DM Jamie Wednesday October 5th, 2005 12:33:54 AM
Everyone take a seat in the pew, everyone except for Zeoll for obvious reasons. While you sit there you all are able to look around and take in the enormity of this place. This is by far the biggest building any of you have ever seen.
After a few minutes the ghostly priest returns to where you are seated and asks, "Why are you all here? Ashira why have the living returned here?"
Rose Wednesday October 5th, 2005 3:47:48 AM
Rose looks around and notices that Ashira is having some problems. She climbs (literally as I think the pews are probably a bit high for her) up on the pew and stands by Ashira and whispers in her ear. "What's the matter Ashira? I'll help you just talk to me."
Jay B (Brahmah) Wednesday October 5th, 2005 5:42:59 PM
OOC: Okay folks, I have returned! I think I'm ready to get back to the Wold. Let me know when you need me back. :)
Zeoll Wednesday October 5th, 2005 7:51:36 PM
The liontaur ponders the spirit's question. Frankly, Zeoll is not sure what he knows that is relevant, what he knows that he should not talk about, and the extent to which he should reveal his ignorance.
Well, there's always Ebryon, he thinks. Then he says to the spirit, "We need to learrn about the Fae King. He has posed a grreat challenge to the Wold that is. We need to know morre."
"Please, let us know whateverr you might know."
Ashira Wednesday October 5th, 2005 11:23:35 PM
The aquatic elf holds her hand up in front of Rose...stalling her inquiry. "Father Farkus, as my good friend says, we need your help. To be honest, we do not know why we are here..." Ashira takes a deep breath trying to remove the venom seething in her soul. "And we need your help..." Ashira looks down at the floor struggling to maintain enough self control to avoid showing complete disdain for their one hope for assistance.
DM Jamie Wednesday October 5th, 2005 11:38:48 PM Still waiting on some posts. I will post early in the morning.
BTW, who is carrying the parchment?
Vorelle Thursday October 6th, 2005 1:00:34 AM
Not sure herself why she is here, Vorelle waits to listen to the others' answers.
DM Jamie Thursday October 6th, 2005 7:06:38 AM
"You have obviously been sent here for a reason my friends. I believe if you search out your hearts you will find what it is you are looking for." he pauses for a moment, "I sense greatness in you, that much is certain. Alemi has a purpose for us all...."
"When I am in question about my purpose I ask Alemi for guidance. Pass through the door to go to the inner sanctum for guidance. I must warn you though, the temple will only allow those who are pure of heart to enter."
With that he backs away from the group and points to the door to the right of the "T".
Theodore and Macaw Thursday October 6th, 2005 11:44:04 AM Stay
Macaw hops from the head of Theodore to the back support of the pew and cocks his head at the short wizard.
Theodore stands, his knuckles grip tightly around his staff. "I will go in," he says to the ghostly priest.
He gives Vorelle and Rose a resolute nod and walks towards the door pointed to by Father Farkus.
Tratain Thursday October 6th, 2005 12:26:58 PM
Tratain says "I will go as well, I want to know why we were brought here, and why this place is so important."
Ashira d20+12=21 d20+11=21 Thursday October 6th, 2005 5:33:18 PM Pure of heart...
"Ummm...yeah, guys...I think I'll sit this one out." Ashira sits on the pew, keeping an eye on the surroundings (Spot=21, Listen=21) and continuing to stew on the fact that of all places she had to get stuck coming to this temple.
Zeoll Thursday October 6th, 2005 10:02:40 PM
"Huh! Is my hearrt purre? Am I too cynical these days? Well, Ashirra, no one should be left out herre alone. I will keep you company and not put my jaded hearrt to the test."
"Rrose, yourr sweet hearrt is plain even to me who has not known you long. Go, and we will await you."
Zeoll wonders to himself if Brahmah and Vorelle will go. He would not embarass the shy woman by asking. He thinks that Brahmah is noble and pure of heart -- but hesitates to say so in case the Captain of the Chosen disagrees.
DM Jamie Thursday October 6th, 2005 10:27:04 PM
As the ghostly priest moves back to his original position on th pew Theodore and Tratain begin to make their way to the door.
Ashira and Zeoll remain in the pews.
The other are still torn between what they believe is in their hearts and what others might see.
As all of this is going on a great commotion comes from the front of the temple. The doors come crashing open and something begins to rush down the aisle towards the front of the temple. As you focus on the creature you see it is Brahmah.
Rose Thursday October 6th, 2005 10:50:39 PM
Rose tries to get Ashira to go with her then gives up and heads inside with Theo (and hopefully Vorelle) holding onto their hands tightly...just in case.
Vorelle Thursday October 6th, 2005 10:56:17 PM
Pure of heart--but pure what?
At any rate, Vorelle isn't about to let Rose and Theo go in there alone. Taking a deep breath, she follows.
Tratain Thursday October 6th, 2005 11:40:34 PM
Tratain continues to make his way to the door. Looking back he see's Brahmah enter. Not sure if he's being persued he hopes that the rest of the group will be able to handle things while he was in the Room beyond.
Zeoll Friday October 7th, 2005 1:52:48 AM
The liontaur is not surprised at the appearance of Brahmah. "I had a feeling that he would be here," he thinks to himself.
Zeoll tells Brahmah everything that has taken place, and encourages him to pass through the door.
Brahmah Friday October 7th, 2005 3:03:16 AM
"Zeoll!" He places a hand on the wemics shoulder. "Solgrin...? did he fall?" Though he feels he know the answer.
DM Jamie Friday October 7th, 2005 10:07:11 AM OOC: Jay, did you get my email from last night? Thanks
OOC: Everyone is doing great. Good roleplaying.
