Stone Statues [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Thursday October 27th, 2005 10:51:56 PM Bird Fall
As everyone runs out to see what happened to Fioni, a crowd of concerned halfling gather round. Airin does her best to make comfortable her animal companion. Kendry states that if need be he can heal her with his wand.
Dwight eyes the wall as if to say, I can go up and have a looksee. (You'd need to roll your climb check vs DC 10. So for you that's 1d20+2)
You find no broken bones after a careful examination of your animal companion, Airin. YOu best guess if something startled her and she slipped off the roof. All you can see from this distance are stone statues on the roof.
Podo offers the group a choice between staying and getting to the bototm of this mess or leaving camp early. Which does the group choose?
Podo Danderfluff Pipewood Thursday October 27th, 2005 10:57:28 PM
Podo follows the others outside. "Wow, the bird flew like a rock, good thing it's not heavy. Kendry, you should check to see if the animal is hurt. Anyone checks to see if Fioni's still breathing?" says Podo excitedly.
"Dwight, do you know how to climb a wall? You are sure eyeing that wall like you're gonna try! What happens when you get to the top of it by yourself, so find that you're out numbered by whatever's on the roof? " asks Podo of Dwight.
"The way I see it, is we either tend to the bids health and leave this place early or we as a group go and get reinforcements (Lomar and friends) and then track down the critters responsible for this mess! What'da say gang? You with me?!" states Podo to his friends.
Patterton (by Kim) Friday October 28th, 2005 12:28:38 AM
A few moments earlier, as he sped by Lomar and Bobbles, Patterton had warned them, "Ghosts!"
Once coming up to the drawbridge, he suddenly comes to himself, and slows up. He stops, then turns around. So ashamed of himself. I ran away. I left Selithe and my friends in the face of danger. He can barely force himself to return to the group.
Not to do so, however, would be yet a further sign of fear. I wasn't raised this way! he thinks.
But he does return, and sees the group collected, looking at something on the ground. He approaches, uncharacteristically tentative, and stands quietly at the edge of the group. He can't bring himself to look at Selithe.
Kendry d20+3=6 Friday October 28th, 2005 2:57:03 AM
"Good idea, Podo. Could someone get our friends?" Kendry asks when the monk suggests getting Lomar and Bobbles. "Let's get our dogs, too. As long as the gates are closed, we can probably leave our horses."
[Untrained Heal check on Fioni to determine whether injured or not. Check failed, but evidence indicated she is in need of care.] Not via the wand, but by singing a quick bardic spell, Kendry heals Fioni. She should be fully healed up [Note prior roll of 8+3=11 hp cured].
"Let's see what's going on here. No time like the present to clear things up. Now, Mungo, how do we get to the next floor up?" he asks. "We heard some sounds coming from there a few minutes ago."
Patterton (by Kim) (again) Friday October 28th, 2005 2:57:58 AM
Patty says, "I'll get them. Somebody'd better stay and watch over the horses. I'll do that," he volunteers.
Lomar & Bobbles (ADM Kim) Friday October 28th, 2005 3:02:52 AM
"Yeah, we will go to them," Lomar answers Patterton when told of the request. "We go - you ride on shoulders, goblin Bobbles," the ogre says in goblin. He takes Bobbles under one arm, and swings him up on his shoulder, where he plants him gently.
"Ha-ji-ha!" Bobbles exclaims with what looks to be either terror or delight. Hard to tell with these goblins, sometimes. Smile, or grimace?
As they arrive next to the party, Lomar says, and asks, "Patterton says we come and help. So, what you want us to do?"
Airin and the passed out Fioni d20+6=23 Friday October 28th, 2005 7:19:53 AM
Airin's worried about Fioni's condition and casts a "Speak with Animals" spell on herself. Gently she tries to bring back the bird and calmly talks to Fioni.
"What happened Fioni? How comes you fell from the roof?!? You slipped? What happened dear?"
Depending on Fioni's revelations Airin will follow the others.
Rolls: Spot: 23 (on the Stone figures) DM only Highlight to display spoiler: {should this be gargoyles Airin's spot will reveal the stone statues are indeed alive as her spot DC is higher than 20. In that case, Airin will alert her friends.}
Prepared Spells: Posted: Friday October 21st, 2005 Level 0 (4 available): Mending Resistance Read Magic Know Direction
Level 1 (3 available): Speak with Animals - USED Hide from Animals Entangle
Aya Friday October 28th, 2005 12:26:27 PM
Aya suggests "There should be a way to get to the roof by going through the keep, that way we can not only find out what happened to Fioni, but also what is makeing all that noise in the upper floors. Thats my idea anyway"
Kendry Friday October 28th, 2005 2:05:47 PM
"I've got a grappling hook in one of my horse's saddlebags," Kendry offers.
