Justin Webber (DM) Are ya listening, the bells are ringing Saturday March 27th, 2004 12:42:59 AM
Everyone pretty much watches the iron golem in a mixture of horror and awe other then Savin and Shiraz and Sly.
Sly's attack hits the iron golem but the blow does little good other then leaving a small cut in the iron.
Peerimus calls lightning to strike the golem also. This causes lightning to dance along the surface of the iron golem and maybe slowed it down some.
Shiraz moves towards the iron golem in hopes of stopping it from getting to his friends while Savin runs in behind Shiraz andh eads for the cord that leads up to the bell tower.
Since the cord is not to far away Savin makes it to the cord and begins to pull it as he sees the iron golem come charging after him. Savin watches as the large two handed sword that the iron golem wields in one hand is raised up for a down ward chop but then Savin pulls the cord and the bell above goes off.
Everyone can hear the dong of the bell, it's sweet...no something seems wrong, the bell's sound seems funny and everyone starts to feel a rush of chaotic power. The power seems to tear at your minds and body, it makes you want to scream and yet laugh...it courses through you with a musical harmony but yet a chaotic surge that feels like it is ripping your body apart. The pain of this feeling and energy is so powerful and unbearabe that one by one you all start dropping to your knees and hold your head. While you fall you see the iron golem seemign to go through convulsions of it's own, it's iron face even twists in emotions that a iron golem shouldn't know. Just as you loose conciousness you hear from the bell tower terribly and horrifying screams. It is not hard to tell that the scream comes from Krilanos.
In your unconcious state you seem to float, you see worlds of multicolored lights and creatures that you would sware only a drunk person would see. They seem so real and yet so unreal that you almost are scared to touch them or try. After what seems like years of being out of it you finally open your eyes to find yourselves inside the ruined church. The place is dark and outside the sun still is set. You see no sign of the golem but many of you who were outside can tell that something very large and very powerful had dragged you out of the rain and storm outside.
Just as you think you are along you notice infront of you three people, their robes are pitch black and they are stoopped over as they look at you. For a moment you think Gargul has sent someone to collect you but then the three people who you find are old ladies talk as one, "Saviours" and "Destroyers," the time is here...the bell has chosen again, the power is passed on once more. You bare the power, but it is no blessing but a curse. Savious and destroyers you are and much will you change as you wander forth."
The crones stop speaking and slowly turn and begin moving to the door, maybe them leaving on foot was a sign of respect or maybe they are human but never the less they speak once more, "We feel sorry for you all, your destiny is not of your own making, you from this point will be following a course laid out by many others who once carried the power. The man you were seeking here is gone. He has in him pure chaos, much more chaos power then any should wield and you will need to find him and do something to make sure he is not a problem to you in the future. You also this day made a very large friend and possible foe...we see him aiding and causing problems in the future, do not seek this friend or foe for he will find you." With this said the crones walk out and vanish with a small gust of wind, leaving you in the church.
In the church you find it to be normal and you find yourselves okay except a tattoo on the back of his hand, of small black broken spiral, shaped much like a pinwheel turning in on itself. In one corner of the church are the items the people here that you fought earlier had and you are surprised to find in the basement of the church the bodies of people you killed, plus a thief and fighter who have large two-handed sword slashes in them, infact the cuts almost split both of them in two. The thief and fighter who have these marks are also missing their stuff and you will find it in the stuff in the corner.
Sly and Luke Saturday March 27th, 2004 7:38:27 AM
Sly being one of the first to wake, gets to his shaky feet, "OH! My head! That was so painful and a louder ring than ever. That My Friends Was The Bell Of Chaos." Sly bring his hand down from his aching head, the notices that his tattoo is now Black, as he raises his head to tell the others about his hand. He sees the three people in black robes, but when they starts speakings, he reconise them as being the Witches. He listens to what they are saying, almost the same thing thing as when he first came to the Children of Chaos. Except they now know the name of their enermy "Krilanos" and what this? That big clumzy dummy is our friend, or more like foe?? That what we should call it "Fi-Fo". He listen to them until they leave the church and disapears into the night. Sly turns to his companions, raising his hands in a welcome jesture, Smiles and tell them "Welcome! Children Of Chaos" then show them his now black tatoo, "You will never be able to get rid of this tattoo, unless the curse releases you. Look like we'll be together for a long time." Sly will start looking around for food, He and Luke are geting hungry.
Barnum and Edgar Saturday March 27th, 2004 10:03:31 AM
Barnum rubs the back of his hand, as if he expected the tattoo to rub off. It was there permanently, though. Barnum Berrybrawn had become a Child of Chaos.
Barnum moves over to investigate the belongings of the people they fought earlier. He will announce his findings to the group.
Edgar hops around on the ground a little bit, contemplating what just happened.
Niobe d20+8=24 Sunday March 28th, 2004 4:38:15 AM
Waking from where she slumped to the ground near the door Niobe sits up into a kneeling position. As her double vision begins to clear she swears that she sees 3 angels of death sent from Gargul. She rubs her eyes just as they start to speak. Not angels, but really old women she realizes. A very surprised Niobe listens to what they say and the words burn into her mind. She turns and watches the Crones walk past her out the door. Whispering to herself, "this is too weird, it must still be that nightmare. The Crones are folklore. I wasn't looking for this."
Niobe snaps out of her own thoughts when Sly speaks and the others begin to move around. She scratches at the back of her left hand as she studies the black tattoo that wasn't there before. "So much for a little adventure, looks like I'm in this for the long haul. Hmm, I wonder what my parents would say to this?", she thinks feeling only slightly amused, and still a bit befuddled. Niobe takes a pair of fingerless gloves out of a belt pouch and slips them on before picking up her dropped rapier and sheathing it in its scabbard. She walks over to Barnum and starts to look through the equipment. "Do you think that any of this has an enchantment Barnum? If it does we might be able to get a decent price for it from a travelling merchant. The ones in the local town probably won't even know how to price any of this." She continues to study each piece of equipment cursorily, trying to figure out the worth.
Niobe doesn't explore the basement right away; she will leave that to anyone else who is curious enough. Her interest is currently with what can be made into money, something that she knows and understands amidst all of this confusing, mystical stuff.
(Appraise 24)
Savin Sunday March 28th, 2004 5:13:12 PM
Savin will stand up and brush himself off after the crones depart. He is unsure how to feel. He will help the others up and say, "I guess we were making a mistake about the iron golem. It makes sense upon reflection. He was being locked away by the forces of Chaos. I guess he was a guardian placed to protect the bell."
Savin will start rubbing his head trying to clear away the cobwebs he is still feeling. He will dart into the church and look up to see if the bell is still there. "I think it was a mistake to ring it again. Sounds like our role as pawns in this cosmic game just enlarged."
He will then look at the bodies of the agents of chaos and add, "Looks like we got some loot. That is good. I have a feeling we are gonna need to buff up when we come across Krilanos again. Sounds like that is our next mission."
Savin will snap his fingers and pull out the wand he found and add it to the pile. "Can anyone detect magic?"
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+6=18 d20+6=18 d20+6=25 d20+6=20 d20+6=25 d20+6=7 d20+6=17 d20+6=7 d20+6=14 d20+6=16 d20+6=15 d20+6=17 d20+6=9 Monday March 29th, 2004 7:00:27 PM
Peerimus opens his eyes as his head pounds and slowly pulls himself up from the floor to a semi sitting position and begins to stretch with a loud cracking of his neck, back and ribs. As the crones begin thier unison crack voiced speech, he nearly jumps to a standing position having missed them completely. Yorrick is shaking teh cobwebs from his head and upon seeing more potential threats gives a warning growl.
Peerimus puts a reassuring hand to his friend to steady him as the Crones continue. All they say intrigues him greatly, stirs his mind and confirms his call. He now, like nature in of herself is being drawn purposefully with possible unknown effects upon the lands he will cross. Like the storm, both benefit and bane. It is a calming notion and exilierating at the same time and as he thinks on it more he can not help the sudden explosion of joyful laughter. He has indeed been blessed by the Wold.
Peerimus bows as the crones depart and turns his attentions to the matters at hand. "I can Detect Magic, let us spread the items out a bit so I can focus clearly on each one." and with that the spell is cast. Peerimus will concentrate on each item present attempting to learn the school of magic and aura. [bunch of spell craft checks; 18, 18, 25, 20, 25, 7, 17, 7, 14, 16, 15, 17, 9]
Shiraz d20+3=9 Monday March 29th, 2004 9:26:52 PM
Shiraz wakes last, <Will Dc 9>, and slowly stands up. "What in the name of holy.." Shiraz bites the last off and looks around the church. Shiraz attempts to find his weapons but even this type of simple action seems to take all of his faculties.
Justin Webber (DM) Aftermath Monday March 29th, 2004 10:49:13 PM
The group slowly gets their senses back and listens to the three old crones talking to them before the crones depart.
Some look over the items while the others go about figuring out things that just happened after the crones departed.
(ooc:I'll have to get back to you on treasure. I'm waiting for the final bit to be approved before actually giving it.)
While everyone goes about there thing you all hear something coming towards the church. The steps are very heavy sounding (like several 1,000lbs) and what ever it is is clearly not trying to hide it's approach.
To everyones amazment you also notice through the broken doors of the church that the storm outside has stopped. The first rays of sunshine even have began to poor down across the land. Clearly the storm was some type of herald to what has happened to you all, like it was destined to be.
