Conner Sunday August 7th, 2005 7:22:34 AM
Conner heads back to the house while the others take the children to the temple. Once there he collapses into his bed - he spent last night searching and the previous day fighting and now he is exhausted.
Kadaz Sunday August 7th, 2005 7:25:23 AM
Kadaz helps deliver the children to the temple. On the way back home he is amazed at the changes in the city in a short period of time. It's like some power has decided to destroy the city.
At home he go outside and starts swinging his axe, chopping down vines. Maybe he can prevent the vegetation from destroying their home.
Shadow Sunday August 7th, 2005 12:32:55 PM
Shadow follows Conner back to the apartment and is almost asleep on his feet by the time they get back. Unless something poses an immediate threat, Shadow will fall into bed and be quickly asleep. Even his growling stomach cannot keep him awake.
Mira Sunday August 7th, 2005 12:53:21 PM
Mira takes Evan's hands, and, her eyes fixed on the ranger's she tries to hold his gaze as she whispers to Arm, "Take the child. Quickly." The sorcerer steels herself for the expected wails and Evan's response. Holding the man's hands, more suited to sword and axe, firmly in her own, she struggles to keep emotion from her voice. There are a thousand reasons why the children would be better served by being left at the temple, but how does one argue against an instinctive feeling such as that which grips the ranger? "It's the right thing to do," is all she can say, hoping her empathy for his feelings can be read in her eyes.
When the children have been led away, she wraps an arm around Evan's waist, "Let's go home." She looks meaningfully at the others as if to say, 'help me get him back!' and then makes to leave the temple.
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Back at the house, she watches as Kadaz cuts away the vegetation clinging to their flat. She understands the expression of frustration. She too wishes to be active and fight this thing, whatever this thing is. Her eyes slide over to Arm and she wonders if this has anything to do with the awakening of which the elvish scholars spoke.
(OOC: I'm back! Thanks Lenny. You did great!-Carla)
Uriel Sunday August 7th, 2005 10:51:13 PM
Uriel does his best to aid in the situation with Evan and Zully, his own eyes seem unusually watery as the group makes its way back to the apartment.
Uriel stays silent, watching but not aiding the dwarf's vine hacking.
Arm Monday August 8th, 2005 5:56:12 AM
Arm takes the child from Evan, saying to her "It's too dangerous for you to stay with us, Zelly. Not to worry, we'll look in on you when we can.". He then hands her over to the cleric and makes his way back to the apartment with the others. Looking around at the devastation, he can't help but wonder if his "no" vote has brought this upon the City or not. Once back, he helps Kadaz with removing the vines from the house, though it seems a losing battle.
OOC: You're quite welcome Carla, hope you had a good trip! :)
Evan Monday August 8th, 2005 7:29:17 AM
Evan watches, heartbroken as Arm takes Zully away from him, not resisting Mira's grip. Tears spring into his eyes as he watches, unable to even reply with Mira holding his hands. How can they possibly leave Zully with strangers? She needs to be with people who care about her. She's lost everyone else and is all alone. Evan looks at Mira, pleading with his eyes as the tears slide down his face.
In a daze, Evan allows Mira to guide him back to the flat, his only thought the vision of Zully as she was taken away and given to the priestesses.
DM Kathy Monday August 8th, 2005 12:26:06 PM
Your parting from Zully was indeed heartbreaking. She asked repeatedly if you would come and visit her, apparantly needing reassurance. She also begs you to tell Kethlorn where she is, if you see him.
Soberly, you return to your lodgings. Conner and Shadow lie down for some much-needed rest, and Kadaz and Arm take the battle to the vines that are continuing their assault on your home. Elsewhere on your street, others are likewise battling the foliage, trying to preserve the structures that remain standing. Sampson's is providing free drinks to those who keep their building clear of plant growth.
It's getting on for sunset, and Conner and Shadow have awakened, when you begin to hear the commotion--terrified screams and cries of townsfolk coming from the direction of the flooded-out Merchant's Quarter. It would seem that the assault on Plateau City continues.
