Lady Solara. (DM Jim) Friday November 5th, 2004 8:46:55 PM
Having a key to the large room she moves to it after giving instructions that they are not to be disturbed. She steps lightly into the room and then stops by the large table inside as she waits for the others to enter.
The first thing you notice is that the room is furnished to fit not only humanoids but also taurs as well. Cushions and special couch type chairs are set up to be pulled near the table.
Lady Solara falls into a small series of words spoken in a strange language that prickles the hair on the back of your necks. With a satisfied look she nods her head and closes the door behind the group. "Please make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the refreshments." She takes a seat herself and pours herself a glass of the wine that sets on the table. Sipping she looks to the group with a studying gaze before speaking. "So...how am I to help you??" You get the suspicion that she already has an idea but is looking for you to speak it.
Kale Friday November 5th, 2004 11:12:54 PM
Kale, sensing the power of this woman, says quietly, "We are looking to leave the city very quietly. Can you arrange this?"
Fla-top Saturday November 6th, 2004 9:52:26 AM
Flat-top neck hair rises, 'Trouble is her name, I don't like it', But to Kanchana he tells her,"Sit by me Kitten and be ready for anything!"
Leets Saturday November 6th, 2004 2:09:59 PM
Leets looks around in the room, studying the strange furniture. When Lady Solara asks her question, the Centaur paladin naturally looks at Brahmah, confident in the leader of the Chosen.
Solgrin Saturday November 6th, 2004 2:21:29 PM
Solgrin looks around the room before talking a seat.
Solgrin will ask "What is it that you just did Lady Solara?"
Toros d20=12 Saturday November 6th, 2004 10:14:17 PM
By any chance, can Toros get a feeling of what Lady Solana was doing with those "small series of words spoken in a strange language". (d20=12) In any case, these attracted his attention, and he seems to be trying to make sense of what she has just done.
Brahmah Sunday November 7th, 2004 4:21:09 AM
"Yes, we would like to leave quietly if possible. Truth be told, we've been here longer than we would like."
Kanchana Sunday November 7th, 2004 5:59:59 PM
Kanchana gladly sits next to Flat-top. Since she already feels uncomfortable enough being in a city she is quite ready to face just about anything. The druidess will keep an eye on the Lady; particularly after she speaks the strange words. Kanchana has mixed feelings about Lady Solara's 'game playing'. Seeing that their host is at least drinking the wine Kanchana very discreetly checks some of the food and then gets herself and Flat-top something to drink. Kanchana makes sure that Ilder gets plenty of new, fresh veggies to eat. She clears her companion a place to eat on the table next to herself.
Gecktar Monday November 8th, 2004 2:12:16 AM
Gecktar sit on a taur sized chair. He listen to Brahmah and he nods at their captain words but he think there is one thing they don't discuss yet... It is their potential destinations.
In his mind he evaluates all possibilities : First going back to the Hearthold bear great risks as they are well known and the Keep might be occupied, by the fallen church of Domi. Second, Plateau city where Captain Lira might provide them another means to travel. Other places, he don't find any attractive place...
Zeoll Monday November 8th, 2004 6:48:47 AM
The liontaur waits to hear how the noblewoman responds to the things the Chosen have said so far.
Flat-top Monday November 8th, 2004 4:29:17 PM
Flat-top listens and watches the woman sitting at the head of the table. Flat-top will eat only what Kanchana gives him.
He does not trust anything or the sevants around the place. He wait!!
Brahmah Monday November 8th, 2004 6:25:13 PM
"So, we are headed for Plataeu City because the Gossamer Wing is there, correct?"
Lady Solara. (DM Jim) Monday November 8th, 2004 8:37:35 PM
Lady Solara looks to Solgrin and grins slightly. "At least one of you has a little sense." She shakes her head in disbelief at the others and then looks back to Solgrin. "I just checked the room for listening spells and other magics that I do not want here...then I protected the room against such eavesdroping." She then turns back to the matters at hand as she takes another sip of wine.
With a nod as their apparent leader speak up she nods once. "I gathered that you wanted out of the town and in a hurry. It is also known that the portal out is currently down." Her foot taps lightly under the table as if she is annoyed with the banter going on. "Now as to a destination??" She leaves it hanging even as Brahmah mentions the city of Pleateau City. She quirks an eyebrow wondering if this is a group decision or a leader one. "You need time to talk it over??" She drinks what is the last of her wine in the glass and nods again. "Anyway it will take me some time to prepare the neccessary spell to get you any distance at all."
Taking a bundle of grapes from the fruit bowl she plucks one and then pops it into her mouth, seeming to savory the flavor. "Anything else I can answer for you?" She leans back and refills her glass with more wine.
[There is noone else in the room but The Chosen and Lady Solara.]
Solgrin Tuesday November 9th, 2004 3:43:54 AM
Solgrin smiles at Lady Solara then asks "is there anything that I can do to aid you with the spell?"
"I do not have any ideas for a different destination as going to Plateau City could possibly help us. There is a guild in Plateau City that I would find most benificial to the Chosen if I was to join it. The guild is called the Star Mages guild. We may also possibly find on our journey there others that may help us." looking at each of the Chosen while talking.
Gecktar Tuesday November 9th, 2004 4:17:41 AM
Gecktar don't know if he can talk freely with Lady Solara among them. Being careful he decides to tell the less he need.
"I agree with Brahmah, I think Plateau city is a good destination. It could provide us a base of operation."
Looking at Kanchana "I know you don't like such cities, but I think that if we need to find informations, it will be easier in a town."
Brahmah d20+3=14 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 5:11:31 AM
The minotaur, still not sure about all the humans so willing to help the Chosen, looks at the woman tilting his head. "Plateau City will be fine. What do you get out of helping us? And while I'm asking, why is it you insult our and my intellect so readily?" Seemingly unconcerned about the spellcaster sitting in front of them. (Sense Motive 14)
He absentmindedly strokes Pah'caw's beak as he talks.
