Corialote and Amarth d20+4=5 d20+14=30 Monday May 15th, 2006 1:29:27 PM
Even as the burly man announces thier intent she does not let go of the power that is swelling inside of her. With all the many years of training this is the easy part of her craft. Negotiations are not her specialty...unless they are hostile and she will let the others talk it out. "Guess I should get out more." She keeps her eyes and ears open for what might happen next...she is determined that they will not get the drop one anyone.
Amarth perched upon her shoulder seems to also be bristleing with power. The rest may not know the bird that well but his Mistress can already feel the spell floating through her friends head. The bird would smile if he could but settles for his Mistress doing it for him.
[listen 5 and spot 30]
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3), greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Ve Mundr d20+14=21 d20+14=24 d20+16=32 Monday May 15th, 2006 5:12:03 PM
"He's Clean." The cleric says at Mordrid ties Korrig up and Valdor moves back towards his daughter. Ve too, raises a brow at Valdors new Breastplate decor, "The Father is right of course. None of the liches are likely destroyed and the creauture of the pit lying beyond our realm is likely unharmed as well. Those in the Ether and Shadow generally do not take too much notice of simple things like falling debris. I dare say the portal was destroyed though, as the weight upon my mind is lifted as it seems to have for Cori and Nicholas."
As the men approach, Ve takes a conscious step towards the bound Korrig. [Spot 21 Listen 24 sense motive 32] His eyes and senses fall over the pair as they approach reading them wholly in an instant. "Not a word Korrig. I will answer any question directed at you or about you." The protector says quietly to tbe man. Ve stows teh hammer, it's blue fire dimming upon leaving his grasp and in the same motion he pulls a steel rod.
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 388.6 miutes Freedom of Movement 212.9 minutes Barkskin 112.9 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 1/3 [in hand]
Dahlia d20+25=33 (hide) d20+25=44 (move silently) Monday May 15th, 2006 6:21:57 PM
As the five men work their way to the group, Dahlia silently slips out behind them not trusting anyone found in this area.
d20+25=33 (hide) d20+25=44 (move silently)
Valdor Monday May 15th, 2006 10:10:08 PM
Valdor whispers into his earpiece,"Mordrid, see if knucklehead knows where the lich's phylacteries are."
Nick Tuesday May 16th, 2006 12:39:00 AM
Nick glances around, trying to appraise the situation. They didn't look as though they were under direct attack, and he was sure the others had everything in hand. So... "By your leave," he says quietly to Valdor, "I'll find somewhere quiet and see if Alemi would assist us with the phylactery problem."
Providing there are no objections, he finds somewhere to kneel and calm his thoughts. He lights a small cone of incense and sprinkles some healing herbs into the smoke. Casting DIVINATION. The four liches we fought - did their phylacteries survive?
DM Jan Tuesday May 16th, 2006 12:13:36 PM
At Valdor's reply, one of the big men gives a signal, and the three others approach. Two of them are obviously bodyguards, dressed to intimidate like the two forerunners, and stand protectively alongside their charge. The third man, in contrast, is of slender build and stands about 5 ft 10in. Wavy jet black hair with a few streaks of grey, is drawn back and tied with leather. His clothing is dark and of excellent quality; his boots shine as though someone has spent hours polishing them, and intricate white lace adorns the cuffs of his sleeves. He may have had a handsome face once - narrow, elegant, with high cheekbones, but a cruel, vertical cut, long healed, appears to run from the man's right eyebrow, down through the eye, and onto his right cheek. The eye itself, or what's left of it, is hidden by a studded leather eyepatch. Wrinkles trace a path beneath his other eye and suggest that this man is approaching later middle age.
He and his men look at the Dragons. The bodyguards, faced with bigger fish from an even bigger pond, look defensive. Mandelor merely smiles. "Greetings gentlemen, ladies," he casts a lingering glance toward Cori, "we heard there were strangers in town, and came down here once we were told you had entered the Maze, and suddenly it seems, the air appears to have been cleared of malaise. Do we have you to thank for this?"
At the end of this sentence, two things seem to distract him momentarily. He looks up toward Mordrid and seems briefly puzzled. The sight of Korrig brings out mild astonishment and a broad grin.
Korrig's face holds a sarcastic twist, despite his compliancy, and Ve senses that the man's mind is way beyond the present, planning ahead, plotting escape, somehow.
Valdor's glance at Parnoth will give him the same impression of the dragon. Although he stands silent, the creature's eyes are alive with calculation. They don't know what I am. Yet. Maybe it's time to expand my Empire. After all they should know what I have done for them, and what it cost. Everyone should know!! Someone has to pay....
Valdora is stood directly behind her father, peering out from behind his shoulder.
Up in the air, with a slightly better view of the surroundings, Mordrid realizes that his memories of this place have been shattered like a mirror. Tiny shards of recollection wink at him then disappear, tumbling into darkness much like this one, as he looks toward Mandelor - ...broad daylight... a slashed throat has spattered blood everywhere.. on clothing... on the walls... a little kid with a feral look and a black mop of hair... "Tell anyone, an' I'll cut yours, too"...
A little further afield, Dahlia can see the perimeter of the ruined garden called the maze. Folk are gathered there, and more are arriving. Tall men, holding the reins of horses, waiting. Two kids are daring and double daring one another to enter. Others are shaking their heads, as if they're awakening from something. Others still gather in groups, talking quietly.
As for Nick's Divination, smoke from the incense curls upward, and all he can do is wait.
Valdor Tuesday May 16th, 2006 1:38:32 PM
Valdor's glimpse tells him much and he replies,"We only had a small part in this. We were mainly here to rescue my daughter and some other items important to only us.
However, the one most responsible for ending the threat, is none other than the ruler of the Emerald Kingdom...Parnoth, friend of Osto and allied to the Platinum Dragons. He...brought down the house with his performance."
He gestures towards Parnoth with a michievous grin on his face.
Corialote and Amarth Tuesday May 16th, 2006 10:18:47 PM
Cori watches the man as he talks and then shakes her head, her braid whipping over her shoulder. She returns the stare that the man gives her as she tries to read his attitude. She knows that there are many that do not like drow, let alone elves in this Wold. She flashes him a try me smile that conveys several different meanings all at once. She does tilt her head to him in greeting but her eyes never leave his till he looks away.
Amarth brushes a wing against his Mistress's cheek and dips his head to speak to her in private.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3), greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Ve Mundr d20+14=15 d20+14=30 d20+16=18 Wednesday May 17th, 2006 11:00:42 AM
That Korrig is planning his departure is a certainty to the cleric. He surrendered merely to fall under thier protection for the immediate threat of being crushed in a great collapse. What Ve now has to do, is essentially out think him and he personally does not feel that it will be to challenging to do so. Divested of magical tricks of any true caliber, the cleric is quite confident and after tomorrow morning there will be very little the man could do.
