Garrett Sunday November 27th, 2005 5:23:58 PM
Garrett also follows Bohdi towards the portal to see Karya and listen to what she has to say regarding recent events.
Garrett Sunday November 27th, 2005 5:24:56 PM
Garrett's Spells
Aiden Sunday November 27th, 2005 6:57:47 PM
Aiden, after having fought against creatures that were once living, was still a bit hesitant about entering an area that was called 'the catacombs'.
However, an idea began to form within his mind. "Garrett..." he muttered, "perhaps this, catacombs, can be used for more than a shop..."
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"Perhaps we can use it to find other places to bring supplies for the village, knowledge of the outlands, and a way out for those who want to leave..."
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Neco Sunday November 27th, 2005 11:31:12 PM
When the children speak of the portal, Neco rushes forward. Noticing a female she does not know standing near the portal, she halts and lets the rest of the party pass her by. The rogue slips in behind the ranger and the cleric, peeping 'round when the gnome addresses the one named 'Karya' with some familiarity.
Dregar Monday November 28th, 2005 12:16:40 PM
Dregar walks over with the children, when they mention the portal. He looks in at it, and then over to Bhodi.
" You sure about this?" he asks.
He also drops his packs, and axe to the ground. Kneels on the back of the bag so as to no be in the snow, and watches the portal, making sure everything is ok.
Bohdi (illegal second) Monday November 28th, 2005 12:29:49 PM
"Can't be any worse than the bloody Cave of the Ancients, now, can it?" Bohdi smiled back.
With that, the gnome hoisted the front end of his sledge loaded with goods and headed into the portal.
Garrett (Illegal second post) Monday November 28th, 2005 1:47:08 PM
"That's pretty good thinking Aiden. It could have many uses for us and our people. The only way to know how it works and to see what could be gained there is to go in."
(OOC: Kup, I lost track of where the actual amount of $$ we will get is at. When you get a chance can you break it down and just let me know what my total will be after sale of stuff and buying of group items. Don't forget to subtract 2 wands and 7potions of clw from the group take. I think that should just be bought right after selling everything, and then split the remainder adjusting for Aidens cost of the Gauntlets.)
(Player Kup, ooc, abusing the Edit function this once to save on extraneous response e-mails and posts: Chris, assume Garrett's share is around 7000 gp if we deduct the cost of the group items before the four-way split. Feel free to send an e-mail off-board if you need more info.)
EdglerVess Monday November 28th, 2005 4:43:17 PM
"The name, 'Catacombs', does sound rather ominous, be safe Bohdi." With that, the priest of Gargul turns and heads to the area where the injured are tended to. He takes off his armor and weapons, piling them in a corner. He then rolls up his sleeves and starts helping the village's wisewoman wherever he can (he will take 10 on his heal skill - total 15, burning spells for CLW when the injury is too severe). Once done what he can do there, he shows he is no stranger to hard physical labor. The dwarf gets dirty and sweaty as he digs in, helping with the town's cleanup. While working, he asks anyone and everyone if they have heard of Turak Nor. He tries to determine where this village is in relation to the dwarven city and whether anyone has heard of any news.
Aiden d20=10 Monday November 28th, 2005 8:30:38 PM
Aiden looked around at those who were helping to rebuild their homes. A part of him wanted to do this, afterall, it was not that long ago that he was among the Twin Tusk invaders to the village.
There was some reluctance...but there was also a curiosity to see what this new place was like, and the lands that hold the 'catacombs'. He didn't care for shopping or what it entailed...but to see the unknown, that did peak his interest.
While turned, he did look around to see what warriors were still left with the village...
(OOC: not sure what skill that would go under to be honest...rolled a 10)
"Let us go..." he muttered quickly before he would change his mind.
Neco Monday November 28th, 2005 9:19:47 PM
Seeing as some of the party members have already entered the portal, Neco follows stepping away from the cold.
"This could be interesting." the young rogue thinks to herself.