Savin Monday March 29th, 2004 10:59:22 PM
Savin will dart to the door and take a quick look at what is coming. He assumes it is the iron golem returning but it is always safer to go take a quick look. Could be a rampaging elephant or something.
Ilsidur Tuesday March 30th, 2004 8:11:19 AM
Ilsidur follows Savin outside. He says, "Does anyone know how to defeat a golem? My only experience is that they are incredibly tough, and immune to most magic." [OOC: Can we try some knowledge checks?]
Sly and Luke Tuesday March 30th, 2004 9:52:03 AM
Sly tells Savin "Yes! I think your right. This Golem did not fight us, he just didn't move. It's just whe I see a golem, to me it means that there a wizard some where And we did bag ourselves a Wizard, a Cleric, a Thief and a mess of fighters. I wonder where the golem went? These witches always give me a headache! Every body alright? Oh! Oh! what that?? It's coming from out side." Sly and Luke exits the door, to see what the noise is all about.
Peerimus and Yorrick Tuesday March 30th, 2004 1:26:22 PM
Peerimus will continue with the items after a quick look up to see exactly who is checking on the incoming creature. "The lightning seemed to slow it down Ilsidur at least, though the spell is long expired. Let me know if we need to evacuate friends."
Yorrick saunters up behind Luke and Sly, pressing them slighty as he stands to look out the door himself. [b]Aarrnng.[b] then looking down at the two.
Barnum and Edgar Tuesday March 30th, 2004 3:55:00 PM
Barnum looks up at the few rays of sunshine, reflecting off of his rain soaked clothes, "Ah... Sunlight, a welcome pleasure."
He doesn't leave the pile of loot, but watches the others and looks in the direction of the weighty footsteps, "Fifo didn't leave?"
Niobe Tuesday March 30th, 2004 4:55:52 PM
Niobe also remains by the pile of loot. After all why bother going to check what is approaching when nearly everyone else is already doing just that? She considers just packing up the loot just in case they have to leave quickly. "Do I have enough time to pack this stuff? That thing sounds awfully close..." As Niobe looks down at the loot and then back towards the door her face reflects the turmoil of the decision to pack the loot or not. She starts to randomly pick at a piece of gear and fiddle with it briefly then put it down, and then pick up a new piece and fiddle with it briefly and put it down; revealing a bit of nervous energy.
Shiraz Tuesday March 30th, 2004 8:19:27 PM
Shiraz shakes off the last of the Bell's ringing and quickly moves outside to see what the stomping sound is outside.
Justin Webber (DM) Child in the making Tuesday March 30th, 2004 10:07:07 PM
The few people to move to the door see the iron golem from before you rang the bell walking towards the church. The iron golem looks rather different now though since it holds no weapon or shield but you can see both on it's back.
The iron golem's face looks different now though and you can see the rarest hint of emotion on it, like that of a child seeing it's parents. It stops some distance from the door and watches each of you before speaking to those at the door, "Daddy Sly, Daddy Savin, Daddy Ilsidur and Daddy Shiraz. Are you all alright? I dragged some of you out of the storm outside and into the church and then chased after the two men who ran away." The iron golem looks to the people who came outside the church in anticipation at his words, not expecting any of you to actually be shocked that a iron golem would speak when none usually ever do.
Ilsidur Wednesday March 31st, 2004 12:30:18 AM
The dwarf cleric does, in fact, look and feel shocked. He has never seen a golem before, but what he knows, tells him that a golem is merely a construct, with no personality, no life force, no knowledge of its own existence... He is even more taken aback that this golem would call him father!
"Who are you?" he asks the iron creature, "and wny would you call us as fathers? Who created you, and why did you help us? I guess I must thank you for carrying us out of the worst of the storm, but please understand that I am very surprised at your appearance. Before I was knocked unconscious, I was expecting you to attack us all!"
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday March 31st, 2004 12:35:16 AM
Sly is trying to see what the noise is all about, when Yurric big paws pushes his hat over Slys eyes. When he hears "Daddy Sly??", he freezes in place, then slowly turns looking up at this golem, "Daddy Sly? Daddy Ilsidur? Oh! he resembles you! Look a little bit like Daddy Savin too, But you take after Daddy Shiraz. big and strong. Wait untill you meet your Mommy Niobe, You'll just going to love her. Oh! yes You have a couple more Daddies too." Sly turn and yell into the church, "OH! Daddy Peerimus and Daddy Barmum, Come meet your son." to the others Sly asks "Now! what do we do??" but to himself he mumbles'Wait until I get my hands on those Whitchs!"
Luke slowly advances to the golem, sniffs it then sits in frount of the hunck of iron, "Hi! I is Luke!"
Savin Wednesday March 31st, 2004 9:03:04 AM
The monk will shut his mouth which had dropped open and then advance. "Yes we all seem to ok. I wish to thank you for all your help. I am guessing you slayed 2 of our enemies and pulled us into the church. You seem to know us. What is your name?
Are you calling us Daddy because we are the Children of Chaos and pulled the bell?"
Savin will await his many questions, his eyes bright but his mind quickly going over what the Crones said and wondering what pains and joys this new intelligent life would find.
Niobe Wednesday March 31st, 2004 4:58:55 PM
Somewhat stunned Niobe drops whatever is in her hands as Sly starts calling people daddy and herself mommy. She moves towards the group at the door and states, "Sly dear, I am not its mother. Don't encourage it, please." Niobe now finds herself in one of those situations where you don't know whether to laugh or cry. After all this is not only rather surprising, it is actually funny; and of course entirely unexpected! With a half-grin she adds, "besides it should have good role-models; and I hardly qualify as that."
Barnum and Edgar Wednesday March 31st, 2004 5:07:53 PM
At Sly's call, Barnum jogs to the door and sees the iron golem. Not one to turn down an ally, especially one as powerful as the group's apparent son, Barnum moves forward and bows slightly in front of the construct. Strangely enough, the behavior of this golem contradicts mostly everything Barnum's teachers taught him about constructs. "Hey there, big buddy! Thanks for helping us out back there."
Edgar flocks to the group and sets down near the others, still a little bit cautious of the golem.
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday March 31st, 2004 6:25:51 PM
Peerimus seeing the commotion and hearing what is being talked about decides this is one of those occassions that is beyond his communal understanding. Staying right where he is seems a perfectly reasonable course of action. He does however offer a bit aloud to those at the door. "If the creature has recently gained sentience then the group could have been imprinted on it, like a new born. Too many questions or outward rejection may have dire consequences, please watch what you say. He likely knows little more than we." Peerimus will also whistle Yorrick back, he is still after all a bear and this might be a bit much.
Justin Webber (DM) Bringing down the house, errrr church Wednesday March 31st, 2004 8:21:01 PM
The iron golem looks at the people who came out to see him and blinks before turning his attention to Luke, it is quite clear the iron golem has a relatively short attention span, "Hi uncle Luke."
The iron golem looks up after greeting Luke and it's face wrinkles in thought before speaking, "I am me...a person...and...I remember the bell being rang and power...lots and lots of power...and a urge to help..." The iron golem looks about ready to explode now as it tries to figure out all that went on and then it finally gives up and simply shrugs, "Please remove the stuff from the church you want daddy's and mommy. I have something I have to do...something tells me I'm suppose to."
Only after the treasure and all else is removed from the church that the group wants the iron golem walks in and slowly walks around the church walls, tapping lightly on the walls before ramming a finger into the wall to mark two spots. The iron golem checks to make sure everyone is safly back before slugging a large iron fist through one of the marked areas and you hear the church groan in protest as one of the main support boards is broken. The iron golem then turns and lets out a feral scream and runs at the other marked area and smashes through the wall.
The group can only stand and watch as the old church colapses in on itself and the bell of chaos is lost in the clutter. When the dust of the destruction clears you see almost comicaly embedded in a tree the iron golem, it struggles to get it's embedded hand out of the tree before getting flusterated and ripping the tree out of the ground, then rips it's hand out of the tree and hurls the tree at the church, yelling at the tree as he does, "stupid thing, leave me ALONE!" The iron golem now looks at the group expectingly as if to see what the group plans to do and odviously aiming to follow you. As if on a after thought the iron golem looks at Ilsidur, "Daddy Ilsidur...you are smaller then the others...why? you like me to carry you?" The iron golem also points at Yorrick and looks to Peerimus, "Daddy Peerimus? who is that? is he a uncle also?"
The items found after the battle are: wand light steel shield chainshirt shortsword potionx2 a small stone leather armorx3 longswordsx2 staff daggerx2 Platnum pieces:50 Gold:600 Silver:30 Copper:20 Gems:5
The detect magic reveals that the shield is magical, the potions are magical, the chainshirt, the wand, shortsword, and stone.
The appraising shows that the longswords are of exceptional quality, as is the daggers. The staff is pretty much worthless and the armors looks like normal leather armors.
Savin Wednesday March 31st, 2004 10:16:13 PM
Savin will pick up a partial part of the treasure and say, "Let's go back and get this stuff sorted out." He looks at the iron golem and goes over to it. Standing in front of it with a quizical look on his face he will say, "You look to be a good friend and I would be honored if you would travel with us. Before we go, we should set a few ground rules up. First I need to know how you want us and others to call you?" Savin will pause for an answer.
