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The Summoner
Around Town


DM Kathy 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 12:28:01 AM
The sun returns the next morning, and people go back about the business of harvesting their crops before the weather turns wintry for real.

You hear a few more rumors about the young magic student--the one who seemed to have a sudden improvement in his abilities. His name is Itzal Jerse, and his parents have a large house outside of town. He doesn't seem to have many friends.

Lily 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 7:29:20 AM
Lily, in a very happy frame, complies with Florin. The topic of love brings a flush to her cheeks and she skips about to complete her 'duty'.

Lorth 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 7:41:36 AM
Down in the common area Lorth tries to stay out of everyone's way. He finds a spot to sit away from all of Florin's planning and watches.

Any 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 9:54:28 AM
"I would be happy to play for you at any time."

This is Any's response to Florin, and at the appropriate time he will launch into a well known instrumental piece-soft and lilting.

Bralin 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:54:09 AM
Bralin wakes up with a headache, which he rather expected. Grimacing, the dwarf throws some cold water on his face, and works his way downstairs.

Florin has something complicated planned, which Bralin boils down to 'keep everyone off the balcony until Any starts playing'. Simple enough. Bralin plants himself in the middle of the stairway leading up onto the balcony with a loaf of bread and a hunk of ham, and sets to work. He's not all that delicate about it, either.

When the music starts playing, the dwarf picks up and returns to a table.

Harvest 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 11:17:12 AM

Harvest Moon smiles at the preparations carefully and with care laid out by Paladin Florin.

"I will help in any way that I can," she replies. There is a feeling of excitement about these proceedings, a feeling difficult to deny.

Davros 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 4:07:41 PM
Davros smiles at the simple request. "Of course I will help, Florin. It is just the sort of thing we practiced at mage school. To me this is not a frivolous use of magic. It is part of my responsibility as a wizard to use magic in useful and visible ways. This shows commoners and townsfolk that not all magic is bad and some of it can even make ordinary lives less dull and more vibrant. It helps wizards to be seen less as a mysterious and dangerous creatures and more just another part of the Wold."

"I promise I will prepare something special for you."

Malgant 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 5:41:09 PM
After having listened to what was said, and not said, last night at the bardic competition between Lily, Florin, and Lily's mother Malgant has a good idea what Florin has planned for the meeting later this day. He walks up to the barkeep and asks to view the selection of wines that the tavern keeps on hand. Malgant has little knowledge of wines other than that which all Minotaurs were born with. He hopes to find something that will set the mood for Florin. When he has finished this he steps out into the marketplace to see if he can find some tasteful floral arrangements to decorate the interior of the Inn to help Florin further set the mood that Malgan thinks he is trying to achieve. When that is complete Malgnat sits in the common room, away from the balcony, counting on the curiosity of being one of very few minotaurs in town to draw the eyes of Florin's guests away from the balcony without demanding their attention.

ADM Robert: Didn't you mean Ivy, not Lily, above, with regards to Florin?

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 8:03:16 PM
Florin is happy that his friends are willing to help him and vows to thank each of them sometime after what he has planned to do.

Waiting upstairs on the balcony he awaits the arrival of Ivy, for the moment his mind strictly on this for he will concentrate on the kid that the people have been speaking about afterwards.

When Ivy and her parents arrive (he hopes that her father and mother both come) and who ever else might come along, Florin gives a couple moments to calm his nerves before stepping to the balcony.

Florin can't help but smile when Any breaks into playing and Davros aids Florin also with some magic, which if Florin didn't know better he would sware it seemed to get rather warmer up on the balcony too. Florin takes a deep breath before speaking up, standing at the edge of the railing, wearing his polished and shined mithril breastplate and wearing his other paladin articles "I thank you all for being here, some of you not knowing what is going on while others might have a idea. With her parents here and with all of you as wittnesses I Florin Jadenth of the noble house Jadenth of the Floating City and defender of Domi's name, word and law ask Ivy to be my wife and soul mate....Ivy, will you honor me with your hand in marriage? Making my life complete. Will your parents allow us to be united also?" Florin looks to Ivy now as he stands on the balcony, waiting for her reply as he moves just abit to show the ribbon she bestowed on him, tied neatly to his right arm. Florin's also nervous at doing this infront of all the people and worried of Ivy saying no, running out or any of the above so the seconds and mins seem like hours to him.

Malgant 2nd post 
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 11:42:21 PM
OOC
Yes, I meant Ivy, not Lily....nice catch

Lorth 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 7:18:15 AM
Lorth is happy that his friend Florin has found someone to share his life with. He waits in silence as the cerimony continues.

(OOC: I will be on vacation this friday till June 3rd, JoeK will be posting for me, he's an ADM here in the wold and a friend of mine :) )

The Response (ADM Robert) 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 7:25:59 AM
Ivy, looking expectantly into Florin's eyes, listens intently to his proposal.

She drops her eyes and fidgets a little. Shuffling from foot to foot Ivy takes her time before she raises her head. Her eyes are teary, and she takes a deep breath, saying simply, "Yes. Yes. Yes, I'd love to."

There is a moment of celebration, toasts are made and all hopes focus upon the happy couple-to-be. However Ivy's mother keeps the evening brief,
"Come now, Ivy. You've had a big night now, and there are bigger things to do now. It's time to come home."

In the morning the party find themselves together again in the common room sharing breakfast.

OOC: I'll try to keep posting at about the same time Kathy does, though today I was busy in a meeting.

Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 7:34:08 AM
As soon as is reasonable, that is, without stealing too much of Florin's thunder (but definitely a little bit), Lily runs up to hug Florin('s leg). And then Ivy('s leg).
"Oh, I am so happy for you, and you. Oh, how I love weddings. Do you think you'll settle here? Will you travel with Florin? Are you expecting? I mean, do you plan to have children? Okay, okay. I should leave you two love birds to be together."

Lily dashes back downstairs trying to find a good viewpoint.

********

In the morning Lily can't help but talk about the proposal. She barely eats her breakfast since that takes up valuable speaking time. Out of the blue she says, "Oh, and, it's a little off topic, but that boy from the magic school- his name is Itzal Jerse - he lives on a minor road south of town. Are you going to wear your armour for the wedding?"

Any 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:01:12 AM
Cogratulations are in order, and Any bestows them quickly upon the new couple. When things have settled down a little, he plays a more lively tune, getting the entire tavern involved.

Later, when he and Harvest are alone in their room, he thinks about the events of the day.

"I'm happy for Florin and Ivy. The decision they have made to be joined seems to be the right one for them. I worry though about their future life, especially with the calling he has chosen as a defender of others for his God. Will their life be a happy one, or will sorrow come too early to Ivy as a result. May Alemi and Domi grant them long life and happiness."


Harvest 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:14:49 AM
"Many congratulations to you both. And may peace be with your house." Harvest Moon beams at the couple. It is a very happy occasion.

"And I believe that Paladin Florin spoke once of having an adopted daughter." Harvest replies to the concerns expressed by Anthos. "I wonder if he will bring her here now to live or whether Ivy will move to the Floating City to live in Paladin Florin's home there? I think I would like some day to visit the Floating City. It seems a very interesting place."

The next morning, though, at breakfast, Harvest mentions nothing of this.

"You are from Floating City did you not say, Paladin Florin? Will you have the wedding there or will you have the wedding in Jarlwolf? There are many details, I am sure. If you should need help with the making of things or tasks of any kind, please do not hesitate to ask. I am very much looking forward to your day of happiness."

"I think today that I will visit the house of Itzal Jerse," Harvest says at hearing the name of the boy from Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder.

Bralin 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 4:25:18 PM
Bralin toasts his comrade's happiness, and goes to bed.

In the morning, he eats a typically large breakfast. The dwarf nods vigorously in reponse to Harvest's comment about visiting the boy. His mouth is too full even for the customary "Aye", and waiting long enough to empty it doesn't seem to occur to him.

Davros 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 4:50:05 PM
Davros spends the evening livening up the common room. Many dancing lights sporadically dance about the ceiling, and several heatless fireworks burst in the air above. Davros walks about the room refreshing the flowers, chilling drinks, spicing up the food, and displaying small glowing balls of light which float off of his hand and onto others' hands before winking out.

"Florin and Ivy, congratulations to you both!" Davros cheers the couple with a toast and his glass of wine.

The next morning, upon hearing his companions speak of the boy again, Davros responds. "It seems Lily has found out where the boy lives. I will travel with everyone to meet him."

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:16:26 PM
The moments seems like hours to Florin but he breaks into a smile when Ivy finally says yes. Florin kisses Ivy gently before she leaves with her mom and looks to the others, "Thank you all for your help and best wishes. I do wish you all to know this won't change me devotion to the group either, you all are just as much family as any other and your lives mean alot to me. I have each of your backs and your help and support today shows me that I can always count on you also."

He chuckles at all Lily's questions and the others and goes about answering them come morning as he enjoys his day now and goes to visit Ivy before night fall to see if there is anything he can do for wedding plans.

In the morning Florin nods at Harvest's comment, "Yes, you are quite right and I plan to see to having Jella brought here to live. I think she will like it. I'm thinking of settling here also when retirement comes. I see Jarlwolf as maybe needing someone to train future paladin's of Domi an the Floating City has my teacher and those he was training. I'm hoping to hold the wedding here also. I doubt my parents will be that interested I will have to see about getting word sent to the Floating City, maybe Arnimas can find a flying friend to take a note to the Domi temple in the Float. With my seal and word they would deliver a message to my family about Jella and my plans. I donated alot there and held quite abit of reputation being one of very few paladins of the temple."

Thinking he nods also to Harvest again, "If we ever get to the Float I will gladly show you all around, it is quite different then most places you will have been to, surrounded by water and a verticle city, not spread out like this one or such but more confined."

Florin looks to the group when he hears the comment about the boy and nods, "I will go also, I'm curious of this kid myself."

Lastly Florin looks to Lily and smiles to her as he thinks, "I haven't really thought of it but being a paladin and since we normally wear our armor to most special events I might wear my armor. Domi will smile upon the union."

Florin looks to his dwarven friend and grins as he has a special task for him come the wedding, "An my good friend Bralin who I have shed blood with and trust with my life the most because we have fought side by side more often. I would like you to be my best man. I have thought of that already. An if Ivy likes I believe we have a priest in the group that could even do the ceremony." Florin turns his eyes to Malgant on this last piece, "All clerics are able to do that aren't they if you so wished? Or maybe Harvest could but I do not know if she would like that idea."

Florin is ready to go see the boy wizard though any time the group is, he just speaking out his plans and getting the group opinions.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:23:31 PM
The moments seems like hours to Florin but he breaks into a smile when Ivy finally says yes. Florin kisses Ivy gently before she leaves with her mom and looks to the others, "Thank you all for your help and best wishes. I do wish you all to know this won't change me devotion to the group either, you all are just as much family as any other and your lives mean alot to me. I have each of your backs and your help and support today shows me that I can always count on you also."

He chuckles at all Lily's questions and the others and goes about answering them come morning as he enjoys his day now and goes to visit Ivy before night fall to see if there is anything he can do for wedding plans.

In the morning Florin nods at Harvest's comment, "Yes, you are quite right and I plan to see to having Jella brought here to live. I think she will like it. I'm thinking of settling here also when retirement comes. I see Jarlwolf as maybe needing someone to train future paladin's of Domi an the Floating City has my teacher and those he was training. I'm hoping to hold the wedding here also. I doubt my parents will be that interested I will have to see about getting word sent to the Floating City, maybe Arnimas can find a flying friend to take a note to the Domi temple in the Float. With my seal and word they would deliver a message to my family about Jella and my plans. I donated alot there and held quite abit of reputation being one of very few paladins of the temple."

Thinking he nods also to Harvest again, "If we ever get to the Float I will gladly show you all around, it is quite different then most places you will have been to, surrounded by water and a verticle city, not spread out like this one or such but more confined."

Florin looks to the group when he hears the comment about the boy and nods, "I will go also, I'm curious of this kid myself."

Lastly Florin looks to Lily and smiles to her as he thinks, "I haven't really thought of it but being a paladin and since we normally wear our armor to most special events I might wear my armor. Domi will smile upon the union."

Florin looks to his dwarven friend and grins as he has a special task for him come the wedding, "An my good friend Bralin who I have shed blood with and trust with my life the most because we have fought side by side more often. I would like you to be my best man. I have thought of that already. An if Ivy likes I believe we have a priest in the group that could even do the ceremony." Florin turns his eyes to Malgant on this last piece, "All clerics are able to do that aren't they if you so wished? Or maybe Harvest could but I do not know if she would like that idea."

Florin is ready to go see the boy wizard though any time the group is, he just speaking out his plans and getting the group opinions.

Malgant 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 11:29:58 PM
" I, er , Umm, a wedding ceremony ....hmmm. I have never had occasion to perform one, but I am sure that I can find the right passages to quote from, given some time to look over the scriptures. I would be delighted. Too often my calling leads me to seeing the end of a person's life rather than the beginning. I would love to see that change."
Upon the name of the magic student being mentioned Malgant switches to that topic. " I would like to meet this lad as well. Rarely do we find the calling in our lives thatsuits us and makes us want to do better at it. it Seems he has found his early."

Arminas 
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 11:43:03 PM
"Congratulations Florin. I seem to remember pledging some gold for Ivy's dower. Families need a dower paid upon losing a daughter. Have you inquired of her father as to the amount?"

Upon word of a chance to travel outside of the city, Arminas gets Darkfire ready to travel. Darkfire prances about, ready for a run.

Above, Ewan circles lazily.

To the Jerse house (ADM Robert) 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 5:45:28 AM
Lily is (perhaps over) excited for Florin and Ivy. Any plays some fabulous melodies to provoke the whole inn to celebrate. Harvest congratulates the happy couple wishing them peace for their life together, and Bralin also toasts them. Davros keeps up the element of 'spectacular' for the evening, so that even the food remains warm and delightfully tasteful. Arminas pledges to contribute to Ivy's dower.

Florin is made very happy by Ivy's acceptance of his offer. He nobly returns Ivy to her mother for the evening. In thanking the Swords of Light for their help he pledges that his commitment to the group is unchanged. He suggests that he will marry here in Jarlwolf, and bring his adopted daughter Jella here from the Floating City.

Malgant is taken aback by Forin's request to perform the ceremony. Though he is used to ceremonies of death the minotaur is sure that he could marry the couple.

Bralin, it seems, will be the best man. Hopefully there will not be food around when the dwarf is required to make a speech. Nor ale.

*********

In the morning everyone is still in a light mood from last night's good news. Lily bubbles forth with (even more) questions and exclamations. She mentions that Itzal Jerse -- the boy featured of late in local rumours -- lives south of the town. This changes the tone of the conversation as everyone agrees that they should go investigate this rumour for themselves. Arminas is first through the door ready for some travel outside.

Standing outside the inn, not too sure about exactly where to go, how to get there, or how long it will take, you overhear two local men talking as they walk past,

"Foxes. Must be a whole fam'ly of 'm moved in 'ere 'bouts. I 'ad three 'ens tak'n this week."

Ewan circles above in the rapidly warming morning air. The streets are busy with people attending to their trades and errands. Men push wheel barrows, women carry baskets, and children run about. Teens loll about in groups either directly in the way of the townspeople or hidden in shadows.

You know that the Jerse family live on a minor road to the south of town...


Lorth 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 7:40:32 AM
Lorth congratulates Florin as soon as he has a chance. After breakfast he awaits his friends to see if they will be investigating this boy mage. Lorth isn't exactly sure what they are investigating but he goes along none the less.

Harvest  d20+2=20
Thursday May 24th, 2007 9:08:23 AM
"Hello. My name is Harvest Moon and we are seeking to visit the Jerse family." The large sleeves of her bulky jacket fall back as Harvest holds up her book of maps. "We have been told that they live upon a road south of Jarlwolf." One small finger circles the area on the page below the pen drawing of a cluster of buildings. "Could you please tell us if you know, the way to reach there?" (Gather Information 20)

Bralin 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 4:09:11 PM
Bralin blinks in shock a few times after Florin asks his question. He clearly did not expect it.
"We have known each other but a year," he replies hesitantly. "Tis a short time, after all. But, if ye be sure, I would be honored to stand for ye."

Afterwards, the dwarf lingers behind Harvest, allowing her to find this spellcasting boy.

Davros 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 5:04:26 PM
Davros prepares his usual spells in the morning, and then packs his things for the short trip. Once outside he allows his more diplomatic companions to secure directions to the house.

Any 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 5:21:42 PM
Any prepares the horse while Harvest locates directions to the farm on her map.

When all is ready, he leads the way out of town. If nothing else, it should be a nice ride.

Malgant 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 7:21:08 PM
Not sure if this trip will lead to danger or just a visit with an apprentice mage, Malgant lingers in his room for a moment trying to decide if his armor would be appropriate. Thinking on the vows of protection he wishes to take and knowing that he is most at ease in his full armor he decides to wear it. With the chill of the fall air beginning to make its presence felt he decides also to wear his full cloak over his armor. With his Greatsword in hand, in its scabbard so as not to catch it on the low ceilings ( for a minotaur they are low at least), he heads down stairs just in time to hear Harvest secure directions to the boy's house and the passing farmers comments. Malgant wonders half to himself and half aloud "This is a fairly settled area, how many foxes would frequent this type of place?"

Arminas 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 7:46:20 PM
"Foxes are constantly looking for the advantage. If a predator is removed, a fox will take its place. Most likely the farmers have upset the balance of nature, and it needs time to re-establish itself. I'll have Ewan keep an eye out just in case."

Arminas then turns Darkfire and heads in the direction of the student mage.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:53:10 PM
Florin goes along with the group and lets Harvest do the talking as he looks to Bralin and speaks to him with a smile, "You've covered my back in enough fights for me to know you enough and that speaks volumes for a friend. I trust you with my life and thats why my friend. I feel you deserved to know."

Lily 
Friday May 25th, 2007 1:14:39 AM
Seeing Harvest ask the locals, Lily steps back and listens carefully as to where to go.

The Jerse home (ADM Robert) 
Friday May 25th, 2007 1:30:36 AM
Bralin accepts the position of 'best man.'

Any goes to fetch his horse as Harvest inquires of locals as to the directions to the Jerse house.

"I ain't no good with 'em maps, not 'aving seen many of 'em. Don't use much for farming. Guess you lot don't have the back strong 'nuff for farming? You lot don't do much farming, do ya? I'm bit worried that you strap armour onto ya cattle, must be expensive doin' that. Or is this one just a particularly good bull?

"The house you want is 'at way, but take the left fork. Big ol' white house, wit' white fences. Take you nearly an hour by foot.

"Good day to you all."

*******

As you travel along to the house you notice a large flock of small brown birds suddenly take flight from the middle of a field. Some of the houses pull their window shutters as the group approaches. The smell cut grass is still strong in the air, and a few people can be seen working in the fields. Cattle, sheep and horses adorn the paddocks, birds the sky.

After the best part of an hour you see the white fences and white house. It is midmorning, and a lone farmhand in grey overalls tills a small area next to the house with a hoe.

You head towards the front door and the farmhand calls to you,

"There be no-ones home at de moment. Sorry I can't help you further."

Harvest 
Friday May 25th, 2007 9:51:11 AM
"Peace be with you!" Harvest Moon waves, calling after the helpful farmer. Upon the page of her map she gauges the distance. An hour on foot. Later, tonight she would fill in the road. Perhaps, she thinks to herself, a picture of foxes might be a nice addition, drawn to the side.

How pleasant, to be walking in the nice Autumn weather. It is these days in which a life dedicated to the Walkers can be seen as a blessed calling. Even more so nestled within the company of so many fine friends. And Anthos. To walk beside him brings an indescribable joy to any act.

"Hello," the greeting carries all of the cheer and well-being built within the brown girl from the pleasant trip from Jarlwolf. "I am Harvest Moon. We have come to visit Itzal Jerse. Is this the house in which the Jerses reside?"

Any 
Friday May 25th, 2007 10:41:30 AM
Harvest has made the first approach. She is definitely less intimidating than anyof the group. Now to see what the response is. He gives and encouraging look as she continues to seek the object of this trip.

Bralin 
Friday May 25th, 2007 4:24:26 PM
Bralin has donned full armor for the journey. It is simply too far a trip for him to consider otherwise.

The dwarf waits for Harvest to work her diplomacy.

Davros 
Friday May 25th, 2007 9:52:32 PM
"You know, it occurs to me that we may look rather intimidating to the locals as a large group. It may be best for only a few to approach at a time."

Arminas 
Sunday May 27th, 2007 9:14:37 AM
Arminas hangs back, letting Darkfire prance about. The ride was much too short, later he will let Darkfire run.

Malgant 
Sunday May 27th, 2007 11:49:54 AM
Malgant comes to a similar conclusion to Davros' and reluctantly hangs back. He calls to mind the spell that will link his ring to Harvest's since she is quite obviously the group's diplomat.

Lorth (Sub Joe) 
Monday May 28th, 2007 12:07:41 AM
Lorth stands back with the others, deciding not to interupt Harvest in her dealings with the people in the area.

Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder 
Monday May 28th, 2007 6:28:42 AM
Steps to the front with Harvest, hoping to add her own persuasive personality (and smile) to the conversation when appropriate.

ADM Robert 
Monday May 28th, 2007 6:30:18 AM
Posting report:

DM post --TWTF- = 4 (Robert began the DM role on Wednesday)
Lorth MTWT- = 4
Any MTWTF = 5
Harvest MTWTF = 5
Davros MTWTF = 5
Bralin MTWTF = 5
Florin MTWT- = 4
Arminas M-WTF = 4
Lily MTWT- = 4
Malgant MTWTF = 5

Floring proposes marriage to Ivy (with a little help from his friends), and she accepts.

And there was much rejoicing.

The party find out that the boy lives on the southern end of town and venture to meet him.


The Farmhand (ADM Robert) 
Monday May 28th, 2007 6:37:27 AM
The Farmhand looks up to Harvest and responds,

"Yes, dis is de Jerse house, and yes, Itzal lives 'ere too. But dey all be out and 'bouts at de present. Somepink 'bout a party, I reckon. Dey're mighty proud of deir son, ya see. Went and got himself some educashon, and did done do it well, ya see. Earning some grades worth boasting bout, ya see. But dey're nice people, really nice people, ya see. Dey don't go telling everyone bout how great deir boy is at this schooling. First in a long time, ya see, for anyone from here and round nearby to get some of this schooling, in anything, ya see. So dey're 'aving a party. A big 'un, too, I reckon."

With that he puts his hoe into the ripping up the ground again. He has work to do.

A flock of small brown birds suddenly take flight from the middle of a field south of the house. Two people can be faintly heard yelling back towards town.

Any  d20+10=27 d20+10=16
Monday May 28th, 2007 12:15:40 PM
"Where is this party at, if you wouldn't mind telling us. We would like to congratulate the boy as well."

Any sings lightly to himself, as he walks among his friends, touching each as he passes by. (Message spell for as many as I can include, 6 others I believe, will include Harvest, Lorth, Bralin, Lily, Davros, and Florin since Malgant stepped back and Arminas is on Darkfire to the rear.)

Through the message spell he whispers,

"I have noticed flocks of birds acting strangely. I fear there is more going on than we see."

He will then drop back to Arminas' side and relay this same message, along with,

"Do the actions of these small brown birds seem normal to you?"

Spot 27
Listen 16

Arminas 
Monday May 28th, 2007 5:43:30 PM
OOC: I can post tomorrow then need a sub for two weeks.

Arminas whistles to Ewan, and as she comes down he casts 'speak with animals'.

Go, check to see what frightened those birds. Look for danger.

Harvest  d20+14=32 d20+14=23
Monday May 28th, 2007 8:34:59 PM
"Perhaps something startled them from their rest, Anthos. I heard mention of foxes before we left town."

"Do you think that they may wish to have you sing a song at the party, Anthos?" Harvest Moon grins. "Anthos is the winner of the Bardic song competition," she adds with pride.

Tipping her head to one side, Harvest Moon attempts to pick out the words shouted from the direction of town. Then, a hand raised to shield her eyes from the sky, she peers out into the field to see what might be startling the birds.

(Listen 32, to pick out the words from the voices toward town. Spot 23 to see what might be spooking the birds.)

Lorth (Sub Joe) 
Monday May 28th, 2007 10:46:25 PM
Lorth begins to look into the distance trying to see what the commotion is. He says "We should go investigate what is going on over there."

Malgant  d20+4=22 d20+5=12
Monday May 28th, 2007 11:38:50 PM
Malgant watches the group talk to the farmer and relaxes a bit. The man seems to pose no threat to the seasoned adventures by his side. Hearing the shouting from the direction of town Malgant turn to see what the rucus is about, but fails to make anything out in the distance.


Lily 
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 6:36:15 AM
Almost involuntarily Lily exclaims, "Oh, a party," before she checks herself. She steps back a little, slightly embarrassed at her own reaction.


Flights of Fancy: A Bird in the Hand or Two in the Bush (ADM Robert)  d20+16=29 Hide check
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 6:39:13 AM
Any sings a little tune quietly, casting Message on himself and 5 or 6 others. (The Message spell effects 1 creature/level, is your caster level 5 or 6?)

He watches the birds carefully, seeing that that they are small brown birds with white wing tips, about 12 in number. They fly off and settle in a nearby tree.

Harvest suggests that Anthos should perform at this party the farmhand mentioned, though the group has not been invited.

The little monk then focuses on the yelling and can make out that there's two people argumen, both men, clearly discerning only one phrase through the yelling of both people, Highlight to display spoiler: { "I know I lent it to you last fall."}

Harvest cannot see anything of note around the birds or where they were.

Arminas asks Ewan to check out the birds. The eagle flies up rapidly, circling about the field twice before returing to Arminas to squawk,
Arminas only Highlight to display spoiler: {"There's a rat out there. Spooked them, that's all."}

Lorth suggests investigating the birds actions, though Malgant seems more interested in the yelling. Lily tries to blend in with the group.

From the street you can more clearly make out where the yelling is coming from: two men are in a heated discussion standing either side of a dry stone wall separating cleared fields for crops, about 100 feet from the road. It is on the way back to town, a few hundred feet away.

Do you want to investigate the birds? or approach these two arguing (directly, deliberately avoid them, or something in between)?


Harvest  d20+15=21
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 9:08:52 AM

"It is an argument over a thing one neighbor lent to another, Protec ... Malgant." Harvest Moon looks way up to the heights of the minotaur as he gazes off in the direction of the voices.

"Do you believe there is something amiss, Anthos? I will be but a moment."

"Excuse me, please," she addresses the man working with his hoe, "I know that you are busy, but if I might interrupt to ask a few quick questions. We have come this way from Jarlwolf to speak to the boy and his parents of the study of magic. I did not know there was a school for magic so close to this place. Can you tell me about the boy and the Jerse family? Do they farm as most people here seem to do?"

(Sense Motive 21. Should be at least good enough for a Hunch.)

Any  d20+10=26 d20+10=27
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 9:44:56 AM
"I hate to see anyone argue. I will go see if I can help solve the problem between these two men."

Any can't help but think that too many odd things are happening since they decided to visit this young man. He wants a closer look at what is going on between the two farmers.

He rides Moonshadow quickly to where they are standing .

"Is something amiss gentleman?"

spot 26
listen 27

Bralin  d20+6=8 d20+7=18
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 11:57:39 AM
Bralin quietly waits for his companions to sort matters out.

Out of habit, he scans the area for anything troublesome. He also attempts to listen in on Harvest, Any, the arguing men, Arminas, and the farmer, and ends up hearing none of them.

Listen 8, Spot 18

Arminas  d20+6=25 d20+17=31
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 1:19:53 PM
Sensing that Darkfire wants to run, Arminas turns to the group.

"I'm going to have a quick gallop over the field here, to double check the birds out. Ewan says it is only a rat that scared them, so I'll be back quick. Darkfire wants to run."

Then speaking in the screams of the eagle he tells Ewan to fly high and watch. Then, Arminas whinneys to Darkfire, asking him to run as fast as he wishes.

He heads over to the area where the birds flew from.

Ewan spot 25
Arminas spot 31

Davros 
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 4:00:11 PM
"Anthos, I will go with you to see if we can't help settle out the argument among these men."

Malgant 
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 4:52:22 PM
Not seeing the argument as his to arbitrate, Malgant stays with Harvest, wanting to hear the farmhand's response to the questions about the school and the boy student. As Arminas mentions he wishes to go and have a look a the cause of the startled birds Malgant bids him be careful. He does not think there is anything out thee the ranger can't handle, but a freshly harvested field can still have some gullies and or tangles that could trip him and his horse up.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 8:10:12 PM
Florin looks around at what all is going on and frowns. He however not being the most diplomatic at times stands next tro Bralin as he also waits for things to be settled or for his friends to see what is up.

Florin also wonders if something might be up here beyond what the group can see since it had been pointed out that something maybe. Considering this he will activate his ability to detect evil.

Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder 
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 10:06:42 PM
Lily wanders about with the main group. She feels a little out of place here, preferring crowds where no one is on their own land. She doesn't like to trespass, though 'pilfering' is different.

Her unease is compounded by the argument. She voices her thoughts,

"This is a peaceful community. Peaceful at least compared to what we encounter. I think we are overpowered here. What if a fight breaks out? Who are we to intervene? We're not local constabulary, or law makers of any kind. We've gotta be careful about what we do. We can't just do anything, or go anywhere. There's a lot more involved here. I don't feel comfortable."

The farmers are a-farming (ADM Robert) 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 3:01:15 AM
The farmhand happily responds to Harvest's questions, though he doesn't stop his work as he talks. You can tell that he is a diligent and conscientious worker, though he wouldn't use those words himself. You sense that he is completely honest, and genuinely busy.

"I dunno much 'bout this magic school. I've not ever left Jarwolf, you see, so I dunno much 'bout other towns and dings like dat. It is a big deal for Itzal, de journey dat is, dey get him a carriage and all dat.

"Yeah, dey be farmers like everyone else. Dey got a lotta land, and dey get a lotta helpers. Good fertile land, dis is. See, look at that sod, so dark and still moist. Gonna get a good crop outta dis in only five or six moons, I reckon.

"I guess dey'll be back lader dis even. Dey didn't pack any bags, you see," he looks up from his work with a knowing wink at Harvest, "Gotta be back soon den, hey?"

The farmhand jerks his head up when he hears Arminas speak his plan to ride over to check out the birds.

"No! Wait! Please don't flatten de field with your horse. De birds just fly off all the time, dey do it to keep safe. Better to flee from possible harm den to wait to see how much it hurts. Dat's a good lesson in life, keeps us all safe."

***********

Any and Davros head over to the two arguing neighbours. This has the immediate effect of ending their argument and joining the two neighbours together in a common bond.

"What are you doing on your horse in my fields?" says the first man in an oversized green tunic and hose.

The other man, wearing a brown jacket and brown hat defends his neighbour, "Sure, you look mighty fancy with all your gear for killing on your fancy horse, but we're trying to grow our food from this ground that you're trampling."

"This is our land, see. Ours. You can't bring your swords against us here. We've go rights, you know. And people more powerful than all you lot will protect us."

"Now jigger off, and try not to crush my fields over much."

As you turn away the one in the hat says to the other (in a voice that is deliberately not quiet enough), "I reckon this lot might have been lifting things. The timings about right, and now they're so brazen as to be out in the open."

Bralin, Malgant and Lily remain with the group, trying to look as inconspicuous as a Halfling and Minotaur side-by-side can.

Florin looks about with his Detect Evil eye. He scans about and can detect that the farmhand is not evil, nor is there anything evil in the direction of the argument, or in the fields and trees about.

Cows moo, goats bleat, hens call out to each other. The sun rises higher and it is a beautiful still and warm autumnal morning.

OOC: Florin, could you email your Character Sheet to me, please?

Any 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 10:07:00 AM
OOC--I thought we were riding on the road back towards the men--oops.

"We are sorry gentleman for riding on your crops. It's just that strange things seem to to be going on, and I couldn't help but overhear that some items have gone missing. I will gladly pay for the damage to your field, perhaps you could tell us what has happened while I get a coin or two out to pay for our neglect."

Any begins to draw two gold coins from his pouch while waiting to hear what the farmer's have to say.

Arminas (Lyle Sub) 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 1:26:33 PM
Arminas hears the farm hand yell for him to stop, and is just able to hold Darkfire in before riding off into the field.

"You are right, I should not damage these young plants."

He dismounts and proceeds on foot moving lightly down the rows, and avoiding the plants easily. He stiil wants to take a closer look at these birds.

Bralin 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 1:41:47 PM
Bralin stands there, waiting and watching. The dwarf is quite content to simply stand next to the gate until the family in question returns.

Harvest 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 4:20:43 PM
"A carriage," Harvest exclaims. "That is very special. I have a friend who wished very much to study magics. He left our group a while ago. I wonder if he would be at this school?" she ponders.

"Thank you very much. It was pleasant to speak with you." Harvest bobs her head in a bow. "We are very near. Just north, in Jarlwolf. Perhaps we will return another day. I would like to speak to the family about this school and to congratulate Itzal Jerse on his good studies. I have found studies to be a difficult thing."

"Peace be with you. If you see the Jerse family, please tell them that we stopped by for a visit ... I'm sorry, I did not take your name."

Davros 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 7:18:16 PM
Upon hearing the farmer's words, Davros turns around to confront him. "Sir do you imply that we have been stealing? Look at my clothes. Do I look like I have the need of petty theft? Please allow me to reassure you that we are no common thieves. We have had occasion to do some important work for the Pitchfork Council and I believe they hold us in high regard. If you are having problems with brigands, perhaps we could even be of assistance?"

As Davros walks away from the farmers, he whispers a message through the message spell. "I am very intrigued. We are, most of us, known heroes in these parts yet we are held with suspicion. I suggest we return at a later, darker hour to observe from hiding. There also seems to be a great deal of activity for a boring old farming day. How many days did we watch the elven farmers and not near this much activity over even a score of days."

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:39:52 PM
Florin is glad to notice no evil as he uses his ability so turns his attention back to what is being said. He doesn't say nothing either as he is more then happy to let Harvest and the others do the talking. He even plans to hang back just alittle ways as he doesn't want the fact that he is also armored and has weapons with him to alarm anyone anymore then they might already be.

Malgant  d20+5=21 d20+4=18
Thursday May 31st, 2007 12:32:09 AM
Davros' raised voice draws Malgant's eye, and since he is almost certain that the farmhand poses no threat, even sounds a bit happy for the company, he directs his eyes and ears toward Davros.

OOc
spot 21
listen 18

Lorth (Sub Joe) 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:00:19 AM
Lorth stays with the group waiting to see what is going on.

Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:42:46 AM
Lily enjoys watching social interaction such as this between Harvest and the farmhand, trying to read between the lines. In this case, though, it sounds like it would have been more interesting to join Davros and Any.

More Birds (ADM Robert) 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:44:06 AM
Harvest talks more to the farmhand, though he remains busy with his hoe.

"I dink it is in Rowena, but, as I sayed, I don't leave Jarlwolf. My name's Dim, been nice dalking with you."

Arminas glides between the shoots effortlessly, though to no avail. He spots nothing noteworthy as rat prints would be hard to spot from bird's feet in this ploughed field.

Bralin sets himself beside the front gate like an ancient standing stone (maybe Stone-Henge is a group of dwarves waiting for someone to arrive).
Malgant, Lorth, Lily and Florin watch as Arminas moves through the plants, Harvest talks, and Davros and Any speak to those who were arguing. Malgant can make out the four voices, but only in so much as he can tell that the conversation is more civil now, calm.

**********

Any apologises for trespassing, and the farmer in the brown jacket replies, a little sheepishly after Davros' admonition, "It's just my hand-cart, that's all. I lent it to Graham last autumn,"
"and I'm sure I returned it, Bill. I told you that," Graham's words are soft and kindly, "I don't know why you're so upset over this. Perhaps, you should take the coins and buy a new one. Perhaps this is Alemi's hand touching you."
"Leave your religion out of it. This is just some fancy and a horse feeling guilty about something. Weren't you the one croaking at the inn, that ditty about begging. Begging! What a pile of hot steaming that was coming from you dressed like that."
"Bill, settle down. He is freely offering to pay for a new cart since he, well, really, he hasn't done much."

Bill looks a little flushed, and turns away looking down at the ground. Graham, knowing his friend well quietly says to Any, "You sure you can afford that? I mean, those will buy us a hand-cart each and there'll be plenty of coin remaining." He steps in and says even more quietly, "Family problems,"

Taking the gold coins Graham clearly thanks you, and bids you to move on. Another small flock of those brown birds takes flight from Graham's field. The two farmers glance at them momentarily and ultimately pay the birds no heed.
"Bill, we'll get those rocks to mend your fence tomorrow, with our new carts. Come inside here for a cuppa."

Davros suggests returning at night to observe the goings on around the Jerse house. Bralin seems set to wait for them.


Any 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 10:57:39 AM
Satisfied that all is well now,but puzzling over the apparent disappearance of tha man's cart, Any returns to the group as Harvest says goodbye to the farm hand.

"There is something strange going on here, but I can't seem to put my finger on what it is. I would still like to meet this young lad, but if we are to do that, it seems we must return later. What do you all think?"

Arminas (Lyle Sub)  d20+17=32
Thursday May 31st, 2007 11:02:08 AM
There is nothing to see, and nothing to discover when Arminas arrives out in the field. He looks around for tracks, or anything out of he ordinary (Spot/Track 32), then returns to where the others await.

Hearing Any's question, he says,

"I would not mind staying here untill the family returns. I t is not as pleasant as a forest, but there are a few trees, and the air is not filled with the smell of people."

Bralin 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 3:35:48 PM
Bralin nods with Arminas.

"The family should return 'ere dark."

Harvest 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 3:47:56 PM
"I would not mind returning later either," Harvest Moon enjoins. "But I am not so sure that there is anything amiss as you suspect, Anthos."

"Perhaps Arminas Calaelen could remain here to watch till nightfall if there is concern. But do you not think that it would be an invasion upon the family to intrude upon them after dark?"

Davros 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 4:51:53 PM
"We should return tomorrow then. Maybe one or two of us could scout at night to see if there is anything suspicious going on. It was very odd. Those farmers were very hostile, and next moment they were not upset at all, inviting each other for a drink."

Malgant 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 4:53:57 PM
It seems that there is no way to meet the student at this time, and the others do not sound as if they are sure what would be an intrusion on the family's privacy. Malgant shifts his great shoulders and reaches around his side, into his pouch. Pulling out a scroll tube, a quill and a small tightly stoppered bottle of ink he turns to Bralin." Might I borrow your shield Bralin, I should only need it a moment." Unrolling a sheet of parchment on the shield he looks to Anthos. " Did you really wish to perform for the lad's party? If you did I'll include that in this note. If we leave a message behind that we would be interested in meeting the student and his parents then they can contact us at the Inn and we need not worry about troubling them as they return from their trip. If you truly want to perform some of your works at the party, then so much the better for getting them to contact us. What do you think, and how should I word that? I can speak it and write it, but the language of humans is not my native tongue and well, sometimes things just don't quite sound right when I write them and read them back."

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday May 31st, 2007 11:00:33 PM
Florin likes the idea of leaving a note that Malgant brings up and waits for this to be pened before he plans to leave and come back with the others, or atleast wait and see what the others plan to do next.

Florin finds his mind on many things and reminds himself to stop by Ivy's later to see what he can do.

Thinking of various things he speaks to Harvest as she and the others know more of Jarlwolf then he does, "Hey Harvest, Is there anyone you can think of that might help me get a letter to the Floating City? I can easily tell them by map where the Float should be located if they need direction. This also once we have time for other things of that nature." Florin doesn't want to interupt the current things with this as what the group is currently doing is just as important or could be more so depending, only Domi knows.

Lily 
Friday June 1st, 2007 1:20:21 AM
Lily tags along, watching, listening, learning.

The Letter (ADM Robert) 
Friday June 1st, 2007 1:55:17 AM
Any expresses concern that something is amiss. Harvest thinks otherwise.

Arminas has a very good look, and can just make out the swish of the rat's tail along the ground a several feet away from where the birds were. It appears that the birds took flight whilst the rat was still some distance away.

Arminas then offers to stay here at the Jerse house till the family returns, and Bralin agrees that it is a good idea.

Davros suggests returning on the morrow.

Malgant writes a note to leave for the family, saying that the party would like to meet Itzal, and the family, and that they can contact us at the inn.

Back to the Inn? Arminas staying behind? Planning to return tonight?

It is midmorning.

Arminas (Lyle Sub) 
Friday June 1st, 2007 10:28:46 AM
Arminas looks around at the others,

"I will return in the morning with all of you. I really do prefer the forest over these fields."

He will mount and ride back with the others untill they are ready to return.

Any 
Friday June 1st, 2007 12:01:28 PM
"Perhaps you are right my Harvest. We can ride back out in the morning if we still feel we need to."

He returns to the Inn with the others, still wondering about the things he has seen and what they could mean--if anything.

Bralin 
Friday June 1st, 2007 3:37:26 PM
Bralin shrugs. He truly doesn't care. When he realizes the majority of his companions favor returning in the morning, he bows his head in agreement.

The dwarf returns with the group to the inn.

Harvest 
Friday June 1st, 2007 5:29:01 PM
"What is it," Harvest Moon inquires of her companions on the walk back to Jarlwolf, "that makes you feel that there is something amiss? It is not that I doubt that there is a thing of possible danger or evil, but that speaking of a thing in moments of doubt may clarify one's resolve."

Davros 
Saturday June 2nd, 2007 4:27:04 PM
"The farmers, in particular. One moment they are arguing heatedly, the next their problem is resolved and they are best friends again. It is very curious, that is all."

Davros seems to be pondering a great deal as the group returns to town.

Any 
Saturday June 2nd, 2007 5:13:50 PM
" It just seems like everyone has something going on that doesn't fit the normal pattern of everyday life. A cart seemingly disappears. A boy shows up with magical powers that everyone says comes from a school nearby, that none of us have heard of. And I keep seeing these flocks of little brown birds that almost seem to be watching us since we first asked about the boy in town. Maybe I'm just paranoid. Maybe I am seeing evil in everything, even though it isn't there."

Going the Long Way About it... (ADM Robert) 
Sunday June 3rd, 2007 2:17:58 AM
With some vague sort of concensus the Swords of Light head back to the Inn in Jarlwolf. Some are feeling rather edgy (or just paranoid), others are just curious it seems.

Back at the Inn, the party no sooner arrives on the front doorstep when the innkeeper approaches them.

"Got a letter here for you lot, addressed to Anthos actually. That'd be you," he says as he wipes his hand on his dirty apron. He roughly thrusts envelope from his apron's pocket towards Any, "I remember your song from the competition, 'A-begging we will go, a-begging we will go. Hi-ho a-dairy-oh, a-begging we will go...'" The burly innkeeper continues to sing to himself as he returns to his duties.

The letter reads:

Anthos,
Greatest Bard in the Cinnamon Valley,
you are invited to perform
at a celebration of
Itzal Jerse's
successes at the School of Magic in Rowena.


It goes to say that it is a formal occassion, the invite includes the rest of the party, and it says that the party is on two nights from today (Starting at sun-down). A RSVP is expected by tomorrow, with an address included (that you've just returned from).

Harvest 
Sunday June 3rd, 2007 8:03:13 PM
Harvest Moon sits quietly as Anthos reads the invitation.

"It appears that Farmer Dim has told the Jerze Family of our coming."

Within her thoughts, the brown girl wonders whether her good clothes will be good enough for a Formal Occasion.

Lily 
Monday June 4th, 2007 12:50:22 AM
"There's no need to make fun of him, Harvest. I think he meant that his name is Tim- he didn't pronounce T too well."

Lorth 
Monday June 4th, 2007 8:11:45 AM
(Back from Vacation, thanks Joe)

Lorth doesn't have formal clothes so this is a bit troublesome for him. Perhaps he will give his armor a good cleaning and wear that.

He waits quietly for his friends to discuss this new development.

Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Monday June 4th, 2007 12:23:49 PM
"A party! How fun! As long as it is outdoors."

He wonders which of his buckskin shirts will look the best under his mithril shirt.

Any 
Monday June 4th, 2007 12:25:55 PM
"Of course we should accept."

He quickly pens an affirmative response, and sends it along with a young lad, paying a silver piece for his trouble.

"This should be very interesting."

He gets out his new shirt, and makes sure all is clean and ready to go.

Bralin 
Monday June 4th, 2007 3:12:14 PM
Bralin frowns. He has a bad feeling that a bath is in his near future.

Be that as it may, the dwarf has another question. "The party is still two days away. We had planned to return on the morrow. Should we not RSVP in person and fulfill both expectations?"

Malgant 
Monday June 4th, 2007 4:45:12 PM
A mild look of concern crosses the Minotaur's placid face. Formal clothes....now what does that mean, he wonders. I should ask, so that I can arrive properly attired. His thoughts ramble on down that road and he catches a similar look from Bralin. Wondering if the Dwarf is also concerned about his attire, Malgant asks what exactly formal attire is in this area. " Pardon me, but just what would be considered formal attire? I am out on the road and do not have a vast wardrobe in my backpack. I am also fairly certain that the fine tailors of this city might not have anything on hand in my size. Can one of you help me get the things Ill need to be presentable for this party? I don';t want to draw too much attention to us and embarrass you all."

Florin Jadenth 
Monday June 4th, 2007 5:43:23 PM
Florin looks to the others and thinks before speaking his thoughts on the clothing anyway, "As with when I asked Ivy to marry me and as I plan to wear when I marry her, I myself will just wear my armor all nice and cleaned up since I'm a paladin of Domi I do not think it is too much of a problem."

Florin looks to Malgant and smiles as he thinks the taur shouldn't worry so much.

When the group does split up for awhile Florin will seek about town for a way to get a letter to the Floating City, he will even check in to the temple of Domi if needed to see if they might beable to help out. After this he will once again check in on Ivy and ask her parents if there is anything he can do to help with the planning, money, etc.

Davros 
Monday June 4th, 2007 6:37:16 PM
Davros hears the group talk and a thought occurs to him. "Doesn't anyone think it is odd that we went out to the farm to meet the boy, he wasn't home, but then there is an invitation for us to go meet him upon our return to Jarlwolf?" Davros ponders for a moment. "Has anyone heard of a mage school in Rowena?"

"Malgant, I'm sure one of the vendors at the marketplace here could provide you with the clothes you require within two days. Maybe anyone else who needs to should go shopping as well."

Harvest (2nd Post)  d20+6=24
Monday June 4th, 2007 7:48:58 PM
Harvest Moon purses her lips and sets her face into lines of thought.

"We were in Rowena for a few days, Davros Sapphiredge. With Remo Treadlefoot."

"Magic school ... did we see a magic school?" (Knowledge Geography 24)

Davros 
Monday June 4th, 2007 8:48:09 PM
"Remo? His name seems to come up a lot lately"

Lily 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 5:10:36 AM
"Malgant, perhaps you could wear my hat to the party. I know it wouldn't suit you like this, but how about this," Lily winks and the hat changes to a hair comb, then a pink hair ribbon, "Is this better? I think it would suit you."

ADM Robert 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 6:08:51 AM
OOC: Sorry, gonna post in around 14 hours from now. Had a bad day, going to bed.

Malgant 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 5:57:39 PM
" I am afraid to wear my armor to a social function like this Florin. I mean, when we walked into town did you see how some of the townfolk reacted? I realize that I can appear scary in this armor, when I fight thats what I want, but at a social function..." Hearing Lily Malgant's attention is diverted from his worry for a moment, as he watched her change the hat into several different forms. " My goodness Lily. I don't know what to say! You would let me borrow your hat? I see how much you prize it as you flit about here changing looks every couple of minutes as the mood suits you.....it would be an honor." Malgant would be blushing if he wasn't covered in fur. As it is you can see him swell with pride at having lily show so much trust in him to let him borrow what it seems to him must be one of her most loved possessions.

Oh, what to wear! (ADM Robert) 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 7:13:27 PM
Such a quaint idea for hardy adventurers to been seen worrying about what to wear. Armour seems to be the taste for most for this formal party, though Malgant fears it may give the wrong impression should he wear it. Lily offers her most prized possession, her Hat of Disguise. Malgant is most grateful.

Any pens an acceptance and plans to 'post' it. Bralin suggests delivering it in person tomorrow morning since you plan to go there then anyway.

The rest of the day is spent as various people go about preparing for the party, and generally relaxing around the town. Florin is perhaps the most productive. Through the Temple he hears of a traveller heading towards the Floating City, described as being tall with red hair and a rough red beard, dressed like an artisan, a carpenter perhaps.

Ivy's parents are glad Florin dropped in, but not as glad as Ivy. However, Ivy's parents keep him busy with small talk, and wedding plans that go round in circles without getting anywhere. "It's early days yet, with the planning," and, "It's just speculating," and "Just thrashing out ideas," being three phrases repeated frequently by the future-in-laws.

OOC: I never know how to end these posts, and keep things moving along at a reasonable pace. Let's say we meet up for dinner at the Inn and relate what we did for the day, discuss the events and perhaps plan for tomorrow. It might take two or more posts to resolve all that.


Any 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 8:33:04 PM
Arriving at the Inn that evening, Any discusses the coming events with the others.

"I am still very curious about this young lad who has made good at magic school. I agree with Bralin--let's just deliver this note in the morning, and try again to meet our erstwhile hosts."


Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 8:35:42 PM
Arminas goes to the Inn to have a meal with the others.

"I would be happy to ride back out to the farm tomorrow. Darkfire hardly even got to stretch his legs yesterday. I will meet you in the morning."

With that, he leaves and goes walking in the trees surrounding the village, before choosing one to rest in for the evning with Ewan.

Bralin 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 9:41:01 PM
"I will remain armored," Bralin informs the group.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 10:56:39 PM
Florin's head almost literally spins with all the comments on the wedding being thrown at him and he blinks as he listens and waves his hands before speaking, "Whoa, please lets keep this atleast kind of simple. I like to comment that my adopted daughter will be coming from the Floating City along with "maybe" my parents. I'm going to seek a place here to hopefully rent also for Jella, Ivy and myself to live in also if you do not mind. However I do not want to get ahead of myself with that till Jella arrives and such. I also like to drop in some gold for the wedding plans. Would a hundred gold be enough for now?"

Once the talking with Ivy's parents is done he spends alittle time or tries to with Ivy before heading back to the group. He is relatively quiet during the meal as he has alot on his mind but he still listens to the going ons of the group and agrees to go with them if they go visit the farm again.

Lorth 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 7:38:19 AM
Lorth spends his day at the inn. He polishes his armor, then polishes it again. Satisfied he puts it on and goes outside to see if the sun reflecting off his armor if bright enough for him to call it a mirror finish. If it does not shine brightly enough he polishes it again.

Harvest 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 11:12:21 AM
Prompted by the notion of magic and a school for magic nearby, Harvest Moon spends a good deal of time up in the room once again going over her scrolls. It is different in the well lit room, at a desk by the window. Much different from the earlier days in which she would study upon her bedroll in the small cubbyhole under the stairs in the Shadfly Inn by the light of an Everburning torch. But study, Harvest Moon finds, is still study. Even now, it seems as arduous as ever. And even now, she finds her head rising to glance at the door, hoping to escape to the outside.

Eventually she does, wandering down to the common room and requesting the loan of a large basket. That evening, as the Swords of Light gather for the evening meal, she comes bearing a basket filled with wild flowers.

OoC: No results from Harvest Moon's Knowledge Geography check?

Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:59:43 PM
OOC--I need to post for Wednesday before the DM post. I may not be able to do it later.:o)

Arminas returns in the morning and accompanies the rest to see what they can find on the farm.

On the way, he allows Darkfire a good solid run, even passing the farm, before turning back to join the others.

Any 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 2:01:51 PM
Any rises, and saddles the horses for the short ride to the farm. Hopefully they will accomplish more than just deliveering an answer to their invitation.

When they reach the farm, he hails the house before dismounting and approaching.

Malgant 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 4:26:39 PM
While they discuss plans for the party and going back to deliver their response to the student and his family on the morrow a thought occurs to Malgant, and he shares it with the group. " Anthos, why don't you make a list of things you would like to know about the boy and his studies so that you can make a song to honor him at the party. It would sure go a long way toward answering all these questions everyone keeps tossing about on the location of the school and the boy's course of study and all."

Davros 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 8:03:16 PM
Davros spends the time relaxing, studying and practicing some of the new spells in his spellbook. (outside of course)

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 10:19:50 PM
Florin spends his time just prepareing himself for everything and his routine training.

When the group decides to go visit the farm again, he will summon Ajax and ride along, letting his friend stretch his legs since it has been some time since he summoned Ajax.

Florin rides beside Malgant if he goes along with the group and speaks to him, "You decided on what to do for that party?" Florin smiles and listens to Malgant, having grown to like the tuar and thinks when the time comes he will be quite the help in combat and healing too.

CDM Jerry 
Thursday June 7th, 2007 5:24:13 AM
I need the report from last week posted and emailed to me please. Thanks friends.

Malgant 
Thursday June 7th, 2007 4:40:18 PM
" Why Lily said she would lend me her wonderous hat! I thought that was very kind of her to do. That way I can wear whatever is formal wear hereabouts and not need to wear my armor out in the open and scare people. I think it might be prudent to wear it underneath the illusion from the hat though...I tend to feel so naked without it>"

Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Thursday June 7th, 2007 5:45:30 PM
OOC-- Do we have a DM right now? Posting again without DM response.

Arminas rides Darkfire out to the farm. He calls to Ewan asking her to look around the countryside, and report anything out of the ordinary. Other than that, he stays to the back of the group watching to see what happens.

Any 
Thursday June 7th, 2007 5:47:08 PM
Arriving at the farm, Any dismounts to present his acceptance of the invitation. He approaches the farmhouse door, and knocks--hoping that someone is home to answer.

Robert OOC 
Thursday June 7th, 2007 8:40:14 PM
Sorry friends, I need to go AWOL for a while. Can some one do the posting and report please?

Kathy will pick up the pieces. Sorry for not giving any notice on this. It is all a bit of a sudden blow up.

Davros-BZ 
Thursday June 7th, 2007 9:19:30 PM
I will do the report if it can wait till tomorrow night.

Posting Report For: 
Friday June 8th, 2007 11:07:54 PM
Game #8? Swords of Light
For the week of May 28, 2007

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Davros-OXXXOS-
Florin-OXXXO--
Harvest-XXXXX-S
Lily-X2OOX--
Lorth-2OOXO--
Malgant-XXO2O--

submitted by Brian Z

Posting Report For: 
Friday June 8th, 2007 11:11:48 PM
Game#8 Swords of Light
For the week of June 4, 2007

Name-MTWRF

ADM Robert-OXOOO
Anthos-XXXXO
Arminas-XXXXO
Bralin-XXOOO
Davros-2OXOO
Florin-XXXOO
Harvest-XOXOO
Lily-XXOOO
Lorth-XOXOO
Malgant-XXXXO

Note- No DM post after Tuesday

Submitted by BrianZ


DM Kathy 
Sunday June 10th, 2007 4:01:23 PM
[OOC: Sorry it took me a while to pick things up again. I wasn't expecting Robert's departure.]

Harvest gives some thought to Rowena, and doesn't remember a magic school in town. She spends some time gathering flowers, and brings them to dinner at the inn.

Florin is at last able to extricate himself from his future in-laws and join the group for dinner.

Lorth polishes his armor, planning to wear it to the party.

Over dinner, you discuss options and plans. Many of you are curious about this boy and his magical studies. Maglant suggests that Any jot some notes for a song about the lad.

The next morning is crisp but fair. You saddle the horses, who seem pleased by the prospect of an outing. You ride out toward the Jerze family house, passing fields where harvesting continues in full swing. A few of the farmers stop in their labors to wave at you as you pass. Apparantly, you are becoming known in the area. Either that or they are eager for a reason to take a short break.

You arrive at the Jerze home. It is a three-story wooden structure, painted white, rather larger than most other farmhouses in the area. The front garden is fragrant with herbs, planted neatly on either side of a gravel path. Beside and behind the house are the fields and pens you would expect from a farmhouse in this area. There is nobody about, but smoke rises from the chimney.

Lorth 
Monday June 11th, 2007 7:48:57 AM
Lorth summons Tobiasz to ride when they set out in the morning.
As they approach the house Lorth keeps his eyes open for anything out of the ordinary.

Harvest  d20+9=29
Monday June 11th, 2007 8:54:40 AM
It is very high up to come down from Fyrda's tall saddle. Harvest Moon jumps down and then inspects her armload of flowers to ensure that they made the short leap undamaged. A frown of consternation bows the ends of her mouth as she looks back up at the height from which she had come and contemplates the same maneuver dressed formally in her dark brown skirt. That may be a problem. (Jump Nat 20)

Lest Fyrda feel that the frown is for her, Harvest reaches up to pat the soft warm shoulder of the loyal old plow horse. Then, armed with her bundle of wild flowers, Harvest approaches the door and knocks.

Arminas (Lyle Sub) 
Monday June 11th, 2007 12:50:44 PM
Arminas stays atop the horse Darkfire,

"I will await your return outside. I never was much of one for indoors. Plus, the house looks small, and we stiil look like an invasion party rather than something else. I may just ride down the road a little ways, giving Darkfire more time to run, and maybe scare up a rabbit or two for Ewan to hunt."

With that, he rides off.

Any 
Monday June 11th, 2007 12:53:13 PM
Any waits on the doorstep with Harvest, hoping at last to meet someone from this family, maybe even the boy. The acceptance of the invitation is in his hands, and his lute is on his back. He has left his sword, dagger and belt on his saddle, along with his bow, hoping to appear less intimidating.

Davros 
Monday June 11th, 2007 3:01:35 PM
Davros wears his nice clothing for the occasion, hoping to look formal. Arriving at the house, he casts a quick cantrip to clean himself up. He goes to the door with the others but says nothing.

Bralin  d20+6=11 d20+7=15
Monday June 11th, 2007 3:56:20 PM
Bralin rides Mica to the Jerze home. Both the dwarf and his steed are armored, naturally. He simply cannot fathom making a day trip without all his gear.

Knowing he might be overly armed for this first visit, Bralin dismounts at home and takes the reins of the various steeds. He will hold them and wait outside the fence, while the more diplomatic members of the group introduce themselves.

Out of habit, the warrior scans the area for anything of interest.
[Listen 11, Spot 15]

Malgant  d20+4=15
Monday June 11th, 2007 4:29:30 PM
Also not comfortable leaving his gear at the Inn, Malgant is wearing his armor and sword as well. Taking Bralin's cue he stays back with the horses, though he concentrates and tried to hear what is being said at the farmhouse door.

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=17 d20+3=21
Monday June 11th, 2007 11:05:05 PM
Florin summons Ajax and uses the time to let Ajax stretch his legs. Seeing as how Florin is wearing his armor and weapons much like some of the others of the group, he hangs back and allows Harvest and the others to do the talking.

Florin does keep a eye out for the moment to see what happens.

(Spot:17 Listen:21)

DM Kathy 
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 10:22:57 AM
As the group approaches the house, Arminas, Bralin, and Maglant opt to stay back with the horses. The others approach the door, Harvest carrying her flowers and everyone taking a moment to make themselves more presentable.

You knock, and the door is open by a pleasant-faced young woman in a plain dress and apron. She smiles at you, then shouts, "Visitors to see you, mistress!"

You hear footsteps approaching the door, then see the lady of the house come into view. She is tall and fair-haired, and still quite handsome though she must be past forty. Her movements are graceful, and her very correct posture makes her appear even taller.

When she reaches the door, she speaks to the maid in a quiet murmur. (DC 15 Listen check, Highlight to display spoiler: {"Lucirinda, I grow tired of telling you. Ask the visitors their business, then have them wait while they are announced. Do not make me regret hiring you."})

Everyone can hear the maid's reply. "Yes ma'am. Sorry ma'am." She scurries off.

"Good morning," the lady says to you. "What brings you here today?"

Lorth 
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 10:30:16 AM
Lorth waits a few steps down the walkway. He says nothing, waiting for friends to state their business. He looks around the yard nonchalantly, then glances back at the horses.

Any 
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 10:37:39 AM
"We received your gracious invitation to the upcoming festivities, and wanted to not only respond in person, but to meet our hosts before hand. It is always such a pleasure to help others celebrate a significant event, especially one of such importance and honor. I'm sure you are very pleased with your son, and his accomplishments."

After he finishes this little speech, Any pauses to allow the mistress of the house to respond, encouraging her through his attitude to boast away, while he listens to the information she is willing to share.

Arminas (Lyle sub)  d20+17=29
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 10:43:13 AM
Arminas rides down the road from the farmhouse, careful not to raise a dust cloud near the house itself. After a short ride, he returns to see how things are progressing with the acceptance of the invitation.

He keeps an eye out for anything out of the ordinary, and asks Ewan if she has seen anything as well.

Spot 29

Bralin  d20+7=13
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 11:52:52 AM
Bralin idly scratches his chin, waiting for those at the door to complete their business.

Out of the blue, he asks Malgant, "need ye be devoted purely to Domi to become a Protector?"

Harvest  d20+14=15
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 1:57:10 PM

"Many congratulations to your son. I am Harvest Moon. This is Davros Sapphiredge and Paladin Florin Jandeth. Anthos, I believe you already know. We are the Swords of Light. Behind are Bralin Stoneminder, Arminas Calaelen, Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder, and Malgant, the adherent of Domi."

"Many of us have an interest in magics both divine and arcane, and so when we heard your son's success praised in Jarlwolf, we thought that in addition to delivering congratulations, it might be of benefit to both we and your son to share our knowledge."

"I am particularly interested in hearing of the school at which Itzal studies. I have never studied at a school, and I often wonder at the life such a place might bring."

(Listen 15. Well, made the listen check. But it's a Nat 1 which should be a failure.)

Davros 
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 4:21:03 PM
"I would also like to offer congratulations to the success of a fellow student of the magical arts. As I am well aware, it is not everyday that a commoner becomes able to learn magecraft and I would like to offer advice to the boy, so he might avoid some of the pitfalls which I endured in my younger days."

Malgant 
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 4:45:17 PM
Listening intently to wha is said at the door, Malgant xatches the mistriss' admonishment of the maid and inwardly winces. Had the girl not been so quick to accept the reprimand Malgant might have lent her some aid in the for of explaining they had not offered their reason for being here to the maid, but the moment disappears before he has the chance to speak. As introductions are passed around Malgant in taken aback at Bralin's question. Turning to the Dwarf he replies "One must be devoted to Domi to follow the path of the protector and to be blessed with the benefits that Domi provides to his shields in society. One need not be an ordained priest of the religion though, no. "


Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 11:00:41 PM
Florin hangs back with Bralin and Malgant as the introdutions by some of the group is made. He doesn't speak at the moment as he just lets his friends do the talking other wise.

Thinking Florin looks to Malgant, "I may myself some day take a level or so in that. For now though I just serve his word and protect his word, enforcing it, which ever you wish to consider it as. For now I've devoted my training the the killing and hunting of undead though." Florin shrugs, trying to keep his coversation between his two friends so he might not alarm the lady of the house.

DM Kathy 
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 10:43:19 AM
Arminas does not see anything unusual. Ewan doesn't either, but seems to enjoy being aloft on such a fine morning.

The tall lady inclines her head graciously in response to Harvest's introductions. "Thank you for agreeing to come," she says. A delicate cough. "Hm. It is a formal occasion. Do any of you require....assistance with the proper attire? Adventurers are such an odd group, you see."

To Any, she replies with a smile, "Oh, yes, we are quite pleased with Itzal's accomplishments. Mind you, we always knew the boy was something out of the common way. So good to see those instructors of his finally acknowledging it."

She draws herself up even more when Davros speaks. "Well, that may be true; I don't know," she replies frostily. "But we are not commoners, young man, and I'll thank you to remember it."

Lorth  d20+7=25
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:57:25 PM
Lorth bows deeply to the lady of the house and begins his introduction,
"A pleasure to meet you Dame Jerse. I beg of you to allow me to present myself, I am Lorth Paladin of Gargul, Veteran of the Battle of Strongwind castle, son of Kilath Jeredosta Veteran of the Dread wars. I am sure your son is a fine man deserving in all the things he has accomplished." , he pauses, "If I may continue, I am sorry if my dress does not meet formal standards, but alas traveling as we do most times, it is difficult to bring all the comforts that one is accustomed to at home. I would be most grateful and humbled if you could help me become more attired to your exceptional tastes."

Lorth glances about for a moment. "Would you have a stablehand that I could leave my horse in the care of?"
(Diplomacy: 25)

Bralin 
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 2:09:34 PM
Bralin sees Harvest, Any, Davros, and Lorth speaking with the lady of the house. After satisfying himself that she's not about to launch a surprise attack, the dwarf ignores her.

He turns his mind back to the responses of Malgant and Florin.
"I am at a crossroads," he confesses. "I feel I must choose the way of the axe or the call of The Chamber - warrior or priest. I can no longer be effective pursuing both courses."

Bralin pauses, searching the ground for answers.
"I do not know which to choose," he admits.

Davros 
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 4:15:15 PM
"I apologize Lady. I did not mean to imply such. I am Davros Sapphiredge. We are glad to be able to attend this celebration and honored to have been invited. Some of our companions may indeed use some assitance with their attire. I hope my own are acceptable."



Malgant 
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 5:15:01 PM
" The followers of Domi are all encouraged to follow what they are best at. A follower need not be a priest to become a Protector, indeed the martial training required means that it takes a priest longer to become ready for the task, which it seems is your point." The minotaur thinks for a moment about all that he has seen of Bralin and all that he has heard from the others. The dwarf has the instincts of a warrior ingrained upon him and truth be told, if Malgant did not know that he had taken on studies as a priest he would not guess it from observing or sparring with Bralin.
" I am strong in the martial aspects of the training I have undertaken. The spiritual side was forgien to me, but it was part of the lure that drew me. I could be a town guard in my homeland and not have chosen the faith, yet the faith was what drew me and loyal to it is my heart. I would look inside yourself and see where your heart truely lies. From where I stand it would seem the call of the warrior, but only your heart knows for sure."

Harvest 
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 6:22:41 PM

A look of surprise turns to one more of interest.

"I am sorry, I had thought that the party was tomorrow Dame Jerse," Harvest Moon replies. "But ... " The brown girl's nose lifts with curiosity, almost as though scenting the air. " ... I think it would be very nice to see the attire that you may have to loan us. I think that would be very nice."

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:32:10 PM
Florin looks to Bralin when he speaks more on his choice to come and smiles abit before speaking to him and Malgant, "I say the path will open itself to you if you keep your eye open for it. I decided to walk the path of a undead hunter after our time in that cursed land." Florin doesn't speak the place's name at the moment, "I felt less then helpful there and I wish to end the unnatural life of creature seeking to harm those innocent and unable to help themselves from such dangers."

Florin hears the comment made by the lady of the house and decides it is time to introduce himself, "Hello Dame Jerse. My name is Florin Jadenth of the noble Jadenth family in the Floating City. It is a honor to meet you. I was hoping as a paladin of Domi that it would be alright wear my armor. We paladin's normally go to all special events in are armor to mark that we are there as representives of the god we serve as well as outself. However I would not mind viewing the outfits you have, being a noble and all I do enjoy certain liberties."

Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 11:14:10 AM
Arminas does not respond to the lady's offer of better clothing.

I'm sure she is not talking to me. My mithril shirt and tunic are much more valuable than anything else that most people will be wearing. What better attire could there be?

He does dismount from Darkfire, as it looks like the group may be going inside. If so, he will ask Darkfire to wait here, and he will move to the porch area to better watch and keep track of what is going on in the house.

Any 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 11:18:50 AM
"Thank you for your kind offer Mi'lady. For myself, there is no need, but if the others wish to take advantage of your largesse and hospitality, I would be happy to assist in any way.

I too believed that the party was tomorrow, but if we were in error, then forgive us our lapse in courtesy and in not being better prepared.

Any waits to see who takes advantage of the offer, and helps where he can.

"Is your son around? We would like to greet our guest of honor prior to the other guests arriving."

DM Kathy 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 12:14:24 PM
Mistress Jerse is obviously quite pleased with Lorth's charming speech.

"Yes, of course. Where are my manners? Do come in." She peers over your shoulders at where Florin[b], [b]Maglant, and Bralin are gathered. "All of you," she adds. "I'll send the lad for your horses. Have you breakfasted?"

She leads you into the house, responding to your questions as she goes.

"The party is tomorrow, my dear," she replies to Harvest. "But one never knows with adventurers, and if the lot of you were to turn up tomorrow unsuitably attired, it would be too late to address the matter."

"Itzal is still abed," she tells Any. "Poor lad, I fear he has quite worn himself out this term. We are so proud of him."

She ushers you into a parlor and invites you to sit. She rings a little bell to summon the maid. "We have some spare clothing I would be happy to lend," she says. "I'll have it fetched."

Arminas 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 4:42:41 PM
Arminas accepts the invitation to go into the home, and bows slightly to the woman of the house.

"Greetings, I am Arminas Calaelen, from the elven village of Merrydale. I do not have need of your clothes, which probably won't fit me properly anyway. Do not worry, I will wear attire suitable for a grand function. I am sure you have heard of the finery of the elves. Though I fear I will need to tone down my clothing to fit with a party of mixed peoples. It will not do to have an invited guest upstaging those who are hosting such a fine event."

Arminas then bows again to the woman.

Bralin 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 8:48:49 PM
At the woman's invitation, Bralin clomps to the house. He nods politely and steps through.

Malgant 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 10:28:09 PM
Malgant accepts the invitation and steps into the house. He tries to become hyper aware of where he is standing and what is around him that is breakable, and the strain shows on his face. It is often like this in dwellings for those who are smaller than he is. He tries his best not to knock anything over and to be polite by returning the lady's greeting.
" Good day. I am Malgant, a priest of Domi and I thank you for your hospitality."

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday June 14th, 2007 11:00:44 PM
Florin follows the others in and looks around the place casually as he does. Taking in the surroundings but doing his best not to seem to curious as he wouldn't want the lady to think he might be attempting to look over the place for other reasons.

He does give idle talk as he moves along, just trying to be nice and ask mainly about where she gets her noble clothing, that it looks like she must send for some of it from other regions of the Wold and such. Not only just chit chatting but also trying to smooth things over more by showing a interest in the fact that she has such finery around her.

Any 
Friday June 15th, 2007 1:09:44 AM
"We are twice honored by your invitation. Both for your welcome today, and by your request for tomorrow. I too believe that I have clothing suitable for the occasion tomorrow, but are their songs that you would like to hear, or a specific ballad you would like me to play for your son?"

Any shows nothing but a sincere face during the visit, and when all are ready to go, will thank the lady for her hospitality, looking forward to the party the next day.

Later, to Harvest, he says,

"I am very curious to meet this boy, now more than ever. Tomorrow should prove to be interesting."

Lorth  d20+2=15
Friday June 15th, 2007 8:22:16 AM
"You do us great service Dame Jerse, with you hospitality. However do not let us impose on you, I understand that bringing everything together for such a great social affair is a strain in itself and we wouldn't want you to be exhausted tommorow. If we get in the way please let us know and we will leave."

When presented with the clothes, Lorth picks whatever he thinks Mistress Jerse likes the most. He tries to pick up on if her eyes linger on something or she speaks about where she got it. (Sense Motive: 15)

Harvest 
Friday June 15th, 2007 10:16:55 AM
Harvest Moon nods to Anthos in agreement. Yet, sitting in the parlor, it might appear to any who would be watching, that at this moment her thoughts are less upon the party upcoming tomorrow, than the formal clothing to be brought in now. Though her general demeanor is placid, her brown eyes glitter with anticipation.


DM Kathy 
Friday June 15th, 2007 10:34:08 AM
The servant girl answers the bell, and Mistress Jerze gives instructions in a low voice. The girl departs, and the lady of the house turns her attention back to her guests.

"Well," she says, seeming at a loss for how to answer Arminas. "Well. Indeed. I should much like to see elven finery, and I thank you for your care of us."

"Sons," she replies to Any. "Oh dear. I'm afraid I have no head for music at all. Something lively, I think, but genteel. None of your beggar-songs. Oh, and Itzal likes tales of battles. The gorier the better." A little laugh. "You know what boys are."

A few minutes later the maid returns, red-faced with exertion and hurry, pushing a tea-cart. "Thank you, Lucarinda," the lady of the house says, not seeming to notice the maid's distress. Turning to you, "Can I offer you some refreshment?"

She pours out tea and gives out muffins and scones to those who want them. A few minutes later, the maid returns, even redder in the face, and accompanied by a male servant who looks as if he's been called in from outdoors. Both have their arms full of clothing.

"There are no fashionable shops hereabouts, of course," Mistress Jerze tells Florin. "We go to Rowena every now and again--more often now because Itzal is in school there. We can get quality fabrics locally, too, and I must say that Lucarinda's dressmaking skills have become quite acceptable."

Examining the clothing, you find it of reasonably good quality and quite well-made. The colors tend to be bright, and there is a lot of ornamentation.

Any  d20+12=29 d20+12=19
Friday June 15th, 2007 1:54:38 PM
Any sits quietly by as the others go through the clothing. He is thinking about songs that would be appropriate for the occasion.

He eats a small scone, and stretches one cup of tea for the entire visit. Mostly he is watching everything that goes on, and noticing the interaction between the others.

Spot 29
Listen 19

Harvest 
Friday June 15th, 2007 3:30:53 PM
"Please, let me help you." Harvest Moon takes the bundle of clothing from the maid, helping her lower her burden to a nearby table. "I am Harvest Moon. Thank you very much. I appreciate the effort you have put in to bring the clothing out to us to see."

The smell of the scones and muffins bring a smile to her lips. But she takes scrupulous care to defer her snack until after having looked through the pile of formal clothing. To a large extent, they appear overly gaudy. And yet, having asked to see them, it would be rude to leave without choosing at least one piece.

"They are very bright, Dame Jerse," Harvest compliments the clothing as she holds up a decorative scarf, diaphanous, shot through with silver threads and fringed at each end with the tiniest of bangles. She drapes the scarf about her neck, with a deft flip of her hand putting the longer end of the scarf over her shoulder to hang down her back.

"Does this look well upon me, Anthos?" With a hand, she pushes the crest of hair from out of her face. "I am not sure it will go well, though, with my yellow blouse."

Arminas 
Friday June 15th, 2007 7:10:55 PM
Arminas smiles weakly as the group looks at the fine clothes. A sudden realization comes upon him.

I gave my velvet purble robe to Lirena, I have only my traveling clothes left.

Gazing back at the clothes he almost moves over to them, but the look in his eyes betrays the pride that keeps him from accepting charity from this woman.

"Yes, I have heard that fine clothes are difficult to get this far from the cities."

Arminas says in a quiet vacant way.

Bralin 
Friday June 15th, 2007 9:14:39 PM
Bralin looks about curiously. The woman offers refreshments, and so the dwarf obligingly paws a couple of rolls and crams them into his mouth.

He looks at the armfuls of clothes, but makes no move to take anything. Maybe he didn't take the hint, maybe he did and doesn't care - its kinda hard to tell with the stone faced dwarf.

Florin Jadenth 
Friday June 15th, 2007 11:44:34 PM
Florin enjoys the talks and takes a drink and a roll also as he listens and just occupies himself for now. He does dismiss the clothes for him anyway other then just to look and admire them.

Davros 
Saturday June 16th, 2007 10:37:34 PM
Davros takes a look at the clothes, but seeing none to be much better than his own courtier's outfit, he politely declines.

The refreshments however are another matter and he joins Bralin in sampling the pastries.

ADM Buzz 
Sunday June 17th, 2007 12:20:27 PM
Posting report: Sunday June 10th- Saturday June 16th

DM Kathy -SMTWTFS = *0****0
Lorth SMTWTFS = 0*****0
Any SMTWTFS= 0****20
Harvest SMTWTFS=0****20
Davros SMTWTFS = 0***00*
Bralin SMTWTFS= 0*****0
Florin SMTWTFS= 0*****0
Arminas SMTWTFS = 0*****0
Lily SMTWTFS = 0000000
Malgant SMTWTFS = 0****00

I am assuming Robert played Lily. Lily will not be part of next weeks Posting Report.

Malgant 
Sunday June 17th, 2007 11:33:41 PM
As they step into the parlor Malgant is still very careful of how and where he goes, so as to not upset anything, especially with his tail. When the clothes arrive he pays a good deal of attention to the outfits, so that when Lily allows him to borrow her hat he can make the appearance of these clothes, or something similar from his homeland.

DM Kathy 
Sunday June 17th, 2007 11:51:17 PM
"Thank you, miss," the maid says to Harvest. "I'm Lucy. Er...Lucarinda."

"Very becoming, miss," she adds when Harvest tries on the scarf.

For her part, Mistress Jerze seems ready to end the visit. "Thank you so much for coming by," she says. "We're delighted you'll be attending. But, if you don't mind, I have much to do between now and the party. Have you all of the clothing you will need?"

Lorth 
Monday June 18th, 2007 7:46:38 AM
Lorth picks something from the pile of clothes. The less outlandish the better.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Dame Jarse. I will take my leave so that you may get on with your arrangements. What is your stableman's name, so that I may retrieve my horse?"

Arminas 
Monday June 18th, 2007 8:43:37 AM
Arminas takes leave of the house, with a slight bow and a quick movement to the door.

"I will see you tomorrow then."

He slips out, rethinking the need to attend the party for someone he doesn't even know. Looking up, Ewan circles high above. Arminas quickly retrieves Darkfire and flips a silver coin to the stable hand. Darkfire restlessly awaits the others with Arminas sitting upon him.

OOC: I'm off to the North Slope of Alaska for 3 days. They say there is wireless internet at the field station, but I also heard they may be working on it. So, it seems like it may be spotty. I will post if I can, otherwise if it won't kill the plot then have Arminas disappear into the woods for a few days while others attend the party. If I can't post, and posting is needed then Lyle has permission to try and kill Arminas like he did in the tap game.

Any 
Monday June 18th, 2007 9:01:41 AM
Any bows to the Lady, and thanks her for her hospitality.

"We shall see you tomorrow then."

He rides back to town with the others, but is rather silent. His thoughts are on what songs to sing, but more particularly, the young lad and his new found powers.

Harvest 
Monday June 18th, 2007 10:05:12 AM
"Thank you for having us into your home, Madam Jerse," Harvest replies in return. "And thank you as well for the loan of the formal clothing. I am very much looking forward to the party tomorrow and to meeting Young Itzal."

The brown girl is quiet during the ride back to Jarlwolf. She sits in the saddle swaying to Fyrda's gentle gait. Upon her face is a thoughtful look.

"Formal parties must be very bright," she says at last, turning in the saddle to look about for confirmation from those of her companions that know better of such things. "Formal clothing appears very much that way."

Bralin 
Monday June 18th, 2007 11:01:01 AM
And now, they are dismissed.

Bralin keeps an eye on Harvest and Any, and follows their cue. When they leave, he leaves.

On the way back to the tavern, he asks,
"Pardon, but did anything of significance just take place? If so, I require explanation, for I missed it."

Malgant 
Monday June 18th, 2007 4:26:41 PM
" It depends on your point of view Harvest. As a priest, I have been invited to some formal parties. Most are terribly stuffy affairs where everyone tries to outdo the person before them. What ends up happening is the tension in the air is thick enough to pull like taffy. Oddly enough though your purpose is supposedly to congratulate someone or comemorate a happy occasion. Odd no?"

Davros 
Monday June 18th, 2007 5:34:43 PM
On the return trip, Davros shares some advice from his own school days.

"Formal affairs can indeed be very brightly colored as Harvest suggests. Frequently it is because colored clothing is more expensive than that which commoners can afford. If brown was the most expensive color to wear, you may rest assured that all nobles would be wearing it."

"The apprentices ate every meal as a formal occasion, as practice for when we might one day dine with real nobles. One good tip for those who have not had many opportunities to attend formal functions is to eat slowly and observe what others are doing. Try to sit next to someone who knows which piece of silverware to use when, so that you can copy them. If we all sit together, we will have a hard time copying anyone other than each other. Depending on the family, most minor grievances such as using the wrong fork will be overlooked. A noble family frequently has to entertain lower than their own station and may be used to it."

"And Malgant, try not to poke anything hanging from the ceiling", Davros says with a smile.

DM Kathy 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 12:06:46 AM
Poking through the finery, Lorth turns up a burgundy tunic with a subtle embroidery in gold-colored thread. He reckons he can wear it with his own black trousers and be quite presentable.

Arminas re-considers attending the party at all. How the hosts will react to his absence is anybody's guess.

The rest of the group discuss the oddities of formal parties on the ride back to Jarlwolf. It is a pleasant ride. The morning has warmed up, almost enough to remind you of the summer just gone by. Above, Ewan utters a little shriek of delight before diving on some unsuspecting creature in a nearby field.

You arrive at Jarlwolf around midday.

Lorth 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 8:39:17 AM
Lorth takes care that he keeps the borrowed garment safe on the return trip to Jarlswolf. He folds it neatly and places it in his backpack.

He listens to Davros's advice and tries to commit it to memory.

Harvest 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 9:59:42 AM
"Do you think that they are a Noble family, Davros Sapphiredge? The Jerse family?" Harvest Moon asks upon the ride back. The question comes from deep within her thoughts and it echoes with her preoccupation.

"I hope that the party tomorrow is not of the kind that you speak, Malgant, Follower of Domi. I think that it would be a shame to make such a thing of the boy's accomplishments. Though ... not to speak ill ... but the lady of the house, Itzel Jerse's mother, Dame Jerse ... she appeared to me ... to be a very ... "

Harvest Moon frowns, the only outward manifestation of the struggle within her between the words she might once have spoken and words with less violence and vulgarity.

" ... she is very ... Formal, is she not?"

The homes and buildings of Jarlwolf appear up the road. The sun stands straight up above, mid-day.

"What significance had you been expecting, Bralin Stoneminder?" Harvest Moon asks.

Davros 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 3:37:14 PM
"It is difficult to say, Harvest. What constitutes a noble from Jarlwolf is not quite the same thing as a noble from a larger city. Families also could have upward or downward mobility with their social ranking depending upon the family business and how well it is doing from year to year. We shall just have to mind our manners and see how it goes."

Any 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 4:33:27 PM
Listening to the comments presented, Any says,

"I agree some parties can be a little 'stuffy'. As an entertainer, I have been to more of these types of occasions than I sometimes care to recall. All you can do is smile, and endure. If it gets too boring, we an always excuse ourselves at the first opportunity and leave."

