Back to the Boat. (DM Jim) Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:10:02 AM
Zethen lets The Chosen eat a good hearty breakfast and then slowly stands. "You must be anxious to get on your way." With that he leads you to the path that leads from his house.
Leading you down the path that leads back to the beach he stays close to Brahmah and gives him a few last minute details. "My friend is what some call a wyrm...a very nasty name for one of his stature so do not use it." He glances to the path and then back up as he goes. "Remember your manners and try to bring him some kind of a present...something that is unusual would be best to keep his curiosity peeked." He laughs lightly as he makes his way to the beach where the barge is already waiting.
The little faerie from earlier is standing on the barge and gives the group a sweeping bow. "Told you I would see you again." He waves to Zethen who nods to him in return and then he backs off to allow you all aboard. Once everyone is on he will start the barge towards The GossamerWing.
Once to the ship you are greeted by Captain Lira who hails you. "Welcome back Chosen...I was starting to worry as you have been gone two weeks." She waits for you all to get aboard and then make your own arangements before she will ask about your next course of action.
Kanchana Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:47:00 AM
Kanchana leaves the island with great reluctance, feeling that she hadn't seen or studied half of the unusual plants that were there. Before gingerly stepping on to the barge she turns to Zethen and tells him, "Take good care of Taric. We would like him to return to us when he is ready." Kanchana steps onto the barge and sits down in the center looking pale and worried again. She mutters to herself about the distresses of yet another sea voyage.
Brahmah Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:50:55 AM
"Zethen, where can we find your friend again?"
He is happy to be back on ship. "Ah, sea air." He looks at Lira. "Two weeks?! Didn't seem that long."
He gets quickly back to the room below deck so that the Chosen may talk about their experiences.
Brahmah (Additional) Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:52:29 AM
Feeling owkward, he gives a hug to Taric. "Take care of Zethen. That's an order." He smiles gently.
Gecktar d20+4=20 d20+2=12 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 2:54:34 AM
Gecktar already think about their next meeting... "Thank you old Zethen for your help. You've made the good choice... I think. We need all those of pure heart to fight the Evil. I just hope the consequences will be not nasty for you." He then greets Zethen and says "Also, take care of Taric... We need him to come back among us."
On these words, he take place on the barge... 'We must find something of interest for a gold dragon... What kind of thing may interest a gold dragon ?' does he think to himself.
When boarding the boat... "Nice to see you too Captain Lira... But I think you make a mistake, it was two days I think... He then realize that they may have been on another reality. "huh... No... Maybe you're right Captain... You said two weeks ?"
Knowledge (arcana) : 20 Knowledge (the plane) : 12
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 8:37:56 AM
Kenisha trots with the others to the beach, she then kisses Tauric on the cheek "Good Luck and come back to us soon." Then turns to board the barge, but Domisha is not there "Domisha It's Time To Go!" Kenisha look toward the beach and there Domisha is talking to Old Zethen, he knod at her, she then waves bye bye and runs to her mother.
Domisha jumps into the barge, "Look mommy at what I'm going to give hims friend." the children each holds a Dragon Lily.
Flat-top Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 8:51:30 AM
Flat-top follows the others to the beach, he says his fairwells then he puts his saddles bags into the barge. Then off to the ship.
"Hello again! What this two weeks you say? Gee! I must have over slept? I'll see you later then." Flat-top goes to their quaters and storea his equipment, "I'm ready for the meeting!"
Paw'caw(ceil) Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 9:02:40 AM
Paw'caw finishes her fish, then stand guard at the edge of the nest. There is a russel in the foliage and there is her master going onto a barge. Well He's Not Leaving Without ME!" She flies high into the sky, then dives onto his shoulder. The she look into his eyes(as if to say)'Im here??'
Managram(ceil) Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 9:11:01 AM
Managram eats what ever left of the breakfast scraps, then plays with the children until it is time to go. Managram runs to Leets barking "Woof Woof" all the way to the barge. Then he stands at the bow, barking "Boww wow!" (to another adventure.)
Leets Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:33:33 PM
Leets remains thoughtful after the night spent over books...He wonders which adventures wait for the Chosen in the clouds...and which dangers.
When time for leaving comes, he gathers his few things( not forgetting Managarm's big bone...), and will join the group on the shore...
"Thank you for your help wise Zethen...The more I think of it, the more I believe Domi is revealing our allies on our quest. You for sure are a great one. I hope we'll see you again before this war is over."
Once aboard, he whispers...
"I hope it will be ok for Taric...I regret we couldn't talk more before. Later...Perhaps..."
Brahmah Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 8:50:34 PM
Brahmah looks at Leets. "We might be able to magically communicate with Leets later, and Zethen."
"Taric is in good hands. I think he needs the time off." The Captain smiles.
The Passage. (DM Jim) Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 10:11:44 PM
With some sad farewells and tearful goodbyes, the group sets sail once again with the crew of the GossamerWing. Having set themselves back up in Captain Lira's warroom the start to discuss the dragon that they go to see.
Vrurt comes forward and lays a parchment on the table, with a shy look. "Zethen gave this to me to give tto the group...I think it is the map showing the location of his friend's lair." Indeed upon rolling out the map the spot is located along with the location of Dwarf Island, or it's possible location.
With a start Captain Lira glances to the map and then bursts out laughing. "That is really near Plateau City or at least the coastal part of it." With a nod she moves off to the side to speak to Yondana and give her orders. With a smile and a nod Yondana heads to the deck to give instructions for where they sail next.
Captain Lira, more to herself than anyone speaks up about dragons. "Fickle creatures dragons...they have a penchant for flashy things, good drink and from what I have heard a good rousing tale or poem." With a glance to the group she realizes that she is talking out loud, but just shrugs. "Some of them even like a good game." Looking at the state of The Chosen she shakes her head and laughs. "If I was you I would go for a poem...some epic battle or appeal to the dragons vanity." With that she takes to deck, so that you can talk it over amongst yourselves.
Lira can be found on the deck near the wheel if anyone needs to inquire about dragons from her. Having been sailing most of her life she has seen much and maken several good contacts.
[Question: Did the last map I sent out have Rythiniags Lair on it or not? If it did let me know and go by it...if not let me know and I will send out a new one for your references.]
Kanchana Wednesday March 24th, 2004 12:13:03 AM
Kanchana will look at the map later. She listens to Captain Lira's suggestion about what to give a dragon. "That settles that. I cannot be of any assistance in this dragon dilemma. I have nothing; and know of nothing, that a dragon would want, and I cannot write poetry."
Kanchana moves away from the table and into a darker corner. "Is there someone else or another place we could go to instead? Practically anything else is easier than appealing to some quirky dragon." She rubs her temples and is now beginning to feel stressed. Kanchana wonders where they will make landfall next, and begins to think about that instead if dragons for awhile.
Brahmah Wednesday March 24th, 2004 1:28:40 AM
OOC: I did indeed recieve that Lair Map, I kept it in my archives 'cus I assumed it would come up sometime. ;)
IC: Brahmah glances at the map and nods in response to Lira's comment on Plateau City. "Seems 'bout right." After Lira leaves, Brahmah talks. "Kanchana, don't you go off brooding or I'll sing to you, I DO owe you one!" He winks at the upset taur. "Besides, I've seen the carvings you do. They're good." "Geez, I have no real talent other than tattooing... combat." The minotaur gets a look on his face, a cross between whimsy and humor. "I could...challenge the dragon to a first blood combat...but it might take that to mean I'm OFFERING it a minotaur snack!" He snickers.
OOC: I think tattooing the beast is a creative and unique way of handling the situation, though the Dragon may not think so. ;)
Gecktar Wednesday March 24th, 2004 2:56:23 AM
'Writing a poem... This is not were I'm the best...' does think Gecktar.
"I don't think a fight to the first blood is a good idea, as if he is very powerful he could take this as an insult to his power that a taur could damage him before..."
"If there is some talent for poem in the chosen this could be an idea. I was also thinking to a riddle contest. We gather some riddles and the dragon certainly has some... The first who do not answer loose the game. This will give our guest some entertainment. What do you think about that ?"
OOC : Yes tatooing the dragon is a great idea !! lol... but you should have diamond tools to bypass the hardness of scales ! ;)
Flat-top d20=15 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 7:34:40 AM
Flat-top with a look of suprise on his face, turn to watch Captain Lira exit the cabin, then askes Brahmah "Did SHE say the she know where the floating City is??" To the others he goes on, "These are very good ideas, Captain Brahmah you could tatoo a dragon on my chest in honner of this Golden Dragon, I wanted a tatoo to ward off evil ever since you got one. Poem are nice, But Riddles are better for Dragons, even if we have to let him win..." Then to Kanchana he tell her, "Kitten, the Captain is right. You do whittle the most beautiful things. I'm sure you could impress the Dragon better tham we can."
OOC: Role 15 ror Cha. and yes I did get your map and like Jay, I put it away for when we needed.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Wednesday March 24th, 2004 7:57:13 AM
Kenisha was putting Domisha to bed, when she to heard what Captain Lira said, with a suprise look on her face, "Your right Flat-top, She did say that she knew about the Floating City. But we still need the help of the Gold Dragon. What did the Captain Lira named him?? Fickles? Yes all metal dragons are good dragons! I hope," Than with a chill going up her springs (from her tail all the way up to the base of her head.)her daughter say. Domisha utters (half asleep) "Freckles! Freckles the Dragon, just like my flower." Then the child drop off to sleep.
Managram(ceil) Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:08:23 AM
Managram follow his master closely because he saw the big bone being pack away for him. *Boy! Oh! Boy! were off for more bones*.
Paw'caw(ceil) Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:14:36 AM
Once on board the ship Paw'caw flies to the Crow nest, there she keep watch for danger. But these little fishes gets her attention, they keep jumping out of the water and flies ovet the water for many feets before the enter the water again. *I wonder if those fish are tasty??* as she stares at them.
Vasch Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:49:25 AM
Vasch still not comfortable on the water, spends most of his time in quarters.
"I am not familiar with the story myself, but would perhaps an epic tale from the Year of Ascension. Surely the dragon must find that interesting."
Leets Wednesday March 24th, 2004 12:32:28 PM
"Well...From what captain Lyra said, dragons don't look that different from Centaurs...Maybe he would appreciate some of the wine I have in my backpack, those are two very good bottles from the Surefoot Vineyard...We could also tell him how we earned them, with the one-eyed-horned-and-violet-monster..."
"More seriously...I don't think I could write poetry...Maybe epic tales about Domi, but not more..."
Seeking a Dragon. (DM Jim) Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:08:18 PM
The voyage continues and the group continue to discuss the idea of how to please the dragon. They have come up with some really good ideas that they think might work, but they are still unsure. Everything is peacefull for the group, though some get a little bit of seasickness.
It is the third day of sailing that the ship runs into a very bad storm. Lightning splits the sky and the visability comes down to almost nothing. The sea is choppy and the rocking of the boat gets worse by the second. Up on deck, Captain Lira has her hands full trying to keep her ship from being flipped.
Several hours into the storm and one sailor has been lost already to the sea, never to return. The storm continues on with it's fury against all on the open sea.
