A Little Bit of Peace. (DM Jim) Saturday May 28th, 2005 6:54:06 PM The Hamlet
Gecktar sits down with the scrolls that are handed to him and starts to pour over them. After several hours of work he is satisfied with his findings. [baleful polymorph CL9, true seeing CL9, ironwood CL11, greater restoration CL13, wall of fire CL9, summon monster IX CL17] Gecktar finds it easy to organize a ceremony as the council has already started to put things together.
Flat-top moves too close to the woody vines that grow, intending to chop them down. They grasp at him with greed as they try to drag him in. He had gotten no more than five feet of them before them grabbed at him (Reflex DC 16 or be grasp in their clutches).
Kale leaves the potions and scrolls in the hands of those that can do the most good. He wanders through the hamlet and finds no other tracks of anykind. The only tracks that he finds are those that lead into the hamlet from those they have killed.
Brahmah turns the little wererat over to the hamleteers and then moves over to have a look at the loot, but sees nothing of over note. He does watch Solgrin and Gecktar as they work and smiles at the skills. He is glad to have them around.
Solgrin lets the whole group know that he can do some of the identifying and save the group a little money if they let him gain the spells tomorrow. With Kanchana gone for an unknown amount of time it maybe a wise idea. Solgrin does turn his attention to the potions and comes up with some nice discoveries. [neutralize poison, gaseaous form, magic vestment+3, fly, cure serious wounds, magic vestment+3] Solgrin is pretty sure that potion eight tasted and smell like potion one, the neutralize poison.
Zeoll lets Solgrin know that if he wants to identify anything for the group then he needs to catch Kale. He then turns to investigate this power thing with nature. A group of songbirds have been playing near where he is at when he casts a charm animal spell upon one of them. He feels a flare as natural power flows into him and soon not one but five little songbirds are seated on his arms looking at him expectantly. With a look of total surprise he calls upon the powers of nature again and finds that not one but five wolves have answered his call, they also sit looking at him for some type of orders.
Toros is taken back by the woody vines as he had thought it one of the druids doing, but now he is not sure. Even Horatio has asked about them as he is not responsible and it seems that noone else is as well. But who then...nature herself?
Horatio and the other council member have moved off to the council tree. You can hear a chant of prayers from inside the tree, the name of Wold Mother and Domi called out several times as well as Gargul. If anyone glances in they will find the bodies of the dead layed out on tables, naked, being washed and prepared.
The Hut
Kanchana agrees to help in cleaning up the little hut. She finds the work enjoyable and it also give her time to ponder what she is feeling from nature. She has an idea from Amada's reactions that she is feeling the same thing. Before Kanchana realizes it most of the work is done and Amada looks rather happy. Kanchana can tell that something has changed in nature, power is swelling through it. She feels drunk with the power that is flowing in her and giddy with the humm. It feels as if maybe the scales have tipped in natures favor in her fight.
Amada turns to Kanchana and smiles as she moves over to a section of her wall. She passes her hand over the wood and it seems to pull apart and expose a niche in the wall. "Please take the potion that is inside." If Kanchana does as she is told she will notice that there are four other potions in there as well, all the same it would appear. Amada walks out the back, where the door use to be, and stops in her garden a look of total disgust upon her face as she sees some of the wreckage. She shakes her head and moves off to the side where a large section of earth has been neatly tended. "Are you ready to experience something that you have never done before? To be closer to Mother Wold than you ever thought possible? To feel the power and anguish of our Mother as she struggles in this time?" Her eyes bore into Kanchana as she asks these questions. She points to a small cupboard that is attached to the side of the hut and smiles. "Please leave all you gear inside of there...it will be safe from all as it will only open to your hand...all you need do is lay your hand upon the doors and then will open." She watches with great interest as she waits for Kanchana to make her next move towards a new beginning. Her eyes catch the scimitar hanging from Kanchana's pack and her eyes widen in shock and then narrow to look at the sword more closely, though Kanchana may not notice it (Spot DC 14).
Brahmah Saturday May 28th, 2005 9:22:43 PM
Brahmah finds a quiet place to sit and clean his weapons, and he takes a long look at the 'wooden' sword. Finally, with no idea of what the sword might do next, he goes to the source of where he found it to begin with - Amada's.
He will knock on the hut until she answers.
Flat-top d20+6=22 Sunday May 29th, 2005 6:46:33 AM
Flat-top Jumps out of the way (with all four hooves off the ground and that's no small feat!) He backs away, calling "Kachana! Zeoll! Anybody with knowlage of plants! Come over here and take a look at this tornny bush! It has a life of it's own??" Flat-top will wait for some one to come along to take a look at this plante, after all it is dangerious to children.
OOC: I made my Reflex Save 22 - Also before some one thinks I made a mistake, Flat-top did not see Kachana go off with Amada.
Kanchana d20+5=17 Sunday May 29th, 2005 8:55:41 PM
Kanchana takes the exact potion that Amada tells her to take. Kanchana isn't quite certain what Amada has planned but will trust her since she did side with the Chosen against the were; and besides Amada does look genuinely happy so Kanchana must be doing something right.
Kanchana follows Amada outside and looks upon the wreckage of Amada's garden with noticable sorrow. Kanchana continues to look over the ruined garden as Amada speaks to her. At the question about the Great Mother's struggles Kanchana looks over at Amada and simply nods; offering no words in answer.
Kanchana just manages to catch Amada's shocked reaction to the black long sword strapped across her pack. "Do you know something about this odd sword? If so I would dearly like to know what you know about that sword." Kanchana asks the centaur as she stores away her pack in the niche in the wall. "I honestly do not know much about it, except that it ended up with me through no choice of my own..."
Kanchana closes the niche and stands there looking at Amada. The only things Kanchana has with her are the shirt on her back and the potion. "I am ready."
Solgrin Monday May 30th, 2005 2:17:16 AM
When Solgrin finishes with the potions he turns and looks at Brahmah and says "I am going to get some rest and prepare my spells. If I don't now I will be of no use to the rest of the Chosen."
Solgrin then moves off with the arcane scrolls and settles down in a quiet location to rest. When Solgrin is rested he will prepare his spells for the day. (list of spells to come later)
Brahmah Monday May 30th, 2005 3:21:49 AM
Brahmah nods to Solgrin to let him know he heard.
OOC: Jim, I'm going to assume, now that the combat is over, you'll allow us to activate our purchases we made prior to combat?
Zeoll Monday May 30th, 2005 9:59:15 AM
Well, lacking any way to speak with the creatures he has summoned and charmed, Zeoll figures there is just one thing to do.
"Follow me!" he calls out to his wolves and songbirds!
The liontaur sets off running, avoiding the entangling vines, as fast as he can. He runs around the entire village, maybe several times. He waits to see if the wolves follow, and if they disappear after three rounds, as they are supposed to.
Kale Monday May 30th, 2005 11:03:30 AM
not finding anything of note, Kale returns the the hut where he and Brahmah and Leets were attacked and looks to see how badly damaged the hut is.
Flat-top Monday May 30th, 2005 2:01:13 PM
Flat-top returns to the head leader Horencio and the other Counsil members, "I wonder is I can have one of you to tell me as to what kind of bush is in back of the Counsel's tree?" Flat-top point to the back of the bid tree.
Gecktar Monday May 30th, 2005 3:01:00 PM
Gecktar lead the ceremony and asks Gargul to welcome these new souls. He also asks Domi to join Mother Wold and bless the village.
Toros Monday May 30th, 2005 7:16:44 PM
Leaving the vine woods as they are Toros goes near the Cauldron and tries a bit himself the smell and taste of this strange liquid inside the metalic container. He will be happy to accompany this drink with some nice food to eat. In fact he realizes that he has got hungry already!
A New Power. (DM Jim) Tuesday May 31st, 2005 12:20:49 AM The Hamlet
Flat-top is able to avoid the plants once again and calls out for Kanchana to tell him about them, not knowing that she is not here anymore. He then goes into the council tree to inquire if Horatio knows anything about them.
Solgrin wanders off to study his spellbook but lets Brahmah know before he does. He finds that he is left alone even by the villagers that are curious, especially the kids.
Zeoll runs a circuit around the hamlett, checking things out. His songbirds and wolves follow him dutifully as if waiting for him to give them orders. Still when time is up on his spells he finds that the wolves do not disappear as they should, in fact they hang around for almost three times as long as they should. Finally they do disappear and the songbirds return to gathering seeds to eat.
Gecktar joins in the prays that are given to Domi and to Mother Wold though he feels a little uneasy with the last. She is not really a deity persay, but the Wold herself and that leaves him kind of feeling weird. Still he figures that not all follow the gods exactly, druids would seem to think of a motherly figure in the Wold itself.
Toros finds that the sappy type substance in the cauldron has warmed a little in the sun. He has not drank a whole lot of it when he feels a kick (Fortitude 20 or be drunk). Things seem to fall out of focus for a few minutes but the villagers seem to not care, maybe this is what is done with what is left.
The Hut
Amada looks to Kanchana and smiles. "Yes this sword...if what I think it is will be very important...the fact..." She breaks off as she hears a pounding on her front door and her brows furrow. "I do believe that is a couple of your friends...the one called Brahmah and Kale if I am not mistaken." Her mouth twists as she makes no move to go back inside to the door and greet them. "We will talk of the sword in a day...you have other things to see to at this time." She smiles what would be considered a motherly smiles as she leads Kanchana out to the manicured spot in her garden. "You will need to stand here and drink that potion...a tree for the whole day you will become and much knowledge will you gain during your transformation." She waits for Kanchana to fully turn into a tree before she makes her way back inside the house and to the door.
Kale looks inside the hut and finds that it has been cleaned as best as it could be. The floor is partly missing and things are still black from the explosion but some order has been restored. All of this he is able to gain from one of the windows.
Brahmah finds the door is not locked but does not open it but pounds on it instead. He finds himself still standing at the door some twenty minutes later when it finally opens. He sees much of the same stuff that Kale has witnessed inside.
Amada stands in the doorway a frown upon her face as she stares at the two males. "Yes." You hear no aggitation in her voice but maybe a little minor annoyance as if she had been doing something important. She holds the sword that Kanchana had picked up way back or at least it seems that way now. "Can I do something for the two of you?" Kanchana is nowhere to be seen unless she is outback of the hut in the garden or the like.
Brahmah Tuesday May 31st, 2005 6:21:43 AM
The ranger holds out the wooden falchion and looks at the druid. "Sorry to bother you.... I know you both have important things to attend to..." He looks over her shoulder at Kanchana. "... but, it should only take a moment. When I was covering the retreat of your hut, just before I entered the portal, I saw this silver longsword... well, now its a falchion. But it was on the floor near the portal. I picked it up thinking, since I had no silver to fight the beasts..." He pauses, realizing he might be being rude. "...the lycans, I would pick it up and use it until I could return it to you or its owner. Then it shape shifted into a silver falcion as I was fighting and when I set it down after the fight, it immediately became wooden and has since stayed that way. I was wondering, is it yours? And if not, why would something with these properties be on your... property?" He makes a confused face.
Brahmah d20+5=9 d20+12=17 Tuesday May 31st, 2005 6:24:28 AM
OOC: Forgot sense motive and spot against the centaur female.... 9 and 17 respectively.
Kale Tuesday May 31st, 2005 9:23:02 AM
"Nothing really." Kale says to Amanda. "I was just seeing if your hut was still standing." then, not really wanting to get into a conversation with her, Kale leaves and just wanders around a bit.
Kanchana Tuesday May 31st, 2005 10:33:18 AM
Kanchana didn't even realize that she had handed Amada the sword!
Still the druidess will be happy to finally, hopefully get some answers about the sword she didn't really want and cannot effectively use herself.
Kanchana goes to the patch of manicured lawn, makes herself comfortable and was just about to begin meditating before drinking the potion when Brahmah and Kale show up.
The druidess is practically drunk on the elation that she might at last achieve her only personal dream, the fact that Nature seems rejuvinated and empowered only makes it all more "heady". She barely notes her two companions presence.
She quaffs the bittersweet, earthy tasting potion.
Kanchana would probably have offered a brief nod and smile to Brahmah and Kale thus recognizing their presence here at the hut, if she hadn't already been busy mediating and assuming the shape of a massive, yet graceful willow tree.
The druidess lets herself be completely one with the flow of Nature's energies and the tree's natural and intimate connection to the essence and strength of the Wold herself. Kanchana feels herself drifting, afloat on the warm embrace of Mother Wold's love and oneness; yet also lost in all the of the multi-hued rivulets of the plants' life-forces as they flow to and from the larger streams of life-energies.
Kanchana sees both the under-currents of life energy and much of what transpires around her in the physical wold at the same time.
And the voices! All of the different voices that are singing and whispering; speaking of secrets and truths most will never be able to hear and understand...
This feels like home.
Flat-top Tuesday May 31st, 2005 2:11:26 PM
Flat-top want to know about those bushes, but every one is at the funeral pyre, So Flat-top will go with them.
Gecktar Tuesday May 31st, 2005 3:44:09 PM
Now that the prayers have been said, this is time to clean the area and continue the different tasks of the life. Thinking about that he feels his stomac empty and groaning like a monster. He comes near Flat-Top and says "Hey friend, aren't you hungry ? My stomac is empty and it wants to be filled. I will fall down in the next few minutes if I don't get something to eat. Have you an idea where we could have a meal ?"
Solgrin Tuesday May 31st, 2005 5:17:55 PM
Once Solgrin has finished his resting and studying of his spellbooks, Solgrin will cast Read Magic then review the scrolls that were found.
Toros d20=9 Tuesday May 31st, 2005 6:51:34 PM Waow, this is strong, but it is better if it does not wait under the sun. Unfortunately, Toros does not get drunk from what he has drunk. (Fort, 9+12, 21) Now feeling more hungry, Toros joins Gecktar for his quest for food.
Zeoll Tuesday May 31st, 2005 6:52:53 PM
After running in circles, Zeoll sees that his Crocodile has gotten tired out chasing him as well.
"My frriend," Zeoll says to his animal companion, "I have tirred you out. You have fought well at my side. I think you deserrve a rrest."
As soon as Zeoll finds a place where he thinks Croc will be happy, he will release his friend from service and give him his liberty.
Do You Like Peace? (DM Jim) Tuesday May 31st, 2005 10:36:21 PM The Hamlet
Flat-top wanders into the council tree where the bodies are being prepared. He watches what is going on with some interest for a time then gives up on it.
Gecktar comes to Flat-top and complains about his stomache being empty and needing some food. He inquires of Flat-top is hungry and where he thinks they could find some food.
Solgrin pours himself into the scrolls and the last few potions with gusto. He is soon happy to have all the scrolls sorted out and the potions as well. *thank Cayzle for going ahead and taking care of this for the loot division*
Toros is able to shake of the effects of the sappy brew but finds it good, though a little warm. He is also starting to feel hungry, especially after having that nice drink. He goes off in search of food or the others to see if they have found food.
Zeoll is ashamed to say that he forgot about his croc that had been chasing after him all this time. He finds a nice pond that the croc can relax in but he gets the feeling that something is not totally alright with him. He senses dark feelings from his companion as if he is being bombarded by his natural urges.
The Hut
Amada glances to the wooden sword in Brahmah's hand and blushes noticable. "That was made for me by my father to play with...though I am not sure why it becomes real once in awhile." She looks to the remains of her floor and shakes her head. "It is a wonder that it survived that explosion." She ushers Brahmah and Kale if she catches him before he wanders off into the hut. She lays the sword that Kanchana had upon one of the tables and goes to a cupboard and lays her hand upon it. "Are you hungry or the like...your druidess will be some time before she joins you again." She pulls out several scrolls and moves to the table to stand unrolling a parchment.
Brahmah is there to inquire about the wooden sword and maybe a little surprised at the attitude that Amada puts on. Still he is able to get his question answered and an invite for food.
Kale excuses himself as he had not really wanted to know anything just see how the hut had held up. He had not been paying too much attention to it as he had fought and then ran through the portal.
Neither Brahmah or Kale can see Kanchana, now or earlier when they came. In fact the only sign that she even made it here is the sword that now lays upon the table.
Kanchana takes the form of the tree really well. She revels in the power that comes flooding into her and at the same time despair and fear. In her minds eye she sees a city being slowly tipped by what would appear to be rosevines, another city is slowly being flooded though she sees people trying to stop it and what must be a past even she sees the birth of a satyr to a halfling woman that grows way too rapidly. There is a fight between this being and another group of halflings that involves many denizens of nature. A feeling of nature going wild fills you up as you watch all these things and though it does make you a little sick it also feels you with exstacy as well. Then there is the flood of knowledge that seems to flow into your head about plants, many things that you did not know and some that you did.
And such is the passing of the first day in the groups vacation from all fighting. It is late the next day when Kanchana finally feels the spell lifting from her and she returns to herself. She will feel a loss but also a great gain as well.
All purchases from before the battle are now open for all to have.
Brahmah Wednesday June 1st, 2005 9:36:53 AM
"Oh, food?" He scratches his neck and looks away from the centaur. "Thank you, but no. I think you have enough with Kanchana... whatever it is. I hope she is okay though." He turns and wanders away with a nod, leaving the sword with its rightful owner.
He finds a place devoid of humans to think and practice sword moves.
Kale Wednesday June 1st, 2005 10:47:49 AM
after leaving the hutt, Kale goes back to the funeral pyre and looks to see whats going on.
Flat-top Wednesday June 1st, 2005 5:36:50 PM
Flat-top Tell Gecktar, "Come with me, we'll ask Kale to come hunting with us to hunt."
The both taurs spots Kale coming to thr funeral, asking him to come along to find some food.
Toros Wednesday June 1st, 2005 7:12:58 PM
"I am hungry as well, may I join to your quest for food, as well?" asks Toros to his mighty food hunters. The old man had offered some food to us, when we first arrived, but now as he has passed away with many others noone seem to consider this, as they are busy with the funeral and rituals.
Zeoll's Busy Day d20+13=30 d20+20=40 6d4(2+4+3+4+1+4)=18 d20+11=29 Wednesday June 1st, 2005 9:03:15 PM
Since it is a new day, Zeoll rises with excitement in his heart. He feels the flow of nature, and he is eager to reach out to it in this natural place.
In the morning he pays a visit to Amada and asks how Kanchana is doing. He tries to be friendly to the centaur, and convince her that all wemics are not bad, and that most honor Domi. [Diplomacy check 40! natural 20!]
If it is not forbidden, Zeoll will go stand next to the Kanchana-tree and assume a tree-form himself for a few hours to keep her company. [casts Tree Shape]
Then he goes to visit the twisty vines he saw yesterday. He plays a soothing song to try to calm them -- he uses the slow beat of his drum to quiet them. [Bardic Fascinate ability = will DC = Perform Check = 30]
Then he will touch a vine and shape it into a wreath to wear on his head. [Cast Wood Shape, making an effort to tap into the force of nature he felt yesterday]
He has an idea on a way to enchant this wreath in the near future. [OOC: making mental notes for a visit to the BGC]
Then he will cast three extended Goodberries, in order to replenish his store. [6d4 = 18 berries that last 6 days]
Finally, he will seek out the leaders of the village and offer his condolences. He asks them if they know anything about the strange ways that nature has been behaving lately. [Gather Info check 29]
[OOC: Jim, one final change to Zeol's PC Sheet. He'll take Craft Wonderous Item, not Leadership. I'll send you a revised PC sheet.]
Strange Events. (DM Jim) Thursday June 2nd, 2005 1:22:02 AM The Hut
Brahmah bows out gracefully from the offer for lunch from Amada. He figures that she has her hands full with all the stuff that she is helping Kanchana with, whatever that maybe.
Zeoll arrives at the little hut of Amada's early the next morning to find Amada sitting at a table, well actually standing. Her head is laying upon it with scrolls spread out around her and a sword laying near the middle of the table, she is sound asleep. A gentle waking gets a bewildered stare from the centaur. "I am sorry...must have dozed off while doing some research." She hurries up and fixes a quick breakfast of light biscuits, jam, fresh fruit and an assortment of berries and nuts...along with an herbal tea. "Would you like some?" She makes the offer with a smile and it seems that maybe Zeoll has won her over.
After some breakfast and a little time spent chatting, Kanchana the willow finds herself joined by another tree...Zeoll the oak. There is a sudden connection shared between the two that goes beyond what most will experience in a life pairing. It is as if they are now one and the same, yet separate from one another and then whole with nature at the same time. Both find the ebb and flow on natures power as it flows through them to be intoxicating and the tree form is very tempting to keep (will DC 12 or want to change into a tree again when the spell stops). Zeoll finds that his tree shape spells ends exactly when Kanchana's does and it is late in the evening, in fact it is nearing suppertime...now how did that happen. It is so that Zeoll never makes it to the other things that he had planned for that day and he finds that he does not much care.
Amada appears shortly after the tree shape spells end and smiles at both of you with a knowing smile. "Exhililerating isn't it." She smiles some more and offers them supper as they both must be hungry by now. Though the allure of nature may pull them both back in and if it does they find that another tree shape spell is at hand...though neither may have memorized another one.
The Hamlet
Kale finds that the area that is set up for the funeral pyres is now set up with several large palets of wood. He figures that a body will be lais out upon each and then the pyre itself set on fire. Several people from the hamlet seem to be spreading some kind of herb upon the wood as well.
Flat-top catches Kale as he nears the area for the funeral pyre, whick is maybe one hundred yards from the hamlet..which would make sense with the smell. He sees if Kale would like to go hunting with them.
Toros offers to go with Flat-top hunting since he is hungry and it is well into the next day. He was happy yesterday when at last some food was brought out by some of the hamleteers and a big picnic was set up for everyone.
Though it should have been obvious that all the Chosen had to do was ask about food and they would have been provided with it...they do not ask. Still a hunt will keep some of them in shape and that is a good thing...then again whatever they cannot use maybe the hamlet can.
Horatio makes his way over to the Chosen that have come out by the pyres and smiles to them. "You have done our hamlet a great service this day...for that we are all thankful." He stares back at the pyres and shakes his head, then turns back with pleading eyes. "We are wondering when the burning begins if your group would lead the prayers to Domi and Mother Wold...that of course will not be for another day right before sunset." He seems to think this very important to the hamlet and also it appears that it would be an honor as well.
Cayzle - I will look for the update CS. There were a few things that impeded the rest of what you wanted to do in your post, hope you do not mind. You will also note that there is still time. :)
Ceil - This should have been a Wednesday post but got hung up with some personal business involving my grandmother...sorry to all of you for that.
Gecktar Thursday June 2nd, 2005 3:21:27 AM
Gecktar happily comes with Flat-top to hunt and so have fresh meat to heat. But Flat-top and Kale rapidly realize that Gecktar is not a so good hunter, making much noise when approching the prey and unable to hide, not talking about is bow shots ...
If he ever should hunt alone they realize that he will certainly die of starvation....
Gecktar post for tuesday Thursday June 2nd, 2005 3:28:01 AM
As soon as they had time to rest and pray Gecktar wll memorize cure spells to cure all chosen of eventual diseases. I should have began by Zeoll but he is unable to catch him so he will begin by his two hunting companions Kale and Flat-Top. Other will have to wait one or more day.
Zeoll d20+9=15 Thursday June 2nd, 2005 6:01:28 AM
In tree shape, Oak-Zeoll offers Willow-Kanchana his deep glad wishes. May your roots drink deep of the love of the Wold! May your branches reach to the sky as Domi reaches out to those who need him.
Zeoll feels the temptation to stay a tree, but knows that he has other things to do (Will save 15). But, huh! The day has advanced farther than he has expected!
But with luck, the liontaur will have time to visit the twisty vines. [copy and paste from yesterday] So he goes to visit the twisty vines he saw yesterday. He plays a soothing song to try to calm them -- he uses the slow beat of his drum to quiet them. [Bardic Fascinate ability = will DC = Perform Check = 30]
Then he will touch a vine and shape it into a wreath to wear on his head. [Cast Wood Shape, making an effort to tap into the force of nature he felt yesterday.] He has an idea on a way to enchant this wreath in the near future. [OOC: making mental notes for a visit to the BGC]
[If he has time in the day, Zeoll will cast his three extended goodberries as well.]
Kale Thursday June 2nd, 2005 6:52:19 AM
Kale goes hunting with the others, but his heart isnt really into it. he seems distracted by his thoughts and isnt really paying attention to what is going on.
Solgrin Thursday June 2nd, 2005 7:08:04 AM
Solgrin when finished looking over the spells he will then roll them back up and place themin a pile then Solgrin will look at Rozca and say "well Rozca, should I keep hold of the scrolls or not?" With that Solgrin then starts muttering to himself 'what is it that the Chosen want of me? Domi how am I to help them?' Solgrin looks for the younger council member and asks her "is there some place where I can make a few practice swings with my chain here and not risk anything or anyone's safety?" Solgrin will then head over to where she tells him and practice with his spiked chain for around 1-2 hours giving himself a good workout.
When Solgrin if finsihed he will go find somebody from the village and see if there is a pond or stream near that he can go cleanup at.
OOC: sorry for missing my post yesterday.
Brahmah Thursday June 2nd, 2005 9:54:16 AM
Brahmah tries to find his wayward Pah'caw and then treat her to some feeding and scratching under the winds.
He is happy to see her.
The rest of the day is spent hunting for the hamlet, as a thank you. He hunts mainly boar and game birds.
He doesn't do much in the way of Chosen' duties, but he thinks about combat teamwork and what ways the group can use their collective skills.
Flat-top Thursday June 2nd, 2005 11:54:36 AM
As Flat-top gathers Wild wheat, witd rice, wild oats, for desert apples, pears and a fuzzie friut that had fuzz all over it. Flat-top takes a test bite, the fruit os very good. "Hmmm! I think I'll call this fruit Golden Peach." Here Kale have a new fruit, don't be bullheaded, it is very good!" Flat-top turn to Gecktar, "My Friends Minotaurs, You cannot to hunting in the woods stumping the ground with your heavy hooves. Your scaring the game away. In fact Getcktar, remember the rabbit you were aiming at? well if you go behind that tree over there (Flat-top points to a tree, and yes the turkey was up in that tree) You'll see the turkey with your arrow in it! Now let's go back and cook all this stuff!"
Paw'caw(ceil) Thursday June 2nd, 2005 12:07:36 PM
Paw'caw wakes at the first sign of dawn, she sees that there was a big battle that went on during the night. At first chance she takes to the sky, flies as hight as she can, then dives for her master breackfact (hoping for a bit or two). After catching her fish, she flies up high into the blu sky, this time she is looking for her master.
There he is, on the path coming out of the woods. She lands on his shoulder with a fish in her mouth, see look deeply into his eyes, Almost asking him 'Have you been fighting again with out me? Are you wounded? here eat you'll feel better!'
Rozca(ceil) Thursday June 2nd, 2005 12:23:55 PM
Rozca was a little weak so sleeping is very good for her, But her master is trouble and restless. She know him better that he knows himself, so mentaly she tell him "Choosing scroll are best left up to you. As to what the Chosen want? Well! look into your heart, and always do your very best. I think that is all they want. Now go practis your weapon."
Elder(ceil) Thursday June 2nd, 2005 12:35:40 PM
Elder finally gets out of the pouch, Now to get out of this cabinet?? He escapes the cabinet and is free to do what he wants.
He run hare and there picking up allsorts of beautiful things (Well to him they are beautiful) feathers, shiny stones, acorns, ect ect. He even escapr a snake, he drinks from the pond or little lake.
Now it is getting dark and Mother is not here?? where is she?? By a chance of luck he makes it back to the hut and find the pouch that he nest in. Leaving all the treasure outside of the pouch, he crawl in and fall to sleep.
Crock(ceil) Thursday June 2nd, 2005 12:42:49 PM
Crock is following Zeoll down the path, when they pass a little lake. Low and Behold!! Look what in the lake?? A pair of beautiful yellow eye?? Just like the soft yellow food the master gives him. Croc tell his master "Grrrr! Cluck! Cluck! Grrrrowlll!" (Meaning 'See you later!')
Croc head for the lake, swims to this female croc, "Hello! Sweet Lips!"
Croc is in the lake still??
Kanchana d20+10=30 Thursday June 2nd, 2005 2:22:26 PM
Part 1:
Kanchana would have paid close attention to all she can learn about plants, trees, roots and their uses. She would also pay close attention to the city being attacked by over large rose bushes, the feelings of Nature going wild has a more deep effect on the wemic druidess; the events involving bipeds (halflings and nature creatures) she doesn't dwell on - she is now seeking to understand growing things better not societies and conflicts. Kanchana-willow will share the feelings of onesness and Mother Wold's love that she first felt when Zeoll-oak communes with her and with Nature itself.
Part 2:
Kanchana-willow fairly radiates pleasure and contenment as Zeoll-oak sends her his glad wishes.
Kanchana returns to her regular form and feels excited, energized and rested all at once. She smiles widely to Zeoll before he leaves to go do his tasks. "Thank you for joining me Zeoll. That meant more to me than you may guess!"
Kanchana easily overwins the temptation to assume tree shape again so soon (will 30; nat 20). Though she will certainly take tree shape again in the not too distant future.
Kanchana turns to face Amada and is still smiling, "yes that was beyond exhilerating! There was so much to see and learn; and I have not even learned near as much as I would have liked to!"
Kanchana's stomach growls and rumbles, so when Amada offers her dinner she thanks the centaur warmly and helps herself to some food.
"Amada, what do you know of Green Mages? Are you one? Do they have a Circle near here or on the Taur Isles?"
Some how Kanchana manages not to speak with food in her mouth!
After cleaning up the dishes and thanking Amada for the meal Kanchana retrieves her gear and lets poor Ilder out to "play".
Kanchana will take the black sword as well. "Do you know anything about this "hunk of junk"?" Kanchana motions to the sword she is strapping to her pack again with a nod of her head.
Kanchana will spend the rest of the day talking with Amada unless Amada does not want to talk of course! During the evening Kanchana will reflect over what she has just experienced and all that she has seen, felt and learned.
(If the tree shape is in a potion or a scroll Kanchana will gladly accept them if Amada offers them to her.)
Toros Thursday June 2nd, 2005 6:20:26 PM
Remembering the initial difficulty they have when they first come to the Hamlet, Toros cannot help but have mixed feelings to realize that what happened last night is over and the life in Hamlet is getting ready to resume its normal routine. He knows people do not change easily, or sometimes they do change too easily, and humans like young Horatio make the picture more complex, giving him enough reason to get worried and sceptical again. Perhaps he and other Chosen is just an unbearable burden for the Hamlet, which is hidden behind all these sweet, appreciative and respectful words.