Kale Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:44:42 AM
Kale remains silent and eyes the good lady expectantly, waiting for her response
Flat-top Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:49:58 AM
Flat-top tell Kanchana, "Stay alert! I think things are about to pop!"
The Fighter tell Brahmah, "I'm with you, Captain. What ever is good for the Chosen, I would not want the Dark One to take out his revenge here."
Zeoll Tuesday November 9th, 2004 12:38:32 PM
"Yes, please, Lady Solarra," the wemic says, "I do have one prressing question."
"We will be coming back herre some day, I am surre, so I would like yourr advice on the best way to do that in the futurre."
"And thank you forr the help you have given us."
Leets Tuesday November 9th, 2004 2:16:55 PM
The Centaur paladin is about to answer something to the arrogant spellcaster, but prefers to hold his tongue. Instead of this, he nods at Brahmah, and smiles.
"Plateau City sounds like a great choice to me Captain!"
Toros Tuesday November 9th, 2004 5:28:53 PM
Toros is satisfied with the so-called Lady's, and the Chosens' responses to each other at the moment. He does not feel the need to say anything more, rather look around to get to know his surroundings better.
Kanchana Tuesday November 9th, 2004 8:38:26 PM
Kanchana rolls her eyes and sighs as she says "another city, Brahmah I hope this does not involve boats or ships."
Kanchana looks around while thinking 'this is an arrogant host, I suppose I cannot expect any better from a citydweller'. "If I have to go to another city then so be it. With any luck we will at least get to travel through more pleasant areas on our way there. Though honestly I do not believe that there are very many answers in any of these cities."
Lady Solara. (DM Jim) Tuesday November 9th, 2004 8:48:06 PM
Lady Solara looks to Solgrin and smiles as she shakes her head. "No what I must do to prepare for this spell will be dangerous...and something I must do myself." You get the impression that some of what she says is true but not all.
Turning to Brahmah her eyes narrow dangerously and then she starts to laugh. "Oh I did not mean to belittle any of you...it is just the inquisitive mind that fascinates me." You get the feeling that she is once again telling half truths. She quickly sobers up as she addresses his next question. "I get a little more fame for helping out The Chosen. Besides that it is my duty to the Overlord to do as she commands." She seems to keep a barely suppresed bit of anger out of her voice as she almost spits out the last.
She slowly turns her head to take in Zeoll and shakes her head. "The arch in this city can take you to many places...one arch is in Plateau City. I would suppose that you could return here again from there." She slowly stands as she lays her empty glass upon the table. She moves over to the double doors and then stops as if considering something. "I would request one boon from The Chosen...what is it that brought you to this city??" Once she has an answer she claps her hands once and opens the doors.
Soon the table is cleared and you notice that things are also set up for you to sleep in this room as well. You are soon alone in the room once again and have time to think.
Kanchana Tuesday November 9th, 2004 10:40:15 PM
Kanchana bristles at Lady Solara's boon question. She has a feeling that they shouldn't answer her question, mostly because Solara's motives for wanting to know are unclear. The Druidess makes certain to make her comment to Lady Solara before she has a chance to leave the room.
"Why do you care to know what brought us here, Lady Solara? Surely whatever Calling that compells us to seek our fates is none of your concern."
Kanchana wisely mentions nothing of the Children or of the troubles that occured on the Taur Isles. She makes sure to keep steady eye contact with their host.
Leets Wednesday November 10th, 2004 2:15:53 AM
Leets makes one step forward.
"Do not take offense, Lady Solara...But you must understand that the ways of citydwellers are not well known to us Taurs, and thus we cannot trust anybody, especially since Marteaus' forces are at work in this city..."
"So as long as you act under the Overlord command, like sending us where she wants, all will be all right...But I don't remember her wanting to know about our motives..."
Gecktar Wednesday November 10th, 2004 3:12:07 AM
Gecktar don't feel any reason to answer the Lady. Kanchana and Leets gave her their responses and it appears sufficient.
Brahmah Wednesday November 10th, 2004 6:55:58 AM
Brahmah smiles. "I'm glad you weren't making fun of us."
He looks at the group as she asks about the Package brought to city. "Um, if you don't mind, for the safety of the Package and yourself, I believe it best not to tell you currently. I would like nothing more than to tell you, but I fear for the safety of everyone involved."
Kale Wednesday November 10th, 2004 7:07:30 AM
"I really dont think this lady needs to be protected." Kale says to Brahmah. "I really dont see the harm in telling her, but its your decision."
Flat-top Wednesday November 10th, 2004 7:54:15 AM
Flat-top listens to the lady's question, then whispers to Kanchana, "Good Girl! She deserves that and I'm still not sure of her motives."
Flat-top get up to go ti the window, but on his way he stops besides Solgrin and lift a lock of his hair, exposing a little of his pet. "Cute! is the word I'm looking for. Fast on the bitting too."
Paw'caw(ceil) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 7:57:24 AM
Paw'caw purches on the back of Brahmah's chair, she watches the human leave. She ruffles he feathers as if to say 'Cold as Ice!'
Managram(ceil) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 8:06:25 AM
Managram chews on his bone, but when that female starts for the door!! He growls "Grrr!" as if to say 'Your not tanking my bone!' then he goes back to chew his bone.
Roz(ceil) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 8:12:33 AM
Roz is curled around her master's neck humming. When this hand lift's some of Master's haid, she looks at this hand and snaps at it, She hisses! 'How dare you! Out! I tell you! I'm consentrating on my cluth.' Then Humms herself to sleep.
Elder(ceil) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 8:18:46 AM
The little fur ball curls in his home (the pouch), he has a full tummy, and now is very sleepy. "Eek! click! Click! Burp!" meaning 'MaMa is so good to me! Burp!' Then fall fast to sleep.
Croc(ceil) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 8:22:56 AM
Now that the night is falling, Croc will look around, sees that his master is not back yet. He'll head for the lake to rest for the night, he'll also keep watch on the grounds so nobody will intrude.
