 AC bonus. After 3.5, warriors should keep it for the extra melee attack.
Rings of Freedom of Movement and Chameleon Power are nice perks to have. Being able to run through the grass without it holding us back would be a nice perk, but not necessary. Blending in with the environment is nice too but still only a perk. If anything is to be removed from the list, these can go.
Amulet of Health can be removed from the list. We are really too low of level to truely benefit from this item unless someone has an insanely low Con and needs better Fort saves and a few more hitpoints. At best, the +6 version of this item would only give one of us (at level 4) 18 extra hitpoints. Thats not much for 36,000gp. So remove it.
Milo Friday May 23rd, 2003 2:44:11 PM
Anthony, I have no idea what I want. I dont have access to a DMG to look up items. Perhaps, instead of us putting down what our wish list is, we should be set a budget for each of us and then go to the catacombes. That way we have time to research what we want and have a budget to get it.
Stephen (Grymash) Friday May 23rd, 2003 2:53:00 PM
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James(Gilan) Friday May 23rd, 2003 3:03:35 PM
For Gilan personally I could use the following: Keen Scimitar+1 Amulet of Natural Armor+1
For the group I could see the following: Cloak of Resistance+2 Boots of Speed Heward's Handy Haversack
The keen scimitar would make Gilan more effective in hand-to-hand combat and he could take the front line. I still plan on giving him another level in druid though. Still that will give him access to barkskin and boost his front line effectiveness even more. That is also why I am looking at AC increases.
I will just say this here as I want it to be no secret. I nominate the following for a hero point:
Grymash-for his attack on the rapke for Milo and his selfless act in going to lead the other rapke off
Trellus-for his stupidity/bravery in sharging forward to save Jenny
If it was possible I would also nominate Jenny for her stepping forward and giving her oath like the rest. That takes bravery that is not always shown in battle.
Flea Friday May 23rd, 2003 8:43:21 PM
Flea thanks Gilan for his offer to share his home. "I take very little space" she volunteers, "and I can cook, though not as well as Milo!" Sensing a little awkwardness, the gnome continues: "No one should think ill of our arrangement, for we will live as friends, or like brother and sister. Besides, I sense some thief has already stolen your heart!"
The rogue reaffirms her request: "A ring of invisibility would be a wonderful item for me, personally, but it would also be something I would willingly share with the group. Just imagine an invisible, giant Grymash sneaking up on a bounder or a rapke!" Flea takes a breath, then goes on "I wouldn't suggest this ring for the group, at the expense of something more useful, however. If Malafret and the council fear it is too dear an item for me at this time, the +2 shadow armour (jet black please!) would be appreciated."
When talk of fighting strategy resumes, Flea points out: "I am not afraid of fighting at close quarters, for I can be sneaky and evasive. The group would best be served, however, if I could manoeuvre behind the enemy during melee, while one of you is attacking. That way we could flank attack." She listens to the others for a while and when talk turns to the fearsome cries of the beasts, and their paralyzing affect she voices her opinion: "It's been said that the best place to control a hazard is at it's source. If one of you arcane types could silence those beasts with a spell before they have a chance to work their evil, we might have a chance."
Sterlin Friday May 23rd, 2003 10:21:05 PM
I could use a +2 or periapt of wisdom and a +1 amulet of natural armor.
Grymash d20-2=-1 Saturday May 24th, 2003 12:17:19 AM
Grymash scratches his head. "Uhhhh ... hmmm ...uhhhh!!! Uh Sterlin ... ahh forget it!! Gry not remember!!" (Intelligence check -1. Dohh!!) In fact, for a short moment, Grymash forgot is own name!!
Grymash had an important thought about the choice of Sterlin's items, but alas, it wasnt meant to be. He hopes someone else can explain Sterlin's error. (wink wink)
Milo Sunday May 25th, 2003 7:49:24 PM
when everyone has gathered, and eaten the meal. and are sitting around outside, under the stars and talking, Milo says to the whole group.
You know, we've all said what we wanted but I think what we should do is ask stuff for the group in whole. If we are going to be a group, we need to start acting like a group, and thinking like a group.
Jacob Sunday May 25th, 2003 8:05:45 PM
Jacob comes out of the water gasping for air and gets out quickly. "Bro's, ah hate closed spaces..." he mumbles, glad to be both out of the cave and especially that crushing water.
With the others, he's his usual relaxed, easygoing self. Asked if he needs anything, he shrugs. "'bout all ah need is my pack by my side. Oh, and if ah didna have ta go help plant in tha fields, that'd be nice too. Heh, or if maybe ya wanted ta ask that pretty gal in that one pack if'n she wanted a date with a handsome half-elf..."
Anuk Monday May 26th, 2003 12:49:47 AM
Sitting with the pack in Milo's house, Anuk finishes his delicious food and finally breaks his silence.
"For myself, I would like a set of slaying arrows...arrows specifically meant to kill bounders and rapke. I have had a difficult time in our battles making my mark. I would like to know that when I do hit my target, the thing will die."
(OOC: would this be slaying arrows keyed to beasts? I'm assuming this is the creature type that rapke and bounders fall under)
"For the group, I would like sets of friend shield rings. We have had near deaths in the pack in the last two days. Watching Gilan and Grymash and Trellus nearly die was painful to bear. If I knew I could keep one of us from death by accepting some of that person's wounds myself, I would gladly do it. I think any of us in the Blood Pack would. We know some of the dangers of the Plains, and we know our fates are already tied to each other."
Having said his piece, he looks around the room and realizes that Syler is present. He doesn't know this new person, but having seen him take the oath, he trusts him implicitly. He sends out a little tickle, hoping to learn more of this stranger who has already fought by the pack's side.
Grymash Monday May 26th, 2003 12:57:02 AM "Yeah Milo ... me not remember every thing we said. Lets write list and hack off what pack not need. Gry think wands that cure and fix bad blood (neutralize poison) a wise idea."
Grymash scratches his head and looks around. "Where is new guy (Syler) .... what his name? New guy never say name!!"
Milo Monday May 26th, 2003 9:37:24 AM
there's a new guy in our midst?
<looking around the room>
where?
Gilan Monday May 26th, 2003 4:07:13 PM
Looking over from where he is seated on the ground outside Milo's house he nods to Flea. "I would be a pleasure to share my house with you sister." It sounds kind of odd to say that to anyone, but it also feels right.
Looking to the new addition to the group he nods again. "Sorry for seeming to ignore you...everyone has been thinking of other things." He can tell how lame that sounds but it is actually true. "How about you tell us a little about yourself...maybe even ask us some questions if you like."
He leans back in the grass and stares at the night sky. Taking out a small length of licorice grass he pops it into his mouth and chews on it.
Flea Monday May 26th, 2003 8:46:28 PM
A home in Rattledam! The gnome smiles brightly at Gilan. As the group continues to puzzle over what to ask for when they are in front of Malafret and the council, she looks at her feet and thinks...she wants the +2 shadow armour so badly....
She weighs her small treasure in her purse and says to the group: "Gilan, here, has been so gracious as to offer me a place to stay, and has refused payment. Milo and his family have fed us all. I am learning that the citizens of Rattledam are very generous, and only ask for an honest days work. Malafret has seen fit to include us in the second circle. We will have work to do, to prove to the others, like Galafar, that we deserve her confidence."
The gnome takes a deep breath, and removes the pouch from her belt. "It is not much" she says to the group, "but I willingly give it to the party. There might be enough to buy a potion or two at that place called The Catacombs.I was there once, and they had all kinds of interesting things like vials of healing and antitoxins, and different magical wands, and scrolls, and..." the gnome starts to get excited and hops about as she describes the place..."staffs, and bows, and arrows, and bags of holding, and...rings...and shadow armour!" Feeling like she has said too much, Flea stops hopping about, and blushes.
Anuk Tuesday May 27th, 2003 12:28:12 AM
Anuk looks about for the small friend that joined them in the caverns. "Hunh...I could have sworn he was here...I must be gettin' sunbaked after the last couple of days."
Out of the corner of his eye, Anuk sees Flea hopping up and down as recounts her adventure visiting a wondrous shop of magical items. He opens his mouth to talk to her, but can't seem to come up with anything that would sound helpful or smart. So, he just grins instead.
After thinking some more about items for the group, he asks Malafret, "Whom would we seek out for armor made by the artisans of Rattldam? I've heard tell of armor made from grass that is as light and flexible as leather but as strong as steel. Does such a thing exist? Oh, and I wonder...is Malgo going to be okay?"
Milo Tuesday May 27th, 2003 1:23:04 AM
just stands there, watching Flea make a spectacle of herself, smiling and sometimes letting out a laugh.
when she settles down, Milo walks up to her, and offers her a cookie, as big around as Grymash's hand with his fingers extended. he then goes over and sits next to Grymash, handing him one too.
Milo then sends Trellus a tickle, and when he looks, Milo holds up a cookie for him too.
Trellus Tuesday May 27th, 2003 8:50:52 AM
Trellus asks Malafret about the armor made from Steel Grass.
"We've heard its very light and strong," he says. "How does it compare with my armor?"
He indicates his own half plate.
The cleric thinks of Sterlin's request. "Can you wear both a periapt and an amulet?" he wonders.
He happily takes a cookie, and sends Milo a tickle in reply.
DM Anthony Tuesday May 27th, 2003 9:02:28 AM
OK guys I need a finalized list that you all have discussed and debated and handed to Malafret. She will then take it to her boss and THEY will decide what you get.
You have nomintaed for Hero Points: * Grymash - running out on his own in attempt to lead Rapke line away from party. * Grymash - trying to push over wounded Rapke to keep it from biting Milo's head off. * Trellus for running through two bounders to get to Jenny.
You have nominated for Exp awards: MVP - Trellus The most almost dead - Gilan The bigest mistake - Grymash
Grymash Tuesday May 27th, 2003 9:22:08 PM
Gry rolls around on the floor helping Trellus and the others with lists and debating what is useful to the group. He gladly accepts the cookie from Milo.
