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Morning at the Lens. Empty? Or not?

A new Day! [DM Jon-Paul(JPW)]
Friday October 14th, 2005 1:01:03 AM
A New Day has Dawned

As everyone awakes to see, Dwight & Podo staring up into the castle property, the new dawning light reveals, a vast castle keep, bright and shiny new...

...and as empty as a newly dug tomb.

Airin and Fioni
Friday October 14th, 2005 7:37:33 AM
Airin's completely baffled as she gazes around and sees the "new" castle arise out of nothing.

"Where's Mungo?", she thinks and turns around to face him... if he's here.

"Mungo, where in the name of the seventh star left of the Wold are we?!?"

"Ok quick check up.", she says to her friends, and starts to summerize various points to check.

"Is Fioni here? Are our ponies here? Are the dogs here? Bobbles? Lomar? Are we all here? Are we dreaming? From the size and look of the castle do we get the feeling this is Lawni's lens?"

Hopefully she and her friends can check most or all points from this little list. At least then they know they are still all together...

Dwight
Friday October 14th, 2005 12:14:42 PM
With all accounted for (I hope.), and having checked for an ambush that he may have missed during his watch and the transformation Dwight stands in awe of the 'new' castle for a moment.

"Mungo," he begins not entirely sure Mungo is listening, "you mentioned magic helped preserve the o-b-s-e-r-v-a-t-o-r-y, by any chance would this be the same magic. A magic that restores the lens back to this state every so many years or even decades?" As Dwight finishes, his voice shows both hope he is right and fear that he is wrong.

Kendry
Friday October 14th, 2005 3:31:13 PM
Kendry looks around.

Selithe d20+3=13
Saturday October 15th, 2005 9:00:09 PM
Selithe looks around abit more trying to get an idea on whats going on for sure as everyone goes about checking to make sure everything and one if here, "Ohh no, is Gra here too? I hope so she is a good riding dog."

(Spot:13)

The Difference between Night & Day [DM JonPaul(JPW)
Sunday October 16th, 2005 11:20:37 PM
(OCC: I apologize for the lack of a Friday post...I moved this weekend and the services were cut before I knew it! )

The New Day Dawns..

Mungo says, "Ah My friends, a is right. This is what you get between day and night. When you first arrive, blinders are on, come the next dawn, all is made new!"

"Okay, so it doesn't all rhyme. I'm not the master poet, Lomar or Kendry strive to be. I'm just me. At any rate, what you see before you and much to Dwight's and Podo's amazment is that the light of a new day always reveals that which her mischievous brother Night hides; mainly the bright and shiny new Castle before us."

The Legend

Mungo mumbles something about a legend he once read in an ancient tome about a shiny castle, but he can't right recall where is was...

Tour Anyone?

Podo wants to explore the Castle."Can we, Kendry? Explore the Castle? Hun, Hun, Can We Cousin?"

Mungo Again

Mungo mentions that he'll be heading back to Angel Springs in the Morning. "I detect a change in the wind, the seasons gonna be changing soon, and my knees always ache when that happens. Don't wanna get caught out here when theat happens..."

Podo
Monday October 17th, 2005 1:49:56 AM
Podo wants to explore the Castle."Can we, Kendry? Explore the Castle? Hun, Hun, Can We Cousin?"

Podo Also looks to Morpth, "Well, Morpth, Here's your chance to ask Mister Mungo. Go for it...ya' have nothing to loose!"

"Good Friend,Aya. May I have a word with you for a moment?" "Do you know of any Walkers in the Wold? I've been thinking, I'd like to Walk the Wold one day."

Airin and Fioni
Monday October 17th, 2005 6:04:08 AM
Baffled with Mungo's explanation Airin doesn't really know what to do next. Why explore the castle a second time? She's been there last night. But on the other hand she's curious to find out how differently the castle looks now.

It's been a good night sleep, and feeling completely refreshed Airin's up for a little tour once more.

But first... breakfast!

Fioni suddenly flies in from out of no where and comes to sit on Airin's arm. Traces of blood can be seen around her beak. Clearly she's been out on a hunt allready this morning and had breakfast allready!