And So the Wold Turns. (DM Jim) Thursday June 2nd, 2005 9:37:05 PM The Hut
Kanchana reflects upon all she has seen and though the conflict with the halflings seems trivial she seems to come back to it again...that satyr seems to draw her attention. She thanks Zeoll...not sure if he realizes what it is that he just gave her by rooting that last bit of the day with her. At last she is able to talk to Amada but finds herself ravinous with hunger. As she eats she asks questions of Amada, though she somehow keeps her manners and not spit food.
Zeoll seems unable to do anymore than smiles and nod. He cannot find words at this time to express what he experienced with Kanchana and does not want to say something stupid. As he leaves he is still smiling and finds his way back to the hamlet. He sings his heart out to the vines and when he approaches he finds that they do not move...till he reaches out to them then they seems to lunge at him with one intention, capture and drink (reflex DC 16 or be caught in their grasp). If he escapes the vines then he goes about the business of creating goodberries...though as he casts the spell he finds that twenty five berries that hold the spell.
Amada smiles as she leads Kanchana back into the hut and puts food before her. She sits for a centaur and then listens as Kanchana talks, keeping quiet till she is done. "Yes I am a GreenMage and now you are one as well...you must feel the blessing of Mother Wold upon you now...the call of plants and the urge to join them again." Her face takes on a sad look as she shakes her head. "There are no circles around here that I know of...in fact the man that inducted me is now dead...his friend lead you here." A single tear runs down her face that she wipes away in a hurry. "He once told me that there is one near Plateau City...in the forest there I think it was." She seems to know little about the location of circles. "I am not sure that Harth new of many of them himself...I am thinking that our kind are very few in fact." With a look of surprise she shakes her head and then points to the sword. "That hunk of junk is actually an artifact of no little power...in fact it saved the Wold once before with the last conjunction and then was lost. Legend says that a Fae will appear once again and bring what appears to be peace to the Wold...defeating evil and bringing about a golden age of nature and elves." Her eyes narrow slightly as she grasps Kanchana's eyes with her own. "You know what you saw when immersed in the Wold...when you were one with Mother Wold. This is not natural...nature does not do these types of things...this kind of destruction is not of her doing." With a shake of her head she closes her eyes and picks up a scroll that she hands to Kanchana. "Your young bard that was here may remember some legends of the last Convergence...ask him and read that when you can....maybe you will understand things as I do." She looks back to the sword and then shudders as she thinks of what this can mean.
Scroll reads as follows:
The sword of elven war To right will nature restore Dark force of nature can destroy Brought to power with song of fae Return the blade of iron cold
Blade of leaf and tree Once plunged Darkness into Light Other items of old The blade to help make them whole
The Hamlet
Gecktar comes with the rest to hunt but finds himself not good for the task. Still he soon finds that he did get something.
Flat-top points out that Gecktar is a little noisy but that he had a lucky shot as a turkey falls from a tree.
Kale is not into the hunt at all as his mind wanders. He does not even really try his hand at hunting.
Solgrin is pointed to an open area to the side of the hamlet, inside the walls. It seems that this was a field at one time but the crop has been harvested. He soon has an audience of hamlet kids watching him with ooohs and aaaaahs.
Brahmah ponders what to do with the group and how they can work more in concert. He absently scratches Paw'cah and feeds her some treats. Despite all his thoughts he is comforted by his companions presence and does still pay a lot of attention to her.
Toros worries and broods over the hamlet and does not seem to realize that life must go on. He does feel a little suspicious about the people that live here. What is it that these people are doing...do they really want the Chosen here or is it all a farce.
Those that are payng attention will notice that one of the moons has not set. To make matters worse it is black...as black as a starless night with no light at all. Something is really wrong here.
The hunters are somewhere near three hundred yards from the hamlet with in the sparse trees that surround the area. They cannot really see the hamlet anymore and that is ok as they know which way it is that they must travel. As they turn to go back with the turkey that they got the are greeted by a very strange and disturbing sight. Off in the distance is a large brown bear that is running as if being chased by something. He is being followed by six little white bunny rabbits...or at least that is what you though till you see the rabbits swarm over the bear. It roars in rage and then is soon not moving anymore as the rabbits seem to be feeding upon it. Suddenly the area you are in seems to turn very cold and a shiver runs down all three taurs' backs. The hairs on the back of your necks' are standing on end as well.
Zeoll d20+4=9 d20+7=11 d20+7=19 Thursday June 2nd, 2005 11:21:32 PM
Zeoll tries to evade the wriggly vines -- and fails! Although entangled, he still tries to cast his Wood Shape spell [Concentration check 11] but that fails, too. Desperate, he tries to cast Entangle, forcing the vines to turn on themselves [Concentration check 19 may be good enough?]
If all else fails, he will shout out in a trained bard's voice, "Help! Help! Help! I am rrooted! And not in the good way!"
Toros Friday June 3rd, 2005 3:58:24 AM
Refreshed and relaxed Toros thanks to Domi for all he has given to the Chosen and prepares his spells for the day.
When he hears the help of Zeoll Toros is collecting totems for his totem bag. He runs to his friend as fast as he can. If he is in a position to cast spells Toros will use his Sanctuary spell with a hope to stop the attack of the monster plant. He is also afraid of being caught by the vine woods - he will try to stay out of their reach, while he tries to use his 10ft reach to touch Zeoll.
Kale Friday June 3rd, 2005 6:58:17 AM
"I think we better get back." Kale says to the others as he draws his bow and takes a bead on the rabbits. "I dont want to be dinner to a bunch of rabbits."
Flat-top Friday June 3rd, 2005 7:53:18 AM
Flat-top look toward the little bunnies who are tearing this bear apart, tell Kale "No! Guennah! Kale. I never seen anything like this before!" Flat-top drops the food he was gathering, then takes his Morningstar from arround his neck, "Gecktar! start backing up and we'll go back to the village. It's pretty dark about now, but if those bunnies should turn on us! Throw them the turkey! Now! Lets! RUN!"
Brahmah Friday June 3rd, 2005 9:47:03 AM
Brahmah, never really the one for word in strange situations, hurtles off toward the bunnies and bear, drawing his swords as he runs.
He wants to help the bear.
He commands Pah'caw to hunt bunny.
Gecktar Friday June 3rd, 2005 12:27:54 PM
Gecktar feels very unconfortable about the sight of the bunnies... Then he hears Flat-top urging him to run and start to move as fast as he can.
Solgrin Friday June 3rd, 2005 6:07:33 PM
Finishing up with his workout with the spiked chain Solgrin then gets cleaned up and heads off to see if he can find the younger council member. When Solgrin finds her he will ask "we are not an imposition on the hamlett I hope?"
Kanchana Sunday June 5th, 2005 4:33:02 PM
Kanchana will dutifully copy down everything Amada says about the sword and it's history; and everything said about the fae. Kanchana will pocket the scroll for Zeoll, Solgrin and any other interested Chosen to look at later.
"I finally feel whole. All of Mother Wold's earth-bound children feel like a part of me and myself a part of them. I do look forward to communing with them again soon! If I find any Circles I will send you a letter about them, and you and I will have our own Circle now I would think?"
Kanchana takes a long sip of tea.
"You say that terrible sword is an artifact?!" Kanchana's eyes go wide. "Why did I end up with it? I cannot even use it, and nothing and no one has even said who should have it... What precisely does this sword really mean, Amada?"
Kanchana studies Amada's face and posture to try and get an understanding of what she is feeling, "I should let you know that I never take a life wantonly. If this sword is meant to be the thing to murder some one; some fae or whatever, then I will not be the one to wield it."
Kanchana waits patiently for Amada's reply to what she has said.)
(Of course Kanchana will act in defense of herself or any other Chosen; even to the point of taking a life, but she will never instigate any attack.)
((James is the nearest neighbouring town Antioch by chance??))
Flat-top Monday June 6th, 2005 8:47:48 AM
Flat-top gallops as fast has he can.
Zeoll d20+8=27 d20+11=24 Monday June 6th, 2005 8:58:21 AM
Zeoll continues to struggle with the vines, talking to them in Druidic.
"Oh, you silly plants! I am yourr frriend! I am a drruid, who loves all grrowing things! Why oh why do you attack me? Orr if you arre just giving me a hug, then please be morre gentle! Ouch! No, I said morre gentle!"
[Wild empathy check 27?]
"Maybe you just want to hearr a lullaby?"
The liontaur sings in Druidic:
Oh gentle rroots and peaceful stems Please be at ease, and go to sleep. Forr rrudeness all the Wold condemns So quiet vines, and cease yourr crreep.
[Perform(singing) check 24!]
Brahmah Monday June 6th, 2005 6:48:23 PM
Brahmah, still making for the bear and bunnies, looks quickly behind him to see if any Chosen might be following.
Strange Events. (DM Jim) d6=4 Monday June 6th, 2005 10:10:43 PM The Hut
Kanchana questions Amada upon the sword further as she packs away and makes records off all that is said to her. She silently wishes that this sword had not come to her but it must be for a reason.
Amada smiles and shakes her head. "If I was to guess then the sword most likely came to you so that it could find it's true wielder or to get to someone that can use it." With a look of great concentration she ponders the question. "I think you will find what you seek for the sword in Plateau City and if not then the Gold Dragons live there and they can help you out...maybe it is to go to them." With a bigger smile she laughs lightly and then nods. "Please..if you do ever find another circle please let me know." She reaches out and gently touches the face of Kanchana but there seems to be more of a touch to her heart from Amada. "You are my sister now and I would be honored to be part of a circle with you...maybe you can also make that young liontaur that came to see you an honorary member." She sips her tea as she closes her eyes and smiles.
With a sadder look she shakes her head. "I believe from what I have been feeling...this sleeper...this fae is not what the Wold is needing...there is an undercurrent of evil in the way nature has been acting." She shakes her head not able to explain it better than that.
The Hamlet
Those that had been hunting take off at a dead run with the bunnies that attack the bear. Much to their dismay, Brahmah comes running past them heading for the bears defense.
Brahmah reaches the bear and the rabbits have backed off about thirty feet. They hiss at him, blood covering thier little mouths. The bear has been ripped to pieces in places and is beyond hope of survival.
Solgrin finds the youngest council member and questions her. He wants to find out if the Chosen are in the way or a burden upon the hamlet.
Zeoll is caught within the grasp of the vines, screaming for help. He tries to talk them out of what they are doing and it does not seem to be working. He has a hard time singing as he feels thorns dig into his body and little rivlets of blood run down his body (4 blood loss damage, reflex DC 20 to escape).
The yongest council member looks to Solgrin and smiles. "No...in fact if it would not have been for your presence here.." She shudders as the image courses through her mind. "We would have all been dead....or worse slaves." She looks to Solgrin who does not feel any lies from her, in fact she seems totally honest. "You actually honor use with your presence."
[Plateau City is the closest place Kanchana.]
Gecktar Tuesday June 7th, 2005 3:32:30 AM
Gecktar comes back to the hamlet. There are strange things operating around here... And he sees Zeoll imprisonned by the vines.
"Hey ! Zeoll's needing help ! Come on !" he cries to the other. He goes to the large tree where they have seen pole arm and then cme ack to Zeoll handing him the shaft to help him to get out this situation without exposing himself.
Flat-top (AC 22 96/96hp) d20+15=25 d20+11=14 d8+4=10 d8+4=6 Tuesday June 7th, 2005 8:22:21 AM
Flat-top seeing that Brahmah and his Eagle are fighting those rabbits, STOPS. Turns to Brahmah "Captain! Can you not see that all those rabbits are foaming at the mouth with madness?" But he does go to His Captain side to fight the Little Mad Rabbits.
OOC: Flat-top will swing if there's enough time left. With his new +2 Bastard sword (attack ac 25 & 14, Damages 10/6hp.
Paw'caw(ceil - AC 17 18/18hp) d20+5=25 d20+5=7 d6+5=6 d6+5=7 Tuesday June 7th, 2005 8:35:50 AM
Paw'caw will drop the rabbit she has in her talons and dive once more for another kill. She grabs one by the neck, But the second get's away 'I'll be back!' she caws at her lost victim.
OOC: Attack Ac 25 Crit hit & Ac 7 (miss I think), Damages 6+7=13hp.
Rozca(ceil) Tuesday June 7th, 2005 8:41:44 AM
Rozca who is half asleep, opens one eye to tell her master,"Master Solgrim! You know of course that one of the Chosen is entangle in some thorny vines?? And needs your help?" She closes her eyes to go back to sleep again.
Elder(ceil) Tuesday June 7th, 2005 8:47:38 AM
Elder is restless and cannot sleep, so he slips out of the bag, onto Kanchana lap. Showing her that a bur is stuck on his back, he cannot teach it, but he need help. So with soreful watery eyes, look to his mother to make the little pain go away.
Croc(ceil) Tuesday June 7th, 2005 9:11:57 AM
Croc gets a feeling that his master is in trouble and has to go to him. Althow he hates to leave this Beautiful yellow eyed female, DUTY CALLS! So out of the little lake and down the path to the hamlet he goes. Going as fast as he can (remember DM Croc has vevy short legs??)
Zeoll (AC17, HP49 of 53) d20+4=8 d20+11=17 Tuesday June 7th, 2005 2:08:54 PM
Zeoll yelps as the vines rip at him. He convulses in an attempt to escape, but to no avail!
He uses his Pearl of Power to call back the Tree Shape spell he cast earlier in the day. Then he tries to cast it. The vines distract him, but not quite enough to keep him from casting the spell [Concentration check 17 is exactly equal to 15+spell level].
As he casts the spell and changes into an oak tree, Zeoll thinks, "I hope these vines do not hate trees, too."
Kanchana Tuesday June 7th, 2005 3:18:44 PM
"Sister, I will try to visit again in more peaceful times and then we must bring new life and spirit to our little Circle. Now I fear that both Mother Wold and Father Tomi have other plans for the Chosen and myself."
Kanchana smiles at Amada, though her body language belies that the newly initiated green mage is not too pleased to have to be leaving so soon.
"I must confer with my fellow Chosen on the matter of this strange artifact that I have been burdened with for longer than I care to think about."
Kanchana finishes her tea.
"If we are going to this Plateau City then I will try to find out more on who if this sword belongs to, if not then who ever owns this mystery sword will just have to find me - and I hope that they are friendly towards Taurs!"
Kanchana makes ready to rejoin the rest of the Chosen.
"I thank you with all my heart for helping me my Sister. May our paths cross again soon and in more peaceful times."
Kanchana gives Amada a big, heartfelt hug before returning to the fort. Kanchana will head back to the fort at a flat out run.
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If Kanchana gets back to the fort before Zeoll gets untangled she will use her newly aquired ability to speak with plants to request that the vines let Zeoll go. Kanchana will be standing just out of the vines' grasping range as she talks to them. (Green Mage ability Speak with Plants (at will)).
Solgrin Tuesday June 7th, 2005 5:08:27 PM
Solgrin tells the younger council member "Thank you for your kind acceptance of the Chosen. I must be going now, it seems that one of us has gotten attacked."
Solgrin then turns and heads out quickly to see what is going on with Zeoll. Once there Solgrin looks ober the situation then says "Gecktar be ready to heal Zeoll as soon as we get him free."
Brahmah d20+11=14 d20+12=21 d20+6=14 d20+7=21 2d4(4+1)+7=12 2d4(1+1)+7=9 d6+4=8 d6+4=5 Tuesday June 7th, 2005 5:45:26 PM
Brahmah attempts to help Zeoll. He targets one rabbit.
(AC 14, 21, 14 and 21 for 12, 8, 9 and 5 damage)
Toros Tuesday June 7th, 2005 7:10:54 PM
Toros seems to be watching helplessly Zeoll and the vine woods. He will try to work together with Gecktar to rescue Zeoll.
Kale d20+8=23 d20+2=19 d8+2=6 Tuesday June 7th, 2005 8:59:25 PM
seeing the others attack the rabbits, Kale backs off 30 ft from them then shoots an arrow at the nearest one(hits ac 23 for 6 pts of damage)
The Strange and the Weird. (DM Jim) Tuesday June 7th, 2005 10:30:42 PM The Hut
Amada returns the hug with muck appreciation. "We will be together always sister." She waves to Kanchana as she leaves the hut and then closes the door. She returns to her work to clean up the damage to her hut and to think over the council's proposal.
The Hamlet
Zeoll is trapped within the grasp of the vines and feels the vines sucking the very blood from his body. It is only with difficulty that he is able to take on the form of a tree, the same oak that he became with Kanchana earlier.
Gecktar makes it to the hamlet and finds that things are no better here. He takes the halbred that he owns and holds out the shaft of it to Zeoll to try and pull himself free but Zeoll has become a tree.
Rozcz relays the message that the one of the Chosen is in trouble and then falls back to sleep.
Croc makes no move to leave his new little woman. His master has released him from service and he no longers feel the great urge to protect him. Though his mating instincts seem to be well and working overtime about now. The female looks more than willing and impressed with Croc.
Kanchana makes it back to the hamlet to find a tree being entwined by some of those vines from earlier. She is not sure what is going on and she does not remember a tree there when she left. In fact that tree looks familiar to her, but more than that it feels familiar (wis DC 10 to recognize Zeoll in tree shape).
Solgrin comes out and looks to Gecktar and ponder how they will get Zeoll out of there and the fact that he is now a tree will make it harder. He does get Gecktar ready to heal Zeoll as soon as they can get him out.
Toros watches in horror and then also ponders what to do for Zeoll. He is a tree now and how can they move a tree?
Three Hundred Yards from the Hamlet
Brahmah is watching the rabbits with interest as he cannot see Zeoll. He does get the sense that something is wrong back at the hamlet and that it has to do with one of the Chosen.
Flat-top comes back to help out his captain but the rabbits are some thirty feet away watching them with some interest. They do not appear to be rabid but that is what Flat-top suspects.
Kale fires off an arrow at the rabbits. He strike one of them but it does not fall or even seem to care much.
The other five rabbits turn upon the injured one and are soon mauling him. It is apparent that something is not right here. What is up with nature?
Paw'caw cirlces the area above her masters head but makes no moves upon the rabbits. In fact she has the strange feeling that she wants to fly away and start a family but fights off the urge.
Sorry for the confusion. I have tried to clear that up with breaking the group up into the areas that each are in. Hope that helps out.
Brahmah Wednesday June 8th, 2005 12:34:20 AM
OOC: Didn't recall Brahmah being that far away. Thought he had returned from the hunt.
Zeoll Oaken-Head Wednesday June 8th, 2005 1:01:58 AM
Zeoll waves his branches -- or is it just the wind?
But he has the senses of a liontaur (per the spell, can still perceive the world around).
So he knows that Kanchana is near. Kanchana, who can talk with plants! Oaken-Zeoll calls out to her, Highlight to display spoiler: {Hi! It's me! I turned into a tree to escape these vines that were strangling me. Maybe you could persuade them to be nice? Then I could change back to normal and walk out of the thicket? Thanks!}
Zeoll wonders how he got himself into this mess. Oh yeah! He had wanted a sample of vines for an experiment. Maybe Kanchana can convince them to surrender a sprig or vinelet?
Gecktar Wednesday June 8th, 2005 2:46:47 AM
Gecktar looks at Zeoll amazingly seeing him changing shape. With his halberd in his hands, he is now of no need to Zeoll. But Kanchana is coming back from Amad's hut.
"Hey ! Kanchana, there is a problem with Zeoll. He has being entangled with those vines and, to escape their wrath, he takes the shape of this oak. Can you do something ?"
Toros Wednesday June 8th, 2005 3:53:03 AM
Toros does not know whether he can hear but still concerned, asks, "Zeoll, are you allright?" Then waits to see what will happen next still without knowing what to do.
Kale Wednesday June 8th, 2005 6:43:07 AM
seeing that he cant really hurt the things, Kale once again says "We need to leave. Who knows whats going on here."
Flat-top Wednesday June 8th, 2005 7:28:59 AM
Flat-top look at Kale with open mouth of suprise? "Do you belive this? The Captain takes off for the Hamlet? Paw'caw is more intrested in nesting moss? I cannot hit the broadside of a bunny? And You are the only one to hit a rabbitt with an arrow? I'm with you! while tose bunnies are buzy eating the corpes there, Let's galup bach to the Hamlet and drink out of the Black Kettle, I hear it has a kick since it was standing in the sun. Let's go!"
Off the two Taurs go, thinking of something stronger than water.
Paw'caw(ceil) Wednesday June 8th, 2005 7:33:03 AM
Paw'caw is off gathering moss and twiggs to make a ness, with no though oF Brahmah, 'First the nest!! Then a Male!!"
Rozca(ceil) Wednesday June 8th, 2005 7:34:31 AM
Rozca Sleeps ZZZZZ!
Elder(ceil) Wednesday June 8th, 2005 7:37:44 AM
Elder is too young to feel the erge of mating, cannot understand what is happening? Mama Kanchana is running to somewhere?? must follow. He runs after her, as fast as he can.
Croc(ceil) Wednesday June 8th, 2005 7:43:35 AM
Croc lumbers along the trail, BUT all of a sudden he does know why he is leaving the little lake. He looks back into the waters, he sees those beautiful yellow eyes.
He turn back and enters the lake, swins to the beauty asking her, 'GRRR! Hiss!' meaning 'Miss Me Baby?' Off the swim together in to deeper waters.
Brahmah Wednesday June 8th, 2005 8:40:21 AM
Brahmah turns to get back with the majority of the Chosen. "Geez, nature is crazy. We need to get our friends out of tree form before they wanna stay that way. I agree with Kale 'that we need to leave!' and very soon.
I think the dominant creatures have switched roles with the prey. Its very odd to see herbivores turn into carnivores, especially rabbits.
Maybe the werewolves had something to do with it. Or maybe something is in the water?
Who knows?! No one eat or drink anything from around here, survive on your rations.
Pah'caw! Damned bird. Hey, Pah'c..." He just shakes his head. "She'll come around later.
We need to figure this out before the animals start eating and drinking."
Solgrin Wednesday June 8th, 2005 3:06:43 PM
Solgrin waits to see what Kanchana has any effect on the vines around Zeoll.
Of Oaks and Vines. (DM Jim) Wednesday June 8th, 2005 11:26:43 PM
Oak-Zeoll calls out to Kanchana as she enters the hamlet and draws near. He seeks her help in getting out of the situation that he has gotten into.
Gecktar withdraws his halberd not sure how to help out now. He does spot Kanchana and starts to tell her about Zeoll and how her was attacked. He does not know that Oak-Zeoll is already explaining to her as well.
Toros shows his concern as he speaks to Oak-Zeoll, trying to find out if he is ok or not. He is not sure if the tree can hear him but it is worth a try.
Kale takes off at a run to get back to the hamlet. He does not like the idea that nature is on it head and all. This is all just turning so strange.
Flat-top voices his own concerns as the rush back to the hamlet. He cannot figure out anymore of this mess or mystery than the rest. Maybe a drink will help out in that situation or at least take his mind off it.
Brahmah calls for his eagle to find her not there. He gets a sense that she is nesting and most likely going to seek a mate very soon. If he figures out who has done this he will most likely smack them around, nature is not right and that grates heavily on his ranger senses.
Solgrin holds his position to see what Kanchana maybe able to do for Zeoll. He does know that most of what he could do now would most likely injure Zeoll.
Kanchana gets close enough to call out to the vines in a very strange language. She has ignored everyone but Oak-Zeoll who she also speaks to. The vines talk back to Kanchana with abstract thoughts and pictures mainly. The jist is as follows: We are granted blood...take back to nature...kill opposition...the king has returned and we rule once again.
Paw'caw has started to build a nest when her other instincts take over. She suddenly realizes that she cannot take the nest with her, unless her master will carry it for her...maybe he could even take care of the future eggs. She feels a need to at least ask him this if she can find a way to communicate with him.
Ilder is chasing after his mistress who took off without him. Luckily she does notice before he is left too far behind and put back into his pouch.
Rozca sleeps on as she needs her beauty rest and there is nothing she can do right now.
Just so everyone knows...Zeoll has released his crocodile from his service, unless he changes his mind as he changed his mind on feats. Cayzle??
Zeoll Wednesday June 8th, 2005 11:58:15 PM
Zeoll hangs tight as Kanchana talks to the vines. He's in no hurry, since the vines are not hurting any more.
[OOC: Yup, let Croc go! He served well and earned his lady-friend!]
Kanchana d20+4=19 Thursday June 9th, 2005 12:19:32 AM
Kanchana calmly tells the blood-sucking vines, "the "king" lied to you. He seeks to enslave you not let you rule. When you with your great strength become a threat to him he will destroy you, the Earth Mother Herself has warnrd against it. Let my Brother go and we will help protect you from this false king."
Kanchana will not even attempt to ask for any twigs or parrings from the vine until Zeoll (and anyone else) are safe from it!
Kanchana will tell oak-Zeoll, "I am doing what I can to get the vine to release you and leave you be, Brother."
Kanchana did recognize Zeoll even in oak form (wis 19).
((I am putting Kanchana's "plant-speak" in italics in case no one else but plants can understand it.))
Gecktar Thursday June 9th, 2005 2:55:03 AM
Gecktar looks at the scene not sure to really understand what's happening.
Brahmah Thursday June 9th, 2005 4:03:56 AM
Brahmah finds the trees and just watches with confusion.
Flat-top Thursday June 9th, 2005 6:36:21 AM
Flat-top enters the compound at a full gallop, he even beats Kale but not by much. Flat-top looking for the rest of the Chosen when some citizen points to the other side of the main tree. Flat-top clops over the the others, asking "What going on?" Then he see Kanchana talking to the Vines?? "Kitten! Don't touch those plants! They'll try to drag you in there. They almost grab me a little while ago."
Flat-top look around, then ask "Where's Zeoll?" Things are getting a little too much for him, so he ask any one in the party "Does anybody have a cup? I want some of that Golden liquid in the Black Cauldrom."
Paw'caw(ceil) Thursday June 9th, 2005 6:52:10 AM
Paw'caw has in her talongs some moss and a couple of twigs. Now she think of how to transport her futer eggs?? She must make her master understand that nature must be obayed!
She takes to the sky, high above the ground. there she spots her master. Down she goes and land on his shoulder. She give him the twigs and moss, she turns her back to peck at his back pack?? She trying to tell him something??
She pick up her supplies, then aranges the twigs and moss in his back pack. She turns, giving him a look in his eyes (looking for his OK?)
Rozca(ceil) Thursday June 9th, 2005 6:56:31 AM
Rozca Dreams on, Don't know what she's dreaming, BUT if she could smile, She would.
Elder(ceil) Thursday June 9th, 2005 6:59:24 AM
Elder is so pleased that his mother has putting in home pouch. He eats two yellow fruits, then falls asleep (with all four paws up in the air).
Kale Thursday June 9th, 2005 7:11:13 AM
Kale stops a moment to catch his breath, then waits for the others to join him so that they can decide what to do next
Toros Thursday June 9th, 2005 9:07:13 AM
Toros thinks to offer some dry fruits to the vine woods with a hope that they will understand the Chosen are not bad at all and respect nature. Then he gives up this thought as the vine woods may find it insulting, as the fruit is from nature as well and when they are dried, actually they are picked up and left to death. So, still he waits and watch quietly, knowing that Zeoll is safe at least for now. Afterall it cannot be worse than that, right?
Solgrin Thursday June 9th, 2005 5:37:02 PM
Solgrin continues to wait and see if Kanchana is able to help Zeoll out.
Of Oaks and Vines, I. (DM Jim) Friday June 10th, 2005 1:03:07 AM
Zeoll hangs out and waits as Kanchana talks to the vines. He just hopes that they will let him go.
Kanchana pleads with the vines to let her friend go. She tells them that this king is lying to them. Nature would not have them doing this and that they will in turn be killed by this king. She speaks to Zeoll as well, letting him know that she is doing her best to get him let go.
Gecktar waits and trusts that Kanchana can take care of the situation.
Brahmah comes into the hamlet and finds a tree trapped by the vines. Kanchana seems to be talking to both the vines and the tree. He soon finds out that the tree is Zeoll, protecting himself from the vines.
Flat-top comes into the hamlet and makes it over to the vines where everyone is now standing. He warns Kanchana of the vines and that they had tried to grab him earlier. Still he looks for a cup or something to get a drink from that cauldron.
Kale stops with the rest to find out what is to be done next. It seems that they will most likely be needing to move on soon or so he thinks.
Toros was going to offer dried fruit to the vines but decides that this might offend them and that could turn out worse in the longrun. He figures that it cannot get worse or at least he hopes that it will not get worse.
Solgrin continues to watch and wait as he wonders what will happen next. Well at least things are interesting, he will not lack for entertainment right now anyways.
Paw'caw comes to Brahmah with some of the stuff that she needs to make a nest. She places it in Brahmah's backpack or at least on top of it. She seems to be trying to get an idea across to him.
Rozca finds that she is dreaming of being a real dragon. Mother Wold has sent her a nice little dream that fills her with longing and also a thrill with her newfound powers...at least in her dreams.
Ilder finds himself fast falling asleep in his little nest pouch. He dreams of nothing but his next meal and love from his mother.
The vines seem to pay attention to Kanchana, though they do not let go. "Fae King gives us power...he lets us free of our prison. If what you say is true then why did Mother lock us away...why did she not let us do waht it is that we are born to do?" Kanchana gets a sense of sorrow, hatred and maybe hope from the plants but they do not seem to want to give up yet. "Will you give us blood? Will you pay us the price that we seek to keep the peace? The vines slowly loosen their hold upon the Oak-Zeoll and seems to draw back from him a little. "We let him go but remember...cross us and we destroy the civilized."
It seems that a compromise will need to be met or these vines will take over the hamlet. Kanchana knows enough to realize that these vines will do just what they say they will and with the increased power in nature...could do it easily.
[knowledge(nature), knowledge(history) or bardic knowledge DC 26 to remember some obscure piece of knowledge that these are vampiric vines. A vine that has not been seen for some twenty years or better and were thought to of been killed out for good.]
Brahmah d20+7=24 Friday June 10th, 2005 10:11:00 AM
(knowledge nature 24)
Brahmah thinks he knows those vines, but can't seem to place them.
He notices Pah'caw and uses his 'speak with animal wand'. "You can leave me if you like my friend. Return when you wish. It might be dangerous very soon." He smiles, knowing she needs to mate or she'll drive everyone crazy.
To the Chosen, "We realy need to figure this nature thing out. Any ideas Kanchana?"
Kale Friday June 10th, 2005 10:12:22 AM
"Where is everyone else?" Kale asks no one in paticular as he looks around for his companions
Zeoll Oakenhead d20+6=8 d20+6=9 d20+3=15 d20+20=33 d20+20=30 Friday June 10th, 2005 11:23:45 AM
[OOC: Bardic Lore 8. Know History 9. Know Nature 15 LOL!]
