And they're off! - Dm Ian Monday March 22nd, 2004 6:56:19 PM
The mad treant leads the group off into the jungle eastward at an irregular pace, striding purposefully for a time chanting in a deep masculine voice, and stumbling clumsily for a time easily distracted by butterflies and pretty flowers.
As the group moves, the treant replies to Addenein, "Oh, I'm just someone the Blooded pressed into service. I imagine most of the others have left the area... the Blooded nine are utterly mad."
About an hour into the journey, Jus once against hears the tentative telepathic whine.
"Not mad? Met now?"
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) Monday March 22nd, 2004 8:21:49 PM
Jus is silent. More silent than he's been in, well, almost ever. The mention of Woldsblood both chilled him and filled him with a desire he can barely control. If there is the slightest chance to get near it again; maybe touch it.
With a visible start, Jus hears the voice again. Nothing around now, Jus thinks to his hidden companion. I'll let you know when I find something.
Following the others, Jus tries to forget about the Woldsblood for now and find some food for his... friend?
Jandar Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:27:44 AM
When the treant seems to be in a normal state of mind, Jandar asks,"Can you tell me more about theses nine 'Blooded'? Do they cast spells? Would they be more like priests or mages? And how come you've stayed to serve if so many others have gotten away?"
Nonam Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 10:58:45 AM
Nonam looks at Jus and guesses what the elf is thinking, "Don't touch it. We can put some in a vial to study later, but don't touch it."
Addinein Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:45:03 PM
Letting the others ask questions for now, Addinein talks to the group via the rings.
If no one else is going to volunteer, than I guess I'll try to make contact with the followers of Gargul. I'm concerned about what my own exposure to the blood might cause.
Walking, talking, and reeling - Dm Ian d20=8 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 8:29:07 PM
The treant continues to ramble, mumbling, and shifting in and out of various moods. It considers Jandar's question, and takes some time to reply, this time in a wearied, formal tone. It reminds each of you of a battered diplomat, or military officer.
"Jungle hasn't been right for a long time. Its no where and everywhere. Us treants have been looking for it, but mostly we keep low. Worse things than mad trees walk this jungle."
"Those Blooded, they used to be alright. They were more aligned than the rest of us, even, to the Wold's living things here... most of em were druids of some sort, and the one called Ash, well, he was pretty powerful in that kind of study. They wandered all over looking for why the madness has been seeping into the area for so long, and they dared to come to this ruined temple when few others would. Thats why no others are there. They never came."
"Me,... I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."
"The Blooded only study rage and violence now. They turn their power to killing, and bloodshed, and Ash is the worst. They only waken the trees to drink and be corrupted."
At about this point, Jus' telepathic companion looses its incoherent little mind. It begins shrieking telepathically, babbling and -loud-.
"Met! Ben long no met! Neeeeeeeed met! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
It. Just. Keeps. Screaming. The tones are piercing and extremely loud.
(Jus, please make a Will save against DC 14 vs this unbelievable racket, or be dazed for d4 rounds.)
Everyone else sees Jus reel in midstep, as if something were punching him repeatedly.
Jandar Wednesday March 24th, 2004 1:00:01 AM
Jandar casts Invisibility Purge on himself and moves the few feet to Jus to see if there's an invisible foe with Improved Invisibility on itself.
Nonam Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:54:18 AM
"Go ahead and try Addinein."
"So, the Ash and the blooded are humans, not treants? Er, Jus?"
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) d20+8=18 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 9:37:08 AM
Jus is struck by this creatures overwhelming mental noise. Stumbling a bit, but managing to keep most of his wits, Jus yells out loud, "Stop that racket or you'll get nothing!"
With the quick realization that he said that out loud, Jus looks around sheepishly, "Sorry about that. It's the... idea of Woldsblood. Simply overpowering at times, but I think I'm getting control of myself."
He tries to put a grin on his face and pat Jandar on the shoulder, but the results look like a falling-down drunk attempting to convince the law that he's sober.
Onrad Wednesday March 24th, 2004 2:15:32 PM
"Speaking for the first time since the battle he says, "It never ends does it guys. I mean trouble--always and forever. However, I guess one can look at it differently. Something and someone always needs help and we get to bring it.