Kendry
Monday October 17th, 2005 6:37:21 AM
"Why, uh, sure, Pode," Kendry answers his enthusiastic cousin. "That'd be fine. We saw the observatory last night, but it looks like there may be more here to explore. Just a moment, though."

He goes over to the castle gate. Whatever he needs to do to look out, he does, to the site of the contest with last night's shambling mound. He checks to see if the body still lays there.

Airin's mention (if mention it was) of breakfast sounds good to him. He gives some feed to his ponies, and offers to share it with Patterton for his war pony. He gets out food for the two dogs.

"This place sure looks brighter in the morning, eh?" he offers.

He checks up on everyone to see how they are doing. "Morpth - has your stomach settled down since last night?"

Aya
Monday October 17th, 2005 12:22:26 PM
Aya yawns and rubs the sleep out of his yes "I want to explore the castle too, after all that is why I came here. I wonder what else is hidden during the night here."

To Podo "I've met a few Walkers in my studies, but they aren't easy people to find, always moving and such. I'm sure if you keep adventuring your sure to run in to one."

Dwight
Monday October 17th, 2005 4:56:24 PM
"Well sorry to have woken you all in haste," smiles Dwight as the scenery is not currently dangerous.

"I'm all for searching about, after breakfast that is." Dwight seems to be cheerful, the newest of the castle has made the day seem brighter.

Patterton recaps (by Kim)
Monday October 17th, 2005 5:07:44 PM
Towards the end of breakfast, Patterton speaks up. "This castle looks great. Interesting, I'm sure. I've been thinking though. We finished up what Selithe and Kendry and a few others started. We got the beer to Hovel, took out our enemies, and made some friends on the way. We got a new mayor elected. We were at the rebirth of one of the Wold's would-be great powers," he says, then spits into the waning fire. "We watched the bugger grow faster than a weed, then he started a war. 'The War of Weeds' we should call it. We got to meet the Gold Dragons. Platinum Dragons? Whatever. And see some of Plateau City. Get trained by the WLA. That was great!" he says with a smile, recalling the days undergoing the rigorous training of The Woldian League of Adventurers.

"Spent some time with Marigold and her friends. Got rotten vegetables thrown at us. Fought a shambling mound, and cast our votes on Queen Maab's husband, Ebryon," he says, and spits again in the fire at the mention of his name. "I hope he rots."

"Then Mungo here shows us the star room. Thanks, Mung! That was awesome."

The stocky warrior takes a stick and stirs the fire a bit. "Been thinking some things over. Sometimes you've gotta take care of certain things that you'd rather put off. You'd rather stay where you are, doing the things you like to do with the friends you have."

He looks around at the group, then his gaze settles on Selithe. "You're not gonna like this, I think," he tells her. "Me neither. 'Cause I don't want to take off, and leave you behind, or nothin'. But, let me ask a question, S'lithe. If you and I are apart for a little while - not 'cause I wanna be, not at all - will you get mad at me?"

The Castle Proper [DM Jon-Paul (JPW)]
Tuesday October 18th, 2005 12:14:38 AM
Dwight

For Dwight:Highlight to display spoiler: { You detect nothing from your spell. Nada, zilch. In addition, as you explained it, still nothing. Unfortunately for you, the spell doesn't give any additional information.}

Da' Bomb

As Patterton calls everyone to attention, it appears our friend is torn between feelings for oneself and one's personal budding relationships and a call to duty.

Walkers

Aya breaks the news to Podo, that although he has met some Walkers in his lifetime, none are bound to any one area.

Compost

As Kendry walks to the gatehouse and up to the porticulis, gazing through the iron bars, Kendry can just make out a large pile of newly dispatched flora.

Returning to the group, Kendry stikes up a conversation with Morpth asking if he feels better today and if he thinks his stomach can handle visitors. "Kendry, Sir; I believe I will be able to handle a' bit of food today, with Alemi's blessings."

Mungo & Morpth

Time time in the night, while watchers were watching and sleepers were sleeping, Morpth & Mungo strike up a conversation, which lasts almost until dawn.

The next day, during breakfast Morpth helps Mungo set up breakfast with provisions from Mungo's mounts and does his best to be useful; roaring fire, coffee, waits on all the assembled other hobbits.