After a while the exercise of going over lists of items gets to Gry and he retires to drawing child-like images of rapke being chopped to bits. "Hey ... Gry out of red color ... Milo you have more?"
Jacob Tuesday May 27th, 2003 9:49:39 PM
(Sorry, but I'm seeming to have email problems...dang these class accounts! I nominate Grymash a hero point for acting most heroically silly and climbing down a rope with nobody at the other end... And Flea for the wonderful comment she made thereafter. Also, I nominate Milo for good cooking skills Exp.)
Jacob scratches his head. "Whatsa periapt? Gee, ya guys seemta learn-ed so much about magik stuff..." He shakes his head, and leans over, tapping Milo on the shoulder. He whispers, theatrically somewhat, "Ya know, ah think that new packmate 'as a bittofa yarnin' fah cookin', if yaknowhatahmin."
Flea Tuesday May 27th, 2003 10:46:58 PM
The rogue is much obliged for the distraction of the giant cookies. She accepts the treat from Milo with a nod, sits down taylor style on the dusty floor and starts to munch. She listens to the bigger ones as they discuss their hopes and dreams, and what they need to achieve them. Everyone seems to have the best interests of the group at heart.
She is intrigued by Anuk's reference to the grass armor, that Trellus calls steel grass. She touches Anuk to get his attention and says: "Is that the same kind of stuff that walker fella had on? You know, the one that gave Sterlin that shady dagger?" She thinks a little, then mumbles: "I wonder if they weave shadow armor? It would surely be more comfortable on the Plains than leather armor?"
As the pack continues to debate the merit of different items, the gnome has trouble staying awake. Her eyelids flutter a little, then close and Flea starts to dream...
The group has presented Malafret with their list and everyone is trying out their new gear, admiring shiny new weapons and armor, wrapping and packing up vials, and scrolls, playing with rings and amulets, and experimenting with bracers, gauntlets, and gloves. Flea is last to recieve the choices made for her by the council. Galafar and Malafret enter dragging a big black bag across the floor. The rogue advances expectantly, but barely touches the sack when out bursts a rapke with a spine chilling scream!
With a start, Flea wakes. Eyes wide and a cold sweat on her brow. She looks around, hoping she hasn't made a spectacle of herself once again, and is glad to see most of the pack bent to the task of helping Trellus write out their list.
Anuk Wednesday May 28th, 2003 1:10:37 AM
Thinking back on the pack's encounter with the walker on the plains, Anuk tells Flea, "You know, I think it could be...I've only heard of the armor before. Hadn't realized I actually might have seen it. Shadow armor would be truly shady." Realizing what he just said, he chuckles at his own bad joke.
Sterlin Wednesday May 28th, 2003 1:24:04 AM
Sterlin sits in a corner, alone except for the two spiders. He holds the glass dagger in his hands, but looks through it rather than at it, in deep thought.
Trellus Wednesday May 28th, 2003 8:08:30 AM
Trellus works with everybody, compiling and recompiling the list. When they're done, they've still got an awfully long list.
Then, Trellus thinks about the Rapke and the Barons, and wonders if its long enough. Sighing inwardly, he presents the list to Malafret.
"Teacher," he begins respectfully, "we know the Grass is a very dangerous place, but we also know we cannot have all the magic we desire. We have worked hard to identify items that will help the pack as a whole, and have formulated this request. We thank you for any help you can provide."
2 Heward's Handy Haversacks Wand- Neutralize Poison 3 Wands - Cure Light Wounds Wand -- Magic Circle vs Evil MW Healer's Kit 2 Amulets of Natural Armor (+1) Periapt of Wisdom (+2) 3 Gauntlets of Ogre Strength Adamantine Breastplate Adamantine Orc Double Axe Leather Armor +2 Shadow (or Steel Grass Armor of the same type, if possible) 5 Cloaks of Resistance (+2) 6 Potions - Cure Moderate Wounds Bracers of Archery 5 Slaying Arrows - Rapke Keen Scimitar +1 Efficient Quiver MW Longbow 20 MW Arrows
"Also, we are curious if my sister is to join our Pack in the learning and tests. She is very young. However, if she is to join us, she will require arms and armor that best suits her capabilities. Probably a Masterwork short bow, masterwork arrows, and steel grass armor."
Trellus waits, nervously rubbing the back of his head.
Milo d20+6=16 Wednesday May 28th, 2003 10:03:32 AM
seeing Flea wake up with a start, Milo pulls himself away from the pack and goes in to his house. coming out a few minutes later with a pillow and his favorite blanket. placing the pillow under Flea's head and then flipping the blanket over her, he pats he head saying: all is well friend, we are all here and nothing will happen to you. you are us and we are you.
then, going over next to Sterlin, Milo sits next to him while he seems to meditate and he pulls out a jar full of bugs. he teases the 2 spiders with em for a few minutes then opens the lid so they can gain access to their treats.
Sterlin Wednesday May 28th, 2003 12:16:45 PM
" Hey Milo, how are you? I think we may have seriously screwed up this itme request thing. The list is ridiculous in length. I don't think we were meant to be outfitted like that. I think they only wanted to know a few things that would make us stonger as a group. "
Grymash Wednesday May 28th, 2003 12:31:59 PM "Hey Sterlin, list little long, but even if pack get only small bit of it, we better off than now. Somethin' better than nothin'. Whatever pack get Gry be grateful."
Grymash sits up and continues to address Sterlin and the rest of his pack. "They ask pack what we need with no say on how much. Pack should ask Malafret what they need of pack, no say on how much too!! That what means to be Blood Pack... that what means life for land."
Grymash releases a jolt of his heart magic to the group (we need a name for this magic thing, like the Quickening or something). When done speaking, he sits back and continues to ponder the subject.
Gry looks over at Sterlin. He worrries his little speech sounded too preachy. He thinks a little and then he crawls over to Sterlin and sits next to him.
At first, Gry just stares out into the distance expressionless without saying a word. Then out of no where he gives Sterlin a little jab with his elbow. A big goofy grin begins to form on Grymash's face. And like a big brother, he puts his arm around Sterlin's shoulders. Grymash mutters in his ear... "Sterlin knows he always goin' to be Gry's little bro..err...PIGGIE, Ha hahahaha!!" Grymash then playfully puts Sterlin in a (gentle) headlock and starts to rub the young druid's hair into a tangled mess.
Flea Wednesday May 28th, 2003 6:41:58 PM
After thanking Milo for the pillow and blanket, Flea gets comfy. She listens as Trellus reads off the list, and nods in agreement as she imagines who will use what, and which items can be shared all around. When Sterlin voices his concern, she sits up, wrapping the blanket about her, and says: "Sterlin, just as Milo can not make his wonderful cookies without eggs, sugar, butter, and flour, we can not be protectors of all that is night without some help!" She gets to her feet and walks over to the druid. "I pledged my life to the Plains and I gave my heart to you all. I will lay down my life for any one of you, or for any child, monk, villager, or trader who is without defense, butI will not commit suicide!" Flea looks around at the group: "You all know what the rapke and bounder can do! I believe Malafret, and the council do also. She has always encouraged us and given us hope. I can not believe that she and the council would bring us into the second circle, only to see us fail!" Flea stands in front of Sterlin, and puts her hand on his: "have faith! We will get that which we need."
Gilan Wednesday May 28th, 2003 6:45:17 PM
Laying back in the grass he watches as Tiev buzzes around the area. Others may not notice but it is evident that Tiev is not as emotional as normal. He hangs around long enough for the list to be turned over to Malafret and then gently stands.
Glancing around to the rest of the pack, he cannot help but smile. All the things they have done in the past and now look at them. It is a reminder that some of thier childhood games will need to be left behind now.
He absently wander off to the bridge that spans the small pond inside the dome. He takes a seat on the edge of the bridge, letting his feet dangle over the side above the water. He sends out a gentle heart touch to let the others know that he is fine. Without a second thought he decides to memorize an animal friendship spell for tomorrow and visit the wasp hives on the eatern side of town.
Anuk Wednesday May 28th, 2003 11:30:46 PM
"Mistress Malafret, you asked us to tell you what we need. Thank you for accepting the list. As you review our requests, know that we will be happy with anything you might choose to give us, but also that we have asked only for those things that we believe will truly help the pack survive as we protect the land and the grasses," thinks Anuk. He finally opens his mouth to speak.
"It's a good list."
Milo Thursday May 29th, 2003 2:04:40 AM
I think what Sterlin, Grymash and myself are saying here is, Malafret said we would begin tests. What is to say this isn't a test from them to see if we are greedy for ourselves and not as a group. And do you honestly feel we deserve those items we have requested? Yes, we helped kill Rapke and Bounders, yes we have killed another Bounder and Rapke on our own. But, should we expect everytime we kill these creatures that we be rewarded for our success? Not to mention, all these items we have put on a list and turned in are expensive. We all have seen better adventuring groups less endowed with magic than what we are asking for. I just feel we should have asked for more group items and less Me items.
Jacob Thursday May 29th, 2003 3:08:15 AM
Jacob gives his input with a yawn, and lazily dumps a tankard of some glass grass over Grymash's head while the half-orc basks in his triumphant after giving Sterlin a noogie. "Whoopsiedasie!" Before Grymash can say anything, Jake begins toweling his head down vigorously with a handy nearby rag. "Sorry about that Grym,....guess my hand just slipped." He can't help but chuckle as he steps back, just out of arm reach. "Say, y'all can have somea this Glass Grass if ya want. It's pretty potent...hmmm...hope that party we was gonna have with them Black Pack ain't cancelled."
Grymash Thursday May 29th, 2003 3:30:36 AM
After Milo's speech, Grymash in disbelief says, "Whaaa!!?? Gry not mea... nu blurb erp blah spit!!" Grymash is doused in Jacob's drink then covered with a rag. When his face emerges, Grymash has a wicked grin on his face as he wildly reaches out to grab Jacob.
Trellus Thursday May 29th, 2003 8:05:11 AM
Sitting on a chair, munching a cookie, Trellus listens to the discussion. He also sees Gilan get up, and sends the man a heart touch.
