Returning Home Wednesday January 31st, 2007 4:24:33 PM
Bohdi uses magic and climbs down, Neco goes the old fashioned way and the group is on the way towards home.
Nauthiz`Ull takes his customary point position with his wolf moving next to him, quickly taking to the task and steering clear of any items taken from the Witch. The small girl returns a smile at Bohdi, giggles and ducks behind Garrets leg for a quick game of peek-a-boo. All too soon the clouds are noticed and a quick discussion of what they may mean ensues. The Witch spoke of a rising the Mighty base of the Mighty mountain. The clouds in the distance could very well be a marker of such a thing. Other than the strange clouds though, it seems the next couple days should be normal for this time of the year. The wind will be light and at your backs and the air well below where water freezes.
The rest fall in behind Nauthiz. Yanosh, Garrett, the child Bohdi and Aiden and his wolf companion. The man calling himself Wolf nods as the group prepares to leave. "This is where we part company. I feel a pull to the east and I must follow it. The Great river lies in that direction and beyond that the Jagged Mountains and that is where I feel called to go. Take care my friends and guard each other well. Perhaps someday our paths will again cross." With that he turns East and begins to make his way across the tundra towards the distant peaks of the Jagged Mountains.
The morning passes in relative silence of the march. With the wind, gentle as it is, at your backs, the journey home begins with the promise of being far easier.
DM question If no magic item is in the bag who has what: Studded Leather The studs appear to have been crafted out of molar teeth of a fairly large animal 3 vials made of crystal with a clear liquid stopped by a small orange stone. 9 vials made from walrus tusk, a gentle swirl confirms a liquid being stored under the nickel cap. A pair of boots from a skin not readily identifiable. . A necklace, crafted of small black beads and attached to it is a black and withered hand of a humanoid. A small jar with a thick white paste
Yanosh d20=11 d20=15 Thursday February 1st, 2007 12:58:32 PM
Yanosh trudges along wondering what was in the chest. Knowing from the yelling of Neco and Bohdi that they got it opened. Content to wait till it was time to go through the contents. Yanosh can not take his eyes from the storm that seams to be growing to him.
Spot=11 listen=15
Yanosh(Edd) Thursday February 1st, 2007 1:00:08 PM
(Ooc Neco put the boots on the rest went into a pack hers or Bohdis but not the one that Garrett gave them.)
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=26 d20+10=29 d20+12=27 d20+10=18 Thursday February 1st, 2007 1:01:09 PM
The days are growing warmer and Nauth welcomes the 'change'. The clouds are something to be talked about later with Kayra and Svanhvit.
"Things should be a bit easier for the next few days, lets get going and push as hard as we can with the little one."
Nauth keeps his eyes out for foreign tracks and more importantly any signs of natural hazards and the likes; again he scans the horizon and begins leading the group westwards and towards home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ survival[tracks].26 survival[avoid hazards].29 spot.27 listen.18
Bohdi Nackle Thursday February 1st, 2007 1:20:36 PM
Bohdi gladly carried the magic items that did not go into Garrett's sack. Even if it slowed him down somewhat, it was a burden of joy. He would be careful not to touch or handle the items, however, until they could be examined more closely.
As they marched, Bohdi made a point to speak to the others. "Taking the items--it sort of obligates us to help the Witch, don't you think?" He frowned. "I can't say I've ever thought about it much, but now that I'm put to it, I wouldn't want to be thought of as a thief. I'm a gnome of my word."
Neco Thursday February 1st, 2007 4:36:03 PM
Neco follows the party out of the cave. She is happy to be out in the light but to what expense? The frigid air will take its toll on the rogue. The foreigner is still not accustomed to the arctic conditions.
Neco responds to the gnome. "Don't worry Bohdi there is nothing wrong with what we did. I do it all the time, and look at me. The worst thing that ever happened, was being forced to this icy desert. What is the old hag going to do to me, send me somewhere warm?"
Aiden d20=11 d20=11 d20=5 d20=2 Thursday February 1st, 2007 6:10:01 PM
Aiden's eyebrow perked upwards at the somewhat positive outlook that Nauth'iz had just exhibited. It was good to see that side of him once again.
However, inwardly, he hoped that by taking the items they weren't dooming themselves to the witch's favor. A strong part of him was definitely inclined towards not accepting ANY of the treasures, as he worried about what such 'gifts' would bring.
"I am not sure it is wise for us to take the witch's offerings..." he murmurred to Garrett. "I should have spoken earlier..." he then added, a bit of self-doubt actually entering his tone.
Turning, he then began to take the lead to help the group return back to the village...
White Light Thursday February 1st, 2007 8:30:20 PM
Hours grind by slowly on the great open tundra. Mile after mile visits the legs and feet with nothing more than the parting promise of many more to come. The sky may be bright blue and wind at thier backs, but nothing is ever so easy on the open tundra in the Ice Vein. The sun dazzles the eyes, bouncing off of the countless billions of reflective snow and ice flakes. Well before midday Nauthiz`Ull brings the group to a halt and begins erecting a shelter. Almost none in the group have been able to stand more than a brief glimpse up into the light and walking with your eyes on your feet is a sure fire way to not get home.
It does not take long for the shade to provide the relief that all required and for several hours there is little to do but sit and listen to the song of the crystals dancing upon the ice all about you. The cold tries to fight its way past the magical defences always just on the outside, but ready to strike should the opportunity present itself. Finally it is judged that the trek home can be continued. It will still be hard to see, but not impossible at least.
Nauthiz`Ull takes point the and the miles beckon again and mock the tightening muscles. More hours and miles pass underfoot and not so soon enough for some the evening approaches and it will be time for resting.
Garrett Friday February 2nd, 2007 8:20:01 AM
Responding to Aiden "I mentioned about possibly being indebted to her should we take her things. None of us know the price to be paid, or what she is capable of. nobody seemed concerned, so I guess we live with our choice and deal with it as best we can. For now, let us go home Wunjo."
Garrett watches the girl closely for signs of fatigue. Should she begin to show that she is tiring he will carry her as long as he is able.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=14 d20+10=24 d20+12=30 d20+10=16 Friday February 2nd, 2007 9:50:32 AM
There is little to do out on the tundra while traversing it save watching for crevasses, iss'wurms, melt/sink holes, sudden upturning blizzards, dehydration, snow dimentia, snow blindness to name just a few. nauth's actions are focused on predicting these things and little of his energy is spent with words; in fact, the only word that he has spoken since leaving the cave is, 'drink'.
He takes the point again and nods to Aiden and the pup as they join him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ survival[tracks].14 survival[hazards].24 spot.30 listen.16
Bohdi Nackle Friday February 2nd, 2007 9:58:40 AM
Bohdi adopted his usual trudging step as the group traversed the tundra. Soon enough they would be in a place where he could study the items more closely.
If, indeed, an opportunity presented itself where the group was stopped for an hour or more--whether at mid-day, or at the evening camp--Bohdi would cast an Identify spell on one of the items. He would first cast the Identify on the boots that Neco had quickly worn, then on the studded leather armor if there were time.
DM you have the time, so use your pearl to recast ID? I don't have any 100gp pearls on your sheet. Cash enough is listed, but we'll need to kep track of these things when spell components are 100 or greater
Edit by Kup: yes, I had onmy sheet 3 pearls remaining of the 6 gifted to Bohdi at the end of the 1st module--the test of adulthood on Burfell. This would leave 1 remaining. They're listed down on the 'gear' list, and, while I've always assumed they're the 100 gp variety, I don't recall if I ever asked. Then again, he's used them before--three times! Happy, as always, to supply a new sheet if needed.
Yanosh Friday February 2nd, 2007 2:44:22 PM
Yanosh walks along in line and looks ove to where the little girl is walking. "I will carry her too if she will allow me when she can no longer walk. she has had a tireing time as of latly and needs no more stress in her little life right now," Yanosh states to Garrett, "She cant wiegh more then my shield." Yanosh waggles his hingers at the little girl smiling behind his scarf, his eyes twinkling.
Aiden d20=12 d20=9 d20=11 d20=20 Friday February 2nd, 2007 3:27:18 PM
"So be it..." he responded back quietly to Garrett.
Turning back, and looking over his shoulder, there was also a slight glint of mischief within Aiden's eyes. "I cannot speak of dwarven women, but many a human, elf, ork, and other beings would have tried to make your head a drinking mug if you likened them, even their weight, to a shield, Yanosh..."
Then with a slight wink at Neco, that soon disappeared to that of an appraising expression, "hrrmr...Neco...would you be of a buckler size?"
Of course, Aiden KNEW that some sort of flying object, or barb, would be coming at him soon enough for that comment.
Neco d20+8=18 d20+8=21 Friday February 2nd, 2007 11:40:50 PM
"Har, har, har" The little rogue laughs sarcastically at Aiden's comment. "Well I'll take that as a compliment. One of my profession is required to be agile, for that reason it is useful to be light." Neco illustrates her comment by performing a Backward Roll through Handstand. She turns around to face Aiden and lowers herself down as if to sit, but quickly rolls on her back. Mid roll she thrusts her arms out, balances for a second or two with both legs in the air and then plants her feet onto the ground. "Ta-da!"
Tumble [18] Balance [21]
Aiden Saturday February 3rd, 2007 1:44:14 AM
Aiden grinned, enjoying the 'modest' display of agility. "Being a barbarian...I just need to hit things hard, and then let someone else smarter figure out what to do next. Like him..." as he nodded towards Bohdi.
He tried to overemphasize the slowness/lack of wit in his words, as if he was mentally impaired. Of course, it was in self jest (and a bit of humor at how Bohdi seemed to consistently refer to him/his barbaric idiosynchrasies).
Yanosh AC15 d20+4=12 Saturday February 3rd, 2007 12:06:41 PM
Yanosh reaches down and grabs a handfull of snow and molds it into a ball. Reaching back and letting it fly at Aiden......hitting AC 12 "Now I've started it!" the stout Dwarf laughs.
A Second Day's March d20+6=15 d20+6=17 Saturday February 3rd, 2007 3:54:01 PM
the small break is just what Bohdi had been hoping for, though perhaps a reason other than the near pain of looking up would have been nice. Still, beggars and choosing and all that. The gnome quickly produces a pair of pearls, his last two currently and through the prepared spell and his Pearl of Power, he casts Identify on both boots and Armor. The boots swirl before his eyes, snow and ice seem to dance upon them for a moment or two adn the gnome swears he can hear the call of a pure tenor voice rolling across the snow and being absorbed by the boots themselves. They reveal themselves to be Boots of the Winterland and most assuredly crafted here within Ice Vein. The armor glows a soft white and seems to superimpose itself upon itself, like a ghost image. It is Armor +1 enhanced with Ghost Touch.
Camp is set for the evening and some humor and jests are volley to and fro with Yanosh, Aiden and Neco. A display of agility certainly attracts the attention of the small girl. Those of Ice Peak are not prone to such displays and really it is doubhtful if any in the village could if they wanted to. Yanosh starts a snowball fight by slinging a frozen missile at Aiden. The ranger has seen this humorous contest before and the dwarf's aim is not so good with the make shift missile.
Spirits are high and dinner had and eventually the watches are set. The deep night has a vast star canopy and all can easily see 60' into the silvery terrain about. The great moon and stars give a luster and near magical feeling to the dark Wold about. If feels almost as if the Wold is alive in of itself and would answer were any to speak to it.
Morning soon enough comes and the great blackening clouds of the far distant southeastern peak can still be seen. Boiling in the blue of the day, but not spreading or paying heed to the winds. Spells are cast [List 'em please], breakfast had and the march begins again. The small girl has said little, she is not afraid, or not overly so, but as most of the group is aware. Children do not speak to adults save thier parents unless there is great cause or they are directly addressed, so it is no cause of concern.
The group marches and marches and marches, Slowly the miles move under feet and the cold hovers about you.
Spot checks DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {about 250' to the north a pair of massive pure white wolves crest a low rise. they are headed in your general direction. It is hard to tell if they have spotted the group}
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Sunday February 4th, 2007 11:53:43 AM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of January 29-February 2 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............x...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...x...x...x...? Garrett-Chris.........x...x...o...x...? Aiden-Paul............x...o...x...x...? Neco-James..........x...x...o..x...? Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...? Dregar-Shawn..........walkabout...
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Shawn/Dregar is on walkabout. --Justin/Wolf went MIA over a month ago and was written out of the story, for at least the time being, by the DM this week. --DM post for "Friday" posted on Saturday.
Bohdi Nackle d20=4 d20+7=14 Sunday February 4th, 2007 12:08:15 PM
Bohdi rapidly and excitedly told the others of the magical properties of both boots and armor. "Those boots mean you'll not need protection from the cold any longer, Neco!" he said breathlessly. "And one of you--Neco, maybe, or one of the rangers--could wear that armor. It might be useful if we ever ...." he trailed off, and shuddered. "If we ever were to encounter that wraith that took Edgler."
"I've got one pearl left with me. If we have time today, I could examine one more item--any suggestions?" He eyed the necklace with the mummified hand, obviously considering that to be a prime candidate.
"Given Neco's discovery, Garrett, I take it that you won't need me to prepare a spell of Endure Elements any longer. I'll prepare it and cast it on myself today, just in case. But in future ...." the gnome chortled. "Why, you and I can be free to think of other things to prepare, now can't we, mate?"
There was no chance Bohdi would notice anything as subtle as whatever might be noticeable that morning (his Spot skill total is just +2! net 6), and Squork, although naturally more observant than the gnome, was no better (Spot +7, still just net 14).
ooc note to DM--regarding pearls, see private note above.
Yanosh d20=9 Sunday February 4th, 2007 2:37:20 PM
Yanosh looks around as they walk along and sees nothing but cold snow. "Is it getting colder or am I just freezing to death here finally?" The Dwarf flexes his hands to try and keep them limber knowing that he was probly warm due to all of the fighting.
Aiden d20=5 d20=7 d20=14 d20=12 d20=8 Sunday February 4th, 2007 11:48:06 PM
Aiden continued to try and set the trail for the return 'home'. However, given that his attention was drifting towards the conversation from Bohdi and then Yanosh.
Garrett d20+7=14 Monday February 5th, 2007 12:05:36 PM
garrett gives a nod to Bohdi's statement regarding the endure elements spells. garrett then casts both endure elements once again, and using the rod on both of his and Bohdi's to ensure the continued coverage of the group. "Perhaps after this trip, I will not need to keep several memorized anymore" he thinks to himself. "But right now, we have the child, and I would rather not take any chances on a turn of bad weather."
Garrett continues trudging on, watching the girl as we go. He instructs her to tell him if she tires, knowing that he will likely see signs of fatigue long before she admits it. But he will tell her none the less.
Yanosh d20=1 d20=17 Monday February 5th, 2007 1:26:22 PM
Yanosh begins to softly hum a courious tune to himself. One that he heard when he was first training as a warrior. Quietly he starts to sing about knights marching off to war.
"The knights go marching one by one hurrah hurrah the knights go marching one by one hurrah hurrah the knights go marching one by one then the little one yells "lets have some fun" and they all go marching out on the field to fight to the death dum dum dum dum dumb."
listen=1 spot=17
Attack on the Tundra Monday February 5th, 2007 4:59:30 PM
With the discovery of the boots, the spell selection changes slightly. One of the group, will no longer require the Endure Elements spell. That member is currently Neco. The Armor is also quite a prized piece of protection, especially given what happened to Edglar and what the group knows of the Frost Sprirt. What other treasures could the Witch have given the group?
She certainly appeared to be a benevolent mood towards the party from what stories Aiden has related. His stories though always involve cost and that is still yet to be determined. The party still moves across the snow and Ice. Garret has hoisted the child into his arms a good hour or two ago. The same as the first day, she simply can not keep up nor has she the strength, but she is maybe 6 years old so no one says anything.
Nauthiz`Ull and Aiden steer the group past snow covered holes, over ice that thinly veils chasms and other such natural traps. A flash of movement, a shifting snow mound really, catches the attention of not only the rangers and thier wolf companions, but of the entire party as well.
About 110' to the party's right flank, a pair of great white wolves can now be seen moving towards you. They seem to blend almost perfectly to the ground upon which they walk and were they not moving quickly towards you, none feel they would have ever seen them.
Combat rounds. Map sent, use it or I will be forced to interpret movements.
W1 unwounded AC unknown W2 unwounded AC unknown
Bohdi Nackle (AC 16, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 16, HP 13/13) 2d4(3+1)+4=8 Monday February 5th, 2007 7:06:33 PM Ooc--DM, there was no map attached to the earlier email, but I will risk going ahead and posting because Bohdi's first action may affect others:
"Wolves!" Bohdi shouted and pointed. "Everyone, close ranks!"
Moving protectively to place himself between the young girl and the wolves (5' in front of her), Bohdi traced a rune in the air.
"Hypnorum, hypnororum iridenscis!" he chanted, and instantly a rainbow-colored pattern of brightly-colored lights appeared between the two wolves.
(Cast: Hypnotic Pattern. The spell has a range of 140', so it can reach the two wolves regardless of map coordinates. It operates in a 10' radius spread. The DM post does not specify, but I am hoping that the wolves are no more than 20' apart from each other, so that any reasonable placement between them would have the possibility to affect both.
The spell affects 8 HD of creatures. WILL save DC 19 or be fascinated.)
"I've tried to fascinate them!" Bohdi instructed his companions. "Remember how this works--no overtly threatening moves or attacks on them until you're convinced that they've shaken off the spell! At the least, this will buy us some time to decide whether and how to respond."
Active spell effects: Hypnotic Pattern, concentration +2 rounds
Bugger Me Monday February 5th, 2007 8:47:26 PM
I forgot to attach the map and Don't have it here at home. I will send first thing tomorrow, about 7:30 Woldian Time. Basically the group is in a colunm
Aiden and Nauthiz are side by side at the front Next is Yanosh then Garrett with the child Then Bohdi and then Neco if I remember correct.
The two wolves are 120' mid column to the rigth of the group. They are within 20' of each other.
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 30/30) Tuesday February 6th, 2007 9:00:05 AM
"Yanosh, Aiden, Nauth, Wolf, form a defensive front line as we did back in the cave. First of you to move up, everyone else move to stand next to him."
Garrett takes a 5' step to D18, and sets the girl down, letting her reattach herself to his leg. "Stay next to me and fear not, no harm will come to you."
Garrett then casts Bullstrength upon Yanosh(who appears to be within reach according to the map)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp48/48:endure elements/divine favor] d20+9=18 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 1:14:07 PM
As the day breaks, spirits are light and playful and the trek home begins once again. The trail is a bit dangerous but between Aiden and himself all have been negotiated proper; except for the snow ulves.
"Damn. I cannot believe that I did not see those."
Frustration coats the ranger's words as his face contorts into a grimace.
"Frigga, guide me sister."
Nauth moves off of the line a bit to help spread out the group in an attempt to create more choices for the two predators. He does not, however, reach for his bow or blade; he studies them greatly, trying to recall Ull'Heimdall's teachings of the creatures. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cast endure elements in the morning activate tattoo of divine favor know:nature.18
ooc-sorry everyone, we have been hit hard by some major snow and the internet was down here for a couple of days.
Yanosh-AC15-HP30 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 2:13:31 PM
Yanosh moves infront of Garrett and the child and prepares for battle. He feels a tingling and strength over take him as he feels Garretts hand on his shoulder. "Thank you Wunjo for your touch and protection." Yanosh uses the term he has heard Garrett use hoping he has used it correctly meaning friend. Axe and shield at the ready Yanosh awaits to see if the wolves attack.
spell effects bull str=+4 to str(str=20/+5 for 1 min*cster level)
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 37) d20=13 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 8:05:18 PM
Aiden also took a few steps in front of Garrett and the child, knowing that he and Yanosh, would have to take the brunt of the attack.
Looking at the wolves, he hoped that his little sister would not get directly involved, but instead would guard the little girl.
knowledge (nature): 13 + 6 = 19 to identify if these wolves are 'different' than normal wolves. See private post if he identifies correctly.
Neco [AC 18] [HP 21] Tuesday February 6th, 2007 8:50:41 PM
Neco Casts a protective spell and moves out after Bohdi "I'm right behind you." Now mindful of her movements the rogue is shocked to discover that she is not walking through the snow, but on it! "These boots are so first-rate!" She says with great delight.
--Actions--
Cast Shield Move
--Spells--
Shield [120 sec]
Attack on the Tundra Round 2 d20+3=7 d20+6=15 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 9:16:29 PM
Bohdi calls out the wolves and casts a spell, swirling lights of blue, green and yellow flicker about both creatures. While weaving he reminds the group that hostile acts and the sight of weapons will break his spell over them if indeed they are caught in it.
The others take a few steps forward and fan out in a line, as Garrett steps back to set down the child and assure her things will be ok. He receives a look of complete confidence from her. They were hunters of Ice Peak. All children knew the stories and these particular hunters were the blessed As`Domi hunters. The cleric then casts Bull Strength on Yanosh.
Neco is quick to notice another feature of the boots she wears. She does not sink and crush through the snow, but lightly treads upon it. At her side Bohdi notices still another feature, neco leaves not a footprint to mark her passing. Neco casts a protective spell and waits.
The wolf to the north stops in his tracks and lazily sits back to observe the display being worked by Bohdi's magic. The other glances at his partner for a moment and then back to Bohdi. A deep low growl rolls from the still moving wolf's throat and he steps to the other and slaps the fascinated wolf across the snout with his paw. The sitting wolf yelps at the shot to its nose and growls back at the apparent attack. Another quick barking exchange and both turn their eyes upon the group again.
No one needs Nauthiz`Ull or Aiden to tell them that these are no ordinary wolves. Still too far to get a very sharp look at as they blend so beautifully to the snow, but you make them to be near 9 feet from nose to tail
Knowledge Local DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {These are Winter Wolves. Highly intelligent and powerful predators of the icy open lands. Often in charge of a pack of lesser wolves, but not always. Thier pelts are highly prized by the hunters.} if DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {Winter Wolves have a breath weapon of ice and frost} Knowledge Arcana DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {These are Winter Wolves. Highly intelligent and powerful predators of the icy open lands. Often in charge of a pack of lesser wolves, but not always. Thier pelts are highly prized by the hunters.} if DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {Winter Wolves have a breath weapon of ice and frost}
Combat rounds. Map sent, use it or I will be forced to interpret movements.
W1 unwounded AC unknown W2 unwounded AC unknown
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) d20+11=31 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 10:35:17 PM
Bohdi sighed. "I guess everyone, and everything, in the tundra knows how to dispel a fascinate spell these days. Must remember to tell the masters back in the Ice Tower. Right--that didn't work. Prepare for incoming, then."
(Knowledge Arcana, nat 20! = 31) "These are Winter Wolves," Bohdi recited. "Highly intelligent and powerful predators of the icy open lands. Often in charge of a pack of lesser wolves, but not always. Their pelts are highly prized by the hunters. Winter Wolves have a breath weapon of ice and frost."
"Oh yeah, and I killed one in the village," the gnome added. "The one the lead orc raider was riding. Highly allergic to scorching rays--fire damage, I think. Anything that causes fire damage should help on these."
Bohdi muttered an incantation and traced a rune, and a protective bluish force covered both him and Squork. (Cast Mage Armor)
"Right," Bohdi said. "I haven't prepared a spell to resist cold energy today. But I have the Scorching Ray--twice, with my pearl. But it only has a range of twelve paces, so I'll need to wait until they close."
He drew his wand of Magic Missiles and stepped back (P18).
DM with a natural 20 on your check you also remember they can speak and understand Common. Which means of course when Bohdi said "I've tried to fascinate them!" Bohdi instructed his companions. "Remember how this works--no overtly threatening moves or attacks on them until you're convinced that they've shaken off the spell! At the least, this will buy us some time to decide whether and how to respond." It kind of clued the opponents in
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 30/30) Wednesday February 7th, 2007 8:38:50 AM
"Thanks for the heads up Bohdi." "Be prepared then everyone, they may pull up short, just out of weapon range and breathe on us." "Everyone stay close to everyone else so if they attack one of us, most of us can return the favor. Nauth, if you have time to move near me before the battle begins, I can give you a little boost."
Garrett nods to Yanosh as he thanks him, and quickly moves to do as much as he can before the battle actually begins. Garrett takes a 5' step to E18, keeping the girl in tow, and then casts Bullstrength on Aiden.
Yanosh-AC15-HP-30 d20=9 d20=18 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 1:03:14 PM
Yansoh mutters in Dwarven "We must not let them circle us." "Great and me with out any magic for protection or use," Yanosh grumbles. "Oh well who wants to live forever," the burned Dwarf states as he awaits the wolves. "Come wolves. Come and die. Youll make a nice carpet for someone."
"Someone look quickly and see if maybe there are more of them. No need for an unexpected surprise."
listen=9 spot=18
DM Correction Wednesday February 7th, 2007 3:07:50 PM
CORRECTION TO WOLF ACTION
One Wolf stops and sits before the colored lights. The second stops as well and growls to the other. Getting no responce and seeming a bit reluctant to approach the alert and preparing party, the other wolf holds his ground.
DM Wednesday February 7th, 2007 8:55:25 PM
holding on nauth, Neco and Aiden
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Wednesday February 7th, 2007 8:56:28 PM ooc: I've said it to DM DanielK privately and publicly on the LnB board, and I'll say it here again--I'm sorry for causing any difficulty about all of this. In an unforgivably cranky moment, I wrote a cranky email to Daniel complaining that the wolves "hearing" Bohdi didn't make sense. But I said then--and say again now!--that I have no problem with the DM making decisions about such things, and I had no problem with things where they were at the end of the last DM post.
I still don't! So if everyone wants to continue on as is, that's fine with me. Bohdi will cast Mage Armor this round, as indicated. If the DM wants the Hypnotic Pattern to run its 2 rounds past last round, that's fine. And if the DM wants the Hypnotic Pattern to be dispelled this round, that's fine, too.
Aiden d20=5 d20=16 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 10:29:52 PM
Aiden frowned as he looked at the others. The words from Bohdi rang true about the demon wolves of the tundra, often spoken with great fear among the Twin Tusk tribes. Only the mighty could attempt, not to train, but bargain so that one demon wolf would serve as his companion.
"Yanosh...Nauth'iz...step and fan slightly, I can take point. Staying in line, we will create a line where both can strike with their frigid breath. We also do not want to allow them to move around us such as our little sisters would..."
He steps to S17. Though he is not 'brandishing' his weapon, his knotted muscles are waiting, coiled, to prepare to pull and strike with his axe in a double handed, and mighty blow.
Neco [AC 18] [HP 21] d20+8=24 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 11:35:55 PM
Neco draws her dagger and move as far forward as she can get without threatening the wolves in Bohdi's spell. The rogue looks behind her and she too notices her trackless steps. Facing forward once again she eyes the wolves. She gauges her distance assuring that she is out of the range of any breath weapon.
Knowledge Arcana [24]
garrett Thursday February 8th, 2007 8:14:24 AM
"If they are just going to sit there, and come after us anyways in a few moments, we should take the opportunity to all switch to ranged weapons. We can all draw ranged weapons and start shooting at one of them, that way when they get here, at least one will be injured. Either that, or sit and wait to see what happens. What do you all think?"
"Bohdi, you and I should switch places. You should come back and protect Elfr Asleif(the child), and let me up on the front line. I will be of much more use in the mix then back here. If healing is needed, I will need to be up there, but will not take her with me. You can use the magic missiles from a distance. You will also need to keep her out of range of their ice breath. She would....(Garrett pauses to choose his words better) likely not handle something such as that very well."
"And Aiden is right, we will need to fan somewhat around Bohdi and Elfr so the wolves do not move around us to get at them."
Garrett waits for Bohdi to come back and take the girl unless Bohdi objects to his line of reasoning.
Attack on the Tundra Round 3 Thursday February 8th, 2007 8:38:59 AM
Bohdi casts Mage Armor, draws his trusty wand and steps back behind Yanosh. Without his continued concentration on the Pattern the second Winter Wolf will shake off the affects in a couple rounds.
Yanosh holds his ground readied for the Winter Wolf to close.
Garrett steps to Aiden and blesses him with the Strength of Domi, the girl moves easily with him. Bohdi had taken your spot so I put you as close as I could
Aiden moves to take the point, telling Nauth and Yanosh to fan out along with him. The wolf moves ever with the ranger.
Neco draws a dagger and advances, but exactly towards the wolves so as not to disrupt the spell.
Garrett comes up with a quick plan. Without concentration the wolves will be out and on them soon. Ranged fire now, while they are distracted and then the wolves will close. He urges Bohdi to step back with the girl, so he can take a more frontal position and leavve the child back out of harms way.
The Winter Wolf keeps a wary eye on the group as positions are taken up, but soon acts. Leaving the otyher sitting its stupor, the great white wolf moves to the south and as everyone thought. It begins circling around.
Combat rounds. Map sent, use it or I will be forced to interpret movements.
W1 unwounded AC unknown W2 unwounded AC unknown
Yanosh Thursday February 8th, 2007 2:49:42 PM
"NECO WHAT ARE YOU DOING GET BACK HERE! Bohdi shoot that thing befor it gets close to Neco. Yes ranged weapons are what we need now. I only have daggers."
Yanosh thinks of charging after Neco to help her but dosent want to weaken the line around the child. Deciding that with Garrett and Aiden close by Yanosh rushes to Necos side. (Runs to K-20) "Neco come let us get back in line."
Yanosh attempts to protect Neco with his shield when he reaches her side. Ready to attack the wolf should it lung at them or hide behind the shield if it breaths at them in attempt to hide from the breath weapon.
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 30/30) d20+6=23 d8+1=9 Thursday February 8th, 2007 3:40:48 PM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, cast on Yanosh, +4 strength, 38 rounds remaining Bullstrength, cast on Aiden, +4 strength, 39 rounds remaining Spiritual Weapon, cast at W2, +6 att/1d8 +1 dam, 4 rounds remaining
"You have got to be kidding me!" Garrett says aloud, and with obvious rage. "Has she learned nothing of tactics and teamwork! Does she even listen to the plan or what I say. Well screw it, if she wants to die, then that is her choice, the Wold is unkind to fools."
Garrett yells to Yanosh "Yanosh, get back here! Elfr is our responsibility and our goal. If Neco wants to get herself killed going solo, than so be it.
"Aiden, Nauth, hold your positions. Do what you can from range to the wolf near Neco, but keep an eye on the other one, I don't want him moving around behind us."
If Bohdi takes Garrett's spot with Elfr, then Garrett is going to move to F19 to fill the void left by the now moved Yanosh. If not, then Garrett stays where he is, making sure he is between the wolf and the girl. Either way, he will then cast Spiritual Weapon have have it begin it's assault upon W2, hoping it gives the creature something to think about besides tearing Neco in two.
Spiritual Weapon (strikes as a spell/force effect) Attack: Ac 23 Damage: 9 hp.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Thursday February 8th, 2007 9:47:17 PM
"But, I could reach it ...." the gnome wavered at Garrett's direction. "With the ray--maybe I could finish it ...."
But the gnome did as directed. Stepping back to take Garrett's place by the girl's side (5' step to D17), Bohdi reached into his pack and pulled out a scroll (Retrieve scroll, move equivalent). "Now, Elfr," he said. "I know that you've stayed close to Garrett so far, but you're going to have to trust me, all right? Do as I say. I'm going to make a special little hideout for you. You'll be safe there."
With that, Bohdi began chanting the words on the scroll and touched the first five feet of the knotted rope coiled at his side. (Cast Rope Trick from scroll.) The rope rose up into the air, leading to a tiny, invisible window in mid-air.
"Up you go now," Bohdi prompted the little girl. "There's a little room up there where you'll be safe. Go on up now!"
Yanosh Friday February 9th, 2007 1:23:47 PM
Yanosh starts to ease Neco back away from the wolf "Get back in line Neco were we have more help.
spell effects bulls str +5
[DM] Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp48/48:endure elements/divine favor] d20+12=23 d8+9=11 Friday February 9th, 2007 1:47:19 PM
Garrett have given the word and Nauthiz`Ull pulls Heimdalls bow in one fluid motion. His sister upon is heart and guiding his aim, Nautiz`Ull fires at the Winter wolf threatening Yanosh and Neco. The arrow sails true and strikes the beast in the hind quarters.
Hit AC 23 Dmg 11
Aiden d20=15 d6=1 Friday February 9th, 2007 6:11:41 PM
Pulling his bow out, Aiden prepares (and if possible given that his line of fire is not exactly unobstructed due to Neco) fires an arrow at the Winter wolf.