Ashira Friday October 7th, 2005 12:06:03 PM
The ranger smiles at Zeoll and puts a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you my friend." Ashira's smile broadens at the arrival of Brahmah. "Alright!" she says simply. She too encourages the others to go on while she and Zeoll keep watch outside.
Theodore and Macaw Friday October 7th, 2005 12:50:44 PM
Theodore continues on towards the door, not fully knowing what to expect. When Rose slips her hand into his, he squeezes tight, happy for the added comfort.
Jay to Jamie Friday October 7th, 2005 6:19:19 PM
OOC: Yes, but I had so much to read, I may have skipped(or skimmed) and then erased your mail.
Send me a new one if you like.
Zeoll d20+9=11 Friday October 7th, 2005 8:19:55 PM
As the others pass through the portal, Zeoll keeps alert to possible enemies and other dangers. [Spot check 11]
While he has the chance, he figures it's a nice chance to talk with his old friend, Ashira. But he is momentarily tongue-tied. He does not want to talk about the dark serious things ... and he realizes that he really knows very little about the mundane things in her life. Then he remembers something.
"Hey, Ashirra, how's that mate of yourrs doing? Anything interresting with yourr family?"
It's not much, but its a start.
DM Jamie Friday October 7th, 2005 9:32:52 PM Rose, Tratain, Theodore, and Vorelle proceede through the door Highlight to display spoiler: { Through the door are steps down. 30' down and then they reverse so you are heading back towards the "T", but you are heading down. At the bottom of the stairs their is a door. As you approach it opens into a room that is directly underneath the "T" room you were in before. Here is a hallway with 50 statues of golden dragons on either side. Each is 20' tall. There is another large door at the other end of the hallway. A sign above the door says in draconic, "Thou shalt not steal." }
Ashira, Brahmah, and Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: {you see the rest of the group go through the door. As they all enter the door closes behind them. Their is no noise from anywhere, but as you are sitting there and your eyes begin to adjust to the darkness you see the true beauty of this place. The floors are marble and are polished to a mirror surface. The pillars down the sides are decorated with paitings and sculptures depicting different battles and Woldian gods. The ceiling is painted in a great mural that depicts a great battle. All is beautifully done and in exquisite condition.
Suddenly, their is a flash high above you. Something is flying high aboive you at the top of the Cathedral.}
Theodore Saturday October 8th, 2005 4:05:05 PM
Theodore pauses a moment when they enter this new room. He looks about, his eyes lingering on the golden dragons.
Seeing the doors, he nods his head in their direction. "I guess that way."
He starts walking again in the direction of the doors.
Macaw Saturday October 8th, 2005 4:07:20 PM
Theodore's raven, Macaw, catches sight of the flying 'thing' above and lets out a startled sqwuak.
(OOC - Macaw stayed up here. Does he still retain the ability to empathically communicate with Theo? Didn't know if there might be some kind of barrier as Theo's going into a 'special' room.)
Mad Jack Sunday October 9th, 2005 12:46:48 AM
Flying so high he can actually see the dragons heads. He loved to fly, even more than he loved to ride on land. Spotting some people down near the ground he guides his mount down towards them. As he lands he notices two things right away.
"Ah another parrot, do you speak, black one?"
Looking over to the liontaur " I have met your kind before, glad to meet another, My name is Jack."
He knows nothing of the other 2 assembled there, but worry is written all over their faces.
"It would seem with such downturned faces something foul has happened here. Well I have been sent here by, well some strange man. So again, name is Jack and I offer any help I can give."
Vorelle d20+14=26 Sunday October 9th, 2005 1:39:35 AM
Vorelle squints at the strange writing, but it is in a language she doesn't know. Looking apprehensively about her, she follows Theo down the corridor.
[Spot 26, if it's needed.]
Brahmah d20+11=15 Sunday October 9th, 2005 6:33:06 AM
Brahmah looks up and squints to see what is flying. (Spot 15)
Rose Sunday October 9th, 2005 11:52:59 PM
Rose mutters the words over the door "Thou shalt not steal? Like I would steal from a temple." But other than that remains quiet and near Theo and Vorelle.
Brahmah Monday October 10th, 2005 3:16:52 AM
"We are honorable taurs. We don't steal."
Tratain Monday October 10th, 2005 7:30:12 AM
Tratain moves foreward through the doors to see what is on the other side.
Zeoll Monday October 10th, 2005 9:59:56 AM
The liontaur waits and watches patiently.
DM Jamie d20=10 d20=7 d20=14 Monday October 10th, 2005 12:16:09 PM Rose, Tratain, Theodore, and Vorelle Highlight to display spoiler: { As you enter the hallway gold and jewels begin to pour from the mouths of the dragons. More wealth than you ever could have imagined comes spilling out of the mouths of all 100 dragons.}
Ashira, Brahmah, Zeoll, Macaw and Mad Jack Highlight to display spoiler: {the flying object in the sky is a human on the back of a pegasus. The pegasus is a light grey color. The most noticable thing about the man is the tall black top hat he is wearing. It looks alot like the same hat the Mortician wore. He lands among you on the floor of the temple.}
Theodore Monday October 10th, 2005 6:44:38 PM Wow! I bet I could buy a lot of stuff with that, Theodore thinks as the jewels come pouring from the dragons. This must be a test.
It's hard, but he turns his eyes from the wealth and focuses on the path ahead.
He feels a sudden jerk of surprise from Macaw, which quickly turns into recognition. Theodore pushes the message to the back of his mind.