When he gets an answer, he will continue, "We are going back to a town to report what happened here. You are welcome to join us but I must warn you. Other people who don't know you might at first be frightened. You must be very gentle with them. I know life can be frustrating, but if you do anything like you did with that tree, you will scare people. I will try to help you. So will the others. Any questions?"
Ilsidur d8=7 Thursday April 1st, 2004 12:09:20 AM
[OOC: the roll is for hit points for Ilsidur going up a level in cleric.]
The dwarf smiles up at the newly-sentient golem. "You know, you really mustn't call me Daddy. I am just Ilsidur, or maybe friend Ilsidur; shall we see how we get along? I may be short, but you will find that I can keep up with the rest of these bigger ones."
"Savin, I propose that I wait outside the city walls with our new friend here, while you go inside and deal with our new-found goods. I think that the townsfolk may just be a little too ...surprised... at our new metal friend."
Ilsidur starts to bundle up some the items collected from the church, and heads back towards the city. "I wonder whatever became of the bell, and more worriedly, Krilanos?" he says to no-one in particular.
Sly Foxx and Luke Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:08:11 AM
Sly wounders about this hunk of iron, then things start to click in his head. "You know you could be a very good pat of our party, You could scare away the unrully crows, a big help in a fight with the enemy, like giants. How about a short name like Fi-Fo, which means Friend the fight the enemy. Yes! I'll be your daddy and try to teach you how to be a good fighter." Sly look at luke and ask him "Do you like to have a brother, well here he is Fi-Fo!."
Shiraz Thursday April 1st, 2004 9:44:43 AM
ooc sorry about missing a post.
Shiraz stands with his mouth open as the golem calls him daddy. "What..by..hammer..in the.." Shiraz sputters while watching the golem call his companions daddy or mommy. Shiraz recovers enough to look at all the items that are brought out of the church. "I have plenty of room in my pack if you would like me to carry this back to town." Shiraz finally says.
Peerimus and Yorrick Thursday April 1st, 2004 4:23:55 PM
Peerimus breaks from studying the items and begins packing them into his rolled out cloak when the 'golem' mentions wanting everyone outside of the church.
AS he passes, he stops with a slight smile at the question and looks up at the great creature. "No, my friend he is not an uncle. Yorrick is a friend and comrade."
To the rest as the church comes down, "I agree with Ilsidur, taking him into town itself would be folly and I would just assume stay in a bit more open countryside if I could and with Kilranos loose it would be unwise for any of us to be alone for to long. Barnum as the resident arcane caller, might you have a pearl and the ability to Identify what is magical?"
Niobe Thursday April 1st, 2004 5:52:34 PM
Niobe was going to help with carrying the sellables from the church, but sees that it doesn't seem to be necessary with her help after all. Several others seem to have it all in hand. "If no one minds then I would prefer to assist with the items that we might want to sell off. I do better with merchants then with 'dependants'." With practiced detachment she watches the church fall in on itself. "The weaponry is of exceptional quality, except for the staff - which is not worth anything. The armor is just basic leather armor and won't fetch much of a price."
Justin Webber (DM) Back to the City Thursday April 1st, 2004 10:01:51 PM
After deciding on what to do the group slowly heads back to the city, iron golem in tow. The iron golem all the time the group travels back to the city bombards people with a seemingless neverending line of questions, mainly getting to know each person as much as possible it would seem. It's quite clear the iron golem is trying to finds it's way in this new and very large place in the Wold.
As you reach just a small distance from the city of Harnamar the iron golem stops and looks over at the city in a slight amount of awe and worry, "You going there? I don't like, I feel fear coming from the city. I not go." Your only quess on the iron golem's meaning of fear coming from the city is maybe the iron golem has been spotted already from the distance he is from the city. From where you stand you can see no unnormal movement other then people going about their normal buisness within the city.
(OOC:Everyone please remember that I need updated charactersheets and treasure will be needed to be split or done whatever the group decides to do with it. With the EXP email I sent out was also the question on who should get hero points so be thinking of that and let me know so hero points can be handed out.)
Barnum and Edgar Thursday April 1st, 2004 10:26:05 PM
Barnum shakes his head slowly, "Regretfully, Peerimus, I don't have the ability to identify items. I think the Catacombs would do it... For a price."
Barnum looks up at the golem called Fifo. Having an iron golem walking at your side is an impressive sight, even more so for a Halfling. "I don't want to go to the city and leave you here alone, my newfound friend." Barnum looks to the others, "What do you think?"
Savin Thursday April 1st, 2004 11:25:43 PM
Savin looks at Sly with a look of incredibility on his face. He points at the iron golem and says, "You really want to give him the name of a poodle. I think we can do better than that!" He pauses and then asks Ilsidur, "Ilsidur what is the name for iron in dwarvish or maybe strength?"
Savin then says, "Don't forget I am holding all of these gems too. I will go to the Catacombs and get things identified when we get to town if you wish?"
Ilsidur Thursday April 1st, 2004 11:50:01 PM
"The dwarven word for iron is Kulak, and the word for steel is Kulak-inik. I think that one of those might be more fitting than your suggestion, Sly." The dwarf smiles at the young elf, and says, "Fifo, indeed!"
When they get within sight of the city walls, Ilsidur again offers to stay outside the walls with their new addition. "Why do you fear the city? Or, why do you feel fear coming from it? Why don't we stay here, and let our friends go in and carry out our business."
He looks over to Savin, and says, "I would be pleased if you were to take all of our recent acquisitions, and dispose of them at the Catacombs."
Sly and Luke Friday April 2nd, 2004 2:27:13 AM
Sly smiles at the two new 'Daddies' making very good sugestions, "Kulak sound better than my febble attemp, remember he's young, his attention span is short and he should like the the name." Sly puts his gear down, then goes to the golem, "We the Daddies and Mommy are trying to pick a name for you. Pick me up, son and I'll sit on your shoulder. That's good, now Daddy Savin and Daddy Ilsidur who is a dwarf, has come up with a very good name for you. Kulak! It mean strong as iron in the language of the Dwarves. It fits a big boy like you. How do you like that name??"
Luke(who is sitting next to the golem) Barks "Woof! Woof! Woof!"
Sly tells the golem"See Luke like the name, Shall we ask Yurrick the bear?"
OOC: Sly and Luke will stay with the golem and make camp there out side the Town. Also remember that Sly has the dementinal Ivory Chest. That hold quite a bit for the party.
Niobe Friday April 2nd, 2004 3:32:00 PM
Niobe shakes her and chuckles at the name-giving attempt. "I don't have any suggestions. Call 'him' whatever you like. Is anyone going to speak to the guard captain about what we discovered? If no one else wants to then I could do that." Niobs smiles at the irony of that last idea. She will wait a little bit for an answer before going into town.
Peerimus and Yorrick Friday April 2nd, 2004 5:28:45 PM
Peerimus also reiterates his intention to remain outside of the town and will answer pleasantly enough any questions directed his way from the iron golem. Peerimus will also agree to Niobe's thought, "Someone needs to tell the captain what transpired and Niobe IS the perfect one to do it. Though someone should go with you, Barnum?"
Shiraz Friday April 2nd, 2004 8:38:26 PM
Shiraz looks over at teh large golem and then at Savin, "Let me go with you please Savin. I feel the need to know about the treasure this time around." Shiraz says with a smile.
Justin Webber (DM) Shopping and Camp Friday April 2nd, 2004 10:15:17 PM
The group splits for the moment, leaving a few members with their new found friend.
The iron golem Kulak watches the people who go to town depart and then looks to those who stayed. After a few mins it does strike him that Sly spoke to him and the golem smiles before answering, "I like the name Kulak, Daddy Ilsidur and others picked a good name." Being very very careful the Kulak leans down and pets Luke before setting by a tree and watching the others who stayed with him. It is clear that he observes each person very carefully to learn from this experience and also you can see visibly that Kulak is maturing little by little infront of your eyes. ------------------------------------------------ Those who go into Harnamar find the place is bustling with activity today. People just seem to be happy about it not raining and you see eve Lillian outside of her rickety old house. The guards at the gate stop you for just a moment to ask about the very large creature they seen in the distance and to see if it was a threat before letting you all into the city.
When Niobe asks she is told that Captain Joram is actually at the INN. You also hear the lady Selenie Quendeck who is Krilanos's sister and only living member of that family other then Krilanos is in town. Captain Joram is currently suppose to be meeting her at the INN you all were staying at prviously.
Savin Friday April 2nd, 2004 10:51:14 PM
Savin notices that he is moving a little slow during the walk to town. He feels heavy and slow. He will after some experimenting realize that the black stone which was part of the treasure they just got keeps returning to his backpack when he tries to throw it away.
He sits heavily in the dirt and sighs, "Yeah I fight evil priest, almost get chopped in half by a baby iron golem and now I am cursed. Great just great. ILISDUR!!! I am cursed! Can you decurse me please! I can barely move. My legs feel so heavy. Help!"
Niobe Sunday April 4th, 2004 8:22:52 PM
"If anyone wants to go with me then come along." She walks down to the city gates and asks the guards where she can find Captain Joram. Niobe will also tell them briefly about the golem if they ask, and state that it is friendly and not coming into town.