[OOC: I'm assuming that Zeoll can understand and join the conversation with the vines while in Oak form? Or maybe Kanchana can relay his ideas?]
Zeoll thanks the vines. "You are generous, children of the soil. Why don't you make a pact with the people of this village? Let them live in peace, and they will bring you creatures full of blood that you need. They can move and hunt easily -- why not let them work for you? In return, you can protect them from the tasty enemies that may come here to attack them, like wolves."
"You see how these people revere plants, like these beautiful Whistal Trees. Let them honor you and bring you the food you need." [OOC: Diplomacy 33]
Finally, the bard/druid has a request. "Great vines, you are strong and magnificent. To honor my meeting with you, may I have such a tendril as you might spare, a momento of our meeting?
[OOC: Diplomacy 30]
Note that in oak form, Zeoll has no accent.
Then, since the vines have pulled back, Zeoll changes back to a liontaur and walks out of the vine patch.
Gecktar Friday June 10th, 2005 11:24:23 AM
Gecktar looks around and hearing Kale's question "I think Zeoll is here" showing the oak trapped in the vines "and I think every body is around here."
Flat-top Friday June 10th, 2005 6:58:17 PM
The centaur is about to go to the Kettle with an empty water skin, When he sees that Zeoll turn back into a Liontaur again, "What? Oh! Gee! Now I really need that drink!".
Paw'caw(ceil) Friday June 10th, 2005 7:03:32 PM
Paw'caw takes off again, Then come back to Brahmah's shoulder with Twiggs and Moss. Again she tries very hard to put the twiggs and moss into the back pack. Turn to face Brahmah again "CAww Caww Ecreach..." She is trying to tell Brahmah "Already Mated... Need moving Nest..."
Kanchana d20+12=21 Sunday June 12th, 2005 8:29:45 AM
Kanchana hears the vines request for a blood sacrifice, and listens to what they say about Mother Wold imprisoning them. Obviously just attaining Green Mage status has no immediate effect on her knowledge of obscure plants; Kanchana just misses figuring out what type of plant this is! (knowl. Nature 21)
[Plant Speak] "If I must give you blood from my body to secure the life of my Brother and these people my Spirit-Kin I will give it, but not so much that I must pay with my own life to grant your request." Kanchana calmly continues her parlay with the vampire vines, "Mother Wold wishes for balance in the Wold and taking more blood then is necessary to sustain life causes an imbalance. Perhaps that is why She made you sleep then, perhaps She wished for you to awaken in a time when you could use your birth gifts to defend all of Her Children - and not to invertantly destroy them? The Fae King only wishes to destroy and he wants to use you as a tool to spread destruction, when you are no longer of use he will destroy you as well." Kanchana senses a little of the conflicting emotions appearent in the vines' voice, "You can sense that these people live as close to Nature as any Wold-Child can without being born directly from the Great Mother's body. Perhaps you could work with them to defend this place which is sacred to Mother Wold? The King wishes to destroy this place of harmony, so there will be many enemies for you to take blood from. If you work with the people here your defence work will be praised and not feared. You will be honored for working with the Great Mother." Green Mage Kanchana adds one last thing for good measure, "I will not cross you. I have no good reason to make any enemy out of any of her Children."
Kanchana waits for the vines' reply and hopes that her words have some effect on the vines' decision.
Solgrin Sunday June 12th, 2005 7:46:37 PM
Solgrin goes looking for the council members. When Solgrin finds them Solgrin asks "is there anymore locations around the village that has the vine line what Kanchana is dealing with right now?"
Toros - OOC Monday June 13th, 2005 2:50:11 AM
Most probably do not have time to post until Thursday. Please NPC Toros as appropriate (with regard to my recent email about this).
Brahmah Monday June 13th, 2005 10:57:20 AM
The ranger draws his weapons and waits for the trees to return to their 'normal' shapes.
Flat-top Tuesday June 14th, 2005 6:16:13 AM
Watches But also looking around for a cup for some liquied that's in the Black Kettle. "I really need a drink." He tell himself, but to Kanchana (he tell her) "That's it Kitten! Tell them to let go."
Brahmah Tuesday June 14th, 2005 10:56:36 AM
Brahmah starts getting very bored and begins pacing like a caged bear. "We need to leave... or figure this natural thing out."
The Question to a Question. (DM Jim) Tuesday June 14th, 2005 1:53:44 PM
The vines seem to consider this for a few moments as Kanchana talks to them. It seems to like the idea but speaks to Kanchana for a minute. If the people agree...then we will relent. Upon talking to the leaders of the council Kanchana will find that they readily agree to take care of the plants in exchange for added protection. With a last little shudder the vines and the other three that had sprouted up in the village withdraw into the ground...only to reappear near the gates of the hamlet but off to the side. Left lying on the ground is a three foot long piece of the vampire vine...maybe a gift to Zeoll or an apology of sorts.
The next couple of days pass uneventfully though several times you see the white bunnies from earlier running around near the hamlet...three of them get caught by the vampire vines though. At last it is time for the ceremony to honor and burn the dead of the village.
The whole hamlet moves out to the enclosed area that they have the pyres set up in. The bodies are placed upon the pyres with many little tokens for them to take with them on thier travels to Gargul. Horatio leads the hamlet in a chant to Domi, Mother Wold and Gargul that breaks into singing at the last...though several villagers are unable to continue as they break down crying. The clerics and druids of the Chosen are asked to give their blessings to the bodies before they are set on fire.
Finally the deed is done and the hamlet seems a lot more somber as everyone returns. The winds have not blown for some time now and Kanchana gets the feeling that all the trees in the village are crying. In fact if she listens to them they are weeping in their own voices.
Horatio comes to the Chosen and takes them in at a glance. "I know that you must be going...for my reaction and words when we first met...I am deeply sorry." He holds out his hand to each of them and you see the beginnings of tears in his eyes. "We have gathered food that should see you back to Plateau City...but please come back and see us if you have the chance." The rest of the hamlet has come out as well and they all seem to be sporting small smiles dispite the funerals that just took place some six hours ago. "We are honored to call the Chosen our friends...without you we would have been in much worse shape...in fact this hamlet would no longer be as it is." Several large baskets of foodstuffs are layed out on the ground before the Chosen and you see many faces that seem to want to ask you to stay, but they know that you have a greater destiny.
At the gates as the group prepares to leave Kanchana is met with another surprise. Amada is standing there waiting. She embraces Kanchana in a great hug and whispers in her ear. "Take care my sister...keep them safe and always hold true to the Mother." As she steps back she gives a smile and nods. "Find the owner and release your burden." With a look to the rest of the Chosen she smiles again. "You have given me something beyond words...I never thought that all three races would get along...but you do." She glances to Horatio and nods to him as well. "Now I have an important job to do as well...I will keep this hamlet upon the path of Nature and Mother Wold."
Lastly is the appearance of Leets to see the Chosen off. "I am sorry that I cannot travel with you any longer...but our paths may yet come back together." He in turn grasps each one of them by the arm in farwell but also hugs each as tears appear upon his face. "My destiny is to walk the path of the Chosen and I may return to you when Domi calls for me to be a warrior again...but this hamlet will have need of me...Farwell my friends and comrades." He steps forward and kisses Kanchana on the cheek and gives her a wink as he steps back by Horatio and Amada.
So the Chosen move away from the hamlet and back towards Plateau City. Thier hearts are heavier than they have been for some time but you have the feeling that Leets will travel with you again.
Sorry for moving this along so fast, but I figure that some if not everyone is getting tired of sitting around. ;) Also sorry for no post yesterday but am being very careful with this computer...I like being able to post in the Wold. :)
Kanchana Tuesday June 14th, 2005 5:40:00 PM
Kanchana takes part in the ceremony for the dead, then says her farewells. Kanchana returns Amada's hug and nods when Amada mentions the mystical sword artifact. "May the true keeper of this sword be worthy to wield it for the greater good of Mother WOld and all of her children," Kanchana whispers to Amada.
Finally Kanchana will give Leets a good bye hug and tell him to be careful. She hopes that one day their paths will cross again and Leets will be ready to resume aiding Father Tomi's Chosen once again.
Kanchana will help carry some of the foodstuffs if necessary. She is not in any really hurry to go to another city though - even if the answers to the sword enigma may be found there...
Zeoll Wednesday June 15th, 2005 1:45:05 AM
Zeoll takes the tendril with respect, bowing to the plant. He says, "I will trreasurre this token." He weaves it in his mane over his ears like a wreath.
At the funeral, he offers his voice and drum for the ceremonies.
Saying good-by, he nods to Amada and wishes her well. "You have a good hearrt, daughterr of the Whistals. Domi bless you and let us meet again!"
On the road, he asks Brahmah, "Um, why arre we going to Plateau City? I must admit I have forrgotten!"
[OOC: Has Kanchana told anyone else what she has learned about the sword?]
(Kanchana to Zeoll OOC) Wednesday June 15th, 2005 3:32:38 AM
(No, not yet. Oops! She will do so if I remember to add it into a post!)
Gecktar Wednesday June 15th, 2005 3:54:02 AM
Gecktar gives the blessing of Domi during the funerals. When time of deparure has come he thanks the villagers for the hospitality and promise to come back if his duty allow him.
At last he gives Leets a hug before leaving. "Brother, keep this hamlet safe during you stay. And go back to us a soon as possible. I will miss you."
Kale Wednesday June 15th, 2005 7:03:09 AM
remembering his inactions in the hutt, Kale thinks is a good thing for Leets to move on, but none the less Kale shakes Leets hand and wishes him well. then he moves on with the others back to Plateau City.
Zeoll (illegal second post!) Wednesday June 15th, 2005 7:12:32 AM
[Omigosh! so much to respond to! I almost forgot the most important of all.]
When it is time to say goodby to Leets, Zeoll turns to the paladin in surprise. "Leets, no! You werre with us beforre I died. Finding you still among the Chosen was a trrue blessing. Us old-timerrs have to stick togetherr. I grrieve now at ourr parrting." The liontaur is visibly sad. He embraces the centaur paladin close for a moment, then holds him at arms' length, with his hands on his shoulders.
"Well, if I could rreturrn frrom death to rrejoin this grroup, then you can rreturrn to us as well when you arre done. I rrelease you, old frriend, forr a brrief time, but not forreverr!"
Zeoll lets go and steps back.
"Farre you well, Leets Talrric, and go in Domi's hand. Rrreturrn to us soon."
Brahmah Wednesday June 15th, 2005 12:57:16 PM
The ranger watches the ceremony at the pyre from about a hundred feet off. His emotions are mixed.
The Captain of the Chosen is in shock at Leets departure and has little to say. "Goodbye my friend. Courage and strength be with you." His eyes tear up at seeing one of the greatest warriors among the Chosen leave after so long. He returns a very heart-felt and stiff hug to the centaur and quickly releases him, thumping him in the shoulder with a closed fist. Nothing is ever certain. We may or may not ever meet again. He thinks to himself.
After the Chosen get underway, Brahmah turns to Zeoll. "Honestly, I can't remember. Weren't we getting arrested? No, wait, the elves let us go.... hmmmm...." He thinks for several minutes and then continues. "... Aren't we supposed to return to the isles from there or something? To join the war? I'm getting too old for this." He scratches his head.
About two hours pass before he goes to Kanchana. "So, your a plant-head now huh?" He smiles and winks. "As I understand it, you have a mission of your own now. Is it about your new found abilities? Or something else." He sounds inquisitive, but doesn't butt in if his questions are unanswered. He understands about religious privacy having been aboard ship with humans of several different faiths. "Well, we will help you quest... does it need to get done now?" He askes, curiously. "We could use a change of pace. Maybe we can take the 'long way' home."
Solgrin Wednesday June 15th, 2005 4:21:05 PM
Solgrin watches the ceremony with quiet attention.
Solgrin afterwards moves over to Kanchana then says "congratulations on the advancement in your powers."
"shall we get headed to Plateau City so we can see if anything new has happened in the Church of Domi?"
Strange Weather. (DM Jim) Thursday June 16th, 2005 1:06:16 AM
The Chosen have been traveling in the direction of Plateau City for two days. They find the going easy and much is talked over. Brahmah remembers that they must see the three taur scholars as they have something to tell the group...something that could bode evil for the taurs as a whole.
The evening of the second day you see some white areas in the distance as you travel. As you draw closer you notice that the area ahead is totally covered in white stuff. It just seems that the green ends and then the white takes over as far as you all can see ahead and two the sides. An inspection reveals that the white stuff is snow...but why here is your first question. Anyone passing over the invisible line is suddenly struck with the absolute cold that flows on the other side (Fort DC 22 or suffer 1d6 Con damage).
Gecktar d20+7=22 Thursday June 16th, 2005 2:58:33 AM
Gecktar is too precautious to cross the invisible barrier. Seeing the white of the snow he remembers the white bunnies that attacked the bear few days ago.
Maybe the white is associated with the new raising King... (knwoledge religion 22)
Kale Thursday June 16th, 2005 6:52:56 AM
Kale goes to the edge of the snow line, but doesnt cross over into yet. he wants to see what the others do first.
Zeoll d20+6=16 d20+3=23 Thursday June 16th, 2005 7:08:05 AM
[Bardic Lore check 16 to remember his own memories! LOL!]
Zeoll ponders the group's mission as a couple days go by. "Oh yes," he recalls, "Now it starrts to come back to me. That villain, What'sHisName, is trrying to starrt a "holy" warr back home, rright? And we have to stop him? And those Taurr scholarrs in Plateau City have some way to help us. Am I rrememberring that corrrectly?"
"And what was that foul fellow's name?"
The liontaur continues to rack his brain. [OOC: That means I have to go read the archives! LOL!]
At the place where it gets white, Zeoll holds out his hand just enough to feel a tiny touch of cold. He tries to think of what this is, and it comes to him [Natural 20 on the Know Nature check] "Meanwhile, this snow is verry cold! Why don't we camp herre forr the night and in the morrning use magic to prrotect ourrselves frrom the elements? Just set a good watch in case this snow moves towarrd us in the darrk!"
Solgrin Thursday June 16th, 2005 7:28:07 AM
Seeing the snow Solgrin stops at the snow line and does not cross it. When Zeoll tells about it being cold Solgrin will look at Zeoll then says "I don't think I will enjoy the snow as I don't like it cold."
Brahmah d20+10=26 d20+7=17 d20+8=19 d20+10=20 Thursday June 16th, 2005 8:43:47 AM
(fort 26)
"Snow!? At this time of year AND at this elevation? Sheesh." He wonders to himself, outloud. (Knowledge nature 17, Knowledge geography 19, Survival 20[to avoid hazards])
Looking at Zeoll, "Vargas, Vargas... is his name."
Kanchana Thursday June 16th, 2005 4:22:21 PM
Kanchana is puzzled by the snowfall at this time of the year. She silently offers up a few choice complaints about the Fae King to any Power that cares to pay attention.
Kanchana listens to what the local flora has to say about this strange snowfall.
If the Chosen decide to camp then Kanchana will inform the others about what she has learned about the mystery sword. She will add that she believes that some one in Plateau City may know more about the sword, and that some one in said city might be it's "rightful owner".
From now on Kanchana will always pray for a Tree Shape spell each morning.
FYI, Kanchana will spend her part of the watch in her willow-form; therefore she will share her sword ingo with everyone of the Chosen before her watch or after breakfast the next morning.
((Please read the DM posts mentioning the Black (Long) Sword, for info; (sorry but) it is too much for me to want to try and repeat in writing. Most important points: 1. it is an artifact, 2. it is usuable against Fae Kings??))
Kanchana to Brahmah Thursday June 16th, 2005 4:33:57 PM
"Yes I have a sort of quest, but it has nothing really to do with being initiated as a Green Mage. The "quest" has to do with that strange sword I inexplicably picked up from Rythiniag's horde. Answers will be found in that 'city-blight' we are travelling to; or so Amada told me."
Kanchana chortles and grins a little at Brahmah's "plant head" comment.
"The only thing I feel I have "to do" as a Green Mage is to find - or start? - a Circle; a ring?, that will accept Amada and I as members," Kanchana takes a short breather as she still has much to say, "Amada said that Green Mages are exceptionally rare here in the Wold... Since it took me the better part of two years to find any word about them - never mind the sheer luck of coming across Amada! - I am very inclined to agree that Green Mages are certainly few and far between!"
Kanchana politely gives Brahmah; or anyone else who wants to ask any questions, a chance to get a word in edge-wise.
Toros Thursday June 16th, 2005 10:02:20 PM
Having been deaing with some other stuff recently. Toros tries to catch up with other Chosen finally. He follows the ongoing conversations, not entering the snowy area yet.
The Night Camp. (DM Jim) Friday June 17th, 2005 5:59:29 PM
With little real travel time left before supper the group breaks down and sets up camp in an area of soft pine needles. The snow in this area lends many questions to the group that are not immediately answerable.
The group spends the time talking over thier destination, Plateau City and why they must go back. Some have some personal reasons to want to go there. Still the main factor is the war that is starting in the Taur Isles...the taur scholars at the city have an idea of what it is that Vargas is searching for.
For some reason a hearty stew is fixed up for the whole group in short order and they all share a laugh. It must have been the cold that prompted this meal, without any conscious thought.
The night is uneventful and you all wake the next morning feeling quite rested and alive. To your dismay the snow is still there but in the other direction of the hamlet is sand as far as the eye can see. Just how much weirder can this day get and how much more can nature take?
Brahmah Saturday June 18th, 2005 1:20:28 AM
"Vargas is looking for a weapon I bet. But what might make this weapon so special?"
Kanchana Saturday June 18th, 2005 8:44:03 PM
"The one I am carrying? I don't think it really has anything to do with Vargas. I think it has more of a connection to the vision Toros had at that inn."
Zeoll Saturday June 18th, 2005 9:01:56 PM
The liontaur suggests to Kanchana that Endure Elements spells all around would be a good idea. "Togetherr we should be able to coverr everryone, rright?"
How far is it to the city?
Brahmah Sunday June 19th, 2005 10:42:42 AM
"Oh, I know Kanchana. Not this sword..." He points to the sword Kanchana is carrying. "...I'm saying a weapon, in general. Anything. A person. Weapon. Item. Artifact. Whatever."
Solgrin Sunday June 19th, 2005 2:54:46 PM
Solgrin spends a couple of hours resting then will take a guard watch and study his spell books.
When the group heads out in the morning Solgrin will tell Brahmah "I will be needing to spend some time at the Star Tower while we are in Plateau City."
Kanchana Sunday June 19th, 2005 2:57:49 PM
"Oh," Kanchana answers Brahmah, "I misunderstood you. Do you have any information at all about what Vargas is seeking?"
Next Kanchana discusses spells with Zeoll.
"Hmm, that might be a good idea. I have never asked the Great Mother for that spell before."
Kanchana brings Solgrin into the spells discussion.
"Solgrin is Endure Elements a spell you know of as well?"
Solgrin Sunday June 19th, 2005 2:59:16 PM
Hearing Kanchana, Solgrin smiles while saying "yes it is one I can prepare. I will prepare one for myself and another to take care of one of the others."
Gecktar Sunday June 19th, 2005 4:28:54 PM
Hearing Zeoll, Kanchana and Solgrin comment about the spell smiles and says: <i>"If there is a need for this particular spell I could provide some if you want but for now Zeoll come close so I can cure any disease you may have. And Solgrin don't go away, come on, you too have to get my spell..."</i>
Toros Monday June 20th, 2005 6:07:30 AM
"Dear friends, if you want I can also prepare the Endure Elements spell, I know it. One hour would be enough to replace them with my previously prepared spells."
"Kanchana is right to recall the meeting in the Giggling Ghost that my spirit was. There were many comments questioning about the awakening of the Sleeper, and I am afraid that what is feared by some Woldians is coming true: when the nature order is changed as such, you can never assure whether it will be for all good or bad..."
Flat-top Monday June 20th, 2005 7:34:53 AM
Flat-top is running up the road, Yelling! "Wait for Me??" As he aproches the group He Tells them "Did I miss any thing? I went to answer the call of nature, When I turnd around every body was gone, then I got lost in the Forest."
Brahmah Monday June 20th, 2005 9:55:04 AM
"I can prepare the endure spell too. Tomorrow though. I also have a scroll." Says the Captain.
Solgrin Monday June 20th, 2005 7:10:09 PM
"Gectar, my friend, I am not in need of cure disease." Solgrin says.
Zeoll Monday June 20th, 2005 9:05:13 PM
The druid bard is grateful for the Cure Disease. "Thanks! I have no desirre to be a werrewolf! Solgrrin, betterr safe than sorrry!"
Zeoll prepares one to four Endure Elements, depending on how many are needed to cover everyone.
After all are Endured up, he asks, "Shall we hit the rroad once morre, frriends?"
Kale Monday June 20th, 2005 10:13:55 PM
while everyone discusses about preparing spells, Kale will walk 30ft into the snow. if he feels that he's in any danger he will activate his boots of levitation and float above the snow.
Brahmah d20+8=28 Tuesday June 21st, 2005 7:32:52 AM
As the other discuss their issues, Brahmah turns to watch Kale. (WHOOT! Natural 20, Spot 28)
Flat-top Tuesday June 21st, 2005 7:46:47 AM
Flat-top follows his old friend Kale. He test the snow to see if it's ferm, also how cold it is. "Kale this snow is not normal is it? Where are we being led to?" He ask as he followes Kale. "Oh! Yes! I have an extra cape if your getting cold?"
Onward and upward. (DM Jim) Tuesday June 21st, 2005 8:20:58 AM
The next morning spells are discussed a little before morning devotions and everyone is on the right page. Then each goes about his own little business as they prepare to push onto Plateau City.
Kale steps across the barrier that seems to separate snow from normal in this area. He is suddenly assaulted by the cold, that seems to seep into him even around the spell that has been laid upon him. Flat-top is right on his heels as normal and speaks to him as he also feels the bite of the freezing cold, that strikes so fast as you pass the barrier. Kale finds no immediate danger that he can react to...the most obvious being this cold.
Brahmah spots little tracks in the snow of wild animals, but they do not seem to stay in the area of snow for long. In fact this area seems to be a lot different from the ground and flora that should be here...namely there is no flora. If one had to surmise, he would guess that it is like someone took a bit of another land and put it here.
As everyone moves out into the snow you all feel the bite of the cold. Despite the spell that you have up it is permeating your bodies and seeping to the bone. You keep moving feeling that if you stop you may never start moving again. Five hours later you come to the end of the snow...it just ends and the land returns to normal...errhh as normal as things have been lately.
The open areas that surround and lead to Plateau City have big ditches dug into them and the reason is all to apparant....FLOODING. Great rivers of water are running down the plateaus though most of it is being controlled by ditches that have been dug to channel the water away from the city. In fact to get to the main road that leads towards Plateau City you will need to pass across one of these.
The water is at least eight feet deep and running really fast. Those with mariner in their blood will know that to try and cross normally would be fatal. Those more in tune with nature will also be able to suggest not wading out into it unless you want to visit the sea the hard way.
Three fort saves for everyone at Fort DC 20; if failed you take 1d6 temperary strength and constitution damage from the biting cold
Zeoll (HP 18 of 18, Con 3 of 15, Str 6 of 12) d20+6=11 d20+6=7 d20+6=14 3d6(1+1+4)=6 3d6(4+5+4)=13 Tuesday June 21st, 2005 9:24:49 PM
The travel through the cold zone takes a steep toll on Zeoll (missed three saves. takes 6 Str damge and 12! Con damage! Con is at 3). The liontaur is barely upright when he emerges from the cold.
"Thank Tomi we arre clearr of that! Any morre would have killed me!" Frost covers his fur and his paws are matted with frozen blood.
He looks out at the plateaus and the massive flooding torrents in the party's way.
Zeoll lays down on the warm earth. He eats a goodberry to fortify himself. He looks at the rushing river in his way. How wide is this obstacle? All he wants to do is sleep and rest for a few days or weeks.
Toros d20=14 d20=14 d20=7 d6=3 d6=6 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 2:18:34 AM
Whether with the help of the spells or not, for a long time the cold remains bearable for Toros (1st and 2nd d20s 14+12, 26>20), however to the end it goes beyond his threshold to stand cold and Toros feels more tired and weaker (3. d20, 7+12=19<20, 3 strength, 6 constitution damage)
The running water seems to make things worse. How on Wold they will get to the Plateau City!!
OOC: Gecktar, my friend, to make yout text Italics you use [ and ], rather than < and >
Flat-top d20+10=26 d20+10=21 d20+10=22 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 6:35:00 AM
Flat-top pushes on, but asking Kale "Are we there Yet?" for about every 500 feet along the way. But Finaly he exits the other side, he tells Kale "Ahh! feel that warm weather, not to thaw my hooves."
Flat-top will see to the rest of the party, he'll help anybody that has problem making the exit. (Even if he has to go back into the cold)
OOC: I made all my Fort saves.
Kale d20+5=17 d20+5=23 d20+5=16 d20=16 d6=1 d6=6 d6=6 d6=2 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 7:08:53 AM
(failed 2 saves, takes 7 str damage and 8 con damage)
stuggling along in the snow, Kale keep quiet and concentrates putting one foot in front of the other.
Solgrin d20+4=13 d20+4=23 d20+4=22 d6=5 d6=6 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 8:25:40 AM
Solgrin moves along with the others rather slowly as he is suffering from the effects of the cold. Once on the other side of the cold area Solgrin says "Please don't make me go through another area like that."
Brahmah d20+8=13 d20+10=24 d20+8=27 d20+12=15 d20+8=17 d20+12=14 d20+12=26 d20+12=29 d20+10=17 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 10:56:15 AM
(I will roll Survival checks vs severe weather...
failed first attempt to add +2..... rolled my fort save 24(made it!)
succeeded second attempt with a 27, will add +2 to Brahmah, Kale and Toros's saves, ... rolled my fort save 15(failed it!)(used hero point 26, SAVED)
succeeded third attempt, will add +2 to Brahmah's save 14 (failed it)(used hero point 29, SAVED)
All characters with survival SHOULD be making a check to add +2 to their save vs cold and you can help others!!)
"Don't worry Solgrin, I'm in no hurry to do THAT again myself.
DON'T step in the rivers! Undertow will kill you. Lets go around... if we can." (survival of 17 to avoid hazards specifically)
Gecktar d20+8=26 d20+8=22 d20+8=21 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 3:20:32 PM
While other seems to suffer of the cold, Gecktar resist well. But he knows that staying in such area will kill anybody sooner or later.
Is that that awaken. Something who ravage life ?
Seeing that Zeoll is one that suffer the most ofg the cold he helps him to walk and encourages him to not stop.
OOC: thanks Toros. I never remember if it is <> or []. Last time I loose, maybe next I will win ;)
Kanchana d20+10=27 d20+10=18 d20+10=28 d6=5 d6=4 d20+12=16 d20+12=18 d20+15=34 d20+5=14 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 3:49:31 PM
(Fort saves DC 20; rolled 27, 18, 28. Kanchana takes 5 pts temp. dmg to strength and 4 pts temp. dmg to constitution from the biting cold)
Kanchana makes it through the weird stretch of land. (Knowl. Nature 16; to see if it occurs to her that this tract of land doesn't belong here.)
"I get a funny feeling that that desolate piece of land doesn't belong there..."
Kanchana looks back at the frozen wasteland they just crossed. She then turns to face to floodplains that they must cross next. (Knowl. Nature 18, Survival 34)
"I second Brahmah on that. If we try and cross here now we will be swept down-river; and if we are lucky no one would have drowned in the swift waters."
Kanchana scans the areas above and below where they are now to see if she can spot a ford or a bridge where they can cross (Spot 14).
CDM Jerry Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 6:40:52 PM
Jim, I need to talk to both you and Justin please. IM or email me and we'll start talking. ;)
[delete this after contacting me.]
Toros-illegal second post d20=15 d20=2 d20=20 Wednesday June 22nd, 2005 7:45:54 PM
Thanks to Brahmah's guidance, Toros recalls a couple of critical rules for survival in snow and cold weather. (Failed for the 2nd, but made the 1. and 3. survival checks, 18 and 23) With the company of his friends Toros does not feel weak or tired anymore. (The 3rd survival check helps Toros recover from the effects of strength and consitution loss) He also tries to support as much as he can for anyone he sees that is having trouble. (For the first Fort check +2 to Kale and Zeoll - I think with also Brahmah's help Kale now makes the first save. For the third Fort Check +2 to Everyone)
Swept away. (DM Jim) Thursday June 23rd, 2005 12:15:31 AM
Most of the Chosen feel the effects of the freezing cold as the pass through the area. You all make it through with some difficulty but at least you have made it through. Some of you just want a nice hot bowl of soup or stew and bedrest, but you are delayed by a flooded ditch that blocks your way.
It is easily decided that you should not try and swim across as the water is moving rather fast and it would be almost impossible. You do notice that the ditch is only about fifteen feet across...maybe it would be possible to jump across. There are no bridges or other ways to get across it that you can see...there are some trees nearby that could by made into a bridge, but they would have to be cut down.
Kanchana does remember some rumors...rumors remember...that tell of a land that is frozen over. The cold is suppose to be unbearable there and you could freeze to death in minutes. Still this is most likely a myth as noone has actually seen it, it is all second hand knowledge.
Gecktar Thursday June 23rd, 2005 5:12:23 AM "Well, I'm not very versed in jumping such gap. I'm almost sure that I will finish in the river." says Gecktar.
Looking around for some other solution he adds "Maybe there another choice"
Kale Thursday June 23rd, 2005 9:41:53 AM
(OOC, by having help with my saves, im now downt to 12 str and 16 con.)
"I can get across." Kale says between chattering teeth, "But I cant do anything for the rest of you. Maybe we should rest here and think on it a bit."
Brahmah Thursday June 23rd, 2005 10:18:56 AM
"Its times like these I miss my flying cape." He looks sad.
"We should look for another way. Kale, can you port us all across?"
Zeoll (HP 18 of 18, Con 3 of 15, Str 6 of 12) Thursday June 23rd, 2005 11:06:57 AM
Beginning to recover mentally, if not physically, from the cold, Zeoll says, "Look! It is only 15 feet acrross! Why don't we find a few solid fallen trrees, haul them overr, and use them as a bridge. Maybe we can lash them togetherr orr use Wood Shape spells."
"If that takes a day, fine. We can use the time to heal up frrom this frrost. We could use some Rrestorration magic."
Flat-top Thursday June 23rd, 2005 12:30:25 PM
Flat-top looks to the other side, then tell the rest of the party, "Do we still have a 50' rope? I think I can jump to the other side. If we can tie one end to a tree and over hand to the other side where I'd be waiting? What do you think Captain? Are we strong enough to try? If not can we try tomorow?"