Solgrin Wednesday November 10th, 2004 2:19:24 PM
Solgrin looks at the others then at Lady Solara and says "I just recieved my calling to the Cosen of Domi."
"Rozca, be nice to the others and what is this about your clutch? Have you been out doing something that is coming home to roost?"
Zeoll Wednesday November 10th, 2004 5:45:41 PM
"Since we are evidently leaving from this very room, we will need to go back to Solgrin's place to fetch our things -- including Croc."
Zeoll takes off to run that errand and be back as soon as he can. He asks if anyone else needs him to fetch anything, or if Solgrin wants him to leave a good-bye note.
Or the centaur might want to come with Zeoll in order to say good-by.
The Big Room and Other Places. (DM Jim) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 9:04:55 PM
Lady Solara leaves having gotten at least some kind of an answer, but you can tell it is not what she truely had been looking for.
Still you are not too sure how soon she will show back up, though Solgrin can suggest that it will be at least three to four days.
Zeoll makes a trip to Solgrin's masters house to pick up all the stuff that was left there. It is figured that the room they have at the GG would be a better place than to return to the house.
Zeoll Wednesday November 10th, 2004 10:19:10 PM
While Zeoll is out fetching his croc, he attends to some other errands of his own. It takes him a little longer to return than one might have thought.
Toros d20=17 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 11:15:31 PM
Toros thinks to try the famous drink they have here in GG, but he cannot remember its name, something greeeeeen...., and what was special about it? (d20, 17)
Solgrin Thursday November 11th, 2004 2:25:08 AM
Solrin look at the others the says "I will be back shortly I need to go and take care of something at my master's house."
Solgrin turns and takes off at a moderate pace returning to his masters home. Once there Solgrin will go about cleaning up the house so that his master does not have a messy home when he returns. Solgrin will make sure all of his equipment is cleaned and in good repair as he packs his bags. Once finished Solgrin will take and write a small note to his master.
My Master and friend, I have been called upon by Domi as one of his Chosen. I am off trying to help do his work using all the skills and knowlege that you have imparted upon me over the last several years. I will keep in contact as best I can. I will leave messages for you at the guild halls of the Star Mages guild as you told me along time ago that you are a member from time to time letting you know how I am doing. If you need me leave me a message there as I hope to join the guild in the future. your friend and student, Solgrin
Solgrin leaves the note on his masters table then gathers up his bags, locks up the house and returns to the other Chosen.
Brahmah Thursday November 11th, 2004 6:46:24 AM
Brahmah isn't too worried about how Solara took the lack of information. After all, he did say she'd eventually find out.
Flat-top Thursday November 11th, 2004 9:36:20 AM
Flat-top tired of looking out of the window, snaps his head to attention! A sneeky smile crosses his face, "Err! Cleric Toros, Do you mean the drink they call 'Flaming Green Gnomish??' You never had one before?? Well! then it is a tradisions that some one must buy you the first drink!! Please let me be the one to buy you your First Gnomish."
As Both Toros and Flat-top leaves the room to go into the tavern part. The centaur tell the others "Get his bed ready! I'll be carrying him back in my arms. And he woun't be walking. Tee Hee!"
Kale Thursday November 11th, 2004 9:47:06 AM
"So, we just hang out here for a few day?" Kale asks no one in paticular
Gecktar Thursday November 11th, 2004 12:17:57 PM
"Well, if some one wants to come with me, I intend a last visit to the temple of Domi"
"Anyone interested ?"
Kanchana (to Gecktar) Thursday November 11th, 2004 5:54:53 PM
"I will join you Gecktar. It has been awhile since I last visted any of his sanctioned Temples for my own sake."
Toros Thursday November 11th, 2004 7:19:31 PM
Toros gets excited for Flat-top's offer, and follows him to the tavern...
The Meeting of a Hero. (DM Jim) Thursday November 11th, 2004 7:54:25 PM
The Chosen split up for awhile and go about their own business as needed.
Zeoll is able to find his croc and gear with ease. He also takes care of some personal business as well, before returning to the GG.
Gecktar and Kanchana visit the temple of Domi and are led back to the same room they had visited before. The acolyte lights the incense for them and then steps outside, waiting to see if they need anything else.
Flat-top takes Toros back into the common room and orders up a pair of green gnomishes for the both of them. The alcohol is strong and slightly bitter but still a little sweet to the taste. (Fort DC 18 or feel the effects of drunkeness, fail by more than 5 and pass out, +2 to DC for each extra gnomish drank)
The group meets back up in the room for the night. Some may have to be carried back to the room. The staff will come and get some of the Chosen if this is needed. The night is uneventful and you all get a good nights rest.
The morning comes with the sound of knocking at the door.
[jkf - this is your entrance for Nonam's appearance]
[Flat-top and Toros will need to make another Fort DC 18 or have a splitting headache, , +2 to DC for each extra gnomish drank]
Toros d20=18 d20=12 d20=11 Thursday November 11th, 2004 10:30:13 PM
Toros drinks his first Green Groomish with wonder, and he enjoys it. It is good, not so strong, but tasty and lets him have fun! (d20+9= 27>18).
After the first drink his good mood gets himself a second one. (d20+9=21>20). He also buys the second drink for Flat-top, if he wants or can drink another one.
Although he enjoys it very much, Toros is not so much familiar with the tavern and its people. Thus, it is up to Flat-top to continue the night or leave it here. He has already started to feel the effect of alcohol, yet he can still have a good sleep and wake up well in the morning (d20+9=20).
Zeoll Thursday November 11th, 2004 11:09:29 PM
Zeoll returns from his errands leading his new Crocodile friend and sporting a flashy new cape that makes him seem more ... charismatic, or something!
"I hope that Lady is able to send us on our way soon," he says.