He orders a meal at the Inn, and he invites all of his friends to join him. Then, upstairs, he lays out his finest clothes, brushes them out, polishes his boots, and runs through the list of songs he feels might be fitting for this occasion. Come the morning, he will be ready--for anything.

Bralin 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 4:41:44 PM
"Prude"

Bralin helpfully supplies the word Harvest seems to be struggling to find.

"I was not searching for any significance," he answers. "There was much talking, and I was seeking affirmation that nothing of interest was said."

Malgant 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 5:35:54 PM
"Davros, you saw that too? I am sorry but I felt so closed in inside that small house. After the offense that Dame Jerse took at the mention of the word common I knew I dare not say anything about the place being small but still..... I could barely turn around without bumping into something. You folks and your low ceilings and small rooms filled with furniture, drive a minotaur to drink you do."
Malgant returns to the Inn with the others and once there sets about searching for Lily. Mostly he is concerned for her well being since she did no travel out to the Jerse house with them today. He is also partly concerned that he may not be able to borrow her hat for the upcoming party.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday June 19th, 2007 11:12:27 PM
Florin looks to the others and leaves with them. When the group is off a good distance and Bralin says his questions and comments on things also, Florin speaks his own thoughts, "I didn't notice anything of real note being said Bralin, however I also personally think the lady was making sure of that. It al seemed abit to formal or in your words prudish to me. I do not mean to speak bad, just seems like there was things to be learned that the lady did not want known. I would guess they are noble or atleast found their way into being so, acting like that takes some getting use to for most people and not something that comes on over night. My own father and mother for instance are much the same as is my brother and my sister can be also."

Florin thinks of his parents and frowns some, Florin had gained quite abit of standing in the Temple of Domi in the Floating City, exactly what his parents wanted so what will they say on hearing of his wedding. He almost chuckles at the carrier pigeon or something that could be sent, "I should see to the temple of Domi and make sure nothing has arrived that I need to be aware of also. I know Jella would not of arrived yet or nothing but some other word could of. Malgant, would you like to join me?"

Florin in his off time will go check the temple for any word at all and such.

(Kathy: If needed the background info on Florin's parents is on my CS. The only understanding they come to which isn't mentioned in it, is that Florin bluntly has informed them that they would and could not use Jella to increase their standing in the Floating City, to do so would bring on Florin's wrath.)

DM Kathy 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 12:30:30 AM
Arriving in Jarlwolf, you spend some time discussing the Jerse family and what they might be all about. Harvest, having little experience with those who aspire to the nobility, is especially puzzled.

Maglant is concerned for Lily and spends some time looking for her. Her room at the inn has been vacated, and Maglant finds that she has left a note for the group. "Duty calls," she has written breezily. "Or, that is, adventure calls, which amounts to the same thing. I must leave you for a time. I hope to see you again soon." It is signed with a large, flourishing "L".

[OOC: I'm not sure when, or if, Robert is coming back, so we'll send Lily off on a mysterious solo adventure.]

Florin checks, but there is no word yet of Jella.

The rest of the day, and the night, pass uneventfully, and the morning of the party dawns.

Lorth 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 9:26:16 AM
In the morning Lorth rises early and takes a bath. He then retires to his room and gets dressed in his party clothes. Over that he puts his large cloak so that he doesn't get dirty on his way to the Jerse's house.

When his friends are ready to go he summons Tobiasz and stowes all his gear on him, in the saddlebags.

Harvest 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 10:32:33 AM
Early come morning. Harvest Moon prays to Alemi before leaving the room to gather another armload of flowers for the party. This time, however, she harbors doubts. What if the flowers are not good enough for the Formal nature of the party? Would this possibly bring embarrasments down upon her friends and companions? Worse yet, might it cast the Jerse family in a bad light?

Best to gather them. Once gathered, they need not necessarily be brought.

When time comes, she dresses in her best clothing, accenting her dark brown skirt and bright yellow blouse with the silver-shot scarf that she had borrowed.

Bralin 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 10:55:42 AM
Bralin is not totally unfamiliar with formal affairs, having attended clan functions back in the day.

The dwarf dutifully takes a bath and rebraids his forked beard and ponytail, tying off each with a circular obsidian clip. He wears black breeches and boots, with a black cotton shirt that buttons down the left side. The top two buttons are open, and the top corner of the shirt (grey interior) is folded down. He carries a black leather bag - strap over right shoulder, bag on left hip. It is several inches across, and carries his obsidian holy symbol as well as some other items. (three small stones, three thunderstones, and a wand). He carries his dagger on his right side.

The dwarf also wears his ring, amulet, and cloak.

The rest of his gear, including armor, is stowed on his horse.
-----
Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Hold Person, Resist Energy(fire), Identify (d)


Any 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 1:41:10 PM
Any rises, and after breaking his fast, he carefully dresses for the party. He dons his mithril shirt under his outer garments, adjusting everything carefully so the armor does not show. He puts his magical dagger in his boot, again where it is hidden. His sword and bow both go into his quiver, and along with his Haversack, these are put on Moonshadow when it is almost time to go. His Lute is cleaned and tuned, and placed in the case on his back.

He gives Frieda and Moonshadow both a good brush down and curry at his own hands, and braids a yellow ribbon into Frieda's mane and tail, the color just matching Harvest's shirt. Moonshadow receives a simialr ribbon in blue, matching his own finery.

When it is time to go, he brings the horses up to the Inn,

"Shall we depart?"

Malgant 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 6:00:03 PM
No longer concerned ( well not worried anyway) about where Lily has gone, Malgant prepares for the party. Over his best clothes he wears the tabbard of his order, with a dagger belted at his waist. Domi's symbol of a hammer over a shield is worn around his neck and his totem bag is tucked inside his tunic, bringing him comfort. As an aspiring protector he feels that the armor is a badge of station and as formal as the tabbard and robes he wears. Yet he does not feel that it fits at a party such as the one they are about to attend and it will remain behind in his room with his sword.He descends the stairs and awaits the rest of the group in the tavern.

Spells prepared
0 level
purify food and drink
create water
detect magic
light
detect poison

1st level
comprehend languages
remove fear
bless
magic weapon(d)

2nd level
remove paralysis
shield other
spiritual weapon(d)

3rd level
magic circle against evil
magic vestment(d)

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday June 20th, 2007 10:16:06 PM
Florin cleans up and joins the others, wearing his armor and his Glimmer fpr now, he can always leave his sword with Ajax for a time if needed, he figures the event won't last longer then Ajax can be summoned.

DM Kathy 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 2:26:15 AM
You spend the day making preparations, and, as evening begins to fall, you make your way back out to the Jerse house.

You find it has undergone quite the transformation in the 30-some hours since you visited it. Light pours out of all the windows, and a faint sound of music comes from inside. The simple farmyard has been transformed to a faerie realm, with globes of colored light hanging over a profusion of hothouse flowers.

Before the gate, a small sqad of stable-hands trots back and forth, helping guests from horses and carriages, then moving the animals to temporary pens set up nearby.

You are on the early side, but there are already quite a few people here. The mostly-empty animal pens, however, suggest that many more are expected.

At the front door, the pleasant servant-girl you saw earlier is greeting guests and taking their wraps. She holds a great pile of capes, coats, caps, scarves, bonnets, shawls, and other wraps--indeed, it is possible to make out only her eyes and the top of her head. Light and music fills the room beyond her.

Lorth 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 8:24:42 AM
Approaching the gate Lorth dismounts, he leaves all his gear on Tobiasz.
He hands his reins to one of the stable boys and presses three gold pieces into his hand. Softly he says, "My horse doesn't need to go into one of the pens, just stand him out of the way and he will take care of himself."

Lorth looks into Tobiasz's eyes and thinks about waiting outside and watching for danger, then ends with some images of calmness.

Spinning around he makes his way towards the house.

Harvest 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 11:21:40 AM
Such a transformation.

"It is beautiful, Anthos." Harvest Moon puts a reassuring hand to Fyrda's side before she is lead away. "Then she takes Anthos' arm, walking with him under the hanging lights toward the music.

Bralin 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 11:29:36 AM
Arriving at the temporary holding pens, Bralin takes one look at the security setup and turns to Florin.

"I wish to store my arms and armor with your mount, with your permission," he says. "T'will be safer on your steed than mine."

If Florin assents, Bralin moves his armor, shield, hammer and axe to the paladin's horse. He then follows the group in. He keeps his cloak.

Arminas 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 12:25:59 PM
Arminas weighs his options, and though the forest and solitude looks good, he feels obligation to the group. So strong in fact, he has decided that he must attend the party. Considering what to wear, he contemplates using a magical seal to conjure up expensive clothes. No, it is not worth the effort to impress these people.. Instead, he cleans his clothes and does his best to be presentable.

Upon getting close to the farm, Arminas looks for a large tree nearby, just outside the decorated area. Gathering his supplies, he climbs to the highest part of the tree and ties his gear to a secure branch. (he does the same with anyone else's gear who wants). Then, he cast Alarm setting a mental alarm to warn him if anyone goes near his gear.

On his person, he has a dagger and some scrolls (speak with animals, summon nature's ally III, entangle) and a potion of darkvision. He wears his mithril shirt under his clothes.

Casting 'speak with animals' he asks Darkfire to stay viligant, but to Ewan he gives instructions.

Stay in this tree (one adjacent to the one with gear). Guard carefully.

Malgant 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 7:44:20 PM
Malgant follows the others to the house and watches their preparations. The protector inside him screams that if they are atacked he is woefully under prepared to meet the challenge. The calm priest of Domi inside him counters that faith in Domi and in his friend's preparations will see him, and them through any trouble that may arise. The priestly side wins, since there is nothing do do about the lack of preparation, and Malgant approaches the door with the others, hoping that at least some of the party is outside so that he does not need to be so careful about how and where he steps.

Any 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 8:48:58 PM
Arriving at the Jerse house, Any is pleasntly surprised at the transformation.

When Arminas offers to stow his gear in the nearby tree, he gladly accepts the offer. That taken care of, he takes Harvest by the arm, and escorts her into the house. He seeks out the hostess first, and greeting her, then seeks to meet the object of this party.

He will wait to play any music untill he is asked, as the musicians already playing have very evidently been hired for this purpose.

Davros 
Thursday June 21st, 2007 9:56:21 PM
Davros wears his fine clothes and looks rather presentable. Upon arriving at the house, he mentions to everyone that he is impressed.

"Well, it's time. Let's try not to embarass ourselves," Davros says with a smile.

DM Kathy 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 2:53:30 AM
All adventurers are paranoid - or at least, all adventurers who have lived to a ripe old age have been paranoid. You therefore make some security arrangements before leaving your horses and making your way into the party. The grooms are somewhat puzzled by Lorth's request, but in the end seem to decide not to quarrel with such an important-looking man. Tobiasz is placed beside one of the pens.

Arminas finds his tree and gives instructions to Ewan and Darkfire. Both animals grumble, as neither is especially nocturnal. In the end, though, they agree--Ewan because of the love she has for Arminas, and Darkfire because he might get to bite somebody.

When you reach the house, you find that Lucarinda, the maid, has taken advantage of a brief lull in arrivals to bring the wraps to wherever she is placing them. She comes panting up, empty-handed once more, just as you enter. "Take your wraps, gentles?" she gasps.

"Really, Lucarinda," her mistress rebukes her mildly. "Is it too much to ask that you remain by the door?"

"No, ma'am," the maid replies meekly. "Sorry, ma'am."

"And the adventurers have arrived," Mistress Jerse says, smiling at you. "Welcome to our home. Allow me to present my husband, Rodle Jerse."

Rodle Jerse beams at you all. He is a stoop-shouldered man, somewhat shorter than his wife, with hair both thinning and graying. Like his wife, he is dressed in expensive finery, but unlike her, he seems ill-at-ease in it. His face is pleasant, though, and his manner genuinely welcoming. He motions you into the party with a sweep of his arm. "Please, enjoy yourselves," he says.

Following his invitation, you step into the party proper. Several rooms on the first floor have had their doors propped open, creating one continuous space. Several guests are already present, arrayed in such finery as they can afford. You see no food (yet), but there is drink available--a very good sparkling wine, and an indifferent ale--being passed around by servants bearing trays.

The musicians are seated in a corner of one of the rooms, playing softly under the buzz of conversation. Nearby, a group of young people--two young women and three young men--talk and laugh among themselves.

Watching them is a pale, dark-haired youth, lounging against the (cold) fireplace. His expression is sullen as he watches the others, who are about his age. One of the young women, glancing around the room, happens to catch his eye. She frowns, tosses her head, and very deliberately turns back to her companions.

Lorth 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 9:21:35 AM
Thinking the young man leaning against fireplace must be the Jerse's son, Lorth takes notice that other person's his age seem to be angry with him.

Lorth spends some time moving about the room, making idle chat to whoever seems receptive.

Harvest 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 9:54:04 AM
It is not difficult to recognize the cruelty of youth. Why some are in youth are popular and attractive while others are shunned is an alchemy more mysterious than the deepest of necromancies.

The young people. They are not much older than Harvest herself.

"Hello, I am Harvest Moon," she approaches the pale dark-haired youth directly. "Congratulations on your success at school. You are Itzal Jerse?" she asks. "This is a very beautiful party." Harvest Moon smiles up from under the crest of brown hair that hangs over one eye. "We are the Swords of Light from Jarlwolf, and it is a very pleasant honor to be invited to your celebration."

Bralin 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 2:20:30 PM
The sturdy dwarf moves carefully through the party. He avoids knocking over lamps on tables, or those less durable then he, as he walks up to the bar.

He samples the sparkling wine and the ale. He finds them both weak and without the flavor of a dwarven stout, so he mixes the two together. Finally a unique taste that is at least something closer to what he thinks a dwarven man would drink.

He stands by his fellow companions and watches the party with some degree of interest.

Malgant 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 3:33:41 PM
Malgant enters the house and is delighted to see the transformation. There is now enough room that though he still needs be careful, he can relax just a bit. Zeroing in on the wine he gets a glass from a passing waiter and follows Harvest as she greets what seems to be the guest of honor. Hoping that the lad who is the purpose of the party will lighten his mood once he is recognized and admired Malgant follows Harvest over to meet the boy as well. " Have you found the guest of Honor, Harvest? I would like to introduce myself. My name is Malgant, priest of Domi and aspirant to the role of Protector. I wouls also like to thank you for the invitation to this gathering. You must be quite proud to have done so well in your studies and I offer you congratulations. As my travels have just brought me to this area recently, could you describe your school and its location to me so that I may better understand where it is? "

Davros 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 4:30:00 PM
Davros helps himself to a glass of wine as he meanders about the rooms, observing and taking it all in. Seeing Harvest and Malgant talking to a young man, Davros approaches to see if it is Itzal, and to introduce himself.

"Greetings, my name is Davros Sapphiredge, a fellow student of the arcane arts."

Any 
Friday June 22nd, 2007 4:36:18 PM
Any follows along to greet what appears to be the focus of this party. He introduces himself, and then steps back to observe what transpires.

He does not take any wine or ale, but asks for a glass of cold water if possible.

Florin Jadenth 
Saturday June 23rd, 2007 5:25:38 PM
(OOC:Sorry for being away for awhile everyone, stupid storms here the last couple days.)

Florin looks around as he enters and meets with the lady of the house and her husband. He nods in greetings to both and speaks up, "It is a honor to be here."

Florin knows Ivy was busy but wonders if she might of came to this or was invited. If he had thought he could of asked if he could invite someone.

With this thought he walks about, talking if spoken to but ends up near the bar and smiles as he watches Bralin, "I'll have to remember at my wedding to have the right refreshments." Florin smiles more and takes a glass of wine also, sipping it.

Arminas 
Sunday June 24th, 2007 4:41:05 AM
Walking carefully about, so as to not upset the furnishings or bump into others, Arminas makes his way to a corner. The air has begun to get stuffy, as least to Arminas. He gives a weak smile, and stands quietly with his back to the wall nearest the door. Instinctively, Arminas rubs his shoulder and realizes his bow and quiver are absent.

When will this end? Even Parnoth's spawn had the courtesy to knock me out.


Posting report ADM Buzz 
Sunday June 24th, 2007 8:43:03 PM
Posting report: Sunday June 17th- Saturday June 24th

DM Kathy -SMTWTFS = XOXXXXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Any SMTWTFS= OXXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS= OXXXXXO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXOXXO
Bralin SMTWTFS= OXXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS= OOXXOXX
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXOOXOO
Malgant SMTWTFS = XXXXXXO


DM Kathy 
Sunday June 24th, 2007 9:24:05 PM
Some of the party think they spot the guest of honor lounging against the fireplace.

"Yes, I am Itzal Jerse," he replies to Harvest. "I'm glad you like the party, but then, my parents can afford to throw a good bash."

"Yes, I'm glad those dull teachers have finally recognized my talents," he tells Maglant. "The school is in Rowena. There are better schools, of course, in Plateau City and other places, but Mother says it would be too dangerous to travel there. Of course, once I learn to Teleport, I can finish my studies someplace better."

"Hello, Davros," says Itzal in response to your introduction. "Where do you study? I don't remember seeing you in Rowena."

Bralin raises a few eyebrows with his unorthodox concoction, but nobody says anything to him.

Lorth chats here and there to various partygoers. "You're one of the Swords, aren't you?" one woman asks him. "Those heroes who saved the children?"

Arminas suffers in silence. A well-dressed young man comes over to lounge near him. "Crashing bore, these things, aren't they?" he says sympathetically.

Florin is just wondering whether Ivy was invited when he looks up to see her enter, in the midst of a laughing, chattering group of young people. She is wearing a new dress of dark red silk, which goes very well with her fair skin and snapping dark eyes. Her dark hair is braided and twisted into intricate loops. She looks amazing.

Harvest  d20+2=21
Sunday June 24th, 2007 10:41:29 PM
"Congratulations once again, Itzal Jerse." Harvest Moon continues to smile. (Bluff 21) It is a good smile that shows little to none of her disappointment. In the boy, in the boy's family, in the Formal Party. She inclines her head, a gesture of parting. Only after she turns away, and her countenance is no longer observable by the boy, does she release a sad sigh.

"Oh look, Anthos." There are some things, though, thank the gods, that brighten the mood. "Is Paladin Florin's Ivy not beautiful tonight?" With a self conscious hand, she brushes a the crest of hair from her face. "Do you think ... " she asks, " ... do you think that *I* should grow my hair longer as well?"

Arminas 
Monday June 25th, 2007 4:50:07 AM
Arminas breaths deeply, but the sour smell of too many people permeates his nostrils. Though they wear fine clothes, it seems some have not mastered the ability to mask their scent.

They could never survive, the game would smell them miles away.

It seems like the young magician is getting some attention from the swords, and young Ivy seems to be getting the rest. Purposefully, Arminas approaches the woman of the home and thanks her for the invitation.

"I must go and check on something outside, I will be back soon."

Arminas says, not meaning to come back at all. He walks outside and takes a deep breath. He glances toward the tree, making sure the equipment is safe.

Lorth 
Monday June 25th, 2007 7:38:35 AM
"I wouldn't call us heros.", he replies to the woman, "But we did have a hand in saving the children." Lorth winces a bit as he is reminded that they didn't save all the children.
He then politely excuses himself and tries to find something small to nibble on.

Any  d20+12=29 d20+12=30
Monday June 25th, 2007 7:57:36 AM
"Surely you desrve all the accolades that you have received. Your parents are very proud, and I am honored to be here to help you celebrate your success."

With these platitudes, Any also turns away from their host, and follows Harvest.

"Yes, Ivy is beautiful tonight, but no more so than you are. Your hair makes a difference only to those who do not know you, but if you wished to grow it longer, I'm sure it would be beautiful as well that way."

He mingles, but Arminas' escape does not go unnoticed, and Any smiles to himself.

Spot 29
listen 30

Bralin (sub) 
Monday June 25th, 2007 11:04:36 AM
Bralin hesitates mingling, but also does not want to appear rude, so he says a greetings to the young man the others spoke with and shakes his hands in congratulations.

He watches Arminas leve and thinks to follow, but after a couple of his unorthodox concoctions, the flavor has grown on him, so he decides instead to get another.
He offers some to the rest of his friends to try as well, if they are interested.


Malgant 
Monday June 25th, 2007 4:41:55 PM
The curious Minotaur has found what seems to be a willing ear, and he pushes on with the conversation. " What do they teach you in a Mage school Master Jerse? I mean obviously they teach you spell casting, but what other topics do you learn there?" He waits for the response with an open look of curiosity on his face.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday June 25th, 2007 7:18:31 PM
Florin chuckles some at Bralin's offer and shakes his head no, "No thanks Bralin, I wish to keep my senses sharp just incase and I think your constitution is alot better then mine."

Florin will finally make his way to meet the child of this family. Waiting patiently and politely for Malgant to speak and get his answers before Florin speaks to the boy, "Hello. I would guess that your the one this party is being thrown for, Itzal? It is a honor to meet you, we've been hearing alot of you." Florin holds out his hand before speaking more, "My name is Florin Jadenth of house Jadenth in the Floating City, a paladin of Domi, servant and protector of his word."

Florin spotting Ivy after speaking to Itzal, moves to greet her, smiling and happy to see her out. He stops near her and bow deeply, holding back a chuckle as he speaks to her, mainly trying to act galantly, "Well, it is a honor to see such a beautiful lady at this party. I hope I'm not being to bold to ask for a dance." Florin smiles to Ivy and holds out his hand, speaking mainly to her now, "I'm sorry for not asking you to come here like a date Ivy, I to be honest figured your parents would have you knee deep in wedding plans yet."

Davros 
Monday June 25th, 2007 10:22:52 PM
"Rowena? No Itzal, I had private tutors. My "school" was the residence of a very powerful wizard. The place resembled a small keep more than a house, with several towers and wall enclosed dwellings. The wizard scoured the land for apprentices and among others, he found me."

"Do you feel that you will be able to teleport soon? It is a complicated spell. I suspect it will be some time yet before i am able to master that one."

"Bralin, I believe I will stick with the wine." Davros takes an experimental whiff of his concoction. "It is probably safer that way."

DM Kathy 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 12:04:35 AM
Arminas sticks it out for all of ten minutes before making good his escape. It is cool outdoors, and smells of farmland. And horse-droppings, from the pens. Still, the air is fresher here than indoors. Your gear is exactly as you left it.

Harvest and Any disengage from the guest of honor to share a few moments' private conversation. You are interrupted by Mistress Jerse, who leads pinch-faced old man your way. "Here are two of them," she says to him, gesturing to Harvest and Any. "Adventurers. Heroes, really, you know, the ones who saved those children. Master Dreafut Skea, may I present Harvest Moon and Anthos Westar."

Master Skea blinks at you both through gold-rimmed spectacles. "Adventurers. Bah!" he says. "Why, they're naught but scrawny youngsters! In my day, we knew what adventurers were!"

"I'll be able to teleport one day," Itzal tells Davros. "It's not as hard as people make it out to be. A...um...a friend of mine says I can do it easy. I just have to learn a little more first."

"We learn history," he tells Maglant with a scowl. "It's boring. I don't see why we have to learn it. Who cares what a bunch of dead wizards did a thousand years ago? Excuse me." With that, he leaves and walks over to where Florin is speaking to Ivy.

"Hello, Ivy," he says. "Thank you for coming to my party." He smiles when he says it, which doesn't improve his looks that much.

"Itzal," Ivy says, sidling a little closer to Florin.

Lorth 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 7:42:27 AM
Lorth finds himself a quiet corner and watches the party ebb and flow. He keeps a cursory watch on Itzel and what he is up to.

Bralin (sub) 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 10:54:57 AM
The dwarf is disappointed in his friends lack of curiosity in his new drink. He wonders to himself, Where is their sense of adventure?
He takes his drink and walks around the public areas of the house, looking at paintings and sculptures, he longs for some dwarven companionship at this time. While looking at a vase on a stand he mumbles to himself, "If there were six more dwarves here, we could show these humans how to party."

Malgant 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 5:22:26 PM
" History, Hmmm. Well we study history to learn..." Malgant looks up and sees that Itzal has walked away already, over towards Ivyand Florin. Something about the way that ivy stands closer to Florin unsettles Malgant, so he continues talking, louder as he walks after Itzal. " History, Teaches us the sucesses and failures of the past. I suspect that they have you learn who did what and what happened next so that you can emulate the good they did and avoid the bad."

Harvest (Lyle Sub) 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 6:23:24 PM
"Truly Malgant, we have much that we can learn from those that have gone before us."

Her thoughts go back to her old master,

Little Boo, you must learn the lessons that history has to teach. elsewise you will be doomed to repeat them.

"Anthos, do you think you will play soon? I find that I am not enjoying this party quite as much as I thought I might, although I do like the music and beautiful clothes that everyone is wearing. It just seems so much like playacting."

Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 6:26:53 PM
Finally free of the stifling room, Arminas breathes deeply. The equipment is fine, and he takes his bow, quiver, and robe, placing them back in their familiar place upon his shoulder.

I can enjoy and watch the party mutch better from out here.

With that thought, he climbs one of the nearby trees, and blends into the shadows, watching the people come and go, and breathing the free air of the leaves.

Any 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 6:31:10 PM
Any moves closer to Harvest to enable them both to hear better, without talking too loudly.

"I do not know when I will play. We shall just have to endure untill then."

This last is said with a grin on his face.

"It is true that the ways of society are much like a play. Each person has his part, and we sometimes play many roles. I just keep wondering who the villain in our little melodrama is going to turn out to be."

He moves with her about the room. meeting different people, and exchanging pleasantries that often extend no farther than the door.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 10:46:25 PM
Florin looks to Itzal and then to Ivy abit before moving closer to her and placing a arm around her gently, "Seems you know my bride to be Sir Itzal."

Florin looks to Ivy and speaks to her gently before nodding to Itzal respectfully, "Ivy, would you like to dance? Or some fresh air maybe? You look like you could use abit of fresh air. It is abit warm in here with all the people and all." Florin is wearing his armor but is qutie use to being in it and the warmth, however he is trying to be a gentleman and nicely work a way for Ivy to distance herself if she desires from Itzal.

Davros 
Tuesday June 26th, 2007 10:56:29 PM
After realizing the conversation has moved away from him, Davros shrugs his shoulders and returns to the bar for another glass of wine. He lingers for a few minutes to see if any interesting conversations are taking place nearby.

Then he checks his pouch pocket on the inside of his cloak to see how Whiskers is doing and what the rat thinks of the party.

DM Kathy 
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 12:41:17 AM
Arminas gathers his gear and climbs a tree, ready to wait out the party from a more comfortable position. The night is quiet, and chilly now that the sun has gone down.

Davros wanders away from the guest of honor, and listens for interesting bits of conversation. He isn't disappointed.

"...but don't you think it's odd?" a middle-aged woman is asking her friend. "I mean, his grades were never very good, and now all of a sudden...."

"Well, but to hear his parents talk," her friend replies. "The boy's nothing but unrealized potential, and his teachers never saw it--until now, that is."

"Yes," replies the first woman somewhat sharply. "And we all know what a beggar's tale that is! Why, the boy never attended to his studies, talked back to his teachers, refused to do the work. And now--all of a sudden!--top of the class. I tell you, it's odd."

The friend changes the subject, and eventually the two ladies move off.

When Florin speaks up, Ivy tucks her arm into his. "Yes, Itzal, I don't know if you heard," she says. "I'm engaged to marry Sir Florin." She smiles up at Florin. "He's a paladin."

"Oh," Itzal replies. "Oh. No, I hadn't heard. Paladin, eh?" He shrugs. "All right for some, I suppose." He slouches back to his original position near the fireplace, and lounges against the wall, scowling.

The musicians begin to play a livelier tune now, and several of the young people get up to dance. Among them is the girl who turned her back on Itzal when you first saw him. Suddenly, she trips and falls hard. Her friends move to help her to her feet.

Spot DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that Itzal snickers when the girl goes down. }

Spot DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The girl tripped over nothing. There was nothing on the floor; her dress was well out of the way; she didn't catch her toe or heel on anything. There was no visible reason for her to trip like that. }

Lorth  d20+1=16
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 7:42:23 AM
Lorth moves to help the girl who fell down. "Are you ok?", he asks genuinely worried. "That was quite a fall." Lorth then attempts to help the girl to a couch so she can sit.
After Lorth is sure she is ok, he shoots Itzel a disapproving glance, to let him know that he saw him snickering.

Bralin (sub) 
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 12:25:57 PM
Bralin takes his eyes off the wall to look at the commotion on the ground floor. A lady falls. He can't help but snicker as he thinks, With all that fabric, I'm surprised we don't see more of that.
He decides to join his companions to see what they may be up to.

Bralin (sub)  d20+7=24
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 12:32:35 PM
Bralin see's there was no real problem and reports back to the group.
"I think something is afoot. No pun intended."


Malgant  d20+5=13
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 5:27:33 PM
Malgant finishes talking about history and a sad look crosses his face as he notices that no one other than Harvest seems to have heard him. He heads back to the bar and remains there, drinking the very flavorful sparkling wine.


Florin Jadenth  d20+3=7
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 10:05:55 PM
Florin looks to Malgant before he walks away and speaks to him, "My parents demanded I study many things before becoming a paladin. I fear I did not learn all my lessons quite like they wanted and for that and at the time, I was a clumsy human, I was more of a embarassment to them then anything. Most of my known history revolves around Domi and the some churches of Domi as that was my true calling."

Florin doesn't notice what happen to the lady who fell as much as the others and for the moment it looks like Lorth is seeing to her and the others look alittle concerned. Florin looks to Ivy and speaks to her gently, "Maybe we should stay inside after all. A dance by chance."

Florin will try to get Ivy on the dance floor to dance and when he has the chance and a good look at the guest of honor here he decides to call on his ability of detect evil, wanting to gauge those about him.

Harvest (Lyle Sub)  d20+14=28
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 10:24:50 PM
In a light whisper, Harvest says,

"Did you see that Anthos? That girl tripped, but on nothing, and the young mage Jertzal seemed to take pleasure in it. Is this another aspect of social activities like this that I am not aware of? If so, I do not like it. Taking pleasure in someone's misfortune is not something I could enjoy.

I wonder if his new found magic had anything to do with her tripping?"

She turns to give a disapproving look at the boy, and decides to watch him for a while to see if she can learn ant more abou this.

Spot 28

Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 10:27:05 PM
OOC--This was the easiest thing to do while Kelly is on walk-about in Alaska. :o)

Arminas continues to watch the activities from the tree. He is quite comfortable, and this is a good solid oak. Maybe he will see if Ewan would like to join him, and they can watch together.

Any  d20+12=13
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 10:31:54 PM
Any listens as Harvest describes what happened.

"I'm sorry my Lady, but I was looking the other way and saw nothing, but I do not doubt it if you say you saw it.

Yes, some people do unfortunately take pleasure in the discomforture of others, and our guest of honor seems the type, if I may judge him that far from what I have seen. I would not be surprized if he had something to do with it, but it is hardly a crime, simply poor manners. Let us watch him all the same. We cannot leave yet anyway, perhaps we can prevent further such exhibitions if we are alert.

Spot 13-- natural 1!

Davros 
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 10:43:55 PM
"Sorry Malgant, as anyone will tell you, I would be more than happy to share a discussion on various topics of my education. But for the moment I overheard some conversation at the bar. Not very flattering for Itzal. And something Itzal said has me worried. Something about a friend helping him with his magic. I have a bad feeling about this."

DM Kathy 
Thursday June 28th, 2007 12:40:10 AM
The girl accepts Lorth's help. "I-I'm fine. I think," she says. She clings to the proffered arm more than is strictly necessary--but after all, how often does a girl get rescued by a handsome paladin? She thanks him with a smile, and takes the offered seat on the couch.

Maglant heads to the bar to drink some sparkling wine. Just as he arrives, trays of dainty nibbles begin to circulate.

Ivy gladly accept's Florin's invitation to dance. She is very light on her feet, and the activity puts roses in her cheeks and makes her eyes sparkle.

Despite the distraction offered by his partner, Florin attempts to detect evil. His senses register the presence of evil, but before he can concentrate and get a location, it is gone.

Harvest is supicious of Itzal, and shares her misgivings with Any. The boy is certainly ill-mannered, but did he cause the girl to trip? The two of them watch the young mage for a while. He continues to sulk by the fireplace. Every now and then, he looks up and scowls at somebody.

Before too long, though, his mother comes and speaks to him in a low, urgent voice. Whatever she says makes him scowl more, but he follows her as she leads him around with a big smile on her face, introducing him to various people at the party.

Davros shares some of what he has overheard.

Arminas  d20+10=25 d20+17=20
Thursday June 28th, 2007 3:23:39 AM
Arminas sits in the tree with Ewan, glad he is out of the stuffy party. He continues to watch and listen, mostly hoping he hears his companions making excuses to leave.

Listen 25
Spot 20

OOC: WiFi in a campground in Valdez Alaska. Very unexpected. Lyle, you will probably have to continue for me. Thanks.

Bralin (sub) 
Thursday June 28th, 2007 11:26:40 AM
"I don't like him." The dwarf says about the guest of honor. There is nothing wrong with practical jokes, or pranks, if your a halfling or pixie, but at a formal party, to embarrass someone, that's very boorish behavior. Bralin contemplates the consequences of walking up to the young man and punching him in the face. He quickly decides not to, knowing he may well get another chance in the future. He makes sure to stay near his friends during the rest of the party though. One never knows when someone is needed to watch your back.

Malgant 
Thursday June 28th, 2007 4:41:08 PM
Malgant turns to Davros and finishes his thought. " I wory about things he said too. History is one of the most important things a student can learn, especially if he is to wield great power. Skipping history just creates an underinformed wielder of great power. troublesome indees." after a moment, " why does a friend of his encouraging him worry you Davros?"

Harvest (Lyle Sub)  d20+14=33
Thursday June 28th, 2007 5:43:58 PM
Harvest does not want to appear rude, but she watches Itzal when she can without appearing to do so.

When the tray of appetizers comes near she tries a couple, and is pleasantly surprised. She quietly takes a napkin, and gathers a few more, that once wrapped, go into a pocket for later. Perhaps if she shows these to Hildy, she would make some of them from time to time.

She beams with the thought, and with another, as she sees Anthos standing by her side. He seems so at home in this situation. How different his life must have been than it is now. Perhaps she needs to ask more of him, to hear some of that story, and about his life. Of course, he might expect the same of her, and her story doesn't seem that intersting.

"Perhaps you should ask when you are to play Anthos."

Spot 33

Any  d20+12=24
Thursday June 28th, 2007 5:47:59 PM
"Often there are speaches and other honors at this type of affair. Then later, special guests and music are presented. Patience my Lady."

During one of the lighter musical numbers, he tries to entice Harvest to dance with him. He does try to keep an eye on Itzal, but it is not always easy with the people moving about.

Spot 24

Lorth 
Thursday June 28th, 2007 6:03:13 PM
Lorth introduces himself to the girl, "I am Lorth Jeredosta, pleased to make your aquantance.", he smiles, "Do you need my assistance further? A refreshment perhaps?"
Lorth makes a slight bow to the girl and awaits her answer.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday June 28th, 2007 10:29:38 PM
Florin enjoys his dance with Ivy and will try to pin point the evil he sensed more. Once the dance ends he kisses Ivy's cheek and smiles to her, "I'll be back my love, give me just a moment. I'll get you something to drink also if your thirsty." Florin is quite charmed by Ivy and is very happy to be with her but also tries to keep his mind on matters that could place her, his friends and quests here in danger. With this said Florin quickly moves to Harvest, Any and hopes to get Bralin and such in the coversation too as he speaks low enough to them to hopefully not be heard by anyone else, "I figure you all are anyway but I believe there is something evil here some place. I sensed it for a moment but then it vanished before I could pin point it further."

(Kathy:If Florin could pin point the evil again or get a idea of general area he sensed it from and lastly how strong the evil feeling was then please post it so Florin could of gave that info also.)

DM Kathy 
Friday June 29th, 2007 2:07:14 AM
Outside, Arminas senses Ewan's sleepy presence nearby. The eagle is not a nocturnal creature, but she is attempting to stay awake for his sake.

"I am Emala Tearth," the young woman replies with a smile for Lorth. She has blue eyes and a creamy pale complexion. Her red-gold hair is caught back from her face in a silvery net. "Yes, a glass of wine would be most welcome. Thank you."

Bralin contemplates socking the guest of honor, then reluctantly decides it would be impolite. Since he is near the bar, he begins to notice some increased scurrying about by the servants, combined with delicious smells wafting from the kitchen. Perhaps supper will soon be ready.

Harvest samples some of the appetizers. There is some sort of meat paste smeared on tiny pieces of toast, with little slices of pepper on top. There are dainty puffs, filled with another kind of paste tasting of seafood. And there are complicated ones with tiny bites of fruit skewered on a thin sliver of wood.

Any remains ready to play, and keeps an eye on Itzal. The boy is still making the rounds with his mother, sullenly shaking hands with one guest after another.

Florin finishes his dance with Ivy, and begins concentrating more on trying to detect the evil he sensed earlier. He walks about the party without sensing anything, then suddenly, he feels the distinctive tingle again. He concentrates for a moment, and realizes it is coming from above him. The second floor?

Before he can do anything more than wonder about it, though, the tingle vanishes again.

Lorth 
Friday June 29th, 2007 7:40:51 AM
"I will be right back Miss Tearth."
Lorth turns and heads for the bar he orders a wine for Miss Tearth, white if it is a hot evening, red if it is not. After receiving said wine, he returns and offers it to her.
"I hope it is to your liking.", he says.
Lorth stays there as long as the girl seems like chatting, if she decides or hints that she wants to return to the party or her friends, then he wanders off looking for more people to chat up.

Bralin (sub) 
Friday June 29th, 2007 11:12:45 AM
The smell of food, now that's what I'm talking about. The dwarf thinks to himself. A platter of snacks pass by him on one hand. Held by a server. He stops them and relieves them of the tray. He holds the tray from the bottom as he starts stuffing the miniature sandwiches into his mouth. He determines he can fit two in successfully and can still chew. He finishes the plate and washes it down with his drink. Only then does he look around to notice the others expression. he shrugs his shoulder and says, "Delicious" as he hands the tray to another server on their way by.

Arminas  d20+10=27 d20+17=26
Friday June 29th, 2007 11:46:43 AM
Arminas sits comfortably in the tree with Ewan, he strokes her feathers gently.

Sleep, I will keep watch.

Looking down from his perch, Arminas watches the coming and goings of the party. Experience has taught him that while he could only stand a few minutes in a stuffy party, Any could stay for hours. Arminas waits patiently, it will be along night.

Listen 27
Spot 26

OOC: In Seward AK, I will probably need a Monday post from Lyle and then I should be back.

Harvest (Lyle Sub)  d20+14=25
Friday June 29th, 2007 6:49:55 PM
OOC-- Short sub note today, hoping Al will have access again by Monday. :o)

Harvest sees the action speeding up around the kitchen area.

"Oh, I believe they are getting ready to serve dinner."

She looks around the room for some sign of what they are to do next. Do they all sit together, or are only certain guests to sit, or do all stand and eat where they are?

I'm sure Anthos will know.

SPot 25

Any  d20+12=21
Friday June 29th, 2007 6:57:00 PM
Any almost chokes on the canape' he is eating as he watches Bralin devour an entire tray. He barely retains his composure, and then chuckles to himself.

Across the room he sees the normally quiet Lorth chatting with the young lady who slipped.

Good. It is good to see all are enjoying the evening in their own way.

He also notices that Arminas is still gone. He too must be enjoying the evening in his own way.

He checks on his lute, making sure that it is safe where he has it standing, and then returns to Harvest's side to await the call to dine.

Spot 21


Davros 
Friday June 29th, 2007 11:46:26 PM
"It was the way he said it Malgant. Something I can't quite put my finger on..."

"Let's have a sample of the appetizers. I think better on a full stomach." Davros helps himself to a few samples. Some of them seem to disappear to the inside of his pocket.

DM Kathy 
Sunday July 1st, 2007 11:20:53 PM
Emala accepts a glass of red wine from Lorth. "Thank you. I don't know what made me fall like that; I'm not usually so clumsy." She smiles. "You're one of the heroes, aren't you? The ones who found Remo Treadlefoot and saved those children?" She seems quite happy to continue talking to Lorth and hearing all about his adventures.

Encouraged by his earlier attempts at improvisation, Bralin puts together an entree out of appetizers. The servers glance uneasily at one another, but don't seem prepared to handle a guest with dwarven appetites.

Davros, too, is enjoying the appetizers, and manages to slip a few to Whiskers.

About an hour after you arrive, your host and hostess stand near the back of the house and call for your attention. "Would you care to follow us to supper?" Mistress Jerse asks grandly.

At his cue, one of the servants flings open the back door. Beyond it, you can see more of the colored balls of light illuminating the back. A few of the guests break into applause.

The Jerses walk out, arm-in-arm. All around you, gentlemen are offering their arms to the ladies to escort them out to supper. You do not see any ladies making their way out there alone. A few gentlemen have a lady on each arm.

Emala smiles expectantly at Lorth, and Florin turns to find Ivy standing at his elbow.

Harvest Moon 
Sunday July 1st, 2007 11:59:34 PM
The overly coincidental fall and the young Jerse's look of satisfaction serve to cement the impression that Harvest Moon had acquired from having spoken with the boy. The party is a wonder. She is conscious of the weight of the delicious snacks within her pocket. Harvest Moon claps her hands together politely with the other guests. It is a very fine party.

And still, a shallow and mean spirited boy is still a shallow and mean spirited boy. No matter that his parents can provide for him such an event of beauty and joy.

"I am disturbed, Anthos," she says, linking her arm unselfconsciously with the bard, one couple amongst many, "there are many small evils that occur in the Wold every day. One such evil might be a betrayal of hospitality. Would righting one small evil through the commision of another not result in one great larger evil?" she asks. "In the workings of mathematics, this seems to be an incorrect conclusion. But, here, at this party, I cannot help but think that mathematics holds no sway."

"I do not know what to do, Anthos." A pout of anger folds her face as she speaks, and the depth of her feelings travels through her grip upon his arm. "Yet, I feel at the same time, that something must be done to guide this Itzal Jerse to proper ways."

(From my Sister-in-Law's Sister's place in Phoenix, AZ. Probably headed for the hills again tomorrow. Thanks for subbing for me, Lyle. You're doing a great job. I'll probably be out till next Monday. --Al)

Posting report ADM Buzz 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 12:51:32 AM
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Arminas 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 1:17:23 AM
Sitting upon the tree, Arminas can see that they are heading outside for dinner. It seems that he has already made his bed, and now all there is to do is to sleep in it. As smell of the gourmet food drifts up, Arminas pulls out a strip of jerky and some dried fruit. Though the fare is plain, the company is grand. He looks over at Ewan and smiles.

Lorth 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 8:52:41 AM
"I assure you that hero is to big a word for me to be named such. We simply did what any goodly person would have done, yourself included.", Lorth says to Emala.
When the doors are flung open and everyone is invited to dinner, Lorth bows slightly to Emala, "Would you care to dine with me, Miss Emala?", says Lorth formally, offering his arm.

Bralin (sub) 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 11:34:19 AM
The dwarf isn't one to be out done, he looks for a lady to escort as well. If one is unavailable, he shrugs his shoulds and moves along without one. He finds their seat and his own and sits down with his stomach audibly rumbling. He waits with visible anticipation at what they will recieve, surely that tray of appetizers was just that, an appetizer.

Malgant 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 4:48:46 PM
If any ladies are unescorted by the end of the procession Malgant will offer to escort them to their seat. His OWN seat, now that may be a trifle rough. He heads to where the Swords of Light are to be seated, hoping to find a seat substantial enough to support his bulk.

Any 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 7:53:36 PM
A smile. The warmth of her hand on his arm. And yet, the reason they really came here to begin with.

"Evil comes in many shapes and sizes, and the size does not always predict the influence it will have in our lives. Sometimes we use a minor evil to combat a greater one--killing to prevent more death for instance, but to be a judge for when that should always be done, that is the trick. My Lady, you have the skill, or intuition, that enables you to see these things better than many I have met. Trust your judgement, and if we must smooth things over afterwards--so be it."

Again the smile, and he seats her next to him.

Seeing the large Malgant seeking a seat that will hold him, Any helps by indicating a nearby round of a log, and helps the minotaur roll it into a position suitable for dining.

Davros 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 10:13:16 PM
Davros enters the hall and finds a seat with a good view of Itzal.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday July 2nd, 2007 11:27:07 PM
Florin offers his arm to Ivy and smiles to her as he speaks to her, trying to cover for his earlier distraction, "Sorry about that Ivy, The party here has me thinking of our wedding and if it will be something like this or not." Florin shrugs and smiles to her, hoping his cover story is good enough as he doesn't want to alarm her that he senses some evil in the place.

Florin tries to figure out how to tell the others so hopes to find a place near to one of his friends, preferably Any or Davros for the time being and tells them of the evil he sensed upstair of the house.

A idea springs to Florin and he since he had called Ajax before coming to the party he uses his link to Ajax, telling him to get to Arminas and try to deliver the message of evil being sensed upstairs of the house. He hopes that Arminas might have a speak with animals or something so he can find out about this.

(OOC:I think Ajax should be around yet. Sorry Arminas for this, just thinking you might beable to checkout while the party is going on. Just a idea and to explain my thoughts.)

DM Kathy 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 12:40:00 AM
Any and Harvest go out to supper arm-in-arm. Lorth gallantly offers to escort Emala, who accepts with enthusiasm. Davros and Bralin make their way outdoors alone, but Maglant finds himself escorting a very old, very opinionated dowager as she makes her painstaking way out to supper.

When you get outdoors, you see that the guests are streaming toward a huge pavilion that has been set up in the back yard. More colored balls hover inside it, and there are braziers here and there to chase away the autumn chill. Long tables are lined up under the tent, along with what appears to be every chair in the county.

The Swords find themselves ushered to the main table, to a position near the middle. The chairs placed there will in no way bear Maglant's frame, and Mistress Jerse immediately begins scolding the servants about it.

"Honestly, what were you thinking? A hero of Sir Maglant's---er---stature can't be expected to--well, that is--oh! Fetch a stool, will you, and stop gawking in that stupid manner!" The scolding tone vanishes from her voice as she speaks to you. "I am so sorry for the trouble," she says smoothly. "So hard to get decent help out here in the provinces, but I'm sure you've experienced that. All right now?" she concludes as the offending chair is removed and a very solid stool set in its place.

Her guests seen to, Mistress Jerse returns to the head of the table to join her husband and son, both of whom look considerably more cheerful at the prospect of food.

Davros, watching Itzal, sees him turn his head a little. It almost seems as if he is speaking to somebody, but there is nobody there. He shakes his head slightly, then returns his attention to his meal.

Arminas can watch the procession out to the pavilion from his place in the tree, but the actual tables are out of his view beneath the canvas. He shares his trail rations with Ewan--or at least offers to. The eagle scorns his offering with an irritated screech, conveying with perfect clarity that she will hunt her own food, thank you very much, with no need for that odd dead stuff her friend inexplicably eats.

Florin, pondering the logistics of weddings and evil, is left standing next to his fiancee, trying to get a message to his horse. The house is emptying rapidly. Ivy clears her throat a little.

Outside at supper, servants begin bringing platter after platter of hearty roasted meats and vegetables. Others bring loaves of fresh-baked bread, and still others begin pouring out wine and ale. Even with the large number of servants, it takes a long time for everyone to get served.

Harvest  d20+14=25
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 10:14:23 AM
Preoccupied by her dilemma, Harvest Moon finds little joy now in the otherwise delightful party trappings.

Tripped, where there had been nothing to trip upon ...

She looks about her, scrutinizing the interior of the tent. She has summoned Servants before from scrolls. Invisible things, but things that might be detected by the sharp of eye. Perhaps there was a thing of this kind at work here. (Spot 25 to detect the presence of the invisible.)

(From little store off Lake Powell, Glenn Canyon National Park. Our National Park Services now seem to have WiFi. But ... If I don't post by 5pm, each day, could someone post for me? --Al)

Bralin  d20+6=11 d20+7=18
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 10:23:10 AM
Bralin waits for Malgant to get his stool, and then sits down opposite the minotaur. Having thus ensured that an ally is watching his back, the dwarf commences on his food.

He is not quite as thorough as he is at the inn, however. Bralin pauses many times between forkfulls of foods to scan the area, and check if any changes to the tactical situation have occurred.
[Listen 11, Spot 18]

He still manages to eat quite a bit, nonetheless.

Lorth 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:29:19 AM
Lorth pulls out and offers a seat to Emala then sits beside her.
He is sure to be on his best mannners, waiting until everyone is served each course before starting to eat.
After a few courses into dinner and being sure not to interrupt any of the hosts if they are speaking, he says, "Emala, may I ask where you are from? I grew up in Jarlswolf myself."

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=15
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:11:57 PM
Florin smiles and looks to Ivy after doing his best to send his message to Ajax, who hopefully will get Arnumas's attention, "Sorry about that Ivy. I just have this funny feeling is all. Guess it is one of those paladin things."

With this said Florin leads Ivy into the room and takes a seat near the other swords. He sitting next to Bralin and eats slowly as he ponders things. Before long he leans over and whispers to Bralin, "Bralin, upstairs of this place is a strong sense of evil that comes and goes." Florin looks to Bralin and then continues eating, letting the leader of the group think over this before he looks towards Mistress Jerse, "Madam Jerse, may I be bold enough to offer a toast to your son?"

If Mistress Jerse allows then Florin will stand, wanting a better look at mainly Mistress Jerse's son, "Here is to Itzal. May he have a good life and find what he seeks. An the gods and powers upstairs keep a watch over him." Florin tries not to be caught watching but also wonders if this last part of his toast will spring some type of reaction.

(Spot:15)

Malgant  d20+5=6 d20+4=11
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:41:48 PM
Malgant is very grateful that they have gotten something more sturdy for him to sit on. Being this close to the floor is awkward, but not entirely uncomfortable. Malgant tries to watch the more well mannered of the group, so that he is using the right fork and not violating too many of the social codes of the company. He keeps getting distracted from this by Bralin. The sturdy dwarf keeps scanning the scene looking for trouble. It dawns on him that Bralin probably sat facing Malgant for a reason, and then it hits him, the dwarf wanted to be sure his back was watched, and he is watching Malgant's even as course after course of food goes into his belly. Tasked to watch the dwarf's back Malgant keeps a sharp eye on wht goes on behind the dwarf and in his immediate field of vision. sadly he sees little due to being distracted watching his manners.

Spot 6 (natural 1)
listen 11

DM Kathy 
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 12:47:31 AM
Florin offers his arm to Ivy and belatedly joins the others at supper. "You seem distracted," she says to him. "Is there something wrong?"

At supper, Harvest takes a look around for anything invisible. It is very crowded in the tent, and there are many servants moving about. It's kind of a challenge to spot all of the visible things under the canvas roof, let alone invisible ones. Harvest doesn't see anything, but realizes that is far from conclusive.

Bralin and Maglant apply themselves steadfastly to their meals, and watch each other's back. The circulating servants manage (barely!) to keep their plates and cups full--or at least, keep them from being entirely empty.

Florin stands up to offer a toast. The Jerse parents look pleased and proud, turning beaming expressions from the paladin to their son. Itzal rolls his eyes at the last part of the toast, looking bored and superior as only a teenager can.

With some nudging from his wife, Rodle Jerse gets up to return the toast. "My wife and I--and our son, of course--would like to thank you all for coming," he says. "And an especial thanks to the Swords of Light for adding a--a heroic note to the festivities."

Then a prosperous-looking man stands to offer a toast to Itzal's success (slightly different from Florin's, which was to Itzal himself). In her turn, Mistress Jerse stands and offers a toast to "our kind neighbors." And the toasting continues for a while.

When the toasts have concluded, Mistress Jerse stands again. "We are honored this evening with the presence of Anthos Westar, winner of the recent bardic competition. Perhaps, with some persuasion, he will favor us with a song?"

Needing little prompting, the company breaks into applause.

Any 
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 1:22:20 AM
OOC--Tuesday late post

Any seats himself with Harvest, and once all are settled, watches the activities with interest.

He chants lightly to himself, and touches Harvest, and any other of the Sword's he can reach. (Message spell)

Through the spell he says,

Do we know if Itzal has a familiar?


Lorth 
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 8:57:16 AM
Lorth keeps quiet while listening to all the toasts going on.
I wonder what Anthos will play, he thinks when the applause breaks out.

Any 
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 6:12:02 PM
Rising from his seat, Any gathers up his Lute from where he has placed it close to hand, and then addresses the gathering.

"My Lords and Ladies. I have chosen a ballad that I hope will honor both our hosts and their son. I hope you find it pleasing as well."

He then begins to play a light, fast moving tune, his fingers almost a blur on the strings.

"A COUNTRY life is sweet!
In moderate cold and heat,
To walk in the air, how pleasant and fair!
In every field of wheat,
The fairest of flowers adorning the bowers,
And every meadow's brow;
To that I say, no courtier may
Compare with they who clothe in grey,
And follow the useful plow.

They rise with the morning lark,
And labour till almost dark;
Then folding their sheep, they hasten to sleep;
While every pleasant park
Next morning is ringing with birds that are singing,
On each green, tender bough.
With what content, and merriment,
Their days are spent, whose minds are bent
To follow the useful plow.

The gallant that dresses fine,
And drinks his bottles of wine,
Were he to be tried, his feathers of pride,
Which deck and adorn his back,
Are tailors' and mercers', and other men dressers,
For which they do dun them now.
But Ralph and Will no compters fill
For tailor's bill, or garments still,
But follow the useful plow.

Their hundreds, without remorse,
Some spend to keep dogs and horse,
Who never would give, as long as they live,
Not two-pence to help the poor;
Their wives are neglected, and harlots respected;
This grieves the nation now;
But 'tis not so with us that go
Where pleasures flow, to reap and mow,
And follow the useful plow.

Now their son has gone and with gold,
And learned a new trade that is bold.
He has learned it well, and none can tell,
How far he can rise in the rank.
His power will grow, and none will o'erthrow,
As he seeks to become what he may.
But those that remain, consider them now,
they follow the useful plow."


Bowing, he seats himself again, and waits to see if another song will be requested from him.

As he sings, all must save, or be fascinated by his song, until it ends.


Arminas (Lyle sub) 
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 6:15:19 PM
Arminas cannot see the tables, but he can hear the song that Any sings to the assembly.

Anthos certainly does play well. If only he were a full elf, I'm sure he could do even better.

He considers shifting to another tree, so that he can see down into the party, but decides against it. Ewan is already settled here, and she is all the company he needs.

Harvest (Lyle Sub)  d20+12=20
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 6:20:14 PM
Harvest watches as Anthos begins to perform, and realizes he is using power in his song, as she shakes off the effects. (will save 20)

When he returns to her side, she uses the message spell he put in place to question him.

Why did you think it necessary to try to influence those who are here? You are an excellent musician, and do not need magic to bolster your performance.

She looks questioningly at him, but for now he does not respond.

Davros 
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 6:51:15 PM
Davros grows increasingly suspicious of Itzal's "friend" and informs the group through the message spell.

"I believe Itzal's friend he spoke of may indeed be very helpful to him. I have my suspicions, and I believe this friend may very well be present...and invisible."

Bralin  d20+11=17 d20+6=24 d20+7=18
Wednesday July 4th, 2007 9:07:27 PM
[Will save 17]

Bralin hears Any play, but pays little attention to the lyrics. Florin's revelation has the dwarf even more jumpy than he was before.

"Mayhap the youth is exploited by another," he responds to the paladin. He suddenly delivers an incantation, accompanied by the ever-so-correct movements of a spell. With Any playing, tis unlikely anyone outside his own group is even watching. And those that do see the dwarf are likely to understand what he does. Tis worth the risk.

Concentrating carefully, Bralin slowly turns in his seat, exploring his surroundings.

[cast detect magic]

DM Kathy  d20+3=20 d20+3=10 d20+3=23 d20+1=8 d20+5=6
Thursday July 5th, 2007 12:51:42 AM
As Any begins to sing, his audience watches him, rapt [at least, I assume they do. What was the DC on that Will save?]. Rodle Jerse also seems rivited. Mistress Jerse pays polite attention, but doesn't seem ensnared. Itzal glances around the tent, clearly unaffected by the song. A puzzled frown creases his brow as he sees how everyone else is reacting. He mutters a few words and makes an arcane gesture. (Spellcraft DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {he casts Detect Magic})

Davros informs the others, via the Message spell, that he believes Itzal's "friend" to be present.

Bralin takes a chance that everyone else is distracted and casts a Detect Magic spell. With it, he can see the various auras on the magic items the party carries. The glowing, colored balls illuminating the pavilion show faint auras of evocation. You also see the moderate enchantment aura wrapped around Any as he finishes his song, and the faint web of conjuration that is the Message spell. Itzal has a faint aura of divination.

Suddenly Itzal leaps to his feet. "Magic!" he cries, pointing a finger at the Swords of Light. "They're casting spells and trying to ruin my party!"

His outburst causes a sensation among the guests. A few get up, as if attempting to flee. All begin looking around, trying to see the magic spells. Emala looks up at Lorth, concern on her face. "Is that true?" she asks fearfully.

Lorth  d20+7=22 d20+7=27
Thursday July 5th, 2007 7:35:42 AM
Lorth looks at Emala, truth in his face, "Emala there is always some magic when an accomplished bard plays a tune, they cannot help it.
I certainly have not cast or used any magics at this party. However I would use all under my command if I needed to protect you or anyone at this party.
Perhaps Itzal himself cast a spell to detect magics, this I find more likely, and he is alarmed because of the aura's he sees."
(Diplomacy: 22)
Lorth stays totally calm and gives Itzal a stern look saying, "Perhaps you are overacting just a bit? Accomplished Bard's always have some magic about them when they perform. No one is here is ruin your party."
(Diplomacy: 27)

Harvest  d20+15=24 d20+14=23
Thursday July 5th, 2007 10:01:08 AM

"I am sorry, Paladin Lorth," Harvest Moon interrupts. Her face is pulled down into a disapproving pout that speaks to the seriousness of her intent. "That is not necessarily true in this case. I felt a compulsion from the music. It is not a thing that Anthos need affect upon his listeners."

"But, I cannot help but think that Anthos has done this for good reason."

"Itzal Jerse," she turns to the overly excited young mage, "you wish an interesting party? I believe such interest has also a desire to be at your party as well."

She turns from their young host to address the gathering in general.

"Good People," Harvest Moon begins, raising her hands, "please remain calm. This evening, we have sensed the possible presence of an invisible thing. We are not certain of its intent, but so far, I believe that it was responsible for the fall, earlier this evening of a young lady near the dance floor."

As her eye roves the crowd, so too does it always return to Itzal Jerse, gauging his reaction. (Sense Motive/Hunch 24)

"We are here for your protection. It is a thing that we take very seriously. But we require your cooperation to do this. I would ask that all of you remain calmly in your place while we pass among you and attempt to detect this thing. If you are seated, remain in your place. If you are not now seated, please, then, sit."

"If this thing is here now with us, then we will find it."

Again she looks at Itzal Jerse before turning to look out over the crowd for signs that might betray the presence of an invisible entity. (Spot 23)

(From a KOA Camp in Cedar City, UT. They have Wifi here. Tomorrow? Who knows. If I don't post by 5pm, each day, could someone post for me? --Al)

Bralin (Detect Magic)  d20+8=18
Thursday July 5th, 2007 10:12:59 AM
Bralin notes Itzal's reaction and Harvest's response without dwelling on them [Concentration 18]. He provides a low commentary to Florin and Malgant, while turning to take in the house itself.

"The boy cast a spell, likely the same I employ. The lights are magic. Nothing else. Mayhap inside the house?"

The dwarf stares closely at the house, watching.

Arminas  d20+10=16 d20+17=19
Thursday July 5th, 2007 3:27:42 PM
Arminas hears a commotion from the pavillion, and his ears perk up. Speaking to Ewan, he says:

I'm going to check to see what is going on.

Arminas then steps from the tree, and floats slowly to the ground. He walks up to the house, and slowly opens the front door. Peeking in, he looks around.

Listen 16
Spot 19



Malgant 
Thursday July 5th, 2007 6:43:10 PM
" Oh we are never getting invited back." Malgant says under his breath as the comotion starts. If he is part of the message spell he says this there, if not he says it very quietly to the others." We have no proof of anything foul going on here we have hunches and supposition. Casting spells and drawing attention to ourselves like this does just what Itzal said, disrupts the party. We could have passed it off, but now we are on a witch hunt. Domi help us."

Davros 
Thursday July 5th, 2007 7:09:36 PM
"Itzal, we are not trying to ruin your party, we simply honor you with a simple magic display, offering some entertainment for the guests via Anthos's song. If it would please you, maybe you could demonstrate some of what you have learned at school. After all, everyone is here to honor you and we are all proud of your accomplishment."

Any  d20+7=26 d20+10=30
Thursday July 5th, 2007 8:02:34 PM
Standing and facing his hosts, Any speaks to them and the crowd.

"It is true that there was influence in my music this evening. I wanted to honor our young lord here, and have everyone feel the depth of that honor--nothing more. I did not compel anyone to do anything with my magic, and had no intent to do so. It was simply a way to increase the depth of feeling in the song.

As for this other, my friends and I have unfortunately perhaps been overly sensitive. We detected a presence within the gathering that we did not recognize. For those in our profession, the unknown can sometimes be dangerous, so we sought to discover what it was WITHOUT disrupting the party. If we have done so now, we apologize, and will leave if you require it--though we would prefer to stay if you allow."

A long speech, now to see what will happen.

Diplomacy 26
Spot 30 --Natural 20! If it is there to be seen, I see it!

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday July 5th, 2007 11:15:28 PM
Florin looks to the others and then to Ivy, speaking gently to her before he stands up, "You know my friends and you know me so you know that we would do nothing to harm people here. I hope you believe that Ivy." Florin simply tells this to Ivy incase she looks like she believes the group might of been up to something, him included.

Florin turns his attention to Itzal's parents and speaks to them gently, "Sir and Madam Jerse, I understand your sons worry in many ways but also wish to say from one noble to another that I personally feel abit insulted by the out burst. We being quest or not I think the fact of what this group has done should stand to show we are not evil like I feel we are being labeled. I am also a paladin of Domi and would not stand for that. As a follower of Domi it is my oath to protect those who need it and to think I'm being blamed in part or in whole for such a thing is insulting to my honor and my code. All my abilities and all the others here at this table of the group I am with would never turn their powers to such means as to harm or disruspt good people's lives."

Florin looks to Itzal now and speaks bluntly, "I used one of my abilities yes. I sensed something upstairs of this house and was worried about the guests."

With this Florin pushes his chair in and turns to go, showing he is offended over what has happened and letting one of the Jerse speak up if they want to try and get him to stay.

DM Kathy 
Friday July 6th, 2007 1:40:34 AM
At the commotion, Arminas comes down from his perch and peeks in the front door. He sees a few servants going about their tasks, and a handful of guests who, for whatever reason, have chosen not to go out to supper. All in all, it is a quiet scene.

In the pavilion, Bralin maintains the concentration on his spell and turns his attention toward the house. He sees at least one magic aura moving toward him.

Meanwhile, the other Swords speak in answer to Itzal's outburst.

Lorth tries to smooth over the magic as the natural effect of a bard's performance.

However, Harvest is too fundamentally honest for this face-saving falsehood, and launches into a longer explanation. She also mentions the possibility of an invisible entity among the group, which causes some consternation among the guests. Some begin looking about them for this invisible person, but others are clearly unimpressed by the idea. "Humbug!" one matronly-looking woman proclaims, and there are several who seem to agree with her.

Harvest watches Itzal's reaction. He seems startled at first, then angry. He glances behind him, but Harvest does not see anything there.

Any offers an apology for the magic he used, taking the opportunity to look about him. He sees a great deal. He sees a young gentleman untie his sister's hair ribbons when she isn't looking. He sees a very dignified-looking lady take a healthy pull from a flask she has half-concealed in her reticule. He sees that a field mouse has made its way into the pavilion and is happily gathering up crumbs. But he sees no sign of any invisible being.

Davros backs up Any's account, and attempts to turn the attention back to the guest of honor. Florin follows this up with a very effective piece of flattery.

Mistress Jerse rises. "Pray do not leave us so soon, Sir Florin," she says. "Itzal, my love, do not distress yourself. You see? They meant no harm." She smiles at her guests. "I can assure you, my friends, that there are no--" a lilting laugh "--invisible creatures here." Thus invited, the guests chuckle in response. "That being the case, I do hope everyone is ready for for the after-course." She signals to the servants, who begin bringing plates of cheese and fruit to the tables.

She turns to face the Swords, her hostess's smile firmly in place. "I know that such great heroes are accustomed to facing many perils, and to doing what they see fit to deal with those perils. But pray, put your minds at ease while you are our guests. There are no wicked foes here, only friendly folk celebrating a young man's success. There is no need for magicks that may frighten our guests, or upset our son. Do, please, enjoy yourselves." With that, she sits and begins nibbling a wedge of cheese. She does not take her eyes off of your group.

Lorth 
Friday July 6th, 2007 7:28:45 AM
Lorth looks at harvest, "I disagree with you, as Any's instrument is magic he therefore adds some sort of magic to every performance he makes with it, even if he does add any special spell effects."
He then turns and listens to Mistress Jerse speak staying silent throughout...

Bralin (Detect Magic)  d20+2=11
Friday July 6th, 2007 8:42:23 AM
There is talking, but Bralin isn't paying attention.

The stone-faced dwarf is staring at a point in space between himself and the house.

Of long habit, his hand reaches out over the table and finds itself a roll, which he negligently crams into his mouth. Bralin chews without tasting, all the while looking at the house.
[Spellcraft 11, can't tell what school of magic. Should be able to tell strength and location, though. Most importantly, is it moving?]



Any 
Friday July 6th, 2007 4:35:44 PM
"No, good Lorth. My instrument is one made and given to me by our friend Florin. Although of excellent quality, it is not magical. The magic is in my intonation, intent, and training. I have to mean to evoke it for it to be in effect. I aplogize for doing so without permission. I only thought to add to the performance."

This last is said to the Mistress Jerse. He seats himself, and says through the spell.

Sorry for doing that without warning. I thought to distract everyone from other things going on. It was a silly thing to do, and needless as it turned out.

Any does not mention the words of power that a Bard uses to activate his skills.

Malgant 
Friday July 6th, 2007 4:50:25 PM
After his morose berating of the Sword's jumping to conclusions Malgant notices Bralin's intent stare and recalls the dwarf's words...<i>"The boy cast a spell, likely the same I employ. The lights are magic. Nothing else. Mayhap inside the house?"</i> Malgant is sure the dwarf see's something, mostly due to the fact that his breakneck ingestion of everything edible within arms reach has slowed to a virtual stop and his gaze is fixed and unwavering on a point that seems empty. Malgant calls to mind the defensive spels he has prayed for today and hopes he does not need them. He whispers quietly to Bralin as he hands the groping dwarf another roll, " What do you see Bralin?"

Harvest (Lyle Sub)  d20+14=20 d20+15=21
Friday July 6th, 2007 6:31:51 PM
"We have apologized for the interruption, but whether there is something unseen or not remains to be discovered. For now, and unless something more takes place, let us all enjoy the evening. Our efforts at discovery should only take a moment more, and should in no way disturb any one else."

Turning to the others, Harvest raises an inquisitive eyebrow under her short cut hair and cap.

"What do you say my friends?"

She wishes her pack were here, for within it is a scroll which would allow her to see something if it were there to be seen.

Spot--invisible 20
Diplomacy 21

Arminas  d20+10=19 d20+17=24
Friday July 6th, 2007 7:06:43 PM
Stepping into the house, Arminas nods a greeting to those still inside.

"Excuse me, I am with the Swords of Light, but had to take care of some matters outside. It seems too late to join the dinner party outside, do you mind if I sit here a moment?'

Arminas takes a seat near the door.

"I wonder what the commotion was outside, did you hear the raised voices as well? Whatever it was seems to have been settled. Oh, is that cheese? Mind if I have some?"

To the waiter who is carrying cheese.

"Were you outside a moment ago? Seems like a disagreement was brewing. What happened?"

Listen 19
Spot 24

DM Kathy 
Sunday July 8th, 2007 9:40:13 PM
Bralin sees 10 magic auras, all Faint or Moderate, all clustered together as if associated with a single person or object. They had been moving toward him, but now they are stationary.

Maglant keeps an eye on Bralin, curious what the dwarf may be seeing.

Any apologizes to his hostess, and receives a gracious nod in response. Harvest, although still keen to find the invisible thing, agrees to stop looking for now. She still sees nothing that would indicate the presence of an invisible creature.

Arminas finds that there is no food being served inside the house at present, but he has no trouble finding a servant who can tell him what went on outside. "Some kind of to-do between the young master and those adventurers," the man says. "But the mistress has it sorted out now, sir, never you fear."

"Does this happen often?" Emala asks Lorth. She looks amused. "I think perhaps adventurers are better with fierce beasts than with the social niceties. Still, I thought your bard friend played very nicely."

"Is there going to be trouble?" Ivy murmurs calmly to Florin. "Should I maybe try to get people to go inside?"

Meanwhile, servants continue to serve the fruit and cheese. Other servants begin pouring out a rich, heady dessert wine. Another group of musicians come forward, bow to the Jerse family, and begin playing a sweet, gentle air.

Both Arminas and those of you outside have noticed a half-orc guest, although you have not yet spoken to him. He seems to favor his human side in his looks, and has clearly taken pains with his appearance this evening. Nevertheless, he looks a bit out of place--like an adventurer, perhaps, trying his best to blend in.

[Everybody say hi to Buzz's character. I should have brought him in before this, but I'm sure you can all get caught up!]

Harvest  d20+14=16
Sunday July 8th, 2007 9:57:14 PM
A stubborn frown settles upon Harvest Moon's face, very shortly after making her apologies. There is something here tonight. If not here, in this room, then ...

She slips to the door of the pavilion. The crest of hair slides across her forehead as she tips her head sideways to peer out the doorway. Bralin Stoneminder stands outside, peering very intently toward the house. Harvest Moon focuses her eyes. Yet she sees nothing. (Spot 16)

Arminas 
Sunday July 8th, 2007 11:11:36 PM
"Ahh, thanks. That explains it then. It seems that you can dress up an adventurer for a party, but poor manners are hard to disguise. You noticed the dwarf I am sure. Much easier to slay a monster than to know which fork to use. I for one know my place, no use pretending to be noble when you aren't born to it. Did I smell cheese? I'd give a silver piece for a chunk of cheese and a loaf of bread."

Arminas then continues sitting, hoping that cheese and bread will come his way.

Desolute  d20+4=16 d20+3=18
Monday July 9th, 2007 2:23:10 AM
A figure sits at a table with others and seems to do well with small talk. A smile and a laugh seem easy to him at this time as the surroundings does support an aura of relaxation.
He watches the group of adventurers with a curious eye as they make one commotion after another. No nobles party would be the same without something to talk about at the next one I suppose, he thinks to himself. He wonders why the group would care if there were invisible people running around. Most likely private guards watching for thieves and ne're-do-well's taking advantage of a pre-planned diversion in progress. It wasn't the guards fault the woman couldn't see one of them when she was accidently tripped.
Regardless, he is here for free food and drinks. The merchant didn't want to attend this party anyway, or so he over heard in the tavern, so it is doubtful he will miss the invitation that "slipped" from his coat pocket. But the merchant had said he didn't want to go because of the guest of honor, Itzal. Curious to see someone with business at heart not attending a noble's party for any reason, let alone a young man. He is one to be watched, certainly. Arrogant, obnoxious and a total flim flammer, absolutely. So why is he so different then many noble's sons? Desolute has all night to try and find that out.
Still, he keeps his eyes and ears open for any surprise.

Listen: 16
Spot: 18
(Hello all. It's good to be here. If anyone ever needs to write me as ADM if Kathy needs a leave of absence or to talk tactics, my email address is Iambirgir@aol.com. I am looking forward to having fun with you all.)

Lorth 
Monday July 9th, 2007 7:41:19 AM
"Well Emala, I can't say this happens often, but you are correct my friends do deal with beasts and being on the road better than social situations. For that I apologize. Hopefully things have gone back to normal now and we can continue to have a pleasant evening." , Lorth smiles at Emala.

Any 
Monday July 9th, 2007 10:04:54 AM
Any taps his hand unconciously on the table as the new artists perform, but his attention is elsewhere. He has noticed the steady stare and concentration of Bralin, and he wonders what his stalwart friend has seen.

No matter. He will learn of it later. For now he moves back into the play that is the social niceties of a formal party, exchanging pleasantries with those around, and nibbling at the bread and cheese. He gives the desert wine a pass, wanting to keep a clear head, and instead asks for a glass of juice.

Bralin (Detect Magic) 
Monday July 9th, 2007 10:58:11 AM
Bralin's searching hand locates the roll Malgant offers, closes on it, and stuffs the object into his mouth. The dwarf chews distractedly.

"A being," he answers Malgant. "Possessing multiple magics of strength and quantity such as you or I, fully equipped."

"He has noted my observation."

The dwarf considers his next move. Very deliberately, he pulls out an empty chair next to him. Continuing to watch the being, the dwarf silently offers it a seat with a motion of his open palm toward the chair.

Davros 
Monday July 9th, 2007 7:25:10 PM
if the message spell is still active: "My friends, I can cast a spell to reveal invisibility, but it will only work on myself. I also doubt if I could do so unobserved."

if message spell expired: Davros makes light conversation with the guests around him, trying to learn more about Itzal or the Jerse family.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday July 9th, 2007 7:53:15 PM
Florin looks to Malgant for a moment and then Bralin before turning his attention back to Ivy and smiles gently to her, "I think things will be fine for the moment my darling. Let us try and enjoy ourselves for now." He touches her hand and squeezes it softly to hopefully comfort her and now sips alittle of the wine while watching and waiting to see what happens.

Florin does notice the half-orc and looks to him curiously but seeing as how he is sitting to far away at the moment he simply nods to the man politely and gives a smile.

(Welcome to the game Buzz.)

Posting report ADM Buzz 
Monday July 9th, 2007 9:27:45 PM
Posting report: Sunday June 1 - Saturday July 7

DM Kathy -SMTWTFS = XOXXXXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Any SMTWTFS= OXO2XXO
Harvest SMTWTFS=XOXXXXO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXOXXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS= OXXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS= OXXOXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXOXXXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXOXXO
Desolute SMTWTFS = No posting this week.
(Ooc: Any, I'm not sure if you did a late post on Wednesday for the posting report or for the role playing, but I don't think I can count it for Tuesday. I will ask Jerry to be sure, but for now it will stand as a double post. My apologizes.)

DM Kathy 
Monday July 9th, 2007 11:11:26 PM
Bralin puts out a chair in invitation of the mysterious being whose auras he sees. Nobody takes him up on the invitation, but by now he's fairly certain that the auras are inside the house. It's likely that the magical thing, whatever it is, can't see him.

Desolute plays the role of the idler, but keeps his eyes and ears open.

Any and Davros converse with those near them, while Lorth and Florin return their attention to their fascinating supper companions.

Soon, the guests begin trickling back into the house. The Jerses rise, and Rodle Jerse smiles at his guests. "In just a few moments," he says, "my lovely wife and I will open the dancing in the main house. And I have it on good authority," he adds with a wink, "that the musicians are prepared to play until dawn, if there are those willing to dance."

The young people in particular seem to welcome this news, and applaud enthusiastically.

"We have also set up a card-room," adds Mistress Jerse, "for those who don't care to dance. We invite you all to enjoy yourselves."

With that, they begin moving back into the main house. Many of their guests follow them, but quite a few remin behind, lingering over their wine and cheese.

In the main house, a servant smiles sypathetically at Arminas. "Supper is being served outside, sir, if you'd care to--oh." Arminas can see what stopped the servant: the guests are coming back inside. "I see that supper is over. Not to worry, sir, I'll find you a bit of something."

He moves off, returning a few minutes later with bread, cheese, and a few slices of cold roast meat. "Here you are sir," he says. "And the sweet-trays will begin within the hour."

A large parlor in the main house has now been closed off from the rest of the party. Several tables with green cloth covers have been set up about the room, and the servants are placing chairs brought in from the supper-tent. The rest of the main floor will be devoted to dancing. Yet another group of musicians is setting up now, in a decidedly awkward corner under the stairs, as servants move furniture and roll up rugs.

The guest of honor returns to his earlier spot near the fireplace, and gazes sulkily at the partygoers.

Malgant 
Monday July 9th, 2007 11:28:46 PM
Malgant watches Bralin and is a bit disturbed when he pulls out the chair and offers whatever it is that he sees a seat. He picks up a couple of rolls and butters them and eats one himself and offers the other to Bralins hand if he is still searching for food. " Is it here ?" he asks quietly.

Lorth 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 7:15:43 AM
Lorth smiles at Emala, "May I escort you somewhere else? Perhaps back inside the house, I am not much of a dancer myself, but you seemed quiet accomplished."
Lorth will escort Emala wherever she wishes to go, keeping an eye on her, just in case she "trips" again.

"May I ask you, where you are from Emala? I myself grew up in Jarlswolf."

Bralin (detect magic) 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 8:02:34 AM
Bralin grimaces. "No", he answers Malgant. "Its inside the house."

Grabbing up the last roll offered by the taur, the black clad dwarf rips off a large bite.
"Come"

He rises, and heads for the house. Bralin will attempt to get near the source of the magic without annoying any guests.


Arminas  d20+10=18 d20+17=36
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 10:22:14 AM
Arminas flips a silver piece to the servant, and takes the bread, cheese and meat from him.

"Thanks, I'm afraid I wasn't presentable for the dinner party. I think I'll wait just outside the door. I don't want my weapons to cause a stir. If you hear of anything that might cause a concern please come outside and tell me of it. There will be another silver piece in it for you."

With that, Arminas steps outside the front door and finds a comfortable place to sit near the house. He glances to make sure that the others equipment is safe, and is reassured to see Ewan still in the tree.

Listen 18
Spot 36

Desolute 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 11:21:29 AM
Desolute finishes his plate and waits for the servers to remove it, before he stands and bows to the ladies with which he shared his company. His long brown hair tied off straight just below his neck is very full. His green eyes a contrast to his half orc heritage. He stands six feet even with slim shoulders. He appears to look older then his eighteen years would allow. Something about his demeanor tells one he has seen things that others should not, but he carries it well without arrogance or anger.
The ladies look upon him as attractive, but it is clear there are others here with more charisma then himself.
He walks toward separate group members at different times to introduce himself. He avoids the dwarf and the taur for the moment. Dwarves are not known to love his kind and disturbing his search may well garner that resentment, if he was not prone to have it before hand.
"Greetings, my name is Desolute. It is very nice to meet you. Is this not a lovely event? Strange, indeed, but still lovely. I hale from Plateau City and was heading back that way, eventually. Yet, I allow the gods to carry me on the wind as it would pollen to it's appointed flower."

ADMBuzz 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 11:30:32 AM
I have a ruling from Jerry and he has stated.

Yes, that's fine as long as it is not penalizing the other players when one post more often...all the time.

Occasionally it is ok.

Thank you.

Harvest 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 11:41:00 AM
Harvest Moon's curious nose continues to follow her dwarven companion. There is a tangential awareness of one of the guests who appears out of place, a half-orc by the looks of him. But such thoughts are quickly pushed to the back rooms of the mind for examination at a later time.

"Anthos? Anthos? I believe Bralin Stoneminder has found something," she says. From a nearby table, her hand reaches for a left over treat before following her companion's lead ... back to the house by all appearances.

Malgant 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 5:25:55 PM
" Come" says Bralin, and prompted by years of priestly training Malgant sticks to the dwarf like glue, allowing the party to flow around them but not between them. He keeps aware of those around him, particularly those within arms reach. He also notices that one of the guests seems to be introducing himself to the other Swords one at a time, a rather large fellow too. Not an immediate concern, his training says, and he files the face away for future study. He follows Bralin into the house and calls to mind his own detect magic, just in case he should need it. He leaves the prayer unsaid, trusting to Bralin's eyes to warn him of peril from the magic source.

Any  d20+12=27 d20+12=19
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 7:10:47 PM
Laying a hand on Harvest's arm, Any says,

"Yes, I saw his attention centered on something also. Let's go in and mingle, perhaps even dance, and see what he has discovered."

When the large dinner guest approaches and introduces himself, Any responds in kind.

"My name is Anthos Westar, but most call me Any. I am a Bard of sorts, but have acquired through neccesity other talents as well. What brings you to these parts?"

He waits and listens to Desolutes response, while keeping an eye on Bralin and the others in the room.

Spot 27
Listen 19

Davros 
Tuesday July 10th, 2007 10:28:02 PM
OOC- Welcome to the game Buzz!

Davros returns inside and makes his way through the crowd. He sees a half-orc making a strong effort to introduce himself to all the guests present, but that is a conversation which must wait. Davros accepts another glass of wine from a server and makes his way over to where Itzal is sitting and joins him.

"It's a lonely life isn't it? Most people don't understand the level of commitment necessary to become a wizard, It is hard work and there is little praise for it. Take this party for example. These people are here in your honor and yet has anyone asked you anything about magic? But there are ways to make up for this pain. You could do as I have done and travel. Meet new people who don't know your abilities. You could join with an adventuring company as I have also done and try to use your power to help the people of the Wold."

"But there is also a darker path to companionship isn't there? Your "friend" you mentioned is real isn't it? I don't need to ask Bralin to know he saw a magic aura do I? This is a dangerous path to take. Such creatures will never be your friend, they only pretend while they get what they want. You are not stuck with this creature if you do not wish to be. I can help you break from it, and I will put in a good word at your school if you would ask it of me."

DM Kathy 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 12:39:44 AM
Bralin moves inside the house, maintaining his concentration. Just as he moves into the house, the cluster of auras moves outside.

"I'm from Merrydale originally," Emala replies to Lorth. "Though I've been living with my aunt in Rowena for a few years. It's good coming back to see everybody." She hesitates, then continues, "I just wish this party was for anyone but Itzal. He's so---" she flings her hands out in expressive gesture. Apparantly, there isn't a word for what Itzal is "so".

Desolute takes a chance and introduces himself to some members of the party.

Davros takes a bigger chance and moves to speak with Itzal himself. The young man frowns as the wizard speaks.

"Adventuring! Ha!" he replies. "Chasing around after goblin treasure? I don't need that! My parents can afford to give me a proper education, one that will make me a powerful wizard.