Niobe will immediately go to the inn to speak with the Captain. She will be somewhat surprised the find Lady Quendeck there as well. She will ask to speak with Captain Joram alone, since she doesn't want any questions from the Lady yet. Niobe doesn't feel that they have anything conclusive, and just blantantly telling Lady Quendeck that her brother has fled would probably just scare her. Niobe will tell the Captain everything that she thinks he needs to know. She will omit any information about the Bell ringing and the Crones; unless specifically asked about any of that.
Shiraz d20+7=25 Sunday April 4th, 2004 8:38:21 PM
Shiraz chuckles thinking of Sly and the ferret statue before easily lifting Savin up and placing the monk on his shoulder, "Watch out for low limbs my friend," Shiraz says with a smile.
Ilsidur Monday April 5th, 2004 8:04:19 AM
A surprised look on his face, Ilsidur says to Savin, "What do you mean you are cursed? What cursed you? I don't have that spell right now, but if you can wait until tomorrow, I should be able to help you."
Then the dwarf finds a nice comfortable spot to spend the next little while. "I will wait for you here, with our new young friend, and try to educate him a bit about the facts of life. Savin, you can come and find me here tomorrow, or if you need the curse removed sooner, then you can purchase a scroll with the spell 'remove curse', and bring it out to me."
"Now, Kulak, lets start your education..."
Sly and Luke Monday April 5th, 2004 8:34:59 AM
Sly sits on Kulac shoulder, he tell the golem about the evil that had some how put him in the cellar, "You must under stand that they were bad, evil men to do that." And that the leader is very evil, that was why he flew away. "Now we the Children of Chaos must go after him, and make sure that he never does this evil thing to people and animals and golems ever again. Now! do you want to come along with us? Maybe we can find a god home for you. We would like for you to stay for a while."
Justin Webber (DM) City&Camp Monday April 5th, 2004 9:51:57 PM
Outside the city Sly and Ilsidur talk to Kulak and start his education on things. As they talk and the iron golem listens he also seems to be pondering what to do next.
Kulak after while looks to Sly and Ilsidur and nods, "I will go with you for alittle while but I feel there is something for me to do soon. I do not know what but something will call." ------------------------------------------------ The others goes into town for awhile and go about shopping and talking to the Captain of the guards Joram.
Niobe finds Joram who excuses himself from where he sits talking to a fair looking lady who wears golden colored platemail and who has a large steel shield with a simple symbol on it that from the looks shows the sign of law on it. The lady who Niobe can only guess is Selenie Quendeck has almost cold looking eyes and it is clear she has been told the news of her brother. From the looks she may be a paladin of law or something of that nature.
Captain Joram listens to what Niobe says before sighing and nodding, "I'm sorry to hear you weren't able to capture him. I will alert the nobles and others of this matter and that we should keep a eye out for Krilanos to come back. I wish that all of you keep a eye out for Krilanos also. Thank you and your friends for your help."
Savin Monday April 5th, 2004 10:21:22 PM
Savin trudges off to the Catacombs feeling heavy and despondant.
Sly and Luke Monday April 5th, 2004 10:33:40 PM
Sly still sitting on Kulak shoulder, "Ahh! I see you were born of the Bell of Chaos, and if you have this feeling that there's something for you to do! Then that is what we call a mission. You'll know what it is when you get there. Now Ilsidure will teach you more things that I cannot, So listen to him also son" Then Sly whispers to Kulak "Beside he's older than I am!!" Sly will slide down from the golem's shoulder. "Ilsidur, It's your turn, He's one of us now. A True Child of the Bell Chaos."
Barnum and Edgar Tuesday April 6th, 2004 12:00:47 AM
Barnum (who went with Niobe, to see Captain Joram) scratches his chin as he looks over the symbol of law on the Captain's shield, and the paladin of law, Selenie Quendeck. "Interesting... Every bard has in his repertoire a thousand tales of good against evil. But here we have a conflict of law and chaos, one that could escalate beyond anything we've seen before..." he says aloud, to no one in particular.
He steps up to Selenie Quendeck, "I suspect, madam, that you are after the one called Krilanos. I imagine our own group might run into him sometime in the future... Perhaps you could tell me some way of contacting you, in case we ever run into him again."
Peerimus and Yorrick Tuesday April 6th, 2004 12:26:44 AM
Peerimus and Yorrick take full advantage of the time and lay out on the grass with satisfying sighs and soak up some sun.
Ilsidur Tuesday April 6th, 2004 7:07:53 PM
Ilsidur asks the iron giant, "So, how old do you feel? As far as I can tell, you have only been 'aware' for a few hours. Do you have any knowledge of life before then?"
After Kulak answers, the dwarf goes on to ask him to look around, and ask questions about what he sees. Ilsidur tries to fill him in and answer his questions as best as possible. "Do you know, or feel anything about the Chaos Bell? When it was rung, that was when your 'awareness' came into being, you know."
Justin Webber (DM) Golem Talks&Upset sister Tuesday April 6th, 2004 10:42:28 PM
Selenie Quendeck looks to Barnum and grins lightly as she speaks to him, "Good sir, I will find my brother and he will face the point of my sword for what he has done. Law will make him pay and I will see to it. I will be traveling in search of him so doubt you would find me easily."
(OOC:I willp ut any comments from Niobe in the next post.) ------------------------------------------------ Peerimus and Yorrick relax and sort ofp lay it lazy as they soakup the nice sunny day.
Sly ad Ilsidur talk to the iron golem. To Ilsidur's questions Kulak looks to Ilsidur and speaks after thinking, "I only did what I was created to do before. I was to protect the chaos bell. I thought nor did nothing other then that." Kulak thinks more before speaking more on the questions Ilsidur asks, "age? what is age for sure? if you mean what I'm made of then it's several hundreds of years old, if you mean how long I was made then I am only about sixty or more years old."
Kulak smiles as he speaks again, "I feel nothing of the chaos bell, it gave me live only after "family" rang the bell. It is safe now I think and I only feel that something here in the Southern Continent is calling me. Somewhere is something that I am meant to do. I think soon I will have to find this thing or person."
As Kulak talks Ilsidur us surprised to find a small seal appears on his hand (seal of curing). Ilsidur is sure that the seal is not harmful but a good thing.
(OOC:The seal of curing was awarded by Jerry for the good posting in the games lately.)
Niobe Tuesday April 6th, 2004 11:39:26 PM
((OOC: I missed the last post due to technical difficulties. The computer would not work for some reason.))
Niobe smiles at Captain Joram,"We are not finished with Krilanos just yet. Our paths will cross again; call it woman's intuition if you like." When Niobe leaves the Captain she looks at Selenie Quendeck and grins wryly, then whispers to herself, "talk about irony..." "Hey Barnum! Our mission is done, the report is given. Anything else we need to get done here?" In passing Niobe gives Lady Quendeck a brief nod to serve as a greeting.
Sly and Luke Wednesday April 7th, 2004 6:53:36 AM
Sly sits under a shade tree, playing fetch with Luke. But he listens to every word that is spoken between Ilsidor and Kulac. Thinking to himself 'Hmm! that means that Kulac was made to slave for about a hundred years or so?? But only after WE rang the bell did he start to think and have a sence of a mission?? The Witches?? Are they warning us of this Golem Mission or Are they telling us that Kolac mission Is Also Our Mission??'
Luke plays fetch for a while, then sit in frount of Sly and ask "Food!" Sly will feed the dog.
Shiraz Wednesday April 7th, 2004 7:17:59 AM
Shiraz continues to help Savin in the catacombs.
Savin Wednesday April 7th, 2004 3:14:53 PM
Savin is still negotiating at the Catacombs but will be back soon!
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+20=33 d20+20=34 Wednesday April 7th, 2004 4:39:37 PM
After a good nap, Peerimus rises feeling refreshed with a new sense of vigor. "A greatly underused natural healing system. A midday nap." Peerimus will let Yorrick continue his pursuit of sleep and will look about for a good location to lay a fire and will then proceed to forage up some wood and set a few small snares for a possible rabbit roast for later. [Survival 33]
As evening passes to night, Peerimus spends it star watching and gauging the coming weeks weather. [Survival 34 3 day advance prediction]
Barnum and Edgar Wednesday April 7th, 2004 9:12:21 PM
Barnum looks to Niobe, "Eh... I'd rather like to leave, I think we've done our share of deeds in this town." He says, and walks next to her, "Where to next? Are we going to hunt after this Krilanos fellow or... What?"
Justin Webber (DM) Camping Wednesday April 7th, 2004 10:04:48 PM
Lady Selenie watches Niobe abit and also watches Barnum before draining her glass of whatever she is drinking. She then picks up her stuff and tosses a few gold on the table before walking to the door, following the two abit. When Niobe or Barnum may glance back she still seems to follow them but soon she breaks off to the stable where you see her pay a man who brings out a well breed and tall stallion.
Savin and Shiraz are still in the catacombs shopping. ------------------------------------------------ Peerimus goes about setting up some small snares and pondering the weather. The weather looks like it will be clear for some time to come and later Peerimus is happy to find he caught a pair of nice plump rabbits.
Ilsidur and Sly continue their talking and such to the iron golem Kulak. Kulak does surprise Ilsidur part way into Ilsidur's educating lesson by speaking to Ilsidur suddenly in dwarven, "would the dwarves welcome me I wonder? I would like to meet more like you."
(OOC:There will be abit of down time here long enough to get the treasure done, charactersheets all in and hero points elected. Please remember to tell me who should get a hero point in your opinion. I also am in the process of finishing the new module you all will be going on and getting it approved so hang tight everyone.)