(OOC: *Laugh* it's been so long since he's used a bow, I didn't know if I could draw and fire in one round)
To Hit: 15 + 7 = 22 (going to guess that he is at a -4 shooting past neco/etc) = 18
Damage: 1
Posting Report for Ice Vein (ADM Kup) Sunday February 11th, 2007 11:36:59 AM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of February 5-February 9 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...+...x...o Bohdi-Kup............x...x...-...x...- Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...o...-...+...- Garrett-Chris.........x...x...-...x...- Aiden-Paul............x...x...-...x...- Neco-James..........x...x...-..?...- Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...-...x...- Dregar-Shawn..........walkabout...
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Shawn/Dregar is on walkabout. --This week's posting was disrupted somewhat by two events. I take responsibility for the first. I wrote an email to Daniel K early in the week questioning a DM ruling. I should have been more considerate of the effort our DM consistently makes for this game and all of us. Nevertheless, Daniel graciously considered my argument, and, demonstrating just what a good guy and DM he is, he decided to change the DM ruling! That change threw off posting mid-week, however. Again, I take responsibility for that--it would have been just as well, if not better, to leave the matter alone and continue on. As it is, it probably cost us a day's worth of posting, if not two, to sort that out this week. --DM DanielK was also giving players extra time to post at the end of the week. Drew/Nauthiz'Ull is working out whether real-life commitments will permit him to continue participating in the game (hopefully he can stay!), and, in the meantime, DM Daniel posted for him at week's end.
Attack on the Tundra Round 4 d20-2=5 4d6(6+3+3+5)=17 d20+2=9 d20+2=22 Sunday February 11th, 2007 4:26:50 PM
Yanosh moves across the snow after Neco.
Garrett reminds the dwarf of where thier true responcibility lies and to not get caught essentially alone by two Winter Wolves. The cleric also directs Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull to stay where they are and lay down some fire. In that own vein of advise, he focuses Domi's power to take raw form and strike the Wolf. to that end, a warHammer of shimmering silver appears and strikes true to the Wolf's flank.
Bohdi steps back to Elfr and conjures a a secret room for her to scamper into up a rope. A rope that actually goes now where, to say the least the look Bohdi recieves from the child is one of doubht. But climb she does [5] and in short order she disappears inside with a gleeful 'Oh'.
Nauthiz`Ull takes aim and fires, the arrow strikes the wolf.
Aiden does likewise, and skims a spinning arrow across the beasts back drawwing a thin red line.
The Wolf yelps from the twin blows of the hammer and Nauthiz`Ull's arrow, but it is not quite daunted yet. Shifting just a bit to the left it closes 5 feet on the pair of Yanosh and Neco. It's jaws then seem to unhinge. Stretching open impossibly wide, the sounds of snapping tendons and bone can easily be heard by all. Then a cone of flesh shredding ice flies from the maw. the temperature around Neco and Yanosh plummets to well below anything either has experienced. [Reflex DC 16 Dmg 17 or 8 if save]
The second wolf shakes free of the Hypnotic Pattern as arrows are loosed and spells cast [listen 9 spot 22]. The wolf moves forward and towards its twin. Apparently opting for gang up and kill those two over the circle and surround tactic.
Map coming... Combat rounds.
W1 unwounded AC unknown W2 wounded AC 22 or less
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 30/30) d20+6=9 Sunday February 11th, 2007 6:24:25 PM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, cast on Yanosh, +4 strength, 37 rounds remaining Bullstrength, cast on Aiden, +4 strength, 38 rounds remaining Spiritual Weapon, cast at W2, +6 att/1d8 +1 dam, 3 rounds remaining Bless, cast upon self/all allies. +1 to attacks and saves vs. fear. 39 rounds remining.
Garrett casts Bless and moves 5' to G19. All allies within burst are affected.
Garrett allows the spiritual weapon to continue attacking of it's own accord. Spiritual Weapon (strikes as a spell/force effect) Attack: Ac 9 Damage: miss.
Neco AC 18 HP 4-21 [Mage Armor] d20+6=9 d20+8=22 d20+10=16 d20+3=4 Monday February 12th, 2007 6:46:19 AM
Neco tumbles to the side barely catching being caught by the chilling blast of air. Continuing her tumble, the rogue moves towards the wolf. The spell caster summons the energy in her body and sparks of white hot electricity jump from her hand. A burst of light illuminates her and the winter wolf as she touches the animal. The fast exchange of heat and energy causes a crackle and roar of sound. Reflex [9] Tumble [22] to N19 Concentration [16] Touch Attack [4]
DM request, please list spell list thanks
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) 2d4(1+2)+2=5 Monday February 12th, 2007 8:12:45 AM
With Elfr safety tucked away, Bohdi moved forward to join the battle, moving up to Aiden's position and letting loose two energy bolts from his wand to strike the wolf that had first menaced the group.
DM Monday February 12th, 2007 10:21:54 AM
Note to all, please list AC HP and active spells in your Post Name field or at the end of your post.
Yanosh-AC15-HP13 d20+3=12 d20+5=16 Monday February 12th, 2007 11:56:53 AM
Ducking behind his shield Yanosh does not move fast enough to hide from the cold blast. Groaning from the pain Yanosh calls to Neco "Come back to the group or we will die here together." Yanosh closes and swings at the wolf that Neco attacked. Closely missing the wolf.
bulls str+4 str16 total 20
DM: I currently have Yanosh at +9 with his axe. +3 lvl+5 Str +1 Garrett's Bless spell. and AC 20 hits.
Aiden d20=14 d6=3 Monday February 12th, 2007 3:23:59 PM
Again, Aiden quickly loads and fires his bow. With a deep breath, he knows that both the demon wolves and the party could fight from afar.
He might have to engage the creatures directly to take the brunt of the frost attack...
In short, he was going to have to pull out his axe, whether he struck or not with the arrow.
To hit: 14 + 7 = 21 damage: 3
[DM] Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp48/48:endure elements/divine favor/Bless] d20+11=26 d20+11=18 d8+9=10 d8+9=13 Monday February 12th, 2007 3:56:01 PM
Nauthiz`Ull's eyes grow wide, They are actually charging a fully healthy Winter Wolf. Were they both insane? He stpes forward a few feet and snaps off a pair of arrows at the wolf Neco and Yanosh just charged. Watch over them sister
Both Strike the shoulder of the Winter Wolf. [Hit AC 26/18 Dmg 10+13
Attack on the Tundra Round 5 d8+5=9 4d6(5+5+3+3)=16 d20+9=28 d8+6=9 d6=2 Monday February 12th, 2007 5:13:47 PM
The Hammer of Domi swings again at the wolf, but does not land true. Moving up towards the combatants, Garrett calls forth for Domi's Blessings upon them all. A momentary pulse of gold pushes out from the cleric touching all about him.
Neco ignores to icy grip of frostbite across her frame and tucks into a roll to arrive just at the snarling teeth of the horse sized wolf. She pulls the negative static from the cold air about her and tries to channel it into her foe. Her hand crackles and pops, but the wolf is to quick and she can not get a firm hold to deliver the charge.
Bohdi moves forward, having seen to the child and his wand sends a pair of magic Missiles into the southern most wolf. The Missiles sting it, but the wolf still seems very full of fight.
Yanosh calls after Neco and then follows. Dwarves do not leave others to fall alone. He steps in close and strikes the wolf across the shoulder and flank. Deep crimson spills across the snow and the wolf's eyes narrow and speaks to Yanosh "Then die together you shall dwarf."
Aiden fires and hits the rear flank.
So to does Nauthiz`Ull. A pair of arrows striking the creature, but it is still very much intent on Yanosh and Neco.
First the wolf steps back just a few feet and then this wolf to, cracks its jaws to an ever widening breadth. A blue white cone of supernatural cold blasts forth. It too is full of shards of ice, as hard as any steel. Clothes and armor are shreaded as skin instantly blackens and dies with the onslaught. Reflex 16 dmg 16 or 8
The second wolf moves by Yanosh and Neco, unconcerned with them, and quickly closes with Garret. IN a ruch ahe massive animal is on the Domi cleric and the great fangs are tearing deeply into is shoulder. A deep biting clod is also carried within those jaws and Garrett can feel his heat being almost cyphoned from his boody. [Wolf bite Hit AC 28 Dmg 9+2Cold]
Combat rounds. Map sent.
W1 wounded AC <18 W2 wounded AC <18
I rolled Yanosh's dmg the d8+5=9 listed is his
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) d20+8=28 d20+8=16 4d6(1+2+2+6)=11 4d6(5+4+5+1)=15 4d6(1+2+1+4)=8 Monday February 12th, 2007 10:06:42 PM
"Time to get in the mix, Squork," Bohdi told his trusty companion.
He stepped forward (move to L17) and cast his Scorching Ray at the wolf attacking Neco and Yanosh (w1).
Ranged touch attack, nat 20! = 28. Wowsy--a spell critical threat! ("A spell that requires an attack roll can score a critical hit.") Critical confirmation roll--16. On a touch attack roll, that might work! Damage is a little messy to determine: If not critical, 11--x2 if vulnerable to fire = 11 + 15 = 26 If critical, 26. The usual rule is doubled damage is tripled when the rules would ordinarily call for another doubling, and so damage if vulnerable to fire = 26 + 8 = 34.
"Yeah, take that, you bleedin' bugger!" the gnome cried. He shook a fist at the other wolf. "And there's more like that for you, too, mate!"
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic, Message (x2), Light Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Hypnotic Pattern (cast), Scorching Ray (cast), Web, Invisibility Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Active Spell effects: --Mage Armor --Bless
Neco AC [18] HP [-4/21] Shield d20+6=23 Monday February 12th, 2007 11:18:37 PM
Neco is caught off guard by the massive dog's speed. Not only did it dodge her attack, but it returned the favour blasting her once more, and perhaps for the last time, with a chilling cone of ice and snow. It is only by sheer luck that the rogue is able leap out of the way of any further attack. Avoiding the most concentrated part of the attack she seems to manage escaping immediate deposition. With a soft thud the rogue falls from her jump, rolls into the snow, and does not get up.
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 19/30) d20+6=17 d8+1=3 d20+8=16 d8+6=13 Tuesday February 13th, 2007 8:10:43 AM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, cast on Yanosh, +4 strength, 36 rounds remaining Bullstrength, cast on Aiden, +4 strength, 37 rounds remaining Spiritual Weapon, cast at W2, +6 att/1d8 +1 dam, 2 rounds remaining Bless, cast upon self/all allies. +1 to attacks and saves vs. fear. 38 rounds remining.
Garrett quickly changes his plan from getting to Neco and Yanosh, to fighting for his life. He swings at W2, power attacking by 2, and saying a prayer as he does so.
Attack: ac 16 Damage: 13 hp
Garrett allows the spiritual weapon to continue attacking W2 of it's own accord. Spiritual Weapon (strikes as a spell/force effect) Attack: Ac 17 Damage: 3 hp
Aiden d20=15 d20=11 d8=4 Tuesday February 13th, 2007 9:19:28 AM
(OOC: posting from work which has a firewall against downloading from AOL. (ugh)...)
Aiden, seeing that Garrett and the girl, were in trouble, knows that someone HAD to move in between them. With a loud yell, he charges at the wolf (ooc: especially if the creature was still on two legs trying to tear a chunk out of Garrett's shoulder), with double bladed axe in both hands.
Bodies in the Snow Tuesday February 13th, 2007 4:49:45 PM
Fire flies from Bohdi's outstretched fingers. In a flash and violent hiss, the wolf's head is incinerated. Smoking and charred the body crumples to the ground.
Garrett strikes the wolf on him hard, as does the spell. The wolf is staggering when with a great yell Aiden charges across the tundra and splits the beasts skull in half.
As suddenly as it had started it is over in less than a minute. Both wolves lie dead, but so to unmoving in the snow lies Yanosh and Neco. Their skin is blackened with cold, their clothes in tatters and layered with ice.
Combat is over
Yanosh-AC15 HP-3 d20+3=4 Tuesday February 13th, 2007 6:27:00 PM
Diving to try and knock Neco out of the way Yanosh fails and subcoms to the freezing breath of the wolf. landing in the snow motionless Yanosh drifts into darkness.
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday February 13th, 2007 9:08:34 PM
Watching how Aiden swung his axe with such deadly effectiveness, Bohdi nodded his head approvingly. "You've gotten the hang of that thing, you have!"
Then the two motionless figures caught his attention. "Neco! Yanosh! Oh, merciful Alemi! Garrett, someone--help them!" He rushed to their sides to see if he could be of any aid, knowing, deep down, that they were beyond any aid he could provide.
ooc: fairly certain Bohdi used up his one potion of CLW, in case anyone's wondering.
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic, Message (x2), Light Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Hypnotic Pattern (cast), Scorching Ray (cast), Web, Invisibility Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
garrett 2d8(8+5)+4=17 d8+4=9 Wednesday February 14th, 2007 8:02:34 AM
Garrett moves to Yanosh and converts his bears endurance into healing, healing Yanosh for 17 hp.
He then moves to Neco and converts his shield of faith to healing, healing the rogue for 9 hp.
Looking around after, "Uh, Bohdi. How do you get Elfr back?"
Bohdi (illegal second) Wednesday February 14th, 2007 9:08:24 AM
"Elfr? Oh, right!" Bohdi laughed, and returned across the ice to where his rope now hung, suspended in mid-air, leading to a vanishing point five feet above the tundra.
Bohdi crawled up the rope and stuck his head into the extra-dimensional space.
"Hello, love," he smiled. "Everything all right up here? Ready to come down?"
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic, Message (x2), Light Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Hypnotic Pattern (cast), Scorching Ray (cast), Web, Invisibility Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Aiden d20=14 d20=1 Wednesday February 14th, 2007 9:24:24 AM
Aiden, panting as the adrenalin rush was still pounding through his own skull, looked around the battle site.
"Nauth'iz...with your bow watch for others and guard the girl with our sisters..."
He then moved over to the other downed individual (while Garrett was casting his first spell of healing). Aiden looked to see if he could help the downed individual. "The wand of curing...are there any charges left? Bohdi...did the witch's items have anything that we can use on our comrades? Let us save Garrett's spells if there are other ways..."
healing: 14 + 4 (using old character from the web page, so I'm not sure on the bonus) = 18
Yanosh HP13 Wednesday February 14th, 2007 1:31:22 PM
Opening his eyes Yanosh blinks as the blinding light of the Ice Vien invades his senses. Sitting up Yanosh looks around, "Many thanks Garrett but I could not let Neco advance alone on those creatures. Is she doing fine has she survived? And did that monster speak?" a confused Yanosh asks.
Edd (Yansoh) Wednesday February 14th, 2007 1:35:09 PM
Ooc DM Sorry I will be out of town tomorrow and may not be able to post. Please cover for me. Thank you.
will do
Revivals d20+12=32 Wednesday February 14th, 2007 5:14:37 PM
Garrett and the others move quickly to their fallen companions. Garret is to Yanosh first and Aiden to Neco. A sharp whistle from Nauthiz`Ull and the two wolves come to the ranger and take up positions on either side. For his part Nauthiz`Ull turns in slow circles in an attempt to keep his eyes everywhere. [Spot 32] His sharp eyes see nothing of a threat.
Aiden begins tending the wounds on Neco and finds her still alive and he wraps her up in a blanket to help increase her body temperature.
Garret quickly casts a healing spell and Yanosh's eyes quickly flick open. [Heal 17] The dwarf's first concern is for Neco. As Yanosh sits up, Garrett asks on Elfr and Bohdi moves to the rope and shimmies up. The girl is safe and sound and follows the gnome to the ice once again. She stares wide eyed at the pair of dead Winter wolves and then slowly starts towards the one killed by Bohdi's firey onslaught.
Garrett is then to Neco and with a curing spell [Heal 9], she too comes back to the Wold of the conscious. Aiden speaks up that Garret should use his wand and save the more powerful spells. For now what is done is done. Yanosh questions his ears to those about him. Did the White wolf address and threaten him? Or was that his overactive imagination during battle?
All survived, though some by the merest margins. The Ice wastes are not traveled lightly and the Vein is not a forgiving place. For the here and now though, all who claim Ice Peak as home and the dwarf who would desire to find a home, are alive and will see more of this day. It is relatively early in the morning, you have been walking for only a couple of hours. The sky is clouded and the wind still blows from the east.
Neco Wednesday February 14th, 2007 8:25:41 PM
Neco stiffly moves the arm she landed on and tries to get up. With a great deal of pain she manages to rise. "Thank you Garret" the rogue says assuming it was him who brought her back to consciousness. Neco tugs at her collar. The teen feels a strong heat within her body, not a good heat though. A fever has come over the rogue as her body attempts to fight out the cold and mend her wounds. Despite her discomfort she is ready to move out with the rest of the group.
Aiden d20=13 d20=18 Wednesday February 14th, 2007 10:38:23 PM
Aiden, having tried to help in what little ways that he could, decided to take a deep breath and look about. His head was pounding from the rush of the battle, and now, the weariness that the battle brought.
Seeing the corpses of the winter wolves, his eyes began to narrow. ~perhaps not all is lost...rare is it that we have the demon wolves skins available to us...and Bohdi's spell did well to keep most of his intact...~
(Furrier roll to see if the skins are salvageable: 13 + 4 = 17)
(Skinning them if it is possible (hopefully Aiden's little sister would not mind...if she does, then he won't carry through with it: 18 + 4 = 22)
Garrett (HP: 29/30) d8+1=3 d8+1=9 d8+1=4 d8+1=2 d8+1=7 d8+1=3 d8+1=3 d8+1=3 d8+1=2 d8+1=5 Thursday February 15th, 2007 10:46:02 AM
"No problem Yanosh" responds Garrett. "And yes, Neco still lives."
"the wand it is" Garrett responds to Aiden. He then uses the wand 3 times on Yanosh for 16hp of healing, and 4 times on Neco for 15hp healing, and 3 times upon himself for 10hp healing.
"My spells are pretty much shot for the day now anyway. We fared quite well against these beasts. We could have done better though...." and Garrett glared directly at Neco.
"We are a team Neco. None of us can stand alone. You almost got yourself and Yanosh killed this day with that foolishness. It all worked out this time, but that may not be the case next time. So unless you believe you can handle all our enemies by yourself, stick with the plan, and stay near the group. The next time you run out like that, you may be on your own."
Garrett's eyes soften somewhat, obviously uncomfortable at having to say something. "Enough of that, let's go home as soon as we get what we can of these skins. We are going to need a new wand when we get there, this one is starting to run pretty low. I think we are going to need to get one that heals at a greater rate."
"Nice job with that magical space of yours wunjo" garrett says to Bohdi as the hides are being removed from the dead wolves. "Wouldn't have been pleasant had Elfr here been near one of those cold blasts."
Garrett takes Elfr to his side as the group continues home.
(OOC: On a side note, if you are injured, could you list your total and current hit points so that Garrett knows who is in need of healing, and how much, without going back through all the old posts. Gracias.)
Bohdi Nackle Thursday February 15th, 2007 2:51:43 PM
Bohdi pursed his lips at Garrett's remarks, but shrugged and said nothing. It hadn't been the first time that Neco had been caught our of position in battle, and, Bohdi secretly suspected, it wouldn't be the last.
Bohdi felt wistful. Heading home with their young charge in tow, he sensed somehow that things were going to change once more for their little "Ice Pack." He glanced over to catch Nauthiz'Ull's attention, but recognized the faraway look in the ranger's eyes from many times in the past. Silently, the gnome wondered, too, how much longer traveling on such quests as this would continue to hold appeal for his wunjo, who never seemed to have quite recovered from the loss of his sister. If Nauthiz'Ull should remain behind in the village this next time, Bohdi pondered, it might be for good this time.
So much upheaval, the gnome thought. He looked over at the two, Yanosh and Neco, as they brushed the ice and snow off of themselves and prepared to depart once more.
So much bloodshed.
As the group reformed its marching order and continued to trudge through the seemingly endless tundra, Bohdi continued his private ruminations. We fight and kill, he thought. Sometimes, we nearly die. We chase all over the Wold for this and that--for what? For glory? For gold? For knowledge? Ha!--knowledge? Of what? Another spell? Another arcane tome? What good is all of that?
Bohdi studied his companions. We become a band of brothers, destined to fight and die for one another. But is it all worth it? When life, and love, may be half a Wold away-- Bohdi looked up and squinted into the glare to peer at the distant sky. When what I care about most is somewhere else completely, on another side of the Wold--if she lives at all--what, then, does all of this trudging mean? Does it matter?
Bohdi glance at his companions once more. For now, this is all I have, he thought.
He decided to lighten his mood. "Yanosh!" he called out. "Yanosh, my good man, tell me--" he stopped, then smiled broadly. "No--tell us--all of us--about your home, your family, your scars--anything. Tell us about yourself."
"Come on, everyone," he urged. "Let's hear more about each other. We travel for days and weeks on end together over ice and snow, but do we really know one another? Come on, now, don't be shy--tell us something about yourselves. Let's hear it."
On his shoulder, Squork peered at Bohdi as if his master had gone completely mad, but Bohdi's expression was as insistent as it was cheerful.
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic, Message (x2), Light Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Hypnotic Pattern (cast), Scorching Ray (cast), Web, Invisibility Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
DM Thursday February 15th, 2007 7:56:36 PM
work blocked the Wold I will be posting at night likely after 9pm Woldian from now on. We might miss a post during the time shift
Skinning and Walking d20+5=8 d20+12=17 Thursday February 15th, 2007 9:15:49 PM
Aiden sets to skinnning the two great white wolves. Those of the Tuskan tribes and of the Ice Peaks have always used such furs and skins as a symbol of wealth and prowess. Nauthiz`Ull pulls his own blade and moves to assist, though it soon becomes evident that he is more hindering than helping. With a small smile and shake of his head, "Well settles that then. I shall remain on lookout." he claps Aiden friendily on the shoulder and resumes his vigil across the ice and snow.
Garrett produces the wand and begins healing himself, Neco and Yanosh. The rogue remains silent, still shivering and recalling her brush with cold death in this land. Yanosh as well is quiet. Soon the magic from the wand has removed all physical signs of the attack.
Aiden's skill shows very handily as he prepares the pelts and in a couple of hours the ranger has near perfectly removed them and prepared the pelts for the journey.
Soon the group is marching again, but Bohdi, who too has been contemplating his purpose in near its entirety has a different idea during this trudge. Instead of stoic marching silence, he wanted stories. Namely from Yanosh, surely the dwarf has some interesting and amusing tales. They were to be companions, possibly wunjos and may perhaps bonded in blood and to the village of Ice Peak and the Vein itself.
Plodding mile after mile, hour upon hour in silence no longer appealed to the gnome. Indeed, normally one does not talk to conserve strength and keep the body's temperature up. But they were protected from all but the most voracious storms by magic, such precautions were no longer as necessary. So the group marches and yanosh begins telling his tale...
Garrett Friday February 16th, 2007 8:10:39 AM
Garrett waits for Yanosh to begin, knowing that if he doesn't Bohdi will pester him incessantly. Garrett smiles, glad that he was not the target of story time.
Yanosh Friday February 16th, 2007 1:24:39 PM
"Who me??" the starteled Dwarf asks.. " I am not verry interesting." Yanosh trys to get away from Bohdi's request for a story but can see he want to know more about him not to make fun of him.
"Well if you really want to know Bohdi." Yanosh starts. "It was years ago when I was young. I was working in my fathers shop at the forge making an axe for a customer. This axe to be exact." Yanosh taps the handle of the axe on his back. "I was drawing the hot blank from the fire after its first temper heating and it slipped and fell into the bucket of water used to cool the metal. You are to slowly slide the piece into the water because of the steam. But this one fell in and the water exploded into the air. I was coverd in searing hot steam and boiling water. I went uncontious for I dont know how long. When I awoke I was covered in bandages and the clerics were saying to my father and mother that they did all they could do. Days later when the bandages came off I could tell that I was not the same as before. Some looked at me as if I was a monster. My Father never looked at me any different then before. My mother cryed and covered her face and could not look at me for days, I am her youngest and she still looked at me as her baby. My mother made this scarf for me to wear so I could move around in public places. My father kept teaching my the ways of weapon and armour smithing but the taunts and teasing was too much so I packed my things and left one night. I havent been back since. Ive worked for some small town guards but every time they see my face I again suffer their taunts and ridicule. To most I am monster so I move on to a new place and new taunts. so I came here by accident." Yanosh looks around after speaking not believing that he told his story to anyone. " Guess I will be moving on once we get back." Yanosh sighs, "It is my lot in life to live alone."
Yanosh Friday February 16th, 2007 1:27:24 PM
Ooc and i forgot again hp 29 of 30 thats for garrett
Bohdi Nackle Friday February 16th, 2007 3:29:26 PM
Bohdi smiled at the self-conscious dwarf. "Move on?" he echoed. "But, lad, can't you see we have need of you right here, with us?" The gnome gestured to indicate the group. "You heard the Ice Witch. There are orcs to hunt, and relics to obtain, and--" Bohdi peered meaningfully at the dwarf's weapon. "We'll have need of a fine axe such as that."
"You know, I had a similar incident when I was young, back when I was but an aspiring apprentice in the halls of the Ice Towers back in Zarnan City. It was--well, there was this alchemist's fire, and I thought--I mean, I asked, what if I were to combine it with this tanglefoot pitch here, you see, and, well, none of the older students were paying any attention, and I thought it might--well, I suppose I thought that it might be pretty--well, and if you threw it against something big and tall, say, like the City Center wall, then it might burn brightly for some time--well, sort of a poor man's pyrotechnics, as it were--well, anyway, it didn't seem to be harming anything, and no one was answering me, and so I--well, that is, I--"
The gnome's stammering speech ground to a halt for a moment, and he blushed. "Well, as it turns out that combination works rather well in large volumes, I should think. Yes, rather a bit too well, you see. And, of course, I couldn't possibly have anticipated--the wall having been constructed of ice, you see, and the material having been properly flammable, and ... quite ... sticky, as it turns out .... Ahem. Yes, quite." Bohdi cleared his throat noisily.
"Well, it led to all sorts of misunderstandings, naturally, and, in a way, that's rather the reason I'm out here, you see. Er, yes."
"Erm. Well. Anyone else care to, er, share?"
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic, Message (x2), Light Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Hypnotic Pattern (cast), Scorching Ray (cast), Web, Invisibility Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Aiden d20=8 d20=20 d20=11 d20=10 d20=9 Friday February 16th, 2007 9:29:26 PM
Aiden kept silent as he tried to keep watch for the creatures who hunted in the arid region. Yanosh's self conscious, and strangely, sensitive nature about his looks were curious. Especially since the young man had seen MUCH worse at the village of his birth. But to compare a dwarf to some of those creatures would be inviting a battle against an angered dwarf.
Not the wisest of choices...
Also, Aiden was rather aware, that if he did speak up, it was likely that he would be the next target to tell a story.
Considering how embarrassing it was...Aiden wanted to avoid this as much as possible.
(OOC: using friend's computer so I believe the mod's are correct)
Neco Friday February 16th, 2007 11:14:22 PM
"I... I... was only trying to do my part. I don't fight like you guys." Neco responds, to Garret, in realization that she had caused a great deal of difficulty for the group. "It's just that you seem to expect me to stay back with the rest of the group, but for what purpose? What use am I standing at a distance from the target?" Neco is confused as to whether she should play a passive role in future encounters or engage in combat.
Marching Stories d20+12=32 d20+8=18 d20+8=21 Saturday February 17th, 2007 10:04:30 AM
Miles grind by slowly under foot, but with a little prodding from Bohdi, the trek seems less grueling than it had before. Yanosh tells of how he came to leave the dwarven mountains of his homeland. A story of persecution of deformities and self exile. It is a sad tale and the dwarf speaks of moving on soon. he has never found true exceptance and the mortal soul can only endure so long surrounded by people who gasp in horror at the visage it presents.
Bohdi speaks first to this to allay the stout warrior from pushing on. The Ice Vein offers adventure, mysteries to solve and evil to thwart. Unspoken, but no less true, the Ice Vein also offers isolation and through that a more lasting and special bond than blood can ever hope to achieve. No land in all the Wold demands more cooperation from its inhabitants in order to survive.
A lesson very nearly learned too well by Neco and Yanosh. Neco speaks of how she might fit in when it comes to defending the group. Standing back with her hands at her sides will not do. The trackless roads home will provide three days of undistracted conversation to arrive at a mutually condusive part.
Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull both march in stoic silence. A life of teaching is hard to break. Thier eyes scan both horizon and under foot. Little could escape thier notice on this day. Perhaps the lightening mood of thier companions is easing thier minds and letting them stay more to the task at hand for them.
Far in the distance to the north a cloud seems to rise from the ground. Survival DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { A great herd of likely mammoth, stretches nearly horizon to horizon. Almost certainly Iss Wurms, wolves and worse stalk the great beasts. Fortunately they are far far away and there was little chance of anything being near the group.}
Bohdi relays a story as well, one of experimentation gone slightly wrong. It also plays well into how the gnome of Zaran city found himself in Ice Peak. some would call it fate and no accident, but only time would truly tell.
Soon enough the darkness comes and the group stops. Shelters are erected with barriers to help stunt the wind that had been gradually building during the later half of the day. Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull have little doubt that tomorrow will not be as pleasant as the past few days have been. Elfr has been holding up well, though the marching adn elements are beginning to wear her down. She is simply not used to it. The endure Elements spell protects her from the temperature, but not the affects of dehydration and hunger.
Yanosh d20=18 d20=11 d20=18 Saturday February 17th, 2007 12:16:41 PM
"Neco you can help in any way you feel is needed but we must stay together as a group or we may all perish out here." Yanosh says has he places a hand on her shoulder. "And freind Bohdi I guess the decision to leave or stay will be made when the time comes."
"Aiden, Nauth what is that on the horizon? More clouds?" Yanosh asks. "If the creatures dont kill us here the weather will," the stoic dwarf declares.
survival untrained 18 Listen 11 spot 18
Aiden d20=17 d20=16 Saturday February 17th, 2007 4:03:24 PM
Aiden stopped for a brief moment, squinting with his eyes, as if that would stretch his vision further than anything else.
"Herd of mammoths...and probably things that are hunting them..."
His eyes scanned over towards Elfr, a quick glance, before looking back at the cloud, "better to leave them alone and not be at luck's mercy."
Reaching into his pack, Aiden brings out some of his own food and water, and gives it to Elfr. ~we are only as strong as she right now...~ he thought to himself.
"you are doing well..." he added with a crooked smile. "eat and keep strong..."
(OOC: how much 'further' in terms of the march can Aiden estimate before they return to Ice Peaks? This is in relation to supplies (ie food/etc) as well...)
Survival (to see what the cloud was): 17 + 8 = 25
Survival (to cut back on his own rations for Elfr and the wolf): 16 + 4 = 20 [guessing whether this would be a roll or not]
DM you are about 4 days out of Ice Peak. You have plenty of food and water fro the slightly longer trip back. Elfr is a child and her body simply is not use to long grueling marches. Kids don't always know when they are thirsty and hungry, so she isn't taking in as much as she should, but the group is keeping an eye on her so she is not in danger, just tires a bit more easy so you break a bit more often is all.
The cloud was the snow being kicked up by the herd
Bohdi Nackle Sunday February 18th, 2007 11:57:41 AM
"Right, not messing with mammoths this time around--leave that to those other fools from the village," Bohdi muttered. "Wonder what happened to them--I suppose we should be glad we were able to rescue Elfr despite their short attention spans."
Bohdi turned his attention to Neco. "Neco, love, I'm sure Garrett will have more to say about this," he said gently. "But there's a lot of room between charging in when the group is unprepared to support you, and standing back and doing nothing. Surely you can contribute without putting yourself at risk of dying--and putting the rest of us in the position of having to rescue you, instead of fighting our foes, eh?"
He paused, considered, and added, "You seem to have such a knack for hitting opponents where it counts--but that only works when they're not seeing it coming. Shouldn't you work with Aiden, or Yanosh, so that you flank our enemies on either side? It seems like that would help."
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic, Message (x2), Light Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Hypnotic Pattern (cast), Scorching Ray (cast), Web, Invisibility Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Yanosh Sunday February 18th, 2007 4:31:13 PM
Stepping closer to Neco Yanosh says "Neco I would be honoured to fight besides you." Yanosh pats his shield "We will be protected by this as much as it can provide."
Neco Monday February 19th, 2007 6:29:24 AM
"Thank you dwarf, I would be honoured to have you fight by my side," Neco responds to Yanosh. "It is much better for me when there is some one fighting along side. Distracting the enemy allows me a better chance at successfully coming into contact with my target. I will be less likely to be a target of attack, if the enemy is attacked, or assaulted on two fronts." Neco continues to discuss with the others battle tactics that relate to her style of fighting.
Garrett Monday February 19th, 2007 8:15:34 AM
"yes Neco, there are many things you can do, and you fight well. Charging out into the enemies midst by yourself is just crazy though."