Podo Friday October 28th, 2005 2:40:42 PM
Podo wonders out loud,"Why do we need to climb on the building? Why not go to the roof from the inside? Its not like whatever is on the roof is gonna escape to somewhere?"
"Are you guys scared of Ghosts?" giggles Podo.
Kendry Friday October 28th, 2005 4:31:50 PM
"Sure, if we can get to the upper rooms, or the roof - whatever is above the floor we were on, let's just go do it." Kendry stops the palavering, and heads that direction.
Selithe Saturday October 29th, 2005 12:04:54 AM
(OOC:Everyone as you know I just got my new computer and just got it fully setup so now I'm back again and with a better and faster computer. Sorry for the missed posts.)
Selithe looks to the others and places a hand gently on Airin's shoulder, whispering to her, "Is Fioni alright Airin? I know I really can't help but she is a really good friend to all of us."
Selithe is worried and also hoping they aren't attacked by some weird thing since she doesn't see nothing that could of attacked or scared Fioni that bad.
Step by Step [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Saturday October 29th, 2005 12:59:02 AM Step by Step
Everyone assembles at the base of the Keep. Decisions are being raised while Airin attends to her companion. A few suggestions are tosses out about how to get to the roof in a timely manner just in case the culprits manage to escape.
Whatever happens in the near future, everyone decides that the answers lye on the roof!
Airin & Fioni
Airin using her skills to check out the Keep and its roof sees this:Highlight to display spoiler: { The buildings nearby are baroque in architecture, with many flourishes, scrollwork, columns, and carved figures. When you glance at one of the statues on the roof of a nearby building, you get the strangest feeling that it is looking at you. Omigosh! Did it blink? }
Fioni to Airin
Airin learns this through her spell speak with animalsHighlight to display spoiler: { Fioni projects images of her time spent on the roof...I waited for you to come out of the stone cave. While waiting, something talked to me, I turn to see it and it moved and blinked at me...next thing I see is you trying to kiss me! I'm brusied and hurt but ok...}
DWight d20+2=15 Saturday October 29th, 2005 12:08:31 PM
"I think I could climb the outside high enough to get the grappling hook attached, but it would certainly be easier going through the building. But then again, I'm not sure I want to face those ghosts again. They kinda..kinda unnerved me. Sorry I ran out like that." he finishes much sadder than when he started.
Airin and Fioni Sunday October 30th, 2005 1:48:42 PM
As Airin stares at the roof of the castle she gets the strangest feeling the statue looks back at her!!
"Listen guys, something's wrong with this place, and I'm not joking as I did earlier with that grass. I swear that statue on that roof is looking at us... I think it was my mentor Aresius who once told me a story of gargoyles..."
Airin waits to hear what her friends decide, but she feels this place is out of their league...
Argyle [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Sunday October 30th, 2005 10:59:17 PM Fioni
Kendry does his best to use magics to heal/cure Fioni from her fall, but without being able to Speak with Animals he'll have to wait until Airin lets her know.
Airin gets a fright from her constant stare at the roof. Dwight is uncertain he chooses to face more spookies this day.
Mungo and Morpth are anxious to begin their journey home.
Bobbles and Lomar are waiting for someone to make a move...Tick Tock Lomar says while waiting...
Kendry d20+3=5 d20+6=20 Monday October 31st, 2005 2:18:08 AM
Kendry looks upward at the ugly stone countenances above. He does not note any movement or signs of life [Spot: 5], but he trusts Airin. "Hey, you up there. You mind if we continue our tour of this castle? We don't plan to hurt anyone, or take anything that doesn't belong to us. But we think this is a beautiful castle, and just want to look around. If that sounds all right with you, then, um, well, waggle your tongue, or wink at us, or move a wing a little bit, so we can see. Or, if you can talk, well, we'll listen!" [Diplomacy: 20]
Podo Monday October 31st, 2005 2:39:10 PM
"I'm game to continue adventuring. Ah Kendry, can I have a word with you in private?" says Podo.
A Word in Private For Kendry only:Highlight to display spoiler: { "Kendry, I wish to change my chosen Deity from Domi to Alemi and I don't know the procedure to do this...have you any knowledge about something like this?" asks Podo of Kendry.}
Kendry Monday October 31st, 2005 3:46:46 PM
While awaiting a response from the statues - gargoyles? - Airin called them, Kendry's attention is diverted by his friend Podo, who pulls him aside.
