Trace Friday December 7th, 2007 3:08:04 PM
Trace commands the sharks to go back and protect his friends that are still down in the building.
Kazak Friday December 7th, 2007 5:00:07 PM
With a look up at Quinn " thats the best idea i've heard today " laughs the dwarf " a few mugs of ale should cure my nicks and aches "
The dwarf follows the cleric into the inn for drinks " come on brother lets await our friends out of the rain"
Firn'gaer Friday December 7th, 2007 5:10:28 PM
"I'll wait." He says to Trace. "If there not back in a little while, I'll go back down."
"If there's trouble back home, send up a fireball. I'll get Peerimus and Savin and be back as soon as possible."
Children Movements [DM SteveK] Friday December 7th, 2007 5:56:33 PM
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 7:46:08 PM
Trace creates another Swan Boat, and Randall, Vinder, and Firn'gear are able to get out of the water. The general survey has the group waiting for the emergence of the others, but Trace sends his sharks back down to protect the humans still in the Palace. The wait is not long, only 20 minutes or so, and then surfacing a stone's throw away is Savin and the Octopus.
Without any indication from Peerimus, Savin pockets the turtle shell book for later keeping and the human and Octopus leave the empty Palace and swim up towards the surface. There is a bit of consternation when the two are met by 16 sharks at the Golden Doors at the Entrance of the Palace, but no harm done. Soon enough, the two heroes break the surface a stone's throw from two Swan Boats. One is empty and tied to an anchor, and the other holds Trace, Randall, Vinder, and Firn'gear. There is no sign of Eeekkkeeekkk, the dolphin friend of Tieria.
Quinn, Durgan, and Kazak come in out of the rain in Heranmar and go get a drink. Brina seems to be off today, but the aptmosphere is pleasant, the food plentiful, and the ale strong.
COC injury: Randall 1 CON loss (ie no hit point loss from CON loss) Vinder 3 CON loss (ie 26 points due to CON loss) Durgan 5 CON loss (ie 39 points due to CON loss)
Durgan Friday December 7th, 2007 8:11:42 PM
Durgan finishes off the ale with a loud gulp. "Hmmmm. The first one seems to have had no effect on the saltwater taste in my mouth. I think I'll have another!"
Quinn Friday December 7th, 2007 11:55:55 PM
Quinn takes a second ale with Durgan and his brother. "Cousins, I am getting the open table by the fire. I fear it may take a week to dry me from the outside in. Who is up for some dinner? I just hope whatever is on the menu is not swimming in sause. I could use somthing dry."
Peerimus Saturday December 8th, 2007 2:48:18 PM
In the ocean palace. Peerimus will put Tieria in one of the out rooms beyond the palace that is still structurally sound. It would have to do for now. he needed to find the Tritons and her dolphin friend was going to be the only way tot do that. Peerimus gestures to the surface and then moves up.
Peerimus swims over to the boat and climbs in before shifting back. "Well done Savin. I fully agree on removing the shells so they can be destroyed and no one else fall victim to creations they can not control." Peerimus makes a quick look to Savin that he is in the ship.
Peerimus speaks loudly enough for Vinder and the others in the second boat to hear him "I am going to see if I can locate the dolphin. The sooner I try the better. Waiting until tomorrow is simply too long. The open ocean holds no threats to me in these parts. Its just sharks and maybe some trolls"
Peerimus gives the commands to the ship and anchor, setting the course for home. he then dives over and transforms into a dolphin.
Savin Sunday December 9th, 2007 10:03:09 PM
Savin says to Peerimus, "Why are you not bringing Tieria? Can we get her raised without her body?" Savin looks a little confused by Peerimus's actions but decides to let things be.
As the boat surges forward he sits back in thought and then says to the others, "I like Peerimus but I think we need to make some other arrangements for during combat. We need a combat warlord to take control when Peerimus changes shape. It is one of his best ablilities and I understand his choosing that tactic but not being able to communicate instructions is gonna cost someone their lives.
It might make sense for Firn'gaer to take charge. He tends to stay out of direct combat, can see the entire field of battle and direct the action better. The brothers are logical choices but they will be on the front lines and might miss stuff. What do you think Firn'gaer? Didn't you always want to be a warlord?
Peerimus can still direct our overall stragedy and make the tough decisions that way. Not trying to surplant him in that role. His wisdom and good heart are good guides for us."
Kazak Sunday December 9th, 2007 10:27:25 PM
The dwarf smiles at Durgans and Quinn's desire of another ale " good thinking " as Kazak joins them
Moving over to the fireplace along with the Eye of Gargul ... Kazak takes off his armor and does his best to dry out by the heat of the fire .
"Wonder how long it will take them all to get back? " muses Kazak " how long did it takes us to get out there?"