"How about buying a ranged weapon, or a wand of magic missiles that you can use on the enemy until they close with us. An enemy that is already wounded when it gets to us is that much easier to defeat. Once they get here, you can move behind them, or wherever you are in a position to do the most damage."
"I want you to be fighting at your most effective level. Like you said, that is when you are near someone else, or when your opponent is distracted. That will happen when the group is together, not when you are by yourself and surrounded. I think you just need a ranged attack that you can use until the enemy makes it to us, then fight however you need to."
Garrett keeps a close eye on Elfr, making sure she eats and drinks enough, and carrying her when she tires.
Aiden (illegal second) Monday February 19th, 2007 10:37:42 AM
Aiden was amazed by the outpouring of suggestions and offerings to Neco. In Twin Tusks, she would have been killed, either by the winter wolves as none would have shielded (or healed her), or the orks themselves would have killed the uppity female who had no right to be on the battlefield.
Shaking his head in mild amusement, Aiden continued to be on the lookout for more dangers...
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Monday February 19th, 2007 12:02:55 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of February 12-February 16 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...x Bohdi-Kup............x...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...*...o...o...o...o Garrett-Chris.........x...x...x...x...x Aiden-Paul............x...x...x...x...x Neco-James..........x...x...x..x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...o...x...o...x Dregar-Shawn..........walkabout...
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --My posting records this week got mixed up some, and I counted the Sunday DM post for Monday, etc. Still, we ended up with a solid week's of posts, including an "extra" round of posts on the weekend! --Shawn/Dregar is on walkabout. --DM DanielK substituted for Nauthiz'Ull on Monday. After combat ended, no one posted for Nauthiz'Ull. I have not heard from Drew, and assume that he has not changed his mind to leave the Wold. Unless something else changes, I will stop tracking Nauthiz'Ull beginning next week--but not without a very heavy heart.
Journey Home Monday February 19th, 2007 1:34:16 PM
The group sets camp, darkness falls and the clouds roll in late into the night. With them, comes a chill and ill feeling wind. Part of the early evening is in discussion on battle tactics. The day comes soon enough and this one promises to not be nearly as pleasant through the morning. The winds are picking up and and blow hard through the group, but still mercifully from the rear.
Snow flies against your backs and drifts before you like running water. the wind howls and blows and the group falls to a silent march at least in words. for little can be heard. Garrett quickly is forced to pick up Elfr as the the wind itself seems ready to blow her away at any moment. Bohdi knows how she feels, but knows something of drafting and slides to get wind deflected about him more effectively than she could.
Yanosh d20+2=6 Monday February 19th, 2007 2:40:50 PM
"Come my Gnomish friend walk in front of me let me block what wind I can," Yanosh offers. "Aiden, Garrett maybe we should make camp befor this gets any worse and wait it out." The stout dwarf shivers and shakes from the lingering effects of the winter wolf an encounter he will not soon forget. The blowing cold must surely signle an on coming storm. One in which Yanosh does not wish to be walking when it arrives.
Know nature=6
Garrett Tuesday February 20th, 2007 7:55:31 AM
"Aiden and Nauth usually give us the best guess at the weather. If they think a bad storm is coming, we'll stop and prepare to outlast it. If it's just the wind and blowing snow, we should keep going." Garrett calls out through the noise of the wind.
"Nauth, Aiden, what do you think? Is this going to get worse, or is this about it?"
Garrett will carry Elfr in front of him, holding her close to help keep the wind and the cold from her as best as possible.
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday February 20th, 2007 9:39:41 AM
Bohdi shivered in the fierce wind despite the magic protecting from the elements. What else could he do?
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor, Alarm, Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Invisibility, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Aiden d20=4 Tuesday February 20th, 2007 12:18:14 PM
Aiden looked at those who were travelling with him. They had trusted him with their lives, and ...right then, he could not think of an answer. The signs were 'mixed'. What could come next could be a great storm, or it could just be the wind.
"The signs seem mixed..." Aiden admitted. Gods how he hated to admit to his weakness and ignorance. "At least to my eyes...Nauth'iz?" as he looked to the quiet archer.
survival: 4 + 8 = 12
Nauthiz`Ull [DM] d20+12=30 Tuesday February 20th, 2007 1:52:29 PM
The ranger looks back on his wunjos, his face drawn, his eyes distant. He could hear Frigg`Isa so clearly these days. He could hear the call of Celsiun and the touch upon his heart. But there was still the last task set before him, see his wunjos home safely. In that he promised by his father he would not fail.
"We will be well enough." He called back into the blasting wind. Furs and cloaks flew and snapped about violently, but the temperatures were no longer falling. To the ranger it seemed the opposite. A condition he points out to Aiden. "I do not wish to alarm the others but teh winds that blow seem actually warmer then normal. The spray upon my face is not that which snow makes, but water. Still I think we will be well enough to continue and in more danger if we stay."
The ranger then turns and pushes forward.
Home in 2 Days Tuesday February 20th, 2007 2:16:40 PM
The winds blow for the entire day as the group marches and well into the night. Nauthiz`Ull, Aiden and Yanosh together erect the shelters and properly set the warming fires inside them. That evening the cold of the Ice Vein, once again makes itself known. Mortal magic is no match on this dark night and the only hope someone has on the tundra is that none of the more potent predators find you. Those immune to the icy touch of this land. This night, fortune smiles and no beasts, natural or otherwise enter the camp. Morning is terribly cold, exposed metal and skin nearly freezes in seconds, the sky is blue and the storm passed. Great drifts ripple across the landscape and the day's march promises to be a winding course to avoid potential dangers.
Breakfast is eaten and the day begins. Several hours into the morning a pair of great bears crest a rise towards the south of the group. They shake their heads violently for a moment and then head east. Certain to have seen the group passing a mere 100 yards away, the two do not seem to care. Spot DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Water flew from the creatures' fur as they shook., like a dog drying himself}
The land about is alive, and with more and more experience, those trained to see such things are doing just that. What seemed a desolate place barren of life, now seems near teeming by comparison. Had the Witch done more than give information? Perhaps with each passing day the land is recovering more from the great eruption. Creatures and beasts returning to where they were before. Coming back down form the mountains and hills where they may have sought shelter.
Morning becomes afternoon which slowly dissolves to evening. A great Elk herd stands not too far from you as darkness begins to descend. More than 300 yards separate you and the three trained in survival all feel the distance adequate. With that again shelters are built and weary bodies lie down. The extreme cold and drifted snow having taken some toll on everyone. Elfr is asleep within seconds.
I can not find what that normal watch is...don't have time to go through the site history little help there please.
Yanosh Tuesday February 20th, 2007 2:36:11 PM
After setting up the shelters Yanosh falls to sleep quickly. Rising for his turn at watch then back to sleep untill daybreak.
Bohdi Nackle d20+2=20 d20+4=24 Tuesday February 20th, 2007 9:25:49 PM
Bohdi, as usual, took the first watch, along with Neco. He fully expected Nauthiz'Ull or Yanosh to relieve him, before Garrett took the last watch with the other, remaining wunjo.
(Spot Bohdi 20) "Odd, that, eh?" Bohdi remarked before the others retired. "The way that those bears had shaken water off of their backs, like dogs? What do you make of that--it's not the first time we've seen warm water out on the tundra recently. Hm."
Shrugging off the water like the gnome were himself a duck, the gnome turned his attention to his usual nighttime ritual on the tundra--setting a berm with his Prestidigitation spell, and set two Alarm spells, one 35 feet in front of the group on the trail and another 35 feet behind--before settling in to watch and listen.
(Listen Bohdi nat 20! 24)
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor, Alarm (cast x2), Identify, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Invisibility, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Garrett Wednesday February 21st, 2007 7:56:35 AM
(ooc: Bohdi and Neco on watch one, Nauth and Yanosh on watch two, and Garrett and Aiden on watch 3)
Garrett hears Bohdi's account of the bears shaking off the water. "We have much to tell Karya and Svanhit when we return. It seems the vein itself may be changing in many ways."
garrett beds down for the night until he is awoken for the last watch. He sleeps right next to Elfr so that if something were to bother them at night, he would be at her side for protection.
Aiden Wednesday February 21st, 2007 8:26:05 AM
Aiden nodded at the observations of the others. During his time asleep, the large man snored fairly heavily. Perhaps it was due to the large amount of stress that he had heaped upon himself during this trek, or some other reason, but nonetheless, Aiden fell asleep quickly (and loudly).
However, even though he was a noisy sleeper, Aiden does quickly wake up when his turn arose for guard.
DM Nauthiz`Ull Wednesday February 21st, 2007 2:36:22 PM
"If there is water in which the bears have so recently been swimming, our village may have another valuable food source." Nauthiz replies to Bohdi's observations. As usual, nauthiz`Ull's sleep was well but not without dreams, memories never experienced by him seem to flood back to his mind and a voice suddenly calls out in the night and the ranger sits bolt upright. Silence and the low crackle of red embers is all that greets him. Knowing it is about time to relieve Bohdi, he exits and pats his wunjo on the shoulder. "Get some rest." That haunted almost hunted look shows in his eyes to the gnome, magnified by the low red orange light.
Nauthiz`Ull takes several strides into the dark night as he always did at first. Skirting the small camp once for signs of intruders before coming to rest near the entrance of the three shelters.
Open Ice Encounter Round 1 Wednesday February 21st, 2007 4:40:03 PM
Morning greets the party with another day of stronger winds. They had subsided in the late hours, but another front closed as the sleepers stirred. This weather front is not as powerful as the last, but it will bring visibility down to several hundred feet. The fires are stamped out and the shelters dismantled and stowed. Elfr slept soundly as did nearly everyone, especially Aiden. Though waking the man was no more difficult than waking the lightest of sleepers. A gift of training on the tundra during the hunts. The final pieces are packed and the berms are simply left again. In a matter of hours the winds will have swept them nearly clean. The march begins anew across the snow and this time through the snow. About a foot of new powder lay across the land and all but Neco are forced to push their way through it.
A peeling scream almost like laughter sounds out from behind the group in to the white of the blowing snow. High pitched and shrill, the sound flows across the land and in its wake come 5 beings. Each is about Bohdi's size and flying on furry wings sprouting from their backs. They are bluish white in color and appear to be completely covered in a thin fur, like a short haired cat.
Combat rounds map sent Early morning
Yanosh d20=19 d20=20 Wednesday February 21st, 2007 4:50:13 PM
"Nauth you doing ok Wunjo?" The sturdy Dwarf asks as he too steps out into the snow on watch. listen 19 spot 20 (nat 20)
Yanosh-AC 15_HP30/30 Wednesday February 21st, 2007 4:59:46 PM
(Ooc sorry dm post wasnt showing when i posted)
"Gods what are these things" Yanosh calls out as he quickly draws his axe from his back and readys for them to close with in the deadly reach of his axe. "Come creatures of the Vien. Come and be seen if you are up to no good."
Bohdi Nackle (AC 16, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 16, HP 13/13) d20+11=31 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 12:11:14 AM
"Bloody hell!" came the familiar cry of a surprised and distraught gnome.
Shuffling to one side (5' step to a8-15), Bohdi muttered a word and traced a tall, vertical rune before grasping the first five feet of his knotted silk rope (Cast: Rope Trick). As it had done two days' prior, the rope rose into mid-air where it remained, suspended, leading to a secure extra-dimensional space.
"Quick, up you go again, Elfr!" Bohdi instructed the little girl. He hoisted the girl as high as he could ("A character can lift as much as his or her maximum load over his or her head"--Bohdi's max load is 75 lbs., height 3' 4", call it 4' with reach) in an effort to shorten the time it would take for the girl to get to safety.
"What in bloody hell are those things?" Bohdi wondered aloud (Knowledge Arcana for magical beasts, nat 20! = 31).
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor, Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Invisibility, Rope Trick (cast) Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
DM you are unsure of precisely what they are. They are like no creature you ever remember reading about in the great libraries of Zaran
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 30/30) Thursday February 22nd, 2007 8:19:47 AM
Active Spells: Bless: +1 attacks and +1 Saves vs. fear. Duration: 40 rounds
"Bloody Hell is right" says Garrett. Garrett was about to turn and say something to Bohdi when he noticed that Bohdi was already in the process of taking care of Elfr. "Well done Wunjo."
Garrett is already the closest to the enemy, so he will take a 5' step to B18 and pull his longsword. He then casts Bless, which will effect all of us.
"Form up on me. Let's make a wall of defense. Fire while you move if you can, if not just move and pull your weapons, they'll be here in a moment. Does anyone have any idea of what these things are?"
Neco (AC 14+4, 21HP, Mage Armor, Bless) Thursday February 22nd, 2007 9:10:22 AM
At the sounds of alarm, Neco had jumped up, ready to run out to meet this newest threat, but Garret's voice, and the memory of her party's remonstrances after she had almost gotten everyone killed, gives her pause, and she stops after one step. This, at least, offers some protection to the rescued girl, as she follows Bohdi's instruction.
"I'm here, cleric," she answer as she stands at Garrett's elbow. If she has the time, the girl casts a protective spell upon herself using one of the wands dangling from her belt.
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 37/37 ) d20=15 d20=9 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 9:55:59 AM
Aiden quietly took to the front of the band to try and see what strange creatures were now coming at them.
(OOC: if they are natural animal type critters, he will try to influence them in a non-aggressive manner...however, if he can't identify them, or knows that these are nice-fuzzy, good flying kitties, then he'll assume a defensive position).
knowledge (nature-identify creatures): 15 +6 = 21
(If it is an 'animal' like creature (non-magical)- He will attempt to influence it 9 + 4 = 13
DM most definately not natural creatures, though you are unsure of precisely what they are
Yanosh -AC15-HP-30 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 11:47:21 AM
Yanosh steps up besides Neco and glaces her way. Smiling Yanosh flexes his hand on his axe handle. "Steady Neco. You do great my new friend. Remember we are all here for each other." Yanosh starts to hum a harsh tune. Setting his mind for battle.
Softly he sings to himself.
"On a field of Ice in the cold dawn light We all went out to enjoy fight With our swords and our shields And a few kegs of beer Its a small war after all."
Atta's Round 2 d20+10=21 d8+3=8 2d4(2+1)+2=5 2d4(4+4)+2=10 2d4(2+1)+2=5 d20-3=7 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 2:58:09 PM
Odd little creatures with short fur and being carried by wings have emerged from the white snow. Flying just above the ground they close very quickly.
Bohdi quickly steps to Elfr and reproduces the spell that hid her in the last encounter. Giving her a boost the girl quickly scampers up the last bit of rope and hauls herself into the magical box. As learned as Bohdi is about the world of the arcane, these antagonists do not fit anything he has ever read about.
Garrett draws his sword, steps closer to the approaching enemy and calls the blessing of Domi upon them all. The blowing snow momentarily takes on a golden sheen and as the spell touches everyone. Garret too, asks if any know what the approaching creatures are.
Neco is hit by impulse to charge out, but restrained by experience. Stepping towards the approaching foes, she draws forth a wand and activates the powers of protection within it.
Aiden knows only one word for things such as these, but it is a very general term. Atta's. The word means spirit in the old languages. It is also a word associated to a great many things, so from the practical standpoint of how best to fight them, it provides very little information. It is a similarity Aiden has noted between the Twin Tusks and Ice Peak. If you don't know what it is, then it is Atta. Aiden towards Neco's left, the wolf right on his heel.
Nauthiz`Ull steps just to his left and drawing out his fathers bow he takes a shot. The arrow sails true and nearly runs one through. [Hit AC 21 Dmg 8]
Yanosh steps up besides Neco and glaces her way. As only the dwarves no how, Yanosh draws his axe and prepares with song.
The creatures come in quickly. One climbs 10' higher and heads towards Nauthiz`Ull. The others remain low to the ground zipping in, their apparent control over flight is perfect.
One of them [A], balls a fist and then throws its finger at Garrett with a gleeful and wicked grin. Garret Will save DC 14.
The other three follow in behind the creature that went towards Garrett. They too, look with sinister smiles at Neco, Yanosh and Aiden and thrust a clawed finger towards each of them. Two, bolt-like, missile of white lance from their fingers and strike Aiden Yanosh and Neco. [Aiden Dmg 5] [Neco Dmg 10] [Yanosh Dmg 5]
Combat rounds AC is 21 or less Creature A Creature B Creature C Creature D Creature E Seriously wounded
Aiden d20=13 d8=7 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 4:29:46 PM
"These are Atta's ..." Aiden growled, "and far from a normal creature..."
"Nauth'iz...strike at the one that goes for Elfr and Garrett...Yanosh remain to guard from the side they fly from. Neco stand by with Bohdi and try to strike from afar those that are coming in. I shall try to move along the outside."
His eyes aglitter, "you are mine beast..." he promised, as he began to run towards 'E' with axe drawn and ready to strike. Seeing that it was heavily wounded, he knew that he was to strike with the axe to lay the creature low.
Neco (AC 14+4, 11/21HP, Mage Armor, Bless) d20+10=17 d4=4 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 8:25:07 PM
The nature of the attack on the rogue is a suprise. "These Atta use magics, then?" she says, more to confirm the fact to herself. Neco tries to identify the creatures' attack,(Spellcraft=17) as she responds with an attack of her own. Chosing her other wand, the one with the pink gem at the tip, she relases a missile of magical energy (4 pts dmg) at the assailant who attacked her. (or D)
Bohdi Nackle (AC 16, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 16, HP 13/13) d20+7=17 4d6(4+3+1+1)=9 Thursday February 22nd, 2007 10:13:56 PM
With Elfr again safely tucked away, Bohdi swung forward (move to A18), traced a rune, and chanted.
"Flamnis acribus a dictis!"
A ray of fire roared toward the nearest "Atta."
Ranged touch attack on A, hits touch AC 17 Fire damage 9 (bleah! pathetic!)
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor, Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2, cast 1), Invisibility, Rope Trick (cast) Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 30/30) d20+7=27 d20+6=21 d8+1=5 Friday February 23rd, 2007 10:02:18 AM
Active Spells: Bless: +1 attacks and +1 Saves vs. fear. Duration: 39 rounds Spiritual Weapon, cast at opponent C, +6 att/1d8 +1 dam, strikes as a force effect. Duration: 4 rounds.
Will Save: 27
Garrett nods at Neco as she joins the line. "Well done Neco. Let us show these things that they have made a poor choice."
Garrett watched as the creatures moved in, and cursed as he saw that they used magic and flew quite well. He calls out to all "The present plan may be ineffective. If they can move quick and use magic from a distance, we may have to go after them. For the moment, try and take them out from here and stay close so I can heal as we go. I have one more spell to cast and then I will start healing. Neco, you'll be first."
Garrett casts Spiritual Weapon at opponent C, and then takes a 5' step to A17 so that he may heal Neco next. He watches the weapon connect with the little monster, and thanks Domi for it's accuracy.
Yanosh- AC15-HP25/30 d20+1=5 Friday February 23rd, 2007 11:46:17 AM
Yanosh swings hard at the one closest to him. Missing the creature Yanosh resists the urge to rush the flying menace not wanting to break the line again.
An old dwarven saying goes 'Only need to be hit with a falling stone once to know not to dig over your head.' Yanosh chuckles at the thought and can hear his fathers voice in the forge telling him the old saying when he hit his thumb with the forge hammer because he had his hand in the wronge place.
"Come here little creature I promise not to hurt you long." A wicked smile croses the dwarfs face at the thought of getting a chance to take out a flying creature with his axe.
Nauthiz`Ull d20+8=17 d20+8=27 d8+3=7 Friday February 23rd, 2007 12:36:32 PM
Nauthiz`Ull steps just a bit further out and sends a pair of shots at one of the creatures bearing down on Garret. His first arrow is just off the mark and his second strikes squarely. [Hit AC 17 and 27 Dmg 7]
Round 3 d4=4 d4=2 d4=1 d4=4 d4=3 d4=1 d4=3 d4=2 d4=1 Friday February 23rd, 2007 2:28:10 PM Aiden calls for Nauthiz to help cover Garrett and Elfr with his bow, he would take down the wounded spirit. Moving on it, his axe connects and the creature explodes into a collection of loose snow, leaving no trace of it existence. Spirits indeed and closer than his shadow, the wolf moves with him.
Neco can not categorize the spell just used against her. These Atta do not use verbal or somatic components as she knows them to be. To identify a spell as it is being cast with Spellcraft the Verbal or Somantic components must be heard or seen. Be that as it may, she draws out a second and lets loose with a single missile. It strikes and elicits a squawk like hiss.
Bohdi has the child secure and turns his attention to the closing Atta. A ray of flame leaps from his outstretched fingers and hits. The flame burns clear through as if it were merely made of snow and in the blink of an eye the rest of the Atta flies apart like so many loose snowflakes.
Garrett shrugs off the spell that tries to wrap about him and casts one of his own. Again, Domis shining Hammer shimmers into existence to smite the clerics enemies. It strikes true and Garrett steps back to be within reach of Yanosh, Neco and Bohdi.
Yanosh begins to swings hard at the one closest to him, but pulls back on the attack as the nearest one is out of range of his axe, over 15' away. No creatures within 5'
Nauthiz Ull fires two arrows at the creature struck by Bohdi's fire ray. One strikes, just as the creature returns to the snow from which it apparently came.
The three remaining Atta fly in and climb to 15', coming to a stop directly above Bohdi, Garrett and Yanosh. At which time each of their faces split into a sickening vertical grin and spew sleet and ice down upon those below.
Bohdi 3 Reflex saves DC 12 Dmg 4/2/1 half if saved Garrett 3 Reflex saves DC 12 Dmg 4/3/1 half if saved Yanosh 3 Reflex saves DC 12 Dmg 3/2/1 half if saved
Combat rounds AC is Between 17 & 21 Creature A Dead Creature B Creature C Seriously Wounded Creature D Seriously Wounded Creature E Dead
Bohdi Nackle (AC 16, HP 19/26) and Squork (AC 16, HP 13/13) d20+5=6 d20+5=7 d20+5=24 d20+8=10 4d6(2+4+4+6)=16 Friday February 23rd, 2007 4:07:28 PM
Bohdi bobbed and weaved under the rain of sleet and ice (REF 6, 7, 24) but only managed to avoid a tiny portion of the damaging spray.
"Want to play?" Bohdi growled as he wiped ice and blood from his face. "Right. Try this!"
The gnome pointed, chanted, and another scorching ray burst forth toward the Atta above him, but not nearly as accurately as before.
Cast Scorching Ray at Atta at A18 (map not available):
Ranged touch attack hits touch AC 10
Fire damage, if applicable, 16
Bohdi drew one of his daggers. "Bugger," he muttered.
Spell list:
Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals
Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2)
Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor, Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray
Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2, cast 2), Invisibility, Rope Trick (cast)
Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
DM Half of 1 is still 1 I'm afraid, so you are down 7HP total (Kup--noted)
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 24/30) d20+2=21 d20+2=10 d20+2=11 d8+4=9 d20+6=13 Saturday February 24th, 2007 10:51:18 AM
Active Spells: Bless: +1 attacks and +1 Saves vs. fear. Duration: 38 rounds Spiritual Weapon, cast at opponent C, +6 att/1d8 +1 dam, strikes as a force effect. Duration: 3 rounds.
reflex Saves: 21/10/11 (6 damage total)
Garrett heals Neco as planned, converting his shield of faith into healing for her. neco is healed for 9 hp.
Garrett allows his Spiritual Weapon to continue on opponent C.
Neco (AC 14+4, 11/21HP, Mage Armor, Bless) d4=3 Saturday February 24th, 2007 6:53:54 PM
"Right, then" the rogue answers the cleric. She points her wand, the one with the pink gem at the tip, and releases another missile, aiming for overhead at the one spewing cold at Garret (3 points MM dmg.)
Yanosh-AC 15-HP 21/30 d20+3=7 d20+3=15 d20+3=23 d20+4=20 d4+3=5 Saturday February 24th, 2007 9:40:53 PM
Yanosh manages to dodge most of the falling ice and snow from the flying creature. Dropping his axe Yanosh draws a dagger and throws it at the flying creature above him. hit ac20 dmg5 "Now come here little creature and I'll ease your pain," the battle craved Dwarf calls to the one above him.
Aiden d20=1 Sunday February 25th, 2007 10:05:06 AM
Aiden moved over towards Yanosh, seeing that the dwarf was struggling against the creature with the higher 'ground'.
However, he was anything but effective in actually striking the creature, his axe waving in the sky at the skittering (and leering) Atta.
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 32/37) Sunday February 25th, 2007 12:32:55 PM
ooc: btw the roll was a 1...
[DM ] Nauthiz`Ull d20+9=23 d20+9=22 d8+3=5 d8+3=9 Monday February 26th, 2007 1:29:09 PM
Nauth takes a couple shots a the Atta over Garrett. Hitting twice
Round 4 'They Rabbit' Monday February 26th, 2007 2:14:36 PM Bohdi tries to shield himself, but is not terribly effective and finds himself soaked in slush. The ambient temperature of the air starts to freeze the watery mixture which could encase him in ice. His Elemental spell of protection, though, thwarts the Cold of Ice Vein and aside from some bruising and cuts, the gnome is well enough. The Atta's attack, though did apparently have a partial desired affect on the spell caster and his next fiery ray goes wide. Running lower on options, he draws a dagger.
GarrettIce and slush coat the cleric as well and were it not for the elemental protection spell, he is fairly certain he would be blind fro the stuff. Garrett stays on course and heals Neco [9 hp]
The Hammer of Domi this time swings errantly.
Neco fires another charge and sends a missile into the creature above Garrett. It impacts with a hiss and she receives a screech from the Atta.
Yanosh avoids much of the flying ice and discards the less then useful melee weapon in his hand. The mixture upon his beard and face falls away as he too is protected from the Cold magically. Pulling a dagger, he flings it skyward with success. The blade sinks into the spirits lower stomach
Aiden comes to the dwarf's side, but unless the Atta attacks physically there is little his double axe can do.
Nauthiz`Ull steps forward again and fluidly puts another pair of arrows into the creature above Garrett.
The Atta above Garrett falls apart, returning to the snow and ice from which it took form.
The remaining two spirits hiss as they depart. Shooting straight up over 100'. As they ascend, Yanosh's dagger fall from the one it struck.
Combat rounds AC is Between 17 & 21 Creature A Dead Creature B Creature C Seriously Wounded Creature D Dead Creature E Dead
Bohdi Nackle (AC 16, HP 19/26) and Squork (AC 16, HP 13/13) 2d4(2+3)+2=7 Monday February 26th, 2007 3:33:10 PM
"We can still bring the blighters down!" Bohdi exclaimed as the two remaining Atta went ballistic.
Bohdi traced a rune and muttered an incantation, and a pair of magic missiles sprang from his outstretched finger (cast: Magic Missile). The magical bolts flew unerringly to strike the as-yet unwounded Atta (B).
Yanosh-AC15-HP21/30 Monday February 26th, 2007 5:10:22 PM
Wiping the ice and frost from his goatee Yanosh retreves his dagger and axe from where they fell. Yanosh slips his dagger back into its sheath and places the axe on his back where it is kept. Looking over at Neco Yanosh asks "Are you ok Neco? Is Everyone ok?"
Neco (AC 14+4, 20/21HP, Mage Armor, Bless) d4=4 Monday February 26th, 2007 8:37:37 PM
Neco holds her ground and aims the wand at the most likely target before discharging its magic. (4 pts dmg to B or C)
The girl feels her health restored when the cleric sacrifices one of his magical gifts, for her.
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 32/37) Monday February 26th, 2007 10:47:59 PM
Aiden grumbles as he sees the creatures run away. He would have preferred to have made sure each was dead, and hoped that each of the group, that could, would, take one last attempt at striking the creatures.
Simply put, a dead enemy is one that would not return to strike when unexpected.
The only exception is if they were animated by evil magicks...but since these creatures became snow upon death, that did not seem to be a viable option for the Atta-s.
"ok here..." as he didn't acknowledge his minor wound as anything other than an irritant.
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 24/30) d20+6=17 d8+1=2 d8+1=6 Tuesday February 27th, 2007 8:56:35 AM
Active Spells: Bless: +1 attacks and +1 Saves vs. fear. Duration: 37 rounds Spiritual Weapon, cast at opponent C, +6 att/1d8 +1 dam, strikes as a force effect. Duration: 2 rounds.
Garrett heals Yanosh with the wand for 6hp.
Garrett allows his Spiritual Weapon to continue on opponent C. (Range is 140')
Yanosh-HP27/30 Tuesday February 27th, 2007 1:42:47 PM
Yanosh pulls his scarf back into place over his face and looks around at his new friends. Nodding his thanks to Garrett for the healing Yanosh reminds himself he must repay Garrett for saving his life.
The quiet Dwarf trys to think of some way to properly confer the debt he feels is owed to Garrett. He knows that in a group such as this a life debt is unneccessary for all place their lives at risk for the other. But to foolishly risk ones life as he had, even to save another, does not meen the cleric had to 'waste' a spell to save him. But yet he does not begrudge Neco for the actions taken. Maybe he was the one that enterfered with her success. Maybe he cause her to be nearly killed. She is a rouge and fighting sneakily is what they do best.
Yanosh looks over at Garrett knowing he could never express his gratitude. Moodily Yanosh readies his gear for the walk back to their village once again unable to call any place home.
Nauthiz`Ull d20+8=23 d20+8=14 d8+3=10 Tuesday February 27th, 2007 4:16:18 PM
The Ranger aims skyward, his keen eye keeping track of each of the flying creatures. He targets one and then the other with sucessive shots. the first shot strikes and the Atta disappears in a puff of snow. [Hit AC 23 dmg 10} The second shot sails wide as it climbs and misses. [Hit AC 14]
Round 5 Tuesday February 27th, 2007 6:25:23 PM
None in the group are keen to let the Atta make good on thier escape. The mystical Hammer rises in pace, but the strike again misses the dexterious Atta's. Garrett uses his wand of curing on Yanosh [Heal 6]
Bohdi releases a pair of missiles which strike with perfection. The creature screeches in pain and hatred towards the gnome.
Neco too, sends a magic missile heaveward and strikes the same one again. It clutches the wound and grimaces in pain, but the creature yet lives.
Yanosh and Aiden are helpless to aid in the fight so much above the ice upon which they stand, so they retrieve and store weapons and watch.
Nauthiz`Ull targets each of the fleeing creatures and fires. the first arrow sails upwards and punctures the Atta's chest. The creature disappates. His second shot, however goes well wide of its mark.
The last Atta pivots precisely and shoots north. The creature is but the smallest dot in the sky over 220.
Neco Tuesday February 27th, 2007 7:55:17 PM
With one hand the girl brushes her long bangs away from her eyes, while with the other she waves the wand around, the better to emphasize what she has to say. "These things were of frost and snow, just as the things, like the chest back there, was made of ice and snow. I wonder if the witch has set them upon us?"
Tucking her wand back in her belt, Neco waits for Bohdi to fetch the saved girl from his rope shelter. She adjusts her pack on her back as she waits.
Yanosh" Tuesday February 27th, 2007 9:10:19 PM
"Well my friends let us make our way to your village." Yanosh says as he prepares to begin travle again.
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday February 27th, 2007 11:29:48 PM
"S-sent by the witch?" Bohdi stuttered. "B-but w-why? W-we haven't done anything th-that--" Bohdi looked at the boots on Neco's feet and swallowed hard. "But w-we--we said we would g-go, and d-do--I mean, we didn't say, b-but we've been talking about doing it, and sh-she--"
The cowardice and awful guilt in the gnome's reaction plain for all to see, Bohdi blushed a deep crimson. "Aw, bugger all," he said, wiping more of the blood and ice from the Atta's attack from his face and limbs.
He moved back to the rope that hung suspended in midair. "You can come down now, Elfr," Bohdi called up the rope. "They're gone. Some of us got a few cuts and scrapes, but it's nothing to worry about."
Aiden d20=8 d20=19 d20=6 d20=15 Wednesday February 28th, 2007 4:56:19 AM
Aiden gave Garrett a sly look at the mention of the witch, but said nothing. He had heard of the Attas before, but not necessarily linked with the fearsome Ice Witch.
Garrett (HP: 27/30) d8+1=8 d8+1=4 d8+1=3 Wednesday February 28th, 2007 8:38:03 AM
Garrett caught Aidens look, and gave a knowing "told em so" smile.
Garrett too waited for Bohdi to retrieve Elfr. "Quite handy that is Bohdi." He remarked as the girl climbed out of the space.
He begins healing with the wand as he waits. Heal Bohdi for 8 Heal Aiden for 4 heal himself for 3
"Right you are Yanosh, let's go home. Because unless you have someplace better to go, it will become your home too." Garrett says nothing further, not prone to long winded speeches if they can be avoided.