Shadow Monday August 8th, 2005 4:45:40 PM
Shadow is just waking up and is about to find something to eat when the commotion starts. He says, "We need to get our stuff together." He starts to get all of his gear together, and once ready he will wait for the rest to get going.
Conner Monday August 8th, 2005 5:54:18 PM
Conner is startled awake by the screams from outside. A cold sweat envelops him and the image of Amy, trapped and screaming as the walls tumble down upon her is replaced by the inside of their lodgings. It takes a moment for the tattooed fighter to understand the nightmare that was triggered by others in distress.
A look of pure determination crosses his face as he don's his armour and straps his shield to his forearm.
Wilfire Ironhouse Monday August 8th, 2005 8:02:21 PM
"Here we go again" Wilfire yelled aloud as he collected his things and ran towards the commotion.
Mira (AC13, HP 28) Monday August 8th, 2005 8:53:28 PM
Mira feels sick as she witnesses the obvious distress of the ranger. She can't help feel responsible. Would he find a greater calling defending the temple and caring for the children it shelters? Is she being selfish asking him to turn his back on Zully and come away with her?
And yet, amidst all this chaos, the sorcerer has found some previously untapped reserves. Her application to her magics and the study of her scrolls is rewarded with new abilities!
Remembering that there were others from Plateau City at the gathering of the elves, she sidles up to the bard and makes a gentle enquiry. "Arm? Do you think any of this," she waves her hand in the direction of a pile of chopped and hacked greenery, "has anything to do with the Awakening of the prophecy?" Then she remembers the bard's anguish during the elven song, "but you sang against him didn't you?"
The conversation is cut short by the cries of townsfolk. Mira's emerald green eye's hold the bard's for a moment. She thinks she sees golden flecks in their depths, but when he shifts his weight, they are gone. Almost imperceptably she whispers "I'll get my stuff."
(OOC: Kathy, Mira levels up with the XP awarded. Is she permitted a shopping trip to the Catacombs, or will that have to wait?)
Kadaz [ AC21, hp 40] Monday August 8th, 2005 8:54:56 PM
Outside, Kadaz has spent a weary day hacking vines. Once he got ahead a little he'll spare some time for helping to clear Sampsons of growth.
Birdie was intially puzzled by the strange activity. But he has gotten into the spirit of the day by growling and snapping at every flower he passes.
As dusk falls Kadaz is taking a break outside, sitting on the ground and cleaning the sap off his axe. When he hears battle sounds from nearby he perks up immediately and shouts to warn the others. "They're back! Time to go!"
Uriel {AC:19 HP:43/43 Aura of Courage} Monday August 8th, 2005 10:18:35 PM
Uriel grins grimly as he picks up his weapons. "I was hoping for something more to do against this foe. Let's go crack some heads!"
Arm Tuesday August 9th, 2005 6:03:14 AM
Arm grimaces at Mira, then says, "Aye, I DID vote against it...now I hope we are not being punished BECAUSE of it.".
Hearing the cries, he grimly draws his sword and waits for Mira to gather her things before they again move out.
Evan ac 18 hp 24 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 8:14:45 AM
At the sound of screaming, Evan pulls himself out of his fog and quickly slips his gear on, then heads for the door to join the others.
DM Kathy Tuesday August 9th, 2005 10:08:08 AM
You gear up and rush in the direction the cries are coming from. Soon you begin to pass townsfolk, fleeing in the opposite direction. When you at last reach one of the flooded streets of the Guild Quarter, you see what the commotion is about.
Four obviously dead bodies are advancing menacingly down the street. Their wild, frantic eyes burn with malevolence.
[Combat map to follow. You guys are about 40 feet from the walking corpses, and movement is halved through the flooded street. That is, if your normal speed is 30 feet, you can move 15 feet on a single move.]
Kadaz [ AC21, hp 40] d20+7=12 d20+5=16 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 4:43:12 PM
Kadaz orders Birdie to wait at the water's edge. A swimming dog isn't going to help much. Birdie obeys and sits, whining at having to sit out this fight. He looks around for any plants to chew. (Kadaz - handle animal 12, Birdie spot 16)
Kadaz starts wading slowly towards the oncoming creatures, shield and axe held high to keep them dry. He takes a practice swing to get a feel for fighting in water. And he tries to think ahead to plan the battle. "Wilfire, let them come to us for now, don't try to send them way. We're better equipped to handle them than others in this city."
