News of The Tears of the Land (Substitute DM Cazyle) Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:41:00 AM
[OOC: Please accept my apologies for another week of poor DM posts. I will do my best to be better this week. Thanks! -- Cayzle]
Rebbe Vern dusts himself off and tells Winterglade that he suspected a sea voyage would be necessary. He tells you that he has a ship waiting at the docks, and that the Chosen can set sail whenever they are ready.
Vern says that you have a month to finish the job, that is, until the New Moon rises again.
Flat-top hears that a dangerous sea voyage is coming and says a prayer to Domi.
Mosushi joins Zeoll in calming the populace. He finds the bard has been talking to people and offering reassurances. With the two friends working together, many who were worried instead become calm and hopeful. ut soon enough the two return to the Chosen.
Brahmah tries to recall what he might know about an island called "Tears of the Land" -- and he can confirm what the Rebbe says, It is a small island in the western side of the Shoals. It is known for its bubbling springs (those are the "Tears"). But his sailor lore tells Brahmah that it will take about eight days to get there ... mostly due to the care that must be taken not to run up on the reefs and sand bars all around.
Flat-top recalls their recent encounter in the Shoals, on the Island of the doctor who set up a Taur Hunt. Brahmah thinks about turning the tables ... maybe a mad doctor hunt? But wise Gecktar brings the focus back to the most important issue -- the Black Sword. He thinks about maps, and maybe remembers the magical map the Chosen purchased at great price, only to have it stolen.
Gecktar also thinks about finding clues. The oracular words were these: "Before the new moon rises again, dissolve IT in the Tears of the Land under the Sun of the clear Sky." The Tears of the Land is an isle. What is the Sun of the Clear Sky?
Kael is somewhat reassured by the manner of the seasoned adventurers, and he listens to the conversation but does not join in just yet.
Brahmah and Winterglade talk philosophy, and the two liontaurs, Zeoll and Mosushi, return.
The Chosen retire for a few hour's rest after a busy night. In the morning, Vern is ready to take you to the docks. Is there anything you want to do before taking ship? Any last minute shopping or preparations? If you do have business pending at the Catacombs, we'll assume it is concluded today, so you will have your gear set for the voyage.
Cayzle OOC PC Sheets Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:56:45 AM
Thanks to the one person who has sent in a sheet. As soon as your chopping is done, PLEASE send me a character sheet asap!
cayzle@cayzle.com
Flat-top Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:38:40 AM
Flat-top rubs his shoulder, as if it hurt a little. "Oh! Gee! I must be getting old? Igot to get some excersize?"
Then he turns to Winterglade, "Glade! If we are going to the Island that I'm thinking about, just pair up with me! I'll fight and you cure me, That's how me and Zoell did it last time! Right Zeoll??"
Flat-top rubs his shoulder again, thinking about the Island of Bubbling Springs, "I hope those bubbling Springs are hot water??"
Posting Report for Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:50:07 AM
Game # 7 The Chosen of Domi For the week of July16,2007
Gecktar Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:43:14 PM
Gecktar wakes up after a couple hours of sleep sufficient for him to regain his strength.
He follows Vern to the docks "What kind of boat is this you have ? I intend to work during the trip and I don't know if the size of the ship will allow it."
Moshushi Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:56:01 PM
Moshushi is up fairly early. He'll take a little time wandering the village before heading over, since it might be a while before he's back amongst liontaurs.
Observant folk might hear him utter "8 days on a boat. Why isn't evil ever anywhere we can walk to?"
Brahmah Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:51:30 PM
Brahmah prepares for whatever they do next, after relaying his information to the Chosen.
Winterglade Tuesday July 24th, 2007 2:46:59 AM
"Well Flat-top, Winterglade can't promise you to be at your side at all times. He usually heals those who got themselves in the worst pickle and are closest to crossing to the great beyond."
"Come think of it, that is you, usually, so you still might get your wish more often than not. Just don't get too confident and in habit of putting yourself in harm's way more than it's needed."
