Marek Isentomb Monday December 27th, 2004 4:12:42 PM
The old soldier does not miss a beat as he sits with a newly aquired gift and unwraps it. A mighty "Welcome" tears from his mouth at the departing giver.
Looking to the others, "Hard to beleive another year has already caught us. Tonight be merry and at ease. Tomorrow brings challenges and excitement that which will make woman swoon, men envious and children desire to be like us. Let us feast and drink!"
Marek sets the gift down next to the chain and begins to disarm. Long sword, short sword, mace, axe, chain, dagger the parrade of weapons the man has seems endless, log bow, arrows, a second dagger, hammer and still another long sword....
Justin Webber (DM) Opening of Presents and Deliverys Monday December 27th, 2004 7:16:10 PM
As each person open their packages they find within a few items of interest.
Tyal finds 4 cure moderate wounds potions and a pure silver amulet with a slot to insert both his pearls of power and a ion stone inserted in it (note that says ion stone increases Wis+1).
Hart opens his to find 4 CMW potions also and a pure silver amulet also that he can place his pearl of power and also has a ion stone (note saying the ion stone is a Wis+1).
Eiras finds 4 CMW potions also and a pure silver amulet that contains a ion stone in it (there is a note saying the ion stone boosts Dex+1)
Marek finds 4 CMW potions and a pure silver amulet that has a ion stone inserted in it (there is a note saying the ion stone is a Str+1)
Aelanthir finds 4 CMW potions and a pure silver amulet with a ion stone set in it (there is a note saying the ion stone is a Int+1)
Kashmari finds 4 CMW potions and a pure silver amulet with a place to insert her psionic gem and a ion stone inserted in it (Increases Int+1).
Fern finds 4 CMW potions and a pure silver amulet with a ion stone set in it (note saying the ion stone is a Str+1)
Henri finds 4 CMW potions and a pure silver amulet with a ion stone set in it (note saying the ion stone is a Str+1)
Mykell finds 4 CMW potions and a pure silver amulet with a ion stone set in it (note saying the ion stone is a Str+1)
The other priests open their gifts to find various potions, wands and other useful things to themselves.
Also as the people settle down a man comes in packing a large bag and nods to Mykell before moving around to pass out a gift to everyone in the room and even one to Kashmari.
Another man also comes in packing a bag who passes a package out to each person in the room. These gifts have a single fancy letter on it "T".
(OOC:Mykell and Tyal will be saying what they got everyone in their posts.)
The priest who was talking to Henri slaps the man on the back suddenly and has a huge grin as he waves his new wand around, "I love gift day and that man is some guy. I always wondered who he was. Most just call him "the Gift Man"."
The lady priest who was getting onto Hart is now staring at a wand before going back to glareing at Hart, "you.....you...you....errr" The lady humphs and pulls out a pair of panpipes and sits down in a chair almost in tears, "He's soo mean." The girl begins playing a light tune on the panpipes, mainly to herself. Hart and anyone else who remembers the tune played by the elf you met a long time ago in the forest and who had the legendary harp knows the song she plays as the same that elf played....maybe some connection here...(I believe the elf's name was Melic if that helps people.)
Sir Henri Monday December 27th, 2004 9:16:47 PM
Henri Who has open his box, he takes out the four Cure Moderate Wounds "This Gift Man, sure knows what a paladin needs." Henri also shows an silver Amulet with a Ion stone, The shape is almost like his holy simble.
Henri slowly come to realise that someone is playing some music, A tune he remembers But cannot quite put his memories together?? Then it hits him, He whispers "The unknown Elf in the woods, played that same tune. I think his name was Metric, No! that's was not it, Melic and his harp." The paladin will wear the Amulet and sit back to listen to that song once more.
Marek Isentomb Tuesday December 28th, 2004 10:23:26 AM
A quick reading of the 4 vials and Marek sets them into his belt pouch, before extracting the stone from the wrapping. The rough man nods and smiles. Lifting the stone to his head he gently lets it go and it begins a slow regular orbit. "Praise to Big Dave!" he lets out a shout.
The melody catches his ear, but Marek has no thought for the matter and quickly puts it out of his mind. Marek hoists a large flagon and glances about the room for nothing in paticular, but everything peculiar.
He pushes those thoughts aside soon as well. it is perfectly safe here, there is no need for suspision. enjoy it while you can
Eiras d4=4 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 4:34:39 PM
Eiras admires the amulet, putting it on and slipping it into his shirt.
{Adding a level, rolling hp:4}
Hart, Spirit and Loran Tuesday December 28th, 2004 5:53:10 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
Hart takes his gift and looks at the man, ignoring the girl priest. "Do I owe you gold? Shiney tip perhaps?" He raises an eyebrow, looking at the amulet. "Why do you give sooch items willingly? Do you wish payment?"
Hearing the tune, Hart does turn his attention to the girl, listening carefully. 'Could this annoying human be a Herald too?' He wonders.
Spirit dances around.
Loran sleeps.
(OOC: Justin, expect an email from me soon.)
Mykell Zweihand Tuesday December 28th, 2004 8:18:48 PM
Mykell smiles as the gifts he has payed to have delivered finally arrive. The grin comes and goes just as quick as he forces himself to hide it and he watches Kashmari mainly now as he listens to the song and waits to see what she thinks of the second gift now.
