Packing up and heading out - Dm Ian Friday May 21st, 2004 7:02:20 PM
The group gathers back in the dining hall of their manor to ready the teleport and make sure any last minute spells are cast. Rations are packed, weapons sharpened and stowed, and clothing cleaned of the signs of the jungle travel.
Making your last minute preparations, each of the group sees at about the same time an image begin to form over the table. Its clearly an illusion of moderate strength to Nonam's enhanced perceptions.
The illusion is a robed figure about a foot tall, a representation of a shadowed form of indistinct features, with two fiery pinpoints for eyes and a solid staff of darkness carried in one hand.
"I have watched your movements for some time. You have been successful in some things, but your travels have brought you to a threshold that you seem unaware of."
"Legends do not rise alone. Name one hero who has no band of brothers, or nation to fight for, or enemy who is as reknowned as the hero, if not more. I am such a being rising into legend."
"You have chosen to tie yourselves to me time and time again, interfering with my allies, my works, my friends. The visions only made more clear this reality. Alliance or enemy, there can be nothing between on the road to legend. Yet, I think you know too little of me and my true works to make your decision, so I make you a proposal."
"Some time past, two Houses of Drow assaulted my forces and lost. They chose poorly, and huddle in the nearby mountains, thinking they have outrun my retribution. I will allow them one day from today for each of the Gods of Testing to prepare themselves, and then I will reach my hand for them. You can inform them or not, stand with them or not, watch or not. This act will be my testimony to you."
"We are enemies, or we are allies. Once the drow are dealt with, your decision will be made."
With this, the image fades.
(Any spells cast? What is your destination, and method of travel?"
Jandar Saturday May 22nd, 2004 1:07:33 AM
Jandar says,"I suppose that was Morlas? Well, I still think we should wait until we see what we'll find at the alter, just in case it has some bearing on what we do. If he does attack the drow cities, and we help them defeat him, especially if we are instrumental in defeating him, then we will earn some measure of treaty and probably a strong alliance, if not friendship with the drow. Of course, that will last only as long as anything does with the drow...present company and family excluded, of course."
Nonam Saturday May 22nd, 2004 11:57:10 AM
Nonam says dryly, "I think we need to buy something to keep people from scrying on us."
Gareth Sunday May 23rd, 2004 9:00:44 AM
"Maybe we could ask the Overlord for assistance in that? I expect she has her palace and herself protected.". "Yes, Jandar. I'd say we go find out what we can from the altar, speak to the drow, see if we can find out where Lathiese is, and take out Byron and his cohort - and get their access into Black Dragon castle. Then maybe Jandar and/or Tericus can find the other dragon and maybe Jandar can ask Domi some more questions. And then maybe we can get our place protected from scrying... All in a day's work, eh?". "Oh and Jus, Jandar asked Domi and he said not to ally with Morlas.".
Tericus Sunday May 23rd, 2004 9:53:34 AM
"I can scry for the dragon tommrow, but in the meantime lets get ready for going to the temple."
Jus Sunday May 23rd, 2004 4:38:29 PM
"I hear you, Gareth," Jus says with a shrug. "I'm not about to go against Domi, but I'm not going to shake this bad feeling anytime soon."
"So," Jus says, acknowledging Tericus' comments about preparing, "we need protection from poison, some anti-scrying device, and could probably use some protection against life-draining. As for the Teleport, I can get me and 3 others out in a pinch. I'm pretty set with Armor and Weapons, although some of it depends on setup spells.
"Unfortunately," Jus continues, "I have just under 7000gp to put towards this. Maybe less, I don't recall if that amount was after my last purchase."
Onrad Monday May 24th, 2004 9:29:40 AM
Onrad plops 3 incredible looking diamonds down on the table. Here's 6K in stone I saved and brought with me to add to the pot when the time came.
In my mind, the priority is:
First healing. We need at least 2 wands of Cure Serious or better and some potions for the non-casters incase a caster goes down.
Second resurrection. This will be tough. Tough as the dragon you guys fought. Tough as our drow campaign. Tough as when we infiltrated Marteaus army and changed their attack plans. It's very possible that one or more of us may die. We need at least one True Res. More if Tericus and Jandar can't cast them yet.