Ve looks over Mandelor and then to Valdor as he replies. He does not agree with the decision to bestow Parnoth with such credit, but it is said now and so done. Ve is not in charge, rarely was he in charge of more than a prisoner or two or a ward and that suited him just fine. Cori's look to the dark man catches his own eye and a brief smile, almost a chuckle, comes to his face as he thinks on it for a second. Then his attention and focus return to Korrig and Mandelor.
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 388.5 miutes Freedom of Movement 212.8 minutes Barkskin 112.8 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 1/3 [in hand]
Mordrid Wednesday May 17th, 2006 11:28:13 AM
Mordrid peers down at the mayor; tilting his head he is confounded by emotion and bits of memory, 'were do i know this guy from?'
Nick Wednesday May 17th, 2006 11:46:06 AM
Nick continues to kneel, breathe in the incense, and wait, confident that the others have everything in hand. Divinations took a little time and patience was required.
DM Jan Wednesday May 17th, 2006 12:57:12 PM
Utterly maddening, Mordrid's memory of things long since past continues to elude him and slip from his grasp. It is the legacy of his encounter of the pit - an insidious, surreptitious thing, as affairs of the mind often are.
Cori also has a taste of what the 'pit thing' has bestowed upon her. That look the man gave her - covetous, playful - he would not have dared to look upon her in that manner, had she been established and acknowledged as the powerful matron she knew she really was. And there it is - ambition - always there, but now grown hard as nails, steady as a rock, and burning like an unquenchable fire in her soul. It is a fire that will need careful tending. Already it plays in her eyes, and the musclature of her slender face, giving her an altogether fearsome aspect.
As the 'parlay' continues, not far from his position, Nick receives an answer - All are destroyed, but one.
Valdor's assertion as to the identity of the brooding, sandy-haired nobleman in their midst is greeted by a number of different reactions from the Osto party. After all, stood before them are folk who they have only read about, or who's lives have been recanted in song by passing bards. And so their glances to one another are at once tinged with astonishment and disbelief - although not overly so - because with the exception of violence (and possibly Mandelor's lacy cuffs), nothing is overly done in Osto. One of the bodyguards gives an exclamation of what could be taken as a muffled guffaw. It earns him a hard look from Mandelor. The Governor's own composure has not faltered. "Well, I can see that you have all been through much," he says, "and at the very least we can offer you our hospitality, humble as it is, should you wish it, perhaps a place to get clean, and a hearty meal?" He glances to the sky and a grey gathering of clouds. "I believe it is about to rain."
"Or," Parnoth says quietly to Valdor, his face now completely unreadable, "I can talk to these people, if you'd rather 'dash off home'. You look tired. And you have your daughter to consider."
Sat at Ve's feet, Korrig lets out a long sigh.
A short distance away, Dahlia can see more of the townspeople continue to gather. At her feet, two tiny swamp lizards skitter past. These are the first indigenous creatures to enter this place for many weeks.
Corialote and Amarth Wednesday May 17th, 2006 5:42:52 PM
With a snort of her own she does not regard the man with much more now than disdain. At any other time she would have just shrugged it off but today she was fully on edge.
Voicing her opinion about her personal choice to leave. "Let Parnoth talk...I would much rather take my leave at home." As her eyes come to rest upon Mandelor, she flashes him a nasty smile. "It would be more preferable to stay with a Balor in his own home." Her parents had never respected her despite her abilities and now this human would dare to think such things of here. Her hands clench and unclench as she feels the almost uncontrolled need to burn him right now. Her smile broadens as she comes to a realization that that would be too fast and easy...what had she told Dahlia earlier. Yes torture would be a whole lot better. She would get the respect that was due her and her parents would in the end feelt he same backlash from her.
Amarth is literally going nuts on her shoulder as he can feel the emotions in his Mistress. He did not like the road she was traveling but also knew that it was not his place to change her mind...not after last time anyways. Then again there could be little things that he could get out of the deal. Oh yes, his Mistress would most likely reward him with many shiny things.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3), greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Dahlia Wednesday May 17th, 2006 10:22:00 PM
using her earpieces she sends what is happening where she is to the others and then watches the lizards for a moment before she turns to come up behind the welcoming committee.
Valdor Thursday May 18th, 2006 12:45:59 AM
Valdor's head tilts a bit as Cori sounds off. He contains a smirk and says,"Easy there, my dear. I'm not sure very many drow elves come through here, and any who had come to this town were probably not as upstanding as yourself."
He returns his icy gaze to the governor and says,"Your offer is appreciated, but we must travel on. We have a few more things to search for and a visit to make, then we will be on our way home. And while I am sure you will offer, we are not in need of any escort, nor anyone following us. We will be perfectly safe and will cause no further destruction. It was a pleasure to meet you."
He bows again, this time not quite as deeply. He turns and says quietly, but making sure the earring is activated,"Now, where do we find the items that were stolen?"
Ve Mundr d20+14=31 Thursday May 18th, 2006 12:21:27 PM
Ve assists Korrig to he feet and he fixes Parnoth with a look to convey his personal negative opinion about the dragon 'staying for a chat'. A quick survaliance of the gathering crowd and Ve dobhts that the wish to not be followed through Osto will be granted. Legends, fame and power has arrived in Osto and this does not appear to be the type of atmosphere that would easily relenquish it.
The sharp senced cleric overhears Valdor's whisper and nods to the leader of the Platinum Dragons. "Ready."
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 388.2 miutes Freedom of Movement 212.6 minutes Barkskin 112.6 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 1/3 [in hand] [Listen 31]
Nick Thursday May 18th, 2006 1:09:55 PM
Unaware of what's been said and by whom, Nick stands and makes his way back to the party. With a bow to the Osto party, he takes off his cloak and hands it to Valdora with a bit of a flourish. That flourish is to hide the fact that he's doing a quick DETECT UNDEAD on Valdor.
DM Jan Thursday May 18th, 2006 2:35:51 PM
Korrig rises to his feet as Ve bades him to do so, with an excellent sense of balance and muscular control. He requires little help, even though he's bound. As he does so, he tests his bonds - hmm, easy enough - and glances at the man set to guard him. Of all the blowhards in the Wold, Domi followers were the worst. Still Korrig would no sooner underestimate him than he would Mordrid, hovering above, and those weapons appeared to sit VERY easily in the man's hands. So, not now. Think longer term. Could he get out of Plateau City? He'd done it before. Think about Parnoth's treasure. It was tucked safely away in... in.... oh, Wardd's rancid toenails... c'mon... stay calm. Think. All he had to do was remember.