He was closer to that wasp than I realized, the cleric thinks.
"Dudes, I agree with Flea. The list is long, but it could have easily been longer, and Malafret set no limits. I don't think we're asking for a reward for killing Rapke. We're asking for the ability to protect...whatever it is we're protecting. And the first step on that path is mere survival. Our list is packed with items of protection and healing. Some only effect one person, but they can be shared as necessary. If they give us less, so be it. If they find fault, they'll tell us why and its a new lesson. We're just starting, we'll make some mistakes. As long as those mistakes don't get anyone killed, we can recover from them."
Trellus looks for something to throw at Jake, but all he has is a cookie, and that's too precious. So, he munches some more and waits to see which of the high hooks Grymash hangs the man on this time.
Grymash d20+10=12 Thursday May 29th, 2003 10:44:51 AM
Grymash pauses for a few seconds to nod his head in agreement with Trellus. Then reaches for Jacob again.
(Hit Touch AC: 12. Doh!!)
Milo Thursday May 29th, 2003 10:49:06 AM
shakes his head disapprovingly, knowing noone heard what he said. watching Grymash attempt to get his foe, Milo makes his way back in to the house, where he goes to bed.
thinking to self: I just know this list thing was a test, and we failed miserably.
Jenny (DM Anthony) Thursday May 29th, 2003 1:28:51 PM
Jenny looks around at you all and shakes her head slightly. After spending some time alone with Malafret this week she has become strange. distant and contemplative, not so much the annoying tag along that you all knew so much but more mature and contemplative. Looking at you all she says, "No I wont be joing you all, they have . . . other plans for me. But I am beging to see how they think. And I am sure this is a test. They told you that you are all to act as a team and that you would only go as far as the weakest member of your team.... think of that when you finalize your list as Malafret is not here yet. . . . with that she goes quiet again.
Gilan Thursday May 29th, 2003 4:13:19 PM
Having come to a decision on what it is that he must do he relays this to Tiev in a series of waspish buzzes. Tiev seems pleased to Gilan with the thought of having one of his kind with him again. With a heavy sigh Gilan stands and slowly walks away from the water and back to the group.
Getting back in time to hear Jenny's words he stops and ponders them for a minute. Something that she said is nagging at him and he cannot quite put his finger on it. With a movement he slaps his head. "Idiots the whole lot of us."
"Did you guys listen to what Jenny just said and really studied it. Malafret said..you are all to act as a team and that you would only go as far as the weakest member of your team. Now this can be takev in several ways."
1)That we are to pick said items needed as a whole pack.
2)That we are to pick items to bolster ourselves and thus thinking of yourself.
3)To not only think if what would make you stronger which would make the pack stronger, but also to think of the pack as a whole.
He glances to each of you to see if you are getting what he is trying to say, except for poor Grymash it would be over his head.:) "Maybe we are to look to pick items not only for ourselves personally but also for the pack. Take Flea for example...she wants that armor, a personal request, but if she also asked for say a healing wand too, a pack oriented item, she may have passed the test too. Remember they did say as strong as our weakest member...just an idea and as has been stated this is a test."
Falling silent he notices that everyone is staring at him and he blushes brightly. He is not really use to being the center of this much attention...unless he is in trouble for something.
Grymash Thursday May 29th, 2003 4:44:32 PM
Grymash rolls his eyes when Milo goes stomping off to bed. After hearing what Jenny had to say, Gry bows his head and thinks, "Milo not all wrong ... just some wrong!"
Grymash gets up and gives Jake a wicked stare that means Gry will get him back later!! and then stomps on after the pouty halfling.
Everyone can hear Grymash bellowing voice inside Milo's bedroom. Milo's voice answers but its not clear what they are saying. Then the sounds of scuffleing and a crash echo from down the hallway. Milo continues to rant but he sounds muffled by something.
Grymash emerges from Milo's room with what looks to be two bags. One bag has the markings of the Catacombs on it. The other looks like a bundle of bed sheets folded into a type of bag. The bedroll seems to squirm, jerk about and make strange noises. Grymash sets it gently onto the floor and it quickly unravels. Milo's head pops out.
"Sorry Milo, pack need you in meeting. We talk about list. Pack may be too hard on you and we sorry. Pack need be a pack right now."
Grymash then opens the other bag and pulls out a masterfully constructed and powerful looking composite bow (mw mighty composite bow +4 str.), two bundles of masterwork arrows (20 each), 10 polished daggers with scabbards and two 50-ft coils of silk rope. "Grymash did some shoppin'. Me had slippery oil stuff to trade. Me need not to fall no more so Gry get rid of it!! Big bow for me. It powerful, to tight for any one else. That why Gry is giving old bow to Anuk. Old bow more powerful and do more damage than Anuk's (mw Mighty composite bow +2 str). These nice arrows will also help (20 masterwork arrows. both items will give you a +2 to your hit). Gry also get daggers. Who need one can have one. Gry want extras. Made deal with nice clerk. He give Gry this rope. He call it uhh ... SILK. Say it come from worm squeezin's ...That Shady!! Gry give one coil to Flea. It smooth quiet rope ... No stretchy noises. Good for sneakin'!! See... pack can provide for pack. We can show Malafret this. If there anything pack can buy for ourselfs, then we buy. We can provide for pack!! Things too expensive and NEED we ask for."
Grymash starts to scratch his head. He feels his scars and gets an idea. "Grymash no need adamantine axe... take off the list! My axe plenty good! In fact real GOOD!! Gry still need better armour. Those beasties get many attacks, hit me every time... at least once. Need magic breast plate (+2 Breastplate aprox. 4000gp.) Me buckler special to Gry. Gift from manfri.. you see it light up when Gry get mad (Its a masterwork buckler, it could use a +1 or +2 bonus). That all Gry need!"
(My revised list: Gauntlets of Ogre Str. +2. +1 or +2 Breastplate, and +1 or +2 enhancement added to his buckler.)
"More think about it. Magic haversacks we not need. Our old backpacks good enough. Pack can sew up holes! Gry saving up some gold ginglies to buy one though ... hee hee!"
Sterlin Thursday May 29th, 2003 7:07:27 PM
Sterlin gives Jenny a long admiring stare. He then addresses the entire "Blood Pack"
" I believe we should consider each person's weakness as a team, and then pick one item for each person which strengthens that weakness. "
Trellus Thursday May 29th, 2003 9:17:29 PM
Trellus chews on what everyone says for awhile.
"If we wanted to be really bold, we could say our biggest weakness is we can't get around in the Grass." He beams. "Think they'd give us a Druid-wood boat?"
He looks at their expected reactions, and sighs. "Me either."
You all make good points. I can buy my own Masterwork Healer's Kit, and some healing potions. I think the wands of Neutralize Poison and Magic Circle vs Evil addresses some serious needs of the group. Give me one and Sterlin the other, plus load that Ioun Stone with a couple Remove Fear spells, and give that to Anuk, and we're in a lot better shape against the Rapke."
How about this list?
Wand- Neutralize Poison Wand - Cure Light Wounds Wand -- Magic Circle vs Evil 2 Amulets of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin and Gilan 2 Gauntlets of Ogre Strength -for Gry and Jake Breastplate +1 - Gry Buckler +1 - Gry Leather Armor +1 Shadow (or Steel Grass Armor of the same type, if possible) - Flea, the better to sneak attack with 1 Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo 2 Slaying Arrows - Rapke - Anuk Keen Scimitar +1 - Gilan
Flea Thursday May 29th, 2003 10:40:00 PM
Flea yawns as she listens to the group as they continue to debate the list after Jenny delivers her cryptic message. Having little knowledge of the affairs of clerics, druids, wizards, and rangers, she doesn't really know what to suggest. She certainly can't identify their weaknesses, but she certainly knows her own. "The list sounds great, Trellus." She volunteers. "It's pretty lean, but there seems to be something that will help each of us do our job better, and thus make the pack stronger." She looks around for Gilan, and when she finds him asks: "Can you show me home? We have a big day tomorrow, and some sleep would be good." As an afterthough, she adds: "I have about 100 gold in coins and vouchers from a shop. Which would be better, 2 potions of cure light wounds, or 2 potions of antitoxin?"
Anuk Thursday May 29th, 2003 10:49:42 PM
Anuk is taken aback as he recieves the masterwork bow and arrows from Grymash. "I...I don't know what to say, Gry...thank you. You are the night soil, my friend. Someday I hope I can return the favor." He turns the bow over in his hands, admiring its simple, effective design. [i]There's gonna be a few less rapke and bounders on the plains now.[i] he chuckles to himself.
He considers the problem of the pack's list for a while and then speaks. "I think we're headed in the right direction here. What difficulties have we encountered on the plains so far? We each know our own individual weaknesses all too well, but we also know that we can follow Gry's example and find ways to earn what we need. But, as a group, it seems to me that our biggest shortcoming has been a lack of knowledge about what to expect. We are about to be given a great gift--our training. Is there anything we could ask for that will help us learn faster and retain our knowledge better? Or give us foresight about what to expect when we go out?"
Grymash Friday May 30th, 2003 12:09:01 AM "On second thought ... me only have two, hee hee!! Gry give up Gauntlets of Ogre Power. When Grymash get mad, me get stronger. If Trellus casts Bull Strength on me ... Gry get STONE COLD STRONGERER (possibly a Strength of 30!!!). So me want better armour instead. Gry's poor armour is me greatest weakness."
Revised list : Wand- Neutralize Poison (our big must have item) Wand - Cure Light Wounds 2 Amulets of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin and Gilan Gauntlets of Ogre Strength -for Jake Breastplate +2 - Gry Buckler +2 - Gry (enhancing Gry's current mw. buckler) Leather Armor +1 Shadow (or Steel Grass Armor of the same type, if possible) - Flea, the better to sneak attack with 1 Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo Keen Scimitar +1 - Gilan ---------------------------- I think these items should be removed:
2 Slaying Arrows - Rapke - they cost 2,282gp a piece. Allow a beatable Fort save and are a one shot item. Imagine shooting one at a rapke and missing!! Bracers of Archery or better armour is a better buy. The bracers, grys old bow and mw arrows will give Anuk a +4 to his shots with a +3 added to the damage.