"And whatever you may have guessed about my friend is completely wrong! He likes me. He understands my greatness--something those stupid teachers have never done. He'll help me become a great wizard." His eyes focus on where a group of young people are laughing and talking together. "And then we'll see," he adds, almost inaudibly.

Arminas moves outside, and finds that the party's animals and gear are right where they were before. The night has grown chilly. Ewan is nearly asleep.

Inside, the musicians begin a stately court-dance, and the Jerses open the dancing with all suitable dignitiy. They are soon joined by several more couples, although the younger set would clearly prefer something faster.

The last of the dessert wine is poured out and offered on trays.

Lorth 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 7:17:30 AM
Lorth continues to speak to Emala. "Have you known Itzal long? He seems a bit spoiled to me.", Lorth says half-jokingly. "But then, I guess his parents can afford it."
Lorth continues to watch around the room, but gives most of his attention to Emala.

Harvest  d20+14=24
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 10:49:26 AM
"Peace be with you. I am Harvest Moon."

Harvest turns her attention from the house and the investigation conducted by Bralin Stoneminder. Now presented with the newcomer, she peers with a curiosity divided between the half-orc and the house.

"You are a half-orc." She states the obvious. "I have not met a half-orc before. But I think that is perhaps the charm of these parties. That they bring so many things that we have not done before." Her own words come as though from afar. They sound inane, but distracted, as she is, she can do nothing to correct the words already spoken.

The sound of music drift from within the house. Again she scans the grounds for a person or thing, invisible. (Spot 24)

Any  d20+12=30 d20+12=17
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 12:15:53 PM
Any watches the first steps of the intricate court dance, then turns his attention to where Bralin and Davros are standing.

Davros is talking to the young magician, and Bralin is still tracking...whatever or whoever.

He splits his attention back and forth between the two, hoping to learn more of what is really going on.

spot 30 -natural 20 again!
Listen 17

Any (2nd post) 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 12:17:03 PM
ooc--Sheepishly okay, not a natural 20 on spot, but still good.

Desolute 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 2:51:19 PM
Desolute takes Harvest by her right hand and lightly kisses it, then with a bow, he touches her hand to his forehead. "Nock bla, efogh", he says quite eloquently in orcish. Erecting himself he explains, "It means the pleasure is mine, in not so many words." Orcs can be quite gruesome certainly. I thank the gods daily for my humanity, yet still, the aggressive side is there to use in necessity."

Looking over toward Bralin, Desolute asks the others, "Do you think the young lord is in danger of someone? The Jerses don't appear alarmed, have they hired you to investigate?"
Desolute, once finding it amusing, now has genuine concern for the situation. "Perhaps I should offer my services to the young lord?"



Harvest (2nd Post) 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 3:39:24 PM
Harvest Moon flushes pink to the tips of her ears. Her grip upon Anthos' arm tightens significantly.

"Thank you ... Desolute. Nough blea ephou to you as well." She looks again in the direction of the house.

"I am sorry if my pronunciation is not good." It is becoming more and more difficult to lend attention to the search for the Invisible One. "Do you, perchance, have a surname?" she asks.

Davros 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 6:46:40 PM
"The creature is evil Itzal. And listening to its' poisonous words is a mistake. That path will not lead you to become a powerful wizard. You will simply be the pawn of another. No real power at all."

"And don't be too quick to judge adventuring. There is much knowledge that comes with experience." Davros rises to his feet and makes to leave Itzal's presence. "Perhaps I will contact the wizard school in Rowena anyway. I'm sure they will be interested to know about your 'friend'."

Davros walks away and looks to see if anyone is serving the previously promised 'sweets'.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 9:23:32 PM
Florin offers Ivy his arm and walks with her into the other room once more and looks to her before speaking, "You seem to know Itzal, can you tell me anything about him? You for instance didn't like him near you for instance." Florin stays close to Ivy as he talks with her and comments before she can speak, "I mean nothing by my question either Ivy, just there seems to be more here then I can lay my finger on really."

When Florin gets a couple moments after getting some info hopefully from Ivy, he will move over to Harvest, Any and the half-orc and speaks to them for a moment.

First turning his attention to the new person, "Hello, I seen you before but thought it would be rude to speak as loud as I would from across the table. My name is Florin Jadenth a noble from house Jadenth of the Floating City. A humble servant of Domi and defender of his word amd name." Florin holds out his hand to shake.

After this he turns his attention to Harvest and Any and speaks to them in a lower voice, "With the party moving so quickly I had trouble saying this before but there is a evil presence in this house. I felt it upstairs but it keeps vanishing. I would feel more at ease if we could some how get a look upstairs or even one of us or so could. I would bring this up to Bralin but he seems kind of disposed at the moment."

Bralin (detect magic) 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 9:25:01 PM
Bralin stops.

"It went outside," he comments thoughtfully.

Again, the dwarf takes a few moments to consider how to respond.
He turns, and follows the being back outside.

Malgant 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 10:49:04 PM
" I have your back Bralin, but do we have a plan should you catch up with it? If so can I know what it is so I am not standing here with just a glass of wine in my hand should it all go wrong?" Malgant says this with a smile, Knowing the dwarf can most likely take care of himself with this thing, but wanting to help nonetheless. As the tray of dessert wine passes Malgant picks up a glass for himself and for Bralin. Taking a sip he finds it terribly sweet and not at all to his liking. As the next tray passes he gets rid of the wine with that servant.

Arminas 
Wednesday July 11th, 2007 11:19:13 PM
Arminas sits outside, enjoying the cool air. Suddenly, Bralin comes through the door.

"So, the house was too crowded for you as well. I went inside a moment ago, but found as the party entered that I would prefer to be outside. Would you like some bread and cheese?"

DM Kathy 
Thursday July 12th, 2007 10:26:57 AM
[OOC - I apologizes for the lack of DM post last night; my ISP wasn't working. I'm at work now, and don't have time to do a full DM post. I'll do one tonight.]

Any 
Thursday July 12th, 2007 10:36:39 AM
OOC--Will post a short post now in case I can't later, and add on later if needed.

Any squeezes back , and exerts a guiding pressur on Harvest's arm.

"Friend Desolute, there does appear to be more going on here than any one knows. In fact, one of our number is tracking...something right now. If you will excuse us, I would wish us to be a little closer to him if anythingwere to happen."

With that, Any moves off towards where Bralin is standing outside the door.

Desolute 
Thursday July 12th, 2007 2:02:57 PM
Desolute, somewhat perplexed by the actions of the group bows in respect as they leave his presence. He is disappointed in not recieving answers to any of his questions, but on the brighter side, he didn't have to answer any himself either, and that tends to be more troublesome anyway. Desolute looks over toward Itzal and decides to make an introduction. He walks toward him in a graceful manner and when near, provides the young lord with a courtly bow. "Greetings Lord Itzal. May I commend you on both a fabulous party as well as your studies. I was wondering if there was anything I could do for you today M'lord." Desolute looks around at Itzal's guests before he continues, "It seems something is amiss here today and I find it curious why your guests are so concerned for your well being. They are hero's and all, but you would think they could take a day off, no?"

DM Kathy 
Friday July 13th, 2007 2:10:12 AM
Bralin, after a moment's hesitation, steps outside to try to see the source of the magic auras. He turns toward them and finds them all centered on...Arminas, sitting at his ease, enjoying a plate of cold meat and cheese he has cadged from somebody.

Any, following closely on Bralin's heels, finds the dwarf looking at Arminas.

[OOC: I might be wrong about the number of auras, because some of Arminas's goodies may have been in extradimensional storage and therefore not visible.]

"I've known him since we were children, off and on," Emala replies to Lorth. "Nobody likes him. At least, not that I know of. He's such an insufferable little show-off. And lately--" she shudders a little. "Lately there's something about him that seems...not right. And he watches us--the girls, I mean. Me and Ivy and a few of the others. I don't like it."

Ivy has similar information for Florin. "I've never liked him," she sighs. "Papa says we must try to be peacemakers, and get along with everyone, but it's hard with Itzal. He's always bragging and acting like he's better than everyone. And before--before we--that is, he used to chase after me, sort of. I'd try to get him to stop, but he wouldn't." She clasps Florin's arm in hers a little tighter. "I'm glad I'm with you now," she says.

Itzal scowls at Davros. "He isn't evil. It's just that certain people are too small-minded to understand."

Davros looks around, and sees the servants begin to circulate with trays of bite-sized desserts, temptingly arrayed. He is able to snag some kind of puffball filled with cream, and a tangy fruit thing dusted with sugar. Both are very tasty.

Florin takes the opportunity to tell the others of the evil presence he sensed earlier. He and Maglant begin discussing ways of investigating further.

Harvest and Desolute spend some time getting acquainted before Desolute moves to speak with the guest of honor.

"They're stupid," Itzal says, scowling after Davros. "And they're ruining my party. But never fear. They'll pay for what they've done tonight."

The sweets continue to circulate through the party, and the dance tunes become more lively. The dances are now dominated by the younger people, who laugh and call out to one another as they move through figure after figure. Itzal remains on the sidelines, scowling.

Lorth 
Friday July 13th, 2007 7:55:57 AM
Lorth grins at Emala, "He is a bit odd, now that you mention it. If you have any new problems with Itzal, please let me know. I would not allow him to hurt or harass you or anyone if I could help it."
Lorth notices the servants serving pastries and asks, "Would you like some dessert Emala? I can't but help have one or two, they are my favorite part of dinner." Lorth flags down a server and takes two pastries for himself and one for Emala if she wants one.

(OOC: That last line, Itzal spoke about people paying for what they have done, was that to Davros? Or was that for everyone to hear?)

Bralin 
Friday July 13th, 2007 8:00:53 AM
Bralin stops at the sight of Arminas, and nods his head, once.
"Ah," he comments thoughtfully.

Duration is only 3 minutes, I'm going to assume that's gone.

The dwarf looks about, noting that a great many of his companions are around.
"Other than ourselves and Itzal and those lights" - he indicates the pavilion with a nod of his head - "I have detected no magical auras in the area."

DM Kathy [supplemental] 
Friday July 13th, 2007 9:20:10 AM
Itzal's last line was spoken to Desolute. Desolute heard it, but Itzal's voice wasn't that loud and there's a lot of background noise. Let's call it a DC 30 Listen check for anybody else to overhear.

Any 
Friday July 13th, 2007 10:11:54 AM
"That being the case friends, let's go back inside, and try to enjoy the rest of the celebration."

Setting example to word, Any moves back inside and asks Harvest to dance, leading her through the sparse crowd of people already dancing.

Harvest 
Friday July 13th, 2007 10:17:18 AM
"If you have felt the presence of evil upstairs, Paladin Florin Jandeth," Harvest Moon's tone drops to the discreet timbre of the elfish adherent of Domi, "then that is where we must go."

"I will go, Anthos." The words are a statement of purpose. Harvest enters the house and looks about for the stairs that must lead to the upper level, and makes a quiet ascent above.

Desolute 
Friday July 13th, 2007 1:53:59 PM
Desolute smiles in understanding at the young lords words. "How dare they insult someone with as much potential as yourself. Well, I can see your not happy at this time, and my endeavor is to not put you out further then you are already. As it is, my offer still stands." Bin gives the lord a slight bow as he mingles amongst other guests. He notices the group gesturing upstairs and for the moment avoids them until they wish to speak with him. He's not one to follow strangers around blindly, even if they may be in danger. He asks a lady of his approximate age to dance and while they do so, he thinks on the present.[i]This is one of those times where you need to pick a side Desolute. Good vs. Evil. Right over wrong. Who is wrong though? Did that dwarf have to many ales and sparkling wine blends? Hmm, much to ponder, but what is important are that no innocents get hurt, regardless of what happens.{/i]

ooc: Desolute would likely have detected magic as well, on his hands and in a pouch.

Arminas 
Friday July 13th, 2007 10:14:34 PM
Holding up his cheese and bread, Arminas says again:

"Would you like some?"

Then looking at Any and Bralin, he adds:

"Why are you looking for magic auras? You look like you were hunting something, were you looking for me?"

Florin Jadenth 
Friday July 13th, 2007 10:41:59 PM
Florin listens to Ivy and thinks over things she says before replying, "Hmm, seems a young man to keep a eye on and he has from the looks gained some power beyond his wealth if you ask me." He kisses Ivy's hand gently before speaking again, "I need to speak to Harvest and Any a moment and will be back with a glass of wine for us." This is when he will deliver the message to Harvest about upstairs. (Sorry, thought I should make it look like Florin politely stepped away from Ivy instead of her being in on the conversation of Florin senseing evil. Might freighten her some.)

Florin nods at Harvest's reply and looks to Any, "I know I'm not the leader and have no place to give orders but will ask a request. Look out for Harvest and alert us if she doesn't return shortly. I'll get back to Ivy as to hopefully keep people from thinking we are on to something more then we are."

Florin moves back to Ivy and gently takes her arm in his after handing her a glass of wine and before speaking, "I noticed the trays being brought out, would you like something darling? Also I was wondering, how late were you planning to stay? I would like to escourt you home when you go. Not saying you can't take care of yourself but it would wound my honor as a gentleman, you to be and a paladin to not."

ADM Buzz 
Sunday July 15th, 2007 1:59:31 PM
Posting report: Sunday July 8- Saturday July 14

DM Kathy -SMTWTFS = XXOXX2O
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
Any SMTWTFS= OXX2XXO
Harvest SMTWTFS=XOX2OXO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Bralin SMTWTFS= OXXXOXO
Florin SMTWTFS= OXOXOXO
Arminas SMTWTFS = XOXXOXO
Malgant SMTWTFS =OXXXOOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO

DM Kathy 
Sunday July 15th, 2007 10:29:06 PM
Any asks Harvest to dance, but she has decided to try to get a look upstairs.

This proves to be easier said than done. The main stairs are centrally located, with couples dancing back and forth in front of them, and the musicians still playing below them. Anyone climbing those stairs would have to do so in full view of at least a third of the party-goers.

Harvest looks around some more, eventually working her way back to the kitchens where the servants are coming and going. None of them quite dares to tell an invited guest that she isn't allowed back here, but they do their best to gently steer her back to the party. "Can I get you something, Mistress?" "Lost your way, Mistress?" "Can I help you, Mistress?"...and so on. She does see, however, that there are servants' stairs back there.

"Ooh, they do look good," Emala says to Lorth. "Maybe just one. The food's very good, isn't it?" She nibbles daintily at her pastry and gives Lorth a look from under lowered lashes. "Thank you for your offer. I will certainly tell you if Itzal says anything....untoward."

Outside, Arminas and Bralin briefly discuss magical auras. Bralin doesn't recall seeing any others.

Desolute asks a young lady to dance. After a moment's hesitation, she accepts. "I don't believe I've seen you about here before," she says as the dance begins. "Are you a friend of the heroes?"

"Something's going on, isn't it?" Ivy murmurs to Florin. "Why yes, I would love some dessert," she says more loudly. Then, low again, "I can leave or stay. Whatever you need. Just let me know. And be careful." She gives him a quick kiss with this last.

Lorth 
Monday July 16th, 2007 7:43:02 AM
Lorth finishes his pastries and then stands up. Turning to Emala he bows and says, "May I have this dance?" He offers his hand then moves out to the dance floor if she accepts.

Any 
Monday July 16th, 2007 9:18:08 AM
Not wanting to draw attention to Harvest, but worried nonetheless, Any casually moves about the room trying to keep an unobtrusive eye on her. When she fails to find a way up the main stairs, and moves to the kitchen area, he settles in to wait, and worries all the while.

His message spell is long expired by now, and he wishes that he had thought to renew it before she left.

Harvest 
Monday July 16th, 2007 10:06:49 AM

"I wish to see the rooms upstairs," replies Harvest Moon to the many helpful servants. Their well meaning attempts to deflect her are best, perhaps, met with calm honesty. For if the evil felt by Paladin Florin Jandeth represents danger, then they should be prepared to leave this place. And swiftly.

"It is not a thing of which I am certain, and it may yet turn to naught," she says to the gathering of servants. "Please do not be alarmed, but be vigilant. Go about your normal duties, but be prepared to leave this house quickly upon our orders. Can you do this?" she asks without explaining further.

"Do the stairs in the back lead to a place that will connect me with the main rooms above?" she asks. "If not, I will have to ascend the central stairs. I do not wish to disrupt the party, but I will if I must."

OoC: Either way, she goes up.

Bralin 
Monday July 16th, 2007 10:58:06 AM
Bralin helps himself to the bread and cheese offered by Arminas. Between bites, he explains the situation to the ranger in a conversational tone.

"Harvest and Any are suspicious of the boy's intent, and whether he is alone. I had cast a spell detecting magical auras, and have erroneously tracked you for the last minute."

The black clad dwarf shrugs. "I have found nothing suspicious," he concludes, breaking off another hunk of bread and stuffing it into his mouth.

His duty complete, Bralin looks about for the ingrediants necessary for his impromptu cocktails and has himself a nice drink.

Desolute  d20+2=11
Monday July 16th, 2007 11:27:54 AM
He smiles brightly to the young woman that questioned him, "I would like to think of myself as a friend to all that wish to help people. Alas, I am new in town, so I really do not know whom to trust yet, but if you call them hero's, they must be. Please tell me, what it was they did to deserve such honourable mention?"
Although his feet are untrained, Desolute can at least keep up with the less complicated dances.

Actions: Untrained Performance/Dance: 11

Malgant 
Monday July 16th, 2007 4:54:24 PM
" You were tracking Arminas?" The minotaur tries not to blurt and manages to stifle himself before saying this with any real volume. " All that suspense for naught. Hmph. Oooo they have pastries inside Bralin. Nothing like a sweet to top off a nice dinner I say. If you need me just get my attention, i'll keep an eye out for you." With this Malgant returns to the party. He watched the dancers and munches on pastries as he manages to pick a few off of the passing trays.

OOC sorry I missed a couple posts, was waiting to play off Bralin and then just totally missed fridays post, but I'm still here 8).

Davros 
Monday July 16th, 2007 7:12:57 PM
Davros skips the dancing and makes his way over to Anthos.

"I see what Harvest is trying to do, but maybe we should wait and come back after the party? Embarrasing the Jerses won't help our good name and Itzal's "friend" isn't going anywhere. I believe he intends harm and I am curious what Itzal will try to do."

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=7 d20+3=12
Monday July 16th, 2007 9:20:49 PM
Florin looks to Ivy and thinks before whispering to her, "I think it is okay for the moment but I will let you know if things change hun." After this he speaks normally, "Ok, one min." He gives Ivy a quick kiss back before heading off and getting some dessert.

After getting a small plate he brings it back to Ivy and holds it out to her, smiling to her, "Here you go hun." Florin keeps a eye on the party guests too as he spends time with Ivy.

(Spot:7 Listen:12)

Arminas 
Monday July 16th, 2007 10:52:01 PM
Arminas watches as his bread and cheese disappear into Bralin's mouth.

"It seems more likely you were hunting cheese, which you have found. I'll just wait out here, on guard, just in case."

DM Kathy 
Monday July 16th, 2007 11:43:25 PM
The servants clearly don't know what do do about Harvest's request. They glance uneasily at one another, and exchange frantic whispers. "Mistress Jerse won't like--" one begins, and another one interrupts "but she's a guest!"

After a moment, a woman steps forward, and you recognize Lucarinda, Mistress Jerse's hard-working maidservant. "Certainly, Mistress Moon," she says, doing a creditable job of hiding her nervousness. "Allow me to show you the way." She gestures you toward the stairs, then follows.

"These are guest rooms," she says as you reach the second floor and start down a hallway. She has apparantly decided that "a tour of the house" is the best way to go. She gestures toward one door. "Master Itzal's tutor had this one until he went off to school--Master Itzal went, I mean, not the tutor. Master and Mistress have this suite.....and here is Master Itzal's room." She gladly opens any doors Harvest would like to see into. Harvest sees neatly-kept rooms with very standard-looking furniture; nothing stands out as unusual. The suite of rooms occupied by the elder Jerses is rather more opulent, with elaborate carving on the furniture, and numerous rugs and hangings. Lucarinda hesitates at Itzal's door, however.

"Master Itzal is very particular about his things," the maid says nervously. "I shouldn't like to upset him."

Any lingers below, anxious about Harvest. It is difficult to find an out-of-the-way spot in the kitchen, as it is all a-bustle with cooks and servants. He gets many of the same solicitous "can I help you?" questions that Harvest got a moment before. Davros, too, attempts to dissuade him from being too obvious.

Lorth and Desolute manage to dance with reasonable grace. It helps that they have such graceful partners. Emala dances with enthusiasm, and laughs a great deal. She also, Lorth notes, seems very interested in making sure that all of her friends see her dancing with the handsome paladin.

"And your name, sir?" Desolute's partner asks. She laughs a little. "My mother warned me never to talk to strangers."

Outside, Arminas bears the theft of his cheese philosophically, and says he will remain on guard. Bralin and Maglant return to the party, searching for, respectively, drink and pastries. Bralin finds that the rich, full-bodied wines and ports being served for after-dinner don't really lend themselves to being mixed. Maglant has better luck; the servants are now passing trays with little spellbooks, wands, and wizard hats, all made of marzipan.

Florin procures a tray of danties for Ivy, and stands eating them with her as they both watch the partygoers. Mistress Jerse has moved over to her sulking son, and is now shepherding him over to where a group of young people are taking a breather from the last dance. You cannot hear the conversation, but the awkward scene is clear enough without it. Mother prods son, who steps forward and sulkily asks one of the young women to dance. The girl glances helplessly back at her friends, then steels herself, nods, and pastes on a smile as Itzal leads her away. Mistress Jerse beams.

Desolute 
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 2:56:59 AM
Desolute smiles at the young lady and responds, "How very rude of me. I beg your forgiveness, but I was so taken aback by your beauty, all I could think of, was to hold you in some way. I will admit the dance was convenient. My name is Desolute. I am from Plateau City."
Desolute twirls her, then brings her in close so he can whisper in her ear, "Your mother was part right, but talking to strangers never gets one in trouble, it's talking with strangers that can lead to problems. However, now that we are introduced, we may converse as freely as you desire on any subject that is most attractive to you. If conversation leads to your silken hair and perfect skin, that blushes pink when the proper chord is struck, all the better."
Desolute continues to enjoy himself at the party. There is no doubt that Itzal is either delusional or corrupt in some manner, all the better to gain his confidence, to possibly deflect his machinations, but that does not mean his parents should pay for his petty attitude, so the half orc guest decides he will just enjoy their hospitality tonight, unless something else should change his mind. Who knows, this fine woman in his arms just may well be available for breakfast, if he plays his cards right

Harvest  d20+14=27 d20+1=21
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 10:04:52 AM
"Thank you, Lucarinda," Harvest acknowledges the woman's help even as she is lead up the back stairs. "But you should know that helping in this way may lead you to danger," she adds.

In each doorway the small brown girl stands and inspects the room. (Spot 27 to detect the presence of the Hidden or Invisible.) Finally, they arrive at the door of the young mage.

"Please return back down the stairs to the kitchen, Lucarinda." Harvest takes a place before the closed door. "There may be magic wards upon this door that may wound those within the area. At the most simple, opening such a warded door may produce an alarm, and that may jeopardize your position within this household."

"If nothing is amiss, then I will be down shortly. If I do not return within a count of sixty, please tell my Anthos, the bard who performed this evening of where I have gone and that I am overlong."

Forming her hands before her into the symbol of Alemi, Harvest casts a simple cantrip of detection. Concentrating upon the closed door, she feels for signs of magic, sorting, parsing, and identifying the various auras. (Spellcraft 21/Nat 20 to identify the magic schools of any auras detected.)

Lorth 
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 2:00:37 PM
"Emala you are a fine dancer, much more accomplished than myself, thank you for taking the time to dance with me.", Lorth says.

He continues to dance with Emala until she cares to take a break. He is sure to allow her to show him off if she so desires and if there is a break in dancing he introduces himself to her friends.

Arminas 
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 5:17:25 PM
Arminas eats the little that is left of his supper and decides that politely offering a dwarf a snack is a bad idea. It is a good evening, not only has he escaped a stuffy party but he has learned a valuable lesson.

Bralin  d20+7=15
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 5:28:28 PM
After two very poor experiments, both of which end up poured onto a nearby plant, Bralin decides the wine goes best with the sweets. The dwarf confiscates a platter of desserts from one passing server, and a bottle of wine from another.

He finds a convenient wall, and shoves the nearest sittable object next to it. Plopping down 'pon his newfound perch, Bralin resumes the dietary carnage. Occasionally, he looks up to see if anything interesting is going on.
[Spot 15]

Any  d20+7=9
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 5:55:19 PM
In an effort to draw no more attention than necessary to Harvest, Any moves back out into the party proper. He mingles with the guests, telling minor jokes and puns, and trying to appear as at ease as is possible. His eyes do stray occasionally to the stairs, but overall, he does a passable job, or at least tries to do so (bluff 9!).

Davros 
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 10:22:16 PM
Davros attempts not to draw any more attention to Harvest and returns to the party. He continues to avoid the dancing and instead concentrates on conversation. He will pick up any more tidbits he can from the guests concerning Itzal or his schooling. If none are forthcoming, he will entertain as many people as care to listen of some of the Swords of Light more recent exploits. He will leave out the gory parts and focus upon more interesting events. Hopefully he can hold the listeners attention longer than he has in the past.

Malgant 
Tuesday July 17th, 2007 10:58:22 PM
Sweets in hand, Malgant stands out of the way and watches the party. He notes Itzal's dance, and the lead up to it and just shakes his head. some people are just meant to be wallflowers, thrusting them into the light is usually not for the best.

DM Kathy 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 12:14:24 AM
Outside the door to Itzal's room, Harvest casts a Detect Magic. She sees a faint Abjuration on the door. Inside the room somewhere is a moderate Evocation and a half-dozen faint auras of mixed schools.

"It is very nice to meet you, Desolute," his parter replies. "I am Oriana." She does, in fact, blush at his complements, but seems alarmed rather than intrigued. When the musicians reach the end of their piece, she thanks him for the dance and flees.

Emala gladly takes Lorth to meet her friends as they take a short break from dancing. They watch Itzal dance with his young partner. "Oh. He got Arla," Emala says sympathetically, watching them.

"Yes, poor thing," replies one of the young men with a smile for Emala. "You might suffer a similar fate unless you dance with me immediately." He winks at her, and she laughingly accepts. A few of the others form couples and follow their lead, but a few still remain with Lorth.

Bralin snags a plate of marzipan and a couple of glasses of wine (the bottles are not being circulated), then sits on the edge of a planter to watch the party. He can see Itzal dancing with his chosen partner, who does not seem to be having a good time. The young man is a passable dancer, but he seems to be getting too close and saying the wrong things.

Any attempts to be the life of the party, but his concern for Harvest makes his jokes fall flat. For once, Davros is actually more entertaining than the bard. His narrative of the group's adventures is quite popular with the older party-goers who don't care to dance.

Davros gets the impression that Itzal doesn't have a lot of friends. The older people at the party don't seem to know much about him at all, and his peers don't seem to like him very much.

The current dance ends. Itzal bows farewell to his partner and moves off in search of another. A few of the older guests begin taking their leave.

Outside, Arminas can see that the first guests are beginning to leave. It is nearing midnight, and the night is clear and chilly.

Lorth 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 7:46:24 AM
"It was nice to meet all of you.", Lorth says to Emala's friends as he takes his exit. He wanders over to the buffet table and tries to find something non-alcoholic to drink.
He then spies Bralin sitting off by himself and goes to join him, plopping himself down in a nearby chair. Lorth's eyes scan the room, "A good party", he says to Bralin, "Did you find enough to eat?"

Harvest 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 10:08:41 AM
"There is a ward upon this door," Harvest Moon says. "Go Lucarinda. Please. Go."

The small brown girl opens the door to Itzal Jerse's room.

Any  d20+12=23
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 1:42:11 PM
Rather than continue to fail at being at ease, Any steps out front door for a breath of air, then moves non-chalantly back in, and positions himself at the bottom of the stairs near the orchestra. He brings his lute around to the front, and plays lightly along while the young people continue to dance.

His eyes still stray to the stairs on occasion, but the need to concentrate on his playing helps to distract him. He does keep an eye on Itzal, in case he decides to go to his room.

spot 23

Arminas 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 1:55:43 PM
Arminas smiles and nods a good-bye to the guests as they leave.

Finally, this is almost over.

He wraps his cloak about him to offset the chill in the night air.

Bralin 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 2:02:37 PM
Bralin gives Lorth a friendly nod. He can't answer right away, as his mouth is full. With a heroic effort, the dwarf swallows the remainder, and belches contendly.

"Aye," comes the now unnecessary response.

After chasing down his latest snack with a glassful of wine, Bralin points out Itzal to the paladin.
"The boy is out of place," he remarks. "Should his power and resentment both grow unchecked...Mayhap we should return on the morrow and intervene."

Desolute  d20+3=17 d20+4=5
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 2:58:07 PM
Well, it is clear he has little chance of getting more then free food and drink here tonight. He lounges quietly off in the corner to spot (spot) any ladies that may be interested in him. No need to scare off the entire party. Some ladies like to live on the edge of the wild. As he does so, he ponders the activity of the hero's. What brash contempt for noble graces. He really likes them. The dwarf is amazing and in himself a distraction for someone like Desolute. The Paladin, is well a Paladin. Desolute has yet to meet one of these rare and exotic creatures. More refined then some of the others, he is to be studied more. He attempts to listen in on them from time to time, less out of malicious intent and more for curiosity What do these hero's know that I don't? (Listen) Alas, with every opportunity, some chatter box and their friend start talking beside him ruining any chance he would have.
Well, I haven't been kicked out yet, so I will just stick around until I am.

The party begins to erode as the older people begin to leave. The "hero's" are not quite motivated to do so and one seems to be seeing people off. He's the diplomat and possibly the leader. Desolute goes through his mind what the roles of each may be. Hey wait, one just went in the kitchen. He sips on his brandy and giggles to himself.

Spot interested ladies: 17
Listen to what group is saying: 5 (Natural 1)

Malgant 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 7:08:38 PM
having eaten his dessert Malgant is now on the lookout for something to ease the mindnumbing boredom of the party. Nothing is happening, o so it seems to the Minotaur. He goes over the night in his mind and smiles happily at his fortune to not have broken anything yet. His reminiscing is cut short as he counts the heads of the party members he can see and comes up not one short, but two. He knows where Arminas is, but where is Harvest? He moves over to Bralin's side and catches the end of his comment. Not wanting to upset them he simply asks the Question. " Where is Harvest? I don't see her at the party, and trust me, I have a decent view from up here."

Davros 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 9:52:47 PM
Pleased to have an interested audience, Davros continues with stories of the group's exploits until most of the listeners have left. He will then attempt to track down another helping of dessert and another glass of wine.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday July 18th, 2007 10:09:16 PM
Not knowing what else to talk about at the moment while waiting to see what happens with Harvest, he turns his attention to Ivy as a thought comes to mind, "I was thinking and forgot to tell you. I asked my friend Bralin to be best man at our wedding. I also sent word to the Floating City to have Jella sent here for the wedding. I hope to hear word on that sometime through the temple of Domi. I do not know if my parents will come or not. They are less then fond of me most of the time."

Florin watches Ivy and gently takes her hand in his before leaning in and whispering to her, "Just incase, if something happens I want you to get out of here as quick as you can. If you need and if he is still in the stable then take Ajax. Might sound funny but tell him that I said it was ok. He is smart and will understand."

Florin will hand the empty plate off to one of the servant walking through and speaks how the desserts were good before the servant goes.

Florin at the moment is glad his armor is on but wishes his sword wasn't with Ajax as he with the knowledge that there is evil in the house just feels naked without his weapon. He takes abit of comfort in the fact that a dagger rests in his boot.

DM Kathy 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 12:26:09 AM
Harvest opens the door and looks inside (Lucarinda has already gone downstairs as instructed). The room is untidy, a stark contrast to the neatness of the rest of the rooms. Various articles of finery are strewn carelessly about. Apparantely, Itzal had trouble deciding what to wear tonight. The remaining magical auras are coming from a cluttered desk.

Lorth joins Bralin and they discuss the party briefly. Bralin is concerned about what Izal might become. Maglant joins them, wondering about Harvest.

Desolute spies a likely-looking lady in the card-room. She is past the first blush of youth, but not by much. She is not pretty in the traditional sense of the word, but has a confidence and intelligence about her that makes the most of her looks. She returns Desolute's glance with a bold wink before sauntering off in search of refreshments.

Davros continues to recount the group's exploits, and continues to entertain his listeners. Any's musical contributions are well-received, and the musicians are able to take a short break as he plays.

Ivy looks tense, but nods understanding to Florin's directions.

Suddenly, Itzal turns and races for the stairs. He charges right past Florin and Any, and everyone else downstairs can see him go. He rushes up the main stairs, muttering something under his breath.

Lorth 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 7:28:20 AM
"While I think you are correct, I'm not sure we could do anything except talk to him, unless he actually carries out his threats. Perhaps it is the bluster of youth talking and he is harmless.", Lorth says to Bralin, "Furthermore we can't just go around forcing people to do things, because we think they might do something untoward in the future."
Lorth shrugs, it is not a situation he relishes being in, as he likes to see the world in black and white. There are to many shades of gray these days, he thinks.

Harvest  d20+14=25 d20+14=22
Thursday July 19th, 2007 10:42:58 AM
Harvest Moon stands in the doorway concentrating still upon her spell. The auras that she had seen through the door, she now attempts to match to the objects in the room.

At the same time, her eyes watch for signs of an invisible presence. Her ears listen for movement in the quiet upstairs rooms. (Spot 25, Listen 22)

Desolute  d20+5=10 d20+9=23 d20+5=7
Thursday July 19th, 2007 2:53:04 PM
Desolute notices the lady and smiles. In the wilderness, any cave is home He walks up to her and introduces himself. After recieving her name, he takes her hand and as he looks her in the eys, kisses first her finger, then the back of her hand and lastly as he kisses her wrist, he places his right hand behind her arm. He begins to get to know her as Itzal starts for the stairs, Figures, just as I was about to get lucky also. Desolute, if he is any where near the stairs at the time, try's to trip the young lord using "Sleight of foot" as he appears to want to assist the recent graduate. "What is wrong my lord? How may I assist?" Since it was so spur of the moment, he had no time to anticipate his actions, so he will likely be thrown out if he was close enough to attempt such a daring display fumbling.
(Ooc: Not sure of the penalties to try to trip someone and make it look like an accident, so I will make the rolls and you can apply what modifiers you like to determine success.)

Touch attack: 10 (including -4)
DC check: 23

Sleight of hand:7

Malgant 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 4:43:21 PM
Malgant tends to agree with Lorth, poor manners and a general lack of caring about those around you is nothing illegal, however distasteful, and forcing their will on anyone is like an unwanted dictatorship, unwanted and easily rebelled against. Still no having recieved an answer about Harvest, and seeing Itzal literally RACE for the stairs the Minotaur can't help but see a connection. Muttering quietly to the others near him." She is poking about isn't she? It looks like she has been noticed, one way or another. Here we go..."

Arminas 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 5:49:27 PM
"Good night sir and madam. Watch for the night prowlers on your way home, best to be safe."

Arminas is bored, and it seems mischief has crept into his mind.

"I'm sure you will be fine, hurry along though."

Bralin 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 8:09:27 PM
Bralin considers the words of Lorth and Malgant, before shaking his head slowly.
"Twas not my intent to force the boy toward any course. His mother already has that course well in hand."

The dwarf pauses, wondering if the others will pick up on his attempt at humor.

"I thought to suggest to each that formal training, mayhap with the Star Mages, would be beneficial. The boy receives an education among those who would respect his abilities, while the mother would have another reason to flaunt her status."

The last few words definitely contained a grating tone of disapproval.

Then, Itzal bolts for the door. Bralin quickly scans the area, notes the absence of both Arminas and Harvest from the inside of the house, and nods.
"Aye," he answers Malgant sourly. "She is."

Davros 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 10:16:29 PM
As Davros finishes his stories, he switches to light conversation with the lingering guests. Enjoying a pastry with some wine, Davros notices Itzal run up the stairs. Oh well, leave it to adventurers to ruin a party... Suspecting Harvest may have something to do with this, and familiar now with Itzal's temperament, Davros waits for the show to start.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:07:01 PM
Florin doesn't like this and does his best to hold up Itzal as he tries to rush past, "Is something wrong?"

Florin looks to Ivy and whispers to her, "Remember what I said and just try and relax abit hun."

Florin moves to follow the young man now inless otherwise stopped, speaking to him and keeping his voice abit louder as he hopes to give Harvest a headsup on something is going on for one thing, "Please slow down, your going to hurt one of your guests. Now what is wrong, why the rush?"

Any 
Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:52:52 PM
As Itzal rushes past, Any tries to bump into him to slow his progress.

"Is something wrong? Here, I will come with you."

Any says in a loud voice, also hoping to project his voice to Harvest.

Any then stays right on his heals as they ascend the stairs.

DM Kathy 
Friday July 20th, 2007 1:47:04 AM
Desolute's lady gives her name as Phaedra, and seems to enjoy his advances. Unfortunately, Itzal's exit puts a damper on the pleasant scene. Desolute tries to trip the young mage, but he is out of position and can't reach Itzal's path in time. [Itzal ran past Florin and Any, but you really didn't have an opportunity to trip him.]

Outside, Arminas begins messing with the party-goers as they leave. The older couple he "warns" looks at him with alarm, then exchange uncertain glances. "Wha--night prowlers?" asks the man. "What do you mean, friend?"

Seeing Itzal's hasty departure, Lorth, Maglant, Bralin, and Davros seem content to simply watch what happens next.

Florin attempts to intervene. "Someone has gone into my chamber!" Itzal says angrily, still rushing up the stairs. He darts a sudden glance at Florin, and at Any, who has also followed. "What do you two know about this?" he snarls. He does not stop moving when he asks his question.

Upstairs, Harvest can tell that the moderate Evocation aura comes from a large, leather-bound book sitting on the desk. The collection of faint auras emanates from one of the drawers.

She doesn't get a chance to see much more before she hears the sound of someone coming quickly up the stairs. Then she hears Itzal's voice, saying that there's someone in his room, and asking what "you two" know about it.

Harvest 
Friday July 20th, 2007 7:57:37 AM

Nothing.

Nothing here was amiss.

Harvest Moon walks toward the voices and steps down into the stairwell, appearing above the others. The rooms below seemed to have cleared of the party. That was good.

"Nothing seems out of the ordinary," she announces. "And yet Paladin Florin Jadenth has detected an aura of evil here. I do not think we can leave until we have done a more thorough search."

From the stairs above, she looks down at the group, in the midst of which stands the young wizard. Her eyes take the young Jerse in for but a moment. Then they move on to find the two paladins. To each she nods, a tacit acknowledgment of their abilities to hunt down this evil with unerring certainty.

Lorth 
Friday July 20th, 2007 8:02:06 AM
Lorth sees the commotion with Itzal and deems that Harvest must be up to something he would disapprove of. Probably poking around the rest of the house. Well they should be able to handle their own mess, he thinks.
"Couldn't we just have a pleasant evening out, and just observe?", he says aloud, but mostly to himself.
Lorth sighs, stands up and walks out the front door. He looks over to where Tobiasz should be and heads in that direction.
If he hears Arminas scaring the guests, Lorth reassures them and offers to escort anyone who needs it.

Bralin 
Friday July 20th, 2007 11:49:16 AM
Bralin remains seated and reaches for another sweet.

As Lorth leaves, the dwarf motions for Davros and Malgant to remain with him. "Tis a matter for diplomats," he remarks. "There is no physical danger, and I have no gift for words."

Bralin eats and observes.

Any  d20+7=10
Friday July 20th, 2007 1:28:24 PM
Any stands next to the young magician, staring up at Harvest who has made no secret of her actions. Looking at Itzal, he says:

"You must forgive her, she has no tolerance for evil. Perhaps your friend can come out and we can discuss this. I'm sure no harm is meant."

diplomacy 10

Desolute 
Friday July 20th, 2007 4:30:17 PM
"Phaedra, what a beautiful name. The only way it could sound more pleasant is if it's said by your wonderful red lips."
Desolute has no chance of cutting off Itzal, so he goes about his business thinking these guys need someone a tad more stealthy if they want to get nosey in someone elses house.
"Phaedra, please tell me how I may contact you after tonight, so that I may call upon you sometime for, uh, refrshments, yes?"
Desolute seduces the woman in the hopes of a very early morning stroll, but his curiosity for the moment is rather distracting as well.
Decisions, decisions. Does his professional curiosity outweigh his carnal instincts? We shall soon see.

Arminas 
Friday July 20th, 2007 7:51:10 PM
Arminas turns to the man, and says:

"In truth, it is difficult to know if they prowl tonight. Darkness is their friend. Good sense tells one to be safely at home before dark, yet it seems these affairs cause normally sensible people to make foolish decisions. We have recently fought brigands, Dragon spawn and giant insects in this region. Though I forget, we are guests of a mighty wizard, I am sure nothing will molest you. Like I said, safe travels to you."

Then Arminas hears the voices in the house. Rolling his eyes, he steps through the door and looks toward the stairs.

Davros 
Friday July 20th, 2007 11:09:35 PM
"Well, Bralin while I find myself irritated at not being considered one of the "diplomats", I can't object to joining you for another bite to eat. I don't believe Itzal is very fond of me at the moment and my presence may simply serve to annoy him further."

Sitting down next to Bralin and Malgant, Davros grabs another sweet and finishes it off with his glass of wine.

Malgant 
Saturday July 21st, 2007 2:45:51 AM
" You both know she is in the wrong, am I correct? We were invited to a party. As guests. Not as witch hunters, evil eradicators, or snoops. We have no right seeking about the home of another or going where we are not meant to be. Honestly, are we better because we can stop dead the blood of a person and freeze them in place, or fight a dozen men to a standstill, or blow the wings of a dragon with spells? I say no. Because of those skills, hard won though they may be we are more responsible than ever to be sure that we do the right thing and uphold the law and custom of the land unless it be tyranical and in need of a change. I saw no such behavior before the council a few days ago and I saw nothing in the council's demeanor to suggest that theirs was an unjust or tyranical rule. Should the lad wish to take legal action he would be within his rights." Malgant says this privately to Bralin and Davros. He begins to rethink his affiliation with the Swords. He knows they are on the side of Good, that is without question, but the rights of others need not be trampled to find the greater good. He remains by Bralin and Davros' side to see how this develops.

ADM Buzz 
Sunday July 22nd, 2007 8:42:59 PM
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DM Kathy 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:37:14 AM
The older couple blinks at Arminas, clearly not knowing what to make of him. Again, they exchange uneasy glances, then the woman seems to make up her mind. "Let's go, Horace," she says decicively. "The boy's talking nonsense." The couple hurries away, but they can't seem to help looking all about them as they go.

"Oh, what a charmer!" Phaedra says, smiling at Desolute. "You sweep a girl off her feet, I must say." Her lashes flick coyly downwards. "I'm not sure I trust myself with you," she says.

After some persuading, though, she tells Desolute where she lives.

Itzal continues up the stairs, brushing aside Any's attempt at diplomacy. He rushes to the door of his chamber, yanks it open, and looks around inside. Turning, he glares at Harvest. "You had no right to go in here!" he shouts. "How dare you!"

Itzal's voice is not quiet. By now all the guests are staring up the stairs.

"Itzal, my love," says his mother, climbing the stairs after him, "please don't shout. You embarrass our guests." She turns, looking at Harvest and Any, then flicking her gaze to where Bralin, Davros, Florin, and Maglant watch. "My son is very upset," she says, dignified. "Perhaps it would be best if you all left. Immediately."

Although her voice is still cultured and polite, there is no doubt she is ordering you out.

"Lucarinda," she adds, "please fetch the adventurers' wraps. They are leaving."

Lorth 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:34:57 AM
Lorth crosses the yard to where Tobiasz is standing. "Hey friend, another boring night for you eh?", he says. He then mounts up and waits for his friends to inevitably be thrown out the door.
Lorth has troubled thoughts...
Harvest's actions have bothered him greatly, the Jerse's are law abiding citizens. The members of the Swords of Light have no right to take the law into their own hands to search the premises. As far as they know Itzal is a spoiled rottern boy with social problems, he has no evil aura. This certainly doesn't justify searching someone's private quarters. Are we to ride around the land and search every awkward teenagers belongings?

Bralin 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:39:53 AM
Bralin patiently listens to Malgant's speech.

"Harvest is young," he offers neutrally, "and thus suffers from a conviction to ideals common to youth. Consequences of action are considered irrelavnt." The dwarf gives the taur and appraising eye. "Tis common for the young to leap to conclusions."

"This group is rarely of one mind. We will address Harvest's actions at an opportune time. Tis done, and bickering among ourselves, within hearing of all, will not undo it."

Hearing the mother, Bralin rises. "Now, we depart." Having retained his cloak, the warrior has no need to wait for Lucarinda. Nodding slightly to the matron and her son, he leaves.

Harvest 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:58:06 AM
"I apologize for upsetting you," Harvest Moon inclines her head to both Itzal Jerse and to his mother as well. "But I must repeat that Paladin Florin Jandeth has detected the presence of Evil within your home. Such things are not mistaken."

She stands unmoving upon the stairs as the others make as to leave.

"There is danger here," she calls out to the others. "You are in danger," she adds to the Jerse family.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 3:02:02 PM
Florin looks to his friends, the Jerse's and then to Harvest and speaks gently to her, "Let us go Harvest. We have been asked to leave." Florin looks to the mother since she seems to be of more sound mind and understanding, "She speaks truth, I felt something was odd so used my ability as a paladin and sensed evil upstairs of your home. I, Harvest and I would assume others of the Swords worry about you, your family and quests. The means Harvest used might not of been the most diplomatic and such but you can not expect ones such as us to just turn a blind eye to such things and not act upon them. Come what may now, you been told, your guests have been warned and now Madam, paladin like or not I take my leave of your home. I did what was expected of me from my god, a god who believes in protecting those who can not do it for themselves. As a old saying goes. You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make it drink."

Florin turns on his heel and moves towards the door and out depending one what happens, giving a loud whistle for Ajax to come to him. He also looks to Ivy and holds out his arm for her, "I will give you a ride home if you like my dear."

Florin looks to Malgant and smiles to him also as he speaks to his friend while at the door, "I seen your dislike of some of the actions. Not saying right or wrong but you must admit the heart was in the right place you know. We must look at the good and the bad of all decisions and go with the one we personally think is right for the time." Florin smiles for he went with his gut and used his detect evil, then went with his gut and instincts and told the members of the group that he could tell.

Florin looks towards Lorth and thinks before leaning his head to the side and pondering some, "Lorth? may I speak to you later. Say we get a drink later, I think we should as a group." Florin looks to his friend, he had gotten along well with Lorth but he feels right now that his paladin friend is troubled over things and wishes to talk to him and the others later.

Malgant 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 4:30:23 PM
Malgant waits for his cloak, and takes his leave. He ponders why speaking quietly to the two or three friends around him is considered bickering in front of others. He shrugs and thanks the young woman for his cloak and steps outside to await the rest of the Swords of Light. A discussion back at the Inn in private is in order as Florin suggests, though a drink after the nights libations maynot be prudent.

Desolute 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 5:16:35 PM
"Ah Phaedra, I must admit, I don't trust myself around you much either. Please explain to me why a woman with so much to offer has come to an event unescorted? I'm not going to have some sergeant major of Dirt City elite forces after me for spending time with his lady, will I? I really can not afford such distinctions."
Then the commotion that was bound to occur, happens. He hears Harvest's plea for people to be wary of evil there. Desolute smiles to himself while thinking I can't believe the Paladin only noticed one evil entity at a nobles party. Perhaps Nobles are not the scum bag hum drums I thought them earlier. Phaedra's pleasant enough anyway.
"What would you like to do my beauty? The party although winding down continues to some degree, or we can take a walk? If tonight is not convenient for you, we can become better acquainted at a later date?" Desolute appears the gallant gentleman, allowing the lady her choice for the evening's course. Although he would have no problems if she wanted to end it now or in the morning, he would like to catch up with the hero's before their next excursion.

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 5:59:01 PM

Harvest Moon turns a puzzled look upon the elfish Paladin, Florin Jandeth.

"You do not have faith in what Domi has shown you in this house, Florin Jandeth?" she asks. Then she raises her voice to those left within the room. "People cannot be protected all of their lives. At some point they must take charge of themselves, be free to come to the harm that life brings to all at one time or another. If they are not allowed this, then they become prisoners of their own security."

"I understand this. But we have two paladins here, both gifted by their gods to see what is evil in order to protect what is good, and yet you would leave these people with a lingering evil without even taking the effort to look one last time?"

"Minotaur Malgant, you aspire to be a Protector of Domi. Would you not wish to ascertain the safety of your charge before leaving? It is a simple thing, and it is not an invasion as all that is seen is the evil."

Davros 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 9:01:45 PM
"Easy, Harvest. A paladin's role is not to stamp out every last source of evil that chance should bring them to. Surely you understand the balance of life better than that. Such a task is impossible, not always welcomed, and if succesful, what then of the Wold? The others are right, it is time to leave and we may discuss these events later."

"Madam Jerse, My sincere apologies for any disruption to your party. But know this: your son traffics in magics he does not understand, and may one day consume not only himself but your entire family. I recommend you seek counsel with the mages at his school and let common sense prevail where my own advice has failed."

"Itzal, my offer to help you still stands. You may reach me at the Inn in Jarlwolf. I hope you consider this strongly and intelligently."

Davros takes his leave and waits outside. When the others are prepared to go, he conjures a magical horse for the ride back to Jarlwolf.

Any - sub by Kelly 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:56:17 PM
Any looks at Harvest with understanding in his eyes. It seems the group has deserted her at the moment.

"Come Harvest, it seems the others will not help. Without the paladins, I do not know a way to find the truth. Itzal, will you not have your friend come out and speak with us? There is nothing to fear, I promise we only seek understanding."

Motioning for Harvest, Any waits to leave with her by his side.

Arminas 
Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:03:26 PM
Finally, the Swords of Light are ready to leave, though the circumstances are not what he expected.

"This is why I hate gatherings, it seems like there is always misunderstandings. Much better to go and speak with squirrels and foxes. Much easier to understand, at least once you grasp the language."

Arminas is ready to travel, but climbs the tree and retrieves the gear that was stored there.

DM Kathy 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:39:49 AM
Lorth, Bralin, and Maglant decamp immediately, to be joined outside by Arminas. They find the party's gear just as they left it.

Desolute continues to woo Phaedra, who sniffs a little at the mention of Dirt City. "Dirt City?" she repeats. "Do I look like a goblin to you? I fear you may have lost your gift for flattery, sir." There is, nevertheless, a coquettish lilt to her tone that suggests she might be brought around at a later date. In the meantime, Desolute knows where she can be found.

Florin and Harvest attempt one last warning to the household. Mistress Jerse draws herself up even taller. "I thank you for your concern," she says icily, "but I assure you we are more than capable of dealing with any unwelcome intruders who may threaten the calm of our household. Our manservants all have good, solid cudgels and know how to use them--should the situation call for it." She turns to the other guests with a tight-lipped smile. "So pray, do not concern yourselves. We will allow no harm to come to our guests."

Any, knowing a hopeless situation when he sees one, tries to get Harvest to come away with him. Florin is already leaving, the faithful Ivy by his side.

Davros also makes one final attempt to be heard. "The mages at his school," Mistress Jerse replies, "have given him top marks. Like so many others, you simply do not understand my son's genius. I assure you he is in no danger."

Outside, the night is clear and chill. The glowing balls have gone, but more prosaic torches burn every few feet, illuminating the path and making it reasonably safe to travel. Your horses are a little sleepy at this hour, but willing enough to be ridden so long as they are headed for their stables.

Lorth 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:02:40 AM
Lorth rides along with his friends, he looks at the ground and lets Tobiasz just follow the other horses along.
After a moment he speaks, "Let me try and explain something to you, I am a paladin, the two things my order values most is good and law. Breaking into someones private dwelling without proof of wrongdoing is breaking the law, I cannot support anyone in this, no matter what you suspect lies on the other side. We have no proof that Itzal is in league with something evil, just that he is a spoiled brat and that isn't against the law. Yes, there is something evil in the house, and I would be the first to root it out, if the Jerses gave us permission. However we did not have that permission.
Perhaps you should of informed the Jerses that something evil was in their house before you broke into their private quarters? Then perhaps they would of been more receptive to you searching it."
He then looks to Florin, "Florin I am no expert of Domi, but I thought that he also required his paladins to follow the law, perhaps I am mistaken. Putting law to the side because the ends justify the means is not acceptable to a paladin order, I am suprised Domi allows this. We do not go with gut feelings, we follow the law and do good. You my friend stray to a neutral path, certainly not lawful."

Harvest 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:17:35 AM

Harvest Moon rides silently upon Fyrda on the short return trip to Jarlwolf. There are many things to think of, and not all of them are of this night. She rides silent still, listening as Lorth addresses the group. She rides in silence until he has his say.

"If you wish to speak of me, Paladin Lorth, then please do so as I am the one who you accuse of breaking in, is that not true?" Her words are bitter, but with the bitterness is also a trace of sorrow. "Wisdom would caution you to have greater patience and learn of the entire story before using such words as 'breaking in'. You would have discovered that I had informed the entire kitchen staff that I was going above. You would also have discovered that I was lead upstairs by the maid servant, Lucarinda, who showed me each room herself. It is only the door to the room of Itzal Jerse that I myself opened as I feared for Lucarinda's safety. Even then, it was not locked. There was no breaking necessary."

"Further, and more important, I think your words to Paladin Florin Jandeth are an insult and show an even greater lack of wisdom. You confuse the Law with the Law of the Land. In the Contested Kingdoms where I am from, the Law of the Land is the word of the nearest one to claim right over the territory by force of arms. This law is self-interested and rarely just. In the Emerald Kingdom, Parnoth's word is the Law of the Land, and yet you came with us and became a criminal under Parnoth's decrees."

"I have been taught that a Paladin's word is the Law, and I have faith that Domi grants Paladin Florin Jandeth his wisdom and his justice. I have faith that Paladin Florin speaks with Domi's voice."

"I would not have acted as I did otherwise."

The small brown girl lapses, once again, into silence. Her eyes stray in the moonlight to the hills and shadowed vales of Athos' face. Inside, she feels her heart as it tears in twain.

Any - sub by Kelly 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:09:24 AM
Any rides along side Harvest, his shoulders are tense as Lorth scoulds the group for Harvest's actions. He opens his mouth, ready to defend her actions, when Harvest does just that.

A large smile comes upon his face as he turns and looks at Lorth.

"She is right of course, I ride will a fugitive from the law. Someone lawfully imprisoned in the Emerald Kingdom, yet escaped merely because the sentence seemed difficult to bear."

Any starts to hum:

"When danger reared its ugly head,
he quickly turned his tail and fled ..."


Looking about, he adds:

"Hmmm, it is late. I think I am borrowing someone elses tune. Later I must compose a ballad of our adventures. The stories must be remembered, or how else do we learn?"

Arminas 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:25:27 AM
Arminas rides along on Darkfire, glad to be on the open road. Unfortunately, the difficulties inherent in large gatherings has has crept into his group and followed him along the road. Lorth's scolding is too much.

"Lorth, it is no secret that we do not agree much on how one should live. Is it not true though, that it is difficult to impose your beliefs on others? Do not berate Harvest for doing what she felt was right. She has proven her heart is pure, that is all one can hope for in a friend and companion."

Then he adds:

"Do not worry about being a fugitive from the law. Parnoth's laws are tyranical .... as are all laws that restrict my freedoms."

Bralin 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 3:14:07 PM
Bralin rides in the rear of the group, pacing Malgant. As Lorth lectures all with a wide brush, and Harvest has her retort, the dwarf cathces the eye of the taur, and shrugs.

He chimes in, his voice calm and reasonable.

"Lorth, ye must acknowledge your personal standard of what is lawful is highly placed. I have never met your equal in that regard."

"But I must agree, Harvest, that your actions were precipitous."

Bralin doesn't wait for the expected rebuttal, and plows on in his ususal professional tone.

"My objection is tactical. Consider, tis reasonable to believe the boy's advancement and the evil Florin detected are related. If true, the situation inside the home has existed for some time, and was likely to continue unabated for some time to come. As no one was injured in the past, none at the party were in immediate danger. The evil was dormant, presumably biding its time and growing the boy's power. Now, we have prematurely alerted all that we are aware of it."

"Tis likely we have accomplished little tonight but antagonize the innocent, and forewarn the guilty."

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 3:54:01 PM
Florin rides along with his friends and listens to what is said before easing his horse back, "I will exsourt Ivy home and cetch up with you all at the Inn." Florin nudges Ajax and pats Ivy's arm which should be around his waist as he was going to give her a lift home too.

As he moves to go pass Lorth he slows his horse down and looks to his friend, "Domi gave me the ability to sense evil and smite it. I did nothing more then sense and alert my friends of it for their judgement. An I trust the group and their actions, I can not fight along side all of you if I did not trust you with my life. To me what I did was like me alerting the guards of someone evil so they could be watched and then the guards do as they see fit. I myself would most likly keep a eye on the person too considering if I could stop someone from being hurt or killed then I did my job as a paladin...if that was wrong my friend then Domi should never of given me the gift to find evil and expect me to try and stop it. I do what I can to keep evil from growing and doing worse things then it may have already done..."

Florin looks to Bralin and nods to him, "I agree with your comments Bralin and will also add that we did do something else. The evil will do something now that we brought attention to it and to ourselves and we know it will act through the young wizard without a doubt. Not to mention we made the kid upset which wasn't hard to begin with, he will act and he will use whatever is in there for his aid. Thats why I told Harvest we should go other then the fact that we would just ended up having to fight innocent people. The Lady's guards would of lept at her command at then we would of had to defend outselves against people who have nothing to do with what is going on."

Florin rides off now with Ivy to take her home, he sighs abit and touches the handle of his sword that rests over the saddle horn and then looks back to the road.

Malgant 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 5:39:01 PM
Before Florin can ride off Malgant adds his rather deep and even voice to the discussion. He speaks forcefully and you get the impression he has thought about his words while the rest have been bickering about blame.
"Before you go Florin, might I suggest that you leave some sort of protection with Lady Ivy once you reach her home. The rest of us may wish to take some precautions as well. Let me describe what I saw tonight and add my perspective to it. We were invited to a social event by a woman who is extreemly self conscious about how others see her and her family. We were invited because Anthos won the bard competition and the rest of you saved some children, which is an exploit I have yet to hear in its entirety. We were marks of prestige, and our being there to congratulate Itzal was a feather in his mothers cap. We met Itzal, from what I saw and heard, an unpopular boy, spoiled and owning less social grace than a dwarf with an active case of hemroids and food poisoning both at the same time. He was snubed and somehow, I am not sure how, made the person who snubbed him pay through embarassment. Seeing this Florin looked for a source of the slight with all of the powers at his disposal, both noble and in my eyes quite correct. Finding a source of evil in the house he also warned the rest of us, lest it decide that the shadows were not to its liking anymore and more than mischief were on its mind, also the correct thing to do by my reckoning. We then went into ultra paranoid mode because in most if not all of our experiences a source of evil is a sure sign that we are about to be molested in some way, I know that is true in at least my case. This paranoia led us to make some unfortunate choices. I know that Bralin saw some magical auras and tracked them relentlessly through the party, subtlely, and I followed his lead, likely less subtlely, and we found naught but Arminas at the end of that road. Harvest, while you may not have 'broken' into any rooms in the house, would you have listened to the servants if they had said that you shouldn't go upstairs? I have seen you set your mind on a thing, and I doubt that an appearance of Domi himself telling you it was a bad idea would have been enough to deter you. I would assume the servants were told to 'accomodate' the needs of their guests tonight and even though they knew that they were to keep all of the guests in the party area proper they were not going to risk the fire and brimstone of their mistress by not showing a curious guest the rest of the house if that guest were persistant."
" The rest was plain, at least to me. We are now thought of as fools by the majority of the nobles in the area, and that view is being strongly reinforced right now to any that choose to listen to Lady Jerse. Itzal, a boy that by all discription is vengeful and at least moderately powerful as a mage has the opinion that we intentionally tried to ruin his party and belittle his powers. If the source of the evil is his mentor, which I agree is likely, Itzal will want revenge. However we are adventurers. We are the hard targets. Would it not be easier to seek that revenge on someone dear to us, but far less protected? Forgive me Ivy, I do not want to upset you, or put you ill at ease, but these are what I see to be hard facts. You are quite likely in danger due to our antics tonight. I include all of us in that term of 'Our'. Any one of us could have thrown the brakes on the runaway searching of the house, but didn't. Now, I fear we are on the defensive, rather than on the offensive. But that is the path I aspire to, so be it."
" Further you berate Lorth for standing down when Lady Jerse became incensed at Harvest's snooping. Lorth was obeying the laws of the land. I saw no peasants uprising at the council meeting of the Pitchfork Council. You were working most recently for those council members. Because of that I have no reason to believe that their laws are not just. If they were, the Swords of Light would be working to overthrow the council rather than working with it."
" What's done is done. Could it have gone better? Surely. Are we planning on letting this go and allowing Itzal to become a petty tyrant wielding great power with little compassion or caring for those around him? From what I hear from the rest of you, Certainly not. What we need now is a plan of defense. We can be certain that someone as petty as Itzal will do something, our job is to make that something survivable for everyone it can hurt, not just ourselves. I prayed for mostly informational and defensive spells this day, so I am prepared to stand against Itzal's next move." Turning to Bralin, " What do you propose we do next Bralin?"
Malgant has now stopped in the road and waits for the Dwarf's response. He feels naked without his armor and sword, but stands sure that he has said the right thing. Assigning blame now will only lead to squabbling and give Itzal the edge. They gained some information tonight and they need to use what they know to protect the people of this area.

Desolute  d20+4=7
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 5:59:19 PM
Desolute smirks at his faupaux in words and shrugs off his mistake, "Of course not my lady. The implication was in regard to whatever fool would leave a such a voluptuous woman alone on night like this."

Desolute continues to pay attention Phaedra but concentrates on Itzal and his mother. he will attempt to listen in on their conversation or perhaps a plan for revenge if they have one. Itzal said they would pay. If only I can figure out how he intends to do so. Failing miserably, Desolute thinks of another plan.

Dang it, I need to get closer to them!
"Pardon me Phaedra, I must excuse myself for a short time. I shall return to your warm side soon though."

Desolute maneuvers his way through the part to try and get another listen check in, next post.

Listen check to hear conversation (lousy) 7

Name fixed by Al.

Desolute ooc 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 6:00:03 PM
Bin? Who's Bin.
Sorry about that.

Lorth (2nd illegal post) 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 6:21:47 PM
Lorth turns to Harvest and gives her and incredulous look, "We are both intelligent adults Harvest, please don't insult me by saying you had the permission of the servants. All of us know that the servants where most likely instructed to try and help us in anyway. You didn't seek permission of the owners of the home and we both know why.
Secondly, I don't confuse the law and the law of the land. The law in this land is held by the pitchfork council, I would like to believe that they are just and goodly, therefore we must follow their laws. Do you believe that our group is above the law? I certainly do not, for that is the path of a tyrant.
Furthermore, In Parnoth's land the laws are tyranical and unjust as was our sentence and incarceration and you know quite well that we all stand against that, here it is quite the opposite."

(OOC: Guys, I just want to throw this out there, please take none of this personally. Obviously I am lawful good and a paladin to boot. It is quite difficult to run with a mostly chaotic party. It is much easier when we are out in the wilderness or battling evil and the lines are black and white :)

As per the rules...
Lawful characters tell the truth, keep their word, respect authority, honor tradition, and judge those who fall short of their duties.

Chaotic characters follow their consciences, resent being told what to do, favor new ideas over tradition, and do what they promise if they feel like it.

"Law" implies honor, trustworthiness, obedience to authority, and reliability. On the downside, lawfulness can include close-mindedness, reactionary adherence to tradition, judgmentalness, and a lack of adaptability. Those who consciously promote lawfulness say that only lawful behavior creates a society in which people can depend on each other and make the right decisions in full confidence that others will act as they should.

"Chaos" implies freedom, adaptability, and flexibility. On the downside, chaos can include recklessness, resentment toward legitimate authority, arbitrary actions, and irresponsibility. Those who promote chaotic behavior say that only unfettered personal freedom allows people to express themselves fully and lets society benefit from the potential that its individuals have within them.)

Harvest (2nd Illegal Post) 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:40:52 PM

A dark look comes over Harvest Moon's face.

"You are implying, Paladin Lorth, that there is dishonesty to my motives?" she asks. "Beware your words."

"If you defer to the Laws of the Pitchfork Council, then why is it that you usurp their words and speak as though you have their minds? If you question my actions in the name of the Pitchfork Council then we must go to them tomorrow and ask for their judgement."

"And if you not only knew that there was evil upstairs, but that it may have been a creature that influences Itzal Jerse, I do not understand why you did not immediately seek it out. It is evil growing its strength among the innocent. I do not understand where a tactical advantage might be gained from ignoring such."

Malgant's words are many, and it is difficult to understand how he comes to know many of the things that he says. Many also appear ... unfounded. Harvest says nothing in reply to them.

Lorth (3rd illegal post) 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:02:22 PM
Again to Harvest, "Certainly there is no dishonesty in your motive, your motive was to seek out evil, how could that be dishonest? Your methods where troubling.
As for why I didn't charge up the stairs to seek out this slight evil. Because I am not a soldier or guardsman of this area, I have no right to invade someones private abode because I think there is something amiss. I've said as much before, I don't know how to say it more plainly. We haven't the right it is as simple as that.
As for going to the Council, go to them if you like, ask them if it is ok for you to take initiative and invade someones private property when you feel like it. I don't need to, I know the answer. I wouldn't be surprised if the Jerse's don't file a complaint with the them anyway and you find out."

Arminas - 2nd illegal post 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:23:40 PM
Arminas can't help to be drawn into Lorth's words:

"Lorth, so you do not deny that if you feel a law unjust then it is alright to disobey such a law? Such is the statement you made regarding Parnoth's laws. You my friend are a proponent of chaos. I have a new found respect for you my chaotic brother."

Davros 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:44:05 PM
Davros weighs many thoughts and ponders the conversation and the events before speaking.

"Harvest, opening that door was more likely a breach of etiquette as opposed to an unlawful act. However, it was very foolish of you. Itzal does not apper to be an accomplished mage, but even simple magics can hold great peril for those who are unprepared. And there is the matter of Itzal's 'friend'. I suspect the creature may be from the Abyss itself. And if so may possess terrible powers. You were all alone."

"There can be no doubt that evil gains strength in that house. I am not even entirely convinced that Mistress jerse herself does not promote it to increase her social standing. Harvest's minor transgression must be set aside, for we as a group must determine a course of action now. What should we do? There is also the matter of implied revenge. We should be wary this night, and maybe for many to come."

"As for our reputations, I wouldn't worry. Most of the nobles who show up for such parties are disappointed if nothing embarassing happens. It gives them something to gossip about and hold over one another. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them thanked us for the entertainment."there could then be many parties in our future...

While traveling, Davros happily relates the story, or what he knows of it, about saving the children and the group's thankfully short but tragic visit to Koshe-Marr. Hopefully it will break some tension...

Davros 
Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:45:06 PM
last line directed at Malgant

DM Kathy 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 4:31:43 AM
You have much to discuss as you head back to Jarlwolf. Ivy looks a little alarmed at some of the talk, but seems to have faith that Florin will protect her.

As for the Swords of Light, it is clear they have differing opinions about what should have happened tonight...

[OOC: I could pretend I'm giving you a short DM post so that you could continue roleplaying, but the truth is I'm up way too late and ready to go to sleep. :) Do continue your discussion, though; you've got some great roleplaying going on.]

Lorth 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 7:40:51 AM
Lorth gives Arminas a resigned look, "Again, unjust and tyrannical law is something none of us would obey. You can call it what you like, however that is not how I see it. Struggle against tyranny is just, lawful and good. The fact is that the laws here are not unjust and tyrannical, therefore they must be followed."

Lorth sighs,"It is easy to pick apart my words while ignoring what I am trying to say. I could do the same to you if you where trying to express a point. In the end I'm sure nothing I say will change any of your attitudes and we will all continue to follow what we think is the correct course of action. Certainly we are all good people and most of the time that is all that matters."

Lorth is saddened he cannot make his friends see his point of view. He decides that he will make penance for them on the morrow. He rides in silence the rest of the way back to town, along Tobiasz to pick the pace.

Bralin 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 10:39:19 AM
Bralin is still unperturbed by the questions and accusations flung about. He diligently sticks with answering questions specifically asked of him.

"The tactical advantage, Harvest, lied in choosing the time and place for confrontation. If you are aware of your opponent while they are unaware of you, you have the advantage. One should not immediately start a fire without first ascertaining it will not spread. Our battles always involve sufficient magics to bring down the Jerze's home."

The dwarf then turns to Malgant.
"Our supposition is the entity lacked sufficient power to act. Tis unlikely it will gain that power tonight. We should have time to resolve our internal differences 'ere requiring a course of action. I say return to the inn, and wait. Tis doubtful the Jerze's reaction to tonight's events will manifest as a physical confrontation."

Harvest 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 11:23:39 AM
A mounting alarm grows upon Harvest Moon's face.

"Tell me more of the friend of Itzal Jerse," she asks of Davros Sapphiredge. "I had not heard of this until you spoke of it. If the truth of this is even half as dire as the things of which you speak then we must return immediately!"

"Paladin Florin!" Harvest calls after the departing couple. "If there is danger you should not go alone!"

"Paladin Lorth, if you believe that an invasion of privacy lacks in lawfulness then I ask you how such a lack would compare against the harboring of an Abyssal creature? Which is the greater breach and which should hold preeminence over the other."

"You, as Florin Jandeth, are a paladin, and I hold you in the same esteem as he as a arbiter of the law in the name of Gargul. Upon your word we may ride back and see to this threat now. If you cede your authority to the law of the Pitchfork Council, then we must ride now to Madame Dulcet. There we may gain her judgment and her leave to act."

"You are a Paladin, Lorth Jeradosta, the decision falls to you."

Lorth 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 12:37:59 PM
Lorth listens to Harvest speak, then answers slowly, "Obviously I see your point, taking time to follow the law may cause more harm than rooting out the evil now. I however must follow the law.
I suggest this. I will ride ahead to Dulcet and explain what we have found, asking for permission to act in the council's name to investigate and rid the land of this evil. I will then return as quick as possible. The rest of you can watch the Jerse's home, to be sure this evil doesn't leave or spread.
However, I am of course open to other courses of action, if anyone has better ideas."

Lorth smiles with his attempt to assuage everyone present, "With everyones ok, I will be off."

Desolute  d20+3=21 d20+3=16 d20+4=15
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 3:33:21 PM
Excusing himself to the restroom, Desolute actually starts working. Casing the place if you will. He wants to notice every nook, cranny or object that allows shadow to occur, a place to hide, or a place to hide something. He tries to position himself in a place near the stairs where he can hear the Jerse's conversation, whatever that might be. If someone comes near him this time, he will send them away using what diplomacy he can manage.
If Itzal sees him, all the better. If he can get on Itzal's good side, maybe the punk will confide in the half orc and perhaps "hire" him for some work against the adventurers. Desolute would never choose the side of evil again, but he knows how it works and he knows how to fit in around it. Perhaps his past was preplanned by the gods, there to help those in the future?

Spot areas of the house good for hiding, or other anomolies: 21
Diplomacy for privacy to listen: 16
Listen to Jerse's: 15


Harvest 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 3:49:09 PM
Fyrda tosses her head and trots in a circle beneath Harvest, testament to the roiling emotions in the girl upon her back.

"That is not my point, Paladin Lorth. The point of which I speak is that sometimes greater laws must take precedence over smaller ones."

The brown girl, with a dark frown upon her face, reviews her words.

"You thought that I was speaking with a double meaning, did you not?. You think in a very twisted manner. No. If we must get authority from Madame Dulcet then we must. But if matters are dire then I do not think she would wish us to wait until morning. She would wish us to waken her for it is her duty as well."

Davros 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 4:24:33 PM
"I don't think matters are so dire that they require immediate action. This is a noble family we are dealing with. Any major misstep on our part could find us being asked to leave the area by the Pitchfork Council. There is time to discuss this. I believe that in addition to informing the council, the wizard school in Rowena should also be contacted. This matter could very well be for the local and school authorities to handle."

"As for the matter of the 'creature', I suspect Itzal has acquired himself a special familiar. Some wizards acquire small creatures of the Abyss called imps to serve them. It usually takes a strong will to control them however and Itzal may be lacking. I don't think there is any immediate danger, since this situation may have been going on for some time. The creature is also likely the reason for Itzal's improved fortunes at the school."

"Going directly back would be a mistake. Bralin is correct, if we do end up confronting such a creature, we should prepare first. I am aware they can turn invisible, which was plenty evident at the party. I also recall they have strong poison. Even though they are amongst the weakest of the creatures of the Abyss, they should not be taken lightly."

Harvest 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 4:37:41 PM
Harvest turns her efforts to calming Fyrda. Normally gentle and placid, her behavior cannot but be in reflection of Harvest Moon's own. Harvest reaches forward to stroke Fyrda's neck. She whispers soft and meaningless words until the great plow horse is again calm.

"I will take your counsel, Davros Sapphiredge," she says to the wizard. Then a question occurs. "Would a familar of such a sort mean that Itzal Jerse is now Evil or is soon to become so?" asks Harvest Moon.

Malgant 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 5:15:52 PM
" On the contrary Bralin. If there is an ecil in the house strong enough to be Itzal's mentor, I would guess that it just has a better sense of how to handle people than we displayed tonight. Think on this, we stood there and swore to the heavens that there was an evil in the house. If there is, and I do not doubt Florin's senses then it gains nothing by revealing itself to attack us. However if it bides its timeand watches us and listens to us, as it couldeven be doing now since it can apparently become invisible, then we are made to look the fool and it gains he edge of knowing our plans. I find it unlikely that it would come this far from its master, but it is a thought."

Any - sub by Kelly 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:30:21 PM
Any rides along side Harvest as he tries to understand the danger.

"I believe what everyone is saying, is that we do not know the extent of the evil or danger from said evil. Harvest tried to ascertain the information by stealth. Clearly, when stealth no longer worked she stepped forward and directly questioned it. While it would have been better to determine the source of the evil this night, that is no longer an option. Not without armed confrontation. None of us know the danger, or how immediate the danger is. Lorth's suggesting to ride to seek council seems good. I for one would like to sleep on this."

Arminas 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:36:20 PM
Arminas nods as Lorth speaks to him:

"Yes, I suppose words can be used as weapons. I used them to point out that how just a law is depends upon those who percieve it. There are those in Parnoth's realm who think he is a wise and just master. If the Pitchfork Council gives us permission to root out the evil from the Jerse household, then Itazl and his friend will think the law unjust. We are all somewhat partial to which laws we accept. We all follow our hearts, and what else is more chaotic than the heart?"

Talk of immediate action seem premature to Arminas as well.

"I do not fear retribution from the thing in the Jerse house. Perhaps this evenings events will cause it to act, thus showing itself. I say we wait."

Davros 
Wednesday July 25th, 2007 7:47:48 PM
"The creature is certainly evil. Whether Itzal is remains to be seen. I don't believe Lorth or Florin sensed anything about him? Regardless, the creature surely tempts him tremendously every day."

"I should mention that a familiar such as my rat and a wizard share a special magical bond. Breaking that bond will cause some harm to Itzal if the creature is suddenly killed. We must proceed with caution."

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 12:25:24 AM
At the words of his friends, Florin slows before moving to far and looks to Ivy before speaking to the others, "I plan to explain the situtation to Ivy's parents and offer to spend the night there to make sure nothing happens this night. Come tomorrow I will ask favor from the temple to see a protection placed on the house to be sure of it's safty."

Florin looks towards Lorth and speaks to his friend, "Friend Lorth, I know your code and you know mine but I wish to speak one thing plainly to you so you know up front. If anything happens to Ivy or her parents and it is traced to that house without a doubt then I will not hold back on destroying the evil within it, if the law will not handle it then I will from that point. That may not sound paladin like but Ivy is to be my wife and I consider her family mine and I will not stand blindly to the harm of my family or friends. To me even a god can not ask me to place my family and friends second. I could not do what I do, protect what I protect and fight what I have to fight without them....As I said, that is not paladin like but I just wish to say that now so you know. As a friend I would hope you will understand that and still cover my back if needed for I will not stray from covering yours or any others here. Either way I'm just a mortal like all else here, I make mistakes like all others. I pray to Domi to guide me and if I make a mistake then I pray he forgives me too."

Florin looks over the group and thinks of each person before leaning his head to the side, "I would like to ask you to join me to Lorth in watching over Ivy and her parent's place tonight. Will you aid me? Malgant and Bralin should stay with the rest of the group and I think we would make a good pair to watch over the place. If you rather not because I have offended you then I will understand. Know that I did not mean to though and I respect your thoughts, your code and pray you will respect my thoughts and code too."

Florin looks to Arminas, "I think if anything happens and I and however comes along with me is needed that you should send your friend to get us. Since I can not speak to animals I will figure you need help if I see him. Will that work? I'm not sure how we will alert any of you if we need help but I'm sure we'll manage if anything happens."

Florin lastly looks to bralin and smiles to him, Florin can't help but be worried for the sturdy dwarf, "I know I don't have to say this Bralin but none the less, you watch your back and the others too. I might be worrying something will happen for no good reason but we know it's coming and thats enough to put all of us on guard."

Florin will take Ivy home once the talk is over. If Lorth prefers not to help Florin then he will as Malgant or Davros as either would be helpful in detecting anything happening around the house. Florin thinks Bralin as leader should stay with the bulk of the group though.

Florin speaks to Ivy on the way to her home, "I'm sorry for getting you into this Ivy. I didn't consider all angles back at the party. Your father was a advetuer he said. I hope he will understand when I explain this all to him and offer my services and seek help come tomorrow."

DM Kathy 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 12:50:12 AM
You have much to discuss on your way back to town--so much, that you aren't quite finished with your discussion when you arrive in the quiet streets of Jarlwolf proper.

Florin is concerned for Ivy's safety and would like to keep a watch at her house. He invites Lorth to join him. He does not invite anyone else by name, but probably would not turn down offers of help.

Harvest has expressed a wish to rouse Dulcet this very night and inform her of the goings-on in the Jerse household. Her companions have pointed out that that may not be prudent.

Your lodgings await you, as does Ivy's house and Mistress Dulcet's. Your horses, of course, have a very strong opinion about their preference.

[OOC clarification: The Jerse family is wealthy, and has pretentions to aristocracy, but they aren't nobles per se. Most of the guests at the party were either wealthy climbers like the Jerses, or commoners wearing their best finery and minding their manners like anything. :) ]

Lorth 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 8:00:56 AM
"Florin, I will of course aid you in guarding your family. I will speak to Dulcet tomorrow unless the others go to speak to her before that. I would of course also have your back if you decided it was necessary to invade the Jerse home. However I can't say I wouldn't try and talk you out of it.", Lorth smiles.
Lorth moves Tobiasz to follow Florin...

Desolute 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:25:20 AM
Not getting anywhere, the half orc goes back to find Phaedra. "Care to take a moonlight stroll around the grounds with me?" He will walk her around the outside of the house and along the perimeter as he cases the outside as well, looking for hiding places for himself, or perhaps others. He wants to get a look at the windows and possibly other entrances. He will use the house as a diversion to ask Phaedra about her's. Once he is finished, and he has an idea about patrols and such, they will find a secluded area, to get better aquainted.

Arminas 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 7:02:04 PM
Arminas takes Darkfire to the stable, and combs him down himself. After feeding and watering him, he goes back into the Inn to find his room.

"I for one plan to get some rest, there is much to think about this night. I'll see you at breakfast."

With that, he goes to his room.

Harvest 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 8:22:53 PM

Pasix? Pasix? What is the right thing to do?

No words of wisdom come to Harvest Moon. The voice of her master within her is silent.

She gives Fyrda her rein and the great plow horse makes her way back to the stable.

"I am sorry." Harvest reaches up and the old horse lowers her head to Harvest's touch. "An exciting life can be difficult. I do not know what to do." She looks in Anthos' direction. "I do not know, Fyrda." She sighs as a sleepy stableboy leads Harvest Moon's loyal mount into the stable.

"Is it a bad thing, Anthos?" Harvest links arms with her bard. "Am I a bad person? I was concerned for the guests and I wished to keep from harm, those working within the house. But for Itzal Jerse and his mother ... " Her voice trails to a silence with greater meaning than any spoken words. "They are ... It is difficult to care for them."

Harvest sighs and holds his arm.

"Shall we waken Madame Dulcet? Or should we wait until morning?"

Davros 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 9:58:25 PM
"I will ride with Florin and Lorth. I have a spell which may provide some small measure of protection to the family. In the morning, I will spend some time...preparing."

Davros goes to his room at the Inn and quickly retrieves his books and gear.

"Ivy, when we arrive at your home, have your family prepare sleeping arrangements for everyone in a large common room or area. My spell will protect a few rooms only. I will leave it to Florin and Lorth to set watches for the three of us, and your family may rest soundly."

Davros will cast an alarm spell in the described area at the house.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:36:21 PM
Florin is happy to have Lorth along and Davros also. He speaks to them and rubs Ivy's arm off and on to help comfort her of any worries as they travel to Ivy's home, "I'm glad to have you along. I understand your position Lorth and trust me, no action would come from me inless it is in my opinion prudent to act swiftly."

When he and the others arrive at Ivy's home, Florin takes the time to speak to her father first since Ivy's dad was like him and the others of the group once. He tells him of the party and what had happened, explaining his worry for Ivy and her family and telling him that he himself would rest easier if they allowed him and his friends to watch over the place till morning where as from there he would go visit the temple and ask for some assistance just incase.

Any - sub by Kelly 
Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:13:16 PM
Any draws Harvest close by his side, the compassion flows from him into her.

"You are a good person, the best I have ever met. Paladins have harsh judgement, and I find it is difficult to understand their code. Best to follow your heart, and let the consequences fall where they may. Come, let us rest and awake Mistress Dulcet in the morning. We are strong enough I think to withstand this evil I believe. If it comes for us, it will give us reason enough to act."

Looking at the worry in Harvest's eyes, he adds:

"I will arrange for all of us to sleep in a large room together, we will even set watch. Come, I will speak with the others."

Any then finds Arminas, Bralin and Malgant and requests that they stay in the same room.