Valdor finishes speaking, and His Excellency, Ruler of the Emerald Kingdom, steps to the front of the party, his chest rising slightly as he looks about. If he sees Ve's look of disapproval, it does not register on a face that now carries a beatific smile. Addressing Mandelor, he says "Forgive my colleagues' terseness. They have been through much, and they need rest. Much good has been done here, but the long term success of our mission is still unknown. Perhaps if we can discuss the situation, and field a few questions and answers, then we can decide if anything more needs to be done." He turns and shrugs at Valdor. "I can do this, if you have other tasks to take care of, then we can reconvene. These people might have valid information as to how this whole thing started."
Mandelor shrugs, apparently amenable to this suggestion. Another glance at Cori suggests that he wasn't offended by her words in the slightest.
Coming up behind the Osto party, Dahlia notes that the two kids who were at the perimeter earlier, have followed her in, unaware of her presence.
Nick's spell yeilds interesting results, as Valdor's chestplate, in Nick's eyes, lights up like a candle.
Nick Thursday May 18th, 2006 2:42:18 PM
As talk continues, Nick waits for an opportune moment and says quietly to Valdor - "There's only one phylactery left, and, just an educated guess, but it would appear to be very close." He glances quickly at the face moulded into his leader's armour.
Valdor Thursday May 18th, 2006 3:07:32 PM
Valdor's eyes widen as Nick glances at his armor. Somewhere in his memory, he remembers theattacks with the liches, but it's a bit vague. He tries not to alarm anyone with a response for now, other than a fake and insincere smile.
He then gives Parnoth the briefest nod, then says,"Okay, group. Let's go. Everyone be prepared for a landing. Oh, and Parnoth, try not to let yourself get into anymore traps. We can't communicate and, now that I have my daughter safe and sound, won't have a reason to come bail you out. Come by our Inn in Plateau City tomorrow evening and we'll talk. We'll see what we can get from Korrig. And, if by some chance, you come across any of his men or someone spending absurd amounts of money at a brothel, or jewelry store trying toimpress a woman, you might find that they are Korrig's men, and then find your treasure."
With that, since he passed the ring around to everyone earlier, and made sure it was on Korrig's and his daughter's finger, as well, he activates it and lands them in the alley behind the bar where they started in Osto. He suggests to the others that they stay outside, and he goes in search of their contact from earlier in the day.
Dahlia d20=1 d20+18=38 Thursday May 18th, 2006 6:12:37 PM
Dahlia is just about to step out and say hi when, she feels that gd awful wrenching feeling of being teleported. Not ready for it al all she lands kind of awkwardly and actually falls on her rump (voluntary dex roll - natural 1)
Glaring momentarily at Valdor she stands and stomps over to Korrig and takes a look at his bindings,none to gently, fixing them where needed. (Rope use Dc 38 - LOL natural 20)
Corialote and Amarth Thursday May 18th, 2006 10:31:40 PM
Cori feels the jerk of the spell just seconds before she is about to say something else, particularly nasty. As she looks around the alley she cannot figure out why her blood seems to boil over some of the things that are being said to her. "This will take further reflection." Not really caring that she is talking out loud she notes what she must do but she also realizes that Valdor just saved an important figure from getting his...well personals turned to ash.
Now she paces back and forth in the alley, mad at Valdor for some reason. Maybe it was the tone of his voice when he talked to her or the way he referenced to her so intimately. Then he had left her here in this alley without even a by your leave. Once again she can feel the seething deep down in her gut, something that she has kept in check for so long. She comes to a stop and takes a few breathes. "What the fierfrek am I doing?" She must really get a grip on this anger.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3), greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Mordrid Thursday May 18th, 2006 11:30:39 PM
Before the teleport, Mordrid decides to leash Korrig, with but a few words.
"Parnoth, do not forget that Korrig is the only key you have to finding your treasure. Not the kind of key you can really keep on a chain, aye? Wish us well in our charge."
Mordrid is unable to make sense of the dynamics going on with other members of the party, namely Corri.
Nick Friday May 19th, 2006 12:15:23 AM
Deep breath. Maybe another. Control the nausea. Nick opens his eyes. Why did he feel so tired? He looks around, recognizing the locality. Okay, now where was Valdor going? And why were the ladies in such a 'good' mood? He assumes Dahlia is mad because Korrig is still breathing. Well, he couldn't do much to help that. Cori, he's not sure about. First off, he'll check on Valdora, make sure she's all right, then he'll ask Cori - "Cori - is there anything wrong?"
Ve Mundr Friday May 19th, 2006 8:48:29 AM
As Valdor activates the ring, Ve rests his hand on Korrig's shoulder. The scene shifts, to Ve teleportation and such have never been a problem and before the thought is finished they are in the alley again. Ve cocks a side long look at Nicholas and Valdor. Little in the way of nuances escape his observance and he files the reaction into his mind for latter consideration. Dahlia is already coming over and not sencing any hostility in her at the moment he does not interfere.
"Secure then?" he queries of her and the clreic nods to any responce she utters. He is on edge, which he does not necessarily like given the company, but at least he knows why. Mayhaps a distraction on the pretense of ignorance then. "Not that I do not appreciate the lessons of patiance, but why are we here and when are we to meet Servandt about Korrig?"
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 383.2 miutes Freedom of Movement 208.6 minutes Barkskin 107.6 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 1/3 [in hand]
Valdor d20=14 Friday May 19th, 2006 10:16:03 AM
Catching the conversation as he enters, Valdor replies over his shoulder,"We made a promise. I am going to fulfill it." He makes his way through the tavern with haste.
DM Jan Friday May 19th, 2006 2:00:46 PM
The atmosphere in the backstreet behind the Tail of the Lizard is distinctly lighter than it was the last time the dragons were here. There is nothing clouding the mind, and no one appears to be blowing anything up. Instead, voices can be heard from the front street, as groups of the curious stroll toward the Maze. It appears that most of the town is out and wandering, trying to figure out just what happened.
"I'm not going anywhere," Korrig hisses irritably at Dahlia. Jancassis and Wardd save us from wretched halflings. He's not sure what Valdor is up to either, by the look on his face.
Then, as Mandelor had promised, it begins to rain. Single, heavy drops spatter down, soon becoming a torrent, and the ground starts to get very muddy underfoot.
Valdor enters the tavern. All the tables in the main room are empty. The barman is still behind the bar, but he's in the midst of asking a group of women, crowded at one of the windows, what is going on outside. They all turn as the Dragonstone enters. Mica is stood amongst the women, dark haired and blue-eyed and lovely, the lot of them. "What's going on out there?" she asks, getting straight to the point. "Yeah what's going on?" echoes the barman.