"I've missed this."
Then with a whisper to Nonam, he says, "Remember guys that us new folk don't have rings. So anything said into them we won't hear.
Also, what's wrong with Jus? He's acted weird even for him ever since I arrived? And that last comment sounded like an....excuse. Course I could be imagining things."
He then looks at Nonam again and trying to hide a tear says rather quickly again, "I've missed you guys."
Then he turns to Jandar and motions him near. Again he says so that the tree hopefully will not hear "It seems our tree friend here is experiencing personality problems. Is there something you can do to help with that? Could that be the result of contact with Woldsblood? A spell?"
Addinein Wednesday March 24th, 2004 6:32:32 PM
(ooc I'm not 100% sure how we contact the overload, it's via the rings, right?)
Having been given the invitation, Addinein does his best to contact the city and ask for a representative from Gargul to hopefully teleport to the group for something of urgent high level importanct the church.
Confusion all around - Dm Ian Wednesday March 24th, 2004 6:33:59 PM
Jus' telepathic companion mutes its wailing, but doesn't cease.
"Huuuuungry. Many day no met. Little met? Mebbe hoo man? Mebbe woof woof? Need met! Piggy mebbe? No met too long. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah."
Its hard to think around, but at least its not precluding every single thought now.
Moving in from one side, Jandar's divinatory prayer reveals nothing hidden in the area.
The treant takes this moment to hunch down, and begin to run around the group. The crashing and flailing is explained just a moment later as it bellows in a childlike voice, "Flutterby!"
It still has its telltale faint blue glow.
Jandar d20+15=35 Thursday March 25th, 2004 1:30:02 AM
When Jus puts his hand on Jandar's shoulder, Jandar grasps it as if being reassuring, but casts 'Break Enchantment' on him, thinking him to be under a curse of some kind, or under a spell. (Nat 20+15=DC35 vs DC11+caster level , if he's cursed or under spell)
He nods at Onrad to let him know that he'll see what he can do in a moment for the treant.
JK Thursday March 25th, 2004 8:35:07 AM
ooc: the Overlord also has a ring, so that's how we contact her
Nonam Thursday March 25th, 2004 8:39:10 AM
Nonam gives Jus the once over with his arcane vision to notice if there are any auras out of place and asks, "Jus, what's going on? It's not the Woldsblood. If there was any here, I'd feel it too."
Then the wizard wheels and nearly fireballs the treant, "What's a flutterby? It doesn't sound dangerous."
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) d20=14 Thursday March 25th, 2004 9:23:24 AM
Jus attempts a smile again, doing a slightly better job this time.
"I'll be fine, really," he tells his friends. "Let's keep going before this tree does us in," he adds with a half-hearted chuckle.
There's nothing around right now, he thinks to the voice. I know you're hungry, but only my friends are around, and you sure better not have any thought of eating them.
[Roll = voluntary wisdom check to see if he'll tell everyone about the voice. (failed)]
Onrad Thursday March 25th, 2004 11:44:50 AM
Onrad hearing that something else is coming, moves to a protective position in front of Nonam and Jus.
"Who calls combat around here?
"Protecting the casters unless told differently."
Onrad draws his saber and sets readies an action for full defense.
(sorry not in my classroom today and don't have access to my character sheet. Yep, told you things were hectic right now. So I can't list AC and stuff right now.)
Addinein Thursday March 25th, 2004 12:41:19 PM
Not sure of what to do with the way the Treant is acting. Addinein readies his bow for combat.
Flutterby! - Dm Ian Thursday March 25th, 2004 7:02:38 PM
The treant jumps back and forth in front of a large tree, and then pounces, almost catlike into the brush. There is a noisy impact, and it sits slowly up with a confused grin on its blue-glowing face. Then, its antics become clear, as a fairly large black and red monarch butterfly settles down onto the treants chin.
"Flutterby!", chirps the treant.
Meanwhile, Jus's little voice continues to wheedle and wine, albiet at a muted volume, as half the group comes to invesigate Jus, and the other half leaps in to protect the mages. Even Gareth enters the equation soaring in from above to complete the turtling manuever.