Third restoration--greater if we can afford it: Liches drain. All know that. We need to be able to put ourselves right after battle. Nonam shouldn't have to walk around partially drained like he's doing now.
Then if we can afford it, we need greater dispels to remove the lich preparations for battle and anti-scrying so he doesn't know our preparations and locations so easily. We need 2 or 3 locations--they don't need to be fancy--where we can rest and recuperate without being found.
Yah, I know we can't probably do all that right now, but we're stepping up into new and dangerous territory when our opponents can see us in visions as Morlas claims and appear to us in our own place without us stopping it.
In the meantime, use those rocks for the good of the group. I have a bit of pettycash left....about 500.
Debating shopping - Dm Ian Monday May 24th, 2004 11:07:53 PM
The conversation continues.
(If possible, lets try to wrap this up tomorrow or wednesday. I will not move the party until they state a willingness to travel, or invoke movement magic.)
Jandar Tuesday May 25th, 2004 1:20:43 AM
Jandar pats Onrad on the shoulder and says,"I can't speak for Tericus, but I can cast Resurrection and Greater Restoration. More than once in a day, as well. Of course, if I get killed, then I won't be of much use to you all. But, I have a special gift from Domi when fighting liches and all other undead for that matter.....but that's something for another time. You needn't worry about that. I'm ready to go whenever you all are. I have what I need."
He taps his holy symbol and his warhammer.
Gareth Tuesday May 25th, 2004 5:43:20 AM
The warrior nods to Onrad at his sacrifice for the group. We currently have 20,000 GP in gems, 6,653 PP, and that largechunck of gold from Lathiese. I don't think we ever got that appraised. So what do you other guys think we need? We certainly need what Onrad suggests. I do think we might not need much for our trip to the temple."
Onrad Tuesday May 25th, 2004 9:28:34 AM
Onrad grins at both Tericus and Jandar.
"I DO feel very blessed and comforted at the presence of both of you here. However, I believe we're gonna need multiples of those things I listed. A lich if he has partners, can drain us of ability scores in double digits. We could run into a situation where we have to greater dispell, not simply dispell, 5 or 6 times to take the momentum in a battle and more later to maintain it. And to maintain our strength of power, we need True Resurrections, not just Resurrections.
"Most of all, however, we need this capability WITHOUT cutting into your spellpower. We need this in addition to your vast set of spells.
"I understanding having the faith that the gods will not deliver you unto evil that is more than you can handle. I believe in that too.
"But I believe even more in being overprepared. Liches are totally paranoid about protecting their life--what there is of it that is left. Even more than dragons. ALL their resources go into preparing for that enemy that will eventually come to kill them. So we have to assume that Morlas IS overprepared. And he has experience with us. So he's brooded over the best strategies to use against us. And he's done this much more than we've thought about him.
"So I say we go after him loaded for bear as much as we possibly can. Then we throw our faith, and acts of heroism and sacrifice on top of that fighting like we always do--leaving nothing on the combat floor undone so that there is regret."
"My gift (pointing at the diamonds) is to be kept by the group. My suggestions have been made. And despite all the bickering and nitpicking we're famous for, you have my sword and my life--just as in the old days of our youth."
He bows formally then removes himself into the hallway to stretch.
Tericus Tuesday May 25th, 2004 9:40:17 AM
"Well, I dont have that much gold, but your welcome to what I have." Tericus says as he places 3500gps on the table. "Use it as you see fit."
Nonam Tuesday May 25th, 2004 12:00:08 PM
"I have enough protection from poison and cure potions for myself. Restoration and negative energy protection would be most useful. If you want that other stuff go get it. If one us dies though, we need to get back home and not try to do a resurrection in the field though. I have a few spells that will help, but I won't say what they are in case he's listening."
Shopping prep - Dm Ian Tuesday May 25th, 2004 7:29:15 PM
The party prepares to go shopping.
(I have sent an email to the group to have an offline discussion about direction and inertia.)