Corialote and Amarth Friday May 19th, 2006 11:42:29 PM
Cori turns at Nick speaking to her and gives him a faint look of distress. "Just some feelings that I though were long buried coming to the surface." She cannot help but feel a little annoyed that yet another male was grilling her. "Something I will have to deal with." She does not say anymore on the subject and in fact turns her back to see if Valdor is coming out yet. When will men stop keeping her waiting and heel to her demands.
Glancing in the direction of Korrig she cannot help but eye him as she contemplates what she could do to him. Still glancing at Ve and Nick for that matter, they would never allow it. Typical of their crusading types really...they would see the good in a red dragon that was eating them feet first. But Valdor...that one had a mean streak to him that maybe she could cultivate. She shakes here head wondering exactly what she is thinking. "My god...I am turning into my mother."
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3), greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Valdor Saturday May 20th, 2006 12:01:23 AM
Valdor smiles and replies,"We were able to take care of your town's problem. The destruction will stop now. I think the rest of the town is checking out what happened. Anyway, I owe you big time. My daughter is safe and relatively healthy. She was being held hostage by a group of liches who had joined with Korrig to basically destroy not only this town, but the Wold. It's really complicated, and know that it was a real threat, although Korrig was being played for a fool. We now have him captured and are on our way home. I promised you a reward, and so you shall have one. You also have my sincere thanks."
He reaches into his backpack of holding and produces a large bag of gems. He sets it down beside her and says to all gathered,"If I find out that anyone has stolen this from her, or harmed her in any way, I will hunt them down and tear their limbs from their body piece by piece. There is no place in the Wold or in the planes that will be sanctuary to someone who harmed the one who helped me save my daughter. They would wish Korrig was after them, instead of me. I would suggest you all keep your mouths closed about this. She is officially under the protection of the Platinum Dragons...and Valdor's, in particular."
His bright blue eyes blaze fiercely and he stares at them all. There is no doubt that he is serious. He bows deeply to her then before they can blink, is gone. He heads back to the group and smiles...that bright smile with his eyes shining. It's been so long since he felt free and happy with no burden weighing his heart down. No evil knocking at the door, ready to leap into his mind. Ve has never seen him like this, and it's been a long time since the others had as well. Cori probably hasn't either.
Hugging his daugter tightly to him, he asks,"So, where to next gang?"
Dahlia Saturday May 20th, 2006 8:26:51 AM
I think home, for a quick trip to figure out what I get to do to ....I mean what we are going to do with Korig here and to plan what we can do to make sure that whatever that was doesnt return.
Ve Mundr Monday May 22nd, 2006 10:32:18 AM
Valdors change has an abovios affect on Ve, one he does not mind showing at all. Relief. The cleric inhales deeply through his nose and stands a bit straighter, if that were possible, and nods to Valdor once he finishes the hug. "Korrig should be our immediate concern, you mentioned taking him to judgement. His imprisonment, release or death needs to be attended to. Vlador you mentions letting a Sturdevant decide I believe."
"Tomorrow I can more thoroughly ensure the prisoner does not escape, once we are wherever the sentence is to be decided."
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 383.2 miutes Freedom of Movement 208.6 minutes Barkskin 107.6 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 1/3 [in hand]
Nick Monday May 22nd, 2006 8:39:00 PM
"I suspect this adventure has taken it's toll, on all of us," Nick says to Cori. He settles to wait for Valdor, reaching for the hood of his cloak as it begins to rain, and realizing that he has given his cloak to Valdora, he moves to shelter under the eaves of the tavern, close to its outer back wall.
"So, home then?" he asks, as Valdor returns and they discuss what to do next.
DM Jan Monday May 22nd, 2006 10:07:38 PM
The women stare, open-mouthed, as Valdor tells his tale, and it's hard to say what part of it causes the most astonishment. There is a collective gasp as the gems appear, including one from the barman who cranes his neck to see. "W- " says Mica, stopping when she realizes she is talking to thin air. The barman goes back to cleaning tankards. "I was only having a look," he sniffs grumpily.
Valdor steps outside into the backstreet to find his comrades and daughter stood waiting for him in the rain. As he talks, it's as though someone is whispering alongside him, quietly at first, something repeated over and over again, gaining strength, until - in the midst of the discussion -
There is a loud crack, and the Dragonstone's armour shifts, and that moulded, evil face on the surface of the chest plate suddenly becomes more pronounced. "Decora, ultimator, summonaru, Baatezu!" it yells out loud.
Dead Lich #4 had stayed quiet, curled up like a sleeping lizard in Valdor's head. Hadn't said a word, in fact, once it realized that to do so would put it in mortal danger. But the sheer ebullience and renewed good nature of the warrior had stuck in it's craw so much, to the point where it thought it might suffocate on it's own etheral vomit. Had to get out. Push. Regenerate. Push! Get help. And damn them all!
Valdor d20+20=35 Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 12:09:04 AM
Valdor is almost taken by surprise as he had finally calmed down...almost. He thrusts his daughter towards Dahlia and yells,"Mordrid, STAY ON KORRIG! Nick, Ve, Cori, destroy this thing!"
With many thousands of time taking on and off the armor, and using his Quickdraw ability in a way he never dreamed, he sheds the breastplate with a shrug and a twist and flings it across the alley.
He prays to Domi that it's just a part of his armor, and not of his own soul.
Ve Mundr d20+22=32 Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 12:39:14 PM
Ve's head snaps to the armor, "Summoning Spell, High Level, I got it" [Spell craft 32] Since the Summoning takes a full Round Ve will counter it with his Mass Heal spell.
With the Quicken Rod still in his Hand he will cast Bless as well and then stow the rod.
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 363.2 miutes Freedom of Movement 188.6 minutes Barkskin 87.6 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 2/3 [in hand]
Dahlia Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 5:14:45 PM
Taking Valdor's daughter as she is thrust at her Dahlia moves them both away from what is going on and once about 50 feet away asks her if she has ever used a crossbow before and then hands her, her already loaded crossbow If she has not ever used one before Dahlia gives her the crash course on loading aiming and firing one and then tells her that is something separates itself from Valdor to aim at it and pull the trigger, reload and fire again until I tell her to stop.
Corialote and Amarth Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 9:53:40 PM
Cori falls back and pulls the missile wand from the pocket of her Bill's Pants. Her mind pulls to her the first spell that is defensive and that will not cause any problems. As her voice intones the last word of power she lays her hand upon the shoulder of Valdora. "I have no spells for close combat...that will not kill us in the process." She can already tell that Ve is dealing with the summoning or at least trying to deal with it.
