Jay B Saturday July 30th, 2005 5:56:30 AM
OOC: Its okay with me, but as I say, 8 should be the limit.
Marek Isentomb Saturday July 30th, 2005 10:26:28 AM
Portal could also be a one way trip. We clear the keep and allow the restoration process to begin to create a base of operations." Marek then adds with a wink, "Then we can go for some good fun Mykell."
"Place wont check itself c'mon people...so to speak."
Justin webber (DM) Moving on and Interesting Saturday July 30th, 2005 11:57:08 AM
(OOC:Okay Jay, I was asking because if Ryan who plays the ogre returns which may not be for months or so then he would make 9 if I got a new player now. However as commented on before. We would not go above 9 in that case. I'm not letting this game grow any to much larger then a normal game. I figure we could probably handle 9 players but I didn't want to act on it till I knew you were perfectly fine with it.)
(OOC:Everyone, sorry about the no post yesterday. James had somethings he needed to work on and between that and the computer not wanting to load the Wold site for me for whatever reason I couldn't post. However I made this post and if we can get all or most of the posts in by tomorrow I plan to make a Sun post to to help makeup for the missed posts. Thanks everyone and I know all you understand.)
Marek pushes to move on which is probably mostly excepted by the group. The interesting thing happening at the moment is Fern who tries fishing in the portal swirling at the bottom of the ladder.
Fern feels nothing of interest really happen to the line but when she finally pulls it up she finds a single piece of paper hooked on the hook. It doesn't look like it was put there either as much as just a lucky cetch. Besides the addition of the paper nothing looks wrong or anything with the rope or hook.
No movement can be heard yet from anywhere yet. Now the question is, continue clearing or explore the swirling portal. Decisions decisions.
Fern Saturday July 30th, 2005 1:12:49 PM "Hey, guys look what I caught!" Fern exclaims when she pulls up the fishing line. She takes the paper off the hook, rolls up the twine (leaving hook attached) and puts it away. Then she takes a look at the paper. She will tell everyone what, if anything, the paper says and be ready to leave the room with the others.
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Sunday July 31st, 2005 1:02:02 AM
Tyal stands near the door that will lead to the armory or the door to the hallway. He looks to the others but takes no lead. He knows that he must be careful as his skills maybe needed in a support capacity and to get right into the thick of things could get someone killed.
He does look to Fern and shake his head. He waits to hear what the paper has to say though he finds little fault in looking over the rest of the fort first. "I say portal last as well."
Sir Henri Sunday July 31st, 2005 7:15:12 AM
Henri will look over Fern's shoulder "Intresting But I vote to clear the First Floor first, before going down into that Void. I hate to be suprised from behind! If you know what I mean?"
Fern Sunday July 31st, 2005 11:11:10 AM "I didnt say to go down the portal, just look what I got. I thought it would be fun to see what would happen while you guys checked out the cube."
Fern heads towards the door to go check out the rest of the castle.
Mykell Zweihand Sunday July 31st, 2005 5:28:17 PM
Mykell looks to the others and also waits to see what the paper has to say while checking how easy his katana slides from it's sheath and looks to the others, "Lead on Marek. My sword hungers for more blood, my sword arm ready to be tested and my skill ready to become greater."
Mykell smiles since fighting and gaining in skill and power was his main reason for being in this land so looks forward to increasing that skill.
Sir Henri Monday August 1st, 2005 6:03:08 AM
As he was following the others the next door, he turn to Fern trlling her, "We know, we just want to protect every bodies back. After all! This is a strange place. Come lets go!"
Hart(AC 22, 64/82(81 before regen)hps DR5/cold iron), Spirit and Loran(AC 19, hps 25) Monday August 1st, 2005 7:48:28 AM
Active spells: Goodberry: 3/7 (lasts 4 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours from mid-morning, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Light x2, Cure Minor Wounds First Level: Charm Animal, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Master Air, Summon Swarm Third Level: NONE Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr looks about the group, wondering why nothing is happening. He hates this fort and hates lingering even worse in the 'stone coffin'. "Lets go!" He say rather loudly.
Namfoodle Monday August 1st, 2005 8:59:22 AM
Following along,"Not to mention we mus check on Mule."
Marek Isentomb Monday August 1st, 2005 11:32:16 AM
After Fern reads the paper, regardless of what it says Marek nods, "Vortex it is after the Fort then."
Marek leads to the Barracks area
Fern Monday August 1st, 2005 5:04:57 PM "No Marek, First the fort, then the werewolf if we dont find it in the fort. We need to make sure the dwarves will be safe and we wont come back to a fort full of dwarven werewolves. After we take care of the werewolf we can go through the portal."
Fern follows marek to the baracks.
Justin Webber (DM) Baracks and Paper Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 12:43:22 AM
(OOC:Sorry for the lateness of this posts everyone.)
Fern looks over the paper and reads it out loud. It seems to be some type of diary page or maybe a loose diary page anyway, "Late Spring has finally came and it looks like my experimenting has gone well. Lab is setup and artificial demon has been produced with amazing stregnth and vitality in it even un melded. Now only to find a subject for experimenting on..."
Moving on the the baracks you meet nothing on the way. The place looks to of calmed down and if you pass by any doors that hadn't been opened before then some of them are opened now and no one is inside.
When you reach the baracks the door is closed and from the slight wiggle of the handle you find out the door is not locked. (Spots and listens will pick up nothing at this time.)
When you open the door you see the room is filled with bunkbeds that are all empty. A small footlocker sits beside each bed and in one corner is a small desk with a leather bound book on it with a strap locking it shut. It looks to be some type of diary.