The Wand of Magic Circle vs. Evil isnt listed in the book and therefore will not be available to choose. Scrolls would work however.
Jacob Friday May 30th, 2003 1:28:59 AM
Jake casually slips just beyond reach and seems as nonchalant as usual. He throws in a single suggestion to the jumble... "Yeah...I'd like myself some magical armor, too. Field plate, maybe? Oh, and a medium shield... Man, I was so into this whip thing, but I'm thinking of changin' it."
Trellus Friday May 30th, 2003 8:03:32 AM
"Jake's right. If we want him to take on Rapke, he's gotta be harder to hit.
Also, a Necklace of Prayer Beads (Blessing) would help reinforce the whole group against that Fear attack."
Re-revised list Revised list : Wand- Neutralize Poison (our big must have item) Wand - Cure Light Wounds 2 Amulets of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin and Gilan Gauntlets of Ogre Strength -for Jake Breastplate +2 - Gry Buckler +2 - Gry (enhancing Gry's current mw. buckler) Leather Armor +1 Shadow (or Steel Grass Armor of the same type, if possible) - Flea, the better to sneak attack with 1 Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo Keen Scimitar +1 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob Shield +1 - Jacob Necklace of Prayer Beads (Bless)
That gives our fighters the ability to stand in there and fight, and gives the rest of us some extra protection, too.
(Grinning) Anuk, I think the training is going to happen whether we want it or not.
Milo Friday May 30th, 2003 9:26:12 AM
pulling himself out of he bag, hair all messed up and face red as the sun, and staring at Grymash, right eye squinting at him. then, smiling he walks in to the house and brings out 2 pitchers with condensation on the outside. he hands everyone a cup and begins pouring a bluish clear liquid in it.
it's my new drink ive concocted, its a mixture of sugar, water and some secret powder with a splash of magic added in for flavoring. (Woldian version of blue raspberry kool aid)
then, sitting next to Grymash, he waits to see how everyone likes the new drink.
Grymash d20+5=20 d20+5=19 Friday May 30th, 2003 11:25:00 AM
Grymash stares blankly at Milo's little red angry face. Though Gry's expression changes to surprise when Milo suddenly becomes accepting of his man-handled treatment.
As Milo returns with the drinks, Grymash smiles from ear to ear. He eagerly snatches the first glass that Milo hands him. He quickly takes a big gulping sip.
Suddenly Grymash feels a tingle but its not the heart kind!! The feeling of a brain freeze hits him ... but he shakes it off (Will save 20).
Grymash then holds the glass up to his eyes for a quick look and then sniffs it. Gry's eyes narrow as he becomes suspicious of foul play. Grymash takes another big drink of the new strange brew (Will save 19). Again, the same effect.
Gry licks his lips and looks down at the halfling with dagger eyes. "Milo...buddy ... this taste kinda funny!! Here try some of Gry's and see what think!" Grymash puts his arms around Milo's shoulders (like he did Sterlin) and hands Milo his glass with one swallow remaining.
Jake Friday May 30th, 2003 1:36:10 PM
Jake gently pours drinks for both himself and whoever else wishes one, including one for each of the two ladies (Jenny and Flea), and takes a polite little sip. Jokingly, he reverts out of his drawl momentarily, speaking very formal common... "'Tis exquisitely scrumptious, piquant with potence and body, thirst-quenching and fulfilling, yet no unpleasant aftertaste to it. Instead, it pleases the palate, tantalizes the tongue, and zestfully refreshes those parched throats. Like manna from heaven, our miraculous Milo, thou hast created another masterpiece." With that, he slips back, smiling slightly. Rarely does he show off that he can actually think beyond his nonchalant drawl.
Milo d20=17 Friday May 30th, 2003 5:12:00 PM
knocking the cup out of Grymash's hand saying: i wouldnt drink anything after you've had a chance to drool all in it.
getting out of Gry's grip, Milo maneuvers over to Flea, and sits beside her.
Gilan Friday May 30th, 2003 5:51:37 PM
He stands and looks around to the others. Glancing to Flea as she mentions home, he smiles and nods. "Maybe it would be best to think on this a little more before we actually give Malafret a list...maybe some sleep will help clear away the cobwebs and make thinking easier."
When Milo offers the new drink he takes a mug and takes a sip of it. He had stoped to ponder on something that had just come to him. "I know that I could use some new armor myself for added protection...it is no fun to be so near death. I will also have a few gifts for the pack to use tomorrow." Taking another sip of the new drink he likes the berry flavor and the cooling effects. "You know just getting my current scimitar enhanced would be better...forget the keen for another time."
Laying his now empty mug near Milo so that it will be easily collected he turns again to Flea. "Are you ready to go to your new home?" Before he turns to leave he makes one last suggestion. "It maybe a good idea to inquire into this steel grass a little more...it would be cooler than any metal available and give the same kind of protection."
He then makes his way home, most likely with Flea in tow. He stops in front of a small little hut and makes his way to the front door. Opening it he holds it for Flea and point over to a corner were a spare bed sit unused. There is a small chest and dresser inside with a privacy curtain. "Hope it suits you."
[think of Hagrid's hut from Harry Potter movies and that is what Gilan's hut is like. just think of it a lot cleaner than that and a small loft above the main room.]
Grymash d20+5=17 d20+5=16 d20+5=21 d20+5=19 d20+5=12 Friday May 30th, 2003 8:31:09 PM
Grymash watches the others drink Milo's special blue brew. (Hey thats a great name, Blue Brew) So he takes the pitcher closest to him and pours another mug.
Gry takes another big gulp. Still the same head-rush brain-freeze feeling (Will save 17). It did taste good. Was that supposted to happen. Another large gulp (Will save 16). "Hmmmmm!!!" Grymash is beginning to like the sensation.
Grymash pours another mug full. "Hmmm...bellchhhurrp!!! Uhh sorry, hee hee!! He keeps drinking the Blue Brew. Same head rush (Will save 21). Another large gulp, a trail of the liquid streams out the corner of his mouth (Will save 19).
Grymash notices that the pitcher is over half empty. "Mug too small!" Gry tosses the mug aside and takes the pitcher with both hands. Gry literally starts to pour the Blue Brew directly into his mouth. He almost chokes on it a little (Will save 12, finally!!)
"Hey guys ...urpp uhh we goin' ta bedd oor we wurrkk on lisssss....." With a loud resonating THUD, Gry falls backward from his seated position and goes fast asleep right there on the spot!! He's spread out like a rug on Milo's floor. The pitcher tumbles over and spills what is left of its contents. The room becomes filled with Grymash's bellowing snores. Almost sounds like lightning storm warning horns.
(Just to let everyone know, Milo spiked Grymash's Blue Brew with a sleep spell. That is the reason for all the Will saves. Its funny that it took this many tries for me to fail the Will save. :)
Flea Friday May 30th, 2003 9:22:19 PM
The gnome accepts some of Milo's blue drink from Jacob while she waits for Gillan to show the way home. It is cool, sweet, and refreshing. She looks at Grymash, and is startled by the dark blue hue of his lips, in contrast to his grey comlexion. She stares at Jacob and Gillan. When Milo, sitting next to her, smiles, she starts to giggle. Suddenly she stops, and starts digging around in her pack. The rogue takes out a very small mirror and stares at her reflection. She makes a big grin and admires her now striking blue teeth, then sticks out her tongue, streaked purple and blue. She starts to giggle, then doubles over in laughter. She laughs so hard, no sound comes out, and tears start to course down her cheeks.
Flea tries to compose herself, and is glad when the druid leads the way to his home. Every now and then, she starts to wheeze and giggle, and the tears start again.
When Gillan opens the door to his home, and points out the little corner with a bed, dresser, and chest the gnome is overwhelmed. "Oh, Gillan! This ishome!"
Anuk Sunday June 1st, 2003 9:34:56 PM
Anuk polishes off the last of his blue brew and notices that everyone else seems to be leaving for the night. Hope we can get this list thing worked out in the morning, he thinks.
He gathers his belongings and steps gingerly over the hulking form of the sleeping Grymash. Gripping his new bow tightly he whispers "Thanks again, my friend. Sweet drea...well, whatever kind of dreams you prefer, I hope you have 'em."
And he, too, heads home for the night.
Trellus Monday June 2nd, 2003 8:42:34 AM
OK, dudes. Last call on the list:
- Pulled the gauntlets since I can cast multiple Bulls Strength - Swapped keen scimitar for plain one and Amulet Natural Armor for Shield +2 for Gilan. - upped Wand CLW to CMW.
Wand- Neutralize Poison (our big must have item) Wand - Cure Moderate Wounds Amulet of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin Breastplate +2 - Gry Buckler +2 - Gry (enhancing Gry's current mw. buckler) Leather Armor +1 Shadow (or Steel Grass Armor of the same type, if possible) - Flea, the better to sneak attack with 1 Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo Scimitar +1 - Gilan Large Wooden Shield +2 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob Shield +1 - Jacob Necklace of Prayer Beads (Bless)
Anthony Monday June 2nd, 2003 10:24:49 AM
any more discussion????? i will wait till you all feel you have the BEST chance of getting what you NEED!
Anuk Monday June 2nd, 2003 10:56:20 AM
Anuk's addition to the list is:
Steel grass armor (if it qualifies as light armor)
OR
Ring of protection +1 (2nd choice)
Sterlin Monday June 2nd, 2003 3:44:23 PM
" I still believe the list is too long. "
Trellus Monday June 2nd, 2003 5:05:31 PM
"What do you think should come out?"
Flea Monday June 2nd, 2003 9:07:17 PM
Flea dumps her pack at the foot of the bed, and barely has time to strip down to her shirt, before she tumbles into the sweet little bed for a night of restorative sleep.