Vinder the Hilt HP 75/102 (3 con loss) Monday December 10th, 2007 9:20:07 AM
Vinder shrugs in response to Savin's query. "I've never been involved in group combat, before. Always fought by my lonesome. This is new to me."
He seems much calmer now, almost as if he's about to fall asleep. His eyes droop as he looks out in front of the boat, watching for land.
Active Spells/Items Endure Elements (Peerimus): 48 hours Cloak of the Manta Ray - breathe underwater Freedom of Movement (Peerimus): 269 min 8 rounds
Firn'gaer Monday December 10th, 2007 1:28:17 PM
"I think battle leader is a good idea, but it is completely wasted on us. There are too many individuals that aren't interested in group goals; they're only interested in their own personal goals. I don't want to claim responsibility for them." He says to Savin. "Besides, I think I'm going to be too concerned with staying out of the way of friendly fire to be an effective battle-field commander."
He turns and faces the open water. "On another note, I'm a little worried about the morality of some of our companions." He turns back to Savin. "You have to have seen it - greed, irresponsibility, and casual regards for life. I shouldn't have to tell you I'm worried. Not sure what I plan to do yet, but I will being doing something . . . just not sure yet."
"So, no, I don't want the job . . . give it to Randall."
Children Movements Monday December 10th, 2007 3:13:49 PM
The two Swan Boats splash merrily along back into the cloud bank surrounding Gateway Downs, and arrive at Heranmar by mid-afternoon. The rain has let up to only a sprinkle by then, and in the feeble light of a setting sun, Peerimus emerges from the waters of the harbor. By the time dinner is being served in the INN by Chester, all the Children of Chaos are relatively dry and at their customary table.
Quinn, Durgan, and Kazak have had time to dry off, change, bathe, and be as inebriated as they want to be.
Vinder, Savin, Randall, and Firn'gear have been able to get dry and freshen up a little.
Peerimus has newly arrived, and his cloak is still dripping from the sprinkling of water coming down from the night's sky. The druid has left Tieria's body down in the Palace (unless went back to get her) and was unable to find Eeekkkeeekkk, a Triton, or any sea animal who knew of where a Triton community may be. Peerimus suspects that Tieria and her dolphin may have come from longer than a day's swim away from the Palace.
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(ooc: XPOINTS) Awards include role-playing in-between Nightshade Crypt and Palace, and good posting awards.
ALL - 3,800 experience for Palace adventure
Savin, Peerimus, and Quinn - 500xp bonus for excellent role-playing in-between adventures while setting up roots. (School, Grove, and Temple respectively)
Savin - 500xp for best consistant posting
Quinn, Vinder, Durgan, and Randall - 200xp for good consistant posting
Hero Points (30xp per level bonus with each Hero Point) Durgan - 1 point for standing up to wraiths when really, really low on CON (I already mentioned this one during the fight, so don't double dip if you already counted it! :) Vinder - 1 point for standing up to the golem when getting beaten on.
Trace Monday December 10th, 2007 4:01:25 PM
Trace sits back down in the inn and greets Shadow. Trace throws out 10 gold and ask for the best bottle of fine wine they have. He sits down with the others and offers the wine to whoever will have it.
Durgan -4 CON Monday December 10th, 2007 5:30:53 PM
OOC- How about that help Quinn? ;No double dippin' here unless it's dwarven pipesmoke :)
Durgan drains another ale. Not enough to be drunk, the warrior keeps some measure of his senses about him. Still, he does have a glassy-eyed stare.
"Hey Peerimus, did ye contact the girl's people?"
Posting Report For: Monday December 10th, 2007 5:59:56 PM
Game #4 Children of Chaos For the week of December 3, 2007
Dweezil lounged lazily in the rafters of the Heranmar Inn. He was very glad to be out of the water. "Bene Tellemara. I hope those -adventurers - don't decide to go underwater again anytime soon." Dweezil shuddered a little when he thought about the sharks and a mouth full of more teeth than most demons in the Abyss. Now we shall something interesting the imp thought to himself. I wonder how they shall split the treasure? Or even keep it? Dweezil ate the mutton he stole from the kitchen's larder and settled in to watch the show...
Randall Monday December 10th, 2007 7:33:38 PM
ooc> Lots of things to discuss so let's begin... In no particular order...
First... still short 1200XP for the next level. Beyond harsh!!! :-)
Second, let's get this stuff ID'd, split and off to the Catacombs.
