Brahmah Monday November 21st, 2005 6:04:36 PM
Brahmah waits.
Nellie Monday November 21st, 2005 9:56:05 PM
Hey folks, just read on the DM board that Kim is really slammed right now with RL and so our beloved Carl will be DMing us starting tomorrow morning. Yay!!
Kim, hope things clear up for you soon.
Carl, welcome and thanks!! (::wipes brown substance off nose::) ;)
Cayzle OOC Monday November 21st, 2005 11:53:56 PM
Hey Janell! Remember that years-gone-by "Tap" game in the RWI Maw? The first game in which Zeoll met Ashira? Well do you remember who was the DM then? CARL! Yay! It's a reunion! We're only missing Sly and Luke of the PCs still around in the Wold.
Welcome, Carl!
Nellie Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 12:25:43 AM
Wipes and enthusiastic tear from her eye. Yes, yes. I remember...like it was yesterday. You don't plan on having Ashira keep Zeoll's head back above water again, do ya? ;)
::rubs hands together:: Now all we need is a cyborg bunny and life will be complete. ;)
Brahmah Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 1:10:55 AM
... and waits and waits.
Mad Jack Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 5:57:57 AM
He finds he has something in common with the minotaur, and waits...
Welcome Mr Carl.
DM Carl Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 7:48:22 AM
(OOC: Apologies for the delay here chaps, and thanks for the welcome! I'm waiting on the module; as soon as I get that normal service will be resumed.
Thanks for your patience!)
Rose d20+8=11 d20+8=22 d20+8=9 d20+8=10 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 11:46:35 AM
While waiting Rose sneaks around behind Zeoll and tries to play jump the tail like she does with Vauhwyt.
jump checks 11, 22, 9, 10; so does Zeoll notice? :)
DM Carl d20+17=29 d20+11=27 d20+2=6 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 12:37:46 PM
(OOC: And we're off! Once again, apologies for the pause in the proceedings)
Paxx nods to Theodore. "I've had some magical training" he smiles. "Though I'm more of a hobbyist than practicioner, truth be told."
The students of the man calling himself Domi become noticeably quieter after his warning. Zeoll gets the impression that there is no undue alarm amongst them, merely an increase in focus and alertness. For all their informality and youth they are clearly a highly trained group, ready to respond to their master's instruction instantly. Zeoll further intuits that this devotion is born of love and respect, not fear of authority. Finally he notices that Domi seems particularly interested in both of the Taurs, though he says nothing. As they walk in silence he suspects that they are causing Domi to think deeply about something.
The party also heeds the teacher's advice. Tree lines are scrutinized, bushes eyed with fierce suspicion, the skies overhead scoured for distant observers. For some time nothing untoward is spotted, and you begin to think that perhaps there is nothing out there to be seen, other than idyllic rolling countryside and the odd rabbit.
Vorelle feels particularly sharp, her senses a little keener than normal. Could it be that the qimshah she tried has more potent properties than mere tastiness?
Vorelle Highlight to display spoiler: {(OOC: yes it could! Vorelle has +1 to all Spot, Search and Listen checks for the next 5 minutes due to the plant she ate)}
The twins both wink at her and say:
"Well?" "What do you think?"
Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: {It is the Wemic's keen eyes that eventually detect movement behind them. He does his best to remain casual, glancing back at a tree some 150 feet behind them where he feels sure something moved. Yes! There, crouching behind a tree, a kobold is spying upon them! And as yet he seems not to have realized he has been spotted.}
Theodore and Macaw Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 4:16:51 PM
"A hobbyist!! A HOBBYIST!!" Theodore exclaims. Macaw cries in indignation and leaps into the sky, sensing a lecture from his single-minded master. "My dear friend, magic is NOT a hobby. It takes years and years and then some more years to master even the lowliest of low abilities. Why I..." The lecture begins. Theodore becomes quite animated on the subject, ticking off individual points on fingers, shaking his head exuberantly, and gesticulating with more than just hands. "...and I was extremely lucky that my good friend Dietrich was there to stop the badger I had just summoned. To say it was a mess would be to put it lightly. Not to mention the time I accidentally hit myself with a color spray. I was unconcious for nearly five minutes! But when I came too..." And it continues...and continues.
Rose Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 4:30:04 PM
Rose hears Theo start to go off on magic and runs over to him. "THEO!" The little halfling hisses as she tugs at his tunic to bring his head down so she can whisper to him. "Dont talk about any spells or anything that hadnt been invented before this time!" She whispers in his ear when he bends down.
Zeoll d20+11=24 d20+11=20 d20+23=37 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 7:18:33 PM
Zeoll listens to Theo and sees Rose whisper to him. He hopes that that comes to nothing, but he does not get involved, not wanting to blow things up further.
Later, when the parties are more alert, Zeoll senses a spy. His first inclination is to start a Song of Fascination to befuddle the spy, but it is too far away. Instead, he talks with Domi, using nonverbal cues and emphasizing his words to pass a secret message (Bluff Check 24 beats the needed DC20):
Sir, note the hidden small reptilian person lurking behind the tree yonder. If I could narrow the gap between us to 90 feet, I could befuddle him. Through misdirection, I could try that. But of course I will be guided by my host's wishes ... is this one of your people?