(Present listed below) Hart finds a pure silver figure of a satyr playing a flute as a owl sits on his shoulder.
Tyal finds a pure silver figure of his goddess.
Henri finds a solid silver figure of his god.
Eiras finds a solid silver figure of a caped figure with a rapier held in his left hand.
Aelanthir finds a solid silver figure of a wizard who looks to be casting a spell.
Kashmari finds a solid silver figure of a lady riding a unicorn.
Fern finds a solid silver figure of a lady riding a giant eagle.
Marek finds a solid silver figure of a valiant looking knight.
Kashmari Tuesday December 28th, 2004 9:00:48 PM
Kashmari carefully opens the gift from Mykell. She turns it in her hands slowly, appraising the subtle forms and engravings of the figurine. She seems quite engrossed in studying the figurine.
The psion looks up at Mykell and smiles gently.
"Thank you."
Kashmari places the statuette on the table. She holds her other gift and the cloak on to her lap. She leans forward and gives Mykell a quick hug as she says thank you(Basically placing one hand on his shoulder and pressing her cheek to his.)She sits back in her chair.
Finally she gets round to opening the gift from the jolly visitor. She manages to place the vials of potion on the the table and takes out the amulet. She holds it in her hand and fishes the recepticle stone from her pouch. Kashmari places it in the empty mounting on the amulet. She gracefully places the amulet around her neck.
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Later during the day she will go to market and try and find a suitable gift for everyone.
Eiras Wednesday December 29th, 2004 1:21:05 AM
Eiras says, "Thank you Mykell. You did not need to do this. I have done nothing of the sort for the rest of you... That is not my way."
He falls silent as he leans back, holding the small figure in his hand.
Sir Henri Wednesday December 29th, 2004 6:58:39 AM
The paladin will wear the Amulet, the thanks the giver, then listen to the music,
Marek Isentomb Wednesday December 29th, 2004 11:11:15 AM
Marek looks over the statuette, Nice, quite nice. If I keep collecting such things I may have to buy a house to hold them he chuckles slightly to himself as he places the piece in his bely pouch with the golden statue
He gives a salute with his mug, "Many Thanks"
Marek sits back down and has another large drink and picks at any foods nearby. Socializing is not his strong suit, his mind seems ever preoccupied with the next adrenaline rush of adventure. So he watches others, who dance flirt and sing, maybe when he older such things will interst him.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Wednesday December 29th, 2004 5:40:50 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr looks at the silver statue from Mykell and just stares at it for awhile.
Spirit dances with the statue.
Loran sleeps.
Justin Webber (DM) Buzz of Market Thursday December 30th, 2004 11:30:19 AM
As everyone enjoys the music that the young priest lady plays suddenly a man comes rushing in and the buzz of a caravan coming in circulates around the room. Evidently this is a rare occassion at the temple and it seems the caravan is a trade caravan that buys, sells and trades good.
(OOC:Shopping time everyone! Like to get buying, selling, etc done before we move on to much more. This also gives those who want to buy gift day presents for people a chance to do that, etc. Have fun and sorry for not posting yesterday, I took a personal day off yesterday.)
Outside in the courtyard area 3 large wagons have came in and men rush around and quickly small tents or extentions of the wagons are set up and trade goods are laid out to be seen. It looks like this caravan trades and sells almost everything you can thing of. Many of the priest mill about and are looking over various items.
Tyal Thursday December 30th, 2004 12:56:02 PM
Tyal unwraps both of his newly aquired presents and shakes his head in wonder at them. Both of them are extremely nice gifts but the silver statue is special to him somehow. He turns slightly to regard the man known as Mykell and cuts him a deep bow of the head in respect. "Many thanks for this my new friend." He lays the statue on the table and stares at it as he takes out the amulet and slips it around his neck. With another quick movement he slips the potions into a pouch at his waist and sighs. Another year has went by and still his quest remains undone.
He looks up as the presents with the fancy T are delivered and tries to keep his eyes on all the group. Though his face reflects no emotion he does feel some pride inside that he was able to get something personal for all of them. He silently hopes that Marek and Hart are not offended or upset with just potions, but he could not think of anything better to give them and healing items are always a boon....even low level ones.
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Sir Henry: scabbard - black leather tooled with the pattern of the sun god on it, chips of ruby and emeralds run the length.
Hart: 3 CLW potions.
Mykell: tea set - done in a nice ivy leaf pattern with enough cups for eight people, includes pot; whisk; cups; warmer to set pot on; 20 bags of an oriental tea.
Kashmari: dress, shawl, shoes and undergarments - all done in a powder blue with silvery gray lace, tailored to fit her perfectly, dress is off the shoulder.
Marek: 3 CLW potions.
Alenthir: dragon tarot deck - a brown leather pouch with the head of each dragon color on it, the deck is of bone with the dragons composing the tarot cards, for divination and fun.
Fern: dress, shawl, shoes and undergarments - all done in a light green with reddish trim lace, tailored to fit her perfectly, dress covers the shoulders.
Erias: 10 darkness arrows - makes an area of darkness per the spell upon impact or when it reaches the arrows limit, cast by a 6th level wizard.