Jandar's spell seems to have no affect on Jus, either to external watchers, or to the little voice persistently begging in Jus' inner ear. Looking over Jus careful, Nonam is perceives a magical effect that was not there before, pulsing more or less constantly around Jus. It is a shadowy box or cube, that reads as a strong (level 4 of 5) conjuration aura.
Otherwise, the jungle around the group is quiet, with the midday sun broken and scattering through the jungle canopy above.
Addinein Friday March 26th, 2004 2:11:20 AM
Relaxing again, Addinein actually cracks a small smile at the dire interpretations that he took for the Flutterby. Dropping his bow to an at ready position, Addinein gives the area a quick once over as more and more people give Jus the hairy eyeball.
Onrad Friday March 26th, 2004 9:14:57 AM
Onrad forces himself to relax taking a deep breath. Putting up his saber and grinning, he says, "Better pull out the heavy spells for this one."
Then seriously he turns to the group, "So who calls combat? I want to know which voice to listen to in the think of battle, friends. Gareth is that still your responsibility? Or has it passed to another? Or do we all just do what we want and yell at each other about not working together?"
Onrad is smiling to show that he's not meaning to be accusatory or anything like that.
Jandar Friday March 26th, 2004 2:08:47 PM
Jandar nods and smiles at Onrad,"Yeah, a Flame Strike might be in order for this one."
He then looks at Jus and says,"I'm not sure what ails you, but let me know if I can help in some way."
Nonam Friday March 26th, 2004 2:18:34 PM
"Jus, do you have that box that Solara wanted with you?"
"As for combat, you and Gareth should take the front line. Addinein and Jus float to see if they should cast or fight. Typically Addinein fights in front though, and Jus shoots arrows. I cast whatever spells need to be cast and try to stay out of the way. Tericus healed everyone. He seemed to hang back a little more than Jandar has been doing, so we might need to rethink things. Gareth has tactical command, so if it comes to a decision, do what he says. Otherwise, just listen to your teammates, and if you have a plan, never hesitate to share it."
"That all brings something to mind. I've been doing some experiments, and I've figured out how to change the energy of my spells. I can cast iceballs or cones of fire or even bolts of acid. It would be handy if we could pick a type of energy that our warriors were protected from so that I can cast those spells without fear of harming them. Something to think about for the future."
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) Friday March 26th, 2004 8:04:50 PM
"I've also just received a pack of arrows that should prove interesting," Jus says. "So I'll probably be using the bow quite a bit. Plus, I've been doing some work on improving my shots and am getting quite adroit at it."
Considering the later suggestion, Jus adds, "I also very much like the idea of protection from an element. Gareth has always made it nigh impossible to cast the good spells."
Jus encourages the tree to continue, and follows onward.
An unanswered question - Dm Ian Saturday March 27th, 2004 4:45:15 AM
The treant bounds up, and immediately changes mein. It hunches over, and begins to shuffle awkwardly into the jungle.
"Oh well, the moment couldn't have lasted forever. A few hours, a sleep, a few hours, and we face Ash... who will be very angry with me."
The treant sighs inconsolably and trudges onward.
(Please post if your character lets time pass, or engages in conversation.)
Addinein Monday March 29th, 2004 1:42:16 AM
"What more is there to know about Ash? Do you know the names of the other 9? Does anyone seem like Ash's best friend? What happens when Ash gets angry?"
Addinein continues to pry any information he can pull from the Treant. He's also trying to keep or aquire how much time until they make it to the area where they are to meet this Ash. He's hoping to do some casting just prior to getting to the meeting place.
Jandar d20+17=28 Monday March 29th, 2004 1:59:47 AM
Jandar watches the treant, but doesn't say any more. He just follows, bringing up the rear of the party. He listens to them all talk as they go, trying to learn more about them, so to know where he'll fit in best.He will check behind them occasionally, to see if they are being followed, since they are making no effort to conceal their travel.(Spot DC28, and I'll make more if need be)
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) Monday March 29th, 2004 9:28:45 AM
Jus continues onward silently. Perhaps the voice would eat whatever they killed ahead. We'll just have to see...