Looking to Valdora getting a crossbow she smiles and nods to the girl. "The spell will harden your skin and allow you to avoid some damage...though I will do my best to stop that." She keeps her stance near the young girl with Dahlia.
[stoneskin - Valdora]
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Mordrid Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 10:30:48 PM
The ranger slides over to Korrig in a heart beat, upon Valdor's words.
Quick drawing a bow, aimed at the assassins throat; he then puts a foot behind Korrig and pulls him to his rump. It is done in a fashion that would let Korrig know that it is being done gently, and would require his help. In this state a coupe de grace would be a simple thing.
"Korrig, you know you are going to get out of this, if our clergy have anything to say. So stay put and don't make me kill you."
Nick d20+2=14 2d6(3+5)+23=31 Wednesday May 24th, 2006 1:43:28 AM
Now that it's free and on the ground, Nick points an accusing finger at the emerging thing on Valdor's armour. "Begone foul creature! leave this place and let the blessed power of Alemi speed your passing!"
TURN UNDEAD
DM Jan Wednesday May 24th, 2006 2:01:44 AM
The chestplate flies through the air, bounces off the wall and skids to land in the mud, not too far from the back door of the tavern. A head, a hand, and part of a rotting, grotesque chest protrude from it. Spells fly through the air and Valdora almost drops the crossbow in her trembling hands as she feels several jolts of energy from the HEAL and the STONESKIN.
Senses are bombarded as several things happen at once - a strong feeling of wellbeing - the smell of burning flesh - the sight of raindrops sizzling on Valdor's thrown armour and the thing emerging from it turning black - the malevolence of its still glowing eyes, only to become hidden as the ruined hand covers its face - the soft thud as Korrig's knees hit the mud - a loud crash and the sound of splintered wood coming from inside the tavern, closely followed by the terrified screams of women.
Valdor d20+38=43 d20+37=46 d20+33=40 d20+32=38 d20+28=44 d20+28=36 d20+27=47 d20+27=37 d20+23=24 Wednesday May 24th, 2006 10:40:45 AM
Valdor, standing bare chested while the other cast their spells, Sees that it's not the armor, but it's coming out of the armor...HIS ARMOR! He feels angry at the violation of his symbolic, but very useful armor and decides to take matters back into his own hands. His daughter gets a quick glimpse of who her dad is over the next few seconds as his swords appear out f thin air into his hands and he lays into the beast coming from his armor with a vengeance.
Knowing it's semi-helpless matters not as he relentlessly slashes and hammers away at the lich, determined to destroy the thing that almost killed his girl. His muscles, slick with rain, stand out like cords with the effort. He ignores the screams until the lich is finally finished.
Nick Thursday May 25th, 2006 1:55:24 AM
Hoping the lich is suitably cowed and that Valdor can finish it off, Nick heads toward the tavern back door and the screaming coming from the interior.
Corialote and Amarth [haste] Thursday May 25th, 2006 12:31:20 PM
Cori has a sinking feeling that the summon spell got off anyways. She looks to Dahlia and nods to the young girl. "You got here?" She stows the wand and comes back out with a rod. Without waiting for a reply she sprints off in the direction of the tavern's back door and what is inside. As she moves along she calls to Nick. "Watch it Father...that summoning spell may have been targeted inside the tavern." Reaching into the pocket of her pants again she pulls out a potions that she drinks down.
[stoneskin - Valdora] [haste potion - 5rounds]
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
DM Jan Thursday May 25th, 2006 1:06:35 PM
Valdora looks wildly at Dahlia, while still getting a proper grip on the crossbow. She wants to fire at something, but right now her father is in the way.
Valdor lays into the emerging lich partially embedded in his armour. The chestplate becomes even more buckled and distorted, and chips of bone fly. It's not done yet, although right now it seems to be unable to defend itself.
As Nick enters the tavern back door, closely followed by Cori, he finds the way blocked. Blocked by something massive. Was Ve's spell at least partially successful? There is a grey tail and huge clawed feet blocking the doorway, but it's hard to see because it looks as though, whatever this creature is, it is partially melded into one of the tavern interior walls. Floor-shaking thuds, coming from the other side of the wall would suggest this thing is trying to free itself. The terrified screaming, also coming from deeper inside the tavern, suggests that it might, at some point, be successful.
The thudding carries through the ground, so the others can feel it, too.
Korrig looks over his shoulder and up at Mordrid. With a sigh, and without sarcasm, he says - "If you need an extra sword..."
Dahlia d20+10=29 d20+10=23 d8+5=12 Thursday May 25th, 2006 5:26:06 PM
Nodding calmly to Valdora, Dahlia takes her in hand and moves a few feet to the side where she has a clean shot at the critter. Then steadying her aim she settles the girl down gets her breating smoothly and whispers for her to pull the trigger.
+5 silver bolts from a +5 crossbow Hits AC 29, crit threat AC 23 Damage 12
After firing the bolt she walks Valdora through the loading process for her next shot when able.
Ve Mundr d20+16=24 d20+20=36 Thursday May 25th, 2006 10:43:32 PM
Ve looks to Mordrid and to Korrig for a brief moment and then is after Cori. The counter did not quite work, but Ve had messed up that sort of thing before. The Wold would not coming crashing down around him for that. Besides there were a few other things to try. Without much to go on Ve's healthy knowledge of the Planes [24] does him little. What the casting was is far more important. The creature blocking the way is extra planar and likely a powerful demon, but here by magic and that magic could be dispelled.
Ve casts Greater Dispel Magic [Caster level check 36 against the summoned creature]
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 360.2 miutes Freedom of Movement 185.6 minutes Barkskin 84.6 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 2/3 [in hand]
Valdor d20+38=53 d20+37=56 d20+33=38 d20+32=45 d20+28=36 d20+27=43 d20+23=29 d20+22=34 d8+16=20 d8+16=24 d8+16=24 d8+16=24 d8+16=18 d8+16=19 d8+16=17 d8+16=19 Thursday May 25th, 2006 11:54:52 PM
Valdor, seeing the lich isn't able to defend itself yet, goes for the coup de grace and pummels the creature with vigor. He knows he has to finish it quickly and does his thing.
Mordrid Friday May 26th, 2006 4:44:56 AM
Mordrid snaps back at Korrig, "I wouldn't bestow the honor of letting you fight beside us."
The glint of sweat and rain on Valdor's broad shoulders reminds the ranger that his brother is in a significant amount of danger, as he has no plating to protect his skin (a terrible opportunity for a back attack).
Into the ear-piece, "Valdor, be mindful to not turn your back on Korrig."