Marek Isentomb Thursday December 30th, 2004 2:15:27 PM
Marek turns to look at the market assembling outside and yet another gift shows up. Unwrapping it a chuckle comes from the veteran, "More curing, Looks as if I'm being told I don't dodge well." Marek gives another chuckle and then hoists his flaggon towards Tyal. "A splendid gift for a soldier my friend, I shall do my best to not drink them too soon."
With the market fully assembled outside, Marek scoops the chain mail and long sword and goes out. Moving about the carts he looks for the weaponsmith and armoror where he will atempt to sell his Breastplate +2 (4550gp), his Short sword +1 (2310gp) and the Long sword +2 Merciful (18,315gp). Marek wil not take less than half of the value.
He will also look to sell the ion stone of Str, since his gauntlets are more powerful ehancments. (4000gp)
I'm guessing Marek will have at least 15,000gp from the items above
With the money he will be looking to Purchase a Cloak of Resistance +3 (9000gp) and use his Cloak +1 for part of that. (spend 8000gp) Then Purchase a Ring of Protection +2 (8000gp) using his Ring Protection +1 (2000gp) for part and spend another (6000gp)
Total spent 14,000gp.
Marek Will also shop the Potion dealer looking for Resist Energy, Remove disease and remove curse potions.
Kashmari Thursday December 30th, 2004 4:22:56 PM
Kashmari has been busy these last few days...
She gets some help from one or more of the temple acolytes to deliver the gifts to the others from herself. The gifts are wrapped in fancy paper as local custom requires.
Kashmari hopes that the others will be at least pleased with their gifts, she didn't find shopping for them to be an easy task! She will hide any nervous or anticipatory reactions from the others; yes even pride and relief if everyone actually likes what they get.
A little later Kashmari will head off to her room and change into the clothing that Tyal gave her for 'gift giving' day. She also has the fan she got from Mykell earlier with her in her belt pouch. The other gifts will be stored in her locked room. She will have her hair styled into a nice coiffure.
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When everyone unwraps their gifts they will find this:
Aelanthir - MW Lockpicks (expanded version) (wires, rods, angled wrenches, funnel, magnifying glass, hammer, oils, acids, chisels, listening cone) (gives 20% bonus (+2, without being MW, gives +4 since they are MW) to Open Locks, listening cone gives +10% (+1) to Listen checks).
Hart - 25 large lotus blossoms - a nicely tooled pouch to keep the blossoms in, the decorations are stylized lotus flowers.
Marek - Armour cleaning kit in storage bag (with straps and buckles to close it), (contains 9oz jar of cleaner, 9oz jar of polish/rust inhibitor, 1 stiff cleaning brush, 1 soft polishing brush, kit weighs 1.5 lbs, - Folding Hunting knife with two blades (treat as a regular knife listed in the PHB 3.5) (Yes, this is just like the pen knives we are familiar with RL)
Fern - Field glass (a leather tube that can be unbuckled and stored flat, it has two removable lenses made of ground glass; it has a lanyard sewn onto it so it cant be lost -- the field glass doubles the range and detail-level of normal vision. It is almost the same as what Morgan Freeman's character used in the movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".)
Eiras - A neutral grey cloak cleverly designed so the wearer can easily blend into shadows, it is of gnomish make. This is a non-magical cloak. (+5 bonus to hide checks, cannot be detected magically). - Folding Hunting knife with two blades (treat as a regular knife listed in the PHB 3.5) (Yes, this is just like the pen knives we are familiar with RL)
Tyal - Gold holy symbol of Inana with durable gold chain (already blessed by the proper Temple, 8oz gold). - Armour cleaning kit in storage bag (with straps and buckles to close it), (contains 9oz jar of cleaner, 9oz jar of polish/rust inhibitor, 1 stiff cleaning brush, 1 soft polishing brush, kit weighs 1.5 lbs)
Henri (paladin) - Armour cleaning kit in storage bag (with straps and buckles to close it), (contains 9oz jar of cleaner, 9oz jar of polish/rust inhibitor, 1 stiff cleaning brush, 1 soft polishing brush, kit weighs 1.5 lbs), - Gold Holy symbol of Pelor with durable gold chain (already blessed by the proper Temple, 8oz gold)
Mykell - A finely carved sandalwood box, inside it is a gnomish invention with gears and such in it, there is a removable winding key on the outside. Opened or closed the box can be wound up and it will play 3 different pieces of music via tiny metal tines when the cylinder underneath them turns and different bumps on the cylinder touch the tines. One melody is local, one is from Kashmari's home area, one sounds sort of like the music Mykell had the bards play. The cylinder, gears and tines are shielded under a perfect plate of crystal. The mechanical instrument is perfectly tuned and even a person with perfect sense of pitch (tone, melody?) can enjoy the music this box can make.
Namfoodle - empty journal book (see spellbook stats, 100pgs parchment, leatherbound book, pg 130 PHB 3.5), - ink pen (pg 128 PHB 3.5) and - ink (1oz. vial, pg. 128 PHB 3.5) to record our travels or write music in; if he wants.
Kashmari (addendum) Thursday December 30th, 2004 4:49:38 PM
Kashmari will of course thank Tyal for the gift and give him a quick hug like she gave Mykell. Kashmari will not be rude, it is appropriate to give thanks for gifts. :)
Aelanthir Thursday December 30th, 2004 7:44:37 PM
Aelanthir thanks Mykell for the gift. Aelanthir then thanks Tyal for the tarot deck. Aelanthir thanks Kashmari for the gift.