Gecktar Thursday March 25th, 2004 2:55:22 AM
Before the storm begins Gecktar says to Kanchana : "Yes I think you can give something to a good dragon. You have green hands as we say in our country a beautiful flower arrangement may please him. I was just thinking about that but I'm sure there may be more... We need all talents in these times..."
Gecktar is not a mariner... During the storm he is cloistered in his cabin trying to keep his last meal in his stomac.
Brahmah Thursday March 25th, 2004 8:41:35 AM
Having been a couple of years since Brahmah dealt with a major storm, he stays below deck to calm the children and bail water if need be.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Thursday March 25th, 2004 1:22:41 PM
Kenisha is tossed so much that she stays in the bedof straw, trying to hold her food down and onto her daughter,
But Domisha and Melanin think the storm is a wild ride on the watery waves,"Weeee! Weeee!" they yell as they are tossed about (giving Brahmah a hard time, when he's truing not to hurt themselves bumping into the walls and door and bunks...ect...ect..."
Flat-top Thursday March 25th, 2004 1:30:01 PM
When Flat-top heard that Captain Lyra lost one of her hands to the rough sea. Flat-top put on a belt,the takes some straps up un deck. He will help and do any job that is needed. (the straps are for safty, he strap himself to some thing so he won't fall into the sea.)
Paw'caw(ceil) Thursday March 25th, 2004 1:35:36 PM
Paw'caw was tosh so hard that she fell out of the nest on a one of the hands below. She was water soak and half alive when the deck hand brought he to Brahmah.
Managram(ceil) Thursday March 25th, 2004 1:37:58 PM
Managram was no fool he went in to hiding and stay under the blankets until this Devil Storm is over.
Leets Thursday March 25th, 2004 3:16:06 PM
Managarm is not Leets' celestial companion for nothing...The centaur paladin lacks the experimented steady foot of Flat-Top to work on the deck with such a weather.
He prefers the (almost) dry depth of the boat, praying for advices from Domi about the children and the war about to happen...
Kanchana Thursday March 25th, 2004 3:29:08 PM
Kanchana looks decidely sick as the storm wears on, and lays on her bed. Kanchana has pressed herself as flat as she can and is very glad that she hasn't eaten anything in awhile. Gone are any thoughts about carving or gifts to dragons. If she didn't feel so sick she would be praying to the Gods that they make it out of this storm alive and in one piece. She tires to keep her eyes closed as much as possible since the children bounding around make her feel worried.
Storm of the Century. (DM Jim) Thursday March 25th, 2004 11:52:08 PM
Eight days and eight nights the ship is rocked back and forth by the storm. Flat-top brings out harnessing to keep more sailors from falling off. The ship makes little headway in the storm and you all start to wonder about this sea voyage.
The morning of the ninth day finds the ship a little off course, but the storm has stopped. Those Chosen that feel like it will be able to attend the funerals for those sailors lost in the storm. Captain Lira stands on the deck looking out at the sea, her sailors gathered before her. "Those that are no longer among us this day are now at rest in the mothers arms. They have been given to the sea that they loved so much." There is a large charred spot on the bow of the deck, where lightning struck one of the sailors killing her instantly. "Lets give a few minutes of silence to remember our fallen sisters." The pirates all bow there heads and silent prayers go out for them from all. After fifteen minutes the sailors all go back to their jobs, a little subdued.
The Chosen are once again able to go back to their plans. Captain Lira has let them know that they will make it to their destination in three days time.
Gecktar Friday March 26th, 2004 3:12:40 AM
Gecktar his happy to see the sun again. But the loss of several mariners saddened him. He sends prayers to Domi and prepare an office to his god if some mariners are willing to have one.
Brahmah Friday March 26th, 2004 4:31:14 AM
After losing the second or third sailor to the storm, Brahmah jumps in without hesitation to fill, as best he can, the position needed. He knows how devastating it is to lose even ONE hand to a storm, let alone several. He says a few brief words at teh service.
"I was a sailor for several years and I have never gotten used to losing friends to the sea or to anything else. I feel for you and the families of the girls lost here this week. Domi willing, they have gone in the style they lived.... 'May the sea rise up to meet you, the wind be always at your backs and may Domi keep you in the palm of his hand, until we meet again.' Brahmah goes off to the cabin after the service to reflect on the sailors the Gossamer lost and how much he knew each of them.
(OOC: Was Yondana lost in the storm? What race is she again?)
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Friday March 26th, 2004 8:55:58 AM
Kenisha stand there with her head bowed, shedding a few tears, she is also feeling a little guilty that those who died, did so for the Unitaurs, that was no natural storm in her oppinion. But very proud of their Clerics who added a ray of light to the Captain Lira heavy heart.
Domisha not quite understanding the cerimony fully, she only understands that there is fewer sailors on deck. She goes to where the charred spot on the Bow, with her prechious flower in her hands. She utters one word "Goodbye" and then throws the flower that she wanted to give the gold dragon, into the sea. She will run back to her mother.
Flat-top Friday March 26th, 2004 9:22:13 AM
Flat-top only wish that he had more Harnessing strap sooner, But stands there on silence. But when he saw little Domisha toss that flower into the sea, his chest swelled up three times it's size.
Paw'paw(ceil) Friday March 26th, 2004 9:25:51 AM
just sits at the edge of the chair, still guarding her master. She thinks that Brahmah better let her out pretty soon or the pile in back of his chair will start to smell.
Managram(ceil) Friday March 26th, 2004 9:31:26 AM
Managram don't want to go on deck, but his master is going up there so he'll might as we go too. Then he's being followed by the rest of the party, so he scampers up the stairs and out into the sunsine. The dog look at Leets with eyes that says 'One clap of thunder and I'm going down stairs to hide.'
Vasch Friday March 26th, 2004 11:00:08 AM
Vasch unties himself from some barrels in the hold when the storm breaks. His side is raw and blistered from the ropes he used. He bind them the best he can, but the salty air stings him at every touch.
Gargul I see that I am not welcome back...just yet.
Standing on the deck as the Captain says some words for the fallen, Vasch looks out over the open seas. Tomi...Gargul guide these fallen to the lands of their forefathers. May the death give them that which they could not find in life.
Kanchana Friday March 26th, 2004 12:45:55 PM
Kanchana does not attend the service, but asks someone to convey her condolences. She still looks extremely sick and hasn't eaten anything since the storm began. Kanchana barely managed to even drink much water during the storm. The harrowing trials of the awful storm have left their mark; for the mean time, on the weary she-Wemic. Kanchana knows that she will not willingly board another boat or ship for a very long time after this.
Leets Friday March 26th, 2004 1:44:40 PM
Leets is terribly sadened by the deadly events that occured on the deck during the storm. He can't help but feeling guilty about those who died during this journey...
"We often forget it" does he say during the ceremony "but not everybody will die on the battlefield during this war. There are those who will die in the shadow too, permorming some obscure task to help those who will be on the front line..."
"You sailors, Lira, were brave, and belong to this kind of people. Be sure that they now are in Domi's light, for they added their own stone to the fortress of faith our Lord is building for the holy war..."
To See a Dragon. (DM Jim) Friday March 26th, 2004 11:11:34 PM
Captain Lira smiles at each of The Chosen as they give their condolances for her lost ladies. "I do hope that Kanchana starts to feel better soon." Captain Lira is especially touched by the act of the little girl of Kenisha's, Domisha. She takes the time to sweep her into her arms later and thank her personally, even sneaking her a small bag of sweets. She sends Yondana down with some special herbs that will settle her stomach and bring vigor to her body.
The next three days go fine with no real problems and Lira reassures the group that the storm was normal. She had weathered many storms before on the high seas and can tell the difference.
"Land ahead!" That is the cry heard from the crows nest from two different voices. Sailors move to the railing to see the shoreline coming into view. Whispers go up around the ship as to the location that they are at, many are crossing themselves against possible danger from the dragon. Everyone knows that dragons can be very fickle things.
Captain Lira marches forward and starts to give orders. "Yondana, get The Chosen from my warroom and let them know we are here." Glancing to the rest of her crew she breaks into a smile. "Set up two of the longboats for them to take to shore." She then waits for the group to show up on deck or motion those that are already there to her. "My ladies will not make the trip with you this time...you will need to row the boats yourselves." With that she glances to the land and shakes her head. "Zethen sends people to funny sources of information...I will keep the boat here for as long as it takes."
[Yondana is still alive as you can see. She is also a minotaur.]
Flat-top Saturday March 27th, 2004 8:28:40 AM
Flat-top turns to Brahmah, "Well Captain! since we are both sailors and the only ones who know how to row a boat. Which one do I take? The left one? Or The one with the girls??"
Kanchana Sunday March 28th, 2004 3:27:26 AM
Kanchana makes ready to leave. Once that is finished she goes above deck and looks over the edge of the ship. She notices the impossibly small longboats and backs towards the mainmast. Kanchana sits down there and refuses to budge. If anyone does ask what she is doing she will reply that 'she will not be getting into one of those tiny deathtraps. Travelling on this larger ship was bad enough'. To her credit Kanchana manages not to shake with the fear that she feels inside. It will not be easy to persuade or force Kanchana into one of the longboats after what she experienced during the storm.
Kenisha and Domisha(Ceil) Monday March 29th, 2004 6:21:02 AM
Domisha follows her mother and cannot wait to get into the boat, But when Kanchana refuses to get into that boat, she goes to the lioness putting her little arm around "Auntie! please come with us, I'm afraide to go alone with just mommy holding my hand, Please!" she tell Kanchana, with those Big Puppy Eye looking up at her.
Kenisha look down at the small boat, then tell Kanchana (Who's not far from her)"I don't blame you for not wanting to go. that look like a small boat for the size of us." When Kenisha is ready to get into the boat, she call to Domisha,"Come Dear! Time to go see the dragon."
Pak'caw(ceil) Monday March 29th, 2004 6:28:41 AM
Paw'caw watches the going on, the sailers running around the deck, the Taurs are in two groups waiting to go down. She will wait to see what boat her master is in before she moves. then she will fly direcly to the land ahead.
Managram(ceil) Monday March 29th, 2004 6:31:52 AM
Managran sticks around Leets, he is not about to leave His master side, he evens nosels his master's hand as if trying to say 'Don't forget me??'
Brahmah Monday March 29th, 2004 8:25:09 AM
"Oh man, row boats. I used to do the rowing for the humans I worked with, it brings back bad memories." He thinks a moment. "Flat-top, you can take the girls. I'll row the others."
Leets Monday March 29th, 2004 11:52:48 AM
Leets smiles as Managarms shows his presence. He scratches his dog's side, and takes some dried meat from his backpack...
"You also know we're arriving my dog, right...You too, will see the dragon...Another four-legged one on our way, I guess..."
Je offers the dried meat to the dog, and pours some water in a bowl.
"Oh! I also miss dry land! As soon as we can, we'll have a long hunting party, and we'll bring back some game...Just a matter of time..."
To The Island. (DM Jim) Monday March 29th, 2004 10:04:49 PM
Kanchana is still seated by the mast, refusing to move onto any of the longboats. It appears that some persuading will be in order or someone is going to have to carry her.