During the time of idle chit chat, Mungo announces to all assembled that he has hired Morpth as a sort of ranch hand with the opportunity for advancement in his company back in Angel Springs. "I hope he will be all he can, and if he hones his skills just right, perhaps I can turn him into a fine collector of fine antiques."

The Tour

After breakfast is resolved, Morpth tends to the plates and cleaning up in total silence.

Mungo offers to lead the group on a day tour through the Castle Keep and then around the grounds before retiring for the evening so as to get a good night's rest prior to parting ways -- homeward bound.

"Those that wish to accompany me on this tour, please assemble near the porticulis in 10 minutes."

Kendry
Tuesday October 18th, 2005 5:28:25 AM
Responding to Patterton
"Whoa," Kendry interjects as his cousin, and friend - the one who so often watches his back, implies he is about to leave. "Patterton - what are you saying, buddy?"

Morpth's Improvement
"Good, glad to hear you're feeling better, Morpth." Later, as Mungo reports on his plan to take Morpth under his wing, Kendry nods in affirmation of that idea.

Daytime Tour
"Great!" Kendry says. "Let's get to know Lawni's Lens better."

Airin and Fioni
Tuesday October 18th, 2005 10:13:40 AM
Patty's word strike Airin by lightning! Never was she expecting this to happen. He was quiet lately, but this was not to be anticipated.

"Patty... please stay with us. Or at least promise us to return when you can."

A tear rolls down Airin's cheek but then recalls everything Selithe told her last night and realises this will be devastating for her. She waits to give Selithe a chance to say goodbye to Patty (or to help him change his mind) but once the inevitable is done, Airin will go to Selithe to comfort her. If Selithe wants, Airin will even pass on the second tour around Lawni's Lens to spend some time with her hoping to make her feel a little better - if at all possible.

Fioni also feels the sadness in the group and quietly shrieks to Patty as if to say farewell.

Aya
Tuesday October 18th, 2005 11:05:48 AM
Aya listens quietly to Patterton's recap and announcement he might be leaving, having no idea what to say to him.

Aya puts his hand on Morpth's shoulder in congratulations and smiles at him.

He assembles with the others to explore Lawni's Lens, made new by the dawn.

Dwight
Tuesday October 18th, 2005 9:05:58 PM
Dwight does not hide the fact he is somewhat glad to see Morpth move along, though he does manage to voice 'best wishes' and truly meaning it.

Patty's leaving gives Dwight a slight sadness. It has only been a week or two since Dwight has been around, but it was really beginning to feel like a family. Dwight stays close, but allows others to say there more heartfelt good-byes.

Otherwise Dwight is in favor of exploring the castle.

OH, MY! [DM Jon-Paul(JPW)]
Wednesday October 19th, 2005 12:23:17 AM
I know Lawni's Lens, but...

Mungo and Morpth head on over to the Portculis to join with fellow explorers on a grand quest; to see what we will see!

The single file line walks to the Castle Keep proper: Mungo, Morpth, Kendry, Aya,Dwight, and Podo.

You can all see from the Portculis that you are in the inner curtain or courtyard of the Castle and walking straight to main building or keep.

The building is massive even by Gnomish or Hobbit scales. It has six stories, a circular stairway up the right and a wizard's tower on the left.

The main doors of the structure are large easily 4 halflings talls hung with massive hinges. Above the door on what would be considered 25 feet, are 4 church-like arches with statues in the alcoves. The statues are not recognizable or appear to be from the area.
Tweleve feet above those alcoves is a large stained glass circular windows and 12 feet above that is a landing. Above that landing, the building continues upwards as it looses itself in the mists of the day.

The Foyer

Upon entry to the first room, a foyer or a vestibule, is filled with ornate furnishings a large rug and a few tapestries.

Mungo wonders if he shouldn't just leave all this for another adventure as he feels he can not do this place justice with one small tour.

Aya
Wednesday October 19th, 2005 2:44:01 AM
Aya stares at the tapestries "How come no one has ever taken these, its not like they belong to anyone. Does it have something to do with the magic tide to this place" He would take them him self but he has no way of taking them off the wall or transporting them safely. "Maybe we should come back later with wagons and take this stuff and sell it. I mean, if we don't take this stuff, someone else surly will. Can anyone think of a good reason not to take it?"