(Arminas agrees)

DM Kathy 
Friday July 27th, 2007 2:07:47 AM
Desolute brings Phaedra outside for a "walk in the moonlight" that is actually a reconaissance mission. He notes that the large farmhouse has a front and back door, a couple of large windows on the ground floor, and several smaller windows on the upper floors. All of the windows have shutters, which are presently open. Phaedra is a little put out by all the attention Desolute is paying to the house, and not to her. She gets a little "better acquainted" with him, then suggests that they should meet another time.

The other Swords, meanwhile, care for their animals and begin to make sleeping arrangements. Ivy's parents have themselves just returned from the party, and it's clear to see that her father is releived they'll have some protection this evening. Extra pallets are dragged into the front room to form a kind of campsite for the adventurers.

Those staying at the inn can stay together simply by moving into one person's room; there is extra space in most of the rooms.

[Not sure whether we're talking about one big group or two smaller ones, but either way, it's doable.]

The night passes uneventfully. The adventurers at Ivy's house awake to find the smaller children running about in great excitement over having visitors.

"Did you really sleep on the floor?" one curly-haired lad asks Lorth in amazement. "I wanna sleep on the floor!"

"Me too, me too!" cries his younger sister.

Another boy has picked up Florin's helmet and is trying it on. Unable to see where he's going, he knocks over a toddler, who immediately begins to howl.

The domestic commotion is soon set to rights, however, and you can ready yourselves and study your spells in (relative) calm. Outside, a mist is clinging to the ground, but the rising sun should soon see an end to it.

Lorth 
Friday July 27th, 2007 8:01:16 AM
Lorth smiles at the child, "Well perhaps you can have my spot next time, because I'd much rather sleep in a bed."
Lorth then busies himself cleaning and putting on his gear. He is careful to fold the outfit the Jerse's lent him and puts it in his pack. Hopefully he will have a chance to return it today.
On the way to the inn Lorth stops at the local temple. He places thirty platinum pieces in the poor box the prays at the altar. Gargul please send me guidance if I am in the wrong he thinks. He spends sometime reciting his prayers then leaves to meet the others.

Desolute 
Friday July 27th, 2007 4:36:26 PM
Typical, I invite a lady out for a stroll and conversation and since it's not about her, she is offended. Desolute continues with her to a secluded location and when he gets as far as possible, he escorts the lady back to the house with a polite good night. I'm one of the best looking half orcs in this world and few are as charming, yet I still have to settle for average girls, where is the justice Pantheon? Going back inside the house, he says his good nights to the Jerse's and thanks them for the enjoyable evening. He then depats into the night. He skips off toward the inn with his thumbs tucked into his belt and a whistling tune on his lips, ready for a good nights sleep. As noticeable as the hero's are, they shouldn't be hard to find tonight or tomorrow.

Malgant 
Friday July 27th, 2007 5:14:16 PM
Malgant awakes at first light and unlike most mornings dons his full kit to go outside and pray. He stands still as a stone for a moment in the field, allowing his mind to clear and the events of last night to be recalled clearly. THen he lumbers into the sword dance and the thinking begins. They know that Itzal is a spoiled brat. They know he is not liked by his peers, or at least by children of his own age in this area. They know he goes to a magic school nearby.hmmm.... a school nearby.

The Sword dance stutters as Malgany begins a new train of thought. Around him the mist swirls and trails his every move, muffling the cuts his sword makes as it passes through the air. A school nearby..... I wonder what his peers at school really think of him. Do they find him spoiled and aloof like we saw last night, or are they like him? Harvest seemed a bit puzzled by the mention of a school of magic in these parts and she knows the local terrain. IS there a school there or is that not what it seems either? The sword dance goes on, bringing up more questions than it answers. When it ends, Malgant decides to try an altogether different strategy today with the Swords of light. Maybe if they let the Jerse's lie undisturbed a little while they can glean useful information at the school.

Malgant returns to the Inn and asks that breakfast be brought up to the room so that they may all confer in private. He orders platters of eggs, bacon, sausages and biscuits amd some fresh fruit as well as milk and coffee to wash it down. Thinking on Bralin's appetite last night, he orders a bit more to cover both his and the dwarf's needs. This done he mounts the stairs prepared to talk to the others about alternative means of finding things out...this could work out.

Upon entering the room Malgant tries to remain quiet while the others sleep, that is until the food arrives. When it does, and the others begin to rise he starts to tell them about his idea.
" Why don't we try a different approach today? We saw last night how Itzal acts when he is among those he grew up with, why don't we go out of town and try to find this school of his? Maybe there we can talk to some of his instructors and some of his classmates and see if they can tell us more about him. Maybe they can tell us if he is as arrogant at school as he is at home. Maybe they can tell us how skilled he is in case it comes to a fight. Maybe they can tell us what to expect so that if it comes to a fight we can have the correct anti-magics ready to keep everyone concerned from getting hurt. What do you say? I know we will need to get Lorth, Florin and most of all Davros to get this done, since Davros will likely see things wrong or odd at the school we might well miss since he knows what he should see there. Then armed with more knowledge of what we are up against we can talk to the council and have more facts to present them with. Worth a try , i hink."

Davros 
Saturday July 28th, 2007 11:31:55 AM
In the morning, Davros finds a quiet spot and prepares his spells, He finds the children's antics amusing, reminding him of his many siblings.

Spells Prepared:
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Bralin 
Saturday July 28th, 2007 2:08:37 PM
Bralin beds down for the night with a sense of satisfaction. Again, prudence prevails and Harvest has heeded to the logic of the situation. The taciturn dwarf nods at Florin's warning, and sets up a watch schedule in the common room of the inn.

When Malgant returns from his excercises, the seasoned warrior awakes immediately. Bralin performs his standard morning prayers, and then helps himself to breakfast. As Malgant is doing quite a bit of talking, the hungry dwarf finds ample time to shovel one spoonful of porridge after another into his maw. By the time Malgant finishes speaking, Bralin is ready for the day.

"Mayhap some of us can inquire with Dulcet as well," he offers. "Her knowledge of the family and their behavior may prove crucial. Also her guidance."

ADM Buzz 
Sunday July 29th, 2007 11:45:08 AM
Posting report: Sunday July 22 - Saturday July 28

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Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
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(Challenging week for the post report)

Harvest 
Sunday July 29th, 2007 12:14:15 PM
Even with Anthos' even calming breath next to her, it is a difficult night for Harvest Moon. Action. Inaction. Can one truly ever walk the Wold and do no harm? The pale undead image of Devrin haunts her dreams.

Morning comes. In some ways it comes too soon. In others, not soon enough. Harvest spends the early morning hour sitting within the ray of sunlight that enters through an open window of the room she had shared with the others last night. Alemi, though, is a god of compassion. He is not a god of answers.

"We must see Madame Dulcet to day, Anthos," she says with calm resolution. "There is only so many roads that we may tread and remain who we are. If we are confounded when we come to laws that conflict and bind our hands from helping others, then we must cease to help others."

"Our only other choice is to ourselves become agents of the law as are Madame Dulcet and the Pitchfork Council. We must ask Madame Dulcet if such is possible."

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil (Longstrider)

Kelly 
Sunday July 29th, 2007 3:07:38 PM
OOC: I think Lyle will be back to post, so I will not post for him. If he doesn't, just assume he will go with Harvest to visit Dulcet.

Arminas 
Sunday July 29th, 2007 3:12:31 PM
Glad that the night is uneventful (aside from having to listen to a dwarf snore) and over, Arminas rises very early and goes outside. He finds Ewan perched high in a tree near the Inn.

Whistling to her, Arminas joins the eagle in a hunting trip. While Ewan soars high above, Arminas kicks the bushes to scare rabbits into the open. Soon, Ewan has made her kill and Arminas has gotten some fresh air.

He makes his way back to the Inn in time to have a bit of breakfast. Listening to suggestions, he says:

"I will go with Harvest and Anthos to visit Madam Dulcet."

Spells prepared:
Entangle, Speak w/Animals

Investigating


DM Kathy 
Sunday July 29th, 2007 9:57:52 PM
Lorth spends some time in prayer, and emerges with a general feeling of well-being. Is his god pleased with him, or is he just in a good mood today? Difficult to say for sure...

Maglant has his own method for communicating with his god, and by the time he is finished he, too, gets a general feeling of peace and happiness. He also has an idea--to go to the magical school and ask a few questions about Itzal Jerse.

Desolute bids goodnight to the fair Phaedra and returns to town, intending to find the "heroes" he saw at the Jerse's. They are not, in fact, difficult to find; he can catch up with them at the inn.

Arminas arises early, and takes some time to allow Ewan to hunt. He, Bralin, and Harvest would all like to hear Mistress Dulcet's opinion of the affair before the group does anything else.

If you inquire at her home, you find that Dulcet is not yet receiving visitors, but should be available an hour or so before noon.

Lorth 
Monday July 30th, 2007 7:23:14 AM
Lorth heads to the inn after his prayers. After any discussion he goes with whoever is calling on Dulcet. He waits patiently until she is ready to receive visitors.

Harvest  d20+2=19
Monday July 30th, 2007 9:19:36 AM
Harvest Moon settles herself under a shady eave. An hour is not such a long time. People go by. It is interesting to watch them. Smiling, she nods her head in pleasant greeting. Then a thought occurs to the brown girl, and she rises from her spot.

"I will visit the market," she announces. "There, the butchers, bakers and green grocers may have heard something of the party last night. I will return before the hour is past."

Harvest Moon turns to leave. Then she turns back.

"I will also purchase food for a snack or lunch time meal. Does anyone wish something in particular?"

Rolls and Actions
Gather Information 19

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil, (Longstrider)

Bralin 
Monday July 30th, 2007 9:57:43 AM
Bralin accompanies the group to the door of Madame Dulcet. As usual, he is fully armed and armored for the trip, with the raised faceplate of his black helm his only concession to the apparent lack of danger.

Upon learning that they must wait, the black bearded dwarf nods, once. Harvest's query elicits a "Nay". Whatever she purchases will suffice.

At some point last night, Bralin had decided his future course. He will forego further study of The Sphere, and concentrate solely on axe and hammer. The dwarf uses the free time available to return the inn to practice.

Desolute  d20+3=8
Monday July 30th, 2007 2:02:28 PM
Desolute rests well that night. He hasn't had a great meal like that since, since, well, never really. He can get used to this life style. What kind of work can he find here though? Is there good game in the region for him to pratice his chosen profession, or will he be forced to pick up a new profession? Perhaps he needs to move on, yet again? He knows he needs to reach Plateau City eventually, but there really is no hurry. He's a free man able to go where he chooses. Following the the birds and the wind, he is a free spirit looking for adventure and excitement.
He reaches deep into his pockets to pull out some of the few coins that remain on his person, to buy himself breakfast. Palming the coin, before he needs them, he will ask the owner, "Do you have any chores a poor traveler may perform for a decent meal, or know someone who may?" It's not trapping, but since I lost all my traps in that avalance last year, I can't afford to get new ones yet.

Diplomacy to work for food: 8 (good thing he has cash left)

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Monday July 30th, 2007 4:02:32 PM
Harvest Moon blushes. It is the half-orc. From the party.

Harvest Moon hesitates, then simply leaps into the situation.

"Peace be with you. You are Desolute. From the party last night. Nuk blaefow." Again the orcish greeting sounds incorrect to her ear, but recognizing the hearing of it does not seem to improve her speaking of it by very much.

"I hope that my interruption did not lessen your enjoyment of the party."

Her eyes move from the half orc to the innkeeper and then back to the half orc again.

"If you wish to buy food, I would be pleased to treat you to this meal. Perhaps you would like to eat with us. I am purchasing a noonday meal at this moment for myself and my companions. One more would be welcome."

Any - posted by Kelly 
Monday July 30th, 2007 4:33:20 PM
Any rises in the morning with the sun, and is awake when Malgant returns with breakfast. He excuses himself, and goes down and out into the courtyard, checking on Moonshadow and the other horses. While he is standing there, a young male elf comes running up to the Inn.

"Are you the Bard known as Anthos Westar?"

Any acknowledges that he is with a wary hand straying to his sword hilt.

"Your presence is requested immediately by your father. He is near death, and wishes to speak with you before he passes."

Any responds with a bit of shock in his voice, "My Father!? I have never known him, or who he was."

The messenger replies, "Nevertheless, it seems he knows you, and wants you to come immediately. I have a horse at the other end of town. Now that I have found you, I will retrieve it while you make preparations to leave--that is if you will come."

Any stands stock still, while his thoughts race. "Of course I will come. I have little to pack, but I need to make some explanations and goodbyes. I will be ready within the half-hour."

He goes back into the Inn at a fast walk, the difficulty of what is to come hitting him as he goes. Upon entering the room where the others are eating, he explains what has occurred.

"I will return, that I promise." This last is said as he looks at Harvest. Then, "I must go, I hope you understand."

He steps towards her, taking her into his embrace. Then, when all the goodbyes are said, he quickly returns to the stables and saddles Moonshadow just as the messenger arrives.

"Let us go."

OOC--I must take a short Hiatus from posting while I am moving. I don't know how long this will take, but I"LL BE BACK

Arminas 
Monday July 30th, 2007 4:36:57 PM
Arminas stands in shock as Any explains his departure.

"Do you require a traveling companion?"

"No, well travel safe. Remember the bow, it will keep you safer than the sword. Safe journeys to you."

Later, waiting outside to visit with Madam Dulcet:

"Perhaps some fruits if some are available, along with some bread and cheese would be nice."

Arminas calls to Harvest as she heads to the market.

Desolute (second post) 
Monday July 30th, 2007 4:52:52 PM
Ah yes, once again, Wardd comes through for me.
With a wide smile displaying the smaller then average canines for his race, he stands and bows to Harvest. "You honor me with your well intended words. Your generosity is only exceeded by your beauty Milady. I must say, I am not one for charity, but if you will allow me to compensate you either sooner or later for the gracious offer, I would gladly accept."
He offers her his arm, to escort her back to her table, "I was not at all put out by the party last night. I do not believe I was the only one to enjoy themselves either." The last said with a silent joke to himself thinking of Phaedra.
This is his opportunity to introduce himself to them all as he shakes hands with them firmly.
"Greetings again and well met, I am Desolute, from Plateau City."
He turns to Harvest, "I believe you asked me a question last night I did not have the opportunity to answer. No, I really do not have a sir name. I am orphaned and that is where I grew up into my teens. I got into some trouble with the law, as most misguided youths do and I performed my punishment for such things. I then took a wrong turn at the crossroads of good and evil. I decided, that harming the weak and innocent is not my path, so I have much self atonements to perform before I feel better about myself." With an appearance of self loathing,"Let that be enough for now please." He is certain to be up front with them all, especially the self proclaimed paladins, about his criminal history. His recent past however is something he must come to grips with himself, before he could trust others to understand. Lying and deceit will only cause problems later, and that's the last thing Desolute needs are more problems.

Desolute pulls from his pack a scrolled piece of parchment with a golden thread tying it off. It appears somewhat road worn, but the writing is clearly legible producing the effect that Desolute completed his penance with time in the North, serving an expedition for Plateau city when his incarceration, through performance, was completed.

He continues to carry a wide smile as he market's himself to the adventurer's.

Desolute (Third Post) 
Monday July 30th, 2007 5:09:47 PM
Desolute saddened by the news of Any's father gives his condolences with a nod and understanding eyes. "Be well Any. Even a small time with the bringer's of life is better then none at all." The orphan says with a salute with his mug.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday July 30th, 2007 7:41:17 PM
Florin smiles at how the kids act at Ivy's house and prepares himself for the day also like the others. He prays and invites Ivy out to train abit with him since he knows she knows more of the sword then she has let on when they first met.

After training for awhile, Florin gears up, gives Ivy a kiss and tells her parents that he will speak to the temple as he still wishes to make sure they will be safe till things are settled.

With this done he heads off to meet up with the rest of the group. When he hears the groups plans he nods and will go with those to visit Madam Dulcet.

Florin will let Havest pick what she wishes to pickup for snacking purposes since he really won't mind. He does eat lighter now being a elf but then again some of his diet habits have changed since becoming a elf.

If Florin sees Desolute and offers his hand to the man in greetings, "Seems we keep meeting up with you. Now that we aren't at a party where prying ears may try to listen in I would enjoy hearing about you if you do not mind me asking." Florin shrugs and smiles, "I mean, you seem to be quite different from most in the town and I would wager you travel alot, like those of the group I travel with."

Davros 
Monday July 30th, 2007 10:45:31 PM
Davros returns to the Inn after a light breakfast with Ivy's family. "I don't feel your family has much to worry, but rest assured we will check on you." Upon learning the day's plan is to visit Madam Dulcet, Davros travels there and joins Bralin with the wait.

Spells Prepared:
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt


Malgant 
Monday July 30th, 2007 11:06:20 PM
Malgant is shocked by Anthos' need to leave, especially if Any related the part about not knowing his father. He is about to offer Any a traveling companion in himself when Arminas asks and Any refuses. Since the matter is settled then Malgant says nothing. At Madame Dulcet's, Malgant, fully armed and armored waits with the others.
OOC

spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2,detect poison,light,read magic
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d),align weapon,Shield otherx2, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil

DM Kathy 
Monday July 30th, 2007 11:06:48 PM
Any's abrupt departure causes concern for the Swords, but they wish him well and hope for a swift return.

Asking around town, Harvest learns that a great many townsfolk were actually present at the party last night. They are happy to share their impressions, which are mostly about the lavishness of the decorations, the sumptuousness of the food, the elegance of their hostess. More than one person remarks that young Master Itzal seemed a sullen sort of lad. Someone mentions that "it's a great pity those fool adventurers had to cause such an uproar," but he is quickly hushed by his neighbors, who shoot fearful and apologetic glances in Harvest's direction.

Desolute catches up with the Swords, and seems to have attached himself to their group. For the time being. He seems a glib sort of fellow--perhaps in Any's absence, he can be put to some use.

Florin spends some time practicing with Ivy, who cheats most dreadfully and doesn't seem a bit ashamed of it. Her frequent bursts of laughter make the training session a lighthearted affair.

At length, Dulcet is available to speak to you. With a smile, she ushers you into the familiar little parlor and orders some tea.

"I understand you were at that affair at the Jerse's last evening," she says with a little smile. "It sounds as if you had quite an evening. I'm sorry I missed it. But you wanted to speak to me about something?"

Lorth 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 7:57:08 AM
Lorth greets Dulcet warmly, "Good day M'lady and yes we would like to have a word with you about the Jerse's residence. It seems there is some sort of evil residing in the house, however we could do almost nothing about it because we are not agents of the law. Our hands where tied. Is there some way we could gain permission to investigate this private residence? Either by becoming agents of the law, or special order? Harvest informed the Jerse's of said evil, but they seemed not to care."
Lorth waits for Dulcet's response.

Harvest 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:13:23 AM
Bread and cheese in a large wicker basket along with apples, pears, bunches of grapes and three strange red fruit that the fruit monger insisted contained many tart juice filled seeds. Wrapped separately, in a cheery red and white cloth are a dozen golden pastries filled with steaming savory meats.

Harvest returns, her mind still filled with thoughts of Anthos' earlier departure. She should have gone with him. Why did he not ask her? If this were his father who he had never met, would he not wish to share such a meeting with her? In the sadness of his passing could he not think that she would wish to be there to support and comfort him?

"The townsfolk, they seem not to have been put out by our investigation last night." That is all that she says upon her return to the group. Harvest Moon sets the food before the others wrapped in silent thought.

She is equally silent when they are ushered before the leader of the Pitchfork Council. The Jerses and the presence of evil within their home now seems very far away and lacking in importance.

Bralin 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 11:36:18 AM
Any's sudden departure is a setback, as he would have been their voice with Dulcet. Bralin swings his axe in practiced sweeps while dwelling on the new problem.

His session is halted by the double appearance of the new man and Harvest. As Harvest has lunch, Bralin moves to her first.

The monk produces several handfuls of fruit. Bralin makes a mental note - he must respond the next time Harvest asks for preferences. But then the sandwiches are exposed, and the black armored dwarf happily helps himself to one.

He turns to Desolute.
"I am Bralin Stoneminder," he relates. Dressed in unadorned dull black platemail, the dwarf - black eyes, black whiskers, black hair, dirt covered skin - awaits his reply.

At Dulcet's, Bralin says nothing.

Desolute 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 12:56:12 PM
Desolute meets each with good manners. At the moment, he feels more the acquaintance then a member, but he is not one to give himself up easily to a weakness some call friendship. That takes much trust, something Desolute has never known. He does find them all noble in the moral sense and appreciates that.
"What happened between you and the Jerse's last night is really none of my business at this time, but I like you all well enough to tell you that Itzal openly threatened you in my presence last night. He said he would make you pay. I am unsure if he meant in a monetary form or not, nor would I presume, either. I just thought you should know."

As they prepare to go to see Dulcet, he will remark. "I am looking for work in the area, or I will need to move on. I was thinking the Jerses might need some help and I could offer my services to them. One never knows what one might find while employed?"

As they leave he will also. If they ask him to go with them to tell his story of the threat, he will refuse with a friendly smile, "I know enough about the law to know, hear say is not evidence enough for actions and to be honest with you, the less we are seen together, the more I may be able to discover about this evil you speak of. It is clear none of you will be able to get close to it again, unless it's cornered."

He will walk back to Jerse manor. Taking the same route as before. He will introduce himself again to the man at the door and ask if Lady Jerse or the house staff has any employment opportunities?

Malgant 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:59:30 PM
Malgant waits through the morning at Dulcet's residence. He spar's with Bralin if the dwarf has a mind to, passing the time with feints and parries. When Harvest returns he is quite happ to munch on whatever she has brought as a snack. He notes the half-orc in her company and introduces himself as Malgant, nothing more. He knows he saw the man at the party last night, but does not think he spoke to him. When ushered into the home of Dulcet Malgant introduces himself.
"Greetings Lady Dulcet. My name is Malgant and I aspire to be a protector of Domi. The Sword's rescued me a short while ago and I have decided to stay and try and do some good at their side. Lorth is, as am I, concerned about the evil that our friend Florin noted in the house. However we do not wish to take the law into our own hands to combat it. The other Swords felt that you would be able to set us on a path where we might rid the area of an evil presence whilst following the laws of the land. Your advice is greatly appreciated." As he says this he looks Lady Dulcet directly in the eye, being sure not to shade the statements he makes with his own feelings . He jopes he has delivered his words in a manner that shows respect for her position and elicits a desire for her to help them help the town.

Arminas 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 6:33:15 PM
Arminas' eyes light up at the basket of fruit and breads Harvest has brought. He takes an apple, pear and the strange red fruit.

"I have never tasted one of these, but have heard they are delicious."

Arminas tries the fruit, and the tartness is evident on his face. He takes a bit of cheese and bread, and follows it with more of the red fruit.

"What a wonderful combination, Bralin you must try these."

The red juice runs down his chin.

"Oh, excuse me. You were at the party last night. I am Arminas"

Arminas is an elf, with the typical greenish garb of the forest, and a long bow upon his back.

OOC: Last post for two weeks, take it away Al.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:39:40 PM
Florin enjoys his spar with Ivy, cheating and all.

When the group meets up with Dulcet he listens and watches to see what happens or is said anyway. He does think and makes a small comment, "Yeah, I figure that the Jerse family will probably make some type of complaint anyway so it is better that you know the situation. The lady of that house likes drama and attention and I would expect bucking some adventurers like us would bring some attention to her, alittle good and bad I would presume."

Davros 
Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:24:32 PM
Davros expands upon Malgant's statement as he speaks with Madam Dulcet. "I fear the boy, Itzal may be involved with magic that is better left alone." With that, Davros gives an overly detailed(and long-winded) account of the events at the party."I will miss Anthos. He makes a point with his words much better than I"

Spells Prepared:
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

DM Kathy 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 12:07:09 AM
Desolute catches up with the group at Dulcet's and introduces himself. Dulcet smiles in acknowledgement of his greeting. "We owe a great deal to the Swords of Light," she tells him. "I am pleased to see that they continue to expand their numbers with talented adventurers."

She has another smile for Maglant. "But we have met, you know," she says. "Briefly, when you returned from the new elven settlement."

She listens soberly to your descriptions of the party. "It does sound as if there was something going on there," she says. She sighs. "Aurelia Jerse is not a bad sort of person, really," she says, "but she has a very strong sense of her own consequense, and a keen ambition. She won't thank you for interfering.

"Nevertheless," she continues, "it does seem as if this matter bears further investigation. I would suggest that you do what you can without actually disturbing the Jerse family further. Speak to their neighbors, perhaps, or to young Itzal's teachers at the magic school. Return to me with what you find, and we can see what is to be done."

Lorth 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 7:44:44 AM
"Thank you for your time, Lady Dulcet", Lorth says, as he bows. Not exactly the answer Lorth wanted to hear but none-the-less a prudent one. He turns to leave and makes his exit if everyone is done talking.
Outside he introduces himself to Desolute, "I am Lorth Jeredosta, Paladin of Gargul", he says, "I am pleased to make your acquaintance."

Harvest 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:19:14 AM

"I am sorry, Madam Dulcet." Harvest Moon's voice comes from the back of the group. The girl, hidden behind the taller members, the voice appears to come from out of thin air. "What is it about the events of last night leads you to believe that this matter bears further investigation at all? The Jerses are not likeable people," she bluntly asserts, "but there is no great threat in that. Itzal Jerse excels suddenly in his pursuit of magic. I see no harm their either."

"The only cause that we have to investigate is the sign of Evil that Paladin Florin detected on the upper floors of the house last night. His word I would take as evidence as solid as a blade or stone. But I am confused as to what this evidence might mean, Madam Dulcet. We were of many different minds last night. Some of us spoke of danger great enough to threaten us that very night. Some said that there was no threat great enough to warrant the breach of the Jerse's privacy that an investigation would surely bring."

Harvest Moon slides between her companions, coming to the fore.

"Of the details we have brought to you, please tell us the things that your wisdom has plucked to bring you to the conclusion that further investigation would bring greater peace to the community than the investigation itself would disrupt."

"I have thought much about this last night, Madam Dulcet. There are times when it is difficult to find the right and wrong of things. There are times when the needs of the few conflict with the needs of the many, and I think that there must be a Lawful system that protects both. Among the elves of Windtree they follow the wisdom of their Council of Elders. Here in this valley I think that Law flows from the Pitchfork Council and from you who act in its name."

"I do not think, Madam Dulcet, that we can act unless we do so in the knowledge that our actions are in accordance with such Law. Is your faith in our wisdom such that you could officially deputize us to act in your name? I think that this may be the only way that we may act with conscience."

Arminas - Sub/Al 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:29:35 AM

The elfish ranger stands off in a corner, leaning upon his bow. One eyebrow arches in a questioning expression as Harvest goes on about law and action. Every creature that moves, breathes, eats and makes love is born with the knowledge of what is right and what is wrong. It lives inside them and is honed by their interaction with nature.

Arminas remains where he stands, silent and unmoving. He does, though, manage to refrain from rolling his eyes.

Bralin 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:16:41 AM
"One may wield power and remain unlikable," Bralin points out to Harvest.

"We inquire further to ascertain whether true danger exists. We inquire discreetly so as to mollify the political situation in the event we are wrong."

Desolute 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 11:18:39 AM
(ooc: Sorry all, I guess the mix up had me confused as to where we were. I thought we were at the inn.)

Desolute sits in the house of Dulcet. He listens to the others as they speak and then he openly cringes as Florin announces his deity of choice. He looks perplexed with the paladin's decision and questions him with side long glances. A paldin of Gargul, maybe this is the group for me? Gargul knows I sent enough people to visit him,

Desolute has learned from many years "with the law" not to speak unless your spoken to. So he sits politely waiting for the others to end their visit. Then we can decide what to do next.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:37:01 PM
Florin turns to Davros thinking of a few things and speaks first of the previous night, "I forgot to thank you for coming and helping look after Ivy's family last night. However now with more pressing matters I need to ask a question of you. You trained in a school didn't you? The teachers would notice if a student was acting strangely like Itzal. I ask because I'm curious of how much info we can gleam from visiting the school. Also I wonder how many Itzal might of became close too...maybe a teacher is also partly responsible for some of the things. If so then it could be a bigger problem then we all think."

Florin doesn't like dealing in maybes and theories but if a teacher could happen to be helping Itzal in some way evil then it could cause a larger problem.

Davros 
Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:13:01 PM
Outside, Davros ponders what is being said while enjoying a bit of lunch provided by Harvest. "The food is excellent Harvest, thank you for thinking of us."

"I must disagree with your assesment of the Jerse household though. If Itzal is involved with a creature from the Abyss, then he places himself, and his family at great risk. Madam Dulcet has given us wise council. We should investigate and see where it leads. It may very well turn out to be a matter for local authorities to handle, and if so we should give them as much info as we can find."

"Friend Florin, yourself and Ivy's family are most welcome. I believe I still owed you for plucking a couple of arrows out of my sorry hide anyway. As for your questions...yes I trained at a school. It was a very private place. Students did not apply, they were 'found' by the headmaster to come and study there. As for the teachers, they were encouraged to push each student in whatever field they chose. I am loathe to admit it, but more than one of my fellow apprentices probably had evil tendencies. Regardless, checking out the school is important to our information gathering. And if something worse than Itzal hides there, Davros looks around at the group I have no doubt we will find it."

"So what should we do? We should speak with the neighbors, check out the school, and maybe even keep an eye on the Jerse residence. Should we split up or take one task at a time?"

"Desolute, forgive me if I have not introduced myself yet, my name is Davros Sapphiredge. Considering our current circumstances, we could probably use your help. Are you up for a little investigating?"

DM Kathy 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 12:00:10 AM
"You are partly right, my dear," Dulcet says to Harvest. "The Pitchfork Council does have authority in Cinnamon Valley, but only because the people consent to be ruled. Should the Council's rule prove...unpopular, then the people could revoke that consent. So you see, the Council rules, but is ruled in turn by those whom it oversees." She smiles. "It is the paradox of democracy. We therefore strive not to exert our authority too forcefully, lest we be ousted as tyrants and replaced by others. This is why I must ask you to investigate the evil indirectly. Gather evidence elsewhere to corroborate Paladin Florin's findings. We will then be in a better position to confront the Jerses directly."

Since the other Swords seem agreeable to the task, Dulcet merely asks if there are any more questions.

Lorth 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 7:53:05 AM
Lorth waits silently outside for his companions to finish discussing things with Dulcet.

Harvest 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 10:43:08 AM

Harvest Moon nods at the explanation.

"I understand Madam Dulcet, and I will do my best to investigate this thing. But I must know how we may know the boundries of the Law so that we will not break it ourselves."

"Bralin Stoneminder is correct. One may wield power and be unlikeable. Neither is necessarily a threat, nor does either strike me as a crime."

"I saw nothing in the upstairs rooms that struck me as either threatening or criminal. I am sorry, Davros Sapphiredge, but I did not detect anything that lead me to believe that an Abyssal creature had been there either."

"Will we not know the bounds of the Law until we break it? I must know, how is it that we may know the Law?"

Arminas - Sub/Al 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 10:48:53 AM
With a small shake of his head, the elfish ranger slips quietly out the door. He breathes deeply of the fresh outdoor air. The sun, the sky, the trees over the rooftops, how much simpler could one want things to be?

Without turning to the paladin next to him, Arminas speaks. "Some people just can't see the forest through the trees," he says.

Bralin 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:02:43 AM
The dwarf's head hurts. He rubs the tip of his nose in a concerted effort to follow the young monk's sudden shifts in attitude.

"Harvest," he begins, and then falls silent, dispatching his intended comment.

Bralin thinks a moment, and tries again.
"The mission is to acquire information regarding the boy and his abilities, without him knowing we are doing so. As none of his peers spend time with him, this should not be difficult.
Should you wonder if an action you plan to undertake is contrary to local law, inquire of Lorth. Mitigating circumstances hold no sway on his opinions of law."

With that, Bralin bows politely to Dulcet and leaves the room.
"We should return to the inn and plan," he opines to Lorth, and whoever else is in the area.

Davros 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 7:17:09 PM
"I agree with Bralin. Let us return to the Inn and plan our investigation."

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:25:49 PM
Florin nods and looks to Bralin, "On our way I would like to stop off at the temple and request some aid for Ivy and her family, even if it's just in the form of some protection spell or ward."

Florin doesn't speak much on plans for the moment but on the way back to the Inn he does take time to go see the temple of Domi and speaks to them of some protection for Ivy and her family. He will explain his concerns to hopefully one of the higher priests of the temple and also offer 20platinum for the help, hoping this would be a good donation for the services. (Florin is also hoping maybe his reputation from the Float might help but is more then willing to offer a donation for the services.) Florin will also see if there is any word on Jella coming as he was doing this through the temple and also tells the priest that he is looking forward to taking his marriage vows in Domi's name.

After this Florin moves to meet back at the Inn with the others. Seeing them, he takes a seat before speaking mainly to Bralin, "I was thinking of a suggested course of action. With the threat mentioned and such serperating might be a bad idea but I think we should deal with the school and the town people talking to at once. I think Lorth or I should deffinetly go to the school, along with Davros for sure. One of the paladins for their ability to detect evil, Davros since he has more arcane knowledge then probably anyone here...well except maybe Desolute. I did catch your name right?" Florin looks to the half-orc a moment before turning his attention back to his friend Bralin, "If we split then both groups should have atleast some healing with them or a person that can handle that possible role. The final decision would be yours but this is my two coppers."

Florin leans back in his chair and taps a finger on the vizor helmet he usually is wearing as he wonders what this will all end with. He prays that they do not have to raise weapons against Itzal really, he doesn't like the idea of killing a child for he has no where near seen the years of half the party, let alone half the evils that they seen and the twisting that those evils can do to people. Florin sighs abit before speaking, the image of one of the children falling from a window of the GG not far from him and dying coming to his mind, "There is no reason to mince words on this so I will say it openly now to all of you. If it comes to a fight with Itzal then I would like to try and save him before we resort to other methods. I don't want you to think I will hesitate and cost the lives of any of you...my friends and who I consider part of my family...but I feel I have enough children's blood on my hands already." Florin's eyes move back to Bralin and he locks his eyes on the sturdy dwarf's eyes, Florin showing some tears that he isn't letting fall, "Your the leader Bralin so I'll do if it comes to a fight with Itzal. However I simply wish to ask that favor if it comes to pass. I believe if he is in contact with some type of evil thing that if a protection from evil spell or such was used and Itzal knocked out then it would have to flee the protected area. That would give us time to destroy it. This of course being if he is being used by something. We'll have to find out what we're fighting first."

Malgant 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:05:36 AM
" knowing the Law is usually a simple thing. If you think that what you are about to do is a breach of the law, it likely is. Walking, eating, breathing are things you take for granted and never think about. However, walking in someone elses home, eating food that is not yours, either bought or given to you are breaches of the law, trespassing and stealing ,respectively. Sorry I couldn't make up and illegal breathing example. Does a man who steals food to feed his family still break the law even though he does so for a good reason? Yes. He may know that he is breaking the law, but feel the good done outweighs the penalty he will pay if caught. but it is still a beach of the law."


Desolute 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:21:46 AM
The half or smiles at the word "Investigate" and replies, "Investigating is for those that work for the law, something I do not. Now, snooping, I'm very good at snooping. I believe in calling things as they are."

Desolute listens to Florins words and acknowledges his correct pronunciation. He shows no emotion to his story or his grief, I wonder how many children he has killed? I remember thirty to fifty through the rages, every face etched upon my nightmares, forever.

The fact that they plan in front of him is a good sign. They have not asked him to leave, or bade farewell themselves, nor have they questioned his virtue after he has told his tale.

DM Kathy 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:55:47 AM
As Harvest continues to puzzle over the law, Mistress Dulcet concludes, "I will do this much for you. I will write a letter of introduction to the school, so that they will know you have our blessing to look into this matter. Whether it will avail you anything I do not know, but I will write the letter for you." As promised, she excuses herself for a moment, and returns with a letter bearing an important-looking seal. "There," she says. "Official as you like. Good luck, my dears. And be careful."

The temple brushes aside Florin's proffered donation, reminding him that Ivy's father is a priest. They will keep a close watch over the family.

The Swords meet at the inn to discuss strategy. Florin proposes splitting into two groups, a strategy that could be risky, but could mean finding answers sooner.

The magic school, however, is in Rowena, which is several days' travel from Jarlwolf. Can the party afford to be separated for so long?

Harvest 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 10:22:41 AM
The crest of hair that drapes down over her forehead wags back and forth as Harvest Moon shakes her head.

"I will take the letter, Madam Dulcet, and I will use it as you say. But I am still unsure of what is the Law and how we are to act. If, as you say, you are the Authority of the Law granted by a mandate from the people, then the Law is a changeable thing, different from person to person and subject to the whims of popularity. That seems a very chaotic thing to me."

"I had always thought that the Law was a thing divine that a Paladin might know in his or her soul. But what does one do when paladins disagree?"

Harvest Moon sighs.

"Could I, perhaps, return at a later time, Madam Dulcet, and learn from you about the Law? A man to whom I owe great devotion and respect once taught me that it is very important to act in accordance with the Law. It is important to me."

After receiving her answer, the small brown girl runs off to join the others. In her mind are so many things.

Desolute 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:12:52 PM
Desolute ponders the words of Harvest. She is a very emotional person. He thinks back to an old saying that used to go around the orphanage, It's not illegal, unless you get caught. Boy was that a true saying and somehow it lead him here.

"Harvest, if I may share with you my philosophy on laws? It something that in this region does not need to be written down, but something people feel in their heart. The people out here don't want the laws of a city, but really want to obey the laws of nature. You don't see two squirrels fighting each other to the death, and neither do these people. Popular majority is the law and we should be thankful, that we only need to protect peoples personal freedoms to become a part of it. In my opinion, if there is only one source of evil out here in nowhere, we are quite fortunate."

Desolute looks toward the others, "Why are you really worried about this kid anyway? He is to darn soft to go adventuring to gather any real power and it's not like there is anyone around here he can go adventuring with to get that power. I think we should go find some real sport to fill our pockets. Like I said, I'm looking for work, not looking for snotty nosed punks with evil familiars."

Bralin 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 5:02:33 PM
The left corner of Bralin's mouth twitches upward as he listens to Desolute.
"Snooping, then," he chuckles.

Answering Florin, he nods slowly, "If possible, we shall attempt to save the boy."

A glance at Desolute. "Our company places but small value on 'pocket lining'," he concedes. "We are pledged to the Council and Dulcet. She is interested in pursuing this matter, and asks us to attend. Thus we do."

The dwarf pauses a moment to take a drink. Tis been a long speech.
"And, tis best to seal a small crack, 'ere it widens into a chasm."

Back to Florin.
"I mistrust splitting up, with the school days off. I would we all depart for Rowena with the dawn."

Back to Desolute.
"Would ye assist us with our snooping?" he asks with a half grin of jest.

Malgant 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 5:43:46 PM
To Desolute.
" Bralin has the Brass tacks reason for helping the boy, but there is another. Anyone who wishes to weild grat magic can use it eaither to help or to harm. With a temper like what I saw last night, if he is not taught restraint and moderation someone will get hurt. Maybe not today and maybe not tomorrow but eventually. I'm not doing it for Itzal, I;m doing it for the other people that might be walking down the street or standing next to the person that makes him angry."
To everyone.
" I dislike splitting up too. Even though we are just 'snooping' we might stumble onto something that wants to be left alone and those somethings usually have a nasty bite."

Desolute (second post) 
Friday August 3rd, 2007 6:10:50 PM
Desolute wants very much to move on, not his spirit, but his instinct. This is getting deep. He wants to be good, but it takes much practice. Bralin nailed the coffin closed with his words of a thin crack turning to a chasm. That's exactly how it happens, Desolute will testify. Almost without money, always without friends and often hungry, he makes a decision. Take the easy road and go back to what he was, or get a grip on what he feels is right and follow it.
"Look, I don't have the convenience of going from inn to inn at leisure, with my current situation, but I will make a bond with you all, if your willing to pay for my room and board during this 'snooping' you want to do. I promise in this regard to eat no more or no less then I normally do and this will remain until you no longer want my services or we as a team begin to make some capital, in which case, I want an equal share. Is this agreeable with you all?" At least I can rest out of the weather for awhile and even cold food is better then none.

DM Kathy 
Sunday August 5th, 2007 11:07:41 PM
Dulcet agrees to discuss the Law with Harvest in more depth another time.

Upon further consideration, the Swords decide not to split up the party. Desolute is more concerned with making some coin than helping "snoop", but when pressed, admits that he is not so much unremittingly mercenary as completely broke.

The Swords are eager to start their investigation, but will they begin at the magic school or with the Jerse's friends and neighbors?

ADM Buzz 
Sunday August 5th, 2007 11:52:09 PM
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Harvest 
Monday August 6th, 2007 8:34:09 AM
"This is the road to Rowena." Harvest Moon opens her book to the page she had drawn after the rescue of Remo Thistlefoot. Upon the page, the trade road to Rowena winds around the forest, but just off the road is a thin pen mark, leading to the small picture of a cabin. Near the cabin is a girl fending off a large armored insect with a pitchfork. The legend nearby is Meg Thistleburr. Even deeper into the woods, tucked within the bend of a river is the picture of what might be a fortress or a castle. A picture is drawn near this structure as well. Part lion, part dragon, part goat and part scorpion, the figure is a chimera.

All of this, however, is incidental. Harvest Moon runs her finger along the main trade road to Rowena.

"It will take at least two days to reach Rowena from here and it is already noon. The Jerse home is no more than an hour away. I think it would be best to ask questions there using the remainder of this day, and then leave for Rowena early tomorrow."

Her eyes drop to the table, before they slide to the empty chair in which Anthos would have sat. There is a tightness within her chest and the desire to run, irrationally out the door to seek him. Instead, Harvest Moon merely sighs. She lifts her eyes to her companions, gathered around the table. There is an obligation to be fulfilled.

Malgant 
Monday August 6th, 2007 4:46:18 PM
" That makes sense Harvest, since we wouldn't be able to get there today or even tomorrow. Who do we want to talk to as his neighbors and what do we want to ask them? The Jerse's don't seem that popular, so what do we think their neighbors will be able to tell us, and how reliable do we think it will be?" Malgant asks his questions earnestly, actually not sure if the neighbors will be a help or a cloud of unrelated and possibly false information that may muddle the investigation.

Arminas - Sub/Al 
Monday August 6th, 2007 5:01:19 PM
"We could ask the Animals if anything unusual happens around the house. People discount animals and will do things around them that they wouldn't around other people."

Arminas shrugs from his seat in he corner.

"But then again, animals have a different idea of what's strange. They have a different idea of what is time."

"And most people look alike to them."

Desolute 
Monday August 6th, 2007 6:15:01 PM
Desolute begins to earn his way, "Well, I know if Itzal isn't popular, then it's possible they have a disgruntled exemployee running around town somewhere. Perhaps they may be willing to talk, where others are not? Also, the school may be a few days away, but it's possible that others from the school may be here as well. I think we can perhaps find information to both back at the inn or the market."



Bralin 
Monday August 6th, 2007 8:02:07 PM
"Aye, let us journey to Rowena tomorrow." Bralin agrees. As for how to deal with what questions to ask the neighbors, the dwarf lets the others take the lead.

His does nod at Desolute's suggestion.

Florin Jadenth  d20+6=20 d20+3=18 d20+3=7 d20+3=23
Monday August 6th, 2007 10:43:32 PM
Florin thinks and looks to Bralin, "Hey Bralin, we could let the others gather some info while we and maybe someone else goes and gets a drink." Florin smiles, he figures if they start talking around at the local bar/pub that someone might have some info not to mention some people are willing to talk for a drink or if they had enough.

If Bralin agrees then Florin will head to the bar with him. Florin will order a glass of elven wine if the bar serves such drinks and just chit chat with the bartender about the party at the Jerse's seeing what respsonses he might get from others that can hear him.

(Diplomacy:20 Spot:18 Listen:7 Gather Information:23)

DM Kathy 
Monday August 6th, 2007 11:46:14 PM
Talking it over, the Swords agree to postpone the Rowena trip until tomorrow, and to use what's left of the day to talk to townsfolk about the Jerses.

Arminas suggests talking to animals, though he freely admits that the chances of success are slim.

Maglant wants to go out and talk to the Jerse's neighbors, while Desolute thinks it might be worthwhile to look for a former employee, or possibly somebody else from the magic school.

Bralin is content to let others take the lead in this.

Florin, realizing that some information can probably be gleaned right here in town, heads to the inn to put in a hard day's drinking and chatting.

He finds several opportunities to ply people with drinks, though for the most part he learns nothing he didn't know already. That Jerse kid is a weird one. The Jerses think they're better than everybody. Other young people hereabouts don't like the kid. Teachers around here said the kid is bright, but won't put in the work.

Toward the end of the day, though, Florin finds himself buying another round for a stout, middle-aged farm wife, who has very handily put a couple of rounds away already. "I'll tell you something peculiar," she says, dropping her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. "I was down the end of my lane a couple of weeks ago, and I seen young Master Jerse a-talkin' to somebody. Only there weren't nobody there to talk to, if you follow me. A-talkin' to thin air, the boy was, and a-noddin' and a-smilin' as if somethin' answered him back." She takes a healthy pull from her mug. "I always did say those Jerses were strange," she concludes.

Harvest  d20+2=21
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 12:20:25 PM
"I will search for the stable that has provided the Jerse's with the coach to take Itzal to and from his school in Rowena," announces Harvest Moon. "Perhaps they will remember when it was that he first began his studies there. The driver of the coach may also have noticed odd things along the way." (Gather Information 21)

Arminas - Sub/Al 
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 12:24:18 PM
"That's a good idea, Harvest. Horses have a keen sense of smell, and an even keener sense of danger. It may actually pay to ask the horses if they sensed anything during Itzal's trips from school."

Arminas will follow along, casting Speak with Animals once the stable has been identified. He'll question the horses as to whether they remember anything unusual that might have involved a the scent of a dangerous thing where there was no dangerous thing in sight.

Desolute  d20+3=14 d20+3=5 d20+3=9
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 2:25:13 PM
From what I saw, the Jerses are wealthy enough to afford their own carriage and stables. Won't hurt I guess.
Desolute will stroll along the market. He disregards his old habits of looking for easy money and instead starts listening in here and there. He will use what's left of his money to gather information like.

How do people market themselves if unemployed? DC14
Any recent job changes occur in regard to help staff, at the Jerses? DC5
Any mages in town from the school a couple days away, or perhaps another student? DC9

It is clear Desolute needs to practice more of his information skills. He is used to relying on his sword istead of his wit. That must change.

Davros 
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 4:07:04 PM
"Maybe someone could try to find their servant Lucarinda at the market? She seemed open to talk to us."

Davros will spend some time visiting merchants in town that might be frequented by wizards. Herbalists, Crafters who make alchemical equipment, potion shop?, likely vendors at the market, paper and parchment merchant, purveyors of ink, etc. and see if any of them have had much dealings with Itzal, and if they are willing to talk about it.

After, Davros will travel with other party members and speak with the Jerses neighbors.

Bralin 
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 5:08:07 PM
Bralin hasn't the faintest idea how to go about snooping.

The dwarf decides to accompany Desolute. The half-orc may have a pointer or two. Plus, Bralin can serve as protection, if needs be.

Malgant 
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 10:49:32 PM
For once at a loss for words, Malgant decides to try the marketplace for the maid of the Jerse's, Lucarinda. He has seen Lady Jerse scold the woman unendingly fo what to him appears no good reason, perhaps it is worth a shot trying to talk to her. Malgant heads to the marketplace and has a look around.

DM Kathy 
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:56:39 PM
Harvest asks around, and finds that the Jerses do indeed keep their own stable and carriage. She and Arminas head in that direction (the group does have finery to return, which makes a convenient excuse). Arminas casts a spell to speak with the horses.

You learn a great deal about which kinds of hay are the best, and where the sweet-tasting buttercups grow, and which groom has the gentlest hands. You also learn some interesting information from Itzal's own riding-horse.

"You must mean the water-friend," the horse says. "At least, I don't think he's made of water, but I can see right through him, so I call him the boy's water-friend. He comes out when he thinks nobody can see. He talks to the boy. I don't like him. He gives me the shivers."

Desolute learns that there is a notice-board in town, where jobs are posted for adventuring groups. If he asks about non-adventuring types of jobs, people tell him that it's harvest-time, and all a person has to do is ask. Indeed, the very possibility that the big, strong half-orc might be looking for work nets Desolute three job offers that very afternoon. None, alas, with the Jerses.

Darvros tries a few local shopkeepers. He finds several who are acquainted with Itzal. He hears the same general kinds of information the group has heard already: the boy's sudden success is a surprise, and he is not well-liked. The shopkeeper who sells spell components can report on what young Itzal has been replenishing. [Make a Spellcraft check to draw a conclusion.]

Maglant heads to the marketplace, hoping to find Lucarinda. Alas, he is not that lucky. He does, however, think he sees a servant he recognizes from last night. He gets closer, and finds the woman gossping with a friend as she picks out spices. "--not one bit, I can tell you that," she is saying as Maglant approaches. "Mistress shrugs it off and simply says not to invite them anymore, but the young master seems to want more. It'll lead to trouble, you mark my words."

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:58:44 PM
Florin listens to the lady as she talks and thinks of the party, he nods as he does come up with the idea that evidently the thing with Itzal has been with him for atleast a week and doesn't sound like it is confined to the house alone. He does ask another question as he pays for the lady's drink, "That is quite interesting to hear miss. You see him around that area often?" Afrer getting some asnwers he speaks once more, "You've drank quite abit, would you mind if I seen you home to make sure you get there safe miss?" Florin offers not only to be nice but also to see where the lady lives for curiousity sakes.

Harvest 
Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:17:55 AM
"So, there is an invisible thing to which Itzal Jerse speaks," remarks Harvest Moon upon hearing the horse's words from Arminas Calaelen. "It is distressing that this thing is something that the horse does not like."

"Knowing such, though, will not inform us on how to act. If it can come and go as it likes, then it may simply leave when confronted. And we cannot hold Itzal Jerse or follow him until it appears. So far too, we do not know that it has harmed anyone. Nor do we know for certain whether it is from this thing that the evil that Paladin Florin Jandeth detected originates."

"Please tell the Mistress of the house," Harvest Moon says later as they return the fine clothing, "that I offer my most sincere apologies for disrupting her party last night. We still believe, though, that there may be the danger of an evil presence. Please tell her that should she feel there is any danger, that she may call upon us for protection."

Harvest leaves the name of the inn at which they are staying in Jarlwolf. If they cannot confront this invisible creature, then perhaps it can be convinced to confront them.

Arminas - Sub/Al  d20+17=23 d20+6=25
Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:25:11 AM
"You're a brave horse," Arminas tells Itzal's mount. "We think you might have reason for being wary of Itzal's Water Friend. Sharp Eyes, Four Hooved Friend," Arminas says in parting. "Sharp Eyes, and may the wind touch your mane."

The ranger trails along behind Harvest as she returns the things from the party last night. There's not much to say, so why say anything at all? But he and Ewan keep their eyes peeled for the boy's Water Friend. (Spot 23, Ewan Spot 25)

Bralin 
Wednesday August 8th, 2007 1:20:23 PM
Bralin mosies about. He is out of his element, and must rely on the skill of his comrades.

The dwarf contents himself with moving about with Desolute, and keeping his eyes and ears open.

Later that afternoon, he returns to the inn to catch up with everyone else.

In the morning, it will time to journey to Rowena.

Davros  d20+16=34
Wednesday August 8th, 2007 4:02:38 PM
OOC- spellcraft check= 34

"Thank you sir, for your time." As the shopkeeper details the spell components Itzal frequently purchases, Davros wonders if a clue can be found here. After walking the market all day, Davros returns to the Inn for the evening meal and to report what he has learned.

Desolute  d20+2=16
Wednesday August 8th, 2007 5:16:47 PM
Just out curiosity, Desolute will find out what the pay is from those three offers. One never knows when one will find themselves without work. "There's an adventuring board?" Desolute would ask with some surprise. "Are there that many adventurers and so many problems in the area that a community needs a board where a group can find work?" Desolute seems to like this area more and more. He will go and look at the board to see if there is anything that may pertain to the current situation or if there are any coincidences with time and the travel habits of Itzal.
Desolute likes Bralin, mainly because he keeps his mouth shut unless there is something that needs to be said. That goes a long way with him and the dwarf does not interrupt Desolute's snooping, which is also good.

Knowledge Local, to see coincidences with Itzal's travel's and problems that may be on the board: 16

Malgant  d20+4=23 d20+4=11
Wednesday August 8th, 2007 11:34:58 PM
Malgant listens to the woman's conversation as best he can (yay for orbital ears)and then moves on. Seeing as he cannot find Lucarinda he contents himself wiith roaming the market, listening to gossip and will return to the Inn at nightfall to relate what he has heard. Likely there is another party in their future.
ooc
first listen is to follow the servant's conversation. I made a second to overhear any other info in the marketplace

DM Kathy 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 12:02:34 AM
Harvest leaves a warning with the Jerse family, and she an Arminas keep an eye out for invisible things on the way back to town. They do not see anything, however.

Davros realizes that, based on the material components Itzal has been buying, the boy has been doing a lot of Summoning spells. Some of them very advanced.

Desolute is able to find the adventuring notice board, but much of what he sees there is fairly low-level, low-paying stuff. Not bad for beginners, but most experienced adventurers are looking for more. He does not see any correlation with anything Itzal has been doing. As for his offers of honest toil, one pays 5 coppers per day plus room and board, another pays 1 gold per week, and the last pays 1 silver per day.

Maglant manages to overhear more of the servant's conversation. "What sort of trouble?" the other woman asks, sounding alarmed. "That I don't know," the servant replies, "but Young Master can be dreadful to folk who slight him, and he fancies those adventurers have slighted him something terrible. He was going on an on about it, and I think--" She is unfortunately interrupted at this interesting point as she pauses to haggle over some coriander, and the thread of the conversation is dropped. Maglant does not overhear anything else of interest.

You meet back at the inn to share your information. The night passes uneventfully, and the next morning you set off on your journey to Rowena. There is fog again this morning, and again the hope that it will burn off by midday. Just now, though, the air is chill and uncomfortable.

Harvest 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:38:11 AM
Itzal Jerse did not come. This is curious to Harvest Moon, especially in light of the things that Protector Malgant had told them the evening before. All in all, it might have been better if the young mage had come to confront them last night. But some things are not meant to be.

After morning prayer and a light breakfast, Harvest Moon walks out to the stables to retrieve Fyrda. Moonshadow is not there and Anthos is not by her side. Harvest feels a pang of emptiness within her.

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil (Longstrider)

Arminas - Sub/Al  d20+17=36 d20+10=21
Thursday August 9th, 2007 11:13:01 AM
"Shall we ride today, Ewan?" The great eagle fluffs her feathers in discontent at the cold cloying fog. This is no weather within which to fly. "You'll carry Ewan, won't you Darkfire?"

Arminas pats the neck of the fiery horse. It would nice to be out of the town today. See if the boy can follow them without his carriage. The ranger snorts at the thought.

"Maybe we'd better leave word with Madam Dulcet, informing her of what we've found. If Itzal comes for vengence and finds us gone, he may be tempted to take his ire out upon someone else."

If no one else heeds his words, Arminas will go to Dulcet's himself and leave a note if necessary. Regardless, he keeps a sharp eye out on the road. (Spot 36, Listen 21)

Prepared Spells
1-1st: Speak with Animals, 1-2nd: Spike Growth, 1-3rd: Summon Nature's Ally III)


Desolute 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 12:09:34 PM
Desolute ponders the adventuring board. More like a practice board really. I suppose if an entire group of low levels can do it, I can do it by myself and get all the reward? Nope, not gonna do it. Wouldn't be pruning for him to give his word and back out now.
He goes with Bralin back to the inn. He sits and listen's to his new comrades plan. Then he goes where he is to sleep and does so.
The next morning, he eats his fill, and chases it with an ale, then he throws on his pack and stands waiting for the others to get ready.

Bralin 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 1:40:12 PM
Bralin nods in agreement with Arminas.
"And the innkeeper," he adds.

The dwarf locates the innkeeper and informs her he and his comrades will be in Rowena for a day or two.

His duty done, Bralin arms himself and mounts his warhorse, Mica. As is his custom, the warrior falls to the rear of the group, watching their backs.

Malgant 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 4:35:25 PM
Nodding to Arminas, Malgant agrees. " Maybe you should write it out for her though. She took a dreadfully long time to see us yesterday, due to her duties and all and we can't afford to lose any of the light today for traveling." Malgant checks to make sure he has all of his gear and speaks to the innkeeper as well. He pays for a weeks stay and asks that the innkeeper hold his room. Once he was used to it i was pretty comfy.
As they start out Malgant notes Bralin at the back of the group and takes up a position in front, expecting that Arminas will prefer to scout ahead.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:02:50 PM
Florin meets up with the others at the Inn and tells them of the lady he met and her story of Itzal near the end of her block, talking to himself or a invisible something around a week ago.

Florin smiles abit, "From the sounds whatever it is travels away from the house and it has been with him for atleast a week by the info I got."

Florin spends the night resting and thinking over things. When morning comes he suits up with all his equipment and readies to head out with the others.

Davros 
Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:24:46 PM
Davros relates the troubling news gleaned from the shopkeepers in town. It appears Itzal has been doing some advanced summoning. Davros does some summoning of his own, and calls on a magic horse to carry him for the day.

actions:
cast mount -duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared:
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Provocation


DM Kathy 
Friday August 10th, 2007 2:42:32 AM
Mounted on your various steeds, you set out on the journey to Rowena. You encounter few travelers on the road, but you can see many people at work in the fields, bringing the harvest in.

You have come about an hour from Jarlwolf when a mounted figure appears in the road about 60 feet ahead of you. Harvest and Arminas recognize Itzal's riding horse. All of you recognize Itzal.

"You!" cries Itzal. "You ruined my party! Well, see how you like this!"

A word, a gesture, and suddenly four shapes fill the road ahead of you. Three of them are roughly halfling-sized creatures made of rock and dirt. Their arms and legs are crude chunks of stone, and their heads are featureless. The fourth creature has a body as long as a man is tall, with four tentacles a little longer than human forearms. The tentacles, located on its head along either side of its jaws, are segmented, as is the body itself.

Anybody who makes a DC 25 Spot check Highlight to display spoiler: {A faint, human-sized shimmer appeared beside the road just as Itzal was beginning to cast his spell. }

Anybody who makes a DC 20 Listen check Highlight to display spoiler: {As Itzal began casting his spell, you faintly heard another voice, which also seemed to be casting. }

Having placed his obstacles in your path, Itzal laughs, wheels his horse, and begins riding away.

The creatures advance toward you.....

Arminas - Sub/Al (AC22, HP 46/46)  d20+17=20 d20+10=20
Friday August 10th, 2007 9:58:22 AM
"Itzal's evil ally is here abouts!" Arminas shouts the warning as the ranger's sensitive ears pick up the sound of an additional voice. (Spot 20, Listen 20)

Arminas begins a spell, but the thought that it will be the boy's horse that suffers the consequence makes him pause. Instead, the elfish ranger switches to a different spell.

"Friend Horse!" His voice in a high whiny, Arminas calls out to Itzal's horse. "Do not leave, Friend Horse! We have a chance to rid Itzal once and for all of the Water-Friend, but you must not leave! Please, help us!"

"Ewan, follow the boy and his horse, but at a distance. We must know where they go. But beware. There may be a dangerous creature around that you will not be able to see. If it attacks you, then you must run. Go. Go, Ewan."

As his companion eagle launches into the air, Arminas and Darkfire fade toward the back of the group. The elf readies his bow.

Active Spells
Speak with Animals (7 min)

Prepared Spells
1-1st: *Speak with Animals, 1-2nd: Spike Growth, 1-3rd: Summon Nature's Ally III)

Harvest (AC19, HP 48/48)  d20+14=18 d20+14=20
Friday August 10th, 2007 11:03:09 AM

"I hear the voice as well, Arminas Calaelen," replies Harvest Moon. Her hands come together, forming the symbol of Alemi, and from his grace comes Protection from Evil. (Spot 18, Listen 20)

"I will distract them so that you might ready yourselves."

Harvest dismounts.

"Please withdraw, Fyrda. I would not wish you to come to harm." Drawing her spiked chain, Harvest moves fifteen feet in front of the group. She measures the space between herself and the collection of summoned creatures at a comfortable 45 feet of distance.

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil (Longstrider)

Bralin (ac24, 76/76 hp)  d20+6=22 d20+7=27 5d4(3+4+2+3+3)+5=20
Friday August 10th, 2007 11:15:26 AM
[Listen 22, Spot 27 (nat 20)]

"Itzal is the servant, not the master. His ally is the spellcaster," Bralin calls.

The dwarf pulls out his wand and fires five bolts at the shimmer he sees
[If he can't, shoot the human-octopus instead].
[Wand of Magic Missiles - 20 hp damage]

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29)  d20+3=13 d20+4=21 d20+5=17 d20+5=7
Friday August 10th, 2007 11:57:00 AM
Desolute does not have a mount, nor does he really need one as long as the group does not ride at full pace. The half orc sees Itzal and springs into action. He starts running full out toward the horse. He will attempt to tumble past the summoned monsters, knowing it may well cost him his life, but no one attacks Desolute and lives to tell about it, or at least that was the old him, lets see what the new him will do if he gets his hand on the snot nosed punk. Wait, what was that sound, it wasn't Itzal. "IT's not Itzal!!!" Desolute changes his course and heads in the direction he heard the voice.
Ooc: I assume they are side by side and not in a row. If I need more then two tumbles, please roll them for me DM.

Actions: Tumble past monsters and run full speed (160) toward Itzal's unseen friend.
Spot: 13
Listen: 21
Tumble to avoid monsters: 17, 7

Davros  d20+6=11 d20+6=9 d20+6=14 d20+6=11
Friday August 10th, 2007 7:20:14 PM
"Itzal! He attacks us and so shows his true self."

actions:
cast dispel magic on the summoned creatures in the road-area effect 30ft radius.
dispel=11, 9, 14, 11(rolled for each creature or spell wasn't sure) yuck

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Florin Jadenth-AC:20-HP:73 (No Shield currently)  d20+3=7 d20+3=16
Friday August 10th, 2007 10:48:05 PM
Florin frowns at what has currently happened and trusting Ajax fully, not to mention stopping him once seeing Itzal. Florin pulls Glimmer, the high Woldian runes spelling it's name glowing in the air and at the command word spoken the shocking crackling along the blade too. Florin hears his friends and whispers under his breath, "Domi, guide my hand if the young wizard is turned to fight against us. I trust in your judgement."

(Listen:7 Spot:16)

ADM Buzz 
Sunday August 12th, 2007 10:26:21 PM
Posting report: Sunday August 5 - Saturday August 11

DM Kathy SMTWTFS = XXXOXXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOOOOOO
Harvest SMTWTFS= OXXXXXO
Davros SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Bralin SMTWTFS= O XXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS= OXXOXXO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
(Anyone hear from Lorth? Did we lose another and I not catch it?)


DM Kathy 
Sunday August 12th, 2007 11:21:59 PM
Arminas calls out to Itzal's horse to stay where he is. He does seem to hesitate. But Itzal saws on the reins and kicks the horse's flanks and it takes off. Obediently, Ewan flies after.

Harvest casts a spell and dismounts. [Casting is a standard action and dismounting is move-equivalent unless you succeed at a DC 20 Ride check to fast-dismount.]

Bralin shoots some Magic Missiles toward the shimmer he sees. He senses that they hit...something, although he's not sure what kind of effect they have.

Desolute begins running toward Itzal, but is sidetracked toward the mysterious shimmer. He gets near the spot in time to see the Magic Missiles hit. [OOC: when you tumble, you move at half speed. You cannot run and tumble both.]

Davros attempts to dispel the casting, but cannot quite overcome the summoning magicks.

Florin draws and activates his sword.

Meanwhile, Itzal continues to flee on horseback, Ewan flying overhead. The shimmer--whatever it is--vanishes.

The creatures move forward. They are now about 20 feet from you.

Desolute 
Monday August 13th, 2007 12:52:14 AM
DM Kathy, could we possibly have distances please? How far away is Itzal at this point from Desolute and the group? How far away is Desolute from the monsters he (Itzal) summoned tumbling at 20?
Thank you.

Lorth 
Monday August 13th, 2007 8:18:01 AM
(OOC: Kathy, I was on vacation last week and my friend Joe K (He is a ADM on the Wold) was supposed to pick up my posting, but I guess he forgot :( Please let me know when you would like me to start up again. Sorry about that)



Bralin (ac24, 76/76 hp)  d20+2=9 2d6(3+1)+2=6
Monday August 13th, 2007 10:01:56 AM
The boy flees. No matter. They know where he lives, after all.

Bralin turns his attention to the summoned creatures. The ones of stone appear to be elementals.

The dwarf drops his wand, letting it fall to the ground. He reaches into a pouch and retrieves The Sphere, which he holds out in plain 'view' of the stone creatures.
Bralin calls out - a deep, vibrating, bass sing-song consisting mostly of 'ohs' and 'yous' - language is Terran - Highlight to display spoiler: { Hold. Cease. Give way. }

[Domain feat - rebuke/command earth creatures.
Rebuke attempt affects up to 6HD total creatures of 2HD or less. Bralin commands them if they are 1HD creatures.
Rebuked creatures cower in awe, atk rolls against them receive +2 to hit bonus]

Harvest (AC19, Dodge+1, Mobility +4vsAoO, HP 48/48)  d20+15=27
Monday August 13th, 2007 10:41:15 AM

OoC: Sorry, Kathy. I meant to strike the spell, but forgot. It was an initial idea that I nixed. The true post should have been the dismount and the movment only.

Chain in hand, Harvest faces the stone creatures arrayed across the road. Instead, however, of attacking, the brown girl leaps toward them, diving between two and rushing beyond their line. With all of the speed born of her training, Harvest Moon hustles down the road in pursuit of Itzal's departing horse.

Rolls and Actions
Tumble Accelerated 27 vs DC25
Double Move 100ft of movement

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil (Longstrider)

Arminas - Sub/Al (AC22, HP 46/46)  d20+6=17 d20+12=13 d20+12=29 d20+9=28 d8+3=7 d8+3=10 d6=3 d6=6
Monday August 13th, 2007 10:54:27 AM

Arminas cries out like an eagle. "Ewan, fair friend, cry out as you pursue the boy so that we may follow you by your sound!"

The ranger turns first his thoughts then his bow to the unknown creature with the mouth full of tentacles. What could it be? Could it be a thing of nature? An even better question, what's the fastest way to kill it? Arminas lets his flaming arrows fly.

Rolls and Actions
Knowledge Nature 17 (To identify Tentacle Mouth)
Rapid Shot Hit Tentacle Mouth AC13/Nat1, AC29, AC28, Damage 7+10+3fire+6fire=26hp

Active Spells
Speak with Animals (7 min)

Prepared Spells
1-1st: *Speak with Animals, 1-2nd: Spike Growth, 1-3rd: Summon Nature's Ally III)

ADM Buzz 
Monday August 13th, 2007 2:40:23 PM
Lorth, please start posting immedietly. Your still in the group.
You may also want to send an Email to Jerry letting him know what happened last week. I'm sorry, I didn't connect you were leaving or we could have done some back up for you.

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29) 
Monday August 13th, 2007 2:57:28 PM
Desolute growls under his breath at the situation. His choice is to chase a horse on foot or help destroy these creatures.
Desolute decides to run after Itzal, but thinks about it again If we run into a patrol, and they see me chasing this punk, I'll be the bad guy.
He pulls his rapier and shortsword and moves in to attack the elementals next round.

Malgant AC 20 HP 44  d20+5=21 d20+4=24 d20+3=11 d8+1=5
Monday August 13th, 2007 5:06:14 PM
Malgant hears the sound of spellcasting that is not Itzal and as he sees the 2 types of creatures spring into being he realizes that there were 2 spells cast. Itzal's he assumes are the small stone creatures and his water friend's which is that....thing. Not really sure what that is Malgant decides to use the power of Domi on it first to gauge its defenses. He launches into a low guttural chant and a Greatsword of shimmering force appears next to the tentacled creature and takes a swing at it.

OOC
Cast spiritual weapon
Spot 21 listen 24(natural 20) Attack roll 11 damage 5 if that attack lands

Davros AC14 Hp35  d20+12=22 d20+6=7 6d6(6+6+4+1+3+6)=26
Monday August 13th, 2007 8:09:10 PM
Davros tries to remember anything useful about the elementals defenses, which may be useful for the battle. Then he tries to slow the summoned creatures down with a spell. "Look out! Fireball comin' through!"

actions:
kn-arcana check=22,kn-planes check=7
castfireballat the summoned creatures, aiming not to hit any party members. save DC=19 for half dmg. dmg=26

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball*, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

DM Kathy  d20=19 d20=18 d20+2=3 d20+8=19 d20+9=22 d8+7=13 d20+9=17
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 12:08:10 AM
[To all: I'm sorry I didn't have a combat map ready for yesterday. There was a big game convention last weekend and I was exhausted. I'm sending one out today.]

[Lorth, do start posting right away. We're glad you're back. :) ]

[Anyone who missed an action last round can post two rounds worth of actions this time.]

Bralin pulls out a sphere and attempts to overawe the rock creatures through sheer force of personality. It does not seem to have any effect.

Harvest tumbles past the startled creatures and pelts down the road after Itzal's departing form. She is now 200 feet behind the galloping horse.

Ewan shrieks once in response to Arminas's command, and continues flying after Itzal. The ranger puts his mind to it, but cannot place the tentacled creature. Such a thing is clearly unnatural, however, so it is not too surprising that he is unfamiliar with it. He fires several shots at the creature, two of which hit. Only the flames, however, seem to do any damage; the arrows themselves seem to have no effect.

Desolute draws his weapons and moves in to attack.

Maglant summons up a ghostly sword, which swings at the tentacled creature. The aberration slithers nimbly aside, and the sword does not hit it.

Davros also searches his memory for information on creatures like these, but comes up empty. He launches a fireball, aiming for two of the rock creatures and the tentacled creature. The third rock creature is too close to Desolute to make a comfortable target. The fireball ignites. One of the rock creatures seems to dodge part of it, while the other rock creature and the thing with the tentacles take the full brunt. When the smoke clear, the tentacled creature lies dead.

Itzal pulls up his horse and pauses for a moment. Then he and his horse disappear. To Harvest, watching from a distance, they seemed to just wink out.

The first rock creature, meanwhile, moves forward to where Florin sits atop Ajax. One rocky fist slams at the paladin, striking his armor with a resounding CLANGGG!. Florin is unhurt, however.

The second rock creature moves up to Maglant and attacks him. The blow barely slips through the taur's defenses, striking him for 13 points of damage.

The third rock creature is already face-to-face with Desolute so does not have to move. It aims a powerful blow at the half-orc, but is not quite able to connect.

Florin Jadenth-AC:20-HP:73 (No Shield currently) 
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 12:11:16 AM
Florin has always fought best side by side with Ajax so takes the moment to dismount and maybe grab his shield on the way. When he touches the ground he reaches up and gives the vizor part of his helmet a small hit to slap it shut.

Arminas  d20+15=19
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 12:30:07 AM
Glad that the unnatural creature is dead, he makes a mental note that flame causes damage while arrows don't. The rocks seem to have enough to keep them busy. Looking up, he sees and hears Ewan as she screams in answer to the whereabouts of Itzal. Suddenly though, he vanishes.

"I'm going to help Harvest."

Arminas speaks to Darkfire with a whiney:

All speed to Harvest, go around these creatures off the side off the road.

When he gets there, he looks to the place where Itzal dissappeared, and looks for tracks on the road. He wants to know if he is gone, or merely invisible.

With a second thought, he yells out to Itzal's horse in the language of horses:

Where are you my friend (insert horse's name)?

Survival tracking 19

Lorth 
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 7:18:39 AM
Lorth scans the battle quickly and decides he will be much more useful upon his mount.
He takes a 5' foot step away from the battle (O-13) and concentrates on summoning Tobiasz (Full round action).

Bralin (ac24, 76/76 hp) 
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:45:38 AM
Bralin's face twists in disgust. Tis only the second time he has attempted to use The Chamber's power, and again it has proven ineffective.

The dwarf dismounts Mica, and drops The Sphere on the ground next to his wand. Tis time for direct methods.

Bralin advances on the creature attacking Desolute, pulling out his war hammer as he moves.

[Dismount, and move 20' to O6, avoiding squares threatened by #2. Draw war hammer while on the move]



Harvest (AC16, Dodge+1, Mobility +4vsAoO, Lose Dex to AC, HP 48/48)  d20+14=26 d20+14=33
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 11:22:05 AM

"The boy has escaped!" Harvest Moon calls back to her embattled companions. There are several magics that might explain the sudden disappearance of both boy and horse at the same time. Some of these involve sudden magical movement. It is a thing that she herself might do someday, given the grace of Alemi. Another magic involves a sphere of invisibility.

Harvest listens up above to Ewan. The rest appear to be controlling the small stone creatures quite handily. Best to ensure that the boy does not escape if at all possible.

Harvest rushes across the ground, clearing the 200 feet between herself and the place from which boy and horse had disappeared in a single burst. Once there, she listens and looks. Surely a horse would make sound enough to reveal the continuing presence of the pair.

Rolls and Actions
Run 200ft of movement (Full Round Action, lose Dex to AC)
Spot 26, Listen 33

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil (Longstrider)

Desolute  d20+8=16 d4+1=3 d20+7=27 d4+1=2 d20+7=16 d4+1=3
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 1:29:21 PM
Desolute's eyes begin to glow with satisfaction as his blood pumps through his veins like a small river attempting to contain the spring thaw from the mountains. His mouth widens into a sinister sneer as he focuses his attacks on the creature in front of him. He has never fought such a creature before, so he attacks with abondon at the unknown.

First attack #3 hitting AC 16 for 3 damage.
Second attack hitting AC 27 (Nat. 20)16 unconfirmed critical for 2 damage (non magical weapon)and 3 damage (if confirmed)

Malgant AC 20 HP 31/44  d20+5=19 d8+1=5 d20+7=27 d20+7=16 3d6(1+4+3)+5=13 3d6(3+5+1)+5=14
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 4:48:08 PM
The stone creature hits malgant like a mule kick and he is a bit taken aback that it could penetrate his defenses. As Arminas rides past on his way to Harvest's side Malgant calls a warning to the ranger, knowing how much he cherishes the bird Ewan, " Be careful for Ewan, Arminas. The boy is a mage and likely has use of the unerring missiles mages favor." Looking now to his own predicament Malgant mentally commands the sword to his side where it strikes at the stone creature. Stepping back to use his own reach Malgant takes a two handed swing at the creature as well.

OOC
4/5 rounds left on Spiritual weapon
spiritual weapon attacks for a to hit of 19 for 5 damage if it hits
Malgant steps back to place a square between himself and the rock critter and swings a large greatsword +! for a natural 20 (Ac 27) and an Ac 16 to confirm the crit. 13 damage if non crit, 27 if it crits

Davros AC14 Hp35  3d4(3+1+1)+3=8
Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:51:28 PM
Davros moves up beside Malgant and says, "the mage missles have a short range, Ewan is likely safe, from those at least. We should not underestimate Itzal though. Let me demonstrate for you how those missles work..."

actions:
move to: n12
cast spell: magic missle at #1. dmg= 8

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle*, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball*, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Florin Jadenth-AC:20-HP:73 (No Shield currently)  d20+15=24 d20+10=19 d8+6=9 d8+6=7 d6=4 d6=1 d20+15=33 d20+10=22 d8+6=12 d8+6=8 d6=5 d6=5
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:09:36 AM
(OOC:Kathy, sorry about my post. When I was making it you hadn't posted but after I hit submit you had posted. Please ignore that post as I don't want you to have to edit your post to make it fit.)

Last round Florin would of held his action attack till the elemental got closer and then swing at it. (Can hit AC:24/19 Damage:9/7 Elec:4/1)

This round Florin feels the ring of the hit on his armor and is glad for his new armor and is also happy it can take a solid hit. With that he counter attacks back, swinging his sword twice again. (Can hit AC:33/22 Damage:12/8 Elec:5/5)

DM Kathy 
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 2:33:08 AM
Arminas moves up toward the spot where Itzal disappeared. He has to maneuver Darkfire around the rock creatures, so he cannot run. He does not quite reach the spot this round. He shouts for Itzal's horse, but receives no reply.

Harvest is not so hampered, and does reach the spot this round. She looks and listens, but detects no sign of boy or horse.

Lorth steps back to summon Tobiasz, and Bralin dismounts, moving forward to confront one of the creatures.

Desolute attacks twice and hits once. It is a solid blow, but not a critical one.

Maglant takes a moment to redirect his ghostly sword to the rock creature. The sword hits, followed by Maglant's more substantial sword. The creature falls under the combined attacks.

Davros fires a Magic Missile at the first rock creature, already badly wounded by the fireball. The missile doesn't do much damage, but it is enough. This creature, too, falls.

Florin would like to finish off the creature in front of him, but Davros has beaten him to it. Instead, the paladin spurs his mount forward to attack the creature closest to Bralin and Desolute. After a few well-placed blows from Florin's longsword, that creature too falls.

Tobiasz pops into the road and nuzzles Lorth affectionately. There is no other movement at the site of the battle.

A moment later, when Arminas reaches the spot where Itzal disappeared, he finds no tracks leading away. The hoofprints simply stop.

Lorth  d20+1=11
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 7:59:07 AM
Lorth mounts Tobiasz and readies his lance, best to be prepared if the battle starts up again. He then advances with Tobiasz to where Harvest is looking for Itzal. As he moves he keeps his eyes peeled for anyone not accounted for in the area. (Spot 11)

Arminas 
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 9:41:08 AM
Arminas circles around the area where Itzal and his horse were last seen. A frown comes over his face, and he dismounts. Once again, he searches the area.

"They are gone, not invisible. I have not studied those magics, but it seems the spell is much more powerful than a lad fresh out of school would normally be able to cast."

Looking back at where the rock creatures have been dispatched, he adds:

"Harvest, do you think he made an attempt at our lives or was merely trying to be a nuisance? If it was an attempt, it was a poor one. Yet perhaps next time, he must have learned something from the encounter."

Malgant warned Arminas of the possibility that Itzal may attack Ewan.

"I think if he were to kill Ewan I could not stop myself. He would die."

Bralin 
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 10:35:42 AM
The combat is over before it even begins. Bralin mentally shrugs. He stows his war hammer and returns to Mica to retreive the wand and Sphere that he had dropped on the ground.

He mounts the warhorse.

"The boy overestimates his own power," he offers. "He left 'ere the fight, and mayhap believes us dead. I would continue to Rowena. Learn what we may, report to Dulcet, and then deal with the boy. He will be at his home, after all."

Harvest 
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:02:27 AM

"Teleportation." Harvest Moon frowns and scans the countryside. "Itzal Jerse may still be in the vicinity," she says. "But there is no telling where."

With caution, she returns to the place at which they had been attacked to calm the gentle heart of loyal Fyrda.

"Paladin Lorth," the brown girl says later, as they again take up the road to Rowena, "until such time as I learn more of the Law, I will defer to your judgment in such matters, to yours and to that of Paladin Florin. Itzal Jerse has now attacked us. He has used such powers that should we have been more common people, we would likely have been slain or gravely injured."

"May we now consider Itzal Jerse to be an outlaw? And to what degree may we impinge upon he and his family in the pursuit of justice and public safety?"

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil (Longstrider)

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29)  d20+5=22 d20+5=19 d20+5=16
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 1:40:18 PM
The half orc scowls against the horizon for some signs of trouble. His blood just now begins to flow, it is far to soon for him to cease attacks on something. Without a word, he starts off at a jog toward their previous destination, hoping his blade is slick with he blood of one who would attack him. He tries to stay far ahead of them this time. Once he loses sight of them he will hop into a shadow and wait for signs of Itzal or until the group is in sight again, then he repeats his actions.

Actions stay ahead of group and hide in shadows. Rolls if necessary 22, 19, 16



Davros AC14 Hp35/35  d20+15=20
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 6:46:41 PM
Davros moves to the area where Itzal disappeared and looks around for any clues which might show which spell Itzal used to escape. Spellcraft check = 20

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle*, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball*, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Malgant AC 20 HP 31/44  d8+5=7
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 7:56:58 PM
Malgant rolls his shoulders to loosen them and then mentally redirects the Spirit Weapon to protect him. He then calls upon Domi to mend his wounds (heal for 7 hp). He listens to the others and hinks about what he heard when they were attacked, trying to decide what type of creature might be invisible and a spell caster of such power. Not learned in these things he shrugs and follows along as they head for the school.

OOC
1 prot evil and spiritual weapon both used, the CLW healed 7 damage.

spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2,detect poison,light,read magic
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2*, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d)*,align weapon,Shield otherx2, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil


Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:44:11 PM
Florin frowns at how quickly the battle is over and wonders why something that seemed so powerful summoned so weak creatures. He shrugs this off and simply thanks Domi for his grace and watchful eye in the battle.

Hearing Harvest, Florin looks first to Lorth and then back to her, sheathing his sword and popping the vizor part of his helmet up, "It is a hard thing to say which way to go on I think Harvest. You see,having fought summoned monsters before, they tend to vanish after you kill them. This leaves I hate to admit it but little proof of anything. We could speak against him true but without proof and since the Jerse's are atleast low ranking nobles, it could be brushed aside. For now I fear we can do little but check the school and just keep our guard up till we have tangible proof. Unfortunetly the law in some ways works to aid the criminal as much as harm them."

Florin looks to Lorth again, wondering if his comments might be seen from a different point of view by his friend or the others of the group as that goes, "We should continue on when everyone else is."

DM Kathy 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 1:54:06 AM
The battle over, most of the Swords congregate at the place where Itzal disappeared. Davros gives it some thought, and based on the description of the others, he believes the spell may have been a Dimension Door. It is not as powerful as a Teleport, but a wizard who knew the surrounding area could easily use it to escape.

Desolute still has too much pent-up energy to join the group, and spends some time running ahead. Having little else to go on, the group continues on its way to Rowena.

The rest of the day is uneventful, and that evening you stay at a small wayside inn. The common room is crowded with local farm folk, glad after a long day of harvesting to eat a meal they didn't have to cook. They are all local, however, so there are plenty of rooms available. The food is simple but hearty, the ale quite good. Your sleep is undisturbed.