Justin Webber (DM) Catacombs Tuesday November 29th, 2005 6:40:14 PM
Kayra greets the group but it is cut rather short since she is very busy handling things and shooing kids and people from the portal, "Ahh, thank god you all showedup finally. We were worried something bad may of happened to you. I would like to know more about what happened but for the moment will you guys and ladies please check this portal out and see what it is about? It suddenly appeared in the middle of the village here."
With that said she goes back to pointing people about, giving orders on things that need to be done in the village since it is key that the place get atleast mostly on it's feet right away.
(OOC:Okay everyone, the Catacombs is open and your free to go to that board as you all know. I plan to handle the delivery of your purchases in game so once thats handled stuff will be coming shortly.)
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday November 29th, 2005 9:19:31 PM ooc: DM, I'm assuming that we should keep posting and roleplaying on this board while the CC transactions are occurring. After all, those may take several more days at the present rate. So, to spark and continue the conversation here:
Bohdi looked back through the portal at the devastated village. "Glad to see things are coming back around," he thought aloud. Then, remembering himself, he cleared his throat noisily and added, "I mean, not that it would take much. Bloody awful place was already bad enough, a little ash only seemed to have done it some good."
Bohdi called out to his companions on both sides of the portal. "All right everyone, once someone finally comes about and takes care of the sale of all of these goods we have here, I'll begin buying those two wands and seven potions of cure light wounds that we discussed, and then we'll divide up the rest of the gold as we had agreed."
"Here's my shopping list--would anyone care to comment on it?" He waved a piece of parchment and read from it:
"Bohdi's shopping list:
-- Wand of Magic Missile (3d), 2250 gp -- Pearl of Power (1st), 1000 gp -- Ishgaran Gloves of Dexterity, 2000 gp -- (2) Scrolls of Fireball @ 375 gp, total 750 gp -- (2) Scrolls of Dispel Magic @ 375 gp, total 750 gp -- Silvered dagger, small, 22 gp -- Cold iron dagger, small, 4 gp -- (10) Cold iron crossbow bolts, small, masterwork, 120 gp -- (10) Silvered crossbow bolts, small, masterwork, 80 gp
Total of the above = 6976 gp
(4) 1st level scrolls and spellbook scribing materials @ 125 gp, total 500 gp -- Alarm -- Reduce Person -- Shield -- Shocking Grasp
(8) 2d level scrolls and spellbook scribing materials @ 350 gp, total 2800 gp -- Glitterdust -- Protection from Arrows -- Resist Energy -- Blur -- Rope Trick -- Web -- Scorching Ray -- Spider Climb
Total overall cost = 10,276 gp
Remainder of funds toward scroll materials. 1st level scroll materials 12.5 gp @, 2d level scroll materials 75 gp @."
Dregar Wednesday November 30th, 2005 1:09:46 AM
Dregar listened to Bohdi read from his list. " Sounds like you need a lot Bohdi. But that could be a good thing I guess."
Dregar moved into the portal behind his friends. He wasn't set to get anything but he was coming in for protection.
Aiden Wednesday November 30th, 2005 8:43:21 PM
Aiden quietly listened and watched as all of this occurs. It seems a bit, overwhelming, as he watched the strangeness of the store (and those within it).
His mind thought of some things that 'could' help him, but he was not aware of what these magicks would be called.
(OOC: is there a 'list' posted within the catacombs shop itself detailing what the magick items are called and what they do? Kind of a magick item menu? I'm figuring Aiden wouldn't know what Boots of winterkind would 'do', etc, or Bracers +1)
Bohdi Nackle (illegal second) Thursday December 1st, 2005 3:09:00 PM
After Bohdi's shopping trip ended, the gnome returned to the village and eagerly began studying the scrolls he had purchased. He chuckled to himself as he passed through the village, oblivious to others, and returned to his hut to read and transcribe the reams of arcane writings.
ooc: DMs, once the CC transactions are final I'll post here Bohdi's Spellcraft checks to learn his new spells.
Justin Webber (DM) Village repairs + Thursday December 1st, 2005 7:10:16 PM
The group talks over the items being bought and sold and such while the village still runs about trying to make repairs and such.