CDM Jerry Wednesday February 28th, 2007 10:23:38 AM
Kup, please make your report for last week's posting and email me a copy. Thanks.
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Addendum: I just got an email from Kup. He's out of pocket. Can I get a volunteer to make the report and send me a copy via email please? Thanks.
Yanosh-HP27/30 d20=9 d20=11 Wednesday February 28th, 2007 12:41:28 PM
Yanosh follows the rest as they start for the village. Thinking of what Garrett said about it being his home.
Could it be? Could this cold dessolet place be the home he never thought he'd have again? No probly not. He had friends in other places. So they claimed they were. But when the time came and he was being thrown out none stood up for him. But maybe just maybe this will be different.
Towards home Wednesday February 28th, 2007 2:24:28 PM
There is nothing much more to do to the Atta and it quickly vanishes from sight. Were they sent by the Ice Witch? It is possible and the Ice Witch certainly used snow and ice to craft things. Aiden is not sure and either though. Atta, or spirits, were just that. Stories of things in the deep tundra. The Ice Vein held more mystery and folklore than could be recalled in a fortnight.
Garrett uses the healing wand three more times and almost all wounds suffered vanish as if they had never been. Such is the healing powers of magic. Elfr comes from the magical hiding location and takes the woulds of her elders in stride. She pays close attention to Garrett and the wand and from her spot just behind the cleric sstudies the scrapes and scratches with an almost trained eye.
The group resumes the march through the snow, Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull blazing a trail through the deeper drifts. This should be the last night upon the open tundra and by the end of today's march they will be within the safer expanse of Ice Peak, maybe about 12 miles out. Still dangerous to be sure, but each passing stride brings them closer to hom.
Home a haunting word for Yanosh, driven from so many hopeful locations. Accusations or some sort and never true, but when no one steps to defend you, a lone dwarf has little recource. They Ice Peak men and women do feel different to him though. Something gently calling in the back of his mind. The pride they place on the bond of blood spilled and of willing sacrifice rings so true to his being. But hopes have been crushed before. It is a question of can such hope be kindled again, or has he turned his heart as cold as the land about him?
The sun crosses the sky, the wind shifts towards the north and the bare land before the rangers suddenly shows the signs of passage. A lone set of marks crossing the path and heading north by Northwest. A directional line straight to Burfell, the mighty mountain. made surely within the past 4 hours, else the winds would have swept it clean, but there is no sign upon the horizons.
Neco Wednesday February 28th, 2007 7:24:40 PM
Though she likes to be out front, scouting, so do the taciturn rangers. Neco decides to hang back and let the others break trail.
Reaching a hand inside her pocket, she feels for the warm furball that is her companion. If the sun is shining, and it isn't too cold, she retrieves the creature and lets him cling to the arm of her warm jacket. Holding out her arm she shows Weezle to the girl. It might amuse her. "He won't bite," she says, "or at least I don't think he will."
Bohdi Nackle Wednesday February 28th, 2007 8:40:25 PM
Squork hissed and flapped angrily at the young rogue-sorceror's companion. Bohdi shushed the bird and gently smoothed his ruffled feathers.
The gnome sniffed and looked about. "The sooner we're home, the better," he commented.
Aiden d20=10 d20=7 d20=4 d20=13 d20=11 Wednesday February 28th, 2007 11:08:11 PM
Aiden turned over his shoulder momentarily to see what the 'noise' was behind him. Seeing that Neco was showing her animal companion to the girl caused a small smile to appear on the gruff ranger.
By making her familiar with animals, it would help develop her awareness...and respect...for the creatures. The girl had already seen several types of animals from the natural such as the wolves, raven, and ferret, to the supernatural like the Attas and winter wolves.
Garrett Thursday March 1st, 2007 8:22:01 AM
Garrett shows concern about a single set of prints heading toward Burfell, but nothing more. Not willing to chase after some lone individual in the tundra, Garrett says little as he and his friends continue on their way home. Reuniting Elfr with her family and the village is the goal.
Yanosh Thursday March 1st, 2007 2:14:37 PM
Seeing the lone tracks in the ice and snow Yanosh cannot believe any sane being would travel this desolate place alone.
Desolate? Is this place truly desolate? Didnt he just fight creatures that live out here? Are there not creatures in a desert? What makes this any different? The cold and snow? No it is the same. To him it looks barren and lifless but to those around him it is home and has abundant life. In time he too could learn to live, not just live but survive out here on the tundra. Could they live inside a mountain? Yes, but could they survive long? No not with out help and training. Home, is home not where you are excepted and respected? "Come my new friends lets get this young one home." The scarf covered Dwarf states as he trudges toward the village and the possiblity of a new life.
Last Legs Thursday March 1st, 2007 4:33:51 PM
Aiden studies the Prints in teh snow, blurred already by wind, Nauthiz`Ull crouches beside him. "The prints are humanoid and look," Nauthiz points to what Aiden was already noticing, the prints were also made by a man not wearing footgear. the rangers look at each other, only one humanoid of medium build fit all the pieces of this trail. Bevroren and only powerful dead travel alone. The rangers find thier eyes drawn toward the northern horizon. It was out there, somewhere.
The group continues towards home and the promise of soft fur beds and finally a chance to actually be warm and dry. Not to mention cooked food and room temperature drink. The lone trail blazing north is put to the back of the mind and all focus shifts to putting one foot in front of the other. Neco finds the sun shining quite well and so she extracts the weasel from her pocket, which moves quickly to take up a lounging position across her shoulders. Squork flusters a bit and conveys his relative unhappiness about the other familiars emergence, but Elfr is certainly intrigued. Her giggle is light care free and that of a child befit her years. Her abduction and subsequent rescue and grueling march do not seem to have had too lasting of an impression. She tries to quicken her pace to see the weasel better and then asks in a mousy voice, "Why do have him?"
Ahead of the group, Nauthiz`Ull and Aiden continue to safely move the group across hidden falls and bridges that are betrayed by the subtlest of signs of the snow patterns before them. Both wolves have taken up position immediately to the men's rear, the snow starting to prove to tiring to push through for them. Their tongues hang from open mouths and their ears are in constant pivot for new sounds as they walk. The winds and dancing snow crystals are all that there is to hear and the low conversations of those further back in the line.
This day too, finally yields to evening which soon falls to night. It is another very cold night and the distant roll of thunder can be heard. Likely in the mountains far to the south a fierce storm rages. Nothing else beyond the countless stars is about this night and despite the dangerously cold temperatures the sight causes the gazer to pause in lost thought perhaps longer than they should. The wolves move into the shelters as well and sleep is had in relative comfort.
The following dawn promises to remain very cold and the wind has picked up from the south, driving the snow before it. Again the group falls into line behind the rangers, fro the final push and home.
Neco d20+5=23 d20+7=27 Thursday March 1st, 2007 8:49:57 PM
Neco Tactus shrugs her thin shoulders underneath the short warm jacket. Her gray-blue eyes take the measure of the girl and she answers, "I do not have have Weezle...he has me." With that, the rogue catches the creature and rubs her pale cheek against his fur, adding, "but I do love him."
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On the second day, as they trudge along, Neco breaks her silence to ask the girl, "so Elfr? What do you plan to be when you are of age to decide?"
Picking up on the concerns of the others, the girl remains alert.
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Bohdi Nackle Friday March 2nd, 2007 8:04:36 AM
In the morning, with home nearing, Bohdi prepared spells in a chipper mood. He struck up a conversation with Yanosh as they walked--more like continuing the conversation from the other day, really.
"Tell me more about the place you first came from. Is it much different than this place? I'm guessing it was."
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor, Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Hypnotic Pattern, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Garrett Friday March 2nd, 2007 8:41:05 AM
Garrett arises the next morning, looking forward to returning home.
After he prays for spells, he once again casts the endure elements spells. coupled with Bohdi's and the rod, none should have concern of the cold.
Yanosh Friday March 2nd, 2007 12:47:47 PM
Startled by Bohdi's question Yanosh looks at him. "Where I come from? Yes it is much different then here. I come from The Scab mountains north of New Elenna. My home was beautiful if not dangerous. All of my clan was involved in the arming and armouring of the Dwarves in our area. We live in large undermountain homes. More then just a cave. They are carved halls large enough for 2 humans standing on each other. My fathers forge was large. We had room enough for 4 workers and storage for 50 suits of armour and 100 weapons. The Grand Hall has corridors that lead off to the forge and the homes of the clan. I was just becoming of age to start my own home and family." Yanosh's eyes become misty as he remembers an unspoken pain. "But that was befor I was disfigured and shamed to leaving. Mama said that no matter what others thought I was still a stronge and contributing ClansDwarf. But the children were afraid and the axe was never bought by the one who ordered it. Said it was cursed now." He looks his axe over, "Maybe it is, but its my life that curses it. So I left in the night and have been drifting since." Yanosh clasps the diminutive Gnome on the shoulder as he wipes his eyes. "Tell me friend Bohdi of you."
Aiden d20=14 d20=8 d20=20 d20=18 d20=11 d20=12 Friday March 2nd, 2007 1:41:19 PM
During the evening, Aiden had tried to settle his nerves, and in a manner, cleanse his senses. He had seen others attempt such things, and his former 'father' had actually helped him succeed once to hit that personal 'zone'. THe main thrust was to block out everything from your hearing, smell, touch and sight, and imagine himself in the cleanest/clearest area possible. The one time that it did work, Aiden felt as if all his senses had sharpened ten fold. Of course, that happened once, and more often, he had fallen asleep instead. (OOC: I know it's not really in this game, but he's aiming for a type of meditation to clear mind and senses...)
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The next day, whether it had worked or not, Aiden did feel a little bit more refreshed. The others were busily chatting amongst each others, and he continued to focus in on the task at hand, their successful return to Ice Peaks.
Then after this...he would start the hunt for the Twin Tusks artifact, and perhaps in its recovery, it would help him get closer towards his own goal...
Not to mention maybe get a few coins together to help sponsor a trip to the land of the sun, so that Bohdi can see Flea again.
True he was a chauvinist barbarian/tracker, but even Aiden had a slight (very slight) soft spot for the gnome.
Encounter Outside of Ice Peak Sunday March 4th, 2007 12:45:13 PM
Neco talks to Elfr for part of the day, not so much about the weasel but about what the future holds for the small girl. "Daddy has not told me what I will do in the village yet." Neco learns over the day, she likes to help her mother take care of the family, she likes to play in the snow when it is not too cold and she likes to play with her dog.
Bohdi and Yanosh speak more of each others homes. the dwarven mountain fortress sounds very impressive indeed, if not a bit claustorphobic to one who grew up inthe vaulted ice towers of Zaran...
Aiden sits quietly in the early morning hours, the cold nips at his ears, freezes the hairs in his nose and fills his lungs. Launching his sences across his body. The feeling is invigorating and expected. The calmness floats over him, but then something else does as well. A tug or pull from the north a sense of awareness and power. The ranger can almost hear the voice in his head, but can not quite pull it in and so it remains a presence just outside his thoughts. BAM! Reality slams him back to the waking world, the group about him preparingas they always did before the march, but in his heightened state it hit much harder this day. Aiden's mind already seems to fuzz on what happened, as if he fell into a dream and now was awake. Aiden looks over to the wolf that has been his constant shadow tfor the past few weeks and the wolf blinks back at him. "Is something wrong? the wolf asks clearly. A quick glance at the others and it is quite clear to the ranger, no on else understood the animal.
The march resumes and as the sun draws to its zenith, four men are seen coming around a small drift to the south, pulling an empty sled. At first they appeared headed in the direction of Ice Peak, but having spotted the group, they alter course. The men can be seen drawing thier bows from shoulders, if they have notched arrows is hard to tell at such a distance, roughly 280 feet.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Sunday March 4th, 2007 10:19:49 PM
Muttering a quiet incantation and tracing a rune, Bohdi surrounded himself and Squork with a bluish field of energy that slowly faded (cast: Mage Armor).
"Let's hope those are just a hunting party," he said quietly.
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Hypnotic Pattern, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
ooc: turning things over to Buzz until 3/14! Thanks, Buzz!
Garrett Monday March 5th, 2007 8:48:08 AM
Not quite sure of their intent, Garrett places himself directly between them and Elfr, trying to provide her as much cover as possible. He then pulls his bow.
"Ready you're ranged weapons, and stay together. Don't fire unless they do so first. Let's keep moving in their direction, and hopefully have a talk. We are quite close to the village, so they may be a hunting or scouting group."
Yanosh Monday March 5th, 2007 12:00:28 PM
For such a desolet place Yanosh can not believe the number of creatures and people they have encountered. Yanosh flexes his hand loosening it up for any coming battle.
"Is there no rest in this place?" the Dwarf grumbles softly.
Aiden Monday March 5th, 2007 2:59:03 PM
Aiden actually looked a bit surprised when he had come out of his 'trance'. He quickly tried to cover it up.
~the madness of snow?~ he thought to himself, a bit stunned at the development of his 'sister' talking to him.
However, he continued to lead onwards, silently...pondering what had happened. With the group of individuals in the distance and Garrett's orders, another thought came to mind.
"Bohdi...can you use that spell that allowed us to speak quietly to speak to them?" as he pointed in the distance. "And so if they are from the village, we would avoid firing on each other..."
Neco (Mage Armor) Monday March 5th, 2007 4:32:41 PM
Taking up her wand, the rogue casts a protective spell upon herself.
"Here we go again," she mutters under her breath, and then she has a thought. "Maybe those are Elfr's people? Can you tell?" Neco brings her free hand up to sheild her eyes. She knows some of the folks from the village, but not very many.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Monday March 5th, 2007 4:44:29 PM
Bohdi trudges along in a reverie. He is heard to mumble to himself on occassion and emits a slight giggle here and there, but it is plain to see the gnome is in his own thoughts through most of the trek. As he is addressed however, he becomes alert and lucid to the situation. "Did someone ask about magic? I have the answer. A Message spell is that of which you speak and I can assure you it is possible, bloody well possible." He says with excitement, then continues "At this time they are way to far away for it to work and to be quite honest with you, it will do little good in this situation, here is why. By the time they get close enough for it to work, we will all be within range for some missiles or spells. Now if I were but a few levels higher I could perform such wonderous feats of magic so that we could talk to them before there is a chance of hostilities. I could and will do so if you think it a smart choice?" The last said in an almost condecending manner, as if anyone could be smarter then him in regards to magic.
OOC: Thanks for allowing me to particiapte in your game. I am Looking forward to this week.
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Hypnotic Pattern, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Hunters of Ice Peak Monday March 5th, 2007 6:07:02 PM
The groups spot each other and each seems to take minor precautions, but are relatively sure that the other is from the village. Yanosh is slightly amazed at teh amount of apparent activity on what to his eyes seems so desolate and isolated a place. Those of Ice Peak too, have noted that ever since the awakening of the Fey king and the great eruption a few months ago, the life in the Vein has definately increased. And with it so to has the dangers.
Within shouting distance the four men raise voice in call, "Hunters greeeting from the Village of Ice Peak!" Garrett returns the call and the two groups meet. The four hunters look fairly haggered and relay a story of almost 20 days in the foothills of the south hunting elk and avoiding wolf packs. "More powerful than I Have seen in over 20 years." The lead man states. "Seemed to be smarter too, but still wolves and still more interested in elk and the like than us. But they are depleting our normal grounds. If the others have found likewise the village may starve." "or be forced to move." another offers.
Earlier that morning, Aiden's sister does not seem convinced he is all right and again posses the question to the ranger. "Aiden, are you feeling well?" If ignore as Aiden takes the lead with Nauthiz`Ull she shadows him as always, "if you insists then."
Aiden Monday March 5th, 2007 6:14:47 PM
(OOC: if she speaks to him again, he will NOT ignore her. Once could have been a figment of his imagination/snow madness. He won't fight against it if it is twice that she speaks to him.)
Aiden is still wary when he, tentatively, speaks back to her. "I am sorry pack-mate..." as he almost fumbles between the idea of speaking to the wolf. "We have not spoken before...and I will need adjustment."
Of course, Aiden speaking to the wolf as such, if heard by the others, may be construed as insanity.
But then again...he's from Twin Tusks...and has spent quite a bit of time on the plains. He could be considered eccentric.
(OOC: I'm sorry if I'm a little dense, but in the post..what has been chasing the elk and wolves? Or are the wolves depleting the hunting grounds?)
DM no problem. the wolves hunt the elk. there are just more of them now it seems to the hunters and they are bigger so need more food each. all this equals not as many elk to hunt and of course the larger more powerful wolf packs aren't on the menu either.
After about a minute Aiden finds he can no longer understand the yips and and friendly growls of his wolf companion. (Spell wore off. I am playing up on Aidens lack of spell knowledge, but some nearby Powers are vying for the rangers 'loyalty' so to speak. Make sense and are you cool with it?
Posting Report for Monday March 5th, 2007 7:15:06 PM
Game # 14 Ice Vein For the week of Feb 26,2007
Neco Monday March 5th, 2007 11:30:05 PM
The human girl wonders where the villagers of Ice Peak might go, if forced to move. She wouldn't mind a warmer place, but wouldn't want to go any place where she might be...recognized.
Garrett Tuesday March 6th, 2007 8:06:30 AM
Garrett nods solemnly at the news of the hunt. "Did the other hunters make it back with the mammoth that we all felled? Hopefully the meat from that will give time to come up with a plan."
Garrett turns toward home. "But come, let us talk as we walk. Elfr is eager to see her family again." Garrett begins moving towards home once again.
"Much is changing in the vein these days. We came across a lake opening up in the middle of the tundra. The snow seemed to be melting or heating from below in a great expanse of area."
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Tuesday March 6th, 2007 2:06:52 PM
The gnome listens with some interest at the discussion and has happy thought of the area becoming warmer. Bugger the cold and to hades with it are his thoughts on the matter. But no food? That is a serious problem, mainly because he enjoys eating. Not only because it is filling or good for you, but because it was delicious. Oh the savory meat and gravy in a warm baked pie. Shredded ginger roots and cinnamon wrapped up with a fine billowy pastry. Something must be done! He states his opinion and asks a few questions, "This sounds totally unnatural compared to what we have seen before these recent events. Any druids around to ask what is happening? Is this a natural occurance or do we need to go find the problem and bugger it? I'm not above a little travel to insure I remain well fed. Starving is out of the bloody question!" With that he continues on with the others, with an entirely new train of thought to keep him company until the village is in sight, or until someone says something that catches his attention.
Yanosh Tuesday March 6th, 2007 4:03:40 PM
Seeing that the hunters are from the same village as his new friends are he relaxes some. The thought that the food source for them maybe shrinking does not settle well with him.
"If the wolves are becoming more common around here then where are they coming from and why?" Growing up in the mountains Yanosh has heard stories of wolves moving to find food.
Starvation in their home grounds can make them move. Predation from a larger creature can be another. But here Yanosh has learned that some things are not so simple as they were when he was growing up. Larger wolves meens healthy wolves, so they were not starving. But he did hear that one white wolf talk did he not?? Strange land here indeed.
Aiden Tuesday March 6th, 2007 6:15:23 PM
ooc: I'm cool with it...it makes it interesting since Aiden doesn't particularly 'pray' to any one being, but he tends to respect those with power.
Aiden kept quiet. Perhaps the demon wolves were organizing the natural wolves? If so, that would tip the 'balance' between the predators of the wolves, and the more effective hunt for the elk.
"The ice wolves Garret?" he asked quietly, seeing whether their leader thought along the same lines.
Much Has Happened Tuesday March 6th, 2007 9:09:44 PM
The hunters have left before the Tusker raid and are only now on thier journey home. they have no knowledge of the party's activity or if the other group made it back. The idea that a mammoth was killed brings a hopeful countenance to thier faces. "If they did then they may have saved the village. It is not common knowledge but soon would be of the food shortage." All four are impressed and skeptical of the groups claim to be involved in such a great feat as bringing down so powerful a creature. The party though are adults and thier word would be taken as such.
The collective group walks towards Ice Peak. "What has happened to the wolves, Aye to all the animals I say? Just look at those two." the man gestures to the wolves flanking Nauthiz`Ull and Aiden. "Naught but a year old and bigger than full grown and full of muscle to boot." One of the hunters gives the dwarf a more than cursory look, "Where are you from Austlander?"
Three other sets of eyes look in Yanosh's direction and the elder hunter address Garrett, "You mean to bring the Austlander in As`Domi then. He knows not the Vein and not of Jakull Friest, the Jack Frost, you bested eh?" The man looks past Garrett to Yanosh, "The Friest did this. His coming, his awakening has stirred the Vein and angered Celsiun too. Our Priestess no longer can see."
Seeing Garrett's look he continues, "Aye, tis right it is. You know As`Domi, but I will say no more about it if you say not until we reach Ice Peak on the setting sun."
Neco Wednesday March 7th, 2007 7:36:47 AM
When the hunters single out Yanosh as an 'Austlander', Neco quietly moves over to stand by her friend. She pushes back the big hood of her jacket, and eyes the men cooly with her grey-blue eyes. "He is Yanosh, friend of Neco svienn Lleya," she says using her Ice Vein name.
The rogue waits to hear what the rangers or the cleric might say in defense of the party's composition.
Garrett Wednesday March 7th, 2007 8:24:42 AM
Responding to Aiden. "Yes. The thought of the white wolves leading others is reasonable. They seem to be smart enough, and can speak our language. But the two we killed had no other wolves with them. I do not know. Perhaps some of the hunters or the elders have heard of such a thing before."
Garrett then responds to the elder hunter with respect. "Aye, we mean to bring him in. His name is Yanosh and I will vouch for him. He helped us get Elfr back, and bled side by side with the rest of us as we killed the Bevroden Doden and took her from the ice witch. I would let him guard my back any day."
"Perhaps the Friest did do this. The vein definitely seems to be stirring. But whether or not Celsiun is upset, only Celsiun knows. If he is, his wrath has been greater upon the tuskers. Their leader is dead, and their tribe sundered. Perhaps it is time to recover the shield of Domi and return it to where it belongs."
"Speak as you would about the matter. I have nothing to hide from anyone, and prefer straight forward talk to words whispered in the dark." Garrett waits for the hunter to continue.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) d20+4=14 Wednesday March 7th, 2007 2:03:30 PM
The situation grows tense for a few moments, not something at all comfortable. Bohdi decides to lighten the mood a bit for Elfr and perhaps the others. "Illumicus Sperical Quadimal" is all he says as he begins an incantation, flexing his fingers with dexterity to complete the somatic component. Four balls of light spring into existance above him and fall gracefully into his hands. With a smile and a whistle, Bohdi begins juggling the multi colored lights. Speeding them up and slowing them down, he will throw one toward Garrett. The yellow ball spinning toward him, then stopping, it seems to be pulled back by the illusionist. After a few rounds he says, "We will let the Elders choose the matters of who belongs or no. From there, our own choices can be made, eh?" With that he hands the child a blue ball to see if she wants to play with it.
Actions: Cast Dancing Lights while using skill Slight of Hand: 14
If disbelieve DC+1 (ooc: Slight of hand is not in my book, or in the d20 SRD site. Am I missing something? Also curious, if Elfr wants to disbelieve the ball and fails, does it become like a real ball to her, or will I have to continue concentrating on it to move it around? Thanks)
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Hypnotic Pattern, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Aiden Wednesday March 7th, 2007 5:56:27 PM
Aiden kept silent his thoughts deeply contemplating exactly what was occurring. With him 'understanding' his pack-mate, was that a sign?
It had been alluded to earlier with the wolves' rapid growth, even before they had started to travel together with their four-legged pack-mates.
But who or what could it be? Could it be the dark spirit that had killed the nature spirit? That did not seem probable to Aiden.
No...it seems to be more that spirit that enjoyed the 'snow balls'. They mentioned the Freist, and that seemed the most likely of culprits, even as their choices (or lack thereof) was now affecting the Vein, both Tusk and Peak member.
These were going to be most interesting times...
Looking at Garrett, he motioned him to the side, away from the others. If possible, he'll whisper quietly, "now is a good time to see if anything from the 'Catacombs' could be bought or traded until everything is righted..."
Yanosh Wednesday March 7th, 2007 6:24:08 PM
When the questioned as to who he is and where he is from Yanosh stops and crosses his arms over his chest. 'Here it comes' he thinks to himself. 'Going to be run off before I ever get there.'
When the others stand up for him Yanosh can not believe his ears. A tear goes unnoticed down his burned cheek.
Yanosh steps forward and anounces in a clear steady voice, "I am Yanosh Ironfist. I come from the Scab Mountains of the Northern Continent. I came here in search of a new life." With a sweep of his hands Yanosh indicates his new commrads "And these have taken me in and called me friend. If I am not welcomed in your village then let it be known now. If I must meet some ritual then let it be done now."
The proud and frustrated Dwarf is tired of roaming. Never has he had friends such as these have been. If need be Yanosh will die here and now for them. Flexing his right hand Yanosh begins to hum a tune softly waiting for an answer. Today he has decided to stop running from himself!
Yanosh, in or out? Wednesday March 7th, 2007 9:40:58 PM
Neco moves to Yanosh's side and answers the eldest hunters question of the dwarf. The man's eyes narrow and focus on Neco for a moment. "Svienn Lleya?" His head turns slightly and looks at Garret and Nauthiz`Ull and then he asks Garrett. "The Austlander has been blooded?" he continues even before Garrett confirms it, "We have been away for too many days."
The news of the infamous Tuskan leader being dead and the once powerful tribe scattered hits the four of them like a hammer. They stand stunned for a few moments, unable to say anything. "Scattered?" asks one. "The Eruption, the Tusk was far closer than we." says another. "If not now then I can think of no time the signs will ever say." The elder hunter replies to Garrett on the reclaiming of the Shield of Domi."
Bohdi casts Dancing lights spell to difuse the gathering tense moments and the gnomes levity attempt seems to fall on humorless barbarians. Though with the onslaught of new information, none seem to know how to address him, so they ignore him.
Focus shifts to Yanosh as the dwarf resolves an inner conflict and steps forward. Today it would end in one way or the other. The three hunters immediately look to the elder on Yanosh's completion and the powerfully built barbarian hunter of the Ice Vein stepped to dwarf. "I am Hrof Runeguardt Svienn Ulgm, hunter of ice Peak. It is not for me to turn one away from my village who comes in peace and friendship. `As'Domi has said your blood has touched the ice and svienn Lleya claims you friend. Kayra and the elders will decide upon this, but know I and my wunjos will support you." His tone is nearly frighteningly dangerous, the words almost barked and his deep baritone carries power of character. But his eyes and the hand that claps Yanosh on the shoulder is that of comradeship.
The groups now fully mingle, Elfr is more than happy to play with one of the lights and the village of Ice Peak comes into view in a few short hours.
Does anyone have specific things to ask? If so post your character asking. If not next post will be in the Village and a lot is going to happen. might want to take advantage of the few short hours of walking to it.
Neco Wednesday March 7th, 2007 10:59:55 PM
The leader of the hunters accepts Yanosh in a manish way Neco has seen before, and one she thinks the dwarf will welcome. She flashes Yanosh a rare smile, showing small, even teeth, before she pulls up her big hood once again.
Finding a place in the line, the rogue listens in on the conversation, trying to make sense of all the superstitious mumbo-jumbo.
Garrett Thursday March 8th, 2007 8:21:39 AM
"Yes Aiden. The catacombs could be a very big help to the village if food is scarce. We should see what has transpired since we left, and what is needed before we decide what to get though. There is much that Karya and Svanhit will want to know, and we may be busy very quickly. the white wolves, the tuskers, the ice witch. All will be of great interest. Before we go across the tundra again though, we will definitely need to replace our wand."
Garrett leans closer and whispers " I am also not quite sure how our acquisition of the witches treasure will be received. Hopefully not poorly."
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Thursday March 8th, 2007 10:30:06 AM
Bohdi smiles to Yanoish and claps him as high on the shoulder as he can after the elder hunter gave his approval of the dwarf. "Huzzah!" The illusionist is disappointed in the barbarian's lack of humor though, but it could be the times not the people. Naw, it's definitely the people, he thinks to himself. A bunch of stuffed shirts without hot tea to warm their attitudes. One more reason he misses his home. What he wouldn't give for a philisophical debate on the properties of gem stones and magic. "Bugger the cold." he says out loud to no one in particular. Questions? He has a dozen of them, none of which these daft hunters would be able to answer. Aw well, at least someone appreciates good magic, even if it is minor at best. He looks to the small barbarian child they just rescued. He can't help but think that one day she will look upon such as petty also. He asks Elfr, "What do you think about magic? Pretty fun huh?"
Yanosh Thursday March 8th, 2007 12:42:12 PM
"Thank you Hrof Runeguardt Svienn Ulgm," the proud Dwarf states as he stumbles over the hunters name. Yanosh clasps the arm and hand of the hunter.
A sigh of relief softly escapes the Dwarf as he is accepted so far. Thinking to himself he must show his thanks to his new friends for standing beside him when he needed them most. With hope they will continue to stand beside him. The time will come, and come soon, that he will have to show his face to all. Those with him have seen his scars and disfigurment but the elders and hunters of the village have not and that is where he will need friends most.
Aiden Thursday March 8th, 2007 3:22:23 PM
Aiden frowned, giving his head a slight shake. "I would not think it wise" as he spoke with the nasal pronunciation that came with ork taught common, "to speak of that information to the elders..."
"At least until those of trust and blood are spoken to in private first..."
Aiden's mind still went back to the rather 'alpha' like feel and contest that was being waged between several subgroups among the elders.
"we ..or they (ooc: the treasures)...could then be used as tools unwittingly..."
The others could still see/feel Aiden speaking in soft tones with Garrett, his sharp eyes darting to watch the hunters (who may be distracted by the show of light).
Last of the Small Talk Thursday March 8th, 2007 9:20:19 PM
The group walks together and various conversations occur. Bohdi speaks to Elfr if she is interested in magic She is as enthusiastice as any child would be at the prospect of learning such things. Though she is not sure if her parents would allow it. "But they might, wait uintil I ask them for you to be my teacher!" she excitedly exclaims.
Yanosh's attempt to use Hrof's full name and pronounce it correctly brings a smile to the face of eveyone and a giggle from Elfr. "Well spoken Yanosh." he replies.
Mention of the Ice witch causes two of the hunters Brfal and Frey to touch a gloved hand to thier face and spit. One of many family based superstitions that most no longer know the origination of. Now more habit than anything else.
Garrett and Aiden drop to thier own hushed conversation. One good thing about having a great deal of clothing to protect you and a constant swirling wind was private conversations on the tundra were very hard to hear.
The village comes in sight and the group enters. Hrof bids Neco and the rest farewell and the four strike to move towards their respective low lying homes. Elfr stays right by the group's side. The smalled walled village seems it's same deserted self at the early evening hour. Most are inside keeping warm and preparing for dinner, the aroma of cooked meat fills the air. The last of the work is being set aside and the ring of steel and iron has ceased.
Neco Thursday March 8th, 2007 9:28:05 PM
The rogue sniffs the air and says "I wonder what's for dinner?" looking at Bohdi and Yanosh. A merry light dances in her grey eyes.
Garrett Friday March 9th, 2007 8:25:44 AM
Garrett's replies quietly to Aiden, "Aye, the chest should be mentioned quietly first. I think Svanhit would be the best recipient of that discussion. She is wise, and old enough to know more about the ice witch than many others. That, and her loyalty appears to lie with Karya, as does mine."
Upon entering the village, Garrett speaks. "Let us take Elfr home first. Then a good meal and a soft bed not made of snow. "
Garrett begins walking Elfr towards her home with whoever else wishes to go
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Friday March 9th, 2007 11:26:05 AM
The sight of the village visibly brightens the face of Bohdi. Once again he becomes talkative, possibly to the chagrin of the others. "A hot brandy is so in my future, yes yes. That's first, then a hot bath, oohh that sounds good. I feel as though I've been drug through a hedge backward, I do. Most uncivilized I'm becoming." He stays with the group upon entrance and will escort Elfr home along with the others.
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Hypnotic Pattern, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Yanosh Friday March 9th, 2007 2:20:06 PM
Yanosh looks around the village taking in the sights. The sounds and smells are as similar and as differant as any city, town or villiage he has ever been in. The sounds of work, smells of cooking and yes even the smells of refuse. these are the signs of home. Also the signs of hatred and perjury.
"Yes lets take her home. she has been away from her family far too long." worriedly Yanosh agrees to see Elfr to her home.
Aiden Friday March 9th, 2007 5:13:57 PM
Aiden nodded, a slight one, to Garrett. "Perhaps the old man..." he also added as a possibility, "the warlock..."