If Domi gives the okay, Zeoll will wander back through the party as if he were mingling. He'll end up at the rear, with luck within 90 feet. (Bluff check 20 to pull this off)
If that works, he'll start playing a song -- fascinate (will save) DC is his perform check ... a 37.
Vorelle d20+18=28 d20+18=34 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 10:58:40 PM
With her newly sharpened senses, Vorelle scans the world around her. She looks and listens intently, trying to ascertain just how much better she can perceive.
"I-i-it's am-amazing," she tells the twins.
[Spot 28, Listen 34]
Ashira d20+12=17 d20+11=13 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 11:46:53 PM
The ranger tenses at Zeoll's hidden message, but she tries to remain indiscreet as her hands snake toward her swords. She scans the area but still doesn't see anything (Spot=17, Listen=13).
Mad Jack Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 2:03:10 AM
Jack comtinues his instruction to Qwar about horses and riding. With the occasional glance around him, he senses nothing wrong.
Tratain Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 11:29:28 AM
Tratain continues to walk and talk with the others keeping an eye out like the students.
DM Carl: Nice and Easy Does It d20+20=25 d20+11=20 d20+2=8 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 12:33:34 PM
The gnome is a little taken aback by the intensity of Theodore's response, but takes it in good humor. "Aha, a man passionate in his calling, a good thing to see!" he grins when he manages to get a word in edgeways. "I can only hope to apply such devotion to my chosen field as you bring to yours." He seems to find Rose's furious whispering quite funny. "Don't scold him on my account, little friend." he smiles. "He has caused no offense."
Qwar nods and "uhuh"'s as Mad Jack gives his lesson. "Mhm, I'm guessing the only real way is to try, huh?" He looks at the Pegasus with a mixture of eagerness and trepidation. "When we get back we'll have to see if we can make the time, yes?"
Vorelle isn't sure if it is due to the sweet medicinal plant or not, but she too spots the hiding kobold (OOC: I make you +15 to Hide and Spot, Kathy. The plant grants you +1 to those checks. Still good enough though!). Now that she knows where he is she can even hear him moving about, the wind carrying the sound of snapping twigs to her. The creature remains oblivious to the attention he is receiving.
Tratain and Janos are content to walk and chat a while. Eventually Janos says "You know, your teachings sound much like our own. Our master instills those same values in us. Or at least, he tries to!"
Domi smiles at Zeoll's hidden communication, and thinks for a moment. He does not turn to look for the spy. When he does speak his words are soft, slow and considered.
"The creature you see is a spy for the enemy, one of many. As I say... we are at war. But he is no threat to us. Indeed, his presence here probably tells us more than ours tells him." He smiles serenely.
Zeoll gets the impression Domi would rather the scout was left alone.
Tharpeia, walking at her master's side, also notes the Wemic's hidden message and is less magnanimous.
"These scouts are weak and of stupid. They seem to be considered expendable by their masters and are sent in great numbers." she confides, clearly angered. "Based on previous experience they are unlikely to have any information of value, and even less likely to willingly reveal it if they did. But it irks me that they are bold enough to watch us here, so close to Oshirr House."
Brahmah marches along in silence, the young lad keeping pace with him (barely). The lad seems rather taken with the big minotaur. Brahmah, give me an Int check DC 5 to realize the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {Brahmah feels one of the bound captives over his shoulders (P5) tense as he regains consciousness. He remains still for a few moments, pretending he is still out cold, no doubt listening to the discussions amongst the group.}
Zeoll d20+9=21 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 2:42:45 PM
Zeoll nods to Domi and continues as if he did not see the spy.
Inside, he thinks to himself: Domi has the greatest strategic mind of this or any age. He wants that spy to report that he has new allies, maybe ... strange large allies with unknown powers. Domi must know, or deduce, the effect of such a report on his enemies' plans.
But none of this shows on the liontaur's face. He simply remains watchful and keeps pace with his host. (Spot 21)
Brahmah d20-1=16 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 7:33:42 PM
(Int 16)
Brahmah hefts the 'unconconcious' prisoner to the ground hard over his shoulder and punches him in the head. The ranger, convinced the prisoner is not awake (after thorough examination), lifts him up and continues to march.
Vorelle d20+14=26 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 11:50:36 PM
Vorelle darts a few uneasy glances in the direction of the kobold, but if the man called Domi is comfortable leaving the creature there, she will not gainsay him.
Instead, she drifts to the side of the group, and begins scanning the ground for signs of the creature's trail. Maybe she can figure out where it came from.
[Survival 26]
Ashira Thursday November 24th, 2005 12:38:29 AM
The ranger continues to tag along mostly silently.
Mad Jack Thursday November 24th, 2005 2:19:00 AM
Jack looks at Qwar ands says, "By all means of course we will have time for you to ride. I for one want to find out how good a teacher I am. What else can you tell me of yourself, I have met so few of your kind."
Tratain Thursday November 24th, 2005 10:26:27 AM
Tratain smiles at Janos and says smiling "Do they now? Perhapse there's something to them then. You and the others should Take his teachings to heart."
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