Macaw Monday October 10th, 2005 6:47:46 PM
Macaw scooches back and forth across the back rest of the pew, looking up at Jack.
Mad Jack Monday October 10th, 2005 6:52:23 PM
After he had introduced himself to the 3 odd looking creatures, he strokes his pegasus neck.
"Oh, and this fine animals name is Trya."
Taking off the hat, and placing it on Trya's back, he moves his hands in some weird jestures and speaks a few unintelligible words.
The human that you see before you is of middle age, longish black hair and black beard. He wears a blue pirate shirt, blue woolen pants, and riding leather boots. He is rather plain looking and would never stand out in a crowd. He also has a greatsword strapped on his back, along with a backpack.
Being satisfied with what he had been doing, he returns the tall black top hat back to his head.
"Sure wish I had a mirror, I bet I look great!! So who do I have the pleasure of working with today?" His question is directed at the 3, and the parrot of course.
OOC Cast detect magic on the hat.
Vorelle (Posted by Shegger) Monday October 10th, 2005 6:54:25 PM
Vorelle keeps her head down and her mouth closed. She stays close to Rose and tries to keep her eyes forward.
Rose Monday October 10th, 2005 10:26:55 PM
Rosie looks at the jems pouring out and gazes in wonder, but she doesnt touch them. Then they keep pouring out "Theo I cant move! There's to many..." Rose's voice trails off as the jems get higher and higher and her eyes open wide "They're going to cover me!"
Ashira Tuesday October 11th, 2005 1:17:30 AM
With her greenish gray skin and blue hair, it is readily apparent to Mad Jack that Ashira is not human.
Ashira scowls at Mad Jack's arrival. It was nice to have another hand, but did he have to be so arrogant?? She sighs. "Welcome sir, I see the black one has sent us another helper. I am Ashira, Pirate of Jack. This is my friend Zeoll, and that is Brahmah...Captain of the Chosen of Domi. The others of our party are behind those closed doors."
Having finished her introductions, Ashira turns to Zeoll. "You asked about Rigging...he is doing well. He is the Captain of our ship now, and we are independent contractors now. We hope to soon open our own base of operations, though to be honest with you, I'm not so sure I look forward to all the logistical issues that is involved in such matters."
Zeoll Tuesday October 11th, 2005 12:27:55 PM
The liontaur is not alarmed when the newcomer appears from the upper reaches of the temple. After all, Pegasi are good-natured creatures, and in this holy place, what evil could there be in such an entrance. The hat seals the deal.
So Zeoll bows in welcome when introduced to the newcomer. He is a big liontaur with a staff and a cloak. He has an odd-shaped pack on his back.
He smiles at the newcomer's words. "Hello Jack! Hello Tyrra! As it happens, I can make yourr wish come trrue."
Zeoll opens that strange pack of his and takes out a large, well-padded silver mirror. It is at least four feet by two feet.
"Take a look, my well-appointed new frriend!" He holds it up for Jack to admire himself. "Verry debonairre," Zeoll says, making gentle fun of the vain human.
Tratain Tuesday October 11th, 2005 5:06:16 PM
Tratain will Help Rose out of the Gems and Gold with Theo and keep everyone moveing along the path further into the room.
Brahmah Tuesday October 11th, 2005 6:47:37 PM
Brahmah's mind spins with all the activity. "Whose this guy?"
DM Jamie Tuesday October 11th, 2005 9:27:47 PM OOC: Sorry for the late post, just got home from the airport.
Rose, Tratain, Theodore, and Vorelle: Highlight to display spoiler: {As you all pass through the hall way and open the door the treasure disappears and you find another set of stairs just like the ones before. As each of you begins to walk down the stairs you disappear.}
Rose, Highlight to display spoiler: {You are all alone, except for your riding dog and your familiar(I assume they are with you) the door closes behind you and the stairs take you down one more level and reverse direction again so you are traveling under the previous hallway except in the opposite direction.
The bottom of the stairs opens into a 30' x 30' room. There is a stoll in the center of the room. A font in one corner provides water for the thirsty. As you enter the 30' x 30' room a sweet ghostly voice says, as if through a PA system, "Please wait here."
A sign on the door at the far wall says, "Thou shalt be patient."
The door to the right is labeled, "Inner Sanctum."
The door to the left is labeled, "Main Temple Portal."}
Tratain, Highlight to display spoiler: {You are all alone. The door closes behind you and the stairs take you down one more level and reverse direction again so you are traveling under the previous hallway except in the opposite direction.
The bottom of the stairs opens into a 30' x 30' room. There is a stoll in the center of the room. A font in one corner provides water for the thirsty. As you enter the 30' x 30' room a sweet ghostly voice says, as if through a PA system, "Please wait here."
A sign on the door at the far wall says, "Thou shalt be patient."
The door to the right is labeled, "Inner Sanctum."
The door to the left is labeled, "Main Temple Portal."}
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: {You are all alone. The door closes behind you and the stairs take you down one more level and reverse direction again so you are traveling under the previous hallway except in the opposite direction.
The bottom of the stairs opens into a 30' x 30' room. There is a stoll in the center of the room. A font in one corner provides water for the thirsty. As you enter the 30' x 30' room a sweet ghostly voice says, as if through a PA system, "Please wait here."
A sign on the door at the far wall says, "Thou shalt be patient."
The door to the right is labeled, "Inner Sanctum."
The door to the left is labeled, "Main Temple Portal."}
Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: {You are all alone. The door closes behind you and the stairs take you down one more level and reverse direction again so you are traveling under the previous hallway except in the opposite direction.
