Kenisha Thursday January 15th, 2004 11:13:33 PM
Kenisha nods at Kanchana's suggestion of getting more pearls. "I'm almost certain that they will charge extra if we have to have the Catacombs identify those items and potions. As to the rations, I say we keep those, very useful when we travel."
"Since nothing else appeals to me, I wouldn't mind taking either the grey bag or the magical gem. But not both. And certainly not without a better idea of what they do or cost. That gem could be worth more to the group as capital than it's magical ability."
(ooc- Does Alchemy allow you to identify potions in 3.5? I can't remember and don't have my PHB at hand.)
Brahmah (Jay B) Thursday January 15th, 2004 11:58:55 PM
OOC: Alchemy is now a craft, not a skill. However! a Spellcraft check, DC 25, requiring 1 minute, identifies a potion. No retry.
Taric Friday January 16th, 2004 12:27:15 AM
Taric nods at all the suggestions. He especially agrees with getting more pearls to do some more identifying. He would be glad to help out with identifying anything, but since he doesn't have much experience with potions, he is not sure if he should be doing that part.
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Friday January 16th, 2004 7:19:47 PM
The repairs continue on the keep as far as they can go without supplies. Some left behind timbering makes for the construction of a pen for the animals.
Brahmah talks to Dunin, the harbormaster, about what kind of supplies will be needed and to see about getting some. Dunin agrees to the plan and goes to set up some supply drops to the keep. He lets you know that it may take some time and he is not sure about prices.
Talks over the loot and repairs to the keep are brought before the whole group. It is agreed that they need to come to a decision about what to do.
Can Fight and Ability Ginal (can fight and heal, moderate fighter) Dunin (can fight, high fighter) Veria (can fight, moderate fighter) Trinl (can fight, low fighter) Upthel (can fight, low fighter)
Toros Saturday January 17th, 2004 1:53:03 AM
"Leets, Lets follow your idea" says Toros, warmly smiling at him :-) "You know in my normal life the place I came is famous with its goats but I almost know nothing about them except songs and stories which tell about them, in some of them they are the main actors to give lessons to Taur and human!! If you want I can tell a story on our way"
<< Dear DM I have sent two letters to you. One asks Jerry and you about the prestige classes. Second one is sent to the whole group of Chosen, as a reply to what we should do about the loot. Could you please send your valuable comments about them; but it is not urgent, take your time :-)>>
<<I have preferred to wait for all to choose what s/he wants from the loot, as for most of them I was not together with the party at that time. For the hero points and comments about role playing I also think to wait for others comments first.>>
Toros will give the greataxe he holds to one of the fighters who would need one as a present for entering the group. From the magical items if he can use he would like to take the "amulet of natural armor". He thinks it will strenghten his defenses, especially when he rages and charge for grappling opponents. As he is also a cleric he can also use the magical items related with divine magic, when necessary.
Leets d20+3=20 Saturday January 17th, 2004 10:06:15 AM
"I would like to keep one of the chainmails too captain! I would really need it!"
"Toros i've had some ideas to build the pen from what I remember when I was in my tribe and used to keep sheeps...We'll see that tomorrow with the sunshine. I'll show you what I've gethered and what we could try to do with it...And all your ideas are welcome, I'm not a professional at this..."
OOC: rolled a 20 for profession: herdsman, from what I remember of my CS (don't have it right now...).
Kanchana Sunday January 18th, 2004 3:03:50 PM
Kanchana waits for the meeting to end and for everyone to speak their piece. She simply says; "I have given my suggestions and stated what Items I would like to have." When the meeting ends; and if it isn't too late, Kanchana will go outside and continue her work.
Kenisha Monday January 19th, 2004 6:19:57 AM
(ooc: don't all the Tauric races have better than +1 Natural Armor already? The Amulet is useless to us if they do.)
Kenisha says, "I think those of us who are spellcasters should work together to identify the potions." (ie- whomever has the best spellcraft skill gets to be the lead person and the rest of use just have to make DC 10 to assist. Kenisha's Spellcraft is a 9.)
Brahmah(ooc) Monday January 19th, 2004 7:04:31 AM
OOC: I think Natural armor stacks if it's not from the same source.
Vasch Monday January 19th, 2004 8:32:36 AM
OOC: I believe the amulet is an enhancement bonus to natural armor. It should stack with natural armor of the taurs. That was a change made from 3.0 to 3.5
Kanchana (OOC spellcraft) Monday January 19th, 2004 12:04:08 PM
Kanchana's spellcraft is a 7. Her Craft: Alchemy is a 5 (if it is of any use).
Gecktar Monday January 19th, 2004 3:40:16 PM
When the Chosen are together, Gecktar says "I will give an office to the temple for those wanting to honor Domi. After that I think we must organize to clean the keep and maybe put the premiss of a defense here"
"Oh ! and is the problem of the loot closed ?"
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Monday January 19th, 2004 6:55:42 PM
Much discussion is made over the treasure they have and how to exactly put it to the best use...as well as split it.
The keep is slowly being brought to a cleaner state than it originally was, but it is still slow. The supplies to make the needed repairs for defense is slow as well as Dunin is having little luck finding what they need.
Early the next morning Leets and Toros are out putting together a pen for the goats and sheep. Despite the slow going at first they soon fall into an easier rythm. The pen is soon finsihed and to thier amazement it is sturdy enough to keep the animals in.
[I will be sorting out the Hero Points in an email to everyone soon. Try getting another email together that gives an idea of what everyone is wanting so that we can finalize that, if it has not already been done.]
Brahmah Monday January 19th, 2004 7:47:27 PM
"Okay, the loot stands currently this way. Gecktar, you mentioned battle axes, would that be a mundane or magical? Should all the stuff we were going to sell, instead be used in the Keep? Kanchana, I believe that the crossbow is a human sized weapon, it might be hard to fire straight. Leets, if we keep the rest for the Keep, we might have to find another way to get you a longsword."
Unidentified potion - 24(Group is working to ID them) battleaxe - 2 [Gecktar(1)??] gray bag [Kenisha] gem [Kenisha] arrows - 6
Kanchana (note) Tuesday January 20th, 2004 12:35:58 AM
Kanchana does not want the crossbow because she has her own already. She wants the MW crossbow bolts.
The magical stuff with her name next to it is fine.
You forgot that she requested 1 Healer's kit and 1 Spellcomponent pouch.
Taric Tuesday January 20th, 2004 2:33:38 AM
Taric continues the discussion with Kenisha and Kanchana to see who is best suited to identify the potions, judging on how well they are able to check things out. It seems that Taric would have the best shot at it.
OOC: Loot seems fine to me. Taric has a +14 to spellcraft.
Leets Tuesday January 20th, 2004 3:47:57 AM
"It's ok for the longsword Brahmah...As long as I have my shield and something to throw at Marteau's face, it's ok..."
Flat-top(Jay B) Tuesday January 20th, 2004 4:14:28 AM
Flat-top maintains the forge and it's fires.
Brahmah Tuesday January 20th, 2004 4:19:10 AM
"Oops, sorry Kanchana."
Unidentified potion - 24(Group is working to ID them) battleaxe - 2 [Gecktar(1)??] gray bag [Kenisha] gem [Kenisha] arrows - 6
Toros d20=11 Tuesday January 20th, 2004 4:37:19 AM
"Waow Leets, we have done amazing" congratulates Toros his friend for the finished pen. When they finish their work he will wear the amulet of natural armor and feel the additional protection spread to his body, thanking his friends to allow him to take this magical item. Then he will help others trying to identify the potions (d20, 11).
Kenisha d20+9=24 d20+9=16 d20+9=22 d20+9=28 d20+9=22 d20+9=15 d20+9=21 d20+9=19 d20+9=28 d20+9=13 d20+9=20 d20+9=19 d20+9=23 d20+9=28 d20+9=12 d20+9=19 d20+9=13 d20+9=22 d20+9=19 d20+9=16 d20+9=13 d20+9=29 d20+9=28 d20+9=17 d20+9=26 d20+9=27 Tuesday January 20th, 2004 6:25:30 AM
(ooc: I'm assuming that we need to roll once for every potion there is; which is 24. So lets have Taric be the lead person. His DC is 25 with an initial skill check of 14. Everyone else has a DC 10. For every successful check be those assisting, Taric's gets a +2 to his skill check. Roll your Spellcraft skill 24 times then list them down here as whethere or not he gets the +2 from you or not. He can then roll last with the appropriate number of extra pluses to his rolls. Sound good?)
Kenisha and the other spellcasters take the potions and move to a room big enough for them to work in together.
potions 1 through 24= +2 cooperation bonus from Kenisha
(ooc: I rolled too many times, so ignore the last two rolls)
Toros 23d20(16+1+7+5+9+13+17+3+16+5+1+18+14+9+8+16+4+5+14+10+17+18+3)=229 Tuesday January 20th, 2004 7:50:48 AM
OOC:The first one I rolled was 11. And here is the remaining 23 rolls =)
Thus, Toros was able to help Taric for the identification of potions #1, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 22, 23.