Jus Tuesday May 25th, 2004 9:23:42 PM
Jus lets Gareth know that his money is on deposit. "Just shop with it and use what you need. Meanwhile, I'm going to look for some of my old friends. Contact me with the rings when we're ready."
Jus goes outside, and starts looking for kids. Before the city moved, Jus had quite a few kids that he was able to get some good info from. Perhaps they are still around. He keeps a lookout for anyone he knows, and looks for the ladybug pins he used to give out -- which reminds him, he'd better get some more.
He cheerfulness returns as he wanders outside. It's been way too long since he's done this, and the prospect of seeing old friends again (no matter how young they are) lifts his spirits to heights he hasn't seen in ages.
If Jus finds anyone, he'll let him know that he's looking for any interesting rumors. Especially any about Dragons and Undead.
Gareth Wednesday May 26th, 2004 6:31:38 AM
"Sounds to me like you have a plan, Onrad. Take the cash and go get what you feel we need. I wouldn't mind not being brought to my knees with a scratch from one of those abominations. Once done we'll depart. I'll go with you if you;d like.".
Onrad Wednesday May 26th, 2004 10:21:16 AM
Onrad finishes stretching in the hallway and says, "Very well. I'll make some decisions for us then. I will not spend it all. That also would be stupid. Nonam, if you'll let me borrow your communications ring, I'll send in my recommendations (by email) before I actually make the purchases.
He pauses at Tericus to see if he wants to denote anything and then he's springing out the door.
"I hope I remember how to find this place again....or can find a place to get what we want. Hehe."
Tericus Wednesday May 26th, 2004 11:43:54 AM
Tericus watches Onrad go, then says to the others, "When are we planning to leave? I need to pray for some different spells if we're going after the liche."
Nonam Wednesday May 26th, 2004 4:09:21 PM
Nonam looks at Onrad, "Why my ring?" Nevertheless, he hands it over.
Preparations continue - Dm Ian Wednesday May 26th, 2004 8:01:19 PM
Wandering around the streets, Jus doesn't see any of his old contacts. In fact, the street traffic is very different from what hes used to. Asking around, he hears that many youths have been become involved, at least for a time with the large scale food gathering going on for the city. A streetcorner merchant is happy to spend some time talking describing the adjustments the city is making replanting crops outside the walls, cutting timber, and such. It seems most of the city has turned to its immediate needs, but that if Jus wanted to spend time on the docks, or in the traffic near the gates, that would be the best place to start rebuilding his network.
Just does hear an interesting rumor about a few of the turtle-crews reporting distant sightings of what looked like a silver dragon swimming.
Onrad goes shopping, and easily finds a Catacombs store.
Thinking a bit, both Jandar and Tericus remember various bits of lore about liches. In discussion, the pieces come together.
In addition to the commonly known lore about phylacteries and the process of becoming a lich requiring an unrepentantly evil heart, several old stories state that liches created the first vampires. Of course, this detail clashes with several other legends, but the fact is clear that more often than not, liches are served by vampires. Also, the old stories state that while liches rely primarily on intelligence and spellcasting, their touch is capable of permanent paralysis. Any additional research would require a trip to a library, or speaking to a sage.
Jandar d20+20=31 d100+16=99 d100+16=47 d100+16=87 Thursday May 27th, 2004 2:30:12 AM
Jandar will indeed spend the time in the library, looking for books and passages dealing with liches. After he searches, he sits down to piece together what he finds and what he already knows(Knowledge, Arcana dc 31).
Upon finishing some short research, he finds a quiet spot in the room the Storms have loaned him and casts 3 more Divinations as to the identity of Lathiese's mate, since he is now more familiar with him.(99%, 47%, 87%)
Onrad Thursday May 27th, 2004 9:09:39 AM
::singing::
Shopping with my friends. The fun never ends. Everybody spends. When we go shopping.
[scrolling up to see the total I have to work with]
3500 from Tericus 6000 in gems from Onrad 20,000 in gems from the group fund 6,653 pp from group fund 6000 from Jus (he offered 7K, but said he might not have that much so I lowered it to 6K)
Total of ....ok I forget. What is the ration for pp to gp. Heading to the LnB to ask my stupid question.
Jerry edit: Ok, total of 102,030. Off to the Catacombs.