Hart(AC 22, 76/82hps, Spirit and Loran 2d8(1+4)+3=8 d8+1=4 Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 5:25:31 AM
Active spells: Goodberry: 3/7 (lasts 4 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours from mid-morning, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Light x2, Cure Minor Wounds First Level: Charm Animal, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Master Air, Summon Swarm Third Level: NONE Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
As they move, Hart retrieves a potion and drinks it. (Cure Moderate, heals 8, then a Cure Light 4)
Sir Henri d20+5=23 d20+6=19 Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 7:08:54 AM
The paladin Listens (23), he hears nothing noticeable. He looks around (19) sees nothing moves, but the desh and the book on it.
He as enters enters the Barraks, he motions to Marek (by pointing to the desk), he also whispers to the leader "Something of intrest over there!"
Henri will look around the bunks and into the footlockers. (Don't know how many bunks & footlockers he can do in one round)
Namfoodle the cautious d20+5=23 Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 9:12:15 AM
Namfoodle cautions eveyone to be wary in their travels. (If allowed he will take 20 to search for any traps in the rooms<25> if not I rolled a 23)
Marek Isentomb Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 9:14:23 AM
Listening to Fern read the note, "I think we all know who this guy got to run the experiment on. Rats chasing cats! That means Darkbeast is duplicatable and I'm pretty sure we don't want that. Let's get this for cleared," Looking at Fern "and get that stray dog, eh dear."
Finding the barraks unlocked, Marek opens the door via hard kick and moves quickly in for a fight. There of course is none. "Good eye Henri, snag it." Marek takes a walk down the line of beds and flips open each footlocker, stooping to give a quick rummage through. "Mykell take the other side."
Apparently posted at the same time as namfoodle there. Marek will let Nam do his thing, greatly appreciative there is someone who can find traps besides his foot or hands
Fern d20+8=13 d20+8=16 Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 1:37:29 PM
While Fern is waiting for Namfoodle to finish checking for traps, she'll go to one of the beds that he has already searched and take a few pillows.
listen: 13 spot: 16
Justin webber (DM) Barracks Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 2:04:46 AM
(OOC:Jay, Making a post for Mykell here and also a small post for Tyal so please count them as a post for me.)
Tyal stands back and lets the others search for traps and such and once more adds his voice to the ix as he decides to check once more, "Anyone in need of alittle more healing."
Mykell takes the other side of the room as he was asked when the room is checked for possible traps. He also taking a couple moments on each foot locker to check it's contents. ------------------------------------------------ Namfoodle finds now traps on the doors or anything thus far and the rooms is completely clear of all enemies for sure as beds are checked to make sure.
The foot lockers hold nothing of real interest. Some person belongings, some clothes and such. A couple does have some random coins in it )a total of 50gp and 20 silver found in all).
The diary is grabbed by Sir Henri also and otherwise is just a normal diary from the looks with a leather strap binding it shut.
Sir Henri Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 6:38:30 AM
Since Marik misunderstude his hand signal, goes to the desk )hoping that thereis no traps), Pick uo the book and waves it into the air. "This Book was what I was pointing at! It was on the desk, Marek, but what do you do? Go right for the foot lockers and what do you find? No traps, just a few coins. That's good, now mybe the desk is not trap either?" Wonders Henri??
Hart(AC 22, 76/82hps, Spirit and Loran Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 9:16:49 AM
The satyr waits patiently as the others mill about. He looks at the personal effects from the foot lockers.
Active spells: Goodberry: 3/7 (lasts 4 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours from mid-morning, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Light x2, Cure Minor Wounds First Level: Charm Animal, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Master Air, Summon Swarm Third Level: NONE Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
Marek Isentomb Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 4:39:36 PM
"Sorry didn't realize you were just pointing it out and weren't planning on picking it up. Anything Nams?"
The search goes without a hitch, a little coin is found and Marek heads out of the room to the treaurey. Cause that is hopefully where some fun stuff will be. "Treasurey time folks, Nams you're center stage"
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 10:21:18 PM
Tyal follows along feeling maybe a little bored but also relieved that they have found no more trouble. He still knows that they are pressed for time despite anything they may find that will help out Marek and Mykell.
Fern Thursday August 4th, 2005 12:29:05 AM "Ok, guys I think this room is fine. Lets move on to the next one." Fern waits for the others to decide which way they're heading.
they were just in the meeting hall, now the barracks. should we go clockwise (treasury) or counter clockwise (kitchen)
ooc: to tyal's player (sorry forgot name) marek and mykel have drank a lycanthropy cure that was found on darkbeast.
Justin Webber (DM) Treasury Thursday August 4th, 2005 1:45:49 AM
Mykell shrugs as his searches turnup really nothing of note and he looks to the others as he prepares to move on. He likes the idea of checking the treasury area though since it might hold something of itnerest. ------------------------------------------------ (OOC:Sorry Ceil, I also misunderstood your post for Henri and thought you grabbed the diary previously also.) Henri now grabs the diary and finds it is quite normal and nothing happens to him. The desk however is a normal sit at study like desk, no drawers or anything.
Marek decides to check the trasury next and makes his way to this room now.
At the door to the treasury there is a large turning like wheel on the wall and a set of numbers ranging to 6. There is not other markings on this except a small arrow on the wheel to evidently show which number your selecting when the wheel is turned.
The Name Is Namfoodle Thursday August 4th, 2005 4:45:32 AM
Stopping everything he is doing at Marek's attempt at giving Namfoodle a new nickname."Now good sir, I feel that I have treated you with the utmost respect in our travels together." As he walks over towards Marek. "You I consider a friend, we are not that close and never will be."
He then stops and laughs for a bit,"I apologize I forget sometimes that not everyone follows gnome customs. The mode of address you just used is that of..,"He pauses searching for the right word,"Let's just say intimately and leave it at that." He stops and bats his eyekashes at Marek,"Although I am flattered I must decline any further advances from you, for I am waiting for the right gnome lady to come along and sweep me off my feet." This Namfoodle finds amazingly humorous and falls on the floor cluthcing his stomach laufghing uncontrollably.