Toros d20=1 Thursday June 23rd, 2005 9:17:26 PM
"I have a rope and am thinking in the line of Flat-top's suggestion."
Then Toros tries to estimate what and how to do next but cannot further his thoughts. (wisdom check d20, 1+2, 3)
OOC: Jim, what should be the difficulty level of using rope to pass to the other side of
Brahmah Thursday June 23rd, 2005 11:12:22 PM
"Someone is attempting to bar our way. We can not cross here. Kanchana agrees that this is a strong flow. We need to manage another way across."
Parting the Red Ditch. (JimW) Friday June 24th, 2005 12:32:46 AM
Several ideas are thrown out by the group as to how to get across. Some would find it easy work to jump across the ditch but others may find it harder, especially in thier weakened state.
There are no downed trees that you can see about you, but there are trees that could be chopped down to make a bridge. Most of the trees are only about four feet wide and it would take a couple of them to at least make a suitable bridge.
The idea of a rope being spanned across the ditch is also thrown out to the group. This would also seem to be a good plan, but maybe not in the weakened condition that some of the group is in. Does the group want to risk this venture to make it across.
Resting has also been brought up and then tackling this job in the morning. It seems logical in that certain spells would allow the group to get across with minimal risk to anyone. No real decision are made right away as the group has many options that they have suggested.
One thing is for certain...someone does not want the group to get to Plateau City...or this all could just be coincidence.
As the group talks they suddenly hear several high pitched laughs that seem to come from all around them. Though you cannot see anything and there is very little to hide behind or in. Off in the distance you see a group of elves making thier way across the plateau heading in the direction of The Culverwoods.
Using rope to get across would be very difficult or slightly easier. It all depends on how you plan to do it. :)
Kanchana Friday June 24th, 2005 1:33:17 AM
Kanchana looks at the laughing Elves across the way. She takes a chance and hails them.
"Hello there Good Folk!" Kanchana waves at the Elves in a friendly manner. "Do you know of any fords or bridges that can be used to cross the river?"
Kanchana is calling out in Common; she doesn't speak Elvish. Kanchana approaches the group of Elves at a walk. He movements and tone of voice indicate only friendly intent.
Solgrin Friday June 24th, 2005 5:11:52 AM
Solgrin spends time trying to warm himself up some then looks over to Brahmah and asks "why not do a combination of the bridge and the rope? This way going across would be easier as there would then be a hand-hold for people to use on the way across."
Kale Friday June 24th, 2005 7:16:52 AM
"No, I cant 'port everyone across." Kale tells Brahmah. "Just myself."
Brahmah Friday June 24th, 2005 1:00:15 PM
Knowing the answer before he even askes, Brahmah asks Kale, "I don't suppose we each, in turn, could use your boots?" He smirks at the minotaur with a wink. Thinking to himself. 'I'd say no personally.'
Toros Friday June 24th, 2005 9:06:13 PM
Wondering if his newly discovered affinity with them would do anything, Toros also waves to the Elves together with Kanchana. Then he hears Brahmah's suggestion to Kale, which reminds him the seal of flying he keeps and shares this information with others. " I also still have the seal of flying. If you want to use it now, we can. We can all fly over the land for 10 minutes, if it would be enough."
Giggling innocence. (DM Jim) Saturday June 25th, 2005 1:09:30 AM
Kanchana and Toros both try to get the elves attention but to thier amazement the elves do not seem to notice them. Even at the two hundred yards away that they are they should have seen you. There are several ditches in the way of them getting to you but what is going on.
Kanchana and Zeoll feel a reverberation throught thier bodies, as if someone or something was talking to them. Highlight to display spoiler: {"Sister...Brother. Join us. Power is yours. Take it."} The voice is persistant for a time as it keeps echoeing in your bodies. You feel a pull to do what it asks and it has the taint of nature around it.
Once again the giggling is heard and a voice like bells rings out. "They will not hear your calls. They will not see you either." The voice giggles again and you have a sense that something is out of place.
Gecktar Sunday June 26th, 2005 3:17:36 AM
Gecktar looks at the enthralled elves not really understanding what's happening.
"Well about chopping trees I thing that Kanchana and Zeoll may have some objection." he says.
"Well now we must have another solution. What about just travellng a bit along the river if there isn't a more convenient path ?"
Solgrin Sunday June 26th, 2005 2:35:35 PM
Solgrin starts to head up the other direction from Kanchana looking for another way across trying to stay in view of the other Chosen while doing this.
Kanchana d20+10=14 Sunday June 26th, 2005 8:05:24 PM
Kanchana looks sceptical as the elves do not answer or even look at her. 'Strange.' Then a voice in her head makes her stop dead in her tracks. 'Mother Wold has never spoken of power before. She speaks of protection and nuturing. It feels like part of Nature though...' Kanchana thinks. 'Is this false? Some type of pretender?'
Kanchana feels very unsure and turns back towards the others. She looks for some sort of confirmation, a validation of what she has heard. 'Mother guide me!
The tug and the feeling of power is enticing, but it doesn't really feel like what the druidess is wont to feel from the Mother.
"Nothing is ever free..." Kanchana tells herself. Kanchana waivers somewhat in her beliefs, but still is uncertain about the source of the feeling and voice. (will check 14!)
Kanchana retreats back to the others as something; some one, giggles and a bell rings from out of nowhere. She fights the urge not to say out loud; 'I know they can't hear me, I saw that for myself!'.
"Did any of you feel a strange surge and hear an odd voice?" Kanchana asks the others; her uncertainty clear in her voice.
Zeoll d20+9=10 Sunday June 26th, 2005 11:43:02 PM
Zeoll listens to the voice and remembers how his Animal Summoning and Charm spells worked so well.
"That sounds prretty good to me," he says, totally missing the more sinister nuances. (Will save nat 1!)
The liontaur calls out, "Frriends of Naturre! Show yourrself and we will talk morre of this powerr."
Zeoll wonders. "Something seems out of place?"
Flat-top (Sub Jay B) Monday June 27th, 2005 2:30:43 AM
"We should wait for Kanchana and Solgrin to return."
Kale Monday June 27th, 2005 6:46:09 AM
"My boots would only work for me and you." Kale says a bit defensivly. "Id need four of them for the others."
Toros Monday June 27th, 2005 8:53:07 AM
When Toros receives no response from the Elves, this makes him think that the special bond between him and the elves is coming to an end perhaps. Surprised to notice the strange sitution that his Druid fiends are involved, Toros comments "Hey Zeoll, Kanchana what is going on, what is that surge and voice are you talking about??!!"
Brahmah Monday June 27th, 2005 2:35:25 PM
Brahmah raises his hand to Kale. "Okay, okay, I get. No problem." He smiles.
"Hey, why haven't those elves answered?" He asks, just noticing the elves.
Pixie help. (DM Jim) Tuesday June 28th, 2005 12:44:25 AM
As if you had not asked for it three pixies pop out of nothingness. The one in the middle steps forward and cuts a bow, a smile never leaving it's face. "We maybe able to help." The two on the outside of the middle one turn their heads as if to look at the one in the middle, obvious surprise upon their faces. The one in the middle stands and then looks to each of the Chosen in turn. "You need a way across and we deem you worthy enough to help out." You do notice that the tinkling of bells is partly the sound of their voices as they talk, as if constantly laughing about something.
The elves have moved on another hundred yards or so, away from you. It is true that the do not have seemed to notice you or anything out of the ordinary in this direction.
Brahmah Tuesday June 28th, 2005 5:53:54 AM
Brahmah whispers to Kale. "Pixies are untrustworthy tricksters."
Kanchana Tuesday June 28th, 2005 8:04:14 AM
Kanchana doesn't know what to say about the voice et.al. really.
"You didn't hear a voice talking about power and taking power?" Kanchana worriedly asks Toros.
Kanchana takes a minute or so before noticing the itsy bitsy Pixies.
Kale Tuesday June 28th, 2005 9:15:45 AM
"I know." Kale whispers back to Brahmah. "Tell them we dont need their help."
OOC - is the water frozen with it being so cold?
Gecktar Tuesday June 28th, 2005 10:12:43 AM
Gecktar wince from surprise when the pixies suddenly appears.
"Who are you ? and what are you doing here. Is it your territory ?"
"Well thank you for trusting us worthy of your attention. But how do you intend to help us."
Development ACDM Cayzle Tuesday June 28th, 2005 11:27:37 AM
Friends, the DMs of the Wold had a conversation last year about Taurs. We agreed that we had to revamp the rules for them. The new rules for Taurs are now under review on the Rules Board. Since every player in this game will be affected, I encourage you all to visit the board to comment.
Thanks!
Flat-top Tuesday June 28th, 2005 3:42:03 PM
"Pixies! Ah! Yes! Pixies! The laugh and trick people, just for the fun of it. We Have met some of you folks back at Center Island Where there was a problen with the Bleu Wine. I remember It was a Satyr with a big tirsh for the wine. Quite an adventure and a lot of fun." Flat-top tell the rest of the party. But he'll wait for Kanchana to get back.
Zeoll d20+20=38 Tuesday June 28th, 2005 6:17:55 PM
Zeoll, still entranced by the idea of the power in nature, and remembering the happy experiences the Chosen had with sprites in the past, steps forward.
"Hello frreinds! That is verry kind of you. We would be grateful forr yourr assistance. And maybe we could have a sit and a chat. I bet we have storries to tell each otherr." [Diplomacy 38 to befriend them.]
Solgrin Tuesday June 28th, 2005 6:57:01 PM
Solgrin looks around for the source of the voices then after a few moments spots the pixies. Solgrin then smiles at them and says "that would be of great help."
Solgrin then looks to the other Chosen and waits to see what happens.
OOC: Jim, could you please let me know what I found if anything when I went looking for a way across.
Brahmah Tuesday June 28th, 2005 8:01:22 PM
(OOC: Sam(Kale), fast moving water, rapids anyway, rarely freezes due to its sheer speed. However, if magic is afoot, I would think anything is possible.)
Looking at the pixies, at Kale and thinking about the diplomatic solution, he says. "Fey are worthy folk, however, we know many are also tricksters. What can you say to make us believe you?" He askes with a smile.
Toros Tuesday June 28th, 2005 9:41:04 PM "Now I see..." Now that he can see the Pixies as a justification of what is being heard Toros makes sense a bit better of what is going on. But he does not understand why these cute creatures are treated like that - that Chosen should be careful of them, they look so lovely and pretty!!
Fae in the pot. (DM Jim) Tuesday June 28th, 2005 10:42:58 PM
Solgrin returns from his little look around to find the pixies offering help it would seem to the group. He had found not other ways around the water, as it seems to stretch all the way from Plateau City and then way out as far as you can see in the other direction.
Little trust is given to the pixies as some of the Chosen seem to have thier doubts about these notorious tricksters. Zeoll is one of the few that steps forward to try and make friends with the pixies, his full charm is turned in that direction.
The lead pixie smiles at Zeoll but frowns at the rest of the group, a sour look upon his face. "Well that would be a chance you must take." He looks to Zeoll and then takes on a new tone as he speaks, seeming almost enamored with the taur. "Yes...stories, dance, drink and much singing....that is what is called for here." He claps his little hands and the other two shakes their heads, moving off to the side. Within minutes four large tables are set up with no chairs, set in a sort of cirlce. With another clap of his hands the tables are suddenly filled with the most mouth watering treats and food as you have ever seen. Pitchers of scented wine send waves of fruity fragrances in your direction.
With a howl of pure delight the three pixies decend upon the meal as well, eating and drinking as the watch the group. The lead pixie motions for Zeoll to move over and be next to him. "We have heard of one called the Fae King that has returned...seems he was beaten for the time being by a group of little halflings...amazing creatures halflings." He smiles as he takes a drink from a crystal goblet. "Parnath is also rumored to be gathering forces for an aparant assault....I do believe that is where those elves were headed." He waits for that little bit of information to settle in and see if anyone has any other questions.
Kanchana will remember seeing the halflings fighting a satyr, the Fae King? while she was at one with Mother Wold. She has also seen this flooding that they now face so that they can reach Plateau City.
[Will DC 18 or feel the great need to feast at the tables: anyone that fails will move to the table and begin to eat and cannot be persuaded to stop this round]
Brahmah Wednesday June 29th, 2005 4:14:34 AM
The Captain doesn't even resist the feast, he hasn't eaten in two days and is starving. He eats, drinks and drinks and drinks. Hunger has over-powered reason. "Oooo... spiced apple cider!"
Gecktar d20+7=18 d20+7=20 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 5:46:25 AM
Gecktar looks at the beautiful meal served on the tables. For an instant he was unable to resist but shaking his head he stays where he is for a moment trying to remember something about Parnath.
(OOC will save 18, Knowledge religion 20)
Flat-top d20+4=18 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 9:34:24 AM
Flat-top after hearing of the Spice Apple Cider, Flat-top advances to the table BUT stops? One of the Pixies mention the Fay King also something about Parnorth?? Knowing he's being watch, Flat-top will start to dance (he will do the High Land Fling) "I Hope this will fool then for a while, At least until he can figure out what they want and Whitch Taur is under their Comtrolle?"
Kale d20+2=8 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 9:57:10 AM
knowing that its a mistake, Kale none the less goes over and begins to eat and drink with the pixies. "This is good." he mumbles as he stuffes his face(will save of 8)
Zeoll d20+9=11 d20+6=20 d20+20=28 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 1:04:36 PM
"Mmmm. This looks so tasty!"
Zeoll enjoys the meal with gusto.
In between bites, he tells his new friend, "You know, we have two trrained barrds in ourr company, including myself. Afterr the meal we can enjoy some rrevelrrie."
[OOC: Bardic Lore check 20 to know about Parnoth]
"You know, I must admit I have hearrd little about this Fae King. But as a drruid I have felt the strrength of Naturre lately. And I know that Parrnoth is the evil drragon rrulerr of a forrest rrealm. Is that nearr herre? If the Fae King is against Parrnoth, then that makes him a good guy in my song."
"Speaking of villains like Parrnoth, we have had experrience with some bad guys of ourr own. We arre headed to the city yonderr to find out morre about ourr own enemies. Yourr aid in crrossing this turrgid rriverr, after the food and song, will surre be a big help!"
"By the way, my name is Zeoll. And who is the host of this wonderrful feast?"
[Continuing Diplomacy roll 28]
Kanchana d20+10=28 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 3:30:28 PM
Kanchana politely declines the food and drink, "thank you kindly for the offer but I am not really hungry right now." (Will check 28)
Kanchana remembers the images of halflings and a fae creature.
"Tell me more about the halflings please. I know so little about those people and their deeds," Kanchana asks the pixies politely.
She also remembers the images of flooding and concentrates hard to try and remember the details of that "vision"; she hopes to try and remember whether or not she "saw" any solutions to their current dilemma or not.
Solgrin d20+6=15 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 3:41:00 PM
Solgrin accepts the food and drink offered by the pixies with out any pause. (will save 15 Failed)
Toros d20=9 d20=8 Wednesday June 29th, 2005 9:21:29 PM
Although he wants to taste all these nice food Toros resists to his usual cheeky greed (9+10 > 19, failed to eat the pixies food) and eats his own food besides others and joins the conversations "I am sort of on a diet, trying not to be tempted by delicious food. However if you want to have some fun just call me." When he sees Flat-top starts dancing, Toros acts to provide a background melody for his dance (perform check, 13).
OOC: Well come back Ceil, nice to know that your health condition has recovered.
Pixie feast and festivities. (DM Jim) Wednesday June 29th, 2005 10:41:40 PM
Those that eat find the food to be the best they have had in a long time. Though you eat to what would be classified to excess you still find that you are having no ill effects.
Those that do not partake of the food find that whatever they eat does not seem to have the most satisfying quality about it. In fact the more you sit and smell that food the hungrier you get (Will DC 20 or take to the table to have your fill).
The lead pixie looks to Zeoll and nods his head. "Sorry...the name is Flip or that will have to do as my name is a little long and I do not like to have to say all of it." He looks around to the others and smiles though he does seem a little hurt by the reaction of some. He turns back to Zeoll and nods his head again. "Yes Panath is the same one that you are talking about. The Fae King has taken arms against him and several others or so it is told. Giving power to the Fae Folk especially the elves...who sang the song to bring him back." He snaps his fingers and more music takes up to accompany the song of Toros and the dancing of Flat-top.
Looking to Kanchana he smiles and motions her to at least take a seat near him so that he does not have to crane to see everyone. "Ahhh...those halflings met the Fae King in the Culverwoods...born to one of their own kind from what I hear but perverted to come out a satyr. He lead a fight against the druids that had showed up to stop him and those daring wee folk lent a hand. Seems he lost that little fight and had to lick his wounds. Though none of us would have expected it from that group...newly began you understand." As he speaks Kanchana remembers what she saw and it matches many of the details. She also reflects upon the floods that she saw but remembers nothing that would be of use in getting across...though she did see some "GoldDragons" making the ditches that you see with magic.
Gecktar is able to pull up most of the same knowledge that Zeoll does about Parnoth. This is one very bad dragon that rules by might but is still respected by some as he does not overstep his bounds as much as most dragons.
Flat-top d20+4=11 Thursday June 30th, 2005 6:24:16 AM
Flat-top is getting weaker ans hungry as he had put the last of his energy into a dance. He stops dancing (all out of breath) and ask the piexies "I'm very thirsty! may I have some of that sweet cider?". Flat-top will take a big mug of the Sweet Juice and will not be able to resist the food, becauce He's hungry as a horse."
OOC Please don't beat me guys, hunger will make you do strange things?? beside I did not make my save.
Kale Thursday June 30th, 2005 7:00:23 AM
not paying attention to anyone at the moment, Kale continues to shove food into his face. "Have any smokes?" he asks the nearest pixie
Brahmah Thursday June 30th, 2005 5:14:45 PM
The ranger doesn't know how to respond to this newest information, so he simple listens.
Solgrin Thursday June 30th, 2005 6:21:01 PM
Solgrin continues to eat while listening.
Kanchana d20+10=14 Thursday June 30th, 2005 9:30:25 PM
Kanchana sits down near the pixie and takes some food; however she will drink water with the food. Kanchana will do her best to eat only a small portion of the food since she vividly remembers the pixie food from that strange inn...
"Somebody 'dug' those new channels for the water now blocking our path, I seem to recall. Who or what are "golddragons"?" Kanchana asks the pixie hosts politely.
(will save 14... failed)
Zeoll d20+6=11 d20+13=31 Thursday June 30th, 2005 9:50:16 PM
"Flip, it is a pleasurre to meet you and yourr frriends. Herre, trry a piece of this! It's delicious."
The liontaur listens with a bard's ear to the story of the Fae King's birth.
"I'm confused." he says. "I thought the Fae King was awoken, not borrn. Wasn't he asleep somewherre?"
"And why did drruids attack the King? That doesn't sound rright." Zeoll ponders (makes a bard lore check of 11 -- and he IS a druid) ... "I have hearrd that cirrcles of drruids with differrent goals will strruggle with each otherr. It must have been something like that. Maybe the Monsterr-Favorring drruids oppose the Elven Factions?"
"Well, Naturre, rred in tooth and claw! She does love a good fight!"
If the meal is winding down, Zeoll will take out his drums and start a simple tune (Perform 31!).
Toros d20=9 Thursday June 30th, 2005 10:32:27 PM
Toros's mind remains indifferent to the meal offered (same roll as last turn, 19) but his tummy does not do so (with the increased DC, 20, now failed, he he). The liontaur looks at his own food he is trying to eat and the delicious food he is trying not to eat and others are enjoying... Then he takes the initiative and, as a full round action uses his claws and both hands to attack the food.... .... .... Hmmm, perhaps he should have enlarged first to be able to eat more of these so tasty food.
Pixie information. (DM Jim) Friday July 1st, 2005 1:17:26 AM
A pixie to the right of Kale, not Flip, hands him a pipe that he pulls from thin air and then a pouch as well. He hands them over and smiles. "The weed is rather mellow and you should like it." He pulls out another pipe and lights it up after putting in some of the same weed. He lazily blows smoke rings into the air and sighs.
Flip looks to Zeoll and Kanchana and nods his head. "Our kind were kind of wondering that as well." He gives a slight smile as he speaks the next bit. "We area notoriously tricky race and know how some minds work...that and we would not want to be tricked ourselves." He pulls out a pipe and puffs on it a little as he thinks over the questions. "I believe and this is only speculation mind you...the Fae King was only like a spirit resting but needed a physical body to come back in...it appears that he has chosen one and then adjusted it to suit him." The pixie shrugs his shoulders as he thinks some more. "We figure that the Fae King was beaten only because he has not reached his full power...as for the druids..." He shrugs and then blows a few more smoke rings himself. "Surely you have felt the changes in nature lately...the power is nice and all but at what cost and did Mother Wold approve of this?" He leaves you all with some very good answers and more questions to boot...ohhh it makes the head hurt.
He turns to Kanchana then and smiles though he is slightly surprised and you can tell it. "The GoldDragons are a group based in the city that you travel to...they are most likely the most well known group to ever adventure on the Wold." He waves his hand and the tables are gone and everyone finds themselves laying upon cushions. The invisible band continues to play softly as you sit around and talk.
Flip gives Brahmah a smiles that tells his is about to reveal something that maybe surprising. "It may seem unusual but we know of the quest that your group is now taking." He waits a few seconds and then continues with his information. "I know that what he seeks is an ancient weapon...a sword. As to where it is that is something that even we do not know...then again it is a tainted blade and we do not want it." His face takes on a sour expression and he shakes his head. "Though to see it destroyed would be nice." His face takes on a pained expression as he looks to all the taurs in turn. "You must also know that the war has begun in your own lands and at it's head is Vargas...he crusades to put Marteaus on top and the taurs under his thumb." You notice that he sees no humor in anything that he is telling you, in fact he seems rather upset.
Kale Friday July 1st, 2005 6:58:55 AM
after taking a drag from the pipe, Kale lies back and relaxes on his large pillow. he listens to everything the pixies say, and he knows he should be worried or upset, but food was too good and the smoke soothing, so he just lies back and looks at the sky, letting the effects of the smoke roll over him.
Flat-top Friday July 1st, 2005 7:32:12 AM
Is enjoying his meal, he was hungrier that he first though. He eats on UNTIL he hears the part of Taur Island... He stop eating, a tear come to his eyes, as he remembers how they had to leave their home and island to the High Cleric's Army. As all three Hight Cleric demamde that they turn over the two special Taurs and their mothers. He is glad that they are safely hidden away. Gloom passes over his face, turns to Brahmah telling him "I have to go back! Captain! We have to go back! Even if it means my life. We have to go back!"
Brahmah Friday July 1st, 2005 7:35:35 AM
His eyes are stone cold. "He will not succeed. If Vargas is the head, he searches for his fangs. We can't allow him to get it."
He looks at Kanchana and nods toward a private corner of the gathering. He stands, walks to the farthest corner and waits for her to get close enough for only her to hear (and the few invisible pixies). "Are you sure this blade you have isn't what he's looking for? We REALLY don't want to serve him 'The Weapon' on a golden platter! What did Amada say EXACTLY about this sword?"
Gecktar d20+8=10 Friday July 1st, 2005 10:13:38 AM
After taking place at the table and eating some of the meal (will save 10), Gecktar is just satisfied when all plates disapear.
He begin to puttogether the puzzle : an ancient sword, the Fae king looking for the sword, Vargas leading armies to assay the power of Marteus, Kanchana ownoing an ancient sword...
Zeoll Friday July 1st, 2005 5:30:34 PM
The liontaur laughs as the food disappears, and again when he sees that their fey host is deeper than he let on at first.
"Frriend Flip, you know morre than you say, and say less than you think! I suspect ourr meeting herre is not the rrandom chance that it seemed at firrst. Cleverr Flip, you have given us a good chunk of news, and that's forr surre."
Zeoll muses out loud. "Varrgas taking his warr to ourr home ... searrching forr an ancient tainted sworrd ... "
Zeoll, lost in thought, reaches his hand into his thick mane. He scratches his head as he thinks aloud "... an evil sworrd ... a sworrd that has been touched ... a black sworrd ..."
The liontaur wriggles his fingers deep into his mane. The beads and feathers braided into it click and click and click. The liontaur tugs at his locks, gripping tighter "... 'a blade of darrk and grreat powerr' ... 'lost, but some seek it' ... "
Zeoll's voice takes on a new timbre, the sound of a trained bard reciting words he has heard and memorized. His fingers are now deeply entangled in his hair and in the vine he was given by the tentacle plant, that he wears like a wreath. He pulls and pulls as his voice continues calmly.
" ... 'You will know the sworrd when you see it' ... 'jet black' ... 'and rreeking of an evil aurra to all' ..."
The liontaur is now pulling so hard that his hair starts to give way. His damaged scalp leaks blood down his forehead and cheeks, but Zeoll does not seem to notice. He says, in a loud commanding voice not entirely his own:
" 'I will not have my work used in such a way.' "
You might notice that Zeoll speaks these words with no trace of his usual accent.
The liontaur breathes hard. He catches his breath for a minute. Then he looks around at Flip and his friends. "Parrdon me," he says in his usual voice, wiping blood from his brow as if it were sweat. "I think I nodded off therre for a second. Too much good food. And it's so warrm!"
"Anyway, Flip, tell us morre about this evil sworrd. Something about it sticks in my mind."
Toros Saturday July 2nd, 2005 1:15:07 AM
Toros does not know what to comment, trying not to beaten by his could-be-misleading first reactions. He takes note of what he has heard to be used when the suitable time comes and just listens. He is not hungry anymore but continues to take some occasional - routine bites from the remaining food of his own. It is same for his drinks too.
Solgrin Saturday July 2nd, 2005 3:29:21 AM
Taking the occational bite of food Solgrin continues to listen to the others and begins to think on what has been happening.
Pixie play. (DM Jim) Saturday July 2nd, 2005 5:31:54 PM
Flip listens to what is said, that he can hear anyways and shakes his head. "Tis nothing really...we do not get to talk much with anyone." He glances to Zeoll and smiles again. "From time to time we like to just visit and chat...though most have taken up with the Fae King...our kind that is...but...." He just shrugs as he seems at a loss for what to say really. He does have his doubts and so do the two that are with him but they will not put their necks out yet.
Pipes and weed are passed around to those that seek it. It is a mild weed that is pure to the taste and leaves an aftertaste of butternut. The discussion goes on amid the ghostly music that the pixies have conjured. To tell the truth it is rather relaxing for all of you, though you have gotten some things to think about.
Kanchana has a feeling that the sword that she holds is meant for something else. A sword that has been talked about would be hard pressed to hide it's taint that well. This blade has the feels of power in it but one meant for good...it also has a sense of nature around it that is strange in this type of metal sword.
Kanchana Monday July 4th, 2005 1:11:56 AM
Kanchana heads off after Brahmah. She reiterates what Amada told her. "I believe this dratted thing might be that sword. It doesn't feel tainted tough - not evil anyway - but it is most likely cold iron and I would imagine that fae would think that tained only for that reason."
Kanchana looks off in the direction where the city should be. "I think that the Gold Dragons are supposed to have this sword though, and once they have it ans Solgrin has got what he needs from that guild of his we find the quickest way back to the isles." Kanchana looks over at Brahmah to see whether or not he thinks she said anything useful.
Toros Monday July 4th, 2005 5:38:52 AM
The open talk about a very dangerous weapon that Kanchana might be holding and this great coincidence to meet such generous pixies suddenly makes Toros think over again what is going on, and raise some questions. He does not express them yet, but just to make sure there is nothing troublesome he casts a Detect Evil spell, trying to attract attention as little as possible from the others, which should not be a problem as he is just seeming to enjoy his food on his own, sitting on one corner of the table.
(Hope you do not mind to update Toros's spellist with Detect Evil Spell, after our paladin, Leets, has left us)
Solgrin Monday July 4th, 2005 5:44:08 AM
Solgrin continues to listen to what the others have to say then looks to Brahmah and Kachana. After a moment Solgrin then quietly asks the two "so, is it a battle magic or support type of mage you looking for?"
Kale Monday July 4th, 2005 6:58:45 AM
"You all worry too much." Kale tells everyone as he looks up at the sky. "It will all work itself out." then he takes another drag off his pipe.
Brahmah Monday July 4th, 2005 7:16:54 AM
The Captain nods in understanding to Kanchana. "We should get that sword to the Gold Dragons then, before going to fight Vargas. Looks like we'll be handling your mission after all, Kanchana." He smiles.
The looking at Solgrin, "Oh, yeah.... geez... um, I'm not an arcanist and know little of the arts, but support is ALWAYS good. Offensive is better... if you have a great offense, there is no need for defense." He winks at Solgrin, then snaps a look at Kanchana, "Urm, I mean, diplomacy..." He blushes a bit. "It's up to you Solgrin my friend."
Gecktar Monday July 4th, 2005 7:56:24 AM
Gecktar looks at Kale and smile. aybe he is right and all Chosen worry about things that do not need to be worried about.
"Friend Kale, would you like to share your pipe with me a moment. I think I need to relax and take things as they come."
"Well, our next destination ? Plateau city ?"
Kanchana Monday July 4th, 2005 3:16:35 PM
Kanchana laughs heartily at Brahmah's comment. "That's alright I understood what you meant." Kanchana smiles broadly.
Zeoll Monday July 4th, 2005 7:07:29 PM
"Huh" says the liontaur.
"Well, hows about helping us acrross this waterrway?"
Flat-top Tuesday July 5th, 2005 5:53:45 AM
Flat-top stands there listening to what is being said, He eats the last of his salad. Then tell the group, "I agree that the sword should go the Gold Dragons, But let us cross the waters first!"
Flat-top will go to the edge of the waters, and gage the distance to the other shore, how fast the water flows and about what kind of chance he has jumping to the other side. All this ha does while he trots up and down this side of the waters.
Zeoll (second confused post) Tuesday July 5th, 2005 6:59:50 AM
"Hey! Wait a minute! Why arre we giving this imporrtant sworrd to a bunch of human adventurrerrs? I thought we werre talking about the otherr sworrd. I don't know what business it is of some grroup of people we neverr met."
Kanchana (illegal second post + some OOC info) Tuesday July 5th, 2005 5:56:17 PM
Kanchana and Brahmah (and Solgrin?) were discussing the sword away from the group.
((I do not believe that Kanchana has actually mentioned giving away the black sword she is carrying to the group as a whole. I think only Brahmah; and maybe Solgrin and Zeoll even know anything about giving away the sword; but I and not entirely certain! Regardless Kanchana will give the sword to any goodly person/group that has a rightful claim to it. She cannot wield it nor does she ever want to meet the Fae King personally!)) ;)
A little sleep. (DM Jim) Tuesday July 5th, 2005 8:49:21 PM
The pixies produce more pipes and some of that mellow weed to any that seeks it. They continue to smoke absently as the listen to the Chosen talk amongst themselves.