Brahmah Friday November 12th, 2004 1:15:37 AM
Brahmah is quiet throughout the night, not even willing to go off drinking with Flat-top and Toros. Instead, he stays up that night and cleans up his gear and sharpens his weapons. He exercises and practices his sword-play. He is concentrating on the mission to come, whatever that may be.
Gecktar Friday November 12th, 2004 3:34:29 AM
While on the way to the temple, Gecktar discuss with Kanchana about her phylosophy (is she agree) as he don't understand her everytime when she takes some position. He is trying to understand her point of view even if he don't share it.
Arriving at the temple he salue the young novice and follow him to the small room where they already take place. Here, when they are alone with Kanchana he take the Heart of domi, put it on the auel and begin to meditate and pray.
Kale Friday November 12th, 2004 9:26:25 AM
Kale decides to catch up on his sleep until he hears the knock on the door. "Its probably that lady." Kale says as he answers the door.
Leets Friday November 12th, 2004 12:18:09 PM
Whereas some spend their night at the inn and some others visit the temple of Domi, Leets prefers to stay alone.
He will longly meditate about his faith and Domi's church that night, praying a lot and remembering how the holy power of Domi came to him on the loneliness of a silent hill, not in a temple nor a church of any kind...
Flat-top d20+10=30 d20+10=19 d20+10=20 Friday November 12th, 2004 12:39:45 PM
Both Toros and Flat-top belly up to the bar. The centaur smiles at the bartender, telling him "We have here a new Commer to the Drink of Flaming Gownmish! Please make two for us, Please!"
The bar tender look at the both of them asking "Are you sure?" The both taurs say yes. the bartender put two flaming mugs in frount of them,
Flat-top quite empress that Toros is not chocking and turning green, Oders another round.
The third round was ordered by Toros, Well not to be out done, he drinks the drink flames and all. Steem come out of his ears, his eyes roll in his head, then turns shuch a leafy greem. then passes out.
The next morning Flat-top wakes up in his aloted bed. With a spliting head ache.
"KNOCK! KNOCK!"Someone is at the door. Flattop yells "GO! AWAY! Ouch!"
Paw'caw(ceil) Friday November 12th, 2004 12:42:54 PM
Paw'caw stays with her master, she let's Brahmah groom her head feathers.
Managram(ceil) Friday November 12th, 2004 12:52:11 PM
Managram sleep at the hoves of his Master, sound a sleep "Zzzz!"
The came the Knock "Knock! Knock!"
Up jumps Managram barking, "Bark!! Bark!!"
Elder(ceil) Friday November 12th, 2004 1:00:57 PM
Elder wakes up early, so early that nobody else are awake. So out of the pouch he goes and explore the room. Picking up any thing that's on the floor that attracks him.
Elder has his head in a spit-toon, when there's a knock at the door, "KNOCK! KNOCK!"
Elder is so startle, that his head is stuck into the pot and is trying to make it back to Kanchana's pouch. "EEK! EEK! he screems.
Croc(ceil) Friday November 12th, 2004 1:06:08 PM
Croc is flooting on the water, he really look like a flooting log. But Zeoll spots him any way, and want him to follow. "Oh! Well! I might just as well, I like the food he give me."
So out of the water he goes, follows his master into this building, The patrens are a little leary of him, But still follows Zeoll.
Roz(ceil) Friday November 12th, 2004 1:12:25 PM
Roz is starting to act strangly, she not only humms, she also takes a few flight into closets, back packs, and up high in book shelves. Then back into her master hair again??
When she hears the knock at the door, She hisses at the door, "Hmmmm! Hiss! Hmmm! Hiss!".
Solgrin Saturday November 13th, 2004 2:58:36 AM
Solgrin returns to the room with the other Chosen then relaxes and starts to go over his spellbooks.
Nonam Firstorlast Saturday November 13th, 2004 7:03:02 PM
Kale opens the door to find a tall, bald human male standing there. The man's dressed in black leather pants and wears a loose, black shirt made of some sort of soft fabric. Perhaps, it's a fine wool. Kale's also able to catch a glimpse of mithril beneath the tunic. The rest of his attire makes a similar fashiong statement: black skull cap, black boots, and black cape with a silver lining. Even the dagger at his waist looks black.
The man also wears a good bit of jewelry. The amethyst pendant about his neck looks like it cost a fortune, and his fingers are covered in rings. There are three on each hand, and each is a different color. They look like they have some sort of significance, but the stranger isn't explaining what it is. Perhaps, the most striking piece of jewelry is curling dragon armband fashioned of silver and other metals wrapped around his right arm.
There's something else about him, an almost imperceptible crackle of magic. If Kale didn't know better, he'd swear that every item on the man's person was imbued with arcane energy.
Before he even opens his mouth, Kale can tell that the man is arrogant and accustomed to having other people do what he says. Even so, he seems rather pleasant and polite.
After the door is opened, the man bows quickly and says in a clear, confident voice, "My name is Nonam Firstorlast of Floating City. I've heard through the grapevine that you've had some dealings with the Lady Solara. She is a person of some power, but she is also rather dangerous. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I'd appreciate a moment of your time to to apprise you of the sort of..." He pause a bit too long, "person that you are dealing with."
Zeoll d20+5=18 d20+3=5 Saturday November 13th, 2004 8:37:39 PM
Zeoll looks at Nonam and tries to remember if he has heard that name ... or if he recognizes what the human wears. [OOC: Bardic Lore 18 -- suggests that Zeoll has a good idea.]
The liontaur bows low, and his demeanor -- especially his tail, entangled in his hindlegs -- suggests that he is a little more than somewhat awed.
"Uh, um, huh, well, uh ..." [Wis check 5 puts the liontaur bard/druid at a bit of a loss for words]
"Please, sirr, come in. Sit down. Uh, thank you. Wow. Can we get you something?"
After a moment or four later, the Dragon's words sink in. "Lady Solarra?" Zeoll asks. "Um, the Overrlorrd seemed to trrust herr. She has been verry helpful so farr."