Dwight
Wednesday October 19th, 2005 8:54:35 PM
"I would guess Aya, that once the tapestries left the castle proper, they would be very very old and probably crumble to dust. I guess this because surely someone has taken them before, afterall its been decades. Does that sound about right Mungo?"

"Then again, I can't imagine everything is protected that same way. Perhaps someone left something here, hid it for safe keeping. Or maybe there are some explanations of grand spells written in that tower. Not something that can be taken, but perhaps copied."

Kendry
Wednesday October 19th, 2005 8:59:20 PM
Kendry encourages the rest of the group to accompany them on this tour, too.

"Leave it for another tour? Mungo, we're here, now. I want to see it now, not wait for some far off time in the future. If your legs are tired - which would surprise me, as I know you are quite the traveler, then we can walk it ourselves. Or if you think we'd not be interested in seeing more, let me disabuse you of that notion. We appreciate your guidance, sir. I'm grateful, for one. But, I would see more, if possible.

He admires the tapestries, too. "Aya, we don't hold title to this place," Kendry replies. "Perhaps in Angel Springs we can make inquiries. Maybe it can be ours, one day! It seems a shame that such a lovely place is uninhabited." He thinks a bit. "There is good farm land round about. It's up on a hill. There are trees nearby. Now, if we had the abilities of a Myrridan or Clover, and could travel quickly from place to place, this could be a great spot to live."

As they continue to look about the place, Kendry chats up places where one could have a library, places for artworks, a laboratory or two, guest rooms, storage, a ballroom, an exercise area, chapels, gardens; he notes the stables, and remembers the observatory. "This place could be a school for young adventurers, and a welcoming place for seasoned ones. People could come for meditation, research, and so on.

Selithe d20+3=21
Wednesday October 19th, 2005 10:28:24 PM
(OOC:Sorry everyone, I went in for a diabeties checkup yesterday and they had to get blood from me which left me pretty tired like normal so I fell asleep and didn't get my post in. Today I couldn't get in till just alittle while ago.)

Selithe looks to Patty when he says what he does and blinks, "What do you mean Patty? Are you leaving or something? I mean no I wouldn't hold it against you but whats wrong?"

Once the group starts moving Selithe moves to follow also, wondering what is going on with Patty all of the sudden but trying to keep her eyes open also as they move along.

(Spot:21)

Airin and Fioni d20+6=20 d20+7=21 d20+9=10
Thursday October 20th, 2005 3:54:01 AM
(Airin was going to stay with Selithe so as Selithe has decided to follow the group after all, so will Airin.)

Airin gives Selithe a hug and says: "He'll come back sooner or later... I'm sure he will!"

Later Airin gazes at the marvelous castle. This sure doesn't look like last night. All the time she keeps her eyes wide open but because of this she probably wouldn't hear it if a giant was walking behind her! Don't forget she's a rogue, so if there are goodies to be found, Airin will notice them.

Rolls:
spot: 20
search: 21
Listen: 10 (Nat 1)

Kendry
Friday October 21st, 2005 12:11:45 AM
"Say," the young bard says, "I wonder how someone stakes a claim to an abandoned castle?"

Patterton (by Kim)
Friday October 21st, 2005 12:21:13 AM
Patterton comes along on the tour. "I'll be heading part way over to Angel Springs, Selithe, and travel with Mungo and Morpth, if they'll have me along for company. Then I'll need to head up to Rainbow Highlands once we get to Molly's Rest, or Humble's Ford, depending on the route we take. I have a promise to keep to my family.

"Then, soon as I can, if everything works out, I'll see if I can find you. You and everyone. Don't hold your breath, but don't be surprised. All right?" He looks into her eyes.

If it were not for his plans to part soon from his friends, Patty might find himself getting more caught up in Kendry's wild ideas. A castle - for us? Sounds pretty good.

But though he tries to smile encouragement to his good friend as plans fill his head and overflow through his mouth, the unusually strong hobbit just is not able to get himself worked up too much. He does say, though, "You keep on dreaming, Kendry. Keep on dreaming, buddy, and maybe your dreams will come true some day."