As everyone settles in for a little bit of a siesta after such a big meal...it does feel good to rest with a full belly. Flip smiles and shakes his head. "Of course we will help you across that water...but you may want to rest a little first...a big meal brings on sleep and it is not good to travel too hard upon a full stomach." He puffs a few more smoke rings into the air as he lazes back in his cushion enjoying the company and the music.
As if brought on by his words the Chosen start to feel the effects of food...or is it something more? You suddenly feel very tired and your eyes are hard kept to stay open. Soon it is too much and you feel your heads begin to slide onto your chests (Fort DC 38 to stay awake).
[Yes you are meant to not pass that check unless you are very lucky. I need you asleep but it is not in your nature to give up easily. Just thought you might like to know so you do not waste a hero point.]
[The sword that Kanchana holds is not black in any way shape or form. It is a dull metal that is has nature patterns carved and molded into it.]
Brahmah Tuesday July 5th, 2005 10:16:50 PM
As if by instinct, Brahmah grabs the hilts of his swords ready to draw, before falling into a VERY deep slumber.
[OOC: Yeah! I think even the Platnum Dragons and the Talons would have issues with that save DC... sense we're not going to pass it anyway, I was just wondering what sort of effect THAT is?! :)]
Solgrin Wednesday July 6th, 2005 1:27:48 AM
Nodding to what Brahmah says Solgrin starts to think about what all has to be done when they reach Plateau city as he falls asleep.
Flat-top Wednesday July 6th, 2005 6:35:03 AM
Flat-top pases back and forth, measuring with his eye-ball the distancs across that water. He does not notice the he's slowing down, his eyes a blurry, and Yawns now and then. Finally he falls asleep on his hoves (because that's the way a Centaur sleep) leaning on his shield and spear, Fast asleep.ZZZzzz snore zzzZZZ
Kale d20+5=8 Wednesday July 6th, 2005 6:50:53 AM
before the fairy even finishes his sentence, Kale is asleep, dreaming his dreames
Brahmah Wednesday July 6th, 2005 10:12:14 AM
ZZZzzz....
Gecktar d20+8=13 Wednesday July 6th, 2005 12:13:59 PM
Gecktar feels very tired and even while resisting falls asleep in few seconds...
Kanchana Wednesday July 6th, 2005 5:53:13 PM
Kanchana nods off asleep while talking with Brahmah.
Zeoll d20=9 Wednesday July 6th, 2005 6:49:05 PM
The liontaur finds himself drifting off.
Toros d20=20 Wednesday July 6th, 2005 10:14:32 PM These creatures are playing a trick to ussss......zzzzzz
OOC: Almost made the save with a natural 2...zzzzz
An unseemly situation. (DM Jim) Wednesday July 6th, 2005 11:02:29 PM
Standing some six feet from the Chosen is a drow elf female. She is dressed all in black except for white tattooing that can be seen upon her arms and belly, which is exposed by low cut pants and high cut tunic. Her purple hair is bound in a single ponytail and thrown over her right shoulder casually. Through her open cloak you notice a purple rose upon her tunic over her heart. Her eyes flash as she watches the group slowly come to...one silver and the other green. She has the back of her right hand slightly covering her mouth, hiding a smile as her eyes dance with mirth. You will notice a medallion hangs around her neck though only Solgrin will recognize it as a symbol of the Star Mage Guild. "The Chosen I would presume." Her voice is soft and light but sort of sings...errr actually she is singing to talk. As she shigts slightly you see a rapier on her left hip and dagger on her right...the strange part is that she is accompanied by a black raven that has it's head cocked looking at you.
As you slowly come to from your impromptu sleep you notice first that you are completely naked...well as naked as a taur can get. Each persons' equipment is layed out next to them neatly. All wealth is stacked in piles and magical items sorted in some strange order that you do not recognize.
The sun is not so high in the sky but you would put it at about nine in the morning. You also notice that you are indeed upon the other side of the ditch as the pixies promised...though maybe not as you would have intended. Written in the dirt nearby you notice a message in multiple colors...Safely across we got you....have a nice day. ~ Flip Among your posessions some of your find your pipe that you had been smoking along with a nice sack of that mellow weed.
The spell that put you to sleep was part pixie magic and part magic in the food and drink. The magic cast by the pixies was further inhanced by the return of the Fae King, which they were not aware would happen. :)
Solgrin and Rozca Thursday July 7th, 2005 3:21:46 AM
As soon as Solgrin wakes up he quickly scans about to see where Rozca is at. Rozca watch my gear while I talk with the drow. Once he knows this Solgrin then acknowledges the female elf watching us. "Pleased to meet you ???? I am Solgrin one of the Chosen of Domi." Solgrin says as he walks closer with his hand out in greeting. "Where exactly are we currently?" Solgrin asks.
ooc: italics is mental communication with rozca only.
Toros under the house rules a nat 20 is alwas a success. "CRITICAL HITS AND FUMBLES: We will use the 3.5E rules for critical hits. We add to that the rule that all rolled 1's automatically miss and all 20's always hit, on skills, saves, any roll of a one fails and any roll of a 20 succeeds."
Flat-top Thursday July 7th, 2005 6:59:45 AM
Flat-top slowly wakes, "Ohh! Where was I? Oh! yes measuring the with of the water. Now Let's see?? What this? The waters are behind me?? Those Pixies did this! But how can I be mad at them, they did get me across unharmed."
Flat-top looks around to see where the rest of his friends, Smiles to himself as he spots Kanchana hurring to put a Tunic on her bead upper torso, "Hmmm! Nice! But I better look the other way or she'll be mad at me again."
Flat-top washes himself, puts his tunic on, then his Chainmailm, gathers his equipment and will slowly go to be with Slogrin (who is speaking to this beautiful two legged Taur.)
Rozca(ceil) Thursday July 7th, 2005 7:05:15 AM
Rozca Who was sleeping under his hair, opens her eyes, streaches a little bit. "OK! Master" Then flies to his pile of gear and tries to made a little bed to snooze with one eye open.
Kale Thursday July 7th, 2005 9:41:40 AM
hastily covering himself with his duster, Kale grabs his shortsword and confronts the drow. "HOw do you know us? What do you want?" the nervous minotaur asks.
Brahmah Thursday July 7th, 2005 11:14:53 AM
Not at all shy about being nude, Brahmah goes searching for his Falchion first.
(OOC: Natural 20's on saves are not always successes.)
OOC: Dominic Thursday July 7th, 2005 12:56:46 PM
Jay by house rule they are see my above ooc post.
Kanchana Thursday July 7th, 2005 1:02:00 PM
Kanchana is not the least bit bothered about being nude, it is a most natural thing after all. Kanchana actually "over looks" the drow at first, opting to inventory her gear before doing anything else - up to and including getting dressed! (She trusts that everything is still there and that nothing has been stolen).
Finally after getting dressed and slinging her gear back on her back Kanchana looks over at the drow female.
"You clearly know who we are, but we do not have the pleasure of knowing who you are - or if you intend any business with us," Kanchana addresses the drow politely. The wemic green mage smiles a little in greeting.
Zeoll d20+6=17 d20+20=25 Thursday July 7th, 2005 2:14:27 PM
[OOC: Bard Lore check to know about traditional drow and Woldian drow. A 17 is pretty good, right?]
Zeoll looks at the visitor as he puts on his gear. Weaving his clan beads and totem feathers into his mane, he says to the dark elf, "Well, you seem to have the advantage of us. Yes, I am Zeoll, Student to Shaman Frrith, Warrriorr to Prride Nonowla that is no morre, and Son to Clan Aene. I am one of the Chosen of Domi."
"By your dress and demeanorr, my guess is that you arre one of the Darrk Elves whose people have turrned back to the Light and rreturrned to the surrface. Welcome. What can we do forr you, who seem to have sought us out? And may we learrn yourr name?"
[Diplomacy check 25. Not Zeoll's best work.]
Gecktar Thursday July 7th, 2005 3:50:53 PM
Gecktar wakes up, shakes his head and sees the drow facing the Chosen. In a instant he is standing from is tall seven feet and looks at the drow his jorns ready to pierce her if she makes any move to threaten one of them.
Toros Thursday July 7th, 2005 8:21:01 PM
OOC: Thank you Dominic, it is good to know this. However for now, in order not to cause trouble for our DM, lets say Toros burnt a hero point to change the outcome of his automatic success ;-b
Toros slowly gets up and stares around with stupid eyes.
A chance meeting. (DM Jim) Thursday July 7th, 2005 11:07:40 PM
The young drow flips back her cloak further and cuts a neat little bow to the group as they get themselves presentable...well at least some of them (Spot DC 10 to notice Brahmah Tattoos upon her lower arms). "My name is Corialote En Andor of the Star Mage Guild of the Platinum Dragons formerly the Gold Dragons." She rises slowly to take in the group and nods her head at some of the introductions. She keeps her hands away from any weapons as she senses the tension from some of the group before her. "I have it upon good authority that your group is in possession of an item that our group will be needing for a certain fight." Her eyes glance around as if to see if anyone else is standing nearby and then she moves her hand to her mouth and covers it as she yawns (Spellcraft DC 20 to realize she cast a spell - Mordakenain's Private Sanctum). She once again glances around and seems a little more at ease. "We can talk for a time if you want...though I am not sure how much I can explain." She seems rather upset that she does not have all the knowledge that she needs and her feet even stamps a little at this. "I can help you in some small ways...if it is true that your group carries what I seek for the "Dragons"...a sword." She does not seem to expect you to just hand anything over and is more than willing to talk...maybe give some more clues for you.
[She is indeed one of those few rare drow that has once again seeked the light. Turning thier back upon thier evil kinds deeds and now seek to help the light win out in the end. If nothing else her bizarre hair color and the tattooing will attest to the fact that she is one of the surface drow.]
[Remember that you must know what a Brahmah Tattoo is to actually see it as one. :)]
Brahmah d20+8=16 Friday July 8th, 2005 1:19:06 AM
(Spot check to see tattoo, 16)
Brahmah glances at the tattoo and stops looking for his falchion for a moment. He points at the tattoo. "I believe you." He says simply. "If she wanted too, she could have just taken it. I believe her."
Kale Friday July 8th, 2005 6:59:36 AM
Kale raises an eyebrow at Brahmah's comment, but none the less turns his back on the drow and begins to get dressed.
Flat-top Friday July 8th, 2005 8:42:09 AM
Flat-top packs his stuff in his saddle bags, then throws the bags over his rump. Picks up his weapons and straps them on his back of (horse end) His shield and bow on his human back. Flat-top has put his chain mail in saddle bags.
Flat-top will trot over to Kanchana, his will flatter her first, them ask her for a favor. "Ah! Kitten, you look beautiful today! Could you do me a favor?" He shows her his open Tunic (where every body cann see his two tatoos)
Flat-top stands still while Kanchana hakes a bow with the string closing. As she does this he give the drow the once over, but does notice the well place tatoos on her body. Just like Brahmah's, He thinks to himself "Hmm! I must remember to get myself a couple more!!"
Dahlia d20+25=43 Friday July 8th, 2005 8:59:45 PM
From the backside of where the chosen are standing another females voice is heard.
"And if for some odd reason she couldn't have gotten it, I am sure that the sword would have found its way into my posession. Things often do somehow. though I am never exactly sure how."
Standing behind the chosen is yet another blackskinned female. This one however is definitely not a drow. The black-skinned halfling lass standing before them has a crown of brown hair wrapped around her head, if loosed it might well reach the ground. She is wearing flat gray leather armor and has a rapier and kukri on either hip ove her shoulder, you see what could only be a crossbow. Her bright purple eyes twinkly brightly as she watches the various party members scramble for clothing. There is a blur of something whirling around in front of her and after a moment you realize that she is juggling what appear to be 6-8 fist sized stones.
"So Cori what have you found for us today?"
Zeoll d20+9=23 d20+9=14 Friday July 8th, 2005 9:51:22 PM
Zeoll notes the Drow's tattoos (OOC: Spot check 23) and answers her words: "Well, I forr one would like to know why you think we have this sworrd that you seek, and how you found us. What does this sworrd look like, the one you believe we have?"
It's times like this that Zeoll misses his paladin friend, Leets, very much. As he listens to what the Drow says, he tries to get an intuitive feel for her motives. (OOC Sense Motive check 14).
When the short dark halfling speaks from behind him, Zeoll leaps up in surprise.
His face clouds as he listens to the newcomer's words. "You say you arre surre that the sworrd would have found its way into yourr possession? Is that a thrreat?"
The liontaur nods at the Drow. "Is this a frriend of yourrs?"
Toros d20=20 Saturday July 9th, 2005 12:17:49 AM
OOC: Second 20 for the skill check in a row!
Toros can recognize Drow's special tattoo even with closed eyes, as he has also one of these. In fact he does not think to open his eyes, either because of continuing to sleep or trying to focus what he is listening or as a projection of his wilingness not to be seen by others for the moment. He justs listens and tries to make sense of what is going on.
Solgrin d20+4=23 Saturday July 9th, 2005 3:55:14 AM
Recognising the tattoo on the Drow elf, Solgrin says to her "I have no doubt that you could have while we were asleep but I do not think that it is your style."
Surprised at the dark-skinned halflings appeareance Solgrin spins around facing her in shock.
Dahlia Saturday July 9th, 2005 7:54:17 AM
Continuing to juggle, she speaks with a glint in her eye.
"Oh I am sorry, I did't mean to surprise anyone. My name is Dahlia Fastfingers of the Platinum Dragons." And no it wasn't a threat at all. Just an observation."
Flat-top Saturday July 9th, 2005 8:24:42 AM
Stand there still for Kanchana to tie his tunic close, He is suprised at the voice?? He jumps and turns to face the Bleack Halfling?? He now steps in frount of Kanchana, Not drawing his morning star just yet, but asking "How are YOU?" then to Brahmah "Captain! What are your orders?"
Brahmah Saturday July 9th, 2005 8:24:48 AM
Wheeling around to see the halfling, Brahmah begins tightening is armor and carefully counts every bit of gold and valuable among his gear.
His gear rapidly is packed or donned as he begins to look around for others, not really expecting to see anyone or thing.
He simply shakes his head at the conversation.
Finally, he turns to Cori. "Nice tattoos." He says, grinning.
Fate of the sword. (DM Jim) Saturday July 9th, 2005 10:33:29 PM
Cori smiles to the Chowen a nd shakes er head at them. "She is most definitely a friend and an aquirerer of objects...so she meant no threat." SHe lookds to Brahmah and nods her head again, intending to answer Dahlia and Brahmah in one shot. "It is a longsword that was said to be available to us...used in each of the wars against the Fae King. Most like nature it is, with a tree for the handle and hilt...leaves, animals and vines adorn the whole of the blade. It is made of a metal that is not favorable to fae as a whole." Her face looks to Dahlia as she speaks to. "If you do carry such a sword then it would be helpful in the war versus the Fae King...though I am not sure what part it will play or who its final wielder will be." She smiles some as her tattoos are mentioned and she nods in understanding. "An idea of yours I do believe Noble Brahmah." She waits to let all this sink into the brains of the Chosen as she settles into a chair that has appeared, apparently at ease in the situation. Cushions and chairs appear for those that would like to relax as they talk and get to know each other.
"As to how I know this." She smiles again and shakes her head a little. "We have a nice network of information coming into our group from all over the Wold." She glances to Dahlia for confimation on her next. "I believe that we have recovered artifacts from several other "Hero Groups" from around the Wold to help in this great war...though some may play a smaller role than others." She laughs lightly as a thought comes to mind. "You may have heard of a halfling group that beat the Fae King when his rebirth was achieved...he underestimated them as did a lot of us I think." She wipes away a few tears as she has started to laugh rather hard about it. "We do not ask anything from your group further than the sword if it is in your possession...we realize that you have other important things to do in the Taur Islands...a war of your own to stop or participate in as fate sees it." She also lets that seep in as she silently chews her lip. She has given the group much to think of and not all of it good really, hopeful maybe but not good.
There are no signs of deception from either of the Platinum Dragons. They may seem a little different or maybe holding back a little but you have a feeling that you do not want to know everything. Then again maybe they can help you at least get to your current goal a little quicker...it appears that Cori is a wizardess at least...the colored halfling is a different story.
Zeoll Sunday July 10th, 2005 3:17:10 AM
The liontaur sums up the points he has heard, one by one. He does not relax or take a seat.
He touches his thumb. "This weapon has been used against the Fey King in the past."
He touches his index finger. "You think that this sworrd would be useful in fighting the Fey King."
He touches his middle finger. "You arre collecting arrtifacts that might prrove useful against the Fey King."
He touches his ring finger. "You arre amused that a grroup of halflings dealt the Fey King a setback when he was newly rreborrn."
"Therreforre ..." the liontaur touches his least finger and says, "... you arre clearrly the enemies of the Fey King."
Zeoll looks at the others of the Chosen. "As for me, I have had no quarrrel with this King of the Fey Folk. I have felt naturre grrow strrong, and I have no quarrrel with that, eitherr. The only evidence I have hearrd against him is hearrsay."
"So we Chosen must ask ourrselves, Do we want to declarre against the King, by aiding his enemies?"
"I am not rready to do so. I want to hearr what my fellow Chosen have to say. I especially want to hearr frrom my frriend Kanchana, a drruid of grreaterr powerr than me."
"What say we, Chosen of Domi? Is this Fey King an enemy of ourrs?"
Flat-top Sunday July 10th, 2005 7:12:00 AM
Flat-top stand there with arm cross on his chest,(not too far from Brahmah but in frount of Kanchana) watching the both of females. Then tell Brahmah "Captain! These females are both very strong with lot of battle experiance. Let's show them the the SWORD, just to see if IT is the ONE. I have a feeling that we are needed else where."
Dahlia d20+24=30 d20+24=39 d20+24=34 d20+24=35 d20+24=43 d20+24=42 d20+24=40 d20+24=38 Sunday July 10th, 2005 8:17:39 AM
"Zeoll, I too enjoy nature when it can get the upperhand, on its own. What is happening now over the entire Wold, as far as we can tell, is downright unnatural. There are trees, purple trees, springing up from apparently nowhere, and devouring common people and attacking cities. Currently, The Floating City is being pulled under the lake by suddenly sentient indestructable vines. The kelp and other plants of the lakes and waterways are, overnight, covering and sinking boats and ships full of families, killing them all and leaving no trace behind. Even the Taur Islands are not being left alone. It is even rumored that the Fey King is bound and determine to destroy both the Heart of the Beast and the Heart of the Stag. And you want to call Valdor and the rest of the Platinum Dragons your enemies.
At each point in her speech wher the word is boldfaced Dahlia sends one of her rocks, unerringly flyinf into a tree. Each rock hits in exactly the same place knocking bark off and scarring the tree.
When done she turns an faces Cori.
"Cori I am tired of all this boneheaded foolishness. Let's just leave them the sword and get back to where we are needed. There are people dying right now because we are here. If these adventurers decide they want to aid in this fight and want us to have the sword let them find us."
Kanchana Sunday July 10th, 2005 2:59:36 PM
Kanchana turns to face the most rude of halflings when Dahlia speaks her opinion.
"You are clearly not the one meant to have the blade," Kanchana says neutraly then turns away from the halfling and bows politely to Cori and says more politely, "you however seem more alike the person meant to have it."
Kanchana takes the sword from off of her back, unsheathes it, holds it in the palms of both hands for Cori to look over the sword.
"I will not declare any intent either for or against this fae king. What I know is that some Power unknown to me wanted me to bring this to Plateau City," Kanchana gives a little info as Cori looks over the sword, "If you have received a vision to find a black sword then this may very well be the one which you seek. I cannot use such a weapon myself."
Kanchana addendum Sunday July 10th, 2005 3:02:54 PM
Dahlia gets a less than favorable reaction from Kanchana primarily because she is hurting the trees; and they are telling Kanchana all about it!
However Kanchana will try and be patient first rather than telling the halfling to leave the trees alone.
Solgrin Sunday July 10th, 2005 7:56:11 PM
Solgrin takes this oppertunity to get his equipment and put everything back on and in its proper location.
Kale Monday July 11th, 2005 9:20:14 AM
after getting dressed, Kale casually makes his way around the two females until he is standing behind him. "There is really a simple solution to all this." he says "We're the Chosen of Domi, right? Lets just pray to him and see what he has to say. After all, he's answered us before."
Gecktar Monday July 11th, 2005 1:34:35 PM
Gecktar looks at Kale as if he had said an insult... Then a smile appears on his face and he says "You're definitely surprising dear Kale. I would never thought that your faith was so strong and I'm so happy to ear you tell what you've said !"
"Well maybe we could ask him..." he says.
Jandar Monday July 11th, 2005 3:00:13 PM
There is a flash of light, bright white light, and a human appears. He is sturdy for a human, but not overly huge. He has a brown robe over his armor and the symbol of Domi clasp keeping the cloak attached. Dangling from his left ear is an earring in the form of a dragon. It is gold in color and texture. When he moves, his adamantine armor can be seen...with a huge symbol of Domi on his chest.
He wears a warhammer of extremely good quality on his back. His eyes flash gold and he smiles when he sees the Chosen.
He bows deeply and says,"It pleases my eyes to see you brave Chosen of Domi. For those of you whom I haven't had the chance to meet, I am Brother Jandar of Domi...and the Platinum Dragons, to whom my third loyalties lie. Of course my first is with Domi, the second to the good beings of the Wold. I am sorry I am late, but I was in prayers that could not be interrupted when my companions had to leave. I do hope you'll forgive me."
He asks Cori and Dahlia ,"Have you seen the sw..." He stops when his eyes land on the prized sword and he exhales loudly with a 'Whoosh'. He continues,"May I hold it?"
Toros Monday July 11th, 2005 8:05:14 PM
Toros also starts getting his equipment, It is funny to see all these stuff separate from him, actually this gives Toros a good feeling, making him feel free for a moment - free from all the responsilities, quests to be fulfilled, just ready to hunt with bare claws in the deep forests of Taur Islands. For a second he wishes about forgetting all the troubles chasing after the Chosen or what Chosen chase after, and return to the nature.
Then he starts talking, saying what he needs to say "I have seen the Elf gathering before the awakening of the Sleeper. There were many who had doubts about or did not agree with waking him up. And then I saw with my own eyes that these were right, the nature is not the nature I know any more. And at the beginning it was nice but I feel it is getting worse day and day..." Toros takes a deep breath and continues:
"Actually I really do not know, it is beyond my knowledge what is going now and what will happen next - perhaps they are all for good, perhaps not... What I know is we need to go to the Plateau City, Kanchana has a sword to give to the right people, the Chosen of Domi is talking with the members of Platinum Dragons and I wish we could sort all these for the good of both sides ... and nature ... and others that are suffering from the actions of someoneelse has done."
Undecided. (DM Jim) Monday July 11th, 2005 11:45:57 PM
Cori nods to Dahlia as she comments and feels some exasperation at this group but also a feeling that questioning is needed. "She is right though....Floating City is even now being tipped by giant vines and many buildings have already crumbled in the shift. Caniverous trees called wortlings have sent their underlings into the city to capture citizens to eat and produce more of their kind." Her eyes harden as she speaks the memory still fresh in her own mind. "Does this sound like Mother Wold? I believe that strange events are happening all over and you may have seen them...at first it was good things happening but lately it has been turning bad." She shifts in the chair as Jandor appears and she smiles some more. A cleric of Domi should help out some or at least she hopes it will.
She will let him speak for a little as she ponders her next move. This was being more difficult that she had first imagened but that was to be expected she figures. The idea of praying to Domi is an odd one really as how could one expect a God to take time to answer every little prayer.
[Some should remember that Floating City is where you left a certain couple of packages too. You left them there for safe keeping. Children.]
Brahmah Tuesday July 12th, 2005 12:38:09 AM
Brahmah begins getting very upset and could care less about the sword at this point. "Kanchana, the issue about the sword is your decision! We need to get to the Floating City." His eyes get VERY big, trying to hint to his concerns. He gathers the rest of his gear and begins to move toward Floating City, not Plateau.
Solgrin Tuesday July 12th, 2005 3:13:37 AM
Solgrin hearing about the happenings in the Floating City, Solgrin then looks to Brahmah and says "if the Platnum Dragons are there I think we would be in their way more than helping them. We have business in Plateau City that needs to be taken care of. Remember, I have lived a large part of my life in the Float but I also see the need for use to finish our tasks in Plateau City."
Solgrin turns to Kanchana and says "I think they are the ones for the sword and not you."
Brahmah Tuesday July 12th, 2005 4:07:41 AM
Brahmah turns sharply to Solgrin. "The Children are more important to the Wold and the Isles than some mysterious business in the Plat, Solgrin. I don't really care that the Dragons are there! The Children are most important... not me, not you, not the Dragons! The Children." He is livid and afraid for the kids.
Gecktar Tuesday July 12th, 2005 5:14:53 AM
Gecktar face becomes white as if drained from all blood when he realizes that the Children are in danger.
"I must agree with Brahmah. Children are above all concerns. They are the mere blood of Domi and should be rescued. Remember, if something happen to the children our quest will fail..."
"Brahmah I will follow you..."
"Kale, I have the answer I needed for the acknowledgement of Domi. If Brother Jandar of Domi asks for the sword I thing Domi already gave clues that he agrees with that."
"Kanchana, it's your sword. Nobody else will take the decision, but I my humble opinion, the Platinum Dragons are the best suited for handling this weapon."
Flat-top Tuesday July 12th, 2005 6:32:01 AM
Flat-top is suprised at the responce of Kale, he is proud having a friend like him. He jumps a little as Jandar enter the group, But it is when Dahlia mentioning of floating City being tilted on it's side, That Flat-top shoot a look at Brahmah. "I'm with you, give them the sword so we can go back to Floating City to see about our business there, NOW!"
Kale Tuesday July 12th, 2005 10:24:54 AM
Kale looks at Jandar and seeing his holy symbol, says "I guess thats my answer." then he turns to look a Kachanga to see what she'll do.
Jandar Tuesday July 12th, 2005 10:37:38 AM
Jandar maintains a calm visage and listens to each. He waits for a moment and says,"Children's safety should be the focus of us all, as they ARE our future. That is the main reason the Platinum Dragons are there fighting to save the city. The city has its own guard and army, but the citizens needed more help than the army could provide.
As has been said, the city is being attacked from underneath by immovable and seemingly indestructible vines as big around as a huge dragon. I cast a Firestorm on one and it was unaffected. That is a very powerful spell. Anyway, the question of nature has spawned ome interesting debates. I, one the one hand, do not enjoy city life much. I prefer nature and could care less about the Castle we live in, other than for a place to rest. However, what has happened in Plateau City and the Flaoting City is not nature attacking. It is an aberration of nature, a misuse of nature, if you will. Our own druid, Myridan, a High Druid in his order, has tried to explain in terms I cannot understand, how dangerous the situation has become. Since the arrival of the Fey King, nothing in nature has functioned properly. It isn't evil necessarily, but it is causing chaos and death at every turn...to normal working folk. We're not talking about goblins and orcs here, we're talking humans, dwarves, taurs, elves, and every other noble race.
You have my oath, with Domi as witness, that we will use the sword against the chaos that is the Fey King. We don't seek his death, just a stoppage in all the destruction and deaths of the innocent. It is not any one being's right, save the Jericho perhaps, to decide how the whole Wold should live and what the face of the Wold should look like.
Anyway, we would appreciate your assistance in this and in the future."
Zeoll Tuesday July 12th, 2005 11:31:54 AM
The liontaur listens, and grows more and more impatient. Finally, he roars, "Chosen of Domi! Contrrol yourr fearrs! Be brrave and have courrage!"
"Domi himself told us in a sacrred drream that the childrren would be safe in the Orrphanage. Do you doubt Domi now, just because these humanoids seek to frrighten you? Trrust in Domi! The childrren arre safe! HE will look overr them!"
"We have ourr mission. We must have courrage and not turrn frrom it now. Ourr enemies would rrejoice if we rran away to the Float! Do not forrget the task beforre us. The childrren are safe. We have a warr to fight.
Then the liontaur turns to the "Dragons" who have come for the sword. "You twist my words, for I have neverr said I was yourr enemy. But you wound trrees and you frrighten us with tales of dangerr to ourr childrren."
"And as forr human clerrics of Domi, I have been warry everr since one called me back out of death and deliverred me into the hands of the Lorrd of Disease."
"We werre told to brring this sworrd to Plateau City. Forr some rreason you have come to us beforre we arrrived therre. I say, let us complete ourr sacrred mission. Let us go to the Temple of Domi in Plateau City and prray therre. In that hallowed place, let Kanchana deliverrr the sworrd to you if herr hearrt wills it."
Jandar Tuesday July 12th, 2005 2:03:50 PM
(Sorry for second post, but the statement required n immediate response)
Jandar replies to Zeoll,"Do as your hearts tell you to do. However, as I have met evil taurs before, I would hesitate to lump all into that category. I would guess there are those who would say, 'I met one bad liontaur, so they all must be bad.' I have travelled enough to know that would be utter nonsense for me to say, nor would my faith in Domi allow me to make such a judgment. I never declared the Chosen of Domi as an enemy...quite the contrary, for we work towards the same goals.
Dahlia is no druid, so hitting a tree with small rocks wouldn't occur to her as being a bad thing, so please do hold your judgment on her. You judge me as the same as another cleric of Domi? Quite unfair of you. However, as I said before, make your judgments as a group and your decision. We will not take the sword from you, although we could, it must be given, as we are not thieves. That is no threat, so do not misunderstand me, but you know of us and should know our reputation of doing good. I believe you have met Valdor. He called us all to fight the Usurper some time back. He still leads our group and would never allow us to do evil. Think on that my friends."
Kanchana Tuesday July 12th, 2005 2:12:07 PM
Since Cori is obviously ignoring the unsheathed sword held out for her to study Kanchana turns to Brother Jandar; who at least seems genuinely interested. Since Jandar so clearly has been Called by Father Tomi she has no doubts about letting him handle the sword. The wemic druidess did not need Jandar's words to reassure her, it was enough to see that he shares the same Calling more or less.
"You may hold the sword Brother," Kanchana respectfully inclines her head towards the priest of Tomi. Kanchana holds the sword out to him. (The sword is being held laying flat across her palms.) "Did Father Tomi or Mother Wold ask you to seek this sword?" Kanchana asks Jandar with polite inquisitiveness. "Is this sword really the Bane of the Fae King do you think?"
Kanchana half turns towards Brahmah after Brother Jandar takes the sword. She smiles reassuringly.