Sir Henri Thursday August 4th, 2005 6:43:38 AM
Henri smiles as he replies to Marek, "Ahh! yes, a leader does go to the inportant thing first. Now let see what'a in this book, Hopefuly it'd the named of the men that was living here?"
The paladin thumbs threw the pages of the Book, but chuckles at the Gnome reply to Marek's visible discomfort. "chuckle! chuckle!"
OOC: Sorry for my spelling, BUT that sceene was funny. LOL
Hart(AC 22, 76/82hps, Spirit and Loran Thursday August 4th, 2005 7:54:50 AM
The satyr grins at the situation with Namfoodle and Marek. Its easy to understand the gnomes point of view. Its the same as someone calling Hart by his name in public. Customs should be observed. Thats what makes folk different. The druid continues to smile despite himself.
Active spells: Goodberry: 3/7 (lasts 4 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours from mid-morning, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Light x2, Cure Minor Wounds First Level: Charm Animal, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Master Air, Summon Swarm Third Level: NONE Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
Marek Isentomb Thursday August 4th, 2005 12:35:24 PM
"Ummmm yeah." Is Marek's reply to the gnome. Namfoodle then bursts into laughter and the adventure seeker knows he's just been had and had good. A smile slips on his face which becomes a pretty big grin as he catches the faces of his various companions. "Ok, Ok. Namfoodle the Extraordinary." then after a small pause and quieter, but still obviously meant to be heard, "Smart ass."
Looking at the dial Marek gives the door a tap or two as if unconvinced of its solidity. "Well sir, looks like we get to sit back and be dazzled and amazed at Namfoodles lock abilities."
David(OOC Post for Namfoodle) Friday August 5th, 2005 3:55:11 AM
Actually Namfoodle was telling the truth it is gnome custom, but he's laughing at his joke about waiting for a proper gnome lady. Namfoodle's sense of humor is slightly left or right of center.
Sir Henry Friday August 5th, 2005 6:48:19 AM
Henri knows when not to push a joke too far, but as long as he has the book in hand. He opens it (I hope it is a roster??) and will start counting the names into the book, this will tell him how many there was?, how many the party has already Killed? And about how many there are left to go. (not counting the ones that ran away.
OOC: DM - I don't have to role for this info? Do I.
Hart Friday August 5th, 2005 10:03:01 AM
The satyr is still fingering through personal affects in the trunk.
OOC for Marek Friday August 5th, 2005 10:50:08 AM
May be true David, but Marek doesn't know that. If a human started doing that, one would guess he was just trying to BS you.
Justin webber (DM) Combination Lock Friday August 5th, 2005 11:45:25 PM
Mykell looks over the combination lock that Marek has lead them to and shrugs since this is deffinetly not his thing. ------------------------------------------------ Henri looks through the diary he found and finds that it talks about how the thieves were gathered here by Darkbeast. It explains how they went into the woods and robbed and such people on occassions and was lead by Darkbeast since the beginning of the fort being taken by them. It also talks about a priest like character in the fort some place called the Butcher that it seems all or most theives were afraid.
Marek has a good joke pulled on him by Namfoodle and other wise taps and checks the vault door to find it looks to be very sturdy.
Everyone looks to be waiting for Namfoodle to try his luck at the door.
(OOC:Everyone, me and James had some nasty storms roll in last night which kept us from posting. Also I need to know if anyone still has the special ability charts and such I sent out for this game? if so then please email them to me.)
Sir Henri Saturday August 6th, 2005 7:24:42 AM
As the paladin read the book, his face turns pale, he tell Marek, "You should read this book! it seems that we still have one more enermy to go. It tell of a priest like character in here someplace, they called him the is Butcher! That sounds familure, Does it not? Did the thieves in the court yard, say some thing about The Butcher? They were so affraid of Him, that they would rather die than Talk?"
Henri closes the book, takes a deep breath "Let's get on with this serch!" he tells Marek."
Namfoodle d20+5=25 Saturday August 6th, 2005 9:09:20 AM
After laughing himself out he gets up and walks over to the door and begins to check for traps, as he heads over there he wipes small tears from his eyes.(search 25)
Hart(AC 22, 76/82hps, Spirit and Loran Monday August 8th, 2005 4:45:58 AM
Hart doesn't understand humor well.
Sir Henri Monday August 8th, 2005 6:13:01 PM
The paladin tries to explain Humer to Hart, "You see it's like This, Errr! Well it funny and you laugh!"
Henry was suprise that he didn't know what Humor or how to explaint It?.
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Monday August 8th, 2005 9:09:47 PM
Tyal waits and watches as the others go about thier business. He sees nothing as of yet that are for his talents but he does perk up at the mention of a priest in this place or maybe in this place that maybe an enemy. He does vaguely remember a rogue mention his fear of this Butcher, then killed himself.
Sorry, forgot about the potions. Thanks for the reminder.
Marek Isentomb Monday August 8th, 2005 9:17:54 PM
Marek agrees on the talk and thoughts on 'The Butcher' We should definately try and find him, though my guess places him on the other side of vortex."
Marek is not paying much attention to Namfoodle but to the two directions he feels enemies could approach the group. With that thought in mind, "Henri, Tyal let us take up position at the next corner, better eye and ear towards the stairs that way. Fern, Chief and Mykell can keep this end secure."
Marek moves further down the hall.
Justin webber (DM) Combination Lock Monday August 8th, 2005 11:37:42 PM
The group finds out from the diary alittle more about the butcher and somepoele are wondering where he/she maybe located in the place but that is quickly put the the side as a couple split to watch the hallways and Namfoodle checks out the combination lock.