Kanchana d20+7=23 d20+7=17 d20+7=19 d20+7=10 d20+7=16 d20+7=25 d20+7=9 d20+7=22 d20+7=21 d20+7=8 d20+7=25 d20+7=20 d20+7=22 d20+7=25 d20+7=23 d20+7=17 d20+7=9 d20+7=23 d20+7=8 d20+7=15 d20+7=19 d20+7=18 d20+7=11 d20+7=22 d20+7=19 d20+7=11 Tuesday January 20th, 2004 9:22:35 AM
Assisting Taric with Identifying the potions.
Rolls 1-6,8, 9, 11-16, 18-24 was successful against DC 10 to assist. Giving Taric a +2 to his Spellcraft check.
Gecktar Tuesday January 20th, 2004 12:37:10 PM
"Well Brahmah, I'm interested by a mundane battle axe of taur size. The magical one are for the loot. I will also take a spell component pouch (even if I don't know how it works ... :)) as I think I will need one".
As Gecktar cannot help for the potions, he will play with the children if their mother agree so they will be free for something else.
Vasch Tuesday January 20th, 2004 6:00:15 PM
"So what is our next move?" Vasch asks one night during meal-time. "You all have been doing this longer. So we have any ideas on where we go for once Hearthold is ready?"
Brahmah Tuesday January 20th, 2004 6:38:13 PM
"Well Vasch, the plan was to call a council of Domi clergy to the Keep so that we could talk about the Children of mixed races. We all need to understand what they stand for. However, the Keep was in such disrepair, which we didn't expect, that now, if all those come here, it would be embarassing. Beyond the meeting, I want to get this loot figured out very soon."
Unidentified potion - 24(Group is working to ID them) battleaxe - 2 [Sell] gray bag [Kenisha] gem [Kenisha] arrows - 6
Flat-top (Jay B) Tuesday January 20th, 2004 6:42:28 PM
Flat-top, after a few hours tinkering in the forge, goes and plays with the children in the courtyard.
Toros Tuesday January 20th, 2004 8:34:44 PM
"Dear Gecktar, as far as I understood, everyone can assist to Taric for identifying the potions. You can help identify the potions of divine magic for instance. But, I might have understood wrong" tells Toros to his friend.
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Tuesday January 20th, 2004 8:49:21 PM
Dunin comes into the keep one day with a angry look upon his face. He looks around and even inquires as to where Brahmah is at. Once he finds him he gets him off to the side so that they can talk. "I am having no luck getting supplies that we need to have brought here." He stamps his foot rather upset as he looks out upon the ocean. "Foodstuffs I can get...there just seems to be noone that will bring us wood or stone of any kind...no matter the price." He lets this sink in as he continues to look out upon the ocean.
The other new servants seem to be getting on along right well with everyone. The fighters have been going through training to sharpen thier skills. As far as cleaning the keep is up to snuff, but the place is not exactly too well furnished. It would be clasified as spartan furnishings, sort of what a monk would have.
Brahmah Wednesday January 21st, 2004 1:31:09 AM
As he talks with Dunin, Brahmah gets upset. However, he's understanding to supply problems. "Dunin, see if you can contact my old Captain on the *name of ship here*. I doubt it, but try. See if he has contacts we can use."
Not having any other idea about what to do, he calls ANOTHER meeting of the Chosen. "We have a problem. Supplies. We need them rebuild and repair and Dunin has done his best. Now we need to call in our favors. Any ideas?"
Flat-top(Jay B) Wednesday January 21st, 2004 1:34:18 AM
"Captain, maybe the Royal Safety Squad I was a member of, can help?"
Taric 24d20(9+11+12+4+7+19+5+12+9+10+10+8+7+12+10+14+18+19+18+18+7+14+12+17)=282 Wednesday January 21st, 2004 2:38:52 AM
Taric starts identifying the potions with the help of Kenisha, Toros and Kanchana.
OOC: since Kenisha got a success on all rolls, the bonus to spellcraft is +16 and then a +0, +2 or +4 depending on the results of Kanchana and Toros.
So, only potions #4 and #7 are not identified. Great job on the bonuses guys :)
Leets Wednesday January 21st, 2004 3:36:06 AM
"Brahmah...The place is quite clean now...We are not inviting kings, but priests. This place is comfortable enough to meet here."
"However, if we need help, maybe I can try to contact my brother. He is...Well...He was the Stallion of our tribe when I left, and although we were not the best friends in the Wold when I left, maybe he would do something..."
Toros Wednesday January 21st, 2004 5:09:10 AM
"Waow, now we have got so many potions to choose from, this is also a problem isn't it. Really good job Taric, and Kenisha & Kanchana, of course."
"Captain, my family members are also tradesmen and own a boat. I do not know for sure how to do that but I can also try to get in touch with them to see what they can do for us. But I think first, asking the help of Captain Lira(?) and her crew seems to be a good idea. They were very nice, when we were on their boat."
Brahmah Wednesday January 21st, 2004 5:20:45 AM
"The potions will be easy. Good job friends!
Leets, get your brother, we could use all the help we can get. Ask him if he might bring us whatever supplies he and the tribe might spare.
No Toros, I mean my Captain I was paying a debt to before I joined the Chosen... when I was a err, uh, a sailor. However, Lira might be able to help too."
Kenisha Wednesday January 21st, 2004 6:29:09 AM
As each potion is identified, Kenisha helps to mark them, make a list and group the vials by type.
After they have finished, Kenisha goes and checks on Domisha. She finds her and Vrurt's child playing with a mouse they have caught in a corner. She shakes her head and tells them, "Take the mouse outside and set it free, it's nap time."
(ooc:does Vrurt's child have a name yet?)
Vasch Wednesday January 21st, 2004 7:55:17 AM
"I don't have any connections that may be useful. When I left I left all ties and connections I may have had." Vasch says.
His facial expressions lift. "What about a hunting party; send a few of us to gather food. In a couple of days we should be able to gather enough for a while. It's at least a start. Specially with some of us heading off to gather assistance."
Vasch (addendum) Wednesday January 21st, 2004 11:38:34 AM
OOC: I thought it was food that was being difficult.
Vasch would instead suggest the Chosen going to get the lumber we need. "It might take longer, but it would at least enable us to rebuild Hearthold."
Gecktar Wednesday January 21st, 2004 2:38:16 PM
"Mmmmmh, bad news... I don't think my family will help as when I left them I was not in the favor of my father... But I think we have some solutions. Lira is a good idea and I will accompany Vasch if we need some lumber of food as well, I have a new axe to use. I hope that we may also convince the clergy"
(OOC : you was right Toros I could have helped for the potions. I was thinking I haven't the skill. And as it's not an inate skill you cannot help if you have not it. But I have it :))
Flat-top Wednesday January 21st, 2004 5:23:29 PM
"Hmmm! Captain, this place is the only home I'll ever know. You see I'm the youngest of my Farther heard, so I'll never have a heard of my own. But Look around you I have all the little taurs,mixed breed or not. I can teach these who want a craft. So all or any prt of the goodies I have comming. I want to put back into Heartkeep.
Some times I think of the Mailhand and I think they still want to fight. I wonder if we should gggo a little way back to out old tricks?? What do you think,Captain?"
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Wednesday January 21st, 2004 7:36:02 PM
Dunin stays around for the new meeting, insisting that he maybe able to help out at least a little. Once with the rest of The Chosen he will fill them in on what he has found out. "I can get us food type supplies brought here...but noone seems to want to send us or should I say The Chosen the stuff they need to rebuild." He takes a seat being the only human present. "I think someone wants you to not be able to fix up the place...but they do not seem bent on starving you out." He listens as the others talk and nods his head several times. "I can have runners go out and see about contacting anyone you want...they may provide support."
Leets and Toros can both testify to the possibility of getting fresh meat from the island. They have seen game birds, small game and even some bigger game. The group can always make dried meat as Michael will point out if asked.
POTIONS CLW Potions (22) The last two look an awful lot like the previous one, in fact they all have the same color in clear vials with cork stoppers.
[Jay - You may name the Old Captain and the ship if you want. This help for better roleplay and player involvement.]
[The same goes for anyone else that wants to do that for something in thier background or want to further develop your background. Anything I do not like I will let you know about but I am very generous.]
Kanchana Wednesday January 21st, 2004 11:08:34 PM
Kanchana listens to the others and does some thinking about her family. "My family would help us, I know. However they do not deal in anything that we need here." She thinks about the suggestions concerning the humans. "Would it be possible to maybe look for re-building supplies on the mainland? Surely the people there do not harbor the same fear and prejudice as on the Isles?"
Toros Wednesday January 21st, 2004 11:50:34 PM
"Hmmm, I also start to wonder who these people that want to prevent our efforts are, and what the motives behind their actions are. Do you think it is only related with the children? Maybe we can try to talk to people in order to understand what is going on. Would the council of the Domi clergy be helpful for this? Or we can go to talk to them, if Dunin may help."