He listens to the question. "Well, Podo," he begins, "are you feeling more of an affinity for the ways and teachings of Alemi? Is there something in his character that now draws you closer than you feel to Domi? You know, the two are not in competition with each other. They are friends. But if you believe that you want to express your devotion more to the god of healing, of compassion, of mercy-tempered justice, then it's a matter of will, of faith, and of action. I don't know that there is one set 'procedure' - but, you may want to talk things over with a priest of Alemi, and declare your intent. Maybe he, or a priestess - there's a cute one over in Angel Springs, you know - might give you some task or burden, as a sign and a test of your will to change. I like Alemi lots. Domi, too. And Wardd, and Flower, and - well, a bunch of 'em. Not Marteaus, though," he adds, then spits after mention of the name, "but Gargul is to be feared and respected." He looks up at the sky. "Someday, I'd like to learn about the one who made it all. Who even made the gods. Though we have many beginnings in life - there had to be, some time, the first beginning. Of it all, I mean."
Dwight d20+2=21 Monday October 31st, 2005 5:10:54 PM
"Well I'm gonna see if I can climb this thing. Just a few feet as we decide what to do."
As the group decides what to do, Dwight tests whether or not he can climb the wall successfully (climb 21). If successful he will climb up about 10 feet and then see if the group has made any decisions.
Aya Monday October 31st, 2005 5:56:58 PM
"I going back inside the keep. As for the things on the roof, I don't really care that much. They don't seem to be hurting anyone now, I can't see anything to be gained from confronting them."
"But as a priest of Gargul, my duty is to exorcize those ghosts. Anyone who wants to come with me are welcome. If anyone wants to head to Angelsprings, don't let me keep you. I can travel quickly when I wish to."
With that, Aya turns and re-enters the keep, a look of determination on his face.
Selithe Monday October 31st, 2005 10:08:22 PM
Selithe looks to Podo and thinks a moment before speaking to him, "Podo, I don't mean to change your mind or you know, against your god but are we sure the ghosts are bad? What if there not bad and you or we destroy them? I know, they attacked us but they could be ocnfused or something or maybe just as suprised as we were to see them."
Selithe shrugs and smiles, "I just don't want to hurt anyone who might be innocent of anything you know." Selithe shrugs once more, not knowing alot of ghosts and making a not of entering this in her journal.
Ghost Busters [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Tuesday November 1st, 2005 12:56:58 AM Oh goodie!
With a determined look upon his face, Aya Nightshade heads straight into the maw of doom!
Podo not being one to show weakness and fear, with the help of Domi, follows Aya into the keep. Turing, Podo says to Selithe, " I think you have me confused with Aya Nightshade... Domi doesn't really might Ghosts.
Kendry also joins them after handing Dwight the grappling hook.
Dwight with the hook in hand, manages to climb 10 feet above the ground while holding onto the hook. Question is, what now?
What Now?
Airin and Selithe and deciding upon a good course of action, while Mungo and Morpth head back into the keep, close on their tails are bobbles and lomar and the riding dogs. Patterton heads in as well.
Back in the Village
Aya with a determined look upon his face heads straight for the foyer area of the last ghostly encounter. Shortly, the rest of the crew along with the riding dogs pile into the vast foyer/great room; that is everyone except Airin, Fioni, and Selithe.
While the cast of tens make they way into the great room, Moans, creaks, and sounds of stone scraping stone spill down from above.
Kendry Tuesday November 1st, 2005 4:45:52 AM
"Well, I hear welcoming voices from above," Kendry says with a smile. "Shall we ascend the stairs? Mungo, kindly show us the stairs, if you please."
As soon as he knows where to go up, Kendry goes up.
Airin and Fioni Tuesday November 1st, 2005 7:23:11 AM
"Heck. I don't believe in Ghosts!" Airin thinks to herself and draws her Bastard Sword as she follows the rest into the Castle.
"Fioni we can still talk. Fly over the Castle and check if you can find a few open windows. if so try to take a look inside to report back."
Podo Tuesday November 1st, 2005 12:18:45 PM
Podo follows Kendry into the Keep and into the Foyer. While waiting for Mungo to lead them all to the stairs, Podo will ready his new darkwood Quarterstaff.
Aya Tuesday November 1st, 2005 1:13:24 PM
Aya turns back to see who came with him, he can't help but smile a little as he sees how many good friends he has made in such a short time. This should be easy with this many people, I hope.
"Yes, please show us to the stairs."