"Both Mother Wold and Father Tomi told me in a vision that the children would be safe in that city. They would never abandon the children to some evil being or its minions," Kanchana says reassuringly.
"Solgrin has work important to Father in Plateau City. He has a Call to gain all the arcane learning he can to assist the Great Father's Chosen Ones in freeing and uniting the Taur people, setting Nature to rights again and helping goodly people. You go with the Dragons to the Floating City and I will travel with Solgrin to Plateau City. We will then find you there," Kanchana says genially.
Green Mage Kanchana addresses Dahlia politely, "please do not do that to the trees you are hurting them and they are telling me about their pain and to ask you to please stop."
((Kanchana is really trying very hard to be pleasant and not confrontational in any shape way or form. She intends absolutely no insult to anyone. And rats! Just missed posting before Jandar!)) :) ((FYI Kanchana is a Druid, and now also a Green Mage.))
Zeoll (quick second post) Tuesday July 12th, 2005 2:52:30 PM
The liontaur calmly answers Jandar. "Once again, I do not call you enemy. I simply said I was warry. And I have not met this Valdorr. I was dead then."
"Kanchana, I agrree with all you say, but I do not think we should divide the Chosen. Ourr path is to Plateau City."
Kanchana to Zeoll Tuesday July 12th, 2005 4:11:13 PM
"Yes, I agree Zeoll. I said that Solgrin and my destination would be Plateau City," Kanchana confirms.
Toros Tuesday July 12th, 2005 5:07:45 PM
Toros thinks. He needs time for this, as everything seems to be necessary has been said, and everyone seems to be right for his or her own concerns or perspective. What if the sword would have a tongue to talk!
Flat-top second post Tuesday July 12th, 2005 6:07:48 PM
Flat-top shoot Zeoll a very sharp glance, because he used the word Children instead of package like they all agreed on. "Split us up? In what way will that help?"
Zeoll Tuesday July 12th, 2005 8:01:32 PM
[OOC: D'Oh! Gecktar and Brahmah said "children" before me! LOL!]
Zeoll is quick to correct Flat-top. "No, old frriend, I want us to stay togetherr and go to Plateau City! NOT split up!"
Flat-top Wednesday July 13th, 2005 8:00:33 AM
Flat-top listens to Zeoll, For not wanting to split up. His eyes softens as his look yo his long time friend, "OK! Then." he answers.
OOC: Zeoll! I made you wince.
Brahmah Wednesday July 13th, 2005 10:31:51 AM
Brahmah is growing very impatient and shooting sharp glances at the Dragons and the sword, then finally, "Just give them the damned sword and they'll leave us alone. They are clearly not our enemy or we would already be dead. This is wasting time! If we are to finish this stupid trek to the Plat City, then we have to move! I want to find a way to communicate with the Children or Kenisha. Yes, I said Children! Not packages!" *Groooaaarrr!* He snarls in frustration.
Jandar d20+32=42 d20+32=49 d20+32=47 d20+32=43 Wednesday July 13th, 2005 1:55:28 PM
Jandar reverently takes the sword, painfully slow, looking over the blade and hilt, making sure he knows the weapon. After examining it for a couple of minutes, he says,"It is a fabulous weapon. I am not my best with a sword, but I would like to try it out."
If there are no objections, he takes a few practice swings. It is apparent he can wield a sword fine, he is just very modest.
When done, he approaches Kanchana and offers back the sword. He says,"I had a dream about this sword. I have to believe it was from Tomi and I believethis is indeed the sword that has been used in the past against the fey king. However, it is yours by right and deed. If you feel it necessary to keep it, then do so. If you trust us enough to know we will take care of it and use it properly, then give it to us. The decision is yours."
Kanchana Wednesday July 13th, 2005 3:04:18 PM
Kanchana smiles demurely. "It is not mine by right. I am but a custodian, or a messenger."
Kanchana resheathes the blade and hands it hilt first to Jandar. "I give the sword into your care Brother, I have no need of it in my duties. I hope that you and your people succeed in aiding the Great Mother at setting Nature aright and to protect those who cannot defend themselves. May Father Tomi guide you on your path and grant you wisdom."
With that Kanchana relinquishes the black sword to Brother Jandar.
"Farewell and may our paths cross again in happier times," Kanchana says to the members of the Platinum(?) Dragons.
She turns and begins to make her way towards Plateau City, her duties concerning the sword ended by her own reckoning.
Gecktar Wednesday July 13th, 2005 3:40:11 PM
Gecktar turns his head once to the Platinum dragons then to the Chosen. He is quite embarassed . He doesnt't know what to do... If the Dragons are in the Floating City they could take care of the Children. By the way they know about their existence and the place where they are. And the Lady of the city told the Chosen that the Children will be safe...
Well Zeoll should be right. Now that his bloood isn't anymore boiling of anguish for the children, Gecktarknows that they must continue their duty to Plateau City and let the Dragons do their best to keep the Childen safe.
"Well, Zeoll, you should be right, be the fear that the Children could be in danger blured my judgment..."
"The conclusion I could tell is that we must talk between us before running in the opposite direction. Now I see that the Children are safe and Domi would help then if they happen to be in danger."
A burden lifted. (DM Jim) Wednesday July 13th, 2005 4:51:22 PM
Cori stands and the chairs disappear as she nods her head. "I hesitate to take the sword for two reasons...my elven nature makes it somewhat of a nasty thing to us....yes it might not hurt us like other fae but we do not stand its touch if we can help it." She smiles to Kanchana as she speaks the next part. "The second part is out of respect of you Druidess...you offered for me to look at it but there was no overture to touch it....it is the sword that we search for though." She glances to Jandor as he practices with the sword and shakes her head.
As she turns back to the Chosen she bows to them and tries to allay their fears. "I can get you to Plateau City much faster than walking and you might be able to get a glimps at least of the Floating City at either the Star Mage Guild or the Library of Magic." With that she turns her back to the group and closes her eyes as she raises her arms. Arcane words issue from her lips and great power is gathered as she chants. When at last she stops the power pulls together to form that of a giant archway door. On the other side is the Plateau City and a building marked as the Star Mage Guild. "You should be able to complete your mission with more haste this way...if there is anything else I could do for you please ask...you have been instrumental in binding the Fae King once again...I hope." Her smile is genuine as she looks to the Chosen and once again gives them a bow.
Kanchana Thursday July 14th, 2005 6:51:59 AM
Kanchana nods once as Cori explains why she showed no interest in the sword. "I didn't realize that Elven folk would react that way to the sword. Still I hope it is less of a burden to you all than it was to me. Good luck."
Kanchana looks at the portal as she makes up her mind on whether to use it or not. "This is quite a bit of help I think," Kanchana says half to herself.
To Cori she simply says, "Not all things of Nature follow that false king. Your friend seems to have forgotten that, odd since her people have defeated the Fae King once already just recently."
If no one objects (and without explaining her halfling comment any further) Kanchana will step through the portal, eager to get another city-bound "duty" discharged. She will wait on the other side for whomever else decides to enter.
Flat-top Thursday July 14th, 2005 8:17:23 AM
Flat-top with cross arms and watching the going on, after this is the first time he has ever seen Platium Dragons before. As he watches Kanchana go through the arch, he wonders 'Hmmm! I wonder who is going to tie my shirt?'
Kale Thursday July 14th, 2005 9:46:23 AM
not saying anything to anyone else, Kale follows Kachanga through the poral, thinking to himself, it will be good to get back into a real city
Jandar Thursday July 14th, 2005 11:24:40 AM
Jandar bows deeply at the gift and says,"I will guard it with my life. We will make sure the rightful user of this sword is found, whoever he or she might be. Cori, we need to identify a few things about this sword when we get back. I'm sure it is an intelligent weapon."
He bows to each of the Chosen, gratitude written on his face. He says,"May Domi guide your steps and give you courage my friends."
He waits for them to go before issuing a 'Word of Recall' back to his temple.
Brahmah Thursday July 14th, 2005 12:28:19 PM
Without hesitation, Brahmah moves through the portal. "Thanks." With a forced smile, he rushes through.
Zeoll Thursday July 14th, 2005 1:35:55 PM
Zeoll nods at Kanchana's choice and walks through to the City.
Solgrin Thursday July 14th, 2005 2:49:28 PM
Solgrin looks to the Platinum Dragons and nods. Solgrin walks through to the city following the others. As he walks through he tells Cori "good luck in your fight. Thank you for shortening our journey."
Toros Thursday July 14th, 2005 8:59:51 PM
Ready to go, Toros also enters the portal, wishing good luck and good bye to their visitors.
Plateau City at last. (DM Jim) Friday July 15th, 2005 12:23:18 AM
The crossing of the portal is easy and leaves the group with no disorientation at all. You find yourselves standing in front of what would be a large building that goes up, up and up. The disc that hangs outside tells that it is the Star Mage guild and that you are now in Plateay City.
You notice that in places the streets are still wet with water and many houses have fallen in. It seems that the flooding was not too kind to this city and you wonder how others made out...how about your home as well. Many of the folks that pass by give you a look but do not seem scared in the least. In fact most of the city seems to be in the midst of repairs to that which can be repaired so they pay you little notice.
Brahmah is quick to orient himself in the city having passed this building on his way to the library of magic. The city is much changed though with all the destruction that has happened and he wonders if the three taur scholars are still around.
The portal has since closed behind you and you get the feeling that you are own your own now...but a burden has been lifted in many ways. Most of this applies to Kanchana but for some reason you have the feeling that holding onto that sword would have brought trouble and you already have enough of that.
Flat-top Friday July 15th, 2005 8:34:23 AM
Flat-top is the last one to pass through the portal, he wanted to make sure that no one was left behind. He made it just in time, when the portal closed he almost left his tale behind.
Now he looks around and will follow behind Captain Brahmah, when he hears the familure cry of a golden eagle.
Kale Friday July 15th, 2005 8:36:41 AM
"Where to?" Kale asks "I myself could use a drink."
Paw'caw(ceil) Friday July 15th, 2005 8:38:25 AM
Up high in the sky, is a Golden Eagle. Doing lazy eight circle, watching for danger along the way and also looking for the Children at Play.
Brahmah d20+8=26 d20+7=19 Friday July 15th, 2005 11:22:25 AM
Brahmah looks at Kale. "Me too, but first I have to see to some old friends." He looks into the sky, watching his friend soar, wondering if she sees anything important or dangerous.
He rushes off toward the Library of Magic or whats left of it. Turning to Solgrin and Kanchana, he says, "The Library is quite large and hard to miss. You'll both like it I think... if it still stands?!" He begins a slow jog, as he notices the destruction around him. Once he sees a burnt out shell of a shop, he breaks into a full-out run.
He keeps his eyes open for danger or ANY sign of strange activity still occuring. (Spot 26, Listen 19)
Solgrin Friday July 15th, 2005 6:42:11 PM
Solgrin nods to Brahmah and then heads into the Star Tower.
Kanchana Friday July 15th, 2005 6:52:43 PM
Kanchana will follow Brahmah towards the library. She too cannot help but notice the damage to the buildings and all the repairs going on.
Zeoll Friday July 15th, 2005 9:15:08 PM
The liontaur's muscles tense at the sight of the massive city. "I hope no one was hurrt," he says, "but my nose says this place was in need of a bath."
He follows Brahmah's lead, glad that the minotaur seems to know his way around.
Toros Friday July 15th, 2005 11:05:34 PM
Toros follows others, taking note of everything he sees. He has just waken up from a sleep and feels like a big burden has been lifted for all Chosen. So he is very energetic and optimistic, even if what he sees in this place is not very promising after the floodings.
Stars and Libraries. (DM Jim) Saturday July 16th, 2005 12:45:43 AM
Brahmah takes off in the direction of the library that he had come to the last time he was here. Almost all the Chosen follow after him but Solgrin and they note the destruction brought on by the flood waters. As they reach the library they find a seven foot high wall of dirt was erected to keep the floodwaters out of the building. It seems none the worse for wear though there are lots of weary looking people tramping around outside of it. Sitting on the front steps of the Library of Magic steps is the young man that met Brahmah earlier, he is currently eating a meatroll it looks like. Well it is about noon and your stomachs slowly start to remind you of that fact.
Solgrin sweeps into the Mage Guild to find that this floor is in ruins from floodwater. He will most likely be wondering how many materials of magical note may have been destroyed in the flood. He does not that there is a several lower ranking apprentices using mops to clean up the area and muttering as they do. You will get the impression that they did something wrong and this is punishment. A higher ranking mage is watching them with a critical eye and hollers out orders every once in awhile, mostly telling them that they missed a spot or to stop laxing around. He does look up as Solgrin enters and his eyes goes wide at first. "I am sorry sir but the Guild is not open for anyone but to members at this time." His eyes take in the damage and he sighs.
Flat-top Saturday July 16th, 2005 7:18:34 AM
Flat-top is now Running as fast as he can, as he pulls up be side Brahmah, the Center ask him, "Captain! Do you want me to go on the the house where the our children are? Or Do we stick together?"
Solgrin Saturday July 16th, 2005 7:37:00 AM
Solgrin looks over at the mage that is talking to him then walks over carefully avoiding damaging anything. When Solgrin is almost at the mage Solgrin takes his guild amulet out from under his shirt letting it be visible to the mage. Solgrin polietly says "Sorry for not having my guild amulet visible but I have had several things on my mind at the moment. How bad is the damage? I have come to expand my knowlege while I am in the Plateau City."
Zeoll Saturday July 16th, 2005 1:34:26 PM
Zeoll looks around the library with just a touch of schadenfreude. "Books and wrriting arre all verry well, I suppose" the illiterate liontaur comments in Tauric, "but you do have to fearr waterr."
After a moment of reflection, he adds, "And moths. And dry rrot. And mealy worrms. And firre. And toddlerrs with grrubby hands."
"Frrankly, I just don't see the advantage overr the memorry of trrained barrds."
Brahmah Saturday July 16th, 2005 11:53:39 PM
Brahmah slowly turns his head towards Zeoll, a confused look of concern on his face.
Toros Sunday July 17th, 2005 1:13:46 AM
Having just visited Catacombs, Toros recalls the attention of the other Chosen:
"Friends, I have just received the confirmation from Catacombs that brandnew Philters have become available. These are my creations and I would like to share these first with my friends... Please consider them as a very small gift for celebrating your new level-ups, as I do not know your birthdays." Toros smiles and continues, "I have my ideas of what you may like but still I do not want to decide for you, instead, what I would like is to provide a list with plenty of alternatives so that you can choose whatever you want for yourself..."
"So, Chosen, please choose one of these lesser philters for yourself and I will get it for you." Then Toros awaits for the responses.
Zeoll (illegal second post) Sunday July 17th, 2005 6:29:25 AM
"I don't get into melee as often as I used to, frriend Torros," says Zeoll, "but when I do, a Philterr of Shield would surre be helpful!"
Zeoll is not sure why Brahmah has a concerned look on his face. [OOC: I, Cayzle, am also confused. Jay, want to e-mail me?]
Kanchana Sunday July 17th, 2005 7:25:45 AM
Kanchana seeks out a librarian. She has a few questions to ask first, and then hopefully the books she might need to peruse are not damaged or gone. Kanchana looks at the damages with concern.
Flat-top Sunday July 17th, 2005 10:30:53 AM
"Oh! I'm in the wrong place? Well then I will stick with you, Captain." Flat-top will stick with the group very closely so not to get loss again.
But when Toros offers a gift, He choses "I think I'll chose Shield, Err! Toros my Friend,does this mean I get another Tattoo?"
Brahmah Sunday July 17th, 2005 4:23:35 PM
Brahmah wanders off to a shop, leaving the mage types at the library.
He doesn't let Flat-top or Kale follow. "Go get a drink. I'll be back."
Brahmah Monday July 18th, 2005 4:51:29 AM
The Captain wanders around the corner and disappears from sight.
Kale (Cayzle subbing) Monday July 18th, 2005 11:28:02 AM
Kale looks ar Brahmah''s back and turns to Flat-top. "You heard the Captain. He ordered us to go get a drink. Come on."
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Monday July 18th, 2005 7:27:07 PM
The cleric tries desperately to follow the Captain, but loses him around the corner, and resolves himself to joining Kale and Flat-top at the bar. 'Besides, they'll need me to keep them out of trouble.' He thinks to himself.
Zeoll d20+11=30 Monday July 18th, 2005 7:46:17 PM
Zeoll sees Brahmah head away, and probably Gecktar, Kale and Flat-top will head for a pub.
Zeoll says to whoever is left in the library, "Well, therre arre supposed to be learrned men herre. Maybe we can learrn something frrom one of them."
He tries to make inquiries and find someone who might be able to help. (Gather Info check 30! Woot! To find a helpful Librarian)
Of scrolls and books. (DM Jim) Tuesday July 19th, 2005 12:20:27 AM Star Mage Guild
The mage looks to Solgrin with a slight smile and nods his head. "I am sorry...did not realize that you were a member." He looks to the apprentices doing the mopping and shakes his head. "Neither of you had better try to run off or use magic to clean this mess up...I will know." He turns to Solgrin and ushers him to follow as he moves up some steps. "Luckily we were able to get most of the stuff moved up to higher floors...though the scrolls and books are up in the higher floors anyways." His face grimaces as he thinks of all the work that will still need to be done. "Mostly the labs were flooded to some extent." The mage leads you into a large room, larger than it should be from the looks of the outside building and lets his hand sweep to show all the books. "You will find spells in thier correct subjects on all these shelves...such as summon monster III under conjuration." He looks to Solgrin and then shakes his head. "Is there anything else that you will be needing...do you have your own supplies for copying spells?"
Library of Magic
The young boy setting on the steps looks to the Chosen that approach and a smile breaks out as he sees Brahmah. But then he looses him in the crowd that comes wandering by and he lets his partially raised hand drop. He does look to the few Chosen that approach the library and smiles again. "Are you a friend of Sir Brahmah...I could be of help if you looking for something...or I could take you to see the taur scholars if you are the rest of the Chosen...though you do seem to be a few short again." The smile never leaves his face and he only takes time to finish off his meatroll and drink down his cider. "At least the library here was saved during the flooding. Took the combined efforst of some of the cities greatest...including a few of the Gold Dragons." He seems to take pride in that fact and the fact that he evidently was there to help out as well.
Alley
Brahmah finds himself in an alleyway without the rest of the Chosen with him. He needed some private space to think for a few or something like that. Maybe a certain female liontaur in the library was poping into his mind...she did seem to show some interest in him.
Local Pub
Kale, Flat-top and Gectar find themselves stepping into a small pub that looks rather seedy, but they figure the price will be better and the lights low. As you enter you notice that there are no patrons in the place at this time. The bartender is standing at the bar wiping a glass with a dirty rag and a pair of barmaids are lounging around near the bar talking quietly together. They all look up as you enter and the bartender waves you over with a smile...there is also a little desperation there as well. "Please take any table that you want....Ellse see what they want girl." You see him wipe his hands upon his apron nervously as he watches the three of you. Though a thoughts of suspicion should form in your minds you quickly realize something...he is hurting for business and anxious to see how much gold he can get out of you.
Brahmah Tuesday July 19th, 2005 5:21:21 AM
The minotaur's thoughts are split. On one hand he's interested in the library and the scholars, and on the other hand he needs a few supplies.
He's also been playing with a few ideas, plotting and planning. The primary scheme is on how he alone might infultrate Vargas' army as a merchenary, in disguise perhaps (having all the Chosen join would be too obvious). He had experience in that sort of merch work. He could get close to Vargas. But would Vargas recognize him? What if he went in under the guise of abandoning the Chosen and the mission. Would Vargas be convinced that Brahmah had turned his back on Domi and the Chosen?
The fact that he was thinking about using the sorts of tactics Vargas might use was weighing on his shoulders.
'Well, at least I'm not moping around all depressed. This COULD work! By the Gods! I need to avoid her singing again!'
*Sigh.*
He continues to look around for shops, hoping not to be recognized. It was getting to be too much. Fame sucks.
Toros Tuesday July 19th, 2005 5:40:13 AM
Toros replies Zeoll's and Flat-top's requests, "Philter of Shield is a good one, hope it be of some help, when you are in trouble. I also hope you like the taste of it. Actually I believe you will love this Flat-top, it is made from Purple Wine! Be careful though, it is strong! So, Philter is not like Brahmah's Tattoo, but like a potion made from sacred wine!"
Then Toros turns to other Chosen, before they separate for their own business "Doesn't anyone else want any of these? They have a symbolic meaning for me of how I appreciate to be together with you as one of the Chosen of Domi."
"Specifically, if I may, Kanchana, I would like to congratulate you for becoming a Greenmage. Brahmah, I would like to thank you for the precious Tattoo of yours that I use. Gecktar, Solgrin, I would never know how to thank you for all the magical support you provide from your vaulable resources, and Kale, for all the loot you deal for us... Zeoll, Flat-top... There are just countless reasons to thank you all, even if it has been just a short while that I have been together with you... Just would like you to know this, when I get an occasion to reflect upon this ..."
Toros looks at the eyes of each Taur, when he spell out their names. Waiting for a little while for any comments, then the liontaur returns to the business at hand.
Flat-top Tuesday July 19th, 2005 7:22:28 AM
Flat-top yell out "Where did the Captain go? Kale?" as Kale answers him. Flat-top has this boyish grin on his face, "OK! Then Lead the way! Oh! Yes! You too Gektar. Let's go!"
But as the trio starts to go they are stop by Toros, he does something strange? Toros look then into their eyes and spell out their names? Then toros leaves them? Weird thing to do But we still need a drink.
Off the go in to the nearest tavern, Looking aroung "Look the place is empty, we hace it all to our selves! Let's grab the best table and order." They sit and all yell together "Hey! Pretty Barmaid! Drinks all around!"
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Tuesday July 19th, 2005 5:57:00 PM
Gecktar just stares blankly at Toros as he rambles on. The cleric drinks a tankard in a single gulp and refills immediately.
Kale (Sub Cayzle) Tuesday July 19th, 2005 6:31:29 PM
The rogue minotaur takes a moment to sit back and relax. he nods a thanks to Flat-top.
He enjoys his drink when it arrives.
Zeoll Tuesday July 19th, 2005 6:32:27 PM
"Yes, the Taurr scholarrs, please."
He invites the helper to lead the way.
"Come on, frriends. We can yet learrn something out of this."
Solgrin Tuesday July 19th, 2005 9:40:58 PM
Solgrin thinks for a moment then asks "would you please bring me some ink so that I can begin my work? Is there a nice quiet corner that I can use while I am here for my reasearch and scribing?"
Kanchana Tuesday July 19th, 2005 9:48:08 PM
Kanchana is more than happy to have a guide.
"I need to learn about Green Mages; their rites, rituals and customs. I also would like to speak with any scholar who has knowledge of Taur history and elder profecies. Has anyone asked for the Chosen here in the library?"
Many questions, little time. Kanchana hopes that someone knows something about Green Mages in the least! Kanchana is prepared to spend many hours just here in the library.
Questions and answers. (DM Jim) Wednesday July 20th, 2005 1:09:51 AM Star Mage Guild
The mage nods in understanding to Solgrin and then points to a desk that is in the corner. "You will find ink and all other writing instruments there that you may need." With a look around to the rest of the library the mage shakes his head and smiles. "You should not have to worry about distraction...almost all the mages are gone at this time." He indicates a long length of rope that hangs near the desk and nods again. "If you should have need...pull it." He then moves off to the lower floor again and his charges...muttering that they had better be doing the work assigned to them.
Library of Magic
Zeoll and Kanchana are lead inside of the large library by the young man that seems to work here. The inside is slightly musty and smells of old books. Upon hearing your words the boy shakes his head and then leads you to a small archway that leads into a smaller room. Fixed upon the floor is a pentragram and a low ahlf column that only comes up to the boys waist. "There are three scholars here that research taur history." His brow furrows as he tries to remember all of the knowledge that is in the place and then shakes his head. "As to GreenMages...I am sure we have literature on it but am not sure at this time." He looks to Kanchana with a smile and cuts her a bow. "Do you want me to see what I can dig up after I drop you two off?" He indicates the circle with a wave of his hand. "Please step inside and we will be taken to our destination." He has his hand resting upon the column as he waits for you to enter the circle.
Alleyway
Many ideas are flying through Brahmah's head and he is not sure if any of them will work. He moves off down the street after exiting the alley on the other side. He does notice some shops...but what exactly he is looking for is needed to see if he can find the right one.
Local Pub
Kale, Flat-top, Gecktar and Toros sit in the little bar at one of the best tables or at least the best this establishment can provide. The barmaid, Ellse, comes over with two rather large pitchers of cool ale. She gives the taurs a warm smile as she moves away, not seeing any reason to get money from them yet, then she stops. "Would you like some food...the bread is good as is the cheese...we have an edible vegetable stew and a leg of lamb that is well roasted." She waits to see if they need anything else before she goes. You notice that the bartender seems rather pleased that you have taken drinks at least.
Flat-top Wednesday July 20th, 2005 8:46:59 AM
Flat-top takes a mug of ale, Drains the mug and suck the mud dry. "Ahhh! that was GOOD! W'ell have another Pitcher of your ale and I'll have a little bit of food, (BERP!) Bread, lettuce, apples and oatmeal. Now do you taurs want any thing to eat with this fine Ale?" He ask the troups.
Brahmah Wednesday July 20th, 2005 9:29:50 AM
Brahmah is searching, with no real conviction. His first thought is, of course, this city's brance of the Catacombs.
He thinks, 'What would needed for an effective infultration of Vargas army? Different weapons. Keeping the falchion is a give away if I was to diguise myself. If I was going to head in with an antin-Domi mindset, I coould keep my weapons and make sure I have some sort of immunity to mind reading and poisons. I know of a couple things that can do that, but gold is the issue.' He continues to ponder the ideas. He has no doubt that he could get onto the island alone as someone returning home. The more he thinks about, the more determined he gets.
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Wednesday July 20th, 2005 9:34:29 AM
The cleric simply sits, eating whatever is set in front of him. He listens to conversation but doesn't say much.
He does, however, rummage in his bag to take a mental inventory of his equipment.
Kale (Sub Cayzle) Wednesday July 20th, 2005 4:13:13 PM
Kale is glad to make use of the services of the establishment ... good food and drink, a pleasant barmaid, a smiling proprieter. What could be better?
That said, he keeps alert -- maybe too good to be true.
Kanchana Wednesday July 20th, 2005 5:42:45 PM
Kanchana replies excitedly, "Oh yes please do! I am looking for any lore on Green Mages no matter how small or insignificant seeming, everything is of interest."
Smiling Kanchana adds, "also thank you for guiding us to the Taur loremasters."
Zeoll Wednesday July 20th, 2005 7:55:13 PM
Zeoll smiles at Kanchana's enthusiasm, but privately he wonders why the Chosen have fled to the winds. Is he the only one who remembers the quest? But he says nothing of this to Kanchana.
Instead, he replies that he would very much like to see the Taur scholars. He has questions about a Taur named Vargas, and about a very evil black sword. Does Vargas have it or seek it? What can they tell the Chosen about it? He directs his questions to anyone who seems like a possible scholar.
Solgrin Wednesday July 20th, 2005 9:10:50 PM
Solgrin thanks the fellow mage then settles in at the indicated corner table and begins to start to scribe a few choice spells into his spellbook.
**** OOC: spell list coming via email. ****
Toros Wednesday July 20th, 2005 10:24:08 PM
"Of course I do Flat-top. Could you get me one of these you get for yourself please..."
Sword of peril. (DM Jim) Wednesday July 20th, 2005 11:11:14 PM Star Mage Guild
Solgrin finds himself very much alone in the library that he is in. He hears no sounds from the lower floor and it seems that maybe magic is at work here to make it quiet. To be expected really.
Library of Magic
The small room seems to jump around Kanchana and Zeoll as the room is flooded with light. The feeling is a sudden jerk that make you feel as if you have left your stomach behind. You find that your are in a room almost identicle to the one that you left but the young man just keeps his hand upon the column. "You might want to brace yourselves...we need to make one more jump." He seem apologetic as he forgot to mention the jerk to you earlier and he gives a wane smile. "Sorry." With a sudden tug and flash of lights, you feel the jerk again and you find yourselves in another of those small rooms but this time the man moves towards the archway in front of him.
You enter a room cluttered with scrolls, books, an assortment of parchment and other oddities that leaves you with the feeling to not touch anything. Well the way some of those things are stacked it might just fall over and bury you under a mound of stuff. "Master taurs...are you here?" The youth seems to be looking around not with interest at any of the books or stuff but for someone. You hear a scraping of a bench maybe and then an older minotaur comes around the corner of a stack of books. He takes in the two taurs with the youth and waves a dismissing hand. "You would be two of the Chosen...but where is your Captain Brahmah?" He seems to have a worried expression on his face as he glances to see if anyone else is coming throught he archway. "There is also the rest of you?" He seems rather worried and suddenly his eyes show fear, as if something unthinkable had happened. "They are not..." He cannot bring himself to finish the statement as he wobbles slightly.
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Brahmah comes upon what must be a branch office of the Catacombs. Though this building is only about five feet wide and ten feet tall. It seems to be squished in between the two buildings on either side of it. The sign tells all but how could it hold anything at all in such a small building.
You can take your purchasing power to the real CC, JayB. Unless it is something so mundane that you think I can handle it just as well in game. :)
The Pub
Another four pitchers of ale are brought to the table by Ellse as she gives the taurs a winning smile. She is soon gone and then accompanied by the other barmaid as they bring back four large trays filled with an assortment of food. Meats, cheeses, fruits, bread, meat pastries, fruit pastries, several bowls of oatmeal and an odd assortment of candied pastries pile the trays as they are set down upon the large table. The other serving woman moves off as Ellse looks to the lot of you and sighs as she holds out her hand. "That will be five gold." She seems to be maybe expecting a little something extra maybe but she does not press with any signs. "If you are in need of anything else please let me know and we can maybe get it for you." She does seem happy to be about her work though she is soon sitting at the bar again talking in low tones to the other barmaid.
Flat-top Thursday July 21st, 2005 10:02:38 AM
Flat-top is feeling Really Happy right about now, he lool at Ellse and open his money pouch. Taking out a Platium coin (1pc=10gp), then gives the coib to her, "Elshe! Thish is for the food,(Burpp!) keep the change Sweets (HIC) Sweet Peee!" (see Flat-top cannot pronounce her name right or almost anything else)
To his friends he tell them "All! all of you leets eat! You never know when we'll eat this good again!"
Toros Thursday July 21st, 2005 4:39:02 PM
Toros cannot help but think Hope I do not fall asleep again after this delicious but heavy meal, while he enjoys his food and drink, "Cheers Everyone!"