The bottom of the stairs opens into a 30' x 30' room. There is a stoll in the center of the room. A font in one corner provides water for the thirsty. As you enter the 30' x 30' room a sweet ghostly voice says, as if through a PA system, "Please wait here."
A sign on the door at the far wall says, "Thou shalt be patient."
The door to the right is labeled ,"Inner Sanctum."
The door to the left is labeled, "Main Temple Portal."}
Ashira, Brahmah, Zeoll, Macaw and Mad Jack, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you are all conversing the ghostly priest stands from his prayers. He looks over his shoulder at the party, shakes his head, and passes through the wall behind the fountain.}
Ashira Wednesday October 12th, 2005 1:12:17 AM
The ranger smiles at Brahmah. "Why, he's our knight in shining armor of course!" Ashira snickers and then realises that she is being rude. "Brahmah, can't you see? This man was sent by the black one to help us on our quest."
Rose Wednesday October 12th, 2005 2:19:31 AM
Rose is a bit worried when the others disappear but she keeps going walking along side of mandy with one hand on mandy and piper on her shoulder. Nothing's going to happen to them this is a temple. Rose sits on the stool and after a few minutes pulls out a loaf of bread with meat, veggies, cheese and marinara sauce baked in it and starts eating her snack.
Brahmah Wednesday October 12th, 2005 5:33:15 AM
"Of course. I knew that!" He looks almost embarrassed.
Mad Jack Wednesday October 12th, 2005 6:29:11 AM
"You are a great soul," Jack says to Zeoll, as he admires the hat in the mirror. "Thank you and may you have many kittens in the future."
"Alas, it helps my ugly mug none, but the hat is nice." He gives Ashira a weak smile.
Perking up, he withdraws the hat once again, with his left hand, placing it at his side. With his right hand, he curls it into a fist. Placing his right arm over his chest, fist pointing inward, he bows his head in respect to the minotaur.
"Captain, it is a pleasure to serve under your command. You have the looks of a capable leader. One thing you should know about me. I am known to some as Mad Jack. Many think I am crazy. It is not so. I only try to make diversions to give my allies the upper hand in any situation. But I freely admit, I do look and act crazy. I was a warrior for several years, and have found that I have some bit of magic inside me to use as well."
Saying this he returns his hat back upon his head and walks over to the pew where the raven sits. Looking at the bird more closely he decides to step out on a limb.
"Parrot, you look like a bird I know. Could you be Macaw? If so pray tell where is Theo?" he reaches out with his index finger to rub the birds chest in a friendly jesture.
Tratain Wednesday October 12th, 2005 4:55:46 PM
Tratain sits down in the room and begins to Meditate, waiting to be summoned.
Zeoll Wednesday October 12th, 2005 4:59:46 PM
Zeoll carefully puts away his mirror and offers some information to the newcomer. "Oh, you know Theo and his birrd? He and two of his compatrriots -- Rrose and Vorrelle -- passed thrrough yon doorr, along with a noble Prrotectorr of Domi. The holy spirrit who you just saw walk thrrough the wall therre told us that it was a porrtal only forr the purre in hearrt. Alas, we who rremain outside arre not convinced that ourr hearrts are purre, in parrt or in whole. Theo, Rrose, and Vorelle -- who all seem young and rrelatively inexperrienced among us harrdened veterrans, if I may say so -- arre surrely purre and worrthy to pass, and of the Prrotectorr I have no doubts."
"Speaking only forr myself, having spent severral yearrs dead, and then rreturrning to life as a pawn of the Lorrd of Disease, and then betrraying my frriends as a rresult, well, let us just say that experriences such as those may tend to leave a slight stain on what might have been a prreviously purre hearrt."
The liontaur reveals these intimacies with a slightly embarrassed matter-of-fact air, as if he were relating an anecdote of how his shirt came to be stained, with the hope that his listeners will excuse the marred garment they see him wearing.
"Of courrse," Zeoll adds, bowing to Mad Jack, "you must yourrself judge the status of yourr own hearrt, and feel frree to trry the doorr if you like. I have hearrd that the insane have a purrity of sorrts about them, and such may marrk you as one who should indeed open the doorr and go thrrough." He smiles as he refers to the man's "madness," of which Zeoll has seen no sign himself so far, judging eccentricity as no more mad than any other affectation.
Macaw Wednesday October 12th, 2005 7:57:10 PM
Macaw dodges the friendly finger of Mad Jack and shuffles sideways, puffing his feathers in indignation.
Theodore d20+2=3 d20+2=14 Wednesday October 12th, 2005 7:58:53 PM
Theodore glances about before settling down to wait.
(Spot 3, Listen 14)
Vorelle (Posted by Shegger) Wednesday October 12th, 2005 8:00:03 PM Be patient. I can do that, Vorelle thinks to herself. She stands in the center of the room and waits for whatever she's supposed to wait on.
(italic tag fixed by Cayzle the Butt-In-Ski)
Ashira d20+12=14 d20+11=31 Thursday October 13th, 2005 1:10:58 AM
Ashira lowers her head as Zeoll speaks of his shame. She returns Mad Jack's weak smile and motions to the door. "Please, feel free. We will wait out here."
Ashira tries her best to keep a good look out...but distant memories of her time with the Quad cloud her judgement (Spot=14). Her hearing, however, is remarkably clear (Listen=nat. 20).
DM Jamie (Wednesday Post) Thursday October 13th, 2005 1:37:03 AM Rose, Highlight to display spoiler: {After, what seems like several hours, nothing happens.}
Tratain, Highlight to display spoiler: {After, what seems like several hours, nothing happens.}
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: {After, what seems like several hours, nothing happens.}
Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: {After, what seems like several hours, nothing happens.}
Ashira, Brahmah, Zeoll, Mad Jack, and Macaw, Highlight to display spoiler: { As you are all sitting/standing and conversing with one another you feel the hair on your arms and the backs of your necks stand on end as if their were stray electricity in the air.