He continued to watch (and walk) with the others. A part of him distrusted the new hunters that had joined with their group, but for him, it was easy to feel that way. Paranoia had been almost bred into him given Twin Tusks.
A House's Thanks Saturday March 10th, 2007 1:19:55 PM
The four hunters whom had met the group outside of ice Peak, bid a good evening and head to thier homes. First on everyone's list to do is of course take Elfr the rest of the way home. Upon entering to low slung long house, Elfr runs towards her father with a squeel of delight. All heads spin towards the party and many of the men and women seated at the table launch themselves to their feet. There is a massive hue and cries of joy over the child's return.
The party is quickly asked to sit and eat with them as room is being made to accomodate them. "We can not express often enough how grateful we are to you. Brynj and the others returned over a week ago with the mammoth. While that was a wonderful event and the entire village is blessed by their triumph of that hunt. We knew that our child might have to pay for everyone else. We were proud to accept that honor, but always held hope. Now you have proven that hope well founded."
Haden produces a small well crafted pouch and presents it to Garrett, the person all in the village knows accepts gifts and thanks on behalf of the whole party. "It was to be our gift ot Celsiun at the foot of Burfell if you did not return, so now I give it to you with my thanks."
In short order, all 42 people of the house, 5 families in all, make thier way to shake hands and hug each party member. Yanosh is treated like the others. Obviously ice Peak has seen and been on good terms with dwarves in the past.
Dinner is served, mammoth stew, with a thick dark ale and some black cheese. The food is good if not plain for Yanosh's tastes. To everyone else it seems a normal enough dinner. Aiden speaks to Garrett, still privately of possibly seeing Ulgr Mun. He is a rumored warlock and just about everything else. Aiden's last encounter in the old man's house was eye opening indeed.
Neco Sunday March 11th, 2007 11:09:08 PM
Neco finds a seat amongst the families, and pats the space next to her, gesturing for Yanosh to take a seat. She makes sure to get a good serving of the mamoth stew, but passes on the black cheese. With a hand beside her mouth, she whispers to Yanosh, "I think I have more injuries from being squeezed by Elfr's family than from any creature..." the girl waves her spoon towards the door leading outside, before continuing, "out there!"
Her stomache growls, and she digs eagerly into the stew.
Haden's passing a pouch to Garrett does not go unnoticed by the rogue.
Garrett Monday March 12th, 2007 8:33:55 AM
Garrett accepts the pouch from Haden, knowing it would be an insult to refuse. "Thank you Haden, it is most generous of you. I for one am glad that it will not rest at the foot of Burfell." If it's not considered rude, or bad form, garrett will open the pouch and show the contents to the rest of the party. If it's not generally done that way, then Garrett will save it until later.
Garrett will be happy to join them for dinner, and will partake of the stew for taste if not for necessity. He will eat very lightly with thoughts on the possible food shortage that may soon plague the village. Since he doesn't actually need to eat, he would feel guilty if he had more than just a good taste of each.
Garrett will stay for a while and celebrate with the families, deflecting any praise received to Domi and his wunjo's.
Yanosh Monday March 12th, 2007 1:42:37 PM
Dropping his pack by the door Yanosh accepts the invite to dinner. And hugs from all of the family.
Yanosh sits next to Neco in the offered seat. Taking a bowl of stew from the one who offers it Yanosh gives his thanks. Using a knife provided Yanosh slices off a moderatly sized piece of the cheese thinking it rude if he didnt at least try some of all. Greatly accepts the dark ale which reminds him of some from home. Using a dagger Yanosh slices some small shavings of cheese into his stew. Looking around self-contiously Yanosh lifts his scarf from over his burned mouth and begeins to eat.
During the meal Yanosh leans over to Neco and speaks quietly, "Friend Neco is there a place I can set up my tent for the night?" Yanosh being a 'austlander' and having no place to sleep wishes not to burden anyone.
Neco (2nd illegal post) Monday March 12th, 2007 7:27:28 PM
The warm stew in her belly makes Neco more talkative then usual, and she tells Yanosh what she knows of the customs of the place regarding something the Veiners call bloodlines.
"Us without ties of blood, get taken in as part of a village family. I got 'dopted by Lleya." The rogue shrugs her shoulders, "she doesn't make cakes, but she writes songs, and carves ice into sculptures. Her brother works with fur. So, now they call me Neco svienn Lleya."
Neco fetches Weezle out of her pocket, and placing the critter on her lap, gently strokes the soft white fur. "I stay at Lleya's place, but sometimes I stay at Bohdi's and help him with his magic stuff."
"Maybe someone will 'dopt you, Yanosh," she adds, gently.
An Hour Before the Fire Circle Monday March 12th, 2007 9:27:59 PM
the meal is pleasent and too long, with the typical ending. Most help clear away the bone plates and skewers, some start herding the children towards furs bunks and heaps of blankets. The rest, generally the older men and some a few hunters of both men and women, start to make towards the center fire n the lodge to put on thick cloaks and fish out thier stash of hard liquor and pipe smokes.
Garrett stows the bag, as opening it now would not be appropriate. It is not that kind of gift. It is one privately given and there would be plenty of time in private where the group could view it. Right now the group has about an hour until the fire ring starts.
There was an innocent chuckle at Yanosh's question to Neco on the tent. Followed by a relatively quick explanantion that none in Ice Peak would sit idly by in warmth while the good dwarf froze to death. If no one else would haden would have Yanosh stay here for the night. "Those not of the Vein rarely survive a night on their own, with thier own protections."
At length the group dresses again in the outer shell of the lodge and soon are setting down a few doors to thier own lodge and that of Brynj and Sigsteinn. You enter and find all in normal array save one thing. Each of the beds has a set of wolf teeth lying in the head of it. Anywhere from 3 to 5 teeth seem to have been casually tossed on each bunk, even the makeshift furs Neco occassionally uses.
The others are all in preparations similar to the lodge just left. Only Brynj and his son seem to be making any preparations to go out and talk this night. This too, is hardly out of the ordinary. The group first makes a quick circle as they stow gear not to be left in the outer colder area of the lodge and in so normal a fashion, Garrett opens the pouch. Inside is a small silver framed mirror, a miniature ivory horn and small coil of string.
Garrett Tuesday March 13th, 2007 8:24:05 AM
Garrett will show the others in the group the gift that was given if we are all together.
Garrett will ask the others if they know what the deal is with the wolfs teeth. If nobody else does either, he will ask Brynj.
Yanosh Tuesday March 13th, 2007 1:08:53 PM
Yanosh turns to Haden, "I cannot impose on you and your family. I have been out on the tundra with my new friends in our tents at night now for the past few days." Yanosh turns to gather his things and prepars to find a place for his tent.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 20, HP 26/26) and Squork (AC 20, HP 13/13) Tuesday March 13th, 2007 2:06:10 PM
Food, glorious food. The only two things better then food is magic and wine. Although ale is fine and all. "This reminds me of the time I was working on an alchemy project. It was missing one major component to perfect it. What was it lacking you may ask? Sodium." He picks up a pinch of salt from the bowl on the table and sprinkles it around in his bowl. Stiring it gently so as not to spill any on him, he then tastes it. "Good show on the stew! Top shelf if I may say so."
As yanosh gathers his belongings, "You've gone bloody starkers you have. Why endure this climate when you have been offered a cot, with teeth on it no less? I don't know what it means but I dare say it's different then what I'm acoustomed to." He unconciously shivers thinking about another night outside.
Spell list: Gnome abilities: Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Dancing Lights (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Message (x2) Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Mage Armor (cast), Alarm, Magic Missile, Color Spray Level 2: Scorching Ray (x2), Hypnotic Pattern, Rope Trick Wand of Magic Missiles, 15 charges remaining
Aiden Tuesday March 13th, 2007 3:12:26 PM
Aiden was surprised by the custom of the teeth. Remembering back to his time at Twin Tusks, the teeth of powerful (and vanquished) animals were sometimes taken as charms or shows of power. However, that did not seem to feel the likely reason for the more 'civilized' village of Ice Peaks.
Aiden smiled at Bohdi's chatter. He was quite sure that there were MANY things that Bohdi was not quite 'used to', but he has shifted nonetheless to take an important role in the group and village.
Fire Circle or Stay In Tuesday March 13th, 2007 9:32:59 PM
Haden replies as Yanosh leaves with the rest, "I mean no disrespect, but you are alive because of the others to be sure. Also be sure it would be no burden but an honor to have you stay if you wished." Haden gives a small bow and joins the others who are gathering the thick fire cloaks for the night fire.
The temperature has been falling fast since dinner. Aiden knows tonight will be especially cold, perhaps even beyond the magic that they wield. Another test of Celsiun mayhaps. the group knows little of the symbol of the wolf teeth in this setting. Aiden has some experience from the Tusks, but it most likely is not the same. Doubly so since as the owners of the beds, it should have been them to place the teeth thier to benefit from the power of them.
Garrett decides to talk to Brynj. The older hunter grunts a hello as he continues to layer up for the Fire Circle. With a small smile he fires a light hearted jab towards Bohdi, "Tis a cold one tonight, best you stay here with the children. I hear 'civilized' folk have no tolerance for the cold." Garrett mentions the teeth, "Ah what no I don't know thier meaning. Had you taken them I could help, but the witch, she put them there. And if that weren't bad enough the old man was here with her." Brynj lowers his voice as he walks over, perhaps concerned others might overhear him. "Some say them two have power, but they're just old. Pay no heed to them. The ancient ways are fading." Brynj then turns and leaves with his son.
The group is left relatively alone, the Fire Circle will start in a short while and continue for 3-4 hours.
Neco d20+5=18 Tuesday March 13th, 2007 11:41:33 PM
Neco decides to take a cat-nap in her nest in the hut the group holds in common. She picks up the teeth, and then places them under the cushion she uses to pillow her head. Dumping her pack and personal items at the foot of her sleeping area, she yawns widely, then crawls under the furs wondering if the teeth will somehow turn into gold coins before the Fire Circle.
Even with her eyes closed, she doesn't miss a word spoken by her comrades.
Listen=18
Bohdi Nackle d20+13=16 Wednesday March 14th, 2007 10:46:47 AM Ooc by Kup: I'm back! Buzz, thanks so much for subbing for Bohdi this past week! Great posting!
Bohdi studied the wolf teeth that had been left on his bed, taking a moment to examine them under magically-created orange rune-spectacles (cast: Detect Magic, Spellcraft if applicable 16). He pursed his lips thoughtfully at the ominous significance of the symbol, but said nothing for the moment.
He smirked back in the direction of Brynj at the hunter's comment. "Aye, you're right, civilized people wouldn't think about going out in this bloody cold. 'Course n'all, civilized folk wouldn't think about being caught dead in this bleedin' frigid village in the first place, mate. So here's to civilization, and may it come speedily in our days. Cheers." He hoisted his mug of ale in salute and quaffed, although not as heartily, perhaps, as if it had been the local ice wine.
Bohdi would certainly join the others at the fire circle that night, cold or no. If the fire circles on the group's return from prior trips had been any indication, this promised to be a night to remember.
Yanosh Wednesday March 14th, 2007 4:03:18 PM
Dropping his pack Yanosh turns to his host. "You are right of course. I will be honoured to stay here this night. I will make a bed in a corner with my bedroll. And I thank you very much for your hospitality." Yanosh finds an out of the way corner (close to Neco if in the same lodge) and makes his bed on the floor.
Yanosh carfully unwraps his head making sure noone is watching. Then rewraps with a scarf of lighter weight cloth of the same color.
After which Yanosh retrieves his whetstone and begeins to work the nicks and blemishes from his axe and daggers.
Garrett Thursday March 15th, 2007 8:24:17 AM
Garrett tries to get a little shut eye in advance of going to the fire circle.
Before nodding off to sleep, he notes to nobody in particular. "This should be another interesting fire circle. I wonder how much has been going on around here. Either way, we'll probably find out half the story in a few hours."
Fire Circle Thursday March 15th, 2007 11:58:59 AM
Brynj chuckles at Bohdi and raises an ivory horn to his lips. A mist like substance cascades down as he drinks it. soon he and his son are finished and exit into the night.
Neco lies down sliding the teeth under her pillow and listens to what happens about her. Yanosh puts his gear next to her and sets to going over his axe.
Garrett and Bohdi both relax a bit and speak of the Fire Circle. They both plan to go and both feel it will be another interesting one indeed. of Course, all there will want to hear the telling of the tale of the rescue of Elfr. The journey so far in pursuit of the Tuskers, the meeting of the Ice Witch and all the happenings on the tundra during the journey home. There would be much to tell this night.
Bohdi and Garret redon thier cloaks and thick outer blankets in preparation to go into the night. The normally 5 or 6 minute walk to the fire turns into a 2 minute jog as you exit the lodge. The cold bites and stings at your face and tries to tear through your cloaks and furs. Even the magical protections seem to avail you naught against the bitter night air. Upon arrival you find far less of the village here than on previous nights. but with the terrible cold that has swept in, it is hardly a surprise. The fire blazes deep red and orange in defiance it seems of the black cold about you. The heat can be felt even from 50' away, though everyone is far closer. Some no more than 5 feet or so from the flames. Drinks can be seen being passed, more of the deep almost black in color ale.
You easily recognize all 14 villagers; Bjorn'Ursa, Kayra, Svanhvít, Fuller'Heimdall and Dra'Gul are the most notable. Brynj and his son are there as is a small handful of other hunters including Haden, Elfr's father. All except Fuller and Dra are relatively young and even they are not considered old by any in the village.
"Aye and there you are me boy!" Dra`Gul heads towards Bohdi as soon as he spies the gnome. "Again you and your wunjos have shown all that Ice Peak stands in honor for." He turns towards the fire and the others about it, "The honor of ice Peak!" and drinks down a horn of liquid while thrusting a smaller such container into Bohdi's hands. The aroma is unmistakably Ice Wine, enhanced all the much more it would seem in the frigid air.
Kayra and the others all drink and then, Kayra, leader of the barbarians of Ice Peak speaks. "You have much to tell this night and we are doubly blessed. Brynj has told of the slaying of the mammoth and your part in it. The village stands as always in the debt of its hunters. There have been changes across the Vein and our Hunters will need to change as well. The great mammoth will allow them the time to do so." She raises a horn, "To Brynj and the hunters." The others give a hardy grunt of approval again sand drink.
Svanhvít steps a bit toward the flames and turns to look upon all. "As Kayra said, we are blessed twice over this night. Elfr has been returned and Celsiun stands in our presence to hear our tale." She than looks to Garrett, Bohdi and any others that may have come.
DM Note: Yanosh, you are in the same lodge as everyone else as oppposed to staying with Haden.
Yanosh Thursday March 15th, 2007 3:29:01 PM
Sitting quietly on his bedroll Yanosh looks over at Neco. Seeing her to be asleep Yanso Quietly does one thing that he had not done since he has met his new friends. He starts to quietly pray..."Domi, Thank you for allowing me to survive the test on the tundra. Thank you for the return of the child Elfr to her family. Give me the strength and the knowledge to live in your light. Show me the way that is set for me. Help me Domi to find my place."
Once finished Yanosh removes his armour and sets to work making sure it and his shield are sound after the adventure on the tundra. Quietly Yanosh hums to himself. Its a gentle melody unlike what he used during battle one that seems to calm him.
Neco Thursday March 15th, 2007 7:13:45 PM
The young rogue stretches and yawns under the pile of furs, then brings fists up to rub at sleepy eyes.
"Hunh?" she bolts up, and looks about. "Are they gone?" she asks, "I only wanted to take a cat-nap." Pushing the furs aside, Neco collects a few items, then wraps her fur lined jacket about her thin body. "Put on your cloak, Yanosh! We are late! You don't want to miss the fire circle!"
The girl will wait for the drawf to prepare himself, and then will lead to where the elders hold the ceremony.
Aiden Thursday March 15th, 2007 7:52:57 PM
Aiden quietly followed along, a tall shadow that, even after 5 years, was not entirely comfortable with those of Ice Peaks. It would be Garrett's task, and perhaps with Bohdi, or someone better spoken than he, to explain what had happened during the long trip in the tundra. His was but a minor part through the adventure, even as each of the others contributed through arms in battle or spell, or even a well placed comment, to its (fortunately) successful completion.
However, there was much left to be accomplished...the retrieval of the relics. Perhaps even completing the task that the Ice Witch had laid before them.
No...he would keep to the silent corner, looking at his pack sister, and listening. The time for action was now complete. Now it was the time of speech and celebration.
Bohdi Nackle Thursday March 15th, 2007 9:53:05 PM
Bohdi graciously accepted the horn of ice wine from Dra'Gul and drank, letting the warmth of the draught spread through his limbs. He sighed and nodded in gratitude.
"Haven't had one of those since I ... uh ... since I lost ... well, in a little while."
But when Karya toasted Brynj and the hunters, Bohdi snorted derisively before reluctantly sipping from his horn ... eyeroll included.
Bohdi's eyes widened at Svanhvit's comment about Celsiun being present to hear the "tale." He swallowed hard and looked at his wunjos questioningly, wondering whether he should begin.
Garrett Friday March 16th, 2007 8:06:14 AM
Garrett toasted with the rest of the village.
Relieved, Garrett nods at Bohdi in response to his questioning look. There is none better among us to tell the story thinks Garrett, and saving me from having to do it is something I am grateful for.
Garrett sits back to await Bohdi's marvelous telling of the rescue of Elfr.
Yanosh Friday March 16th, 2007 3:37:57 PM
Yanosh looks up at Neco waiting for him and silently dresses in his winter garb and heads to the fire with the rogue. Glad that he will be able to keep his head covered he wraps his winter scarf over his lighter one as they leave.
At the fire Yanosh sits next to Neco and listens as the telling of the rescue of Elfr starts. Hoping that he will not have to tell any of it himself.
Tales and Fire Saturday March 17th, 2007 1:18:53 PM
The group is there a few late comers but Neco and Yanosh quickly learn that they did no tmiss anything. Bohdi finds Dra`Gul's hand cuffing him across the back of his head as the gnome snorts. The older man offers no explanantion, nor does he look at him.
Eyes turn to Bohdi as Svanhvit finishes, he was tale weaver last time, and apparently all in attendance expected him to do so again. The high preistess of Domi seems to have thrown the wizard off slightly, but Bohdi begins if not completely smoothly. The journey across the tundra, the lake forming nearly under thier feet, the watching of wolves and the Bevroren Doden in the form of orcs and bears are all told. Unlike the last Fire Circle, this tale is not accompanied by some mystic trance like state, where theose gathered join in the tale itself.
Eyes are fixed on Bohdi and minds are working on alternate meanings to much of what is being said. Some share a comment or two among themselves and others seem to occassionally tune the tale out all together. Kayra, Svanhvit, Bjorn and the others of true note all are listening intently though they are much more casual than the last time.
Bohdi then gets to the Ice Witch and the mood about the Circle changes. All other sound seems to almost be pulled away, even the constant near white noise of the blowing snow and crackling flame. It is as if the only thing for miles making any noise at all is Bohdi's voice. The gnome feels a presence almost fall over him. Powerful, unyeilding and terribly familiar. Where he knew it from flirted just on the edge of his mind and he was unable to pull the thought in while still in the tale he wove. Perhaps later, is his thought and part of his mind answers in a different voice, Yes, now don't forget the role I played of master of Tales...
Dra`Gul's hand steadies Bohdi and he finds that even though his mind is quite occupied, his mouth is still going and he is still talking. It is like he he watching himself or sitting just to the right...
To all else, Bohdi seems to tell everything just fine and again uses minor magic to enhance and emphasize certain aspects. Bohdi speaks of the journey home, the bears, wolves Atta, he leaves nothing out and after an hour or so is done.
The gathered hunters start to coroborate portions almost immediately. One had lead a group just three days ago to the west and spotted a very strange cloud, low to the ground perhaps another of these hot springs that formed beneath the party. Discussions go well into the night on shifting the hunting grounds and because the mammoth will provide food to the village for at least a month the hunters had time to explore these new areas.
Kayra agrees and cautions all to take an additional man or 2. "With new territory comes new dangers." There is some small talk and none seem to direct any questions or comments towards Yanosh, though there is the occassional glance by Kayra and one or two others. But again nothing more than that.
"Svanhvit speaks and tells the small gathered group that she believes now is the time to track down and retrieve the Shield of Domi. the Tusk is fractured and now a full war is no longer a threat. They are independant tribes, or so the Ice Witch would have us believe." She looks at Kayra, who frowns at the preistess's logic, "We have no cause to believe this witch." Kayra's voice almost spits the word, her feelings on the validity of such being madequite clear. Svanhvit seems unflustered and nods agreement. "Yes so I propose Garrett, Bohdi, Neco and Aiden travel to Burfell and ascertain such." he preistess shifts her gaze as does everyone else to the group.
[Note: I currently am having Bohdi leave out the treasure and the part of the Ice Witch wanting the group to retreive her relic. I assumed Bohdi would speak of the death of the great Tusker chief, the fracturing of the Tribe and riddle like 'gathering at the base of the mighty mountain to lay low the Ice Peak]
Yanosh Saturday March 17th, 2007 4:02:13 PM
Being left out of the decision to go to Burfell only meens to Yanosh that he is once again only being tolerated until he moves on.
Silently the stoic Dwarf sits listening to the others speak as if he is not there.
'What must one do to prove who he is? Helping to rescue one of them not enough? Soon they will learn that Yanosh Ironfist is as good a warrior as any of them.' The sullen fighter thinks.
"Domi Give me Strength." Yanosh softly says into the cold night. Here is where he wishes to stay. Next to the only Friends he feels he has.
Aiden Sunday March 18th, 2007 12:54:27 AM
The tall youth stood up from the back where he had quietly listened to the fascinating story. In some ways, it was more intriguing listening to it than how he had remembered it as occurring. But such is the way of the storyteller...and Bohdi's skill as such were quite remarkable.
However, that was not why the young man stood, and in some ways, allowed his full height (and growth as a young man) to be felt. "His ways are strange, but the dwarf has proven true. His will and blade strong and cutting like that of winter's breath. I say he is to come as well..."
Yanosh Sunday March 18th, 2007 11:14:49 AM
Fist clinched trying to surpress his growing frustration Yanosh is surprised by Aidens sudden statement. Though the two have shared much in such a short time they have spoken little to each other.
Again the out pouring of friendship from those he has traveled with here amazes him.
Standing before anyone else can speak Yanosh looks over the assembled people of Ice Peaks and says "I am Yanosh Ironfist! I have spilled blood in defence of them that found me alone on the tundra. I have spilled blood with them in the return of the child Elfr. Where they go so will I." With that said Yanosh looks around the fire scared that he has finally spoken out of line and will be punished for his outburst.
Bohdi Nackle Sunday March 18th, 2007 9:12:35 PM
Bohdi smiled at the dwarf's outburst, and noted silently how the elders had omitted Nauthiz'Ull from those that would go. He nodded, recalling his own observations of his wunjo's increasing distance as they returned to the village.
Without a word to Nauthiz'Ull, out of respect for the ranger's silence, Bohdi crossed the fire circle and placed a hand on Yanosh's shoulders. "Aye, he's perfect for it. Tough as nails, handy with an axe--and bloody daft, too." He smiled wickedly.
He sat, his expression darkening again only slightly. What had Svanhvit meant earlier, that Celsiun himself had been present? And what was that voice he had heard? It was all very mysterious and disconcerting.
Yanosh Monday March 19th, 2007 3:04:09 PM
Quietly the Dwarf stands awaitiing his fate. Hands clenched his gaze is steady ready to meet any who wish to address him.
Response to Yanosh Monday March 19th, 2007 3:12:42 PM
Stoic and unyielding. That best describes the looks upon the faces of the hunters of Ice Peak as Aiden speaks, followed by Yanosh's declaration. Bohdi adds his piece and Svanhvit holds her hand to silence any further words from anyone. Her voice is calm adn even carries a hint of mirth. She addresses the whole assembly, "Yanosh Ironfist holds our gratitude and thanks and is welcomed in this village for as long as he wishes. I hold no claim over him as he has no true blood here yet. That is why he was not named." The preistess then stands herself and with her, two powerful barbarians. Her eyes seek out and lock upon Yanosh's own and her voice descends several octaves. "You have travelled long and far, weary dwarf. Far from the forging fires which made you. We shall be watching you."
Several about her look with concern towards Svanhvit, but Kayra redirects thier curiosity. "Yanosh, no slight was intended, your intentions are not known fully. Ice Peak would be honored by your support."
Nauthiz`Ull continues to sit in silence, barely having spoken since the group fought the Atta's upon the tundra. Something had certainly stirred agin in the young man and the fear that his sister's death had finally broken him was upon all who knew him.
Neco Monday March 19th, 2007 5:30:06 PM
The young rogue sits near the fire and listens to what has to be said. Neco is warmed up by the bright flames that lick up into the air. If it weren't for the nap she had taken earlier she would surely be asleep. The rogues mind wanders from the conversation at the circle to her share of the yet to be mentioned prizes and treasure.
Garrett Monday March 19th, 2007 7:27:16 PM
The young priest of Domi watches it all with a silent contemplation. His youth provokes his blood lust when Yanosh was left out at first. However, the young man is also wise enough to know that the elders of the camp are his superior and that one day he will also be an elder for his people, Domi willing. He must learn to temper his emotions, because ultimatly, the safety of the village will lie in his hands some day. He has learned much at this circle and has much more to think about and understand. His good feelings toward Yanosh has not deminished. Garrett believes the dwarf will be accepted some day, but he understands why there is much to prove as well. The aspiring Protector looks forward to helping him prove his friendship to his people and much, much more.
Yanosh Monday March 19th, 2007 9:40:59 PM
Yanosh pledges his service to the people of Ice Peaks. "From this day forward I will defend the village of Ice Peaks. I am trianed as a weapons smith and as an armour smith so I can be a service to the villiage and not just another mouth to feed."
With that said Yanosh sits down besides Neco and listens to the elders.
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Monday March 19th, 2007 10:46:37 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of March 12-16 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............*...x...x...x...x Garrett-Chris.........x...x...x...x...o Aiden-Paul............x...o...x...x...x Neco-James..........o...x...x..x...o Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...x
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Buzz substituted for Kup on Tuesday (following the DM's Monday post)--thanks, Buzz! --DM "Friday" post came on Saturday.
Bohdi Nackle Monday March 19th, 2007 10:51:52 PM
Bohdi sat in contemplative calm. The fire circle had been devoid of the conflict that had characterized their previous returns. And their future ... well, for once, Bohdi wasn't objecting to the plans that the elders had for him. After all, he felt that he owed something of a debt--only not to the elders.
Bohdi's eyes darted involuntarily over to Neco's boots. The ones he and she had "lifted" from the Ice Witch's cave. Why had he failed to mention that in his tale, exactly? What was he hiding? He had nothing to be ashamed of, did he?
Then again, why should he? After all, they were theirs. They came to them. They were theirs, their own, their only, their precioussss ....
Squork pecked the side of the gnome's ear, and he howled in pain. "Ow! What in bloody hell was that for?" he asked accusingly.
The bird said nothing, but his eyes glinted with amusement in the firelight.
DM I had left it out as I thought the general consensus of the party was to bring that part up privately to Kayra and Svanhvit
Aiden Tuesday March 20th, 2007 7:24:57 AM
(ooc: apologies for it being so short)
Aiden looked around, and having said his small part, listens and awaits the decision from the elders (and Garrett...the leader of the group).
Yanosh Tuesday March 20th, 2007 12:26:43 PM
The sullen Dwarf starts to think of things that he may need for the up coming trip. 'So much I donot understand here. Obviously I need magiced items but what?' Yanosh mumbles quietly.
Garrett Tuesday March 20th, 2007 12:44:30 PM
Standing up straight to his full height, he wears the pride of his clan upon his brow like a steel helmet. "We will leave in the morning then and search out Burfell for information on the sacred shield! May the strength of my ancestors be with us." Garrett sits back down and ponders many things as the fire in the circle slowly diminishes. Holding his drinking horn he drains it, then allows it to be refilled.
The Fire Circle Ends Tuesday March 20th, 2007 5:39:20 PM
It is decided, Yanosh and all of them would be going to Burfell, the mighty mountain, the Sacred seat to determine the truth of what the Ice Witch has said. Talk around the fire degenerates to teh standard fire side conversations. The hunters plan expeditions among themselves, where they might push and what each has seen. Many, Brynj included ask about Hroj and he two sons who departed about 4 days ago towards the pine knoll to the west. They went to see the dryad's woods and investigate if any Sne Kjempe had returned to the area. Alas, they have not returned, but it has only been 4 days. The party required almost 2 full days of travel to get there.
Other talks surround the water mentioned in Bohdi's tale. Bodies of water have fish, seal and possibly whale. They of course also attract bears, wolves Iss Wurms and worse. Still talk continues of investigating the area around the party's spotting of the apparently wet bears. Svanhvit retires soon after Garrett declares the group to be leaving in the morning for Burfell and her everpresent body guard go with her. Bjorn moves over to join the PC's. "It is good to see you again." Glancing at Neco, "Nice boots." he then turns his more full attention to Yanosh and sits down in the snow next to him. Bjorn passes a bone mug of some warm steaming liquid to him, "You speak well Austlander, and bravely as well." Bjon's deep bass voice rolls like the deep earth in Yanosh's ears. "Many have come recently to Ice Peak and they have all perished. Our land is not to be taken easily. If you wish to live listen to them" and he gestures to the party about them. Bjorn stands, towering and massive, his face neutral in what he has said. "It would be a waste of promise not to see you again Yanosh Ironfist." Bjorn then departs.
Soon enough, a few hours, the cold starts to even penetrate the thick fire cloaks and all begin to depart.
Neco Tuesday March 20th, 2007 5:43:30 PM
Neco hopes the party will not be rushed out of the village before they have ample time to prepare. There is the treasure to quantify, and surely a visit to the Catacombs is in order?!
Bohdi Nackle Wednesday March 21st, 2007 8:34:08 AM
"Come on, let's get back and get some rest. In the morning, I'll prepare some spells of identification and we'll figure out what some of these items are. Then, perhaps, we owe ourselves a trip to that store to get some equipment if we're going to be hunting orc."
Bohdi rose to leave, then stopped. "Oh," he added sheepishly. "I nearly forgot. We need to tell Svanhvit about--those items. Come on, Neco--we should go together."
He made his way to Svanhvit's lodge and asked permission to enter from the guards. Hesitantly, he entered and addressed the withered crone.
"Svanhvit, love, the group thought that we should address this issue more privately. When the Ice Witch abandoned her cave, she left behind an enchanted chest. Neco here deciphered the runes protecting the chest, and we were able to open it--we got these items." He showed the items to the shaman.
Garrett Wednesday March 21st, 2007 12:05:26 PM
To Neco's statement, he replies. "Time is of the essence as our land grows warmer. The shield must be found. However, in order to succeed, we must be prepared. The more we encounter the more danger will also be present, so we will take the time to equip ourselves properly and determine what loot we have found." Garrett rises and finishes his horn before retiring to bed for the long day tomorrow. "Let me know how I can help, I will be pleased too."
Yanosh d20+2=12 d20+2=19 Wednesday March 21st, 2007 4:19:30 PM
The Dwarf sits by the fire drinking the warm brew thinking of what he has just been told. After everyone has left Yanosh stands and heads back to the lodge he is staying in. "Well Dwarf" He says to himself, "Time to make yourself useful." Yanosh changes his course and starts looking for the/a forge.
once he finds one Yanosh looks for weapons or armour that need to be completed or need work. Yanosh Works one of the pieces thinking of what is next to come and his part in it. "Domi, Grant me the wisdom and the strength to become what I am to be."
When the night runs late Yanosh returns to his bedding exhausted and sleeps till morning.
Armoursmithing=12 weaponsmithing=19
Celsiun Wednesday March 21st, 2007 6:53:31 PM
Bohdi and Neco head towards Svanhvits lodge. The cold bites and stings horribly as they leave the Fire's area. It is only a 50' jaunt but it seems to take far longer. The Boots Neco wears and the spell cloaking the gnome are helpless against the terrinble bitter cold this night. Arrive soon they do though at the lodge of Svanhvit and enter the outer door into the cloak and first room. One of the barbarians answers the inner door and looking to both intones in a very official type voice. "Hail Bohdi and Neco, it is late. The high Priestess Ve As`Domi Svanhvit Mundr As`Domi can not be disturbed." The inner door is then shoved shut again. His expression and tone leave little room if any for exceptions. It unfortunately is a much farther walk home. maybe 5 minutes, perhpas more.
Garrett and Aiden make a quick run to the lodge and indeed a run it turns out to be. Away from the deep heat of the Fire Circle, the cold assaults and tears into them. The magical protection both are wrapped in seem to be unable to prevent it. Luckily the trip to the lodge is a short one and there is no real threat. Soon enough they enter the cloak outer room and hang the heavier garmets. It then occurs to both that none of the others seem to have come with them.