Podo
Friday October 21st, 2005 1:14:52 AM
Podo wonders is there is a morality question rasing its ugly head here.

"Say, guys/gals...what makes you think its okay to take other peoples stuff just cause you are here? Maybe its a trap waiting to happen. Ever think of that?"

With that said, Podo wanders futher into the keep.

Cccrrreeeaaaakkk! [DM JonPaul (JPW)]
Friday October 21st, 2005 1:15:14 AM
Cccrrreeeaaaakkk!

Somewhere up in the castle there is something...(everyone listen vs DC 5; those that make it see spoiler)Highlight to display spoiler: {you here creaking and the sounds of things moving about, but no voices}

Something...

Podo comes back into the room with a whiteish look on his face. "Iiiii think I saw a ghost!"

Mungo says, "well, the Fae King is still in the Wold, so maybe he's stiring up the dead?"

(OOC: what is everyone doing and where are you in the room?)

Airin and Fioni d20+9=20 d20+6=23 d20+18=27
Friday October 21st, 2005 5:58:09 AM
Startled by Podo's revelation Airin turns around to face the door Podo came through. Her ears finely attuned to detect any odd noises in this castle she whispers to her friends: "Let's not jump to conclusions about Ebryon. He's been defeated all around the Wold. He now awaits his final judging. We've defeated his Crescent Valley Avatar so how could he wake the dead?!? If a ghost this is, it could be one who used to live or work here in this castle. It could be Lawni in person! Shall we wait and see what comes through this door and try to talk to it first?"

Airin lowers her crossbow -- a loaded crossbow though -- to the ground and will not prepare to fire. Standing face to face with some ghost isn't exactly something she enjoyes so it might be best to be prepared to the horrid looks of ghosts. Flashes of horror stories she read in her youth spring through that door while a shiver runs down her spine. Ghosts... brrrr. She will not stand in front of the door yet makes sure to get a clear view of the opening lurking in the shadows of the room.

Then hesitating Airin says: "It could be a cat that opened some door? Or maybe some old piece of cloth is waving in the wind... no?"

Fioni feels something's up and sits on Airin's shoulder in anticipation.

Rolls:
Listen: 20
Spot: 23
Hide: 27

Prepared Spells:
Level 0 (4 available):
Mending
Resistance
Read Magic
Know Direction

Level 1 (3 available):
Speak with Animals
Hide from Animals
Entangle

Aya d20+4=7
Friday October 21st, 2005 12:25:55 PM
Aya quikly moves next to Podo, his black robes and cloak flowing after him. He Readies his shield and looks a Podo with his cold dark eyes.

"Show me whare, if there is a ghost here we must remove it from the Wold. The dead do not belong here!"

Prepared Spells
0 Level
Detect Magic
Purify Food
Guidence

1 Level
Magic stone
Sheild of Faith
Longstrder(domain spell)

listen=7

Dwight d20+4=7 d20+1=18
Friday October 21st, 2005 5:32:29 PM
Dwight hears the squeak (listen: 7)and watches as everyone moves and discusses its cause. Knowing he doesn't want to see it first, Dwight moves to watch the rear. (The most recent door the group has gone through.) One there he looks back and judges anything that is different from moments ago (spot18).

In a good mood, and not really concerned Dwight places his hand on his dagger, but does not yet draw it.

Kendry
Friday October 21st, 2005 9:01:10 PM
Kendry, who has been talking with his friends and companions, and admiring the appointments and furnishings of the castle, responds to Podo's announcement. "A ghost! Wow!" He walks into the next room. "Hello. Hello. Is anybody here?" If he sees a ghost, he says, "Hi, I'm Kendry. What's your name? Do you need some help?"

Ghost Whisperer [DM JonPaul(JPW)]
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 2:39:58 AM
Ghost Whisperer

Aya and Kendry run into the room that Podo just came out of, both looking for signs or an actual ghost. Aya to help it and Kendry to ask questions of it.

Dwight, Podo, Airin & Fioni, and Selithe take up the rear Guard. Mungo, lost in though speaks out loud. "As I recall, looking at these furnishings, I believe that this Estate is more than 29 acres and houses an elaborate park/reserve, a fully functioning farm, the Keep, and the Lens."