Kadaz suddenly has a unsettling thought. "Does anyone know if those things can swim underwater?" Kadaz takes a look around at the dirty water. That would be a nasty surprise. (movement rate 10')
Uriel {AC:19 HP:43/43 Aura of Courage} Tuesday August 9th, 2005 7:52:35 PM
Uriel casts magic weapon on Arm's crossbow before moving forward. "This should aid your missle attacks friend Arm," Uriel says.
"Mira, Arm and Shadow should all concentrate on ranged attacks, preferrably on one target while the rest of us close to melee," Uriel suggests.
He will have shield and longsword out as he moves forward slowly, keeping pace with Kadaz.
Conner [AC=22, HP=44] d20+10=22 d8+6=10 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 8:12:55 PM
Conner wades out in the water to await the approach of the undead creatures He slashes at the first creature that gets within his range [Hit AC=22 for 10 dmg]and prepares to defend himself.
Mira (AC17, HP 28, Mage Armor) Tuesday August 9th, 2005 9:40:09 PM
Mira's eyes shine in admiration as Uriel takes a leadership role. With only a moment to spare, the sorcerer casts a quick spell surrounding herself with an invisible but tangible field of force.
DM Sanity Info:
Spells:
0-level, 6 per day-Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Open/Close, Ray of Frost 1st-level, 7 per day-Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Mage Armor# 2nd-level, 4 per day-Glitterdust
Shadow [AC 21/18 HP 20/20] d20+5=19 d4+1=5 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 9:51:25 PM
Shadow waits until the group of warriors moves towards the walking dead. He will then let loose an arrow at the one farthest to the groups left (#4). "Take that and hopefully you will return to the realm of the dead." (to hit=19 dmg=5)
Arm d20=19 d8+1=7 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 5:59:39 AM
Arm fires at one of the creatures, hitting it solidly (attk: 19, dmg: 7)
OOC: Sorry, but I don't have my book in work here...what exactly does "magic weapon" do?
DM Kathy Wednesday August 10th, 2005 12:11:20 PM
[OOC: I may have mislead you about the extent of the flooding. The water is about knee-deep. A bit deeper on the dwarves and Birdie, but nobody should be swimming or worrying about keeping a head above water. It's just a question of slogging through it, which slows you down somewhat.]
Telling Birdie to stay where he is, Kadaz wades forward. Uriel casts a spell on Arm's crossbow, then also moves foward.
Conner moves forward as well, ready to strike if anything should approach.
Mira casts a spell. Shadow and Arm fire at one of the creatures. Both score solid hits, and creature #4 now appears wounded.
[Len, Magic Weapon adds +1 to your "to hit" and damage rolls.]
The creatures also move foward, but are also moving more slowly because of the flooding. They stop short of Conner, Kadaz, and Uriel, seeming to realize that the fighters are ready for them.
"Join us in oblivion," one of them rasps in unearthly tones. "Better now than when He arrives."
Shadow [AC 21/18 HP 20/20] d20+5=23 d4+1=4 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 5:13:46 PM
Shadow hears the creature say something about 'when He arrives'. Shadow shudders a little at the thought of something that would be so despicable as to raise the dead. He puts his best face on and raises his bow once more to try and take down one of the creatures. "Go back to oblivion then." He says as he lets go. (firing another arrow at #4, to hit=23 dmg=4)
Kadaz [ AC21, hp 40] d20+10=12 d10+4=5 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 5:23:23 PM
Kadaz takes a 5' step forward and readies himself. He will swing if one of these creatures comes within reach. But for now more information would be good. "Who is this 'he' you refer to? If I had more knowledge of him I'd be able to consider your offer." (if one comes within reach, attack 12, damage 5).