After while a man walks up to Kayra and speaks to her before she sighs and nods. Looking to the group she walks over to the nearest one and speaks to them, "Well, when you are all ready we can speak of what has happened. I'm still very curious." Kayra listens to anything said at the moment and also motions to the new people she has never seen before while placing a hand on her hip, "An who are these people? I do not remember seeing them in the village before today."
Garrett Thursday December 1st, 2005 8:48:20 PM
"I am ready Kayra, but as you know, Bohdi is best for a good story telling. I would though, be happy to introduce you to our new friends, This is Edgler, that's Neco, and this is Dregar. They happened to wander across our path during this trial, and joined us in following it through to the end. they are good companions, and we were glad to have them along."
"Guys, this is Kayra. She leads our village."
Dregar Friday December 2nd, 2005 2:58:20 AM
Dregar steps forward and extends his hand to Kayra.
" As they said lass, me name is Dregar, and I came across your friends on the trip. They took me in, and probally without them I'd be frozen wolf food, awaiting a thaw to be eaten." he said with a laugh at the end.
" I am curious as to what has happened. This selling and buying is of no concern to me as I have no real money to spend. So whenever you are ready, I will listen."
Bohdi Nackle Friday December 2nd, 2005 9:38:56 AM
Bohdi dashed out of the shop portal to hand Aiden and Nauthiz'Ull two bags full of gems. "There you are, fellows. Aiden, you have 4877 gp, 3 sp in gems in yours, and Nauthiz'Ull, you have 8477 gp, 3 sp in gems in yours."
"Dregar, would you like me to buy you anything while I'm in there? I think that, between us wunjos, we might be able to scrape some funds together."
The gnome smiled quickly at Kayra--he was clearly in a good mood. "Gotta dash, Kayra ol' bird, but don't you worry--these others can tell the tale just fine!"
The gnome laughed and dashed back through the portal.
Edgler Vess Friday December 2nd, 2005 10:01:37 AM
OOC: Edgler is trapped in the Catacombs! I'm sure my purchases won't take 3 days of game time. I posted earlier in the week that Edgler will be spending time helping the wounded and then, whatever manual labour needed to be done. DMs: He is questioning everyone he meets including Kayra if they know of Turak Nor and where it is in relation to this village. Edgler is quite lost right now!
Dregar Friday December 2nd, 2005 1:02:40 PM
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" No, thats ok Bohdi, I'll be fine." Dregar calls out to the gnome as he rushes back into the portal. He then lets out a little laugh, for a little guy he had a lot of energy he thought.
Future Inclinations Saturday December 3rd, 2005 10:38:50 AM
Karya regards Bohdi's response but says nothing, however the others can easily see the two powerfully built men that are ever present at her side are tremendously upset at Bohdi's too familiar tact with the village elder. They do nothing, though, as well. It does not seem to be their place to act without being told to. Karya nods slightly to Dregar and takes his hand.
"I am Karya and tonight we will all sit and discuss the portents of this magical portal and the reconstruction of Ice Peak. Much has happened since the black snow blocked the sun and rained down upon the lands." Levelling her gaze upon all the party members she continues, "Bjorn'Ursa 'As 'Isa Asgir will be returning after the evening star rises. He and Ull'As Bjord with hope will have a good tale to tell themselves." *DM Note: Bjorn'Ursa is Karya's Newphew and is argueably the most powerful man anyone has ever seen. Ull'As Bjord is the village Weapon Master
Karya continues, "So I charge you, Garret 'As Domi, in making sure all of your wunjos attend. We will meet in the reconstructed area of the Obelisk shortly after the rise of the evening star." Karya holds Garret's eyes a moment to silently impart the importance of her words and then turns and moves back through the cold towards the Obelisk, where most of the men and women of the village are taking turns digging through the ash and layers of ice and snow that has subsequently fallen.
Edgler does not have much of a chance to speak with Karya at this time, some others he does talk to in the village do not offer much hope. Apparently except for himself and Dregar they have only seen one other dwarf ever. He was one of the magic ones and a foreigner. Tokken-warja had the most contact with them. Leading them out through the tundra almost 20 days ago and he has yet to return.