Sly and Luke Thursday April 8th, 2004 4:20:35 PM
Sly is about to feed Luke when he spots Peerimus with two nice plump rabbits. "Look Luke, We'er going to have Rabbit stew to night. Peerimus Let me help you, you get some wild onions and some wild rice, I have some beans in my back pack, I'll soak those, I'll skin the rabbits and butcher them for the pot. How's that??"
Niobe Thursday April 8th, 2004 7:20:38 PM
Niobe smiles at Barnum, "yes I believe that it is time we moved on as well. Where to I cannot say." She looks over her shoulder and notes the exquisite mount being lead to Lady Quendeck. "Her Order really brings in the gold I see. Take a look at that horse." Niobe just continues to walk back towards the gate. There is no real point in watching the Lady Paladin after all. "I don't know if we will continue to hunt Krilanos, but I am certain that our paths will cross again." She chuckles, "I also think that we haven't seen the last of his sister either. I bet she is going to try and track that nutter down."
Justin Webber (DM) Small note Thursday April 8th, 2004 9:05:50 PM
(OOC:I hope I didn't confuse anyone with my comment on this will be alittle down time. I will be moving on the game normally just for abit there will be little action other then some minor things accuring.)
Barnum and Edgar Thursday April 8th, 2004 11:50:41 PM
Barnum looks back, examining Miss Quendeck's stallion. "I hope she knows what she's getting into, going after Krilanos like that. He's a powerful force all by himself."
Ilsidur Friday April 9th, 2004 1:54:41 AM
Ilsidur looks surprised as the seal appears on his hand, and wonders just what it is all about. [OOC: Does Ilsidur know what the seal does?]
He starts when the iron man speaks in dwarvish, and Ilsidur answers him in the same tongue, "So, you speak the language of the workers under the mountain. I am pleased to hear this. I am sure the dwarves would not know what to make of you, just like our little group is struggling with how to deal with you. Please understand, you are the first 'aware' construct that I have ever known. You say the Chaos Bell is safe now? Was it under any threat before? Does it need to be moved to a safer place?"
Sly Foxx Friday April 9th, 2004 6:18:37 AM
Sly to Ilsidur - I you don't know to use it, ask Sly. He has about 5 seals place on the leg of his pants.
Peerimus and Yorrick Friday April 9th, 2004 5:17:39 PM
Peerimus walks over, "My frineds, I believe you have had good Kulak's attention long enough and now it is time to show him and tell him a bit about the Wold in which he lives. I would like to introduce him to Mother and Father Wold."
Niobe Friday April 9th, 2004 8:21:18 PM
"Yes he is something else isn't he? However it isn't really our concern what she decides to do. At least not until she pays us to care, or we cross paths with Krilanos again..." Niobe doesn't even notice how mercenary; and cold, that comment might sound to Barnum.
Suddenly she stops and takes her haversack off, placing it on the ground in front of her. Niobe remembers that she has been forgetting something. "Speaking of odd creatures... This strange little gnome man gave us a gift each during Mid-Winter Feast. He told me to keep yours until you returned from where ever it was you went away to."
Niobe hands Barnum a small wrapped package. "I guess I can wish you a severely belated 'Happy Mid-Winter Feast' Barnum." With a big smile Niobe quickly gives Barnum a traditional kiss on each cheek; a common practice in her home city during the Mid-Winter celebrations. She straightens up and places her haversack back on her back again. "I hope you forgive me for forgetting to give that to you."
Barnum Berrybrawn Friday April 9th, 2004 10:10:41 PM
Barnum grins widely as he accepts the gift, and the kiss, from Niobe. "This is a surprise!" Barnum proclaims, unwrapping the package to reveal two silver daggers. He then places the gift in his pack. "Thank you Niobe, it was well worth the wait."
Barnum looks ahead, seeing a large figure reflecting a deal of sunshine from its metal hide, and smaller beings standing around it. "I believe that's our group there. Now... Where did Edgar get to?"
Justin Webber (DM) Late Chrstmas Gift and Camp Saturday April 10th, 2004 3:45:39 PM
Niobe remembers the gift for Barnum that the christmas gnome passed out to people and gives him the gift as they leave Harnamar.
The others talk to Kulak yet mainly and now the iron golem turns his attnetion to Peerimus curiously as he waits he does speak again to Ilsidur, speaking in dwarven, "Anything seeking it or wanting to use the bell was a threat. The bell is safe now because the church is destroyed and I think nothing will bother it for many years."
(OOC:Barnum, I believe the package had a silver dagger in it and a potion of mage armor. I'm looking for my notes on that. It would be the same as everyone elses gift so if anyone made notes then you can comment and help :).)
Sly and Luke Sunday April 11th, 2004 5:44:55 AM
Sly smiles as Peerimus ask for his turn to teach this new friend of ours, "By all means, Peerimus. Now that the fighter had his turn, Then the Cleric with his teachings, It is reasonable for the Druid to teach about nature and Father/Mother Earth. I think Kulac is ready." Sly turns his attention to Luke, but Luke has gone to Yurrick to play. "Find Honey??" ask Luke.
Niobe Sunday April 11th, 2004 3:46:55 PM
"You're welcome Barnum." Niobe looks past the city walls and also notices the rest of the group waiting. "I would suppose its them alright. Kinda hard to miss that large golem." She shrugs when Barnum wonders about Edgar, "maybe he went looking for something to eat?"
((OOC: Yes Justin, it was one silver dagger and one potion of Mage Armor. I have the gifts listed in the equipment section on Niobe's CS.))
Ilsidur Monday April 12th, 2004 12:27:16 AM
Realizing that they will probably be spending the night outside the city walls, Ilsidur scrounges around to find some firewood for a campfire. He listens on and off as Peerimus introduces their iron friend to the natural world.
Savin Monday April 12th, 2004 4:42:45 PM
Savin towing along Shiraz comes back out to the camp with the bags of magic items. Hey guys, we got some good stuff. He goes on to explain that: 4 potions of cure moderate healing, 1 potion of flame arrow, 1 potion of barkskin +2, +1 light steel shield, dust of traclessness, +1 shortsword, a wand of magic missiles 3rd level with 24 charges, 2 masterwork swords and a mitheral chainmail shirt.
"OH yeah and this stupid weight stone. It is horrible. Makes me feel slow and old. Please Ilisdur, get a remove curse spell and get rid of it for me?" This is the first time anyone in the party has heard Savin whine.
"It cost 1210 gps to get this stuff identified. I pitched in 10 gps of my own an we still have 7 gems worth around 100 gps.
Peerimus and Yorrick Monday April 12th, 2004 7:56:53 PM
Yorrick stirs and opens an eye for Luke, then slowly another and still even slower he stands and stretches. Then with a mighty shaking he smacks his lips and starts to sniff about.
Peerimus throws his arms wide and looks up declaring loudly, "Kulak, Mother Wold is blanket that wraps us both day and night. She watches out for her children and keeps us safe. Father Wold is more your like you. He is our strength when we are threatened and lends us his stamina when we are taxed. You have been heavily blessed by both from my understanding." Peerimus will continue at great lengths, until stopped really, on the points of how the Wold uses animals and spirit creatures like the fey to protect itself and learn about itself and also how the intelligent species are extensions of the animal kingdom, thus everyone, Kulak himself has a animal spririt guide and Kulak would do well to find him before embarking on a greater journey if he wished to part from his adptive family.
Justin Webber (DM) Day to Night and Camp talk Monday April 12th, 2004 10:37:10 PM
The day slowly withers on as the group slowly begins to come back to meet up with the other members of the group. Savin shows the group the stuff they got with a pleased voice from the sounds.
Kulak listens to Peerimus speak and doesn't move, if you were trying to read Kulak's face you would get no clue of what he is thinking or feeling on what Peerimus says. Finally after many hrs Kulak pulls the large two-handed sword from his back and begins running the length along a large whetstone which you can only guess where he got, after some time of sharpening the large sword he looks up, "Parents should sleep soon...night will be coming...I stand guard, nothing come in to harm you, promise on my iron hide."
True to Kulak's words the day has began to slip into night and te sun has began to set pretty well at the moment.
Just before the sun sets completely though your surprised to see what looks like the same gnome from Christmas come skipping towards the group. The gnome though wears a large white bunny suit and grins when he sees the group, "HHhhheeellloooo" The gnome looking rabbit grins as he pulls out a large basket and hands each person four eggs, after giving them to the group he grins and winks, "one is chocolate, the other a real boiled egg, the other a special jellied filled cake egg and the last egg is very very special, you find out what it is though." The gnome dressed rabbit slowly skips off, looking alot like a rabbit bouncing off.
Sly and Luke Tuesday April 13th, 2004 3:45:57 AM
Sly Reads his book of spells, Help with Dinner, Prepares a place next to the fire, then settles in for the night. Sly is almost asleep when he see the biggest rabbit he has ever seen, but when this rabbit hands out Eggs, Sly says Thank you in a very sleepy way, Then watches the Rabbit give each member of the party the same amount of eggs, hops or more like a skip off into the woods. Sly Look at the four eggs wondering as to where to put then??