Namfoodle is pretty sure after his search that there is no traps that he can find and that just leaves the combination dial.
Hart Tuesday August 9th, 2005 5:57:11 AM
Hart continues to wait with the others.
Sir Henri Tuesday August 9th, 2005 6:46:10 AM
Henri closes the book, putting it back on the desk, tell Marek "I think that is an excellent idea. I don't think there any more traps, but suprises from behind, makes more sence! I will do that right now!"
The paladin takes up his sword, head for the other end of the hall way, "Are you comming. Tyal?"
fern Wednesday August 10th, 2005 1:42:56 AM
fern waits for the door to be opened. "did we get given a set of keys for the place?"
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Wednesday August 10th, 2005 1:45:03 AM
Tyal nods to Marek and then moves off to take up his position with Henri. He smiles as Henri calls to him and he nods. "Be right there." His morningstar is held loosely in his right hand while his shield is still in his left. "This Butcher should pose a challenge when we find him...don't you think." He engages Henri in conversation as he moves...once in position though he will keep silent.
Mykell Zweihand Wednesday August 10th, 2005 2:42:02 AM
Mykell listens to the various bits of conversation made and shrugs as he looks around, "The Butcher will be just another test of our skill, how hard though is a good question though."
(OOC:I will be making a post later this morning in hopes Namfoodle will get a post in by then. I believe he is the only one with a shake of a chance of opening the vault. I didn't get no comments and haven't been able to get into my mail yet to see, so I hope someone might of had that ability chart and sent it to me.)
Hart Wednesday August 10th, 2005 5:56:12 PM
Hart has nothing to add.
Justin Webber (DM) Combination going slow Thursday August 11th, 2005 12:59:40 AM
People split up and watch the hallways where any enemies could come from and a couple hang back with Namfoodle who is looking for traps and going to take care of the combination lock.
Namfoodle stares at the combination lock though, not moving as if dumb struck by the lock for the moment.
Down both hallways being watched there is no movement though and so far you get the feeling the place must be some what empty.
Sir Henri Thursday August 11th, 2005 7:17:06 AM
The paladin is on guard with Tyal. When they do speak to each other, it is in whispering tones. "I hope we get board here, and face no action." He whispers to Tyal.
Namfoodle the Excited d20+4=10 Thursday August 11th, 2005 11:31:56 AM
(OOC: Sorry things were real hectic in my other game here and I got too caught up with it. Things are at a more normal level of anxiety.)
Namfoodle holds the lock in his hands and thinks to himself,"Something to play with, it's been a long time since I got to take something apart." With a very childlike giggle he heads to a corner and sits ther ewith his back towards the rest of the group.(open lock 10 seeing as how this is a combination lock am I able to take multiple attempts?)
Marek Isentomb Thursday August 11th, 2005 12:02:53 PM
Marek maintains his vigilance, too many men have died from boredom. It seems the enemy always knows how long to wait for those on guard to become idle. He will shout back down the Hall though, "Namfoodle! We are on a kinda timetable here. Don't suppose you're gonna somehow speed things up?"
Hart(AC 22, 76/82hps, Spirit and Loran Thursday August 11th, 2005 4:22:53 PM
"Hurry up, Songsayer."
Justin Webber (DM) Combination lock Friday August 12th, 2005 12:11:11 AM
(OOC:I'm not sure if someone sent me that ability stuff but please resend it to me if you will. If you can then please send it to Drew Gerken also for me since he may be joining us shortly. Also label it as ability Chart on the email.)
(Namfoodle, the combination lock is located on the vault and is like one of the big wheel combination locks thats on a vault.) Namfoodle plays with the lock but is unable to get it to open at the moment. From the looks though it is a masterwork lock.
The group is getting abit grumbly about no action showing up but something does start to get your attention.
Rumbling through the halls is a loud rumbling of heavy foot steps coming from down stairs and a deep set of dwarven voice sing as they go, "Crack those skulls, break those legs, thats what grandfather Hammer says....forests are no fun so here we are to crack those skulls, break those legs."
Hart(AC 22, 76/82hps, Spirit and Loran Friday August 12th, 2005 1:19:34 AM
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Light x2, Cure Minor Wounds First Level: Charm Animal, Longstrider, regenerate light wounds(recovered), Obscuring Mist Second Level: Master Air, Summon Swarm Third Level: NONE Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
Hart retrieves his Pearl of Power and recovers the regenerate light wounds spell.
Spirit hides and Loran remains perched and preening himself.
Fern d20+8=23 Friday August 12th, 2005 1:28:12 AM
Fern heads towards the stairs and peeks down to make sure the dwarves are the same group they left in the forest.
If they are she calls out "Hi guys, we're trying to get in a room right now could you help?.....um, have you seen any werewolves lately?"
Namfoodle the Excited d20+4=24 d20+5=18 Friday August 12th, 2005 5:31:58 AM
OOC:Disregard the taking it into the corner part.
Namfoodle looks at the lock after his initial attempt, he decides to check it for traps(Search 18 and makes another attempt at opening the lock Open Lock 24 best I can do right there.)
Sir Henri Friday August 12th, 2005 6:05:17 AM
Sir Henri grabs the little one, and whispers to her,"Fern! What do yoou thinck your doing?? We were trying for a suprise attack! Now they are ready for us!"
OOC: Sorry! Gang! But I just has to post to what Loretta did. That will surely stop the bordum. LOL
Noe back to my shower and getting ready for a whirl wind day....LOL
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Friday August 12th, 2005 3:54:50 PM
Tyal shakes his head and mutters under his breathe. "I think that is some dwarves we left behind." He covers a laugh and then shakes his head again. "Did they not break into song once or twice coming here with that same song?" Tyal does not let his guard down though as they approach...it might not be the same dwarves after all.