Onrad Monday March 29th, 2004 11:07:11 AM
Onrad takes the front with Gareth once he realizes that Jandar has the rear capably protected. (edited post since I missed Jandar being in the back earlier)
He nods at Nonam and Jus. "Very well. We have roles to play, but not a combat leader as such. Understood. I'm looking forward to trying out some new moves as well."
As they walk, Onrad does some contortionist stretches and exercises to stay limber.
"I love the smell of this forest."
He follows along, saving energy and decisions for when they get to where they are going.
Nonam [by Jerry] Monday March 29th, 2004 2:26:46 PM
Nonam, files in in front of Jandar grumbling about walking just a bit.....for general purposes.
Turning around, he takes in the new makeup of the group. Interesting mix. Time will tell.
Taking a sip, he gets into a bit of a morose mood while he waits for something interesting to happen.
[Posting for JK this week. Please forgive my feeble efforts. Most of my xp with Nonam is years old.]
Poised for action - Dm Ian Monday March 29th, 2004 7:00:38 PM
Two more hours of travel passes, and the treant indicates quietly a decent place to camp. Jandar, and Gareth check it out from land and air, and the clearing is defensible, only two ways in, and so the group settles in for the night.
The treant kneels down in the center of the clearing, and seems to go quiescent for a time, unmistakeable for any other tree save for the faint blue glow still barely clinging to its bark.
In the morning, the treant is back to being fairly talkative, yet never remaining with one persona very long. Its wandering attention seems to determine its voice and attitude. However, it commmunicates that the remainder of the Blooded have gone feral and quiet since Ash's conversion of the treant circle. Ash, itself, is now a distant tyrant, spending much of its time listening to the winds, and venturing into the temple.
Jus is relieved to find in the morning that the little voice is silent once again.
Packing up camp and heading out, the group is no more than an hour out when Jandar gets the impression that the group may indeed be followed. Its nothing specific, but the noises of predator and prey are all around the group as they travel, except for a pocket trailing the group at a distance of several hundred feet. From above, Gareth cannot make out any details of who or what might be following the group.
The group had only about thirty minutes to go to the temple when Jus notices the group crossing a game path. Its probably a small variant of oxen, or something similar, and looks to be a group of perhaps eight. The tracks are relatively fresh. Perhaps two hours would be required to track the beasts down and take one by hunting.
It is now the middle of the morning. The sun has not picked up its beating heat of the day before, and there is a pleasant breeze across the top of the jungle canopy. In the distance to the east, Gareth can see a large parting in the jungle to the east, with some sort of stone structure. However, its too far for any specific details.
Jandar d20+17=31 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 12:43:27 AM
Jandar points out to Nonam that they are being followed, so that he can relay the info to Gareth. He continues checking periodically for any ne developements.(spot DC31)
Nonam (Jerry) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 9:09:05 AM
Nonam nods unconcerned, but wary and whispers the message into the ring for the others who have rings.
"Jandar says we're being followed. Heads up guys."
Nonam then increases his step to walk behind Onrad.
In a soft voice, "Onrad, Jandar says we're being followed. Be aware."
Onrad Tuesday March 30th, 2004 9:10:48 AM
Nodding, Onrad continues forward. With Gareth in the air, he is point and continues forward eyes alert unless someone says to stop. He does slow the pace just a bit as the area ahead is to widen out.
He begins to feel electricity run through his body in anticipation of excitement ahead. Involuntarily shuddering, he smiles quickly to himself.
He is having fun.
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 9:46:51 AM
"Gareth," Jus intones through the ring. "There is a game path crossing here, do you see any animals on either side?"
To the voice he thinks, So, if I let you out, would you like to hunt animals on your own? But you have to promise no man meat or the like, only animal.
Addinein d20+9=12 d20+9=27 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 2:37:52 PM
Not wanting to get caught out in the open, Addinein adds via the rings, "Let us hope it is the Gargul representative.
Though we might want to make ourselves not as easy to hit."
As Addinein does his best to disappear into the surroundings. (Hide 12, MS 27)
Easing over the edge - Dm Ian Tuesday March 30th, 2004 4:30:59 PM
The party moves forward more slowly, covering ground for about fifteen minutes before it becomes clear that whomever it might be following is maintaining a good distance back, and is not perceptible by the methods utilized so far. In fact, Jandar can only make out the presence of the being by a lack of other items in that immediate environment. No one in the group can see any movement, or shifting of the underbrush. Whomever it is must be either very skilled, magically passing through the vegetation, or ethereal.