Aelanthir heads off and goes to purchase some items. When Aelanthir comes back and hands out packages to each person.
Package list **************************** Hart -- a cloak clasp carved out of wood shaped to look like the spirit traveling with Hart.
Marek -- a set of 3 matching MW throwing daggers. They are blackened as not to reflect light. Embossed on the sheaths is 'Marek' in elvish
Fern - a set of 3 matching MW throwing daggers. They are blackened as not to reflect light. Embossed on the sheaths is 'Fern' in elvish
Eiras - a set of 3 matching MW throwing daggers. They are blackened as not to reflect light. Embossed on the sheaths is 'Eiras' in elvish
Tyal -- a silver aspergill with the symbol of Inana on it. (Holy water can be dispersed as a short range weapon.)
Henri (paladin) - a set of 3 matching MW throwing daggers. They are blackened as not to reflect light. Embossed on the sheaths is 'Henri' in elvish
Mykell - a set of 3 matching MW throwing daggers. They are blackened as not to reflect light. Embossed on the sheaths is 'Mykell' in elvish
Namfoodle -- a jar of scented hand oils.
Kashmari - a MW traveller's outfit with their family symbol (a tree with 2 crossed daggers) embossed on the right shoulder.
Mykell Zweihand Thursday December 30th, 2004 7:47:33 PM
Mykell smiles and does his best to hang around Kashmari the next day or so that is free. smiling and enjoying himself as he gets free time with her.
While outside in the caravan area where the shops are set up he moves along with her and looks over things as he spends time wondering what he should do. At one point he grins thinking of something, "You know, I heard from one of the priests the at the towers here you can see a beautiful sunset. Maybe we should try cetching one tonight."
Hart, Spirit and Loran Thursday December 30th, 2004 8:13:30 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr seems very confused at the gift giving. He thanks the givers with a simple nod.
He takes the opportunity to go to the market and trade or barter. The druid is rather confused with the amount of gold that the other party members actually have on hand.
Spirit rides in the hood.
Loran flies off to hunt after exiting the building.
Quick Comments (DM) Friday December 31st, 2004 11:18:19 AM
Ammendment to Mykell's post: Mykell when given his present from Kashmari will for the first time quickly hug her and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek.
(OOC:now on the gifts. I have decided that as long as each person doesn't go over or close to the 1,000gps mark per present then the presents given are free of charge. Also everyone and I'm sorry for not bringing this up before would know that the gift giving was for gift day (Christmas) Hart being possibly the only exception.)
Hart, Spirit and Loran Friday December 31st, 2004 11:53:10 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
Hart looks around the market. (What is of interest there?)
Sir Henri Saturday January 1st, 2005 8:24:02 AM
Sir Henri walk around the shops and stops at the magic shop, asking the dealer "do you have any healing wands?"
Kashmari Saturday January 1st, 2005 1:41:06 PM
Kashmari admires the travelling gear she now has gotten. She gives her brother a very big hug and thanks him. Next adventure they go on she can look stylish. She is pleased to be given the honor of wearing her family heraldry as well; especially since she has never really done so before.
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Kashmari will spend her mornings actually training. She will gladly spar with anyone who would like to join her morning training session. Naturally her martial skills seem almost nil in comparison to any of the warriors in the party!
(Here is the chance for Mykell and Henri to get a laugh. I know a dagger against a sword is quite the challenge; she will not use any psionics during sparring, just a dagger and unarmed strikes.)
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Kashmari doesn't mind Mykell's company over the next few days. In fact she does enjoy the (extra?) attention. She enjoys the marked with its 'bustling' life.
When Mykell mentions catching a sunset one night she chuckles, and with a demure smile she answers.
"I haven't had the time to enjoy a sunset since all this began. Perhaps we could make the time?"
Kashmari has nothing that she would really like to sell, and doesn't necessarily find anything she wants to purchase.
Tyal Saturday January 1st, 2005 6:24:33 PM
Tyal turns a deep shade of red as Kashmari gives him a hug as thanks. He looks to her brother and returns it quickly with some embarrassment. "You are welcome m'lady." He could not think of anything else to say and then said the first thing that came to mind.
As he opens the present from Kashmari he shakes his head in wonder at the elegance of both. Looking to Kashmari he nods his head as a tear comes to his eye. "Thank you very much." He slips the chain with holy symbol around his neck and then under his armor. With the presenting of another present he opens it slowly and tears up some more. "This will come in most handy when we run into the unpure." He holds up the aspergill with the rose emblazened on it.
He takes his leave to slip out to the caravan and look around before he really embarrasses himself.
[Inana's symbol is a rose or a star for those that are interested.]
Hart, Spirit and Loran Saturday January 1st, 2005 10:29:26 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
The trio looks around the market to find something special that only a druid might appreciate.
Justin Webber (DM) Following Days Monday January 3rd, 2005 7:16:01 PM
(OOC:People who are looking for things at the market should post what their looking for. Everything will be priced directly from the book though, just a FYI.)