Jus Thursday May 27th, 2004 10:10:18 AM
Jus heads down to the lake for a little relaxation. He hires a turtle driver. "Just meander through the lake a few times," he tells the driver. "I need some serious down time to relax."
Sitting down, closing his eyes, Jus indeed appears to relax. In his mind, though, Jus begins attempting to call to the silver, hoping she can read minds and is nearby.
Silver Lady, if you're there, I'd like to talk with you. Please come up to the Storm Castle today, ask for Jus.
Jus repeats these thoughts several times in several ways. Finally, after about about 20 minutes has passed, Jus stands and asks the driver to take him back to the city.
On the way, Jus creates a song and sings it quietly, but out loud.
"Silver Lady, talk a walk by my side. We need to talk, we need to see eye to eye. Silver Lady, I want to see you. Come visit my castle, come be my friend. Come, let us talk; let's not let this end. Silver Lady, talk a walk by my side."
Nonam d20+28=45 d20+17=23 d20+14=31 d20+24=41 Thursday May 27th, 2004 5:40:16 PM
Nonam is more than happy to head off to the library to look for information about liches, and he trots along after Jandar and Tericus. "You know we might also check with the Scribes in the Undercity. They keep records of everything."
[Knowledge arcana=45 Knowledge history=23 Knowledge nature=31 and concentration=41 for good measure]
Gareth Thursday May 27th, 2004 8:02:49 PM
The warrior decides to go over his gear again to make sure it is in order - as it always is. Feeling a bit stronger of late he begins to to train a bit to explore some new fighting technique ideas with Max (e.g. he went up a level).
John (Jus) Thursday May 27th, 2004 8:53:40 PM [OOC: We are looking for an apartment, with a move in date sometime next week. It is likely that I won't have Internet access for a week or two once we move. Add to that vacation to Wichita Falls, and I'll probably be out for 4 out of the next 6 weeks.]
(Anyone able to pick up posting for him in that time? - Ian)
Research - Dm Ian Friday May 28th, 2004 3:36:37 AM
Jus takes a turtle ride, but doesn't see the silver himself. However, it is unknown whether his message was received.
Part of the way through the trip, Jus hears the mental voice of Kieran start up again. Apparently hes done sleeping off his meal, and now hes playing with a bunch of metallic objects. It goes on for hours...
Nonam, Tericus, and Jandar spend hours pouring over old tomes, and find three sources of particular interest.
The first is an old adventuring journal written by a warrior about two hundred years before, who makes mention of hunting a particular lich for three years. Apparently the warrior and his companions caught and destroyed the material form of the lich on four occasions, but simply could not find the liches phylactery until the end of that time. Apparently, in some case, the lich actually threw away its life in fights with the party to be moved back to the location of its phylactery.
The second source is a yellowing treatise about fifty years old in which two rival sages recorded an arguement about the nature of a liches transformation. The arguement is fairly dry, but sites evidence that the prerequisites for the transformation is strength in arcane spellcasting, and little more, leading to ancient liches coming from various professions and even races. One tale mentions a particularly obnoxious bard undertaking the transformation in an attempt to preserve his life, but incurring the wrath of the Temple of Alemi in doing so.
The third source is little more than a few sheaves of recently prepared parchement with no identifying signature or marks. It is a list of names, some of which are clearly not human, or of the current era. A number of the names are checked off, some have question marks, and two have 'confirmed lich' scrawled in the margin next to the names.
The first name is 'the Spellthief'. The second name is 'Boarheart'.
Jandar's divinations return the answer, "Seeking the sister of the Black Dragon will reveal the mate."
Tericus Friday May 28th, 2004 10:01:59 AM
"Some interesting stuff." Tericus tells Nonam and Jandar, "Though im not sure how useful it is."
Nonam Friday May 28th, 2004 10:27:19 AM
"If only we could return to the library in Myth Drannor."
Nonam checks the list of names to see if anything remotely similar to Morlas is there.
Preparations continue - Dm Ian Friday May 28th, 2004 9:53:58 PM
Preparations continue.