Jus' little voice-companion replies, "Teach hunt? Yaaay! Never take hunt fore. Hunt now? Much need met! No man, ok, ok. Piggy?"
From his vantage point up above, Gareth relays to the group that they are no more than fifteen minutes walk, or perhaps a little more than a mile from the larger clearing ahead.
Does the party continue forward into the clearing area where the ruins are?
Jandar Wednesday March 31st, 2004 1:30:45 AM
Jandar doesn't worry much about it, but keeps an ear out for the lack of sound, so he knows about where the follower is. It's obviously not a large group, or it would be easier to spot. He waits for Gareth to make a decision.
Addinein Wednesday March 31st, 2004 7:53:07 AM "hmmm. Hard to say who it is following. Might be some of the other family. With the scroll we picked up, they could be following us from that with a locate object. Hopefully not one of the blooded." With his pronouncement, Addinein stops being so careful with his foot placement, and where he can be seen. "Do we want to find a place to defend and see if we can flush them out?"
Realizing that some are without rings, Addinein likes the added confusion that this could make with what he's saying.
Onrad Wednesday March 31st, 2004 11:20:27 AM
"Better to deal with one situation without compounding it with another if we can help it. I say flush them out before entering the clearing. At least we need to know if they are friend or foe."
Onrad pauses to see what the group consensus turns out to be.
Nonam [Jerry] Wednesday March 31st, 2004 11:22:25 AM
Nonam also stops waiting for the group to make a decision.
"Let's be quick folks. If we stay here long and dont look as if we're scouting the open area ahead, our followers will be suspicious and think that they are discovered."
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 6:08:08 PM Tell you what, Jus thinks to his faceless compatriot. We may be fighting in a bit, would you like to hunt now, or join us in a fight.
Gambling, Jus decides to take it a bit further, I'd better let you out to hunt now, so you can see my friends around me and know who to leave alone. Besides, I know you're hungry and would like to find food now.
As the others pause, Jus drops his pack and stretches. Trying to be casual, he opens his pack and gets his hands on the box. Before opening it, he thinks once again, Remember, those around you when you first come out have no quarrel with you and should not be harmed. They don't know about you and may be surprised, so be careful. In case you don't recognize me, I am the one bending over my backpack, Jus inserts his best version of an image of him as he now stands.
Continuing his thoughts, Jus communicates, There is a game path crossing here. As you hunt for pigs, stealth and surprise work much more than brawn this time. The forest is alive, so don't disturb it more than you need to. If you have trouble, call for me and I'll help.
With a quick prayer to Domi that this isn't the most stupid thing he's done and adding another that it will be one of the most entertaining, Jus lifts the lid of the box, pointing the now exposed interior to the opening of his pack.
Opening Pandora's... I mean Lathiese's box - Dm Ian Wednesday March 31st, 2004 8:46:02 PM
As the party gathers to discuss their reaction to the revelation of being followed, Jus takes off his pack, and digs around into the bottom of it. As the group turns to see what hes up to, Jus opens the intricately carved black box taken from Lathiese's hoard. Immediately, the box begins to swell, and pops up out of Jus' backpack.
Nonam realizes why the box radiated powerful magic and was not vulnerable to identify, as the box unfolds into a roughly cave shaped black opening in midair. Hanging in the air, just to one side of the one sided blackness, is the box lid, swinging freely.
Almost immediately, a reptilian form leaps to the edge of the dimensional gate. It is emaciated and thin, perhaps seven feet in length, and sports spindly wings. Its face is skull-like, adorned with horns and a set of razor-sharp fangs. It blinks for just a moment upon encountering the bright jungle sunlight, and whines, high and pathetic.
As it recoils from the light, the party has just a few moments to react to the black dragon hatchling.