"And yes Kanchana, it is indeed a good idea. My family has regular ties with the mainland. If I can contact with them I believe they can somehow help. Although they sail frequently, as I have not left them for a long time yet I think I know where they might be now, we can reach them. Can we use the bird token from the loot to send message to them?"
Brahmah Thursday January 22nd, 2004 3:27:48 AM
"So, besides the supply situation, have we got the loot settled? This is the final call, I hope. I'm going to the Catacombs with the items we're selling."
Taric Thursday January 22nd, 2004 3:50:59 AM
"These potions will be very useful. Hopefully we won't need them, but with everything that's going on I fear they will all be used sooner or later."
Taric's facial expression is sad, but the lines next to his mouth mark his determined composure. He shakes his head and listens to the ongoing discussions.
"I won't be much help with connections and friends. And I'm not really skilled to haul lumber either, although I don't mind helping. Maybe it's an idea to write down what we need so we have a better idea of what we're looking for. I can be the scribe."
Leets Thursday January 22nd, 2004 4:02:48 AM
"Ok Brahmah, I'll try to get something from my brother Astachos. However, I can't promise anything..."
Leets get some piece of (almost) clean paper, grab a pen and begin to write in Centaur.
'Dearest and only brother Astachos,
It has been a long time. Since Mother left us in fact. I knew I didn't have my place by your side in our tribe, and I prefered to let you lead our warriors as Father always wanted. May his soul find peace. I also know that you probably had troubles understanding why I joined a stranger - a wemic, in his journey. And you would even be more surprised to know that I today share the company of Centaurs, Wemics and even Minotaurs. Your choice was to follow Father's will, and to bring peace to our people by fighting our eternal enemies, the Minotaurs from across the channel. I also fought to bring peace to our people. In another way. I know you thought I would take your Stallion place when the Wemic came and said I was one of the Chosen. That's why I left. But today, brother, me, the Chosen, need your help more than ever. The help of the Stallion of the Talric tribe. We are living terribly important times, that may change the life of every Taur in the Wold, and maybe even more. But to succeed, we need to rebuilt the place of ancient glory called the Hearthold Keep, so that there is a place to gather. We need lumber, we need stone and we need hands. Weapons and fighters too, and I know there are many among our tribesmen. You know it always was Mother's dream, to unite the Taurs. You know Father cannot have fallen for nothing. I beg you, my brother, Stallion of the Talric tribe. Astachos, we need help.
Leets Talric of the Talric tribe, your proud brother.'
Leets will roll the piece of paper, tie it, and give it to Dunin.
"Dunin, if you have runners, maybe they can bring this to my brother. My tribe lives on the coast of Centaur Island, right on the shores of the channel in front of Minotaur Island."
"Tell the one you'll chose to be cautious. It's a dangerous place for many reasons..."
Brahmah Thursday January 22nd, 2004 5:42:53 AM
Brahmah responds to Leets sending the letter. "Yes, Dunin, be cautious. Send a human or a centaur, but let's be smooth about this. There is a war on after all."
Kenisha Thursday January 22nd, 2004 6:10:34 AM
"I haven't spoken to my family in many years. Great Aunt Minisha raised me after I was twelve. She had requested that I stay with her for part of each year before that and had been teaching me the ways of brotherly love towards all Taurs. The last time I saw my father he pretended not to see me." Kenisha says mournfuly. "As much as it pains me, I think Kanchana is right, we are going to have to look to the mainlands for our supplies since the Taurs won't help."
Flat-top Thursday January 22nd, 2004 12:06:50 PM
Flat-top listens To every ones reaction, then turns and speaks "This is a plan from one of our enermies, clever on too. Food is no problem, BUT repairs we cannot get, because of the little one of mixed taurs?? who ever it is is an recent enermy and using the birth of the Unitaurs as a fear factor, and it's working that's what is making me mad. I too will give you a letter to take to my farther or brother who ever is head of the family right now."
Flat-top writes a letter asking for help, he knew that the tribe was very proud whem he excel in the Royal Marine Guard and even prouder when they heard of The Chosen. "Here is my letter they will answer either Yes or No, Our range is next to Leet's heard and they know each other." Flat-top hand the rolled up paper to Dunin, "Be careful! just be careful!"
Gecktar Thursday January 22nd, 2004 2:56:00 PM
"I think we must call humankind for help. I've travelled with some of them. If you give sufficient money, numerous are those that will help. More ! Tell them there is a challenge because it may be dangerous and you'll still find someone. I think we must recruit an architect. He will tell us what to do for the defenses of the keep"
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Thursday January 22nd, 2004 5:22:08 PM
Dunin listens as the others go over their options for getting the help that it needed. He shakes his head as he takes the letters that are handed to him. "I can have a ship take a runner to your tribes...he will get what answers he can." With a bow he leaves the room and heads for the harbor and a ship.
Lonia slips into the room and curtsies to you all as she speaks. "Can I get you some tea and a snack...or maybe you would rather have an actual meal??" She is one of the new hirelings and very shy. Anyone that has gotten her to speak, even a little, will find out that she is an orphan.
Ginal has taken care of the heart chamber since The Chosen left and has even tried to maintain the chapel as best she can. She continues to give guidance as a priestess of Domi. Much to your surprise she has been one of your most staunch supporters.
Flat-top has been spending many hours in the forge and armory with Veria getting things back into shape. Veria has expressed the need to get some metals to be used in the forge, but knows that it is a secondery need.
Trinl and Upthel have poured themselves into their studies of fighting with not only Brahmah but those other Chosen who volunteer. Both have some degree of skill with sword and axe, but it needs to be refined even more.
Michael spends most of his time in the gardens trying to help Kanchana with the many plants. He is most interested in those that can be used in cooking.
All of those that were at the keep when you returned have shown thier loyalty for the past few days. Those that Brahmah has been able to hire have also proven themselves to be open minded and most eager to help.
Brahmah Thursday January 22nd, 2004 8:50:12 PM
Brahmah shakes his head and gets frusterated. "I don't like asking questions more than once, but besides the supply situation, have we got the loot settled? This is the final call, I hope. I'm going to the Catacombs with the items we're selling and NOT keeping."
Vasch Thursday January 22nd, 2004 9:32:15 PM
Brahmah sorry I'll take another score of arrows, but other than that I say sell everything else.
Brahmah Friday January 23rd, 2004 1:20:55 AM
Brahmah writes a letter briefly stating the stituation. 'Captian Morgon, I'm asking you a favor... you know I keep my word, it's my Honor. Signed, Brahmah Captain and Leader of the Chosen of Domi.' "Dunin find out is the cargo ship, 'the Nightengale', has been local this week. It runs the Channel this season, or used to."
Taric Friday January 23rd, 2004 2:57:39 AM
Taric goes to the martial training to see if he can pick up some skills. After watching for a couple of hours he has reminded himself enough of why he has been concentrating on studying more. he approaches Kanchana and asks her is she is using a spellbook or not, since he would really like to copy a spell if she would allow it.
OOC: Yes Brahmah, no problems with the loot from me.
The spell Taric is looking for from Kanchana is 'magic missile'.
Kenisha Friday January 23rd, 2004 4:46:37 AM
(OOC: I'm fine with the loot division.)
Kenisha smiles at Lonia, "I think we'll be fine for the two hours until meal time. Do you need a hand chopping or stirring? I may not be much good in the kitchen but I can help."
In between helping others with their tasks, Kenisha will spend most of her time with the children.
Flat-top Friday January 23rd, 2004 6:00:05 AM
"Captain, sell everything that is not taken and put my share back in the building pot." Then to Kanchana he ask "Please go with the timid one in to the Kitchen and see what is needed in cooking pots, cooking pans, squars and utensils. I know where there is some puter down in the forge." As he smiles at Kanchana, he receives a wooded bowl from one of the little one. *Bong!* "Taric, I know where there is about a dozen empty Books that you have. Gectar and Toros I want to show you the secret passage in back of the Altar". True to his word, Flat-top takes all three Chosen to the back of the alter, but telling the Preistess Ginia what he is about to do, if she wants to watch. Flat-top goes to one of the half pillars and press what look like a crack on it. The floor starts to drop away, making a wide stair way down. Down to the back of the forge where there is a wall that leads out side. On that wall are the books and empty scrolls for the Cleric. "And thiis is our escape rout or entrance to the heart chamber."
Mamagram(ceil) Friday January 23rd, 2004 6:04:53 AM
Mamagram does not know what to do around this strange place, But if he follows Leets he'll always get fed.
Paw'caw(ceil) Friday January 23rd, 2004 6:16:05 AM
Paw'caw watches almost the whole Island from her nest high in the tree. She fishes for her meal, after her meal, She always fish for the lillle Unitaurs. The only thing is she always leave the catch in a diffent place. The staff has to watch that bird or else She stink up the place.