Gareth Saturday May 29th, 2004 9:11:03 AM
The warrior completes his preparations and stands ready. He listens to the others' info gathering stuff, etc.
Tericus Monday May 31st, 2004 11:33:46 AM
"Im going to go re-memorize my spells. Ill see you when im done." Tericus tells the others, then he retires to his room.
Nonam Monday May 31st, 2004 1:21:46 PM
Enjoying the time in the library, Nonam keeps reading.
Onrad Monday May 31st, 2004 3:07:06 PM
Onrad uses the ring.
"I'm getting things priced now. Should be back soon."
Jus Monday May 31st, 2004 8:43:36 PM
Jus heads back to home, and lets the staff know that a young girl with silver hair may be visiting.
"If she arrives and I am not here, please let her feel welcome and know that she may visit and rest here at any time. Of course, if I am in, get me at once."
While he awaits Onrad's return, Jus talks with Kieran, asking how things are going and what type of things he likes to do.
Shopping, and research, and dragons,.. oh my! - Dm Ian Tuesday June 1st, 2004 1:04:01 AM
Returning back to the manor, Jus finds that the young silver dragoness has not stopped by. The manor staff are informed.
Kieran apparently has some fair number of shiny coins with him in his 'cave'. Inarticulate as the hatchling may be, he's obviously playing and sleeping a great deal. Apparently, Kieran has inventing some sort of building game with the cleaned bones of his prey from the jungle, and the shiny coins his daddy gave him to play with. He calls the game 'lair'.
Its almost charming. Almost.
Continuing his research Nonam finds that many of the texts that concern lichdom are incomplete, damaged, or otherwise less than helpful. Checking against other books, Nonam finds the texts to be in far worse condition across the board. Its almost as if the librarians or one of the visitors didn't want someone to know alot of fine detail about liches or lichdom in general.
The list of names doesn't uncover anything specifically pointing to Morlas, but the two names, 'the Spellthief', and 'Boarheart' are both mentioned in three different texts stored in the library.
The first is about a hundred and twenty years old, and was penned by a former watchman of the city who turned to adventuring, and found his calling as a judicar. He made a study of unsolved crimes, often accepting as his share of rewards divinatory spells and research services on the activities of criminals. The Spellthief was never caught, often pursued, and was known for (as the name suggests) primarily targetting wizards, and other arcanists with tangible spellcasting materials. Over the entries, a pattern emerges regarding the spellthief, that he or she was a skilled infiltrator, using illusion and enchantment to find a way into positions of trust.
The watchman's pursuit of this being comes to a dead end at a campsite where tracks and signs show that the Spellthief was approached by undead and wolves, and taken with some struggle before the watchman could arrive on the scene.
The name Boarheart is found in military records in two places. First, eighty years prior, the city guard documented an outbreak of lycanthropy. Specifically, the magical contagion was somehow introduced into the city food supply, leading to a number of citizens being infected as wereboars. The leader of these creatures that emerged was as much sorcerer as warrior, organizing his mad followers in a bid to force a battle with an untrained group of watch recruits. Luckily, adventurers intervened, killing many of the beasts, and stemming the spread of the disease.
In more recent records, the name Boarheart is listed as a name of a champion in the army of Marteus in documents gathered from a seized enemy courier. Apparently this champion was in the chain of command under Morlas, but did not take the field in any battles with the city forces.
Otherwise, preparations are made, spells are memorized, and shopping is undertaken with a fiery fanfare.
Onrad Tuesday June 1st, 2004 8:17:46 AM
::shops till he drops::
Nonam Tuesday June 1st, 2004 9:07:55 AM
Nonam resolves to check with the records in Star Tower next time he has a chance, and then he turns his pursuits to vampires... just in case.
Gareth Tuesday June 1st, 2004 7:02:42 PM
The warrior speaks to the cleric of Domi. "So Jandar, how did you fare in finding out about Latheise' mate? Any clues?".
Jus Tuesday June 1st, 2004 9:54:44 PM
Jus gets a chill down his back with the talk of "playing" lair. Perhaps he should talk with Tericus and Jandar a bit about this.