Brahmah d20+8=26 d20+7=19 Thursday July 21st, 2005 6:11:13 PM
Brahmah stops in to the Catacombs (no mundane stuff, sorry :)) and soon leaves happy with his purchase[Jim, I'm still in the CC in RL, so it might be a few days!].
Brahmah walks about, looking up at the sky every so often as Pah'caw soars above. Make no mistake, the minotaur is ready for anything to happen. Muggers. Pickpockets. Assassins. (Spot 26, Listen 19)
He is still debating Vargas and the war. [Jim, I'll be emailing you with a few questions!]
Zeoll Thursday July 21st, 2005 7:38:45 PM
Zeoll bows to the elder minotaur. "Hello, sirr. Ourr frriends arre not lost or in perril. They simply had otherr errrands to do."
"Thank you forr yourr time. We arre seeking inforrmation about Varrgas, the warr he intends to launch, and the evil black sworrd with which he seeks to wage it."
"We underrstand that ourr job is to stop him."
Kanchana Thursday July 21st, 2005 8:36:55 PM
Kanchana doesn't really have anything to add to what Zeoll has just told, so she merely nods in affirmation.
The meat of the matter. (DM Jim) Friday July 22nd, 2005 12:31:07 AM Star Mage Guild
Solgrin finds that the time just slips away and he goes about his work on getting a few new spells. He is glad to see that none of the books or scrolls have been effected by the water. Even some of the text type books that he pulls down and looks at seem to be very informative.
Library of Magic
The minotuar nods his head with an obvious look of relief upon his face. "That took another ten years off my life...I had thought that our hope was gone." He motions you to follow along with him as he navigates the piles of books and such with ease. Finally you find that you are in a little area that is clear with three large tables with scrolls covering them and writings. He indicates cushions and chairs that it seems the scholars use when they are not busy. "Please sit and I will explain what I can to you." He sits down on a hard bench and shakes his head as he clears his throat. "We of course know of the war that is raging at this moment in the Taur Islands and yes Vargas heads it, under Marteaus's banner. To start with Vargas was not always a follower of Marteaus..he was once a devote paladin of our Father Domi." He waits to let that sink in as he pulls up a cart that has some glasses upon it and pastry rolls. He takes a mug and fills it with water as he indicates you can do the same. "He was betrayed by a corrupt clergy and yes some were even corrupt back then...but he blamed Domi for that. So he turned to the one person that had defeated him and his men in that battle...for him and his men had been sent as peaceful envoys but were set upon and destroyed, but Vargas. To turn ones enemy to your side is one of the greatest things to accomplish, no matter which side you are on...and he was now against us." He takes another sip of water and shakes his head some more. "This sword that he hunts is pure evil...it was bathed in the souls of all those that Marteaus destroyed long ago. Thought the sword was thought lost and not even Marteaus himself knew that it had taken part of the power that he was drawing to him. My fellow scholars and I believe that the sword will change it's form to fit the wielder...longsword or twohanded when needed. Little else is known about the sword really as it was spirited away to be saved for a coming battle. This sword should radiate such a sense of evil that it would make any good person sick...we also figure that it would corrupt your mind as a powerful artifact it would have to be." He lets his eyes fall to the floor as a few tears show upon his face. "Our home is being torn apart at this time and we are powerless to do anything but guide you to try and stop it."
A lovely young liontaur comes into the room about this time in deep conversation with a male centaur. The both stop as the see you sitting with the other scholar and the liontaur looks around with obvious hope. Her face falls as she does not find what she is looking for. They both take seats as the get the idea that you are being given information and that you are part of the Chosen. The minoatur speaks again. "The war has started home, but it was began by all three races in opposition of each other again. Seems they all blame the other for a prophecy getting away and a means to stop this war." The minotaur as well as his fellows all snort and the centaur speaks up. "Yeah...greater power is what all three races was looking for. Domi be praised that you Chosen got the Savior away from all of them." The liontaur female nods her head and seems to have a scowl plastered on her face now, even as she speaks. "Still this has all brought the ancient race out of hiding or at least one of them." She blushes as the other two scholars look at her with disdain but then shrug. "They will have to know anyways as he waits for them in South Harbor." This last is said by the minotaur scholar.
The young man that showed you here returns and hands some scrolls to Kanchana with a smile and a nod. He then slips back out but not before the scholars give him a quesationing look.
Eunice, what you have been given is mostly the information on the board about the GreenMage. As for covens or circles, there is only one know of but that is a rumor...in the CulverWoods. That does not mean that there are not others, just they are a secretive group.
CC
Brahmah had found the real Catacombs and the building is huge. He slips inside and goes about his shopping, for once he has gotten to see the true outside of that wonderful building. After that he slips back out and wanders the streets and ponders his next move.
Ignore my last post of the CC being a branch office JayB. Sorry to say but the real thing is located in Plateau City. My bad. :)
The Pub
The food is great for being such a small pub and the service is quite nice. The barmaid had gasped at Flat-top before making her way over and depositing half the money into the proprieters drawer and then laying the rest into a jar. It seems that despite everything the barmaids split all tips.
Flat- Top Friday July 22nd, 2005 6:43:06 AM
"Yes! Cheeers!" Flat-top raises his mug of ale. He look at his long time Friend Kale, "Come Kale! How about a frendly fight to keep our mussels limber?? HuH?. Anybody else want to (Hic) wresselez? A little hand to Hand combat??" Flat-top has this silly smile on his face, almost as if he goning to sleep in his salad?
Brahmah Friday July 22nd, 2005 8:24:11 PM
(OOC: Brahmah should be done with the CC soon!)
He walks away from the Catacombs, still watching the streets for trouble. He move off toward the Library.
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Friday July 22nd, 2005 8:25:44 PM
The cleric knocks back yet another lager, sets down his pint, and falls, with a thump off the bench, asleep or drunk, or both.
Toros Saturday July 23rd, 2005 6:58:09 AM
As drunk as he could be Toros responds to Flat-top with a silly smile, "Flat-top, why dont you offer a friendly wrestling match to our lovely barmaid?" Toros is not in a position to be able to pay attention whether the barmaid hears them or not, but if she hears, he hopes she would not mind such joke, as he is very drunk and does not control what he is saying, although he can still speak very fluently...
Flat-top Saturday July 23rd, 2005 7:19:17 AM
Flat-top loolking at Toros (and His Twin Brother), "Hmmm! westling is a lotst like (Berp!) dan... dancing, I like Dancing!"
Flat-top Stagers over to Elsie nad ask her "Pretty Lady! would yoouu wesssst... WEEE... dace err dance with me??" As he is asking her, he sways a little.
Kale (Sub by Cayzle) Saturday July 23rd, 2005 10:04:56 AM
Kale enjoys himself, but with greater discretion than his friends Gecktar, Toros, and Flat-top. He keeps his eyes open and senses sharp in case there is any trouble.
Zeoll Saturday July 23rd, 2005 10:13:04 AM
"This is bad news, good scholarrs, but not unexpected. Please tell us morre about this "ancient rrace" -- and what awaits us in South Harrborr?"
"And what about the sworrd? Wherre was it seen or hearrd of last? Should we trry to find it firrst, or go home to fight Varrgas firrst?"
The liontaur scratches his head, hard. "Something in my hearrt tells me the sworrd is the top prriorrity."
Zeoll ponders, then says, "It is trrue that 'To turrn ones enemy to yourr side is one of the grreatest things to accomplish' -- what arre ourr chances to turrn Varrgas back to ourr side? Surrely that would be best of all? What can you tell me of his historry, the people in his past, his loves and hates. If we could rreforrm him, then that would be a coup indeed."
Flat-top Sunday July 24th, 2005 8:41:03 AM
Flat-top dances on, but even as drunk as he is. He's alert to danger, and as he swings the waitress around, he alway takes a look around the room for a fight.
Kanchana Sunday July 24th, 2005 5:25:09 PM
Kanchana is indeed surprised by the news that Vargas used to be a follower of Father Tomi.
She thanks the lad for the scrolls and holds them close to her once he hands them to her. Once they have the information they need to begin to set things more to rights among the Taurs she hopes to read the scrolls about green mages.
"Do any of you know what this sword actually looks like? Do you have any prints or drawings of it?"
Kanchana does not think it is the same as the sword she gave to Jandar, it certainly did not make her feel violently ill to touch it.
Kanchana wonders why they only mentioned one savior when there where two children.
"What do you mean by THE savior?" she asks diffidently.
Solgrin d20+11=13 d20+11=18 d20+11=28 d20+11=22 d20+11=22 d20+11=15 d20+11=21 d20+11=31 Monday July 25th, 2005 3:40:17 AM
Solgrinworks on continuing to transfer some new spells to his spellbook.
* spllcraft checks for all spells to be added. (success) *
Brahmah Monday July 25th, 2005 4:49:00 AM
The ranger moves on through the streets. Brahmah searches for an inn ot shop to change into his new gear, hoping its safe and private. Privacy was the key, he didn't want anyone to see him in his new equipment. He soon settles for a side alley that has a bunch of trash and boxes to change behind.
The things to do. (DM Jim) Monday July 25th, 2005 7:03:53 PM Star Mage Guild
Solgrin finds that he is able to copy all of his spells and wonder about the time. He has the feeling that a lot of time has passed but it does not seem like it really. He once again figures that there is some kind of magic involved in the library that he is in.
Library of Magic
The liontaur looks to the rest and they nod at her so she speaks first. "The ancient race...yes you do remember legends that say that we were originally one race split into three...well that is not totally true, we were once one race but split into four. There is an ancient race of taurs that were not as hardy as the rest of us and they retreated from the Wold. They are called gnoats and are much like a satyr in many ways but they only have little stubby horns that stick out of the tops of thier heads, the typical goatee and are the shortest of our race...at four feet tall." The young liontaur smiles as she remembers the first meeting they had with the one from the ancient race. "He was sent to help with the peace in the Taur Islands. Though the gnoats have taken themselves out of Wold Affairs, they still keep an eye upon their original home....we think so they may one day come back." She nods her head as she hands over a scroll that holds a picture off all three races bent in prayer to Father Domi. It is easy to tell the smallest of the taur races with head bent and wearing robes. "A gnoat awaits you in South Harbor to help you in finding the location of the Black Blade that Vargas seeks. I should warn you that the gnoats are mostly wizards and bards, so they have much more knowledge than even we do...some of which he has been willing to share with us."
The minotaur speaks up shortly after the liontaur stops talking and shakes his head. "We have no idea where the sword is at this time. It is said that it traveled for a while with a zealot group that serves Marteaus but where they actually took the sword is unknown. It is thought that they killed themselves after hiding the sword so that they knowledge would not be found out but by a true follower of Marteaus." With a look to the other two scholars and at their nod he also nods. "You are correct Zeoll...the sword should be your first priority...for without it Vargas will have less of a chance of winning his war for his dark master." The minotaur laughs lightly as he takes in Zeoll and nods in understanding. "Yes...to reform Vargas would be a great boon for our side...but I feel that he maybe too far gone for that." He shakes his head as he thinks of a fellow minotaur that has turned his face from Father Domi...especially one that once served him so loyally. "He was once a great hero for the cause of Father Domi...speaking bluntly you can try but you would have a better chance of talking a tree into falling...well that is my thoughts anyways. As for his history...he was a paladin of Domi at one time who served loyally fighting against the forces of Marteaus in his day. He was an orphan and never really took to anyone, he was what most would call a zealot in his actions. He had no time for love or friends it is said, but as time went on he started to lose his faith but he always held hope. When the followers of Marteaus proposed peace he tried to talk the church into not accepting the invitation but they knew better and sent his unit with the diplomates to negotiate peace. His entire unit was destroyed along with the diplomates and he seemed to snap. He came back a changed taur that ranted at the church for their failings to his men but they said that peace was worth any cost...so said Father Domi. That is when he turned to the one that had defeated him...feeling that Marteaus was the stronger and more worth his efforts. He even boasted that he would show the church their folley by showing them just how stupid they were." The minotaur hangs his head as he speaks about the history of a fellow minotaur and tears flow.
As the minotaur brings his emotions back under control and the female liontaur comforts him, centaur speaks up. He turns his head to regard Kanchana with a mix of emotions. "We are scholars and know much of what is going on in the Wold and the Taur Islands. As to the "savior", we know their location and we say savior as it is unclear if they both will play a part or just one of them. No matter how well you try to see into the future it is shrouded in mists of possiblities...if it was not then we could tell you where the sword was and if you would succed in getting it before Vargas." The centaur laughs lightly and then shakes his head to stave off any anger that might be brought forth. "We only know of the sword through legend...but it does exhist, that we know...though we do not know where it is or what it looks like." He looks to the other two who still are trying to calm down some. "We do know that it is black as night or so says the legends and an artifact of great evil...if one of good was to touch it......" He breaks off as he shrugs his shoulders and you understand that it would be very bad but they are not sure what exactly would happen. "The gnoat will be able to tell you more though and he said something about pieces of a map that would lead to the sword...other than that we know very little more." The three scholars sit and wait to see what else the two will ask or if they will take thier leave now. Still there is a lot to think about and a lot to talk about with the rest of the Chosen.
Streets
Brahmah finds himself walking the streets of Plateau City trying to come to terms with some of his thoughts lately. He has an idea of what he must do...but can he do it.
The Pub
The group has pretty much let itself go as they sit, drinking and eating in the small pub. Only Kale keeps his wits about him though he does indulge in the drink and food. He knows that he must keep his wits at least fairly sharp for trouble. Flat-top wanders off to hit up Ellse to dance and finds her more than a capable partner. She is able to avoid getting her feet stepped on and it is no wonder, she does work in a busy pub most of the time.
Kanchana Monday July 25th, 2005 8:47:39 PM
Kanchana actually smirks knowingly and looks highly amused as the scholar says that they would have better chance of talking a tree into falling over.
And on a more serious note: "Does that black sword have any connection to any fae?"
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Monday July 25th, 2005 9:43:14 PM
The taur lies under the table, snoring off his drinks.
Solgrin Tuesday July 26th, 2005 5:00:00 AM
When Solgrin has finished copying his spells he will clean up his work area then head off to the Library of Magic hoping to find the other Chosen.
Flat-top Tuesday July 26th, 2005 6:30:53 AM
After the dance, Flat-top makes a graceful bow, well as graceful as tipsy centaur can make. "It wassh a pleasure (Burp!) Dan...Dan...ce with you. Shall we (hic!) do it again Later?"
Flat-top returnd "Hey! Gecktar! Did you see how well she can dance? Gecktas! Gecktar where are you?" Fat-top wonders, then he look under the table. There Gecktar is sleeping it off. The Center asking Kale "I though that Minotaues could hold up better and longer, than a few drinks and a sanwitch or two??"
Kale d20+9=18 Tuesday July 26th, 2005 6:50:33 AM
Kale smiles at Flat-top. "I think Gecktar was drinking while you were dancing."
Kale watches as he chats with Flat-top (Spot 18).
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Tuesday July 26th, 2005 8:47:05 AM
*snort, snort* "No the weasels can't have a pillow, they have two legs." *snort* *gurgle* He mumbles in his sleep.
Brahmah Tuesday July 26th, 2005 8:48:58 AM
Brahmah hums to himself, unaware that he's lost in the shady part of town.
OOC: Remember, at this point, he's in his new gear.
Sam Tuesday July 26th, 2005 9:58:52 AM
im back, ill take Kale back over tommrow. thanks for posting for me
Cayzle OOC Tuesday July 26th, 2005 11:45:56 AM
Welcome back, Sam!
Zeoll Tuesday July 26th, 2005 7:09:31 PM
Zeoll shows no surprise at news of other Taur races. "Being dead forr a couple yearrs brroadens one's perrspective," he says. "I have often thought that the brranches of the Taurr rraces have sprread farr out. I myself have met crricket-taurrs and fish-taurrs, and I have hearrd of spiderr- and scorrrpion-taurrs. I will give these "gnoats" the same rrespect that all of Domi's childrren deserrve."
"So we must go to South Harrborr and meet a gnoat. Wherre exactly should we go? What is the gnoat's name? Forr that matterr, forrgive my bad mannerrs, but what arre yourr names, good scholarrs? I am Zeoll, of courrse, and this is Kanchana."
"I hope you will not mind if I send a messengerr herre to you frrom time to time. I feel that all good Taurrs must stick togetherr in the trroubles ahead."
"In fact, I think all people of good faith, Taurrs and Taurr-frriends alike, need to worrk togetherr. I know a young human girrl, Tash of South Harrborr, forr example, who is sympathetic to ourr cause. If everr you meet, think well of her and be kind, please."
When the trio talk about Vargas's disillusionment with the priesthoods of Domi, Zeoll nods his head.
"Frrankly, although I would neverr turrn to the path of despairr, I agrree with Varrgas. The clerrgy have become sadly corrrupt in the Taurr Isles. I believe that the only solution is to strrip all clerrgy of all temporral powerr. Let each Taurr prray as they will. Let no prriest's worrds rule over anotherr. If prriests' can only advise, if therre is no hierrarrchy, if all who wish to ministerr must take a vow of poverrty, then perrhaps the prriest can earrn back the peoples' trrust and rrespect."
"But I think that seas of prriestly blood will spill beforre the Taurrs arre made whole."
Zeoll's face is grim as he says this, and he unknowingly flexes his claws against the floor as his tail swishes in anger.
The order of business. (DM Jim) Tuesday July 26th, 2005 10:42:14 PM Library of Magic
The minotaur scholars looks to Zeoll and actually turns red as he hears the other taur speak. "You are right...we have forgotten introductions in the heat of the moment." He indicates himself first, the centaur scholar and finally the female wemic scholar with a hand. "I am Triag...this is Bretch and the shy one is Otilia." He then smiles again and shakes his head. "The good gnoat that you go to see is named Grath." He shrugs at some of Zeoll's other questions and then nods his head at what he remembers. "Grath said that he had an idea of where a part of the map maybe...but he would not share his information with us." He seems a little disappointed at this but he takes it in stride as well.
Otilia looks to Kanchana as the others talk and smiles at her. "I have delved deep into what little bit is known about the sword...which is next to nothing...but a fae would never touch this sword." With a look of pure speculation and maybe a little bit of wonder she speaks again. "I would doubt that many could touch it but a truely evil person...as an artifact it would be beyond magic that could fool it...though it should be able to be moved that way or maybe with a gauntleted hand, but I would not advise that."
The centaur scholar, who is older than the other two by a lot has fallen to sleep standing. You notice that he lightly snores but not enough to bother anyone as you all talk.
Streets of Plateau
Brahmah finds that the winding streets have lead him towards the Library of Magic though he is in a side alley. He can see the building across the street and he has to be wondering what the other Chosen are doing right now.
Solgrin finds that his steps lead him straight to the library. Out front is a low wall of dirt that he would recon has been made through magic to protect the building from the floodwaters. This building is large and reminds him of the library back in Floating City, this one must have lots of books.
Small Pub
Kale finds the peace that they have found soothing and unsettling at the same time. He most likely would like some action but finds nothing to give him distraction in this place.
Flat-top wanders back over after his dance and a short thanks to the barmaid. He does find his progressed stopped as the barmaid turns his head slowly and kisses him fully on the lips, he even thinks that he feels a tongue push at his lips. As she lets him go back to the table she sighs and looks back to her friend with a wistful look upon her face.
Gecktar has fallen asleep under the table that the small group sits at. He mutters and mumbles in his sleep as Flat-top comes back.
Her friend seems rather startled that the woman was that bold but also looks curious. They both fall into some kind of quiet discussion but the both glance back to the group from time to time.
Toros Tuesday July 26th, 2005 11:03:32 PM
It has been a good time with others in the Pub. When Flat-top is awake and in good condition, Toros will give the present he has prepared for the Centaur. "Here it is Flat-top, hope you use it in good health. And with this occasion let me thank you for your all good and fun accompany, and also the kind gift you have brought from the Woldcon. It was very nice of you to think of us indeed."
Zeoll and others should be back soon, as well. When Zeoll returns, Toros will also give his present too."Herre is my frriend, use it in good health! Thank you for being with us... again, and always thinking of the Chosen.., for your stories, those dire wolf pelts and ... "
When Flat-top and Zeoll opens their packages they will find one Philter of Shield, ready to be used.
OOC: Please do not forget to read the prescriptions before use at Oshirr House, now you can access it through http://www.woldiangames.com/oshirr/items/philters.htm. Zeoll can ask the memory of his sub-identity, Cayzle, for recalling the written information ;-b
Well come Kale!
And I, myself, after tomorrow I will be away and may not have the conditions to post properly for around one week. Could someone please sub Toros, if I miss his posts during this time interval?
Toros Tuesday July 26th, 2005 11:09:41 PM
"Waooww nice kiss Flat-top. You lucky, ....."
OOC: I happened to post later than the DM post, although aimed to do before that.
Kale Wednesday July 27th, 2005 6:33:05 AM
Kale will just nurse his current drink and observe his surroundings until everyone is ready to leave
Flat-top Wednesday July 27th, 2005 7:49:45 AM
"Thank-you, Toros, This some thing new, I'll have to get use to it. Sit down and have a drink with us before you go. Oh! Yes! And look out for Gecktar under thr Table! I don't want you to hurt your Paws." Flat-top tell him.
Flat=top face is a little red, But tells his friends, "Gee! Did you see that Woman dance? She's a wonerful dancer, But what she did next is strange to me?? She put her lips on my lips?? Thw=e shr slips something warm and soft into my mouth?? Now I feel strange?? I fell warm all over?? I feel strange I feel that I wnnt more than a Lip Locking?? AND I Don'T Mean Dancing!" he tell his best friend Kale.
Solgrin d20+11=29 Wednesday July 27th, 2005 8:06:03 AM
Solgrin stops in his tracks as something comes to his mind. Solgrin then turns back around and returns into the Star Tower. Once inside Solgrin will head back to where he had been working and scribe an additional spell into his book. When done he will go quickly to the Library where the other Chosen were headed and rejoin them.
** spellcraft: 29 (success, learned the spell) **
Brahmah Wednesday July 27th, 2005 3:50:57 PM
Brahmah waits for something to happen in a nearby alley.
Kanchana Wednesday July 27th, 2005 6:48:12 PM
Kanchana smiles back at the other wemic.
She wonders whether she should mention the black sword that she handed over to Brother Jandar. They cannot be the same sword at least, but quite possibly made from the same materials since fae won't touch any of the two it seems.
"Would it be safe to presume that this foul sword is indeed not a Taur-crafted item? Maybe the elves, fae or humans may know something of it?"
Zeoll Wednesday July 27th, 2005 8:52:56 PM
Zeoll sighs. He spends a lot of time describing the special anti-fey sword that the party gave to the platinum dragons. Then he turns to the scholars. "Please, tell us that these two weapons -- the anti-fey sworrd and the Black Sworrd -- arre entirrely two differrent things. Unrrelated. Not connected. Nothing to do with each otherr. Rright?"
The next step. (DM Jim) Thursday July 28th, 2005 2:26:59 AM Library of Magic
Triag nods as more questions are posed and he smiles slightly as he speaks. "The sword you described is part of another ancient legend. It tells of a sleeper that has power over nature. Though he was put to sleep once before it is prophesied that he will awaken once again due to the dreams of fae." He shakes his head again and gives a smile of reassurance to the group. "That sword you found is one of several ancient artifacts that was used to put the Fae King to sleep last time he was awakened. It is a thing of nature surely and that fact that it is made of coldiron is the reason faes do not want to touch it. Though with gauntlets on they can wield it...in fact it was an elf that wielded it last time to put the Fae King down." He looks to his liontaur partner and then grimaces at the centaur. "Please excuse him as he has been doing research late into the mornings. What with nature on the rise and the war in his homeland...well we all have gotten little sleep." As he rises to go check upon something the liontaur takes over talking.
Otilia's hands clench and unclench as she shakes her head and speaks. "The black sword we think was made by the elves of the deep...or so it is rumored. The sword you spoke of was indeed crafted by the elves to help in defeating the Fae King...the elven smith giving his life to power that sword." She suddenly stops and then thinks for a few seconds and seems to consider that she may not have answered you question right. "The two swords are not the same of that you can be sure. I mean you have not lost a hand or anything from touching it did you. Did it drive you mad or the like...bloodlust would have maybe been an obvious effect of the black sword."
Streets of Plateau City
Solgrin had taken off in the opposite direction in a hurry as if he had forgotten something. He is gone for some time before he returns and once again is outside of the Library of Magic.
Brahmah notices all this going on with Solgrin but has seen few people walking about. Once or twice the alley is passed by small groups of people, numbering maybe five to each.
Small Pub
Kale has kept his wits about him but finds that there is little in the way of action going on in this city for now. Well unless you call the repairs and such going on outside of interest.
Flat-top finds himself back at the table with oddly strange feelings running through his mind. That kiss earlier and something else had set an itch in the poor taur that he could not scratch.
Gecktar is under the table sleeping off good food and good drink. Peace is the only thing on his mind at this time...well at least you hope so.
Toros has gotten some new gifts and passes them out to the two taurs that are still awake in the pub. He goes on for a time about them trying to give them the short version of how they work.
The two barmaids continue to talk but they seem even more fascinated by the taurs at the table. The one that kissed Flat-top must have said something because the other one turns a deep shade of red and turns he face away from the table. When she does look back she cannot look at Kale without blushing furiously.
Jay, taking things slow for you until we get a definite decision. With things not quite working the way you may have wanted.
Cayzle and Eunice, once again I will stat this for the record. The sword that you gave to the "Dragons" was not black anyways...it was a dull silver or gray.
For those of you interested there will be the equivalent of two weeks downtime after this module is over. The next module will have you getting another item needed and then you will start your travels home. So look forward to getting back to the Taur Islands. :)
Flat-top Thursday July 28th, 2005 7:55:13 AM
Flat-top thinks that the three barmaids are laughing at him, he turn to Kale tells him, "I cannot stand this,I have to hit some body or thing." Flat-top trots out the door. looking for some one or a tree to hit.
Kale Thursday July 28th, 2005 10:45:46 AM
watching Flat-Top leave, Kale shakes his head and sits back to enjoy the rest of the night.
Zeoll Thursday July 28th, 2005 3:23:33 PM
The sage says, "The black sword we think was made by the elves of the deep ... or so it is rumored." -- and Zeoll shakes his head to say "no."
The liontaur scratches at his head, as if to dig out something buried there. "No ... no ... Not by drrow. Not by any morrtal. Someone else made it. The black blade. Someone ... "
Zeoll wonders how he has a powerful voice in his head -- a voice that says, "Once long ago I forged a blade of dark and great power ..." What memory is that? Who's voice speaks in his mind's ear?
The liontaur shakes his head vigorously, as if to clear cobwebs. The beads he wears in his mane clack and click together in a racket.
"Nope. Not drrow. They did not make the black blade." he says firmly.
Solgrin Thursday July 28th, 2005 3:45:56 PM
Solgrin goes and tries to find the other chosen that are in the Library of Magic.
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Thursday July 28th, 2005 4:16:50 PM
Gecktar stirs and sits back up on the bench, holding his head. "*OooH...*"
Brahmah Thursday July 28th, 2005 4:19:18 PM
The ranger stays there in the alley, watching the doors of the Library. He is careful to stay out of sight for the moment.
Kanchana Thursday July 28th, 2005 4:45:01 PM
Kanchana wonders if the scholars have some sort of tic, they keep shaking their heads all the time.
"My memory seems to fail me... where do we start to look for this sword - or for ways to destroy the sword rather."
((James, when you first described the sword you said it was black, now you say it is dull gray or silver; unfortunately the first description has stuck. The evil weapon shouldn't have been a sword as well.)) ;)
Brahmah (OOC:) Thursday July 28th, 2005 9:08:42 PM
OOC: Kanchana, we likely handed the evil sword over to a disguised Vargus. :) Themstha breaks. ;)
Jim, you were pretty ambiguous about the sword orignally. I agree with Eunice.
Brahmah Friday July 29th, 2005 1:59:48 AM
The Captain lingers in the alley.
The meeting back up. (DM Jim) Friday July 29th, 2005 2:46:48 AM Library of Magic
Zeoll and Kanchana have gotten all of the information it seems they are going to get. Otilia rises and moves towards the arch that leads to the teleporter. "I am afraid that it is time that you were back on your mission." She seems apologetic as she says this and sighs. "We have more work to do chronicling the Taur history...along with our individual projects." The other two taurs wave to you and say goodbye, the centaur having been woken up to see you off.
Streets of Plateau City
Solgrin finds that upon his return that nothing has seemed to change though it has gotten even later, nearing supper time it would seem as his tummy rumbles. Shortly after going inside he will most likely run into Zeoll and Kanchana coming out of a smaller room.
Brahmah is still watching from the alleyway but he does not move to check on his fellow Chosen that he can see. He has other things that he feels he must attend to for now.
Small Pub
Flat-top wanders to the outside of the little pub. He had thought the two barmaids to be making fun of him, still he has a fuzzy feeling when he thinks back to that kiss.
Kale lounges as he just feels good for once. Seems that rest has a nice feeling to it and he intends to enjoy himself to the fullest.
Gecktar slowly wakes and pulls himself from below the table. His head is foggy and he does not remember too much of what has happened.
Toros is lost in deep thoughts on what they will do next and where the other Chosen are at at this time.
Went looking through the archives but could find no reference to the sword as being black. I could only find references to it being made of cold iron.
Kanchana + (OOC To James from Eunice) Friday July 29th, 2005 5:57:32 AM
Kanchana thanks the scholars for their time and then finds a table to read up on the scroll the young man (or was he a boy?) gave to her to read.
((Did you check the e-mail description you sent me when I first asked for detailed info on the sword, you said it was black (or in the very least dark; I am still looking for the e-mail) - but never metallic, grey or silver in color. Anyway it doesn't really matter all in all at this point, the swords aren't one and the same, but it is as confusing as all heck that this new weapon had to be a dark-colored sword as well.))
((ROTFL!! Jay that was a good one!))
Kale Friday July 29th, 2005 7:01:50 AM
just sits back and enjoys the night
Flat-top Friday July 29th, 2005 8:18:31 AM
Flat-top cannot find a tree, but there is a big bush around. He trots to it and beats the bush(leaving it a little bald!). Then trots back in to the Tavern, telling Kale, Gecktat and Toros all about beating the top off a bush, then he adds "If Kanchana ever find out what I did to that bush, She'd jump on my Bach and chew my beautiful tail off."
Solgrin Friday July 29th, 2005 10:58:40 AM
Seeing Kanchana and Zeoll, Solgrin walks over to them and asks "Did you find out anything? Are we headed back to the isles?"
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Friday July 29th, 2005 5:28:00 PM
He just sits with the group, listening and laughing.