Desolute 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 2:29:48 PM
The fires rage in the back ground as the thatched huts catch and burn. The screams of the women's lamentations at the abuse of their dominators are mingled with the cry's of the children as the other orcs play Nubjak with them. They shove spears into the ground with the heads sticking upward, each is worth a certain amount of points. The orcs stand back 20 paces and throw the screaming children toward the spears to impale the innocent. The winner is allowed first choice of loot. The villages hunting party is seen coming back to the devastation of their homes and family. They futilely engage the orc barbarians. The sadness and fear both etched upon their dying faces. The only way Desolute can handle it is to turn off all emotions. He must rage......
In the inn, Desolute is heard with a loud war cry. He comes straight up out of his bed in a cold sweat. Without thinking, he grabs his weapons and stares around the room for signs of trouble. His eyes, blood shot and bulging, just like the veins in his forhead and neck. His arms, although not large are like stone cords running their length to his solid grip on his hilts. The present catches him in the chest as he begins to calm down from his slumber. His dry heaves scream at him as he crawls toward a corner of the room and viably shakes as he comes out of his pseudo-rage. Hands trembling, he puts his weapons away and sobs slightly, waving away anyone that wishes to approach.

Arminas 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 3:42:52 PM
Arminas is brought out of his trance with a start, as the half-orc who has joined them grabs his weapons. It appears he has had a bad dream, but that is enough for Arminas. Picking up his gear, he heads for the door.

"I think I'll go check on Ewan."

With that (and a slight shudder) he heads out the door.

Spells prepared:
Entangle, Speak w/Animals

Lorth 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 7:54:40 PM
Lorth mulls his thoughts then speaks when they arrive at the inn, "Harvest, Itzal has attacked us with no provocation, in my eyes he is an outlaw and should dealt with as such. Preferably we should bring him to the town elders for judgment, however if he dies in the attempt, since I doubt he will come peacefully, so be it. I will pray for his soul.", Lorth says matter of factly.
Lorth gets himself a room and offers to share it with any of his companions. He eats a hearty dinner then retires early to bed.

Davros 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:00:40 PM
Davros sips at some wine before weighing in on a thorny issue. "We should find all the evidence we can before confronting Itzal directly. Maybe we should avoid confronting him at all if we can help it. No matter how good the evidence may be, It could cast very poor light on us. Let us go to the school and see what we can learn."

Malgant AC 20 HP 38/44  d8+5=10
Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:32:10 PM
Malgant listens to both Lorth and Florin, and sees wisdom in both of their views. Then speaks his own. " True he has attacked us unprovoked Lorth, and as such he is now an outlaw, at least to us. However Florin's point that the summoned creastures will, have, disappeared when defeated leaves us naught to prove his guilt. A time will come when we eventually face him and his companion and as you say I think he will not back down. At that time we will see whether he can be brought to justice or if he will choose to perish on our blades. If Gargul will grant it to you, as Domi grants it to me, I would pray for a spell to clear Itzal's mind. If indeed this creature holds sway over him the simple protection spell may allow the boy to think clearly and save his life. I will ask Domi to grant me that power each day that we expect to face Itzal. In doing so I may be able to protect him from the creature he calls friend."

The Inn is very homey and quite crowded. After the days exertion Malgant has a hearty dinner and samples quite a bit of the wine the inn has to offer. Bedding down for the night he sleeps the sleep of the dead, At least until the shriek of rage brings him rolling to his feet, sword in hand.
At first he believes Desolute has seen or been attacked by an enemy, and he tries to position himself back to back with the half-orc. It quickly becomes apparent they are alone, and the demons that the man fights are in his mind. Malgant looks back at Desolute, afraid now that the man cannot see them as they really are, but can only see the demons from his dreams. He calls softly, calmly." Desolute? Are you well? What is it you see? Are we in danger?" Despite the half-orcs gestures to ward him off, he follows Desolute to the corner, still talking calmly. He doesn"t know what has provoked this reaction, but he knows he has seen similar reactions in those that have fought desperate fights and lived. Knows he has awoken that way himself on occasion. Desolute continues to warn him off, so he stops a few feet away. He could still touch the man, even from here, but that would be dangerous. Instead he uses his voice. " I have done things, or not done things we wish we could change. I have seen things I can never hope to unsee. If you want to talk, either as man to priest, warrior to warrior, or brother to brother, seek me out. You don't need to be alone."
Malgant turns and returns to his bed. As he lies down he says a small prayer to Domi, healing his remaining wounds from the earlier battle. It is a long road ahead tomorrow and he needs his sleep. It is a long time before sleep finds him again.

spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2,detect poison,light,read magic
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages*, protection from evilx2*, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d)*,align weapon,Shield otherx2, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil

Spontaneously cast cure light wounds burning comp languages for 10 healing


Bralin 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:41:03 PM
Bralin has already had his say on the boy. He sleeps soundly at the inn, until the half-orc's dream wakes him. The dwarf watches Malgant approach and get waved off. He makes no attempt to approach on his own - there is really no point.

The warrior regards Desolute wordlessly, staring at him for several long minutes. He nods his own agreement to Malgant's offer, and then goes back to sleep.

In the morning, Bralin asks the innkeeper for directions to the school of magic.

Harvest 
Thursday August 16th, 2007 9:08:03 PM
The evening had been filled with thoughts of the words from the two paladins. Many thoughts, but no conclusions.

Many times during the night, Harvest Moon had rolled to rest her hand upon the place where Anthos' chest would rise and fall with comforting regularity. Her eyes would come open, as though surprised to find nothing there. The sheets of this in had been soft and the bed warm, but they were no substitute.

And so it was that she had leapt from the bed without a moments hesitation at the cries of rage and anguish.

"I have a beast that lives within me," she said, from the space of floor next to the half-orc. Her arms were wrapped about her knees, and her nightdress tented over her. "Sometimes it comes out. Those times are difficult." She reaches out to touch Desolute's hand with hers. Then she stands. "As rough and difficult as the beast may be, though, it is still me."

"Good night," she had said, "Noble Desolute." Then she had returned to her room.

Now, in the morning, prayers seem so much more ethereal. She is set apart from the Wold, as though there is no one else save herself and Alemi.

Prepared Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Detect Evil, (Longstrider)

DM Kathy 
Friday August 17th, 2007 2:03:52 AM
A peaceful evening and a pleasant night get a little more exciting when Desolute begins raging in the throes of a nightmare. His companions are with him, however, and the damage is minimal.

The next morning, the innkeeper and his family eye you all askance after the night's disturbance. Indeed, only the inkeeper himself comes close enough to serve you breakfast; he keeps his family well away from the unpredictable adventurers.

Queried about the specific location of the magic school, the innkeeper only shrugs. He can give you directions to Rowena, which is still some three or four days' journey from here, but the exact geography of the famed city is unknown to him.

You retrieve your mounts and get underway. A wind has kicked up, which blows the morning fog away but makes for uncomfortable traveling. Cloaks and hair flap about in the wind, and dry leaves skitter past the horses' hooves. And the clouds rolling in with the wind hint of wet traveling weather ahead.

There is a little inn that night, too--a welcome shelter from the wind and the rain that is just beginning to fall. Rain patters on the inn roof all night, letting up a few hours before dawn.

Your third day on the road is marked by showers. There are breaks in between--just long enough that you begin to dry out--and then the rain starts up again. The animals clearly don't care for the conditions, and Arminas, in particular, has his hands full with Darkfire and Ewan.

The inn that evening is larger, and for the first time you encounter other travelers. You are a day's ride from Rowena.

Desolute 
Friday August 17th, 2007 12:18:34 PM
He neither explains or apologizes for his actions. They are just a part of his life. "They come less often then they used to, but still, they are part of my penance."
The half orc stays ahead of the group once again, if possible. He is rather unsure of what he let slip during his dreams, but the group does not seem very upset about his midnight outburst. He eats and goes to bed early, unless the group wants him to do some snooping around the town.

Desolute ooc 
Friday August 17th, 2007 12:35:51 PM
DMKathy, I just wanted to let you know i will be gone next week. Al will be covering for me in both playing Desolute as well as the post report. If I do not post by noon Woldian time, Al will cover it. See you soon.

Lorth 
Friday August 17th, 2007 12:46:03 PM
At the inn Lorth strips off his armor and cleans it, as the rain of the last few days has started to rust it. After an hour or two of work the armor again looks new. Satisfied Lorth sits down for dinner.

Arminas 
Friday August 17th, 2007 12:48:25 PM
The day is clearly not good for birds, as he sees birds hidden beneath the branches of trees as he travels. Arminas calls Ewan down, and has her perch upon the pommel of the saddle. He takes his traveling cloak and wraps it around her.

He casts speaks with animals, and speaks to both Ewan and Darkfire.

Darkfire, good horse. Thanks for carrying Ewan. I will see that you have extra oats this night, and a dry place to stable.

Changing his voice to a screech, he adds to Ewan:

Keep still, I will keep you dry and warm.

Upon reaching the Inn, Arminas asks of the stable hand.

"I need a dry place for my horse, with extra oats and an apple if you have one. The loft, does anyone sleep there? I would like to stay there with my eagle."

He hands the boy a gold piece.

He then takes care of Darkfire. He wipes him down and removes the mud from his hooves. Getting a large helping of oats and hay, he feeds the horse. Placing Ewan in the loft, he signals her to stand guard as he goes into the Inn for dinner with his companions.

"I will stay in the stables with the animals. It has been a difficult day for them."

Arminas will then ask for some raw meat if available for Ewan. If not, he will hunt for a rat in the barn to feed her.

Bralin 
Friday August 17th, 2007 1:27:49 PM
Bralin doesn't like rain. Never did. Rain is most likely to main reason dwarves went underground in the first place.

The dour dwarf gets even more dour, if that were possible. He says nothing and acknowledges no one. He just rides in the back looking for trouble, and thinks about what magic he could purchase to repel water.

Harvest 
Friday August 17th, 2007 3:48:39 PM

Harvest Moon shakes her head. "No need to apologize," she says to the half orc. "But thank you."

She rides near the half-orc, as the party makes it's way down the road to Rowena. Harvest Moon says little, but she is ready to listen, should he wish to speak. Even in the rain, the road is Harvest Moon's friend. The patter of rain upon her hood sings to her it's song.

Evenings are spent with her book. She fills in more of the map, placing the curve of the Trade Road to the west of the path they had taken before, through the woods and up the river. Small pictures mark the locations of the Inns.

Malgant 
Friday August 17th, 2007 5:00:41 PM
Malgant is troubled by Desolute's outburst last night. What did the man see in his dreams? Was it his past come back to haunt him? From the mans explaination he thinks maybe. Wanting to know more about the wold and those in it, this being one of his own faults, Malgant asks Desolute when the man is near the group.
" What do you serve penance for Desolute? The penance given me by my elders has a finite duration, does yours?"Malgant waits to see if the man will answer.
When they reach the Inn for the night Malgant notes that other travelers are present. He looks at them and wonders to where they travel. If any appear to be mages(based on Davros and Itzal and the one other mage he has ever spent more than 5 minutes with)Malgant will try and strike up a conversation with them, asking if the are headed to Rowena to the mage school, whether they have studied there long, what it is like, if they know Itzal ect.

spells prepared
0 lvl- detect magicx2, mending,light, read magic
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2, remove fear
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d), Shield other, hold person, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil


Davros 
Friday August 17th, 2007 10:51:49 PM
Davros smiles at his grumpy dwarven companion. "I disagree with you Bralin, I like the rain. It reminds us that magic cannot solve all of our problems. Sometimes we must find the answers on our own."

"Desolute. You have been traveling with us for several days now. I think you have come to see that we are open and trusting. It is a dangerous life that we live, and we must be able to depend upon one another in order to survive. I would hope you be able to open up to us as well. Maybe you could tell us about the little incident at the Inn we were at two days ago? At the very least you could consider it payment for all the food and drink we have been buying you." With a smile in Davros' eyes, he leans forward, interested in hearing Desolute's tale.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Florin Jadenth 
Saturday August 18th, 2007 12:27:10 AM
Florin travels with the others and is happy for the nights rest at the last Inn. He simply shrugs off how the Inn keeper acts towards them.

During the travels he frowns at the rain and reminds himself to tend his weapons and armor once they can stop or have a dry place anyway. He also notes the Ajax's armor will probably beed looked over also.

Desolute 
Saturday August 18th, 2007 3:53:01 AM
Desolute answers Malgant first, "When I sit beside gargul and drink the wine of death will I be able to forget my sins."
Desolute gives an emotionless expression to Davro's statement of what should be expected, "Our agreement was, I help you snoop for room and board. I have proven my skills are worth the few silver you spend on me, in my opinion, some of which you have witnessed already. I think in that respect we are even."
He stands silent a moment before he continues, "Have you ever heard of going from the frying pan to the fire? I have seen horrors which the mortal mind can barely comprehend and participated in them as well. Do you really want me to go into detail about what is wrong with me? Should I weave you a tale of woe and agony so vivid, it is bored into your skull like an auger through the frozen capped lake? Please, let me spare you the same night mares I must bear. If whoever is on watch notices my restlessness, it is just easier to stir me before my sleep gets deep."

With that, Desolute smiles once again and looks up to the sky, allowing the rain to fall upon him, as if the gods of wold will cleanse him eventually. "Who wants to race? Don't break your horses leg."

Desolute takes off at full speed down the road, hoping they are satisfied, at least for now.

DM Kathy 
Monday August 20th, 2007 12:01:21 AM
You and your companions have varying reactions to the rain, but all of you are glad to reach the larger inn at the end of the third day's tavel. Florin is able to look after his arms and armor, at least briefly, to prevent rusting.

Arminas sees that the animals are taken care of, and the stablehand permits him a space in the stable loft. He is not even the only adventurer there; a tired-looking knight has already claimed one corner of the loft, apparantly as anxious for her steed as Arminas is for his animal friends.

Maglant speaks to several travelers, most of whom are merchants. There are a couple of adventurers (neither of them wizards), and a haughty-looking lady who does not deign to speak to Maglant at all. None of the travelers he speaks to are especially familiar with the magic school, although most of the merchants at least know where it is.

The next morning is showery, but less so than the day before. By noon, a wan sun is breaking through the clouds, and you reach the city of Rowena late in the afternoon under sunny skies.

Many of you know the city already, having visited hear with Remo Treadlefoot last year. Little has changed since then, and you're pretty sure you could find the very inn you stayed in while the envoy completed his business. Of course, it was a pretty fancy place. Perhaps something simpler would be better this time around. Or, should you try to speak to somebody at the magic school as the day wanes?

Lorth 
Monday August 20th, 2007 7:46:20 AM
Lorth has no opinion about what inn they stay in, so he waits for his companions to choose one and gets himself a room there.
When they are settled he begins what is becoming a daily ritual, stripping off all his armor and polishing it up. Hopefully he is winning the battle against the rust.
After taking care of his armor he rejoins his friends to see what they are planning.

Harvest 
Monday August 20th, 2007 10:58:56 AM

"Greetings, my name is Harvest Moon." The brown girl had approached the knight in the common room of the inn . "I apologize for intruding upon you, but I was wondering if I might speak to you about matters of the Law and how it is that you determine what is lawful and what is not? May I purchase the evening repast for us? Then we might speak over a congenial meal."

It was nice. To meet people upon the road, and to speak with them about their lives and about the things of which they care. It would have been so very nice to have shared these experiences with Anthos. The thought had brought a pang of loneliness to Harvest Moon.

Now here, in Rowena. Harvest seeks out a modest inn. Once Fyrda is cared for and her place to sleep has been established, she brings out the note of introduction given to them by Madame Dulcet.

"Should we introduce ourselves immediately to those in authority at the school?" she asks. "Or should we inquire about Itzal through less official channels first?"

Bralin 
Monday August 20th, 2007 11:42:38 AM
Like the paladins, Bralin spends quite a bit of time drying, oiling, and polishing his platemail. Rain plays havoc with the metal, but still the dwarf eyes the clearing skies with some foreboding.

All that blue sky makes the world seem so...open. The black clad warrior much prefers a ceiling, even a ceiling of clouds.

Thus, Bralin is more than happy to enter the nearest inn, and plan their next move under the nice wooden beams of the tavern room. Moreso, as ale is available.

In reply to Harvest, the dwarf idly scratches at his beard. "I would go to the school now," he replies, "and speak with the instructors."

Arminas 
Monday August 20th, 2007 4:16:12 PM
Surprised to find a knight also seeking to watch over her horse, Arminas bows to her.

"Greeting, I am Arminas Calaelen. It is good to meet someone who cares more for her horse than her own comforts. This is Darkfire, and this magnificient bird is Ewan. If the truth be known, though I travel with a group these are my true companions. What of you, are you also traveling in a company of other knights?.......... We journey to inquire at the magic school. It seems a young man who has recently learned there thinks more of his magic than he does of the law...... Yes, he conjured creatures to attack us and then fled. I don't know if he meant to kill us, but he will need to do much better if that is his plan. ...... His name is Itzal, though his true problem seems to be an invisible creature who he travels with. Have you ever heard of him?"

After conversing with the knight, Arminas will settle into the hay in the loft with Ewan nearby.

The next day, he travels into Rowena with the group. He awaits a decision on whether to get lodging first or ask at the school. Bralin's comments seem wise.

"Yes, it has been a long journey. Lets get to the point of this quickly."

Davros 
Monday August 20th, 2007 5:48:05 PM
"Personally, I am anxious to visit the school and would rather not wait."

Malgant 
Monday August 20th, 2007 8:31:17 PM
"It is all the same to me. I am not so weary from the road that a visit to the school would be a burden to me." Malgant waits for the others to make a decision, it is truely all the same to him.


Desolute - Sub/Al  d20+3=20 d20+6=10 d20+8=18
Monday August 20th, 2007 8:56:12 PM
So straight forward. True to the form he'd seen so far. And how unfortunate to overlook the opportunities that less direct methods present.

"Yes. Why don't you speak to the teachers at the school." The half orc sucks at the tip of one ever so slightly protruding lower canine. "I'll chat up his classmates. See what I can find out."

Possibly find his room and have a look around.

(Gather Information 20, Open Lock 10, Search 18 if he gets in.)

Florin Jadenth 
Monday August 20th, 2007 9:16:11 PM
Florin listens to his companions and nods at Bralin's comment, "I'll go with you Bralin." With this said, Florin is ready to go when Bralin and any others are ready to go to the school to look and ask questions.

DM Kathy 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 12:14:29 AM
During your stopover, Arminas takes the opportunity to speak with the knight, who introduces herself as Swiftblade. "Warlock can be a bit particular about his surroundings," she says, indicating a handsome gray warhorse. She says that she is traveling with a couple of companions, who are adventurers but not knights. She is not familiar with the magic school or Itzal. "We are strangers in these parts," she explains.

Harvest also speaks with the knight, when the latter dashes back to the inn for a bit of supper. Out of her shiny armor, dressed in worn riding leathers, she doesn't look much like a knight, but Harvest approaches her anyway and eagerly asks about the law.

"Best not ask me," the woman replies with a little laugh. "I'm not very good at following the rules. It's why I had to leave home."

When you arrive in Rowena, you decide to visit the magic school right away. Accordingly, you make your way past the bustle of the main market square and the government buildings, to a quiet, respectable residential area on the west side of town. After a couple of wrong turns, you eventually find the college, housed in what looks like a castle. Parts of it are very old, made of massive chunks of some dark stone, fitted together without mortar. Other parts are modern brick--and there is everything in between. A wall surrounds the school, with an iron gate in its center. Through the bars of the gate you can see a short sweeping drive leading to the front door of the main building. The gate is closed, and appears to be locked.

Next to the gate is a tiny wooden guardshack, where a pair of genial-looking guards appear to be finishing an afternoon snack. One of them approaches you, calmly brushing crumbs from his tabard. "Can I help you?" he asks. "Er...do you have an appointment?"

Lorth 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:31:55 AM
Lorth follows his friends to the College of Magery and waits patiently while they are hailed by the guards. Like normal he allows his friends to do the talking as he isn't exactly sure what they are after here.

Desolute - Sub/Al 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:40:34 AM
Desolute eyes the wall. Not as he had expected, and the thought of magical wards gives the half-orc pause. He leans up against said wall some small distance separated from the main group. To casual passers by he tips a hand of friendly greeting, trying to pick the student mages from the common city folk of Rowena.

Harvest 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:46:28 AM

"I am sorry. No. We do not come with prior appointment," replies Harvest Moon. "But we have a letter of introduction from Madam Dulcet of the Jarlwolf Pitchfork Council," she adds. "We wish to speak with someone in authority here regarding the student, Itzal Jerse."

Looking up through the crest of mouse brown hair at the gate guard, Harvest proffers for the guard's inspection, the Letter of Introduction provided them by Madame Dulcet.

Bralin 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 9:42:59 AM
Bralin half hears the obligatory back and forth between Harvest and the guards. His eyes are drawn to that portion of the castle composed of the massive blocks of dark stone.

Mayhap there will be an opportunity to examine it more closely. The dwarf hopes so, but for now he must wait.

He stands in the background near Lorth, hypnotized by the stone.

Arminas 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 3:48:44 PM
Arminas waits, as Harvest talks with the guard. Ewan flies high above in lazy circles.

As he waits, he checks Darkfire's hooves for stones, and then brushes him down.

Davros 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 3:49:23 PM
While Harvest engages the guards and attempts to secure entry, Davros joins Bralin in observing the structure. "I wonder if they are affiliated with the Star Mages guild?"

Malgant 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 4:22:01 PM
As Arminas busies himself with Darkfire's hooves, Malgant steps up to the ranger to apparently give him a hand. While stooping to inspect the horses hooves he speaks quietly with Arminas. "You are on speaking terms with the boy's horse, yes? I find it unlikely that we met him on the road by chance and think he might actually be here either to cover a trail he does not want found, or perhaps lay a better trap than the ambush on the roadway. Do you think you could ask the guard if you can stable Darkfire while we look around and thus get a look in the stable? Maybe you could speak with any of the other horses or animals that are there and see if they have seen Itzal's mount recently, or the 'water friend' as his horse calls it. Worth a try don't you think?"

Arminas 2nd post 
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 4:33:55 PM
Arminas nods to Malgant.

"Thanks for the help my friend."

"Yes, I know his horse well. Good idea."

Arminas approaches the guard:

"Excuse me sir, it seems that a pebble lodged in my horse's hoof. and bruised his foot. Could I kindly have access to the stable? I'm sure the stable hand could help me fix him up."

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=15 d20+3=17
Tuesday August 21st, 2007 11:07:35 PM
Florin stands back and lets Harvest do the talking while looking over the place with the others. He is curious of the place beyond the groups normal mission, he has never seen a magic school before so this would be his first time.

(Spot:15 Listen:17)

The Magic School


DM Kathy 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 12:28:40 AM
When you approach the magic school, Bralin casts a critical eye over the older stonework. It's hard to tell from this distance, but it looks like human work--although quite good, for humans.

Desolute leans casually against the outer wall, surveying the passers-by. They seem like ordinary towsnfolk; if there are any students among them, they are well-disguised.

Harvest produces the letter of introduction, which seems to impress both guards. They spend a little time studying it. "Thing is, Miss," one of the guards explains, "it's still school holidays until the end of the week. Not many staff about yet. We can inquire, though."

Maglant suggests a ruse, and Arminas is quick to take him up on it, telling the guard that his horse has picked up a pebble.

"A pebble?" the guard says, looking concerned. "Oh no. Poor fellow." This last is presumably for Darkfire, whom the guard pats tentatively. He glances at his companion, who shrugs. "I don't suppose there's any harm in letting you use the stable," he says. "You can wait there while we see if there's somebody available to speak with you. The headmistress is away, but perhaps one of the professors..."

As he speaks, he produces a jingling set of keys. It takes him a moment to find the right one. "Gate's usually open," he explains as he unlocks it. "But with the holidays and all, there's fewer folk about. We lock up as a precaution."

He swings the gate open and motions you through. He leads you up the short drive and through a cobbled court in front of the main building. On the other side of the court is a lane, which you follow around to the back of the building. He gestures toward a long, low, half-timber building off to one side. "That's the stables," he says. "You take this poor fellow in there, and tell old Pim to look after him. Pim'll soon set him right.

"I'll go see if there's somebody available to speak to you about this--Itzal, was it? May I have the letter, Miss, to show them? I'll bring it right back."

After being sure you know the way to the stables, the guard departs for the main building.

Looking around, you see a few other buildings besides the stables. One is clearly a greenhouse; another appears to be a wash-house or perhaps a secondary kitchen. There are a few little cottages, which may or may not be occupied, and some other buildings whose function isn't immediately clear. In between are well-kept formal gardens, gravel walkways, and statuary.

Lorth 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 8:00:54 AM
Lorth enters the school yard and takes a look around. Seems neat and quaint he thinks. Good for studying.
He waits patiently while the guards go about their business, trying to seem at ease.

Desolute - Sub/Al 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:30:37 AM
"Thank you." Desolute smiles and inclines his head to the guard as he passes through the gate at the rear of this little pack of adventuring companions. As they make their way toward the stables, he stops to remove his boot and shake from within and offending stone. He hops upon one foot while pulling his boot back on. Then, much more comfortable now, Desolute wanders off in a direction all his own toward one of the buildings of ill defined function.

Harvest  d20+14=32
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:44:31 AM
Harvest Moon looks about with great curiosity. There may be a chance in this place to converse with teachers of magic upon the practice of the art. Such a thing could not help but be edifying.

As she cranes her neck and searches about for trace of any who might be a mage, the brown girl cannot help but notice that the half-orc, Desolute, wanders away on his own. (Spot 32) Might he be up to mischief? Such things are always a possibility. But, on the other hand, it is a base thought to suspect those who have fought by your side. Harvest continues on her way with the rest of the group, following the guard to the stables.

Bralin  d20+11=19 d20+7=15
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 11:39:26 AM
Still looking at the wall, Bralin nods thoughtfully in response to the query of Davros.
"Mayhap," he replies. Its all he says, apparently not seeing a need to elaborate.

The guards show the way to the stables, and the dwarf dutifully follows.
"Desolute," he remarks pointedly to the half-orc, "T'would be best if we did not arouse the ire of the administration, as we require their cooperation."

The dwarf emphasizes his point by grabbing a handful of the scout's cloak, and redirecting him toward the stable.
[Unarmed atk hits ac19, grapple roll 15 - pretty sure thats a failure, so Desolute can avoid if he wants.]

Arminas 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 2:45:38 PM
Arminas thanks the guard:

"You are a kind and good man, thanks."

He leads Darkfire to the stable, and seeks out Pim.

"Greetings Pim, I am Arminas and this is Darkfire. We have been on the road for many days, and the weather I fear may have caused some problem with Darkfire's hooves. I took a pebble out, but it may have bruised his foot. Could you take a look for me?"

Arminas looks around the stable, checking to see if other horses are there. Specifically, he seeks Itzal's horse. Regardless, if other horses are there he will cast 'speak with animals'.

To Pim, he says:
"I can speak with the animals, and will ask Darkfire about his hooves. Perhaps I will introduce myself to the other horses as well."

Then, Arminas speaks in the language of horses:
"Darkfire, how are your hooves? Do you see Itzal's horse here? (assuming it is, or there are other horses) Is Itzal here? What of the water creature? Has anyone seen a person talk with an invisible or watery creature?"

Malgant 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 4:58:10 PM
Malgant smiles to himself, happy to have made a suggestion that turns out to be helpful. He follows along and listens as Arminas begins talking in horse. What a fabulous talent he thinks. He waits for Arminas to relate any news.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 8:53:39 PM
Florin follows the others and is glad so far everything is turning out okay. He does try his best to keep a eye on his surroundings and a ear open, "I wonder if that young trouble maker might have a idea we are here. Just curious if it was accident we met him before or not."

Davros 
Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:11:10 PM
"Desolute, if you insist on wandering off, be aware that wizards and their students are likely to have left numerous magic wards in place. When I went to school, it was common for the students to try to play pranks on each other by breaking the magic wards on other student's belongings and taking a single item. The other student would then have to steal his own item back by breaking into the first student's storage trunk. Some of the students became quite skilled at protecting their things."

"Florin, if you didn't know, I told Itzal I intended to speak with his professors. I don't like the magic he has become involved with. It is likely he suspected our destination. What he thinks about it remains to be seen."

DM Kathy 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 12:57:24 AM
Inside the stable, Arminas finds Pim, a wizened, white-haired human man. Even after a few minutes in his company, you can tell that he has been around animals all his life and is comfortable around them--and that they seem instinctively to like him in return. With gentle hands he examines Darkfire's hoof. "I don't see any sign of bruising," he says. He runs quick hands up the leg. "No swelling in the tendon. I'd say this handsome fellow is just fine." He gives Darkfire a fond pat.

Arminas, meanwhile, casts a spell to speak to the horses. "My hooves?" Darkfire replies. "Say, who do you think you're talking to? My hooves are perfect, as always!"

There are only a few other horses in the stable, who stare wonderingly at Arminas when he begins to speak their language. They do not know who Itzal is, at first, but when Arminas describes his horse, they know which student he is talking about.

"Oh, him," says one of the horses.

"We don't like him," adds another. Talking to them further, Arminas gets hair-raising stories of tails being set on fire, the ground suddenly becoming slippery under hooves, creatures popping in out of nowhere. Although some of the horses seem uncertain whether Itzal did all of those things. Apparantly, some of the students practice their magic on anything handy, and the school horses are sometimes targeted. The horses hastily add that when students are caught doing such things, they face serious consequences.

They do not, however, recall seeing Itzal talking to anybody invisible.

Desolute, meanwhile, thinks to scout around a bit, but Bralin and Davros, each in his own way, attempt to deter him.

After a few minutes, the guard returns and carefully hands the letter back to Harvest. "Sorry, Miss," he says. "There's nobody who can speak to you just now. I'm to ask you to return at nine of the clock tomorrow morning, if that will suit. Professor Roundtree will be able to see you then." He smiles at you.

Lorth 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 8:32:19 AM
Lorth is satisfied with the guards answer. He turns and starts heading out the way he came in. He spends the rest of the day wandering about the city taking in the sights.

Desolute - Sub/Al  d20+3=21
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:57:05 AM
Desolute slaps away Bralin's grasping hand. The light of rage momentarily burns brightly within his eyes. Then it is banked and dampened to smolder beneath a more urbane facade.

"Do not manhandle me, Dwarf." The words are clipped and overly precise. "You have been warned."

After leaving the school, the half-orc makes his way alone to the nearest tavern. Initially, his reasons run in the direction of cooling his rage. But, as he does, in fact, cool, Desolute begins chatting up the locals, inquiring as to where they students of the nearby school of magic might go to let off steam, where the teachers might go. He visits these places, talking, buying drinks and trying to get a feel for how the locals see this school and whether they might have stories or opinions regarding, specifically, Itzal Jerse or Professor Roundtree. (Gather Info 21)

Harvest 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:02:23 AM
"Thank you very much for your kindness," Harvest Moon nods to the guard as the group exits the school through the main gate. "Peace be with you."

"I'm sorry," she turns only a few paces out on the road, "but I imagine that you see the students every day as they go in and out of the school. And I was wondering if you might know of Itzal Jerse by reputation or personal acquaintance?"

Bralin 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 3:40:11 PM
Bralin is unperturbed by Desolute's threat, although he does mentally move the half-orc into a behavioral category currently headed up by a certain elf ranger.

Nevertheless, the dwarf makes no further attempts. None is necessary, for his comrades are leaving the grounds.

Bralin accompanies them in the return journey, and settles down in the common room of the tavern with an ale and a pipe. The morning is soon enough for more questions.

Davros 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 7:28:09 PM
"Since we seem to have some time, maybe we should talk about which questions we are going to ask the professor."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Malgant 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 8:08:52 PM
Malgant was prepared for the possibility that they may be too late in the day to speak to one of the instructors. When that turns out to be the case he is ready for a good night's rest before asking questions of the teachers. in fact it will give them time to plan heir questions as Davros mentions. Malgant chooses to play the devil's advocate and toss some of the less happy ideas rolling around in his head on the table.

" Davros, what questions should we ask indeed is a good question. What if what the Horses said is the basis for how the school is run? (Assuming Arminas relates the horses tales of mistreatment and spell targeting) What if the instructors intentionally pair dangerous familiars with the students to weed out the weak students and see which ones are able to master the familiar and which are not? What if the haughty air of superiority is not just an Itzal trait but the general air of all of the students at the school? What if they feel that they are powerful and mere commoners should bow and scrape before them in awe of the power they wield and that is a taught trait of the school rather than an individual trait of Itzal's? Mind you I have little basis for these thoughts, just the word of the horses in the stable, but why would they mislead us? The boy may not be the actual problem here but just the symptom. I think we may want to hold back some of the more damning questions until after we test the waters tomorrow. It is just a hunch."

spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2,detect poison,light,read magic
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d),Zone of truth,Shield other, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil



Arminas 
Thursday August 23rd, 2007 8:13:19 PM
Arminas whinnies back to the horses:

"Tell me if he ever hurts you again, I will punish him. Tell me also if you ever see him talk with anyone unseen. Perhaps you could also tell his horse that if he wants to be free of him to let me know."

"Thank you Pim, you are indeed kind. The horses say that Itzal plays cruel jokes on them, in fact many students do. His character is no longer in doubt, at least in my eyes. I will not put up with him again. Sounds like we have to wait until tomorrow, I guess we should go back."

Listening to Malgant, Arminas adds:

"The students are punished if caught mistreating the horses. To me the school must be innocent, or why else punish the students?"

DM Kathy 
Friday August 24th, 2007 12:20:02 AM
Lorth leaves the school and spends the rest of the day wandering the cobbled streets and marketplaces of Rowena. He finds areas of the city that are familiar to him, where he visited while accompanying Remo Treadlefoot. He also finds other areas he doesn't recall seeing before. He is able to note the location of the Temple of Gargul.

Desolute puts in some tavern time near the school and is able to learn a few things. Itzal, it seems, is fond of playing the bigshot, and often orders rounds for everyone in the establishment. He is less fond of paying, and has run up substantial tabs in several of the taverns. Desolute also learns that Professor Roundtree has been teaching at the school for many years, and is generally liked and respected. His specialty seems to be Transmutation.

Harvest asks the guard[?] about Itzal, and receives a shake of the head. "We're normally out here at night," he says. "when the students are abed. Days the gate is usually open and the guardhouse unmanned. We're only here today because it's the holidays."

Arminas warns Pim of the students' habits, and the old stableman nods. "Aye, I know," he says with a sigh. "Most of 'em are good kids, but there's a few in every class..." He shakes his head. "I give 'em what-for if I catch 'em of course, but I don't always catch 'em. Speaking to the horses like you did would sure come in handy."

You depart the school and are able to find accommodations at the Dancing Troll, an adventurers' inn about a quarter-mile from the school. Davros and Maglant discuss what questions to ask the Professor when you meet with him.

The next morning, you head back to the school. There are different guards at the gate, but they admit you readily, apparently forewarned of your coming. In the main building, you are ushered into a small parlor and asked to wait. "The Professor will be with you shortly," the servant says. "Help yourselves to some wine, if you like."

The parlor is very comfortable. The furnishings and decor are of very high quality, but a little worn and obviously "broken in." Chairs and couches are soft, and a few are large enough even for Maglant. Leather-bound books line two walls, their spines creased and their covers obviously well-handled. A low fire burns in the hearth, chasing away the autumn chill.
A table near the center of the room holds several clean glasses and a couple of decanters, one containing red liquid, another golden.

Lorth 
Friday August 24th, 2007 8:20:31 AM
Lorth follows back to the mage school. He stands comfortably in the parlor awaiting their hosts.

Bralin 
Friday August 24th, 2007 3:25:05 PM
Bralin eyes the decanters. Even the dwarf isn't obtuse enough to believe its an open bar. But the man DID say "help yourself". So, the warrior dutifully pours himself a glass of the red liquid.

He limits himself to one glass. Its filled to the rim, but its only one!

Like Lorth, Bralin remains standing.

Arminas 
Friday August 24th, 2007 6:08:13 PM
"Ah, white wine."

Arminas pours himself a glass, inhales and sips gently.

Hoisting his glass towards Bralin:

"This white wine has a delicate flavor and aroma, I highly recommend it."


Harvest 
Saturday August 25th, 2007 7:38:27 AM
"Thank you," Harvest Moon pours herself a small token amount of golden liquid into a glass to acknowledge the hospitality, but she does not drink of the alcoholic spirits. Instead, glass in one hand, she once again fishes the letter from her pouch and presents it to The Professor.

"We have come to inquire about one of your students, Professor Roundtree," begins Harvest Moon. "Itzal Jerse. We wonder whether you may have noticed an unusual increase in his abilities of late. We believe that they may not be his own. Rather, we have seen with our eyes, evidence of an invisible creature with whom he appears to associate. We investigate these things for the sake of public safety."

Desolute - Sub/Al 
Saturday August 25th, 2007 7:47:28 AM
Desolute picks up a glass and casually pours himself a half glass of the red. Twirling the glass within his hands, he paces the four walls of the room, taking in its style and contents.

Malgant 
Saturday August 25th, 2007 10:36:29 AM
Malgant remains standing even though there might be big enough chairs for him, his armor would likely do a number on the leather cushions. He does not have any wine. 9 am is a bit early even for him.
spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2,detect poison,light,read magic
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d),Zone of truth,Shield other, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil



Davros 
Saturday August 25th, 2007 1:00:36 PM
"Thank you Arminas, I will try the white." Davros helps himself to a glass of white wine, and then proceeds to peruse the titles of the books on the walls.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

DM Kathy 
Sunday August 26th, 2007 11:48:08 PM
You wait for about 15 minutes in the comfortable parlor. Bralin has a very large glass of the red. He finds it flavorful, but the alcohol content is disappointingly low. Desolute also has a glass of the red, and spends some time studying the room. He finds some interesting curios, and his eye is particularly drawn to a 6-inch statue of an elf woman. Her dress gradually shifts in color from green to yellow to light brown and back again.

Arminas tries the white wine, which is crisp and clear. Davros also samples the white, and studies the books on the walls. There is a variety of subjects. He sees several fictional works, along with books on astronomy, farming, tailoring, the Southern Continent, magical theory, candy-making, cosmology, zoology, and knitting.

After about 15 minutes, Professor Roundtree enters. He is a human man of average build, his dark hair greying at the temples. You estimate his age at around 50. He wears scholar's robes, and carries a large stack of books.

"Good morning, good morning!" he calls as he enters. "So sorry to keep you waiting, but we have much to do with the term starting up again in a few days." He sits in a comfortable-looking leather armchair, setting the books on a little table next to it. "Do please sit down," he adds to those of you still standing.

He examines Harvest's letter. "Yes, of course," he says. "Thanden showed this to me yesterday, of course," he says, handing in back. "All in order, I'm sure. Yes, Master Jerse." He sighs. "Well. A challenging student, to say the least. We've had a difficult time getting through to him. He's doing much better in his studies these days, but there's something--" He shakes his head. "I've been teaching at this school for nearly 30 years, and I've come to know a thing or two about students. They just don't turn around that quickly--at least, not without putting in a great deal of hard work, which I've not seen young Master Jerse do. None of the instructors have actually caught him cheating, so we've been reluctant to say too much to his parents."

He frowns at the rest of Harvest's information. "Invisible creature?" he says. "Well. How extrordinary. That would explain much of what has happened, of course, but---do you have any idea what kind of creature? Or why it might be helping him?"

Harvest 
Monday August 27th, 2007 7:54:33 AM

"That," replies Harvest Moon, "is what we are hoping that you will help us find out. We have seen the home of Itzal Jerse, and there seems little there that might draw such a creature to him. And so we come here, walking back along the path he has taken in life, to see where he and such a creature might have chanced upon each other."

"Perhaps if you could help us to discover When that might lead us to the Where of things. Do you recall when you first noticed the marked improvement in Itzal Jerse's studies? Was it near to an event of any significance? A trip, perhaps. A vacation in which he journeyed home to Jarlwolf."

"Until we learn more, all that we can tell you is that the creature is invisible, though detectable by horses. It has, as far as we can tell, used summoning magic, possibly teleportation as well, and that it is evil."

Lorth 
Monday August 27th, 2007 8:56:07 AM
Lorth nods in agreement with Harvest's explanation. But other than that he does nothing, except watch the school teachers reaction.

Bralin 
Monday August 27th, 2007 10:22:07 AM
Having now been asked twice to sit, Bralin gets the point, and finds a chair. He picks a sturdy looking one. Given his platemail, comfort isn't a consideration.

The dwarf does his best to nurse the glass of wine, and listens to the conversation between Harvest and the academic. Thus far, he has no reason to interject. The girl is thinking very clearly this morning.

Desolute 
Monday August 27th, 2007 3:02:01 PM
The half orc leans up against a book shelf near the corner, pretending to care about what is said. Desolute harbors resentment and anger at the attack by Itzal, but he tempers his blood with the knowledge there will be another day. When the braggart begs for mercy, only then will it be given. He thinks about the elemental's that they fought and thinks back to some child hood fairy tales.
Shaking his head, he comes out of his thought pattern and begins to pay attention to what is said.
Desolute has the manners to allow the scholar to answer Harvest's wise questions before he asks his own. "Professor Roundtree, is it possible Itzal stumbled upon a secret room or vault that he should not have? How old is this school? I'm sure there are secret's here that abound, no? Say, something that was once trapped and now released by our conundrum? A djinni perhaps?"

Malgant 
Monday August 27th, 2007 5:04:09 PM
Moving a large chair over near the one in which Bralin sits quietly listening Malgant remembers a few things that he should have asked the dwarf earlier but didn't. As Harvest proceeds with one, logical well thought out tack of finding just what it is that Itzal speaks to Malgant asks Bralin a few questions quietly to try and firm up the tack he would like to take when asking the teacher questions.
He quietly speaks to the Dwarf while listening to what HArvest asks and the teachers responses." Bralin, that stone you held out when we fought the summoned creatures, does it help give your priestly powers a boost to control earth creatures? Was that what those humanoid things were? I am thinking that since I heard TWO voices cast summoning spells that one was Itzal abd the other the invisible friend. The humanoids seemed smaller and weaker than the one large abomination so I am guessing those were what Itzal summoned. If we could identify the other creature it may tell us what kind of friend Itzal has, what plane it calls home if it is not from this one. What do you think?"

Arminas 
Monday August 27th, 2007 5:21:17 PM
"He is cruel to animals!"

Arminas states, believing this in itself will condemn Itzal.

"I spoke with the horses in the stable, and he plays cruel tricks upon them with magic. His own horse has seen him talk with what he calls the 'water creature' on many occasions. The horse senses the evil in the creature."

Florin Jadenth 
Monday August 27th, 2007 10:33:39 PM
Florin listens to what is being said and stays quiet as he allows the others to speak. He does think over various things, the evil presence in the house he would bet is the invisible "thing" and he would guess personally that it would be using the young man for it's own gains, as most evil things do. However it leaves to find out, how Itzal came about finding said evil thing and what it is getting out of the deal.

(OOC:Sorry for the late posting and missing posts people. My mom went into the hospital and just had surgery today. I was wondering if for atleast a day or two, if someone could rp my char for me. I would be in your debt.)

Davros Sapphiredge 
Monday August 27th, 2007 10:43:14 PM
Davros finds a comfortable seat. "A pleasure to meet you Professor. Allow me to introduce everyone.(and he does) My first reaction was that the creature could be an imp, but I'm nto sure. Professor, I don't believe anyone has mentioned that Itzal attacked us. True it was a summoning spell and not a direct confrontation, but the intent to harm was there. As for his invisible friend, The next time we see Itzal, I will use a spell to remove the invisibility of the creature from my eyes. Then I will be able to share exactly what his friend is."

"Does the school have an official position in this matter? You say classes are to resume soon, was there any action planned on being taken?"

"Would it be possible for us to see Itzal's room? Maybe we could find some useful clues there."

"I would like to add that I see many intriguing volumes here in your study. Maybe when this investigation is concluded, I could return and study for a bit and make acquaintance with the staff. Would that be alright?"

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

DM Kathy 
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 12:04:04 AM
Professor Roundtree is obviously concerned by what you tell him.

"I don't recall a particular incident," he tells Harvest. "Although it seemed to begin shortly after the start of the last term. I can speak to the other instructors, if you like, when more of them return."

He smiles a little at Arminas's indignation. "A true friend to animals, I see," he says. "Unfortunately, the students do 'practice' on the animals from time to time, although they are punished if they are caught. I don't remember Itzal specifically getting into trouble for that, but he certainly might have." He sighs. "Most youngsters, of course, grow out of that cruel phase. But there are always those who don't."

"Students are not allowed to dabble in evil magicks or alienism," he replies to Davros. "Any student caught doing these things would be placed on probation or possibly expelled. Based on what you have told me, I will speak to the Headmistress about putting young Itzal on probation when he returns." He grimaces. "The lad won't like it, of course, and his family is apt to object fairly strenuously. But we cannot allow him to put the other students in jeapordy."

"There are any number of curiosities kept safe at the school," he replies to Desolute. "Most are off-limits to students; a few are available to the most senior students. Itzal Jerse is not among them. Anything with a potential for mischief is protected by wards, though from what you've told me it wouldn't hurt to check on them."

"If you want to see Itzal's room, you may," he says. "Perhaps while you look around there, I will check on the wards of the most likely items and see if anything has been disturbed."

If you are amenable to that plan, he leads you out of the study, down several corridors, up and down various flights of stairs. At last he stops at a wooden door, one of many in this long hallway. He unlocks the door with a large iron key. "Here we are," he says. "Please look around all you need, and wait here for my return. I'll lock up when we leave." He hesitates, then continues. "Students are not allowed to place magical traps in their quarters, but of course many of them do. Have a care." With that, he takes his leave.

Lorth 
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 8:02:28 AM
Lorth peeks in the room quick but doesn't break the plane of the door. Instead he waits outside of the room as he is not very good at searching and certainly doesn't know how to deal with magical traps.


Harvest  d20+14=34
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:37:12 AM
"Thank you, Professor Roundtree." Harvest Moon inclines her head before stepping over the threshold and into the room.

"Paladins Lorth and Florin Jandeth, could you inspect this room for traces of evil? It is my understanding that an evil spell may leave lingering remains, and that would surely tell us something."

The brown girl lifts the crest of hair from over her eye, tucking it back behind her ear. She takes in the room, her sharp eyes missing nothing. (Spot 34 /Nat 20. Detect presence of invisible?)

Bralin 
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 11:04:49 AM
Bralin answers Malgant, also speaking quietly so as not to interrupt Harvest.

"I also heard two voices. Ye are likely correct in that both the boy and his master cast spells.

I have not encountered the humanoid creature before. I suspect the stone ones were earth elementals. The Sphere was gifted to me by the gods. As you possess a focus for Domi's might, The Sphere is mine. Through it, I have been granted some small ability to effect creatures of air and earth."

At this point, Bralin looks away, lost in introspection.
"Yet, I have chosen the axe o'er The Chamber, and its power is not strong within me," he murmurs with quiet regret.

--

The audience concluded, the dwarf rises and wordless accompanies his comrades to the boy's room.

"Davros should inspect for magical traps," he offers.

Desolute  d20+3=8 d20+8=13
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 12:17:32 PM
Desolute decides to go back out and search the grounds. He had attempted it before when Bralin and Davros interrupted him. He will attempt not to hold it against them. In some since, they were trying to protect him, the audacity of that thought brings a smile to his face.

Desolute is looking for areas in the earth that may have been recently disturbed, as well as walls that appear too thick for the rooms withen. Anything out of sorts in general.

Actions: Spot: 8
Search: 13

Arminas  d20+12=13 d20+17=27
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 2:36:41 PM
Pulling out a lens mounted with a handle, Arminas holds it to his eye and starts to look around the room.

"I'll check to see if there is anything hidden."

He moves around the room, carefully checking floors, walls, cabinets, even the ceiling.

Search 13
Spot 27


Malgant 
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 6:25:00 PM
To Bralin " So you ae able to effect creatures of the earth in a similar way to my turning of undead, interesting. And I do not think you have chosen poorly. Nor do I think that the door to 'The Chamber' as you call it will close on you, not in such a way that you can't one day return and open it again. "
At Bralin's words, Malgant waits for Davros to look the room over for traps. He cringes as Harvest just steps into the room. He personally knows and can cast defensive glyphs that would alternately freeze, burn, electrocute, melt, or blast a hole in her and most of those near her, and Domi is not known for such spells. Think what an underachieving, pissed off, spoild mage might be able to ward things with.

Davros 
Tuesday August 28th, 2007 10:22:54 PM
Davros produces a slender wand from his belt pouch and casts a detect magic spell from it. He examines the doorway for several moments, hopefully holding back anyone from entering until he has done so. If the door is safe, he will begin examining the room, looking for auras as he goes.

Davros sighs as he sees Desolute wander off. It is possible the troubled lad's skills could prove useful in examining the room, but Davros does not deter him from leaving.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

item used: charge from detect magic wand

DM Kathy 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 12:09:37 AM
Rather than searching the room, Desolate decides to wander about on the grounds. He hasn't been out there long before he sees a small figure approaching. Looking over, he realizes it is a gnome, wearing work clothes and a long apron. His work gloves, the tools in his belt, and the amount of good, rich soil clinging to him suggest that he is a gardener.

"Can I help you there, lad?" he asks cheerfully. "New to the school, are you? Having a look around?"

In Itzal's room, Davros detects several magical auras, most coming from the desk. There is also one by the bed, however.

Arminas searches the room--for now avoiding (I assume) the areas identified by Davros as magical. On the bookshelf he finds several schoolbooks, along with several pages of notes in Itzal's hand.

Harvest also searches the room, and finds no sign of invisible creatures. She does, however, turn up a sheet of paper hidden at the back of one of the dresser drawers. It is a list of names, and next to each name is some slight or insult. Some examples:

"Keela - Called me a weird little boy in front of everybody! Refused to go to the dance with me. Laughs at me with her friends.
Rapi - Snitched on me to Tallier. Stole my best quill.
Prof. Neddik - Gives all my essays low marks for no reason. Would have failed me if Mum hadn't talked to him."

There's more in the same vein.

Lorth 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 7:20:09 AM
Waiting outside the room Lorth's eyes wander about the hall. Seeing nothing that piques his interest he just stands silently, waiting for his friends report on what they have found.

Desolute  d20+3=22
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 7:47:21 AM
Somewhat perturbed by the gnomes appearence, Desolute decides to make the best of it.
"In fact, yes sir, I am in need of assistance."
Desolute holds his hand out and offers the gardener a firm hand shake.
"My name is Desolute and I am here with some investigators in regards to Itzal Jerse, perhaps you have heard of him?" Not waiting for a reply, he continues, "The young man has developed a penchant for attacking travelers along the road. He is suspected of having ties with an evil entity. I am out here attempting to discover some folly that he may have over turned while here. Are you aware of any areas that are supposedly off limits to students? Anything that has been recently disturbed by something unknown to you? Basically anything out of the ordinary, like a bird here out of season?"
Desolute eyes the man with cold professionalism. He does not want to put the man at unease but does want to get his point across.

Diplomacy for information: 22 (natural 19)

Harvest 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 9:31:48 AM

Harvest Moon holds out the page that she has discovered, showing it for all to see.

" ... if Mum hadn't talked to him ... " she reads so that they all might here.

"We should show this list to Professor Roundtree," she says upon completion of her reading. "To see whether any listed upon this sheet have recently come to any harm or inconvenience."

Arminas 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 11:12:27 AM
Arminas produces the pages of hand written notes from Itzal.

"I wonder if these will shed any light?"

He skims through them.

His eyebrows raise when Harvest produces the list.

"Well, it seems he is put upon by many. If I am not already on his list, I expect to be soon. He will learn to respect life, or be removed from it."

Bralin 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 2:33:28 PM
Bralin nods at Harvest's logic.
"Agreed," he responds to her suggestion about showing the list to the professor.

Arminas earns an eyebrow.
"Do you ever tire of threatening death upon those you view with disapproval?" the dwarf asks.

Arminas 2nd post 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 2:48:29 PM
Arminas smiles at the dwarf, and responds:

"He tried to kill us upon the road. If he continues to threaten myself or others, then death is a consequence he has chosen for himself. I was just speakly plainly, of actions and consequences. I was under the impression you like plain and simple talk. Perhaps I was wrong, and simple talk isn't a choice you made."

CDM Jerry 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 4:28:46 PM
I need the posting report done. Once posted, email me to let me know it is done or I'll hassle ya again tomorrow. ;)

Davros  d20+16=22 d20+16=23 d20+16=22 d20+16=28
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 4:29:30 PM
As the elf and dwarf bicker, Davros concentrates on the magic auras and points them out for everyone. He will start at the one by the bed and then move onto the desk area.

"It seems we are seeing Itzal's true nature. The more we look the more apparent it becomes. Still I think arresting him would be the more prudent action as opposed to killing him. Harvest, I think it would be a good idea to show the list to Professor Roundtree."

actions:
spellcraft checks to identify auras: 22, 23, 22, 28

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Malgant 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 8:48:23 PM
" If those on the list have not been hurt yet they may soon be. Yes I think it might be good to show that list to the teacher. May I look at some of those notes Arminas? maybe together we can make something out of them." Malgant is still in the hall. The small student rooms are small enough without a Minotaur in your way. Besides, he dosn't want to mess with anything until Davros gives the all clear that putting a hoof in the wrong place will not get them all blown to bits.

Harvest 2nd Post 
Wednesday August 29th, 2007 9:56:17 PM

"Death is the way of things, Arminas Calaelen." Harvest Moon takes the ranger by the elbow and walks with him to look out of the only window in the room. "Gargul meets with everyone in the end. It is his curse and it is his blessing. And yet how much more gratifying while in this mortal existence, to turn a person from the path of evil, than to simply remove that person from the Wold? How much finer to increase the good instead of merely eliminating the evil?"

DM Kathy 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 12:05:32 AM
Outside, the gnomish gardener shows some surprise at Desolute's introduction. "Well now! That's unexpected. And yet--" he shakes his head. "And yet, there is something about that boy. Aye, I know him. A sullen, disagreeable fellow. Thinks he's better than folk who work for a living." When Desolute asks if he's seen anything odd, he snorts. "Odd! I'd say so! That boy's constantly out here talking to somebody that ain't here. I reported it to the Headmistress, and she said she'd look into it." He glances up at you. "I guess that's what you're here for, then. Anyways, I never saw this person, like I said, but I did hear the boy speak a name. Medonius. I don't know what kind of name that is; there's no Medonius around here that I know of. But that's what the boy said; I heard it plain as plain."

Davros examines the auras that he finds. The single aura by the bed is Conjuration. The auras from the desk are a variety of schools. Being familiar with studen wizards (and having been one himself), Davros thinks the auras may belong to a collection of scrolls being kept in the desk. The trouble is, he can't be sure that all of the auras belong to scrolls without actually searching the desk--which could set off a trap.

Arminas skims through Itzal's class notes, but cannot make head or tail of them.

The other Swords discuss the implications of the list they found. It seems clear that Itzal is determined to remember any slight or insult he received. His purpose for this is not yet clear, but you tend to doubt is is benevolent.

ADM Buzz 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 5:51:23 AM
Posting report: Sunday August 12 - Saturday August 18

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Harvest SMTWTFS=OXXXXXO
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Malgant SMTWTFS =OXXXXOX
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXOX

Harvest 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 7:42:16 AM
Harvest Moon nods with resolution.

"Then let us find again Professor Roundtree."

Harvest leaves to find the prof.

(Kathy, can we get the strength of the auras? Particularly the one by the bed?)

Lorth 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 7:44:11 AM
Lorth listens to his friends back and forth. He is surprised to hear Bralin's comment on Arminas's threatening demeanor. Almost, every time he speaks he threatens someone Lorth thinks, I would of figured the rest would filter it out like I do. Oh well, he shrugs to himself, content to wait while the investigation continues.

Bralin 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 10:05:31 AM
Bralin spends about the next 40 seconds staring, without expression or motion, at Arminas.

After which, apparently having made up his mind, his eyes shift to Harvest.

"Aye," the black bearded dwarf answers curtly, and turns, leading the way back to Roundtree's offices. It sure seems like the warrior is tromping and clanking a bit louder than usual, even for him.

Arminas 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 10:19:19 AM
Arminas lets Harvest lead him to the window, and looking out at the trees in the distance has a calming influence on him.

"Of course you are right, perhaps Itzal may yet be saved. I do not know many nonlethal ways to stop him, save to entangle him in vines. Perhaps I will leave it to you to subdue him. My arrows seek only to kill."

Turning, he sees that Bralin has been offended by his remarks.

"I am sorry, I spoke out of frustration. Of course your words bear wisdom."

Desolute  d20+8=10 d20+8=13 d20+8=19 d20+8=14 d20+8=22 d20+8=15 d20+8=26 d20+8=9 d20+8=25 d20+8=15
Thursday August 30th, 2007 1:26:12 PM
It is on this occassion that Desolute is the one surprised by a nuisance. Perhaps I should actually appreciate it when people attempt to help me from now on? That will be tough. "I apologize sir, but I did notcatch your name." Desolute rests his right hand friendly on the gardener's shoulders and leads him back toward the dorm's. "This is what I would like for you to do my new friend. Repeat every word you told me to the other investigators. Especially about the name you had heard and the fact the head mistress should know about this."

Later when everyone is caught up, he asks professor Roundtree if the school mistress mentioned anything about it to him yet?

Desolute will eventually hear about what was found in Itzal's room and he goes to investigate the room himself, "This is the most dangerous part of my work, please stay away from me." He looks toward the group, "More for your safety then anything."

Desolute works his way slowly into Itzal's room, using all his skills, to determine how safe those auras are, once pointed out to him.

Search: 10, 13, 19, 14, 22
Disable device: 15, 26, 9 (nat 1), 25, 15

Malgant  d20+5=23 d20+5=23 d20+5=20
Thursday August 30th, 2007 5:05:48 PM
As the group bickers about what to do with Ital, should they ever gather any evidence and not just have to deal with him as an attacker, Malgant clears his large throat and tries again to be heard. He increases the volume of his request a notch as well.
"Arminas, May I see those note please, and while I am at it the list as well, Harvest. Sometimes there is more to words than meets the eye, not always, but sometimes. "
Malgant looks over the papers first with the naked eye, trying to make sense of the notes that were not clear to Arminas. WHen he finishes he hands the papers to Lorth for a moment, and grasps the symbol of Domi that rests on a chain about his neck. He begins to chant in a deep resonating voice. He recites two separte prayers, both are short. When he finishes he asks Lorth for the papers once more, and looks upon hem with new eyes, ones that see magical auras and also read magical text, in case any is hidden in the notes or in the list. Malgant is pretty sure that Davros would have seen any magical writings as an aura when he detected magic, but Malgant wants to be sure.
( Assuming Davros mentioned the aura of summoning that he saw near the bed)Malgant then looks to the aura that Davros mentioned was one of summoning. He looks for any magicly scribed words in or around the aura and if he finds any or is able to see the aura clearly he will make a sketch of hat he sees so that he can review it at a later time.
When Desolute arrives, Malgant is impressed by his willingness to attempt to look in the desk. He stands in the doorway, ready to reach out and heal the man should that be required.( Reach is GOOD!!)

spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2*,detect poison,light,read magic*
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d),Zone of truth,Shield other, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil
* denotes spells used
OOC
Examine the papers, both notes and 'The List' first normally and then after casting both detect magic and read magic. I rolled 3 spots in case you need them.
spot 23
spot 23
spot 20

Davros 
Thursday August 30th, 2007 9:46:12 PM
Davros passes the information on the auras to the group. He is about to take the plunge and check out the desk when Desolute returns. Davros gives the youth the info he needs and then stands back as he goes to work. It just seems best not to get in his way. Since the desk is being checked, Davros turns and looks for the source of the conjuration aura near the bed.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

DM Kathy 
Friday August 31st, 2007 12:02:44 AM
[OOC: I'm going to do the best I can with this. I don't have any books or anything with me because I'm still at work.]

"My name is Fazo Tumblebarrow," the gnome replies to Desolute. He hesitates about going in to speak to the others. "I have much to do out here, young sir," he replies. "But if your companions want to speak with me, you can always come out and find me again."

In Itzal's room, Davros is able to determine that all of the auras are [I think] Faint. He pinpoints one as being under the bed. Looking carefully, he sees a leather-bound book lying there.

Maglant examines the list and the class notes. The notes deal with arcane magic, which he is less familiar with. The little he does understand seems to deal with the magical theory behind somatic components. He examines the documents with Detect Magic and Read Magic active, but sees nothing that he didn't see before.

Desolute joins the group in Itzal's room, and carefully examines the places Davros points out to him. All of the auras are associated with something written. Most are scrolls. There is also the leather-bound book under the bed, and a bundle of pages tucked loosely into a portfolio.

Eventually, Professor Roundtree returns. "The wards are still in place," he says. "Wherever young Itzal acquired his 'invisible friend', I don't think it was from any of our items." He glances around. "Are you finished here?" he asks. "Did you find anything?"



Lorth 
Friday August 31st, 2007 8:25:57 AM
Lorth assists Maglant with his magical investigation of the papers. He handles the papers delicately trying not to disturb them in any way.
When Desolute decides to investigate the desk, Lorth makes sure he is out in the hall not directly across from the doorway, just in case there is a blast.

Harvest 
Friday August 31st, 2007 11:02:35 AM

"We have found a list, Professor Roundtree," Harvest Moon replies. "On it is contained a list of persons and the grievances that Itzal Jerse has against them. Could you please look at the names and tell us of any that you may recognize."

Harvest bends low to the floor, turning her head so that she might see the book that Davros Sapphiredge had found underneath the bed.

"Also, please think of any that you know who might have come to harm or inconvenience since the time that Itzal Jerse began to improve in his skills of magic."

Her hair falls into her eyes, and with a small white hand, Harvest pushes it away. With a frown, she mulls over just what sort of book a boy might hide beneath his bed.

Desolute  d20+6=22 d20+6=7 d20+6=14 d20+6=22 d20+6=11
Friday August 31st, 2007 11:36:53 AM
"Really?" Desolute responds to the gnome gardener. "Please, do inform me what you could have going on that's more important than the safety of a young man and the protection of the other inhabitants here?" Desolute waits for a plausable answer, such as a foal about to be born or some such. If Fazo does not have such a reason, Desolute will ask him again, not so politely to come with him to see the professor.

Desolute looks at the paperwork they produce. He isn't sure if he can remove or disable that kind of a trap, but he will try.

He takes the papers outside into a field so nothing else can be effected and will try again to disable whatever traps may be on them.
Then, he will attempt to desipher script on the parchments not understandable to those that should be able to.

Decipher Script: 22, 7, 14, 22, 11

OOC: I suppose you should roll secretly for those disables, if they are even trapped. (+8)

Bralin 
Friday August 31st, 2007 3:57:06 PM
Bralin nods in response to Arminas. He says nothing, but his features soften into typical "stoic dwarf" mode.

The warrior stops at the appearance of Roundtree, and, lacking anything better to do, waits in the hall. He listens to Harvest, and to the comments of the others.

Thus far, there is nothing to add.

Davros  d20+15=30 d20+15=19 d20+15=32 d20+15=17 d20+15=26
Friday August 31st, 2007 4:18:32 PM
Davros retrieves the book and portfolio. "Professor, does this look like one of Itzal's spellbooks? If so, I would like to look through it and see if he has scribed anything which is not on the school's list of approved spells." Davros hands the portfolio to someone to begin looking through it.

Davros takes a look at the scrolls after Desolute has finished with them and reads off the contents.(Spellcraft checks to determine spells on the scrolls. DC=20 + spell level. +2 for evocation, -5 for necromancy,enchantment)
spellcraft checks= 30, 19, 32, 17, 26

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Arminas 
Friday August 31st, 2007 5:01:42 PM
Arminas walks into the hall to hear what the professor has to say. As he goes out, he glances into the mirror at his fine elven features reflected there. In particular, his well proportioned nose. Too many more hits by a dwarf and it may come to look like a dwarven nose. He shudders.

I must be more careful with my words.

Though unspoken, the jist of his actions seem fairly apparent to any who watch. He rubs his back, the scars from the whips are still there. Already he has one feature in common with Bralin.

Malgant 
Saturday September 1st, 2007 5:19:10 AM
Still in the hallway Malgant reaches a large hand into the room to take the offered portfolio. Since he is standing among the othes and the portfolio might have spells warding it he steps a bit down the hallway, still within sight of the doorway and the professor and examines the portfolio and the note still with detect and read magic active.

spells active
detect magic
read magic

spells prepared
0lvl- detect magicx2*,detect poison,light,read magic*
1st lvl-enlarge person(d), comprehend languages, protection from evilx2, divine favor
2nd lvl- spiritual weapon(d),Zone of truth,Shield other, remove paralysis
3rd lvl- magic vestment(d),Magic circle vs evil
* denotes spells used

DM Kathy  d20+8=14 6d6(4+1+1+2+2+6)=16 d20+14=23
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 11:29:50 PM
"I might ask you," Fazo Tumblebarrow replies testily to Desolute "what ailment your fellow investigators have that they can't come out here, if they want to speak to me. Or, for that matter, why they wouldn't believe you if you told them my information." With that, he returns to his gardening. [And since Desolute has already posted actions inside the building, I'm going to assume he left matters there.]

In Itzal's room, Professor Roundtree examines the list that Harvest gives him. "Oh dear," he says. "This is most disturbing." He reads further. "No," he says slowly, "no, I can't say that these peoples' luck has been any worse than anyone else's. Whatever he has planned for them, he may not have done it yet."

Davros examines the scrolls, and finds them fairly typical for a student mage. [I hadn't really made up a list, but let's say Unseen Servant, Comprehend Languages, Spider Climb, Tenser's Floating Disc, and Glitterdust ].

Desolute takes the papers to a cobbled courtyard [you're in a city; there isn't a field for miles], and attempts to disable any magical traps they may contain. He gives it his best effort, but alas, he is not successful and the papers blow up in his face. Desolute takes 16 points of force damage [no save], and the papers are destroyed.

Professor Roundtree fares rather better with the book Davros hands him, quickly dispelling the nasty surprise in it before it can activate. "This is a spellbook, all right," the professor says, "but it is not his school spellbook. Indeed, some of the spells in here appear to be...." He frowns, and studies the book some more. "These are quite against the rules," he says. He shakes his head sadly. "I must inform the headmistress at once. I believe the boy will have to be expelled.

The portfolio pages have been destroyed, but Professor Roundtree allows Maglant (and anyone else who is interested) to study the illicit spellbook. The spells it contains are summonings, of a highly advanced nature. It's unlikely that a mage Itzal's age would be able to cast them. The creatures summoned by the spells would not be ordinary magical creatures, but monstrous aberrations from the Outer Planes.

Desolute 13/29 
Monday September 3rd, 2007 12:43:10 AM
As Desolute turns to leave he says, "Your a witness sir, much better then hear say. You asked me if you could assist and when I confirm it, you resist, interesting." Fazo is ingnored from then on.

Desolute does not fail to mention the gnome gardener to the Professor, as well as his words about the head mistress, "Why hasn't she informed you of the gardener's words yet?"

Desolute will remember the pain from the magical trap. Pain is good. As long as one can scream, one is breathing. "Hades!" He attempts to maneuver out of the way of the blow, but inexperience is his enemy today.
He looks apologetic as the whisps of ash blow away with the wind, "I have failed."

Harvest  d8+1=9 d8+1=4 d8+1=2 d8+1=9
Monday September 3rd, 2007 12:02:41 PM
"True failure is measured only by an inability to learn from one's missteps." Harvest Moon places a hand upon the arm of the half-orc in a gesture of friendship, this to heal his spirit. She then forms her hands into the symbol of Alemi to heal the wounds of his body.

"If the powers of Itzal Jerse appeared to begin just after the beginning of the latest term, the it may be possible that he has come upon them from a place other than the school," ponders Harvest Moon. "Perhaps even while at home. I think that this will make it more difficult to determine what it is that has joined with the boy."

"But, if my small and common knowledge of arcane matters is correct, then if this is the spell book of Itzal Jerse, then we need not concern ourselves with such a great threat from the boy. But the friend of the boy still remains a danger. If Itzal Jerse's school spell book is not here, then it is likely that he retains it. Also, I saw books of magic in the boy's room when I was on the upper floor of the Jerse home in search of Evil."

"How many spellbooks, Davros Sapphiredge, do you believe it is possible for a wizard of Itzal Jerse's power to possess? Further, do you believe that we might draw him to us, if he knew that we were in possession of this book?"

"I believe that we have enough evidence with which to return to Jarlwolf, brace his family with questions, and confiscate the writings in his room. As to the boy's capture and rehabilitation, we have seen his anger and how it rules him. I believe that if we draw this anger to ourselves, we can draw the boy to us as well. We will be able to face him at a place of our choosing, and to reduce the chance that other innocents will be harmed."

"We should take all things of magic from this room for a start. Also, we are bound to protect all those upon Itzal Jerse's list of vengeance."

"Professor Roundtree, how many of these upon this list do you recognize? Would it be possible for you to send word to them, warning of the danger?"

"I think that we should return to Jarlwolf and the Jerse home. Itzal Jerse may not return here. If we cut off the path to his home as well, then he will have little other alternative than to come for us."

Rolls and Actions
Heal Desolute 9hp, 4hp, 2 rerolled to 9hp.

Arminas 
Monday September 3rd, 2007 7:33:43 PM
Standing in the hall, Arminas listens to the discussion between Harvest and the professor. So Itzal is to be expelled, that should make things more interesting.

"Professor Roundtree, there has been some discussion on how to handle Itzal. He attacked us with summoned creatures, yet he fled before he saw the outcome. Some believe he meant to cause us delay while others seem to think it was an attempt on our lives. What to do when we meet him though is my question. We are adventures, who typically defend ourselves when attacked with lethal force. How do you suggest we deal with Itzal? If we are to take him as a prisoner, is there a particular spell or item we should use?"

Davros 
Monday September 3rd, 2007 9:16:28 PM
Davros informs the group about the scrolls. "Hmmmm. One of these may prove very useful against Itzal's little 'friend'." Davros keeps the glitterdust scroll for now.

Davros will also take a look through the spellbook to see what, in particular, disturbed the Professor.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Davros 
Monday September 3rd, 2007 9:39:21 PM
"Forgive me Harvest, I was distracted by examining the scrolls and book."

"Spellbooks? Itzal is not likely to have more than two books, I would think. One to contain all the spells he knows, and another containing a few for traveling. The book we found here is probably neither of these. It would seem no instructor at the school would teach these spells. He must have axquired it somewhere."

"As for taking it, I would say it may be his most prized possesion. It would definately draw him out."

"I think it is still possible that Itzal may only be misguided. Certainly his family would appreciate if we captured him as opposed to killing him. Let the authorities decide what to do with him after we confront him I say. As for how we will do this Arminas? I am sure we will find a way."

"After the Professor returns, it would seem we need to decide whether to look for Itzal or let him look for us. He may cause a great deal of harm if we choose incorrectly or leave one place only to find he is in the other."

Malgant 
Monday September 3rd, 2007 10:53:26 PM
Malgant listens as Desolute relays his conversation with the gardener.Interesting, he thinks.
" My forte was not in learning spells when I was trained but in physical combat. What I do remember is that a Circle of Protection from evil such as the one I have acess to right now CAN be used to trap a summoned creature, Like Itzal's friend. it requires that I know the creatures name, as Desolute has just provided me with. However if the creature can teleport or otherwise flit from one place to another with magic, I will need someone to make him unable to do that for the spell to work for more than a moment. Very interesting."

DM Kathy 
Monday September 3rd, 2007 11:36:41 PM
"She likely has been investigating," Professor Roundtree replies to Desolute. "I'll ask her when she returns for start of term, however."

Harvest heals the worst of Desolute's hurts. "I will inform those on Itzal's list at once," Professor Roundtree assures her. "The safest thing is probably for them to return to school early, now that he will be expelled. I will suggest it to them."

"If you are to take a mage prisoner," Professor Roundtree advises Arminas, "take care that he can neither gesture nor speak. It is also useful to blindfold a mage, so that he cannot see to target a spell. Even with these precautions, be on the alert. Some mages have trained themselves to cast spells without words or gestures, although I do not think Itzal Jerse is among them."

He looks around at you. "Well. It seems I have some urgent messages to write. Can I answer any more questions for you before I go?"

Arminas 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 12:06:14 AM
Arminas nods at the professor's wise council.

"Yes, we will need to be careful. I remember recently we encountered an evil druid, Malgant here was against putting her in armor to prevent her casting of spells. Something about not wanting to offend her wasn't it Malgant? I hope you do not feel the same about Itzal. Perhaps he has strong beliefs against being bound and gagged. We should follow Professor Roundtree's suggestions if we take him prisoner."

"Now, what will we do to find him?"

ADM Buzz 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 1:18:11 AM
Posting report: Sunday August 26th - Saturday September 1st

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Harvest 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 9:57:00 AM
"Many thanks, Professor Roundtree. Peace be with you."

"I do not know, Arminas Calaelen. All that I can think of is to cause Itzal Jerse to seek us out. To do this, he must know where we are. And to inform him of where we might be, I can only think to return to his home and speak with his mother. To tell her of all we have discovered. Surely she would then speak to him. If we mentioned a location where we were to be found, he might seek us out."

"Unless ... " Recalling the words Desolute the Half-orc related of the gardner's conversation. "Have you, Professor Roundtree, ever heard the name of Medonius?"

Desolute 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 10:34:27 AM
Desolute's nose is broken and bloody. His front teeth, loose in his head. The rogue feels like he was kicked in the face by an ogre, but then Harvest heals his wounds, something he is not used to. Where he is from, one recovers naturally from wounds, unless your the chief or his guards. Desolute cleans himself up after being returned to normal. He checks his teeth to see if they are still loose. "NIce magic and many thanks."
Waiting for the professor to leave Desolute speaks his mind, as always, "I would like to find this head mistress's quarters. I can't believe she would know about this and not tell the other professors. She is likely training someone to be as evil as her."

Lorth 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 1:46:17 PM
Lorth follows his friends outside and gives Desolute a wide birth when he messes with the papers.
"I doubt the professor with allow us to search the headmistress's private quarters. However I'm curious to where Itzel would have obtained such a book, I would think it would have to be someone here at the school.", Lorth opines.
...he pauses...
"It will be interesting to see what reaction the head mistress has to the discovery of this book. However, I also believe we have a good bit of evidence to bring back to the pitchfork council."

Malgant 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 7:38:03 PM
Malgant wonders at some of the questions being tossed around. He mainly ignores Arminas' jabs, not needing any intuition to figure out why someone who would threaten to kill prisoners would be a stranger to kindness. he addresses the other questions though and pitches one of his own to the professor before he leaves.
" Why would it surprise you that a wealthy lad had more than one spellbook Davros? If he has the money could he not have several different books, with some or all of his spells within them. Also could not someone with money purchase a book such as the summoning book in question? Perhaps the seller did not know its true value, or how dangerous it could be. Professor, are there book sellers in the town where Itzal may have aquired this book? Or perhaps shops that deal in the goods of those who die and have their worldly goods sold to pay their debts?"

Bralin 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 7:46:37 PM
Bralin listens and observes. He nods at Harvest's suggestions regarding returning to Dulcet.

Most of Arminas' questions he ignores. But, he has an answer to the one on how to capture Itzal, and Malgant hasn't offered it.

"There is a divine spell that renders the target immobile," he offers. "I can cast it. Likely Malgant can as well. Tis doubtful the boy has the willpower to overcome its effects. We can bind him while he's under its power."

Davros 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 10:26:39 PM
"Thank you Professor. Where do you think he may have acquired the book? And may we keep it until Itzal has been captured?"

"Malgant, It is certainly possible he has more than one or two spellbooks, but even though his family is well-to-do, they do not have unlimited resources."

"Where do we find him? I'm sure he knows we came here. We could search the town. The escpe spell he used did not have a long range."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

DM Kathy 
Tuesday September 4th, 2007 11:56:31 PM
"Medonius." Professor Roundtree repeats the name Harvest has given him. "No, I can't recall ever hearing it before. I could do some research on the name, if you like."

The professor doesn't think it is likely that the headmistress is up to anything nefarious. "I'll speak with her in a few days, when she returns," he says. "Perhaps she simply didn't see the significance. She would not have had all of the information we have assembled here."

Professor Roundtree doesn't know where Itzal would have acquired the second spellbook. "He could have obtained it here, or in Jarlwolf, or anywhere in between," he says.

Having answered your questions to the best of his ability, the professor politely shows you to the gate, then returns to his business, with a promise to notify you if he learns anything of "Medonius."

By the time you have finished your interview, it is past midmorning--a clear, crisp autumn day. Do you stay in town another night, or do you begin your journey back to Jarlwolf immediately?

Lorth 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 9:40:08 AM
Lorth leaves the school grounds then turns to speak. "I am eager to get on the road. If everyone else is inclined to do the same.", Lorth says.
Lorth summons Tobiasz if the party decides to head out.

Desolute 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 10:16:42 AM
Desolute can't help but to test his front teeth with his tongue on occassion, just to ensure they will stay where they belong. This is now two slights paid in advance, believes Desolute.
"Everyone is evil to some extent. Some just more then others. If you all want to try to save the boy, he must be confronted by true evil. He must stare it in the eye to realize how ugly and gruesome, evil really is, then and only then can he make the choice. Give me eighteen hours with him when we capture him. I will allow him to see true evil." Desolute smiles widely at the thought, "I only need one hour really, the other seventeen hours are for me."

Harvest 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 10:41:37 AM
"I wish to wait," Harvest tells the rest, "until morning. Perhaps Professor Roundtree will know something about the name of Medonius by then."

"We can check the school one last time before leaving fresh in the morning."

Arminas 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 10:44:29 AM
Arminas follows the group out of the school grounds. Looking up, he gives a low whistle and Ewan dives down toward him.

Desolute then speaks about true evil, and Arminas arches his eyebrow as he looks between Malgant, Lorth and Florin.

"Well now, it seems our group is ever changing. Perhaps I am no longer the darkest member of our group. Though I must admit Desolute, you even give me the chills. True, I am not slow to kill when I think it is necessary. Even then though, I gain no pleasure from it."

Arminas strokes the head of Ewan, and the eagle fluffs her feathers.

"I am ready to travel if you choose. We have long to go, and may chance upon Itzal before we meet with his parents. Though I am open to wait until morning, as Harvest suggests also."



Davros 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 4:12:01 PM
"I say we wait till morning. Any information the Professor gives us will prove useful. Also, we should get a statement from him to return to the council with."

"Desolute, you should watch the fine line you walk. There are several present who may take exception to your words."

Desolute (second post) 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 4:22:39 PM
Desolute smiles at Davros with some small courtesy, "What ever do you mean my friend? In what way did I threaten him or anyone else? I only wish to share with him my dreams, something I have refused to share with you, for your own good." Desolute drops the emotion from his face as he continues, "As far as exception to my words, I will say what I like, when I like and however I like, just do me a favor and let me know when you plan to do something about it. I will not be intimidated by the likes of you or anyone else on two legs."

Bralin 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 4:45:57 PM
I will say what I like, when I like and however I like..

Bralin stops.

"No, you will not," he responds levelly. "This group will not function if respect is not given to each other words and deeds. If needs be, you will couch your words to accommodate the time or place."

The dwarf holds up a hand to forestall the inevitable counterpoint.

"You were invited to join our company and accepted. We are not required to earn your respect. If in time you find you cannot respect us, you are free to leave."



Desolute (Third Post) 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 5:04:29 PM
"It seems those of good are just as inclined to judge others, just as evil does, for their own gains, withour consideration for honesty. I was threatened by the likes of you, Davros. I have not laid down any threats, I have only spoke the facts. If your all to timid and reserved for the truth, so be it, but still, I will say what I desire and you can ask me to leave when you will, just as you asked me to join you."



Malgant 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 6:20:05 PM
Malgant was in a foul mood having already been verbally taunted this morning. He took a deep breath and counted to ten as the confontation escealted around him. On three Bralin stepped in and clearly stated what had been tacitly understood all along. Malgant din't really dislike anyone, save for the one mage that had misused his trust and caused all that troble back home. What he did dislike was the boasting of and threats to do anything to any prisoners the group took. Harvest would subdue anyone she fought, it was in her nature. The othes were a bit more rough, 'an eye for an eye' typesand Malgant supposed he ran that way too. But once a foe was captured or had surrendered then there would be no retaliations. He meant to make that clear.

Malgant reached ten and leveled his gaze on the group. The breath he held was used to express his views. " ENOUGH. Let me be clear on this so that there can be no misinterpretation later. Harvest has sworn an oath, to herself and to Alemi that she will not cause permanant physical harm to those she battles. This causes you to many times have prisoners at the end of a fight rather than corpses. That is the case and I could see that when I chose to join you. As Bralin just said, we all will either respect that choice or we may take our leave. I have issue with the treatment of those prisoners. They will not be tortured, beaten, threatened with beating or death, or otherwise humiliated whilst I am among you. I was silent on the trip back to the village while those very things happened since I was not yet a member of your group. It will not happen again. If that is not an acceptable position for me to take I would rather hear that now, than when a life hangs in the balance. I am sorry if this is not the time or place for this. If you like we can go somewhere more private to discuss this."

The words are out and can not be called back. Malgant knows that together these people, the Swords of Light can do a great deal of good in the Wold. They are the people he was meant to find when he was cast out to satisfy the elders sentence.He hopes that there is still a common ground between them.

Arminas - 2nd post 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 7:30:15 PM
Arminas is glad that the air is finally being cleared, and people are speaking plainly.

"I do not pretend to defend Desolute's plan, but I see that you think I have done something wrong with prisoners in the past. Let us discuss what is appropriate then.

I believe that if you take a prisoner that you should secure them from escape, that simply having them give their word is not enough. Securing them may require using chains, rope, gags or whatever is necessary. That may include the use of armor. They are trading their life for discomfort.

I believe that once a prisoner is secured, that it should be clear to them that if they try and escape they will be killed.

In turn, I will agree that I was wrong in asking for the druid to be 'bruised'. I was afraid of her escape, and my hate for her overcame me. I will not threaten to beat or torture in the future.

This is my position, should I stay or move on?"

Harvest 2nd Post 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 9:31:30 PM
Through the many speaches and declarations, Harvest Moon remains silent. But her pale skin beneath her shaved hair becomes a brighter and brighter pink, and her mouth turns to a deeper and firmer pout as her eyes narrow and her jaws clench.