Loretta Friday August 12th, 2005 5:15:23 PM
Henri needs to read Fern's posts better.
1. Fern did not call out unless the dwarves where from the group that they left outside the castle.
2. FERN IS A 5'10" HUMAN WOMAN!!!! She's NOT little!
3. If you want me to play a halfling dont worry Justin hasn't posted to Artifact Legends since July 16 and I will be leveling Poppy up to an equlivent level for this game and bring her here. I'm sure you will love to see me play a flying halfling with +8 dex (probably +9 after level up) and I will love playing 2 characters.
Hart Monday August 15th, 2005 6:01:11 AM
The satyr stands waiting with the others, frowning at Fern.
(OOC: I remembered she's human! :))
Justin Webber (DM) Shiny everywhere Monday August 15th, 2005 7:43:28 PM
Mykell looks around and continues to wait while he holds his katana, he feels alittle out of place as there is really nothing going on. ------------------------------------------------ Fern runs to the stairs and looks down to see a troop of 20 dwarves march into that room, all suited up and ready for battle. Some of their weapons even look like they have seen some already and the from dwarf with a graying beard salutes her with a grin, "Hey there lassie. We stomped some good ones down here and found a smithing dwarf which is interesting. Nothing else on the first floor to worry about and me men are checking out the rooms to get ideas for the place." <Fern knows these dwarves to be the ones you traveled here with.)
Namfoodle strikes pay dirt when suddenly after playing with the lock for awhile he hears a few clanks and the vault very heavy vault door swings open to reveal....
Inside the vault is a very large room with a ceiling over 12 ft high. Covering the floor is alot of gold and a large chest sits half open with gems sparkling inside. Also there are a few weapons and some works of arts, carpets, etc of many different types and sizes. From the look you have found the loot the thieves and such have been hoarding for some time. (Okay everyone, listen up before getting really excited here. Most of this treasure is going to set up the fort for your use and some improvements. I will give you the full number come the end of the module which is close.)
Hart Monday August 15th, 2005 8:10:06 PM
"All thees for a stone coffin and some trinkets?!" He says scathingly. "I hate thees place!"
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Tuesday August 16th, 2005 12:38:48 AM
Tyal makes his way over to Hart and lays a hand on the satyr. "I have to agree...I will be happy to get out and see the sky once more." He does glance to the Satyr with another smile. "There was a large open park...I guess that is what you would call it back outside." His eyes light up but you have the sense that he is liking the idea. "It looked a little wild but we maybe able to pretty it up...it would be nice to have soft ground under me at nights once in awhile." This part cleric seems to be ready to leave and get outside as soon as possible, but will not abandon the rest for his own needs.
Hart Tuesday August 16th, 2005 6:09:21 AM
Hart smiles a rare smile and nods to Tyal. "Yes, it would."
Marek Isentomb Tuesday August 16th, 2005 10:14:28 AM
Marek notes the dwarves and returns a salute, "Nice of you to drop in on the party. Vault is cracked, soon as we inventory it we will be heading out."
Marek moves back to the vault, "Nice work on the lock. OK I say we go through take a quick inventory, see if there is anything ghighly useful. Monetary stuff stays of course. I say we then catch a bit of food and rest, prepare spells and all that and then I'll take lead into that portal thingy."
"Problems issues general musings on any of that?"
Fern Tuesday August 16th, 2005 3:23:34 PM "We still need to find the armory and kill the werewolf." Fern says "After that we can go through the portal."
Marek Isentomb Tuesday August 16th, 2005 9:10:29 PM
"Ah yes thank you Fern, quite right, though the werewolf was down.." His sentence trails into thought, "Master Dwarf! you didn't perchance come upon a werewolf and slew him did you?"
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Tuesday August 16th, 2005 11:31:16 PM
Tyal listens and waits as the other make decisions. This is not his area of expertise and he knows it. He is a combat healer and outdoorsman by trade, not a military leader. Not to say that he cannot make decisions on his own just that part of him is use to taking orders and following them.
With another glance to Hart he shakes his head. "I have spent most of my life outside...well except for once I got married but still I worked the farm." His face clouds as he remembers a past taken away from him and what he has lost. "I have always been at one with nature or my goddess...making life grow in many ways and also putting my hand into death as well." Looking back to the satyr he smiles weakly again. "The cycle I think most call it or the natural order of things."
Justin Webber (DM) Dwarves and Treasure Wednesday August 17th, 2005 12:44:10 AM
Mykell looks around and also listens to what is going on. He does glance to Hart and nods to him, "Yes, I believe this place will work nice and not all of us have to be inside, infact some outdoors will work well I think also." Mykell thinks of his own home also and finds himself missing it. ------------------------------------------------ The head dwarf spits to the side and shakes his head, "Hmmmm, werewolf ye says. Well we ran into no such animal down there. We checked all rooms but we did come a runn'in when we heard a loud howl outside of the fort ye see."
The dwarf does march over to the vault and taps the heavy door, "Good, solid make, nice nice. Ahh and plenty of treasure for working on the place too. Can't beat that."
One of the dwarves who looks slightly out of place since he is even more dirty but wears more earth colored clothes moves to Hart and grins to him, "Sir, I heard you speak of dat plot of land out back right? Well you see, I was thinking about that and would like to cut the grass down to a nicer, not so wild height and make a small...hmmmmm, hut I believe the word is out there. You see...I ummm, specialize is flower which are hard to grow in mountains."
At the dwarf's comment about flowers a couple of the other dwarves burst out laughing, "Listen to ol' greenie over there. Flowers yet again.....I mean did'ja hear how he made a whole area of the castle covered in flowers with his magic....bah, some dwarf."