Zeoll d20+9=15 Saturday July 30th, 2005 6:52:04 AM
Zeoll thanks the sages and leaves with Kanchana. When he meets Solgrin, he tells the whole story.
"Yes, it is back to South Harrborr forr us."
As he does chats with the centaur, Zeoll looks down the street (Spot 15) -- is that Flat-top attacking a bush?
Meeting back up. (DM Jim) Sunday July 31st, 2005 12:50:42 AM Library of Magic
Solgrin finds Zeoll and Kanchana just inside of the library entrance. He is able to speak with Zeoll and get some information of thier next course of action. Kanchana has disappeared to one of the many tables that litter this floor, rolling out a scroll to look over. She is amazed that the young man had found the information or at least as much as possible in such short amount of time.
Solgrin and Zeoll step back outside of the library and it is then that Zeoll notices a centaur beating up a poor bush. He has seen very few taurs in this town and that coloration is unmistakable as Flat-top.
Alleyway
Brahmah is still in the alley watching his few Chosen go about their business. He smiles as he shakes his head and silently wonders how they would do without him, not that he would leave...just a stray though.
Small Pub
Flat-top goes outside and finding nothing better molests a pour bush that is convenient. He silently hopes that Kanchana never finds out. He never notices the other taurs down the street as he reenters the pub.
Kale, Gecktar and Toros continue to relax as they sit and contemplate full bellies. Plus adventure and trials ahead.
Sorry, looking to add a new player that Jerry was telling me about. Did not want to move us on too far though I can have a join-up at South Harbor. Yes, Kanchana this does mean more boats for you. :)
Kanchana Sunday July 31st, 2005 2:48:40 AM
Kanchana will make copies of the scrolls before she returns them to a librarian. She barely has noticed that Zeoll has left the building, and hasn't seen Solgrin enter.
Zeoll d20+9=28 Sunday July 31st, 2005 7:15:45 AM
The liontaur takes it upon himself to gather people together. He asks Solgrin to wait outside the library. He chases down Flat-top and then Gecktar and Kale. He sees that they are in a nice place.
"Good worrk, frriends! You have found us accomodations. Now just stay herre while I fetch the otherrs."
Zeoll heads back out and brings tells Solgrin about the inn. Then he tracks down Kanchana, in the library or out, and brings her to the tavern as well.
He looks for Brahamh [Spot 28! Woo Hoo!] and if he sees him urges the Taur to join the group in the inn.
With any luck, Zeoll will gather the entire party at this nice establishment. He will talk with the inn keeper and arrange accomodations and food. Finally, he briefs the Chosen on what they have discovered.
"We met thrree Taurr sages -- a male minotaurr named Triag, and olderr male centaurr named Brretch, and a female liontaurr named Otilia."
"The sages told us that Varrgas was once a Paladin. Like us, he was betrrayed by the corrupt clerrgy of Domi. Like us, he became bitterr about the prriests. But unlike us, he turrned to evil forr rrevenge. Now he is an anti-paladin."
"He seeks this evil black sworrd. Out firrst job is to find it beforre he does. The Sages said that we would find a goat-taurr (called a gnoat) in South Harrborr who would help us."
"The good gnoat that we have to see is named Grrath. he knows wherre therre is parrt of a map."
"So we will stay herre tonight and leave forr South Harrborr in the morrning."
Flat-top Sunday July 31st, 2005 8:22:15 AM
Flat-top is at the table drinking some Ale, when Zeoll Zip into the Room, He tell then to stay here and not to move?? Then Zips out again.
Flat-top puts his mug down, asking the group "What was that?? Sounded like Zeoll??"
About fifteen minuts later and anothe mug of ale. Flat-top sees the rest of the troup enter the tavern, Zeoll explaind as to what they have to do. Flat-top tell all "Starting tomorow is fine with me, But I'm not going near THAT WOMAN again!!"
Flat-top makes a note to himself 'Get Mint Leaves for Kanchana's Sea Sickness>'
Solgrin Monday August 1st, 2005 2:14:16 AM
Solgrin listens carefully to everything that Zeoll tells him as they walk along. Solgrin nods to Zeoll when he is asked to wait here at the tavern. While at the tavern Solgrin carefully moves around to a place he can watch the comings and goings while staying out of the way. When a barmaid passes by him, Solgrin asks "a glass of good wine please and a plater of fruit and cheese please."
Flat-top Monday August 1st, 2005 7:11:56 AM
Sits at the table, listening to What Zeoll is telling all what they have to do. Going to sea again appels to him.
But when he heard the barmaid trying to temp Solgain?? He quickly tell his wizard friend "Solgain! Just don't dance with those Barmaids! They have a strange way of saying Thank-You!!"
Brahmah Monday August 1st, 2005 8:19:04 AM
(OOC: Zeoll, anyone trying to spot Brahmah will have to make a Will save and THEN a spot check.)
Brahmah waits, hidden in a dark alley just off from the Library.
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Monday August 1st, 2005 8:20:18 AM
Gecktar smiles at the accomplishments of the Chosen and wonders if Brahmah will soon be joining them again, or at all.
"Anyone heard from the Captain?"
Zeoll d20+9=29 Monday August 1st, 2005 10:28:56 AM
Zeoll's Will Save: natural 20!
Assuming that Zeoll's Spot 28 and Will save 29 are sufficient, Zeoll spots Brahmah and dashes up to him.
"Brrahmah, we arre meeting in the inn overr therre. The Taurr sages in the Librrarry have told us about a goat-taurr we can trrust in South Harrborr who can point us towarrds the Black Sworrd."
The Taur in the Alley Monday August 1st, 2005 9:55:05 PM
When the strange liontaur approaches the minotaur nearby, he cowers just slightly and downturns his eyes. "K-kind sir, I's be not need'n tha troubles. I's been t-tols to watches tha taurs called Chosen."
Zeoll notices several odd things about this minotaur. First, would be his albino features; white hair and pink eyes. Second, would be the deep hooded black robes. Third, would be his apparent lack of weapons. The Captain of the Chosen always had a falchion on his person, this taur only seems to have shortswords. Lastly, is his size. He is a full head and half shorter than Brahmah.
"P-please, lets us go." There is the slightest hint of a wink in the taur's eye.
The taur turns to slip away. It's now clear he is hunchbacked and sporting a nasty limp he's apparently had for years.
The meeting. (DM Jim) Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 1:43:07 AM
Zeoll has gotten everyone back to the small pub and made quick arrangements with the barkeep. He then slips back out to find the rest of the Chosen, namely Kanchana and Brahmah. He finds an old taur in the alleyway but it is apparent that he is not Brahmah...many things tell you so.
Kanchana is told as she slips out of the library with a fresh set of scrolls in her hand that they are meeting in a small pub down the street. It is a quiet place and rather clean for being so small.
Toros, Gecktar, Flat-top, Solgrin and Kale sit at the same table that the three had taken when they came in. The barkeep comes over smiling at the group a rag in his hands. "Your friend has set up lodging or at least gotten the idea that I have rooms for rent." He looks over the group and nods his head as he thinks. "I have single rooms upstairs if you prefer and then their are three larger rooms out back, used mainly by groups that do not want to split up....2 silver per person for single rooms and 5 silver for a single large room."
Ellse comes wandering over with a tray of stuff for the table. She smiles and gives Flat-top a wink as she lays the tray down beside him and Solgrin. On the tray is a large wheel of cheese with a dagger stuch in it, four loaves of bread and some fresh fruit. She absently brushes up against Flat-top as she turns to leave, an invitation to join her in another dance later. The other barmaid comes over with three pitchers on a tray as well but stops to put it down by Kale. "Wine for the man there as well as another pitcher of ale and some cool cider for anyone that might be interested." She also lingers a little while to get a closer look at Kale before she stands to leave. You can hear her give a little sigh as she turns and brushes up against him with he left hip. She turns to look at him blushing furiously at her brazen act.
Brahmah Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 5:44:12 AM
Brahmah sits with the others, having found his way to the inn. Hearing that Zeoll mistakingly thought the old albino was Brahmah, the Captain beging laughing loudly. "An albino!? With a gimpy leg?! Me?" He holds his stomach. "I don't know whether to be insulted or concerned for you! Haaa hhaaa!"
"Gecktar, is that a bruise on your head?"
Gecktar [sub Jay B] Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 5:45:24 AM
Gecktar turns red at Brahmah's comment, but says nothing. Then hearing the offer of ale, he glances at Brahmah and says, "No thank you."
Solgrin Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 6:16:08 AM
"Thank you" Solgrin says to the barmaid as she sets the tray down with the food. Solgrin reaches over taking the wine and pours himself some the starts to slowly drink while eating some fruit and cheese.
Kale Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 6:58:13 AM
Kale watches the barmaid leave, then when she's about 30 ft away he gets up and begins to follow her.
Flat-top Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 9:14:52 AM
Flat-top turns beet red, he tries to be a gentelman, BUT every thing he says come out all muddle "TTThan err kks ouy"
But when the albino refuses a drink, he tells all, "That's Not The Captain! He would never refuse a drink!"
Then watches Kale get up and follow the barmade, he call after Kale "You'll be sorry!"
Flat-top sit there thinking (not about the sea) but about the dance he had with Barmaid Ellse, he get a strange feeling (and it's not in his heart).
Kanchana Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 11:28:11 AM
(Kanchana had copied everything in to her journal, did she get new scrolls (or copies of scrolls) from the library to take with her?)
Kanchana meets with the others in the inn.
Zeoll Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 5:16:40 PM
Zeoll apologizes to the strange Taur, and lets him go his way. He is tempted to follow but fears a trap, so he just returns to the inn.
He eats and drinks lightly and rests for the trip tomorrow.
Plan of battle. (DM Jim) Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 3:09:04 AM
The Chosen have gathered back at the little pub and now have a slight meal set out for them. Zeoll fills them in on what he and Kanchana found out in the Library of Magic. Seems that they will have to be dealing with Vargas but first they will need to stop him from getting an artifact of obscure legend...given power when Marteaus sacrificed many to beat Domi.
Kale follows the barmaid that had brushed again him and when he finally reaches her she leans in close to talk to him. The message is clear and precise...he does not need to seek another place to sleep this night, he may share her bed if he so wishes. Ellse tries her best to get Flat-tops attention and winks at him with a slight motion for him to come over and talk. Seems that Kale will not be the only one to have a chance to get a free room this night...well he may pay for it in a way.
The bartender will once again come over now that Zeoll is back and smile to him. "Your are still interested in rooms....I have single rooms upstairs if you prefer and then their are three larger rooms out back, used mainly by groups that do not want to split up....2 silver per person for single rooms and 5 silver for a single large room." He waits to see if a decision is made and then he will provide key or keys accordingly.
Despite decisions everyone will find the night sleep enjyable as accomodations are made for everyone.
Kanchana would have been supplied with parchment and pen to make copies of the scrolls if she so desired. If she wanted one of the librarians there would have copied them for her. :)
Kale Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 6:47:41 AM
after listening to the barmaid, Kale tells her that to come and get him once she's off, then he returns to the table where his friends are sitting.
Kanchana Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 6:56:49 AM
Kanchana would have enlisted the help of the librarians to make copies, but she would also have done some copying herself. Copying all by herself would probably have taken a day!
"I would prefer to share a larger room, it is cheaper," Kanchana says.
Kanchana pointedly ignores the flirting going on, making a scene wouldn't be the proper thing to do - it might scare the humans half to death!
Once room(s) are settled Kanchana will retire early; she will either reread the scrolls first or just simply get some sleep. Also she will be better able to avoid watching all the pre-amourous activity.
Flat-top Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 7:18:09 AM
Flat-top look to Ellsie, when she winks at him, Flat-top winks back at her. When Ellsie come back to his table, he wispers to her "sweet lips, want to do the Bedsheet Rumba to Night?" By the way she smiled He knew he was to learn more of life.
Flat-top tells the rest of his party, "You Taurs go ahead for the large room, as for my self I'll sleep in the stable tonight." Flat-top has a silly smerk on his face.
Brahmah Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 9:36:53 AM
"We really should discuss the situation with the artifact and Vargas in private. This place is too exposed, regardless how nice these folk are."
He also ignores the fratrenizing, being used to this activity when making port on the human ship years ago. Whores and other sorts of ladies always liked minotaurs for some reason. He smiles at a particularly clear memory.
Solgrin Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 9:01:26 PM
Solgrin says "I will share a room with you Kanchana."
When Solgrin goes to the room to rest he tells Rozca "watch the door and windows. If anyone other than one of the other Chosen tries to come in wake me immedeately."
An eventful uneventful night. (DM Jim) Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 10:10:00 PM
The barkeep lays out a single key upon the table and then scoops up the money for the large room. As the night wears on and it becomes time to search out a little sleep, the bartender smiles and shakes his head.
Kale finds himself walking out the front of the small pub and down the street to a rather nice looking small house. His night is not so restful as the others but he still finds it more than enjoyable.
Flat-top also finds himself leaving the small pub with a woman on his arm, the very same Ellse. She leans into him as she leads him some ways into the city and to her house. It is a large place with flowers covering the front gates and fence. It seems that she is not that bad off in finances, so why does she work in a bar? That night Flat-top is introduced to a new experience, a night of pleasure that leaves him feeling flushed in the morning and well rested...despite the lack of sleep that he got.
The night passes in the large common room for the Chosen. There is still two hours till midnight and Brahmah has mentioned some planning to be done. He knows that he will have to fill in at least two taurs in the morning and he hopes they have fun.
Flat-top Thursday August 4th, 2005 7:11:11 AM
All Flat-top Has to say is "CENSERD"
OOC: Sorry DM! about the spelling, but he cannot put words as to what happen, a few kisses and a Rub Down with a Oh! My Gosh!
Brahmah Thursday August 4th, 2005 8:30:24 AM
The minotaur settles debts with the barkeep and settles down for a good night sleep.
(OOC: Jim, I will be sending you the Catacombs purchase as soon as its done.
Also, let me know if the rooms need to be paid for.)
Kale Thursday August 4th, 2005 10:08:51 AM
what Kale is doing is private.
Zeoll Thursday August 4th, 2005 8:09:41 PM
Zeoll gets a good night's sleep and is ready to set out the next day.
In the morning he visits the Catacombs and makes a few purchases. [OOC note: If he has the time on the trip, Zeoll wants to make some magic items with his new feat. I'm hoping we can say that anything he needs to do so he buys now, in the Catacombs, without needing to yet specify exactly what it is he is buying. Is that okay?]
Solgrin Friday August 5th, 2005 5:57:47 AM
Solgrin takes time in the morning to geet cleaned up then heads out to see what the other Chosen are doing.
Kanchana Friday August 5th, 2005 5:58:58 AM
Kanchana spends the night reviewing the scrolls and getting some sleep. In the morning she makes sure each of the Chosen has a copy of the scrolls then sees what the others are going to do.
Flat-top Friday August 5th, 2005 7:46:27 AM
Flat=top return to the Tavern with the biggest smile on his face, Waiting for the others to wake.
Brahmah Friday August 5th, 2005 10:42:08 AM
Brahmah gets to sleep early, wakes early and finds a private place to practice his sword-play. He exercises and then gets an early breakfast.
He is already drinking hard apple cider when the others wake.
Brahmah (additional) Friday August 5th, 2005 7:52:21 PM
While the Chosen are still sleeping, Brahmah wanders off to the Library to see if the scholars are available.
If they are able to, Brahmah askes to see them. When he's given a minute, he asks. "Is it possible that we can use my bird to pass messages to each other as we travel home? You can also update us on new information about the sword. Does this sound reasonable? I think magic, in the case, is unsafe. Sometimes magic is unreliable. Pah'caw, my eagle, is more reliable than I could every hope. I may have to retrain her as a messenger though. She can be stubborn." He smiles.
Toros Saturday August 6th, 2005 1:33:52 AM
OOC: Returned from a short holiday, ready to post
When Toros wakes up, he will find Flat-top and ask him to tell whatever he might like to tell about the last night and then congratulate him for being such a lucky and charming Taur.
The travel to South Harbor. (DM Jim) Saturday August 6th, 2005 3:15:46 AM
The rest is nice and everyone is up the next morning and ready to go. Kale and Flat-top wander in shortly after everyone is up, with a pair of very happy women upon their arms.
The two barmaids detach themselves and start about their business, but they make it a special point to bring two large platters of food to the tables they are seated at. Since the morning is not that busy they join them at the table and have a little breakfast. They do make sure that there is enough food for all of the taurs if they so desire, but they two women spend much time feeding Kale and Flat-top little bits of food.
Soon it is time to go and the two women give thier respective taur a hug and kiss before they let them leave the bar. There is much sighing and sad faces from the two and they make the two Chosen promise to visit.
The trip to South Harbor is uneventful but takes the best part of a week. The weather is fine but you find that you all take a slightly slower pace. For two things seem a little brighter and for the others it is just nice to be outside.
Once in South Harbor the decision on where to go next starts. Two ideas make itself present to the Chosen...the local pub or the docks.
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Brahmah had slipped away before he slipped off to bed and was lucky enough to catch the scholars as they were leaving the Library of Magic. They agree to send messages through his eagle if he wants and they will try to supply information but that he will find a better source of information on the black sword in South Harbor.
If anyone wants to try and do anything during that weeks travel that is ok. Just remember that the only real free time you have it when you stop of meals and for sleep at night, though you may stop a little early to make camp and the like. The real "downtime" will be coming at the end of this module.
Brahmah d20+8=26 d20+4=18 d20+8=19 Saturday August 6th, 2005 1:38:30 PM
Over the week, Brahmah hears about the what the scholars had to say. In the evenings, he goes hunting for food so that he can save his sack of rations for the sea trip home.
(OOC: I would, if possible, like to train or retrain Pah'caw to send or 'seek' so she can send messages... like a carrier pigeon.. :))
Upon reaching South Harbor, Brahmah takes a close look around. (Has he ever been to this harbor before in his past? Do any ships look familiar? Spot 26, Profession sailor 18, Knowledge geography 19)
Prepared Spells: Pass without Trace, Speak with Animals
Flat-top Sunday August 7th, 2005 6:34:45 AM
Over the week-end, Flat-top will say his goodbies to Ellse. Kissing her, telling her that he'll never froget her and if he ever comes back here he'll be sure to come strait to her. The rest of the week, he pratice his fighting moves, do camp duty and plan as to what to do when they reach South harbor.
When he arrives at South Harbor, He is on guard, looking out for trouble(he remembers the trouble they had the last time they were here!). Also looking at the Tall Ships in the port.
Zeoll d20+11=26 Sunday August 7th, 2005 10:10:05 AM
[OOC: Jim, if you think this is possible, then great. If not, then Zeoll will go with Plan B.]
[Plan A]
Zeoll hires the smoothest-riding carriage he can find, along with a team of four horses or oxen and two teamsters to pull it. [OOC: Zeoll will pay up to 1,000 gp for this rental.]
Then, during the week of travel, he will spend his days sleeping in the carriage. In the evenings, he will use his time to work on creating magic items. [If this is okay, Jim, then I'll let you know what he is making.]
[Plan B]
Zeoll spends the week of travel avoiding thoughts of the Black Sword. He feels that he needs to digest what he has learned, and chewing things over in his head will not help. So he spends his time talking with Solgrin, Toros, and Kanchana, mostly, about magic and magic items. Zeoll plans and ponders the items he intends to make. He can't wait for the chance to start work.
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After arriving at South Port, Zeoll decides to go a-looking for information.
The first person he visits is his friend Tash, the young lady he befriended the last time he was here.
Then he turns to the pubs and taverns that are often sources of information.
Of course, the gist of his search is for the location of Grath the Gnoat. But he keeps his ears open for news of Vargas, the Black Sword, Taurs in general, and any news of nature going wild.
[Gather Info check 26]
Gecktar (gilles is back) Sunday August 7th, 2005 2:29:52 PM
Gecktar will follow the group to the South harbor. Seeing his companions very alert he stays cautious.
During the next week he will cast a 'cure disease' on every Chosen so they will not be subject to any illness.
(OOC thank you Jay for posting for Gecktar)
Toros Sunday August 7th, 2005 10:35:07 PM
During this week with not much not_able event Toros will get the chance to focus on the furtherance of his ideas on magical philters.
Studying in Black Genie Center and Rules Center, the lion-taur has developed his abilities to be able to craft magical items, although in the expense of forgetting some of his extant talents.
During this week, everyday Toros will get up early and prepare virtue spells to cast for the crafting of the Philters and then ask the help of his friends to diffuse the Philters with the spells they know.
"Gecktar, Solgrin, Kanchana, Zeoll, Brahmah, do you know any of these spells? If you know any could you please help me to diffuse these into the Philters?!?":
Toros's Philter, Lesser (caster level 1): Can be infused with Comprehend Languages, Disguise Self, Divine Favor, Entropic Shield, Expeditious Retreat, Longstrider, Shield, or Speak with Animals.
Toros's Philter, Improved (caster level 3): Can be infused with Augury, False Life, Find Traps, Mirror Image, See Invisibility, or Speak with Plants.
Toros's Philter, Greater (caster level 5): Can be infused with Arcane Sight, Blink, Invisibility Purge, or Meld into Stone.
While Toros waits reply from his friends he will prepare the spells that he know and craft the Philters for Comprehend Languages, Divine Favour, Entropic Shield, diffusing the necessary spells. This is a tough task though, costing him 12 XP and 150 gps.
Brahmah Monday August 8th, 2005 6:06:16 AM
"Yes Toros, I know Longstrider and Speak with Animals. But I haven't prepared them today..."
He then remembers. "Aw yes, I purchased some of those inventions of your a couple days ago. Did you get your comission?"
Kale Monday August 8th, 2005 6:47:40 AM
"Are we going on a ship again?" Kale asks no one in paticular.
Gecktar Monday August 8th, 2005 9:49:02 AM
"Yes Toros there are many spells that I can cast for you. I mean Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Entropic Shield, Augury, Find Traps, Invisibility Purge, or Meld into Stone."
"Well I just don't have any of these spells inmemory so if you want me to cast some of them, then just tell me which one you want me to cast. I will cost you 20gp per level of the spell... NOOO I'm just kidding I will do it as friend to help another friend." Gecktar says smiling.
"Then turning to Kale "Mmmmh I don't know, but yes it's a good question. I imagine that we will proceed on earth but I may be wrong..."
Zeoll (illegal second post) Monday August 8th, 2005 10:13:12 AM
[OOC Note: We are taking a week of travel to get from Plateau City to South Harbor. No doubt the flooding and other recent crazinesses makes the trip take a while. After that week of travel, we are in South Harbor. We are looking for the Gnoat. He'll tell us which way to go next. If he sends us home, then we'll be sailing. If he sends us somewhere else to find the Black Sword, who knows?]
Zeoll tells Toros that he can cast Comp Lang, Longstrider, and Speak with Animals. he says that he thinks Toros has made an error -- Speak with Plants is a third level drudi spell, not second.
[OOC: Tunc, I think that slipped past us before? Speak with Plants should be a third level Philter, right?]
Kanchana Monday August 8th, 2005 5:12:11 PM
Kanchana will find another table to eat breakfast at.
Hopefully the travel will go fairly swiftly and without too much trouble.
Flat-top Monday August 8th, 2005 7:01:35 PM
Flat-top Look at hte see, then ask "I wonder whitch ship we'll have this time??"
The lost taur race and new additions. (DM Jim) Monday August 8th, 2005 8:11:33 PM
Zeoll had been able to make arrangments for a wagon that could be covered with a canvas for his travels. He soon finds that it would hold two taurs at a time in it and that should meet his needs easily. He is able to barter the man down to 750 gold for the wagon and a pair of willing drivers.
As you pull near South Harbor you see a group of kids at play just near the entrance to the town. They seem to be playing a game with a ball and short stick, throwing and hitting it then running around. As the kids spot the taurs coming four of the smaller ones take of screaming in fear. One though comes running right at the group...a young girl with nobby knees and a smile on her face. You can hear her yelling as she draws closer. "Zeoll....friend Zeoll." She waves frantically at the Chosen as she draws near. When she reaches the group she stops leaning over and out of breathe, but a large grin upon her face. Once she finds Zeoll or he makes an appearance she launches into a full report without him asking. "You won't believe it but another taur came into town about a week ago. Pretty little female centaur and she comes out once in awhile to play ball with us. Then there is this other taur there...a lot smaller than any of you guys though." She brow furrows and then she continues. "Well at least I think he is a taur...never got to ask as he keep talking to some captain lady and her large minotaur friend about using their boat." Her grin widens even further as her eyes flash. "Pirates have been seen near the town...they have attacked some of the merchant ships." As if she suddenly remembered something she turns and takes off running but shouts back over her shoulder. "Sorry have to get home...mom wants me to help with the bread today...and that taur is in the tavern." She is soon lost inside the town walls.
No ships can be seen as you enter the town, having come in further from the harbor. Seeing as how there are new taurs in the town you head for the tavern first to check it out. Upon entering it is not hard to find either of the ones mentioned. Seated at a table is a small taur, from the description given by the scholars, that fits the bill given. Beside him looking at the map he is pointing too with a dagger is a beautiful little filly. The other surprise is that standing at the table bent over the map is a certain Captain and her first mate...of the GossamerWing. They seem to be in some kind of heated discussion that centers around the map and more jabbing daggers, this time from the Captain. You catch snatches of the following from the conversation going on at the talbe. "Boats...merchants...pirates....undead...trouble...money......reward."
Tunc and Cayzle, just email me and we will work out anything that you can get made. Of course if you need help from another Chosen then email them as well so I know that they are willing. :)
Jay, the group was at this port town when you first landed here. Well actually you were dropped her in a pile of dung by a nice little wizardess from Floating City.
Julie, if you have gotten my messages then you are the taur filly sitting at the table with the gnoat. A taur race that has been in hiding and you have been here for at least a week with this gnoat, his name is Grath by the way. :) Jump right in and have a little fun meeting the Chosen and roleplaying.
Brahmah Monday August 8th, 2005 10:00:41 PM
Brahmah walks up to the Captain of the Gossamer Wing and her first mate. "Hoy!" He says.
Brahmah Tuesday August 9th, 2005 6:08:12 AM
"I said 'HOY'!" ;)
Flat-top Tuesday August 9th, 2005 7:36:40 AM
Flat-top is right behind Brahmah, but the first thing he notices is the Filly. He trots up to her "Hello! In Flat-top, also a friend of the Skipper of the Ship GossimerWong"
With a smile on his face, he stick out his hand to have her shake it.
Gecktar Tuesday August 9th, 2005 8:07:43 AM
Gecktar seeing the captain of the Gossamer Wing smiles.
'Always here when needed.'
'Are they directed by Domi ?' he thinks to himself, 'and this taur at their side where do I see her before ?'
Gecktar search in his mind because of the feeling that he is sure to have seen this taur elsewhere but where...
"Hello, I hope we don't disturb you racketeering this poor little... may I say Taur ?" says Gecktar with a smile that shows he don't believe any word about the accusation he just said.
Brahmah Tuesday August 9th, 2005 9:29:35 AM
The Captain once again looks upon the crew of the Gossamer Wing. "Captain Lira, Yandana. How have you been? How are your ladies on board?" He asks with a small smile. He takes a sideways glance at the First Mate and then continues again. "Have you seen the Packages recently?" He asks with some concern.
Kale Tuesday August 9th, 2005 9:31:12 AM
Kale is sitting at the bar, sipping at his drink, and not looking forward to sailing on a ship.
Toros Tuesday August 9th, 2005 2:45:47 PM
Toros talks with and responds to his friends
"Thanks for your help friends. I will indeed need your knowledge of these spells." (OOC. I will send an email later about the item creations)
"And I think you are right Zeoll. We have done a mistake with that spell, it is a level 2 spell for Ranger but actually a level 3 spell for a Druid. Better to correct it as soon as possible"
And Brahmah, yes I received a notice from Catacombs acknowlidging me that I receive a comission from your purchase of my inventions. However, previously I remember you have said a Chosen should not get commission from what other Chosens purchase, when I recently have wanted to purhase your Tattoo. Have you received your commission from that purchase of mine, as well?"
"Captain Lira, Yandana, nice to see you again. You look in pretty good health and condition."
Phaerill Tuesday August 9th, 2005 2:49:31 PM
The young centaur turns at the approach of the taurs. She smiles at Flat-top and takes his hand in a firm shake. "Well met. I am Phaerill." She flicks her tail jauntily and adds in with a friendly lilt to her voice, "but please call me Rill."
She is a very beautiful creature, her upper humanoid torso deeply tanned and lightly muscular, covered in a brilliant deep green tunic. Her face has pixie-like features with wide green eyes and a wild tumble of coal black hair left loose to pool across her withers. Her equine body is buckskin, a muddy yellowish brown with sooty black stockings on all four hooves and a long black tail.
Zeoll Tuesday August 9th, 2005 5:34:04 PM
Zeoll is very glad to see his young friend. She tells him of a new Taur, and Zeollcannot help but wonder if Domi has sent a new Chosen to their aid.
He waves good by to Tash and then searches for the new Taur. He finds her and bows low.
"Hello and Well-Met, Phaerrill," Zeoll says to the centaur. He is a big liontaur wearig leather armor and carrying a greatsword. The beads and feathers in his mane reveal that he is a bard and a priest of nature.
"I am Zeoll, and these arre my comrrades, those who have been Chosen of Domi." He introduces each of the Chosen by name. His accent is thick but understandable.
"What brings you herre?" he asks.
Brahmah the Captain of the Chosen Tuesday August 9th, 2005 7:40:37 PM
Brahmah is standing in front of the Captain and First mate, then he notices the centaur. He is struck dumb by her beauty.
Brahmah stands nearly 8 feet tall, black haired, deep dark eyes and apparently oldest among the Chosen. He is easily middle aged for a minotaur.
The ranger is far from handsome, having many scars, missing his tail and his left year. His horns are engraved sea/ocean motif and he has tattoos in old Woldian script over rippling muscles.
The minotaur is lightly equipped. Brahmah carries a human sized falchion, a kukri and a mithril shirt. He also has an unstrung bow strapped to his back.
A beautiful golden eagle sits on his shoulder.
Phaerill Tuesday August 9th, 2005 9:07:10 PM
Rill's smile brightens upon hearing Zeoll's words. She inclines her head and speaks with a positively delighted tone, "I too am a Chosen of Domi, and was led here, where I would meet the others. Guess I just have!" She laughs lightly.
(Forgot to mention about Rill's appearance, is that she is unusually small for a centaur, with human and equine portions both dainty and almost petite (for a centaur)..she looks to be barely 17 summers in age.)
Brahmah Tuesday August 9th, 2005 11:09:07 PM
A short gurgle sound leaks from Brahmah's throat.
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