Flat-top Sunday November 14th, 2004 7:45:53 AM
Flat-top opens one eye, as this stranger enters, then jumps to his hoves, after all centaurs don't lie down unless they are very sick!. His head tell him as to why he was laying dowm.
"I'm alright! Ouch! Greetings Stranger!, If you don't mind i'll stand" Then turns to Kanchana and ask do you have a potion for a head ache?"
Toros Monday November 15th, 2004 12:50:53 AM
Toros is so much happy with the sleeping andday dreaming that, even he hears the new comer, it takes some time for him to pay attention to the ongoing talk.
Gecktar Monday November 15th, 2004 3:45:36 AM
After a night within the temple, praying and meditating, Gecktar goes back to the Giggling Ghost to meet other Chosen
Brahmah Monday November 15th, 2004 6:19:54 AM
Brahmah's mind turns over and over trying to remember where he's heard about this Nonam.
He gasps. "One of The Three? Thunder Dragons, right?" He can hardly contain his surprise. "Wait. Why would you famous types be interested in helping us? Telling us things?"
Brahmah's reaction might seem like that of a star-struck fan.
"Uh, um, oh, wait.... I'm Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen..." He adds. "...formerly of the Taur Isles." His horns blush at his stuttering.
Flat-top Monday November 15th, 2004 8:34:52 AM
The Centaur hold his head in one hand and takes something that Kanchana gives him (she also smerking at him.) Listens with only half a mind, in answer to Brahmah question "One of WHAT?? Ouch! Never heard of a Thunder Dragon, and he does not look like a dragon. He look like an assassin to me?".
To Kanchana he ask "Ouch! Are you sure that this stuff is going to work?".
Kale Monday November 15th, 2004 9:00:59 AM
Kale immediatly realizes the power this man has, and how dangerous he is. though he likes Nonan's choice of clothing, Kale makes sure he stays behind the man at all times.
Leets Monday November 15th, 2004 3:14:21 PM
Leets crosses his arms on his chest as he looks intensively at the newcomer. After Flat-Top's words, a dark veil comes upon his eyes...
"A dragon...Once more...Every time we meet a dragon, whichever is the color, it ends with a lot of death and suffering."
"However, Domi's will must be behind this new encounter, let's see what the famous Nonam has to say to the Holy Father's Chosen..."
Solgrin Monday November 15th, 2004 3:44:23 PM
Solgrin bows his head in silent acknowledgement and respect to Nonam. Solgrin moves to a better position as to hear everything that Nonam has to tell the Chosen.
A Little Bit More. (DM Jim) Monday November 15th, 2004 8:40:53 PM
The group talks or tries to talk to Nonam as best they can. Some find it not too thrilling to be mixed up with dragons again. Maybe someone should tell them that is the name of the group, then again maybe not.
[jkf - You can give them a little side info about something famous that Nonam did that Zeoll can remember. Something small but that may have went down in history. :)]
Gecktar Tuesday November 16th, 2004 2:29:50 AM
When coming back from the temple, Gecktar discover the newcomer in their room. He politely salutes him and them come close to Leets :"Who is this guy ? What's going on here ?" does he ask his friend.
Flat-top Tuesday November 16th, 2004 7:16:53 AM
Flat-top answers Gecktar, "He's a Dragon, a Black Dragon? Who come to advise us."
Leets Tuesday November 16th, 2004 1:36:11 PM
Leets smiles to Gecktar, and vaguely moves his shoulders to answer his question.
"Welcome back brother Gecktar. Our guest seems to be a Dragon of some kind, would it be his very nature or his rank...However, he seems to be familiar with the ...hem...local politics"
Leets gently put a hand on Managarm's head, playing with the golden fur of the celestial dog.
Brahmah Tuesday November 16th, 2004 3:54:40 PM
The leader doesn't hear much from the group, because he can't take his dark eyes off the legend standing in front of them. He does, however, hear something about the Dragon's nature and feels pbligated to speak as leader. "The Three were given the ability to shapeshift it dragons so that they could fight alongside the huge monsters that they have befriended." Or so goes the rumor on his former sailing ship of humans.
Nonam Tuesday November 16th, 2004 8:25:25 PM
"Storm Dragons, not Thunder Dragons. Though I suspect it doesn't make much difference, and yes we were once called the Three. Yes, the same group that destroyed the drow home city in the underdark and fought against Marteaus' army at the Battle of Edenmoor. Are we quite finished with that? As for the other legends, they're all quite true... except for maybe that dragon shapeshifting one. I'm the only one that can shapeshift, but I assure you that you can't shift into a dragon, well I could make myself look like one, but that isn't really the same thing is it? If you figure out how to do it, you let me know."
He sighs a bit as if he hates that sort of conversation and continues in a businesslike tone.
"Now on to the point. As for my purpose, I'm not here to help you, though I might just end up saving your lives. I'm trying to figure out what the Lady Solara is up to. She's a black dragon, you know. I don't mean a dragon like I'm a dragon. She's a real dragon. Her mate is named Lathiesse, and my friend Jus is carrying her spawn around in some sort of transdimensional sack. He's going to get himself eaten either by his pet or its mother, but that's his business. My business is to protect Floating City, and doing that will most likely involve stopping Solara from doing whatever she's scheming to do."
Then he finishes off with a bit of sarcasm, "Is that enough? Do I need to do some parlor tricks?"
(Since Zeoll is looking, some of his more common items in view include: mithril chain shirt, bracers of health, ring of evasion, pants of plenty, cloak of resistance, boots of speed, and a Knight of the Realm ring. His only weapon appears to be an ordinary dagger, and judging from the pristine look of the handle and sheath, it doesn't appear to have ever seen much use.)
Toros Wednesday November 17th, 2004 12:21:31 AM
Well, Toros still can not believe to his senses, which exhibit him information about extra-ordinary creatures and conspiracies. This is too much for his little, full-of-green-gnomish (or was it green-dragon!) brain. At the moment he is not too much sure what is real, and what is just a play of his brain.