She wakes early, and slips out of the little hut for some early morning exercise. After a jog through the city streets, where she has opportunity to check out the surprising grass structure that encases and protects the town, she performs a few exercises to increase her flexiblity. With no one about, but a few climbers performing repair work, she strips down to her skivvies and has a quick swim in the healing waters of the Rattledam fountain. Feeling refreshed, she returns to the tidy little home Gillan has offered to share, and sits outside braiding her chin length bob into a series of tiny plaits. She daydreams about the day ahead and wonders if the council will see fit to grant the pack all that they have requested. She imagines herself in a new set of shadow armor, made from that steel grass stuff like the plains walker they came upon the other day. She daydreams some more, wondering how she will acquire enough wealth to afford a ring of invisibility in the future.
Brothers Grymash: Shady Nursery Rhyme Monday June 2nd, 2003 10:27:32 PM
Grymash continues to snore down on the floor. During the night the others did fight, To squelch the roar they could not ignor. Milo tossed in his bed with pillow over head, Trying to get some sleep with the big grey heap. Milo wishes he knew if he had more Blue Brew. He licked his lips hoping Gry spared some sips, But to Milo's dismay in a blue puddle Gry lay, Was the last of the elixer, Milo's sleep mixture.
Grymash wakes in the morning. Monday June 2nd, 2003 11:02:02 PM
Grymash raises his legs as a counter balance to force himself to rock forward into a seated position on the floor. He looks around not knowing where he is at first. Smelling his blue fingers, Gry remembers the blue brew... "Ummphh!!" grunts the half orc as he lazily gets up from the floor. He slaps himself over a few times to help wake himself up. He feels a grumble in his belly. So naturally Gry steps into Milo's room, "Hey MILO.... Time for first breakfast!! Get up, Gry hungry."
Gry steps outside and begins to stretch. Milo's house is a little small for Gry. His bones crack with every pull. "Aaahhhhh!! Blllurrrppppp!!!"
Gry waits for everyone to assemble and then mentions his idea. He found an extra potion in his pocket that he forgot about. "If pack need to trim more fat on list... then drop my shield. Gry can go buy magic for shield. Me have enough items to trade. Gry will only ask for ONE thing .... +2 Breastplate." (+1 buckler, costs 1,160gp.)
Grymash holds up both potions. "See, Gargul will provide. Pack not all needy of Council."
Trellus Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 8:16:47 AM
New list:
Wand - Neutralize Poison Wand - Cure Moderate Wounds Amulet of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin Breastplate +2 - Gry Leather Armor +1 Shadow - Flea Ring of Protection (+1) - Anuk Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo Scimitar +1 - Gilan Large Wooden Shield +2 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob Shield +1 - Jacob Necklace of Prayer Beads (Bless)- Trellus
Sterlin Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 12:30:48 PM
"If Gillan and Jacob each drop one thing from the list, then I think we will be o.k."
Jacob Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 12:51:49 PM
Jacob comes back in, having spent the night at his house with his family. He appears a bit tired, though, as though his family didn't let him get much sleep.
Hearing Sterlin's comment, he replies annoyedly, "Awww walkers, ah jus wantd some new armor. Drop mah shield, ah suppose." Jacob scratches at his chin. He's been secretly attempting to grow a beard these last few days, and imagines that there's just a bit of scruff there.
Trellus Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 3:17:50 PM
New list:
Wand - Neutralize Poison Wand - Cure Moderate Wounds Amulet of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin Breastplate +2 - Gry Leather Armor +1 Shadow - Flea Ring of Protection (+1) - Anuk Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo Scimitar +1 - Gilan Large Wooden Shield +2 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob Necklace of Prayer Beads (Bless)- Trellus
"Flea, I wonder if you wouldn't need a Cloak of Resistance more. You shouldn't be getting attacked, so armor isn't a big need. Also, these things rely on their sense of smell more than anything, so I'm not sure how much the hide bonus helps. A cloak would help you resist their screams, which would be a big help."
Gilan Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 5:05:35 PM
Waking up the next morning was like every other morning. He had heard Flea depart maybe twenty minutes ago, but had rolled over for a few extra minutes. It had only been five minutes when he sigh and swung his legs out of bed. With a mumble he made his way over to get some clothes and headed out for a dip in the waters of the fountain.
Taking his time he lets the water revive him and clean away the toil from yesterday, getting him ready for today. Slipping out of the water he makes haste in drying and then slips into his normal clothes. Taking up his pack he makes his way over to the wasp hives that he had seen on the outskirts of town. He assumes a meditative seated position in the grass near the hives and watches as the wasps go about thier business. Stretching out his hand he makes a series of buzzes that brings Tiev to his hand. "How about thelittle yellow one there with the silver stripes...she looks to be rather intelligent and she seems to be a loner maybe." With a deft movement of his hand he sends Tiev back into the air and gives him a little advice. "Go and speak to her a little...see if she will make a good friend for us." Staying seated all the time that Tiev spends talking, he waits to cast his animal friendship spell.
After spending an hour taking care of his other business he heads back to Milo's house to see who has gathered. Walking up he spots Grymash, Flea and Jacob standing outside of the house. "Morning Blood Pack...how fairs everyone today?" He glances to Flea and smiles. "I hope that you found the accomodations to your liking...we can make changes if you would like." Laying his pack on the ground he takes a quiver of arrows off the side and holds them out so everyone can see. "Leftovers from my stent with the bow...that has come to an end and I would like the pack to have these...the red fletched ones are masterwork and the yellow fletched ones are common arrows." ________________________________________________ {Donna- you can post something for Tiev if you would like.
Anth- let me know if the animal friendship works or if I would need to try again...maybe that little wasp is not interested.
Blood Pack- whoever could use the arrows can have them...mw arrows-30 and arrows-10. I am also trying to make some purchases in the Catacombs as well...look for an email on it.
List- drop the scimitar then and [1st]steel grass+2(equal to hide) would be better or the [2nd]large wooden shield+2.}
Tiev Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 8:28:58 PM
Thoroughly rested the excited wasp accompanies the druid to the edge of town as the sun slowly burns off the last dews of early morning. When Gillan points out the small loner with the silver stripes Tiev shows no hesitation.
He approaches the pretty female, and in a series of graceful dancelike arcs attempts to catch her attention. As the druid casts his spell, he attempts to draw her away from the hives.
Flea Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 9:04:05 PM
The gnome acknowleges Gillan with a big smile. Her clear eyes and bright complexion attest to a restful night.
On being singled out by the yong cleric, the rogue's demenour changes. "Great" thinks Flea, when Trellus suggests she give up her dream of owning an outfit of shadow armor. She tries hard to restrain her natural impulses, but fails. Standing in front of Trellus, her hands on her hips and her face red with embarrasment and anger, the rogue declares: "Sure, I froze when that beast screamed...but are you going to hold that against me forever? As you have bickered amongst yourselves over who should have what, and how much, I have asked for only one thing...something that will keep me hidden from the enemy, so that I can help you! I asked for a ring of invisibility, which I was willing to share, and if it was at too great a price to the pack for +2 shadow armor."
Flea takes a big breath, looks around the group, and continues: "You all seem to have resources to purchase that which you want. I have but 100 gold, my masterwork tools, some basic weapons, and my skills. These plains have thus far proved devoid of any real opportunity for treasure. I must look at this opportunity with the council as a chance to secure that which I need!" The impassioned gnome continues, looking up at Trellus: "I take my responsibilities to this pack seriously. Telling me what item I should ask for is like me telling you what spells you should learn for the morrow! Saying that I won't be attacked shows that you do not know what I do!" Flea continues: "My role is to scout ahead, to disarm traps before you blunder into them, and to keep my eyes open to opportunities to sneak attack when in combat. That which I ask for makes me almost invisible (an extra +10 to hide) and increases my protection (+2 to AC). The rapke and the bounder are fearsome beasts, but do you think they are the only enemy we will face?"
Suddenly deflated, Flea concludes: "I know that if things go horribly wrong, I will need you, but, I must insist that you respect my skills as I do yours."
Grymash Tuesday June 3rd, 2003 10:51:29 PM
Grymash sits back and listens to what everyone has to say. He becomes perplexed by all the discussion. He takes the bag that he got from the Catacombs and finds the reciept and a small scroll listing out the items they sell and their prices.
He goes over the list and starts counting with his fingers and toes. He takes his time, makes sure he counts everything right. Then the light of enlightenment comes on!!! (Taking 20, Intelligence check 18)
"Aaaaaaaghhhh ... Gry figure somethin' out .... me find somethin'... GRY GOT IDEA!!!" Grymash starts to hop and dance around. He quickly stops before he forgets.
"+1 Leather armour cost 1,160gp. +1 Shadow Leather armour costs 4,160gp. But look here, Cloak of Elven Kind do same thing and cost 2,000gp (+10 hide checks). If pack ask for cloak and +1 leather armour that only cost total ... uhhh, 3,160gp. That 1,000gp cheaper. We ask for that!!! Yeah. Gry also see druid scrolls with spell name, Pass without Trace. It say here that spell help pack leave no tracks or smell. Pack not be tracked!!"
Grymash looks at Sterlin and Gilan. "Is true Gilan an Sterlin? You two have spell? That fix rapke problem of smellin' pack." Grymash sniffs his arm pits and recoils, "Also help if Gry wash every day!!"
"Flea ... why not pack ask for +2 leather from council and we put money together an get you cloak. Gry will wait and get buckler magiced. Me got two potions worth some money ( aprox 1,300gp) and Gry got 67gold ginglies too.
(The better Flea can hide from the others she can sneak attack doing more damage. Whenever she flanks or remains hidden she can sneak attack from 30-ft away with her bow. Very helpful. Being the packs only rogue is a great responsibility. Opening locks, traps, scouting. Gry can wait on his shield. He can boost his ac with spells and one of the druids could toss an extra Barkskin his way too. If Gry gets his +2 Breastplate, and he gets Protection from Evil and Barkskin cast on him, he will have an AC 26. While raging 24. Thats a great AC at this level.)