Toros d20=16 Friday January 23rd, 2004 6:36:02 AM
Captain, before you go to the Catacombs,
May I also take the other magical battleaxe although it is not identified yet?
I was also thinking to keep one longbow, 20 masterwork arrows, and 1 chain mail, if it would not be too much to ask.
For the group;
I also suggest keeping the 6 unidentified arrows and Quall's Feather Token, bird. I can also carry one of the CLW or the Strand of Prayer Beads, as a divine spell caster.
We can also equip the new fighters with the remaining items, I suggest asking their ideas as well.
If you would like I may help to carry all the rest and accompany you to the Catacombs. I am thinking of an interesting story about werecats and werebulls. Maybe we can talk about this on the way. =B
When he can find time with the others, Toros will do some training together with the new mighty fighters, making the practice attractive and suitable enough for the children to join or watch.
This will be more focused on using the bare body parts to stop the opponent without giving real damage to him/her. It will continue as long as it needs to. At the end he hopes that he is able to teach them some useful skills (d20, 16).
Gecktar Friday January 23rd, 2004 10:55:30 AM
"Wow !" says Gectar when he shows them the secret passage. "I've always heard of such passage in great castle but I did'nt imagine to find one in a temple of Domi. I think that it will provide a scape if we are besieged. Direct conflict is certainly not the only way to win a battle. It could be more courageous some time to find a secure retreat so causualties may be lowered..." As gecktar follows Flat-Top he is talking aloud what he is thinking about, and the phylosophical explanation of such passage in a temple of Domi...
(OOC : OK for the loot)
Leets Friday January 23rd, 2004 2:58:04 PM
"It's ok for the loot Brahmah, you can go...But try to be cautious...Our ennemy would be so glad to catch our leader alone..."
"So...Managarm! Come with me my dog, we'll see if there is vermin remaining in those walls! And if we have time before dusk, we'll run on the shore and see if you can follow!"
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Friday January 23rd, 2004 5:22:20 PM
Dunin stops at the docks as Brahmah give him the letter that is for his old captian. He nods as he takes it and smiles. "I know the ship well and she still travels that same route." He is soon on board his own ship and sailing away. You know that it will take some time for him to return.
Lonia accepts any help that is offered though she blushes at it. She is most obviously going to be hard to get out of her shell. She just does her chores and other business.
The two fighters are slowly getting better and most helpful in whatever little tasks they are given.
Flat-top finds that Ginal already knows about the secret passage as she maintains the heart chamber. It has been her personal duty since The Chosen left and she takes that very seriously.
Brahmah Friday January 23rd, 2004 6:50:15 PM
"Thank you Dunin."
"Toros, you can have the Magic Battle axe, but you already have the Amulet of Natual Armor too. The other items are needed so that we have some gold on hand. We are done with the loot now."
Brahmah helps in the Keep where he can. He'll take watchs and stand watch too.
Kanchana Saturday January 24th, 2004 12:19:27 AM
Kanchana is more than happy to have Michael's help with the gardens. She tells him what she knows about herbs for cooking and lets him work on the herb garden. She encourages Michael to experiment with the different types of herbs in cooking. Kanchana grins and tells him that sometimes the weirdest combinations are surprisingly good.
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Kanchana informs Brahmah that the issue of the treasure seems fine to her. She suggests that maybe we should pick up a few pearls to identify the rest of the magical treasure??
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When Taric asks about copying spells from her spellbook Kanchana will ask if he doesn't mind working out in the gardens since her spellbook is in her tent there. "Taric you can copy any spell that I have in that book if you want."
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Flat-top Saturday January 24th, 2004 7:49:16 AM
Flat-top tells the Two chosen Cleric, "We had to use this entrance or exit for the first time, Because the cleric in side the Heart Chamber was blocked and they were going to kill the students at the time. Remember when Domi Died? Well alot of his cleric went mad. We had to get to the students fast, that's how we got into the Chamber."
"Well! My Friends, I'm going to the falls and take a well earn bath. See you in the chamber before meal time." Flat-top gallops of to the way of the Falls.
Paw'caw (ceil) Saturday January 24th, 2004 7:56:04 AM
Paw'caw after her meal, catches another big fish for the little Unitaurs, who are playing near by. She let go of the fish, and the winds came up pushing her aim off a little. SOOOO! the fish hit Flat-top (as he was drying off) Paw'caw went back to her nest after her duty was done.
Mamagram (ceil) Saturday January 24th, 2004 8:00:48 AM
Mamagram sit and listen to Leets very carefully, *a mouse... we fight a mouse... Oh! Boy! Let go* Mamagram will follow Leets any where now.
Taric d20+14=20 Sunday January 25th, 2004 1:17:22 AM
Taric is very grateful for Kanchana letting him copy a spell from her spellbook. He doesn't mind working in the garden at all, especially since the magically conjured missile would compliment his spell-list quite nicely. And it would also help in those situations where a direct spell would be more helpful than the more subtle spells he was used to using normally. After a full day reading and writing the arcane writings he feels tired, but is pleased with the results. He thanks Kanchana and tells her if she is in need of a particular spell, just let him know.
OOC: using read magic to understand the magical writing. Spellcraft-check = 20 (against DC 16). Cost: 100 gp and 1 page in the spellbook. Time: takes the full 24 hours.
Taric should have 'magic missile' now in his spellbook.
Kenisha and Domisha d20+4=18 Sunday January 25th, 2004 10:41:00 PM
Kenisha decides to help suppliment the food supply by going fishing, inviting Vrurt and her child to come along if they'd like.
While fishing, Paw'caw decides to help out and ands up hitting Flat-top on the head with one fish. The kids giggle and roll about at this and even Kenisha has to smile at the sight.
(Prof. Fisher check= 18)
Brahmah Monday January 26th, 2004 2:10:16 AM
OOC: Yes, I'm having computer issues, again. I might be out in the middle of week.
IC: Brahmah broods over the events that life has dealt. He stays in his room alot.
Vasch Monday January 26th, 2004 8:15:47 AM
Once things seem to be in well enough order around Hearthold Keep, Vasch decides that walls are getting a little constricting. He begins to spend his early mornings wandering the lands around the keep. He will occasionally hunt small game if only to keep his skills sharp.
One of the many days Vasch walks the lands his mind drifts into deep meditation. Forgive my questioning Tomi, but where are we to go from here? Brahmah says we will make your clergy understand your messege, but I fear should they not understand we'll lose Hearthold and any chance to unite the taurs.
You have directed me and I have found your Chosen. I have even seen the miracle of the mixed births...I know this can not be all my trials have been for. A sign Great Tomi...to any of use so that we may not lose our focus and the hope in our hearts.
Toros d20=7 d20=11 d20=18 Monday January 26th, 2004 8:43:57 AM
Toros will also prepare a letter for his family to ask their support for the Chosen. However, as now they should be sailing on the sea, he is not sure how to reach them.
He also wonders whether they can reach to Captain Lira and her crew again.
He will continue giving training to the fighters and children, as much as they want. (d20, 7) In some days he will accompany Vash to hunt for small game. (d11)
He also thinks for ways to get in touch with the native people, to learn their thinking, understand their fears and gain mutual trust, if possible. He also wants to understand the real nature of the current sitation in order to be able to think better of future and be prepared for its coming (d20, 18).
Leets d20+2=11 d20+2=13 d20+2=18 Monday January 26th, 2004 8:47:54 AM
Leets will try to make the Reunited Heart chapel as clean as possible, and will try to craft some holy symbols or statues with pieces of wood (woodcarving rolls of 11, 13 and 18). He will particularly check for vermin crawling in the lower parts of the keep, and especially in the chapel, with the help of Managarm.
Gecktar Monday January 26th, 2004 3:32:44 PM
Gecktar will help Leets to clean the chapel. If they have to receive the clergy it must be ireproachable. So he will work this way...
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Monday January 26th, 2004 6:19:22 PM
The days pass slowly for The Chosen and they fall into a routine at the keep. As they go about thier studying and the like they find that things can be pushed to the side for now.
Still they know that it will be time to call the clergy before long to Hearthold and then things could get interesteing. They will need to be ready as can be not only to make a good showing but also protect those that need it most.
Food is soon not a problem as much fresh fish and other small game is brought in. Michael shows his espertise in preservation of said meats. His meals are excellent and he is using more seasonings than before. Life is good.
Flat-top Monday January 26th, 2004 7:12:15 PM
The days pass quickly when Flat-top makes all kind of tools, Pot, Pans allmatters in the forge. But he never missed practice and fight match in the parade grounds. "I Always want to be in top shape. But after evening meal, he always made time for the Unitaurs and some of their friends, Untill it was time for Bed.
Taric Tuesday January 27th, 2004 12:24:37 AM
Taking a long night of sleep to rest from his enervating work the day before Taric wakes up feeling a lot better. He decides to study in his newly acquired spell to see how he can most effectively use it.