The concept of "good" and "evil" have always been too vague and ill-defined to Jus; thinking on what Keiran may become forces Jus to think of possibilities that he doesn't want to see.
Heading to the library, Jus talks a bit with Nonam, Jandar, and Tericus. He helps research whatever he can find on these creatures, using the sight of the were-creatures he saw to determine if their picture is in the book [Wereboar?]. Jus then sees what it will take to kill one of those creatures.
I idea comes to Jus: "Why not determine the name of a book we think may help, then contact the Catacombs to see if they can handle an inter-library loan of that book?"
Jandar Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 1:45:23 AM
Jandar tells everyone about his divination results with Lathiese and patiently waits for everyone to get ready to go.
A bit more research - Dm Ian Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 4:16:42 AM
Nonam uncovers a fair amount of information obvious to a mage of his caliber on vampires, and little new.
Vampires are often found with vampiric spawn, or wolves, or bats. Some stories place them as masterminds behind groups of wererats, and some place them as the servants or creations of liches. Typically, vampires are very agile and strong, using their immortal natures to gain valuable insights and dark wisdom to reinforce their previous mortal experiences.
One fact does stick out. One text includes a reminder that not all vampires are created from human stock, and warns of the vastly different tactics employed by a sahuagin vampire in one circumstance, and a derro vampire in another. The solution is simple, the book states, remember that vampires were people first, and vampirism simply distills 'inherent darkness'.
With a bit of reading, Jus is able to come up with a picture of a Rakshasa, and identify it as close to the rotting tiger creatures he saw under the illusion in the Temple of Eternal Life. Combining his research and Nonams, a disturbing possibility emerges... a nest of rakshasa vampires. Does that mean that perhaps a rakshasa lich commanded them?
Returning to the text on wereboars yields easy solutions to a wereboar. Silver and alchemical silver weapons damage them most easily, but they are not known for any special immunities. They are, however, rumored to be immensely strong. One tale describes a transformed wereboar tearing a reinforced shield apart with its bare hands.
In the midst of this, Max speaks telepathically to Gareth, stating that there has been some sort of dragon assault at or near the Star Tower, but it sounds as if the Golds have repulsed it.
Tericus Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 12:11:41 PM
coming back from memorizing spells, Tericus goes to the library and says "Any luck on finding anything?"
Jus Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 7:47:43 PM
Since there is still time to research, since Onrad is still shopping his heart out, Jus starts looking up the Rakshasa and their weaknesses. He'll then see if there is any information on the Black Dragons -- specifically the lady they keep meeting.
Following up - Dm Ian Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 7:58:31 PM
(sorry about the odd posting times... should be back on track for the most part.)
Jus is able to find a few references to rakshasa. They are a fallen race of humanoid spirits, flesh eaters by nature and powerful sorcerers. They are said to have originated somewhere in the Shadowlands, but were driven out into the Wold for some forgotten offense.
One particular legend speaks of an ancient holy warrior who slew the rakshasa with arrows blessed by an unnamed power of light the rakshasa had wronged. Perhaps a similar approach would work here.
Tericus returns to find Nonam, Jus, and Jandar knee deep in books, and apparently happy. However, even working together there is no information here on the Black Dragons, and not much information on any other topic in the last two or three years.
Gareth Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 9:06:50 PM
The warrior tels the others about the assault on Star Tower. "Jandar, can you check with the Golds to get details?".
Onrad Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 10:34:32 PM
Onrad calls in.
"On my way back. Let's prepare to head out if everyone else is ready."
[OOC, it may be a few more days in the Catacombs. So I suggest we move on and then I'll hand out the stuff I bought when it "arrives." We can say that the Catacombs is gathering the items and will deliver them to us personally by teleport when they are ready. How's that?]
(sounds good to me... - Ian)
Jandar Thursday June 3rd, 2004 10:35:08 AM
At Gareth's request, Jandar activates his earpiece, and contacts the Golds. He listens for a minute and tells Gareth,"Well, apparently there is a major battle going on. They couldn't say much, but apparently, some six dragons have attacked Plateau City, three reds and three blues. The city has killed or run off three so far, but there are many fires and lots of destruction. The Golds took out one rather quickly, and are helping the citizens out of some buildings. Sturdevant took out one, the Star Tower killed one, and the other ragons are being fought by some adventurers. Interestingly enough, none of the Golds even took any damage from the blue. They have been joined by a druid of some power called 'Myrridan'. Never heard of him myself, but apparently, between his potent magic, Nick's protection spells and there quick strike, they forced their dragon to teleport away before it could do much harm. Anyway, it sounds as though they have their hands full.