"When we have confronted Itzal Jerse and ensured that he will harm no one, then I will leave this group," she says, her tone even and overly controlled. "I will seek out Anthos."

With those words alone, she leaves the others, returning to the inn to await the morrow.



Davros(second post) 
Wednesday September 5th, 2007 10:00:52 PM
"sigh....Desolute, that was no threat I was merely trying to stave off the heated discussion that was sure to follow. Apparently I am too late. I do not intimidate. As a trained battlemage, my actions speak for themselves. I will say this though. I don't care for the tone of your voice. We are a group. We work together. We survive battles with monsters and the forces of evil because we work together and trust one another. Trust is important as you will come to see."

"Yeesh. And I thought Arminas had sticks in his shorts..."

"Malgant, if we have mistreated any prisoners, please explain. If we have erred, then give us a chance to improve. Surely we treated the prisoners better than they treated you?"

"Harvest, are you sure?" Davros is not sure what to make of the announcement and says nothing more.

DM Kathy 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 1:46:39 AM
Lorth and Arminas would prefer to depart immediately, but Harvest and Davros want to stay another night. Accordingly, you spend another night at the inn, and have plenty to discuss while you await the morrow.

Conflicting ideas on the ethical treatment of prisoners loom large--especially since you will in all likelihood be taking Itzal Jerse captive. What is to become of him then? It is clear that the party has differing opinions, and it is equally clear that they should probably be sorted out before the actual capture.

The next morning brings more rain, and a note from Professor Roundtree. He reports that he has sent messages to everyone on Itzal's list, warning them of their possible danger and urging their speedy return to the school. He hasn't had much time to do research, and has so far turned up no mention of the name Medonius. He promises to keep looking, and to discuss Itzal's expulsion with the headmistress as soon as she returns.

Lorth 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 8:03:48 AM
Lorth looks at Bralin in silent support, then turns to Arminas.

"Arminas my friend, for once we see eye to eye. I agree with all of what you said. And surely you shouldn't leave the group, same as Harvest. But then she must follow her heart.", Lorth smiles.

Bralin 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 10:22:30 AM
Bralin is still calm.

"Harvest, know that your views ally with the majority of this band. Malgant, Lorth, Florin, and I all follow a similiar creed. At battle's end, those that can be saved from death will be."

"Arminas, despite words to the contrary, has demonstrated he follows the creed. His emotions overtook him with the druid, which he has admitted to and apologized for. Nothing more should be asked of him."

"This company will take prisoners. We will subdue them, take the necessary steps to ensure they remain subdued, and turn them over to local authorities whom we trust. We have done so on mulitple occasions before, and will do so again. Such a philosophy admittedly involves personal risk, and that risk will be borne."

"Desolute, your view is not truth, it is your opinion. You are entitled to it, as you are entitled to if and how to reveal your past history."

"You are not entitled to spout idle threats and mean-spirited declarations.
If possible, we will not kill the boy, to declare otherwise is misleading.
We are addressing your conduct. Your accusation of intimidation is unfounded. You may be uncomfortable, but you are not threatened."

"The question is for you. Not for Arminas, and not for Harvest. You. Can you follow the path this company chooses to walk?"

Harvest 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 11:20:08 AM

Harvest Moon says nothing. Instead, she takes in each one of these people who she has called Companion. Her eyes weigh the heart of each. Bralin Stoneminder, Arminas Calaelen. Davros Sapphiredge and Paladin Florin Jandeth. She gauges the smile of Paladin Lorth and she looks to the eyes of Protector Malgant to see what he might be thinking. She watches the new one who calls himself Desolute.

Then she turns away, returning to the inn.

"Are you rested?" Harvest pats the shoulder of her gentle mount. "Today we return to Jarlwolf, Fyrda. Do you like walking the roads, I wonder? Or would you prefer to remain in a stable to be cared for there? I would worry for you were I to leave you behind."

The brown girl waits patiently for her horse to be saddled, before leaping to her high back for the journey back.

Desolute 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 11:30:25 AM
Desolute looks Bralin in the eyes as he speaks. "You talk nonsense if you think my words are not true. Your truly ignorant about evil. Someday, I hope you learn your own truth's, then you will know I am right. I choose not to follow you."

He looks to Davros, "Your words confuse me. When I am spoken to in such a manner, I expect a fight soon after. If that is not your intent, curb your own words around me as well. Regardless, I choose not to follow you."

"Malgant, you're an enigma for certain, and I'm not sure what to make of you, but I choose not to follow you."

"Arminas, I have heard nothing but the truth from you. I like you, but you are no leader. I choose not to follow you either."

He honors the paladin's by ignoring them, since they have not interfered.

"Harvest, you have shown me compassion, understanding and the ways of good with your touch." Desolute gets down on his knees, in front of everyone. He lifts her muddy foot and places it on top of his head, unconcerned that his grooming will be tarnished, as he continues, "I ask that you be my new chief. I will guard and protect you from all that would cause you harm. You and only you will I follow, until you Harvest ask me to leave. Until then, if your path is to find your love, I will be beside you. If your path takes you to Gargul, it is there, I will roll out the carpet so your entrance will be grand."

He takes her foot from his head and sits back down. Ignoring the others. He orders food and drinks for himself and says, "I'll buy the lady's meal and drinks as well." Then flips the bar maiden a coin to pay for it.

Arminas 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 12:45:27 PM
Arminas is in shock with Harvest's pronouncement. He lowers his eyes, and speaks humbly to her.

"The path you have chosen is wise. I know little of how to do such a thing, to fight without causing harm. Please though, stay and teach me. There are arrows that cause sleep, I could buy some of those. I will leave if necessary, you need to stay and teach your ways."

Arminas takes Fryda's saddle and places it upon the horse. Taking care, he adjusts it to fit comfortably on the horse. Looking the horse, in the eye, he adds:

"I spoke to Fryda recently about being left behind. She desires to be with you. Do not dismiss her because she is old. She will be much more faithful and trustworthy than you will find in a younger mare. She is more true than I am, I must learn from her also."

Looking at Lorth, he adds: "Thanks, I wanted to be clear as to what was appropriate. I do not want to cause distress."

To Desolute: "I know nothing of the 'truth' you say I speak. I speak only my mind, which is no more true than anothers. As to being a leader, I do not claim to be. Leaders have followers, I have none. Bralin is our leader, I follow him, as we all do."

Arminas will go and buy arrows of sleep before they depart, if the catacombs are open.

Harvest 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 4:02:09 PM

Balancing upon one foot, Harvest Moon, for a second time, turns a brilliant shade of red.

"I do not know, Desolute, whether I have it within me to be your Chief. But, if you are willing, I will be your friend. It is a think very simply said, but not so lightly taken, nor so simply accomplished."

"It is not always such an easy thing for we who rely often upon our the strength of our own powers, to have faith in the good heart of others. Especially if that good is not worn so readily upon the sleeve. As your friend I pledge to trust in the goodness of your heart, and to trust that your actions will be lawful and good as well."

"I am flattered, Arminas Calaelen, that you look to me for learning. But I think you know already more than I can teach. Sometimes it is necessary to kill. You slew the bear when it would have languished in an misery that we had no power to quell. It was a brave thing you did, and a thing beyond me to have accomplished."

"But let us go. If there are no more answers for us here, we should find Itzal Jerse as swiftly as possible, before he attempts to harm someone less able to protect themselves than we."

Malgant 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 5:36:32 PM
" You do not display your feelings very easily Arminas. I was not sure if you knew that I was distresed by the thought of keeping the druid 'beaten unconsious' so as to keep her from trying to escape. You are aware of it now and that is plenty for me. Everything else you have said coincides with what I think is fair when a prisoner is taken. Bound so as not to harm their captors, and warned as to the consequenses of escaping.These are fair terms that any captive should be able to say they were treated well." As he finishes he steps up Arminas and offers his hand in friendship.
Malgant looks to Harvest and is completely unsure what to say. He unfairly used her beliefs as an example and she now wants to leave them. He needs to say something to show that was not his intention. " Harvest, I did not mean to single you out as a bad example. Frankly your oath is not one I think I could ever live up to. However I will not kill an unprotected foe, that much I can speak as true."

Davros 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 6:12:50 PM
Davros shrugs his shoulders. "I offered advice, free and with no malice. Use it or not as you will."

"And since everyone is so concerned with harming others, does no one comment on my magic? My specialty is called evocation. Mostly those type of spells are used to end a fight quicker rather than later. I do not use those spells without careful thought, but I do use them when we are attacked by foes."

Arminas - 2nd post 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 6:16:44 PM
Arminas takes Malgant's hand, which fits as a childs hand into an adults.

"Your distress was evident, as I hope mine was. Next time we will take Harvest's suggestion and bind the druid in armor. That way neither of us will be distressed, and the druid will come to no harm. That is, if we ever encounter an evil druid again. I hope never to see or hear of one."

Harvest 3rd Post 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 8:34:39 PM

"You are kind to think of me, Protector Malgant. But I was not offended by your use of me as an example."

"And I think no less or badly even, of others who cause lethal harm to others in the pursuit of good and just ends, Davros Sapphiredge. I was once an acolyte of Gargul. I know that all things die at some time. Almost all things must kill in order that they eat. There is no crime or evil in this. I too eat the flesh of animals."

"But Alemi has asked that I do not kill, that I do not break the skin, that I do not crush bone, and these things I do for Alemi. They are the path that I have chosen for myself, and I do not compel others to follow, nor do I see them as any less than they have proven themselves to be."

"We should go. Do not think too much on what we will or will not do to Itzal Jerse. So far, he has shown few traits that would redeem his character, but then again, we know him little. We may yet be forced to slay him for the greater good. Or we may find a way to steer him from the path of evil. Whichever comes to pass, I have faith that we will make the right decision, both just and good. If I did not have such faith in all of you, I would leave now and not later."

Malgant 2nd post 
Thursday September 6th, 2007 10:42:24 PM
" Davros, my sword is not what you might call a non lethal instrument for good. What we are discussing is after the battle fog claers and we are all safe that we are no harming those that we have taken captive. Know this too. When the fighting stops AND my companions are safe is when I will look to my captives. Not before my companions are all safe."

DM Kathy 
Friday September 7th, 2007 1:41:10 AM
The Swords have much to discuss as they spend the remainder of the day in town.

The next morning, you make ready to depart. Harvest has a few questions for her mount. Fyrda's reply is an affectionate nudge that all but knocks the girl off her feet, and a gentle whuff of air that stirs the crest of her shaven head.

The rain has not dampened Darkfire's spirits, either, but Arminas is readily able to control him. Loath to fly in such weather, Ewan perches atop her friend's gear, chiding him gently for leaving the nest in such conditions.

Your worries about how to find Itzal Jerse are laid to rest about midday. You are on a deserted stretch of road when you see the boy about 50 feet in front of you. "You!" he shouts. "I know what you've been doing! Getting me expelled! Do you think that will stop me? I'll get you for this!"

Raising his hands, he begins to cast a spell....

Harvest (AC19 vs AoO AC23, HP 48/48)  d20+14=31 d20+7=20 d8+2=6
Friday September 7th, 2007 9:00:50 AM

"Perhaps you know what we have been doing, Itzal Jerse," Harvest Moon calls out from atop Fyrda's back. "But I do not think you understand. Consider what it is that you believe we are trying to stop you from doing? What are you attempting that we would wish to stop you?"

Kicking up her leg, the brown girl slips from the back of her mount, dropping to the ground in a crouch.

"Regardless, we wish to speak to you of this, and speak we shall."

With a burst of speed, Harvest clears the intervening 50 feet. Her eyes quickly take in the surrounding area for signs of the boy's Water Friend.

Then as she closes on the boy, she delivers a slap to his inner thigh designed to stun from shock and surprise.
Rolls and Actions
Spot to detect Invisible 31
Hit Itzal AC20 (Stunning Fist Fort vs DC18 or be stunned for 1 round)
Damage 6hp non-lethal

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29)  d20+3=19
Friday September 7th, 2007 9:56:15 AM
Desolute pulls his weapons, just as Itzal begins to speak. He looks toward Harvest and remembers her words on not harming the boy, he makes his way that direction in hopes of spotting his friend. If Desolute spots his friend, the barbarian, rogue will charge it and attack. If not, he moves to protect Harvest's back while she does the subduing.

Actions: Spot Itzal's "Water Friend". Check: 19 (so close)

MOve to protect Harvest from Itzal's friend.

Lorth  d20+1=18
Friday September 7th, 2007 9:59:51 AM
Hoping Harvest can subdue Itzal, Lorth couches his lance under his arm. He scans the area for the sign of any other hostiles (spot 18), gripping his lance tightly. Softly he says to Tobiasz, "Be ready my friend." He then waits to charge if something else presents itself.

Bralin 
Friday September 7th, 2007 11:13:58 AM
Arminas' remark that Bralin is the leader produces an involuntary sour expression in the dwarf that is quickly supressed.

Bralin endures Desolute's rebuttal without expression. The half-orc's sudden expression of devotion toward Harvest does produce a raised eyebrow, however.

He thoughtfully considers all this while the rest of the company adds their own opinions to the matter.

Apparently, resolution has been attained.
"So be it," Bralin concludes. He has been given more to think on this night.

But, it is not night yet, and once again they meet the boy on the road. And once again, the youth jumps to conclusions and leaps to action. A common trait among the young, he reflects with mild amusement.
As Harvest and Desolute race to incapacitate Itzal, Bralin casts a spell to help their cause.

[Hold Person on Itzal - Will DC 15]

Malgant AC 20 HP 44  d20+5=18 d20+4=9
Saturday September 8th, 2007 12:43:41 AM
Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx3
3 Magic Vestment(D) Invisibility purge*
* denotes used spells

HAving prepared new spells for meeting and subduing Itzal Malgant hits the road with the others. When the boy, obviously already angry about being expelled when he encounters the group appears Malgant knows that it is the 'water friend' That they need to find, and quickly. Moving forward briskly he utters the prayer to Domi that he hopes will accomplish this end.

OOC
Move 20 feet directly toward Itzal and cast invisibility purge on myself exposing invisible objects withing 25 feet of me in all directions.Yeah, I will be about 5 feet short of being able to lay the area over where Itzal stands, Ah the pleasure and pain of wearing plate.

Davros AC 14 Hp35/35, see invisibility  d20+3=18
Saturday September 8th, 2007 4:43:00 PM
"Itzal, you should surrender. We have been to your school. We found your threats, and we found the spellbook. You have much to answer for, and we intend to see that you do indeed answer it. Where is your friend?" Davros casts a spell and looks around as his companions move in to capture Itzal.

actions:
cast spell: see invisibility -duration 60 min, range = line of sight
spot check =18

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+14=19 d8+4=12
Saturday September 8th, 2007 11:00:15 PM
Arminas leads the group down the road, and is surprised to see Itazl at such close proximity.

The boy is casting another spell. He seems too weak to defeat the group, but the animals are in danger. In a fluid motion he leaps off Darkfire, yelling a command to flee to Darkfire and Ewan. The horse lurches forward as Ewan takes to the sky.

Arminas brings his bow into action, the white fletched arrow is nocked and flies toward Itzal.

Action: Sleep arrow at Itzal Hit AC 19, nonlethal damage 12 HP (DC 11 or sleep)



Round 1 Itzal takes Revenge  d20+9=11 d20+5=22 d4+1=4 d20+9=15 d20+9=26 d20+4=18 d20+9=13 d20+9=29 d20+9=25 d20+4=13 d6+7=9 2d6(3+3)+14=20 d20+9=16 d20+9=14 d20+4=22 d20+9=22 d20+9=26 d20+4=6 d6+3=4 d6+7=12 d6+7=13
Monday September 10th, 2007 3:17:39 PM
Clarifications: A quick back read did not clearly give me the group's normal traveling order. I used Order of Post for the most part to create a traveling order. I also created the road at 20' in width. With those assumptions in mind...

Harvest moves quickly, dismounting from her horse and closing the 50' gap between the party and Itzal. Preparing to take down the young man quickly she thinks to use her Stunning Strike. [dismount move action, move 50 move action, can not attack this round] Her sharp eyes catch what could best be described as a heat waver in the air above and behind the young Itzal. [move 50]

Desolute draws weapons and follows Harvest quickly. He comes up next to her, looking for other targets beyond Itzal. [move 40]

Lorth grips his lance atop Tobiaz and scans for greater threats.

Bralin casts a spell from his position, hoping to end the fight even quicker than Harvest might. [Hold Person on Itzal - Will DC 15] Itzal rolls d20+5=22

Malgrant moves forward and around those in front of him and casts a spell. Nothing appears within the sphere around the minotaur.

Davros too, casts a spell to reveal the unseen. Calling for Itzal to surrender, his spell book confiscated, his plans known and soon to be unmade. Davros sees Highlight to display spoiler: { an older translucent man hovering in the air 25' above Itzal and about 10' behind the young mans left shoulder. The man has longer hair and wears a traveling coat over a well tailored shirt and riding leathers. An amused smile is on his face as he watches those below. In particular Harvest's and Desolute's charge towards Itzal}

Arminas leaps from the back of Darkfire, [Ride check 11] but the horse rears with a startled neighing forcing Arminas to slow his dismount. Ewan launches from the rangers shoulder with a loud cry as Arminas calls for him to flee. The ranger then draws his bow and prepares to fire an arrow of Sleep. Failed Ride Check 20 to fast Dismount. Dismount takes Move action. Arminas draws his bow as his other action

The spirited horse steps dangerously close to Bralin and the dwarf can feel the air move and the hooves and horse come to rest at his side.
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Appearing all about Harvest and Desolute are 4 massive creatures. The apes have burning green and sickly yellow eyes and their shoulders and chests nearly are to the point of bursting with muscle. With a horrible cry that freezes the blood the 400 pound creatures attack.
[Attack Harvest Ape 1 Hit AC 15/26/18 Ape 4 Hit AC 13/29 crit25/13...Dmg 29]
Two terrible claws tear into the smaller woman, ripping flesh, tearing through muscle and sending an arching spray of blood.
[Attack Desolute Ape 2 Hit AC 16/14/22 Ape 3 Hit AC 22/26/6...Dmg 29]
Claws and fangs pound into Desolute. Bones snap, his vision blurs with running blood and sound fades to dull distant thump.

Itzal steps back from the carnage being drawn out before him and with a gesture and arcane phrase he again vanishes from sight, almost. Spellcraft 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { Invisibility} To all but Davros, the young would be powerful wizard is gone from sight. This youth, however apparently has access to some powerful magic. He may be in school, but the spells he has cast are beyond any in the party.

Above the youth, hidden to all save Davros. The old man simply nods in approval at the tactic laid forth by Itzal. He remains where he is, ut turns his attention to the rest of the group.

Opponents:
Itzal AC unknown Condition Healthy
Translucent figure AC Unknown Condition Healthy
Ape 1 AC unknown Condition Healthy
Ape 2 AC unknown Condition Healthy
Ape 3 AC unknown Condition Healthy
Ape 4 AC unknown Condition Healthy

map emailed

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+11=19 d20+11=26 d20+8=21 d8+3=9 d8+3=11 d8+3=5 d6=6 d6=1 d6=4
Monday September 10th, 2007 5:37:44 PM
Recovering quickly from the dismount, Arminas steps 5 feet forward (M-24). Bow in hand, he draws forth an arrow as he speaks a command. The arrow burns as it flies toward the closest ape (ape 4). Two other arrows follow, all burning as they fly.

Attacks:
1st arrow Hit AC 19 Damage 9 + 6 fire
2nd arrow Hit AC 26 Damage 11 + 1 fire
3rd arrow Hit AC 21 Damage 5 + 4 fire
Total damage if all hit 36 HP

Malgant AC 18(charge) HP 44  d20+9=16 3d6(2+5+6)+5=18
Monday September 10th, 2007 5:41:05 PM
Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx3
3 Magic Vestment(D) Invisibility purge*
* denotes used spells

The apes appear and Harvest and Desolute are all but blocked from sight, until pieces of them begin flying from the crowd of apes. Not good thinks Malgant, and bugger, they are as big as me. Not hesitating the Minotaur lets forth a huge bellow and charges the nearest one. Pulling free his greatsowrd as he charges he aims for the nearest ape to try and buy his surrounded companions a moments respite.

OOC
Purge invisibility active 49/50
Charge forward to have 18 S/T as my front face and use my natural reach to get to ape 3.
attack hits ac 16(pitiful) and if that should hit does 18 damage.

Davros AC 14 Hp35/35, see invisibility  d20+6=8 d20+6=24 d20+6=20 d20+6=17 d20+6=22 d20+6=23
Monday September 10th, 2007 7:58:36 PM
Davros casts a spell at Itzal and his friends, hoping to disrupt their plans. He then shouts out to the group, "Itzal is near Harvest and his 'friend' is floating several feet into the air behind him!"

actions:
Dispel magic - target Itzal and his friend and ape 1, ape2 if within range(don't think it will reach 3 or 4) dipel checks= 8, 24, 20, 17, 22, 23

active effects:
see invisibility- duration 60 min, range = line of sight

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Harvest 
Monday September 10th, 2007 8:08:36 PM
*** NON TACTICAL IC POST ***

"The Water Friend is here!" Harvest Moon calls out a warning just before the towering apes appear and she feels the tear of teeth and claws.

There would be many ways to escape. Some would be more effective than others. But one look at Desolute, the blood and the broken angle of his bones. The least effort and he will fall.

"Desolute, we must escape. I will draw their attention. Then you must run. Run to Protector Malgant. His presence protect his flank until you can be healed."

*** OOC: Please hold for my post, Buzz. ***

Desolute (AC:18 [16] HP: 0[2]/29[31])  d20+8=14 d4+3=6 d20+7=23 d4+3=5
Monday September 10th, 2007 8:11:18 PM
All he remembers is seeing Harvest by herself in a swarm of flailing hair and claws. He knows he failed her unless...."Good bye my chief."

A flurry of blows occurs from Desolute as his eyes bulge as red as the apes. The sinister face is there again, and he is going to fight to the death to protect his....friend.

Actions: Rage (Free action)
DM sanity note:Entering a rage takes no time itself, but a barbarian can do it only during his action, not in response to someone else's action.

Full Attack actions on Ape 4 to protect Harvest.
Attack one hits AC:14 for 6 damage.
Attack two (off hand) hits AC: 23 for 5 damage.


Buzz ooc 
Monday September 10th, 2007 8:13:04 PM
Sorry. It's alright, Harvest must get away.

"It's a good day to die."

edited by Buzz..Should he have included a Sneak Attack in with that, since the ape he attacked is both adjacent to him and attacking another creature?
you need to be flanking to get a sneak attack, so in this case no

Harvest (AC22 vs AoO AC26, HP 19/48)  d20+5=23 d8+2=9
Monday September 10th, 2007 8:24:10 PM
Harvest extends a kick at the ape in the nearest line between Desolute, herself and Protector Malgant. The kick is aimed at a tender bundle of nerves, and it is designed to stun.

She raises her arms to draw the attention of all four apes, and then rushes past Desolute through the only gap in the simian wall. She rushes by, drawing the attacks to her she grits her teeth and runs.

"Go! Now, Desolute. I will meet you on the other side of Protector Malgant, and I will provide you with healing."
Rolls and Actions
Fighting Defensively AC+3
Hit Ape3 AC23 (Stunning Fist Fort vs DC18 or be stunned for 1 round)
Damage 9hp non-lethal

Movement and Position
Draw AoO's from all apes.
50ft move to T21

Bralin (ac24, 76/76 hp)  5d4(2+3+1+4+3)+5=18
Monday September 10th, 2007 8:50:46 PM
OOC - Actually, Bralin is also mounted. He rides a light warhorse named Mica. Also, Malgant has Invisibility Purge going, not Invisibility Sphere.

Bralin grimaces. The boy's power has climbed considerably in a single day. Or mayhap the "Water Friend".

DM will be adding the horse...and correcting what he called Malgrants spell...the DM notes that he was thinking invisibility purge but his fingers hit the wrong keys...thanks

Immediate action is required. The dwarf pulls out a wand, and fires a series of fiery missiles at the apes.

[Wand of Magic Missiles - 18 hp damage. Target #4 unless its down, else #3]

ADM Buzz 
Monday September 10th, 2007 11:45:44 PM
Posting report: Sunday September 2nd - Saturday September 8th

DM Kathy SMTWTFS = XXXOXXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS=OXX23XO
Davros SMTWTFS = O2X2XXX
Bralin SMTWTFS= OOXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS= OOOOOOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXX22OX
Malgant SMTWTFS =OXXX2OX
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXX3XX
Florin has missed 12 consecutive days now.

ooc: Thank you DanielK for joining our game.

Lorth (AC: 21 -2 charging, HP: 79)  d20+13=28 d8+4=6 d8+4=12 d8+4=7 d8+4=12
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 8:18:43 AM
Lorth digs his heels into Tobiasz, "Charge, my friend.", he says.

(Lorth spirited charges past ape #3 ending somewhere near X8, which is off the map. I can move 20 squares. I automatically make my riding skill checks and provoke no AOO. (Hit AC 28 for 37 damage, Lance is x4 damage. x2 for charging + x3 for spirited charge, which in the D&D world equals x4))

After finishing his pass, he turns Tobiasz around and sets his lance for another charge.


DM addendum 
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 1:45:25 PM
Davros it does indeed reach all 4 apes, please roll one more CL check

Bralin please roll CL check for the wand d20+9...the apes have Spell Resistance

Round 2 Combat over  d20+9=29 d20+9=22 d6+7=11 d100=34
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 2:01:36 PM
Arminas steps 5 feet forward and sends a small shower of flaming death towards one of the apes. The arrows punch through fur and bury themselves deeply and a small cluster in the creature's upper back. Flesh sears and blisters as the fire burns.

Malgant draw his great sword as flames dance down the blade and charges one of the apes. The blade comes down hard and nearly severs the creatures right arm, biting deeply into its shoulder.

Davros casts a spell of Dispelling towards the opponent mage and his summoned creatures as he calls out to his companions where Itzal and the floating man are. To Davros, of course, the invisibility or lack thereof about Itzal is impossible to tell. From the young mans expression of disgust and near horror, though, Davros knows he undid more than one spell. Three of the apes, also vanish.

Desolute manages to hold his weapons and his feet under the onslaught and with a sudden primal scream revaling the apes themselves he strikes out. But there is no longer an ape within his reach.

Harvest calls for Desolute to fall back, but he refuses and the heavily wounded ape at Harvests rear. With a single opponent now standing, Harvest weaves and dodges while bringing a leg into the ape. It connects soundly. She again calls for Desolute to retreat and seek healing. The Monk moves back herself to draw the apes attacks and allow Desolute more free passage. The Ape obliges as she moves. [Hit AC 29 crit 22 dmg 11]

Bralin pulls a wand and sends a set of Magic Missiles into the remaining Ape, nearly killing it.

Lorth digs his heels into Tobiasz, "Charge, my friend.", he says. With 3 of the Apes vanquished by Davros's spell, Lorth puts his spear into the last threat and skewers the creature. It too vanishes upon its death.

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The fight is over nearly as soon as it began. The Apes are dead or destroyed and Itzal stands only a few feet from Lorth. His face reddened with rage and disbelief at what Davros accomplished. "How? What! How did...? IMPOSSIBLE!" he spits and stammers. "You wait, you just wait!" he then scream and casts another spell and is gone again. Spellcraft 19 [Dimension Door]

The older man, which only Davros can see, smiles. Apparently amused, but the wizard can tell Itzal's 'Water Friend' was watching and estimating the group and those keen eyes took in everything. The man then simply floats to and into the ground.

The Swords of Light are again alone on the road. Itzal could have gone nearly anywhere. Copses of trees and thicker brush are less than a stones throw from the road in any direction he may have gone.

Opponents:
Itzal AC unknown Condition Gone via spell
Translucent figure AC Unknown Condition sank into the ground
Ape 1 AC >14 Condition Dead
Ape 2 AC >14 Condition Dispelled
Ape 3 AC >14 Condition Dispelled
Ape 4 AC >14 Condition Dispelled

Note: The DM altered the targets of several attacks which also resulted in altered field positioning. With Davros removing all but one target I felt this justified. This will only happen in very obvious scenarios such as this. If this is a concern I will adhere to stricter following of player posts.


Bralin wand roll  d20+9=28
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 2:28:54 PM
28 to overcome resistance. nice

Davros  d20+6=25
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 4:11:21 PM
dispel check = 25
nice

Malgant AC 20 HP 44  2d8(3+8)+5=16
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 6:39:56 PM
Moving forward slightly Malgant shifts his greatsword to his left hand. His deep voice intones a prayer and he places a hand on Desolute's shoulder from nearly 10 feet away. Domi answers the prayer and healing magic flows from the Taur into the badly wounded man. " Stay with us a bit longer friend, another prayer should heal the rest of your wounds. I need to get you a ring as well so that I can stop some of the worst of your pains before they start." Malgant flexes his ring clad hands as he says this, and Desolute notices a slightly different platinum ring on each finger of the Taur's massive hands.

OOC
active spell purge invisibility 48/50 rounds
Heal Desolute for 16 hp.

Desolute (AC:18 [16] HP: 16[18]/29[31]) 
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 7:03:50 PM
The drums from a thousand giants thunder through his temples as his systems veins and arteries dilate to control the capacity of fluid and hormones coursing through the half orcs strong body. He is oblivious to how the body works, he just knows when your in this condition, it must run it's course. Once again, he is robbed of his blood lust. Once again denied the satisfaction of his weapons biting deeply into a torso, the splatter of the enemies blood upon your face as they scream in pain.
A minotaur.......

Desolute jumps at the approach of Malgant, but recognition bores it's way through his clouded mind. He looks around, no one left to attack. Sheathing his weapons, he collapses to the ground on his knees, breathing heavily, "Just give me a second."

Arminas - 1st post 
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 7:16:07 PM
Again he has disappeared, but if Davros is right he hasn't gotten far.

Arminas looks around at the trees, and says:

"I can step through these trees, and quickly search this area while Ewan flies above. Shall I look to see if Itzal is hidden nearby?"

OOC: Arminas needs trees that are large enough to step through, are these around?

Florin Jadenth (Justin Webber) 
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 8:34:21 PM
(OOC:Sorry for being gone everyone. We are going to be changing internet providers here as soon as the disk comes in to download it. James and I contacted and told Jerry, I figured he alerted the games but I also know Jerry has been very busy. DM, please let me know where Florin was left off and I'll post as best I can for him. Thank you and sorry to the game.)

Justin, Dan K new DM here. I haven't a clue where Florin was last. I would like for simplicity to just say you've been tagging along and keeping all quiet. bing your back Bob's your uncle. :)

Harvest (HP 44/48)  2d8(7+3)+3=13 2d8(6+5)+3=14 2d8(6+8)+3=17 d8+1=5
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 9:36:44 PM
"Desolute!" Harvest Moon rushes to the half-orc's side, the pain of her own dire wounds, pushed to the rear. From her haversack she draws the wand that the party had purchased so long ago. With a touch, she applies its magic, and closes most of his wounds.

Only then does she tend to her own wounds. The magic which heals is a balm to the terrible rents in her flesh. How blessed a miracle, that flesh should become whole, wounds closing like the petals of a morning glory after the passage of the sun.

"That was very brave of you, Desolute," Harvest Moon says as she touches the wand again, this time to her arm. "But you should know that I am very much able to escape most predicaments. It is because I cannot always stand and fight."

"Davros Sapphiredge, did you say that you saw the Water Friend, this Medonius? Was it he who summoned the apes? What are your thoughts upon his character and nature? We must think of some way to trap them when they next appear."

Rolls and Actions
CMW from Wand Heal Desolute 13hp
CMW from Wand Heal Self 14+17+5 = 36hp


Davros AC 14 Hp35/35, see invisibility  d20+16=29
Tuesday September 11th, 2007 10:54:10 PM
"Hmmm. Perhaps Itzal is not so powerful as he once thought. It doesn't matter. Harvest, Desolute are you alright?"

"Yes Arminas, he is nearby. It is the same spell he used last time. Should we search? He may try to hide, even though he is close."

"I saw him Harvest. If it was, in fact Medonius. I couldn't say for sure who summoned the apes, but Itzal did not expect the effectiveness of my spell. Medonius was studying us. He watched our every move, likely taking note of our tactics. He seemed amused by it all. Then he floated directly into the ground. I'm not sure what to make of that. I am not sure if he will even attack us. But Itzal is obviously a threat and needs to be stopped."

"How can we stop them from escaping? We could take advantage of a wizard's weakness which is also their strength. Dimension door is a powerful spell. But Itzal may not be able to cast it more than once per day. We should consider searching for him."

actions:
spellcraft = 29

active effects:
see invisibility- duration 60 min, range = line of sight

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Arminas - 2nd post  d20+8=22
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 10:09:24 AM
Looking at the wounded, Arminas is pleased that healing has already been done.

With a low whistle, Ewan returns to Arminas. Casting a spell, he speaks to her:

"Ewan, fly high and circle this area. Look for humans hiding in trees. Tuck your wings in a short dive if you see them, but then return to us quickly."

"I have told Ewan to search, I will try and find others to help. I can also travel through the trees to look, though I must go alone. What are your thoughts on the searching?"

While waiting for the group to decide, Arminas looks around for other birds in the area. Calling out to them in song, he asks for their help in looking for the hidden men.

"Help us please, men are hiding in the trees. Call to your friends, spread the word and return to me if you find them."

"I have asked for the birds to help look, I don't know if they will though."

Wild Empathy check 22

Bralin  d20+7=26
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 10:10:25 AM
"Aye," Bralin calls to Arminas. "Seek him out." By his tone, its plain the warrior means to find the boy now.

His comrades have the wounded well in hand, and so he scans the woods and waits for Arminas. Mayhap the next attack is not far off.
[Spot 26]

He remains mounted, with wand in hand. Speed may soon be required, which he will lose if off his steed.

"Medonius is the key," he answers Davros. "Mayhap Dulcet can help us."


Lorth  d20+1=13 d20+1=4
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 10:17:52 AM
Lorth lowers his lance at Itzal as he vanishes. He quickly looks around trying to discern where the mage has gone. (Spot 13, Listen 4, heh)
Failing that he turns Tobiasz towards his friends and trots over to them.
"I beleive Itzal will eventually return to his home. We should go there if we cannot flush him out here."

Desolute 
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 11:11:06 AM
His legs shake as he stands to his feet. He thanks Malgant and Harvest for the healing, but his strength is still gone. "All I can do really is walk for eight hours, or stay here and rest. Point out to me where that guy went into the ground and I will sit there and wait for him to show up, or I can walk back to the inn and wait for you all there?"

Forward Thinking 
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 4:48:33 PM
Malgant and Harvest quickly close on Desolute and begin healing him and harvest to herself with a magical wand. Desolute for his part is exhausted, thankful and seems a bit disappointed in still being alive.

Arminas mentions looking immediately for Itzal and the idea is quickly seconded. With magical aid he calls down Ewan and asks her to begin spiraling outward. Looking for a human amongst the trees. With a blink she responds, "I will try." And launches into the air. Arminas then calls for any other birds to join in the search. It does occur to him that with such a large predator in the air above their collective heads, any birds in the area will likely be keeping a low profile. Looking about himself as he thinks of Tree Striding, Arminas can see hundreds of them that would work. The forest is full of them and thus full of locations that would require searching. Itzal picked his location well to allow escape.
To use wild empathy, the ranger and the animal must be able to study each other, which means that they must be within 30 feet of one another under normal visibility conditions. Generally, influencing an animal in this way takes 1 minute, but, as with influencing people, it might take more or less time.
Florin keeps a sharp eye out, in case this Medonius decides to do more than observe.

As Harvest uses 2 of the wands charges in healing, she speaks of next stratedgies. First and foremost would seem to be preventing the opponents from escape.

Davros knows the spell being used and it is a problem. It only requires a verbal component and can instantly relocate the caster at least 650' in any direction he chooses. Davros recaps what he saw and gleaned from the older man floating near Itzal.

Bralin remains mounted with wand in hand, perhaps Dulcet can help. He forewards the thought that Medonius is the key .

Lorth offers a continuation to the home of Itzal, if the youth fails to turn up in the near future.

The eagle flies above the trees and beyond vision of anyone to keep track of as she soars above the forest to the east. Riding the thermals in a clockwise direction, she climbs back into view at a much greater height so as to be seen now by the group high above as a tiny dot in the sky.

The woods are quiet, that is silent from sound beyond the normal bounds of the woods.
All eyes and ears are open, but nothing is seen or heard that could give away the location of Itzal. Ewan's ride continues into the Southwestern quarter. She is perhaps 1,000 feet high and nearly 500' to the southwest, the smallest of specs in a blue sky.

Desolute has fully calmed and recovered from entering the near beserker like state of the fight and the group stands upon the road. The forest lies to either side some 30' off and grows thick and heavy soon after.

Harvest 
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 9:58:48 PM

Harvest Moon stands, poised in stillness. Nothing comes from without or within.

"He has fled yet again," she says, rising from her slight crouch. She frowns at the rents in her clothing, the jagged tear in her jacket not yet one year old. The nice blouse she had bought in Rowena with Anthos, now torn and stained with blood.

"Did you say that the Water Friend, Medonius, floated into the ground, Davros Sapphiredge?" Harvest Moon draws a wand as she walks up the road past the scene of conflict, past the ground stained with blood, her own and that of Desolute. "Was it this spot, Davros Sapphiredge? Where Medonius entered the ground?" She kneels and examines the ground. "I wonder what manner of creature is this Medonius?"

She straightens and sighs.

"I do not think we will find them. Once again, we must wait until they find us." Activating the magic within the wand, Harvest mends first her jacket, and then her blouse. "We should continue to Jarlwolf to tell Madam Dulcet of what we have found. At that time, also we should ensure that all is well with Paladin Florin's Ivy and her family. Then, from there, once again to the Jerse home. I can think of few place to go that will draw Itzal Jerse's attention than his home."

Items Used
Wands: CMW 2, CLW 1, Mending 2

Malgant 
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 11:07:01 PM
Malgant looks around, but not seeing any sign of Itzal he is at a loss for how to confromt the man. While the group is content to stand here and form strategy Malgant is not. He strats gathering the horses and bringing them to their riders.
"Mount up, we do not want to make plans here. If the mage cannot be found we should head for the first Inn on our way home. We have something precious to him and he will seek us out I am sure. Lorth is right we will find Itzal at home, unless he finds us first, I think Lady Dulcet needs to be informed of his brigandry and will likely deputize us to arrest him. Let us get moving."
Once the group has been moving for at least half an hour Malgant will explain his actions further. " If that was Medonius what would stop him from having hovered just below the level of the earth and listening to us. Making plans at that spot was not a good idea so I moved us along. Itzal will likely try to get that book back, and he has about 4 days to do it while we are out here on the road. I would suggest we set watches each night until he is caught. I am not totally sure we should stay at an Inn when we rest either. Itzal is reckless and others might get hurt by something he does to us if we stay at an Inn. What do the rest of you think?"

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx3
3 Magic Vestment(D) Invisibility purge*
* denotes used spells
OOC
Spell running is invisibility purge, by the time this post ends if it runs the length I posted for the spell will expire.


Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday September 12th, 2007 11:17:11 PM
(OOC:Jumping in as the DM said. One last sorry for not being present during the fight.)

Florin looks to the others as he pats Ajax's neck and speaks up, "So, we are following or tracking Itzal then?" He nods as he heard Bralin's comment and will go with the others to help find the young wizard or whichever they decide. He does wonder what kind of problems the young man will throw at them next.

Lorth 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 8:18:56 AM
Lorth follows Malgannt's lead and is ready to move when the party does. He doesn't say anything while on the road, preferring to listen to his friends ideas.
Thinking about the "water friend", Lorth decides that whatever it is, is just toying with Itzal. "He will probably just let Itzal die if it comes to that.", he says aloud.

Bralin 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 9:52:47 AM
Harvest and Malgant are both for pushing on immediately. Bralin's ability to sway views has been amply disproved once this day, and he has no taste for a repeat performance.

The dwarf looks at Arminas, and shrugs.
"To Jarlwolf," he agrees stoically.

On the road, Malgant asks about staying at the inn. With a tone of resignation, the dwarf forces himself to answer.
"The boy has demonstrated a desire to remain secret, as has Medonius. A public assault is inconsistent with their current actions. Tis safe enough to stay."

Arminas 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 10:16:50 AM
With a look of resignation, Arminas calls Darkfire to him. He leaps onto the horses back, and takes the lead on the road.

"To Jarlwolf then."

Looking up, he sees the small dot that is Ewan. Whistling, he gives a gesture that Ewan knows. She will follow along above them.

Desolute 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 11:22:54 AM
Legs still shaking, he ambles behind the group, with the thought that he could catch up later, if they move to fast for him.

Arminas - 2nd post 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 11:42:52 AM
Swinging down from Darkfire, he speaks with his horse:

"Darkfire, carry the warrior. He is wounded and weak, be gentle."

"Desolute, Darkfire will carry you. I can walk."

Arminas helps Desolute onto Darkfire, and then pulls a scroll from his pouch. Reading it, his step becomes quicker.

Active spells:
Speak with animals 3 minutes (almost expired?)
Longstrider 3 hours

Prepared spells:
Speak with animals
Entangle

Davros 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 4:16:01 PM
Davros shows Harvest the spot on the ground where Medonius escaped. He then gets back on his magically summoned mount and heads towards Jarlwolf with the others. "Yes Harvest, he floated right into the ground. This troubles me. I originally thought Itzal's friend might be an imp, but now it appears his friend is so much more."

"I agree speaking with Madam Dulcet and the council is wise. Itzal comes from a wealthy family and it would help if we arrested him on official sanction instead of as vigilantes."

"Since I am sure we will face him again soon, I would like to suggest to the spellcasters to prepare protection from evil spells. This will help defend against the attacks of his summoned creatures."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Malgant 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 4:57:19 PM
" I had not thought about his desire for secrecy Bralin. That probably is enough to restrain him in public. I have almost as many prayers of protection from evil as I can pray for Davros. I was actually hoping to get near enough to Itzal to use one on him, in case Medonius has some form of mind control over him, but since he seems always to summon and run it does not seem likely. Is there an arcane way of anchoring Itzal to this plane, so that he can not step into another dimension and get away? Also, you are the only one that has seen Medonius. What does he look like? You say that he is more than an imp, how so? Since we sound like we are in agreement that he is the true threat, how are we going to deal with him when he is tired of hiding behind Itzal?"
Malgant knows he is rambling on, but the questions burn in his mind. Itzal's summonings are becoming more powerful, and what are they to do if next time he leads with a fireball that hurts all of them at once, mounts and adventurers alike. Malgant's priority would be to save his companions first, but many of the animals are becoming like old friends to him now, the more he travels with them and learns their personalitys. He can understand how Arminas can spend an entire day out alone in the wild with just his animal friends and not lack company, and Malgant can't even talk to them. Snapping back to the present, Malgant finishes lamely," Sorry for all the questions, I just want to know what to expect so that I can help when the time comes."
Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx3(*1)
3 Magic Vestment(D) Invisibility purge*
* denotes used spells

Company on the Road 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 5:31:24 PM
Note a barbarian is only fatigued for the duration of the encounter in which he rages. Desolute would no longer be fatigued at the end of combat.

Malgrant urges the group to get moving, fearing the invisible wizard could listen in to any made plans. Soon enough the group is several miles down the road and discussion begins in earnest about what to do first.

Making to Jarlwolf to report to Madam Dulcet seems to be the first agreed upon destination. Then to Ivy's and finally to Itzal anscestral home. Davros reminds the group that Itzal's family is quite wealthy and therefore politically powerful. Sanctioned leagality to go against him should be sought.

For the next few days the group will be on the road and since they posses Itzal's spellbook, he will almost certainly try to regain the most prized possession of any wizard.

Malgrant asks about medonius and Davros relays what he saw. He appeared as an older almost translucent man, perhaps in his 40's. He had long hair, nearly a foot, past his shoulder. His hair was meticulously kept and pin straight. He was clean shaven and all in all a thoroughly handsome man. He wore a traveling coat over a well tailored shirt and riding leathers.

The group journies towards Jarlswolf for the remainder of the day. As the day wears on towards closure, Arminas spots a small two wagon merchant group ahead several hundred yards. They have pulled to the side of the road and already constructed a healthy fire and have hung several lanterns. A man can just be seen from this distance at the front hitches, probably working on unharnessing the horses.

Arminas  d20+10=24 d20+17=24 d20+15=32
Thursday September 13th, 2007 7:02:36 PM
Arminas looks upon the road, using hand lens to find any clues of Itzal's passage. Soon though, it gets near dark and he see's company on the road ahead.

"There are wagons ahead, they make camp for the night. Perhaps we should find a place to camp also, it will be dark before long. First though, it would be good to hear if any passed them by recently. Perhaps Itzal travels along this very road ahead of us."

Walking up to the man unharnessing the horses, Arminas says:

"Hello friend, nice horses you have here."

Arminas places his hand upon the horse, and pats it gently.

"Tell me, have you seen anyone else travel by recently. In particular, we are looking for a young lad who schools in Rowena. He is traveling towards Jarlwolf this day."

Arminas listens carefully and looks for unusual activity as he speaks with the man.

Listen 24
Spot 24
Survival tracking 32

Harvest 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 8:33:54 PM

"Peace be with you," Harvest Moon greets the persons of the merchant wagons. But her thoughts are far away, her expression lost in a frown.

"Have you seen tracks that might belong to Itzal Jerse, Arminas Calaelen? Even using the road it seems unlikely that he would proceed to Jarlwolf more quickly than we."

"And yet I would not doubt that he has somehow found a way to proceed us. Have you not noticed that twice Itzal Jerse and the Invisible Melonius have been able to learn of our movements and place themselves ahead of us in our path. And despite our collective vigilance, they have also managed to take us by surprise."

"Yours is the realm of arcane magics, Davros Sapphiredge," she says, "can you hazard a guess as to how this might be done? Understanding such a thing might help in taking the measure of what we face."

Davros 
Thursday September 13th, 2007 10:13:33 PM
Davros is about to launch into a long speech, but stops. "I only hope my knowledge is up to the task. Itzal seems to be gaining power each time we face him. Or else he was holding back, and shows more each time. Regardless, Harvest you make me feel like a novice! Of course he could be scrying upon us. He would be able to see with such a spell but not hear. With a simple lock of hair or minor possession of any one of us, stopping it would be almost impossible. I have not yet mastered the spell which could block him from doing this."

"Malgant, I will answer your questions as best I am able. There is a way to prevent his dimension door, but it is also beyond my abilities. Maybe I should spend some time at that school myself! I am not entirely sure Medonius is a threat yet. We shall have to wait and see."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt


Florin Jadenth  d20+3=21 d20+3=20
Thursday September 13th, 2007 11:33:51 PM
Florin moves along with the others and frowns some at seeing the wagons. He can't help but be alittle worried with everything that has happened lately. However he stays silent and lets the others talk as he just glances around abit.

(Spot:21 Listen:20)

Lorth 
Friday September 14th, 2007 9:02:05 AM
Lorth dismounts Tobiasz quickly and walks over to the merchants.
"Greeting travelers", Lorth offers his hand to the eldest merchant, "I am Lorth Paladin of Gargul. Please to make you aquaintance."
He waits for a reply, if non is forthcoming he returns to his horse.

Desolute  d20+5=12 d20+5=20 d20+3=10
Friday September 14th, 2007 1:29:30 PM
After catching his breath, he will return the horse with a nod. (Sorry, I was reading the rage part, and got to fatigued, so I looked up fatigue, without going back and finishing the line under rage.)

He will slip into the shadows of the night, just in case the merchants are not only out to sell items. but maybe aquire them as well. Desolute is not the most trusting person in the world, perhaps that is the reason he is alone and still alive.

IF everything is well, he will come out later and join his friends. He guards his words before he says them, so as not to insult others further, but he still speaks his mind. "You are all still ignorant of true evil, we have something he wants. He will take something we want." He looks toward Florin, "I strongly suggest we check on your woman first, unless there is something more important in this world then her, not in the group, because that is what he is going after to deal with us." After a moment, he adds, "That is what I would do anyway, as well as...." The last remains unsaid, out of courtesy.

Hiding from merchants: 12 (hopefully some modifiers for night?)
Remaining silent during hiding: 20
Spot anyone like him snooping around: 10
Oops, did I get the paladins mixed up? Sorry.

Bralin  d20+7=8 d20+6=21
Friday September 14th, 2007 2:03:41 PM
"I suspect Medonius is our true foe," Bralin opines, "and allows Itzal to believe he is capable of casting spells beyond his power."

The caravan is spotted, and oddly it is Arminas who boldly approaches. Harvest and Lorth accompany the ranger, while Desolute disappears.
The dwarven warrior chooses a third option.

He remains mounted in the road, some 40' from the wagons - visible, non-threatening, but still somewhat vigilant.

[Listen 21
Spot 8 (nat 1)]

The Merchant Ramclis  d20+12=23
Saturday September 15th, 2007 11:19:35 AM
Arminas finds signs of passage all over the road, by horses, wagons and the boot prints of about every noble race that walks the Wold. This, the major road lying between Rowena and Jarlswolf is heavily travelled. The ranger, though has a very discerning eye and is fairly certain nothing he is looking at is fresher than 6 hours.

During the ride, Harvest asks about how Itzal might seem to always be ahead of them. The question at first puts Davros off, but he answers readily enough and the answers are many and a bit disturbing.

Was Itzal holding back in earlier confrontations, unwilling to tip his hand? Has Mendonius been the true talent behind Itzal's power surge and would this invisible man confront them directly if they continued on thier current path?

Desolute feels Ivy could be in serious danger. they have something of Itzal's and the man's thinking puts Itzal at taking something they value.

When the group spies the caravans, Arminas simly continues up the road and introduces himself to the man tending the horses. Harvest moves with him, as does Florin and Lorth.

Desolute slips off Darkfire and takes to the ditch a the side of the road for cover from watchful eyes.

Bralin simply pulls up 40' short and remains alert, kind of. It apparently has been a long a wearing day for the dwarf.

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The man at the front of the team spies the 4 riders and moves to a position in front of his horses. One hand holding the lead stallions bridle and the other atop the butt of a light mace on a hip sling. His face is friendly, but cautious and he intercepts Arminas's approach at 8' from the horses, with a upward nod of is chin and a neutral toned "Evening good masters."

Introductions are made, He eases at Harvest, becoming less defensive and when Lorth identifies himself, the man sweeps into a low bow. "Master Paladin. I am but your humble servant. My name is Pratt, Wagon Driver for the merchant Ramclis." He looks over his shoulder towards the fire behind the wagons and notes two more men, or rather a man and a boy looking around towards him. "Ahh, master Ramclis and yonng Ramclis. Allow me to introduce to you Lorth, most holy paladin of Gargul."

The other man, in his forties perhaps, raises his hand and with a great jovial grin. A fine evening it has turned to be. I would be honored if I could share a fire and meal with you this night." [Diplomacy 23]

Ramclis gestures towards a fire, where several logs with seats cut into them have been placed in a triangle formation about the campfire. Seated in two of about 12 places is a woman and another man. The woman also in her forties is attractive if plain in a travelling cloak, her auburn hair falls about her shoulders and a ring adorns her left ring finger. Her eyes are a bit cautious, but warm towards the group as a whole. The other man is strong of arm and chest, in his twenties and wears a chain shirt, worn but cared for and a battle axe is buried into the wood next to him. A Loaded heavy crossbow on his left, he takes the group in with a warriors eye. His shoulders drop slightly as he exhales and chews his lower lip.

Harvest  d20+14=25 d20+14=18
Saturday September 15th, 2007 12:15:55 PM

"Peace be with you," Harvest again greets the members of the small caravan. "Merchant Ramclis," the brown girl takes in the cheery warmth of the fire, "it would be our honor to partake of your company as well as your gracious offer of a meal." She lifts her eyes from the merchant to take in, momentarily, the road and its environs outside the small circle of wagons, both a prelude to the words she is about to speak as well as a precaution in and of itself. (Spot 25, Listen 18)

"But I fear that our presence here may place you and yours in undo danger. We have already been set upon twice on this road by a mage who bears against us a grudge. Were he to attack while we were in your midst, your enterprise, or worse yet, your people, might come to harm."

"I am sorry," she turns her eyes to the rest of her companions for what she might glean of their views and feelings from their eyes and outward mien, "as gracious as is your hospitality, I cannot conscience placing the innocent within the path of danger."



Arminas  d20+8=15
Saturday September 15th, 2007 11:38:45 PM
The man is put off by Arminas' approach, which perhaps is understandable. He remembers now why Any and Harvest dealt with social situations.

Any, I wonder if or when he will return. I hope he was able to deal with his father's situation.

Well no matter, if the people do not take a liking to him he will deal with the animals. The stallion seems like a fine horse. Arminas turns his attention from the man to the stallion, making calming motions toward it. He attempts to show the horse that he is his friend.

Wild Empathy towards stallion 15 (should have changed attitude from indifferent to friendly)

After making friends with the horse, he talks with Harvest.

"You are right, we should move on and make our own camp. I did not see Itzal's tracks upon the road, so he is likely to either come up behind us or use magic to move ahead."

ADM Buzz 
Sunday September 16th, 2007 6:36:36 PM
Posting report: Sunday September 9th - Saturday September 15

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OX2XXOX
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS= O3XXXOX
Davros SMTWTFS = OX2O2OO
Bralin SMTWTFS= OXXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS= OOXXXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXXX3OX
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXX2XOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = O2XXXXO

Desolute 
Sunday September 16th, 2007 6:39:22 PM
Seeing as the merchant and his crew are friendly and respectful, Desolute will come up out of hiding and joins Bralin's entrance, with a smile and a nod.

Lorth 
Monday September 17th, 2007 8:11:00 AM
Lorth frowns, as he was looking forward to resting and talking to these travelers. "Thank you for your kind invite Master Pratt, however it seems my companions fear for your safety, because someone hunts us. I suppose we will be moving on."
Lorth waits for Bralin's nod, before remounting and moving on down the road.

Bralin 
Monday September 17th, 2007 10:18:57 AM
Bralin considers.

And then nods his affirmation of Harvest's words. Tis in the best interest of this caravan that the Swords move on.

The dwarf also raises an open palm to the bodyguard as he rides by, a courteous acknowledgement of his profession.

Davros 
Monday September 17th, 2007 4:19:57 PM
"Ramclis, have you seen any travelers upon the road recently? The dangerous boy my companions spoke of?" Davros gives a description to the other travelers.

Pushing On  d100=42
Monday September 17th, 2007 4:34:08 PM
Mr Pratt, the identified wagon driver leaves a wearey eye upon Arminas as the ranger runs his hand down hte horses muzzle. Arminas notes the horse is well cared for, if not pushing on in years for the sort of task of pulling a heavily loaded wagon. The animal is easily befriended and also apparently quite use to others. the second horse in the hitch is likewise cared for and considerably younger. Arminas here has no issues befriending the animal though.

Harvest politely declines the invitation from The Merchant Ramclis, the rest of the party affirms the decision and the group moves smartly down the road. To put any really appreciable distance between the caravan of two wagons and them selves the group is forced to hurry along. Even so it will be getting quite dark, well after supper, when the days travel is called to a halt.

Ramclis is a bit disappointed, but says he understands. Directing nearly his entire conversation to Lorth, "That the most holy and chosen of Gargul must surely walk a dangerous path and he is honored to be kept in the thoughts of Lorth as to his safety and that of those in his charge."

The group camps. Stars are out in force under a partly cloudy sky with a Waxing 3/4 moon.

The DM would like a watch order with watch durations.
The DM will assume the party is on the side of the road.
The DM Assumes PC's do not wear armor, Haversacks, Backpacks, or weapons when sleeping.
Horses are are stripped of harness and tact and such asundries.
As this is our first night together, please be as detailed as possible as to the sleeping arrangements, tents, bedrolls, sparwled across the wagon ruts in the road.....
If this default is erroneous please correct with your post. Take what you will from the fact I ask for such detail.

Desolute 
Monday September 17th, 2007 4:57:34 PM
The half orc barabrian pulls from his haversack his bedroll and places it under some brush for concealment. he is so used to discomfort, short of a gail or a blizzard, there is nothing he feels he can not handle. In his defense, he has yet to meet a desert to be proven wrong. He sleeps off to himself, out of habit, but still withen sight of the others, so that his dreams can be disturbed if they become violent. he sleeps in his armor as well. It is not so heavy he will be fatigued from doing so. His weapons stay close at hand.
He watches the others with their mounts, seeing his hasn't one and helps Harvest with her animal. He seems experienced enough with them.
He will take whichever watch Harvest is also on.

Malgant 
Monday September 17th, 2007 5:25:08 PM
Malgant moves on past the caravan and its wagons, still lost in thought. How was Itzal knowing their moves. He somehow already knew he had been expeled from school, yet he was headed toward the school when he met them.
When the group camps for the night, Malgant helps set up the campsite and sets his blanket and backpack aside. He will take the first watch, and when it ends and it is his turn to rest he will cast magic vestment on his cothes for that"added feeling of protection" while he sleeps. His sword is never more than an arms length away, and his belt with its pouches is also one of the first things he would grab if awakened abruptly.

Arminas  d20+10=24 d20+10=18 d20+16=19 d20+10=13 d20+17=31 d20+6=13 d20+6=19
Monday September 17th, 2007 6:07:12 PM
Arminas will select a campsite in a grove of trees, close to the road. He ties Darkfire loosely to a tree, so that he can easily pull himself free if he is frightened.

Arminas pulls out some dried fruit and bread, and offers some to the others.

"Perhaps if we want to remain hidden, it would be best not to have a fire. I will rest while Malgant takes the first watch. After four hours of my meditation, will I keep watch until morning. I'll be in the tree."

Arminas climbs high into a tree above the camp, and settles into a fork in the tree. His bow and quiver hang beside him. Ewan sits upon a nearby limb.

(OOC: Arminas has a ring of feather falling, which he typically uses to drop from the tree)

Balance 24
Climb 18
Hide 19
Listen 13
Spot 31

Ewan's listen 13
Ewan's spot 19

Harvest  d20+14=31 d20+14=32
Monday September 17th, 2007 8:57:21 PM

The hour of seven. Rise would be early in the morning. Watch, for some, should begin equally early.

"Let us begin a watch even now and maintain such even up to the time we depart," Harvest Moon suggests. "It would be prudent for at least two of us to devote their full energies to a careful watch even though others may be awake during the evening or the early morning before departure."

"Protector Malgant and Davros Sapphiredge can watch for three hours until the Hour of Ten. Arminas Calaelen and Paladin Florin Jadenth can then waken and watch for three hours until the Hour of One. After that, Desolute and I will take the watch until the Hour of Four, whereupon Bralin Stoneminder and Paladin Lorth can watch during the waking hours until the Hour of Seven when we depart."

Harvest Moon sleeps in her clothing, the outdoors are not conducive to bedclothes. It is times such as this when she misses her old and dirty sack dress. She lays her bedroll a goodly distance off the road, and with gentle Fyrda nearby, retires early. This must be a vigilant night. Such nights as these thoughts of Anthos come to her with the most poignant pain. But it is such thoughts that draw from the night a greater seriousness of things.

When comes time to take their watch, Harvest Moon is keen and alert. (Spot 31, Listen 32)

Arminas - 2nd post 
Monday September 17th, 2007 9:22:26 PM
"No Harvest, I will watch with you at the hour of one to four. Though I will continue watch until light. Let Desolute watch with Florin, perhaps they can learn from one another. I require only 4 hours of rest, and if I take it early I can stand guard through the darkest hours of night."

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=15 d20+3=7
Monday September 17th, 2007 10:13:43 PM
Florin shrugs, not minding who he is teamed up with for his watch. For now he enjoys himself abit and just tries to relax and such till his watch comes. In that case he will move to join who he is to take watch with.

Florin sends his horse back to it's plain when the group makes camp so taking care of it's armor is not required. For himself he removes his armor till it's time for his watch.

(Spot:15 Listen:7)



Desolute (second post) 
Monday September 17th, 2007 10:16:10 PM
Desolute Glares at Arminas as if he just intentionally stepped on the half orcs toes.
"What do you mean by that, Arminas? I will ask first this time before I speak my mind. IF your suggesting lectures or manners, I take my watch seriously and have no time for such nonsensical banter."
He steadily waits for a respons.

Davros 
Monday September 17th, 2007 10:24:59 PM
As Davros begins his watch with Malgant, he sets an alarm spell upon the camp centered to cover as many as possible. He sets his bedroll within the campsite selected by Arminas and shares in the offered food. "So, Malgant what shall we discuss while we keep watch? The comforts of an Inn? The evil of Itzal? Have I ever introduced you to Whiskers?" A clean rat crawls out of Davros' robe and stretches like it has just woken up from a long nap. The rat then crawls up to his shoulder and begins looking about in a very serious manner as if on guard duty himself.

active effects:
alarm - duration 12 hours, 20 foot radius

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Magic Missle, Mount*, Mage Armor, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, See Invisibility*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste, Lightning Bolt

Lorth 
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 8:39:40 AM
Lorth dismounts and dismisses Tobiasz. He nods when the watches are announced then places his bedroll somewhere towards the center of camp.

Bralin  d20+7=25 d20+6=23
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 9:20:29 AM
Bralin dismounts and proceeds with his nightly routine. The dwarf removes and Mica's armor, saddle, and barding. He provides the horse his feed, and then cleans the equipment while Mica eats.

A wordless nod affirms both the watch list suggested by Harvest, and Arminas' plan to watch from the vantage of a tree branch. Neither suggestion in unusual.

Bralin also removes and cleans his own armor, and then puts it back on. Like Desolute, the dwarven warrior will sleep in his armor. He keeps his axe close at hand. The rest of his equipment is piled at his feet.

During his watch, he moves about the campsite, checking horses and equipment. He works to keep his path and timings random, so as not to fall into a pattern. He also pauses, and random intervals, to watch and listen.

[Spot 25 (Darkvision)
Listen 23]

OOC - OK, I know there's a sleeping in armor penalty, but I can't find it. Argh.

Arminas - 3rd post 
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 3:14:34 PM
Arminas cocks his eye as Desolute takes exception to his words.

"Can we not all learn from each other? Perhaps it is Florin then who will learn more from you. I do not know. I only know that if you have nothing to learn from someone, it is time to take leave of them. Boredom is more treacherous than Itzal or any enemy for that matter."

Desolute (Third Post) 
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 3:23:22 PM
His expression goes from one of irritation to one of confusion. "What does boredom or teaching have to do with watch? I did not say I could not or was not willing to learn, I said I take watch seriously. That does not invlove learning, teaching or boredom. I will stick with the watch I have chosen, if you wish to remain awake during it, I won't stop you, just don't distract me from my job."

Malgant 
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 4:50:07 PM
" I do not think I have ever met Whiskers. He takes his watch time seriously, doesn't he? We can talk about anything you like. The thing that has been most puzzling me all day is something Harvest, I think it was, mentioned. How does Itzal seem to know what we know all the time? Is there a magical way for him to listen to and watch us? Or could it be that Medonius can travel great distances quickly and watches us while invisible and reports what he sees and hears to Itzal, to fuel the boys rage?" Malgant shakes his head, still no closer to figuring out how the boy knows so much. Later he begins to talk strategy with Davros, to see if there is a way to foil Itzal's escapes and bring this chase to an end.
" What would you suggest we do to stop Itzal from surprising us as seems to be his best tactic and then teleporting away after he drops a bunch of summoned critters in our lap? Those Apes nearly had Desolute today, and possibly Harvest too. We can't keep going on luck to survive his attacks. I have heard that the Dispeling you used today can be cast to counter an enemy caster's spell as it is cast. The priests went into some detail about it as a good way to protect others without causing harm to an enemy, simply negating him. Could this work? Something else I was thinking was that Arminas ans Desolute both seem to be adept at blending with the terrain. Maybe we could have themAhead of us and a bit to our flanks and surprise Itzal for a change, before he can zip away on us. Maybe we should all talk about this in the morning."

Welcomed sunshine 
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 9:13:28 PM
Arminas guides the party offr the road and into the trees themselves, to a small clearing of about 30' radius. The Paladins dismiss thier respective steeds as the others more mundanely set to preparing thiers for the night. Harvest speaks of always having someone alert as thier sole task. Others would set and break camp. She rattles off a quick set.
Protector Malgant and Davros Sapphiredge can watch for three hours until the Hour of Ten. Arminas Calaelen and Paladin Florin Jadenth can then waken and watch for three hours until the Hour of One. After that, Desolute and I will take the watch until the Hour of Four, whereupon Bralin Stoneminder and Paladin Lorth can watch during the waking hours until the Hour of Seven when we depart."

Arminas mentions his lessened need to sleep and that he will start his watch at the Hour of One and remain awake ever after that. Someone will need to take his spot from Ten to One with Florin.

Davros and Malgrant are the first watch, though everyone else is awake for most of it's beginning. Setting camp, putting down horses, eating and settling in.

Arminas suggests no fire be built and none take an opssing position, by the hour of 9 the group is standing in near complete blackness. Beyond the small encampment, the canopy of the full great trees of the wood, blot nearly all light. Those without darkvision can see nothing beyond the perimeter of thier own camp. The forest is like a great black curtain pulled in a circle about you. The sounds of the night, crickets, the russle of racoons and chipmunks along branches and through ground cover are everywhere.

Desolute takes exception to Arminas's comment about him being on the watch with Florin and thus learning something. They banter and argue, neither getting satisafaction as pride collides with misinterpretation.

Malgrant sets an Alarm spell, it sounds by the Hour of Ten. The minotaur easily locates the reason, a squirrel. Alarm sounds a mental or audible alarm each time a creature of Tiny or larger size enters the warded area or touches it. The woods are filled with such animals and while most will not come to close, they can almost certainly smell the food and will move in to take a peak.

The deeper night falls, Arminas climbs into a tree, though in such a black surrounding the trick is a little more difficult than he may have liked. Soon enough he is settled. Night passes peacefully if not slowly.

Morning comes and Bralin awakens and is feeling the effects of having slept in his heavy armor Fatigued http://www.d20srd.org/srd/conditionSummary.htm#fatigued

While the dwarf and Lorth stand vigilant watch, the rest pack camp and make ready for another day. The group travels onward towards Jarlswolf and is making good time on the road. Itzal is a continuous topic of conversation. How to battle him? How does he get his information on where and when to strike. How does he get ahed of them? How did he already know about the school? Answers however, are not nearly as easy to arrive at as the questions.

Davros 
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 10:12:50 PM
Davros is up early and studying his spellbook. "As for Itzal, the questions will be answered in time. He will not elude us forever."

actions:
cast extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
cast mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 12:19:13 AM
Florin shakes his head at the arguement over watches when it happens but says nothing, taking his watch that was commented as his time.

In the morning Florin quickly readies himself for travel, taking a few mins for prayer and practice. As the group rides along and talks over things, he still remains quiet and thoughtful on things as there are alot of questions and few answers. Florin can't help but break into a small smile as he thinks of Ivy back where the group is traveling, waiting for his return. He wonders how the wedding plans are coming also and how soon that might come about.

(Not sure if much info was passed to you about Florin and Ivy's wedding coming up.)

Congrats...Um none would be the amount. Could you email mikalus30@hotmail.com

Harvest  d20+14=31 d20+14=22
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 2:46:54 AM

Harvest Moon greets Alemi in the early light of morning. She rises from prayer. She pats the nose of gentle Fyrda, so soft and broad.

"Now that we have begun down this road, I do not believe that we can afford to relax our vigilance or to engage in diversion until the capture of Itzal Jerse," she says as the group prepares to depart. "To do so will draw danger to what innocents may be about when the boy chooses to attack."

"We must needs inform Madam Dulcet of what we have found. But after that, I believe we should strike straight to the Jerse home. Perhaps the fields outside of Itzal Jerse's home would provide a suitable place upon which to meet him."

"I am sorry, Paladin Florin Jadenth, but this would mean nothing but the briefest notes to Ivy while we are in Jarlwolf."

On the road there is time for little but vigilance. Traveling the paths of the Wold. It is the calling of the Walker. And yet, the shadow of this boy's anger prevents Harvest Moon from any satisfaction or joy as the miles pass to miles.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 31, Listen 22

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Lorth 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 7:59:32 AM
In the morning Lorth offers a brief prayer to Gargul then summons Tobiasz. He then carefully stows his gear and mounts up, ready to leave.

Lorth listens to Harvest and nods his agreement with her ideas.

Bralin 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 9:28:53 AM
Bralin stands watch carefully, although his armor weighs heavy this morning. He is still viligant enough to understand nearly every member of the group must pray each morning.
"We must spend two hours each morn in preparation," he notes. "As groups alternate 'tween breakfast, breaking camp, and prayers."

Following his own advice, Bralin goes about feeding himself and Mica, and generally breaking camp while Harvest and the others pray. When they are done, he settles down in quiet study of the Orb, retrieving his own spells.

One of which he uses immediately to eliminate the tiredness of the night [Lesser Restoration].

At last, the group is ready to resume the trail. Bralin assumes his customary spot at the rear, watching the backtrail.

--

Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Arminas  d20+10=11 d20+17=30 d20+6=17 d20+6=8
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 10:22:30 AM
Sitting high in the tree, Arminas reaches over and preens Ewan's feathers as the morning light grows. His meditation finished, he prepares for the coming day.

Stepping lightly off the branch, Arminas floats lightly to the ground.

"It seems Itzal must gather strength also. I think Harvest has it right, let us choose the place of confrontation if possible. An open field would be good, as I could ask the plants to hold him fast. Prepare for that."

Arminas prepares Darkfire for travel, and casts a spell to speak with him.

"Darkfire, we ride soon. If I leap down, run towards safety until I call."

Looking up, he speaks to Ewan:

"Ewan, our enemy may be upon the road. Fly high, and signal me if you see people. Make small circles high above them."

Arminas addresses the group.

"I will ride Darkfire out front. Ewan will try and signal me of danger. If Ewan signals, I will jump from Darkfire and move through the forest."

Listen 11
Spot 30
Ewan listen 17
Ewan spot 8

Spells prepared
Entangle
Speak w/Animals (used)
Recall spell with Pearl of power

Desolute  d20+5=22 d20+5=11
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 10:35:01 AM
His words go unheeded for the the paladins love, and completely out of character of himself, he hopes he is wrong. I must be growing soft. Well, isn't that what you wanted?[/i] He asks himself? Bah, perhaps less hard, but not soft yet.

He runs out in front of the group as was mentioned the night before and stays off to the right of the road perhaps thirty or so feet. He will hide when he can.

Hide: 22 (including AP)
Move Silently when hiding: 11 (including AP)


Malgant 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 7:54:15 PM
Malgant awakes in the morning and puts on his armor and steps off to the side to pray. The steps of the sword dance do not offer answers this morning, and the questions about how Itzxal knows things ahead of when he should still plauge the priest. Prayers complete Malgant listens to Harvest's interpretation of how they need to conduct themselves in order to protect others around them. Malgant agrees, to a point. He is not planning on spending an extended amount of time waiting for Itzal to act. If the boy does not tip his hand in a few days, more direct action will probably be necessary. But She has a sound plan for now.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic

The Eagle has Circled  d100=63
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 8:22:52 PM
The group breaks and moves. Bralin banishes the fatigue that had set in and takes up position at the rear of the column. Arminas speaks with his horse and companion before taking a point position. Both seem to understand as far as they are able and Ewan takes wing into the lightly clouded sky.

Lorth and Florin are the lead horses, followed by Malgrant and Harvest, the Davros and Bralin. Desolute moves off the road some 30' to get to the first part of the treeline in order to move in a hidden fashion. As the rest of the company must move at Malgrants slower pace, Desolute does not to sacrifice his skills to keep up.

Just past midday and that breaking of the mid rest, Ewan begins circling. The eagle is likely near to a mile up the road which is arching in a great left hand curve. The group will be in a more clear position to see what the eagle has found in about 15-20 minutes.

DM Note on multi posting 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 8:27:38 PM
I have no problem per say, but it can be distracting to go through 3-6 posts of two characters going back and forth.

I invite the use of the Giggling Ghost for this. It is an in Character locale, any character at any time can declare they are going. Planning sessions, strategies, in character hash outs, I think the Ghost a perfect place for.

not saying everytime you have the need to respond to someone but if you think it could easily lead to quite a few back and forths. Its great. Also keeps it in Character and on the site.

IMHO

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 8:45:44 PM
When Florin hears the comment from Harvest and smiles abit, sad that he won't beable to spend abit more time with Ivy but also understand, "I understand Harvest. I'm pretty sure she will understand too, she has handled everything happen so far pretty well."

Florin keeps his eyes and ears open as the group travels along. He mainly allow those who are better skilled with spotting things do such tasks though as his skill lays more with the combat.

(I will get that info out on the wedding and such to you asap.)

Harvest  d20+14=28 d20+14=29
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 9:02:49 PM

"Arminas Calaelen?" Harvest Moon hitches forward in the saddle and raises a hand to her forehead, screening her sight from the light of the sun. "Is that not, Ewan circling above? Does that mean that she has found something?"

Harvest reaches to her haversack for a wand. With a word she applies a layer of magic armor about herself, and about Fyrda as well. Then, replacing the wand within her haversack, she slips from the saddle, walking instead in front of her loyal friend, leading by the reins.

"Be alert," Harvest Moon warns unnecessarily.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 28, Listen 29

Active Effects
Mage Armor 1hr

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2

Davros 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 9:21:38 PM
"Ah! The adventurers life. There is always something interesting around the next bend in the road. Let us proceed with caution. Should we spread out a bit?"

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Arminas  d20+10=12 d20+13=30 d20+17=30
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 10:20:30 PM
Arminas is looking up at Ewan when Harvest approaches.

"Yes, I know. It may be an innocent traveler, so be careful of that as well. I will move through the trees along the road, over there (he points to the side opposite Desolute). I will try and keep just ahead of you."

Arminas moves off through the trees, using his recently acquired Woodland Stride feat.

Listen 12
Move silently 30
Spot 30

Darkfiere can not Woodland stride though, Arminas leaving him to teh groups care and going by foot?

Yes, he told Darkfire to stay back for safety if Arminas got off. But yeah, no horse in the woods.

Malgant 2nd post 
Wednesday September 19th, 2007 11:31:04 PM
Malgant calls to mind the highest prayer granted to him today by Domi. He calls to mind the words for Dispel Magic and ready's them to counter Itzal's first spell should it be the young mage that Ewan has spotted up ahead.

Lorth 
Thursday September 20th, 2007 8:12:49 AM
Hearing Harvest's warning about Ewan circling ahead. Lorth raises his lance and couches it to his side. His shield comes up and covers the other side of his body as he urges Tobiasz forward with his knees.
Lorth proceeds ahead cautiously, being sure not to get to far ahead of the rest of the party.

Desolute 
Thursday September 20th, 2007 10:32:29 AM
The half orc continues his current pattern in the hopes he will get a chance at the water friend soon.

Bralin 
Thursday September 20th, 2007 11:08:11 AM
Bralin receives the multiple calls for renewed alertness without expression.

The group is aware, yet it is too early to tell what, if any, defensive measures will be required.

The dwarf keeps Mica in position, and watches the backtrail as they all move ahead.

The Road to Jarlwolf


On the Road  d20+2=22 d20+2=10 d20+2=8 d20+2=9
Thursday September 20th, 2007 10:21:52 PM
With Ewan circling ahead, the group moves into a more defensive and alert posture. Arminas dismounts and moves into the trees on the opposite side of Desolute. The ranger to the left and Desolute to the right. Harvest activates a wand to armor herself and her mount. Not knowing what the eagle may be circling and fully aware that it may just be other travellers, the group is alert, but not overly offensive in preparations from what may be just around the bend.

Cutting through the trees unhindered, Arminas is able to stay in front of those on the road and thus sees the approaching riders first. Four mounted men, dressed in chain armor, eyes scanning the trees and the road before them and short bows in hand. The ranger thinks they seem nervous and one of them leans back in his saddle to whisper to his trailing three companions.

The main group is in sight even as he rights himself to a normal position upon his horse. Heads snap to attention towards the main party and the man in the second rank center calls out, His voice a clear baritone and all business. "Hail travellers." The riders stop, one man in a 20' lead position the other three all abreast of each other behind him. The center man continues, "I am Lynon, Lance Corporal of the Wolf Regiment of the Mailed Fist. We have heard word of brigands on this road and I would have your names!"


Harvest  d20+14=26
Thursday September 20th, 2007 10:32:33 PM

Harvest Moon halts, reaching up to touch Fyrda's nose with a comforting pat before leaving her behind and moving forward, unarmed, hands forward in the symbol of Alemi.

"Peace be with you," she replies to the challenge. "I am Harvest Moon, and we are the Swords of Light. We hail from Jarlwolf and are now returning there on a mission of some urgency."

"Please tell us of these brigands, though. We will watch for them as well. Any who prey upon the innocent are foes to us."

Harvest Moon's soft brown eyes watch from beneath the crest of hair that arches over her brow. Her eyes take in the four, searching for signs of dissembling.

"We too seek someone on the road. A boy, a young student of magic lead astray by a man of whom we know little, but shows evidence of wielding great power. The boy's name is Itzal Jerse, and the man we know as Medonius. Have you heard of them?"

Rolls and Actions
Sense Motive 26

Active Effects
Mage Armor 1hr

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2

Lorth 
Friday September 21st, 2007 8:45:31 AM
Lorth urges Tobiasz to stop approaching the men.

He then raises his shield arm in greeting. "I am Lorth Jeredosta, paladin of Gargul. Well met. I second my companions words, tell us of these brigands so that we may look out for them."

Lorth waits for a reply, he keeps his lance ready until he sees the men relax their guard.

Desolute  d20+5=9 d20+5=23
Friday September 21st, 2007 11:06:52 AM
Desolute remains hidden. He does not like the "law". In fact, he hates them. He remains hidden, thinking that the party is the "Brigands" they are looking for. Itzal likely turned them in using his noble status.

Desolute will likely have to break his friends out of jail later, if they are naive enough to give themselves up.

Hide:9 (using cover)
Move Silently:23

Arminas  d20+16=36 d20+10=26 d20+17=26
Friday September 21st, 2007 11:13:08 AM
Arminas freezes.

Ewan has done well, and as expected it was not Itzal upon the road. The men though seem nervous for lawful men of arms.

Arminas decides to remain hidden, looking and listening.

Rolls
Hide 36 (perfect)
Listen 26
Spot 26

Malgant AC 20 HP 44  d20+6=22
Friday September 21st, 2007 4:39:45 PM
Malgants steps between Lorth and Florin and speaks quietly to them. " I sense Itzal's hand in this. We may well be the 'brigands' these guards seek. Be on guard." He then addresses the men of the Mailed Fist. Well met. My name is Malgant, an aspiring Protector of Domi. We have seen no Brigands but would hear more of them so that we do not fall prey to them. Rest your horses a moment and let us speak."
Malgant makes no threatening gestures and leaves his hands at his sides. This does not seem right to Malgant somehow. They have traveled the roads within the past several days and encountered no brigands, nor have they heard tales of brigands. That is odd considering how long a force of men sent to deal with brigands would take to arrive to deal with the threat. And the force of men before him is quite frankly insufficent to deal with any quantity of brigands, unless they were too weak or too few to pose a threat. ALl of this leads to a growing sense of unease in Malgant, so much so that he begins to scrutinize the men before him, looking for other inconsistancies. Itzal is a wizard after all, and wizards can sometimes alter what a person sees.

OOC wisdom save to disbelive what Malgant feels might be an illusion. rolled a 22 for the save. I outlined the reasons he thinks it could be an illusion above but basicaly we traveled the roads less than a week ago coming here, saw no brigands, heard no tales of brigands in our inn stays and unless these 4 men are pretty darn powerful they are not a sufficient force to deal with brigands. Aside from that they would have to be VERY local and ride on a days notice to arrive here to deal with anything more recent than our last trip on these roads. I don't like their cover story and smell a rat.

Florin Jadenth 
Friday September 21st, 2007 10:49:00 PM
Florin nods and speaks up to the guards also in greeting, "My name is Florin Jadenth, noble from the Floating City and a paladin of Domi."

Florin listens to Malgant and nods at his words before speaking low but in return to the comment, "The thought has crossed my mind of that. I suppose we shall we and have to deal with it."

The Mailed Fist  d20+2=9 d20+2=10 d20+2=20 d20+2=7
Saturday September 22nd, 2007 10:27:41 PM
Desolute and Arminas remain hidden off of the road.

Harvest is first to speak, answering Lynon and asking more about the brigands as well as if they have seen a young man of the name Itzal Jerse and Medonius. Recognition flashes on all four faces at the names and indeed the man to Lynon's left even sits taller in his saddle.

Lorth and Florin second Harvest and Malgant speaks quietly. The 'brigands' upon the road might well be the party in these mens eyes. The Minotaur has many reasons to suspect something is amiss, but none the less here they sit upon four powerful horses.

From Arminas' view, he can pick out the extra thick steel on the shoes of the mounts, the saddles geared for combat and the way the horses stand. These mounts are bred and trained for combat, no mistake. He is too far away to hear anything but does see Lynon mumble something to the men.

Lynon is waging an inner war and Harvest knows it. The man is a professional soldier and is trying to quickly weigh all the facts as he knows him and in a credit to his profession, in mere seconds he seems to have arrived. He speaks up, but the horses remain where they are, 120' ahead.

"A group that is quite unique I am told. Skilled in magic and blade. A claim of paladinhood is bold statement Florin and Lorth. I am afraid The Swords of Light are unfamiliar to me." He sidelongs a glance at the men to his side. Both give small shakes of thier heads.

"I can also tell you I am uninclined to completely believe you at the moment. If you would kindly dismount, weapons can be stowed and this conversation may be salvaged." The four men are obviously tense and ready for this to go south. Being outnumbered and over powered by opponents arms and armor has a tendency to do that however.

Malgant 
Sunday September 23rd, 2007 9:38:01 AM
Malgant concentrates yet the Illusion he thinks may be the Mailed Fit remains. In that case he was corect to think that Itzal had a hand in sending them against the Swords of Light. Malgant knows that his size is intimidating. Often it has made those that would do him ill think twice. Here it was about to be a liability. Slowly, carefully he reached up to his neck and made sue that the symbol of Domi was visible around his neck. Then his hands back at his sides he sat down where he was , attempting to remove his intimidating size from the equation. A flash of recognition had crossed the mercenaries faces at the mention of Itzal. Malgant thought he knew why and spoke in a calm deep voice to the men of the Mailed Fist.