Leets Wednesday November 17th, 2004 2:55:46 AM
The overwhelming news brought by Nonam suddenly make Leets looks very tired. Sadness can be seen in his eyes as he serches for confort in the own eyes of his friends. He then closes his eyes, knowing he will always find strength in Domi's presence.
"Oh, three-times blessed lord of the Taurs! How I miss the deep grass of my hills and the whool of my ships! You used to bring ambushes on our way to work our faith, but now dragons come, and their shadows came to life!"
"Please Allmighty Father! May it be like in the tales of our childhood! Make your Chosen end the story with the dragon, and then let them come back home!"
Gecktar Wednesday November 17th, 2004 5:07:29 AM
Gecktar feels suddenly little... very very little before the man and his revelations. Dragons here, dragons there.. Why Father Domi put the Chosen in the schemes of such powerful creatures ?
Brahmah Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:14:17 AM
"Sure, parlor tric...." He trails off before the man decides he's had enough of the Chosen and does them in.
"Solara. Yes, of course. What do you want us to do Mr. Nonam sir?" Says the rarely humble minotaur. His tone is respectful.
Flat-top Wednesday November 17th, 2004 8:06:54 AM
Flat-top has a painful sheepish grin on his face, he look to Brahmah "Is He (Nomam) for real? What does he want? To help us or to get infomation?"
Kale Wednesday November 17th, 2004 9:58:10 AM
Kale shrugs his shoulders at Nonan's comments and says "We've already dealt with two dragons, how bad can one more be?"
Zeoll Wednesday November 17th, 2004 11:29:55 AM
Zeoll is not sure what to make of Nonam. So he settles for a question.
"The Overrlorrd told us the Lady would help us get to Plateau City. Should we do as she says? If not, would you help us get therre?"
Solgrin Wednesday November 17th, 2004 4:19:51 PM
Solgrin asks "Should we trust her then as the Overlord said she would help us?"
Kanchana Wednesday November 17th, 2004 5:20:53 PM
Kanchana gives Flat-top the 'you asked for it' smile then says "If you would not drink that you would not need a remedy that is almost as bad as the drink."
Kanchana then looks at the group and listens to everyones comments and questions.
Paw'caw(ceil) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:15:33 PM
The golden eagle just sit on Brahmah's shoulder and watches the new comer."
Managram(ceil) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:19:36 PM
Managram creeps slowly up to the Black clothed stranger, sniffing at his boots. Goes back to Leets side tries to tell him *That man need to change his soxs!*
Roz(ceil) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:22:38 PM
Roz has stop humming, She does not want to lay her eggs when that stranger is here. But she does watch him throught Slogrin hair.
Elder(ceil) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:26:56 PM
Elder will peek out of his cozy den on Kanchana's lap. He look around and spots that ring on the stranger, 'Oh! a beautiful sparkly! I wonder if he would miss it if I take it??' But he has a feeling that Mama is watching.
Croc(ceil) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:55:09 PM
Croc has found a sunny spot near a window, as he dozes he hopes that his master will not move for a while. 'ZZZ snort zzz'
The Storm Dragon. (DM Jim) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 9:05:47 PM
Many questions are asked and just as many answers are given back. Much to the taurs dismay it seems that Solara is not all that she appears to be. Still the Overlord is known even to Nonam as a lady that can be trusted.
In that one department he can be sure that the Lady Solara will help out The Chosen, as the Overlord has commanded it. He best advice would be to tell them not to divulge too much information about thier mission or past mission. That info could be bad for all those involved.
[Nonam can make all of the above known to The Chosen so that they will know.]
Nonam Wednesday November 17th, 2004 10:11:06 PM
"Just because she's a black dragon, that doesn't mean she isn't a civilized creature. If Alicia..." the wizard pauses for a moment as he attempts to account for something other than mere familiarity before continuing, "If the Overlord told you that you can trust Lady Solara to do something, then you can trust her to do so. Alicia... the Overlord trusts that dragon for some reason, but it is my responsibility to ensure the Overlord's safety. My faith in the Lady Solara is somewhat lacking, probably because the Lady's mate killed my friend. So, I'm checking on her to ensure the safety of my city and my... er, the Overlord. If speaking to me imperils your ability to reach Plateau City, then I assure you that I'll take care of it."
"As for taking care of two dragons already, don't think that means anything. I've not faced the Lady Solara in battle, but I have faced her mate. He is power itself. I suspect she is not far behind. I can tell you with absolute ceristainty that she is as skilled at magic as I am, and that is no small thing."
"You know the truth about her now. The only other thing that's important to me is to learn what sort of bargain she struck with you. She'll get you to Plateau City in exchange for what?"
Brahmah Thursday November 18th, 2004 2:32:43 AM
"We haven't divulged too much to anyone. We had hoped we wouldn't have to."
The minotaur goes silent for a moment, "A... black dragon? What? Solara is an actual black dragon or with some other Dragon organization?"
Gecktar Thursday November 18th, 2004 3:07:51 AM
"There is no bargain between us and Lady Solara. And now we know what she really is, we are going to be much more careful."
"Thanks for your precious informations Sir Nonam."
Kale Thursday November 18th, 2004 6:35:13 AM
this ugly human sure is arrogant, Kale thinks to himself, belittling our abilites. maybe i should stick him and see how powerful he is. but Kale doesnt put his thoughts into words and just stands there with a scowl on his face
Flat-top Thursday November 18th, 2004 11:34:05 AM
His headache is starting to go away. Flat-top is thinking 'This Nonam, is trying to protect somebody and the city.' But out loud he tells every body, "There's something going on, I feel that Lady Solara thinks that us taurs are benith her. In fact everybody is lowly, she has something up her sleeve.
Let's see what the Lady wants, then tell this Good man the plan, he'll tell us if it's a good one. Captain what do you think?"