Garrett Saturday December 3rd, 2005 8:49:03 PM
Garrett goes to each of his companions one by one and tells them that this is something that is quite important, and that we all need to be there. Garrett is going to go to each of the six of us and get their word that they will be at the obelisk before the rise of the eveing star.
Garrett also makes sure to tell Bohdi of this, planning on dragging him out of the catacombs if need be. Garrett will also mention to Bohdi the rudeness of speaking to Kayra in such a manner, and that it makes us all look bad in the eyes of the villagers.
Aiden Sunday December 4th, 2005 2:40:43 PM
Aiden quietly nodded as Garrett approached him, and told him what was going on. The young man was feeling overwhelmed by what he saw in the Catacombs. This was something that he didn't know anything about aka shopping, magick weapons/potions, and so forth.
In most ways, it felt rather overwhelming. Aiden knew that it was important for him to find better ways to help himself in terms of equipment. With better equipment, the chances for survival in the harsh wilderness were increased.
But he just didn't feel comfortable with doing the ordering....
Once he was able to pull to the side for a brief moment, the ranger of few words was not stupid. He recognized the need to get someone more, experienced, to aid him. "Bohdi..." as he tried to approach the gnome (when Bohdi is separated from the catacombs), "I..." as he seemed to hesitate for a few moments. "I..." as his eyes hardened as he abhorred feeling ignorant. "I need you to speak to these people and to barter for a better weapon or armor..." His words were hushed, and carried a definite hint of embarrassment.
Making direct eye contact, "You are more familiar with this catacombs and 'buying' than I...it would be foolish for me to try and do this..."
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Bohdi Nackle Sunday December 4th, 2005 3:39:42 PM
Bohdi eyed the tall, burly ranger, formerly of Twin Tusk village, with a look that carried equal measures of caution and respect. After all, it hadn't been that long since their first journey together ... and the wet trousers, and yellow snow, that Aiden's menacing visage had engendered for the gnome.
"Ahh, certainly," the gnome assured Aiden. "Weapon, or armor, eh? Well, my good chap, the weaponmasters back in Zarnan City used to say that the warrior's style dictated the choice of which to emphasize. Of course, I would know ... er ... nothing about the matter in actual practice ... um .. that is ... er, well, yes. Ahem."
"Yes, let me consider the matter and I will return with purchases for you in time for the Council tonight. All right? If you would just be so good as to ... um ... return to me the gems I had brought you ... um ... that is, ahem, if you would be so kind ... ah, heh."
Aiden (illegal 2nd) d20=12 Sunday December 4th, 2005 6:03:23 PM
Aiden looked at the gnome, a small smirk appearing on his face. "Gems?" he asked his voice having a small part mirth buried deep within the questioning tone.
"Bohdi..." he said with a small sigh, "I will make sure that you receive some of the coin for this favor..."
(OOC: I honestly don't remember Bohdi 'lending' gems to him. Rolled a 12 (without any mods) to try and sense motive (a skill that our ranger lacks). Follow up question, is there any magick that could be purchased for the 'town' survival (heat, food, something)?)
EdglerVess Sunday December 4th, 2005 8:12:09 PM
The dwarven priest continures to work tirelessly throughout the day. He agrees to attend the evening meeting, but Garrett can easily detect that Edgler is obviously concerned about something.
Neco Sunday December 4th, 2005 9:32:23 PM
From the broken little town in the Ice Vein, Neco can be seen through the portal that lay in the center. She is selling and buying items to a large bald man in 'Kelley green' apron. Items are placed on the table and money counted out. The young girl's transaction seems to be happening without a problem.
Aiden (retcon) Sunday December 4th, 2005 10:31:03 PM
OOC: sorry, I missed that Bohdi had given us the cash in gems....If everyone is ok, I'd like to retcon it.
Aiden looked at the gems that had been placed within his hand by the gnome just a few moments earlier. A couple were pretty...but what good are gems in surviving the tundra?
"Here..." as he gave the gems to Bohdi. "And thank you..."