Gry goes over to a small stool that was tiped over and sets it upright. He then places two potions on it (haste potion and heroism potion) and a small pouch of 67gp.
"This all Grymash have. Me say we put pack money together. Pack wait to see what we get, then pack decide what we buy... where needed most. Me say we stop buyin' things now till we see what pack get.
Thats just from three sources. What does everyone else have. My potions have a higher list price, but the Catacombs wont give full amount for them in trade.)
Anuk Wednesday June 4th, 2003 2:00:43 AM
Anuk stumbles back to Milo's, sleepy but anxious to help complete the pack's business. He listens to the various explanations, arguments, and epiphanies and feels they are getting close. When Grymash suggests pooling the pack's money, Anuk says, "Hang on..."
He runs through the heat of mid-morning back to his one-room hut. He pulls up his sleeping mat to reveal a board covering a small hole in the floor. He reaches into the hole and retrieves a small but heavy leather pouch, then quickly returns to the pack.
"I'm in," he says, dropping the pouch on the ground with a thud. "Can't wait to go shopping..."
(1328 gp)
Trellus Wednesday June 4th, 2003 8:43:07 AM
The young cleric backs up from Flea's tirade, clearly taken aback by her reaction.
After a making a mental No under 'Responds well to criticism', the man glances at Milo.
Cookie Dude may be right he thinks sadly, We're not doing well at all.
"Flea, warp down a minute," he asks softly, "I was just asking. Nobody's blaming you about the Rapke call, and I don't think anybody's even mentioned it before.
And yes, aside from the Barons themselves, I think the Rapke and Bounders are the beasts we will most likely face. There aren't any other predators in the Grass."
When Grymash makes his suggestion, and Anuk drops 1300 gp on the party, Trellus looks up in wonder. "Where are you dudes getting this kind of cash?"
Trellus pulls out a blue colored pearl (200gp) and tosses it on the pile. "That's all I've got."
Taking everyone's comments, Trellus presents the lastest version of the list:
Wand - Neutralize Poison Wand - Cure Moderate Wounds Amulet of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin Breastplate +2 - Gry Leather Armor +2 - Flea Ring of Protection (+1) - Anuk Cloak of Resistance (+2) - Milo Steel Grass Armor +2 OR Large Wooden Shield +2 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob
Bracing for another explosion, he asks the gnome, "Is that OK, Flea?"
Stephen: Current party treasure Wednesday June 4th, 2003 10:09:39 AM
Pack: 55 plat = 550gp Gry: 1,387gp Flea: 100gp Anuk: 1,328gp Trellus: 200gp ----------------------- Total: 3,565gp. Wow!!
Milo Wednesday June 4th, 2003 10:20:46 AM
going from packmate to packmate, Milo produces a yellowish looking cookie. when bitten in to, it tastes of eggs and sausage. and is served warm.
going back to the cookfire, Milo pulls out a loose stone in the hearth, and retrieves a small bag. walking up and handing it to Grymash he says: its all i got, and, just so you know, i do have a 1 plank skiff at the dock, complete with sail and provisions. size being 8' x 4'. (had it since the beginning)
looking at Trellus he admonishes: pull off the cloak of resistance, I really dont need anything at the moment. (producing the little white pearl) in the caves, after Gry fell in, somehow i found this in my pocket and it allows me an extra spell to cast. seems if i use all my spells up for the day, and i want to cast another one of em,(doesnt matter which as long as its one of the ones i know for the day) i can.
Grymash d20+2=14 Wednesday June 4th, 2003 11:14:45 AM
Grymash combs back his hair with his large hands. He rubs the sleep from his eyes. He scratches himself in various places.
"Me think list is good. Grymash tired of doing math and figurin' things. Head hurts! If council not give everything, it look we have some gold to buy things."
Grymash collects his potions and his pouch of 67gp. "We each keep own stuff til we decide how tuh spend it ... me think good idea."
Gry takes food from Milo with a smile and thanks. He eats enough to satisfy his hunger. "If this all food pack have maybe we need tuh go prairie pig huntin'. Gry can try out new bow," he says with a big smile.
Grymash walks off to the water to wash up and then to his favorite place he likes to pray. A little place at the grasses edge where he can watch the sun rise. The hot sun may be a necessary bane of their existence but it is certainly beautiful when it rises in the morning.
After finishing his prayers to Gargul, Grymash wonders if their are any other affects to this new power they all possess. (Wisdom check 14). He thinks of the manfri being able to control the grass. He knows this heart tickle magic works on each other, can it effect the grass too? He concentrates the magic on the grass and watches to see if anything happens.
After a little while, Grymash will return to Milo's house and wait for Malafret.
Flea Wednesday June 4th, 2003 8:49:04 PM
Flea bites into one of Milo's concoctions, noding her thanks to the cheery cook. Her mood lifts and she realizes that she was really quite hungry. She isn't too distressed about the debating over the list, recognizing that in such a diverse group, there are bound to be several different agendas, and none of them bad.
The gnome is a little surprised by the big half-orc's support, and very intrigued by his description of the elven cloak. 'He's not as dumb as he looks' she thinks to herself.
Sidling up to Jake, she adopts the same lazy pose against the wall. She watches two wasps, one stiped yellow and red, the other stiped blue with silver, as they dip and dance on the light breeze. "It's time to get this show on the road, she mumbles under her breath."
Gilan Wednesday June 4th, 2003 11:20:01 PM
Gilan takes the breakfast cookie and takes a bite as he watches the group ante up thier wealth. "I have to check in at that shop and see how much my goods are worth first...their is talk that they give vouchers, so I will get one for my goods."
Keeping an eye one Tiev with the new wasp he tries to read some of the body language that is going on between the two. If his spell did not work then he will have to try again with another one of the wasps, there was a white striped one that could also do.
Jake Thursday June 5th, 2003 2:27:00 AM
Munching on his cookie, Jake nods to the halfling. After a swallow, he comments, "Seems like ya've just arrahved, and already ye're eager ta move on. The Plains, they ain't like that." He finishes the cookie, and shrugs, plucking a piece of grass to chew as he speaks. "Still, gotta admit, it is borin'. Nothin' but prairie pigs, them gikantic slugs ya see over thare in 'at pen, and them prairie birds, those big fat featherless things over thare. Sem huts, sem fields, ah wahll, and yah've got Rattledam. Water's tha only thang valuhable roun' here, and we's sittin' on a big supply...our town's wealth." Abruptly, Jake realizes he's talking like a native to a dumb stranger, and he smacks his forehead in embarassment. "...an' ah swore ah'd not become lak my grassbittin' uncle an' talk down to anyon'. Ah'm sorry, Miss Flea." He spits out the grass, and picks up another..
Trellus Thursday June 5th, 2003 8:47:20 AM
Trellus opens his mouth to try and talk Milo out of taking the cloak off the list, thinks better of it, and takes a bite out of the yellow cookie instead.
"Well, I think we're agreed then."
When Malafret arrives, Trellus presents the group's list:
Wand - Neutralize Poison Wand - Cure Moderate Wounds Amulet of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin Breastplate +2 - Gry Leather Armor +2 - Flea Ring of Protection (+1) - Anuk Steel Grass Armor +2 OR Large Wooden Shield +2 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob
"Once we get a reply on this, we can figure out what we need to buy ourselves, and go over some battle plans."
Grymash d20+8=19 Thursday June 5th, 2003 4:34:29 PM
Grymash decides to go foraging just outside Rattledam. He wonders if the tingle magic helped any but he found a bounty of herbs, roots, grubs and eggs.
(Wilderness Lore 19, according to the skill rules, he found enough food for himself and 4 other people to eat.)
With a proud smile he carries his bounty back to Milo's house. "Lookiee ... see what Gry find, yuummmy!!"
Trellus Thursday June 5th, 2003 4:47:09 PM
Trellus looks at Gry's hands - bugs and tubers.
Trellus looks at his own hands - big ol' cookie.
"Uh, no thanks Gry. I'm good here."
Flea Thursday June 5th, 2003 5:08:17 PM
Flea listens as Jake describes Rattledam. 'What you see is what you get' the gnome thinks to herself, 'until you get underground!'
Anuk Thursday June 5th, 2003 11:38:10 PM
Pleased with the list, Anuk picks up the bag of coins, accepts breakfast from Milo, and sits down to munch cheerfully on the tasty treat.
He turns to Trellus. "Since we don't speak much of the outside, I can't really tell you where the gold came from. But, I had it with me when I arrived in Rattledam. Just hasn't been much call to use it since I got here, y'know?"
Then, he leans back and closes his eyes, thinking over recent events and the creatures they've encountered. A broad smile crosses his face as he traces the images in his mind. It's been a shady couple of days.
Jake Friday June 6th, 2003 1:01:33 AM
Jake slumps relaxedly against the wall, and takes a swig of some glass grass he managed to swipe from Milo's kitchen when neither Milo or his family were around. While the others scurry about, he just sits there in the shade, calm as can be, chewing on a piece of grass and taking swigs from his wine. After a bit, he takes out a deck of well-used cards and shuffles them with the ease of years of practice. "Ef yahl wanna play cahrds, comon," he grins.
Grymash Friday June 6th, 2003 1:39:18 AM
Grymash looks shocked that Trellus not liking the bounty of fresh food he was able to find. "Whaahh!! Trellus not like!! Look at all da grubs. They like tiny bite-size prairie pigs." Grymash pops a few in his mouth. "Mmmm... grub taste nutty. Me find some wild onions, small garlic, many tubers, lots of grubs, some eggs. Milo make some shady stew. Gry can go to market, get salty fatback to add lots flavor!"
The more Grymash thinks of it, the more excited he gets.
Milo's Mother Friday June 6th, 2003 9:24:26 AM
to Grymash.
<patting Grymash's head> Thank you dear, I'll make you some stew with these. Be a good boy and go to the market and get me that saltback for flavoring.