Dwight d20+2=16 Tuesday November 1st, 2005 6:16:12 PM
As Dwight watches the others begin to enter the keep again, he pauses. Happy with himself for successfully climbing the wall, climbs back down (climb 16) and much more cautiously than before follows the group. He takes his position of watching the rear with his bow wondering if it would do any good against a ghost....
Selithe Tuesday November 1st, 2005 6:52:42 PM
Selithe follows along and smiles to Podo about his comment, hoping she didn't offend him so she stays silent now as she moves along, holding her staff in one hand and ready if needed.
Wow, these stair are cool! [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Tuesday November 1st, 2005 8:33:07 PM Cool Stairs
Mungo is asked by many of the other halflings if he would be so kind and lead them to the stairs that will take them higher into the keep and eventually to their final destination -- the upper floors.
In a line no more than 2 halflings abreast, Mungo leads the group to South-Eastern corner of the keep; the stairs. These stairs appear to be spiral, heading in both direction; up and down; and like the keep are made of local stone. Every 5 feet in either direction is a sconce designed to hold a torch for illumination. Some of the holders have torches but are not lit. Others, their torch holders are empty.
Mungo does his best to led the group upwards into the higher levels stopping every so often to ask if the group wishes to go any higher, or if they would prefer to go directly to the roof.
The entire time thr group is on the stairs, they remain quiet attempting to detect noises from the floor landing they arrive on. Not hearing the same noises, Mungo asks the group if the wish to continue.
Roof Access
Upon reaching the top most level of the spiral stairs, Mungo announces they are on the roof level landing. At this point, he steps back aloowing Aya Nightshade to led the group.
Airin and Fioni d20+6=18 d20+9=15 Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 9:22:15 AM
Following Mungo's lead Airin climbs the stairs gradually leading them to the top of the keep. This place is far bigger than she expected with much more surprises than initially given credit for!
As they all reach the upper floor and the roof access Airin is a bit nervous. There WAS something looking back at her, but she's afraid to make a fool of herself once again. She hasn't forgotten that grass incident with Podo.
She takes out a Tanglefoot bag from her backpack and shows it to Kendry saying: "Look, you're favorite weapon!"
Then she waits till someone opens the door. If there are more than one statue on this roof Airin will take a close look once again.
Rolls: Spot: 18 Listen: 15
Prepared Spells: Posted: Friday October 21st, 2005
Level 0 (4 available): Mending Resistance Read Magic Know Direction
Level 1 (3 available): Speak with Animals - USED Hide from Animals Entangle
Aya (shadow conjured mage armor will save 16) Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 12:29:20 PM
A disappointed look on Aya's face, "Hmm... no sigh of the ghosts. Since were on the roof anyway, we might as well take a look around."
Aya takes a moment to cast a shadow conjuration of mage armor on him self (will save 16 for disbelief). Then he opens the door and steps out into the open air.
Spells 0 level: guidenceX2, detect magic, detect poison. 1 level: magic weapon, magic stone, shield of faith, long strider(domain). 2 level: sonic burst, inflict moderate wounds, shadow conjuration(domain)USED.
Dwight d20+1=19 Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 5:28:36 PM
Following the group, Dwight continues to watch the rear (spot 19). Hoping not to see any more moaning ghost, Dwight ponders if there is any other kind of ghost as was suggested.
Podo Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 9:17:05 PM
"Wow! What are we waiting for? Lets open the door and get this shindig started!!" says Podo out loud to the group but in a hushed whisper.
"I wanna see these statues Airin is freaked out about," Podo squeels.
Selithe Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 10:00:01 PM
Selithe waits to see what Podo finds when he opens the door. She keeps her staff at the ready and hopes that whatever is behind the door isn't overly powerful.
Kendry Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 10:59:31 PM
Kendry goes along with the group, just taking things in. He laughs when Airin comments on his favorite weapon - the tanglefoot bag.
The Rooftop [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Thursday November 3rd, 2005 8:31:23 AM Hey!
As Podo goes to open the door, He makes the startling discovery that it's stuck. "Hey. the dang door's stuck...like there's something on the other side of this!" says Podo in a whisper to the group.
As Podo stops to ponder how best to get the door unstuck, a subtle scraping sound can be heard...like a brick being dragged against stone.
Terri...dactyl
As Podo makes a more forceful push, the door this time swings open and Podo looses his grip and plumets to the rooftop...at the feet of a stone statue!
The next halfling after Podo sees a winged stone statue actually one in front of Podo and several lined along the roof's edge in the background.