" My guess would be that it was Itzal Jerse that called you to this place about brigands, claiming that they attacked those on the road and fairly acuartely describing us to you AS those brigands. Let me tell you the story from our side and you can decide what to believe. If you have a priest capable of discerning the truth in a statement I would encourage you to have him cast his prayer, as I have nothing to hide and the truth should be more than enough to set your minds at rest." Malgant waits to see if they have such a priest. He has prayed for the spell quite recently, when he thought that he might need it to determine the truth of the instructors words at the school. Currently though, with Itzal's everyday attacks he has prayed for more combative spells.

Malgant will then relate their dealings with Itzalfrom the point where Anthos won the bardic competitiion. He will be entirely truthful, sticking to the facts he knows rather than things he suspects. He describes Their meeting with Madame Dulcet and the letter of introduction to the mage school so that they could further investigate Itzal. He describes Itzal's attacks on the group and asks Davros to describe Medonius, since he is the only one to have clearly seen the water friend. Finally he concludes with last nights events, to reinforce to the Mercenaries that the Swords of Light are certainly not the brigands he suspects they have been made out to be. " If we were brigands you sought no doubt the merchant we encountered on the road last night would be robbed now and would describe us as his attackers. He offered us food and shelter last night but we declined, not wishing to involve him in our troubles with Itzal. If need be you can speak with him as well." ( not sure which way the merchant was traveling or how late in the day it is so speaking to him might be difficult but as far as I know is possible)

Harvest  d20+2=15
Sunday September 23rd, 2007 10:29:44 AM

Harvest Moon listens. The brown crest of hair that arches over her forehead, bobs in places as she nods at the narrative of Protector Malgant.

"Lance Corporal Lynon of the Wolf Regiment of the Mailed Fist," Harvest begins, upon the heels of Protector Malgant's telling, "in all truth, we *are*, I think, as formidable as we appear, despite the age of my faithful mount. We have ranged as far as the Emerald Kingdom, through the Culverwood where we claim protection from the Greenmage Grynntym Deeproot. Observe the wealth of our accoutrements, the full suiting of armor worn by my friend Bralin Stoneminder. You know such costs. We have no need for brigandage. We are protectors of this land."

"And, as Protector Malgant has related, we have been attacked twice upon this road by Itzal Jerse and his mentor. It would be unwise to divest ourselves of our means of protection. Our means of capturing them should they re-appear."

"I do not wish to contest you in martial combat. Your motives appear sincere, Lance Corporal, Lynon. It is a fine thing to have more lawful protectors upon the road. But we must also needs hurry to Jarlwolf, as we fear that Itzal Jerse may harm others if we tarry."

"There are several who may vouch for our identity, Lance Corporal, Lynon. There is an inn along this road at which we stopped. They would recall us, as one of my companions was taken by a nightmare during our stay, waking the innkeeper and his family. There is also a farm not too far off of the road, the farm where Meg Thistleburr tends the land with the help of neighbor sons. She will vouch for us. Or, there is Madam Dulcet herself. She chairs the Pitchfork Council in Jarlwolf, and it is she who we now go to see."

"We will accompany you to any of these, yours is the choice, though I would favor Madam Dulcet. It would be most convenient for both you and I as it is Jarlwolf that would be the most likely place at which a reward would be forthcoming were we to turn out to be brigands."

Harvest shrugs off her haversack and drops it to the dust of the road.

"Please bring my things, along with Fyrda," she asks of her companions. Then, unarmed and with hands raised high, she walks calmly toward the four mounted men.

"If you require surety Lance Corporal, Lynon, then I give myself over to your custody as bond against the behavior of my companions. I am unarmed, but I must warn you that I have skills in unarmed fighting. I tell you this as I have faith in your character. And I believe that, the best path for us to walk is in cooperation."

Rolls and Actions
Diplomacy 15

Active Effects
Mage Armor 1hr

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2

Bralin 
Sunday September 23rd, 2007 8:35:05 PM
Bralin waits. He has had dealings with the Mailed Fist before.

"Florin," he says quietly. "I would you keened the hearts of these men."

The dwarf raises his voice - a deep bass emanating from dull black platemail at the rear of the group.
"'Ware Malgant, Harvest. The Mailed Fist serves whomever pays its wage. Does Itzal hold your contract, Lance Corporal? Or mayhap his house?"



Davros 
Sunday September 23rd, 2007 9:18:49 PM
Davros looks at Malgant with a raised eyebrow. Since a long-winded explanation, was stolen from him, he responds simply to the men. "Lance Corporal, if we were brigands, would we travel the road openly? We outnumber you. If we were brigands, would we not have attacked you by now?"

Davros gets down from his magically summoned mount and awaits their reply.

Lorth  d20+7=25
Monday September 24th, 2007 9:03:15 AM
Lorth quickly says, "Harvest, please get your gear and return to your horse. These men have no hold over us."

Then looking directly at Corporal Lynon...

"Lance Corporal Lynon, show us the writ that proclaims you the law in this land, or the writ of bounty on our heads. If you have neither, which I presume, clear the road and we will pass without incident. You have no authority to carry the law here. I will neither unhorse or unarm myself for you or your men." (Diplomacy 25)

...he pauses...

"What town official hired you to take brigands on this road? Or was is just an old man and young boy?"

Arminas  d20+16=26 d20+17=28
Monday September 24th, 2007 10:16:43 AM
Staying hidden, Arminas continues to watch. The encounter seems to be getting more serious. Arminas looks at his bow, hoping he won't need to use it.

Hide 26
Spot 28


Desolute  d20+5=10 d20+5=8
Monday September 24th, 2007 11:27:16 AM
Despite the situation, Desolute remains calm. As long as no one pulls a weapon, it's not a fight. He continues to move quietly toward the rear of the mailed fist column so that he can charge the rear if it does go bad.

Hide: 10
Move Silently: 8
(I need to get off this crappy roll streak.)

Desolute ooc 
Monday September 24th, 2007 12:23:01 PM
I didn't mention and I meant to, he would remian in the trees while doing so. He does not want to give away his position until it's a fight.

Mailed Fist 
Monday September 24th, 2007 4:22:24 PM
Lynon listens to Malgant, his face even and eyes attentive. Chewing over each word, listening to what is said and what is not said. He shakes his head in the negative at Malgant's mention of truth detection by divin spell, but motions for Malgant to continue.

Lynon frowns as the story comes to a conclusion at the present location on the road. Either the most elaborate lie of all time or my unit is being thought of as nothing but dumb muscle. Or a third possibility, the mixure of fact and fiction. Lynon inhales and his right gaunlet clenches a few times as he casts his eye to the man to his left.

Harvest speaks of the group and Malgant's accounting of events as she dismounts and removes her Haversack as she offers herself as prisoner bond on the groups actions. She also mentions to be honest, that she is skilled in unarmed combat.

Bralin asks direct on the contract that has brought the Mailed Fist here.

Davros too, dismounts.

Lorth tells both Harvest and Davros to remount and then asks for the writs that provide the good Lance Corporal the right of arms in the area.

Arminas and Desolute remain hidden, Desolute moving up the small group of Four's flank to get behind them, though still 35' away in the tree line.

The Mailed Fist still has the short bows in hand, no arrows are placed, but that is easily rectified.

Lynon, for his part, frowns a bit. First at Harvest's move to declared herself as bond for the group's intent and then at Lorth's question. The man to the left of Lynon nods to a murmur, as does the man to his right. The man at Point, merely remains alert as he has been, likely not hearing what was said at his back.

The Lance Corporal then speaks up, "Normally I would say Brigands too cowardly to travel open roads. But I would also say those who would send flankers into the wood during a parlay to not be so upright a group that they may claim." With that, the man to Lynon's left adjusts his horse to point directly at Desolute. No weapon is raised or pointed. The man to the right does the same towards the right, but Arminas notes not directly at him.

Lynon continues, "It would also seem there has been a small misunderstanding on your part in your thinking we are here because of brigands. Or that I asked for anyone to give up thier defenses. I carry no writ of your concern and merely asked for this parlay to continue dismounted. Lessening the risk of strike by charging lance to my out numbered men. My experience has shown that men standing by thier mounts and walking them are more manageble."

Note:
It is about an hour past midday.
The Road is about 20' wide with 10' of over grass/weeds to the first medium and small trees.
The merchant Ramclis was heading in the opposite direction and would likely be about 12-15 miles away.

Malgant 
Monday September 24th, 2007 4:59:25 PM
" Aye, I felt as much Bralin. Yet I feel no fear sitting here between 2 paladins, with a devout monk, a powerful wizard and a hardy dwarven warrior all around me, I am as safe as when I was a babe in my mother's arms. However, Lorth has the truth of it. We actually have a writ to conduct our investigations and since we are not brigands I think we have given more than ample explanation of our presence here. I think my little rest is over and we should be on our way." With this Malgant rises and adjusts his gear to a comfortable traveling position. He is now ready to move on.

ADM Buzz 
Monday September 24th, 2007 6:13:47 PM
Posting report: Sunday September 16 - Saturday September 22

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXX2XOX
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS= OXO2XOO
Davros SMTWTFS = O2XXOOO
Bralin SMTWTFS= OXXXXOO
Florin SMTWTFS= OXO2OXO
Arminas SMTWTFS = O2X2OXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXX2OXO
Desolute SMTWTFS = X2XXXXO

Desolute (second post)  d20+3=21
Monday September 24th, 2007 6:23:37 PM
From out of the trees, a voice is heard. "I was here before we met you and your intentions are still unclear. Either let the others pass unmolested or heed our words and seek more evidence. If you decide you are more law then us, it is then you will see me and I am not as friendly as those who spoke before me."

He attempts his best diplomacy possible at letting them know he means the truth.

Diplomacy: 21

Harvest 
Monday September 24th, 2007 8:12:18 PM

Harvest Moon stops her forward motion. Her head tips to one side, a gesture of quizzical assessment.

"Very well. I am unmounted. I would suppose that you do not dismount as well, as you feel that you must retain such advantage as you may have for being outnumbered." She returns to retrieve her haversack and take Fyrda's reins.

"A parlay is usually engaged in order to reach a mutual accord. It is difficult to reach such an accord if the subject of the parlay is unknown." Leading Fyrda, Harvest begins crossing the distance that separates the two groups. "I would not insult you by assuming that you know less than this, Lance Corporal Lynon of Mailed Fist. Even though lacking such an assumption, your ernest desire for a parlay appears in doubt."

With a calm look of determination, she forges onward.

"I would be glad, though, were I to be found wrong in this. And if I am wrong in this, then know that I would be pleased to walk along the road beside you and speak of any subject you wish, to attempt to reach whatever accord you desire."

"We continue to Jarlwolf, Desolute," she calls out to the half-orc. "Please lead the way with Arminas Calaelen."

"We can no longer be delayed without good cause," she says up into the faces of the mounted men. "If you have such cause, please make it plain. Or you may follow along with us at our side."

Then Harvest Moon leading Fyrda by the reins, moves straight through.

Active Effects
Mage Armor 1hr

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2

Desolute (Third Post) 
Monday September 24th, 2007 8:19:51 PM
"Yes chief." Desolute steps cautiously out of the woods where he can be seen yet stays near the trees themselves and begins trotting off as if nothing odd had occured, yet he watches over his shoulder in case he needs to turn around.

Arminas  d20+16=29 d20+17=18 d20+11=24 d20+11=13 d20+8=13 d8+3=11 d6=3
Monday September 24th, 2007 8:59:33 PM
Arminas has no intention of being seen, or even heard if possible. He stays still, ready to have arrows fly if Harvest is molested. After she moves through the guards of the Mailed Fist, and the group is not harassed he will quietly move towards Jarlwolf (next round?).

If however, Harvest is attacked in a way to cause her harm, Arminas will answer with flaming arrows at Corporal Lynon.

OOC: sorry about the if/then style of post.

Actions
Hide 29
Spot 18
Arrows Hit AC 24 Damage 11 + 3 fire = 14
other two arrows would be a miss

Florin Jadenth 
Monday September 24th, 2007 9:10:02 PM
Florin for his own curiousity will concentrate on his ability to detect evil and looks towards the people before them. He really doesn't expect to see any evil among them but you never know and it also will warn him rather to keep his guard up better around them, or atleast tell the group passes by.

Davros 
Monday September 24th, 2007 10:25:02 PM
"I believe Harvest speaks for us all. We have answered your questions. As for the person in the woods, we knew not who you were when you approached. Surely we cannot be blamed for caution. I'm sure you will find us to be pleasant company if you would care to accompany us to Jarlwolf." Davros regains his seat upon his mount and prepares to move out.

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Lorth 
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 7:35:34 AM
Lorth relaxes his lance, letting th tip drop towards the ground in an nonthreatening manner. His shield stays ready however. Turning Tobiasz as if to leave the road and go around the mercenaries, he looks back towards Bralin waiting for he ok to move.

Mailed Fist III 
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 4:49:30 PM
"No offense intended ma'am, but you and wizard are not a concern when speaking of charging mounted combat. As to the mutual accord, I am trying to decide if you are bad guys or not and it has nothing to do with arresting you. I frankly could care less, but I do not wish to ride too close by a group that outnumbers me 2-1 and that has archers in the woods surrounding me AND has clerical and arcane firepower. It simply does not make me very warm and cozy feeling all over." Lynon then, though lets out a long breath and gives a curt nod.

Harvest calls for Desolute to continue as Desolute calls out from the trees. The man to Lynon's left tracks him exactly as the half orc moves. he mutters something under his breath as Davros speaks and remounts. Lynon shoots him a glance but does not say anything. He does give a sort of whistle and the lead man puts his horse to a side walk. the other three behind the lead man are doing like wise. The man to the corporals right is heard to say, "You sure abot this. Itzal..." Lynon cuts him off. "We're giving them the road and they are just going to go on thier merry way."

Florin detects no evil in the group when he approaches to within 60', the maximum range for such detection. Had evil been afoot, the paladin dourly notes, he likely would have knonw long before closeing to half the distance to the Lance Corporal and his men.

As Harvest approaches the men form slightly tighter about thier corporal, the mounts moving almost by thier own will, so controlled are they by their riders. Both Paladins can not help but take note of how at home these men are in thier saddles and how powerful the chargers beneath them look. Lynon speaks again as the party draws down the right side. "Would my orders allow me to accompany to Jarlwolf and see this matter to complete satisfaction. However I can not."

spot check DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {The corporal wears a tattoo at the base of his neck on the right side. Some is hiden but what shows is the top half of a circle with an M}

As the party clears to about 30', Bralin who is always watching the groups rear, see the four move thier horses in several gaiting strides sideways away form the group and then break to a gallop down the road and away.

Harvest  d20+14=26 d20+14=21 d20+14=24
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 9:47:32 PM

Harvest Moon turns to watch as the four men gallop away down the road.

"That they know of Itzal Jerse is more than clear." She states this as nothing but a simple fact. "If they are in his employ, then I think we must be extra vigilant." Her observations she keeps to herself. (Spot 26)

With a short leap to Fyrda's tall back, Harvest continues on along the road. Jarlwolf awaits, and Madame Dulcet. But between here and there, the small brown girl remains clear-eyed and wary. Should they fall along this road, others may come to harm.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 21, Listen 24

Active Effects
Mage Armor 1hr

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 10:09:28 PM
Florin moves looks to the others and shrugs abit before looking to Bralin, "I sensed no evil among them, not that I expected too. However I do agree with Harvest, we beeter keep moving and watch each other's backs."

Florin is ready to move on as soon as the others are and speaks to Bralin once more, "If you wish, I will ride back near you. If those men were truely after us instead then the attack would I figure come from that general direction."

Malgant  d20+5=10
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 10:16:23 PM
" I would that we could meet under better circumstances Lance Corporal. You may have noted this already, so I may be stating the obvious but I will offer this warning anyway. Should you find yourself in Itzal's employ, and were you to be tasked with engageing us and not do so, I fear that Itzal's anger might be rather harsh. Look to your contract if you have one and be sure he has little legal recourse. He does not take kindly to any that slight him, this we know from his list of rivals and the reasons for their making such a list." Malgant's voice is sincere as he states this. He tips his visor as he passes the mounted warrior.
Once the Mailed fist has passed Malgant turns his eyes back to the road, looking a bi more closely at his surroundings as he passes. To the others he says. Their task may have been only to delay us long enough to allow a better ambush to be laid, be wary."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic


Desolute  d20+3=9
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 10:26:09 PM
He watches over his shoulder until they leave, then he blends back into the trees as he had before. The half orc is oblivious to whatever it was he should have seen.

Spot: 9


Arminas - longstrider  d20+16=28 d20+17=32
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 10:52:59 PM
Arminas relaxes his pull upon the bow string and returns the arrow to the quiver. The smell of hickory and oak fill his senses, he feels at home and safe within the woods.

Why put myself upon the open road?

Watching while the riders move down the road, Arminas pulls a scroll from his haversack. Reading its contents, he feels the energy pulse through his system.

He will wait a moment, and then follow the group as he stays hidden in the trees.

Actions
Hide 28
Spot 32
Cast Longstrider from scroll 3 hours

Davros 
Tuesday September 25th, 2007 11:24:51 PM
"I think we should consider leaving the road and traveling cross-country to Jarlwolf. There may be more patrols hired by Itzal, and the next Captain or Lance Corporal we come across may be a bit more zealous. Any fight with the Mailed Fist is sure to cause a few wounds, if not casualties, and I would rather not make an enemy of the entire organization. Let us get to the Pitchfork Council as quickly as possible, but with the least chance of fighting everything along the way."

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility


Lorth 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 7:39:13 AM
"Aye, we could go cross country, I grew up in this area it shouldn't be hard for me to point us in the right direction. However I doubt it will be faster.", Lorth comments. Since Bralin is strangely silent Lorth waits for the party to move on and follows them.

Harvest (2nd Post)  d20+6=15
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 11:06:22 AM

From her haversack, Harvest draws the book in which she has drawn various maps.

"This is the map that I drew from our first trip to Rowena and from the things I saw on our way to the School for Magic." She flips to the page and turns in the saddle, holding it up for him to see. "The details are broad and imprecise. They will not serve to guide us. But they may serve to aid us in the decision to strike out overland or not."

"Arminas Calaelen," she calls out into the nearby woods, "based upon what you see of the land in this area and of what you have seen from both of our trips to Rowena, do you recommend that we strike out overland for Jarlwolf or not?"

Rolls and Actions
Knowledge Geography 15

Active Effects
Mage Armor 1hr

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2

Desolute  d20+3=17
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 11:44:59 AM
Seeing that he isn't being followed, he stops and watches the party to see which direction they go, then he will get out ahead of them as he has done.

Survival 17 for a sense of direction.

Arminas - 2nd post 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 11:47:17 AM
Once the riders have ridden off beyond sight, Arminas will answer Harvest's call from the road. Reluctantly, he walks from the shadow of the trees onto the road. Dust rises from his boots as they strike the surface of the road.

In answer to Harvest's question, he looks back at the forest.

"The forest is thick, and provides good cover. For me, it is easy to travel. Darkfire though, would find it difficult as would the other horses. Malgant I think would have some difficulty as well where the trees grow close. The noise would be as a beacon as those unfamiliar with travel through the woods walk upon dead branches. Perhaps if I find a path, or an opening we could consider it, but I do not wish to try and lead the group through a forest again."

Arminas watches for the groups reaction to his comments, and adds:

"I could not hear what was spoken, but the leader had a strange tatoo upon his neck. A circle with an M."

Harvest Moon - Addendum  4d20(11+11+6+19)=47
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 12:17:11 PM
Knowledge checks for the mark on the back of the neck(s).

Might I suggest that someone with Knowledge Local try this?

Knowledge(arcana) 14
Knowledge(geog) 17
Knowledge(hist) 9
Knowledge(reig) 26



Bralin  d20+6=13
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 12:38:45 PM
Bralin watches the four leave without comment.

Florin asks if he should also watch the rear, and the dwarf shakes his head.
"They would come mounted," he explains.

Davros and Harvest profess a desire to leave the road. Lorth agrees. Bralin is baffled. "To leave the road is..." the warrior pauses, searching for a word before settling on "over-cautious. And slow. Let us report to Dulcet as quickly as we may."

Bralin indicates the road.

Desolute (second post)  d20+2=6
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 12:58:41 PM
Desolute did not notice the tattoo mentioned, but he delves into his mind for rumors at a tavern he may have over heard and stored for future reference. Yet nothing likely comes to mind.

Knowledge Local: 6

DM Addendum 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 3:20:56 PM
quick Addendum: the tattoo was only seen on Lynon and on the right side of his neck near the collarline of his Plate armor

12 Hours Away 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 5:04:13 PM
The group remounts and forms up with the rapid departure of the Lance Corporal of the Mailed Fist. Lynon nodded towards Malgant, as the minotaur spoke to him, but says nothing in reply. The tattoo Lynon sported upon his neck is a brief topic, but none can simply recall to memory anything with only a partial description. Perhaps within a library and given enough time and an actual drawing to use a reference, more could be learned of it and the Lance Corporal now in the area.

A quick discussion about overland through the wood or staying to the road is had. the road would be far faster, by a matter of multiple days likely. Jarlwolf lies about 12 hours away by the road.

The group moves out, Arnimas to the left of the road with Tree Stride cast and moving cautiously to keep to the best of hiding locations. His magically enhanced movement allows him to not rush as he moves from hiding spot to hiding spot and still keep pace with Malgant upon the road.

The normal time for a journey is approaching, now 4 hours since the meeting with the Mailed Fist Unit. The sun will slide behind the trees in another 2-3 hours throwing the road to darkness. the group may push thier mounts or pull off the road as they did last night. the remaineder of the day has been uneventful and a rather pleasant ride under the lightly clouded sky.

Arminas 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 6:27:55 PM
Arminas slows his pace as the longstrider spell expires. Still, a minotaur is easy to keep pace with, with or without magical help.

Coming out of the trees, he moves up to Bralin along the road.

"It will be dark soon, do you wish me to find a campsite or do you prefer to push on for Jarlwolf? Perhaps I will keep an eye out for a suitable campsite, and then you can choose once you see it. I'll be off in the trees over there."

Arminas then goes back into the forest, this time looking for a campsite as they travel down the road. Once found, he will call back to the group to come and check it out.

"If we camp here, we need watches as before. This time, I will take watch from 1 AM until dawn. Is that alright with everyone? How about you Desolute? First spoken first choosen, I believe is how we play."

Arminas then whistles for Darkfire and Ewan. He tends to his animal friends while camp is made. He will sleep in the tree, and has no need of preparation.

Harvest 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 6:46:43 PM

"We will be home soon, Fyrda." Harvest pets the soft nose of her giant mount. She looks off into the darkening gloom. Such irony. She will never have a home.

"I will keep the same watch as last night," she adds on the heels of Arminas Calaelen. "Unless, Bralin Stoneminder, you feel it best to alter our watches in a random fashion upon the chance that someone is observing us and noting our patterns."

From her haversack, she takes her book of maps and opens to the page containing the road to Rowena. Next to a certain spot she pens the symbol that she saw at the neck of the leader of the armed group, and in a neat hand, pens the words: 'Met Mailed Fist. Lynon, Lance Corporal, Wolf Regiment'.

As before, the brown girl keeps Fyrda close, drawing comfort from the horse's presence as much as providing her with protection. In the dark of night, before sleep comes to close her eyes, Harvest Moon once again wonders where Anthos might be and what he might, at this moment, be doing.

Davros 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 8:30:05 PM
"We are getting close to our goal. It seems the road was best after all. Would anyone like to discuss what we are going to present or say to the Council?"

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 9:13:26 PM
Florin deffinetly would prefer stopping as his mount would need rest soon and would quite literally vanish from under him to return to his own plain rather the group stopped or not.

Hearing the comment on watches he shrugs and speaks up, "I'm open to any watch you would wish me to take. Being a elf I would expect a night watch would make more sense." Florin looks to the group pondering before motioning to Malgant, "Would you mind taking the same watch as I, Malgant? I would enjoy hearing more of your race to be honest." Florin smiles and can't help it, he has always thought of the minotaurs as a noble and honorable race, just like Bralin being a dwarf is as sturdy as the rocks he works works with and a great friend.

Malgant 
Wednesday September 26th, 2007 11:08:10 PM
" Any watch is fine with me Florin, though I prefer to try and sleep in a solid block, taking either first or last watch. That might be an interesting discussion. As to what to present to the council Davros, I would thing the spell book of Itzal's would be one thing to present. The list of those whom he has decided to avenge slights on would be another and perhaps the council can use the name of Medonius to integrate a dimensional anchor and a circle of protection into one scroll in order to contain him. The account of both of his attacks on us should probably also be included for the record, though it will be our word against his."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic

Lorth 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 7:30:43 AM
"I am fine for pushing on to Jarlswolf if that is decided. However if we stop to camp, I say we do so off the road as it will make us harder to find. I'll take any watch that is assigned to me.", Lorth says.
If Lorth is assigned a early watch he keeps Tobiasz by his side for a few more hours. If he does a later watch he dismisses Tobiasz now.

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29) 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 11:02:16 AM
Desolute smiles at Arminas's jab. He has concern's for his friend Harvest and her safety. He does not know what will happen if something happens to her and nothing happens to the person on watch with her. It may just drive him back to the dark side, with the survivor being the recipient. Yet, he push's away such thought's as soon as they arise. The civil side of him knows her companions want her as safe as he does. He must learn to trust.
What an odd word, trust. One couldn't trust your fellow orphans. That was where he learned to rob to begin with. The orcs have no such word with that meaning. As close as they come to it is Li-ack which means, "do your job well or die slowly".
He always did his job well. He thinks about the villages he infiltrated back in his younger days. His job was reconnaissance and subterfuge, to insure his tribe gained the elements of surprise. He thinks back to when they took him in and initiated him with the orcish pain ritual. He hopes his skills are not passed on to others of that tribe. He rather doubts it has though, they were all to dumb to know about stealth.

"Fine, whatever."
He waits until all the other watches are chosen so he knows which one he has.

Bralin 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 12:05:06 PM
Bralin agrees with the general consensus to make camp, and pulls off the road to the site Arminas picks out.

The decision regarding watches has fallen on him this night. The dwarf listens to the various requests, and then offers up a list that should satisfy them:

Malgant and Florin
Arminas and Bralin
Desolute and Harvest
Davros and Lorth

Arminas and Florin will likely stay awake at other times, but Bralin will leave that to them.

The warrior again removes his steed's armor and equipment, cleans it, as well as his own armor, and then puts the platemail back on himself for the night.

Arminas - spot and listen checks  d20+16=24 d20+10=21 d20+17=21 d20+6=22 d20+6=7
Thursday September 27th, 2007 4:41:23 PM
OOC: Perhaps if we are going to be on watch, we should give spot and listen checks.

Arminas:
Hide (in tree) 24
Listen 21
Spot 21

Ewan:
Listen: 22
Spot 7

Harvest (2nd Post)  d20+14=32 d20+14=29
Thursday September 27th, 2007 5:00:39 PM
Spot 32
Listen 29

Desolute (second post)  d20+3=8 d20+4=8
Thursday September 27th, 2007 5:08:46 PM
Spot: 8
Listen: 8

Grrr...

Malgant  d20+5=16 d20+4=6
Thursday September 27th, 2007 7:53:04 PM
Malgant and Florin start their watch while the others are still setting up camp and preparing their food before turning in for the night. Malgant helps out where needed and prepares a simple meal from his trail provisions. Once the camp is settled Malgant turns his attention to Florin and tells him a tale of his home. Since it is early in the evening any others who want to can hear this tale as well.
" What tale should I tell you about my home tonight Florin? Hmmm perhaps the tale of how I became a priest of Domi. I think that would be a good one. Entry into the Heart of Imod, the priesthood, is a trial. Each candidate must provethemselves worthy of being a part of the priesthood. Each year about a score of Minotaurs would apply for entrance and each year a half dozen would pass the test. This test would be given to anyone who wished to enter the priesthood, so a commoner from the body of Imod caste could progress into the soul of Imod by being accepted for training in the priesthood. Most Minotaurs wait until their right of passage, when they are considered an adult to take the entrance tests for things like the priesthood. I took my test at 13, a year earlier than normal.The test was not scored by a point scale, like Itzal's studies might be. There was no letter grade there was only acceptance or failure. The test had two parts and many Minotaurs did not make it past the first part. In this first half two of the potential candidates are paired up and joined by a cord at the wrist. They are then given a skin of water and taken out into the wilderness around the city. Bound together at the wrist, they are expected to return to the city in one days time, both alive and both still bound together. Sounds easy does it not? Well the pairs are led into the wilderness blindfolded and if you think yourself clumsy when your own hands are bound together, consider having your hand bound to a completely different person, with a mind and will of their own, who by the way, also considers you a rival for being accepted into the priesthood. The trek is no simple walk in the woods, I assure you. Once the pair arrives back in town they are allowed a day of rest and then the remaining candidates must face off one at a time, against the head priest of the monastary in physical combat with weighted practice swords. The object being to land more blows than your opponent. The candidates who managed to land the most blows, or remain conscious the longest would be inducted into the heart of Imod."
Malgant paused and took a drink, casting his gazw around the camp and making sure all was still well. He then continued on with his tale. "The Minotaur I was bound to was named Lothar Blackhoof. His family was quite influencial in my community yet he was a loner, quiet and secretive and not well liked. He had prepared for the trial though, and knew a great deal of the surrounding countryside. I was the more physically powerful of the two of us, so when it came to physical obstacles to cross I needed to help LOthar. But Lothar was far more skilled as a navigator than I and he got us back to town in record time by knowing where we were and how to get back the fastest. All in all we embodied what the first test was about. Teamwork. We both rested and two days later we each stood in the battle circle with the high priest. Lothar managed to land one blow bwfore the high priest hit him with a mighty swing that sent the lad tumbling and knocked him out cold. Each of the other surviving candidates took their turn and few landed even one blow. When it came to be my turn, the high priest and I squared off and I managed to land the first and second blow before he hit me once. Let me tell you, he was quite seriously trying to take my head off, this was no sparring match. I was staggered, but unlike the other candidates I was still standing. I am not sure if this took the high priest off guard or what, but I managed to land a third blow before his sword knocked all consciousness from me. Because of that I was the first picked and then the others who had manged to show enough fight to land a blow were chosen. ANd that is how I became a priest of Domi."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic

OOC
When Malgant's watch ends, he will cast Magical vestment on his clothes and sleep through the night unarmored, with his sword in easy reach.
Spot 16
Listen 6
apparently he was more interested in telling the tale than watching the woods



Dead Leaves all Around


Dead Leaves all Around 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 9:26:42 PM
The group decides against a push to Jarlswolf. Several Mounts would be 'retiring' before the journey would be completed anyway, so why not simply camp. Arminas has no trouble finding a good location for camp over the next hour and soon enough, horses are being brushed down and things set for the night. Florin and Malgant are on the first detail and the minotaur shares the tale of his initiation into the priesthood of Domi. By his tales end, the twilight is all but spent and the second watch is getting prepared. The site is about 40' across, with a few large trees through it and well surrounded by underbrush from the roads direction. Low light vision can see nearly across the entire camp by the starlight above, but without such gifts of heritage one can barely see your hand in front of your face.

The deep night passes and soon enough, and peaceful enough, Davros and Lorth are greeting the warming sun and rousing companions to begin the day. Davros leaves Lorth on his own as preparations get under way of breaking camp. The wizard needs an uninterrupted hour if he is to set the complex spell triggers in his mind.

The group is on its way soon enough though, and before midday is reached. A man driving an Ox pulled cart and heading to Jarlswolf is seen ahead. "The Peddler Mond, blessed to meet you all I'm sure.", is pleasant enough if not a bit more dirty than he might need to be. He remembers the Lance Corporal from the earlier day, but nothing remotely resembling interesting happened. The four merely road by him. Of someone matching Itzal he has not seen though last night he awoke from a terrible dream of a snickering old man and eyes in the woods. Still gives him the shivers to speak about it.

By day's end the group spies Jarlswolf and within 20 minutes of that, they are riding into town. Bistoc's appears to have closed up for the evening and there are few people about. The hour being close to Two pass the evening meal.


Davros 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 10:12:55 PM
Upon completion of his usual morning studies, Davros casts a few spells.

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 10:38:06 PM
Florin spends his time keeping watch and also listening to Malgant talk of his trial to become a priest of Domi. Florin smiles to his sturdy friend and can't help but comment, "You went through alot to become a priest of Domi my friend. To be honest I had less trouble becoming a paladin of Domi. My teacher and to my knowledge, the only paladin of Domi in the Float was all to willing to train me and pass on his knowledge. My family dropped me off to train at the temple when I was pretty young yet. You see, as a human I was clumsy and broke enough things around the house. My brother become a guard at one of the other noble houses, mainly for my parents to have a spy out there. My sister is a priestess of Flower and she holds a decent position there. I however was not worthy in their eyes for anything so they simply dropped me off at the temple to get rid of me. I was angry at this at first but my teacher taught me to see past that anger and I sunk every bit of my person into becoming a paladin of Domi, to protect those who could not and to guard the word and name of Domi. I do not know what my teacher would think to know I've also become a Undead Hunter also."

When watch is over, Florin calls it a night and gets some sleep. Come morning he spends some time training and praying to his god before summoning Ajax and getting ready to ride off with the others.

In Jarlswolf he looks to the others and can't help but think of Ivy, wondering if she is okay and turning to look to Bralin since he is the leader of the group, "If you do not mind I would like to go see Ivy real quick. Afterwards I can have Ajax move at a faster pace to cetchup with you and the others."

Any 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 11:11:16 PM
The Return of Anthos

As enter the Inn,you look over in the corner of the common room, a figure cloaked in a travel stained, dark green, hooded cloak attracts your attention. As soon as he sees you enter, he rises and throws back his hood. It is Any! Gesturing to his table, he says,

"My friends, join me, and let's catch up on what has been happening while I was away."

When she is close enough, he sweeps Harvest into an embrace, and holds her for a moment before releasing her, and seating her at the table.

His eyes then take in the half-orc, whom he has not met, but he says nothing.

"The reports of my father's pending demise were grossly overstated. It seems that he had learned of my existence, and with a moment of conscience, decided to contact me. He felt the subterfuge of his approaching death would be enough to insure that I would come, and he was correct in that. The journey was not without meaning though, as I did meet him, and learn more of my lineage."

He fingers an amulet around his neck, as he talks, and then continues.

"He also gave me a talisman of my elven family, and has promised to stay in touch. I am no longer an orphan of the Wold."

Looking at those around the table, he finishes,

"However, I realized over the course of the time that I have been gone, that no matter what I found on this trip, I was not alone in the Wold even without meeting my father. I have family. All of you have been that for me, just as my troupe was before. A man who has friends that he can count on, is never truly alone. Here's to good friends!"

He raises his cup to each in turn, and then seating himself, he says,

"Now tell me what has been happening with Itzal while I have been gone.


Arminas 
Thursday September 27th, 2007 11:26:12 PM
Arminas spends the night comfortably in the largest tree, and when morning light filters across the tree tops he steps down and slowly floats to the ground. Calling to Ewan, he joins her on a short hunt. It seems their caution has paid off, and no enemy has found them hidden in the trees.

"Awh, what a wonderful sleep cradled in the forest. Like a babe in arms I always say. We should sleep like this every night!"

Cheerfully, Arminas prepares to travel. Again though, he decides to stay to the trees and have Darkfire follow along with the group on the road. An uneventful journey, the best kind.

At the Inn, the day gets even better. Any is back, and holds Harvest tightly in his arms. Waiting until their reunion is over, he speaks to Desolute.

"Any is one of us, he is what you might call attached to Harvest. You may have to give her a break from your protection now."

Then, when he has turned Harvest free, Arminas grasps his friend.

"I am glad you are back safely. Much has happened since your departure, though in truth the most troubling was when you left it was as though the Swords of Light had lost their heart. We almost broke up. All will be better now, I can feel it."

Desolute 
Friday September 28th, 2007 3:35:05 AM
ooc: Actually, you met the same morning you needed to leave. He was quite eloquent in his words, which is different then the reunion, for some reason. Yet, the more relaxed he seems to get, the more civilized he becomes, to almost an entirely different individual.

Desolute smiles at Arminas's words as if they are drival in a child's ear. He reintroduces himself and says, "Well met again!"

Desolute shows signs of happiness, not seen since the party, at Harvest's joy. "Bring me a double of your strongest drink!"

He remains wary of strangers however, if any approach their table, and his attitude will shift, from one of congenial civility, to the rank, desperate individual, the others have seen on the road.

Bi-Polar? Perhaps...

Lorth 
Friday September 28th, 2007 7:50:04 AM
Lorth greets Any with handshake, "It is good to see you old friend. I am glad your journeys have returned you to us." He then takes a seat at the table that Any gestures at.

Harvest 
Saturday September 29th, 2007 6:30:01 PM

A hot flush of such joy. Time moving from image to image. His arms about her. Hers returning his embrace. His kiss. Her lips, with a hunger all their own.

Harvest Moon breaks away, her face red with the blush of emotion. Then she flings herself at him once again.

"Anthos. I am so pleased that you have returned."

Her tears stain the shoulder of his jacket.

Later, as the group settles for a drink. Harvest introduces the newest addition to the group.

"This is Desolute, Anthos. Desolute, this is Anthos Westar. Desolute has named me as his Chief, Anthos," she says with a quiet seriousness. "It seems a title of tribal loyalty, and I am very honored."

"As to Itzal Jerse," a frown creases the clear skin between her brows, "he has declared his vendetta against us. Twice he attacked us upon the road to Rowena. Davros Sapphiredge might more properly tell you of his magic, but it seemed quite powerful to me. It also appears that Itzal Jerse has a powerful mentor. Davros Sapphiredge has seen him, though he was invisible to the rest of us. He is said to have passed into the ground."

"There may also be a connection between Itzal Jerse and a group of soldiers from a group called the Mailed Fist. Bralin Stoneminder has implied that they are mercenaries, and he has had dealings with them in the past."

"We are on our way to tell Madam Dulcet of the things we discovered at Itzal Jerse's school in Rowena. We fear that the boy may bring harm to someone. We have captured his spellbook and have thought to lure him out with it in the fields around his home."

Inn of Friendly Shadows 
Sunday September 30th, 2007 3:05:20 PM
The group is in Jarlswolf and make their way to the Inn of Friendly Shadows where a pleasant surprise awaits in the form on Anthos. Returned from his father's side. He relays the story and reintroduces himself to Desolute. Florin takes his leave and rides hard to see Ivy. The group, harvest mostly, fills Any in on the current state of affairs with Itzal. The quick of it being, it is no mere school boy they are against, but a wizard as powerful if not more so than Davros and Itzal mentor, who is more powerful still. A man they are confident is named or at least called Medonius. A man, they unfortunately know little about. She relays the brief meeting with Lynon, lance corporal of the Mailed Fist. Whose presence could complicate things if Itzal or his family have put the Mailed Fist on their payroll.

The group orders some drinks and is informed for them, the kitchen will put something together. Won't be much, the cook went home, but they can do something. The inn is sparsely filled, perhaps 8 others in three separate groups and everyone has the feeling that the entire place is a bit nervous.


Harvest 
Sunday September 30th, 2007 8:21:37 PM

Even through the veil of her joy and contentment it is not difficult to see the unease of those within the inn. It affects all of them, a sure sign that something is amiss.

"Excuse me, please." Harvest slips from her seat. A soft kiss she places upon Anthos' cheek before crossing to the nearest table.

"Peace be with you." She greets those seated there. "I am Harvest Moon. I cannot help but notice that everyone within the inn appears nervous, ill at ease. Please tell me what the cause is of this."

Florin Jadenth 
Sunday September 30th, 2007 9:13:22 PM
(OOC:Didn't check my email to see if there was more about Florin or not so I'm just going to post here for now.)

Florin goes to visit Ivy and make sure she is okay. Checking on not only her but her family also. He spends alittle time there as he doesn't want to just off and run so quickly, not to mention he hasn't gotten to see Ivy for awhile.

Once his spending sometime is over and such, Florin will make his way to cetch backup with the group. When Florin gets to see Any again at the Inn, he greets his friend and smiles, "It has been too long my friend. It is nice to have you back with the group again."

DM 2 quick points 1. Ivy lives near by I am assuming2. I meant to put this earlier... Florin only Highlight to display spoiler: { Ivy's house is deserted. The front door destroyed and just inside the door is a deep black pool of dried blood. Far too much for anyone to have survived the wound. The entry is blackened and charred and more blood is splattered about the sitting room to the right in the wreckage of the room. A man is coming quick up behind, calling for Florin. As you whirl, you easily see it is a servant, a stable hand. His head and left arm are bandaged. "Florin my 'lord. I am sorry I did not interecpt you earlier." he says. He then quickly relays the tale of horror as creatures of nightmare stormed through the front doors early this morning. One man was killed, a member of the Mailed Fist he had said. He bought the rest of us time with his life. I do not know what brought him here. But we failed to all get out. Ivy is gone m'lord. In her room we found a letter of expulsion from the Wizard school in Rowena. The family and other servants are at the temple of Alemi. Almost all were hurt, none too severly, thank the gods. I volunteered to stay to tell you or any of your friends if you came in the next few days."}

Arminas  d20+16=23 d20+10=29 d20+13=19 d20+17=29
Sunday September 30th, 2007 10:17:33 PM
Looking about, Arminas decides he does not like the feel of the place. Walking in the woods alongside the road gave him a peaceful feeling. Now, indoors with people who seem nervous makes Arminas nervous also.

In a whisper, he informs Any : "I need some fresh air, I'm going outside and have a look around. I'll be back soon."

Quietly, he gets up and heads outside (uses the kitchen entrance if possible). He circles the Inn, keeping to the shadows. Once he is sure that they are not being watched, he will go back inside.

Actions
Hide 23
Listen 29
Move Silently 19
Spot 29

Lorth 
Monday October 1st, 2007 8:39:23 AM
Lorth sits at the table and waits for the simple dinner. Jarlswolf has certainly changed recently he thinks, usually all the people are very friendly and happy to see them. Something must be amiss.

Anthos 
Monday October 1st, 2007 8:53:32 AM
"It seems that I have missed much during my little trip. We must continue as we have, and find this Itzal before this goes too much further."

When Harvest rises, and moves to question those in the Inn, He quietly follows, allowing her to ask the questions to which they all want the answers.

Afterwards, he says,

"I am still newly arrived, as are all of you. Let us clean up and refresh ourselves, and then pick up the thread of this again."

Desolute 
Monday October 1st, 2007 10:24:04 AM
Desolute is aware of the nervousness of the other patrons. He assumes they are intimidated by the human looking half orc. He does not care what people think and continues his drinking until everyone else is finished.
Smelling himself, he agrees with the bard, "I could use a bath."

ADM Buzz 
Monday October 1st, 2007 10:42:20 AM
Posting report: Sunday September 23 - Saturday September 29

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXX2XOO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS= XXX2XOX
Davros SMTWTFS = XXXXXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS= XOOXXOO
Florin SMTWTFS= OXXXXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = O2X22OO
Malgant SMTWTFS = XXXXXOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = O3X22XO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OOOOXOO
Hello all. On Wednesday, both Harvest and Arminas put by their name "Second Post" on their first post. Please watch this. I need to go back when I see this to make sure I'm not missing something. Thank you. :)>
Welcome back Anthos!

Bralin 
Monday October 1st, 2007 11:31:02 AM
Bralin usually has trouble picking up the moods of others. But his comrades have made it plain there is a sense of unease.

There has been a change. Change is bad.

As Harvest and Any address the matter in their usual style, the dwarven warrior resolves to keep an eye on them. He adjusts his place so that his back is against a nice, sturdy wall and goes to nursing his ale. Harvest and Any have a guardian, as Bralin watches.

Bralin also nods to Arminas, as the ranger leaves.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday October 1st, 2007 3:08:15 PM
Florin looks around the house and his jaw tightens as his heart sinks. When the man comes and gives him the news, Florin is almost ready to erupt as his anger seethes.

He nods to the man and reaches into his belt pouch, handing him a couple gold coins, "I thank you and I hope these will help in paying for your healing sir. I must go now."

Florin moves to Ajax and when he reaches him and out of sight of most people he lets out a yell of anger, this time his anger is having trouble being contained. Florin looks to his sword hand and speaks lowly, "Domi...forgive me but I want to kill now. If he harmed her, if she is so much as bruised..." With this he swings into his saddle and snaps Ajax's reigns lightly, "Come my friend, to meet our friends again."

When Florin arrives at the Inn he walks into the place looking to be in a very dark mood and he moves to his friend's table...taking a deep, shaky breath he speaks up, looking towards Bralin, "Ivy's home was attacked...Ivy is gone and a letter of expulsion from the Wizard school in Rowena was found in her room...I'm not waiting Bralin, if he wishes a fight then he has it." Florin's attitude has drasticlly changed, they messed with his love, with his soon to be family and that is pushing to far.

Florin turns and will make his way to the door inless stopped.



Desolute (second post) 
Monday October 1st, 2007 5:59:31 PM
A grimace crosses his face at the words of the paladin. "He has chosen true evil." He stands to assist the paladin and asks as they head out the door, "No terms of exchange?"

Davros 
Monday October 1st, 2007 10:31:25 PM
"Anthos, it is good to see you."

"Florin, please wait. We have something of Itzal's. He took something from us. From you. He will want an exchange. The time of his reckoning will come soon. Let us prepare instead of playing Itzal's game."

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Death in Jarlswolf 
Monday October 1st, 2007 10:33:17 PM
Harvest moves to a table of three fairly young men. Anthos goes with her. One she recognizes of face, but not his name. he specifically seems to avoid her eyes. The other two, have a family resemblence to the first, perhaps visitng thier cousin or some such relation. All appear to be merchants or farmers having a few drinks after a long day. Harvets well trained eye for detail though puts all of them several drinks past where they might normally have stopped.

Arnimas and Bralin get up,seperately to not draw too much attention. The dwarf finding a nice floor to ceiling post to lean against and Arnimas exiting for a skirt about the Inn of Friendly Shadows.

Lorth remains at the table with Desolute Malgant and Devros. All four can pick up on the mood of the crowd.

Arnimas makes a silent and unseen circuit about the Inn. There is nothing amiss in the immediate vicinity, but he does note a bit of commotion, or rather a small crowd thta has seem to have gathered in the entry steps to the small temple to Domi just down the road.

At the other table, the two men look to the other, whom Harvest knows as a familiar face face. The man sits, an ale in both hands about nose level. Staring unseen into the dark mug. The other two look to each other and then to the still standing Harvest and Anthos. One breaks the ackward silence. "Please sit." he gestures to empty chairs. "Forgive my cousin I pray." his voice is low and muted. "It has been a horrible day we hear." With a nod to ther other, "My Brother Riktos and i arrived to see our cousin just before noon. A planned trip for some time." he pauses as if now trying to decide what to say. The man just indicated as Riktos speaks, "There was a foul attack of sorcerey m'lady. A house near the edge of town. There was a death and some considerable damage and..."

The third man, still staring into his ale interrupts, "They took Ivy." he blurts, "Demons of the Shadow Realms. Came from the very Land of Unrest. The sky exploded in fire and they took her." his eyes look up, tears streaming, "Please m'lord and lady. You must believe there was naught we could do. Please." the man collapses into a sobbing wreck, his ale spilling and forgotten.

His cousins each put a hand to his shoulder, "We have heard he was at the house, a wedding is in the planning for this girl. Our cousing knew her well."

Everyone around the bar does not hear much except the final pleas and sobs of the man. [listen DC 15 gets the whole conversation] Many turn to look, but none of the others seem keen on getting up or doing much. Several other eyes can be seen to begin brimming with tears as well.

At Harvest and Anthos' table the cousins have little to add, "There is a meeting at the Domi Temple about it. Heard there was a death and some folks are pretty worried about that fact. Seems it was a soldier of the Mailed Fist."

DM assumes party sits tight until Florin gets back as this is where he is suppose to meet them. Deviate though as you see fit, but if no one stays, no one has Florins information.

Harvest 
Monday October 1st, 2007 11:02:35 PM
"Paladin Florin Jadenth! Anthos, he may be in danger." Harvest Moon turns reflexively in the direction in which she knows Ivy's home must lie. Quickly she strides to the entryway of the inn and throws open the door.

"Arminas Calaelen," she calls into the night, "please keep watch for Paladin Florin. If he does not return shortly, we may needs go after him. With all speed and caution."

Malgant  d20+4=21
Monday October 1st, 2007 11:35:51 PM
Malgant finds a sturdy seat as Barlin moves to a defensive sopt , back to the wall. The Minotaur mimics their dinner arrangements and sits opposite the dwarf, with his back to the door. He adjusts his position by watching Bralin, until he is sure that the dwarf can see the parts of the room that he needs to, then he watches the parts of Bralin's back that the wall misses. He can feel the unrest in the room, and he sees that the others can too. He sips his wine, knowing that there is little he can do to fix their feelings, not being an accomplished bard. Harvest and Anthos rise and begin to gauge the crows, and Malgant follows them with his ears(listen 21).

He hears the Tale and thinks to go help Florin, when he realizes he is far too slow to be of any use to the paladin. He thinks to himself 'Be smart Florin. Came back to us and we will ALL go get her back. It has to be Itzal. Conjured demons from the shadow realms pretty well fits Itzals minions.' Harvest finishes talking to the men, and warns Arminas to watch for Florin. Good, they sound like they will sit tight. The Taur stands and looks to Bralin.

" Those men said the Mailed Fist had men at the temple of Domi. I am going over to see what I can find out. We need to know where they stand on this. If they are here in Itzal's employ, then we have more problems than just the mage. If Florin returns before I do then bring him to the temple. My guess is he will be pretty unwound and I think we will need the help of all of us, and maybe the priests there to get him back on the train of thought that will keep Ivy from harm. If I need any help I'll call. I am pretty sure Arminas will know that call if he hears it." Malgant waits a moment to see if Bralin has any reply and then turns and leaves the Inn headed for the Temple of Domi. He makes sure that his sword is loose in the scabbard and that his holy symbol is hanging prominantly on his chest.

Desolute 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 12:58:32 AM
Mixed emotions of distrust mingle on the mind of the outsider. He nailed it. Like a prophet to their fate. Will his "friends" feel his is against them for his knowledge of evil? The bearer of bad news is usually condemned, from what he is used to, yet none so far question him on his insight. Are they fools for not listening to him? His mind reels against his instincts and his spirit.
He decides to wait and see how the others react, before he himself decides what will happen with him next.

Lorth  d20+1=17
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 7:19:13 AM
Lorth stands when he hears Ivy's cousin's tale. He walks to stand near Bralin waiting for Florin to return to the inn.

Arminas  d20+16=35 d20+10=27 d20+17=24
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 9:16:27 AM
A call from the night, Harvest seems distraught. Then Malgant storms out the door towards the temple. Instinctively, the bow comes into Arminas' hand and an arrow is nocked.

Sitting in the shadows with a good view of the road leading to the Inn of Friendly Shadows, Arminas sits and waits.

please keep watch for Paladin Florin

And he does.

Hide 35
Listen 27
Spot 24

Bralin 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 9:49:17 AM
Bralin exhales slowly at Harvest's news. Tis likely she is correct that the house belongs to Ivy. The boy has begun a clan war, and the dwarf knows how those end.

But first, he must keep everyone from scattering all over, as best he may.

"Desolute, Davros, Any - accompany Harvest. Return here with Florin, so we may plan. Lorth, remain here with Arminas. I will accompany Malgant to the temple."

Bralin hustles out after Malgant. He calls out into the woods. "Lorth waits for Florin inside. Keep watch with him. We shall return soon and make plans. 'Ware, the boy's keeper brings battle to us."

The dwarf turns and makes for the temple.

Malgant 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 4:30:39 PM
Hearing Bralin's quickfiring of action plans Malgant halts at the door to await the dwarf. He hopes that they do not find themselves at odds with the Mailed Fist. Four riders in search of Brigands might have been foolish, on the other hand, if they are a sucessful mercenary company, they could be THAT good.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 7:22:46 PM
(Sorry to the group and DM. I believe I jumped ahead to many actions in my previous post.)

Florin after letting out some of his anger in his yell makes his way towards the Inn where his friends are. In route he would probably run in to Harvest and who ever goes with her. He stops Ajax and is in a rather dark mood at the moment. Looking to Harvest he speaks up, "I would say from your rush that you have heard something, maybe the same as what I have found and been told." Florin is at the moment has barely control on his anger and it does show as his sword hand shakes abit since it is clenched in a tight fist, "Boy or not, if he harmed her my sword might well find his heart. If he has one."

Florin looks to the sky a moment before looking back to Harvest and whoever might of came with her, "We should gather the others. I'm not much on waiting right now. We need to do something and we need to do it now. This time we should act first, let us set up a meeting, a exchange, whatever but we lure him and his friends out in a spot we choose, not his own."

Florin will ride back with Harvest and whoever else. Along the way he pats Ajax's neck once and speaks to his horse, "Domi might not be happy with my course friend. I might need your and the others help in this one or I may loose that path."

Any 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 9:04:44 PM
Hearing the news that those in the Inn have to share, Any follows Bralin's advice, and follows along with Harvest. Before thay have gone far, they meet a stormy Florin coming towards them.

Any's face turns from a curious question, to stony resolve as he listens to what Florin has discovered.

"This boy is truly fallen to the side of evil, unless his 'waterfriend' has at last taken over the reins in their relationship. Either way, we cannot allow this to continue. Good Florin, if he has harmed your lady, I believe that some of the company would join their swords with yours in that particular sheath. But, let us now return to the Inn, plan our attack, and let our minds clear for the task ahead."

He leads with the others to rejoin Bralin and the others at the Inn.

Davros 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 10:17:30 PM
Davros returns with the others to the Inn. He gathers his thoughts on how to deal with Itzal, and suspects the group will not be as easy on him as they have been with enemies in the past.

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Gatherings 
Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 11:14:41 PM
The group splits a bit, some heading quickly to the Domi Temple to find what might be happening there, a small group heading towards Ivy's house and the rest waiting for Florins return. Ivy does not live far and if the story they just heard is even partially true, Florin would be making all speed to them. The Domi temple is not far either, a few minutes at the brisk pace set.

Florin pounding steed is heard in the still night air approaching hard and in moments he pulls up to Desolute, Davros, Any and Harvest. About 100 yards from the inn of Friendly shadows. Arminas can easily see them from his deep shadowed location. Lights from houses and a few street lamps more than enough for his elven eyes. He can easily tell Florin is very upset and overhears the jist of what has happened. Not having been in the Inn during the conversation, this is the rangers first hearing of Florin's bride to be's kidnapping. Plans need to be made and in most opinions, an offensive posture assumed. Conversations begin in earnest within the walls of the Inn.

Bralin and Malgant quickly make the foyer to the Domi temple. A small group of perhaps 10 men, half of the armed and wearing light armor stop talking at the two approach. One man disengages from the others and moves quickly towards them. A holy symbol to Domi bouncing from a chain about his neck. It is Brother Lyle, one of the caretakers to the small shrine like temple. "Brothers!" he exclaims, "Thank Domi." Moving up a few steps behind is a well built man in his thirties, the Wolf Regiment emblem of the Mailed Fist on his breastplate and the colors of a sergant upon his shoulder. He is bloodied from a few cuts to his face, a greatsword within a bac hanger scabbard. He stops and the anger rolling from his eyes is nearly tangible.

Brother Lyle turns partially and introduces Master Sergant Hammer of Wolf regiment in the Mailed Fist. The man nods curtly and then speaks, "The cleric here has been telling me that representatives of the Pitchfork council would be here and I needed to wait. Your timing is very good, as I am about done doing that. It would appear Dulcet has picked a very inconvenient time to not be here." He plants his feet shoulder width apart and folds his arms arcoss his chest. "So what do plan to do?" The rest of the small crowd wait in anticipation and Bralin and Malgant see only one other Mailed Fist man. The others seem to be town militia type. Too young, too old and all too green to even have contemplated on going after a powerful wizard upon hearing the reports of the survivors.



Malgant 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 6:27:31 AM
Seing the militia, Malgant's heart freezes in his chest. Not again, he and his companions can see this to its conclusion. Looking to the sething Sergent in front of him, Malgant is unsure why this man is here at all. Are these the protectors sent to watch over Ivy's family?not being sure he asks. " Sergent Hammer, my name is Malgant, and This is Bralin, of the Swords of Light. I would like to know a few things before we tell you 'what we are planning'. We had a tense meeting with a lance corporal of the Mailed Fist on our way here and it was not made clear who they were working for in this area. Would you be able to explain that? From what I hear and what I am lead to believe you are the protectors sent to watch over Ivy's family. Is that the case?" Malgant waits for the seregent's reply. He looks to the militia again and instead of the young men he saw before they all appear as young minotaurs to him. He knows why and he steels himself to remain calm. When he blinks they are as they were before. Young, green, but willing to do what they must to protect their community, their home.

Lorth 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 7:27:40 AM
Lorth follows along with Bralin and Malgant, not willing to stay in the inn by himself. He stands behind his friends listening to the conversation, waiting to see if he can add something to it, but the opportunity never arises, so he stands in silence.

Bralin 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 10:23:05 AM
Bralin nods a greeting to the Sargeant as Malgant introduces him. The Mailed Fist is all business, and the dwarf joins him in that posture.

He turns to the cleric, "Where is Dulcet, and when will she return?"

Then addresses the gathered crowd, "You would be wise to return to your homes and see to your familes. This foe is beyond you."

Then returns to the sargeant. Bralin thrusts his chin quickly upward, indicating the cuts on the man's face. "What did you encounter? And how many man have ye on hand?" The warrior's eyes flick quickly the the gathered townsfolk as he answers the Fist's actual question.
"Our group makes plans at the inn, sargeant. Please attend."

"Good priest, please relay to the townsfolk they will be safest indoors while we and the Fist pursue the foe."

Bralin turns and heads back for the inn. Once there, he commandeers a private room and throws out everyone but the Swords, the sargeant, and any other Mailed Fist member. In other words, the professionals can stay, the amateurs get locked out.

Seeing the strain on Florin, Bralin cuts to the chase.
"Medonius be our true foe, and only Itzal Jerze knows where he is. The boy must be taken, ALIVE, so that we may question him and locate Medonius and Ivy."
ooc - Medonius? Melonius? I forget - y'all know who he's talking about.

Harvest 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 10:53:46 AM

It is difficult to know which is worse, Florin Jadenth's description of the scene of battle, or the look within the elfish paladin's eyes.

"We must find them quickly," Harvest Moon says on the sort walk back to the Inn of Friendly Shadows, "but we do not know where they might be. They have appeared at different places along the road from here to Rowena. They might be anywhere."

"Arminas Calaelen, do you think that you might be able to find the tracks left by Ivy's abductors? If they can translocate this may be difficult. If they can fly, it may be impossible. But it is a place to begin. I do not think that they can take an unwilling person very far."

"If they have not left a trail that we may follow, I think that the only person who might know Itzal Jerse's habits and the places that he might go to ground might be his mother."


Desolute 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 11:27:07 AM
Desolute remains quiet through all of this, yet he wonders how the mailed fist is involved.

Arminas 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 11:41:45 AM
Something horrible has happened, and from the look of Florin it must involve Ivy.

Arminas steps from the shadows to make his way to the gathering, when Bralin starts to head back to the Inn. Stopping in his tracks, he waits until they join him near the entrance. A glance at Florin is enough, no words are needed.

Arminas follows Bralin into the Inn, ready to help however he can.

In answer to Harvest, Arminas says:
"I will look for tracks, struggling people leave a clear trail. If they used the magics that Davros has mentioned to transport, they didn't move too far. I can circle the area looking for tracks if they can't be found near Ivy's home. I will also ask the animals in the area if they have seen anything. Perhaps there is a dog or pig I can ask to seek Ivy's scent."

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 2:29:52 PM
Florin looks to Bralin when he speaks and smiles a almost cold smile as he has his plans made, "Friend Bralin, I have ideas on how to get the young...man..in the open or at a place we pick. I will do my best to stay my hand, that is my only promise and I believe anywhere he travels, his friend travels."

Florin leans back in a chair and speaks his mind now, "I plan to go confront his mother. I will give her the facts of the situation, her son can and will be proven to be messing in the dark arts. That he has knowingly committed evil acts. An for her own part I believe she knew of some of what he does and that she in that sense has willingly helped him and each crime even knows not done by her hand is however on her shoulders too. I want him to know how far he is making his family sink, what he will reduce them too if he continues. I don't think he will risk his precious standing, his families precious standing. He is a ego man, I will make sure it is known how little fame or anything he will gain for killing innocents when "we" a true test to his might stand ready. His mother might give him up also, knowing how much they risk and also when she knows that this may be her only way of keeping her son alive."

Florin closes his eyes and thinks over everything...he even now wears the ribbon he received from Ivy.

Accounts 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 4:37:18 PM
The Temple: The Sargeant nods at each name and repeats it as he does so. "I see no harm. Lord Adrik Jerse put a contract for a small troop to this area. Our LC was assigned as he knew the area. We arrived a few days ago. Far as a tense meeting with my LC? No I could not explain that. As far as the attack at the house. Just happened to be nearby. Heard a loud burning explosion and myself, First Class Demer and Private Ishg moved in. Private died, I have a problem now as the commander on location. Looking for the authorities I find them not here and told to stand about with my thumb in my ear to wait for you."

As Bralin calls for the crowd to disperse, they do with Brother Lyle taking the lead to assist them understand why they need to. The Sargeant moves with and motions for the other man to follow. Apparently they are the only two.

At the Inn the Sargeant of the Mailed Fist gives his account
"Saw 4 critters in all. 2 flanking the door looked like great black Dane dogs, Dogs hell, more like horses. Thier eyes glowed and a green mist rolled from thier fur and the breathed fire. They stood like guards, one of them had a guy. I gave the go and the 3 of us closed. We heard commotion inside so lured them away to free up the main door, I then sent Private Ishg around and in to get the people out. He died seconds later. Never saw what happened. I put down the last dog as several people broke from the house through windows, a couple took a leap out the second story. Coming out the main door was a thing. Sorry about the best I can do. It," The Sargeant clearly does not know really how to describe was he saw. "There were tentacles, teeth, it was a big mess of moving goo really. Put a few arrows into it without visible affect and essentially just stayed out of its way. Maybe 12 seconds later I caught sight of a humanoid creature with wings up and behind the houe. Was carrying something and pretty far from me when I spotted it. Probably went out the back and flew out. I didn't see it until it was higher than the house. Anyway, went in, found what was left of Ishg, just sort of a puddle really, equipment and all. Made a sweep, found some folks pretty messed up outside a room where it looks like they tried to hold something off. Confirmed after it was a girl's, named Ivy and she was what the flying thing was carrying. Last I saw, it was heading Northeast, towards Wolf Hill."

other answers: Brother Lyle has no idea where Dulcet is. That has been THE question of the day. The brother is quite worried.

Desolute (second post) 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 4:50:43 PM
Something is amiss in the rogues mind and for what is out of character, he speaks to Harvest in private for her ears.

"What about the expulsion note? Did they search the house when this was over? Did something come back and leave it after it was searched?"

Davros 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 5:52:50 PM
"Madam Dulcet is not here? Master Sergant Hammer, would you please fill us in on any information that we do not yet possess? It may be very important for our plans. What are The Mailed Fist's intentions towards Itzal?

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Malgant 2nd post  d20+2=20 d20+2=7
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 6:37:37 PM
Malgant nods at the Sergeant's explanations. He is Glad when Bralin starts taking charge. The dwarf is sure in his actions and is all business. As they approach the Inn Malgant gets his first look at Florin. The paladin is angry, afraid and ready for blood, all bad signs. But he came back and didn't rush off to get himself killed. Things are going to work out. As Bralin clears the Inn, Malgant approaches the innkeeper and asks for one of the scullery maid to run a fast errand for him. He asks for a basin, metal is prefered, but ceramic will work, a little larger than the spellbook taken from Itzal's room at the school and a grate that will fit over the basin. He also asks for several pints of lamp oil, in a skin if possible. He hands the maid what should be enough gold to purchase the items twice over and asks her to hurry back with them as soon as possible. Once the room is secured for the Fist and the Swords, Malgant examines the two Fist soldiers for wounds and heals them if he can. Once the others have had their say, Malgant puts forth the plan he has been chewing on, to see if it is along the lines of what the others have in mind.

" In order to get the boy out of hiding we need to offer him something he wants, namely, the book. Lure him out into the open with Ivy in exchange for the book and we get her back. I generally don't like deception, but I don't think that there is any one of us in this room that wants Itzal to have that book back in actuality, so when he steps forth to claim it we capture him. If he brings Medonious and the gaggle of Demons that Sgt. Hammer described with him we will need to deal with them as well. I think we can handle all of that, save maybe Medonious, he is a complete unknown. I arranged for a few things to be gathered so that we might be sure that the book does not fall into Itzal's hands. If anyone has anything they can add to this, or holes in it they see that I missed please say so. I tried to think of things that could go wrong and compensate, but I may have missed some things."

The plan out, Malgant sighs and feels like he has purged a great weight. Turning Florin's words over in his head he walks over to the paladin and stands him to his feet. He looks deeply into Florin's eyes and asks him a few simple questions and then answers them for Florin.

" Who did Ivy fall in love with Florin? Was it a kind paladin of Domi who would look for a way to avoid harming others if it was there? A strong defender of the weak who would stand between the helpless and death and laugh? Or did she fall in love with a paladin avenging angel who would be ruled by a desire to inflict pain on a young boy just because the boy has hurt someone the paladin loved. From what I have seen of her she favored the first one. Be that man. Reign in the desire to hurt Itzal for what he has done. I feel that desire too, I think we all, with the exception of Harvest have that in us. But we will not get Ivy back that way. Look into my eyes and see if I don't speak the truth. We will get her back and I will marry the two of you. Count on it."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic

OOC
heal checks of 20 and 7 to find any non obvious injuries on Sgt Hammer and First class Demer. use comp languages, and any 0 lvl spells needed to heal their wounds

Any 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 6:48:12 PM
"It seems we have the beginnings of a course of action. Perhaps we can track this boy, or failing that, lure him out with the promise of an exchange. I think we need to see what information Arminas' tracking brings us first. We definitely need to make this encounter on our terms not his. We need to prepare spells and weapons to that end.

We should probably try to move this outside of town. Does anyone know of a likely spot close by? Also, what is the possibility of Mistress Dulcet also being a prisoner?"

Any listens as the others plan and respond.

Harvest  d20+14=28
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 9:06:44 PM

Listen and watch. Harvest Moon, the funny young girl with the odd crest of hair, sits in a corner while the men describe the battle. (Sense Motive 28)

"You are soldiers, are you not?" she asks when they finish. "We met four men of the Mailed Fist upon the road to Rowena. They were led by a Lance Corporal Lynon of the Wolf Regiment. He was wary and spoke of bandits. We passed them and they rode in the direction of Rowena. They seemed good men, and your actions today show that you are as well. I will pray for your fallen comrade, Private Ishg."

"But I have never seen you or your men in this area. I would know what brings you here. We may ask for your assistance in this thing, and doing so, we must know the extent that you will be able to commit yourself."

"Already, I think that there is a problem." Harvest slips from her seat and approaches the table. "The Jerse home is south of town. By your account," she turns to the teller of the tale, "the thing that took Ivy flew to the Northeast." From her haversack, Harvest takes out her book of maps and opens to the page containing the Local Area.

"Please, could you point out the area in which you saw the flying creature take Ivy?" she asks.

"You see, we believe that we know who arranged the attack. One is a boy from this area. His name is Itzal Jerse. He has arranged such terrible things, in some part, to torment and to punish us. The other is a man who flies and is invisible. We have heard that his name is Medonius."

"This elf, Paladin Florin Jadenth, is the betrothed of Ivy. He has told us that a letter of expulsion was found at Ivy's home, the same home at which you fought those creatures." Havest turns her head to Desolute and nods. "The letter was addressed to Itzal Jerse."

Arminas 
Wednesday October 3rd, 2007 9:24:49 PM
Arminas frowns at the information that a winged creature took Ivy away.

"I cannot track through the air, unless followers of the creature moved along the ground the trail is lost. I will though speak with the birds along the way. The passage of a flying humanoid, probably from the abyss would not go unnoticed amoung the forest creatures."

Arminas listens to the plan of luring Itzal with the spell book.

Turning to Desolute, he asks:

"Tell me, what do you suppose someone this evil would do? Would desire of his possession overcome him, or would he wait knowing that Florin would risk all to rescue Ivy? I think he will draw us to him, unless we are willing to wait while Ivy is tormented."

Lorth 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 7:40:11 AM
Lorth listens to everyone ramble back and forth. He is curious to know what contract, Lord Adrik Jerse could of hired the mailed fist for also.
"Sergeant, please tell us what Lord Adrik Jerse hired your troop to do? I've never heard of the man.", Lorth waits for his answer...

Desolute 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 10:51:08 AM
Desolute returns Arminas's eye contact with an answer. "He will want her to suffer, even though we have something of his, she has slighted him in the past and he wants to feel better about himself. At this point, Medonius is likely the one keeping her alive.
All of this is under the assumption he wants the book back. If he does not want it or need it, he will likely sacrifice her to the demons he is conjuring, to achive even more power."

These words are not said to hurt someones feelings. To Desolute, they are just a fact, as is everything else he has said.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 3:10:19 PM
Florin looks to Malgant when he taur handles him so to speak and his eyes lock on the taur's for moments before speaking, "My dear friend, I respect you and everyone in this group. I think that goes without saying. I would not hurt the boy inless it comes to that, that is my word. But if he is so set on killing us and won't answer for his crimes like he should. Then I will have no problem bringing justice onto him. This I promise you, I will not kill him in cold blood but if he leaves us no choice then I will kill him. I would walk Gargul's realm for eternity to save Ivy, you can bank on that."

Florin looks to the group and speaks to Bralin, "Someone should visit the Jerse home no matter and get what info can be gotten there. We seen his mother's actions and I do not think she will give up much inless she sees the serious trouble and risk that is involved with aiding her son. I don't want guesses on Ivy's location and from what I seen of flying creatures they can easily change direction and it already has a head start on us. If possible I want a straight shot to our target and the longer we wait the more that can happen to Ivy or anyone else, specially if the child has gotten his hands on Dulcet too like some fear. I know I'm not leader and have no place to give orders but atleast let me and one of our better talkers go see the Jerse home. I'll give my word to shutup and let the other do the talking, I just need to be doing something right now."

Bralin  d20+7=25
Thursday October 4th, 2007 3:51:44 PM
Bralin listens. There are many opinions and histories here, and the dwarf understands he needs to sort through them quickly. As the talking runs its course, he does his best to sum up.

"Lord Adrik Jerze hired the Mailed Fist to patrol this area shortly after we disrupted the party at the Jerze home. I will assume Lord Jerze is the father, and further assume his wife pressured him into this course in response to our actions.

"This puts the Mailed Fist in position to be dispatched by Itzal, likely to remove defenders from the area."

"This also means the sargeant is trusted by the Jerze parents, whereas we are not."

"Wolf Hill may be key. Tis unlikely the boy encountered Medonious either in his home, or in a well-warded school. Tis more than likely that he finds himself alone often, for his peers dislike him. Mayhap he explored the Hill and discovered Medonius."

"That both Ivy and Dulcet are missing speaks to the growing power of the pair. Does anyone recognize the beasts encounted by the sargeant?"
[Knowledge Religion - 25]

The dwarf pauses.
"Sargeant, I would you and your man accompany Florin to the Jerze home. Ye must relay what you've seen, that goodfolk are missing, and our assertion the their boy is controlled by an evil power that must be stopped. Mayhap they hold information valuable to our cause. Florin, Malgant, Davros, and Lorth will accompany you. Malgant's plan may also be enacted via message to his parents, for I doubt the boy will be present.

Arminas, Harvest, Any, Desolute, and myself will trek to Wolf Hill to determine if we may quickly discover clues. We will endeavor not to become engaged, and will return here or send word via the hawk."

Arminas - 2nd post 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 3:56:26 PM
Arminas nods in agreement with Bralin, but he stiffens at his last words.

"Ewan is a Golden Eagle, not a hawk."

Malgant 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 4:58:27 PM
Malgant's eyes brighten visibly and a broad smile crosses his face as Florin responds to his words. " THAT is the Florin that I hoped still dwelt in your breast. Your plan is sound Bralin. The best place for the book I would say would be with you. What I had in mind was a fast way to destroy the book should it come to that. I asked the innkeeper to send one of his maids for the supplies you need. A quick arrow from Arminas' enchanted bow should set the whole thing alight and hopefully destroy the book, plus I think we have a fair to good chance of encountering Itzal at the house. Should we find him what would you have us do?" Turning to Sgt. Hammer Malgant asks " Sergeant, would Itzal be able to dismiss your squad from their contract and what would happen if he or his family ended up ordering you against us? I.... I just want to know how your contract would bind you. I am not interested in having you break it, but in the two meetings I have now had with members of the Mailed Fist I have found both leaders to be bound more by what was good and right than the letter of their contract. I hope you understand what I mean, I am not trying to offer insult."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx3 lightx2
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic

Two if by Land 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 6:10:46 PM
The Sargeant furrows his brow and bites his lip for a moment, as first Davros and then Harvest ask him why he and the other Mailed Fist are in the area. "As I told Bralin and Malgant. The Unit I am attached to was ordered here and I'm just a Sargeant, so I don't need to know all the whys thank the gods. Fraid I don't have anything to add beyond what I saw at the house."

Malgant lays out his plan as he hands a maid money to purchase a few things for him. She smiles breifly, "Begging you pardon, but everything is closed as far as store supplies like this go." The Inn keep though comes over, "I can give you all but a grate covering." he hands the gold back to Malgant and sends the woman to the cellar. She returns shrotly with a deep metal bowl and three pints of lamp oil.

Madam Dulcet's disappaerance is thought on and judged no happy coincidence. Bralin lays out a two progned plan. Florin, Malgant, Davros, and Lorth along with Sergeant Hammer and First Class Demer would head to Itzal's parents house. The rest of them would head to Wolf Hill to see what they could see. Hammer nods to Bralin's idea, but adds a change. "Demer stays here. If Lynon sends word back, one of us needs to be here to recieve it." He shoots a nod to the younger man who snaps his boots together and leaves.

Florin puts Malgants mind at ease and the group prepares to move out. The Jerse Manor lies an hour ride to the south. It will be well after the hour of 10 before anyone can get there. Both of the Paladins steeds do not have that long on this plane. Those heading to the top of Wolf Hill will be in for a shorter journey, but harder up the rough terrain.

Hammer seems to consider Malgant's words for a moment. "To be blunt, Yes Lord Jerse holds the contract for my unit and could dismiss it at anytime. But one of my men is dead and I will find out what or who is resonsible for it. As for standing against you? That too is a bit tricky in my line of thinking. The Folks here in Jarlswolf seem to think you are on the side of the law and have authority to wield it. So I supose before I answer that I have to ask. Do you? Cause right now your sounding as if you don't. I don't mean to insult any here either, but I think I should have asked this earlier."

Harvest 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 11:16:28 PM

"I still do not completely understand what is the law, Master Sergeant Hammerand, and who decides what is and is not lawful. But I know that I wish to follow the law and what is lawful."

"Here. Allow me to show you something." After a moment of thought, Harvest Moon draws the letter of authority from her haversack. "This was given to us by Madam Dulcet who leads the Pitchfork Council. It authorizes us to investigate Itzal Jerse. It is addressed to the school of magic in Rowena at which Itzal Jerse had studied."

"Madam Dulcet has called upon us a number of times to do the will of the Council. Whether this makes us agents of the law ... " Harvest Moon shrugs. "I think that is for others to decide."


Any 
Thursday October 4th, 2007 11:20:33 PM
"Your plan is sound friend Bralin. Hopefully we can bring this episode to a close quickly."

He moves over to Harvest, gives her hand a quick squeeze, and moves out into the courtyard to prepare Moonshadow and the other horses for the trip.

Arminas 
Friday October 5th, 2007 12:33:02 AM
Listening to Bralin, it seems that he has come up with a solid plan. All except for one thing.

"They will hear us coming. We are too many and you are too loud." He looks to Bralin as he says this. "If we seek to engage them your plan is sound."

He pauses, and seems to take a moment to collect himself.

"I can go alone. They will not hear or see me as I move through the forest. I will use the spell to pass without a trace. When I think I am close, I will use another to step from one tree to another. I can even take the shape of a tree to observe. They will not find me. Together we will be found."

Arminas looks to Bralin.

"Your decision."

Lorth 
Friday October 5th, 2007 8:07:35 AM
Lorth listens to Bralin's plan, then chimes in, "Itzal Jerse's father's name is not Adrik, it is Rodle, as we met the man. So either our kind Sergeant is lying at who hired him, which I doubt, or there is another Jerse of prominence in the area."
Lorth then starts to get his gear ready for his imminent departure.

Desolute  d20+3=21 d20+4=11
Friday October 5th, 2007 10:38:56 AM
The rogue barbarian makes his way with the others. With Bralin around, there is no need to be stealthy, so he keeps his eyes and ears open while they travel.

Spot: 21
Listen: 11

Bralin 
Friday October 5th, 2007 3:41:11 PM
Bralin files away Ewan's correct species identification, but doesn't respond.

He nods once when Hammer says Demer will stay, having no objection.

In fact, the only emotion the dwarf shows during the conference is the pained look the crosses his face when Harvest resurrects her philosophical 'What is Law?' dilemma. He doesn't bother to answer, hoping that the letter from Dulcet is enough to satisfy the sargeant.

Arminas raises the noise question, causing Bralin to chuckle.
"Aye, I am not quiet. My intent is to split our group as well, you and mayhap Desolute and Harvest searching forward while Any and I trail at some distance. I will be in position to provide support, and will also serve as a distraction should our foes be wary. They will spot me, but I will be at a distance. And while they watch me, you will be more free to search."

Any (Friday Post) 
Friday October 5th, 2007 5:13:29 PM
Any responds to Bralin's comment with a low chuckle,

"I'm not sure how I feel as bait for this trap friend Bralin, but let us two act the part of the cheese, while those more stealthy search ahead."

He smiles to take away any idea that he does not wish to do this, and continues to prepare fro what will come.

Malgant  d8+5=13
Friday October 5th, 2007 5:31:03 PM
Malgant nods to The Sergeant and answers the man's return question. " I have ben with the Swords of Light only a few weeks. When I met them they had been charged by the Pitchfork council to defens a fledgling village and had done so, capturing rather than killing most of the raiders that threatened the village. They chose to allow the village to exercise it's new legal system and try the raiders and set their punishment. Furthermore we have been asked and been given Harvest's writ to investigate some strange goings on With Itzal Jerse and emanations of evil at his home during the party we were invited to. Are we on the side of the Law. Most certainly. Do we have the authority to Wield it. A more difficult question to answer, but I will tell you where I stand at least. I will do what is good for Jarlswolf and the people who live here. I have been given the approval to do so by Madame Dulcet. When she returns she and the council will jusge wether or not I have acted within the law, and if I am found wanting I will surrender to their judgement without hesitation. Now back to what I was doing before, You appear to have been rather soundly chewed upon by those Hounds you mentioned. Most of the Prayers Domi has granted me today are for the purpose of subduing Itzal Jerse, but I can spare some to heal you. Will you allow me?"
If and when the healing is done Malgant turns to Bralin. "I am ready to go, are we settled on our course of action?"

OOC
use comprehend languages to cast a cure light wounds on the Sergeant and also cast both light spells and 2 of the 3 detect magics to heal what I can of his wounds
CLW 13 healing (woot max roll)
4 minor healing for 4 more
17 points healed

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic


Florin Jadenth 
Friday October 5th, 2007 10:41:06 PM
Florin chews his lip and mentally keeps repeating something in his mind "keep your head, keep your head."

After a moment Florin sighs and looks to Bralin, "I'm sorry Bralin, I'm not thinking right. We should move as one, if it's possible that either group runs into problems then we can't afford to be at part stregnth. Not if Itzal has grown stronger and can bring up such terrible creatures."

Florin looks towards Arminas and speaks to him, "If we all go with you, can you possibly talk a animal friend to go ahead abit and keep check for us? I don't want to place a animal in danger but we should be ready for anything if it comes. It is a shorter move to the Jerse's house. Surely a flying friend could get there and to us to tell us if it sees anything strange. Not to mention Hammer there should go there and see whats up himself."

Florin takes the Domi symbol thats on a necklace under his armor and tunic and squeezes it before looking to Bralin, "Would this be a more sound plan? I want to save Ivy....however..the group here, the ones I call friends and my second family. I don't want to see any of you hurt either and we are most effective together as one." Florin is clearly torn here, he wants to save Ivy but he doesn't want his friends harmed from splitting the group up and smiles some, "Anyway, Ivy wouldn't be happy if any of you got hurt either due to my choice of splitting the group or advice of it."

9pm Jarlswolf 
Sunday October 7th, 2007 11:04:17 PM
Malgant offers and Sgt Hammer accepts the healing. "You are gracious to offer healing and I thank you." Harvest produces the writ and the Sgt. takes it in hand and scans the document. Harvet's words have the man a bit confused, but he seems to opt for not pursuing that discussion with the simple statement, "I am a soldier. My commander assumes the legal and moral authority of law. I have the luxury of obeying those orders and not needing to look beyond them."

Florin adds a wrinkle to the plan of splitting the group. Itzal has shown the power to challenge nearly the entire group and the paladin worries for the afety of all if they were to split as Bralin suggests. The dwarf also gives a quick rendition of the events as to why the Mailed Fist is now in the area, but here too a wrinkle appears. Lorth has met itzal's father and his name is not Adrik, but Rodle. Adrik may be a new player, perhaps an uncle to Itzal. His exact status and regional influence not known exactly. His ability to commision a unit from the Mailed Fist and his surname tie to the Jerse family would make him an influential man. Sgt. Hammer can add no information, Lynon would be the person if any, tied to Wolf Regiment who could shed light on Adrik Jerse. The Sgt makes it clear that Lynon may know nothing more than he on this though.

DM would like a party clarification.
Both paladins mounts have only 1 hour left before being forced to leave. The Jerse house is 1 hour from Jarlswolf down the southern road.

Is the group splitting? If so how is the journey up Wolf Hill occurring? Distance between front folks and back folks and such. Also the journey up Wolf Hill is about an hour of fairly steep terrain. Ground cover and trees are plentiful for most of the journey. The 'top' of the hill spans a couple hundred acres of land

Harvest  d20+14=33 d20+14=33 d20+7=21 d20+8=16
Monday October 8th, 2007 7:45:29 AM

"I believe that Paladin Florin Jadenth has the right of this." Harvest Moon strips off her haversack, holding it, rather, in one hand, dangling from the straps.