Everyone goes about their own buisness, looking around the shopping area and the daily activites of the priests go by also. As the day slowly trickles along a few things of interest happen.
Mainly around high noon a strange man comes striding through the gates. The man is wearing pitch black platemail and at his waist hangs a well used bastard sword. The man's t faced helm hides his face but a wear eyes would normally be made out can be seen two pinpoints of red. The man's left hand which looks like a demon's hand rests on the handle of the sword and one of the talon like finger nails taps on the handle lightly as he walks along. Trailing behind the man though are three skeleton's who wear red platemail and have a longsword at their waist. (Local Knowledge DC:16 to remember rumors of Drake and his Crimson Guards being in the area. Also you will know that Drake is a fighter of great skill and knowledge in the wizard arts. You also know that Drak is not really a bad guy but not really a good guy either, he walks the middle moreless.)
Later just before mid day another two quest show up at the temple. One wears a copper colored robe and even his elven skin is slightly copper colored. He holds a staff which he leans on when he enters the feast hall. (Local Knowledge DC 16: will tell you that this man is known as Gilan Moonstar, a dragon wizard of great power. The man usually stays out of most things, enjoying his chess and such games but now and then he showsup in times of need.)
The last person is a man wearing a flaming red chainmail and a great two handed hammer hangs on his back. The mans hair is also red and a light red tinge can be seen on all the skin exposed. (Local Knowledge DC 16: You will know this man to be Baron the Red. He is a dragon cleric who has obtained quite abit of power and influence.)
During supper and with Drake, Gilan and Baron present the goddess shows up along with Hindro who smiles faintly when he walks in. The goddess looks over everyone abit before sighing and walking over to the group and looking to you all, "I have dire news for all here but first I must ask those who haven't said they would join the herald's, will you join us now?"
Once the goddess has her answer she steps forward and lightly touches each person's arm. A sudden zap can be felt come from the lady's touch and you can feel the power of creation, death, life, everything flow through your body and imparting the knowledge for your first beginning special ability. (Official giving of the beginning abilities.)
Now the goddess walks to the middle of the room as High Priest Bale enters the room and speaks clearly upset, "What is the meaning of Drake and Baron being here? We do not mind Gilan."
The goddess shakes her head and looks to High Priest Bale, "I summoned them here, shortly you will be needing everyone here and my Herald's except Hindro are busy. I can not take part in this either beyond the info I'm about to give."
Hindro steps forward and clears his throat, "Allow me m'lady. A large group of soliders lead by all the Seekers of Darkness are on there way here. A battle will start that you stand no chance winning without these men's help. Except it or not you will be needing their help come tomorrow afternoon. You will see the start come morning."
Drake grins and slams a fist on the table he sits at, his demon looking hand glowing, "YES! WAR!...let them come...I already agreed to hold my end of the battle. The ground troops will be covered by me."
Baron grins and bows low, "Aye, Drake can handle the ground troops and I will handle siege equipment. Me and the Southern Flames will succeed."
Gilan shakes his head and chuckles as he moves a few cups around on his table in a odvious game of some type, "Yes yes, while the two boys play I will handle the hard work."
The goddess nods and grins as she looks to the group, "An you will need to handle the covering of the front gate. Their are not enough priests here to handle a attack if the enemy gets into the fort. Can we count on you with this? An either way leaving is not a option with that army moving so close already."
Hart, Spirit and Loran Monday January 3rd, 2005 9:07:38 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (5/6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
Hart looks around the market. He eats a goodberry and drinks cheap ale from his everfull chalice. Pan pipes hang and swing from his neck. The satyr looks for anything that only a druid could love. He looks for rare herbs, spices and pieces of unusual woods. The druid looks for special scimitars, wood weapons and other types of natural material made weapons (such as bone, scale, tooth, spines, etc). He also looks for wind instruments he's never seen before.
Spirit rides in the hood.
Loran sleeps atop the staff.
Eiras Tuesday January 4th, 2005 12:43:40 AM
Eiras will look to see if he can find any magic arrows in the market. The price will determine how many.
Sir Henri Tuesday January 4th, 2005 5:05:55 AM
The Paladin wait to see how much the wand of healing are and how much the potions are.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:52:05 AM
The trio mingles about, looking, wondering and marveling at the strange goods.
Spirit especially enjoys all the sparklies and shinies about the place.
Loran, however, could care less. He remains asleep.
Kashmari d20=18 d20=16 d20=2 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 7:25:07 AM
Kashmari has watched the three mercenaries (?) arrive. She strongly disapproves of Drake's 'travelling companions'. The psion has certainly heard of the first two gentlemen but the third one to arrive she doesn't recall who he is. She wonders why they have bothered to come, but the info at the meeting will certainly clear that up.
It seems that the group is having a 'working dinner'. Kashmari is not surprised when the goddess arrives again; she is surprised to see Hindro arrive though. Kashmari somehow was not expecting to see the Elven psion again so soon.
Kashmari stands after the goddess askes who hasn't agreed to join the Heralds. Notably she is dressed more like a lady of some court rather than in her travelling garb. Kashmari probably looks out of place among all of the armorclad priests and mercenaries. She answers the goddess directly, speaking just loud enough to be heard above the din.