Jandar(AC 28(32), HP 159, +4 AC defl., +4 to saves, SR25 vs evil spells) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 11:54:16 PM
No stranger to dragons, but unsure if this is a pet or enemy, Jandar still casts immediately, if by nothing else but reaction. A holy aura encompasses the group and all within a 20' radius feel a little better equiped to handle the acid breath that may soon be coming.
He calls out to Jus, "Is that a pet, or should we kill it? I don't much care for black dragons."
(Holy Aura +4 deflection bonus to AC,+4 to all saves, SR25 vs evil spells and creatures, and if an evil creature hits, it must save vs DC25 Fort or be blinded.
Addinein Thursday April 1st, 2004 1:11:14 AM
Not realizing what is happening, Addinein finds his rapiers in his hands as the gate and the dragon appear.
Hearing the call to Jus, Addinein pauses long enough to try to see what's going on.
Recognizing the box that was taken from the other black dragon, Addinein wonders why this form was imprisoned in the box.
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) d20=8 d20+10=19 Thursday April 1st, 2004 9:38:43 AM
"Hey little one," Jus says as the dragon emerges. He half expected this, and almost feels sorry for the creature looking at how gaunt he is.
"No, he's not a pet," Jus answers Jandar. Knowing the dragon is probably listening carefully, Jus adds, "He was placed in our care, and is getting very hungry. He knows he shouldn't fight us, but, like I said, he is very hungry. With this game path, he should be able to find enough to eat."
Jus then points out the path to the dragon, managing to keep his wits and calmness about him (made voluntary Will check). Jus also tries to tell which way the latest tracks go, and lets the dragon know that too (Survival Track Check = 19). "Be back soon, we have some problems fore and aft that I don't want you to get hit by."
Jus wants to say more to his friends, they can see it in his face, but he stays silent with the dragon around.
Onrad Thursday April 1st, 2004 4:06:24 PM
Onrad, having pulled out his weapon for the second time this day to a false alarm, sighs and takes to sharpening the tip while it's out.
"Well that should make anyone following us think a bit."
He sits on the ground and breaks open a bit of rations and water for a snack.
"Now, there's still this matter of who is behind us and what is ahead of us--or am I worrying to much?
"Gareth, what can you make out from up t here?"
Nonam [Jerry] Thursday April 1st, 2004 4:10:56 PM
"I think Onrad is nervous. First time back in a while has him on edge. Hey, if it attacks us we'll know what it is."
"However, speaking of knowing what things are...Jus, write this down. When you have a dragon on ya...
TELL SOMEONE!"
He also sits and breaks out some food.
"Hunting break for a dragon? Deadly Garg, what's next?"
Eeep! - Dm Ian Thursday April 1st, 2004 6:18:37 PM
The black hatchling squeals in fright as soon as its eyes adjust, half springing and half falling backwards into the gateway. The group can hear it whimpering it for a moment, but that ceases, and is replaced by a sniffing sound as Onrad and Nonam start unpacking food for a meal.
Safely concealed inside the gateway, the hatchling chirps, "You bad peple! Not daddy!"
Then, after a short moment, it continues in a lower tone, almost wheedling.
"Mebbe give food, daddy not step on you. Food?"
Ascending a bit above the canopy, Gareth gets a reasonable distance view of the large clearing ahead. The clearing is a circular area perhaps three hundred feet across, with a massive pile of tumbled grey stone off-center on the far side. There are no trees or motion of any kind in the clearing. In fact, the only feature visible at this range is a gash in the ground before the ruined temple. It appears to be filled with something of an ominous deep red color.
The treant kneels down at the edge of the party and watches the scene unfolding with the hatchling with a confused curiousity.
Onrad Friday April 2nd, 2004 9:05:58 AM
Onrad shrugs when he sees the treant's confusion. "Hey, I'm confused too. I thought we hated black dragons."
Putting up his snack and not about to get involved with a baby black dragon, he stands up and stretches.
He looks around anxious to move forward or backward....just move.
Nonam [Jerry] Friday April 2nd, 2004 9:08:24 AM
When hearing the dragon wanting his food, he too puts it up quickly.
He mutters a few things under his breath and looks to Jandar with a look that says, 'help?'
"Jus, we don't have time to deal with a baby dragon of color. Put him back in the box or even better, take him to his mama and let's go."