Mira (AC17, HP 28, Mage Armor) 2d4(4+1)+2=7 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 8:13:13 PM Ye-ah! Oblivion! I've been there once before, thinks Mira as she remembers her first...and last experiment with Flaming Green Gnomish at the Giggling Ghost. With a rueful look at the undead creatures, she focuses her energies and shoots 2 balls of energy over Conner's shoulder at enemy #1 (7 pts. dmg).
DM Sanity Info:
Spells:
0-level, 6 per day-Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Open/Close, Ray of Frost 1st-level, 7 per day-Magic Missile#, Burning Hands, Mage Armor# 2nd-level, 4 per day-Glitterdust
Conner [AC=22, HP=44] d20+10=26 d8+6=12 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 8:27:45 PM
Conner neither knows nor cares who 'He' is. The trials of the last several days have taken their toll and the burly fighter seeks retribution for the death of Amy. He steps forward into battle, his longsword slashing into this new enemy, hissing as it cuts through his foe [Hit #1 AC=26 for 12 Dmg].
Conners massive arms drive the sword into his enemy and the bloodlust of battle overcomes him. He snarls something unintelligable at his opponent and the tattoo that runs across his temple deepens in color.
Uriel {AC:19 HP:43/43 Aura of Courage} d20+8=28 d20+8=24 d8+5=9 d8+5=13 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 11:09:04 PM
Uriel steps up and swings through at one of unwounded undead.
"Back to the damned hells with you!" he yells while swinging.
{Hit AC:28 possible crit AC:24 for confirmation Dmg:9 Dmg:13 Total:22}
Wilfire Ironhouse d20-1=17 2d6(1+4)+2=7 Thursday August 11th, 2005 1:49:17 AM
Wilfire would not let fear distract him. Nor would he allow the fury of battle to cloud the connection required to smite these perversions of life.
"Vile wickedness!" Wilfire began with holy symbol held in hand. "Taste deh light of purest white. Recoil! Recoil!"
OOC- Turn Undead Turn- 17 (most powerful is HD 5) Effect- 7 HD (destroyed if half HD)
Evan ac 18 hp 24 Good Hope Thursday August 11th, 2005 7:47:41 AM
Evan drinks down a potion of Good Hope then glides forward 15 feet, drawing his sword and axe, ready to meet the undead.
DM Kathy d20+3=7 d20+3=21 d4+1=5 d20+3=10 d20+3=9 d20+3=16 Thursday August 11th, 2005 11:59:00 AM
Shadow fires again at #4, who is starting to look pretty wounded.
Kadaz steps forward 5 feet and stands ready. Mira shoots a couple of Magic Missiles at #1.
Conner steps up to #1, who attacks him (readied action) but misses. Conner does not miss, and takes a good-sized chunk out of the creature.
Uriel steps up to #3, who is also readied. The creature attacks, and hits the paladin for 5 points damage. Uriel feels a pull, as if the creature is trying to drain the very life-force from him! [Make a DC 14 Fort save or lose a level!] In return, Uriel strikes a solid blow [can't crit undead, though].
Wilfire displays his holy symbol and orders the undead to begone. Evan drinks a potion and moves forward.
The creature closest to Wilfire (#3) turns and flees. Uriel gets an Attack of Opportunity. Meanwhile, #1 attacks Conner and misses; #2 steps up and also attacks Conner, missing also. #4 steps up to attack Uriel, but his blow clangs off the paladin's armor.
"He comes to destroy the city," #1 rasps. "None can stand before his wrath," adds #4.
Uriel {AC:19 HP:38/43 Aura of Courage} d20+9=26 d20+8=28 d8+5=13 Thursday August 11th, 2005 2:36:27 PM
Uriel stumbles slightly and his vision dims under the life-draining attack of the undead.
A small glow eminating from his fist of Domi prevents the theft of energy however. {Fort Save:26}
In answer, Uriel swings visciously at the creature as it tries to flee.
{Hit AC:28 I would roll all of these on creatures that can't be critted! Dmg:13}
Conner [AC=22, HP=44] d20+8=23 d20+6=17 d8+6=14 d6+4=5 Thursday August 11th, 2005 5:35:25 PM
"Stand before my wrath then" the fighter snarls at his opponent as he brings his sword down with a grunt of exertion [Hit #1 AC=23 for 14 HP]. If #1 remains standing, Conner follows his sword with a shield bash, bringing the sharpened shield spikes up and into the creature's face [Hit AC=17 for 5 HP]. Otherwise he re-directs the attack against #2 for the same effect.