The Main Hall

Aya, and Kendry seperate form the main group by running from the foyer into the main hall after an unwoldian spirit; both trying to help it in their own way.

Aya & Kendry (spot vs DC 10) Highlight to display spoiler: {Your sense hone it on a source of chilly air in the north eastern most corner.}

Sounds of life begin to eminate from the upper floors.

Podo Danderfluff
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 2:41:07 AM
"You know guys, now that we have leaders on this unwoldian quest, I'll suck it up and have courage like Domi did... Wait for me guys," Podo says as he runs after Aya & Kendry.

Kendry d20+3=19
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 5:05:32 PM
Kendry says, loud enough for those outside the room to hear, "Hey - that's pretty cold air over there, in the northeast corner." He takes a few steps that direction - not real close, yet. "Hullo. Anybody here?" Hearing Podo enter the room, he says, "I'm not sure it's a ghost. Just kind of a cold area, maybe?" [Spot: 19]

Selithe
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 8:06:58 PM
Selithe frowns when she hears what is said but also whispers some what low, "A ghost?? I never seen one that I know of, this should be interesting as long as it's not a bad one anyway. Good thing for our cleric." Selithe smiles and prepares to move on with her friends, curious and also abit scared even knows the little act of not being scared she is trying to put on.

Patterton (by Kim)
Sunday October 23rd, 2005 12:43:20 AM
Patterton sticks with Selithe. He draws his bastard sword as he enters the next room. Shoot. Kendry talks like he's visiting a candy shop. Still, gotta watch his back. And protect Selithe. Yeah, everybody else, too.

Airin and Fioni d20+9=18 d20+6=8 d20+9=28
Monday October 24th, 2005 5:29:16 AM
Hearing Kendry say the wailing sound was nothing more than wind blowing through the castle Airin follows the rest.
The moment she hears the noises on the upper floors Airin closely listens to identify the source. Couldn't this be rodents? Must it be ghosts?

Anyhow, Mungo doesn't appear to be too stressed up so Airin will follow her friends.

Rolls:
Listen: 18
Spot: 8
Knowledge Nature: 28

Prepared Spells:
Posted: Friday October 21st, 2005

Aya d20+4=11 d20+5=14
Monday October 24th, 2005 3:10:01 PM
Aya slowly move toward the cold corner of the room(spot 11). He thinks back to his training, trying to remember something useful (Knowledge Religion 14).

Podo
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 12:06:19 AM
Podo enters the next room to stand with Aya & Kendry whatever they may face.

BOO! [DM JonPaul(JPW)]
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 12:07:01 AM
BOO!

As Kendry and Aya approach the spot of cold, an image begins to materialize before their face. (everyone in the room; Fortitude vs. DC 15) Highlight to display spoiler: {Those that make it see not one ghost materialize, but rather an entire group, maybe even a family! The lead ghost is visibly upset and a horrific sight unfolds before your eyes... the heads of the ghosts slide foward as if to say they were beheaded! What Horrific Appearances!!}

Those that fail feel an overpowering urgency to leave the keep!

(Those that failed the roll, make a tumble or Dexerity check vs. DC 10) to scoot out of the doorway, around those outside and out of the building.

Kendry d20+7=20
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 1:25:24 AM
[Will save: 20 - if vs. fear, then 22.]

"Oh, poor ghost family!" Kendry exclaims. "We do not wish to anger you. Who did this thing to you, and why?" he asks. "We mean you no harm, if no harm you cause us. What can we do for you, sir, ma'am, children?"

Airin and Fioni d20+7=15 d20+7=24
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 10:18:21 AM
(Will save +2 vs fear = 15)

Ok Airin barely made her will save, still she is petrified from the look of that ghost and she decides to take a few steps backwards. Without looking it's hard to see where you're going, yet this will not make the nimble rogue inside of her fall.

Not too keen of Ghosts, Airin shuts her mouth hoping the others will be able to talk some sense into these ghosts...

Aya d20+7=24
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 10:56:03 AM
Save:24 vs fear:26

Aya stands firm as the ghosts appear before him. He gives a small head bow and looks directly at the lead ghost. "I am Aya Nightshade, priest of Gargul, and these are my friends." Gestures to other party members still in the room, "We are here to help you crossover to your resting place. It is obvious some great tragedy has be-fallen you and your kinsmen." Gesturing to his own neck. "If you are willing to tell us your story we will listen and help any way we can."