*When Grymash is gone out of sight, she begins making a stew, and, motion a couple of the others in. Handing Anuk and Flea all the stuff Grymash foraged she says: Hurry, before he comes back, take these things and throw it in the refuse.*
Then she goes back to making a stew with real meat, but not before she casts a spell, making the meat look like grubs.
DM Anthony : Malafret Friday June 6th, 2003 10:15:16 AM
Gilan attempt at befreinding the wasp is sucessful, however it is two sizes smaller than the first. You present the List to Malafret and she smiles. You have done well my pack, however there is one item I need you to think on. Here, full plate, well you are in a desert and you have been in the grass where speed is esential, also the time required to put this on is contray to speed and campin, plus just how heavy it is, it allows almost not dextorous moves...I would sersously rethink it while I go get the rest of the list aproved.
Wand - Neutralize Poison Wand - Cure Moderate Wounds Amulet of Natural Armor (+1) -for Sterlin Breastplate +2 - Gry Leather Armor +2 - Flea Ring of Protection (+1) - Anuk Steel Grass Armor +2 OR Large Wooden Shield +2 - Gilan Full Plate +1 - Jacob
4500 exp please add to your sheet. Also dont for get to send in your secondary character sheet uped a level!!!!
You start your first asignment for the secon circle on Monday, secrets will be revieled, myterys presented and blood will flow, hope your ready!!!!
Malafret returns Friday June 6th, 2003 10:31:20 AM
Smiling at you all she says, The council was pleased, you acted like a tem and your discussions were productive. They felt you talked and considedered as a team and not idividuals and have decided to reward you.
From a bag she pulls
Two Wands of Neutralize Poison 35 charges each One Wand of Cure Serious Wounds 25 charges One Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds 35 charges One Wand of Cure Minor Wounds 45 charges One Amulet of Natural Armor +3 One Glamered Steel Grass Breastplate +2 (Stats: AR Bon: +3, MAX DEX +10, AR Check -2, Spell Fail 15%, Speed 30ft. 20ft., Weight 10lbs) Leather Shadow Armor +2 Ring of Protection +3 Large Wooden Shield +2 with a strange marking carved on it. When in use it givev a +3 bonus to any save involving Rapke or Bounders.
You still get one more item so please rething that platemail.
500 exp
Stephen ooc. Friday June 6th, 2003 10:36:03 AM
(Hey guys ... lets not forget where we are. Grubs and tubers wouldnt be something we would turn our noses up to. Remember a Prairie Pig is nothing but a large-sized slimey slug and its a staple of the Rattledamian diet, along with GRUBS!! We dont have normal "meat" here. You all would have seen those grubs as a highly prized tasty treat. Much like the South American Rainforest tribes do.)
Milo Friday June 6th, 2003 12:24:53 PM
Anthony, we add another 4500 xp to our character sheets? or our xp should read 4500?
DM ANTHONY: yes add another xp of 4500, this should put you all up to 4th level
Trellus Friday June 6th, 2003 12:53:56 PM
The young cleric is stunned at the generosity of the council.
He also feels like an idiot for not asking for something to replace his own half-plate armor. Ah well, everybody else got what they wanted and more.
"Jake, how about we ask for a magic Breastplate or another Ring of Protection for you, instead of the full plate?" he says.
Then, he rather sheepishly turns to the party. "Um, if I sold my half-plate, I could kick in 300gp more to the party treasure.
And then, it might be good idea to buy me a +1 Breastplate."
Milo Friday June 6th, 2003 3:51:09 PM
when Malafret brings back the list of items for the group. Milo, like everyone else, looks at the stuff like a kid on presents day. after everything is spread out and everyone takes what is theirs, or they think is theirs, Milo kinda slumps off to his room.
if you are paying attention. (and please, roleplay, dont assume you know everything that is happening) the door locks.
Grymash Friday June 6th, 2003 4:42:49 PM
Grymash returns with a big slimy hunk of salted prairie pig fatback, wrapped in grass paper, from the market. His eyes bug out when he sees the bounty of items on Milo's front porch!!!
"Gargul bless us with darkest shade." Gry starts to go through the stuff. He sees the steelgrass breastplate. He's amazed how light it is!!! After putting it on, he starts to jump up and down. "It lighter than Gry old leather armour!!
He begins to twist and turn, testing its flexibility. However, it feels a little stiff and combersome as if it were heavier (Armour Check penalty -2). But it was a little bit looser than his old breast plate; not by much though. Very strange he thought. Grymash begins to test it for strength and durability. It was good (total AC +5, same as old)!! Could feel the magic working, but he didnt feel any more protected in it than his old suit of breastplate. However, Grymash was pleased to find out he could run at full speed when he ran down the path and back.
Suddenly the armour changed into a normal tunic. "WHAAAAHH!!!!. He still felt fortified with armour though. Then thinking about it, concentrated on the color red. Then the tunic changed to red!! "Shaaddyy!!" Grymash then concentrated a little more and it changed into a crude black priestly vestment (barbarian styled) with an red eye of Gargul on his chest. However it was sleeveless and slightly open in the front to show off his big muscles.
With a big smile, Grymash nods with approval about the glamouring effects.
Gilan d20+6=14 d20+4=9 d20+1=9 Friday June 6th, 2003 6:22:05 PM
Gilan watches with some aprehension as Malafret lays out the stuff that is to be given to the group. He glances to all the items but lets his eyes settle on the shield. As the others pick up thier own stuff or just get a feel for the new stuff he himself bends down, picking up the shield. It is not hard to tell the quality differnece between his old one and this one. "Amazing...the craftsmanship is superb." He gently flips it around and looks at the strange markings carved on it. He takes a seat on the porch and ponders the markings trying to run through all the possibilies.
{if he does not spot Milo} Absorbed in the markings on the front of the shield he does not notice that Milo has left and went back inside his house. He runs his hands lovingly over the shield tracing the markings if that will help him identify them.
{if he spots Milo} As Milo passes him he watches with some concern, especially when he enters the house and does not come back right away. Without a word to anyone he stands leaving the shield leaning against the wall. He pulls up short at Milo's door and knock lightly. "Milo...something wrong...eeerrhhh...can I help in some way??"
[intelligence: 9*if will help identify markings*]
[knowledge, nature: 14*if will help identify markings*]
[spot: 9*to notice Milo leaving*]
Jake Friday June 6th, 2003 7:10:05 PM
"Well," Jake drawls somewhat sadly, "Ah ahlways want'd ta ware that fancy metal stuff. But ye're right, Misses Malafret, 'tis ah bit too heavy for tha plains. Thang is, ah realleh do need sem protekshun. 'Ow 'bout sem more 'rmer lahk Gry's, er 'nuther of 'em shields, er a ring lahk that one, er 'nuther omelette 'f 'rmer."
(Basically, Anth, I think we'd be happy replacing the full plate with another ring of protection, magic shield, interesting suit of armor, or amulet of natural armor. If I had to choose, I'd probably go with the ring or amulet. Especially if they come in any form; then Jake would have to go with something like fuzzy dice, or a bikini babe of protection +3...)
Tiev Friday June 6th, 2003 7:34:11 PM
A large wasp, with a small silver and blue friend in tow, dances excitedly in front of Gillan. Tiev attempts to catch the pensive druid's attention with a series of sharp buzzing sounds. The smaller wasp adds her higher pitched hum to the general commotion.
Flea Friday June 6th, 2003 8:08:05 PM
Flea watches as Grymash runs up and down the path in his new gear. She turns towards the pile of equipment in time to spy Gillan carefully lift a handsome wooden shield from the pile and stare at it reverently, while two wasps buzz around him. As the gnome passes an appraising glance over the magical heap, her attention is riveted by what looks black leather. Tugging gently she pulls out a dimminutive suit of jet black armor. The rogue quickly dons the masterfully crafted suit. It is soft and flexible, and fits as if the craftsman had made it to her measurements.
Flea flits about melding imperceptibly with the shadows as she sings out: "Now you see me, now you don't."
Appearing suddenly at the elbow of the half-orc she points out the retreating figure of Milo and asks: "What's eating your friend?"
DM Anthony : Malafret Friday June 6th, 2003 11:27:38 PM
"Ohh sorry the wand is a wand of cure light wounds not minor.", and then looking at Jake she says "We thought you might choose so." and she holds out a ring, a pair of bracers, and a amulet. "You choose." All +3
Sterlin Saturday June 7th, 2003 12:38:30 AM
Sterlin watches everyone take their items as he takes the amulet. He then begins petting his spider companions.
Jake Saturday June 7th, 2003 12:52:39 AM
"Well, ma'am, thank ya and the council. Ah swear to tha council," he pauses and speaks slowly, seriously, "I will accept this gift and renew my oath to protect these plains." He smiles and takes the ring and slides it on. He bows to his teacher respectfully, hoping she doesn't remember all the times he slacked off in her presence...
Anuk Saturday June 7th, 2003 4:15:12 PM
Amid all the excitement, Anuk looks at the generous gifts from the council and spies the ring he requested. He picks it up and holds it in his hand, a little nervous about putting it on. Still fighting with his old feelings about magic, Anuk slips the ring onto the forefinger. Hmmm...don't feel any different.
Not sure what he was expecting, he admires the ring as it gleams in the sun and trusts that the it will protect him as the council says it will. He turns to Malafret.
"Thank you, Mistress," he says, and bows like Jake. Then he watches as the others enjoy trying out their new items.
As he watches, he remembers the purple stone the pack recently discovered. Another magic creation of some kind. Seems it could hold spells that its owner could then cast. There had been some discussion of him holding it whenever the pack ventured out onto the plains. He asks Trellus, "You remember that purple stone we found? Any idea how to get it...um...working? I don't have much experience with magic."
Flea Sunday June 8th, 2003 7:17:05 PM
Sensing in Malafret's final words a certain ominous tone, Flea picks up the 30 red fletched and 10 yellow fletched arrows previously abandoned by Gillan. Spying Anuk, she says: "I could use these, but feel free to ask for some any time you are in need."
Trellus Monday June 9th, 2003 11:10:41 AM
Not being a real observant fellow, the cleric doesn't notice the halfling isn't in the group any more.