Little Melamin comes over from her mother and takes Kanchana's hand. "Yous can hold my hand...Is protect you." Her little cherub face smiles at Kanchana as she stays by her side till she moves or someone does something.
Captain Lira cannot help but hide her smile at the reaction of the young woman. She has seen many times the power of the sea and storms get to sailor. It is even harder on those that are not use to it.
Vasch Monday March 29th, 2004 11:28:26 PM
Vasch finds a place in the longboat and settles in. "I'll take one of the oars. It'll keep my mind off the water." I hate the water.
Brahmah Tuesday March 30th, 2004 1:22:56 AM
Brahmah waits in the boat as it is loaded. "Come on. Let's go."
Leets Tuesday March 30th, 2004 2:27:14 AM
"It looks like it's time to go Managarm..."
Leets takes place on one of the longboat, and will help to move it if needed, although he's no specialist...
"At least my dog you swim far better than I..."
Flat-top d20=14 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 8:33:10 AM
Flat-top goes to Melanin, "Come Sweet-heart! It's time for you to go into the boat with your mother, Auntie Kanchana will be with you in a minute." He take her to her mother and he makes sure that they are safely in the boat.
Flat-top comes back to Kanchana, talking to her, trying to perswade her to come along with them "Now! You know that we cannot do with out you. We need you, now come along, it's time to go."
*If Kanchana follows peacefuly, Flat-top will make sure she does not fall into the water and is safely in the boat.
**BUT if Kanchana still refuses and will not come along. Flat-top will pick her up tie her paws together (He's no fool, that the most dangerous weapon on her body.)Putting her body and paws around his neck. She may hit him with her hands But she will be going with the rest of the party.
Flat-top will row to the Island.
OOC Flat-top roles for Cha.
Kenisha and Domisha(Ceil) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 8:48:08 AM
Kenisha takes Domisha to the edge of the ship, she reminds the child, "Now! I'll go first then you come down almost in frount of me and we'll be in the little white boat in no time at all. then Mama Vrurt and Melanin will be down next to you in no time at all."
Kenisha does just as she said the they both sit on the frount of the boat, but Domisha sits on the Bow and dangles her frount hooves.
Paw'caw(ceil) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 8:57:29 AM
Paw'caw who is up in the crows nest, look over the side of the perch, she spots Brahmah rowing toward the land. "Caaaw! Screeeck!" Up she goes into the skies, circle once then heads for the land.
Managram(ceil) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 9:10:29 AM
Managram listens to Leets, 'Oh! boy were going to meet another dog. He runs down the hatch and into the Captain's Quaters and under the bed where his bone is, the bone is much smaller now, But still it's stil his bone and it's comming along. The dog runs up stairs, sitting next to Leets and wait their turn to get into the boat. When into the boat, Managran barks "Woof! Woof!" the dog seem to say 'Row Faster! Row Faster!'
Vasch Tuesday March 30th, 2004 11:15:34 AM Oh,please let her be in another boat...oh, please... The thoughts run throught Vasch's mind upon seeing Kanchana's trembling. I don't want to get wet...I hate water.
"Let's get going." He says. "We can get to shore and check things out. So no rush to get her in the longboat." Vasch pauses to see if his idea is getting any response. "That sound good?"
Kanchana d20+10=14 d20+3=22 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 4:44:45 PM
Kanchana looks down at the two little Taurs before they go to join their mothers. She doesn't say anything and tries to smile a little bit.
She looks directly at Flat-top as he tries to persuade her to go into the longboats. Her gaze does not waver and fear is evident in her eyes. "It's all about trust isn't it?" she whispers. Searching deep within herself she finds just enough resolve to trust that Flat-top will see her safe to shore. Steeling herself she says, "I will come with you, though I do not trust those small boats. I trust you. I trust the others." Kanchana moves stiffly and hesitantly into one of the longboats. She moves very carefully though, so as not to upset the balance of the boat. During the entire trip to shore she will sit absolutely still and stare straight ahead; her gaze fixed on the shore.
(Will check 14, Balance 22)
Brahmah d20+2=3 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 7:53:10 PM
As the Captain sits in the boat, he tries to stifle a laugh as he watches Kanchana deal with the water and tiny boats. He suddenly burst into roaring laughter (failing a Will save, natural 1). Through his dark fur, you see him turn red and then a deep purple, holding his side in pain. (OOC:ROFL)
To Land and an Itch. (DM Jim) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 11:16:27 PM
Kanchana is finally persuaded to get into the small boat and she instantly turns into a statue. The little boats start moving towards the shore, while the little ones kick their feet in the water.
Suddenly Flat-top forms a nasty itch on each shoulder, that just will not quit. It slowly intensifies to the point of being an uncontrollable nuisance. This goes on for what seems like hours but is actually only seven minutes. Finally it stops and he notices a tattoo on each of his shoulders.
The boat finally makes it to shore, where Flat-top and Brahmah make short work of pulling them further onto the beach. You see a couple of signal flares sent up on The GossmerWing to signal they see you have made it ashore safely.
[Had to fight my connection for seven hours to get it to stay connected long enough for this post. Hope you have fun Ceil with your new tattoos. Jay, you did get the email on your cut for the tattoos??]
Gecktar Wednesday March 31st, 2004 2:25:52 AM
Gecktar will help rowing if necessary. When reaching the shore he first step out the long boat to pull it on the dry sand so the other can get out without having their feet wet.
When done, he helps every one to get their bags or backpack and at last prepare himself for the next confrontation.
Flat-top Wednesday March 31st, 2004 6:55:32 AM
Flat-top row to shore with very little trouble, except that his shoulders are itching. When they reach shore, he tells the childern "Wait untill I pull the boat up on the beach!" Just after the last word was out of Flat-top's mouth, both children jumps off the bow and plays in the surf. Flat-top jump out of the boat picks up the tie line and drags the boat up beyond the high tide line. Then he will help the mothers out of the boat. "Those girls just woun't listen!" He then approches Kanchana, speaking very softly "See Kitten, I told you that I would take care of you, know do you have anything for these rashes on my shoulders?? They itch!! Look! Kids! flairs from the ship."
Brahmah Wednesday March 31st, 2004 6:59:28 AM
OOC: Yes DM Jim, I got my cut for the Commissions.
IC: As they get within 15ft of the shore, Brahmah jumps out of the boat with the tow line and pulls the boat onto the beach so no one else would need to get wet. He follows Flat-top. "Should we hide the boats? What do you think Chosen?"
Kenchana and Domisha(ceil) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 7:10:56 AM
Kenchana smiles at Flat-top, "Yes, I willl talk to Domisha." Mommy calls to to Domisha "Dear! You must pay more attention to what the grown up tells you, you might have jump into a mess of jelly fish or little fishes with big teeth. Then what would happen? I'd be very sad. Now do you understand?"
Domisha with her head bowed, "Yes! Mother! But we only wanted to help pull the boat too." Then she points to the sky. "OH! Look! Mommie day time fire stars??"
Paw'caw(ceil) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 7:18:04 AM
Paw'caw is startle when the the flars go off, she'll fly direcly to Brahmah's shoulder for protection.
Managram(ceil) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 7:27:46 AM
Managram rides along at the bow loveing every minute of the ride. When the boat hit's shore, the dog will pick up his bone and jump into the water. Managram wades onto the shore. then goes up to a tree. There he will dig a hole and bury his prize bone there so no other dogs will take it. With his prize hidden, he will go back to Leets. Looking up to his master wit a look in the dogs eyes 'Let's see that big dog of yours.'
Leets Wednesday March 31st, 2004 9:09:57 AM
The centaur paladin lands on the shore as soon as possible. He takes a handful of sand on the ground, and let it flow between his fingers...
"Yes my dog, you're right..." he says to Managarm "I wonder where we should go now..."
"Kanchana? Any idea? Usually you're quite good with this kind of savage area, like the swamp..."
Vasch d20+9=26 d20+7=21 Wednesday March 31st, 2004 11:48:44 AM
Glad to be on land again, Vasch takes a good survey of the landing area. [Spot DC26; Survival DC21]
"Those are interesting looking rashes you have there Flat-top." He says noticing the tatoos. Not knowing what they really are he says "Hope there not dangerous or contagous."
"Well if there's just a dragon here I don't think there's any need to hide the longboats. But if there are other things as well it might be a good idea."
Either way the only way off this place is back on the water again...
Kanchana Wednesday March 31st, 2004 5:34:09 PM
Kanchana scrambles off of the boat as soon as she gets a chance. She casts a withering glance at Brahmah for laughing at her. Kanchana is just making the most out of her hurt pride and doesn't mean anything serious with the glance she directed at Brahmah. Then with great, overacted dignity she snatches up a couple common weeds and tears at them a little before beginning to rub the plant juices onto Flat-top's shoulders. The effect should be almost immediate relief from the itching. "Have you requisitioned some sort of magical thing Flat-top? This isn't a rash, or an ordinary itch. They look like symbols. I might even say that they are some varient of skin-art."
Kanchana looks at the beach sand and looks thoughtful. "Well Leets, I am not going to be very usful while we deal with this barren sand. Give me something that lives and grows, and I will see what I can do." Then she shrugs, "oh, and of course I know nothing of dragons; so I have no idea where one would like to live..."
To Find a Dragon. (DM Jim) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 9:22:21 PM
Brahmah remembers that there was something on the back of the map that showed the location of the dragon's lair. He just never turned it over more concerned with the location and then the storm tore everyone's mind from much of anything...but keep lunch down.
Kanchana is right about the marks on Flat-top's shoulders and if he can get a good look himself he will be able to notice that for himself. The itching has actually stopped before the group gets to shore, but the ointment is most soothing still and leave his shoulders cool.
About twenty feet up the beach from the ocean the line turns into a great stretch of rocky land. It is slightly sloped up and starts to grow into small hills and then a full fledged mountain. A few conifer trees dot the area with some scrubs of grass. It would take something hearty to grow in this rocky climate.
Flat-Top Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:32:00 AM
Flat-top tries to look at his shoulders, but cannot. He must find still waters to see the tattoos, right now all he sees is a couple of blurs. to Kanchana he tall her, "why Yes I went to the catacumbs ask about some a tattoo when I found out that for the money that I had I could get two of then. I kind of like the one that Brahmah has, so I got one for the party Magic Circle against Evil and one for me Cure light Wounds." Now Flat-top puff up his chest and ask every body "How do they Look?"
To answer Brahmah's question, "You know from all I heard about Dragons, they like solatude, gems for their bed and a deep dark cave for a home. Ofcours this is all from sailers talk. So maybe if we look for a little trail up around that mountain?? that's a start."
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:46:14 AM
Kenisha takes a look at Flat-top's tattoos and how big his chest is in flated, she knows that she must do something before Flat-top explodes. "Oh! how beautiful they look. did you faint when you got them??" Off she goes running after Domisha. "what's that in you mouth, young lady. Spit that out!"
Domisha pouts answering, "Oh! Mother it's only a mint leaf."
Brahmah Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:47:03 AM
Brahmah looks at Flat-top. "Yah, I heard that about dragons myself."
"As for your tattoos, they're great! I do plan on drawing more on me later."