Luke had growled as the bunny entered the camp, But stop and wagged his tail. Luke sits there watching the gift giving. He steps up to Sly and sniffs the eggs, Sly tells Luke "I'll share one with you, which one do you want?" Luke said "Thank-you" and pick the Jelly cake one. Then moves to Yurrick side to share the egg with him.
Barnum and Edgar Tuesday April 13th, 2004 7:58:13 PM
Barnum sits on the ground, a good distance from Peerimus and Kulak, but just close enough for Barnum's keen Halfling ears to hear what Peerimus is saying. Barnum then, in a fine portrayal of his sanity, speaks softly to himself, "Father and Mother Wold, he says? Intelligent species part of the animal kingdom? And what's this... Every person has an animal spirt guide, why that's ridiculous!" At that very moment, Edgar lands on Barnum's shoulder. Barnum raises an eyebrow and coughs slightly.
"Nevertheless... Tomorrow I shall teach Kulak the truths of the Wold, imparting on him the same knowledge my great arcane masters imparted on me!" Barnum proclaims, a grand (manical?) grin crossing his face as flickers of lightning sparkle between his fingertips. Edgar quips, "He'd be better off asking a fencepost."
The next morning, Barnum is awakened by a gnome in a rabbit suit, and the gift of four eggs. "Boiled egg, jelly filled cake, and chocolate! A fine breakfast for a fine morning." Barnum says aloud. He gives the 'special' egg a puzzled look, and puts it away for safekeeping.
Niobe Tuesday April 13th, 2004 8:04:15 PM
Niobe stares at that weird gnome-bunny and then shakes her head. "I hope I am not losing my mind. That abomination looks alot like the Mid-Winter gnome." She doesn't bother with the regular eggs at the moment, she takes a good look at the "special" egg first instead. Niobe looks to see if there is a way to open the mysterious egg. While investigating the egg she nimbles on bits from the chocolate egg.
Shiraz Tuesday April 13th, 2004 8:26:36 PM
"I dont believe I have ever seen such a sight" Shiraz mumurs with an astonished look on his face. "What exactly was that, and why did he give us these eggs?"
Savin Tuesday April 13th, 2004 9:43:27 PM
Savin falls into a deep slumber. He dreams of a huge iron sword decending towards his head and wakes with a start. He looks over and sees their new friend and decides to talk with him for awhile.
He finally heads back to sleep and falls into restful slumber. He wakes in the morning to the strange gnome in the wierd costume. He starts to peel the boiled egg and cuts it in half and hands part to Shiraz. "Here is some breakfast my might friend. Did you ever wonder why all these strange things keep happening to us? Gnomes dresses as bunnies, iron men calling us Daddy, crones running around cursing us, big bells ringing so loud we go unconcious and all of these ugly tattoos polluting the temples that are our bodies. Makes you want to start drinking green gnomishes."
Justin Webber (DM) Eggs and morning Tuesday April 13th, 2004 10:22:58 PM
Morning comes slowly for everyone and Kulak spent most of the night true to his word and stayed up watching to make sure nothing happens.
In the morning each person is greeted by the stange bunny dressed gnome who leaves after giving each person a egg. Everyone seems abit shocked at the gnome dressed bunny and Niobe inspects the special egg.
After some time studying the special egg Niobe finally figures out it looks like a normal egg with no special quality to it from the looks it. The shell to the egg is colored and looks breakable.
Kulak watches all this in very much interest and then he seems to come to his senses as he comments more to himself, "Colored and different eggs are given out as gifts certain times of the year, it must be that time."
(OOC:I have some of the charactersheets but need charactersheets from some of you yet. Please hurry and get your charactersheets in. Also Ilsidur knows that the seal is a seal of curing *1d8+1* sorry for not handling this before. Also everyone please make a note that officially in the game even knows I didn't comment that Teleheri become missing as of when you wokeup from the Chaos Bell ringing. I'm sorry for not stateing this alot sooner but I kept forgetting with my DM posts.)
Ilsidur Wednesday April 14th, 2004 8:09:59 AM
Ilsidur looks a bit surprised at the bunny-disguised gnome, but smiles and says, "Thank you," when the gnome gives him the four eggs.
After a good night's sleep (at least as good as you can get on the hard ground outdoors), the dwarf wakes up and eats the three edible eggs for breakfast, again saying a silent, "Thank you." He then says his morning devotions, being sure to ask the Woldian powers for the spell that would remove Savin's curse.
When Savin returns to the party, Ilsidur says, "If the Catacombs is going to charge 110 gp to identify the powers of a potion, it makes alot more sense just to offer all of the potions for sale. That way, we can get 90% of the value of the potion as trade in the shop, and not pay the identify fee. Only if the shop is willing to offer us more than 1000 gp for a specific potion is it cost-effective to get it identified. Once all of the unknown potions are sold, we can use the trade value to purchase what we want, including potions"
"And, as for your curse, I suggest we make our way back to the Catacombs, and sell the items that we have collected. Then, I can cast remove curse on you in the shop, and we can sell them the weightstone. If I cast it here, you will have to leave it lying on the ground, and someone may come across it and pick it up, catching the curse. alright?"
Sly and Luke Wednesday April 14th, 2004 8:53:21 AM
Sly laught at Luke and Yurrick eating the Jelly cake shape egg, If Sly known those two well, they will be begging for the jelly cake egg from all the others. When Sly spot Savin and Ilsidure (who is feeding his face) have a long discustion, Sly walk over to them, "What's the mater? Can I help? Savin is curse?? Well I'll be...?? A nice Munk like him?? Buy a scroll of Dispell Curse?? Wait a minute before you go bye one, Let me look into my Book of spells, I think I might have one." Sly opens his book 'flick flick flick'(flipping pages) Yes! Right here It's a 3rd level wizzard spell, if you give me an hour I will take the curse off Savin." Sly turns and starts to go toward a tree, When he sences that there is something or better yet someone missing?? But he cannot quite put his finger on it. Sly Yells up at the Kulak, "SON! Are you sure YOU have taken everybody out of the church before YOU distroyed it??" To the others Sly ask "Where is Woody our other Thief??" A cold chill runs down Sly's spine.
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday April 14th, 2004 8:27:25 PM
Peerimus wakes and finds a quiet spot to greet the sunrise and meditate. When finished he helps with breafast and with any of the others with their gear as needed. He will also hand Savin 5gp, "To cover part of your payment to have the items Identified."
Niobe Wednesday April 14th, 2004 9:25:43 PM
Niobe puts the colored egg away for the time being. "I don't believe that Teleheri even left the city in the first place Sly. I don't remember him being at the church at all actually."
Savin Wednesday April 14th, 2004 10:34:02 PM
Savin thanks his friend Ilsidur for the advice and agrees to go to the Catacombs with him to get the curse removed.
He then asks the group, "Does anybody want any of this treasre or are we going to sell it all and just divide up money. The only thing that interests me at all is the potion of barkskin. Nothing else really helps me, so I would rather have money. Trying to save for something more powerful."
Justin Webber (DM) Morning Movements Wednesday April 14th, 2004 10:49:12 PM
The group slowly talks about what to do and some decide to go to the catacombs again to do what they want with the treasure.
Kulak listens to what is said yet and stays silent as he wonders what to do from here. Here still is abit surprised about the rabbit dressed gnome.
(OOC:Small post but not much to post at the moment.)
Sly and Luke Thursday April 15th, 2004 6:27:02 AM
As Sly gets the news that the Thief Teliheri may have stayed behind in the city, "OH! Gee! Don't tell me that he might be in jail?? And we cannot go back for him with our new Son here. Thank for tell us Niobe." Sly turns to Kulak Golem "You did a good job with the church, you didn't know that there was to be some one else with us." Sly pats Kulak foot "By the way do you eat any kind of food?? Do you dring any water?"
OOC:Since Savin does not want Sly to use his Dispell Curse on the poor monk, Sly should get one seventh of the price of the scroll, don't you think??
Peerimus and Yorrick Thursday April 15th, 2004 10:36:38 AM
"I agree with you Savin, though I think those unable to heal themselves. should take the potions of Cure Moderate Wounds. Ilsidur and I might not always be able to arrive in a timely fashion."
"Again I will wait here with Kulak and any others who have no need or desire to go to town until you and Ilsidur return. If will be a beautiful couple days and Yorrick and I intend to use them."
With that Peerimus walks over to Yorrick and whispers somethin in his ear who then lumbers off towards a nearby stream and copse of trees. Peerimus shift to a great eagle and takes to the wild blue sky with a great "Skeeeeee!"
Niobe Thursday April 15th, 2004 8:00:22 PM
"I don't think he is spending any time in gaol. Maybe he is dealing with something from his past like Lillian mentioned?" Niobe shrugs. "I agree with Peerimus. We might want to keep those healing potions. The rest can be sold though."
Shiraz Thursday April 15th, 2004 10:33:20 PM
Shiraz nods in agreement with Savin, "Yes my friend strangness is indeed with us and often." Shiraz shakes his head, "all to often it seems." Shiraz nods in agreement with Niobe, "Yes keep the healing potions for us poor unblessed common souls." Shiraz says the last with a wistful smile and walks over towards Kulak, stoppng a short distance from the iron golem.
Ilsidur Thursday April 15th, 2004 11:23:56 PM
Ilsidur stands up and stretches, saying, "Well, Savin, shall we go?" He leads the way into town, to find the entry to the Catacombs.
[OOC: I have posted Ilsidur's first post in the Catacombs, expecting Savin to join him.]