Third- :: Before going to the Inn, Randall fetches Fluffykins. :: At the sigt of her Randall, Fluffy the wonder familiar flies towards him at full speed, perches herself on his shoulder and wraps herself around his neck. Fluffy { Randy dear, you look a mess! Go get dry before you catch cold! } Randall { Yes 'mother', I missed you too... }
Fourth :: At the inn, Randall joins the others. He then pays for a round of drinks and order Fluffy's supper. ::
Fifth ooc> Regarding the dicussion on the boat " The big problem my friends is that our goals are very different. Personnly, I'm in it for the money. That said, I have no problem keeping deals, doing good, saving lives, etc., etc., etc., as long as we're reasonable about it. If you can convince the rest of the boys to accept my directions under fire then I'll take the job. "
:: Randall shrugs ::
" Somebody's gotta do it. "
Sixth " Now, I know we have to return that shell thingy... "
:: Randall hefts his full haversack ::
" But what about the rest?.. and I swear, if anyone suggests NOT keeping it, I'm taking my haversack and leaving... We have items that need to be identified, values assigned to them and then split. Personally, I'll want to go back to that Catacombs place and stock up on some more gear. "
Seventh " Quinn, I'm feeling a little drained myself. Can you help a guy out? "
Quinn Monday December 10th, 2007 8:26:22 PM
Quinn frowns at Durgan "As I told you before we started washing the salt out out our mouths, Gargul will not be able to restore you to full health until after my morning rituals to Gargul."
Quinn now dry and warm sees his damp fellows enter the Inn. "We saved you a seat by the fire. Come on over Brothers as it is warm and dry by the fire." Quinn makes a quick count to make sure everyone made it back in one piece.
Quinn looks for the serving maid "Three more pitchers of ale over here."
Quinn looks around and then at Peerimus "Since being judged by Gargul was not good enough for Tiera soul, what honor did you bestow upon her. Is she now swimming among her people? Did you find Tiera's people while the three of us were playing hooky? I must beg forgivness for leaving early but mine and Kazak's waterbreathing was not going to last out a search for the Triton clan. I trust it was sucsessful."
Quinn will lean back in his chain and twirl his jet black goatee.
Peerimus Monday December 10th, 2007 9:30:28 PM
Peerimus will retrieve the body on being forced to abandon the search and return with it Teiria to shore. The swim home would allow him time to think. Yes She could have come from a very long way indeed. He found this place with Mother's help perhaps he could find the other. I will simply need to move well away from shore before looking. A smile crosses his face, [i]Oh they are certainly not going to like that idea, Savin most of all. The others will likely just write me off as my choice my death or that I will be fine as I am capable of taking care of myself. either way it will need to be done before I take further action.
Onshore Peerimus will take his cloak to wrap her in and then carry her to his grove. Asking Wanderwood and Yorrick to watch over her, he returns to the inn where he expects the others are.
Upon entering he heads right for the group, pulls up a chair and orders a drink and light fare. "Not good enough is not how I would state it. Currently the honor bestowed uopn her as you say, is the decision to return to the living and help her people. As too our search I'm afraid I did not. Your abscence and the others had no affect on that outcome and as you said, the protections would not be lasting forever." Peerimus looks at Vinder changing the subject, "How powerful of a divine spell do you think you can cast. I can boost your wisdom to assit you if needed. As Quinn will not, and I would like to make it clear on that point I have no issue, I think you are the next person we can turn to."
Kazak Monday December 10th, 2007 10:36:51 PM
The dwarf sits by the fire .... leaning back in his chair he quietly and slowly sips a mug of ale .
As the rest of the troup enters the inn " Welcome back .... glad to see you all made it back " adds Kazak sincerly
Feeling warmed by the fire the dwarven warrior is content to keep the peace " walls need to mended ... we all need a little time to settle our thoughts and access what we just went thru " muses Kazak to himself
OOC: should be fun and intresting to see the dialogue between everyone .... role play it anyway you like ... i know i don't take the differences personally ;-)
Vinder the Hilt HP 75/102 (3 con loss) Tuesday December 11th, 2007 9:48:01 AM
Vinder is getting a little fed up with Firn'gaer's snippy remarks. "Excuse me, but I'm a little tired of your holier-than-thou attitude, Firn'gaer. I appreciate and support your decision to not take any treasure, but I'll be darned if I'm gonna listen to you badmouth me for adhering to an agreement. Especially when I had no part in Tiera's death. So kindly shut your trap, unless you have something else to talk about."
Back on land, Vinder releases a huge sigh, his body shakes and he almost collapses to the ground. He manages to stagger to a nearby building and place his hand against the wall so he might catch his breath. Once he can see straight, he follows after the others to the inn.
He sits at the table with a sheepish grin, glad to be by the fire and more than a little embarrassed about his performance under the ocean. He orders a hearty meal and ale and listens to the others chat.
When Peerimus asks him about casting a divine spell, the rogue raises an eyebrow and peers quizzically at the druid. "I'm afraid you've mistaken me for something else, friend. I don't cast spells. I try to avoid them as much as possible. Picking locks and traps, sneaking about. That's my magic."
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