Yanosh is heading to the lodge as well, the cold ripping through him. A thought comes that perhaps he could find and fire the forge tonight and show his worth in his highly honed crafting skills in metal. But he has not taken more than a few dozen steps from the fire and already his feet and hands have abandonded feeling. Breathing through the nose is impossible and his lungs ache. Fort save DC 15 please. Highlight to display spoiler: { Failure resluts in 1d6 lethal damage. I am halting you here Yanosh. If you still wish to search through the village for the forge you may.}
Neco Thursday March 22nd, 2007 12:07:34 AM
Neco trails after the gnome. "Do we really haf'to?" she whines. "Can't we just split the loot up with the others, and then nip through the portal for some shopping?"
When the barbarian type turns them out, Neco pulls her hood forward to protect her face, but it also hides the I-told-you-so look in her eyes. A muffled voice says, "we better be really careful and get back to our blankets as fast as we can."
The rogue wonders what has happened to the wolf teeth she put under her pillow, and hopes they have turned into gold coins.
Aiden Thursday March 22nd, 2007 7:35:38 AM
Aiden unwrapped himself in the warmth of the tent, and then looked at his wunjo.
In an unfamiliar manner, Aiden, uncomfortably, apologizes, "I am ...sorry...for speaking out of turn Garrett. But our numbers are thin, and the dwarf has shown as much as any that have followed us into the wylds..."
Then taking a moment more, he added, "perhaps we should send Bohdi and you into the Catacombs? The village and we should make use of it during this time with the hunting thin and the search for the relics to begin..."
Bohdi Nackle Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:07:47 AM
Bohdi struggled his way through the cold back to his lodge. "We'll have to bring the items back to her in the morning!" Bohdi called out to Neco through the biting wind. His scarf muffled his voice as he spoke. "Maybe she can identify the potions for us before we try to sell them."
Bohdi didn't add that he had a lingering sense of unease about the items. Sharing them with Svanhvit might just make him feel more justified in their having them.
Garrett Thursday March 22nd, 2007 2:40:21 PM
Garrett hears Aiden's apology and brushes it aside like a snow flea. "You only did what I wanted to do my friend. If it were not for Domi holding my tongue, I likely would have done the same. The elders know the fire of youth runs through our veins, they will forgive us our folly, on this occassion. There is no dishonor standing beside someone you trust." The last said slapping Yanosh on the back with a smile.
In regard to the Catacombs, "I would like to stay and pray to Domi for our mission's success. I think there are others worthy of the trek to the Catacombs that may enjoy the trip."
Aiden Thursday March 22nd, 2007 3:15:05 PM
(OOC: slapping Aiden or Yanosh on the back?)
Aiden nodded, "I had thought so..." as he referred to Garrett's reason why he hadn't spoken up during their meeting with the elders. "That was another reason why I spoke."
Rubbing his bearded (a bit curly/downy still) chin, "They may want to do the trip friend Garrett..." he spoke with the strange accent, "even as I am tempted to one day go to the land of the sun where the Blood Pack are from. But will the land accept them? It already bears down on strangers such as Neco and Yanosh, pushing your and Bohdi's magicks. Adding others may draw attention and challenge the greater spirits..."
Aiden still felt uncomfortable talking about spirits since, in most instances, his experiences (and stories about them) have all had rather horrific results for mortals. With the exception of the white stag and the nature spirit, none of the spirits had been particularly helpful (even some quite malevolent).
Yanosh d20+7=19 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 4:36:42 PM
Known for being some what foolish in a fight the sturdy Dwarf does not wish to die of cold. Yanosh changes again and heads for the lodge where the others are at. The cold ripping through his outer clothing Yanosh hurries to get inside. 'So much for working at the forge and anvil' Yanosh thinks. Yanosh settles into his bed roll and sees that neco and bohdi have yet to return. "Where did Neco and Bohdi go off to? They have not arrived here yet."
Night talks Thursday March 22nd, 2007 7:02:11 PM
Neco and Bohdi both race back to the lodge through the bitter and biting cold. [Both need to make Fort saves DC 15 or take 1d6 lethal dmg. As you are then inside this is roleplaying only really] The pair lunge into the outer room and quickly move into the much warmer inner lodge. The others are already sitting in their bunks. A low conversation so as not to wake the other families that sleep.
Yanosh too enters, the feeling leaping back to his extremities. By the gods it was cold this night. The off handed mention of the forge may bring some to think on it. After all, the villages master weapon and forge smith was sleeping not more than 60' away.
As the group sits and gets into a small discussion of the treasures found and the following day, Neco notices the other small addition to the area. A white fur wrapped basket with a cloth draped over the bulging contents. It was not here when the she and Yanosh left for the Fire Circle.
Inside is revealed a small best described pile of treasure. Neco's mind recalls what she is looking at almost instantly. It seems to be the treasure amassed from the Tuskers killed in the Raid on Ice Peak. The armor and weapons are not present, but the coin, the potions and most of the supplies are.
Plans are discussed on whom should go to the Catacombs and now there is a bit more to sell.
Neco d20+3=22 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:50:33 PM
Neco jumps up and down with excitement as she spots the new basket of treasures "Look! Look! There's more, someone brought us more treasure!" The girl dances and twirls around the new treasure. "We should go sell this stuff now; you never know when it might depreciate in value."
Fort Save [22]
Bohdi Nackle d20+4=17 Friday March 23rd, 2007 10:38:16 AM
(FORT save 17)
"Brrrr!" Bohdi exclaimed as he entered the inner lodge. He shook off his hood and muffle. "It's colder than a bloody witch's--" he began, before stopping himself and looking guiltily at Neco's boots.
"It's cold," he concluded lamely. He joined the others and spoke in hushed tones.
"You know, it concerns me that Svanhvit specifically mentioned C-E-L-S-I-U-you-know-who at the fire circle tonight. It's as if the old blighter is out there right now, tonight, reasserting his control over the Vein." The gnome shivered, and crawled into his furs.
"The sooner we get our sales and purchases done, the sooner we can start thinking about how to deal what's going on out there--if there is anything to be done," he added morosely.
Yngar the not so very tall Friday March 23rd, 2007 2:56:43 PM
A blast of icy cold cuts through the lodge as the great fur separating the inner lodge from outer is swept aside and falls back into place. The sunken features of Yngvar are revealed as he draws back his hood.
"I am come to be judged worthy to join the Heroes of Ice Peak," he intones.
Yanosh Friday March 23rd, 2007 3:10:51 PM
Grabbing his axe Yanosh leaps to his feet. "Who are you? What brings you to this place unanounced at night?" The burned Dwarf remembers all to clearly his appreance before the group and their reactions and acceptance. Warrily the scarf covered Dwarf stands ready to defend those in the lodge from the stranger.
Notes Friday March 23rd, 2007 3:11:25 PM
Yngar is a native of Ice peak and while none know him much at all it is known that he is a hunter and went through the Rite of Adulthood the year prior to the group. Yanosh, of course, does not know him at all.
Local Knolwegde DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { he only started learning the skills needed to be a hunter in the past 6 months or so.} Local Knowledge DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Yngar's Uncle Ásbjörn, is fairly unhappy with the youngers new course in life.} Local Knowledge DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Yngar was training to become one of the personal guard to Karya and leaving this is the cause of Uncle Ásbjörn's disappointment}
Garrett Friday March 23rd, 2007 3:12:40 PM
Garrett rises to his full 6'2" height to meet Yngar like a Alpha male would a new arrival to his pack. His long black hair tied into a braid for his evenings sleep. Blue eyes piercing the new comer to determine his worth. He walks over to what he thinks is a fellow clan member, "Greetings Yngar. What assistance can you bring us?"
Garrett is surprised to see the extra treasure waiting for them when they came in, but he attempts to remain emotionless in it's regard. On the inside, he wants to play with the baubles and perhaps hold them up to the light, but his ability to act like a leader instead of a child is what keeps him alive in this wilderness.
(ooc: I thought Yanosh was in there with us when Garrett spoke, but I guess he was still at the forge before he came in, so the slap on the back would not have occured.)
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday March 23rd, 2007 3:21:35 PM
Sweeping his tattered cloak back the apparition before the assembled group makes no move towards the dwarven war axe at his belt.
"Yngvar."
Bohdi (second) Friday March 23rd, 2007 3:39:10 PM
Bohdi moaned and pulled the furs tighter around his shivering form. "Great, Yngvar, super, glad to know ye," came the muffled vcoice from inside the furs. "Now do us a favor, lad, will ye, and shut up and keep the door flap closed? Some of us heroes are trying to get some rest."
The gnome tossed and turned in the furs, trying to get comfortable again. His muffled voice could be heard continuing to mutter to himself: "Bloody barbarians, walking into a lodge in the middle of the night in a bleedin' cold snap, what were they, raised in barns? No, wait, that's right, they've been raised in worse than barns, why they don't all bloody well freeze I shouldn't wonder, might do us all a bit of good ...."
It continued like that for some time.
Aiden d20=6 Friday March 23rd, 2007 6:20:44 PM
Aiden spoke, quiet as to not interrupt Garrett's movements or words, they (the words) were firm and confident. "Ease Yanosh...he is of the village..."
However, Aiden did turn when he heard Bohdi's comments, and gave a sly grin towards Neco. "City folk...don't have the common sense not to insult the barbarians that they are sharing the tent with during a storm..."
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday March 23rd, 2007 7:37:24 PM
A pale of thought drops over Yngvar's features with a thud.
"Pride," the youth offers Garrett. More thought provides, "Fortitude."
The wanabe glances with a baffled look at the bundle of furs that is Bohdi. *Cold?* Yngvar wonders. Allowances must be made for the thin blooded.
"City folk," Yngvar agrees with Aiden without having a clue what he means, never having left Ice Peak.
Neco Saturday March 24th, 2007 8:51:54 AM
A blast of cold. A strange voice, though the accent is not unfamiliar to the rogue. Neco stops her celebration at the party's newfound wealth, dropping the cloth back over the white fur wrapped basket containing the treasure, and stands between the basket and the intruder.
Grey-blue eyes narrow as she records the appearance of the newcomer. He is shorter than her own 5ft 2in height, and just as thin, though less well dressed. "Callow youth," she mutters under her breath, despite the fact that she is a year of two younger than the stranger.
Neco tries to recall the fellow's face. Had she seen him in the village? At one of the communal meals? Around the fire pit?
She will let the cleric get rid of him.
(OOC: Welcome to the game Dru!-JVW)
Yanosh Saturday March 24th, 2007 3:09:37 PM
Yanosh sits back down on his bedroll besides Neco and watches the newcomer. The Dwarf places his axe with in reach but pulls his daggers out and sets to polishing and sharpening them. His eyes never leave Yngvar.
Garrett Saturday March 24th, 2007 4:45:53 PM
Garrett contemplates his next words that all would hear. He measures the situation for a moment then continues. "The land spirits have seen many people of our tribe die with pride on their lips. They all had some type of fortitude." Clenching his fist as he would his enemy's throat, "What we need are skills and experience from those that wish to travel with us." He spreads his right arm out to motion toward the group as a whole, "We have all proven ourselves to each other, as you will need to do once we leave for Burfell. Conflict will surly occur at some time before we arrive at our destination. If you fight well beside us, and Domi grants you the gift to live through it, I will accept you as a friend in arms, as will the others. Welcome you are to travel with us."
looking around at the others, "We sleep now." Garrett goes over and ties shut the entrance, then douses the lights one by one until there is nothing left to see but the darkness. His prayers to Domi in the dark somewhat comforting to some.
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday March 24th, 2007 6:22:54 PM
"You sound like Uncle Asbjorn," is Yngvar's only comment.
Seating himself by the fire he'll tend it through the night to ensure the gnome doesn't catch cold. He'll nap for a couple of hours at some point. The rest of the time Yngvar burns up grey cells trying how to prove himself without dying. By dawn he's not convinced it is even possible.
Must be a riddle. Yngvar hates riddles.
Day Break Sunday March 25th, 2007 3:44:53 PM
Neco opens an eye, and takes in the man. She remebers him from the fire that night and a few others before, but nothing stands out. Neco rolls over.
Yanosh is on his feet quickly as the new man comes in. Outside was death and it didi not seem to him that any of good intention would be out in it. Yanosh lowers himself ut not his guard.
Garrett speaks on the groups behalf, Yngvar will go with them when they leave for Burfell. It is on the tundra where any sort of judgement will come. Yngvar has much to think about during the long night. To do most of it he sits by the main lodge fire.
The night passes and morning arrives. Brynj is up early, just as light is hitting the land outside. The hunter moves past Yngvar and gives the younger man an appraising look, but does not linger. Brynj is quickly in the outer cloak room and hidden from sight.
The rest of the lodge is getting up soon after and a few women and Sigsteinn's son start to stroke up the fire. Those looking in the young man's direction might notice the purple flare leap from his hand as he quickly thrusts one arm into the fire and pulls out a white hot metal case. With the case in hand, he heads towards his father.
Garrett Sunday March 25th, 2007 8:33:17 PM
Garrett awakens with a fresh start on life. He gently wakes those still in their furs and set's the days motions into action. "Neco, you and whoever else wants to go, get our treasure together for the, the Graveyard is it?" He thinks a moment, "Catacombs, that's it. Then we will get what we will. I will go talk to the elders and let them know our plans. I will join you soon." Garrett sets off for the tent that others were denied last night. "Permission to enter?" he asks the guards. After paying due respects, he then tells the elders the group will return later, better equipped for the journey to Burfell. (OOC: Not real sure what Chris Jones would want for his character, so I will leave that up to him when he returns. With the DM's permission he can choose what he wants as if he were here.)
No worries I will work with Jones on a slight after the fact thing on that
Yanosh Monday March 26th, 2007 10:35:17 AM
Rising when Garrett shakes him. "I will go with you Neco I would like to see this place. And maybe get an enchantment on my Axe." Yanosh gets himself ready for the day packing his pack and rolling up his bed roll. With weapons and armour strapped in place Yanosh rewraps hims head and face with his winter scarf befor too many see him. "I am ready when you are Neco."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday March 26th, 2007 11:06:15 AM
"I shall wait upon your return," says Yngvar.
He'll busy himself with whatever preparations he might engage in to assist in the group's departure to and survival while at Burfell.
Neco Monday March 26th, 2007 12:25:19 PM
"We go as a party?" questions the rogue. "Then help me out here."
Neco turns her back on the newcomer, and lays out the treasure. All that is, except the wonderful warm boots made from polar bear fur. Those are on her feet. "Bohdi? You got that crusty old hand?"
(OOC-Hundreds, maybe thousands of gold coins sparkle and gleem as if they had just been maticulously polished. Three vials made of crystal with a clear liquid stopped by a small orange stone. 9 vials made from walrus tusk, a gentle swirl confirms a liquid being stored under the nickel cap....From a skin not readily identifyable by any of the 4, is a set of Studded Leather armor. The studs appear to have been crafted out of molar teeth of a fairly large animal. There is a necklace, crafted of small black beads and attached to it is a black and withered hand of a humanoid. It's condition makes the former owners race impossible to determine, orc, human even gnome is possible...lastly a small jar with a thick white paste. Everything but the gold itself radiates magic.)
Bohdi Nackle Monday March 26th, 2007 1:39:24 PM
The snores of the sleeping gnome sputtered and snorted to a gradual halt as the sounds of movement and others waking in the lodge brought Bohdi back to wakefulness.
Not that it improved his disposition any.
"Bloody hell," the bleary-eyed gnome offered as a morning greeting. He blinked and stretched, and smacked his lips.
"What's for breakfast?" He asked generally of the room. Clearly, he wasn't asking about anything that he had planned to prepare.
Sitting up on his cot, the gnome fished out his spellbook and prepared his daily allotment before moving on for the day.
"Let's try to identify a few more of those items today before we sell them, shall we?" he suggested to Neco. "And perhaps Svanhvit can identify some of the potions as well."
He offered to identify items that had not yet been identified from the witch's treasure. (Ooc: not sure here what's a potion and what's not. It looks like the mummified hand is the only "item" not yet identified, and if so, Bohdi will Identify that.) Once he was finished with his identification spell(s), Bohdi would bring the items to Svanhvit and tell her about the circumstances of their being obtained. He would then ask Svanhvit to identify the potions and oils.
Early Morning Monday March 26th, 2007 7:11:25 PM
Bohdi and Garrett prepare and pray for spells and in short order join the communal brakfast. There is minor conversation about the cold of last night and a bit of excitement as well. For before the party left Bjorn had said Karya was going to send the group gathered at the table in search of the Shield of Domi and return the stolen artifact. It would appear that none who share the lodge with you have forgotten that.
Food moves about the table, none thinking twice as Yngvar partakes with everyone else. One question does get aimed at the dwarf and that originates from Stigsveinn. "You are a dwarf are you not? My grandfather spoke of a great story of a once proud clan in the moutains beyond the great river of the East. he said that none could match thier skills at the forge. I am Stigsvienn, master forger of ice peak. I invite you to my forge this day. You sit with the chosen As`Domi, you sit at mine and Brynj's table and I would know you better." He finishes with a nod, as if it were no invitation but a command.
Brynj had already departed adn has not returned as the failies eat.
Bohdi identifies the necklace as a Hand of the Mage. The white paste is no potion, but more of a wax like substance, the gnome identifies it as Ungent of timelessness.
Garrett and Bohdi talk of going to Svanhvit to speak of the Ice Witch and what more precisely transpired there. Neco, Yanosh and Aiden look to go to through the portal and Yngvar seems to be heading to the forge.
The bodyguard push back the flap and give a partial bow as before. "Good morning `AsDomi Garrett and Bohdi. She has been expecting you." You enter the iner chamber, furlined and thick with incense and burning blue fires. Svanhvit the high Priestess of Domi kneels in the center of the chamber a great white tiger to either side. Her face appears aged, no on second glance through the smoke she has aged. The strong woman of only a few weeks ago now appears before you near middle age. But for her eyes, for they still burn with intense life and power. "Come sit, we have much to discuss. First you will tell me all you know of this...witch." The last word is said with venom and blue low burning coals flare to mimic her sentinment upon it.
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Monday March 26th, 2007 10:25:18 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of March 19-23 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............x...x...x...x...x Garrett-Chris.........x...x...x...x...x Aiden-Paul............x...o...x...x...+ Neco-James..........x...x...x..x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru..........+...+...+...x...x
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Yngvar-Dru joined the game on Thursday, and the DM allowed for multi-posting until Sunday, when the "Friday" DM post was posted.
Neco Monday March 26th, 2007 10:45:06 PM
"Well, I know what these boots are good for," Neco says to Bohdi, "and my wearing them saves you having to waste one of your spells." With a glance at the natives of the village, then at her own small feet inside the furry boots she continues, "besides, they're just my size."
Neco picks up one of the crystal vials stoppered with a small orange stone. "These look all the same." Unstoppering one of them she takes a careful sniff. Dipping the tip of her pinky into the liquid and has a taste.
Aiden Tuesday March 27th, 2007 9:03:20 AM
ooc: net problems yesterday, I couldn't get on at all from home...sorry. FYI: I don't see Aiden as being a good choice to go through into the catacombs, if possible, could I have him go with Garrett to speak of the witch?
Aiden seemed reticent as he looked at the portal. "I still do not fully understand such a place..." muttered the young tall tracker.
"Perhaps I should speak with Garrett about the witch..."
At the very least, Aiden felt more comfortable in battle, or speaking of the witch than dealing with the quick tongued magic makers...
DM consider youreself speaking with Svanhvit. iF you want to throw another post feel free
Yanosh Tuesday March 27th, 2007 10:35:52 AM
"Neco would you mind if I went to the forge instead of with you? I do not want to insult our host." Yanosh looks to Neco not wanting to insult her either by not going as he had said he would.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday March 27th, 2007 11:39:01 AM
ooc - Is there a hospitality taboo in Ice Vein? DM no, but villagers hold backa little when dealing with Austlanders or outsiders. Which right now is Yanosh
ooc - What is this forge Yngvar is headed towards and where is it? DM see my post below...my bad
As the lodge awakens Yngvar partakes only in sips and nibbles so as to not offend his hosts. He doesn't consume enough to support an appetite.
The pale warrior expresses as much interest in the 'treasure' Neco displays as he does in food and drink - none at all.
DM THUMPS HEAD ON DESK Tuesday March 27th, 2007 1:35:59 PM
Oh stones....the DM switch3ed names. YANOSH is invited to the forge. Not Ynvgvar.
Bohdi Nackle d20+14=20 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 5:47:06 PM
Patiently and thoroughly, Bohdi did as Svanhvit requested, describing both the Ice Witch and the party's encounter with her. This time, the gnome left out none of the details, specifically including the treasure chest and the items inside. He showed Svanhvit the items that he had, particularly the potions.
"We'd like your thoughts on the identity of the potions, but more important are your thoughts about the whole circumstance. What do you think?"
Bohdi thought back to the lodge that morning, and the young villager that had stuck his hand into the fire to retrieve a metal case. If Bohdi was unable to recognize the magic at work (Spellcraft check 20), Bohdi would ask Svanhvit about it. "I was unaware of other casters in the village. Did you know about this?"
Garrett Tuesday March 27th, 2007 5:59:33 PM
Knowing Bohdi both knew how to speak and enjoyed it much, much more then the cleric, Garrett is content to let him tell the tale. With an occassional grunt for acknowledgement from time to time. If Bohdi asks about other spell casters, Garrett smiles at the ignorance of the all knowing gnome. "Our people are close to the land spirits."
A Day at Home Tuesday March 27th, 2007 9:18:12 PM
Neco decides to take examine one of the crystal flasks. The orange stone fits pefectly and comes free easily. The craftsmanship is exquisite in its own right. A sniff brings the scent of copper and something else hard to put a finger on. She dips her pinky and takes a taste. It is a terribly famailiar taste, one of blood. To any sort of magical effect, she can not tell. [Spellcraft check 25 to ID a potion]
Aiden catches up to Bohdi and Garrett to see Svanhvit.
Yanosh follows Stigsvienn as the larger man moves among some of his things and prepares to leave the warmth of the lodge. The Dwarf notes easily now that the young man, Stigsvienn's son is holding some sort of case made of metal, now cool and dark. the boys eyes are diverted downward as his father picks up a few things. Yanosh quickly realizes the boys downward gaze to to precisely follow every movement made by his father adn the dwarf can almost feel the reverence coming from the youth. Very much like how he himself felt the very first time he was allowed to accompany his own father. Stigsvienn, for his part gets up and with a grunt to Yanosh heads out. Several thick cloaks later and the trio hit the cold morning air. The light transition is blinding form the warm oragnes of inside to the near perfect white without. Stigsvienn seems to notice little, his son grunts. They lead north about 100 yards to a small out building and begin to stoke up a fire.
Yngvar and Neco very quickly finds themself alone in the lodge with some of the children and women. None bother them, they are busy at play or working on skins. One of the younger women finally does approach though. She appears strong and sure with the gait both recognize as one who has been upon the open tundra. She stops and points to the pair of great white wolf pelts, "How far were you from home.?"
Svnahvit listens intently to Bohdi, her eyes lie steel and impossible to read. Upon the conclusion of the tale she sits back. "I believe you have indeed met the Ice Witch of legend young ones. Your tale confirms my scryings. You should do as she asks about her relic. But I warn you most harshly, that she is a being with her own agenda, and all she says is not always true." the trhee young heroes of Ice Peak suddenly get the very real impression that Svanhvit is speaking with first hand knowlegde.
"I will help with these potions, Friest is coming well in his duties. Give them to him. You should leave for Burfell soon. It is the first part of your journey to return the Shield of Domi." her eyes take on a saddened look for a moment or two, but with a blink the hard resolve returns. "Other casters of spells Bohdi. This village is full of secrets and ancient lore. Surely all these years you have not thought a mere series of mishaps within Zaran City caused your parents to send you away?" She pauses to let the thought sink in. "Come back this evening, before the fire circle. I have..." She stops and her eyes shift beyond the groups shoulder as a guard enters with Bjorn. "I have to bid you well. remember, Burfell needs to be sought and the truth revealed."
Bohdi did not recognize the spell effect upon Stigsvienn's son
Neco d20+10=24 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 12:20:27 AM
Neco concentrates on the potion. There is a moment of recognition, and then the train of thought is gone [Spellcraft-24, close but not good enough]. The rogue pouts when Bodhi collects the potions and disappears.
The rogue stares at the woman who questions her about where the party had been. With a shrug of her shoulders, she says, "you'll have to ask the ranger. One snowbank looks the same as another to me."
Turning to Yngvar, Neco states the obvious. "You're not very tall." Then adds, "so what do you...do?"
Yngvar may feel a second set of eyes fixed on him. If he is observant, he might see they belong to a small mammal peeping out from a pocket in the rogue' jacket.
Yanosh Wednesday March 28th, 2007 11:57:43 AM
The disfigured Dwarf follows Stigsvienn to the forge. When they enter Yanosh helps stoke the fire and strips his heavy winter cloak off. Feeling the fire of the forge warm him Yanosh waits for Stigsvienn to tell him what is needed. If he is told nothing Yanosh looks over the weapons and finds one in need of polishing and sharpening. Fastidious in his work the Dwarf takes his time to make sure that what he does is done right.
Garrett Wednesday March 28th, 2007 3:02:46 PM
Upon being dismissed, Garrett goes and joins the group. "We need to leave as soon as possible. Let us get started." Garrett being a little nervous about the portal, girds his courage and steps through.
Bohdi Nackle d20+14=20 d20+14=18 d20+14=24 d20+14=17 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 3:47:30 PM
The gnome's eyebrows arched with surprise at Svanhvit's words. Then, nodding at her farewell, Bohdi scooped up the items and rose. "I'll be sure to come back later, then," he said breezily. "Ta, ducks!"
With characteristic nonchalance, Bohdi exited behind Garrett, but a maelstrom of thoughts clouded his thoughts and beetled his brow. What did it all mean?
Attending to at least one task at hand, Bohdi scanned over the potions to see if he would have any luck at identifying them.
(Don't recall off-hand how many there were, and so rolling several Spellcraft checks--none over 25!)
Magical Discoveries Wednesday March 28th, 2007 9:51:49 PM
Bohdi, Aiden and Garrett leave the high preistess, something gnaws at thier minds. A sence of uneasiness in the usually sure Svanhvit. Bohdi is unable to determine what the potions are, so the question becomes should they be handed to Freist? The heir apparent to Svanhvit's position.
The trio find their way back to the lodge. After all they had been on the tundra for almost three weeks and a day of rest was certainly earned. Perhaps more than one, though Svanhvit would certainly wish to see them head to Burfell soon over later. Perhaps more would come with the next meeting later that day.
Yanosh finds the forge well constructed and the instruments of the craft well made. His father's forge was superior in about everyway, but then again it was built and crafted over generations of dwarves and not by humans on the flat icy tundra. that fact they have so much metal seemed remarkable in of itself. The forge balzes to life, but the heat is wrong to Yanosh. Stigsvienn is on him in seconds as what Yanosh is looking at in the 'fire' sets in his mind. The barbarian towers over the dwarf and likely outweighs him by two-fold. "Your eyes see correctly dwarf. I brought you here to show you one of the secrets of Ice Peak. Our Ice Forge. Celsiun told me many nights ago of your coming. Told me of the Austlander Dvergr of Hyrr who would come. You are no doubht the dwarf of fire." He gestures towards Yanosh's face and then continues. "I would Blood you, but it takes several days to prepare. As`Domi Garrett and the others make plans to go to Burfell, so I will prepare to Blood you when you return. you can say nothing of the Ice Fire and nothing of the many other secrets of this forge. I am Stigsvienn sveinn Hlglm Hrur Svienn Fyrstr Eldr and I am the master Forger. Will you do all I ask?"
Back at the lodge, the women gives Neco a smile. The rogue's answer seemed to be precisely what she wanted to hear. "Of course." Neco can easily hear the unspoken Austlander in her voice and the huntress turns with a small laugh and walks back towards the others.
Yanosh Thursday March 29th, 2007 4:16:07 PM
"Where I come from the secrets of the forge are passed from master to student, father to son. Here you are the master and I am but the stone that waits to be chisled into master work. it would be an honor to learn from you. I do not think I am the 'Dwarf of Fire' that you wait for. I am a simple Dwarf who was burned young in an accident at my fathers forge." Yanosh is honored that he is thought of as the 'Dwarf of Fire'. Placing a forge hammer over his chest Yanosh answers, "On my honor as a Dwarven forger of the clan Ironfist I will not speak of what is taught here."
Garrett Thursday March 29th, 2007 4:26:58 PM
Garrett walks into a room and immedietly breaks out in a sweat. The temperature in this place is the hotest he has ever felt. He takes off the first two layers of cloaks and covers before before being able to breath again. He looks to the others that have followed him and say's "Now I think I know why you came to our land, to escape dehydration."
He looks around at the others there to get his bearing on procedure. Like a farmers son first day in Plateau City.
Bohdi Nackle Thursday March 29th, 2007 4:38:25 PM
Allowing the others to conduct the transaction of selling material thus far, Bohdi returned to the lodge. There were some spells that he had been working on, and thought himself ready to transcribe.
(Ooc: beginning scribing processes for level-up spells.)
dm note Thursday March 29th, 2007 7:36:49 PM
Treasure haul: >5450gp >Pair of Boots of the Winterland Made in Ice Vein, >Studded Leather +1 Ghost Touch (strong Transmutation), >small jar with a thick white paste (faint Transmutation)Ungent of Timelessness, >Necklace, crafted of small black beads and attached to it is a black and withered hand of a humanoid (faint Transmutation)Hand of the Mage, >3 vials made of crystal with a clear liquid stopped by a small orange stone CSW >9 vials made from walrus tusk, a gentle swirl confirms a liquid being stored under the nickel cap Hide from Undead > >7 "Curing" Potions the potions were labled by the Tuskers CLW >5 Ropes (25 ft) >5 Climbing kits > >2 Winter Wolf Pelts about the size of a horse. 1 full Medium Cloak + a pair >of boots and a hat can be made from each
Aiden Thursday March 29th, 2007 8:57:51 PM
OOC: I hopefully understand this correctly that Aiden has returned back to the lodge.
Aiden, again returning back to the lodge (presumably with Garrett), a bit in thought. "I am curious about what they know of the witch friend Garrett. More information about her would be better for us to understand what our task is about."
"knowing the quarry speedens the hunt..." he then added with a slight growlish accent to his voice. "Do you think any of the other elders know more of the witch or the object that we seek?"
It appeared that something was bothering Aiden, at least a part of it dealing with the witch and the various factions fighting against each other in Ice Peaks.
After a few moments, he then added, in an offhand remark, "do you think I should have one of the others go to the catacombs wunjo? I am sure that with what we have gathered, items that could help us could be purchased...but I am unfamiliar with their names or the strange enchantments...a good weapon I would ask, or stronger spells on the armour...but I do not understand how to speak of this to those people that barter for the gems..."
The Day Thursday March 29th, 2007 9:37:43 PM
Everyone but Yanosh is in the lodge fro the remainder of the day, about 9 hours.
Friest steps into the lodge just before dinner and places a wolfskin sack into Garrett's hands. "I have identified the potions, All very useful on the tundra. Good night friends." and he turns to leave. 3 vials made of crystal with a clear liquid stopped by a small orange stone Cure Serious Wounds 9 vials made from walrus tusk, a gentle swirl confirms a liquid being stored under the nickel cap Hide from Undead 7 "Curing" Potions the potions were labled by the Tuskers Cure Light Wounds
Bohdi quickly preoccupies his mind with starting the scribing of a scroll. A nagging voice just to his left, "Um ya know they want to leave soon right. Best write faster."
To Yanosh, Stigsvienn replies, "You are he, I have no doubht." Then he looks about and his eyes light up and a large smile appears on his face, "And I see I am the only one who needs convincing." He laughs at his own jest and then barks as his son, a boy of maybe 10, to fetch the hammers from the wall and some slag. Looking to Yanosh, "I do not intend to offend, but today I must see your skills and true steel is too precious." His son delivers the metal and Stigsvienn hands it to Yanosh...
Bohdi Nackle d20+14=30 d20+14=27 Friday March 30th, 2007 2:40:41 PM
Bohdi spent the rest of the day busily scribing and studying.
(Scribe new spells--free of time or expense--Displacement and Lightning Bolt.
Attempting scribing of Fireball: Decipher scroll--Spellcraft 30! Success! Studying spell--Spellcraft 27! Success! That comprises this day.