"Hey Kenisha, maybe you should get a tattoo for Domisha or yourself?" He grins stupidly. "It might be cute on a wee-one. I could do it for her, make sure it wouldn't hurt!"
Paw'caw(ceil) Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:53:36 AM
Paw'caw sit on her master's shoulder waiting for a command, But if eagles could snicker you could hear a very small Squeecks comming from the bird as she looks the other way.
Managram(ceil) Thursday April 1st, 2004 9:30:32 AM
Managram just sits there for a few munutes, then he get board, But Look the girls are having fun, so he goes to play with the girls, until Leets needs him.
Vasch Thursday April 1st, 2004 9:48:36 AM
"I'm with Kanchana. I know nothing about dragons other than they're big and very dangerous." He says.
Vasch unties his equipment and pulls his bow. "Let's get started." He waits to take up his position.
Leets Thursday April 1st, 2004 11:04:45 AM
Leets takes his backpack on his shoulder and check his weapons.
"I agree with Vasch...I know little about dragons, but I'm pretty sure they don't like to have strangers on their land...Let's be cautious..."
Leets is glad to see Managarm with the children, since the dog could defend them against savage beasts.
Gecktar Thursday April 1st, 2004 2:28:50 PM
When Gecktar is sure that the boats are firmly attached. He even not imagine getting back to the ship swimming...
He put his backpack in place, take his hammer in his hand.
"Don't know much on dragons... But they are sufficiently huge to swallow a minotaur, so I thing I will be careful"
Kanchana d20+14=28 d20+10=17 d20+10=17 Thursday April 1st, 2004 5:41:22 PM
Kanchana looks at the land ahead of the Chosen and reminds herself that this is yet a chance to study the diversity of Nature. She pushes all concerns about dragons to the back of her mind. That will be a concern to deal with later.
Kanchana moves quickly off of the beach and on towards the rocky, bleak hillside. Immediately she tries to attune herself to the land, taking her time to do so. Then she starts to examine the the grasses, plants, trees, moss and lichen of the area. She takes notes of any findings she makes. Also if she determines that things are safe to taste then she will pick small pieces of any plants that she does not immediately know and taste them as well as studying the plant characteristics.
((I rolled only a single roll for the whole biome; let me know if I need to roll for each plant grouping I mentioned please.))
Toros Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:41:26 PM
<<Hellooo everyone, I am back again, I hope I did not miss too much. I was in Taiwan for work and fun, watching also the result of "the bullets on the ballots", did I write right?!! :-). Please forgive my lateness I am still trying to catch up with everything, first thing I notice are the new tattoos of Ceil, I think they look cool indeed.>>
To See a Dragon. (DM Jim) Thursday April 1st, 2004 11:08:08 PM
The group moves up to the rocky area of the beach. The others mill around to let Kanchana have a look around and see what she can attain for them. Brahmah once again see the back of the map in his mind for some reason, unconscious thought maybe, that seemed to have directions. Some of the others will remember this as well.
Kanchana finds that most of the plants that grow in this area are not new to her, but ones she already knows. Most are what a farmer would call weeds, the only thing that surprises her are the pinecones that litter the ground. Most of them have a bluish hue to them that is not common.
Moving along a little further in you notice a rather large boulder, some eight feet high and maybe as wide. What really draws your attention is the scorch blastedness of the boulder. The surrounding area is also scorched for some twenty feet.
Brahmah d20+8=14 d20+5=21 Friday April 2nd, 2004 4:51:51 AM
(Knowledge Geography 14, Survival 21 general roll, Survival 23 to avoid getting lost.)
Brahmah takes hold of the map and begins to remember his guide/tracking skills which have gone to waste in the Islands. "The lair is this way, I'm pretty sure." He starts walking.
(OOC: I realize there were a couple of days on the ship or with Zethen, so Brahmah will reprepare a spell. His only spell is Detect Snares and Pits.)
Flat-top d20+7=14 d20+4=21 d20+6=24 d20+3=11 Friday April 2nd, 2004 7:21:25 AM
Flat-top stay close to the mothers and the little ones, listening for trouble, searching for anything out of the way "Look Captain, the ground here it's look like its scorck??" Flat-top is also hoping to spot anything out of the way and lastly he is depending heavely on his wilderness lore. But he presses on.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) d20+2=10 d20+3=22 d20+4=16 Friday April 2nd, 2004 8:02:38 AM
Kenisha show her daughter how to be sure footed, "Make sure you place your hoof real flat on any thing along the path, so you don't get hurt. Are you listening to Me?"
OOC:Listening - 10 Scarch - 22 Spot - 16
Domisha look as if she listening but her mind is else where "Yes, Mother." as she looking at the pretty butterfly fling by.
00c:Listening - 0 Srarch - 0 Spots - 0
Paw'caw(ceil) d20+15=33 Friday April 2nd, 2004 8:09:25 AM
Paw'caw flies high in the sky, making her lazy eights paterns, Watchin for any kind of danger,
Spot - 33
Managram(ceil) d20+5=22 Friday April 2nd, 2004 8:17:30 AM
Managran venturs not too far from Leets(just in case he's needed) But he goes from tree to tree, to rocks, to Bolders, thinking 'nobody was here, Not here either, Where is this big dog??'
Kanchana d20+10=28 d20+10=22 Friday April 2nd, 2004 3:41:14 PM
Kanchana takes a good look at the pine cones and collects several of them (10 or so) in her bag for future scrutiny. She also takes a good look at any nearby pines that might have connections to the unusual pine cones. Once she has studied the trees and pine cones to her satisfaction Kanchana will walk over to the scorched area and sigh at the extent of the damage wreaked upon the land.
Vasch d20+9=25 d20+7=8 Saturday April 3rd, 2004 9:11:53 AM
Vasch moves with the other taking note of the scorched area. "Anybody have fire protection?"
[Spot DC25, Survival DC8]
Dragon Woes and Dragon Toes. (DM Jim) Saturday April 3rd, 2004 11:01:53 PM
The boulder is blackened to a great degree, but under all that soot you see marks. Cleaning it off reveal what could only be long claw marks running from one end to the other. Kanchana finds several of the conifers that produce these cones, the bark is shot through with blue and red in strange lines. Even the needles are this way.
Brahmah looks back to the map and the riddle becomes a little clearer. "Follow the dragon's mark to the dragon's maw." The rest of the group keeps their eyes open for anything out of the ordinary.
In the distance is a sign of glistening blue that is close to the ground and it would appear to be in the direction that you are going. There also appears to be another great boulder up there as well.
Brahmah Sunday April 4th, 2004 3:56:49 AM
Brahmah continues on the path, following the signs and map.
"Chosen, I've been thinking..." He stops and avoids stating what he wants to say.
(What type of dragon were the Chosen searching for again?)
Flat-top Sunday April 4th, 2004 2:43:12 PM
Flat-top who is up frount with the males, Ask Brahmah, "what? Captain have you found the Glod Dragon's cave, these mountain look as if they are part of a whole Mountain Range. Please tell me you have a good idea as to where this cave is!"
Kanchana Sunday April 4th, 2004 8:12:34 PM
Kanchana collects a little bark and some pine needles. She traces the red and blue lines in the bark with her fingertips and wonders why the pine trees have this coloration. Returning to the others she looks up the slope. "Is that where we are going next?"
Leets Monday April 5th, 2004 2:28:04 AM
The Centaur paladin let a finger run agaisn't the rock, and takes some soot between his fingers.
"A big one...It looks like it is, at least..."
Leets reamins thoughtful for a couple of seconds, and ask:
"Euh...Well...Kanchana, maybe it's a stupid question, but all those blue tree, blue pine cones...I hope it doesn't mean it's a blue dragon?!?"
Toros d20=12 d20=16 Monday April 5th, 2004 3:51:28 AM
It will be a very first time to meet a real dragon for Toros, and the sensation this brings is worth-experiencing. He will keep his eyes and ears (spot 12+3 15, listen 16+4 20) open during their move towards dragon's lair.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Monday April 5th, 2004 9:01:01 AM
Domisha is troting along her mother, asking questions all the way, "Mommy! How Big is the Dragon? How old is the dragon? Does He like children? Can a dragon smile? Is it far to his home? Are we there yet?"
Kenisha tries to answer most of her question, "I don't know my dear, I have never met a dragon, they live in caves some where around here. Now we must keep up with Uncle Brahmah and the other males of the party so we can be safe. Don't bother Aunt Kanchana, she is busy tring to find safe trails for you and Melanin. Now come and keep up, don't chase butter flies!"
Paw'caw(ceil) Monday April 5th, 2004 9:07:22 AM
Paw'caw still flying high in the sky, looking for danger.
Managram(ceil) Monday April 5th, 2004 9:10:27 AM
Mannagram sniffs here and there, when he comes accross a burnt pine cone. Managram sniff it, then wondders "Who is smoking pine cones??"
Vasch d20+9=15 d20+9=20 Monday April 5th, 2004 3:52:54 PM
Vasch continues to follow in position. His bow is readied as he watches for danger.
[Spot DC15, Survival DC20]
And the Day Goes On. (DM Jim) Monday April 5th, 2004 11:31:55 PM
You trudge on for a fair distance when you come to the boulder you saw in the distance earlier. It is also scorched all around it but little blue flowers have started to grow around it, little bluebells. A quick wipe of the boulder reveals the same claw marks as earlier.
Looking back the way you came, you are surprised at the distance that you have traveled. You are well into the mountains so far, but have seen no signs of life. A lot furthre than this boulder in the distance is yet another one or what would appear to be another one, from this distance it is too small. From the general pattern and the way it is all alone you would guess another marker.
[It was a gold dragon that you seek. If everyone agrees I will give the clw seal to Leets. My judgment comes from him taking a front row position.]
Brahmah continues on with the trudge and hopes to maintain a good and level path, for the babies and the ladies. "It's going to start getting chilly soon. See the snow line, just there? *He points it out* We might have to traverse snows."
"It's a gold dragon."
[What are we talking about with Leets and front row somthing??? I'm suddenly confused.]
Leets Tuesday April 6th, 2004 5:17:18 AM
The Centaur paladin gets a look at the snow line way, and pulls something from his backpack. It's in fact a whool blanket. He tears it into two pieces, and offers one part to each children.
"Take this...It looks like it's going to be really chilly soon - and it's no time to get a cold: it would be too bad to be sick in front of a great golden dragon, isn't it?"
Leets smiles, and tightens his own shirt against his shoulders...
"Well...Let's go..."
(OOC: I don't get either the clw seal thing...When did we get this?!?)
Flat-top Tuesday April 6th, 2004 7:12:27 AM
Flat-top is getting a little chilly and seeing that Leets has given the little ones half a blanket(witch fits then perfectly). "Brrrr! it's getting colder!" Flat-top goes into his saddle bags and takes out Kular's Cape and put it on. "Ahh! That's better, Now Kenisha and You too Vruht, if the children start to fall back too much, that means that they are too tired and cold. You will put those children on my back and I'll carry them the rest of the way." Flat-top will fall back a little to make sure that every body will be safe.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Tuesday April 6th, 2004 7:21:39 AM
Kenisha takes the blanket from Leets, "Bless you Leets. Now! Domisha, say thank-you to Uncle Leets!" as she puts the blanket on Domisha.