The looking over the vault will tke some time and even longer to count up all the gold. The dwarves take a random guess of several 10's of thousands in the treasur vault. Things of more note is... daggers:3 longsword:2 greatsword:1 katana:2 chainmail:4 platemail:2 leather armor:2 potions:10 scrolls:6 ring:2 amulet:3
NamfoodleThe All Knowing Wednesday August 17th, 2005 7:57:09 AM
Namfoodle, continues to study the lock after opening it, for a few minutes.
After a short while he begins to nose around the treasure.
Hart Wednesday August 17th, 2005 10:22:01 AM
The druid also thinks about nature for a minute. "I think I'll be staying een the courtyard most and een the gardens." He doesn't look twice at the treasure.
Fern Wednesday August 17th, 2005 10:35:58 PM
Fern goes and gathers up any weapons, armor, jewelry, potions and scrolls that she finds. "Could someone check if anything of this is magical?"
Hart Thursday August 18th, 2005 5:21:58 AM
He watches on.
Marek Isentomb Thursday August 18th, 2005 11:43:34 AM
Marek Assists Fern in the treasure vault, gathering similar things.
"Hmmm, no werewolf huh? Namfoodle, you got a detect magic right. Amaze and dazzle us, what's what here?"
Tyal [HP: 64/68 AC: 22] Thursday August 18th, 2005 8:39:30 PM
Tyal shakes his head and sees if he can find a chair. Once he has located on he plops it down near the wall and then sets, leaning back one two legs against the wall. "When we decide to rest this day I think I will head out to the garden...have a closer look." He says this to noone and everyone at the same time. More a let you know where I will be kind of thing. He sighs and waits for things to be ended his nose wrinkling a little. "This place needs aired out some."
Justin webber (DM) Treasure Thursday August 18th, 2005 11:02:05 PM
Mykell looks to the others while waiting to see what happens with the treasure and nods before speaking, "It might be a good idea for us all to stick together so why not we all retire to the spot Tyal mentioned once we are done. That also would mean if we had a fight with someone they would have to exit the fort to do so." ------------------------------------------------ Some of the group goes in and gathers together some of the more useful items and now awaits to see if someone might detect magic on them before they get ready to cetch some sleep or rest up before moving on.
The dwar leader looks around abit and thinks before poking a thumb towards the throne room area, "That place should be solid enough for us to hold ourselves up in for now and we can continue on in the morning also."
One of the other dwarves chuckles, "Yep, I can board that door up really nice to make it hard as heck for anyone to come in while we all rest so we should be fine everyone."
The dwarf the others laughed at and called ol' greenie comes over to Hart, "Ummm, may I join all of you in the garden place then please?"
(OOC:I will allow you all to advance to where you plan to make camp and I doubt I need to state you should stick together just incase. Also time for some talking among the group etc. So to advance things abit read on.)
Outside in the garden area when you head out you find that the caravan of elves and a few dwarves who stayed behind, along with the misc others you brough including the very heavy sumo have made camp nearer the fort and also a few elves in light brown colored robes are already in the garden area. From where you stand you can see the weeds and grass are at a more suitable height and the trees look lush and well taken care of also.
(Jay, I'm throwing something in for Hart and his friend to be interested in too.)
In one of the couple trees that surround a small shack which was covered by thick vines and stuff earlier is a small wood looking creature that slightly resembles Hart's little wood wose friend.it doesn't look to be a summoned creature for one of the elven druids either.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Friday August 19th, 2005 10:17:43 AM
Hart approaches the woodland friend and speaks kindly to it in sylvan. Spirit jumps down from the hood and hides behind Hart's leg. 'Hello friend. Are you lost?'
Marek Isentomb Saturday August 20th, 2005 9:57:07 PM
Marek moves over to the dwarves talking about the main hall on the second floor. "Problem there guys. There's a portal like vortex under a trapdoor in that room, can you make do with the barracks as a main stay location."
Fern Sunday August 21st, 2005 2:55:02 AM
Fern heads outside with Hart "It's nice to get outside once in a while." she says as she sits under a tree and idly gazes at the clouds. "Hmm, that cloud looks like a castle." She says. Just then a hole opens in the sky "What's that! Watch out!" She calls as something is expelled from the hole and falls to the ground.
Fern runs over to where whatever it is fell. It looks like a halfling with a feather cloak. Fern has her bow and arrows out and is about 30' from the halfling. "Who are you? How did you get here?" She asks.
Poppy Sunday August 21st, 2005 3:01:28 AM
One moment Poppy is flying home from Chronepsis' house to sleep and get ready to go find the orb of darkness, and the next a hole opens up right before her and a bunch of wind sucks her through and bashes her to the ground in this strange land.
"I'm Poppy. I dont know how I got here a hole just opened up in front of me and pulled me through. I wonder if it was because I was in the group who were going to look for the orb of darkness?" Poppy replies to Fern.
Poppy tries to get up "OUCH! I think my wing is broken!" She cries.
Hart Monday August 22nd, 2005 10:46:17 AM
Hart listens and then replies. "So the dark sphere still lingers..." He looks at Spirit. "...we are currently on a mission to repair that. However, we have hit a stand still een the attempt."
"Here..." Hart retrieves a potion of cure moderate. "...drink this and your wing should mend."
Poppy Monday August 22nd, 2005 4:23:37 PM
Poppy gratefully accepts the potion from Hart and drinks it. Immediatly her wing feels better and she stands up. "thank you." she says to hart. "Could somebody please tell me where I am?"