The centaur looks at the height of the sun on the sky.
"It's still three hours before the change of the tide. Winterglade will meet you on the dock. He has some last minute shopping to do. Some kind of tranquilizer for sea journey, perhaps. Properly aged."
And he drops into a gallop, quickly disappearing from sight.
At the wharf (Sub DM Cayzle) Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:30:46 AM
Flat-top wonders iof the springs are hot, and Brahmah tells him that he thinks they might be. Or some of them, anyway.
Gecktar asks Vern about the ship, and the Eye of Gargul says that the Merry Mermaid is a medium-size merchant ship. probably plenty big for his needs.
Mosushi prepares to leave by visiting among his own people one more time. He takes int he sights and smells of Liontaur Isle with the regret of one leaving home again.
Brahmah makes ready for a sea voyage and is now set to go.
Winterglade makes a fast trip for some shopping before the ship departs.
Zeoll is quiet. Maybe he, like Mosushi, is thinking about leaving home again.
[OOC: We'll assume that all shopping is concluded now, even if you are still dealing with the Catacombs.]
The next day brings you to the wharf, ready to set sail. You see Vern in conversation with the captain.
Zeoll Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:33:05 AM
The liontaur is surprised to see this ship. "The Merrry Merrmaid -- I rrememberr this ship! I took passage on this ship when I firrst joined the Chosen!"
"The captain -- who is a bit eccentic -- is named Parrson. Some among his crrew are bigots, orr werre when I was aboarrd. They tossed me overrboarrd in a storrm!"
Mosushi Tuesday July 24th, 2007 11:16:55 AM
"we're taking passage on a ship that throws people overboard?"
pause
"Hmm, this may not be wise."
Toros Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:09:05 PM
While the wemic finds listening to the philosophical talk between Brahmah and Winterglade intriguing, he slowly gets ready for the next voyage.
Toros - Tunc Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:13:46 PM
My personal laptop has recently got broken, but I guess generally I will be able to handle and not drop posting below my already-low level.
Brahmah Tuesday July 24th, 2007 2:24:58 PM
"Hmmm... not sure if I like the bigot thing Zeoll. They might still be aboard. If they are, I think I'll have something to say! I had enough of that stupid type o' talk from the Doctor to last me a life time!" He thinks a moment. "Wait, which life were you in during your voyage... the second of third age of Zeoll?" He smiles.
Kael Tuesday July 24th, 2007 5:31:00 PM
Kael readies his gear and waits to board. The thought of swimming home does not appeal to him and decides he will not be the one thrown overboard.
Gecktar Tuesday July 24th, 2007 6:14:55 PM "Well if we have to be prepared to be thrown overboard, I should prepare some other spells. Maybe a waterbreathing spell would be necessary..." adds Gecktar with a large smile.
Winterglade Wednesday July 25th, 2007 2:43:07 AM
Winterglade joins the Chosen on the dock. The centaur's standard grumpy mood is even more sour than usual. He gives the ship and the crew a dirty look.
"Bigots, you say? Typical for half-centaurs in Winterglade's experience. Winterglade pities them a bit for having been born without four legs, but that doesn't justify them being jealous about it! The poor wretches should just learn to accept their sorry lot and get on with life."
[Standard selection of spells, but Water Walking in place of Dispel Magic and Invisibility Purge.]
Flat-top Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:38:09 AM
Flat-top laugh so hard that he missed yesterday post. "Ho - Ho - Ha - Ha! Thay is funny! Two legs throwing Minataurs or Centers, even Weinics over board. What a picture that makes! Taking a mimataour to heave overboard?? Ha- Ha- First they have to deal with those horns! Then picking up a Centaue with two arms and four hoves, kicking into the air, to throw over board?? Ho HO He He! But the best picture of all Is Trying the throw a weinic over boare with all those claws ripping their faces?? Hee- Hee!"
Flat-top turns to Winterglade and gives him some green leaves, " Here Winterglade, Have some Mint to settel your stomack!"