"I believe it is only I who have not already agreed to join. Truthfully, I cannot say that I am completely convinced that becoming one of your Heralds is what I would prefer to do. However I have thrown my lot in with my comrades; and they have agreed to join your Heralds, therefore I will consent to your offer," Kashmari tells the goddess plainly.
Kashmari will remain standing as the goddess most likely considers what she has just said. She glances over at Hindro; halfway expecting him to disapprove of her reply. The psion figures that the goddess should be satisfied that she at least agreed to join; even if it wasn't for the sake of ideals or devotion to a higher being.
Once the goddess has bestowed her 'blessing' (as Kashmari sees her 'gift giving') she will sit down. Then all of the macho talk about going to war starts among the three gentlemen. Kashmari finds herself disapproving of them even more.
With a suppressed sigh, and some willpower, she opts to tolerate them for as long as she can. She keeps her facial expression completely neutral. She will not reveal her dislike to any of the three visitors, though hiding her extreme dislike of the undead will be difficult at best for her.
"I don't suppose there is a local militia to be mobilized in this area? Then again it is too late for that since scouts never even reported the arrival of a large army..." Kashmari adds matter-of-factly (with a possible hint of scorn when the lack of scouts is mentioned); addressing High Priest Bale rather than anyone else.
Marek Isentomb Tuesday January 4th, 2005 10:35:46 AM
Marek sells his Amulet Ion Stone, the Breastplate +2, his Short sword +1 and the Long sword +2 Merciful
With the money he purchases a Cloak of Resistance +3, a Ring of Protection +2 and a potion of cure blidness.
Marek will track down Aelanthir and Kashmari and thank them for the gifts and will then head for the sparring area of the temple.
Mostly he will pratice his deadly art against dummies. The 15' chain whips about him in a blur, as he spins and weaves his way through the makeshift obstacle course. If any wish to grapple or prcatice with padded weapons, Marek will happily oblige and through the sparring will offer advise and tips to his opponent.
With the arrival of the three, Marek pays little attention, not knowing any of them and since no one else seems to be concerned, he decides not to be.
Dinner comes with the goddess again and her touch bestows the Diamond ability to the soldier kneeling before her. "M'lady is most kind."
As talk turns to an approaching army, Marek leans in and while impressed with the men as individuals, Marek has quickly decided that it apparently does not extend to tactical stratedgy. "Pardon for asking m'lords, but I have a few questions. How are you going to 'handle' the siege engines, ground troops and whatever else while my men protect the gate proper? We shall need to know the overall battle plan in order to be most effective. Who is in charge in each area and who will be in overall command of defences? Where can my men appropriate material for the gate? How large of an army and consisting of what troops? Can we expect a siege on will they simply fling themselves at us in human wave assaults?"
Feeling he has vollied enough questions Marek waits for some answers.
Aelanthir d20+4=17 d20+4=19 d20+4=16 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:21:31 PM
Aelanthir spends the time readying himself for what ever he might come across in the future with the group. At the dinner Aelanthir will look closely at the three strange Heralds (checks of 17, 19, & 16.) When the goddess bestows her blessing (spell spirit) upon him Aelanthir thanks her.
Aelanthir then asks the goddess "What kind of support will we be having? What kind of opposition will we be facing, both mundane and non-mundane (magical/psionic)?"
Mykell Zweihand Tuesday January 4th, 2005 7:39:55 PM
Mykell looks around as the new people come into the area and he looks to Kashmari as he is spending time with her and frowns abit in wonder.
In the feast hall Mykell sits with Kashmari and before the goddess and everyone shows up he spends time talking with her and smiles as he holds a grape up for her to take.
Just before the goddess and everyone comes in and starts talking about important matters Mykell leans close and whispers gently in Kashmari's ear, "You know, I really been enjoying our time together and believe I really like you Kashmari. How about after we get out of here we make our way to the tower to see the sunset together."
Mykell nods to the goddess when she gives the gift of aura strike to him. He listens to the others as he listens and then looks to Kashmari as he comments to her lowly, "Looks like alot of trouble coming our way. Hope we can handle this."
Mykell awaits the responses to the questions given to the people gathered here.
Justin Webber (DM) Comments Tuesday January 4th, 2005 7:51:33 PM
Bringing up a couple comments here before making my DM post after while.
1st: Anyone who is looking to buy or sell something can email Dom at kngtfall@rpg-r-us.com also just wanting to let you know that there is no markup or down on the price of a item but you only get 90% of a items full price when selling.
2nd: Namfoodle hasn't posted in a long time now so till he comes back or whatever he is officially out.
Tyal d20+6=14 d20+6=21 d20+6=23 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 9:37:45 PM
Tyal spends some time going around the set up shops and sees a few things of interest. He plans to hit the shops as soon as he gets down with the meeting that was called.
As he watches the newcomers enter the eating hall, he bends his mind to remember them. Though he is quick to pick up on the last two he is unsure of the first, though something does tickle his memory.
He looks to the goddess as she moves about the group and when she comes to him he stays seated for her. He does incline his head as she touches it. "Thank you for the gift." He looks to the others but does not give much away as he keeps his face stoic.
He lets the others speak of numbers and forces as the war is brought to the front. He knows his roll will be to heal and send souls to the next life. "Then again...maybe the scouts were caught...it happens even to the best." He sits back in the chair and goes over the gate layout in his mind.