Zeoll Thursday November 18th, 2004 1:29:15 PM
Zeoll is clearly grateful to Nonam for his warning. "It was good of you to caution us about the Lady. We intend to offerr herr nothing. Ourr underrstanding is that she will help us simply because the Overrlorrd asked herr to. And afterr hearring yourr worrds, we will be verry quiet about ourr own business."
"Is therre anything we can do to thank you forr yourr help?"
Leets Thursday November 18th, 2004 2:06:45 PM
Leets nods after Nonam's speech.
"In fact, in the case you didn't know, we were about to leave...After what you said, I was wondering if Lady Solara wasn't a little bit too happy with our departure...After all, you seem to know her better than we do, and she doesn't seem to be the kind of woman, or dragon, who does things for free...Right?"
The Final Warning. (DM Jim) Thursday November 18th, 2004 6:19:17 PM
The group has been warned to keep thier mission a secret from Lady Solara. She is more than she appears and has some other motives. The Overlord on the other hand can be trusted as she is always looking out for the Float.
Having done all that he can to help out the Chosen and still not tip his hand to the Lady Solara, he prepares to leave.
[Nonam's final warning should be about not tipping thier own hand on what they now know. Get to where the Lady Solara is going to send them and then leave the rest to fate as it were.]
Brahmah Friday November 19th, 2004 2:28:43 AM
The minotaur thanks the Dragon for the information and reminds the Chosen not to mention the 'packages'.
Gecktar Friday November 19th, 2004 3:19:55 AM
Now their are warned about the 'Lady, Gecktar prepare his gear to be ready when the time of departure has come.
Flat-top Friday November 19th, 2004 7:59:13 AM
Flat-top thinks for a minute, then tells the group (no one inpaticular) "I would rather walk into the Jaws of a black dragon, if it would help keep our pakage safe. Now let's pack, we are leaving." Flat-top pack what little he has, now is ready to go.
He ask Kanchana, "Are you ready, Kitten?"
Toros Friday November 19th, 2004 11:02:36 AM
Toros listened to everything that needed to be told, and now he just feels the need to go out and have some fresh air with one occasion or another. This should make him feel better.
Zeoll Friday November 19th, 2004 7:52:10 PM
Zeoll thanks Nonam as he leaves. When Toros says he wants some air, Zeoll agrees with that. The liontaur goes off for a bit of a walk of his own.
The Days Go By. (DM Jim) Friday November 19th, 2004 9:58:11 PM
It has been three days since Nonam had given The Chosen the warnings about Lady Solara. She had not showed up yet and the taurs begin to grow weary once again with the confines of the city, though this level is open to the sky and has many gardens.
It is the morning of the fourth day when a knock comes at the big room that the group is staying at. It is one of those hurry up and answer the door type of knocks, before I bust it down. When it is opened..standing in the doorway is Lady Solara looking as if she had just eaten something sour. She looks around the room with those eyes of piercing blue, then nods with somewhat satisfaction.
Flat-top Saturday November 20th, 2004 10:41:38 AM
Flat-top is talking to Kanchana, about going out side into the garden, when there's a knock at their door. Flat-top excuses himself and goes to open the door.
There stands Lady Salara looking very beautiful, if it was not the look of a sour puss on her face. "Come in Ladu Err... Lady Salara" Flat-top tell her as he gives her a polite bow.
The only word that flat-top could hear was "Humph!"
Leets Saturday November 20th, 2004 3:03:18 PM
Leets spends those three days mainly in prayers, meditating about the future offered to the Chosen by Domi and the other divine forces.
He will gladly spend time in the gardens, and in the upper parts of the city, watching the sea, dreaming of the vast forest that can be seen far, far away...
Solgrin Sunday November 21st, 2004 7:49:05 PM
Spending the time studing his spellbooks reading himself for possible problems when they get to their next destination.
When Lady Solara arrives Solgrin nods to her then takes his place with the other Chosen waiting and watching.
Kanchana Sunday November 21st, 2004 7:51:13 PM
Kanchana spends several hours each day communing with Mother Wold as best she can while in a city.
With the arrival of Lady Solara, Kanchana gets her gear ready for the trip then waits and watches.
Toros Monday November 22nd, 2004 1:07:26 AM
After three days of aimless wandering around, Lady's return is something for wondering about..
Gecktar Monday November 22nd, 2004 3:08:17 AM
During the next days, waiting for the 'lady' Solara, Gecktar prepares himself. He meditates, prays and prepares his spells :
0 Level (5): DC 13 Read Magic, Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Purify Food and Drink
1st Level (4+1): DC 14 Divine Favor, Sanctuary(d), Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear
2nd Level (3+1): DC 15 Bull's Strength, Silence, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (d)
Zeoll Monday November 22nd, 2004 1:36:13 PM
When Solara arrives, Zeoll is glad. "At last, gracious lady! Thank you! We arre almost rready to go."
Then the liontaur sends for the innkeeper. "Good sirr," he says to the proprietor, "Please carrry a message to the Overrlorrd for the Chosen of Domi. Offerr ourr thanks forr the trransport to Plateau City, and we will send worrd to herr again as soon as we arrrive."
He adds to the tavern master, "Please accept this small token as a thank you forr helping us send this message." Zeoll gives the man 100 gold pieces.
[OOC: Zeoll hopes that if the Overlord is expecting a message from the Chosen, Solara may think twice before teleporting the group to some other location.]
Flat-top Monday November 22nd, 2004 3:37:26 PM
Flat-top smiles as he helps Kanchana with her back pack, "Ready to go, Kitten?". The centaur will pick up his saddle bags. turn to his little druid and offer his arm, "We are off to another adventure!"