Furthermore the ranger is agitated that he can not address the problem inside because he is bound to Korrig. His bow remains taught and directed at the villain.
Corialote and Amarth [haste] Friday May 26th, 2006 4:16:36 PM
Cori backs out of the doorway seeing as how there is no way through and sighs. She moves around the wall a little to get further away from the blockage. Calling upon her powers once again she intones a cantation that will allow her to get through the wall. "Open." She slowly pulls her closed hands apart as if opening something...hopefully the wall will respond well to her efforts. A few sesame seeds fall from her opening hands that seem to puff out of exhistance as they fall.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall* 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Nick 10d6(3+2+6+5+5+2+4+5+6+4)=42 Sunday May 28th, 2006 2:24:17 AM
Nick is glad to see Ve and Cori. He has no idea what this thing is, but it's aura is turning his stomach. At close quarters like this, he tries something that hopefully won't do anything harmful to those around him - except for the creature. He gets as close as he can and casts HOLY SMITE DAM 42
DM Jan Sunday May 28th, 2006 3:10:39 AM
Inside the tavern -
The Platinum Dragons get to work and for an instant, magic hangs in the air. Then, with no monster to support it, the interior wall collapses into a pile of rubble and billowing dust. Dust and collapse is becoming a familiar thing, and once again Ve, Cori and Nick taste and breathe in thousands of tiny particles of stone and whatever else was packed in the walls. That tells them Ve's spell kicked in, and Cori's tunnel through the wall offers them a grisly sight, for the creature has left a calling card, in the form of a massive trident, driven hard through one of Mica's girls, pinning her to the floor. Blood is beginning to blossom from beneath her prone form.
Outside the tavern -
Valdor's hands continue with their work, power and accuracy are a part of their driving force, interwoven with a rather sinister, and growing every second, sense of enjoyment. It shows in his eyes, and on his face. Dahlia witnesses something similar happen to Valdora, as the guided bolts fly, one of which lodges itself into the crumbling, and now lifeless eye socket of the lich. Seeing the demise of the evil creature brings a wild grin onto the girl's face, and she turns to Dahlia, breathless. "Thank you!" she says, "I've never fired a crossbow before."
The screaming from inside appears to have stopped, although a cloud of dust is currently exiting the back door. Valdor's armour is a mangled piece of metal, the lich is now lifeless.
Korrig's reply to Mordrid comes with a raised eyebrow. "Everything is coming so easy to you all," he says levelly as the dust billows out of the back door, " but don't get too high and mighty Mordrid. We're not that different, you and I."
Valdor Sunday May 28th, 2006 11:41:33 PM
Seeing his armor mangled, he yells in frustration and kicks the breastplate and lich across the alley and into a wall. He turns to see his daughter smiling and grins himself for a moment. When he hears Korrig's words, he turns to the assassin and says,"Oh there is a big difference all right. Each man or woman follows their own road by choice. He COULD have become like you, but CHOSE not to. Just as you could have chosen to help people instead of killing for mere money. Evil doesn't bring power. Look at yourself and look at me. I could be evil if I wanted to. Would it bring me more power or glory or money or fame? No, it would not. Are you more powerful than I am? I doubt it. Do you have a family you can laugh with, and smile, and relax? No, Korrig will always have to watch his back for the next wanna-be assassin who would make his name by killing the number one assassin. I have no such fears, nor does my brother.
Do you even have anyone who would truly call you brother? I think not. Where are your friends? Your family? People fear you and your name, sure, but to what end? Do they respect you? No. They are two different things. However, I am no philosopher, and debate isn't my strong suit. But, no man or woman or living creature is too far gone to change. But the choice is yours, just as it was Mordrid's. He is a great man. He protects the weak, instead of taking advantage of them. And yet, he is wealthy, powerful, and respected across the Wold. Something YOU should consider trying. You might actually like it when people smile at you and tell you 'thank you'. Killing comes too easily to us all. There is no greater feeling than when you have helped someone in need. How do you feel when you kill? Empty? I do. Think on these things before you try to compare yourself to a man as great as Mordrid."
He walks back over to his daughter and, with tears again forming, hugs her close again.
Dahlia Monday May 29th, 2006 4:24:47 PM
"My dear, That was one outstanding shot. I think perhaps you may be a natural. You just helped prtect your father and the rest of us."
As Valdor approaches, Dahlia steps aside and walking over to where the remains of the lich are pours out 5 vials of holy water upon anything left of it. She then turns back and takes up a guard position nearby the father and daughter.
Mordrid Monday May 29th, 2006 11:46:16 PM
The ranger listens to what his brother has spoken. He nods solumnly. If only the part about no worries of assassins trying to take him out were true. Unfortunately there is always someone willing to have a go at it.
"Valdor, you had better go check out what is going on inside." He nods in the direction of Korrig as if to say he would do it himself if things were different.
"Korrig, you had better save your comments for later. Now is not the time nor place. You will have your chance to explain."
Mordrid is not sure how to internalize the look in Valdora's eyes. He had hoped that her path might be different than her father's. It's a dangerous and an all consuming line of work. Many can not fathom the self sacrifice involved. All he can muster is a pained look at Dahlia; it says do not encourage this.
Ve Mundr 3d8(6+8+2)+15=31 Tuesday May 30th, 2006 11:42:16 AM
Pointing to the girls form Ve reaches across the short distance with the speed of thought. Domi's touch alights on the womans form as Ve hopes it is not too late. [Quicken Cure Serious Wounds with Divine Reach Heals 31HP 39 if she is LG Alignment]
The rod, being expended for the day is returned to the Haversack as the cleric moves into the room and takes a knee beside the woman. .Ve chews his lip a bit and inhales deeply, with a long exhale. To no one inparticular, "Tell Valdor everything is under control within the tavern. Father Nicholas, if you can assume control here, I have a prisoner to tend to."
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 360.1 miutes Freedom of Movement 185.5 minutes Barkskin 84.5 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 3/3
Corialote and Amarth Tuesday May 30th, 2006 8:41:07 PM
Cori moves further into the room as she looks over the situation further. With the structure of this building declining fast she looks to those inside. "Those not hurt...move out into the street now." She moves to the pinned body and shakes her head as she does. "We will need someone to remove this weapon if we are to save this man...at least he is stable for now." She glances to Ve with a nod of thanks, as she realizes that she has suddenly taken command here.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall* 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Nick Wednesday May 31st, 2006 12:58:12 AM
Nick dashes over to the body on the floor. What Ve did was probably necessary, but that trident had to come out. "Ve could you help me get this trident out before you go?" he asks. "It might take some strength." To the barman - "A napkin - quick! Roll it up then place it across her mouth, so she can bite on it if she comes around. But not so she'll choke, okay? Quickly!"