Justin Webber (DM) Another Day of Shopping Friday April 16th, 2004 12:13:45 AM
A few people head off to the catacombs while others go about their own thing.
Shiraz makes his way over and stops a small distance from Kulak which Kulak hasn't noticed Shiraz yet as Kulak's attention is now totally on the changed Peerimus. It seems Kulak is surprised by Peerimus's sudden change and is trying to figure out how he did it.
After bit Kulak seems to give up though and then notices Shiraz who Kulak thinks for a few before his Kulak's eyes seem to swirl with chaos energy and then stop. After the slight eye swirl Kulak speaks to Shiraz in Shiraz's native language for his race, "What is wrong father Shiraz?" It seems that Kulak is a very very fast learner of languages or chaos powers are giveing the iron golem much knowledge.
Savin Friday April 16th, 2004 12:14:34 AM
Savin sighs and gets up and trudges to the catacombs.
Barnum and Edgar d20+8=25 Friday April 16th, 2004 12:45:00 AM
"Ah! What a beautiful day! So much more wonderful then those rainy days we've had as of late." Barnum goes off a short distance from camp for a little while, still with the idea in the head that he should teach Kulak about the arcane, but not sure how to go about it. To clear his mind, he engages in one of his passions that he hasn't had a chance to pursue lately. He pulls out his prized masterwork Halfling's fiddle, and plays an old, cheery tune that his father taught him. (Perform 25)
In the meantime, Edgar enjoys himself in his own way, scouring the fields around camp for an ill-faited worm, or perhaps a juicy caterpiller.
Sly and Luke Friday April 16th, 2004 11:37:23 AM
Sly watches Savin going to town, This half elf is getting a little hurt, "This is the second time the round ear Monk snubs me, Some one will have to teach him that we are One Party! We have to troust each other." Sly is off to sit in the shade od the big Kulak. He will study his magic book and keeping half an ear open on the speed of Kulack knowlage.
Niobe Friday April 16th, 2004 6:31:34 PM
Niobe stretches out on the grass and decides to just relax. She is worried about the alarming rate that the golem is learning things, and figures that that might become a very dangerous thing in the future. She resolves to not be so open with it just in case.
Shiraz Friday April 16th, 2004 8:23:02 PM
"Nothing is wrong Kulak. I was just watching you." Shiraz stoicly replies. "How did you learn Tauric?" Shiraz continues in taur. "I have not heard it spoken in many a day."
Justin Webber (DM) Continueing Saturday April 17th, 2004 11:39:37 PM
Some are still off in the catacombs and the group waits for them to come back.
Kulak looks to Shiraz and you see his brow wrinkle in thought as the iron golem ponders the question and then quite simply speaks back in tauric, "The knowledge just came to me, I do not know how otherwise father Shiraz." Kulak also watches Peerimus in his new form till he either leaves Kulak's sight area or till something else cetches his attention.
(OOC:I'm really sorry for not posting on Friday. I got really wrapped up in some RL issues.)
Niobe Sunday April 18th, 2004 3:32:30 PM
Niobe walks over to Sly and leans over him, reading over his shoulder. "What are you reading? It must be more entertaining than just sitting here watching the grass grow!" She laughs a little at her comment. She tries to make heads and tails out of the odd writing - and doesn't succeed at reading the arcane text.
Peerimus and Yorrick Sunday April 18th, 2004 3:32:34 PM
Peerimus does not wander too far, but rides the air eddies enjoying the clear free sky.
Yorrick launches at Luke in a playful game of tag by the creek
Barnum and Edgar Monday April 19th, 2004 6:32:34 PM
When Kulak is free from the other Children of Chaos, Barnum goes up to him with a slight grin on his face, and an idea in his head.
"Kulak, my new, large friend. You are new to the Wold, and there are many things that you should be taught. From what've I've seen you are already very intelligent, and seem to absorb knowledge like a sponge. So, I will pass on to you the knowledge that many wizards gave me throughout these past years..." Barnum begins.
Barnum then goes on to lecture about the intricacies of the arcane, talking about the different schools of magic, the different kinds of spellcasters, the difference between divine and arcane magic, the planes, and the like. He has a ball telling Kulak all these things (as it's rare for him to find anyone willing to listen to him on matters like these) and gives vivid demonstrations, whether by drawing pictures in the dirt with a stick, or by firing magical bolts of lighting into the sky.
Ilsidur Monday April 19th, 2004 9:56:26 PM
Ilsidur continues to finalize the sale of the items, and freeing Savin from the curse, at the Catacombs.
Shiraz Monday April 19th, 2004 10:22:03 PM
Shiraz sits back and watchs Kulak enjoy the lectures of Barnum. Finally bored, and more than a litle confused Shiraz wonders away and sets up his tent for the night. Shiraz gathers wood for a decent sized fire and prepares for the evening
Justin Webber (DM) Passing of Time Monday April 19th, 2004 11:55:41 PM
The time slowly trickles on as Kulak now listens to Barnum, the golem watches what Barnum does carefully as if Kulak himself may be interested in learning magic. After while Kulak shows a great surprise as his eyes swirl in a small swirl of energy and he speaks softly in Barnum's races native tongue (I believe Barnum is a halfling), "I like the powers you have daddy Barnum, maybe one day I also will know and beable to use such powers. All must be possible by what I have been taught so far."
The day has slowly began to fade away into the coming night. The sun has just began to lower in the sky and a heavy scent of flowers is blown on the wind to the group. Kulak does do something else during this time by pointing to the special egg that the gnome dressed as a bunny gave one of the members of the group and comments, "I think there is something very good inside that egg."
Niobe d20+9=17 d20+10=17 Tuesday April 20th, 2004 3:09:22 AM
Niobe turns her head to look at Kulak when he mentions that there might be something worthwhile in the decorated egg. Feeling curious about the egg; and just a little greedy, she finds a place to sit and open the decorated egg. First she looks for any hinges and such to open the egg. If there are none then she takes a knife and taps the egg firmly along the top to open it. She is not holding the egg over herself to open it, but over the grass instead, just in case there is a mess. Niobe looks inside the egg with quite a bit of anticipation.
(Search 17, Spot 17)
Sly and Luke Tuesday April 20th, 2004 5:28:26 AM
Sly put's his magic book away, then unrolles his sleeping bag. He does his what Ilsidur would call prayers for his mother and his sweet heart". He curls up and falls asleep.
Luke will sleep near by with his friend Yurrick.
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+20=40 Tuesday April 20th, 2004 5:29:08 PM
After a day of gliding above the area, Peerimus lands, shifts back and goes about catching some dinner for everyone. [survival 40] Feast time
Yorrick spends the day with Luke swimming the stream, going afer fish and sunning himself. A long wearey day later and it's off to bed, thumping down near Peerimus with Luke curled up next to him
Shiraz Tuesday April 20th, 2004 8:23:03 PM
Shiraz finishes with his camp preparations and lays his extra blanket outside the tent to sit on, "Feel free to join me," Shiraz says with a smile to his friends. Shiraz then settles down to ponder his egg, finally carefully cracking the shell to see whats inside.
Edgar the Raven Tuesday April 20th, 2004 8:51:17 PM
Edgar spends the day away from his master, poking away at the ground in his own hunt for food. Afterwards, he spends the afternoon in a tree, having a long, stirring conversation with a bright red cardinal he met while hunting for bugs.
As the sun sets, Edgar returns to camp and pokes his beak at the special egg, which Kulak says might be magical.
Savin Tuesday April 20th, 2004 9:40:15 PM
Savin comes skipping back into camp and offers everyone a donut. He is grinning as he says, "I swiped them from the Catacomb's snack table. Ilsidur will be following behind me soon. He was able to lift my curse and I feel much better!"
Savin looks around and says, "So what has been happening here?
Justin Webber (DM) Another night of camping Tuesday April 20th, 2004 11:03:59 PM
The group slowly settles in for the night as the sun sets and Kulak listens and watches everyone, it is clear thus far that the iron golem must be atleast partly trustworthy.
Those who play with the special egg are surprised when they crack it open. Inside they find a egg sized nugget of gold.
Niobe d20+10=25 Wednesday April 21st, 2004 4:14:04 AM
Niobe stares wide-eyed at the golden egg. Slowly she grins while pondering what this might be worth. She wonders if it is solid gold, or just a hollow gold molding. Carefully she appraises the apparent value of the egg.
Later she will pack the gold egg in her haversack and then help with any camp chores before having dinner and then going to bed. Any watch will be fine with her.
(Appraise check 25)
Sly and Luke Wednesday April 21st, 2004 6:58:49 AM
Sly after sleeping for four hours (That's all a half elf needs), he feel a pain on his side. Heputs his hand into his pocket and bring out the broken egg. Sly peels away the shell, there in his hand is a golden egg. Sly looks around as if he would see that Bunny again.
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday April 21st, 2004 4:27:29 PM
Peerimus sleeps soundly in the open but with a little apprehension on his mind. tThe crones said the golem would be both friend and foe and currently that potential foe seems to be learning all about them at an alarming rate. from powers to skills to native tongues. before drifting off, the druid makes a mental note to keep his other talents wuite to himself.
Morning arrives with a glorious sunrise and Peerimus is there to greet it, arms open, basking in the spreading warmth and light. Later, seeing Savin literally skipping across the grasses, he breaks into a large grin and waves "You seem to be feeling much better. Good to see you back my friend."