Domisha stand still as her mother ajustes the blanket, She look up to Leets "Thank-you Uncle Leets. Are we there yet??"
Paw'caw(ceil) Tuesday April 6th, 2004 7:26:18 AM
Paw'caw desends from the sky and lands on Brahmah 's shoulder. With a sad look in her eyes 'No game, No Food around!'
Managram(ceil) Tuesday April 6th, 2004 7:34:01 AM
Managram looks at Leets giving a piece of blanket to Domisha, then the other piece of blanket to Melanin. The dog goes the each child and sniff at them up and down. He sits at Leet's side giving him a look as if to say 'Now! How am I going to tell you three apart??'
Vasch d20+9=17 d20+9=17 d20+5=21 Tuesday April 6th, 2004 4:18:09 PM
As the temperature starts to fall, Vasch pulls his cloak over one shoulder, but not enough to hinder his bow.
Follow this, follow that...find a dragon...feels like walk up to and into the mouth of the beast...
[Spot DC17, Survival DC17, Listen DC21] [OOC: That's fine with me as far as giving Leet's a seal.]
Hurdles and Warmth. (DM Jim) Tuesday April 6th, 2004 9:38:07 PM
The group continues to trudge on to the next boulder, hoping to see some sign that they are on the right track. It has gotten a little colder as you move on and you find yourselves shivering a little. That is soon solved for some of the group as blankets are pulled out, cloaks are pulled closer or other warm clothing is gotten.
It is evident to see that the little ones are growing bored and a little tired. Yawns come every few seconds and it is obvious, though still not too late, they will not go too much further without help. Vrurt soon has her daughter wrapped up in the piece of blanket tightly and strapped on her back. She seems rather well in her own way wearing a heavy cloak.
Reaching the next boulder reveals more of the same from the previous two, but upon peeking around the backside of the rock you find what could be called a dragons head. The mountainside in this area with a little bit of imagination sort of looks like a dragons open maw, ready to devour anything.
[I was told that Jerry has allowed Al to award each group a seal for good posting. It was my responsibility to give it to someone. I chose Leets as a front line fighter to have the seal, unless you think it should go to someone else. I have been told that the seal is removable so that Leets could give it to someone else if he wants.]
[The seal has appeared on Leets's left cheek.]
Kanchana Tuesday April 6th, 2004 11:58:04 PM
((OOC: Sorry for missing the last post. I have been experiencing technical difficulties with this darn computer.))
Kanchana takes out her cloak and wraps it about herself. She too is getting bored with all this trudging around. She walks around the newest boulder; not even bothering to look at it this time. "That warning down there isn't very uplifting. I hope this "dragon" is worth all this..." Kanchana says unenthusiastically. Kanchana's tail swishes back and forth as she looks at the dragon's maw ahead of them. She slowly starts to pick her way down to the maw; not bothering to wait for anyone else to go first.
Leets Wednesday April 7th, 2004 2:34:31 AM
Leets smiles at little Domisha.
"Oh no, we've not arrived yet. You now, to see a gold dragon, one must deserve it. You're quite lucky in fact..."
"By the way, do you know the tale of Domi and the dragon? Well, a long time ago, when Domi was still walking among us, he would travel from Minotaur Island to Centaur Island, and to Wemic Island too. One day, he was wondering, looking a battlefield and..."
Leets will still talk for a very long time before realizing the little one fell asleep on her mother's back...
Smiling, he'll then focus on the walk, as it becomes harder.
Brahmah d20+8=25 d20+5=20 d20+5=22 d20+4=5 d20+5=12 Wednesday April 7th, 2004 5:44:47 AM
Brahmah walks over to Domisha. "Domisha, do you want a right on my back?!" He wouldn't dare just scoop her up without permission.
He continues, with or without Domisha, to look at the map and guide the group steadily up the slope. (Knowledge Geography 25, Listen 20, Spot 22, Search 5[natural 1!], Survival 12)
Every once in awhile, Brahmah looks for Pah'caw. "Pah'Caw, look for danger." He asks calmly, not trying to alarm anyone. Before she takes off, he grabs a 'piece of choice meat' from his bag and gives it to her.
"Leets, sorry to interrupt your wonderful story, your at my favorite part, but could you occassionally look around and scan for ambush, you know, look for evil(Detect)? It's getting quieter. It could be lack of birds at this elavation, but you can't be too careful."
"Have we decided on a gift for the dragon yet?"
Flat-top d20+6=25 Wednesday April 7th, 2004 7:34:46 AM
Flat-top tells Brahmah "No! Nothing is around, If those marks are not scary enough for any thinking body, then who ever put them there will be ready for any thing?". Then Flat-top spots(ac25) Kanchana going around that new boulder?? 'That's funny there must be something there that peeks her intrest??' So Flat-top starts to follow her, calling after her, "Kitten! Wait for Us! You might be walking into danger!"
OOC:Let's Leets have the Seal od CLW, He's alway the first to get hurt anyway.(Hee Haw)
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Wednesday April 7th, 2004 7:56:49 AM
Kenisha feel that her daughter is asleep, soon after Leets started his story about 'Domi and the Golden Dragon'. She wait untill Leets sees that the child is asleep, Kenisha tells him(with a smile)"That was very intresting, Leets. I hope she does not repeat her virsion of that story of yours?? Oh! Yes! And whipe that Seal off your face." She smiles as She look around but cannot see Kanchana, only Flat-top hind end going around that boulder, calling out to the Weinic?? "I wonder what's going on there??"
Domisha is asleep on her Mother back."ZZZZZ"
Paw'caw(ceil) d20+5=22 Wednesday April 7th, 2004 8:07:31 AM
Paw'caw scoff down the meat that Brahmah gave her. Then jumps and takes to the skies Looking for danger.
OOC:For Spoting 22.
Managram(ceil) Wednesday April 7th, 2004 8:12:30 AM
Managram sniff here and there, then after a while come to this new boulder with the strange markings. After making sure of the markings, he leaves a mark of his own.
Toros Wednesday April 7th, 2004 9:09:39 AM
The closer they come the more Toros feels the tension to meet a gold dragon. The rock that resembles the dragon's head looks bigger than its actual size to his eyes, and as if ready to swallow everything. Unconsciously, Toros moves his head to imitate the shape of the rock while walking.
Vasch d20+9=18 d20+9=25 d20+5=15 Wednesday April 7th, 2004 6:44:52 PM
The dragon maw-like appearance of the rock formation sends a shudder through Vasch. I'll be glad to be done with this place...
"Should we look for a place to camp so? Looks like the little ones are getting tire."
[Spot DC18, Survival DC25, Listen DC15]
Into the Dragon's Maw. (DM Jim) Wednesday April 7th, 2004 9:53:42 PM
The group has finally reached what would appear to be the entrance to the dragon's lair. Funny that it would be a cave in the shape of a dragons open mouth.
Kanchana enters through the opening not really caring anymore, just really tired. Flat-top is fast to catch up to her and make sure she is safe. The rest trudge along as Vasch states an obviously good question.
The temperature up here is cold but not freezing and there is little wind with the boulder and mountain providing cover. The area is relatively flat and would make a good place to camp.
Then the thought of a gift for the dragon is brought up again and everyone has something new to think of.
Leets Thursday April 8th, 2004 2:22:00 AM
While the tale he was remembering was offering an escape to the dragon's threat thoughts, Leets is brought back to reality by Brahmah's statement, and nods in agreement...
Leets cast DETECT EVIL, and takes some time to watch the landscape for possible troubles. He will do it regularly too.
Once the group reaches the dragon's maw, Lets feels a little bit better.
"At least, I think we could organize a better defense from here than in this poor landscape..."
"And Vasch is right, we'll perhaps not find another good place for a camp before days."
(OOC: Thanks for the seal, but how does it work???)
Flat-top Thursday April 8th, 2004 4:33:38 PM
Flat-top follows Kanchana into what look like a nice cave, "Hmmm! Good shelter, nice almost even floor, the children will be safe here and can sleep in peace. Alright let's make our selves at home for now. I'll get the rest of the party." Flat-top turns to get the rest of the party, but goes nowhere because they are already filling into the cave. So he ask the party "Did any body see any fire wood out there?"
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Thursday April 8th, 2004 4:40:06 PM
Kenisha with the sleeping Domisha, follow's Leets into what look like the Jaws of a Dragon, "It's beautiful and it looks almost real."
Paw'caw(ceil) Thursday April 8th, 2004 4:48:00 PM
Paw'caw spot her master Following the party around the bend, waiting to enter a cave. Its getting late now so she dives and lands on Brahmah's shoulder. All ready to go to sleep.
Managram(ceil) Thursday April 8th, 2004 4:52:09 PM
Managram follow Leets to the cave. He will stand almost at the entrence of the cave, watching the sceanery out side, Looking for danger.
Kanchana Thursday April 8th, 2004 7:32:11 PM
Kanchana looks around the cave, but doesn't go very much further into the cave. "The only possible firewood would be any deadfall from the pinetrees we passed earlier." She looks for a decent area to rest for the night; away from the cave opening. "If we rest close together with the children in the middle we might not need to build a fire. We can eat our way-fare cold." Kanchana thinks about gifts for that dratted dragon and comes up with nothing since she doesn't have any spare carving-wood with her. "Anyone have any ideas about what to give that dragon? I don't have any wood with me so I cannot do any carving right now."
Brahmah Thursday April 8th, 2004 11:19:22 PM
"Pah'caw, you stay out here friend. Caves are no place for a noble bird of prey."
"I didn't see any dry wood."
"I'll give him a tattoo." The minotaur grins.
Camp and the Gift. (DM Jim) Friday April 9th, 2004 12:59:27 AM
The decision to make camp is make quickly and this is a good sheltered spot. Soon bedding is set up and everyone is snuggled down for some chat time. Brahmah decides that it maybe best to try and give the dragon a tattoo.
Not too far away from the cave Vasch had earlier spotted some dead wood that would make a nice fire and with the sheltering it would not be easy to spot.
It should soon become evident that the two little girls also picked a small bundle of the little blue flowers from the second boulder.
Leets Friday April 9th, 2004 4:32:37 AM
The Centaur paladin reamains at the entrance of the strange cave, looking outside, like his dog, as well as he thinks of possible gifts to the dragon.
"Frankly, I have no better idea than this tatoo. I myself don't feel able to do better..."
"Hmm...I was also remembering...We were told that Dragons liked mind games...Do any of you know such things?"
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Friday April 9th, 2004 6:37:00 AM
The two mothers bed down toward the back of the cave. Vruth signals Kenisha by pointing to the blue flowers in the fist of both children. Kenisha smiles, "Leets! It looks like the children has solved their gift to the dragon. You see little girls love to give flowers to their friends and love ones." The mothers kiss the sleeping heads of their children.
Domisha fast asleep, "ZZZzzz"
Flat-top Friday April 9th, 2004 6:49:49 AM
Flat-top smiles at the sight of the sleeping children. His chest puff up twice it's size, he's so proud of them.