When the trident is out, he'll cast a quick CURE CRIT and take it from there.
DM Jan Wednesday May 31st, 2006 1:32:08 AM
Outside -
There is a loud, bubbling hiss as Dahlia sets to with the Holy Water, and slowly, the finely crafted, magnificent chestplate that has seen so many battles, dissolves into nothing. Valdora is fairly glowing after Dahlia's praise, and as she returns her father's hug fiercely, her current demeanor might cause Mordrid to continue his current line of thought. Was this just a family trait, or was it something more? Perhaps they'd all paid a price, one way or another, down in that pit with that thing. Right now the only one visibly affected appeared to be Nick, who - underneath all the dust that still clung to his features - seemed to have aged rapidly. But what of Valdor, and his daughter? There was a fire in that girl's eyes, that had been ignited as soon as she had loosed that cross bolt, and seen what it had been capable of. Yet another fire that would need careful tending it seemed. Maybe for the father, too.
Korrig answers Valdor with nothing but a stony glare. The look says all it needs to say about what Korrig considers to be Valdor's sanctimonious rantings.
At least the rain has stopped, and the sun is trying to break through the clouds.
Inside -
Ve Mundr's spell staunches the blood flow of the poor girl, and she begins to groan. Getting the trident out will prove tough, as the prongs have been fairly rammed into the wood floor beneath the body. The barman approaches gingerly with the napkin, but does as he's told. "Is this going to get messy?" he asks. "I've never had much stomach for blood." The other women back toward the door on Cori's orders, but they're reluctant to leave, obviously concerned for the girl on the floor. ((Who's touching the trident? Anyone? Anyone?))
((OOC - folks, Jerry's a bit concerned about our posting. It's partially my fault, I haven't been able to keep to a regular timetable this last week or so, and - I have a race coming up this weekend which knocks this Friday out. However, lets try and keep it tight, when and wherever we can. Thanks guys.))
SM - as long as we all are enjoying ourselves, what is there to be concerned about?
Mordrid Wednesday May 31st, 2006 7:51:28 PM
[Holds] Prepaired action - attack vs Korrig should he try escaping. More to come.
Corialote and Amarth Wednesday May 31st, 2006 10:11:36 PM
Cori moves over and takes the cloth from the owner of the bar and then motions to the hole she made in the wall. "Go...you will do no good here, if you are to faint." She looks to Nick with a sudden idea. "Would a hold person spell do the job to keep her still?" She has never though to use her spells in this way but it might work...at least she hopes.
Depending on what Nick has to say she will cast the spell upon the poor woman before she can regain too much awareness.
[hold person - Will DC 23; if spell is used]
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall* 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Valdor Thursday June 1st, 2006 12:07:14 AM
Valdor pays Korrig no more heed. He looks at his daughter and says,"I know you have been through much, but don't let killing ever come easy to you. Of course, that thing wasn't anything short of an abomination, and it WAS a great shot. We'll teach you more about self defense when we get home and rest up. I know a thing or two about most weapons. You did well."
He keeps his arm around her, knowing that if his help is needed, Nick or Cori would let him know. He turns to Mordrid and says,"Well, that stinks. I'll need some new armor now. That was such a work of art that I'm sick. Oh well, not my first armor and won't be my last."
He reaches into his backpack of holding and pulls out a shirt. With some difficulty from his wet skin, he manages to get the shirt on. He waits with his daughter for the others to come out or call.
Nick d20=20 Thursday June 1st, 2006 1:54:28 AM
"Stand by, Cori, just in case," says Nick, and attempts to pull out the trident (ohhhh 20 on STR roll), quickly, then apply healing spells.
If all goes well, he'll help the girl to her feet, reassure those gathered that all is well, then head out back just to make sure he wasn't telling any lies.
DM Jan Thursday June 1st, 2006 2:10:13 AM
The trident comes out of the girl's torso with a sharp jerk, the girl draws in breath to scream, and blood starts to well up, and then the healing spells kick in. The barman is now stood with the rest of the women near the door. They are all looking on apprehensively, until it becomes apparent that the girl will stop bleeding and live. Mica rushes forward with a shawl and draws the girl back into the group. They are all stunned, in shock, after the devil creature had materialized in their midst, and it is obvious they have never seen such a thing before.
As for the trident, it looks ordinary enough, but it feels unnatural - like touching an unlikely mixture of velvet and oil. It feels - bad.
To those going back outside to rejoin the others - it appears that everything is under control. The liches are dealt with - finally.
And so - what next for our heroes?
Ve Mundr Thursday June 1st, 2006 2:46:09 PM
Cori seems to be taking teh situation in hand and will be able to lend Nicholas plenty of help, "It looks as if Cori has and you have things well in hnad Father, Valdor charged me with Korrig and I must see to him."
Ve moves back outside and holds a hand up. "A summoned Devil is all, likely an Ice Devil from the weapon it left." Which was strange, normally a summoned creature and all possessions would return to origin. Perhaps it was a gate and he misread the spell while it was cast. It would explain both the trident still being here and the partial failure on the counterspell. Well then that must be it. "It appears there was only a single casualty and Father Nicholas is attending her wound now. I would expect a complete recovery on her part."
Ve nods to Mordrid, "I thank you for the assistance in watching my charge." the cleric takes a stance over Korrig at this point and looks to Valdor, "Before things get more exciting we should be off to the one you spoke of for judgement on Korrig."
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 355.1 miutes Freedom of Movement 180.5 minutes Barkskin 79.5 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 3/3
Valdor Thursday June 1st, 2006 11:32:33 PM
Valdor nods to Ve and waits for the others to exit before he replies,"I'm ready, but what of the others' possessions and loved one's remains and such? I believe there was more than just my daughter's health and life at stake."
Corialote and Amarth Thursday June 1st, 2006 11:42:04 PM
Cori watches as the woman they met earlier rushes back in to take care of her friend. She looks around at the building for a few seconds and then to Nick. "You ok Nick...want something to get that out of here so you do not need to touch it?" A weapon like this is not something to mess with when other things are going on and Nick's appearance is enough to tell anyone that something is going on.
If Nick wants it she will summon up a floating disk that the trident can be set upon and transported out of this building.
Amarth has been strangely quiet as his Mistress has worked. Maybe he has fallen asleep or speechless for once.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2), ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall* 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Nick Friday June 2nd, 2006 2:21:35 AM
Nick is grateful to Cori, for her suggestion about the trident. he really didn't want to leave it there, but he certainly didn't like touching it either. A nasty piece of work.
As they rejoin the others, he catches Valdor's last comment. He knows nothing about this, and looks puzzled.