Then as soon as it started it is over. And there is a large pounding coming from the main entrance. Thoom, Thoom, Thoom. It echoes through the temple resounding off of every surface.
The hat that Mad Jack had begins to glow blue}
OOC: Let me know if this is getting too complicated for anyone or if you are not liking the format.
Brahmah Thursday October 13th, 2005 3:01:43 AM
OOC: Flashbacks to LotR. ;)
"What was that?! Sounds like drums..." He draws his swords.
Rose Thursday October 13th, 2005 5:18:56 AM
Rose pulls out some sewing and works on it, after a while she may curl up and take a nap.
Mad Jack d100=41 Thursday October 13th, 2005 9:10:01 AM
Jack moves over toward Brahmah.
"Captain if I may assist with some magical armor."
Jack casts mage armor on Brahmah.ASF10%/41 Good. Brahmah, +4AC 5 hours
Theodore Thursday October 13th, 2005 10:25:26 AM
Theodore scratches an itch on his nose, but otherwise remains where he is. He's quite content to wait. He is a wizard, after all.
A light anxious feeling enters the back of his mind.
Vorelle (Posted by Shegger) Thursday October 13th, 2005 10:26:40 AM
Vorelle begins to pace. She didn't like being separated from her friends for so long.
What if they're in trouble? What if they need my help? These thoughts keep repeating in her mind, but she remains in the room. For now...
Tratain Thursday October 13th, 2005 4:31:53 PM
Tratain moves to each of the Doors in the room to examine them, but does not touch or move through any of them. He moves over to the Water Font and takes a Drink from it. Then moves back to the center of the Room where he takes out his Earhammer and begins excercising with it, keeping his skills sharp while waiting to be summoned.
Brahmah Thursday October 13th, 2005 6:36:41 PM
OOC: Just a reminder. I seem to remember that Mage Armor doesn't stack with standard armor, though it does fend off incorporeal touch attacks that regular armor doesn't.
As for weaponry and armor, I don't like to be the cause of wasted spells. So here is a short list of magical items Brahmah carries. He has two mildly enchanted swords, a shirt of enchanted mithril, a scroll case full of spells, magical gauntlets and magical periapt. Now without telling you exactly what he has, it should be easy to figure out which spells not to waste on him.
I do appreciate the fact Mad Jack is looking at Brahmah as a target to recieve spells, but I just think certain other PC's should recieve the mage armor first. :)
Spells I won't complain about are, haste, stoneskin, protection from X, greater invisibility or fly. All those are great! ;)
Zeoll Thursday October 13th, 2005 7:21:11 PM
Zeoll would be glad of a Mage Armor, he notes! His AC is shameful!
The liontaur casts Heroism on Brahmah and then on Ashira. He wonders aloud if something is trying to break in. He keeps an eye on the hat.
He reminds everybody that if there is just one of an enemy, let Zeoll try to enchant it first. And if Zeoll DOES charm anything, DO NOT attack it!
Ashira (AC21, HP 87/87) Heroism Thursday October 13th, 2005 10:50:08 PM
Ashira smiles as the warmth of Zeoll's magic washes over her. She reaches into her pack and pulls out a potion and hands it to Zeoll. (Barkskin +3) Smiling, her swords are in her hands in a moment. "Alrighty...moment of truth here...let's spread out a bit so we don't fall to area effects."
Ashira stares at the doors. "Come fools...come to your deaths." she murmurs as she shifts from foot to foot.
DM Jamie (Thursday Post) Friday October 14th, 2005 1:36:26 AM Rose, Highlight to display spoiler: {After several more hours (up to 18) nothing happens.}
Tratain, Highlight to display spoiler: {After several more hours (up to 18) nothing happens. }
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: {After several more hours (up to 18) nothing happens.}
Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: {After several more hours (up to 18) nothing happens.}
Ashira, Brahmah, Zeoll, Mad Jack, and Macaw, Highlight to display spoiler: {As the door is about to burst at the hinges, time seems to slow. The hat that Mad Jack had been wearing begins to glow a soft blue with the occasional bolt of energy crossing over the surface. A shpere of energy begins to radiate out and soon encompasses the party. Then time picks back up.
The door flys from it hinges and crashes into several of the pews, splintering them. Eight humanoids walk forward. They are the eight you all met in front of the temple of Gargul. 4 are in plate and the other 4 are in robes.
As the eight enter the temple the begin to look around and let their eyes adjust to the light. The move forward towards the group as they scan the room for something.
"I know this is where the portal sent them, but now we need to find where they went." says one of the plated men in red.
One of the robed men pulls a scroll case from under his robes and pops it open. He pulls from it a sheave of paper and begins to shuffle through it, producing one sheet. "Here is the map I took off that dead elf. It shows that there are only two exits out of here. They are located at thef ront of the temple."
The group continues forward. They continue walking towards the party without any fear of them. As they approach you see that they do not even know you are there. In fact as they get closer they pass right through you and ciontinue towards the front.
As they approach the fountain the man with the map looks at the back wall and looks at his map several times. "It says there should be a door to the right and to the left, but there is only a door to the left." You all see the door to the right a has somehow vanished.
"Then to the left we go. We must catch them before they reach the inner sanctum with the parchment."