All of the sudden his head pops around "I don't know what to give the dragon, I cannot sing, nor can I play music, I cannot carve wood like Kanch... Hey! I have an Gift for the dragon?? Kanchana and I can Dance for him. Yes! We could do a nice Tango, like we did in the GG, remember??" Flat-top has this GRIN on his face spells 'AH! Come Sweets' look on his face.
Paw'caw(ceil) Friday April 9th, 2004 7:03:19 AM
Paw'caw look and listens to her master;s orders. Then there a littls gleem in her eyes 'Noble Bird of Prey', She takes to the sky, swoops down and kills her dinner of squerrel. She nest in a pine tree for the night.
Managram(ceil) d20+5=8 d20+5=6 Friday April 9th, 2004 7:12:00 AM
Managram sits next to his master, Sniff the air trying to pick up a scent, watching every shadow. But one thing for sure he's not about to give up his prize Bone!.
OOC: Smells 8 - Looking 6. This dog needs sleep.
Vasch Friday April 9th, 2004 8:49:56 AM
Vasch listens to the others and their ideas for the dragons gift. None of that is guarenteed to work. If its gift is that important then ours must be equally as valuable...
"I have the gift..." Vasch interupts the conversation. He pulls off his pack and unties the spear. "This weapon is magical and if the dragon's help is as valuable as the Zethen says, then I'm willing to give this to the dragon."
Kanchana Friday April 9th, 2004 6:46:45 PM
Kanchana laughs good-humoredly at Flat-top's suggestion about dancing. With a huge smile on her face she says, "you and I would have a lot of fun at least, though I do not know if a dragon would appreciate dancing...". Kanchana actually feels like dancing right now. Finally she seems to be back in a lasting good mood; something that has been lacking for her since the Bloran debacle. Kanchana walks over to Flat-top and kisses him gently on the cheek, "let you and I keep that dancing idea in mind. It would be nice to do something fun for a change now anyway." Still smiling widely she looks for a good place to sleep for the night. "If no one minds then I hope to take the very last watch, so I can catch the sunrise."
Toros Friday April 9th, 2004 10:40:02 PM
"For the gift I have got also several magic items that could be of some value. However, I really do not know what would the best gift for a gold dragon. Maybe a small bundle of blue flowers picked and given by two little girls would do wonders, especially a quest for them is at stake now." suggests Toros, noticing the lovely and beautiful bouquette that Domisha and Melanin gathered gracefully.
The Big Sleep. (DM Jim) Friday April 9th, 2004 11:02:10 PM
That night is an uneventful one as you take your watch. The only time that seems to be a bad one is when you see a large form flying through the sky. Still it kept moving on up the mountain to soon disappear from your sight.
The morning comes and you find the two kids up early playing a game with one of the balls and the large boulder. They smile and wave to each person as they wake, more than ready for breakfast. Vrurt is sitting off to the side in the sun, her morningstar laying across her lap watching them play.
The air is crisp this morning with maybe a hint of rain, but the sun is out. A light breeze blows as well as Kanchana goes about her morning rituals. A large breakfast is soon ready, noone wanting thier possible last meal to be a small one.
Brahmah d20+5=12 d20+5=12 d20=8 d20+8=26 d20+6=15 d20+5=21 d20+5=20 d20+4=11 d20+7=24 Saturday April 10th, 2004 3:20:42 AM
On watch. (Listen 12, Spot 12)
In the morning. "The shadow overhead last night was most likely the dragon. I think his cave is much higher in the mountain. It might be a dangerous climb. We should create some sort of harness for the wee-ones." (Climb 8, Geography 26, Nature 15, Listen 21, Spot 20, Search 11, Survival 24[to avoid getting lost])
Flat-top Saturday April 10th, 2004 9:25:34 AM
Flat-top turn rozy pink as Kanchana kisses his cheek, he lowers his head so nobody but her knows how uncomtable he is, in a deep voice "Couff! Couff! Err! maybe your right, Kitten" Then moves toward Brahmah and the others, "You say you saw some thing during the night?? Hmm! you might be right, Gold Dragons do like their solatude. We will need straps? Good Idea! Wait let me see if I have any more of those straps I made for the sailors." Flat-top will rumage through his saddle bags.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Saturday April 10th, 2004 9:48:56 AM
Kenisha pick up a pot, with a wave of the hand tell s Domisha "Play nice girls, I'll be right back I'm going for water." She leaves the for the strem, but on her way back... There in frount of the cave is a nice big sammon, "Hmm! your still looking out for the Children, Paw'caw." She enters the cave and give the fish to Brahmah, "Here! Clean this fish, YOUR bird brought it for the children. Me and Kanchana will make breackfast of sammon cakes with wild potatoes with herb, a little berries salad and of course cold Goat's milk. Hurry with that fish!"
Domisha is playing hit the floting ball with Melanin. "Onezie - twozies - threezies - Errr Uncle Varch, what comes after threezies?"
Paw'caw(ceil) d20+5=24 d20+5=21 Saturday April 10th, 2004 10:01:32 AM
Paw'caw wakes at the crack of dawn, up in the skies she goes on her watch again. She spots (Spot 24)something in the stream, why it's a fish, no there two... OR more fishes. 'those chicks in the cace will not go hungry this morning.' She dives and (attack Ac 21) scoup up a big fish, then flies off toward the cave, drop it in frount of the cave. Then off she goes for her own breackfast.
Managram(ceil) Saturday April 10th, 2004 10:11:01 AM
Managram plays with the girls by jumping and trying to catch the floating ball, but is a little bit too slow, the girls are getting faster when they are playing at running and hitting the ball. He sees that Kenisha has a big fish in her hand, giving it to Brahmah to clean. Managram goes over to Leets "Bark! Bark!" trying to tell him that he likes fish too.
Kanchana Saturday April 10th, 2004 6:19:47 PM
Kanchana gets what rest she can before taking her watch for the evening. She takes Flat-top's embarrassment in stride, but reminds herself to never put him in that awkward situation again. After her quiet watch she goes about her daily ritual of studying spells and praying, finally watching and reading the weather for the morning. Once the others start to awaken she will gladly help Kenisha with cooking breakfast for everyone. "Creating a harness for the children is a good idea Brahmah. Who is best at using rope and tying knots among ourselves? I do not think it would be me..."
Brahmah Saturday April 10th, 2004 7:14:43 PM
Brahmah guts and cleans the fish in a matter of minutes using his Kukri efficiently.
Leets Sunday April 11th, 2004 5:15:08 AM
The Centaur paladin doesn't like at all the sight of the huge shadow flying over his head.
When the group finds the salmon at the very entrance of the cave in the morning, he can't help but smile slightly...
"Your eagle is wiser than I thought Brahmah, and is not your companion for nothing. Here is a fine way to warn us: we're nothing but salmons in a river for this dragon..."
Leets will gladly share some dried meat, biscuits and water from his backpack. However, he will keep preciously his bottle of rare wine, either to offer it to the dragon, or to drink it at their return...
Vasch Sunday April 11th, 2004 8:03:40 AM
With morning meal ready, Vasch get a some and moves off to eat in relative quiet.
He looks back at the others eating and talking with each other. He notices the way they interact. It is something he doesn't know.
Tomi...Great Tomi, give me...us all the strength to succeed. I have grown tired of running... He looks at the little ones playing. A pride...my pride...
He turns away from the others and eats his meal.
Toros Monday April 12th, 2004 7:19:47 PM
Seeing the dark figure flying in the sky makes Toros fall nto various thoughts. Then to empty up his mind and relax he does his mediation preparing also his spell list. He shares his responsibility in guarding the area at night, and helping to prepare for the day.
Decisions and More Decisions. (DM Jim) Monday April 12th, 2004 9:58:06 PM
After the dark shadow in the sky that very night a new possibility is opened. Does the group enter the cave that the map shows as the entrance to the dragon's lair or will they continue on up the mountain.
Noone really voices an opinion but ideas are tossed around for how to go up further. The time is around eight in the morning and the cave is a little light up by the sun. You can tell that it goes on for some distance in the cave before it appears to bend to the right.
The way up the mountain is even steeper than it was to get to this point. In several areas you can see loose rocks and shale. Plant life gets sparser as well and it does not look that hospitable.
In the morning Brahmah will ask Kanchana to prepare detection spells for traps and snares.
"We should avoid continuing up the mountain. We should head into the cave. Expect traps." He pauses. "Should we watch for pit traps and sliding walls and loose rocks. By Domi, I wish Kale was with us... he could see those things a mile away."
"Pah'caw, look out for danger and come into the cave if you need help."
"I suggest that a minotaur goes first into the cave. We can see in the dark. We should rope ourselves together to avoid any of us getting lost. I know my ancesters lived underground, but I like it above ground far better. I hate caves."
Vasch d20+5=23 d20+11=31 d20+7=17 d20+9=14 d20+9=14 Tuesday April 13th, 2004 9:27:17 AM
"Captain just let me know where you want me." Vasch says as he prepares his gear for silence. He ties down, tight, anything that hangs loose.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Tuesday April 13th, 2004 3:36:36 PM
Kenisha tells Flat-top that a harness will be better than the cloth sling that she was using. Kenisha will put the harness on her daughter, hopeing that she is sure hoves enough to make the climb up that rocky path.
Domisha ask her mother is she can take a nap on the way up?
"Yes, Dear." replied Kenisha.
Flat-top Tuesday April 13th, 2004 3:44:54 PM
Flat-top gives harnesses to each of the mothers, It seem that the pace will be more dagerious going up farther to that big cave. All his ropes come out of the bages, so they can link to each other. "Now! Brahmah where do you want me in line?" Flat-top is ready to go.
Paw'caw(ceil) d20+5=20 Tuesday April 13th, 2004 3:49:32 PM
Paw'caw listens to Brahmah's orders, then takes to the skies.
OOC Spot 20.
Managram(ceil) Tuesday April 13th, 2004 3:52:22 PM
Managram senses that the hunt is on, don't know what we are hunting for, But He's going to find it first. 'Alright I'm ready' as the dog scratches the ground.
Gecktar... is back Tuesday April 13th, 2004 5:10:28 PM
"I agree with Brahmah... I think we must explore the cave before continuing to climb the mountain."
"Captain, if you want a minotaur to get first I'm your taur."
Kanchana d20+3=16 d20+4=15 d20+5=13 d20+5=16 d20+10=18 d20+14=27 Tuesday April 13th, 2004 8:26:23 PM
Kanchana looks up the slope and wonders just how difficult it would be to climb. After a few moments she goes back into the cave-mouth. "Call it an omen if you like, but I think that maybe we are meant to explore this cave first. After all it probably was not coincidence that we ended up here." She walks a bit further into the cave, "Brahmah, Wemics see well in poor light, still a warrior is probably the best choice as a foward scout."
Brahmah Tuesday April 13th, 2004 8:48:11 PM
"The cave it is then. I'm not too fond of this mountain-side, looks dangerous... not saying I'm afraid of it, but saying that the rest of you might have problems with it." The leader hedges at his statement, hoping he doesn't tick off his friends. He grins.
"I think Vasch should be the one to go first, he has skill in this area... scouting I mean." He waves the wemic toward the cave.
"Yes Flat-top, take a spot. Do you want to go in first? Go with Vasch."