After he is done studying he goes outside, finds himself a stick to target and shoots the magically conjured missiles at it, trying to get a feel for the spell.
After a few tries Taric feels satisfied with the results and walks around the stretch his legs a bit and ponder all things that had happened to the Chosen in the past few weeks.
Paw'caw(Ceil) Tuesday January 27th, 2004 4:56:32 AM
When she flies, she does her lazy eight patern in the sky. Some thimes she'll fly to Brahmah, almost to check in with him. But when she's on guard she'll be in her nest on top of the highest tree on the Island.
managram(Ceil) Tuesday January 27th, 2004 5:05:33 AM
Managram is all too happy to please Leets. Using his special gift, the dog would sniff the vermin out, blink* catch the critter in his mouth blink*, back to Leets. This day he caught 3 mice, 1 rat and 1 garden snake.
Kanchana Tuesday January 27th, 2004 1:03:24 PM
During the lull in activities Kanchana will help with any necessary foraging, and with any cooking if she is asked. In the afternoons Kanchana does some preliminary work on a herbal she is trying to compile.
Kenisha Tuesday January 27th, 2004 2:18:27 PM
Kenisha spends much of the time with the children. It feels good to be able to watch them play and run around without worrying about imminent attacks.
Still she can't help but worry about the future.
Vasch Tuesday January 27th, 2004 3:41:11 PM
Vasch continues his treks into the surrounding lands; hunting or scouting as each day allows.
Toros Tuesday January 27th, 2004 7:15:56 PM
Toros also fits into a daily routine, always finding himself a work to do, whether it is training, hunting, working on the blacksmith or chapel and help others
Gecktar Wednesday January 28th, 2004 12:34:17 PM
Gecktar continue his daily routine, praying Domi regulary at the sunrise and at dawn.
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Wednesday January 28th, 2004 6:48:26 PM
A few more days pass and Dunin returns to the keep with good news. With a short meeting of The Chosen called he is all smiles. "I was able to pass off the letters to get them where they belong." With a quick run of figures through his head he laughs. "I figure it should take about a week to get back replies to them." Then his face sobers as he pulls out a roll of parchments tied in ribbons and sealed with the clergy seal. He hands them to Brahmah as his face darkens even more. With a nod he heads out the door and back to the docks, to take care of his ship.
Each member of The Chosen have gotten to know those that have stayed and been hired a little better. Everyone is falling into a good routine that is proving most favorable. Vrurt has finally come to a decision on a name for her little girl...Melamin, which means "My Love" in the faerie language.
[I will be needing someone to play Brahmah for awhile as he will be away for a week.]
LETTER READS
People of the Taur Islands
It has been brought to the attention of the High Clergy of Domi that The Chosen are accused of the following crimes.
1) Promotion of "the savior" of the taur peoples, without the churches approval.
2) The death of a whole village of minotaurs near Violet Castle.
3) Failure to put themselves into the custody of the "law" that was sent to pick them up.
4) Failure to comply with The Mailed Fist when they came to bring them in. Then further killing several of it's members.
The High Clergy of Domi has been forced to call for no aid to be given to The Chosen. No aid in any of the following forms maybe given to them; no physical aid, spiritual aid or monetary aid of any form. Those that violate this law will themselves be termed traitor to the church.
Stiff penalties will be layed upon anyone that breaks these rules. This can be monetary fines of substancial amounts, prison time for the offender or outright exile from your homeland.
The will and law of Domi be preserved.
[The letter bears the church's seal and is most definitely official.]
Flat-top Wednesday January 28th, 2004 8:37:02 PM
Flat-top read the scroll,"OH! No, this is going to hit Brahmah hard. You minotaurs must be heart broken. But you know what Domi wanted us to do, To protect the Unitaurs and we did it. Domi will not let us down. I knew that the Mailfist was behind this." Flat-top head for the Heart Chamber and the alther.
Vasch Thursday January 29th, 2004 12:08:27 AM
As Vasch listens to the notice being read a look of uter disgust grows on his face. "Clergy of Tomi. Ptuu" He spits at the ground. "Politicians pandering for more personal power. Why am I not surprised, Mailed Fist and corrupted clergy." He marches away to the temple his anger quite obviously high.
Taric Thursday January 29th, 2004 3:21:07 AM
Taric mouths sags open more and more as he hears the letter being read. Lost in total shock, he doesn't have anything to say. He hears the axclamations of pain and anguish from the others, but they seem to be coming from somewhere far away, as if through a mist. Taric can't believe what he just heard. Not only did they twist the facts, but now they even accused them of murder, the most brutal of crimes.
Lost in shock he sits down, his head in his hands, at a loss for what to do next.
Brahmah (Jay B) Thursday January 29th, 2004 3:54:14 AM
OOC: I now have a new machine, I shouldn't have problems for awhile.
IC:
After hearing the 'proclaimation', Brahmah simply walks up to Dunin, takes the scroll from him, rolls it up and tucks into his belt. He then walks out of the room and out of the Keep.
Leets Thursday January 29th, 2004 4:05:53 AM
Not believing his ears after what he heard, Lees takes the piece of parchment and reads it several times.
His hand shaking, he puts the letter on the table.
"Come on Managarm, let's have a walk..."
The Centaur paladin leaves the room, and will trot in the direction of the beach.
Kenisha Thursday January 29th, 2004 6:12:20 AM
Kenisha hugs Domisha tightly and cries. Then she takes Domisha to their room, pulls out a piece of parchment and ink and thinks for a while about what she wants to write in response.
Kanchana Thursday January 29th, 2004 8:31:23 AM
Kanchana wishes she was having a nightmare, instead of living with this reality. She remains calm. Kanchana makes no comments about the letter, and she is not surprised by it. She leaves the meeting room and walks out to the waterfall to think. Kanchana lays down on the grass, stretches out and lets her mind wander first as she watches the clouds. She wonders if there is any help to be had from the mainland; maybe even the greater branch of the Mailed Fist and the non-Taur clergy of Tomi??
Toros Thursday January 29th, 2004 9:42:36 AM
"I do not understand anything... What does this mean" Toros asks with surprise, confusion and hesitation. This is not a question waiting for answer, just a reflection of his feelings and thoughts.
Vasch Thursday January 29th, 2004 11:02:13 AM
Vasch stops at the temple and spends the good part of an hour there. He then decides he needs to be away for a while. On his way out he lets the first he sees that he is going out.
Vasch will spend the remainder of the day running through the surrounding area trying to keep his mind off of what is going on at Hearthold. He even goes so far as stalking anything, never catching only stalking. Keeping his mind focused on the hunt.
Gecktar Thursday January 29th, 2004 4:20:24 PM
Gecktar face become more pale as the message is read. He feels a moment desoriented. With no word he goes to the temple. Here he prays Domi to understand : 'Why my Lord do you allow these fools to represent your church... I think I now the way... Please show me...'
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Thursday January 29th, 2004 7:20:15 PM
The Chosen have been struck a telling blow that is written in ink...not of the sword. Each went his/her seperate way to think over what he just found out. Many of The Chosen are starting to lose thier way and seek answers.
That night each of The Chosen has a dream of great open fields in which they find a hermit sitting alone on a river bank. Clenched in his hands is a fishing pole and he looks up at you as you draw near. "My Lord's Chosen...you must keep your faith strong in these times. Domi has sent me to each of you to give you some comfort in this time of peril." With a look to his line he shakes his head. "The Dark One is moving against him as usual and their is a mysterious thread woven this time that troubles him." He plunges the pole into the ground and stands slowly. With a smile he embraces each of you in his arms. A warmth like none other slows through your body and you feel immediately better. "Domi says to stay strong in your faith and will...the time will come when his will can be fully realized. It sadens him greatly that he has to have you shoulder the greatest of this burden." Things start to fade a little and you find yourself running in the open plains...enjoying the warmth of the sun and forgetting your troubles for the time being.
Taric Friday January 30th, 2004 12:27:07 AM
Taric wakes up from the pleasant dream. His heart set a little at ease. His mind spinning, thinking of anything to protect the children and further the cause of Domi, if only by protecting this keep to keep it safe for anybody with an open mind.
Brahmah Friday January 30th, 2004 1:35:43 AM
The minotaur finds the highest room in the Keep and disappears for days. He doesn't wish to see anyone, even after the dream. He does, however, allow Dunin to report news.
The situation leaves him sad and demoralized, even though the dream was supposed to have been a comfort, it wasn't. So much so that he has actually left his fathers Falchion in his room downstairs for a day or two. He isn't eating much and sleeps on the stone floor. In his waking hours, he reads and rereads the scroll stating what is now Church canon. He can be seen peering from an open window on the topmost floor of the tower.
His mind turns and whirls with thoughts ranging from what his father might think of the Chosen's situation to Brahmah himself hunting down and murdering Martean clerics in their sleep... or even Domi clerics that might not see eye to eye with the Chosen's views.