Garrett Friday March 30th, 2007 3:49:20 PM
Garrett grunts at Aiden's question of the Ice Witch. "The elders have told us all they know to be true. There is no reason to tell us what they are not sure of and lead us off track with poor information." He heads back to the camp and gets ready with the others.
(OOC: Sorry all, thought we were at Catacombs for last post. I jumped ahead.)
Yanosh d20+3=10 Friday March 30th, 2007 3:50:28 PM
Yanosh takes the slag in hand and places it on a table. Picking up a pair of forge tongs Yanosh transfers the slag into the fire. Once the slag is ready for the start of the shaping Yanosh sets to work pounding, firing, pounding firing. Shaping the starts of a Dwarven war axe. Not wanting to show off but knowing that Stigsvienn wants to see his talent Yanosh knows a battle axe is not what he wants to see again. Pounding Yanosh knows that something just is not working out right. Placing the slag back into the fire Yanosh wonders if it is the metal that is fighting his attempts or if it is his nerves. Grumbling the Sweat covered dwarf starts again.
(Ooc still havent had a chance to transfer my character sheet over yet. but I think the +3 is right for his weaponsmithing skill)
Neco Friday March 30th, 2007 10:10:03 PM
Neco waits for Yngvar to respond to her query. Sensing her friend's curiousity, she puts a finger on Weezle's head, and gently pushes the creature back into the pocket where it will be hidden from view.
More of the Day Sunday April 1st, 2007 9:21:56 AM
Aiden and Garrett talk breifly of what was said by Svanhvit. Bohdi scribes Fireball into his spell book, along with the finishing touches of Displacement and Lightning Bolt. The treasure still sits in a pile amongst the bunks and Yanosh finally rejoins the group just as dinner is being served.
Yanosh has been at the forge for the entire day. The slag metal, as Stigsvienn called it, it not easy to work with and Yanosh struggles. The Forge Master stands directly across from him the entire day as welll. his eyes locked on every move and stroke that Yanosh makes. His face is calm and relaxed, this is a day where Yaonsh simply works and he observes. Over the 8 hours, there are many breaks and Stigstienn makes sure water is had, as well as some meat, but does not talk to Yanosh about his skill. "Today is the Friesta Verdr, The Test of Worth. You will work and I will watch.", he explains.
Yanosh Sunday April 1st, 2007 3:14:58 PM
Yanosh is used to being watched as he works. His father and grandfather both watched as he and his brothers were put to the tests of apprenticeship. Yanosh does not question the forge master.
"Tonight we get together with the others to speak of the new journey?" Aiden asked Garrett. "Perhaps Bohdi has a spell to prevent others from hearing our plans, eh? Or Neco may know some city tricks to keep others away. Even if the cold strikes too deep for all to be outside this evening..."
Aiden Sunday April 1st, 2007 6:30:13 PM
Aiden also follows Garrett back to camp. He had not gone to the Catacombs, and even if he had, he wasn't sure how or who to ask for the items of his need...
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Sunday April 1st, 2007 10:34:09 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of March 26-30 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............x...x...x...x...x Garrett-Chris.........x...x...x...x...? Aiden-Paul............x...o...x...o...x Neco-James..........x...x...o..x...? Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru..........x...o...o...o...?
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --DM post for "Friday" came on Sunday.
As a reminder, I will be out of computer contact from Monday evening until Wednesday evening--no post on Tuesday!--Kup
Bohdi Nackle d20+14=19 Sunday April 1st, 2007 10:38:42 PM
Bohdi continued with his studies.
ooc: It's the DM's call, but transcribing a scroll usually takes two days--one to "study" the scroll, and another to transcribe the spell. So here are Bohdi's proposed actions for the next three days, at least, assuming that the group does not leave more quickly:
Day two (tomorrow): Transcribe Fireball Day three: Study Dispel Magic. Spellcraft check 19, success! Day four: Transcribe Dispel Magic.
That dispenses with Bohdi's contributions for the next 72+ hours!
Garrett (thanks for subbing, I'm back) Monday April 2nd, 2007 8:25:04 AM
Garrett eagerly looks forward to recovering the shield of Domi, and will spend extra time each day praying for guidance, wisdom, and success in the upcoming mission.
Garrett will recommend to everyone that we get moving on taking care of the treasure haul. "I think we should sell the armor for sure, it is likely of the most value. As far as the other items, if someone wants something, like Neco wants the boots then we do as last time and just subtract the value of the item from their cut. I would suggest we keep all the curing potions as group goodies and spread them around without counting their value against anyone. I think we should keep one hide from undead potion each, and sell the rest."
"Does anyone want any of the other items that we collected with the value being counted against your take?"
"If everyone wishes, I can take all the stuff to the catacombs and sell it off. I'll bring back the funds, we can split it up, and then each purchase what we wish from the catacombs as we see fit. We should try and do this in a relatively short manner. We will also need to discuss another healing wand. Our wand of cure light is almost shot, and as we saw in the battle with the bear skeletons, it no longer has practical use for combat. I would suggest we get a wand of cure moderate for group use, with the money coming off the top before splitting it up."
"Thoughts, ideas, opposed or in favor? Let us take care of agreeing to the sale and then splitting the money, and then we can move onto a discussion what we think we will need."
Garrett will also mention that perhaps the winter wolf clothing will afford some better protection from the cold than we can achieve without magic. "We should definitely have them made into clothing for two of us, perhaps helping me to not have to cast as many endure elements."
Garrett will also return to speak with Svanhit, asking her about her apparent familiarity with the ice witch, and Karya's too. He will also ask her about her obvious aging. (Sorry, trying to catch up a little.)
(OOC: Welcome Dru. Sorry I missed your arrival.)
Bohdi (second) Monday April 2nd, 2007 10:17:50 AM
"Sounds good to me, mate," Bohdi waved absently over the top of his spell book, not even looking up.
Ooc: seriously, sounds great. A reminder that I will be out of computer contact from Monday evening until Wednesday evening and will miss the "Tuesday" round of posts.
An Hour Before Fire Circle Monday April 2nd, 2007 2:57:32 PM
Stigsveinn and his son shut up the forge with Yanosh and the three go home. "I will think on how you did today and where we can improve." He gives the dwarf a firm clap, "Come let us eat and rest." All have returned to the lodge for the evening meal.
Aiden talks about later this evening, perhaps after the Fire Circle, the group should convene to make plans. He suggests privacy be arranged, perhaps Bohdi could do something, or Neco? Bohdi studies and works with the fireball scroll. His next days will be quite busy enough. He lets the group know what his general plans are and the scrolls and spells he will be finishing if all agree to give him the time. The division of treasure and such seems just fine to the gnome. You are right of course. Transcribing a scroll usually takes two days--one to "study" the scroll, and another to transcribe the spell. We will go with the usual. thanks.
The chance and the blessing to go after a holy relic of Domi. It does not get much better than that for the cleric. Tomorrow at dawn will definitely be spent in prayer beyond the usual refreshing of spells for the cleric. This night, has its own requirements. Garret sets out a quickl list on what to do with the treasues. -Keep all the Healing potions. -Each of them keep a Potion of Hide from Undead -Neco pays for the Boots she wants from her share. -Sell the rest, purchase a curing wand and then split the remainder. -As for the Winter Wolf pelts. Perhaps they could be crafted into cloaks or some such and maybe they would offer greater protection? Garrett concludes with asking on opinions.
After dinner, Garret gets ready to step outside into what seems to be another extremely cold night to go see Svanhvit.
Neco and Yngvar remain quite.
Garrett moves quickly across the darkening snow, the cold air hammering him at every step. Though it seemed at least for now, his spell of protection from the Cold was holding it's own. The two personal guard of the high priestess admit him readily and Garrett finds her much like he left her the previous night. A blue fire crackles in a single brazier and the softer light blends away many of the deep lines he had seen on the previous evening. "Sit and have a drink with me Garrett." The sweet scent of orange fills the area as she unstoppers a vial and pours a drink for each of them. A scent, totally unfamiliar to Garrett. The younger cleric begins with questions and Svanhvit holds a hand up cutting him short. "There will be time later for such things about the Ice Witch. It is what the Fire Circle is for, public conversation. Ah and yes I thought it might be more than a little obvious. I have been searching difficult roads these past weeks. Roads not easily gained and never entirely left. Domi IS pulling back from us, or rather I feel we are being shielded from him. It is a thing only myself, Freist and now you know for certain. Though you have heard the rumors and grumblings at other Fires as have I. If we are to continue to truly be touched by Domi, the Shield must be returned. The Ice Witch could be a great ally in this, but still be wary in any dealings." Svanhvit leans in close and whispers "Tonight my council may be different, but it is this council now that you and the others must stand by. Now you must go." She leans back. "Domi guide your steps young ones."
Yanosh Monday April 2nd, 2007 4:36:11 PM
The sweat coverd Dwarf enters the lodge and removes his outer garments in the cloak room. moving into the main area of the lodge Yanosh looks for where to clean himself up at. After cleaning the sweat from him so he is not so offensive. Once cleaned up Yanosh changes into a Blue and green kilt and clean rough brown tunic. Sitting on his bedding Yanosh lays out his winter cloathing and gear reading it for the new adventure to come. Letting what needs to air out set where it will not ruin. Yanosh rewraps his head and face once again in his light wieght blue scarf. Hearing the conversation of the treasure split Yanosh mentions that he needs magic to his armour or better armour and an enchantment to his axe. He wonders if his share of the split will be enough. He knows he was not there for all of the events and realizes that he has no real claim to some of the treasure. Satisfied from the hard work in the forge Yanosh flexes his sore muscles and relishes in the feel the work has left on his body.
Garrett Monday April 2nd, 2007 8:24:41 PM
Garrett relays the conversation that he has had with Svanhit, and the horrible thought that Domi was turning away from the village. "Watever she says tonight wunjo's her true wish and true belief is that we recover the shield of Domi. I believe this to be the most important undertaking we have ever attempted. I cannot allow the possibility that inaction on the part of myself or the village would cause Domi to turn from us. The other possibility that was inferred is that some other godly power is at play, interfering in matters regarding this village and Domi. Either way, I am going after the shield and returning it to the village, or I will die trying." The cleric of Domi gets quite emotional during his statements, and it is obvious to all that he is experiencing a very wide range of powerful feelings in this matter.
Seeing Yanosh come in and begin preparing gear, Garrett thought to himself and then spoke. "Just so you know Yanosh, there is no need for you to wear the scarf here unless that is your personal preference. You are home, and here a person is judged by their deeds and not their looks. Your deeds say much more than your scars. Walk proud and openly wunjo. One as strong and brave as yourself has nothing to hide." garrett then having said his peace turns back to his preparations while waiting for a consensus on the treasure.
After hearing Yanosh mention wishing to better his axe and armor, Garrett responds. "You will receive a full share, as the rest of us. Your axe and your timing was critical in our success, and I am sure that none would disagree. As far as magicking your axe and your armor, there should be enough money for everyone to do much of what they want. The sale of the ghost armor should bring alot of money, Magic that powerful is likely worth a lot."
Garrett will wait to make sure that everyone is okay with his thoughts of dealing with the treasure, and will head off to the catacombs as soon as confirmation is received by all.
Neco Monday April 2nd, 2007 10:37:40 PM
"Ah! Are we finally decided on what to do with the loot?" The rogue pipes up as soon as Garrett makes motion of going "I will go with you maybe I can get a good deal on some better ranged gear for me!" Though excited about the trip through the portal, the rogue has one concern. Neco's new winter boots will without doubt cleanout most of her portion of the treasure. Will she have enough to get anything else?
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 1:24:00 PM
Sorry one and all.
My basement flooded and I've been swamped with contracters and salvage work.
I finally gave up on the phone company and went out and repaired my lines myself.
I will read back to catch myself up.
Daniel, how do you want to work me in again?
I'll post Yngvar's current actions once I hear from Daniel.
Again, sorry everyone for being out of touch for so long.
Garrett (illegal second) Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 3:05:25 PM
Garrett waits patiently for a decision from Aiden regarding the sale of the treasure. When none is forthcoming, Garrett starts to think. Garrett is pretty sure that Aiden would have no problem with the sale of the equipment, and never once mentioned a desire to possess the items that we have. Garrett then remembers that in fact, Aiden suggested we sell or trade all of it to remove the taint of the ice witch from our possessions. If Garrett finds himself to be wrong, then he will make it up to Aiden out of his own pocket.
"I will go ahead and sell off these things and come right back to split up the money wunjo's. Then those of us that wish to go and buy something can go together, unless any besides Neco wish to accompany me now. And Aiden, I will come back before I buy anything for myself, so that if you wish me to buy something for you, or walk you through the process, I can."
"I will be back shortly wunjo's, it shouldn't take long to sell these things. I will meet you at the fire circle in a couple of hours if not sooner."
Garrett heads off to the catacombs for a quick sale and purchase of the wand of CMW.
Aiden Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 4:25:53 PM
Aiden listened and after quite a bit of silence, spoke up. "Much of the treasure I do not think we...or I need, wunjo."
His brows furrowed, "I could, if given time and some help, make some useful items from the winter wolf pelts...though they would not be magical..."
"Perhaps you or Bohdi could speak to one of the elders about how to bring the magic of the demon wolves out to help us from their skins..."
Then shrugging, "and I would need help in telling those strangers what I seek...either for myself or our pack sister, for her protection" Aiden was still quite uncomfortable in terms of bartering, or trading gems to these merchants for 'magic'. There was a definite feeling of distrust in terms of magic being sold...
Neco Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:33:12 PM
Neco follows Garrett through the portal. Aiden's words follow her. Silly ranger! she thinks to herself.
To the Bat Cave...er Catacombs Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 8:49:56 PM
Garrett tells the group of his meeting with Svanhvit. How the grace of Domi is fleeting in the village, not from the god himself but other forces. A clue perhaps into the great importance that is the relic they are about to embark to recover. Domi has been a part of the village for a very long time. There have been 7 other high Priests or Priestesses before Svanhvit and all lived long lives. As long as that tradition has been though, the tradition of the ancients and Ice Peak go much further back in the Ice Vein.
Garrett for one, pledges his life to the return of the Shield, to is last breath. The family of Brynj and that of Stigsveinn seem to not be listening or if htey are none make any indications of such. Garrett shifts to the treasure and lays out the general consensus as he understood it. There is no dissention and though Aiden declines to step through the portal, Neco is very willing. Soon the two are gone, Aiden, Yanosh and Yngvar and a napping Bohdi wait the return and confirmed gem count. Bohdi stirs a bit, still mentally exhausted from the 8 hours of study, but such is the sacrifice the body makes for the mind to learn sometimes.
Yanosh also sits a bit, he had not been so hard at a forge in a long time and despite being in very good shape. His body was starting to remind him that some of his muscles do not see as much action as they used to. But it is a good sore through and through. Stigsveinn's boy arrives and hands him a drink that smells of Lilac. "To drink before you lay down tonight. Father says it will help." the boy leaves.
Yanosh Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 10:10:34 PM
Yanosh listens to what Garrett has to say about uncovering his face here with everyone around. Still self conscious about his looks the Dwarf remains concealed inside his scarf.
Yanosh waits the return of Garrett and Neco to see what his 'cut' will be. He does not feel worthy of 'full share' but he will not fight a gift from his new wunjos.
Yanosh looks over his armour and shield and thinks if metal armour will be practical in this climate. Yanosh runs a finger over the marks on his shield wishing he had some paint to repair his families crest that one of his sisters had painted on it for him.
Yanosh snaps out of his daydreaming when Stigsveinn's son hands him the drink. "Thank you child." Yanosh says happily to him as he takes the drink. Yanosh drinks deeply of the liquid. Feeling the warmth of the drink flow through him Yanosh leans against the wall and thinks of his home in the Scab Mountains.
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday April 4th, 2007 9:29:04 AM
Yngvar sits patiently while waiting for the village heroes to finish their various tasks in preparation to leave.
Yanosh Wednesday April 4th, 2007 2:11:43 PM
Yanosh goes over to Stigsveinn and his son. drawing out one of his daggers the Dwarven warrior looks at Stigsveinn, "My Father made these for me when I Started to train as a soldier of the clan. I give this to you as a gift for alowing me to stay with your and your family. It is not much but it meens much to me." Yanosh looks down at the blade and sees the slight bend in the blade. Embarrased he explanes that he bent it in the cave of the Ice Witch trying to climb the wall. "...But it is still a good blade."
Another Cold Night Wednesday April 4th, 2007 5:13:11 PM
Garrett and Neco return from the magic portal.
Yanosh accepts the drink and sends it down. The liquid is warm and rather bland, despite the fragrant smell. To the dwarf, he senses no affect. Likely, it is subtle and just as likely it is slow acting. Sigsteinn stands as Yanosh comes over and accepts the dagger with a nod. "You do me honor and reinforce my faith young Yanosh that I read the dream correctly. For you see," the Forge Master moves to a small chest and opens it, extracting a small leather case. Turning back to Yanosh he opens it. "This is the first Weapon I ever crafted. And during my Rite of Adulthood would have fallen to y death on Burfell if I had not used it to arrest my slide." With that he pulls the dagger from the case and reveal the slightly bent blade. The weapon, crafted thousands of miles from the Scab Mountains and years later, is the near identical sister, bend and all, to the blade Yanosh just presented as a gift. Sigsteinn returns it to the case and places Yanosh's blade atop it and returns both to the small chest. He then turns back with a smile into the dwarf's expression, "Celsium is a powerful force and knows and sees much here in the Vein. Keep an open heart when you go to Burfell."
The party bundles up together and makes a brisk dash to the Fire Circle. Svanhvít certainly made it clear that something important was going to be done this night
This night is as cold as the last and those that are braving the elements again gather close to the fire to stave off the deadly air. Snow drifts into the fire light from unseen clouds above in the darkness and the thick Ice Peak hot ale is being passed about. Small groups rush in and sit and the first portions of any conversation are about the cold. These remarks are shortly followed by comments of the ancient powers stirring across the land and seemingly heightened state of animals.
The night moves on and the discussions of among the various people gathered about the Fire Circle this night are like almost any other. Hunters talk among themselves, private jokes are shared, Dru Gal mentions to those about him that he expects a great vintage of the Ice wine, especially if this cold holds another few days.
The party is all here, their arrival not unexpected and several hunters hoist a mug as you find room in the tight group of men and women about the 12' bonfire. Neither Karya or Svanhvít are here and missing also is Ull'As Bjord and Freist. The four people that truly represent the leadership of Ice Peak. In of itself it is not unusual, most seem to expect 1 or all of them to arrive within the hour. Rumor is then passed that Bjorn has gone into the wilds with a pair of dogs and furthermore is supposedly looking for the Cave of the Ancients. Many dismiss this and some even counter it that he was seen leaving early this morning with Hrafn and two other hunters. A scouting trip and nothing more.
The night moves on, as do the stories and catching up that people do at the Fire Circle. A voice is heard above the relatively quiet din about the fire, It is Thord, one of the hunters who started out with the party after the raid. "So mighty heroes, As`Domi blessed ones. Tell us. Did you put Jkull to the sword, the filthy Tusker who took beloved Elfr'Ásleif. Or after berating us for trying to feed our people were you to busy yourselves with the collection of personal wealth to see that task done?"
A hush falls about the Fire Circle and all turn to the party. Thord is a respected Hunter true, but no one about the fire at this time hold true positions, himself included. There are certainly more respected men and women here, but the extreme cold seems to have prevented any of those versed in the ancient ways to have ventured forth. The air seems thin and time seems to slow.
Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Thord slurred his words a bit}
Garrett d20+3=8 Thursday April 5th, 2007 8:11:09 AM
Sense Motive: 8
Garrett stands up, obviously quite displeased and insulted by Thords words, but doing his best to restrain himself. "I would caution you to watch your tongue Thord. For if ever again you insinuate that I would consider wealth over any in this village, then much more than words will pass between us, my elder or not. Elfr was our mission, and possibly failing seeing her safely home due to delay weighed upon our minds. A quick discussion solved the situation as it should have, and all turned out well for all involved. Too answer your question, the orcs we tracked were all dead when we found them. Killed by the walking dead that we in turn killed."
Garrett takes a couple steps closer to the Thord. "If there is something you wish to accuse me of hunter, come right out and do it. Otherwise, keep your snide insinuations to yourself." Garrett stands where he is, staring Thord down.
Bohdi Nackle d20=8 Thursday April 5th, 2007 10:36:11 AM
Pausing his studies long enough to join the others at the fire circle, Bohdi sniffed at the obnoxious hunter. (Sense Motive, untrained, 8)
"Bloody barbarians," Bohdi muttered. But, unlike previous encounters--perhaps showing a growing wisdom, or was it just exhaustion?--Bohdi did not rise to the bait this time. He sat stoically, tracing dormant runes in the snow at his feet.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20=5 Thursday April 5th, 2007 11:02:48 AM
Sense Motive = 7
Pondering Thord's words Yngvar wonders what is wrong with personal wealth. Personal weath leads to better equipment. Better equipment leads to a more glorious death.
Not having a clue as to what Thord is talking about Yngvar simply listens to what unfolds.
Yanosh d20=7 Thursday April 5th, 2007 1:45:01 PM
Jumping to his feet Yanosh stands beside Garrett fist clenched at his sides at the insult of his friends and himslef. Still clad in his kilt but wearing his winter garb under it the angry Dwarf dares the human to try something. "Come Thord out with it. Are you jealous that my friends succeded and you did not even try in returning the child to her family? Come now speak the truth." Glaring at him Yanosh's eyes gleam with the thought of a brawl.
Aiden d20=18 Thursday April 5th, 2007 6:23:20 PM
Aiden listened to the talk of the others, and, started to notice the signs. These signs he had seen in many an orc and human who had drunk themselves too far into the cups. It was because of this that he had drunk far less of the alcohol that was served...a keen mind made a stronger hunter....and warrior. It was a lesson that he had lived in Twin Tusks, and was further taught by his second 'father'.
Leaning to the side, his accented voice a whisper to Garrett. "he is deep within the cup. We must be wary" But with the dwarf's reaction, Aiden was starting to get worried. One wrong word or insinuation could unravel friendships and ties.
And so the other faction, those of the younger, began to make their feelings known.
Slowly, he stood up, and again looked at the dwarf and the others. In a clear voice, slowly pronouncing his words to a measured cadence, "We returned with the girl. She was of greater importance than the hunt for the raiders."
"And take care of speaking about Domi...he lent power to Garrett that enabled us to succeed in the task." His words were not a warning of any implied threat from Aiden to Thord, but more of suspicion of things beyond his understanding (such as spirits and magic).
Heated Words Thursday April 5th, 2007 11:26:00 PM
Garrett stands tall to Thord's words and Yanosh, though new to the area has been given far to much it would seem to allow a compainion fought side by side in battle satnd alone. Bohdi holds himself this time. tha 'Barbarians' are at it again. Yngvar too holds silent to await the outcome. Aiden has a mind and understanding of what is going on and he too stands, but offers some council to Garrett.
Others about the fire seem to be content to watch and hold thier own views and judgement. Thord, standing already, takes several steps towards Garrett. Not threateningly, but merely to close distance to speak directly to the man. "Hold your tongue Austlander dwarf, you have no rights here." A mumur of agreement ripples through the Fire Circle, though a discerning ear hears a condensation or two on Thords labeling.
Thord takes another step and though, Garrett is several inches higher and broader, the proud hunter holds himself well. "Elder fah!" He turns to address the gathering, " I claim nothing over As`Domi Garrett." The words of a challenge nearly spoken by the hunter and the group stirs about the fire. Obviously they are quickly choosing sides. None are openly armed, but at a fire Circle it is nearly gauranted a few are. Thord looks to Aiden, his face screws up slightly and then to Yanosh where his gaze remains, "You might wish to take care as well Aiden of the Twin Tusks." Spot DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { One of the other hunters that went out with you on the tundra, Hord, narrows his eyes at Thord and reaches into his furs.}
"Garrett, I walked the tundra with you and this man claims your friendship. Do not let him press that." Thord then returns his eyes to Garrett. "Acusation? I accuse of nothing mighty hero, I merely wish your enlightenment."
Garrett Friday April 6th, 2007 8:22:04 AM
(Since the attack of the tuskers where Garrett found himself weaponless, he now takes his sword wherever he goes.)
Receiving Aidens council upon the nature of Thords words, Garrett tries to tone it down a notch, and responds to Thord in a calm and peaceful voice.
"I claim to be neither mighty nor a hero Thord. I have done what has been needed or asked of me in the interests of the village. And Yanosh is my friend, as he is all of ours." Garrett motions toward the rest of the party. "Let us all hold the sharpness of our tongues this evening, for I have nothing bad to say of you Thord."
Garrett turns to sit down, and as he does so, motions Yanosh to back off and sit down. He then sits himself once Yanosh does. Once seated Garrett whispers to Yanosh "For a little while my friend, you should try and hold your tongue and temper your actions. The people are not used to your presence yet, and some will need some time to adjust. I know it does not suit you, but for a time it would be best."
Yngvar the not so very tall d20=17 Friday April 6th, 2007 8:39:06 AM
Spot = 19
Like Yngvar, the dwarf's lower center of gravity should allow him to easily ground the top-heavy Thord. Hoping for a good old fashion throw-down, Yngvar looks around for someone to bet with.
Hord would have to prevented from interfering lest the fight be invalidated.
The look of disappointment is plain on Yngvar's face at Garrett's level-headedness.
Bohdi Nackle Friday April 6th, 2007 9:21:36 AM
Bohdi nodded silently at the wisdom displayed by Garrett and Aiden. They were all learning, himself included, he thought.
He motioned toward Dra'Gul. "Dra'Gul! How about some ice wine here for my friends!" He gestured, broadly, to include Thord, and patted the ground next to him to indicate that Thord should sit. "And some of that mammoth jerky, too." He smiled wickedly at Thord. "Mmmm, tasty."
Yanosh d20+2=19 Friday April 6th, 2007 3:00:10 PM
The burned Dwarf turns to face the new threat. "Take your hand from your furs for this will be with out weapons."
At Garretts words Yanosh takes a step back. Looking Thord in the eyes he straightens to his full 5 foot hieght. "Austlander I am, Dwarf I am, but to hold my tounge I shall never do. I am excepted as I am like me or not."
Yanosh then sits back where he was sitting before the insults to his friends.
Once seated Yanosh listens to the wisdom of Garretts words and nods his consent. "All I can say Friend Garrett is, I shall try."
Sitting cross legged (if able) Yanosh draws his legs under his wool kilt for the added warmth. Pulling his heavy cloak tighter around him he sits and listens to the talk of the rest.
Defused Friday April 6th, 2007 6:02:49 PM
Thord seems to respond positively to Garrett on defusing the rising situation. The Cleric catches a bit of embarrassment in the mans eyes. Thord knew he opened his mouth further than he wanted, drink disengaging his brain momentarily. Thord ignores Yanosh completely adn purposefully, as if the dwarf were not worth the breath. In this land of deadly cold, Yanosh needs no explanation about the insult that likely meant. The dwarf also feels a few eyes on him and knows his reaction will be important, but what should his reaction be? Consulting with anyone would make his reaction pointless.
Hord too keeps quiet, but out of his concentration on keeping Thord in his line of vision. Bad blood perhaps?
Yngvar looks about and finds no one willing to make any wagers, this was more serious then. Something else lie behind this outburst of Thord's. The near deadliness of it settles over Yngvar like a blanket.
It is Bohdi though who offers an out and the hunter Thord takes it.
Stepping a few strides needed he reaches Bohdi's side as Dra`Gul arrives with a dark black bottle. Notably not the near ice like crystal used to contain ice Wine. "No Ice Wine I am afraid, not tonight." his voice and demeanor strike the ognome as off, but Bohdi can not place it beyond that. "I do have Sne brandy." he says uncorking the bottle and pouring a small amount fro Bohdi himself and any nearby willing to dump thier drink and present him an empty glass. "Careful sips with it now." he cautions. Fort DC 15 failure Highlight to display spoiler: {congrats you're hammered} The brandy is potent and thick, almost honey-like, but is also about the best tasting liquid to ever touch your tongue.
Spot 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Karya and Svanhvit are approaching with their guard. Just behind them is Mjolka'Frodr, known witch, and she does not look happy}
Aiden d20=9 Friday April 6th, 2007 9:43:41 PM
Aiden, glad that things seemed to have settled, relaxed slightly.
Seeing that Garrett had successfully calmed the situation down, he too, took a seat. However, the insult that Thord had given WILL NOT be forgotten.
He may have been adopted by the Ice Peaks village, but he was raised as a Tusk. And though their lifespans were short, their memories were not! Perhaps he and Yanosh were more similar than he first thought...
But that would be thought about later.
Instead, he looked towards the other, non-alcohol drinks. This evening had already seen too much due to cloudy thoughts.
With everything that had occurred, the ranger did not notice the reactions of those entering into the tent.
Spot: 9 + 7 = 16
(OOC: will update Aiden with his new level/etc this weekend)
Yanosh Saturday April 7th, 2007 3:50:20 PM
The Dwarf sits watching Thord. He politly waves off the brandy offered knowing that when drinking his kind can be quickly angered. With his enjoyment of the fight Yanosh needs no extra prodding to entice him into a confrontation with Thord or anyone tonight. 'What has come over me latly?" Wondering why his temper is getting the better of him lately Yanosh trys to control himself as Garrett has asked.
Bohdi Nackle d20+2=6 d20+7=27 d20+4=11 Saturday April 7th, 2007 8:43:21 PM
The gnome arched an eyebrow at the thick elixir. Squork, too, leaned in, curious about what Bohdi had talked himself into this time.
(Spot Bohdi 6! Spot Squork nat 20! = 27) If the bird noticed something amiss, however, he did not share it.
Putting on a game face, Bohdi tipped his cup to his new drinking mate. "Cheers," he smiled, then quaffed. (FORT check 11!)
He smiled and smacked his lips, still looking at the same spot. "Cheers," he repeated, and attempted to quaff again. The cup didn't quite make it to his lips. A trickle of the honeyed substance dribbled down his chin.
"Shhhhh-sheeersh," the gnome repeated, his head bobbling slightly. This time the cup slid completely from his grasp and fell, unheeded, in the snow by his lap.
"Ssss'funny," the gnome slurred. "But ch'is remindshh me of a drink I--<hic!>--I had one time inna dream. Leassht," he added, a finger raised in attempted clarification weaving dangerously, "I think I haddit inna dream. Or maybe it wassh dreamin', and I was innit. I dunno. Anywayshh, sh'ere washh ch'is gnome, a beauuuutiful sh'ing named Fur--Furt--" He belched, and gamely waded in again. "Furtif Aeanorrrra, the gnome of my dreammssh. Gave me one of these. Those. That drink." He waved a finger vaguely at the two bottles he now saw. "I mean, like that drink. Flaming Green--<hic!>--Gnnnomishhhh."
He smiled, head still bobbling but clearly proud of himself, and slowly slid sideways to the snow.
Squork rolled his eyes.
ooc: I will be out of computer contact Monday and Tuesday. Cheers!
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Sunday April 8th, 2007 3:00:32 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of April 2-6 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............+...+...x...x...x Garrett-Chris.........x...o...x...x...? Aiden-Paul............x...o...x...o...x Neco-James..........x...o...o..o...? Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru..........x...x...x...x...?
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup was away on "Monday" and "Tuesday" for the first two days of Passover (and will be again this week for the last two days of Passover).
Garrett d20+6=18 d20+7=16 Monday April 9th, 2007 9:24:34 AM
Fortitude save: 18 Spot: 16
Garrett took some of the brandy as Bohdi had, but only one. After seeing Bohdi's state after finishing his, Garrett decided that one may be too much. Garrett though appeared to fare better than Bohdi at the brandy, and considered monitoring the actions and words of people doing his best to keep things low key and friendly.
Garrett nodded his thanks to Yanosh after the dwarf said he would try and hold his words a touch.
Garrett then sat back to await the inevitable arrival of Karya and Svanhit. He wondered what words would be said this night, and hoped he would not have to make more enemies this night.
(Catacombs take: 11,139 after the wand of CMW. Split 5 ways = 2,227 gp and 8 sp. Neco's boots are worth 2250, Garrett will ante up the extra 22.2 gp to cover her. 2,250 split by 4 = 562.5gp.
Final cuts after sale:(each of us also get a potion of hide from undead, and a climbing kit. We also have the healing potions to split before we leave the village.) Neco: Boots of the Winterlands Aiden Yanosh and Bohdi: 2,790.3 gp Garrett : 2,768.1 gp
Yngvar the not so very tall d20=20 Monday April 9th, 2007 10:18:22 AM
Spot = natural
Yngvar watches attentively as village power players are about to play with power.
Yanosh d20+2=14 Monday April 9th, 2007 3:30:22 PM
Covered in his cloak Yanosh watches those around him looking at possible enemies and allies.