Kadaz [ AC21, hp 40] d20+10=23 d10+4=9 Thursday August 11th, 2005 6:16:46 PM
"That's enough for me! No one threatens my city!" roars Kadaz. He steps forward and swings at the undead in front of him and hits. (attack 23, damage 9). In the back Birdie gets up and starts to pace, trying to figure out how to avoid the water but still get to the fight.
Arm d20-3=14 d8+2=5 Thursday August 11th, 2005 6:59:02 PM
IF there are still any left, Arm takes aim at one that is still standing and again fires (attk: 4 - dmg: 5).
Shadow [AC 21/18 HP 20/20] d20+5=24 d20+1=20 d4+1=4 Thursday August 11th, 2005 7:52:07 PM
Shadow will launch another arrow at #4. (to hit=24 dmg=4 [yeah I wish he could do a d20 with an arrow-lol forgot to change to a d4])
Mira (AC17, HP 28, Mage Armor) 2d4(3+1)+2=6 Thursday August 11th, 2005 10:39:04 PM
With practiced movement, Mira does what she does best and two missiles roar past Conner to strike the enemy. (6 pts. dmg. to #1. If #1 is down, then #2)
DM Sanity Info:
Spells:
0-level, 6 per day-Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Open/Close, Ray of Frost 1st-level, 7 per day-Magic Missile##, Burning Hands, Mage Armor# 2nd-level, 4 per day-Glitterdust
Wilfire Ironhouse d20-1=11 2d6(6+4)+2=12 Friday August 12th, 2005 1:53:36 AM
Wilfire moves forward with his holy symbol out in front of him.
"RECOIL I SAY! RECOIL!"
OOC- turn undead Max HD= 3 HD effect= 12 HD worth of undead (destroyed if half HD)
Arm Friday August 12th, 2005 5:51:50 AM
Arm advances a bit to see if he can get a better shot at any of those remaining.
Evan ac 18 hp 24 Good Hope d20+6=26 d20+6=9 d8+5=8 d20+8=13 d6+5=9 Friday August 12th, 2005 8:18:57 AM
Evan moves forward to attack the zombies (#1) his sword and axe flashing. (sword 26, no crit, dam 8; axe hit ac 13, dam 9)
Uriel {AC:19 HP:38/43 Aura of Courage} d20+9=27 d8+5=12 Friday August 12th, 2005 10:08:15 AM
{I didn't take my normal attack - oops!}
Uriel swings at the nearest creature unless he thinks he can get another attack on #3.
Hit AC:27 Dmg:12
DM Kathy Friday August 12th, 2005 11:18:45 AM
Uriel chops at the one undead as it flees. He does not bring it down, but it's looking considerably the worse for wear.
Conner's sword finishes off #1, and he turns and bashes #2 with his shield. Kadaz steps up and takes another chunk out of #2.
Shadow fires another arrow at #4, and Mira sends two more magic missiles at #2.
Wilfire again displays his holy symbol and demands that the foul creatures flee. Arm moves up into better position.
Evan also moves forward. #1 is down, but he can get close enough to strike at #2. His blow is solid, and the creature falls.
Uriel's attack finishes off #4.
The only remaining creature now is #3, who continues to flee. It is about 60 feet from Evan, Conner, Kadaz, Uriel, and Arm; and about 80 feet from Shadow, Mira, and Wilfire.
Kadaz [ AC21, hp 40] d20+1=16 Friday August 12th, 2005 6:48:57 PM
Kadaz looks around carefully to see if anything else threatens them. Hip deep in water that is knee deep to the humans, he growls "If I'd wanted a bath I'd of brought soap." (spot 16)
Conner [AC=22, HP=44] Friday August 12th, 2005 11:05:36 PM
The fighter wades out further into the water in pursuit of the fleeing creature. "Come, it must harm no others." Sword at the ready,he pushes through the water as quickly as he can.