As the men in red leave the main temple area and go through the door to the left the glow in the hat begins ot fade and the sphere of energy subsides.}
Rose d20+12=26 d20+10=15 d20+11=23 d20+12=17 Friday October 14th, 2005 2:39:04 AM
after a few hours (6) rose wakes up and wonders why nothing has happened and decides to listen at the doors.
listen: 26 open lock: 15 search: 23 spot: 17
Brahmah Friday October 14th, 2005 6:10:55 AM
Active Spells: Heroism
The minotaur stands ready.
Theodore Friday October 14th, 2005 10:06:25 AM
Theodore begins to get anxious. His excitement is heightened when he feels the fear from Macaw. The fear quicly subsides but is replaced by a deep caution.
Through all of this, Theodore has stood, sat, approached one of the doors, almost opened it, and returned to the middle of the room. His forhead glistens with nervous perspiration.
"How long am I to wait?" he says out loud. "Are my friends in danger?"
Macaw Friday October 14th, 2005 10:17:26 AM
Macaw almost flies off when the door bursts in and the eight red priests enter. But he stays close with the group, feeling somewhat calmed by the hat's magical energy.
Vorelle (Posted by Shegger) Friday October 14th, 2005 10:19:10 AM
Vorelle remains in the room, but her mind is moving a mile a minute.
Is this some plot to separate us? What if my friends are in trouble?
Mad Jack Friday October 14th, 2005 3:14:50 PM
Once the redclad men have exited the doors, Jack remounts on Tryas back.
Zeoll Friday October 14th, 2005 4:35:15 PM
Zeoll watches, ready to attack, but it is not necessary. "Clearrly a grreaterr forrce is watching overr us herre. I only hope that ourr frriends are being guarrded as well."
Zeoll tries to memorize the faces of the enemies, so that he can scry them later.
He realizes that he has not slept at all since this adventure began, and wonders how it is that he has lost track of time.
Tratain Friday October 14th, 2005 4:44:17 PM
Tratain continues to wait to be summoned.
DM Jamie Friday October 14th, 2005 11:41:49 PM Rose,Highlight to display spoiler: { As you are checking out the door you hear an audible click and the door opposite where you entered opens.}
Tratain, Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear an audible click and the door opposite where you entered opens.}
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear an audible click and the door opposite where you entered opens.}
Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear an audible click and the door opposite where you entered opens.}
Ashira, Brahmah, Zeoll, Mad Jack, and Macaw, Highlight to display spoiler: { With the red testers gone an unnatural silence fills the normally soothing sanctuary.}
Tratain Saturday October 15th, 2005 10:07:28 AM
Tratain moves to the door that opened and walks through.
Zeoll Saturday October 15th, 2005 12:39:36 PM
Zeoll nods his thanks and pockets Ashira's gift of a Barkskin +3 potion. "I'll save it until a fight, and use it forr myself orr someone in need," he whispers her.
"I wonderr what is thrrough the doorr ourr enemies have selected," Zeoll wonders aloud, still whispering. He wishes the spirit would return so he could ask him that. "Maybe Ashirra and Brrahmah should flank the doorr so that if they emerrge frrom it, we can gain the advantage of surrprrise."
But in his heart Zeoll thinks that the time for their confrontation is not yet at hand.
Theodore d20+2=15 d20+2=12 Sunday October 16th, 2005 12:19:50 AM
Theodore moves towards the door that clicked and pauses outside for a moment. If nothing happens, he'll ease it open and look in.
(Spot 15, Listen 12)
Rose d20+12=24 d20+12=16 d20+11=12 Sunday October 16th, 2005 5:15:28 PM
Rose goes over to the door and looks it over. If it seems safe she'll go through it.
listen: 24 spot: 16 search: 12, nat 1
Brahmah Monday October 17th, 2005 2:00:47 AM
Brahmah prepares for combat and listens for signs of spellcasting.
OOC: Did the ENTIRE room go silent? Can Brahmah hear his blades and armor.
Vorelle Monday October 17th, 2005 8:54:41 AM
Smiling in relief, Vorelle turns to face the opening door, doing her best to shake off the dullness of the past few hours.
DM Clarification Monday October 17th, 2005 11:46:35 AM
The room calmed down. You can all still hear one another and your armor and sword rattles. ;)
DM Jamie Monday October 17th, 2005 12:07:13 PM Ashira, Brahmah, Zeoll, Mad Jack, and Macaw, Highlight to display spoiler: {You are visited by the ghostly priest. He has a stern look on his face. "You are all heros now reguardless of your past lives or what has happened. Otherwise you never would have chosen to face almost certain death in order to save the Wold.," he looks over each person, "I can see into your souls and I know you are meant to be here and that you all have a noble purpose and destiny." He looks at Ashira, "Whether we want to see it in ourselves or not."
He motions to the fountain. "Fountains can be majestical and peaceful methods for meditation. The can reach down into your soul to help you rediscover your center. This fountain not only reaches into your soul, it reaches into the soul of this temple. Enter the fountain and join your friends. Just remember what I have told you for in the future you will have nothing more that each other to depend on."
As you step into the fountain you dissapear. Mad Jack must make an animal handling roll DC 15 to get the pegasus to follow himAs soon as you dissapear you feel as if you are shooting straight down a water slide, steep and fast. Then as soon as it started you find yourself falling a short distance into a stone floor at the base of a staircase. You look up to see your comrades who entered the door standing in front of you.}
Rose, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you check your door and open it the female voice once again speaks, "Please join your comrades through the open door. You have passed the test."}
Tratain, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you check your door and open it the female voice once again speaks, "Please join your comrades through the open door. You have passed the test."}
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you check your door and open it the female voice once again speaks, "Please join your comrades through the open door. You have passed the test."}
Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you check your door and open it the female voice once again speaks, "Please join your comrades through the open door. You have passed the test."}
Rose, Tratain, Theodore, & Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: {You are united with your comrades in another 30 foot room. At the far end of the room are stairs heading down. Two sets of 30 steps reversing their direction.