Flat-top walk away to the boat still laughing.
DM Cayzle OOC Wednesday July 25th, 2007 11:18:14 AM
Sorry folks. Baby was up for two hours last nite, and now I have no time to post before vacation stuff beckons. I'll TRY to post tonite.
Brahmah Wednesday July 25th, 2007 1:09:06 PM
He just stares at Flat-top. "Losing the mickey are you?! Crazy mule."
(OOC: Cayzle! The baby doesn't understand about DnD?! Got to start early with them! I have some old Dragonlance novels I can give you! Read the baby a story! ;') Hey, what do I know?)
Gecktar Wednesday July 25th, 2007 4:01:06 PM "Next time we will have to buy Pearl of the sirine at the Catacombs, so nobody will fear travels on waters...
OOC : assuming the Catacombs transaction will be accepted, here is the new CS : http://www.3edb.com/viewCharacter.asp?cid=4897
Winterglade Thursday July 26th, 2007 1:00:34 AM
Winterglade accepts the mint, snifs it suspiciously, and bites on it. "Where did you get it? Is it some kind of catnip-like stuff for centaurs?"
"Winterglade was thinking more on the lines of a Plane Shifting to Astral and taking the way back to the Material through a proper gate. Beats rocking away your guts on some kind of dinghy on the open ocean. But that kind of power is yet beyond him, and this whole sword business will hopefully be concluded before the Brawler sees it fit to grant him the use of it."
The centaur trots over to Kael and pats him to get his attention. "It's probably just fair to warn you beforehand. There are quite a few thoroughly violent individuals who are after that thing." - he points to the sword box. "This journey might prove quite dangerous."
[No problem Cayzle, the party seems to be able to entertain itself anyway ;)]
Flat-top Thursday July 26th, 2007 7:20:35 AM
Flat-top Smiles at Winterglade, "The mints are from my Dam (Mother) Shepich them , then drys then, send them to all her Colts. We use to settle out stomacks.
But if that does not work, and fel we have to add our meal to the sea? Well we take Seaweed. That really works. Also good if your Road Apples are too soft.
Here some seaweed too! I don't wamt to clean up after you.
Flat-top Stop in his Track!! It finally hit his head?? "Did I hear right?? Who Call Me a A Mule?? I know of at less Two Pretty Fillies that had my Colts and they were both Males??
Mosushi Thursday July 26th, 2007 9:50:56 AM
"It might not be funny Flat Top. If they try to throw us overboard, then we'll wind up throwing them into the sea, and then we have to learn how to sail."
Brahmah Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:24:02 AM
"Flat-top and I are sailors Mosushi, and the other Chosen, but perhaps not Glade, are quite use to the sea now. Sailing is a very useful profession." He winks at Mosushi. "But Flat-top was the goody goody, he sailed with the Royal Navy... I was, well, a, well, some say pirate. But I was forced by a life debt to be one. If I didn't do that though, my life would be far different. No world experience, no sword skill..." He smiles. "...no tattoos or scars. Sailing literally MADE me the taur I am."
Zeoll Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:46:28 AM
Zeoll tries to reassure his friends. "I was verry young and inexperrienced on my firrst voyage. I do not think that any crrew could trreat all us Chosen in that way now."
"Besides, if I had not been tossed overrboarrd, I would not have gotten to Brridge Isle and met the Chosen. Maybe it was Domi's plan all along."
Learning from Zeoll a bit of his history with the Merry Mermaid, the Chosen respond with some trepidation.
Mosushi and Brahmah are not sure they like travelling on a ship that once threw a Chosen overboard.
Kael is determined not to walk the plank.
Gecktar is not too worried, but ponders spells for water survival.
Winterglade thinks the crew should get over it. By the way, he gives Winterglade some mint to help settle his sea-stomach.
Flat-top laughs and thinks he'd like to see puny mortals try to throw him overboard.
Meanwhile, Winterglade lets the newcomer, Kael, know that the party may be in greater danger from those who want the Black Sword than from run-of-the-mill bigots.