Kanchana Monday November 22nd, 2004 5:58:27 PM
Kanchana has had a somewhat annoying smirk of triumph on her face since Nonam's warning not to say too much to Lady Solara; after all that is what she had decided for herself when the Lady asked about their mission earlier. The Druidess is more than ready to get out of this city as soon as possible, though she is absolutely not looking forward to going to yet another city. Kanchana happily takes Flat-top by the arm, while explaining to Ilder what they are going to do, and assuring him that it is safe and that he needs to trust her to keep him safe. Kanchana expresses her thoughts about travelling to a new city to Flat-top. "I am more than ready to leave here, but I must admit that I find it difficult to think of yet another city as an adventure when I find it more along the lines of a new test of my patience and endurance." Kanchana looks a bit resigned. "Still I must presume that Mother Wold thinks I can learn something useful from these cities..."
The Beginnings of a Trip. (DM Jim) Monday November 22nd, 2004 11:06:47 PM
Lady Solara nods once to the group and then motions them to follow her. She leads them through the streets of the upper levels and then finally to once of the more isolated parks.
Along the way she stays near Brahmah and speaks to him of many things. "I have picked this location because it is out of the way and the best place for strong magic. So do I need to take care of any loose ends around here for you?" As you go along she keeps a slight smile upon her face as she talks. "I hear that you had some company...anyone I know?? Should I give any messages to the Overlord for you. Something that she needs to take care off that you want to remind her about?"
Moving towards the center of the garden she stops just outside of a large area. In the middle of it is inscribed a large circle, marked over with many magical runes or strange writing to most. She indicates that you should stand inside the circle as she settles herself into drawing upon the powers she needs.
Brahmah Monday November 22nd, 2004 11:18:13 PM
Brahmah doesn't say much to her, and in fact doesn't tell her much. "Nah, everything is fine. She knows what she needs to do."
Leets Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 2:41:15 AM
Leets looks the magic circle with a lot of doubt...Should he and his fellows just make one step in this circle? However, he will follow captain Brahmah...Whatever happens, he knows the Chosen all together can handle it...
"Oh! There is one thing you can tell, Lady Solara!
"The wine at the feast was real good! And we now what good wine is!"
Gecktar d20+7=21 Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 3:35:26 AM
Gecktar follows the group. And say nothing to the 'Lady'. When arriving to the magic circle, he looks carefully at all symbols that are on the floor.
(Spellcraft 21)
Brahmah Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 3:49:21 AM
OOC: Brahmah would have reminded the Chosen that the great magic users are capable of reading minds. Keep your thoughts off the Children.
Brahmah Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 5:25:15 AM
The minotaur DOES NOT step into the circle until the spellcaster among the Chosen state its safe. He knows very little of the craft, knowing only natural spells, which he often stears away from and rarely casts.
Arcane magicks confuse the big taur, mainly the spells focusing on destructive forces. But these transport spells?! He'd rather travel by ship or wagon and take a few months of risk and scurvy, than travel in the manner that could mistakingly turn you into ethereal goo. Sheesh!
Flat-top Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:01:41 AM
Flat-top move side by side with Kanchana, follows the rest of the party. When they entre the Lady's privet Garden, Flat-top blood runs cold. He whispers to his Green Witch, "Kitten! I don't like this! I have a very bad feeling! We are not going where we think we are going??"
Solgrin d20+11=30 d20+11=31 d20+11=28 d20+2=15 Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:06:10 AM
Solgrin looks around the park then looks at the magic circle that Lady Solara has created. (spellcraft 30) When Solgrin sees that nothing is amiss with the circle Solgrin will tell Brahmah "it is safe as far as I can tell."
Solgrin will check the circle after all of the other Chosen has entered to make sure none have disturbed its pattern. (spellcraft 31)
Solgrin will be the last of the Chosen to step into the middle of the circle. Once inside the circle Solgrin will watch Lady Solara as she goes about casting the spell to transport the Chosen from the Float. (spellcraft 28, spot 15)
Paw'caw(ceil) Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:17:49 AM
Paw'caw sences that her master is about to leave, flies to the window still, then out the window. She flies high into the sky until she see him exit the building.
She watches him walk along side this woman, then enter this garden. Not knowing what is going on, she lands on Brahmah's shoulder. There she feel that where he master needs her.
Kanchana Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:28:23 AM
Kanchana nods thoughtfully and whispers quietly, "yes I do not trust her either. She is always digging for information she has no right to. She seems to keep trying to sway Brahmah to confide in her."
The Druidess continues to whisper quietly to Flat-top: "I advise to do as Solgrin does. I trust that he knows and understands these things. Of course the Lady can send us anywhere she pleases with us being none the wiser if she wishes it."
Kanchana shifts the iron sword across her back so it sits better. She steels herself for another delightful journey into the unknown. She whispers a quiet prayer to Mother Wold and Father Tomi for protection for the Chosen on this newest journey; for good measure she asks that they not be confined to cities for too much longer.
She keeps a close eye on both Solgrin and Lady Solara in case the human decides to spring a trap or otherwise try and deceive the Chosen. Kanchana does not really bother to try and hide her distrust of Lady Solara.
Kale Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:39:16 AM
Kale just stand around and waits for the others to enter the circle.
Zeoll Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:50:08 AM
With his Croc on its leash, Zeoll thinks about Gargul and enters the circle.
Managram(ceil) Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:55:23 AM
Managran follows Leets every where he goes, but buck a little when he see the pantagram.
Roz(ceil) Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 7:08:34 AM
As Solgrin move and is picking up his saddles bags, she flies to the top of the bookshelves. She picks up something in her frount paws(more like claws). Then flies back to her hiding place under her master's hair.
Elder(ceil) Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 7:14:41 AM
Elder is sleeping in his little den, very full of food, warm and cozy. Peeks out every now and then, but all he wants right now is to sleep in his den.
Croc(ceil) Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 7:21:51 AM
Croc lumbers along with Zeoll, looking here and there *not very intresting* he thinks to himself. Until the get to the garden he stops to rest, but he's on a leash and Zeoll is coaching him to enter the circle.
The Croc look at his master, trying to tell him that there is no water there!. But follows him antway.
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