In a gruff sounds akin to rumbing gravel everyone can hear, "HI! I'm Dactyl...Terri Dactyl! Who are You?"
Airin and Fioni Thursday November 3rd, 2005 10:18:32 AM
Airin is baffled as she hears the gruff sounds. Still the words she hears appear to be spoken in peace. Perhaps the creature has been quite lonely lately?
She gives Kendry a nudge to bring him to the front and says to him: "Go on Kendry. You're a much better talker than me."
To Terri Dactyl she says: "Hello. I'm Airin. Sorry if I acted a bit scared at first, and don't feel offended if my bird has dropped something on you please."
Rolls:
Prepared Spells: Posted: Friday October 21st, 2005
Aya (shadow mage armor will DC 16) Thursday November 3rd, 2005 1:09:08 PM
Aya asks Terri, "Do you know anything about the ghosts here?" Other then that, he keeps quite.
Kendry Thursday November 3rd, 2005 1:57:08 PM
Nudged forward by Airin, Kendry speaks up. "Yes, hello! I'm Kendry. We've just been getting a tour of the castle. This is a great place! Quite a view, quite a view. Have you been here long?"
Podo Thursday November 3rd, 2005 5:54:58 PM
Podo picks himself up off the roof floor and finds himself face to face to a stone statue of a bat, a talking bat!
"Er, Mr. Dactyl, If you don't mind me asking, what are you?" Whatever the answer, Podo introduces himself as, "Podo Danderfluff Pipewood, Halfling, at your service."
Dwight d20+1=16 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 9:30:35 PM
Dwight glances from the rear of the group so to who is speaking. Having seen weirder things in the last week than this, Dwight nods casually toward the new voice. "Dwight here," he adds, again missing the traditional halfling introduction, and then continues watching the stairs. (spot 16)
Selithe Friday November 4th, 2005 12:18:29 AM
Selithe giggles some at Kendrys talking and whispers up to him, "Mean cat got your tongue for once kendry? You usually talk alot more." Selithe grins at her small jest towards Kendry and looks s best she can towards the statue, "Hello mister Terri. My name is Selithe and the one speaking up there is my brother Kendry and these my friends who are introducing themselves also. I think my friends have asked the needed questions for the moment though, however may we come out there where it's alittle less crowded and of course if it's safe out there. The ghosts already tried to scare us."
Will'O'Wisps [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Friday November 4th, 2005 1:12:40 AM The Stone Chat
Terri Dactyl shuffles a bit back across the roof to give the newcomers some room. The movement makes a rough scraping noise akin to bricks on stone.
Once all the halflings have assembled onto the roof, Terri scoots back into the place he vacated along the roof line. "Sorry, if I don't look at you while we chat, it's a need I have to occupy this here spot," grumbles Terri to the halflings.
History at Lawni's Lens
"I don't know how long it's been since I came to be here, but the Ghosts are a recent addition. Not sure from whence they came... sorry," grumbles Terri.
Airin and Fioni Friday November 4th, 2005 7:20:44 AM
Not to sure what they are actually all doing here on the roof of the Castle, and listening to the apparently rather friendly stoney statue, Airin admires her elevated view of the surroundings.
Fioni is still a bit shaken from her previous encounter with Terri and decides to circle around the castle at great altitude.
Aya (shadow mage armor will DC16) d20+4=20 Friday November 4th, 2005 12:35:22 PM
Aya looks across the landscape from atop the keep(spot 20). His long dark hair and robes blowing in the wind.
"Can you tell us ware the ghosts are now, or how to get them to come out? We're trying to find them."
'Maybe I scared the ghosts a little too much' he thinks, 'I thought turning them would distroy them but I guess I'm still to weak for it to work.'
Show & Tell...[DM JonPaul(JPW)] Saturday November 5th, 2005 1:27:50 AM
(OOC: I HAVE AN UPPER RESPIRATORY ISSUE...I APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN POSTING, the antibiotics-- i get sleepy. )
Show & Tell
"Actually, if you come closer, I can show you something..." Terri whispers to the halflings.
Anyone that approaches Terri, read on Highlight to display spoiler: { As Terri hears to approach him, he whispers, "I don't really care for the ghosts, you see... I made them... and they just stay for some reason..." With Terri's confession comes Terri's attack...
Everyone that went closer to hear Terri make Tumble check vs. DC 10; if you don't have this skill use a Dexterity check. Those that fail are knocked prone. }
Kendry comes closer... d20+4=19 Sunday November 6th, 2005 2:38:37 AM
Kendry smiles at his sister's ribbing. He listens as the others introduce themselves, and make inquiries.