Poppy is 2'8" tall, has red hair, green eyes, and white feathery wings. She is wearing fawn colored leather breeches, a green cap that buttons under her chin, a white shirt with green embroidery of vines and flowers, a nice looking ring, an amulet carved from bone with a vine and flower motif, a green cloak with silver embroidery, and a smallish bag tied to her belt. She also has a sling cliped to her belt, a rapier and dagger in sheaths at her belt, a large black wooden shield, and a nice silvery chain shirt.
Justin Webber (DM) Camp Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 3:23:12 AM
(OOC:K, a small comment to Loretta. A.)Characters from the game Poppy was from had a bonus to their stats do to zodiac sign so Poppy's states would be lessoned. B.) I'm trying to keep the amount of players down to a decent level which would mean one character or the other. Specially with me allowing Drew in when he gets back. I believe Jay will even back me on this as ADM.)
The little wood spirit dances around on the tree branch when he sees Hart speaking to him and looks abit confused at first before pointing at the tree and hugging it in a simple sign of "this is my home or father tree"
Mykell settles down along with the others and Marek succeeds in talking the dwarves out of staying in the throne room. (actually the hole with the vortex was just outside of the room about 10 steps.)
The night slowly passes as a small fire is made and a elf lady who is with the other elves goes about cooking a small meal for everyone.
Hart Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 6:27:14 AM
(OOC: I'm a little confused about Poppy and Spirit. Who is dancing around what father tree? Also, can you be a bit more clear on how Poppy popped in here? Was it just a vortex, portal, rift, etc?)
"Steel Spirit..." He looks at Poppy's armor with confusion. "... your welcome to stay here een our garden within the walls of thees fort. If you like?"
"Now you say, Steel Spirit, that the darkness sent you here?" He asks.
"Unfortunately, I have no idea where we are. We have traveled far, but by land." He thinks again about how Poppy came to be here. "You popped in here? Oh! your probably from another Realm then. This Realm is called Hardell." He starts to describe the realm to her. Where the mountains are, the trees, the Darkness and then introduces the others. He then goes around introducing everyone to Poppy.
"This is Loran." The owl looks imperiously down from the staff onto Poppy. "This is Spirit. He's from the Darkness. I summon him out of the horrible place everyday." The Spirit claps and shakes hands with Poppy vigorously.
"This is Songsayer or Wordweaver. He's a great epic singer." He points to Namfoodle.
"He is our foreign warrior." He points to Mykell.
"She is our female fighter. The Grand One." Gesturing to Fern.
"This is cleric." Pointing to Tyal.
"And the other great warrior." He points to Marek.
"You can call me the Satyr, everyone else does. I prefer not to use sir or given names. I usually give my own names to other companions. Thats why I call you Steel Spirit."
Marek Isentomb Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 9:55:49 AM
Marek makes wants to take a sweep of every room in the fortress and starts off, inviting Henri and Mykell to join him. "Others are in need of a tree hugging break, we can do this just fine."
Namfoodle(David) Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 10:44:04 AM
I will hold my post until I figure out what's going on here.
Loretta Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 12:11:37 PM
ooc: Poppy came through a space time hole meant by the gods for her. This is because the last two posts dm justin made in that game were on june 25 and july 16 as it's now near the end of august and I've been telling justin for a while that if he didnt post poppy will appear in this game. Poppy is NOT dancing.
ooc2: Justin I'll remove the +2 str and +4 dex that you gave as bonuses at the start of the other game, it doesnt really matter as Poppy will still have 24 dex (+2 halfling & +4 flying). Do I have to choose right now or can I wait until Drew gets here and I find out which I want to use?
Jay Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 4:54:27 PM
OOC: I don't get it. Who's character is Poppy?
David(OOC Post for Namfoodle) Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 10:26:56 PM
Poppy is Loretta's character. I am just confused as to if the DM is going to allow it or should we ignore that it happened.
Justin Webber (DM) Clearing up Wednesday August 24th, 2005 12:37:29 AM
Okay everyone, a DM post will be coming soon but for now I will give everyone abit more time after I explain my post abit.
The wood spirit that Hart was speaking to is in the tree yet where Hart first seen it. It like Hart's friend doesn't speak (doesn't think the spirit speaks anyway.)
Loretta: I would prefer you chose now so it is handled. Everyone, if you didn't know from previous comments, Poppy is Loretta's character who she dropped into the game. However to keep her she will have to give up Fern or vice versa so it is her choice.
Thank you.
Hart Wednesday August 24th, 2005 10:28:53 AM
Hart communicates kindly with the spirit in the tree.
Loretta Wednesday August 24th, 2005 4:07:36 PM
We'll vote :)
who wants Poppy a winged halfling rogue 3, fighter 1, ecl 2
who wants Fern a human ranger 6, ecl 0
voting time :)
David(OOC Post for Namfoodle) Wednesday August 24th, 2005 10:15:56 PM
The way I see it, you should play whichever one you will have more fun playing.
Loretta Wednesday August 24th, 2005 11:37:11 PM
The problem is I dont really know who I want to play.
Fern is ok but Justin hasnt put any of her ranger qualities to use. I havent been able to use favored enemy as Justin hasnt provided them in combat, my animal companion refused to come into the fort, and I never got my giant eagle to ride that I paid for at the begining of the game.
Poppy is a winged halfling which I've been wanting to play for a while. Unfortunatly I got only an hour or to of game world time in which to play her before the game died. I didnt get to use one skill check or combat roll, all just talking.
Hmm, Justin are you going to start another game I can put poppy in? If so then I'll still have both my characters.
Justin Webber (DM) Camp Thursday August 25th, 2005 2:07:19 AM
(OOC:Loretta, I do not plan to open any new game at this time. My main problem is with as slow as my comp is at till I get a better one or this one upgraded I can only handle so much and is why emails is so trying right now.)