Later he will shell the egg and drop the contents into his belt pouch.
Yorrick sleeps till morning where he awakens and heads off to do some fishing in teh early hours
Shiraz Wednesday April 21st, 2004 8:49:24 PM
Shiraz tucks the golden nugget in his belt puch and shakes his head, "Curious".
Savin d20+8=23 Wednesday April 21st, 2004 10:09:53 PM
Savin will wake up in the morning and say, "So what's next? Where are we going now?"
He then starts to prepare breakfast for he group. He toast up some travel bread and then makes fried eggs for everyone.
Justin Webber (DM) Morning Thursday April 22nd, 2004 12:26:33 AM
(OOC:Okay everyone. Jerry is looking over and approving the new module so we should be on our way shortly. Please for the few of you who haven't please get your charactersheets in. Jerry usually has a freeze put on games that players don't turn in their charactersheets on. I believe there is only a few of you left to get one in and I know that the time right now is bad since school, etc is ending.)
Niobe is pretty sure the nugget is worth about 150gps.
In the morning Kulak watches the group awake and once again he has kept watch over all of you all night. You also awake to find a night large fire going since he had left camp at one point to gather more wood for the fire.
This morning though after everyone awakes Kulak leaves the small area and to anyones surprise that follows him you will find him going through a practice routine alot like Savin's fighting style. Clearly the iron golem is learning quickly not only in intelligence but also in fighting. After a short practice Kulak switches to his large two handed sword and begins swinging it around in a practice form also. From the looks the iron golem has became a talented fighter unarmed and armed. Who knows what other abilites the iron golem may be learning.
Niobe Thursday April 22nd, 2004 3:48:02 PM
Niobe is seriously alarmed by the actions of the golem. In fact she is so bothered by just how much it has learned that she resolves not to teach it anything of what she knows. Niobe is feeling reasonably paranoid this morning. "If any one cares to know, I believe that the gold egg is worth around 150 gold pieces." She picks at her breakfast; taking a long time to eat it.
Peerimus and Yorrick Thursday April 22nd, 2004 6:50:30 PM
While Yorrick fishes the druid will try and get with each person in a private conversation that Kulak will not be able to hear and share his concerns that this creature, whom the Crones said would be both enemy and friend seems to be mastering anything we demonstrate as an ability and each person should make a conscious effort to not show him more. He will also share his thought that it is time we moved on and that Kulak should be sent to make his own way.
Barnum and Edgar Thursday April 22nd, 2004 7:36:07 PM
Edgar pecks at the egg until it cracks, revealing a golden egg inside. He later shows Barnum, who does the happiest Halfling jig you ever might see.
Later, Peerimus speaks with Barnum concerning Kulak. Barnum ponders the wise druid's words, and replies, "I suppose... I suppose you're right, maybe we shouldn't teach Kulak any more. I've seen him practicing both Savin and Shiraz's fighting styles, and both you and I have taught him our own respective arts. Combined with being a mighty iron golem and all, that makes for a fierce opponent. It saddens me, though, to think of Kulak as an adversary. I've grown so attached to him. While you're right that we should move on soon, I suspect Kulak shouldn't be sent away until he knows it's time to. He'll know when it's time."
Savin Thursday April 22nd, 2004 9:21:43 PM
Savin listens to his friend's concerns about Kulak. "I am sorry, but I have to disagree with you all. If he can learn from just watching us, then we need to teach him. We need to teach him more than fighting arts and magic though."
Savin will call Kulak over and say, "Kulak, you are an interesting person. You have learned our fighting arts in days where it has taking us years. I am wondering what your plans are on how to use them?
You call us your parents. Well a parents most important job is to try to mold their children's morals and ethics. To make them better people. You are already powerful. You can become a force for good or something totally evil. You can use your powers to help the less powerful, to heal, to fight oppressors and tyranny."
Savin"s arms spread wide and he says, "Look around you. That is what this group called the Children of Chaos is all about. I hope you emmulate us. If you become a creature of evil, and start to hurt innocents, you need to know we will fight you. You might destroy us all but we would be honor bound to try. On the other hand, if you fight for good, then we will all do everything in our power to help you and I will offer you my friendship for the rest of my life. Do you understand?"
Justin Webber (DM) The lessons of Ying and Yang Thursday April 22nd, 2004 10:22:37 PM
Kulak stays to himself still practicing till he is called over, it seems Kulak had no interest in your conversation without him or not.
Kulak listens to what Savin says and looks out over the land spread before him, his face seems to go blank for a few mins, any thoughts, any feelings totally void till finally he shrugs and smiles, "People need good but need evil...they balance either other from what I have seen." Kulak motions to a small patch of grass that blows in the wind and comments, "We all must learn to bow with the wind or..."
With another wave of his hand you hear a great thundering rumble in the sky and then a lightning bolt strikes the grass, destroying the small patch of green grass, "or be destroyed."
Kulak shrugs once more not seeming to mind his powers he is showing the group and smiles at his parents, "My mother and fathers have taught me alot...soon I feel I will need to travel, learn more...find my place."
Kulak walks to a tree now and sits against it, closing his eyes and pondering to himself. He won't look up or speak for many hrs now inless spoken to and seems to once again not to be paying attention.
Ilsidur Thursday April 22nd, 2004 11:22:12 PM
The dwarf continues to barter at the Catacombs, trying to figure out how much in gems is left over once the identify spells have been paid for.
[OOC: It looks like we will have about 8,000 gp in coins and gems once we are finished the sale.]
Sly and Luke Friday April 23rd, 2004 7:44:24 AM
Sly listens to Savin closely, "Hmmm! Your right, but I have learn alot my short time on earth,but one thing I thing I know is I rether see my enermy in frount of me, than have an enermy hidden behind me..." He tells Savin "He does learn fast, as if time is short. He's now showing signs of independance"
"Well enough of our child, where do we go now North, South, East?... West is the sea, no use to go there. But I always wanted to know what was beyond the Land of the Elves?... Where would you want to go?"
Peerimus Friday April 23rd, 2004 8:26:27 PM
Peerimus seems to agree with Savin right up to the point of Kulak's 'little demonstration'. He then shakes his head saying aloud but to no one in particular, "It is not in our hands I fear, but the forces that brought consciousness to this creature if it does good or ill. It is being driven."
Barnum and Edgar Friday April 23rd, 2004 10:52:42 PM
Edgar lands on Barnum's shoulder and listens to what Savin has to say. Edgar whisper into Barnum's ear, "Wise words. It seems they learn a lot more than just fighting skills, locked up in those monasteries."
Kulak, on the other hand seemed more indifferent in choosing a side between the forces of good and evil. A child of chaos, truer to the meanings of those words than most of the members of the group. Barnum pats Kulak on one of his fingers (which is as big as Barnum's hand), "Kulak. It is up to you to decide where you stand. Know, however, that whether we stand together or at opposite sides of the spectrum, I will understand your decision." Barnum is not quite sure whether Kulak is paying attention or not, but it makes him feel better saying this to him anyway.
Niobe Saturday April 24th, 2004 8:14:21 AM
Niobe isn't sure what to do with Kulak, especially after that lightning bolt trick. She is absolutely certain that he can become very dangerous in the near future. "Savin, what do you suggest we teach him? Other than morals and ethics obviously." Much more quietly she adds, "He cannot learn any of my skills; indeed I will not teach him them either. He is just way too large, noisy and probably not agile enough." Glancing over at the seemingly unattentive golem Niobe says finally, "personally I am unsettled by the rate that he learns, it's just not normal. Maybe you're right Peerimus, Kulak probably is driven."
Justin Webber (DM) Morning Talks Saturday April 24th, 2004 10:19:03 PM
Kulak says nothing as the others talk about him and his growing/learning. After a few mins he quickly snaps his eyes back open and looks around abit, he sighs abit to himself as he looks off to the North but then looks away whispering to himself, "Thought I sensed something."
(OOC:Should have the new module approved soon so everyone please be abit more patient. Also Eunice, please count this as my Friday post and all posts after it are to be classified as Fridays posts till I make my Monday night post. Not meaning to tell you your job, just letting you know which post this is. :) Thanks and good job on the ADM reports Eunice.)
Niobe Sunday April 25th, 2004 4:13:04 AM
Niobe wonders why there is now an awkward silence. "Is there any compass direction you gentlemen have not travelled yet? I am in no hurry to return to Hook City any time soon. I can say at least that much."
((No prob Justin I am counting this post as DM post #5 for the week.))
Sly and Luke d20+6=16 d20+6=17 Sunday April 25th, 2004 7:40:03 AM
OOC: Knowledge of [History] 16 - Knowledge of Nature 17
Sly is eating when Kulak mumbles something like 'though I sence something', Sly look up to the giant, and he's looking north. "Kulak! Tell me how it feel like, I think you have a nose for trouble." To the rest of the troup Sly tell then "The only thing I know of up north is my old village and the Elven Land??"
luke is off with Yurrick looking for huney to eat?.
Ilsidur Monday April 26th, 2004 12:41:47 AM
Ilsidur returns to the party, and says, "Well, I managed to finally dispose of the treasure, and traded it mostly for cash. I count that there are seven of us, so we can split it seven ways. You can each have 111 pp and 1 gp. OK?" He passes the money out to all the party members.
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