"Gecktar, I'm afraid that we need you to watch out for the ladies. That is if Flat-top goes first." He winks at the centaur fighter(Flat-top).
He looks embarrassed at Kanchana. "I forgot wemic have good vision too, sorry. Say, would like to go first Warden?" He smiles.
Spelunking and Dunking. (DM Jim) Tuesday April 13th, 2004 10:33:40 PM
A pecking order set up the group moves off into the cave. It is a little slow going at first as everyone takes it slow and cautious. Fourty feet in you find that the cave does bend to the right and goes on for what would appear to be a great distance.
All this distance covered and no signs of traps or pits of any kind. It makes y'all a little nervous but it is some comfort that you have not had to worry about anything unknown. You soon come to another bend, not as sharp as the first, that moves you off to the left now.
Though you are as silent as possible as you move along, the caves pick up little sounds. There is a sudden swirl of movement from the front of you and you are suddenly engulfed in a flight of bats.
[Dex check 14 to avoid falling in the gauno. If you fall there is no need for the wisdom check.] [Wis check 16 to think of falling to the ground or take 3d3 damage form the bat swarm.]
Toros d20=10 Tuesday April 13th, 2004 11:50:28 PM
Following others Toros prepares himself for the underground travel then enters and moves in the cave with great caution. However as time passes and they see no signs of trouble the caution leaves its place to a bit comfort and nervousness at the same time. The sudden movement of the bats is totally unexpected for Toros. Although he tries to protect himself he loses his balance (d20 +3, 13 < 14) and ends up with falling into the guano. For a merchant this can be a sign of earning money and luck but for Torosnow it means trouble too much to deal with, especially as he hears the damaging sounds of the bat swarm. But to his surprise fortunately he is unharmed except the need for some drycleaning.
Flat-top d20+3=12 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 7:15:35 AM
"Fine, I'll go with Kanchana and Gectkar. Watch that eye there's something in it." Flat-top turns to the children, Telling them to mind their mothers, "Your mothers will know what to do!"
Flat-top enters deeper into the cave with Gectkar ahead of Kanchana and himself,But when they come to the second bend and the black tar like substance on the ground, It was too late to warn the others of the Guamo, The swerling swam of bats are upon them, So he yell "DUCK!" just before he falls into the black guel. "Oh! Great! now the enermy will be able to smell me coming."
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) d20+2=22 d20+2=21 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 7:30:38 AM
Kenisha tell her daughter to keep the harness on in case they have to climb, taking her daughter hand, tell her "We are ready to follow the guides and fighters into the cave, be careful and do as I tell you." Kenisha and Domisha carefuly follow the others, BUT when she hears Flat-top (Who is up ahead of them) Yells to duck. She and her daughter make them selves as flat and as low as posible. Kenisha hug her daughter to her self "that was good, Dear."
Domisha smiles at her mother, Felling all the more grown up.
Brahmah d20+2=5 3d3(1+3+3)=7 3d3(2+3+2)+6=13 3d3(1+1+2)+11=15 3d3(2+3+2)+6=13 3d3(1+1+1)+7=10 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 7:36:02 AM
Without warning, Brahmah falls on his butt and begins cursing, then stops himself because Domisha's big eyes are seen blinking at him from the ground. He smiles, stands and doesn't even bother brushings the guano off. (Doesn't duck to avoid the bats, 7 damage)
Brahmah looks at the bats as carefully as possible as they pass him. Are they natural sized? Summoned? Or do they seem to be on their normal nightly hunt, headed out the cave? (Nature 13)
He attempts to catch one flying past him. (Melee attack 15, and his second 13, reflex to 'bat' one out of the air 10.) Brahmah's arms just seem to flail aimlessly in the air as the bats pass.
"Did I mention, I hate caves?"
Managram(ceil) d20+5=19 d20+5=20 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 7:48:21 AM
Managram follow Leets into the blach hole in back of the cave, he sniff here and there, he come to the dark spots on the ground, He reconise them as bat gropings, he yells 'Bat Bat Bat' BUT only come out as "Woff Woff Woff".
Vasch d20+3=8 d20+3=20 d20+3=15 d20+5=12 d20+5=12 d20+11=26 d20+7=27 d20+9=23 d20+9=20 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 8:57:48 AM
Vasch feels a "squish" under his feet. Guano? Wait...oh no... "Down quickly and stay low...bats...lots of them." He looks back and sees the reactions of the others. "Shhh..."
He hears "Did I mention, I hate caves?" from the Captain. In a low tone as not to stir up more bats Vasch replies, "Did I mention I hate water and well..."
His sword in hand, he looks to Leets, "I'd like to have Managram with me. His nose is better than mine." Vasch takes the lead and moves off looking for hidden dangers in the darkness.
Gecktar d20=3 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 10:15:12 AM
Gecktar, as is Captain says, stay with the ladies with some pleasure as he enjoy being in such charming company. His thoughts wandering he even don't realizes what happened and moment later "Ounch !" he is on the ground with a violent dolor at the bottom. An instant later a swarm of bats pass underhead.
When he recovers his hands that amortizes his fall are covered with disgustful gouano as well as his back. He stands up trying to clean his hands and see if every body is fine mumuring : "Everyone is safe ? Did someone some help ?"
Leets d20+1=15 d20+3=8 3d3(3+3+2)=8 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 1:19:53 PM
Leets takes his place in the group as they walk deeper in the mountain.
"I don't know where it leads, but Iprefer this than uncovered trekking on the mountainside..."
"And after all, wasn't the map saying we should goto the dragon's mouth, Brahmah?"
"Hey, what's th.."
Leets has barely the time to bring his shield beforehis face when the bats arrive. Although he manageto remain on his four legs (which help...), he suffers many little cuts on the face and arms.
"Is everybody ok?" Ask the Centaur paladin when the flight is gone
"We'd better clean those cuts...This place sems to be...Ugly..."
Leets looks his hooves, and has a thought for Managarm who must walk in such things...
"My dog...Try to help our friend Vasch...I promise you'll have fresh water to clean when we're outside..."
Kanchana d20+3=21 d20+4=15 d20+5=9 d20+5=8 d20+3=19 d20+4=19 d20+10=23 Wednesday April 14th, 2004 9:42:55 PM
Kanchana walks into the darkness; some where near the front of the group. She continues to try and look for traps, pits and anything else that might be dangerous. Kanchana manages not to slip in the guano (dex 19) and she ducks as the bats fly overhead (Wis 19). "Batroost. Nothing has passed through here in awhile."
Smelling Good :). (DM Jim) Thursday April 15th, 2004 12:19:06 AM
The bats swirl around the group as some of you fall, drop on your own or are bitten by them. Just as fast as they come out of the cave ceiling they are gone again into the dark of the cave, further the way you came. Brahmah is able to catch one of the bats by the wing and it only struggles for a little while, though it does screech in protest.
Gathering your wits about you it is easy to tell that the normal sized bats have been here for a long time. The guano is piled up to at least four to six inches deep, greater in some places. With a little bit of muttered compliants you all lmove on further into the cave.
Another bend in the cave tunnel leads into a small cavern that is covered in glowing moss. In the more slightly lit room you are able to take stock of the damage done by bat and guano alike. It is getting a little more noticeably hot as well. Not that bad, just a slight increase in the temperature.
Brahmah d20+6=10 d20+5=18 d20+5=19 d20+4=20 d20+5=17 d20+4=22 Thursday April 15th, 2004 3:01:17 AM
(Nature 10, Listen 18, Spot 19, Search 20, Survival 17[19 to avoid natural hazards or getting lost, 19 to see any tracks/marks- scraped walls, moved guano, dead bats(eaten or unnatural death)])
The minotaur holds the bat triumphantly by the wing. Looking at it, he wants to know breed and age of this bat and if he wounding it by catching it. He holds the bat lightly and gathers in the upset creatures wings so it won't hurt itself. Looking at the creature apologeticly, the ranger thinks for a moment then thinks back to the swarm. (Did we startle the creatures or were they startled some other way?? Wild Empathy Roll 22!!) "I like this little critter, it's kinda cute." With that single statement, the tough exterior of the leader falls away as the lure of nature is brutally apparent in that momnet. The child-like mind of Brahmah seems to be at play.
He holds it out at Kanchana as he walks along. "I may have found you an animal friend." He says, grinning.
(Would taking a very small HD creature as a friend, remove a current animal companion from a PC? I'm thinking, yes.)
(At some point, Brahmah will scoop up some fresh guano and put it into one of his empty 'baggies' that he got from Pah'caws meat treats. There is an empty one in the backpack. Brahmah heard somewhere that guano is an arcane resource[yes, this is unusual for Brahmah to do! Besides, it was a struggle to find burnable fuel on the mountainside. :)])
Flat-top d20+2=18 d20+4=15 d20+6=10 d20+7=24 d20+7=24 Thursday April 15th, 2004 6:54:18 AM
Flat-top is on the alert (18) looking around for anything odd, Searching (15) for a little water after all there's moss in this cave, he also trying to spot any tracks or prints that don't belong here. But most of all he is alert for any sounds around or ferther down the path (other noise, not their own noise).
Flat-top cannot help himself to make a little dig at Brahmah, "Hmmm! Brahmah I always though that sailors like us, favored parots instead of BATS??" At this point Flat-top ducks so Brahmah will not hit him.
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) d20+2=20 d20+3=19 d20+4=6 d20+7=24 Thursday April 15th, 2004 7:17:37 AM
Kenisha enters the open cave with domisha in tow, She listens for more bats, she searches to see how much moss there is, She'll try to spot if there is water around, but her herbalist side of her want to know about this moss?? can they clean their hoves with it? Is it good for anything else??.
Domisha and Melanin are both running and sliding through the guano. "Wheeeee!" they go!
Managram(ceil) d20+3=12 d20+6=26 Thursday April 15th, 2004 7:30:05 AM
Managran jumps when the swarm of bats goes by trying to catch one(if the dog catches one, he'll bring it to Varch), after all Dog are better at catching thing than cats. Entering the cavern managram, he will track (by scent) for any kind of scent, all the way around the cavern.
OOC: Attack (bat) 12 - Tracking by scent 26 (he got a natural 20)
Vasch d20+3=11 d20+5=24 d20+5=10 d20+11=20 d20+7=26 d20+9=12 d20+7=23 Thursday April 15th, 2004 10:21:56 AM
Vasch looks back "By great Tomi, Kenisha! I realize that sliding through piles of dung may seem fun...the noise will alert anything in here to our presence! Can't speak for Managram, but I not in a hurry to meet Gargul anytime soon, so, please this is not the time for games."
Vasch looks and listens for danger as he and Managram move ahead. He is trying to hear danger with the shadows he will most likely hear it long before he can see the danger.
Gecktar Thursday April 15th, 2004 12:38:10 PM
"We mut continue in silence" does he whisper. I will create some water to wash us all later and if we find a pool."