Justin Webber (DM) Meeting Continued Tuesday January 4th, 2005 11:07:25 PM
Hart can find various items of different wood types in the market, ranging from little figures, some swords that look more like practice swords made of wood, etc in the market. one of a gnome drinking a large mug of ale and sitting on a stump seems to be one of the best figures.
Eiras finds that one shop sells some arrows of various designs and types, including magical ones.
(OOC:once again please email Dom with any sales or buying you wish to do. He is handling the sales and buying to make things abit easier and speedier in the game. All though transactions may take about a day a peice.)
In the feast hall comments are taken in stride that are bad and other wise High Priest Bale looks to the group and simply shrugs, "This fort is usually hidden but at the moment it is not shielded by our magic shield. We did not think a open attack would come. Any scouts we would of had keeping a eye out would of been here in warning inless something happened to them."
Gilan who stills moves glasses around on his table in his little game looks up as the question on how things will be handled comes up and suddenly in comes clear to everyone that Gilan is playing a game of chess with the glasses, "Well you see, Baron and the Southern Flames will probably burn and use brute force to take care of any siege equipment and Drake there has "alot" of help that can take the ground troops. The problem is that they both will be to busy to notice if any slip through and get to the fort, let alone we do not know how big this army is yet so no more plans can be really made. We also will not know what they throw against us till morning really either but we shall be prepared none the less, we must have faith in our comrades and I have fought beside Drake and Baron before and I have heard of you new guys also....quite abit of trouble you been giving the Seekers of Darkness."
The goddess nods and looks around, "Hindro has done his best to see how big the army is but is having little luck in finding out. Something very powerful is blocking his abilities. An I can not let my powers be known. If they know I'm here then they will deffinetly hit this place full force and we can not risk that."
Talks can go on about the on coming army but seeing as how the size of the army is not known you really can do nothing but wait till morning and see for yourselves. The main thing at the moment is you know you will protect the front gate.
Drake slides a talon like finger nail of his demon hand over the table he sits at and comments, "Any wood or such needed to reinforce the gate if needed could be surely gotten from the merchants that just came in."
(Gate info: The front gate is the only way in or out of the fort. The gate is made of heavy logs (think aboutthe size of a normal adult tree) and bound in iron. The gate would take alot of blows before falling inless hit by something of great force.)
The night passes slowly other wise and other then being severely nervous alot of the priests in the place go off to bed, seeming to drag their feet and look abit worried about tomorrow.
Morning however for some comes way to soon, specially since before the break of morning a very loud roar comes from outside. Anyone looking out the window of their room will see the man named Baron along with Drake standing outside in the large courtyard. In the courtyard also are 3 large red dragons which Baron strokes the cheek of one and speaks gently to it, "Soon Southern Flames we will be meeting our enemies. You lost many friends when you would not join the Seekers of Darkness, this is your chance lead by me to teach them their place or atleast bloody their noses."
One of the red dragons seems to laugh and speaks in common, "After we burn and destroy the siege equipment, do we go home or fight."
Baron smiles and looks to his allies, "We fight, we are the great Southern Flames and can not let Drake here shows us up."
Drake who had been standing back all this time chuckles, "Hmph, this is no game Baron. Our enemy is coming for blood. Of course that will matter so very little to my troops when I call upon them. We have been payed and we will deliver victory this day. I heard Gilan has stayed up all night preparing magics to help defend this fort also so I guess we will be on the battle field alone."
Sir Henri Wednesday January 5th, 2005 4:23:32 AM
Seeing nobody around leaves.
Kashmari Wednesday January 5th, 2005 5:02:10 AM
Kashmari will go to one of the towers facing the direction the enemy will be coming from. She will keep her eyes fixed in that direction, but not be looking for anything particular. If any sign of the enemy presents itself she will tell Aelanthir about it before going to bed.
If Mykell decides to join her she will stay at the tower and watch the sunset (since the tower surely has windows in every direction watching the sunset should be only a matter of changing what direction you look at?). She will not talk about anything war related; except if she sees hide or hair of the enemy - then of course she will inform Mykell as well. Other than that she will maybe discuss the goddess, psionics, and anything else that might come up.
If Mykell foregoes joining her she will retire early for the night, though she only needs a few hours sleep. The next morning she will wake early and have all of her finery and equipment packed. She will be wearing her new travelling garb that her brother gave her. Kashmari has no need to prepare anything before battle, but she does meditate for an hour or so before breakfast.
Kashmari will not be thrilled to overhear the discussion between the Baron and Drake. Dragons aren't one of her most favorite creatures and undead rank very low on her list of potential allies. She resolves to have as little to do with those two Warlords as she can. *It is just as well that those two will be on the front lines.*
(Because Kashmari is certain that she will more than likely end up somewhere near melee she will choose 'Diamond Body' as her gift from the goddess.)
Fern Wednesday January 5th, 2005 6:20:33 AM
Fern loves her presents, you can tell by the look on her face. She goes to everyone and thanks them before going upstairs to put on her new dress and daggers.