At the bottom is another room. As you stand there you hear a cry come from above and behind you. You turn just in time to see your other comrades fall from a space in the ceiling with a few gallons of water to land in a big pile on the ground. They seem to have taken on a new partner.}
EveryoneJamie thinks "finally" ;), The room you all appear outside of seems to have no walls, just empty space extending out into blackness. Suspended throughout the room are spaces with curtains pulled over them. Upon closer inspection from the sides they appear to be mirrors with curtains pulled over them.
There is a sign on the floor. As you look at it smokey letters form and it reads, "Go in one at a time and view only the mirror of your honest self."
Each mirror is named on a placard below it. To view, simply slide the curtain aside.
DM INSTRUCTIONS When a character picks a mirror place a spoiler post for me to view. Then I will read them and respond with questions for your character with the spoiler tag. I am hoping for the privacy thing to encourage role-play.
Zeoll Monday October 17th, 2005 1:39:51 PM
Zeoll smiles to see all his friends together again. His smile turns rueful as he recalls the spirit's words. "I think we werre just scolded," he whispers to Ashira and Brahmah.
Presented with the next stage of the journey, Zeoll is glad at least that one of the choices seems clear to him. He steps forward.
Highlight to display spoiler: {He thinks to himself, "Well, if serving Domi for lo these many years has taught me anything, I hope it is to have courage." He chooses the mirror marked with the word "Brave."}
Ashira Monday October 17th, 2005 2:41:40 PM
The half-elf returns Zeoll's smile. "Yes, I believe you are right...it would appear some cosmic force desires for us all to stay together." Ashira looks up at the ceiling and winks. Then she heads toward one of the mirrors.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Thinking to herself...oh yeah faithless...that'd be me. Heading toward the "Faithless" mirror.}
Rose Monday October 17th, 2005 2:50:12 PM
Rose whispers to Theo and Vorelle, she isnt sure what mirror she should chose and is asking them what they think.
Cayzle OOC Monday October 17th, 2005 3:23:46 PM
Loretta, I think we each pick our own mirror? That's what Zeoll did.
Mad Jack Monday October 17th, 2005 6:09:06 PM
OOC No idea how to get spoiler in that format, any help? You know, code or whatnot.
DM Input: Sorry about that. You will type 'spoiler' excluding the quotation marks inside the left and right bracket. This will go at the begining of your hidden message. After you finish you will type /spoiler inside the left and right bracket. I suggest you try it out in the loot and booty first to get the hang of it. :)
Loretta Monday October 17th, 2005 10:26:20 PM
Cayzle I know that and you know that, but Rose isnt sure what mirror to choose so she's asking for help. She wants to know how others see her and doesnt really see herself as one of the following.
Theodore and Macaw Monday October 17th, 2005 10:44:08 PM
Macaw returns to his normal perch atop Theodore's head. The raven speaks to the wizard in a bizarre tongue and Theodore glances at Mad Jack.
"Hey...I know you." He seems confused. "Where did you come from?"
He then turns towards the mirrors and steps towards one in particular.
Highlight to display spoiler: {He moves in front of the Moral mirror and removes the curtain.}
Brahmah Tuesday October 18th, 2005 12:15:58 AM
Moves to the "Leader" mirror. Then removes the cloth.
Mad Jack d20+10=23 Tuesday October 18th, 2005 12:41:07 AM
Jack looks into the waters of the fountain. Watching the others go through, he nudges Trya to follow. (Ride check 23)
Once he arrives to the mirrors, he watches as the others move toward their perspective mirrors. Seems to Jack like a game of chance, so he chooses his lucky number, er title.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Loner will be me}
Hearing Theo/s voice, Jack says, "You know me, heard there were some goblins needed whacking. And low and behold, here I am. Good to see ya! Hello to Rose and Ms V as well."
Vorelle Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:21:52 AM
"I-innocent," Vorelle suggests to Rose in a whisper. "Or b-b-b-brave."
She herself knows which of the mirrors applies to her. Casting an uneasy glance around her, she steps up and shoves the curtain aside. Highlight to display spoiler: {Nobody ever accused Vorelle of being sociable. "Loner" it is. }
Brahmah Tuesday October 18th, 2005 5:53:08 AM
Brahmah begins to ponder. He thinks to himself. 'The people call the Chosen Heros. Maybe I should go to Hero mirror.... Thats arrogant of me! Perhaps Brave.... there's a thin line between brave and stupid.
I'll stick with Leader.'
He turns to the others, with a smile. "This should be interesting!"
Tratain Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:18:42 PM
Tratain thinks to himself for a minute then heads over and stands infront on a Mirror. Highlight to display spoiler: {Faithful}
Rose Tuesday October 18th, 2005 10:12:18 PM
Rose stares at the mirrors and the names above them she isnt sure which one to choose. Finally she smiles and when its her turn she goes into the room and...
Highlight to display spoiler: { she goes into the room and pulls back the curtains over five different mirrors. Faithful Moral Follower Brave Innocent }
DM Jamie Wednesday October 19th, 2005 12:47:31 AM OOC I think we are the first to this point. Let me know how this test went so I can provide feedback to the other games.
Zeoll, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you draw the curtain to the side you see yourself. You see great moments in your life where you have fought the odds and have overcome all odds.