Uriel {AC:19 HP:38/43 Aura of Courage} Saturday August 13th, 2005 12:48:28 AM
Uriel pushes ahead also, going as fast as possible to catch up.
"Don't let anyone lag too far behind. We don't want to be strewn out across the city. We don't know how many more of these things there are in the city!" he says.
Evan ac 18 hp 24 Good Hope Saturday August 13th, 2005 8:03:40 AM
Evan moves forward, sheathing his blades and pulling his crossbow off of his back.
Shadow d20+5=22 d4+1=4 Saturday August 13th, 2005 6:09:46 PM
Shadow sees the group move forward after the fleeing undead. He moves as quickly as he can to see if he can get a shot off at the creature. When he gets within bowshot (60') he will let loose (to hit=22 dmg=4).
Wilfire Ironhouse Sunday August 14th, 2005 11:16:44 AM
"'Old yer fire!" Wilfire yelled out as he chased after the creature. "Maybe it'll lead us to somefin."
OOC- Move at top speed towards creature
DM Kathy Sunday August 14th, 2005 11:36:23 PM
The fighters (and Wilfire) begin moving off after the fleeing undead. Within a few steps, you realize that this isn't going to work. You can't run in the flooded street, and your movement is no faster than the creature you're chasing. You're never going to catch up enough to engage it in melee.
Shadow, however, can get close enough to get a shot off. His arrow pierces the creature, and it falls into the water with a splash.
Wilfire recalls that, when turned, undead simply flee directly away from the cleric who turned them. Unless the creature's lair happens to be direcly opposite of where Wilfire was standing, it would not have been leading you back there.
Mira Monday August 15th, 2005 12:46:14 AM
Mira thinks about shooting another missile after the retreating figure, but when it looks like Shadow pinged him, she lowers her arms. "Now where do you think they came from?" she asks out loud.
Arm Monday August 15th, 2005 6:00:11 AM
Arm looks at Mira and replies, "I know not, but I think it's best we find out lest we and the town are besieged by MORE of the likes of them.".
Eva n d20+9=20 d20+9=22 d20+6=21 Monday August 15th, 2005 7:26:09 AM
Evan will continue to move down the flooded street, crossbow at the ready as he searches for any sign of the zombie's passing. (track-20, spot-22, search-21)
Conner Monday August 15th, 2005 7:41:55 AM
"Good shot! Square between the shoulder blades!" Conner thumps Shadow on the back in congratulations.
Kadaz d20+1=12 Monday August 15th, 2005 12:46:12 PM
Kadaz turns to Shadow to compliment him. "Good shooting." He then moves into the intersection and slowly turns in place, looking carefully in all direction, checking out the roofs, and even watching the water for unusual ripples. (spot 12)
Shadow d20+2=8 d20+2=18 Monday August 15th, 2005 6:06:05 PM
Shadow watches as his shot takes the creature in the back. He is on one hand happy that his shot hit and took the creature down, but on the other hand is not sure about how he should feel about taking an opponent down running away. He then reminds himself that it was a creature of pure evil since it was undead. Just as he is coming out of his reverie he almost falls to the ground from the congratulations of Conner. "Thanks." He mumbles as he tries not to fall over, and rubbing his shoulder where the fighter thumped him.
He hears the worry from the others about more of these creatures and starts to look around. (spot=8 listen=18)
Uriel Monday August 15th, 2005 9:19:09 PM
Uriel surveys his friends for injury, assuming none are injured he heals himself.
"We should indeed look for more of these creatures. I doubt we found the only 4 in the city" Uriel says.
DM Kathy Monday August 15th, 2005 11:17:39 PM
You spend some time looking around, but if there are more of these creatures, they are not in the immediate area. You leave the flooded streets, glad to be on (relatively) dry ground again.
As you make your way homeward through the evening dim, you come upon a group of townsfolk having an animated discussion. "--hundreds dead, and the Cathedral cut off from us," a man is saying as you approach.
"The children are so frightened," adds a woman. "I want to leave town, but where could we go? I just don't know what to do."