When he hints at something to be revealed, however, Kendry approaches, cautiously. According to Airin, a statue, a gargoyle, knocked Fioni out of the air. And now they see proof that this statue, at least, does move. And talk. A bit skittish at being so close to the edge of the roof - not that he minds heights - just heights when near someone he is not so sure he trusts, he looks right at the gargoyle - Terri. "Yes, what is it you wish to show?"
He repeats aloud what Terri whispers, so that the others may know what secret he tells. "You don't care for the ghosts? You made them??" He does not have time to repeat his last phrase, as Terri's arm swings swiftly out in an attempt to sweep his feet. Kendry jumps backwards and over the arm, somersaulting away from the gargoyle [tumble: 19].
Rather than responding with hostility at this attempt by the roof-dweller, Kendry simply signals with his hands to his friends to remain back, and continues his questions. "Well, then, Terri, if you, as you say, made them ghosts, are you stating that you killed them? And if so, then, might I ask, how and why you did so?"
As he and the others who saw them have some clue as to the manner of their deaths (though not the details nor, really, who killed them for sure), he waits to see whether Terri's description matches the evidence perceived.
Kendry's hand rests casually on the hilt of his rapier as he stands about a dozen feet from the roof's edge, and between the mobile statue and the rest of the party. Should the gargoyle launch himself in the bard's direction, however, his readied action is to quickdraw and skewer Mister Dactyl.
Airin and Fioni d20+3=23 d20+3=22 d20+3=15 d8+1=7 d8+1=7 d6=6 Monday November 7th, 2005 8:01:33 AM
Airin jumps a feet in the air as she sees Terri almost knock Kendry from the roof. Yet the nimble bard luckily manages to stay on his feet thus rescuing all other party members from scraping him of the ground...
She almost prepared to shoot Terri but notices Kendry's remark not to attack.
Instead Airin takes a stronger grip at her sword. If this stoney monster attacks Kendry she will fight! If might be advisable for Terri not to attack as Airin will fericiously help Kendry!
Rolls: Prepared attack hits AC23 - NAT 20! Prepared CRIT CHECK hits AC22 - UAH! ANOTHER CRIT Prepared sudden death hits AC15 - guess not :-) Damage: 7+7 = 14Hp + 6Hp sneak attack if Terri has his back on Airin
Aya (shadow mager armor will DC 16) d20+4=21 d20+7=11 Monday November 7th, 2005 12:36:59 PM
Not wishing to miss any inforamtion about the ghosts, Aya moves closer to listen. When Terri attacks Aya rolls backwards avoiding his arm (Dex check: 21).
Aya stands up right and speaks to Kendry beside him, "Of course he killed them, you know some other way to create ghosts? If we kill him the ghost might go away."
Aya's right hand glows with negative energy as he cast inflict moderate wounds. If Terri attacks, Aya will unleash his spell on him.
readied attack: 11, miss
Spells 0 level: guidenceX2, detect magic, detect poison. 1 level: magic weapon, magic stone, shield of faith, long strider(domain). 2 level: sonic burst, inflict moderate wounds USED, shadow conjuration(domain) USED.
Selithe Monday November 7th, 2005 10:31:28 PM
Selithe stays back since the others are coming closer to Terri and awaits to see what the group does.
Selithe frowns and almost launches a spell at Terri till she sees Kendry's movements and frowns some as she wonders if she will have to fight this thing also.
Kendry Monday November 7th, 2005 10:59:32 PM
"Ho, there," Kendry adds as he sees Aya tumble away from another swipe of the gargoyle. "The first time might have been a mistake. A twitch, or something. But you clearly are trying to knock us down. Mister Dactyl, I'll bet you'd like to continue living, right? Well, attack us, or try one more of those tricks, and your days of oversight are through. Your choice. I'd like things to be peaceable."
Without looking over his shoulder, Kendry calls out, "Lomar - you've got our backs, right?"
Podo Monday November 7th, 2005 11:04:01 PM
Podo stands up from the fall he took when opening the door. Brushing himself off from stone debris and Gods know what,he says, "Hey what's that you're talking to guys? And, why didn't you pick me up?"
Looking all Podo see is a grey rock thing fall towards his friends and his friend tumble out of the way.
..Paper, Rock [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Tuesday November 8th, 2005 12:28:31 AM Halfling Snacks
As Terri spreads his terror wide with a dive onto his prey to knock prone these little halfling snacks, his ire is piqued. "They moved or tumbled out of harm's way! How dare they avoid me!" Terri Dactyl thinks to himself.