When she comes down she looks different, VERY different. Where normally she wears brown pants and natural cream shirts, she is now wearing the green and red dress that Tyal bought. Where as she normally wears her bow, quiver, sword, dagger and mail shirt she is now just wearing the three daggers that Aelanthir bought her. Where she normally wears her hair braided and in a knot at her neck today it is down reaching to her waist and very curly. She smiles at the others and makes her way through the market to buy some presents and some stuff for herself.
At lunch she hands out the presents she bought everyone. "I hope you like these books"
Later that night at dinner she kneels with the others before the goddess and receives her new ability Diamond Body.
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Kashmari Bound in light gray leather the first two-thirds of this book deals with known psionic abilities, the last third deals with myths, stories, and legendary psionic abilities.
Hart This book is bound in water resistant green leather and is filled with information and detailed drawings of rare plants and mystical beasts dwelling in the forest.
Namfoodle This crimson and gold cloth bound book is full of musical scores, it contains the full version of several popular songs as well as ones that are more suited to festivals and some that although the words have been long forgotten people still hum the tunes to.
Mykell This book of the history of Mykell's home country has the symbol of the country worked in various colored leathers on the cover
Tyal This book about the God/Goddess that Tyal worships. It has a history of the God/Goddess including miracles and the history of the church.
Eiras This fawn brown book has drawings and descriptions of common and uncommon fauna and flora this includes what plants or parts of plants are edible and uses for plants from healing to cooking to cleaning.
Aelanthir This book is bound in black leather with silver stars embossed into the leather. It is a history of magic including it's supposed origins and a history of whatever guild Aelanthir belongs to (if he belongs to one.) Marek This wood bound book has descriptions and drawings of various fighting techniques
Henri This book has the coat of arms of the Paladin order of Pelor that Henri belongs to. It is filled with their history, code of conduct and other important information.
Mykell Zweihand d20+3=20 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:23:39 PM
Mykell smiles and joins Kashmari later as makes her way to the tower. He smiles and moves over by her, placing his cloak around her gently as it is abit cold in the tower at this time of night. Afterwards he just stands looking out the window while one arm slowly slips around Kashmari's shoulders, "Beautiful night even with so much danger coming."
Mykell looks to Kashmari and thinks a moment as he speaks, "Our help looks quite capable. My opinion only but atleast they seem capable which says some for them."
After staying up with Kashmari for awhile, hopefully till she goes to bed and will escourt her to her room. Once he is at her door he looks alittle nervous but quickly kisses Kashmari on the lips (charisma:20) and begins to back off afterwards to go to his room inless stopped.
In the morning Mykell is woke by the roar and goes to check on it out of curiousity. As he looks at Drake and Baron he frowns some and whispers to himself, "red dragons....evil creatures....I was willing to put up with undead as it's not uncommon for my lands but dragons are different."
Marek Isentomb d20=2 d20=15 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 4:47:08 PM
After Dinner, Marek will see what kind of authority he can drum up. He begins with an inspection of the gate area. Places to stand atop the wall for missile fire and if there are any good paces to get hot oil or such to pour down.
Next stop is to attempt to commandeer several wagons and secondary beams. [Cha check 2] The wagons he plans to overturn right behind the gate, the beams to be near by to reiinforce teh gate as it is broken down.
Whether or not he can get the wagons, Marek also heads to locate tar, oil and or pitch. If he has too, he'll spend money to get it but will attempt a 'I'm in charge of the gates defenses and am comandeering this equipment for that defense' approach. [Cha check 15] With as much as he can get his hands on, Marek will start saturating the ground outside of the gate, about 15' away and in as large of an area as he can.
This will surely take him fairly deep into the night, where upon he returns to his room for some sleep.
Morning will take Marek a moment to acknoledge like always, but soon he is battle dressed and heading for breakfast. After a fairly light meal and plenty of water to drink, he heads outside to report back to the gate. As he leaves, "Don't dauddle too long at the table and report to the gate when you're done."
Marek, of course, notices the dragon adn hears part of the conversation, but there is no reason to comment and whatever happens to them matters little. His assignment is the gate and that is where his body will be found.
Tyal Wednesday January 5th, 2005 6:25:41 PM
Tyal spends the better part of the night lost in his own thoughts as he ponders the turn of events. Though he is not sure about it he feels that Inana is testing him in some small way with this battle.
Up early in the morning he eats a light breakfast as he looks to the others as they show up. He frowns at Marek as he speaks but turns a deaf ear to it not really caring one way or the other.
When he reaches the outside of the small fortress and enters the courtyard he is startled to see reds in there. He makes it a purpose to give them a wide bearth as he travels to check on the gate. "Red dragons and undead...." He cannot help but wonder what other types of help they will end up with.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Wednesday January 5th, 2005 7:42:56 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose (cast in the morning, lasts 8 hours) Goodberries (5/6)- Lasts 4 days.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Regenerate Light Wounds, Speak with Animals Second Level: One with the Land, Creeping Cold, Brambles Rod: 1 charge used Pearl 1: Unused
(Hart nods in thanks at Fern's generousity, he simply nods at all the gifts given to him.)
The market trip takes Hart most of the day, until most of the shops are closed. He's a practical person, the gifts should reflect a practicality of use and a longevity, something useful and that will last awhile. He wants to get gifts for the party, but he's having a hard time figuring what these unusual folks might like. What could they each use? He thinks to himself.
Spirit points at everything it sees, and likes anything shiny or sparkling.
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