::just having fun John.::
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) d20+6=20 Friday April 2nd, 2004 9:40:12 AM
No, we are not you're daddy," Jus says, showing a little irritation. "As I already said, your daddy left you in our care. I'm more than willing to take care of you, but let's not have this 'daddy will squish you' talk." Jus adds a chuckle with the last, hoping to calm the dragon (Calm Animals Skill ? 20)
"Now, we don't have much time, so I'm letting you grab something on your own. If you don't want to do that, we can put you back in to your cave and I'll let you back out when we find some food for you. But I'm sorry to tell you, laddie, that we gotta do something quick." Jus almost starts to scratch the dragon behind one ear, but decides that may not be the best course of action.
Jus then turns to Jandar and Nonam with an idea. "Can one of you create our friend here some food and drink? We can put it in his cave to eat while we travel onward."
"Oh," Jus turns back to the dragon. "One last thing. What would you like to be called? Something we can pronounce. Kieran, if you don't have a preference."
Addinein Friday April 2nd, 2004 10:50:05 AM
Watching the dragon, and hearing what he has to say. Addinein shakes his head a little bit. Well, life with the Storms is never dull.... I wonder what Sis would make of this.....
Not quite willing to put his weapons away. Addinein decides maybe he should keep an eye on the perimeter of the team.
Scampering little bundle of... yeah - Dm Ian Friday April 2nd, 2004 7:39:24 PM
The little black hatchling pauses almost for a moment, and then takes Jus up on his offer of a quick hunt by bolting out of the dimensional gateway. The curious, still glowing treant gambols after the uncoordinated hatchling with steady strides.
"I'll keep the little tyke from harm, and get him back to bed," the treant states in the voice of an formal, older gentleman.
Watching forward and after for a tense few moments, no movement or additional detail can be seen either from the clearing ahead, or the person or persons following behind. Even as the relative wisdom of the decision to let the hatchling hunt starts to weigh on the members of the group, the treant and hatchling return.
The hatchling is bloody and dragging a smallish oxen with the fervor and enthusiam of a kitten at play. A quick second look reveals that the hatchling itself isn't harmed. The hatchling drags its kill over to the gateway, and drops it for a moment, proud to display its apparent first hunting prize. Then, the treant encourages the little dragon into the gate with its meal.
The party also finishes up their food, and get ready to push on to the site of the ruined temple.
Any last minute actions before arrival?
Onrad Friday April 2nd, 2004 10:15:03 PM
"Oh Gods! This is too much. Nonam how did you let Jus get like this? Is he a druid now? Gods forbid a Monstrologer? Let me kill him guys, pleeeease?"
Then as if he knows what the answer is gonna be, he turns and marches into the clearing.
Nonam [Jerry] Friday April 2nd, 2004 10:16:36 PM
His mouth hanging open, Nonam simply stares at Jus. "I didn't know, Onrad! No really! I didn't know!"
He shakes his head as if trying to forget what he's just seen.
"Wait for me!"
Nonam quickly follows Onrad.
Jandar d20+17=32 Saturday April 3rd, 2004 3:00:32 AM
Jandar shakes his head and says,"If anyone else has any surprises, could you let me in on them? I really don't want to waste any more spells that we'll probably need later, nor do I want to accidentally kill a pet...though killing that beast surely wouldn't hurt my feelings."
He turns to follow. Even as they go on, he's watching the forest around, taking note of the sounds of the forest, or lack of sounds, knowing that, if they face a nasty druid in THIS forest, they will have problems.
Jus (Stoneskin: 150hp; AC: 32; HP: 85) Saturday April 3rd, 2004 9:37:32 AM
Jus closes the lid and puts away the box. As he hefts his backpack, he can't help but praise the dragon. Great Job, Kieran! I'm proud of you. You're father would be proud, too. Great, Great job.
Whistling as he continues, Jus can't help but express his happiness. He has things he wants to talk to his friends about, but those can wait until later. For now, Jus is content getting to their destination.
Addinein Monday April 5th, 2004 12:11:25 PM
Addinein hopes that the dragon cannot willingly escape from his box.
Listening to the others react, Addinein becomes a little pensive as he thinks upon the current actions.
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