For now he stays with the ladies
Kanchana d20+3=14 d20+10=24 d20+10=19 d20+14=28 d20+3=11 d20+4=21 d20+5=11 d20+5=11 Thursday April 15th, 2004 8:13:41 PM
Kanchana smiles and looks at the little bat that Brahmah caught. "It is a cute little thing, but I somehow doubt that it would like to leave it's roost." Kanchana does not feel the same good connection with it that Brahmah felt (Wild Empathy 14). "Maybe you should let the creature go? You'll make Pah'caw jealous you know." She shrugs, "if it decides to stay then maybe I will see if there is enough time to talk with it." Kanchana moves on and checks out the glowing moss.
Brahmah Friday April 16th, 2004 12:02:47 AM
"Maybe your right Kanchana."
The Lit Cavern. (DM Jim) Friday April 16th, 2004 12:46:06 AM
The moss appears to keep it light ability even when scrapped off the wall and floor. It grows in small patches through-out the cavern area, foot patches.
Brahmah gently holds the bat and it soon quiets as if sensing no danger immediate. You can tell that it is a male bat, most likely a fruit eater though where it would get fruit out here you do not know. Brahmah finds it most likely that they startled the bats, even with the little sound that they were making.
No tracks can be seen in the later room with the guano and there are no signs of tracks in this room either. Managarm gets caught by a stray scent and misses any bats, but finds that the scent leads him to a small pile of bones in moss cavern. Anyone checking will find it to be those of some animal that must have wandered into the cave and got lost.
There are little accumulations of water in the cavern as well. You will notice that the moss grows rather close to them. The water is crystal clear and if anyone tastes it, cold to the mouth.
The cavern goes on for a little further and then there is a thirty foot climb up a near vertical wall. It appears that an opening is located at the top.
[I maybe able to be talked into letting you lower the hit points of your first animal companion to make the second acceptable.] [The moss would appear to be able to give off light if removed, but for how long is unknown. It would also appear to be useless for wiping off the guano.] [If Brahmah lets the bat go it stays in the cavern, seemingly curious about the group.]
Leets Friday April 16th, 2004 5:58:19 AM
Leets keeps his place near the end of the group. He prefers to let the explorers of the group move forward, and guard their back.
However, he keeps an eye on Managarm, and on any bad feeling the dog could have. Himself will try to detect evil from time to time.
When the group arrives at the rock wall, Leets looks upward.
"Wow...Here are troubles... has anybody an idea to help us Centaurs climb this?"
Flat-top Friday April 16th, 2004 2:59:50 PM
Flay-top trots up to Leets and look up. "Oh! Boy ! I wish I had a potion of Spider Climb. Leets How hi would you say the hole is? Maybe the minotaurs should go up first, they the strongest! What do you think? Brahmah."
Kenisha and Domisha(ceil) Friday April 16th, 2004 3:21:54 PM
Kenisha take her daughter hand, wipping her face with a hankerchief, "Now! Listen Domisha, You have to learn to think of the party you are with, not of yourself and how to have fun. Now Uncle Gectkar was thinking of you when he yelled at you, when our party goes into a cave, they have a lot of dangers in them, so in order to get to our goal, which is to see the Golden Dragon, We must all be alet to the dangers around us. Now say that your sorry and you won't do it again to Uncle Gectkar."
Domosha listens to her mother, her eyes grow wide. she turn around "I'm sorry Uncle Gectkar, I'll be quite the rest of the way." BUT when Gectkar turn his back to her, Domisha stick out her toung at him.
Munagram(ceil) Friday April 16th, 2004 3:54:54 PM
Managram sniff around and comes to a bunch of moss. There is a small pile of bones there, he paws at them but cannot seem to identify as to what kind of animals died there or How they died??
Gecktar Friday April 16th, 2004 4:13:01 PM
"Gecktar put is hand on the head of Domisha. You're all pardoned young Taur. If it may appears reluctant to you, it's only for your safety..."
Then Gecktar come under the hole raise his head and think to himself... 'Hmmm, another problem here...'
Kanchana Friday April 16th, 2004 6:28:06 PM
Kanchana waits to see if anyone can figure out the vertical climb problem. She watches the small bat watching the group and smiles. She thinks it is cute that they have acquired a curious onlooker. "I don't know if any of us can make that climb. Maybe we should just backtrack and go up the slope instead?" Kanchana approaches Kenisha and Domisha afterwards (Vrurt and Melanin if they are there too). "Domisha maybe you and Melanin can play a game that is very popular where I come from? All need to do is try to be the most quiet and sneaky hunter, now it isn't an easy game to play but I think that you two will have fun." She winks at the Taur, "who knows maybe you can sneak up on Uncle Brahmah and scare him?"
Brahmah Friday April 16th, 2004 8:10:16 PM
Distracted by the bat, Brahmah shakes off his curiousity momentarily to answer Flat-top. "Hole? What hole?"
Brahmah looks back at the bat, then cocks his head at the bat, who he lets sit in the palm of his hand. He begins talking to him. "Friend bat, you wouldn't know about a dragon in these parts, would you? Well, I suppose you can't understand me without that spell, if you see him, tell him we're no danger to him and that Zethen sent us." He smiles and waits for the bat to fly away in its own time.
Brahmah looks away from the bat. "Did somebody say there was a ....." He looks up at the hole. "...hole, Um, yes, centaurs might have an issue. I think the next time we're in at the Catacombs, each of us who wants to should buy a potion of fly or climbing."
"How do we all get up there now, though? Hmmm..." He looks down at Little Domisha and winks at her. "Wee one, Uncle Brahmah needs your advice. How would a taur climb a wall without magic or wings?"
Toros Saturday April 17th, 2004 3:13:13 AM
"Did anyone hurt from the bats", any need for healing?
Toros does not seem to complain about himself while he tries to clean his dresses from the fall.
"I also do not know how to find the best way to climb there"
The Decision. (DM Jim) Saturday April 17th, 2004 11:52:22 PM
Getting closer to the wall reveals that their are hand holds at one end of the wall (climb check 14). They look like they are well made and would hold a great amount of weight.
The thoughts of some would be to get a couple of minotaurs up there to help in getting the others up. Then again it is unsure as to how well a minotaur could get up there.
Kanchana d20+2=14 Sunday April 18th, 2004 3:48:08 AM
Kanchana carefully looks at the handholds and then then feels them for grip. She thinks 'Minotaurs might have a little trouble climbing this, but we Wemics have claws...why not? I can always try.'
She ties a couple of larger pieces of glowing moss to some of her braids around her face to create some light. Kanchana starts to scramble up the wall using the handholds. She just barely manages to make the climb.
As Kanchana starts her climb she tells the others, "I have 100ft of silk rope with me. I hope it will be enough."
((Climb check 14))
Flat-top, Domisha amd Melanim(ceil) d20=17 d20=16 Sunday April 18th, 2004 7:06:54 AM
Flat-top tell Kanchana, "Sweets! Toss that rope down, and I'll send the little ones climbing up the wall. Just guide them up." Flat-top ask the girls, "Alright. Who want to climb the wall first??" Ofcourse Both girls runs over to Flat-top, "Me! Me! I go first!"
Melanim was the first in line (Who still had her harnest on)Flat-top tied the rope onto the harness, Then guarded her up the wall. "Now, just do like Aunt Kanchana did when she went up the wall, Use the holes for your hand and hoves." And up she went, slow going but up that little Taur went. (Climb check 17)
Domisha was next in line, "Wow! Look at her go up the wall, Do you think I can do that, Uncle Flat-top?" Shelooks at the wall. "You never know untill you try, Missie." Flat-top ties the rope around her harness, and guides her up the wall as far as he could, Up the wall she goes and never looking back, But she made it.(climb check 16)
Flat-top tell the two Mothers, "The little ones are lighter than the rest of us, But did you see the courage in those two??"
Kenisha(ceil)Levate and Spider Climb d20=14 Sunday April 18th, 2004 7:41:41 AM
Kenisha castes Levate on Vrush after her daughter makes the climb up and is reunited with her.
She is going to cast Spider Climb on herself, after Domisha makes it to the top. She'll starts up the the wall(using the hand holes), she has a little diffaculty but make it all the way up.(Climb Check 14) Once up there Kenicha tell all the males down in the cave, "Well us girls made it, NOW! it's your turn."
Managram(ceil) Sunday April 18th, 2004 7:47:54 AM
Managram sits beside his master, watching to girls go up to the wall and into that hole up there. The dog looks at his master then blinks, *Blink* the dog is up there and is now looking down at his Master,'See it's easy'.
Toros d20=18 Sunday April 18th, 2004 9:25:17 AM
Noticing the hand holds Toros feels a relief. Carefully weighting himself on them he manages to climb up without any big problem. (d20,18+2, 20<14)
Vasch d20+3=15 d20+9=16 d20+5=24 Sunday April 18th, 2004 2:39:45 PM
Vasch climbs his way up to the ledge. At the top he sets himself up, bow ready, and listens and looks for trouble.
[Climb DC15, Spot DC16, Listen DC24]
Kanchana (addendum) d20+3=22 Sunday April 18th, 2004 3:29:13 PM
((OOC: I forgot to add this to my last post.))
Kanchana will tie off the rope on a stalagmite immediately after climbimg up the wall(rope use 22). She will of course toss the the free end down to the guys. "I hope this helps with the climb up."
Leets Monday April 19th, 2004 3:20:36 AM
The Centaur paladin thanks Toris for his healing offer.
"It should be ok, just little cuts..."
"As for this..." Says Leets looking at the rock wall. He then watches his friends try to climb, some managing to do it. Finally he see that Managarm blinked upstairs.
"Hey! My dog...I think you managed to blink me out of the ground when we fought this elemental...Come on...Come on Manangarm...Let's see if you can blink me with you too..."
Brahmah (bat wounds <7) d20+5=6 d20+5=12 d20+4=18 d20+7=18 d20+6=21 Monday April 19th, 2004 6:44:51 AM
The leader gets panicked as the little ones start up the rope. 'Don't fall, Don't fall, Don't fall.' Is the only thing in his mind, as he stands below them to break their fall.
As always, Brahmah will be the last up, covering everyones back. It tends to be a habit for him, having had to do the same for the humans on those mercenary ships.
He ponders to himself, as they climb. How is it that an ex-pirate, a paladin, a royal sailor, the mother of a new hope for our people and a druid... along with the others, came together(besides divine serendipity) as a group of heros to save an entire race? The strangest band I've seen in all my years. Now this same group hopes to find a dragon that might help us on the cause or might eat us just on principle.
"We should hurry here, it's far to quiet." As he starts his ascent up the rope. [Listen 6, Spot 12, Search 18, Survival 18(to avoid natural hazard), Climb 21]
Vasch d20+6=23 d20+5=24 d20+5=18 d20+11=23 d20+7=18 d20+9=20 d20+9=21 d20+6=7 Monday April 19th, 2004 11:11:26 AM
Vasch steps off a distance into the darkness using the lichen as a light source. He hopes to catch any dangers lurking before they catch him.
Managram(ceil) Monday April 19th, 2004 4:14:47 PM
Managram wonders why his master is still down there?? *Blink* Managram sits next to Leets. The dog look up and seems to say "Save the best one for last'. As Leets tuches the dog *Blink* the both of them are now on the upper level of the cave.
Managram look again down into the lower level, Just to see if theres any body left alone down there.
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