Brahmah offers the reassurance of a seasoned sailor.
Zeoll wonders if Domi had meant for him to be thrown overboard, since he washed up on Domi's new island, where he joined the Chosen.
Vern listens to all this conversation and smiles. "I am sure that Captain Parsons will be a professional. I presided at his grandmother's funeral, as well as at his nephew's birth, and he knows better than to cross an Eye of Gargul."
If you can make an Int check or Know (religion) vs DC10, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You have heard that in some human cultures, priests of Gargul give blessings at births and deaths.}
The human priest leads the Chosen up to the ship. It is a middling size merchant vessel with about a dozen crew. A half-elf is supervising the loading of some bundles. He sees the group, and calls out, "Cap'n Parsons! they're here!"
The captain appears from his cabin. He is a tall, grizzled human -- more sea-worn than Zeoll remembers. He offers Vern a solid handshake and looks the Chosen over. "Birther, you said there would be nine. I only count eight. Is another coming?"
Vern shrugs. "Seems I was wrong. All are here. Can we set sail at once, Billy?"
The captain looks flabbergasted. "Birther! Please! Call me "Captain" on the boat!"
Vern smiles. "Oh, right."
The captain quickly recovers. "Well, where are we going?"
Vern asks the Chosen to give the directions. From what you know, Brahmah can probably get the captain a sense of where to go.
The captain asks if there are any questions before the ship sails.
Kael d20=3 Thursday July 26th, 2007 1:25:20 PM
Kael tenses slightly at Glade's hand on his back, his mind unable to quell the reflex his experience with centaurs had burned into his subconscious.
"I hope that these violent individuals haven't found a place in the crew."
Kael followed the rest of the chosen to the boat, and observed the casual exchange between the captain and the priest. He wondered what had happened to the ninth member, his gaze landing on the crate containing the black sword.
Brahmah Thursday July 26th, 2007 1:36:53 PM
"Ah, right." Brahmah remembers the case with the sword and pulls Rebbe aside from the crew.
"Um, Rebbe, could you, uhhh, possibly reinforce the spell on the sword case before getting aboard? Sailors are dodgy, even on the best ships. I doubt any of these folks would resist the lure of power." He asks in barely audible whispers.
Winterglade d20+6=15 Friday July 27th, 2007 2:37:13 AM
[Knowledge:Religion 15]
"Highly doubtful any of them are among the crew. They are Taurs, all of them."
Still, what kind of consolation is it? All it would take to sink this thingy would be a flying wizard teleporting in at night and launching a few fireballs...
The centaur leaves plotting the course to those who know better, and goes to find himself a nice spot as low under the deck as practical. Soon clanging of metal plates can be heard from below as he is trying on his new armor.
"Hells and blazes, this bloody thing is heavy! Brawler, Brawler, why me?! Why here? Why, of all the things, in the company of hornheads and furballs?"
Flat-top Friday July 27th, 2007 6:46:49 AM
Flat-top stands there with his arms cross against hes chest, watching this mottlery crew.
He turn to the Captain asking, "I was once in the Royal Centers Navy, I repeat WAS! I'm now a Chosen! I will offer you My knowlage in Sailing and Mending Both in Metel and in Nets! What say you Captain Parson? As for the last Taur, HE Died!"
Flat-top will wait for an answer, while standing guard to the entrance to the hole, where his friend disapered.
Brahmah Friday July 27th, 2007 11:59:26 AM
"Kael, what experience with the sea do you have?"
Moshushi d20=18 Friday July 27th, 2007 12:17:08 PM
Knowledge religion=25
Mosh boards the ship and looks around a bit at his temporary home, trying to find a spot that looks likely to be dry (he's a big cat, after all. Hmm, maybe there will be fish as a consolation).
"uh Glade? You know you're on a boat, right?"