"I'll tell ye what we ought to do," another man says angrily. "We ought to run those pointy-eared traitors out of town." A few in the group seem inclined to protest, but the man continues. "Who was it had that strange dream? The elves. Who was it decided to awaken this Sleeper person? The elves. Way I see it, they're the cause of all this."
A few of the group still look doubtful, but the number who seem to be agreeing with the angry man is a little disconcerting. "Always think they're better'n everyone else," another man grouses.
"And now see what's come of it!" a woman adds. "Naught but trials and sorrow, and all because the elves had to decide everything. They decided, but we're the ones who suffered for it!"
As you move past the group, a few of them notice Arm's elven features and glare at him. None of them makes any threatening moves toward your group, however.
Mira Monday August 15th, 2005 11:31:28 PM
A worried look on her face, Mira looks from the gossiping townsfolk to Arm, Shadow, and then back to Arm. Surreptitiously, she moves a little closer to the bard, making sure she is between him and the upset folks in the street.
Wilfire Ironhouse Tuesday August 16th, 2005 12:53:14 AM
Wilfire eyeballed the townsfolk as he passed, but he saved his breath. There were more important things to do, so he followed after the others.
Arm Tuesday August 16th, 2005 5:57:52 AM
Arm notices the looks of the townfolk, and is overcome with those same feelings of despair again, as the prophecy once again haunts him. Smiling slightly at Mira for her assistance, he quickens his pace to catch up with Conner, then asks, "So, my friend...did you find any sign of Amy?".
OOC: As far as I remember, neither Conner nor Shadow ever spoke to the group about her death, so I'm playing it as such. If I'm mistaken, feel free to correct me. :)
Kadaz Tuesday August 16th, 2005 7:19:50 AM
Birdie is happy to be with Kadaz again on dry ground. As they walk back home Kadaz stays on guard. "Fey, plants, wolves and now undead. If this is happening in Plateau City I wonder what is afflicting the rest of the world."
Conner Tuesday August 16th, 2005 7:28:23 AM
"Yes Armathen, yes we found her...she is now at the temple with so many others." The tone of Conner's voice makes it clear she will not be coming back.
Shadow Tuesday August 16th, 2005 9:07:14 AM
Noticing the group of people and how they are behaving, Shadow will move near the dim areas by the building. He is not sure how they will react seeing Arm. He is relieved when the group moves away from the group.
When Arm asks Conner about Amy, Shadow flinches, he looks at Conner to make sure the fighter is okay.
Uriel d20+3=17 Tuesday August 16th, 2005 9:53:56 PM
Uriel will lag behind trying to catch the eyes of the instigator(s). {Intimidate:17}
DM Kathy Wednesday August 17th, 2005 12:40:36 AM
You pass by the group, and it is an uncomfortable moment. A few of the crowd subside, muttering, when Uriel glares at them.
You make it past them without further incident, and soon reach the relative safety of your home. Conner says that he took Amy to the temple, and you understand what he means by that. So many have been killed in Plateau City over the last few days--and the events clearly haven't stopped. The streets are still flooded, and vines still choke the buildings. And now, it would appear that at least a few townsfolk have decided the elves are to blame. You can't help but wonder what will come next.
[Anybody who wants to try to figure out what those undead were, make a Knowledge (Religion) check.]
Kadaz Wednesday August 17th, 2005 6:49:27 AM
The dwarf looks around before entering home. "I think we should patrol the neighborhood. We're better prepared to handle trouble then most others around here. And it's clear that the city could use our help."
Evan Wednesday August 17th, 2005 7:24:09 AM
Evan nods in agreement with Kadaz, then signs to Mira, We should go check with the guard. They will know where are are most needed
Arm d20=6 Wednesday August 17th, 2005 8:48:30 AM
Arm grimaces at his faux pas, and lays a comforting arm across Conner's shoulders, saying, "I am SO very sorry, my friend...I did not know...may whatever god she woshipped provide her with happiness and contentment. If you need someone to talk to, know that I'll be here for you.".
Arm's thoughts THEN wander to a certain flame-haired bard at Samson's, and he wonders how SHE has fared, or if she is one of the dead as well. Trying to take his mind off of those thoughts, he tries to think if he has seen undead like that before, but his unfamiliarity with the area is not to his benefit (knowledge-region: 6).