"How should we split up the wands? Who can activate them? Me, Gry, Sterlin, Gilan. Anyone else?"
When Anuk asks about the Ioun stone, he replies "Well, I guess you just know. Let's go down there after this and practice."
Given time, Trellus will go down and cast a Light spell into the Ioun stone, then see if he can cast it via the stone.
Grymash Monday June 9th, 2003 11:19:49 AM
Grymash didnt notice Milo leave either. It wasnt until Flea had pointed it out. "Hey Milo ... Gry back with salty fat for stew. Hey, you not back in bed?"
Anthony Monday June 9th, 2003 7:55:33 PM
Need everyones updated sheet with equipment before we start. I REALLLY want to start guys!!!!
BigTim Tuesday June 10th, 2003 2:01:52 AM
Anthony, how do I apply my 4th level? am i an Arcane Chef or not?
ANTHONY : Yes Tim you are
Trellus Tuesday June 10th, 2003 8:20:56 AM
Trellus takes one Neutralize Poison wand and the Wand of Cure Serious Wounds.
"Gry's already got a wand of healing. So Sterlin - Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds and Wand Neutralize Poison. Gilan - Wand of Cure Light Wounds
(OOC - we can swap later, but in order to get my sheet ready, lets do this.)
Gilan Tuesday June 10th, 2003 6:52:41 PM
With a shake of his head Gilan looks from the shield to the rest, having turned a slight shade of red. "Hey...why did Milo leave?"
He smiles as he notices the new little silver circled wasp with Tiev. With a steady hand he holds out his arm and buzzes to the new little wasp, trying to get her to land on his hand. Conversing in wasp language he tires to find out her name and if she really would like to join them.
Coming back to the world of Rattledam he glances to the others and reaches into a side pouch. "I have these that should help out the pack...a potion of invisibility and potion of bull's strength." He lays them out on the stool from earlier and waves to them. "Any idea who would be the best choice to take posession of these two items??"
Mention of the stone gives him another idea that will help out the group. "I can add a barkskin or two into the stone as well...depending on how the stone works and the needs of the group."
Flea Wednesday June 11th, 2003 12:06:14 AM
The gnome furrows her brow when Milo remains hidden in his room. She turns to the group: "We need Milo if the council calls us." She lowers her voice, and whispers "I don't imagine his parents would appreciate Gry, here, breaking down the door." She fishes around in a pouch hanging from her belt "If he won't come out" she continues "I've just the thing to finesse this locked door". The rogue holds up a miniscule set of masterfully crafted tools and grins widely in anticipation of using them.
Anuk Wednesday June 11th, 2003 1:53:44 AM
Anuk pulls the purple stone from his cloak and hands it to Trellus. "So, once this thing is loaded...how do I...uh...set it off?" He watches closely as Trellus prepares the light spell and casts it into the stone.
Jake Wednesday June 11th, 2003 3:05:06 AM
"Eh, Flea, hold it there. Let tha guy have some privacy. Iff'n we need 'im, we'll get 'im. 'S no big deal." Jake nibbles at his grass strand and takes another swig of glass grass.
Trellus Wednesday June 11th, 2003 11:06:35 AM
Having cast the Light spell, Trellus tells Anuk, "Just pick up the stone and place it in front your face. About here."
Once Anuk does that, "So? Feel it?"
Since nobody's seriously objecting, Trellus takes the 55 pp, his pearl, and 800 gp and goes shopping. "I'll be right back with the change," he says.
Anthony Wednesday June 11th, 2003 11:50:45 AM
ok sound of iff you think you have an updated Char sheet ot me so I can check!!!!
Lets move floks I didnt want to be down this long!!!!!
Stephen ooc. Wednesday June 11th, 2003 12:41:58 PM
(I sent you an updated Grymash many days ago. I havent completed a secondary character. I switched classes in mid writeup.)
James ooc Wednesday June 11th, 2003 1:55:47 PM
You should also have an updated character sheet from me as well. I did send you a couple of questions though, so I may have to make some minor changes.
bigtim Wednesday June 11th, 2003 2:09:10 PM
i sent you a sheet a while back. just need the updated ac sent to me so i know what feat i get
Kevin Wednesday June 11th, 2003 2:20:22 PM
you should have sterlin as well
MikeDidThis Wednesday June 11th, 2003 2:44:05 PM
You should have both of mine.
MikeK Wednesday June 11th, 2003 2:50:01 PM
You should have both of mine.
I'm making an armor change in the Catacombs right now, I'll resend it once that's complete.
Carla ooc Wednesday June 11th, 2003 5:35:49 PM
You should have Flea!
Jake Thursday June 12th, 2003 3:54:17 AM
Anth, did both of mine go through...? been a bit busy of late, and I'll need to go over the secondary once I get hold of a player's book.
Stephen ooc. Thursday June 12th, 2003 11:29:07 AM
(Ok, I sent you my secondary character last night (Alder Loreweaver, 3rd level Diviner). Though its still missing description, history and so on.
It would be cool if you would allow secondary characters to be played in the background as support characters for the party. This guy can make stuff!! :)
Anthony Thursday June 12th, 2003 11:38:44 AM
I waiting till you are all done in the catacombs, when we start there will be no time to re outfit so make sure you are all ready, its gonna be bloddy!
Trellus Thursday June 12th, 2003 1:18:05 PM
As long as I'm in the catacombs, what kind of spell scrolls does Milo want?
Grymash Thursday June 12th, 2003 3:27:35 PM
Grymash's eyes light up! "OOH OHH ... get spell that weaves spider webs. Yeah Gry saw it used once ... it sticky mess."
(Gry is referring to the Web spell)
Gilan Thursday June 12th, 2003 6:18:39 PM
Gilan picked up 4 copies of Mage Armor, if Milo is interested or needs one.
Flea Thursday June 12th, 2003 10:00:21 PM
Flea picks up a thin blade of grass and puts it between her teeth. She tries, once again, to immitate Jake's comfortable slouch. She daydreams about the wondrous items in the shop where Gillan and Trellus must be, and hope they will bring something back that might entice the wonderful-smelling but grumpy little fellow out of his room.
The image of the sturdy halfling, changing into his swim suit in the dim light of the tunnels pops into her mind, causing her to momentarily loose her composure and drop the blade of grass from her mouth.
Anthony Friday June 13th, 2003 11:18:54 AM
Ok Im just waiting on Jerry now and we can start. I finaly got what he needed to him sooooo not long now!!! I am sooooooo sorry you guys that this took as long as it did I had it slated for 2 weeks tops, so I am VERY sorry!
Grymash Friday June 13th, 2003 1:50:47 PM "Let make sure the new guy, whatever him name is, not already got those spells in new guy's spell book. Gry's Catacomb Price Scroll say those spells cost more than 100 gold ginglies a piece. Added them up an that be,... ummm uhhh ...err uh ... hmmm ..... daah, that lot of ginglies!!"
Grymash tries his best to do the math. He comes up with a different total amount each time. He slaps himself across his head every time in frustration.
(What he means by "new guy" is Syler.)
Gilan Saturday June 14th, 2003 7:06:52 PM
Digging around in his pack Gilan comes up with a few sheets of parchment, a potion and a small voucher. Looking to the two potions on the stool already he lays the potion beside the others. "Well I was doing some cleaning a few days back and put these in my pack."
He flips the rolls of parchment to Flea with a movement and smiles. "These are for you...plus the two hair ribbons that bind them together." He looks back to the group and nods to the potions again. "Maybe we should decide who should take these and add them to thier stuff." With a last thought he holds up the voucher and waves it. "Put me in for 702.3 gold for the group to use."
As Tiev flys down and buzzes in his ear he nods, shaking his head at his own absent mindedness. "I also picked up one of those necklace of prayer beads with the bless spell on it...hoped it would help out the group."
[potions available: bull's strength, nondetection and invisibility]
[scrolls for Flea: 4- mage armors and 2- foot long powder blue hair ribbons of exquisite silk]
Flea Saturday June 14th, 2003 8:55:03 PM
Flea, temporarily rendered speachless by Gillan's generousity looks at the wondrous scrolls in her hands. She tries hard to remember what her foster-father, Sarlin, had taught her about scrolls.
First I will need to be able to read them (Decipher Script) then I will need to cast the spell (Use Magic Device). The gnome is worried that she may not be knowledgeable enough to use the scrolls, having only tried wands in the past. "I sure hope Milo comes out of his room soon, I really need to talk to him about these scrolls" she thinks to herself.
She takes one of the powder blue hair ribbons of exquisite silk from off the scrolls. After bundling the many tiny braids into a bunch at the back of her head, she ties them off with the ribbon, all the while grinning in delight at the kind druid.
Trellus Monday June 16th, 2003 1:26:18 PM
The cleric comes back, sporting a new breastplate emblozoned with a golden hammer.
He drops 600 gp back in the party pile, gives Gry a wink, and walks up to halfling's locked door.
"Hey, Cookie Dude!" he calls through the door. "We need your help! I got a bunch of shady looking pieces of paper with strange writing on them. Maybe you could read 'em for us?"
If/When Milo emerges, Trellus hands him a fistful of arcane spell scrolls - Scroll - Web (x2) Scroll - Summon Monster II Scroll - Cat's Grace Scroll - Magic Weapon Scroll - Ray of Enfeeblement (x2) -and stands there, grinning like an idiot.
"Oh, and those of you that don't have wands, I've got some healing (CLW) potions if you want to grab one now." Trellus passes potions to whoever asks for one. (He's got 4)
(OOC - Trellus used all 55 pp and another 200 gp of party treasure)
Milo Monday June 16th, 2003 2:22:19 PM
opening the door slowly, Milo emerges from the house with red eyes and flustered cheeks.
rubbing his eyes with a towel, he sheepishly looks at Trellus. and when Trellus hands him the scrolls, his eyes light up.
thanks Trellus, these will help the group out alot in the upcoming adventures.
sitting down at his dining table, Milo produces his Spellbook and starts scribing them.
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