The wood spirit waves happily at Hart and his little wood spirit friend also before sliding quickly down the tree trunk and moving with a bouncing like walk towards Hart and points to Hart and the tree the spirit come from. (spot DC:14 to notice a small goodberry hanging from a branch, it looks almost like the tree grew it itself or something, it is clearly a special tree.)
Camp is made and the food is served to each person by the same elf who was cooking. A small group of elves move out to take up watch and the cook smiles as she motions to everyone, "Please rest. My friends like this forest and said they will watch as you all sleep and rest from the hardships inside the fort."
Night slowly continues to pass in the small camp, a small bit of herbs was tossed into the fire even to give off a slight scent which as it drifts up seems to have a relaxing effect on everyone.
Hart d20+22=27 d20+16=18 d20+22=38 d20+12=15 d20+20=39 Thursday August 25th, 2005 8:44:39 AM
(Spot 27)
Hart notices the tree and the goodberry and asks the spirit, "Is the berry good to eat?"
He walks over to it to see if he can notice anything else special. He wants to figure out if the berry is good, bad(poisonous) or is a special rare berry. He does plan to taste it if there's more than one.
Marek Isentomb Thursday August 25th, 2005 12:13:09 PM
Marek grabs a bunk in the barracks hall for the night, his stuff falls to the floor ina vast pile of disarray, except for his weapons. Those are carefully inspected oiled and laid within easy reach. With morning he rolls out and gets dressed, sort of, by pulling on some pants, grabbing his weapon belt and looking about for food. "Where ya'll breaking out the breakfast master dwarf?" he calls at the first dwarf he sees. He either will follow the dwarf or the directions.
Namfoodle d20+11=18 d20+13=22 d20+7=9 Thursday August 25th, 2005 10:38:10 PM
Having no need to eat Namfoodle decides to spend that time entertaining the group.(Perform Comedy 18 Perform Strings 22 Perform Singing 9)
Not his best performance but practice will never hurt. After dinner the gnome will sit down and do something that he has been putting off. He sits down in a quiet corner and takes out some ink a pen and some parchment and begins to chronicle the adventures of the group.
By no means is this the final copy. This is more of a general synopsis of the battles and confrontatios of the group. He will add the more flavorful text later. As he does this the normal laid back easy going gnome seems to dissapear, Namfoodle is focused and very serious as he writes.
When he finishes with that he will ask for help in setting up his laboratory. He hasn't played with his chemicals in sometime and it is overdue.
Tyal Thursday August 25th, 2005 10:38:55 PM
Tyal finds himself in the garden, out of his armor and weaponless. He has laid out all his gear off to the side and is now laying upon the ground, a long piece of foxtail clenched between his teeth. He sighs contently as he looks at the others.
Justin Webber (DM) Morning Friday August 26th, 2005 1:26:39 AM
Mykell looks to the others as he gets some food and alittle drink and then hits the sack for the night. He enjoys his time in the forest and hopes Marek is doing okay with the dwarves inside. Before heading to sleep though he looks to Namfoodle, "Good performance Namfoodle." Mykell smiles and enjoys the company of the happy go lucky gnome.
Come morning he will wake early and move to a small cleared area away from the others and go through a small kata workout with his katana and sheath. After this he goes to clean up and dress in his armor again for a day of exploring again. ------------------------------------------------ Namfoodle puts on a nice show for everyone as they go about getting food, drink and some rest.
Hart finds only one berry on the tree and there seems to be nothing really special about the tree other then for it's lack of size for it's age. It looks to be a very old tree indeed even knows it is only about half grown looking. The wood spirit smiles and points to the berry and rubs it's stomach as if to show a full belly.
In the morning the group finds that a small breakfast has been made for them to start off their days. The wood spirit which up untill Hart wokeup, was resting over by him, feeling comfortable by the druid but as soon as the satyr wokeup the little spirit moved to the tree as if abit nervous of being caught by Hart.
Inside the fort Marek finds the dwarves are hard at work. A few are belting on their weapons and armor while a couple have broke out some rations with some dried meats in it mainly. One of the dwarves moves over and with a grunt tosses Marek a small pouch of the dried meat and moves back to the corner, eating again.
The captain seeing this moves over the Marek, "Excuse Gruble there. He had'a bad run in with some humans when he was young. He is a good sort when you get to know him."
After breakfast the only thing awaiting is the fort once more. The dwarves who had left on exploreing mission also returns to greet Marek and all others who enter the fort finally. A really young looking dwarf steps foreward and snaps a salute and nervously begins speaking, "Sir, we looked through all the rooms except a couple sir. It seems that the temple room is still occupied sir but we didn't investigate yet sir. Also there is that funny vortex thingy that we didn't touch either sir, as was orders from you and them sir."
Fern & Poppy d20+5=20 Sunday August 28th, 2005 1:16:41 PM
In the morning Fern and Poppy talk for a while. Poppy would like to learn more about this strange new world and decides to go look around. Fern will make Poppy a map and ask her to deliver a message to a friend. Poppy agrees and after being provisioned by Fern and the dwarves leaves.
Fern will watch Poppy fly away and wishes that she could fly. Oh well soon she will be able to fly on the back of a giant eagle. After breakfast Fern will get ready with the others to enter the temple.
ooc: Justin, I'm letting Poppy leave, but she's taking some food and a map. Poppy will visit Fern's friend Snow Star who is training the giant eagle chick that Fern bought. Snow Star is to bring the eagle to Fern.
cartography: 20
Hart d20+16=29 d20+20=23 d20+12=20 Sunday August 28th, 2005 5:09:33 PM
Hart doesn't eat the berry, instead, before picking it, he thinks about how he can cultivate it into a full tree (he wishes to grow it into a pull size plant). One berry will make it hard though. (Knowledge nature 29, Survival 23 and Spellcraft 20)
He talks a little more with Poppy and the tree spirit.
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