Shadow Wednesday August 17th, 2005 9:48:25 AM
"We do need to make sure that the neighborhood is safe." Shadow agrees with Kadaz. He will keep his bow with an arrow knocked just in case. He thinks back to his days of traveling the thieves highway and how tightly wrapped his nerves were then, and realizes that his nerves are just as tightly wrapped now.
Mira Wednesday August 17th, 2005 5:45:48 PM
Indside the flat Mira takes a seat next to Evan and starts to converse in sign language.
"I wonder if the things we experiened earlier, the dragon attack on the city, the elven dream-meeting, the convergence of the moons and the sun, fey and undead things running amok in the city, and,"gesturing to the window where the vine hacked away by Kadaz is making a resurgence, "nature in overdrive, all have something in common?"
The sorcerer rests her hands in her lap for a moment, and then starts to sign again, "we could go to the guards to see where we might be of some use in this city. Or, maybe the answers to our questions lie outside the city?"
Conner Wednesday August 17th, 2005 10:42:24 PM
The tattooed fighter accepts Arms' apology with a nod but does not further the conversation. He realizes that he never knew what god she worshipped, if any.
"I agree" Conner responds to Kadaz suggestion, there may not be much we can do against such powerful forces, but we can keep this neighbourhood safe."
DM Kathy Thursday August 18th, 2005 1:27:52 AM
Kadaz, Shadow, and Conner are in favor of patrolling the neighborhood, at least for a time. They prepare to set out.
Mira and Evan favor visiting the Guard to ask for specific ways the group could help. Mira also spares some thought for the root causes of all these problems. Perhaps there's some way to stop this all at the source? Nothing suggests itself, however.
Arm realizes he hasn't heard from Anya and is worried. She wasn't at Sampson's earlier. Arm tries to figure out what the undead could have been, but has not heard of anything quite like them before.
Meanwhile, the city seems to be bedding down for the night as best it can. Lamps are being lit--where they still stand intact--and people are retreating into their homes. You see quite a few people peering warily out through windows, holding crossbows or cudgels, alert for trouble. Whether they will appreciate armed adventurers patrolling the streets is anybody's guess.
Arm Thursday August 18th, 2005 5:58:13 AM
Not wanting to tempt the already hostile crowds against him, in addition to feelng the effects of the near-sleepless night from the day before, Arm chooses to bed down for a bit...reasoning that if they ARE to venture out and about, it'd be best if it was done in daylight.
Shadow Thursday August 18th, 2005 9:35:01 AM
"Let's just keep this patrol to only the very close neighborhood." Shadow says in the waining light. He will keep his bow at the ready just in case.
Uriel Thursday August 18th, 2005 12:03:20 PM
Uriel voices concern on splitting the party again but if the neighborhood watch group persists he will join them.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+7=14 Thursday August 18th, 2005 5:58:21 PM
Wilfire scanned his memory for any recollection of these strange undead creatures... a paragraph of ancient text... an off-hand comment during a religious lecture.
"Wilfie, ur not deh sharpest ink quill on the desk" he muttered to himself. (religious knowledge check 14)
Kadaz [ AC21, hp 40] Thursday August 18th, 2005 6:36:03 PM
Kadaz is unwilling to cede any of the city to monsters, be it day or night. But he is willing to listen to some reason. "How about if we get some rest, then patrol during the late night and early morning. And we'll stay close to home, only going further if there is trouble" he suggests.
Mira d20+13=21 d20+11=15 Thursday August 18th, 2005 7:12:34 PM
Mira yawns, and stretches. "Good idea, Kadaz," she says aloud. "We'll keep watches on the neighborhood, including the flat, here. If anything untoward happens, call out." Mira prepares to retire, then hesitates at the door. "Mind waking me for the last watch?" Signing to the ranger she enquires, 'What do you think Evan? Will you take the last watch with me?'
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Conner Thursday August 18th, 2005 8:41:45 PM
"I'll take first watch" the fighter offers, and moves outside.
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