The Response
When Terri dives at the halflings, and the halflings tumble or jump out of harm's way, a very emotional halfling named Airin grips her bastard sword tightly swinging it and slicing a critical hit into Terri who then cries out in gravelly pain. Terry's initial reaction is to fly away from the pain.
As Terri maneuvers his way to airborn escape, a priest releases a negative ball of energy, but it just misses its target.
The others standing in the doorway to the spiral stairs, seeing this attack take place are caught flat-footed and not are not readily able to attack.
As Podo seeing the grey rock thing swoop towards his friends, he too is caught flat-foot but is just able to duck out of the way of an ever soaring gargoyle.
Terri Dactyl fly-by
Taking more damaged than he thought was possible, Terri's only thoughts are to live another day. He flies straight up away from these things, then seeing a place of refuge, flies away to it. One day, we will meet again, half things...
Kendry d20+6=13 d4+2=4 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 3:03:44 AM
Kendry's readied action as the aggressive movement of Terri Dactyl momentarily continues allows him an attack of opportunity, but the flick of his rapier misses as the gargoyle swerves (hit AC 13 for 4 hp damage - likely a miss) into the path of Airin's sword, then up and away.
"Terri - pacific comportment will serve you better when next we meet!" he calls after the fleeing stone creature.
He sheathes his sword, then skips over to Airin, still holding her sword. He sees little flecks of granite spread in an arc near her feet. He takes her by the hips and lifts her up in the air, turning around in a little circle. "My lassie bold, quick and bright! Well struck, oh mighty one! Your speech was far more persuasive than mine." He lowers her back down and kisses her full on the lips, pulling back after a moment with a joyful smile. He turns away and says, "Did you see that, guys? She's the best!"
He checks to make sure everyone is all right. Then goes to the edge of the roof to get a good look down.
Aya (shadow mage armor will DC 16) Tuesday November 8th, 2005 3:45:57 AM
Aya watchs Terri go, "I wish I could fly right now" he mumbles to himself. He turns to the group, "Good job Airin! That was a blow Terri woun't soon forget."
"So what do you all say, We could finish the tour or Get moving out to Angelsprings. After that, I kinda want to head out my self."
Kendry responds to Aya Tuesday November 8th, 2005 4:04:55 AM
"Good effort, too, there, Aya. What was that spell you tried to hit him with?"
Then the cleric asks a question, which Kendry ponders a moment. "Let's look about the castle a little bit more, maybe at least enough to sketch out a quick map, then head on over to Angel Springs," Kendry suggests. "I wouldn't mind going by way of Humble's Ford, though."
The last thing that Aya mentioned caught his attention. "You want to head out yourself? Look, Aya, you're welcome to stay with us as long as you'd like, as far as I'm concerned."
Airin and Fioni Tuesday November 8th, 2005 10:23:21 AM
Airin's happy to see Terri leave and shouts at the stoney creature: "I look forward till we meet again Terri! Better pick your victims wiser!!"
Then suddenly she's picked up in the air... and then kissed fully on the lips! This combined with Kendry's and Aya's words makes Airin turn completely red in her face.
"..."
She's unable to say anything! She's soo overwhelmed by Terri, her very first swing she gave with this bastard sword, Aya's praises, but most of all by Kendry...
She sheathes her sword and looks shyly towards the others.
"L... l. l.. Let's get out of here shall we?" she stammers at last.
Checking out the castle some more and maybe then heading to Angel Sprins sounds perfect for Airin. She hopes Aya will accept Kendry's invitation to stick with this bunch, yet right now, she's too baffled to speak up.
(Ooc to Aya - I do hope you're not seriously thinking about leaving us do you? If so, what have we done wrong for you not to feel at home with all of us?)
Selithe Tuesday November 8th, 2005 6:40:20 PM
Selithe looks to Airin and smiles happy for her and alittle sad that she will be loosing Patty soon enough.
Selithe moves over and gives Airin a hug as a friend, "Good job Airin, your blade was faster then my spells."
...Scissors [DM JonPaul(JPW)] Tuesday November 8th, 2005 10:44:30 PM Scissors
"Well, young Adventurers, you are surely well on your way to greatness..." says Mungo HardBottle as he makes his way to the front of the line that is standing just inside the doorframe. "I speak for myself and all those assembled here... Let's see;" counting with his finger at those assembled in the doorway; "there's myself, Morpth, Lomar, Bobbles, Dwight, a ghost or two, and whoever's in the way back there, you did a fine job at handling yourself against that evil Gargoyle."