Dunin might report to the Chosen that their leader's mind may be becoming demented or in the very least, very depressed.
Flat-top Friday January 30th, 2004 8:47:37 AM
Flat-top is running wiht the heard when he wakens. He feel much better and knows the battle with the darkone goes on. Flat-top goes to eat with the rest of the Chosens. To the Unitaurs at the table, Ask your mommies if we can play kick ball, with a few friends of course on your side, a few Uncles and Aunties on my side and have an grown up game. What do you think?" After the Littles ones leave the table to go wash up, Flat-top tell the Mother Vrurt and Kenisha and the others "Don't worry they will win and make friends with the Children of the Island. Any sign of trouble We the grown up will be there, I have my faith in the Little ones." Flat-top is off to Heart Chamber(for his prayers). Then he's off to get the ball to play.
Paw'caw(ceil) Friday January 30th, 2004 8:49:58 AM
Paw'caw is in her nest, She paces back and forth. She has not seen her master for days.
Managram(ceil) Friday January 30th, 2004 8:55:46 AM
Managran is seen every where that Leets goes. If his Master runs, he runs. If Leets truts' the dog ia at that pace. If his master just stand there, he sits beside him(unless there a nice fat rabbit run across his path.)
Leets Friday January 30th, 2004 2:08:23 PM
Leets will come back after one night spent outside, and finds his old friend Flat-Top at the table.
"I suppose you has that dream too, right...? I think we shouldn't spend that much time by ourselves, we are the Chosen, all together, and this, none can break it..."
Leets will then goes to the Hearthold chapel, where he will probably find Gecktar. He grabs his shield, the one Domi gave him, and put it near a wood statue he carved recently.
"The time of the Shield is over Gecktar. Let's run the Wold all together, and crush the ennemy of the Allmighty Father: the time of the Hammer has come!"
Gecktar Friday January 30th, 2004 2:24:39 PM
Gecktar wake up, his heart light as a feather. Domi has answered his prayer. 'We must continue and have no doubt in our faith'.
Toros Friday January 30th, 2004 6:34:10 PM
When Toros starts the next day he is not aware that everyone has seen the same dream. In the day he continues his questioning in order to make sense of what is going on. When he by chance learn that others also saw the same dream thus gives him a very good relief, and he feels better
Kenisha Friday January 30th, 2004 7:21:44 PM
Kenisha feels better in the morning, but is still feeling very protective of her daughter. When Flat-top proposes a game of ball, she agrees but only if she is there to watch. The moment anyone turns nasty or spiteful, she will grab up her child and head back to the keep.
Kanchana Friday January 30th, 2004 9:35:04 PM
Kanchana realizes that she must have fallen asleep while contemplating the clouds. The sound of the waterfall woke her up again. She has a warm, fuzzy feeling when she awakens after the dream. After a huge yawn she mutters, "why can't Father send omen dreams to the Wayward Clergy?? That would set things straight..."
Kanchana gets up and stretches out, then she heads to the kitchen to find some food, and anyone else to hear if they had the same strange dream.
If she sees Dunin she will ask him about any news from the Isles and the Mainland if he has any, and if he has had any luck finding any of the things that Brahmah wanted to rebuild the Keep.
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Friday January 30th, 2004 10:07:34 PM
Dunin spends most of his time at his shack by the docks waiting to get word from anyone that they have sent letters to. He has been staying in constant contact with Brahmah but has found him becoming more withdrawn. With a look of concern he drags several of The Chosen off to the side. "Flat-top, Kanchana and Leets...I wanted to bring it to your attention that your leader has drawn more removed lately...I am not sure if you noticed...I worry." He lets the others do what they want about it as he is not sure what to do himself.
Four days later Dunin comes running up to the keep with excellent news. "A ship has docked with some timber...timber for repairs." He is exstatic and cannot keep the smile from his face.
When you go down to see about the wood you find the GassamerWing floating at the docks with timbers being unloaded to the docks. Captain Lira hangs from a rope over the side of the ship and gives The Chosen a salute. "Be figurn ya be needn this...just donna be askn where it be comn from." She smiles at the load of you as she continues to watch the timber being unloaded.
Kanchana Saturday January 31st, 2004 2:29:38 PM
Kanchana listens to Dunin's worries about Brahmah with concern. She spends quite a bit of time working on a tea to give Brahmah to help with his moodiness. She researches what plants will work best and ends up with a tea made from lavender, lime blossom. skullcap, rosemary and oats, with honey added for taste.
With Captain Lira's arrival she sees her chance to go visit Brahmah in his self-imposed exile from society. She brings the tea (a cup feshly brewed, and a flask for later), some flat-bread with herbs and some news.
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Kanchana finds out which tower Brahmah is holed up in and knocks on his door. "Brahmah? I know that you do not wish to talk, and that the letter really hurt. But I have brought something that I want you to drink and eat. And I have some very good news! I will sit here and wait until you come to me." Kanchana says in a firm but friendly voice.
Kanchana waits for a response. If she doesn't get one immediately she will say, "I spent a lot of time working on this for you and I really want you to try it. If you don't open the door then I will. Besides I know that you really want to hear what I have to say..."
Kanchana sits outside the door and waits. She will wait for as long as necessary. She will even sing badly to keep herself amused. Not realizing that she actually sings badly!
Brahmah Sunday February 1st, 2004 2:24:39 AM
Brahmah opens the door after several hours of TERRIBLE singing, though he doesn't convey that emotion. "Yes?" He asks impatiently, as though he asked it already. "Tea? tea.... a simple pleasure. What makes you so bleedin' sure I want some tea? Well?" He takes the cup, smells it then dips a finger in to taste the blend. "What in the Blue is this?" He wrinkles his nose. "You have news? What is it?"
Kanchana (to Brahmah) Sunday February 1st, 2004 3:27:21 AM
Kanchana smiles a little (in a friendly way) in spite of Brahmah's bad mood. "Drink all of the tea in the cup, and I will tell you." It sounds clear that Kanchana will not budge on that request; and the tea doesn't taste bad at all - just different. She leaves the bread as well.
When Brahmah drinks everything in the cup Kanchana says, "I wanted you to drink that because I care about your welfare too. Now for the news... Captain Lira has been here with timber to help rebuild the keep." She smiles encouragingly. Kanchana will leave the flask and the cup in Brahmah's room, and hope that he drinks the tea.
Flat-top Sunday February 1st, 2004 7:39:00 AM
The children games went very well, of course the children won(the adult made sure of that), after the game all went home real friends. The news came to them that the ship Gassamer Wing was in dock, Flat-top gallop down to the Forge. In back was a door, flat top takes six bottles of wine and puts them into a box. Off he goes to the dock. Sure enough there's the ship. Flat-top goes to the Captain Lira and give her the six Bottles of Purple Wine, Telling her "I want to thank you for the help, Please take the Wine." Flat-top winks at the Captain Lira "And No Questions Ask."
Kenisha Sunday February 1st, 2004 11:31:33 PM
Kenisha watches the game from the sidelines, cheering for both teams.
Back in the keep afterwards, anyone passing by her quartersmight chance to hear her say things like: "No, that sounds too hostile." or "That makes us sound like we're whinning."
Anyone who opens the door finds Kenisha scribbling away on parchment.
Taric Monday February 2nd, 2004 2:38:35 AM
Taric hears about the arrival of the Gossamer Wing and heads to the docks to see for himself. Finally something good is happening. Domi is with us and he is showing it! thinks Taric to himself.
Not seeing Brahmah among the Chosen at the docks, Taric starts wondering what happened to their stalwart leader. His mind drifts back to when he just joined the Chosen, when Brahmah and Flat-Top initiated him with a flask of wine. Too much wine. A smile slip upon Taric's face. But then his mind at the present and the absence of Brahmah starts worrying him. He heads back to the Keep to find out what is going on and see if he can find Brahmah, wherever he might be.
If he finds out where Brahmah is he will walk to the tower to see if he can talk with him. If Kanchana is there, he is pleased to see her and will join her efforts in making Brahmah leave his self-imposed exile. He will tell Brahmah about the first time they met and how insecure he felt. But thanks to the efforts of the Chosen, but especially Brahmah in the beginning, Taric felt himself accepted and realized that as long as they stayed together and worked as a team, everybody would have a hard time defeating. He tells Brahmah about the first sign of defeat is when the Chosen start splitting up. When the loyalty of the Chosen towards each other starts waning and gets undermined by actions of the opponents of the Chosen. He will also tell Brahmah that right now, with all those troubles and especially since the letter was printed, that right now was the time to show an united front to everybody so all the opponents of the Chosen would realize their attempts to drive a wedge between the Chosen are futile.
Taric will keep talking until Brahmah comes down and leaves the tower. If Brahmah refuses to come down and stays in his tower, Taric will stay with him, no matter how long.