Kael Friday July 27th, 2007 1:13:05 PM
Kael looked to Brahmah who seemed to closest to his own age. "I've traveled by boat on several occasions to gather supplies, but I'm no sailor. Although it may serve useful to learn a few tricks of the trade."
[ooc: don't know if this is how it works, but figured I should declare them at some point. So chose here]
Brahmah d20+15=25 Friday July 27th, 2007 3:44:58 PM
Brahmah smiles. "Kael, just stick with us and you'll gather a few tricks." He then leans in speaks in a low tone. "Trick number one. Don't mention your a brewer. They might want to keep you." He smirks and winks.
"Second." He retrieves Glade's Gift Giving Day Gift, the Cloak of Comfort and wraps himself with it, replacing his resistant cloak. "Stay warm and dry."
The minotaur looks at the skies and studies the air, smelling it and feeling the wind with his fingers. He then casts Guidance from his tattoo (+1 to skill). (Survival for this weeks (or day or days) forecast, 25)
Winterglade Saturday July 28th, 2007 1:12:08 AM [Mosushi:] "Uh Glade? You know you're on a boat, right?"
"Trust Winterglade, he is already painfully aware of it with every fiber of his tormented body. He's not going to parade around clad in steel, but he needs to make sure he's not been ripped off at the Catacombs." - comes a voice from the hold, accompanied by more clinking, a bang, and a clamour of falling pieces of steel. "Bloody thing doesn't fit! Oh wait, it goes to the <front>."
Flat-top Saturday July 28th, 2007 9:49:41 AM
Flat-top head goes up, "Did I hear that word Beer?" He yells down the hole.
Toros Monday July 30th, 2007 1:40:35 AM
Toros feels uneasy, as he recalls the last voyage they had more than anything else The big storm, sharks, loss of the crew... He hopes that everything will be better this time for all, and offers his help to the crew, if they would need any.
Winterglade Monday July 30th, 2007 3:17:55 AM
"No beer! Just one very annoyed and homesick centaur!"
Posting Report for Monday July 30th, 2007 7:36:08 AM
Game # 7 The Chosen Of Domi For the week of July 23,2007
Name-----MTWTF DMCayzle-XXOXO *Having PC Problems. Brahmah--XX2X2 Gecthar--XXXOO Kael-----OXOXX Flat-top-XXXXXS Wintergld-XXXXXS Zeoll----XXOXO *Problem with Lap-top. Toros----O2OOO Mushushi-XXOXX
Adm Ceil - All are doing fine, After all we are in the Dog Days of Summer.
Flat-top Monday July 30th, 2007 7:42:53 AM
When he heard to word HOME! Flat-top has memories of their Island and the work that is unfinish. But still standing guard in frount of the hole door, he yells down to his friends.
"Yes! Home! I wonder if it's safe yet? I too yern to go home!" But Flat-top will not move from his Post.
Brahmah Monday July 30th, 2007 9:15:05 AM
Brahmah still wonders what his predictions for this weeks weather will reveal. (See Fridays post)
Mosushi Monday July 30th, 2007 10:29:22 AM
"beer? That sounds perfect for soothing my queasy stomach before a long voyage by ship!"
Gecktar Monday July 30th, 2007 10:38:18 AM
Gecktar boards an drop his stuff somewhere it would enot ncumbers the sailors.
Gecktar greets the captain "Thank you for accepting us on board. Could you tell us where we could drop our stuff for the trip ?"
OOC Brahmah I have acquired the components to create a Endure element Tatoo. Could you create it for me. Or have it created during the 15 days rest ?
Kael Monday July 30th, 2007 12:26:47 PM
The discussion of beer soothes Kael's soul. To see that the love for a fine brew is universal among the taur almost brings a tear to his eye...almost.
"Perhaps once we are settled in and on our way we could share a drink?" His tone hushed as to not inadvertently invite the entire crew. "I have a bit of my private reserve."
Kael raps his hand on the side of a small barrel hanging at his side, stenciled on it the words "Kael's Ale."