In your mind you hear, "The truly brave, When they behold the brave oppressed with odds, Are touched with a desire to shield and save:-- A mixture of wild beasts and demi-gods Are they--now furious as the sweeping wave, Now moved with pity; even as sometimes nods The rugged tree unto the summer wind, Compassion breathes along the savage mind."
You have looked within and have chosen wisely.}
Ashira, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you draw the curtain to the side you see some defining moments in your life. You see yourself fallen and broken and you see in your minds eye Alemi standing by not paying attention.
In your mind you hear, "The true measure of an adventurer is not how they behave in moments of comfort and convenience but how they stand at times of controversy and challenges. You will persevere because of your faith in yourself and because the faith others have in you. You will see this in the coming trials."
You have looked within yourself and chosen wisely.}
Mad Jack, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you draw the curtain to the side you see yourself. You see great moments in your life where you have been able to overcome the odds.
In your mind you hear, "You don't have to tell how you live each day, you don't have to say if you work or you play. Attired, true barometer serves in the place, however you live, it will show in your face.
"The false, the deceit that you bear in your heart will not stay inside where it first got a start. For sinew and blood are a thin veil of lace what you wear in your heart, you wear in your face.
"If your life is unselfish, if for others you live, for not what you get, but how much you can give; If you live close to the gods in their infinite grace you don't have to tell it, it shows in your face."
You have looked within yourself and chosen wisely.}
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you draw the curtain to the side you see yourself. You see moments in your life that have defined you as a moral character.
In your mind you hear, "Though a man without money is poor, a man with nothing but money is still poorer. Worldly gifts cannot bear up the spirits from fainting and sinking when trials and troubles come, any more than headache can be cured by a golden crown or toothache by a chain of pearls."
You have looked within and chosen wisely.}
Brahmah, Highlight to display spoiler: { As you draw the curtain to the side you see yourself looking back at you. You see defining moments in your life that have set you apart from others as a leader.
In you mind you hear, "A leader is best when people barely know he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise him. But of a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, 'We did it ourselves.'"
You have looked inside yourself and chosen wisely.}
Vorelle, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you draw the curtain to the side you see yourself looking back at you. You see defining moments in your life that you have overcome and been made stronger.
In your mind you hear, "To dare to live alone is the rarest courage; since there are many who had rather meet their bitterest enemy in the field, than their own hearts in their closet. Just don't forget that your skills and you are a valued member of a team."
You have looked inside yourself and chosen wisely.}
Tratain, Highlight to display spoiler: {As you draw the curtain to the side you see yourself looking back. You are able to see defining moments in your life that have tested your faith and have made you stronger.
In your mind you hear, "Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellences and endowments of the human mind."
You have looked inside yourself and chosen wisely.}
Rose, Highlight to display spoiler: {You run into the room and manage to pull your five curtains all at the same time. You are flooded with images from your life. All of them having to do with what you believe is what makes up your character. The mass of information is almost too much for you to bear.
In your mind you hear, "The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual - for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost."
"Out of all the members of your party you understand that all are made up of several facets. What makes us great is how we use those qualities to overcome adversity."
You have looked inside yourself and chosen wisely.}
Everyone, A lighted outline appears at the back of the shadowed room. As the light brightens you see it is a great door made of gold and covered in runes. There is an audible click as to door opens.
Theodore, Highlight to display spoiler: {The parchment that you placed in one of your pockets begins to pull towards the room.
OOC: I am going to assume that you have the scrap of parchment since no one let me know who had it.}
Mad Jack Wednesday October 19th, 2005 1:50:23 AM
Jack hits his ear with the palm of his hand, trying to shake something loose in his head. Voices, always voices. Then he notices the glow, and his eyes follow it to the point of origin.
Theodore and Macaw Wednesday October 19th, 2005 8:07:20 PM
"Umm, guys?" Theodore says in an uncertain voice. Glancing at the short mage, you notice that his pants have suddenly extended outward from his leg as if some invisible force were tugging on them. The pants seem to be pointing towards the newly visible door.
Before anyone gets the wrong idea, Theodore pulls from his pocket the parchment received from the Gargul priest. "It wants us to go through. Extraordinary..."
Ashira Thursday October 20th, 2005 12:14:31 AM
The aquatic elf absently rubs her chest absently as she considers what she has seen in the mirror. Then she spots Theodore's pants and chuckles. "Well then, I suppose if the pants say it's time to go, then it's time to go!" Ashira strides over to the door and opens it.
Vorelle Thursday October 20th, 2005 12:23:25 AM
Vorelle is a little startled by the visions in the mirror, as the scenes it shows are not all ones she remembers fondly. It's over pretty quickly, though, and she heaves a little sigh.
I wonder what that was all about? she thinks, as she follows the others toward the door.
Brahmah Thursday October 20th, 2005 3:33:27 AM
"Hmmm..."
Zeoll Thursday October 20th, 2005 11:28:36 AM
Zeoll marvels at his visions. They remind him that he is a seer.
Then he sees the door wth its runes. He casts Comprehend Languages and Read Magic and looks at them.
Rose Thursday October 20th, 2005 4:17:27 PM
Surprising you all when Rose when into the room she opened not one, not two but FIVE mirrors. Faithful Moral Follower Brave Innocent
She stops and stares at the mirrors for a while when everyone comes into room. "Maybe that was a bad idea, my head hurts" Rose follows the others out of the room, of course she's staying close to Vorelle, Theo and Ashira.
Mad Jack Friday October 21st, 2005 12:26:22 AM
Not having any more sense than an idiot, Jack moves toward Theo, hoping the man will be cautious
Brahmah Friday October 21st, 2005 2:17:01 AM
Brahmah looks on.
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