Gecktar Monday February 2nd, 2004 2:21:29 PM
When Gecktar hear the news, he runs to the docks wanting to see it from his own eyes... Domi has heard their prayers... Some of the Taurs still believe that the fight is going on and brave some institution... There is still hope... '
But for now we must assemble the chosen and begin to work' does he thinks.
Vasch Monday February 2nd, 2004 5:27:32 PM
Vasch comes in from one of his runs in the lands. He sees the ship in dock and the wood being unloaded. A smile unconsciously grows across his face, "Thank you Tomi."
He proceeds to the dock to help unload supplies.
Toros (Tunc) Monday February 2nd, 2004 5:31:03 PM
<<OOC: Dear All, I will be a bit busy during this week, and may not post properly. For the flow of the game, when necessary if you may please also roleplay my character I will be grateful. And I will try to re-post as soon as I can>>
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Monday February 2nd, 2004 6:47:41 PM
Captain Lira smiles as she takes the wine and hands it off to her first mate. There is a quick exchange of words and then the first mate heads below. "No questions." Captain Lira is all too happy to see The Chosen again as they had been no trouble on her ship. "We be not believn the rumors." She gives Flat-top a wink and lightly drops from her ship. "Beside the clergy be needn me and me girls." She continues to watch the unloading of her ship. "Twelve big timbers we got."
Now some more repairs can be made on the keep and maybe get Brahmah out of his slump. The GossamerWing stays docked and the female crew is often available to help out with small jobs.
Brahmah Monday February 2nd, 2004 10:53:40 PM
He drinks the tea and eats the bread, but still is a bit under the weather, like a great grey squall.
When Taric shows up, it's obvious that the Exile won't take and Brahmah realizes this might just turn into an ugly stand off with these two Chosen, they were, in some ways, more stubborn than him! He might have to leave the tower just to get peace. 'These tricky skally-wags!'
He begins to pack up his few things and returns to his room just off the Heart Chamber. Assuming the other are following him like hounds, he turns and smirks, "Cap'n Lira eh? Heh! That Pirate! I hope she stays out of trouble."
He goes to the docks and indeed cheers a bit.
Taric Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 2:32:29 AM
When Brahmah does indeed leave the tower and get back to his own room, a slight feeling of peace washes over Taric for just a second. To have their leader in their midst again was a very good thing to say the least.
When all is set and done he will move to the docks to help with moving the timbers. Since he has basically two left hands he will leave the actual repairs to others, but he is glad he was at least able to help a little bit.
Kanchana Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 3:08:28 AM
Kanchana smiles when Brahmah drinks the tea and eats the bread. "You will be feeling much better soon Brahmah. With the timber having arrived there will not be so much time to be idle for anyone." Kanchana leaves the tower and goes back to the gardens. She leaves the unloading of the ship to the guys and the crew. She will make herself available to help out with any wood-working if her help is needed.
Leets Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 4:42:09 AM
When Leets hears of the boat that just arrived, he will go at the dock and help to do anything needed. He's glad to see his friends gathered here...
Later, when time comes for talking, he will gladly join his friends.
"Chosen! Remember Marteaus tried to kill Domi recently...and managed to do it although he finally came back. It was a failure for the Lord of Darkness, and we musn't forget it. He failed, and he's probably trying something else: Divide to Rule."
Flat-top Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 5:59:29 AM
Flat-top is happy to see that Brahmah stumping to the dock. With with Kachana and Tauric right behind him. Flat-top tell Brahmah, "Captain, don't ask Captain Lira any questions as to where the lumber came from, I myself think it comes from Minotaur Island." Flat-top goes to Kachana and Tauric, he put an arm around their shoulders "My Miricle Workers."
Paw'caw(ceil) Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 6:06:42 AM
Paw'caw was flyingin her figer eight pattern, when she spots her Master coming down the path to the docks. Down she dives, coming to rest on his shoulder, looking at him as if to say 'Are you please with me?'
Managram(ceil) Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 6:13:40 AM
Managram follows Leets every where, doing this job with him and doing that job at leet's side. Now he sits next to him, listening to him say something very important. So he Barks in aggrement "Bark-Bark" adding his two cp in the mix.
Kenisha Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 6:35:49 AM
Kenisha and Domisha come down to the docks as well. She's happy to see the ship and her crew again.
After all the timbersare offloaded, she'll approach Brahmah and say, "I've been trying to write a response to the Minotaur clergy's edict, but haven't been able to come up with something that sounds both right and true. I know it has to be worded carefully to prevent an all out war, but I feel it's right that our side of what happened be told. What do you think?"
Brahmah Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 7:25:39 AM
When Flat-top says not to ask where the lumber came from, Brahmah is curious, but leaves it alone for the time being.
As for Kenisha's question, "Honestly, do you think anything will get through to them?! Minotaurs are hot tempered you know..." Saying it as if he weren't one. "Do what you think best."
He strokes his birds feathers with a single finger and says, "It's alright my friend, I'm fine." He smiles.
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Tuesday February 3rd, 2004 6:56:21 PM
The unloading of the timber is a fast process with all the extra hands. The real problem comes with getting it to the keep easily.
With a little inquiry they find that Dunin has an old wagon that is still in good shape, but there are no horses or the like to pull it. While the others ponder over the idea Brahmah pulls Captain Lira off to the side and asks about the timber. On his honor he tells her that he will say nothing at all about it. With a smile she pulls Brahmah in close. "Da church be needn ta find new lumber for their new wing." She busts out laughing as if it is the most natural thing in the world and the funniest.
Walking back towards the ship with Brahmah she smiles. "There be food stuffs on board too." She gives him another wink as she gives orders for the barrels to be brought up. Three of the barrels are marked with the sign of Domi as sacrimental wine. "Tis a donation from da church."
Taric Wednesday February 4th, 2004 1:13:17 AM
At Flat-Top's words, Taric grins a bit: "Just doing what needs to be done. But I'm sure glad he's back among us."
Taric will help pull the old wagon to the keep. He hopes that the others will help as well, so he doesn't have to do it alone, since he won't be able to go all the way by himself.
Gecktar Wednesday February 4th, 2004 3:35:55 AM
Gecktar is happy to see Lira again and with many things for them. He will help Taric to pull the wagon to the keep saying to him with a smile "hoping that our captain is back..."
Flat-top Wednesday February 4th, 2004 5:52:57 AM
Flat-top look at the Barrels of wine with the sign of Domi on them. He starts to laught, with tears running down his cheeks. "It comes from Centaur Island, I'll bet my heard had something to do with this?". Flat-top put on a harness, "Come on Leets! let's get this lumber up to the Keep." Flat-top will hitch his harness to the wagon, pulling the wagon up to the Keep.
Kenisha Wednesday February 4th, 2004 6:21:37 AM
Looking a bit disappointed in Brahmah's response, Kenisha turns to Leet's next. "Do you think it would be a good idea to send a response to the Minotaurs' edict. I've been trying on my own to come up with something, but haven't ben very satisfied with it so far."
Brahmah Wednesday February 4th, 2004 7:23:22 AM
Brahmah looks downright shocked and almost upset, if it wasn't for the joy and anger he was feeling about his own inquiry. "LIRA, why, how, the wine! Lumbers one ting, but the wine is something else. The barrels need to be destroyed." He thinks a minute, looks at the Chosen trying not to look too upset, then smiles. "Only AFTER we've emptied them!" Then he roars with laughter.
Vasch Wednesday February 4th, 2004 7:58:46 AM
Vasch's mood lifts while unloading the ship. Knowing he's not strong enough to carry lumber, he eagerly grabs food-stuff supplies and carries them to the keep.
He hears Kenisha dilema and returns with his opinion. Stoping next to her carrying an arm-load of food-stuff he says to her. "Kenisha, send no response. Anything we send will be preverted, used out of context and only heighten the public sentiment against us. Before any type of actions are taken on our part the keep must be taken care of. I'm sure that any response we send to our accusers will bring swift retaliations." He smiles, "There will be time to talk after we've unloaded the ship."
Leets Wednesday February 4th, 2004 12:02:04 PM
Leets shakes his head hearing Kenisha's words.
"My first idea was also to write an answer...But I seriously think it would be useless. It sounds like the door of Domi's official clergy is closed, either because some kind of hidden power is manipulating them, either because they are too afraid to face the situation..."
"From here, I see four ways opened to us: - First, I can try to write a letter, maybe with Gecktar, so that the letter comes from Domi's clergymen among the Chosen. It could give more weight to our words, but I have real doubts about it... - Second possibility, to ask for a meeting with the Highest Clergy of Domi directly, to talk face to face. It would certainly mean death for the one going there, but I have to say I would take pleasure telling them what I think before dying... - Third possibility: try to gather wandering clergymen of Domi. I think there are many priests, paladin, and maybe rangers who could also have heard Domi's call to protect the child, and who know the truth...We could call for them to gather here and talk. The problem is that it could seriously split Domi's Church, and give an advantage to Marteaus.... - Fourth possibility: find those who are behind our troubles, and teach them that we don't like their way to treat our allies like puppets..."