Spot 14
Karya and Svanhvit Monday April 9th, 2007 5:10:27 PM
Bohdi and Garrett join Dra`Gul in a drink. Others decline, some knowingly at what the Ice Wine maker offers. Bohdi quickly finds his head spinning and his words slurring, Dra`Gul smiles and claps him on the shoulder, "Aye there my boy, we'll make a true barbarian of you yet. Cut those strings of civilization and ground you in matters of what's worth living and important." His good humor jests go along these lines for a time.
Thord has taken up a spot near to where he stood in the first place, a small group about him whisper and one gestures off to the side.
Yanosh simply returns to his seat in the furs, his face stoic and dwarven. A few nearby grunts are heard by him and a man across the fire raises his own mug slightly in his direction.
Soon, breaking into the fire light comes Karya and Svanhvit. Their near ever present guard flanking each of them. Just behind them and entering into the light is Mjolka'Frodr. The ancient woman is hunched and wrapped in tattered furs and billow out in the wind, though her frail frame seems not to mind the cold. Faces stare hard, jaws drop and murmurs about the witch and bad tidings this means in general are quick to flow about the circle.
More to come but post if you like...
Accussed Tuesday April 10th, 2007 8:59:04 AM
Karya greets those about the circle in a general way as does Svanhvit and they both join taking a place. Svanhvit sits next to Thord and Karya a moves to pace herself a little further away, near a woman named Ylfa. Small talk is exchanged for a time and a few drinks passed about with a welcoming toast. Mjolka'Frodr seems to slink into the firelight and wrapping her cloak about her she sits and stares into the fire. For a time there is not but the sounds of the crackling fire and the dancing ice on the wind. Mjolka'Frodr's voice then cracks, "Ice and Blood, the war begun with betrayal, a theft and death of a son. Out we go to reclaim our prize, So raise the snow and mask his eyes. Thunder comes from the east, with fire and death and gnashing teeth." Her eyes then look to Aiden and in a deep whispering breath she adds "Caaaan yyoooouuuu hheeeaaarrrr mmmeeeee?" Suddenly she stands and throws her finger at Svanhvit, her voice changing, rising in octaves and volume, "How dare you! You, you are the one I have sought" The ancient crone starts to move to her left to close.
Everyone gathered about the fire circle is leaping to their feet.
Garrett Tuesday April 10th, 2007 9:38:23 AM
Garrett moves quickly to position himself next to Svanhit, directly between Her and Mjolka'Frodr, and plans on receiving any blow intended for Svanhit. Garrett calls out for all to hear, "Harm Mjolka'Frodr not, and let her speak. She is possessed, and the being has words we should hear."
Aiden Tuesday April 10th, 2007 10:40:20 AM
Aiden kept quiet, the reflection of the fire dancing on his eyes. He had seen many things natural and not during his brief time on this world. And with these experiences, distrust of what he could not explain or understand easily came to him.
Witches, spirits, gods and magic...these all were clumped together into that category. Bohdi and Neco had helped to alleviate this to some small effect, as had the healing touch of Garrett. Through it all, magic seemed liked a tool, but was willing to also use the vessel that wielded it. And it seemed so blasted fickle...
Now he listened to the words of the witch. Freya was a witch whose powers did not save her against the powers. The Ice Witch manipulated them, playing to the greed of several within the group. What would this witch do?
Through these musings, he listened to her words, and when Aiden was directly addressed, he nearly jumped with hands to the worn hilt of his axe. But then he relaxed, for he knew, as had Garrett stated, that the witch was possessed. Her words bothered him, for something, or somethingS, had been calling to him. What would such spirits or powers want with him? He was a tracker, and warrior. Aiden knew nothing of the battles and politics of the heavens (or below for that matter).
Easing his own tension with a deep breath, he looked down at his pack sister. It was only a short period ago that he 'understood' her. Was it through her that the spirit had spoken? And for what purpose?
An anger built in him. Blast all of this politic...why couldn't the spirits be plain as the snow and earth and just say their will? A headache built up within him, even as he drew his hand to his forehead.
Perhaps a talk with Garrett about the spirit world will be next...though he wondered.
Would his wunjo think him insane and trust him evermore if he confided all...?
And so, for any who looked upon Aiden, there was a troubled expression on the young man's face, even as he reached to his wolven companion for strength and comfort admist the raging headache.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday April 10th, 2007 11:36:32 AM
*Maybe this is what I've been training for,* Yngvar thinks to himself. *I wasn't meant to be a bodyguard here in the village, but while adventuring beyond the safe havent of the village.*
Yngvar studies Aiden as those within the lodge jump at the witch's words. DM note: This is all outside, Times square if you will
*Dying while protecting the Gods' own chosen,* he muses. *That could be worth an epic poem. But is Aiden's calling righteous, or is he simply a pawn? If I aid Aiden in his quest would i also be but a pawn? Decieved from a path of righteousness into one of simple purposeless action?*
Yngvar decides that's enough thinking for one day and shuts his brain off.
Yanosh Tuesday April 10th, 2007 4:27:22 PM
Leaping to his feet the sturdy Dwarven warrior rushes to Garretts side in the defense of Svanhit. Fist clenched and ready Yanosh decides if it comes to it he will prove himself here and now in front of all.
Accussed Tuesday April 10th, 2007 7:15:46 PM
The witch stops after only two short strides, the circle on its feet and moving. Garrett stepping to Svanhvit, Yanosh to Garrett and still others to thier wunjos as well. Karya too, steps to cut any attempt to the high priestess short. Dra, for his part remains seated and keeps his bloodkin Bohdi there as well. A whisper from the elder to the gnome. Listen DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {'an old way no harm will come any here. The ancients seem to be upset with our course and present god.'}
Mjolka'Frodr straightens her gaze unwavering and her voice deepening, "You have sided with those who would see war and death and you will no longer be able to hide." her voice seems strong and resonates powerfully, even the snow difting into the firelight shys away from her. "A reckoning will be had." and then the ancient woman collapses onto the ground. a near stunned silence fills the air and a wind picks up, blowing gently but with a powerful cold touch.
Religion DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The last deep voice from Mjolka'Frodr stirred your heart and lifted your soul}
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday April 10th, 2007 9:13:56 PM
Bohdi looked up bleary-eyed from his seat. "Wh-what in bloody hell ...?" He rubbed his eyes and blinked, not quite comprehending.
Neco Tuesday April 10th, 2007 10:13:10 PM
Neco is rather startled by the odd turn of events. She had herd of using people like puppets but for someone to be taken total control of is something from only her wildest of dreams. "How disgusting and callow," thinks the rogue.
Garrett d20+5=16 d20+8=28 d20+8=20 Wednesday April 11th, 2007 9:13:29 AM
Listen: 16 Know religion: 28
Garrett shakes himself from his stunned position, and picks his jaw up off the floor. He then quickly moves to the side of Mjolka'Frodr to check on her and make sure that she is ok. garrett attempts to tend to her as best as he can(heal: 20).
While doing so, he waits to hear the discussion of what just happened from Svanhit and the village elders. Garrett felt the touch of the divine in the words of the elderly woman, but does not think that they were those of Domi.
Aiden Wednesday April 11th, 2007 10:35:41 AM
Aiden looked and moved over to Bohdi and Neco. "Magic and spirits.." he muttered to Bohdi as an explanation.
"I'll let Garrett explain as he probably understands it better...unless you wish to Neco...?"
It was a weak excuse but Aiden was a bit lost on the exact meanings of all that was said.
"Come on Bohdi...time to shake the fog from your mind..."
Yanosh d20=18 Wednesday April 11th, 2007 11:29:08 AM
Yanosh walks over and sits next to Neco. Shaking his head as he sits back down he trys to figure out what just really happened.
Coming from a family of clerics Yanosh has seen more devine interaction since he has been with his new wunjos.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20=5 d20=13 Wednesday April 11th, 2007 11:30:22 AM
Listen = 5+2 Religion = 13-2
Magic and spirits, definitely not two of Yngvar's favorite things.
Fallen Wednesday April 11th, 2007 4:14:49 PM
The group for the most part stands and stares. Garrettt moves to the old woman and discovers she is indeed alive and pushing herself up even as he arrives. A coursery exam shows she hit the ice pretty hard. A few cuts and a good shot to her head. The woman looks at Garrett as he helps her up, but says nothing. She glances back behind her into the darkness as she sits and pulls her cloak tightly about her. She remains motionless and again stares into the fire.
Thord, visibly shaken, shies away from Svahvit and sits down. The Priestess herself inhales deeply and blows the air from her nose. Her face sets hard and her fists clench. Karya looks across at Garrett and then to several others, including a long look at Dra`Gul. The leader of Ice Peak then turns to Svanhvit, Her voice checked in anger "War the ancient said, death is upon your path. A path of Blood, Svanhvit! Our people's blood. How long have you known! How long has it been since your god spoke to you.!"
The High priestess straightens her head snapping upon Karya, "You dare!" she breathes and her hands slowly come together, a glint of Domi's symbolic hammer between them.
"Silence priestess!" Karya shouts, stepping fully into the smaller womans face, her own hand upon the hilt of her reversed Falx scimitar.
The guards of each of the women tense, hands upon weapons, but would they really draw upon each other. Oaths and honor have been thickly laid, pledge of life to defend their trusts. One in the circle has no dobht they would fight to the last breath and with that thought Yngvar has a clear understanding of what may happen.
Svanhvit stares but stays silent, Karya continues loudly, "Svanhvit, by my right as set by Pjód-björg Varr-uðr Varr-Grar-Storr-Amma! You are no longer our spiritual leader!"
Svnahvit's shoulders slump slightly her eyes remain sharp and something of knowledge lies behind them. Her words however, carry dreadful implied consequences. "I renounce it." Her hands waves off the two bodyguards on her flank, "Domi has left this place, there is no need for your services. I am Svanhvit, high priestess no longer. There is no successor." Svanhvit then turns and begins to walk from the fire.
Neco Wednesday April 11th, 2007 10:49:12 PM
Neco is oblivious to the effects of a high priestess renouncing her title, but she does know something about power. When a high ranking official leave, there is always a power struggle. Neco too predicts that indeed there will be blood shed.
Bohdi Nackle Wednesday April 11th, 2007 10:53:23 PM
Bohdi looked at Aiden, still bleary-eyed. He leaned heavily on the ranger's arm. "Did--didsh' jus'say she--she'snot--whass' goin' on?" He looked at Garrett, then Aiden, then Garrett again.
"Huh? Anyone?"
Garrett Thursday April 12th, 2007 8:29:44 AM
Garrett stops to find himself standing upright, his hand upon the hilt of his longsword, and staring at Karya.
Over a few moments, his anger appears to fade to something else, and his eyes take on a hard purposeful stare. He speaks to those assembled. "I know not what path we are being led down, nor by whom. But I do know that if Domi has left us, then the first question we should be asking is why. I am As'Domi, and I will bring back his shield from the unholy place where we have allowed it to remain, or will die trying."
Garrett turns and walks away from the fire, heading back to the lodge to finish preparing his gear for departure. He briefly ponders a visit to Svanhit, but realizes that all that needs to be said already has, and his path is clear.
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday April 12th, 2007 10:09:42 AM
Success or death.
Yngvar's begining to think that joining this adventuring band was a really, really good idea.
Garrett sure seems swell.
Aiden Thursday April 12th, 2007 12:19:54 PM
Aiden at that moment was actually quite proud to be following Garrett.
"come Bohdi. Things will be clearer in a few moments...but let's return to the lodge..."
Aiden began to stand and make his way over towards the exit, willing to offer the inebriated Bohdi assistance if needed. "Neco, Yanosh, Yngvar?" he asked, wondering how the others would react...
Eventually, he will make his way back to the lodge where Garrett is staying...
Yanosh Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:06:00 PM
Yanosh rises and helps the drunk Bohdi back to the lodge. "You know friend Bohdi what you need is a remove poison spell. That would make you... well...not drunk at least. Cant say it would help with a hang over though," chuckling Yanosh teases him.
Back in the Lodge Thursday April 12th, 2007 4:01:34 PM
Svanhvit loooks over her shouler as Garrett speaks and then almost with a smile continues into the darkness. Karya passes her gaze over the rest of the assembly, pausing at Garrett. She does not speak though, at least to him or anyone directly, "Go. This Fire Circle is over." She then turns with the guard that she and Svanhvit brought and leaves.
Dra`Gul hands Bohdi a small cake, "Eat this my boy, it will help clear your head." With a pat and a smile to Yanosh he stands to leave.
The group returns to thier lodge, with much to possibly discuss and certainly much on thier minds. They find most asleep, unaware of what has transpired. Those few who are awake are just preparing to lie down and likely know of nothing from the Fire Circle.
Bohdi Nackle Friday April 13th, 2007 7:39:29 AM
Bohdi nodded his thanks to Aiden and Dra'Gul, still not fully comprehending what had transpired. Wearily and gratefully, he crawled into his furs and fell fast asleep.
Yanosh Friday April 13th, 2007 11:00:42 AM
Laying down in his bedding Yanosh thinks that things here are not much different then his home in the mountains. Politics are politics whether Dwarf or Human. Closing his Yanosh dreams of adventure and spiders. Shivering in his sleep mumbling "I hate spiders."
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday April 13th, 2007 11:27:07 AM
Magic, spirits and spiders, oh my!
Yngvar follows Garret back inside the lodge.
Garrett Friday April 13th, 2007 11:46:10 AM
Garrett prepares his gear, not saying a whole lot to anyone. "Let everyone digest what has occurred, and we can speak on it in the morning" he thinks to himself. After his gear is reasonably ready, the cleric of Domi kneels in prayer to his lord, and prays for his wunjo's, the village, all it's people, and success in the qest to return that which is sacred.
Aiden d20=13 Friday April 13th, 2007 3:34:29 PM
Aiden looked around, noticing that things were 'quiet'.
However, he was yet still troubled at all that had just happened.
~can you hear???~ the words echoed through his mind. Perhaps it was time to 'empty' himself. The first time he had done so, Aiden had heard his wolf sister speak.
Maybe...if he sat and listened to the howl of the wind, crackle of the fire, and focus deep within himself...he could hear...
~this is insane...~ a part of Aiden thought to himself.
Stifling that thought, Aiden took a deep breath and then tried to become one in his 'meditations'.
Day Break Saturday April 14th, 2007 6:50:25 PM
The group remains quiet and simply goes to sleep. Aiden inhales and quiets his mind. His adoptive father, now gone had once said that if one were at peace you could hear the Wold. Until a few weeks ago he had never heard much but wind. From what his last months had shown him though, there were powers out there and not always of the mortal rending variety. The fey in the pines and whatever it was that touched his girl and allowed them to actually speak were two such examples.
The winds blows across the lodge, snow setting to dance. The fire crackles in the great pit. The Wold grew dim then to his ears, his mind settling freely. There was a deep almost grinding moan as if the ground itself was shifting, but nothing was moving. The sound and feeling existed soley within the young mans mind. Aidens eyes snapped open. he was facing north towards the main door of the lodge, though when he had closed his eyes to meditate he had faced the fire, a westerly direction. Aiden can feel a thought an idea holding in the back of his mind, but how to tap into it, he was not sure.
Morning breaks.
Aiden Sunday April 15th, 2007 5:38:02 PM
Aiden is a bit perplexed as to how he had shifted positions during the evening. Perhaps he shifted, subconsciously during the evening once the fire had worn itself out. OR...if he was a superstitious individual, he shifted to face the new position, or more specifically, direction that he was to take the next day.
Somehow, he was going to need some advice on speaking to whatever lay deep within his mind...to touch that 'idea'. A thought sprung to mind...Aiden was never comfortable asking people for help, but if he seemed inquisitive, he wouldn't seem so helpless. The thought of others considering him helpless caused a flush and heat to build around Aiden's face. He would have to ask Garrett, and Bohdi. The first, Aiden felt that he could confide in more specifically, while the second concerned him. Bohdi is extremely intelligent, and if he determined that Aiden was hearing or feeling voices within his head, the biting comments that the gnome would send back would infuriate him.
Aiden looked to see who was waking among the others...
Posting Report (ADM Kup) Sunday April 15th, 2007 7:05:50 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of April 9-13 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............+...x...x...x...x Garrett-Chris.........x...x...x...x...? Aiden-Paul............x...x...x...x...x Neco-James..........o...x...x...o...? Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...? Yngvar-Dru..........x...x...x...x...?
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup was away on "Monday" for the last two days of Passover. --Friday DM post came on Saturday.
Bohdi Nackle Sunday April 15th, 2007 7:07:07 PM
Bohdi awoke, prepared spells, and began studying again (as indicated much, much earlier--Bohdi will spend the next day transcribing Fireball, then the following day learning Dispel Magic, then the day after that transcribing it!)
Neco Sunday April 15th, 2007 10:09:53 PM
Neco awakens and stretches out all her aches and pains. She pouts a little as she reminisces about the softer feather filled pillows and smoother bed linens typically found the warmer more habitable cities. "Boy! It feels like I've been sleeping on rocks for the past while." With a sigh she prepares for the day.
Garrett Monday April 16th, 2007 8:22:58 AM
Garrett looks around at his friends preparing to begin the day, and addresses them. "Sorry I spoke out a bit last night wunjo's. This is something I must do, and is obviously near to my heart. I specifically did not speak for all of us, and I would not be upset if anyone did not wish to join us this time out. As I said last night, this quest is all or nothing for me, and I would not push anyone to take the risk did they not want to."
"That said, those of you who want to come with me should prepare to leave as soon as possible. We have Karya's permission to leave at this time, but the winds of change blow hard right now, and that permission may reverse. We must move quickly. So I guess what I'm asking is, who wants to join me, and how long do you need before you are ready to go?"
Garrett waits for everyone's input, still prepared to go it alone should everyone else not deem the risk favorable.
After speaking with everyone Garrett will try and catch Aiden alone at some point, and speak with him. "Something on your mind Wunjo? You have seemed a bit 'out of sorts' of late. If there is something bothering you, I am always ready to listen or talk."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday April 16th, 2007 1:06:00 PM
"I'm in."
The bones in the lad's neck crack as he moves his head from side to side.
Preparations made, "I'm ready," he says rising.
Yanosh Monday April 16th, 2007 3:46:32 PM
Rising from his bed the scared dwarf reaches to rewrap his head but pauses. Thinking a second he pulls the scarf from his head. The scars show the extent of his horrible accedent. His head is covered except for his mustache and goatee.
Standing he calls to Garrett "Wunjo I have sworn to defend those that I call friend. You and everyone else that was on the tundra I call friend. You took me in and showed me respect and loyalty I will never forget that. I will not back away from you now. But I need time to get a few things from the place in the portal." With that Yanosh starts to pack his things and ready them for the trip. Looking at Yngvar "Welcome to our little group." Yanosh holds out a hand in greeting and clasps his arm if he takes it.
DM Note Monday April 16th, 2007 5:42:40 PM
DM Note: next module is submitted for PTB review. But I need some updated sheets which includes CC purchases if you want the items before things continue
I have the following:
Ingvar Approved 4-16 Garrett Approved 4-16 Aiden Action requested 4-16 Neco Approved 4-16 Bohdi Not Recieved Yanosh Not Recieved
Bohdi (second) Monday April 16th, 2007 10:55:36 PM ooc: sorry about the CS. Crazy busy, but will finalize soon. Still have to shop!
Bohdi sputtered at Garrett's comment and gestured at the inks, dyes, parchments, and expensive poultices lying about him. "But--but--but--my spells! My preparations! What about those?"
Squork sighed and hopped over to Garrett. The bird looked up at the cleric and held a wing conspiratorially up to his beak. "Just tell him that you'll take a day or two on the trail to let him finish," the bird croaked at Garrett. "That'll get him out of the village and on the road with you." The raven looked back at his exasperated, and exasperating, master, and sighed heavily before hopping off to find something to eat. "Bloody mages," he muttered.
Aiden Monday April 16th, 2007 11:13:10 PM
Aiden seemed a bit 'lost' at times as he was deep in thought about the most recent turn of events. He knew that he needed to go to the Catacombs in order to help prepare for the next journey.
Aiden just didn't like doing it...He didn't know what to order, other than a 'good weapon' or 'good armour'...maybe even, 'something to see at night' or 'healing'...but then he feels stupid when the person who helps then asks all sorts of questions that just doesn't make sense for him.
And this is not even taking into account his recent difficulties with spirits/powers/etc.
"yes..." as he quietly confided in Garrett. "I...know, I will need more...better..equipment for our next journey. But I am uncomfortable with..." as he found it difficult to put into words.
He felt every inch the ignorant 'barbarian' that Bohdi constantly chided him at times.
"And there is another thing also...one which" as he seemed to stutter through the words, "I am unfamiliar with, dealing with gods, spirits, and powers..."
Garrett Tuesday April 17th, 2007 8:22:13 AM
Garrett hears Squorks, and finds the advice quite sound. "Fair enough for you Bohdi? If we take one more day in the village, and then a couple days while on the trail will that suit you?"
As long as Bohdi is good with that, and everyone else who wishes to go is also, the Garrett proceeds. "Then we leave tommorow morning at first light. That will give everyone time to do any last minute preparations. Remember to bring plenty of food. We do not know how long we will be out, and my bag can hold quite a bit."
Garrett responds to Aiden (assuming still in private) "They have a big list of all the things that they have, with descriptions of what it does and the price(The DM's Guide magic list). Just look over the list, and tell them what you want. They are quite helpful. If you tell me what it is you want, I could get it for you. I don't know how much money you have, but one thing I wanted to get but could not afford was to make my sword +1 undead Bane. It makes your weapon hit the walking dead much easier, and when you do, it does much more damage. It costs about 8,000 plus the cost of a Masterwork weapon if you don't already have one." "As far as Gods and spirits go, I would be more than happy to offer what advice I can, but I'm afraid you will have to be a little more specific."
Yanosh Tuesday April 17th, 2007 9:17:16 AM
Yanosh once more goes over the things he is taking with him. Yanosh once more secludes himself from the other a little and kneels down and says a short prayer to Domi for guidance and protection and thanksgiving for bringing him to this place.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday April 17th, 2007 10:45:44 AM Yanosh finds Yngvar's arm is covered in stringy muscles as well as cold and clammy.
"Gods, spirtis and powers," Yngvar repeats after Aiden, a slight smile of his lips and a wild gleam in his eyes, "Oh my!"
DM I corrected the bold. the / goes in front of the b or i at the end
Garrett (illegal 2nd) Tuesday April 17th, 2007 10:50:19 AM
"Thank you Yanosh. I appreciate your support, and your friendship. Looks like we have the day to get what is needed from the catacombs, and to prepare. Everyone remember plenty of food. Probably 2-3 weeks."
"And welcome Yngvar, it seems our first meeting, and journey together come under difficult circumstances. Either way, I look forward to having you along."
(OOC: Dan, will we be able to retro the catacombs to happen quickly, or does it all need to be completed before our characters leave? I've been waiting there for 5 days, and see little progress.
Aiden Tuesday April 17th, 2007 1:15:11 PM
"Yes...perhaps then I will give you a description of the item and whatever is needed for the barter..."
"Now" as he kept trying to whisper, mostly due to embarrassment about admitting his own ignorance, "as to the oth-"
When Aiden saw (and heard) Yngvar repeat what he was quietly trying to speak (confidentially) with Garrett, anger raged within his eyes as his face turned grim.
Hundreds of ork (and non-ork) curses went through his mind, and one or two might have even slipped out of his mouth, as he was a fool to speak of a weakness with another was about. His mind and senses were quite a bit duller than what they should have been apparently.
"I am a fool..." he muttered to himself, "perhaps later then we shall talk wunjo about that first item..."
And with that, Aiden moved off to think and prepare a 'list' for Garrett with whatever coins he had...
DM Tuesday April 17th, 2007 2:01:29 PM
On the catacombs....they are a bit behind. Life and all. the Module is still under review as well. I can live with a retrofit as long as your in the CC with a number and have a list of what you are getting. It is in game stuff, but try to be as precise as you can. You can buy anything listed in the DMG that is not an artifact. CC has unlimited quantity. I as DM can say no to a purchase. This will likely not happen.
you might want to discuss where you are going and what you plan to do when you get there...
Z Minus 1 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 9:00:02 PM
The group tentively starts to make plans. None seem to be planning to back out. A little time is needed from Bohdi perspective and it seems the rest are readily agreeable to wait until the following day. It would allow for some last minute preparations and perhaps discuss where they are going and what to do once they arrive.
Aiden starts to broach a delicate subject with him, Garrett can easily see the mans distress, but Yngvar's ill timed attempt at humor quickly shuts that door of conversation. The gruff superstitious ranger quickly changes the subject.
Yanosh takes a moment to say a small prayer and some head to the magic portal with last minute ideas.
Garrett Wednesday April 18th, 2007 12:51:57 PM
Garrett gives Yngvar a reproachful look. "Aiden doesn't say much. When he does, it's usually best to listen alot, and say little."
Garrett heads outside, and tries to catch up with the ranger. When he does he tries to speak with him. "Back to what you were saying wunjo.... I am interested in your questions and thoughts about the divine." Garrett waits for Aiden to speak, well aware that it might take a while of following him around the village before he does so.
(OOC: if Aiden wants me too purchase stuff for him, try and get me the list of what you want ASAP. I am on deck, and once done, it might be awhile before they get back to me.)
Yanosh Wednesday April 18th, 2007 3:39:46 PM
Yanosh heads for the portal and steps into the catacombs.
Neco Wednesday April 18th, 2007 5:21:41 PM
The young rogue wonders what the group is planning on doing. Neco attempts to provide a reason to go south. "Garret your abilities rely on the presence of your god right? What does it mean for you if 'Domi has left this place...' That barbarian, shaman, lady said something like that."
"We could go south wards. I know Domi has a strong presence there" Neco hopes that this will provide reason for the group to go to warmer places.
Bohdi Nackle Wednesday April 18th, 2007 7:19:03 PM
The gnome continued his transcriptions, oblivious to all around him. (Still transcribing Fireball)
Aiden Wednesday April 18th, 2007 10:19:12 PM
Aiden did make his rounds about the village, meeting up with the wolf that had taken its own few moments away from the pack (and Aiden). It felt good to be on his own at times, and after the embarrassment that he had felt, even if only self perceived, seemed to fade.
Slowing down, this time he tried to make sure that they were 'alone'. Wiping his face, he then took a deep breath, "The Tuskans think of gods and worship in a different manner..." he started.
"For some, especially those not of blood" and when he said that, he nearly spat out the words, "they would bring fear at the thought. The villagers fail to see what good they have...whether old or new..."
He let that sink for a few before continuing, "I've...I've seen and heard things that I don't know..." Aiden stopped his words and then corrected them, "...no...I suspect...could be related to these gods."
He seemed to stutter out, "I'm a tracker. A hunter. What do I know of riddles, symbols, and immortals? What interest would they have in me? Why can't they just...make things clear and be simple? Was it such for you?"
Garrett Thursday April 19th, 2007 8:19:44 AM
Listens to Neco's suggestion about heading south and smiles. "I'm heading for Burfell, and from there to recover the shield of Domi, wherever that may be. Perhaps it will lay south, perhaps not. If Domi has left this place, he has so far not left me. My faith is strong and our connection remains the same."
Garrett listens to Aiden speak, and thinks for a moment before responding. "You already know much of spirits and immortals wunjo. You have met Jack Frost, come quite close to Celsiun himself in the frozen hall with the bloodpack, and killed many undead."
"As for me, I sought out Domi when I needed help and guidance. I didn't know how, so I spoke with Svanhit, and she helped me learn how to open my heart and my mind to Domi so that I may hear and feel him. Every day I pray to Domi for spells that are simply effects that I would like to be able to call upon as the need arises. Over time, I learned what is likely for me to be granted on a daily basis, and on occasion, Domi allows me access to spells I had not known before. Perhaps he does this when he thinks I am ready to use them wisely."
"I am not quite sure if or how I can help you Wunjo, but let me put this forth to you. It seems to me that you are a man of nature. As you said, a tracker and a hunter. You count a wolf as your wunjo, and are closer to the primordial forces of mother wold than any of us. Perhaps nature is reaching out to you, trying to strengthen the bond you share. Find yourself some quiet time, away from distractions of the village. Relax, and Try and open your heart and your mind to the forces of nature that are all around you. Try and concentrate just on what you feel from the ground beneath your feet. Listen carefully to the whistle of the wind. Open yourself to the elemental forces that seem to wish to contact you. If a divine power has decided to take you under it's wing, it would be foolish to deny it. Perhaps you could even try praying to the force. You had said before that you thought your wolf spoke with you, and perhaps it did. Ask for the ability to do it again, and then try and make it happen."
"That is about the best I can offer for now wunjo. See what you can do, and I will pray for Domi's guidance upon the matter. But do not feel embarassed or shy of a divine connection, it is likely a great gift being offered to you. Embrace it."
Garrett claps the ranger on the shoulder. "And don't forget to give me that list of magic you want quickly."
Garrett then turns and heads back to his lodge to pray awhile unless Aiden has more questions. He will pray to Domi for guidance in this matter to see if there is any way he might help his friend with his difficulty."
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday April 19th, 2007 11:39:08 AM
"I made a joke?" Yngvar is incredulous, unaware he has the capacity.
The warrior sits while waiting for Bohdi to finish making his squiggles.
Yanosh d20+2=8 Thursday April 19th, 2007 7:36:09 PM
stepping back through the portal the Stout Dwarven warrior nods to everyone as he heads out the door. Outside Yanosh walks to the forge to work on the slag that had given him trouble the other time. This time instead of working something like a dwarven waraxe. Yanosh melts down the slag and works it into the shape of a dagger.
craft=8
The Following Dawn Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:22:31 PM
The day is spent in preparations. Bohdi on another spell and many in the catacombs buying equipment for what could be a prolonged journey from home. Garrett catches up and speaks with Aiden, and of his own experience and what Aiden himself has seen. There are both wonders of this Wold beautiful and benevolent. Aiden was a good man, raised by good men and taught to listen to nature's call. His heart can easily tell the difference between the vile and pure. The calls and pulls he has felt over the past week have all filled him with a sense of peace and harmony with the surrounding land. Now it is just a mattter of trying to channel it to his will, like the axe it will take practice and patience.
Yanosh hits the forge again, but again the differing temperatures and the odd metal slag elude him to real craftsmanship. Stigsveinn looks on, but allows the dwarf to work on his own for now.
Soon night comes, Brynj is still gone on the hunt and his lack of precense does set the collective minds of the group to thinking. They have seen none of the elders, anyone over 40, this day. Perhaps it is nothing, perhaps not. Tommorrow is the day of travel. 2 long days march to reach the foothills of Burfell to the north of Ice Peak Village.
Garrett Friday April 20th, 2007 8:24:21 AM
Garrett headed back into the catacombs, to pick up a few things for Aiden who is a little leery of it.
dm Friday April 20th, 2007 8:32:10 AM
Please remember to divide these and get a consensus upon whose character sheets they will rest.
3 potions CSW 7 potions CLW
Else they shall end up in the no one has them sorry you lose out pile
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday April 20th, 2007 11:01:34 AM
Yngvar has no claim on the group's potions and will refuse any offered.
He'll earn his own or die trying.
Yanosh d20+2=12 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:25:58 PM
yanosh fiddles with the fire of the forge adjusting it as best he can. then returns to work on the dagger. craft 12
Bohdi Nackle Friday April 20th, 2007 1:00:39 PM
Bohdi continued transcribing the reknowned Fireball spell into his spellbook. Elven evokers the Wold over shuddered at the thought of the arrogant gnome joining the ranks of the "fireball mage."
Aiden Friday April 20th, 2007 3:38:00 PM
(OOC: I would suggest that between Yanosh, Aiden, and Garrett, we each get one of the CSW potions [our main fighters and medic]. Then we give (2) CLW's to Yngvar (another fighter), and 1 each to Garrett, Yanosh, Aiden, Neco, Bohdi. Hopefully that has everyone listed))
"thank you..." Aiden quietly said to Garrett in appreciation for his help in the Catacombs. True, Aiden wanted to see the various wyld lands throughout the world, but the civilization aspect, especially bartering with someone about something you are not completely knowledgable within didn't sound too 'shady', to use the phrase from the Blood Pack.
Quietly, moved over towards Garrett (if they were together in the hut), "Elder meeting?" he asked inquisitively. He was curious as to where they were, and a part of him was truly thinking about visiting the ancient warlock of the village. Aiden DID plan to try and 'meditate' that evening, to try and touch that other presence that he had felt earlier. If nothing else, it would give him a stronger idea whether it was a friend or foe that leads him, and perhaps insight into what it wanted...
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