I would venture a guess that Floating City would do well to send as many citizens as possible underground. It is just a matter of time before the dragons hit here. We must be ready."
Tericus Thursday June 3rd, 2004 10:38:28 AM
"Im ready when you all are." Tericus says to the others
Onrad Thursday June 3rd, 2004 4:31:11 PM
Onrad ponders things a bit after returning.
"If we leave via teleport and dragons come here to attack, we will not be able to return and help until the next day when it will be too late."
Discussion of direction - Dm Ian Thursday June 3rd, 2004 7:05:43 PM
The group debates their next move.
Jus Friday June 4th, 2004 8:46:01 AM
Jus asks Tericus and Jandar about getting some of his arrows blessed by Alemi, and some by Domi. "How long would this blessing last?", he asks.
If needed, Jus heads off to a temple, to see how much it would cost to have this done.
Tericus Friday June 4th, 2004 11:06:22 AM
"The bless will only last about 15 minuets." Tericus tells Jus. "They would have to be done before we go into battle."
The discussion continues - Dm Ian Friday June 4th, 2004 7:11:12 PM
The group continues to discuss, research, shop, eat, and relax a little, late into the day on their first day back.
Kieran continues to babble into the back of Jus' mind about playing lair, apparently frolicing around in the coins and pouncing on imaginary adventurers as they invade.
Max continues to listen telepathically, but it seems nothing major is happening in the city this day, much less dragons attacking.
A courier from the catacombs drops by just before dinner, and informs the group that for a purchase of this size, and for the prestige of the customer, the Catacombs will be happy to arrange delivery by teleportation of the goods requested. He states that it will be between four hours and two days to provide the items.
Nonam Friday June 4th, 2004 7:30:20 PM
Nonam mutters that he's met Myrridan and frowns. Then wondering if it's possible for one of the undead to be afflicted with lycanthropy (or for a lycan to become one of the undead), he directs his study in that direction.
Gareth Monday June 7th, 2004 7:21:25 AM
The warrior takes in all the news. "OK, lets go to the ruined temple altar and see what we can see. Then lets contact the drow and form an attack plan against the liches. Perhaps Jandar or Tericus or both can attempt more information about Lathiese' mate, and we need to inform the Overlord about the dragon attacks in Plateau City as well as recommed we prepare. Perhps we can avert a situation involoving the liches, drow, AND dragons - not to mention the Blacks. Let's set'em up and knock'em down. Nonam, teleport us to the temple when everyone is ready...". The warrior gets his things.
Nonam Monday June 7th, 2004 10:26:56 AM
"There is no reason for the Dragon Nation to attack Floating City. We are no longer part of the Nation of New Elenna. There's better than an even chance that they don't even know that we're here. We barely even know where we are. Let them see to their own problems while we attend ours."
The mage pauses a moment, "That sounds more callous than I intended. I simply mean that we have enough problems on our plate at the moment without adding more."
Tericus Monday June 7th, 2004 11:38:03 AM
"Im sure if the dragon nation wanted to find us, they would. That they are not here right now tells me that at the moment they are not interested in us." Tericus says. a moment later he says"Im ready to go to the temple. Im very curious about it."
Jus Monday June 7th, 2004 1:32:15 PM
"I thought we were going to the temple to get more information on our decision. Or is the decision now already made?" Shrugging, Jus doesn't really care too much. This sounds like a choice between evils anyway.
I like adventuring more than playing lair, Jus thinks to Kieran. Especially the part of fighting evil and getting rewards and huge praise from the people you help. It's pretty cool being a hero. We even got a castle because of the good things we've done.
Gareth Monday June 7th, 2004 5:56:32 PM
"I am hoping, Jus, that the information we get at the altar will help us make our decision.".
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