Directions? (Substitute DM Cayzle) Monday July 30th, 2007 5:20:25 PM
All purchases are made and delivered in time for the ship's launch.
Kael is uncertain about the crew and voyage, not to mention the Chosen, but seems willing to come along and help the Eye of Gargul and the Taurs.
[OOC: It is fine to list the spells you have prepared in your post. Thanks!]
Brahmah asks the priest of the god of death and life to strengthen the protections on the Black Sword. The captain of the Chosen engages Kael in conversation.
Brahmah uses his sea lore to prognosticate smooth sailing hereabouts in the days ahead.
Winterglade seeks refuge from the sea spray below decks. He tries out his newest purchases.
Mosushi also seeks protection from the wet.
Flat-top puts his skill and knowledge at the captain's service.
So does Toros, who recalls the last time the Chosen went into the Shoals and hit the reefs, with dire consequences.
Gecktar stows his gear away in a cubby below decks and gets ready for the voyage.
A couple taurs mention drink, and Kael generously offers a sample of his own store.
Vern tells Brahmah that the protections in place now will be more than strong enough. If he were to fiddle with the abjurations now in place, he might mess it up, and that would be bad.
The captain bows and smiles at Flat-top and Toros. He says, "Excellent! But what I need from you is this: Where are we going?!?"
Winterglade Tuesday July 31st, 2007 2:28:44 AM
"Tears of the Land, captain. In Shipwreck Shoals. Winterglade sincerely hopes this is directions enough because he knows nothing about all this shiver-me-timbers stuff."
Then his attention is turned to Kael. "You have a drink? Winterglade is game. What is this stuff?"
Brahmah Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:59:59 AM
Winterglade beats Brahmah to the punch, so the Captain of the Chosen just remains quiet.
He shakes hands with the captain and crew and gets aboard and finds the cabin in which the Chosen have been given. ---------------------------- Prepared Spells: Alarmx2, Snare
Brahmah (additional) Tuesday July 31st, 2007 5:00:48 AM
Brahmah doesn't drink on this voyage. He wants his wits.
Flat-top Tuesday July 31st, 2007 7:33:54 AM
Flat-top get's Apron and tool ready to fix almost anything that need to be done, "The Island with the Springs that spray the air! I think that's where we want to go? Right Captain Brahmah?
Flat-top would like to Stop at that Infamus Island, To give that Dr. and his Minions a good fight. This time on eaqual ground.
Kael Tuesday July 31st, 2007 1:37:11 PM
"The finest brew in all the Wold." Kael looks to the hold of the ship. "A place to sit would be recommended for such a respite, though. It's brewed for those with a hearty constitution. No offense."
Mosushi Tuesday July 31st, 2007 1:41:36 PM
"I'd ahve to disagree Flat Top. We don't want to risk the Dr. getting his hands on the sword. Of course, when we're done..."
Casts thirsty looks towards kael
Brahmah Tuesday July 31st, 2007 3:19:27 PM
"We will return to the Island, but only after this sword is gone and there is no more to do."
Gecktar Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:10:24 PM
Agreeing with Brahmah Gecktar says to Flat-Top "Patience, my friend. His tile will come But we have a really heavy weight on our shoulders with we must take care of this first."
He turns to Kael "Forgive me brother for the cold welcome, but we have a dire mission, and if Domi guided you hooves here, you are welcome among us."
"We are accustomed to trickery and our path is often spoiled by blood, even the blood of our brothers taurs."
"If you are to share of destiny for a while and become one of the Cosen, we should share our experience and skills."
"As you can see it on my chest I hold the holy symbol of Domi. And I am a priest. I wield skills in fighting and healing. And you brother what are your skills, and I would be happy to share some drink with you."
Zeoll Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:52:05 PM
The liontaur bard would be glad to have a small drink of Kael's brew.
He agrees that the sword must be dealt with, and then the Doctor. Although Zeoll is eager to see the doctor get what's coming to him, he also thinks that he might need a bit of down time after the sword is finished.
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