DM Jan Friday June 2nd, 2006 2:32:27 AM
The trident is brought outside via Cori's spell. It's a big weapon, the workmanship certainly seems admirable, but it bears a slick sheen of evil that any seasoned adventurer's sixth sense would recognize.
Valdor's comments might jog a few memories, the liches lure had indeed included something apparently taken from some the others. It had of course been presented to the group when Nick and Ve were absent. Were the liches merely bluffing? There was certainly no evidence, and no one Cori and Dahlia would have recognized in that now buried cavern. Just a cruel trick? The answer may well have died with the liches.
Korrig attempts to stand. "Getting cramp," he grumbles.
Valdora starts shivering.
Dahlia Friday June 2nd, 2006 8:09:45 AM
Valdor, I can not speak for the others, but my foster father has been dead for years. It may be that Korrig had something to do with that and if so that is another notch added to what I already owe him in due measure. I for one, did not go looking for a possible reunion as I knew he was dead. I went to help those that I knew were still alive.
Mordrid Friday June 2nd, 2006 11:24:40 AM
Mordrid points at Korrig, "First things first."
Corialote and Amarth Friday June 2nd, 2006 1:37:59 PM
Cori floats the disk outside of the building, though it holds a trident on it. Just being this close to it makes her feel unclean. "If Nick and Ve agree...this thing should be destroyed at the earliest opportunity." She does not even want to imagine teleporting anywhere with it. She just catches the end of the conversation as she comes out as well. "If my Teacher's body was in there it is once again buried...may he rest in peace once again."
Amarth gives a light snore from the shoulder of his Mistress, mixed with a couple of snorts. It appears that the raven has fallen asleep. Must have been all the excitement.
SPELLS 0th: dancing lights(2), ghost sound(2) 1st: shield, tenser's floating disk(2)*, ray of enfeeblement(2), reduce person(2) 2nd: web(2), see invisibility, touch of idiocy(2), mirror image(2) 3rd: hold person(2), haste(2)*, displacement(3)* 4th: stoneskin(3)*, greater invisibility(2)*, wall of ice 5th: feebleminded, hold monster, passwall* 6th: greater dispel magic(2), shadow walk*, mass bull's strength*, maxamized fireball 7th: summon monster VII(2), mass hold person, mass invisibility, maxamized shout(2) 8th: summon monster VIII(2), polar ray(2) 9th: shapechange, time stop(2), summon monster IX
greater empower rod 2/3 uses * used
Valdor Friday June 2nd, 2006 2:44:47 PM
Valdor nods to the others and says,"We're off to back home again. Let's head straight to see Sturdevant, then home after we take care of this mess."
He places the ring over his finger, then Valdora's, then Korrig's, then passes it around until getting it back. Holding his daughter tightly in a hug, he pictures the front of their castle, and away they go. He glances with concern at Father Nick just before they teleport.
Dahlia Saturday June 3rd, 2006 9:11:49 AM
Dahlia slips the ring on in turn and soon finds herself standing in front of where she calls home.
Ve Mundr Monday June 5th, 2006 9:34:33 AM
Ve slips on the ring and has it put on Korrig. The cleric does nothing as Korrig stands, the man is not going very far. Ve notes Valdora's condition Might there be an affect lingering upon my person that I am as of yet unaware? It is a sombering thought, Cori's question relieves him from pondering it for a time.
"She is right in that we certainly can not leave the vile weapon here." The weapon currently is on a disk and Ve thinks that is a fine place for it at the moment. "When we get to the castle, It is a weapon like any other in some regards. Valdor should be able to Sunder it without undue difficulty. We should do it there, however incase there are unforseen consequences. This place has seen enough of those."
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Status Endure Elements 22 hours Protection Energy Fire 350.1 miutes Freedom of Movement 175.5 minutes Barkskin 74.5 minutes Extend Rod 1/3 Quicken Rod 3/3
Nick Monday June 5th, 2006 8:18:36 PM
Nick is in agreement with Cori and Ve with regard to the weapon. It couldn't be left behind for possible innocents to find. He gathers with the others and takes the ring for a moment, and passes it on. Now why was Valdor looking at him like he'd just grown an extra head?
DM Jan Monday June 5th, 2006 8:55:31 PM
Osto -
Toby slips down the alley that leads to the back of the Tail of the Lizard tavern. Sometimes it was quicker this way, and he was more likely to get in the tavern through the kitchen door anyway. Most of the time, men wouldn't let him in at the front, and Val Dere had told him - he had to deliver these hastily scrawled leaflets to every place in town. And seeing that Toby now has three silver in his pocket, then he is going to do just that. But around the corner, he stops. There were people stood there, outside the back door. Tall people, covered in dust, with some pretty impressive weaponry. They were talking. Odd accents. Something about going home. Maybe if he just walked quietly along the wall - no, others were coming, out of the tavern back door. Now what? Toby wonders if they might want a leaflet. He stands at the corner, watching as they pass what looks like a ring amongst themselves, all the while his hands are busy, folding and re-folding one of the leaflets. His face breaks out a cheeky grin. One of the wizards kids said that if you folded a piece of paper this way, it would fly like a bird. Well - here goes nothing. He aims the folded paper point first - and throws - and then he stands there staring - as those big dusty people, and his paper leaflet, abruptly disappear.
Plateau City -
The trident drops with a loud clatter on the courtyard cobbles of Gold Dragon Castle, announcing the arrival of the Platinum Dragons to a couple of guards stood by the main keep steps. For a second or so, the men are taken aback by the sight of their employers, covered head to toe in dust and looking bone weary. They quickly recover their composure however and give the group a formal bow, but not before exchanging a glance to one another - what have they been up to, now?
The breeze twitches at Cori's cloak, and a strangely folded piece of paper drops to the ground.
Korrig flexes his muscles slightly in his bonds and looks around. Ah yes, he recognizes this place. In his mind he knows every floor, every room, every door, every window - memorized from plans and blueprints, reports both verbal and written, all of which had cost a fortune. Estimates of the extent of magical protection had cost even more. All paid for up front on the assumption that one day, someone would want these adventurers dead, and they would call in the best. A tiny smile flickers across his face. It's there, and then gone in an instant. So, where were they going - Sturtavent? He hoped the old rascal was in a lenient mood. Should he be worried? Maybe. Looking to the others, he wonders if they all know what Sturtavent really is. It was highly possible. You didn't get to this level of the game unless you knew a few things. You didn't stay in this game with your sanity intact unless you knew exactly what it was all about, either. Pawns in a dragon game. Every man and woman stood here.
In comparison to the humidity of Osto, Plateau City's dry, fresh air smells wonderful, but has the effect of irritably hardening the dust caked to everyone's faces.
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