Ghostly Fans
From the back comes the faint applause of 2 or 3 ghosts. As you turn to look at them they fade into the background.
Mungo & Morpth
"Well, Morpth, what do you say? Wanna take in the rest of the castle before turning in early? We have a long day's journey to the Springs ahead of us!" says Mungo with a hint of longing for the familiar.
"Can't wait to return to be spoils. The books of old, a nice glass of wine, and a cozy armchair before a nice roaring fireplace." Mungo says to Morpth.
"What about the rest of you? What are your plans for the rest of today or beyond? My invitation of a party still stands." Mungo tells the assembled group.
Podo Tuesday November 8th, 2005 10:46:05 PM
Podo nods and asks Mungo if their is a temple to Alemi in the Springs?
"I'd love to relax for a bit and go see a Priest about a few questions I am having..." says Podo to Mungo.
Airin and Fioni Wednesday November 9th, 2005 9:45:36 AM
Airin whistles to Fioni to bring down the tiny hawk. The Gargoyle is gone so Fioni no longer is scared and flies in from above landing on Airin's arm once again.
Fioni looks strangely at Kendry... something like "She's mine!" could be crossing the bird's mind. Oh yes, even animals can be jealous!
At last Airin's able to smile. Little lights twinkle in her eyes and her red healthy cheeks reveal her floating state of mind. Down they go and as the ghosts are now on their side she will enjoy the tour of this place a lot better.
"Sure Mungo, I'd be delighted to travel to angel Springs. In fact I have a visit to the library planned to find out more about the Telperien family.
"Oh yes, Aya that's right. You probably don't know who this family is, and why I am interested in it. Here take a look..."
Airin digs up the four signet rings she still has (looted from leader Bob in the Beer run adventure).
"See, Aya? I've been questioning around about these ever since, and the last clue I had was that they belong to a family called Telperien, a family of artists that used to dwell in the Valley. Mungo here gave me the advice to look them up in the library..."
Aya Wednesday November 9th, 2005 12:47:16 PM
(Ooc: When Aya said he wanted to head out, he meant he wanted go to Angelsprings right then, with out finishing the tour of the keep. I'm having a great time and I'm not going to leave the group. Sorry for the confusion.)
Seeing the ghost disappear Aya says a small pray in celestial to Gargul to look after them, and dismisses his shadow conjured mage armor.
Aya speaks to Kendry, "That was an inflict wounds spell, kinda the opposite of a healing spell. I've never seen one jump off my fingers like that before, must have been a fluke or something."
Speaking to Mungo, "Sure, I'll come to Angelsprings with you; don't have any ware better to go and a party does sound nice."
Aya takes the ring Airin has presented, tries it on a few of his fingers, looks it over, and gives it back. "Have you tried a detect magic spell on it? And what's so important about this ring that you ask about it? And how did you get this ring in the first place? I'm sorry I don't mean to be nosy, just curious."
Kendry Wednesday November 9th, 2005 2:17:47 PM
"Sorry, there, Pode," Kendry gets around to answering his friend's question from a few moments ago. "I figured you'd pick yourself up, as you did!"
As Fioni gives him the eye, Kendry laughs. "Oh, our fine feathered friend, worry not. I'll not take your place as Airin's wingèd one."
At Aya's expressed desire to leave now for Angel Springs, the bard says, "It's midmorning. We leave now, and we'll have to set up camp on the way. If we take off bright and early tomorrow morning, though, then, should all go well, we'll arrive before the evening sets in too solid. Come, let us explore this wonder a bit more - for when might we have another opportunity, good Aya?"
"Ah," he responds when the cleric of Gargul explains what spell he used.
"Sis," he speaks to Selithe, "We've got to get you a decent wand. I'll see what I can do." He gives her a brotherly hug.
As he reaches the head of the stairs, Kendry speaks to the air, "Oh, ghosts, you can see we mean you no harm, and only wish to enjoy exploring this castle for the day, then we will be gone on the morrow. If there is something else we can do for you, and it be good, and cause no harm, then let us know."
Pondering their next course of action a bit more, as they enjoy learning what they can of this great edifice, he comments, "Might it be better for some of us to return to Hovel, let Marigold know that we are fine, then travel to Humble's Ford to drop off my Grandma Eglantine's pony and cart, then meet up with Mister Hardbottle and others in Angel Springs? Last I saw my folks, we were setting out to deliver pies to Hovel. They might like some sort of explanation from Selithe and me. We could make some introductions, too. Understand, I'm not making up anyone else's mind on this."
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