"Bohdi..." he said with a small look of chagrin, "I will make sure that you receive some of the coin for this favor..."
Dregar Monday December 5th, 2005 4:43:00 AM
Dregar listens as Garret tells them what they have to do. He nods his head and assures him that he'll be there. While he waits, Dregar moves towards Edgler and pats him on the shoulder.
In Dwarven " You need any help friend?"
EdglerVess Monday December 5th, 2005 11:22:12 AM
Edgler smiles at Dregar and replies in dwarvish, "Ahhh, it is good to hear our language. But, as you can tell, I am troubled." The priest shoves the shovel he was using back into the snow and ash and leans on it. "I am from Turak Nor and we are involved in a generations long war against orcs. In recent times, the orcs developed Necromancers. These evil beings have tipped the balance in their favour. After an attack the Necromancers raise the dead... theirs and ours... to continue the fight. We get no time to regroup or rest. "So, Gargul, and his hatred of undead, came to help us. I was one of the youngest to pass the tests on the first attempt. I was on my way to the front lines when the earthquake hit. Caverns and tunnels collapsed. "I travelled for many days until I came to the surface, but I did not recognize where I was. Soon after I found Neco and then the Ice Pack." The priest stops for a moment and grasps his holy symbol. "I thought I knew what path Gargul wanted me to follow, but now I don't recognize the path... or even the lands I am currently in. No one here has even heard of Turak Nor. I hope the battle goes well without me."
Dregar Monday December 5th, 2005 1:39:59 PM
( Illegal Second)
Dregar puts his paw on the priests shoulder. A tear rims his eye, knowing well that many Dwarves have lost their lifes in the fight.
" I too lost loved ones recently. And I lost them to those blooded orks also." He turns his face as a tear rolls down his face, but tutns back to continue.
" We were on a hunting party when the filthy creatures attacked us. I was hit in the head with a rock" he says, pointing to the huge scar on his forehead. " It knocked me out. When I awoke, my father laid next to me. And he wasn't living anymore. I never lost someone like that. I was crushed. I made it back to my village, the only survivor of the attack. Instead of welcoming me, my village thought I was bad luck. They made me leave, which is when I came across you guys."
He wipes the tear away and looks down at his feet for a few seconds......." After we are all done here. I'll help you look for your village and your people."
Aiden Monday December 5th, 2005 10:04:04 PM
Aiden listened to the stories of the dwarves. It was pretty typical of the raids that were conducted by those of Twin Tusks, his native village.
Quietly, his thoughts began to go back to his youth and Twin Tusks....A curiosity began to grow.
What was happening there...who was the strongest warrior, and therefore the leader?
His thoughts went to his former 'friends' and the slaves that were held there. And for a brief moment, Aiden's features darkened before 'recovering'. Right now, he was too weak to do anything. Perhaps, after he survives some more battles, he and the others could start to address that problem. Maybe it was time for Ice Peaks to start raiding Twin Tusks...at least some patrols....
His thoughts began to wander again towards plans for the future.
Neco Monday December 5th, 2005 10:08:45 PM
"Hello everyone!" the young rogue greets the party. "That Catacombs sure is nice. They have everything imaginable, and more. It's a whole lot warmer in there too." Neco moves from the portal towards Garret. "Garret, I'm a little confused. I need to know... What is an evening star? When will it rise? What is a wunjo? And does it rise to?"
(OOC: I need to update my character sheet with the stuff I bought. Who do I send it to and at what address?)
EdglerVess Tuesday December 6th, 2005 8:36:48 AM
"I am sorry for your troubles, Dregar," Edgler comments. "But your elders should have seen that you are blessed, not cursed. To be the sole survivor of a battle in which one has fought bravely is a position of honor." The priest picks up his shovel and once again begins digging out the entrance of a home, "I would welcome you on my search for my city. And once there you will be welcomed... as you should be. "But," Edgler pauses momentarily to gaze at the skies. "It would seem that this 'IcePack' has some kind of 'destiny' wrapped around it. I'm not sure if you, Neco and I are part of that yet, but I'm going to see it through. At least until I figure out where-in-the-wold I am."
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