Selithe d20+4=18
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 3:47:23 PM
Selithe looks to the ghosts when they showup and much like Airin she too backs off abit, "Umm, I'm sorry to of wondered in on you also with my friends. We really mean no harm and just were checking out the place since we're really not sure how we came to be here."

Podo d20+5=22
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 4:15:24 PM
"Er, Guys! Ghosts! YEAAAA!" moans Podo as he realizes the place really is haunted and full of ghosts! Although facing an unknown and possible threat, Podo Danderfluff stands his ground!

"Mister, and Misses Ghost people, can't we just all get along?" says Podo trying to reason with the new arrivals.

"Mister Mungo here from Angel Springs was showing us around. A tour you see. So as long as we don't interfere with you , we will finish what we came to see and be on our merry way!" announces Podo to the group.

Patterton (by Kim) d20+3=9 d20=16
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 7:55:12 PM
Brave Patterton is taken aback by the heads falling off the bodies of the ghosts. He hightails it out of there! [Will save 9, Dex check 16 or better.]

Dwight d20=8 d20=18
Tuesday October 25th, 2005 8:48:09 PM
d20=8+5=13 (Bah!)

As Dwight turns from the rear to see what the group has spotted his face. Making the final turn into the room, Dwight's face turns white and he schuffles out of the room jumping (tumble: 18+6=24) around Patterton in a massive rush.

YOU DARE!! [DM JonPaul(JPW)] 2d4(3+3)=6
Wednesday October 26th, 2005 12:25:43 AM
Ghost Whispers

It appears that there are just the 3 guys in the main hall with the ghosts and the rest including Mungo and Morpth are still in the hallway.

Dwight and Patterton felt the need to leave speedily.

Ghost Moans

How DARE you!! LOOTERS!! You shall meet thy makers!!

Ghosts Move

All attempts to reason with the Ghosts are ignored. It appears they are splitting up and taking offensive/defense positions. The lead spokesGhost looks ready to...

Ghost Attack

The Ghost enlarges releasing a Frightful Moan. (Everyone make a Will save vs. DC 15) Highlight to display spoiler: {Those failing this save become panicked for 6 rounds.}

Kendry d20+9=18 d20+9=16
Wednesday October 26th, 2005 2:12:36 AM
[Will save vs fear: 18] Kendry breaks into song. Not a particularly poetic song at its inception, but a countersong to the frightful moan [Perform: Singing: 16 - anyone can use this score for their saving throw in lieu of having to roll your own will save - so, anyone within 30 feet of Kendry should automatically save versus the frightful moan].

Fine, fine, we'll just leave, then
C'mon friends, obviously we're not
Welcome in this room
A hey lolly ho lolly
Your moans are far - so far from jolly

Even though we've taken nothing
Stolen naught from out this place
You, now dead, accuse of thieving
Honest hobbits -- you've no case

Counsel won't you reconsider
Drop these charges, baseless all
Lost your heads, now it's no wonder
Reasoning fled your minds withal

He continues singing until he's had the chance to herd everyone out of the room. He has no desire to dance at this ball. If one moves to attack, Kendry moves into full defense.

Airin and Fioni d20+7=23 d6+1=6
Wednesday October 26th, 2005 9:48:01 AM
Upon hearing the threats from the ghosts Airin shouts: "We are no looters!! We came to visit the Castle! We mean you no harm!"
Kendry's song helps Airin to resist the horrible ghost's moans and continues to back up. However she raises her crossbow preparing to fire should the ghosts really attack the group!

Fioni isn't keen about ghosts at all and prefers to fly out of the Castle. She hawk will "patiently" wait outside till her master returns.

Rolls:
Prepared attack roll: hits AC22
Damage: 6Hp

Prepared Spells:
Posted: Friday October 21st, 2005

Aya d20=20 2d6(3+1)+1=5
Wednesday October 26th, 2005 12:22:59 PM
Aya takes Kendries save, his song keeps Aya from fear.