Kanchana Wednesday February 4th, 2004 1:37:42 PM
Kanchana smiles at Flat-top's comment, "Taric and I only did what we could for Brahmah. Truth be told he probably got bored with us!" She chuckles a little. "That letter, was it from all of Father Tomi's Tauran clergy or only the Minotaur clergy? If it was not from all of the clergy combined then perhaps we need to look to the Wemic and Centaur clergy for assistance??"
Suddenly Kanchana cannot help but laugh weakly, "you know in a way we have succeeded in our quest to unite the Taurs. Just not in any way we would have hoped." She leaves for the gardens still sort of laughing. Her laughter sounds forced and bitter.
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Wednesday February 4th, 2004 8:28:37 PM
Captain Lira glances to Brahmah and smiles openly. "Tis no big deal...a dozen more they had." She laughs as Brahmah comments about destroying them after they are empty. "Ta foodstuffs are from several tribes." She glances to the rest of The Chosen and then back to Brahmah. "Don be denyn...a few two-leggers be supportn ya." She lets it hang there as she turns to the crew of her ship and gets some of them to help pull the wagon.
With supplies at the keep it is time to store them and decide what to start on for repairs. Still some of the most needed repairs will require stone which is hard to come by, even harder now for The Chosen. Maybe a certain Captain can try but you can hold no hope in that, she has a small ship for stone.
That night Michael prepares one grand feast that the crew of the GossamerWing attends with thier captain. New friends are made and much talk is given to the problems of The Chosen.
[The scroll with the edict against The Chosen bears the seal of all three racial clergies.]
Brahmah Thursday February 5th, 2004 6:00:16 AM
Brahmah asks Lira about the stone. "Can we?"
(OOC: I have the loot stuff more or less ready, give me until the weekend. :)
Kenisha Thursday February 5th, 2004 6:26:39 AM
"I guess you guys are right... It just feels so wrong not to respond." Kenisha says sadly.
The feast that night does much to lift Kenisha's spirits, at least for the moment.
Vasch Thursday February 5th, 2004 8:37:08 AM
"Are there any possible locations in the area that we may be able to get the stone we need? Can't imagine they imported all the stone for the keep." Vasch interrupts the conversation.
Vasch enjoys the meal, but continues to think on the stone situation. I bet there is an old quarry around here. There has to be. It would have taken decades to build this place if they shipped in the stone. I think tomorrow I'm going to have myself another look. This time I have something to look for.
Later in the evening, Vasch approaches Kanchana. "This dinner was a good idea. The moods have lightened in us all. There is something I need to talk to you about." Vasch pauses. "I'm going out tomorrow to look around the area for an old quarry or any stone we can use. I would like you to come as well. You are much more adept than I, in nature, and I would like your help." He lets Kanchana consider what he has asked.
Leets Thursday February 5th, 2004 8:53:40 AM
Leets will enjoy the celebration with his friends gladly. He's really happy to have all his friends gathered, the children safe and to be at home.
He considers there has been enough thinking about Domi's Church problem, and will eat, drink and dance...
Kanchana Thursday February 5th, 2004 1:03:21 PM
Kanchana enjoys the feast immensely. She thanks Michael for arranging it. Kanchana will even dance if she gets a chance, she remembers how much fun she and Flat-top had dancing in the Giggling Ghost.
Later when Vasch approaches her about looking for a local quarry she heartily agrees to go with him to look for it. "Vasch, this feast was Michael's idea not mine." She smiles, "I would love to go with you to look for a possible quarry. Though I think that we should ask the humans for more help since they clearly do not share the opinion of the Taur clergy in general."
Kanchana suggests that they have an early breakfast and then set out to look for the quarry. She will pack what she needs for the excursion before going to bed after the feast.
Gecktar Thursday February 5th, 2004 3:44:31 PM
Gecktar will enjoy the feast. All what happens lighten his heart. These are signs from Domi to keep the way.
Flat-top Thursday February 5th, 2004 6:52:15 PM
After the fine meal Flat-top goes to the unitaurs, "May I have this dance Please?" Flat top pick up Melanen putting her on his back, Now you hold on to my maine, really tight." then He takes the hand of Domisha, steping this way and that way, then a few turns (like a slow waltz. untill the little ones got tired and ready for sleep. Flat-top approches Kanchana (after the dance with Vasch, ofcourse)"Come! dance with me, let's trample a rug."
Kanchana ( to Flat-top) Thursday February 5th, 2004 7:34:48 PM
Kanchana will never pass up a chance to dance with Flat-top. He is a good dancer!
Hearthold Keep. (DM Jim) Thursday February 5th, 2004 9:42:25 PM
That night everyone sleeps a little bit better as Domi has given them a slight sign. They can only hope that he can continue to smile upon them as forces work against them.
The following morning Kanchana and Vasch leave the keep to see if they can find any signs of a quarry around the keep (search 12).
The rest of The Chosen spend the day making repairs as needed around the keep with the timber that was supplied to them. Most of the day is spent cutting down timber to the sizes needed.
Michael and Lonia serve some food and drink outside, making alittle picknick out of it. Veria, Trinl and Upthel make themselves useful by carrying loads of wood around and getting rid of rotten pieces.
Taric Friday February 6th, 2004 3:32:33 AM
Taric helps in cutting down the lumber. He feels not at his best though, since he feels more in his element using his brains, but since the situation asks for it, keeps his spirits high, especially after the great feast, and keeps on chopping away.
Brahmah Friday February 6th, 2004 5:19:15 AM
Brahmah calls the Chosen to the Heart Chamber.
"We have business. Loot." (OOC: Okay friends, it took awhile, but this is the final stuff. I suggest that when the battle axe in the group fund is ID'd, we sell it and split the loot.)
Kanchana- 148gp 4sp voucher, CLW Wand (2nd level and 44 charges), CLW Wand (2nd level and 50 charges), Bracers of Armor +1, 30 masterwork bolts, healer's kit
Group items- 24 potions(all have been ID'd), arrows (6 magic unidentified), magic battleaxe (unindentified), Strand of Prayer Beads (bless), 4 spell component pouches, 25 days rations
Kanchana (note about Loot) Friday February 6th, 2004 8:27:25 AM
Brahmah (Jay) you forgot to add 1 spell component pouch for Kanchana, otherwise it looks correct according to my notes. ;)
Kenisha Friday February 6th, 2004 9:13:00 AM
Flat-top finds that he has to dance quite awhile with the little ones before they start to tire. Kenisha takes pity on him and leads Domisha off to bed.
At the meeting, Kenisha takes her voucher (for 148gp, 4sp) with a nod of thanks to Brahmah.
While the others are removing the old rodden wood and replacing them with the new timbers, Kenisha will keep the children at a safe distance away.
Flat-top Friday February 6th, 2004 9:27:33 AM
"Captain Brahmah, You did a fine job of barter. If by any chance, we need funds for the Keep or for the children on this Island. All of my funds are available." Flat-top turns to Toros, "will you help me with the barrels of wine?"
Toros(Ceil) Friday February 6th, 2004 9:48:59 AM
Toros after puting away his share of the Loot, he thanks Captain Brahmah of the excelant job well done. The Weimic follows Flat-top down to the forge, there in the back is where the wine cellar is, there in frount of them are the three barrels of wine. As Flat-top tips one of the barrels to roll them into the wine cellar, The weimic eyes open wide and start to studder "OH! loook thhhe mmmaarkkk of Tomi, Where! Who! How! When! What do you mean NO Question Ask?" But he rolls the barrels into the wine cellar and helps put them on wood horses.
Vasch d20+7=24 Friday February 6th, 2004 11:14:00 AM
The next morning Vasch thanks Brahmah for the voucher and continues to prepare to search for the quarry.
"Morning." He says to Kanchana. "Ready to go?"
(Search DC24 to spot the quarry.)
Gecktar Friday February 6th, 2004 12:09:56 PM
Gecktar take is voutcher. "I thank you Brahmah for the good barter. But as I told you I will put this money for the keep. I will just search (or buy) a small chest and put it in the temple where we can group all contributions. If you need a treasurer to keep track of what we win an expend I can do it.... And keep hoping that we manage to revert the situation. I think that Domi is still with us and we will win at last..."
(OOC : DM Jim is there a small chest we may use as a pool, else do I need to go to the Catacombs ?)
Kanchana d20+3=10 Friday February 6th, 2004 1:14:52 PM
Kanchana thanks Brahmah for the voucher. SHe puts the voucher and the new items she has gotten into her haversack in the tent.
The next morning she will pack light, and take a few provisions for lunch. Kanchana meets Vasch in the dining area and has a light breakfast before setting out. "Good morning Vasch. I am as ready to go as I can be."
Kanchana enjoys being out under the open sky looking for the quarry. She is so preoccupied with enjoying 'the Wilderness' that she forgets to look for the quarry!
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