Speaking to the ghosts "Fools, it didn't have to come to this. What good is stuff you can't even touch?"

Aya takes out his holy symbol from beneath his robes and holds it high above his head. He chants a few words in prayer to Gargul and his symbol glows with a shadowy light that send chills through everyone who sees it. (Turn check:perfect 20, damage roll:5, so I can effect undead with up to 5hd and turn a total of 5hd, undead with 1/2hd are destroyed).

Selithe d20+4=19
Wednesday October 26th, 2005 1:32:32 PM
Selithe looks to the ghosts and is uneffected by the moan luckily anyway and sighs as she knows only her spells stand a chance of hurting these creatures out of her weaponry anyway, "I do not want to hurt you you stupid ghosts. Just listen or do you have no patience after all these years."

(Will check:19)

Dwight d20=14
Wednesday October 26th, 2005 7:55:03 PM
Dwight continues moving away from the 'ghost'. Slowly color begins to return to his face.

Should Patterton stop running, Dwight will also stop and consider options.

Swish!! [DM JonPaul(JPW)]
Thursday October 27th, 2005 12:51:49 AM
Swish!!

Gargul's mighty power emanating through Aya's holy symbol turns the lead Ghost and he flees away with a swish!! As soon as the other ghosts see the lead swish, they swish as well!

Bats in thy Bellfry

Although the turning attempt was successful, you can still hear eerie noises coming from the upper floor in the keep, but exactly where is still a mystery.

Mungo & Morpth

Mungo & Morpth use Kendry's counterspell song to counter the affects of the frightful moaning. As sson as the ghosts appear to have left, both Mungo and Morpth sit down with a shortness of breath and try to relax. "The entire time I've been coming here, I never knew the place was haunted!" says Mungo to Morpth. Morpth replies, "First time I've ever seen a ghost!"

Fioni

While Fioni is up on the keep roof awaiting her master's return to the open, a winged stone statues turns its head to Fioni and whispers, "Hello there! Nice to have a visitor...

With that Fioni's heart skips a beat and tumbles off the keep roof!

Everyone in the keep hear a large flapping sound, a swoosh, a soft thud, then more sounds of heavy flapping.

Anyone making their way outside sees Airin's companion passed out on the soft grass.

Podo
Thursday October 27th, 2005 12:53:10 AM
Podo hears and takes the benefit of the counterspell song from Kendry.

Not sure what to do, Podo will stand his ground unless attacked.

Airin and ... where's that bird? d20+6=23
Thursday October 27th, 2005 9:32:11 AM
Airin feels something is wrong with Fioni and retreats further from the chateau hopnig to catch a glimpse of Fioni. "There! There she is! Passed out of the ground! What caused this?!?

Bewildered from all this sudden action Airin frantically looks around to see what caused Fioni to fall...

Rolls:
Spot:23

Aya
Thursday October 27th, 2005 10:46:20 AM
Aya tucks his holy symbol back away under his robes breathing a sigh of relief.

"I got them to leave this time, but I'm not sure about the next. I think the best thing to... what's that nose outside?"

Aya walks outside to investigate.

Kendry d8+3=11
Thursday October 27th, 2005 10:00:33 PM
"Thanks, there, Aya," Kendry says. "Whether or not someone can touch something - I think ghosts can sort of touch things, can't they? I mean, if they drink milk, it might just spill on the ground, but some can make things move and such, at least that's what I've heard. Well, no more talk about taking stuff that's not rightly ours," he suggests. "Well, we heard some noises from upstairs, too, right? Shall we go and see what other nebulous hosts there might be at this castle?"

"Whoa," he exclaims on seeing the hawk Fioni lying on the ground. He asks Airin if he can check to see if she is injured. If just momentarily stunned, he leaves her alone. But if there is a visible injury, he casts Cure Light Wounds (11 hp).

Dwight d20=20
Thursday October 27th, 2005 10:02:41 PM
Already outside, Dwight watches (spot 20+1=21) as Fioni takes the fall. Not quick enough to catch it, he sighs a bit of relief as he lands softly.

Looking upward for a reason why the bird dropped so suddenly, he also considers the climbability of the outside walls (OOC: not sure what my roll for this would be since Dwight is only considering).

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