"We can easily investigate Wolf Hill tonight, Bralin Stoneminder. If neither Ivy nor Itzal Jerse and this Mendonius are to be found, then we may make our way to the Jerse house in the light of day."

"However, should we encounter a situation in which we feel that we must, for fear for her life, rescue Ivy then and there, we will be less able to do so with only half of our assembled company."

"I will go to change my clothing now." Harvest is gone but a short time. When she returns, she is dressed in her old worn and dirty rough shift belted only with a piece of rope. "I am ready."

Rolls and Actions
If you need these for the hill:
Spot 33, Listen 33, Hide 21, Move Silently 16

Note: Half way up the hill, Harvest will apply Mage Armor.

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (Longstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x2 (Maybe x3)

Bralin 
Monday October 8th, 2007 9:49:40 AM
Bralin fingers the obsidian stone at the end of the right fork of his beard. Mayhap, one day, he will understand why his comrades insist on his providing a direction when they so rarely accept it.

"Very well, we shall recon in force," he replies. "Arminas should lead. Lorth, Florin, Malgant, Any, Davros and I should trail by several hundred feet. Harvest and Desolute,"

Bralin pauses - tis pointless.

"please place yourselves as ye deem best."

Turing to Hammer, he asks, "Do ye wish to accompany us, or remain?" There are valid reasons for either course, and he accepts the man's choice with a nod.

The dwarf considers Lorth's observation.
"Mayhap the innkeeper knows of Lord Adrik Jerze," he opines.

Arminas  d20+16=33 d20+10=15 d20+13=21 d20+17=29
Monday October 8th, 2007 10:26:48 AM
Arminas cannot help but smile at Bralin.

"Well now, for a leader you seem to have a lack of followers. I liked your plan. Now instead of four noise makers I have eight. I would have preferred to go alone, stealth to find information. Instead it looks like we go to battle, on their terms and territory."

Arminas pulls a couple of scrolls from his haversack, and tucks them into a pouch. Two more he takes out and casts upon himself.

"Very well, I will go ahead. Ewan will wait here, she does not fly well at night. You follow the path up the hill. I will go through the thickest brambles. If you are set upon, do you want me to come to your aid or to go look for Ivy while you distract the enemy?"

Spells prepared:
entangle and speak with animals

Spells cast:
longstrider
pass w/o trace

Rolls for going up hill:
Hide 33
Listen 15
Move Silently 21
Spot 29


Desolute  d20+3=15 d20+4=19
Monday October 8th, 2007 1:08:06 PM
The half orc is unaware of the turmoil the dwarf suffers from. It is curious that people do not listen to their supposed leader. Where he comes from, disobidience means only death and if one is lucky a fast death.
Then Arminas says something strange, "You would rather have the enemy in your own home to fight? That does not make sence. Your non combatants would be in danger as well as the enemy being aware of your building placements. Give me a fight on their ground any day."

He follows Harvest as she travels.

Spot: 15
Listen: 19

Malgant  d20+5=10 d20+4=16
Monday October 8th, 2007 4:58:38 PM
having been tricked before he was exiled, Malgant now looks at everything a little differently. " Maybe Medonius is only invisible when it suits him. And maybe being visible to hire a group of the Mailed Fist suited him on the day they were hired. Just a thought." Malgant looks to Bralin and nods his readiness. To the Sergeant he states the simple reasons he would offer healing. " We are probably going to encounter trouble tonight. I would rather have you standing and fighting alongside us when that happens rather than crumpled on the ground in need of emergency healing. I would heal you more, but if we do face Itzal this night I would much rather try and give you an edge against his spells than have you a small amount healthier."

To the group he makes another statement. I believe we are all capable of warding ourselves against evil, those who cannot do so themselves can be warded by others in the group. From my teachings I was taught that summoned creaturs, such as those Itzal calls forth can not attack someone thus warded. they can threaten and they can cast spells but they are unable to make direct physical contact unless the warded person strikes first. We can use this to our advantage by going straight for the mage and ignoring the summoned minions."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D) dispel magic

OOC
spot 10
listen 16 for the climb. I'd roll move silently, but hopefully I have entertained you all enough with the rest of the post 8)

ADM Buzz 
Monday October 8th, 2007 6:20:12 PM
Posting report: Sunday September 30 - Saturday October 6

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = XXXXXOO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS = XXO2X2O
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS = XXXXXXO
Arminas SMTWTFS = XOX2XXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXX2XXO
Desolute SMTWTFS = O2X2XXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO

Davros 
Monday October 8th, 2007 6:38:48 PM
OOC- is the duration on my spells expired?

"I would like to see us travel to the Jerse family home first. If there is anyone who knows who Adrik Jerse is, it will be there. However, I will travel to Wolf Hill instead if that is everyone's desire."

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours
mount - duration 12 hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Any 
Monday October 8th, 2007 7:11:33 PM
"I thought your first plan sound friend Bralin, but I bow to the greater majority. In might it shall be, but I wonder how successful we will be."

Saying nothing more he mounts and prepares to depart.

Wolf Hill 
Monday October 8th, 2007 8:26:23 PM
The plan is altered. The group will make thier way to the top of Wolf Hill. Bralin looks to the Sgt and Hammer nods. "On your order then sir." He seems to have all the gear he plans to take. it is quickly decided an a couple spells later, Arminas takes point by a few hunderd feet putting him at 250'

The party moves through the wood on the outskirts of Jarlswolf and those without darkvision or low light vision quickly find they can see very little and must slow their pace. The party behind Arminas can not be heard by the ranger without straining incredibly hard while remaining immobile hiself. And he knows what to listen for.

It's been abuot a 3/4 of an hour. Arminas Listen check please.

Back at the group Sgt hammer takes a postion next to Bralin and the dwarf can tell that the Sgt, though human, is having no trouble at all moving and seeing in the dark.

Florin Jadenth  d20+6=18
Monday October 8th, 2007 9:42:56 PM
Florin speaks quickly to Bralin, feeling abit bad for changing the dwarf's plans, "I'm sorry for going back on your plans Bralin. I just thought it would be best if we search the hill first and we go together just incase."

Florin leaves it as that and moves with his friends, staying towards the front of the group just incase any light is pulled out, he being a elf needs little light to move about okay. He also keeps a eye out for signs as he has some skill in tracking himself.

(Track:18)

Arminas  d20+10=20
Monday October 8th, 2007 9:47:49 PM
Moving as quiet as possible through the bramble, Arminas stops to listen.

Listen 20

ooc: assuming you don't want or need other checks.

Lorth 
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 7:36:49 AM
(OOC: DM, Lorth would of dismissed Tobiasz when they reached the inn, as I figured (wrongly) that we would be staying the night. So Lorth won't have his mount to use till after midnight)

Lorth tails along behind the party as instructed. He keeps his shield strapped to his arm, sword ready to be drawn in a moment. He notes the familiar path towards wolf hill as he has been here before, however for a very different purpose.

Bralin 
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 9:20:44 AM
Bralin merely shrugs at Florin's apology. He is somewhat surprised the group did not stop for more debate at Davros' objection to this plan. Mayhap he should be more assertive. He grins to himself. Half the company already feels he is too assertive already. A strange group....

Bralin climbs the hill, and notes Hammer possesses some form of darkvision. He does not suggest using any light, but does stop to assist any of his comrades having difficulties navigating the terrain.

Harvest  d20+14=34 d20+14=23 d20+7=17 d20+8=21
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 3:31:11 PM

The brush that crowds the hillside conceals the approach. But it also conceals the other Swords of Light from her sight.

From her haversack, the brown girl removes a wand. Speaking the trigger word she points at Desolute.

"Desolute, do you hear me?" Through the magic of the Message spell she whispers to the half-orc despite the intervening distance. "Can you make out Arminas Calaelen up ahead or the others behind?"

"I can see nothing, but we must forge ahead. I will pause to use some magic, then we will continue."

Another wand and the blessing of Alemi, and Harvest continues on.

Rolls and Actions
Cast Message on Desolute, Cast Mage Armor and Longstrider
Spot 34 /Nat20, Listen 23, Hide 17, Move Silently 21

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x3, Message x1

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29)  d20+3=4 d20+4=6 d20+10=22
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 5:06:24 PM
Desolute returns the response, Once again, I have failed in that, but there might be another way I am aware of.

Desolute reaches into his Handy Haversack and pulls a wand. He shakes it twice and looks around with it.

Spot: 4
Listen: 6
Use Magic Device: 22

Active spell: Message
Used item: Wand of Detect Magic

Any  d20+10=23 d20+10=22
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 6:24:12 PM
As they move up through the brush, Any readies his bow. He still wants to master the technique that Arminas uses to fire his bow more rapidly, but for now he will have to content himself with the new powers his bow has had placed upon it. He keeps in mind the magial word of power that will ignite his arrows when fired, and watches for any sign of the Itzal and his magic.

Spot 23
Listen 22

Forefront  d20+5=10
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 9:56:18 PM
Arminas moves along, there is no trail, only a destination. A slight breeze stirs the leaves on the brush and through the upper tree tops. In all a very peaceful and quiet night. On any other night it would be very beautiful, but somewhere up ahead the elf could feel an evil presence waiting, festering within the land.

The Main group, Harvest activates a wand and links herself with Deoslute. they could now clearly communicate through the softest of whispers. Desolute can see the others, up just to his left and a few yards in front of him. Sgt Hammer is picking his way up the slope in a somewhat muffled approach as far as the noise he generates. To the Sgt's immediate right is Bralin and to his left is Malgant. Florin is just in front of them, Davros just behind and at the party's rear is Lorth. In all the group is spread over maybe 40' with Davros marking the near center. Besides thier own passage, no noise or trail is heard or seen.

Arminas, it seems to come as a soft call from the trees over the final rise. The ranger knows that sounds carries well in the still of a night such as this and the source of the sound is likely another 100' at least beyond the crest. He knows the sound does not belong to the natural world he knows so well, but to the exact creator or cause, he can not be certain. Only that the noise continues at a steady, now nearing rythmic like cadence.

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=8 d20+3=21
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 10:08:27 PM
Florin keeps moving with the rest of the group and keeps his eyes and ears open as he doesn't want to be taken by surprise right now. He is still worried about Ivy and if she is ok but for the moment he tries to keep his mind on buisness at hand.

(Spot:8 Listen:21)

Davros 
Tuesday October 9th, 2007 10:52:26 PM
As the group travels up the hill, Davros takes a cue from Harvest and casts a message spell to increase quiet communication.

active effects:
extended mage armor -duration 12 hours-?
mount - duration 12 hours-?
message- range 160 feet(between each other),targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, extended See Invisibility

Lorth 
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 7:30:13 AM
As he walks along, Lorth does not speak and makes his way as quietly as possible. He places his hand on the hilt of his sword as his friends gain the crest of the hill, however he does not draw it lest the glowing runes on it give them away.

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 29) 
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 9:39:19 AM
Desolute moves with harvest. Now that he can determine where the others are, he relates that information to Harvest and begins looking for other signs of magic in the area. Hopefully he can see the enemy with his wand as soon as the enemy sees them. Sooner would be prefered however.

Harvest  d20+14=30 d20+14=27 d20+7=18 d20+8=17
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 10:31:43 AM

Taking a scroll in hand, Harvest continues forward up the slope.

"Thank you, Desolute. It is difficult to see in this darkness."

Rolls and Actions
Holding scroll of Shield
Spot 30, Listen 27, Hide 18, Move Silently 17

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)

Items Expended: Wand Mage Armor x3, Message x1

Arminas  d20+16=28 d20+10=20 d20+13=31 d20+17=18
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 10:34:43 AM
Arminas shudders as he listens. Unnatural sounds seem to throb within his head. Something is wrong, and it is beyond the crest of the hill. Looking ahead, he decides he must move around the flank of the hill to avoid going directly over the crest.

First though, he takes a scroll from the pouch and quietly reads it. Then, he moves off to the right to circle the crest of the hill while staying in the thickest vegetation.

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining
using woodland stride feat to move through thick brush/woodlands

Prepared spells
entangle
speak with animals

Rolls
Hide 28
Listen 20
Move Silently 31
Spot 18

Bralin  d20+6=12 d20+7=11
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 10:53:59 AM
[Listen 12, Spot 11]

Bralin continues climbing, the 'clink' of his armor and occassional 'crunch' as he inadvertantly breaks a twig ring loudly in his ears. The dwarf doesn't worry overmuch about his approach, however, as there isn't anything he can do about it.

What he can do is ensure his blinded companions do not lose their way. Bralin keeps an eye on Florin, Lorth, Malgant, and Davros, making sure they remain in a grouping with himself and Hammer.

Malgant  d20+5=11 d20+4=16
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 7:40:57 PM
Malgant trudges up the hill. His armor and hooves no quieter than Bralin's kit. At least since the majority of the others were wearing a good amount of gear he had a good idea where they were. He knew that the moment he unsheathed his greatsword the area would be lit as well as if he carried a lantern, so he left it sheathed on his back. What he did do however was to pull one of the javelins he had purchased in Jarlwolf free of the quiver and think about how best to accomplish what he wanted to do. His aim was to enspell the javelin with silence and either hit Itzal with it or get it to land near enough to the mage to disrupt his spells. That was one plan. Another that he hoped would work was using the prayer of dispeling that Domi had granted him this morning to counter Itzal's escape spell, he knew timing that would be tricky though. What he prayed for most fervently as he climbed the hill though was that Ivy was safe. If she wasn't there was a real chance that Florin might snap and become a unknown entity in the coming fight. That would be...bad. Having faced Itzal twice now Malgant knew that the key to beating him was to hamper his escape. The mage relied too heavily on his summoned minions. He would strike from surprise and then quickly escape to a safe distance. Stopping that escape was even more important than stopping the minions. The protection from evil wards would defend them from the minions. Knowing that it may still be awhile before they encountered the boy, Malgant still knew that one of his defensive spells would last for several hours. Quietly he spoke the prayer to Domi granting his armor a bit more protection.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Prot from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic
* denote spells already used
OOC

cast magic vestment on Malgant's armor, +1 ac,duration 5 hours

spot 11
listen 16


Any 
Wednesday October 10th, 2007 9:36:10 PM
Any continues along with the others.

What more can he do to prepare?

For now, he simply follows along watching for any change, or any sign of Itzal.

The Summoning


Jack and Jill 
Thursday October 11th, 2007 10:26:26 AM
We go to Combat Rounds now.

Florin, Bralin, Any, Hammer and Lorth keep moving up the hillside. Malgant does as well, pausing briefly to cast a spell upon his armor.

Davros pauses and casts a message spell, linking himself, Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Malgant and Anthos. DM The Mount and Mage Armor spell ended a few hours ago.

Desolute concentrates on the Magical auras through the Detect Magic spell from his wand. To do so, though, he must stop moving and concentrate on the magic. He senses magic about him instantly as he and the rest of his friends have plenty of it. The group is moving up the hill. He can break the spell and catch up or continue and catch up later.

Harvest retrieves a scroll and continues forward up the slope, passing the now stopped Desolute.

The group is starting to get spread out, as many pause briefly to cast spells. Florin can just make out the top of the rise. An ever so deeper black against the dark night sky. He is at the front of the column and the top is at the edge of his vision, about 120' further up the hill. There are no sounds and no movement that anyone can detect still. Somewhere up there is Arminas and possibly Itzal

Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: { Takes a scroll and casts Hide from Animals. The main group is well behind him and his nerves have been set on edge. The Hilltop is quite large and Arminas moves towards the right 80' before moving to come over the rise. The sounds in front of him continue in a slow cadence, but are becoming clearer. He is nearly certain it is men and at least two of them. Slowing and crouching, Arminas comes over the rise. Ahead in a tree stand he can see a man. In deep balck robes with white glowing patterns chaotically stitched about. Just past him and further into the tree, he can see another similarly dressed man. The are both chanting low and looking to a spot that he can not see from where he stands.}

Desolute 
Thursday October 11th, 2007 1:23:31 PM
Desolute remains still and searches for those other then his party members. He is as quick on his feet as most and his night vision would not hamper his speed when he needs it.
If for some reason, they are about to leave his sight, it is then, he will catch up.

Lorth 
Thursday October 11th, 2007 1:44:36 PM
Lorth moves quickly (Lorth will run if he has too) to catch up with the main part of the group. He slows back down when he catches up to Bralin. He is ready to draw his sword and move into battle at a moments notice.

Harvest  d20+1=7 d20+14=34
Thursday October 11th, 2007 8:25:17 PM

"Desolute, I will rise above the brush and fly."

After warning her half-orc companion, Harvest draws a scroll and reads the contents, hope upon hope that the sound is not too loud. Her feet lift off of the ground and she creeps a very short distance forward. All of her attention, though, is channeled into listening for signs that her chanting had been detected.

Rolls and Actions
Caster Level Check 7 vs DC5
Listen 34 /Nat 20

Movement and Position
I31 (5ft step)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)

Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday October 11th, 2007 9:54:05 PM
Florin seeing the clearing area ahead and not sure if there will be danger up ahead for sure or not, reaches down and pulls Glimmer and keeps the words to activate the shocking power of the sword on his lips.

Since he sees the clearing first he makes use of the message spell that Davros casted earlier and whispers back to his friends that a clearing is up a head and to be on guard.

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+13=14 d20+16=34 d20+10=22 d20+17=36
Thursday October 11th, 2007 10:58:44 PM
Arminas stops and stares.

Highlight to display spoiler: {
I wonder where the others are?

Looking, it appears that his plan to wait for the others to cause a distraction may be help come too late. He must try and stop the spell that is being cast. Trees!

Arminas concentrates upon the trees, willing them to move. With arcane words and a motion, the trees become alive. Grasping at twisting to hold fast all within their reach.

Entangle centered 40 foot radius on 9 AG, about halfway up the tree to where the tree stand is.

The spell is a standard action, he will take a move action to move back into the trees 40 feet, hopefully hidden from the enemy.

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining
entangle 3 min
using woodland stride feat to move through thick brush/woodlands

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals

Rolls
Hide 34
Listen 22
Move Silently 14
Spot 36

Entangled
The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls and a -4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a Concentration check (DC 15 + the spell's level) or lose the spell.
}

Any  d20+10=19 d20+10=15
Thursday October 11th, 2007 11:08:07 PM
The group is anything but stealthy. Any continues to watch for any sign of trouble.

Suddenly, he sees Harvest take to the air, soaring above the brush of the hillside. A smile comes to his face in spite of the situation.

She even makes a good looking bird

The thought is hardly in his head before he shrugs it off to focus on the task at hand.

Spot 19
Listen 15

Malgant 
Thursday October 11th, 2007 11:29:01 PM
Malgant whispers through the message spell " I am stepping forward and away from the group, in a moment I will be unable to speak or hear what you say due to silence, I will attempt to silence any foes ahead. Good Luck to us all."

Malgant steps out to the side (E32) and begins to prepare. He enchants the javelin in his hand with silence.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 50/50 rounds

Desolute 
Friday October 12th, 2007 11:46:48 PM
Friday post

Near the Top of the Hill  d20+4=11 d20+2=4 d20+2=3 d20+2=15 d20+2=14 d20+12=30 d20+9=23 d20+9=20 d20+9=13 d20+9=18
Saturday October 13th, 2007 6:03:47 PM
Lorth cathes up to Bralin and Sgt Hammer as those tow continue moving up the hill.

Malgant moves to the left and lets those in the Message spell him know of his plan. The spell cast all goes quiet about the minotaur.

Harvest pulls a scroll, reading it softly as she is able yet still pronouncing the words correctly, she activates the magic and rises just over the ground.

Desolute continues concentrating on the magic auras detected about him. A quick mental guess as the number of auras becomes clear, is that he is only detecting his companions and his own magic.

Any too, continues to keep pace with the front group.

Florin draws his sword, now moving to within about 40' to the top of the west side of Wolf Hill.

Bralin, Any, Florin, Lorth all begin to hear the dull rythms filtering through the unseen trees beyond the hills crest. The sound sends a deep shiver of unease to the very core of each of the heroes.

Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: {casts an entangle spell and the area about the men he can see comes to life about them. The furthest one he can see, obviously breaks his concetration as the plants trap about him. The cries of two others tell him there are at least 4 men in the circle of his spell. It also tells him that three are now pleased. The other continues, even as the grass and vines bind his legs. Arminas slips back from sight and moves further down the hill, hoping to remain unseen. on Line of affect is blocked to AG-9 by tree at AJ-11. I am altering the center to AG-7.}

Everyone hears a cry of surprise ring through the night. The sound is relatively close, within 200' and likely closer. Shortly after, comes a horrible and terrified cry of a man that is cut short. The echoes roll into the still night.

Map is under construction.



Davros AC14(15) Hp 35/35 
Saturday October 13th, 2007 10:05:15 PM
It would seem combat is upon us soon. Time to prepare. Davros casts haste upon his companions. If Arminas needs help, speed will be essential.

actions
cast haste - targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, (one other if anyone within 30feet- Sgt Hammer or Desolute)

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee)

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility

DM on the Map 
Sunday October 14th, 2007 9:33:26 AM
DM- forgot that his neighbor moved and took his wireless connection with him. the maps are on my laptop and I won't be getting to update and send out poistions until very late tonight or tomorrow.

Everyone is pretty much in the same situation as before. the main group basically closed by 40 or 60 depending on PC moves. To help me could you list your land speeds when you move?
Arminas you moved to where you did and can not see anyone, bad guys or good guys.

Harvest  d20+14=26
Sunday October 14th, 2007 11:30:55 AM
Harvest folds her arms to her side and rises straight up, angling her flight only slightly in the direction of the top of the hill.

"I am high in the air, Desolute," she whispers with the certainty that even though she cannot see him in the blackness below, her Message will carry to his ears through the magic. "I will try to describe to you what I see."

Surely those who make the cries would need light by which to see. It is for these lights that Harvest Moon searches from her vantage up above.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 26

Movement and Position
H30? (60ft Double Move: 1/2 speed for Ascending flight.)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)

Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly

Question: How high is Harvest in relation to the top of Wolf Hill? Level?

DM... Harvest is about 10' higher than the top of the hill crest at 60' over her former position

Any (AC 22, HP 38, Move- 30')Cat's Grace AC 24  d20+10=11 d20+10=14
Sunday October 14th, 2007 12:19:28 PM
Any cannot see the cause of the disturbance, but now seems like a good time to get ready for what may come.

He quietly chants to himself, and as he finishes, he seems to move through the brush with greater ease and less noise. His bow is still in his hand, and his elven eyes are seeking for anything in the area.

Spot 11
Listen 14

Cast Cat's Grace-- +4 dexterity for 6 minutes
Dex--21 +5 to attributes, reflex saves, AC, etc. instead of +3-- AC goes to 23

Lorth 
Monday October 15th, 2007 8:46:25 AM
Lorth moves along with Bralin towards the source of the noises.
(With Davros haste spell, Lorth's speed is 60')

Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)

Bralin (Haste)  d20+6=13 d20+7=13
Monday October 15th, 2007 10:14:51 AM
Bralin hears the cut off scream, but doesn't acknowledge it. Whoever the soul was, he is beyond help now. A flutter of concern for Arminas weaves through the dwarf's brain, but he shakes it off. The ranger would put up a longer fight.

Wordlessly, Bralin moves forward. Davros' spell seeps through him, and the dwarf finds he actually has to slow down to allow those who have cast spells to keep up with him.

[Bralin moves forward 60']
[Listen 13, Spot 13]


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Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 
Monday October 15th, 2007 10:21:20 AM
Arminas
Highlight to display spoiler: {Arminas hides among the trees and slips a scroll from his pouch. Reading it, he steps into the tree next to him and enters the tree at AG 10. He does not step out, but remains inside hidden from the enemy.

What type of trees are in the area? DM call them a mix of maple, oak and elm.

Active spells:
tree stride 3 hours/may move into 2 more trees
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining
entangle 3 min}

Desolute  d20+10=23
Monday October 15th, 2007 10:37:23 AM
The barbarian, with wand still in hand, accepts the haste spell from Davros and moves as fast as he can up to the top of the hill.
Once at the top, he shakes his wand twice and looks around again, for those aura's he does not recognize.

Active spells: Haste
Actions: Movement to top of hill. Normal move 40+haste. If time is left he try's to activate his wand of Detect Magic again. DC:23

Desolute ooc 
Monday October 15th, 2007 2:19:26 PM
DM, I am a bit confused with the map. Is the top of the hill square 1, since our map copy is in the 20 - 30 range?
By "our" copy, I mean where desolute, Malgant and harvest are.

With haste, would Desolute be able to get near the top at full movement?

Thanks.

Yes pretty close to that. Issue with Desolute is he can not see the top as it is more than 60' away. Desolute currently stands about 150' from the top

Buzz: Ok, his actions stand then. I doubt he can activate the wand this round. Movement 70 with haste.

DM Desolute would not be hasted. Distance rom the rest of the group would have put him beyond the spell when Davros cast it.

Malgant 
Monday October 15th, 2007 5:08:05 PM
Malgant hears nothing as the silence Domi has granted him eminates from the Javelin. He finds that all of his friends seem to have sped up, but he reamins unchanged. He moves at a run for the top of the hill( double move of 40').

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 49/50 rounds

ADM Buzz 
Monday October 15th, 2007 7:03:33 PM
Posting report: Sunday October 7 - Saturday October 13

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = XXXOXOX
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOXXXOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXOOOX
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXOXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = O2OXXOO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXOXXOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO

Post Earliy tomorrow 
Monday October 15th, 2007 9:36:13 PM
Work work work....grrrrr.

Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 
Monday October 15th, 2007 10:36:16 PM
Davros continues to follow his companions up the hill at his new, faster pace. As he moves, he prepares an additional defensive spell.

actions:
cast- protection from evil
move up to 60 feet to keep up with group

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility


Florin Jadenth 
Monday October 15th, 2007 10:44:07 PM
Florin frowns when he hears the scream and wonders what is up. Looking to the others he ponders on moving quicker ahead but doesn't. For the moment Florin moves at his normal speed up farther. He isn't the hiding type so he just stays infront and ready.

Florin will double move or run only if the group seems like they need to get up the hill quicker. Florin also makes a small whispering comment back to Davros since the message spell is in effect, "Thanks for the aid friend. I'm not sure what we would do without your magical aid my friend, along with that of our healers."

Round 3  d20+2=5 d20+2=4 d20+4=21 d20+12=30 d20+9=10 d20=3
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:38:23 AM
Harvest rises straight up in hopes that whoever up top requires light to do whatever it is they are doing. Itzal is human after all and upon reaching about 60' she spies a purple like glow coming from a copse of trees. At this distance and in the dark herself the distance to the light very hard for her to tell. She can see a bit of tree a touch of sky through the clouds and the glow. There seems to be movement the trees shimmering back and forth in front of the dark light as if stirred by the wind or moving of thier own accord.

Any casts a spell and then continues on with his bow out.

Lorth, Florin, Bralin and Hammer all move up together and approach the crest of the hill. While none can see over it, they can all easily hear some movment over the rise. The sound of trees rustling hard in the wind.

Desolute moves up the hill to catch up to the group and closes within visual range. A set of trees in front of him had prevented the barbarian from being aboe to run.

Malgant moves up in absolute silence. He can see Any, Davros and Desolute. The others are just beyond his vison.

Listen DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Leaves and branches are snapping about as if the trees up ahead are alive}

Harvest is 60' up and 120' behind Davros's current position. She can see none of the party.

Please note Visual range of Low light vision was incorrect oduring previous rounds and has been corrected

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79, SPD 60' 
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 8:00:59 AM
Lorth pauses to cast a spell. "Gargul allow me your protections to keep the evil at bay.", he incants.
He then moves up the ridge towards the noises. (60' to 18-E, or 18-5 if counting from top, left to right.)

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)

Any (AC 22, HP 38, Move- 60' with Haste)Cat's Grace AC 24  d20+10=29 d20+10=29
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 12:31:33 PM
Any, feeling the effects of Davros' spell, continues at a faster pace towards the top of the hill. Hearing noises from that direction, he tries to will himself even more quickly along (listen 29).

What is going on up there?

Pulling his cloak around himself, to hide any refelction from his armor, he continues, his bow in hand, arrow laying alongside the bow ready.

Spot 29
spells
Cat's Grace 6 minutes from round 2
haste

Harvest (AC 23, HP48/48)  d20+14=34
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 12:55:36 PM
Straight as an arrow, Harvest Moon shoots toward the light. The angle descends and speeds her flight.

Through the whipping wind, the keen ears of the brown girl pick up the pop and crackle of the brush come to life.

In the rushing tunnel of darkness, the hill, the clearing, the altar the ground, all approach at an alarming rate. In what by all appearance is the nick of time, Harvest veers straight upward, slowing with upward momentum, she comes to a stop.

"STOP! We are friends of the girl you have taken captive. Release her," Harvest cries, "and surrender yourselves to our custody."

The mouse brown crest of hair no longer hands in her eyes. It lies back over the top of her head, blown back by the winds of her flight.

Rolls and Actions
Listen 34/Nat 20

Movement and Position
H17/20ft up
(220ft Double Move: 2x speed for Descending flight.)
Rise 15ft to 20ft up with remainder of Double Move 1/2 speed for Ascending flight.)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly

Desolute  d20+4=13
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 1:21:43 PM
Desolute puts his wand away into his haversack and pulls his weapons. he moves as far as possible given the growth of the area, until he can engage something.

Listen:13 (fails)

Bralin (ac 25, 76/76 hp, Haste, Divine Favor 1/10)  d20+6=22
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 3:52:47 PM
[Listen 22]

"Ware the trees," Bralin breathes softly, intending only Hammer, Florin, and Lorth to hear. "Tis more than wind that moves them."

And then Harvest calls out a command from up ahead.
"Stone's Blood," the dwarf growls in annoyance. Harvest has once again jumped in head first.
As Lorth has already paused to cast a spell, he does the same, growling out a single dwarven word.
[Activate Brahmah's Tattoo - Divine Favor]

"Stay with me," he tells Hammer and the paladins. Cutting in behind Lorth, Bralin passes to his right and climbs the hill.

[Move 50' to 19-9]

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Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)

Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Arminas 
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:11:23 PM
Arminas
Highlight to display spoiler: {Arminas remains hidden in the oak tree near the alter, waiting for a chance to rescue Ivy.

OOC:I am unclear as to what I can see/hear. It does not address this in the Tree Stride spell. The Tree Shape spell says "While in tree form, you can observe all that transpires around you just as if you were in your normal form, and your hit points and save bonuses remain unaffected." Would it be the same effect?

Active spells:
tree stride 3 hours/may move into 2 more trees
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining
entangle 3 min}

Malgant 
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 10:45:48 PM
Malgant surged forward, a feeling that something was wrong up ahead in the pit of his stomach. Too slow, he was losing sight of the rest of the group. He kept veering to his left to try and keep from silencing his friends.

OOC
Not sure how fast I can move with the hill and all. I would LIKE to Quad move straight up and a bit to the left. I should be able to move to somewhere near 31 in the fourth column from the left if I am able to move at 4x speed.

Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 10:58:20 PM
Davros follows the warriors up the hill, casting a spell to see if Itzal's invisible friend is about.

actions:
cast- extended see invisibility
move up to 60 feet to keep up with group

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=17 d20+3=4
Tuesday October 16th, 2007 11:27:41 PM
Florin continues to move to clear the distance between him and the possible enemies to come. He is ready with the words to make Glimmer become lightning enchanted on his lips and his trusty weapon ready other wise.

Florin also keeps his ears open for any sound that might be Ivy in the distance.

(Listen:17 Spot:4)

Round 4  d20+4=14 d20+2=11 d20+2=12 d20+12=26 d20+9=13 d20+9=16 d20+17=29 d20+10=23
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 8:08:49 AM
Lorth casts a spell and then continues up hill, cresting the rise. Now able to see a faint black glow in the night and the Sound of foliage whipping about is unmistakable and close.

Any moves in and crests the Ridgeline. Spotting the tree copse and glow, he starts to move in.

Harvest flies in towards the glow she spies. As she quickly closes she realizes her former position was only 20' higher than the top of this section of Wolf Hill to begin with. Luckily flight is not so fast that she plows into the ground and easily adjusts her course. As a result, however, she performs a more swooping like move in a deep arch and coming to rest just above the trees and the black/purple glow. Below she sees the figures and a portion of what seems to be a stone slab. Harvest is unable to see what is lying on it, but for the direction the figures are facing she is pretty sure someone or something is atop the flat rock. The grasses and baranches are holding all three firmly, when suddenly the writhing area stops. Releasing the onve entangled men. The man to the far left is Itzal and all three have hands raised and are chanting. Non respond in any way to Harvest's call to surrender or otherwise cease thier current activities. Harvest can not see opponent H1

Desolute stows his wand and continues up the Hill, Malgant moving up beside him. The trees preventing the minotaur from being able to run as there was no straight line in which he could perform the manuver.

Bralin gives warning about the trees ahead and with a breif pause to activate a tattoo, continues to close. Giving Hammer and the paladins instructions about keeping close to him.

Hammer moves just ahead of Bralin and takes a position of full cover at a tree relative to anyone ahead in the glow now easily seen by all.

Arminas waits. But for how long? The wold outside of the tree can not be seen or heard. His companions were unobservable before he entered. How long should he wait?

Davros moves just to the ridge line and casts a spell in cast Itzal's mentor and friend is invisibly about. The human wizard can see nothing about him, the darkness of the night hampering him significantly.

Florin heads over the rise and towards the trees, weapon at the ready.

Ahead in the trees, the chanting continues at the same deep low rythmic pace. Those with low light vision can feel the world dimming. Coincidence that nature has chosen now to fill the sky with clouds?

Appearing near Lorth are two great bird like creatures. They tower near the tops of the trees themselves upon 4 great ostrich-like legs. Each ending in short sword sized talons. A blast of grey and red feathers decorate the main body and with a sharp ear splitting cry they attack. Both recoil from the paladin screaming and looking for other prey.

The rustling plants go quiet. Very little can be seen ahead in the glow, the trees and underbrush masking those within. As if planted to purposefully give privacey. Those with Darkvision and Low light vision though, did see the grasses and bushes about the area thrashing wildly about and suddenly go still

Please Note DM Altered Harvest's move after further consultation with imps and angels. Harvest is at location H17

Desolute  d20+3=4 d20+4=6
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:20:01 AM
The barbarian frustrated by his slow progress looks in Arminas's direction in envy at his swiftness. Yet, he continues to get up to the top of the hill to attack something he sees.

Spot: 4
Listen: 6

Thank goodness he isn't fighting for his life these past few weeks. The gods of dice are really pi....upset with me for some reason.

Bralin (ac 23, 76/76 hp, Haste, Divine Favor 2/10, Charging, Power Atk 4)  d20+10=17 d10+14=22
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 2:04:38 PM
Topping the rise, Bralin looks through the trees to his front. Born of a race that dwells underground, the gathering gloom does not hinder his vision.

An entanglement spell was present and disappates - Arminas no doubt - Itzal stands, arms raised above his head, looking intently at something below and to the right - tis obscured by the trees.

Two summoned creatures appear near Lorth.
"Medonius," Bralin notes.

The master knows we are here, but the student is not yet aware.

Tis an opportunity, and Bralin seizes it.

Aided by Davros' spell, the dwarf races forward, pulling his waraxe as he moves. Bralin bursts through the treeline, axe held high. Reaching the boy, the warrior drives the axe downward, twisting the handle slightly so that the flat side of the weapon will slam into Itzal's head. The weapon whistles an arc toward its destination.....

[Charge Itzal. Non lethal attack with waraxe hits ac17 for 22 hp damage]

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Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage
Charging: +2 to hit, -2 AC
Nonlethal attack: -4 to hit
Power attack: -4 to hit, + 4 damage
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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs H1, HP48/48) 
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 4:21:19 PM

The fantastic shapes of the giant bird draws a wide-eyed look from Harvest Moon. The appearance of the monsters speaks as clearly as any words.

The brown girl's voice rings out above the trees as she reads from the scroll in her hand. Then she shoots out over the clearing even as she spies the form of Bralin Stoneminder charging upon an angle also toward the light. All becomes clear as she moves past the tree and the scene opens below here. Ivy! Upon the altar.

"Florin Jandeth! Ivy is here." Harvest Moon dives, drawing out her spiked chains as she descends. "I am here, Bralin Stoneminder." The long spiked chain in hand, she hovers over Ivy's form.

Rolls and Actions
Cast Shield

Movement and Position
AG17 Previous Round Ending Position as interpolated from H17 of the previous map. (The Horizontal Axis changed between the two map versions.)
AF9 (40ft to AG9 then drop 15ft to just above Ivy.)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min, Shield (10/10 rounds)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+12=24 d20+12=32 d20+12=32 d20+9=28 d8+3=8 d8+3=6 d8+3=7 d8+3=9 d8+3=6 d6=4 d6=1 d6=4
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 5:43:34 PM
The tree Arminas stands within quits moving. Someone has prematurely ended his spell of entangle. He steps out of the oak and finds himself at the alter, with Ivy upon it (location AF 9). Looking around, he assesses the situation. If Ivy is safe, he turns his attention to H2 (if she is in immediate danger, he will instead try and free her). Raising his bow, he lets three flaming arrows fly towards H2.

Attacks:
Hit AC 24 Damage 8 + 4 flame
Hit AC 32 (critical confirmed 32) Damage 22 + 1 flame
Hit AC 28 Damage 6 + 4 flame
Total damage 45

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining
entangle 3 min

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power



Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 8:10:11 PM
Malgant moves 5'diagonally left to clear the line of tres that seem to still be blocking his path and moves as fats as he can( double move) toward the top of the hill.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 48/50 rounds

Any(ac22, HP 38, move 60)haste Cat's grace  d20+12=21 d20+12=25 d20+12=28 d20+6=13 d6=5
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 8:20:35 PM
Any moves quickly up the hill (to AH-17). He hears Harvest. They have Ivy, therefore they are not on the side of good. Seeing an opponent ahead of him, and Arminas'arrows arcing towards him, Any too fires at the exposed Human (H2),his arrows igniting as they leave his bow

Attack hits Ac 21 for 13 HP DAM plus 5 HP dam from flame

Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 
Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:53:08 PM
Davros grunts in disgust as he is unable to effectively target spells. He activates a light spell hoping to clear matters up.

actions:
retrieve wand of light from haversack
activate wand- dur 10min, 20ft radius. cast on a coin and the coin tossed towards the bird-creatures.

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
charge from wand of light

Florin Jadenth-AC:23-HP:71/71  d20+3=23
Thursday October 18th, 2007 12:06:51 AM
Florin hears the words that he had been hoping for other then not knowing if she is injured or not. Hope flares in his heart and body as does another sensation that he felt only a short time ago. His promise burns in his mind which effects his actions some which is clearly noted in his next movements.

A roar, much like a battle roar rips from Florin's mouth and he moves quickly to enter the clearing also, he will help handle the evil birds if needed. When he gets into the clearing he levels his sword to point towards those in the clearing as he speaks slowly, "On my word I give one chance. Drop your weapons and surrender and you shall live. You threatened the life of the one I love, the family which would soon be mine also, the friends here with me. I offer once chance before offering no quarter to criminals and in Domi's name I will smite you."

(Intimidate:23 *Nat:20* Maybe Domi is on Florin's side.)

Florin for his actions beyond moving if possible will activate the shocking ability on his sword and drop into total defense till the enemies move.

Round 5 First Contact  d20+9=15 d20+10=21 d4=2
Thursday October 18th, 2007 6:39:49 AM
Desolute moves up and crosses the ridge line to teh hill top. To his left are the great 4 legged birds and before him, the trees and the odd black glow.

Bralin siezes a moment, perhaps one is all that they will get adn charges. Moving quickly, he closes on Itzal and swings. The axe whistles in and connects just inches from Itzal. An invisible barrier that seems to shield the young man, turns the blow aside.

Harvest activates the scroll in her hand and flies in over the trees and sees everything. Ivy appears to be peacefully lying on the stone slab. Eyes closed, her arms folded over her chest and a look of serenity upon her face. Calling out, Harvest then pulls her spiked chain as she moves.
Spell craft DC 21/21 Highlight to display spoiler Itzal is guarded by a Shield and Mage Armor

Arminas steps from the tree. The stone slab blocks him from being able to go forward and so he steps just to the left. He quickly takes in the area and also takes aim on a target. Over the slab upon which Ivy lies, just past the tree and into the man standing to the far right. Three flaming arrows streak towards the target. The first ricochetes off some kind of invisible field, but the next two hit him in the chest.

Any takes aim and sends a blazing arrow through the trees towards the same target as Arnimas. This shot, too, encounters an impeneratrable barrier and bounces harmlessly away.

Malgant finds an unobstructed path towards the hilltop and one of the powerful looking bird creatures and runs.

Davros retrievs a wand and activates the item upon a coin. A soft glow of light fills his immediate area. Can't throw coin yet, too many actions

Florin moves to Bralin's side and orders the men to stand down. He is very convincing. His weapon crackles with electricity.

Lorth moves up and stands next to Florin. the great bird like creatures scream thier disappointment in not being able to rend the smaller snack as it goes by.

Hammer drops back to Any and takes a position to help in his defense, should the great birds change targets
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Wordlessly, the man crumples to the ground dead as if a puppet with the strings cut. A pair of arrows sticking out of his center chest and blood pooling about the grass


A2 screams silently at Malgant and attacks, but finds there is some quality about the minotaur that shuns it. The bird then proceeds to move to another target and closes with Davros and Desolute. Malgant take an AoO

A1 pursues Hammer and strikes. The great talon careens off os the Sgt's shield with a sound not unlike steel on slate.

The man to the north of the area goes wide eyed and stark terror crosses his face. He turns and flees to the west. [W/5+ 80'] He quickly vanishes into the dark.

Itzal steps back and away from the formidable group suddenly about him. "Coward!" he calls after the fleeing man. He then turns seething eyes of hate towards the party. Having given himself a few feet of distance, Itzal casts a spell. The area about Lorth, Bralin, Arnimas and Florin explodes into a myriad of sparkling flects of gold.
[Will save DC 18 or become blinded.]

The other man smiles at Florin. "Oh a bonus then. How many innocents will the paladin kill to save his love?" he moves to the west about 5' and casts a spell. A thin black ray lances into Lorth. The paladin feels his veery life force pulled from his chest, consumed by the necromantic magic. [Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Through all the screaming and cries of battle, Ivy lies motionless upon the slab of rock. The clouds continue to gather in thedark sky above.

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79, SPD 60' 
Thursday October 18th, 2007 7:09:18 AM
(I hope it isn't to late to post, I'm still getting used to your posting times Daniel. I was trying to let Bralin post before me as he told Lorth to stick with him)

Lorth stays near Bralin and moves towards the person to the left of Itzal (9,5) Brandishing his glowing weapon he waits to see if Itzal falls from Bralin's blow.

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)

You're fine. My times are all screwed up with work going to hades in beautiful basket of crap

Florin Jadenth-AC:23-HP:71/71  d20+16=24 d20+11=24 d8+6=7 d8+6=12 d6=1 d6=4 d20+6=20
Thursday October 18th, 2007 3:11:48 PM
Florin smirks at the comment from the man who spoke and speaks back before making any other actions, "Well buddy, I haven't taken anyones life yet, unlike the lot of you and from what I see and I bet most would agree...you are far from on the side of right and you been given a fair chance to stop and answer for your crimes."

With this Florin moves to take on the man who spoke to him personally and calls out to someone closest to Ivy, "Get Ivy off there and quick. We have no idea if she is left there is something foul will happen. Leave the fool stupid enough to fight instead of answer for his crimes to me for now." Florin figures Bralin with alittle help should beable to handle Itzal and he doesn't want to cross his blade with the lad anyway just incase he doesn't hold his blade and the birds seem less of a threat at the moment.

(I'm going to figure it will take the extra movement of the haste spell to reach the man so I will only do a pair of normal sword attacks.)

Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option) (DM: Note to add in the +1 AC when enemy attacks. Due to haste)

Can hit AC:24 Damage:7 Elec:1 On first attack if able, also smite evils:9)

DM Please make a Will Save DC 18 against the blindness spell. Also if you move more than 5' you can only make 1 attack. Haste no longer provides an extra move action.

(Will:20. Sorry for the mistake DM. Edited the attacks and made the will check. It was Florin's fault, he is to angry over his to be in danger..thats it, really it was lol.)


Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+5=18 d20+12=18 d20+12=15 d20+9=26 d8+4=6 d8+4=6 d6=6 d6=4 d8+4=10
Thursday October 18th, 2007 4:05:30 PM
Glittering dust flies around Arminas, as he throws his arm up to shield his eyes. He must concentrate, and not succumb to this spell.

With a shudder he remembers that the draconian almost destroyed him with her suggestion spell. 'I must not fail again.'

Looking up, he glares at Itzal through clear eyes. His hands go into quick motion, as two flaming arrows fly towards Itzal, followed by a white fletched arrow of sleep.

Will save 18

Attacks:
Flaming arrow Hit AC 18 Damage 6 + 6 flame
Flaming arrow Hit AC 15 Damage 6 + 4 flame
Sleep arrow Hit AC 27 (forgot +1 for arrow) Nonlethal Damage 11 + DC 11 Will save or fall asleep

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs It, HP48/48) 
Thursday October 18th, 2007 4:09:15 PM

"I will secure your bride, Florin Jandeth," replies Harvest Moon. She looks down at the prone young woman, so blissfully serene in her unconsciousness. Harvest forms her hands into the symbol of Alemi, then bends to touch Ivy upon the forehead.

"Alemi bless and protect you."

Then she takes Ivy up into her arms and up over her shoulder, then Harvest Moon prepares to flee to a place of safety.

Rolls and Actions
SA: Cast Protection from Evil on Ivy
MEA: Pick up Ivy

Movement and Position
AH9 (5ft step)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min, Shield (9/10 rounds)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield

Desolute  d20+5=11 d20+8=18 d6+1=5 d20+7=20 d6+1=4
Thursday October 18th, 2007 5:13:29 PM
With weapons out, the barbarian tumbles toward the four legged ostritch and attackes. (It sounds weird, but he's seen stranger things recently)

Actions: Tumble to AF 20 attacking A2.

Tumble: 11
First attack on A2 hits AC 18 (+1 rapier)for 5 damage.
Off hand attack(if possible after tumble) on A2 hits AC 20 (non magic) for 4 damage.


Any (AC 22, 24 , 38 HP) Cat's Grace 24 AC  d20+10=23 d20+10=27 d6+6=7 d6+6=10 d6=2 d6=5 d6=2
Thursday October 18th, 2007 8:49:30 PM
One enemy down one in flight. So far so good. Any continues his way forward towards the battle in progress.

Then he sees the battle bird coming towards him, and attacking the man Hammer. Shifting his purpose, he lets fly two arrows directly at the bird, both igniting as they leave his bow.

He begins to sing as he shoots. A rising song of joy bolstering his comrades. (Begin bardic song)

Attacks:

Hit AC 23 and 27 for 17 HP DAM plus 7 HP fire DAM if no save.

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/69 (Enervate), SPD 60'  d20+8=21 d20+14=31 d8+12=16 d20+6=26 d8+5=8 d20+6=17 d8+5=10 d20+14=29 d8+12=16
Thursday October 18th, 2007 8:50:02 PM
Lorth blinks when he is covered by the gold dust, (Will save +6 -2 enervate +2 against evil = +8, DC: 21), but it otherwise doesn't bother him.

He then turns to the man that hit him with the thin black ray and attacks him, "By Gargul I will end your evil", he shouts!

(Attack 1: Smite evil +15 -2 +1= +14, Hit AC: 31, DM: 16)
(Attack 2: +7 -2 +1 = +6, Hit AC: 26, DM: 8 Confirm crit Hit AC: 17, DM: 10)
(Attack 3: Smite Evil +15 -2 +1 = +14, Hit AC: 29, DM: 16)

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 
Thursday October 18th, 2007 9:24:04 PM
Davros tosses the coin towards the bird-creatures and then tries to slow them down with a spell.(If throwing the coin is a standard action, he will simply drop it on the ground)

actions:
cast web at the creatures. aim to hit both w/o getting any party members.(best guess, with no map and I'm not sure how much of the light spell is hitting them) dur- 1hour, reflexDC=17 to avoid being entangled. DC20 str or DC25 escape artist to move. move 5 feet for every 5 points of check above 10.

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, -targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
charge from wand of light

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP  d20+7=26 d8+3=6 d20+5=25 d100=13 d6+3=5
Thursday October 18th, 2007 11:06:43 PM
The birdlike creature nearly hits him and continues on past with out stopping. Malgant lashes out at it with his horns ( AoO 26, 6 damage). Finally able to see the scene before him he is unable to see the caster that frires the crackling black beam at Lorth, but he has some idea where the person is, and kbows that he cannot be allowed to cast again. Malgant moves forward to the trees that partially block his sight( most likely provoking an AoO from A2. move to AB16) and launches his javelin trying to throw through the tree at the caster that stands behind it. ( Hit ac 25 rolled 13% on vs the comcealment, if it hits it does 5 damage, and it has silence on it, either way it should stay in that general area screwing up casting)

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 47/50 rounds

Arminas for Kelly 
Friday October 19th, 2007 2:10:10 PM
OOC: I'm off to do what Arminas would do, that is hunt deer for my own consumption. I won't be back online until late Sunday. If you need a post, he will either redo what he did last time or cast entangle if it looks like Itzal is trying to flee out of the area of silence. Oh, Arminas will likely need to step back 5 feet in order to do so.

DM 
Friday October 19th, 2007 5:09:21 PM
given Bralin a chance to get one in.

Desolute 
Friday October 19th, 2007 8:10:53 PM
Friday post.

Any (AC 22, HP 38) Haste, Cat's Grace AC 24  d20+10=11 d20+10=11 d20+10=25 d20+10=30 d6+6=10 d6+6=12 d6=6 d6=2 d20+10=17 d20+10=30
Friday October 19th, 2007 9:02:36 PM
Friday post--waiting for DM response.

Any will continue attacking the bird, unless he is himself attacked from another point, or the bird drops dead.

Spot 11
Listen 11 Guess he can't hear or see anything but the bird :o)

Attacks if necessary:
Hit AC 25 and 30 for 22 HP DAM plus 8 HP fire damif no save second hit is a critical confirmed if hit AC 17

Flashes in the night Round 6  d20+6=8 d20+11=29 2d6(4+5)+6=15 d20+6=9 d20+6=11 d20+11=22 d20+11=19 d20+6=9 2d6(1+5)+6=12 2d6(4+2)+6=12 d20+10=26 d20+10=12 d20+10=19 d20+10=12 d20+10=22 d20+10=21 d20+12=22
Saturday October 20th, 2007 9:38:03 AM
Florin steps forward and slashes at the man who sent a beam of energy into Lorth. The blade cuts deep, but the man just smiles.

Arminas throws off the spell and fires at Itzal. The first two miss, but the third strikes the young man deep into the shoulder. An odd look crosses his face breifly and he falls to the ground

Harvest casts a spell of protection upon Ivy and moves to her to scoop her up next and fly away.

Desolute tumbles toward the four legged ostritch and attacks. His rapier glances off at a bad angle as does his second attack.
You did not have to tumble, a free 5' would allow Desolute to attack w/o receiving an AoO.

Any takes aim and lets fly two arrows directly at the bird, both igniting as they leave his bow. One great talon rips at the archer as he takes aim. AoO Hit AC 29 Dmg 15. Both of Anthos's arrows strike and the bird creature squawks in pain.
DM it is a standard action to begin a Bardic song

Lorth blinks away the dust from Itzal's spell and attacks the mage that struck him. His blade sinks deep and tears into the man. He sputters as each strike cuts him, but maintains a smile.

Davros drops the coin and casts a web spell. There is only one direction and the area about the northern most creature becomes a thick mass of the sticky fibers.

Malgant gores the great bird as it passes him. The Web spell though now blocks him completely from being able to move forward directly. Malgant begins to skirt the web spell. DM guessed a logical move. If you wish to abandon this action and attack the bird double post that intention and carry it through

Sgt Hammer closes on the bird that struck at Any to provide the archer some cover. His sword strikes, but the blow is ill placed and does no harm to the creature.

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The great bird in the web shrieks and strikes back at Sgt Hammer. But the web holds the creature fast.

The other bird blinks and moves south towards Davros, now within 10' and then turns at Desolute. Striking with furry and accuracy.
[Hit AC 22/19/9 Dmg 12/12]

The man before Lorth and Florin has an odd grin as their blades make very short work of him. His eyes roll back lifeless as he falls dead. In the magical silence his lips move. Spot check DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {"That's one."}

A shimmering form appears in the air. An older man hovering just off the ground for a moment but settles to the firm earth. The man has longer hair and wears a traveling coat over a well tailored shirt and riding leathers. An amused smile is on his face but it is quickly replaced by a far more serious tone. One fist clenches and the other points just over Lorth's shoulder and a small red bead fly's from his finger. All can feel the assault upon the magic protecting them as a foreign force tries to wrench it away. A blink of the eye later and everything in the stand of trees is awash in flames.
Dispel Lorth and Bralin feel the Haste spell vanish. Upon Harvest the Fly spell dissappears.

Fireball Bralin, Lorth, Florin, Harvest and Ivy Dmg 31 DC reflex 19

Itzal is snapped from the sleep spell and looks towards the other man. "Crazy old man." He then casts a spell and vanishes.
[spellcraft DC 19] Highlight to display spoiler: {Dimensional Door}

map sent

Harvest-OoC 
Saturday October 20th, 2007 8:13:10 PM
As Ivy is now on Harvest's shoulder, would she be considered in the same vein as an item in possession? That is to say, she would take a roll using Harvest's Reflex Save base rather than her own?

DM I do not want to set such a precedent. But I am taking harvest into account with Ivy

Bralin (ac 23, 45/76 hp, Divine Favor 4/10)  d20+11=18 d20+6=12 d20+7=17
Sunday October 21st, 2007 11:52:20 AM
[Will save 18 vs Blindness spell]
[Spot 17]
[Reflex 12 vs Fireball]

Bralin pauses for a moment, trying to contain Itzal. He shakes off the boy's spell [Will 17] and notes with satisfaction that Arminas drops him.

The paladins drop the supposed-Medonius, only to reveal the sorcerer's form.
That's one - Bralin reads the dying statement of the man - rebuttal to Florin's earlier statement of not harming innocents.

The fireball washes over him, and in his pain Bralin curses his woolgathering.

Itzal vanishes, and no doubt this sorcerer will soon do the same. With little expectation of success, the dwarf rushes around to flank the wizard.

[Move to Z8, swinging north around the group. Also passing through Itzal's square.]

Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs M HP48/48)  d20+8=25 d20+14=23 d20+14=21
Sunday October 21st, 2007 2:08:12 PM

Curl and twist, Harvest Moon feels the heat wash over her and pass. The ground is alarmingly nearer and there is only one explanation for that. The gift of flight has been stripped from her. The urgency, though, is still the same. Even more so now that she and Ivy have been caught in the midst of potentially deadly magics. Harvest Moon's feet propel her away the moment they touch ground.

Leaving the strange blue glow behind, Harvest lays Ivy beneath a tree and begins examining Paladin Florin's betrothed for signs of injury. Briefly, she raises her head to peer into the night, looking and listening for signs of the danger. As she works, Harvest takes but a moment to call a spell back to her through the blessing of the Pearl within her haversack.

Rolls and Actions
Reflex 25 (Evasion: no damage)
Spot 23, Listen 21 (for potential threats to Ivy)
Recall Protection from Evil using Pearl of Power

Movement and Position
AL8 (30ft at half speed)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (8/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 9/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP  d20+5=13 d6+3=5
Sunday October 21st, 2007 10:54:12 PM
Malgant watches the boy flee yet again and silently curses their luck. Arminas had dropped the boy, presumably with the very sleep arrows he had just started using, but Medonius woke him and he fled. Fine, Medonius is still there and Malgant finally has a line to him. Taking a short step forward the Taur puts his back into throwing the javelin at the newly appeared Medonius.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 46/50 rounds

OOC 5 foot step towards the fight and throw at the form of Medonius. Hit AC 13 for 5 damage and the javelin is silenced.


Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 
Monday October 22nd, 2007 12:01:38 AM
OOC: Changed post to use scroll of entangle, if permitted. I read the Pearl of Power differently, and thought it was a free action to recall a spell.

The look of hope given as sleep takes Itzal is immediately dashed as Medonius cruely awakes him. This is the one they must stop. Arminas pulls forth a scroll of entangle from his haversack, and casts it centered at U-5.

Active spells:
entangle 3 min remaining 40' radius centered on U-5.
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power = entangle recalled/cast

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30'  d20+6=22 d20+10=30
Monday October 22nd, 2007 7:45:57 AM
Lorth sees the red beads and immediately attempts to protect himself with his shield. He manages to ward off some of the blast then moves quickly near the old man. (5' move towards the fireball caster)
He then tosses his sword to the ground and hurls himself at the old man. Attempting to wrap the man in his arms and throw him to the ground.
(Drop sword, free action. Grapple check: 30, old man should not get a AOO because he is unarmed).

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Note to Arminas 
Monday October 22nd, 2007 8:35:00 AM
Arminas, Using a Pearl of Power is Activating a command word magic item and is a standard action. So Arminas can ont recall and cast in the same round. You do have a move action left if you want it.

I changed my post above, if it isn't okay then just have Arminas use the pearl and stand there.

DM Pull scroll and use no problem

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 5/29)  d20+5=18 d20+9=21 d3=1
Monday October 22nd, 2007 12:10:10 PM
Desolute does not feel the need to die today, so he tumbles back to AH 20, pulls his daggers and throws one this round.

Actions:
Tumble away to AH 20: 18
Throw dagger at creature A2 hits AC:21 for 1 damage.



Desolute ooc 
Monday October 22nd, 2007 5:24:35 PM
I think those are to many actions. He will drop his rapier and short sword after he tumbles, near him, and pull his daggers to throw next round.

Any (monday post awaiting DM response 
Monday October 22nd, 2007 6:54:11 PM
OOC--DM don't forget the second set of arrows at the Bird. My Friday post was posted before your DM response.

Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30  d20+6=22 4d6(2+3+4+4)=13
Monday October 22nd, 2007 6:56:13 PM
Davros wants to go help against the spellcasters, but seeing the bird giving his companions a hard time he focuses on them first.

actions:
-cast scorching ray at bird not in web. ranged touch =22(+1 haste for 23), no save, 13 fire dmg
-pick up light coin

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, -targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light

Florin Jadenth-AC:23-HP:71/71  d20+3=22
Monday October 22nd, 2007 8:05:55 PM
Florin cetches the mouth of words from the dying man's mouth and frowns before looking to the image that appeared. He holds his attack for now since he doesn't want to risk hitting Lorth as he grapples the person/creature.

Florin is abit shaken at the thought of killing some innocent but if the man was being controled then how really was he suppse to know? The words the man spoke before could of been taken many different ways and he wasn't going to hold his blows on a enemy that looked to be more dangerous then he was.

Malgant 
Monday October 22nd, 2007 10:01:40 PM
waiting on DM post for MOnday

Round 7  d12=11 d8=6 d100=11 d20+11=20 2d6(5+6)+6=17 d20+10=11 d20+11=19 d20+11=21 d20+6=26 d20+6=13 4d6(3+4+1+5)+4=17 d100=73
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 12:10:32 AM
Bralin moves to get into a flanking position to Medonius.

Harvest twists away hoping to get Ivy out as the fireball engulfs them. She moves back out of the black lit area. Ivy is severely burned across much of her body. Still she hangs like a ragdoll in Harvests arms, though Harvest knows she is certainly still alive. The heart still pumps and her breathing is steady. Harvest recalls a spell with her pearl.

Malgant moves forward and launches the silenced Javelin. The shot is off and falls long and to his left, but still places the wizard well witin the silence area.

Arnimas pulls a scroll from his Haversack and casts another entangle. The area of thesepll is quite large and Bralin, Lorth, Florin and Malgant are all caught within the 40' radius spread.

At the same moment Lorth drops his sword and tries to tackle the wizard. He finds his hands pass completely through the mans shimmering form. Medonius's face takes on a brief sad look regarding the paladin.

Desolute tumbles back away from the deadly bird creature, drops his melee weapons and draws a pair of daggers. Tumble Move Action, drop weapons free action, draw weapon move action

Any fires another set of arrows. Both bury into the bird creature who disappears in a squawk.

Davros begins casting a spell, but a the bird's talon flashes across the distance and tears deeply into his shoulder and the spell is ruined. [AoO Hit AC 20 Dmg 17]

Florin holds, the dying mans words obviouly causing im some distress. In truth, there was no way to know, no way at all. Florin holds more from Lorths grapple attempt than anything else.

Sgt Hammer grunts as the first bird falls and moves on the second calling for the wizard to fall back. His cut again does not connect as the bird side steps him.

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The bird squawks at the new attacker. Stepping south and closer to Davros, the bird lashes out with a pair of deadly talons at Sgt Hammer. Both attacks are defeated by the mans defenses. It then lunges with its beak at Davros. Flesh and bone are shreaded and pulverisied. Blood fountains from the gaping wound and Davros looks surprised to see his left arm is still even there. [Hit AC 26 crit 13 Dmg 17]

Grass leaps to life, trying to ensnare and trap Lorth, Florin, Bralin, Malgant and Medonius. Reflex Save DC 14 or be entangled.

Medonius's eyes train past the warriors and to the direction Harvest departed with Ivy. He holds a finger to his lips as if shushing Florin and floats through the warriors towards the departed monk. "Oh come now girl, you really do not have any hope of defeating me or preventing me from doing what I will."

Sgt Hammer is yelling for a cleric. Bralin, Lorth and Florin can hear nothing but the magical silence.

ADMBuzz 
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 12:20:29 AM
Posting report: Sunday October 14 - Saturday October 20

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = XXXXXOX
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXOXOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = XOXXXOX
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXOXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = XOXXXXO

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP  d20+2=5 d20+5=14
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 6:32:56 AM
Malgant hears the call behind him fo a healer and turns to see the second bird rip into Davros. Just as he is about to turn and help, the world comes alive and he is held fast by the very grasses and trees that surround him. He calls to Domi in his moment of need and feels the strength of purpose he has known his entire life as a priest fill him and strengthen his limbs. He heaves mightily at the plants holding him but is unable to break their grip.

Reflex save 5 fail
use domain power burst of strength for +5 strength
strength check to break free of the entangle 14 fail



Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30'  d20+4=12 d20+4=24
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:29:11 AM
(Reflex save: 14)

The plants spring forth and hold Lorth fast. "By Gargul this spell is a nuisance!", he screams in silence.

Lorth turns his head and follows Medonius with his eyes, there is something not right here he thinks. (Lorth attempts to disbelieve Medonius's image. Will: 24 natural 20)

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 9:16:21 AM
Seeing that Medonius is unaffected by the plants, Arminas dismisses the spell. The plants go quiet, and Arminas' eyes follow Medonius as he moves toward Harvest and Ivy.

"Somebody help Davros, we need his eyes!"

Arminas runs at full speed to place himself between Medonius and Harvest (AL 15)

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs M HP48/48) 
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 10:29:51 AM

"HELP!" Harvest Moon calls out as she stoops once again for the unconscious girl. "HE IS AFTER IVY." And she rushes off as quickly as possible with her burden.

Rolls and Actions
Pick up Ivy, Move

Movement and Position
AL16 (40ft at encumbered speed; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (7/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 8/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 5/29)  d20+7=27 d20+7=9 d3=1 d20+7=23 d3=1
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 3:58:06 PM
Davros is pressed seriously and Harvest yells for help. The party is just begun and he is almost dead. What the hades was he thinking getting involved in adventurers problems. He left what he was doing to avoid hurting the innocents and now he finds himself fighting against people much like himself. He growls in disgust, "Harvest, to me!, I will stall him as you get away from here!

He throws both daggers wondering how they are going to pull this out.

Actions:
First dagger hits AC 27 (natural 20, unconfirmed)for 1 damage.
Second dagger hits AC 23 for 1 damage.



Bralin (ac 23, 45/76 hp, Divine Favor 5/10)  5d4(3+4+3+2+1)+5=18
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 5:13:53 PM
Bralin can't see much, and can't hear anything. All he can really tell is that the plants erupt around him and then stop just as quickly. And Medonius is a ghost.

With a twinge of regret, Bralin lets his war axe fall and reverses direction. The dwarf pulls out a wand as he moves back around the tree. As sound erupts around him again, he stops and barks a command, sending four bolts of energy at Medonius. Mayhap it will even work.
[Drop weapon. Move 20' to AD7. Activate Wand of Magic Missiles for maybe 18 hp damage]

The sounds around him begin to make sense.
"Any, to Davros," he calls.


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Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage
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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Any (AC 22, HP 23) Haste, Cat's Grace AC24  d20+10=15 d20+10=28 d6+6=11 d6+6=12 d6=6 d6=1
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:03:27 PM
Any's first thought when the great bird falls is to go to Harvest's aid, but then he hears Bralin's call,

[i] "Any, to Davros"

Turning, he sees that the diminutive magic-user is in desparate need of help. Taking a quick step to clear the Sergeant (hasted move to AD18), he raises his bow and fires two more flaming arrows at the bird attacking his friend. Hopefully this will draw it's attention.

"Ho Bird! Your fellow is gone, and you are soon to follow!"

Attacks:
Hit AC 15 and 28 for 11 and 12 HP DAM add 6 and 1 Hp flame DAM if no save

Florin Jadenth  d20+15=34 d20+15=35 d8+8=14 d8+8=10 d6-1=4 d20+8=23
Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 10:12:19 PM
(OOC:If the Medonius passed by the fighters then does that mean he would of invoked a AoA? Not sure how that works with a ghost.)

Florin frowns and since he is silenced it does him little good to say anything. However he moves to cetch and attack the ghost, using his training to combat undead if this creature is truely undead. He also says a prayer mainly in his mind "Domi, he who I serve and do my best to protect the name and law of. Some how aid me in defending the one I love".

Florin will take a swing at the creatue with all his might and hopes with every hope in him that he will do something to the creature. Florin also tries to think over anything he can think of about ghost or if this creature is a ghost with the knowledge he has been trained in.

Depending on if Florin exited the silence spell in his momvements he does call out to Medonius, "You pick on innocents and try to make them your puppets. You want people or us to believe your so powerful but you don't take on a real challenge do you? Why not try to take over a man of the church foul one. Prove you have such great power or maybe your just a coward of a ghost, like you were a coward in life I suspect." Florin figures he has nothing to loose, if he can turn the creatures wrath towards him then much the better for the others and his beloved, "Well? I see you have no tangible form but maybe you have no nuggets either even as a ghost."

(To hit:34*crit:35* Damage:14/10 Shock:4. Not sure if a ghost is immune to critical or not. Probably so seeing as how it is dead.)

Knowledge Undead:23

DM 
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:03:08 AM
Quick Note. Davros had Protection from evil the bird did not wound him

Round 8 
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:36:00 AM
Malgant is caught fast in the plants and even the mighty minotaur can't break away.

Lorth watches Medonius easily glide away from him and simply can't believe it, but is seems to be true.

Arminas dismisses the spell and moves to stand between the wizard Medonius and Harvest and Ivy.

Harvest calls for help as Medonious comes towards her and Ivynd carries Ivy south and away from him.

Desolute calls for Harvest to head his direction. He sends both of his daggers at the bird. The first strikes, but without much power and the second sails wide.

Bralin drops his axe, his opponents becoming more clear in his mind. Pulling a wand from his Haversack he heads after Mendonious and when his hearing returns he fires. The bolts strike and the wizard wheels around. For better or worse, Bralin has his full attention.

Any steps left to get a better shot, though still partially blocked and fires two more arrows. The bird ducks under the first, but the second drills home. DM moved you just a free 5 so you could still fire twice. Moving to 18/AD would have put you in the web and only allowed a single shot

Florin follows, Could this 'Water Friend' of Itzals be a ghost? It is possible, he has studied of a ghost ability to possess along with other just as terrifying abilities. Most involve the ghost willing itself upon its intended target. And literally scaring them to death. Most important is that ghost must be specifically killed and each is unique unto the Wold. You can defeat them, but they will keep returning until special measures are used to lay them to final rest. Florin cuts hard with his sword and it strikes the now turned wizard. He feels the weapon slow slightly and sees a look of anguish on his opponents face.

Hammer steps in again to keep the bird creature engaged. He is fighting in a more defensive posture and calling for Davros to withdraw.

The bird attacks Hammer, the claws careening off his shield and the Sgt ducks under the powerful beak thrust.

Medonius turns and grimaces moving back 5' he casts a spell. A wave of black crackling necromancy rolls over Florin, Bralin and Lorth. [All three are Fatigued.. can neither run nor charge and takes a -2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.] The wizard then quickly points to Bralin and a beam of sickly green reaches out and strikes the dwarf in the chest. [Bralin is Exhausted and moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity]

Charging out of the darkness from down the hill at Any and Desolute are two powerful coal black dogs. The first attacks Desolute and the great fangs tear into his upper thigh, blood gouts and licks of flame in the dogs mouth sear it to a boil.
[Desolute Hit AC 28 Dmg 8 +4]
[Any Hit AC 15]

Please list all spells and AC HP of characters in every post

Any physical attack against Mendonious has 50% to miss 01-50 is a miss

Combat occurs in order of posts.
I will be adjusting as needed upon Davros' Post

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' 
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:37:31 AM
Lorth is tired, but he presses on, he moves towards and picks up his sword. (Sword probably around to 10,7)

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.

(OOC: Medonius so far, 5 spells + whatever is giving him his superpowers, 2 quickened.
1st: Enervate 4th level
2st: Dispel Magic Quickened, this gives him a 7th level spell slot making him a 13th level caster minimum. Fireball 3rd level
3rd: Ray of Exhaustion quickened which gives him a 2nd 7th level slot which bumps him to 14th level caster, plus waves of fatigue 5th level.

I can't figure out whats making him shimmer and able to levitate. He could have displacement (50% miss chance) and fly, but that wouldn't negate my grapple without a roll, so that can't be it. It also cannot be any sort of illusion, because Lorth interacted with him and rolled a natural 20 to disbelieve. That kills Misdirection and project image and all the rest. That leaves only Gaseous form, but then all his spells must be Stilled and Silent which makes his quickened spells 9th level, making him a 18th level caster minimum. Any ideas?
Regardless we are looking at a minimum 14th level challenge rating (without adding Itzal) which pumps it up even more. Plus this assumes that Medonius is just a straight normal being, if he is something else the challenge rating just goes up from there. If Medonius is a ghost he is at a minimum challenge level 16, however he can't be a ghost as we would of had to save for horrific appearance.)

Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs M HP48/48)  2d8(4+8)+3=15 d20+7=22
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:42:12 AM

A ghost? Were those the words spoken by Paladin Florin?

Again the undead visit their evil upon the Wold. Bitter is the memory of their losses in Koshe Marr. Innocents lost to the undeath.

"You will not take her, Medonius," calls out Harvest Moon.

From her haversack, she draws the party wand. No better use could it be put to than this. She speaks the trigger word and closes the wounds upon Florin's bride before stepping further away from the battle against the ghostly mage.

The lore of the undead rushes back to the brown girl from the years spent as an acolyte of Gargul. (Knowledge Religion to know the same things as Florin.)

"We must find Itzal Jerse," she calls to her companions. "I think that only he will know of how Medonius came to be undead and how to break his hold upon this Wold."

Rolls and Actions
CMW from Wand, Heal Ivy 15hp
Knowledge Religion 22

Movement and Position
AM16 (5ft Step; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (6/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 7/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+10=30 d20+17=31 d20+16=31
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 11:19:28 AM
"Malgant, bring your silenced weapon!"

Arminas runs past the dogs, headed in the direction they came from.

Rolls
Listen 30 (perfect 20)
Spot 31
Survival tracking 31

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Desolute (AC:18 HP: -7/29) 
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 11:31:34 AM
From no where, a dog appears and rips into the half orc barbarian. As he screams, he hopes he tastes awful, then nothing.....

DM corrected HP total. 5-12= -7

Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 6/10)  5d4(2+1+1+2+3)+5=14
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 3:20:49 PM
Bralin nods in satisfaction as the Magic Missiles hurt Medonius. Not a ghost after all. Good.

Then the wizard turns and fires two spells into the dwarf. Immediately his breathing becomes labored, and sweat streaks the inside of his platemail. Bralin is tired, very tired.

And yet, the warrior knows two things.
The wizard can be hurt.
And he can still lift a wand.

The dull black platemailed figure steps inexorably forward, raises his arm, and sends five more bolts of energy racing toward his foe.

[10' move to AF7. Wand of Magic Missiles at Medonius for 14 hp damage]

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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity

Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP  d20+5=21 d20+5=24 d20+5=24 d20+5=15 d20+5=14 d20+5=21 d20+5=21 d20+5=19 d20+5=7 d20+5=16
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 6:21:13 PM
Malgant whispers so that only those in the message spell can hear him. " Keep the mage busy Bralin, When the fatigue is bad use your resoration to remove it as you did this morning. Force spells seem to be the ticket for harming him. Davos, blow him from his boots with missiles. Desolute, I am coming."
The plants subdued Malgant turns and races back down the hill trying to get close enough to make his play, once he sees Sgt Hammer and the chaos surrounding him he halts and puts every ounce of energy into this prayer. " Domi let me be right. Purge this area of magic and send these beasts home."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 44/50 rounds

OOC
Hold onto your hats kids, this is gonna be tricky. Having seen Davros dispel the summoned creatures before, Malgant is gonna try it. Right now I am hoping beyond all hope that those Hell Hounds are indeed summoned, if they are not this will suck. Move straight back to U and V 17 and lob an area dispel magic at AF20. That will catch the Web spell, Hammer, Davros, the bird, Any ,Desolute and both dogs, Ivy and Harvest in the area. I will roll in that order 1 check for each of those things. If I require more checks due to failing to dispel the first effect on something then Dan please make them for me. I am 5th level so it should be d20+5

Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30  d4+2=3
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 7:05:50 PM
OOC-phew! thank goodness for defensive magic. sorry if I ended up disrupting anyone's posts.
OOC-Lorth-let's not assume too much about Medonius, there were other spellcasters present, and they may not have run as far as we thought.

Davros sees the trouble Desolute is in and moves to help. Ignoring the bird, :) he casts a spell upon himself and then moves to stand over Desolute's prone form. (If the haste is dispelled, he can only make it to AF19 this round)

actions:
move to: Desolute's square or AF19
cast: mirror image on self -dur6min, 3 images

active effects:
message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, -targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos
haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light

Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71  d20+13=24 d20+8=13 d8+5=6 d6=5
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:06:55 PM
(Sorry for not posting AC and such last post. Honest mistake.)

Florin feels the fatigue wash over him and grits his teeth as he sees little choice but to keep pressing his attack on the creature before him. If it vanishes or something then it has to be some type of undead like creature, if it drops dead then it was something else, thats all that burns in his mind.

Florin does looks towards Bralin, "If we can drop this thing then a good protection from evil spell or such could be used and a regroup or something."

Florin swings his weapon as hard as he can once again. Using his last smite evil too when he does.

(Can hit AC:24/13 Damage:6 Shock:5 Smite evil:9 Favored enemy undead adds a +2 to damage also.)

Fatigued:-2 to Dex and Str. (Adjusted AC above already.)

(DM:Not sure if I selected my spells before this combat or not.)

Any (AC 22, HP 23/38), Haste, Cat's s Grace  d20+7=23 d20+7=18 d20+6=21 d8+6=13 d8+6=12 d4+2=6
Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:59:41 PM
Any's arrows fly true, but before he can do more, two large black dogs appear, with one attacking him.

Any drops his bow, and out flashes his sword and dagger (quickdraw). He attacks the dog closest to him. Davros will have to fend for himself--in fact Desolute is in more dire need than the magic-user.

Attacks:
Hit AC 23, 18, 21 for 13, 6,and 12 HP DAM

Round 9  d100=76 d20+7=21 d20+10=28 d20+10=21 d8+5=13 d20+11=20 d20+11=29 d20+6=26 d20+6=24 2d6(5+2)+6=13 8d6(5+6+5+3+5+2+4+1)+8=39
Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:00:25 AM
Lorth moves back and grabs his previously dropped sword.

Harvest takes a healing wand from her Haversack and touches Ivy. The burns melt away, replaced by whole beautiful skin, but Ivy remains unconscious. Physically she appears just as she did before the fireball detonated. Harvest calls out that Itzal may be the key to defeating Medonious.

Arminas heads downhill, backtracking the direction the fire dogs came from. His sharp eyes scanning for signs of Itzal. He calls back for Malgant to bring the silenced weapon. Arminas' sharp eyes spy a form hunkered down behind a pair of trees.

One of the dogs tears into Desolute and the half-orc falls in a cry of intense pain.

Bralin activates his wand again and five more bolts of force slam into Medonious. The wizards face twists with rage and pain.

Malgant moves towards the new combatants on the field and casts a Dispel Magic. The Web vanishes and both dogs remain. Other less visible affects occur as well. The Haste spell on Any disappears and the Message spell cast by Davros is undone.

Davros casts Mirror Image and moves to Desolute. The Wizard can easily tell the man is in serious trouble as blood pumps freely to the grass about them.

Florin steps in and calling upon Domi's holy power, he strikes. The blade slows again and Medonious vanishes with a sharp cry of pain.

Any drops the bow, draws his weapons and attacks the dog that is trying to eat him. He strikes repeatedly and the dog vanishes.

Hammer presses in on the bird and this time his weapon cuts true, spilling a good deal of the birds blood.
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Another black dog appears just a few feet from Arminas. Turning sickly green and yellow glowing eyes on the ranger, it bears its fangs and attacks.
[Hit AC 21] Just missing.

The bird shifts and retaliates and this time the Sgt is not fast enough. A claw catches his arm, spinning him off balance and the beak then drives into his back. With a fountain of blood coming from his mouth and sickening crack of bone, Sgt Hammer folds backwards and falls.

The haste spell expired
The Message spell cast by Davros was removed

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' 
Thursday October 25th, 2007 9:44:32 AM
Lorth is amazed that Medonious has dissapeared, again he must be toying with us he thinks, he could easily kill us all, a few well placed fireballs and it would be all over... He quickly removes that thought from his mind then moves as quickly as he can towards Hammer.
(Double move to 20,6)

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.

Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs A2, HP48/48)  2d8(7+5)+3=15
Thursday October 25th, 2007 9:51:36 AM

"Desolute? Desolute?" Hauling Ivy's weight upon her shoulder, Harvest Moon rushes directly by Davros Sapphiredge to menace the abyssal canine from the side and draw its bite. "Desolute?"

The brown girl gives the hound a stern look before speaking a trigger word and reaching cautiously to the prone half-orc to touch him with healing light.

"Anthos, does he live?"

Rolls and Actions
CMW from Wand, Heal Desolute 15hp

Movement and Position
AG19 (40ft Move in direct Line; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
Draw AoO From H1, but AC is 31 w/Mobility

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (5/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 6/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield

Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 7/10) 
Thursday October 25th, 2007 9:55:27 AM
"STONE'S BLOOD!" Bralin cries in frustration. And stops as a thought strikes from nowhere.
"Be he summoned?" he asks Florin. "He disappeared as if we dispatched a summoned being. Mayhap tis the boy all along."

Just the effort of screaming saps most of the dwarf's energy.
"To the south," he tells the paladins. "Take the fight to the south."

Bralin does his level best to follow his own command. But his armor feels like a mountain upon him. The dwarf still moves, but slowly.

[Full move around west side of altar - 20' to same column-row 10]

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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity

Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) 
Thursday October 25th, 2007 1:05:44 PM
The pain returns and Desolute gasps and yells in agony. If you can scream, you are breathing. Desolute becomes concious and as he opens his eyes, he sees his rapier but a grasp away. He rises to his feet, doing so grabbing his weapons from where he just dropped them. He prepares to attack next round, or defend harvest and Ivy, as necessary.

Actions: Standing up, move action, regaining weapons, move action.

Active spells: Message from Harvest.

Harvest (Correction) 
Thursday October 25th, 2007 2:05:27 PM
Instead of moving to her present location along a circular path, she will move directly, drawing an AoO. AC is +4 for Mobility.

(Post changed above.)

DM ...Highlight to display spoiler: {We are not changing our minds because Desolute just sttod up and provoked an AoO are we?}

Harvest: Highlight to display spoiler: {Quite blatantly, yes. But it's less a reaction to his standing, than it is something that I should have anticipated coming, and therefore should have done anyway. Were that not the case, I would not have changed.}

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 
Thursday October 25th, 2007 5:12:55 PM
"Desolute, are you ok?"
"The sergeant needs aid!"
Davros casts a spell at the hell hound, trying to slow it down.

actions:
move to: a five-foot move so Davros and Desolute are not sharing the same square and to position to not hit anyone with the spell
cast: color spray on hell hound. will save DC16

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light

Malgant AC 21(19 charging) 44/44 HP  d20+9=29 d20+9=22 3d6(2+3+2)+5=12 3d6(3+5+6)+5=19
Thursday October 25th, 2007 6:03:00 PM
Sergeant Hammer falls and Malgant is now close enough to do something about it. Rather than step in and heal, possibly having Hammer stand up right into the bird's attacks Malgant charges diagonally across the field, drawing his Greatsword as he goes and slashing into the bird creature from nearly 10 feet away. The area around the Minotaur is now lit by the cheery flames that constantly adorn his blade.

OOC
Charge to within 10 feet of the bird critter and as far as I can tell crit the bejesus out of it
Hit ac 29, hit ac 22 to confirm crit
12 damage if not a crit 31 damage if it is a crit.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 43/50 rounds

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d4=3
Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:05:19 PM
Arminas can hear the Minotaur charging across the ground. Clearly that means one thing, he is not coming to Arminas' aid with the silenced javelin. Now, a hell hound is attacking him.

I must remember these fiendish beings are not animals.

He does remember though a gift given to him long ago. A seal made by a hobgoblin, Arminas calls out to the seal to activate. Three images of Arminas form around him, so that the hell hound has only a one if four chance of attacking him. Standing his ground as the images mimick him, Arminas pulls out another scroll of entangle. Hopefully, the hound will not disrupt his spell and the plants will come to life (center at intersection of 36/37 diagonally SW of hell hound, sorry no x-axis coordinates on the map I have. This should get the hell hound and Itzal, but miss Arminas.)

Arminas then runs along the very edge of the entangle so as to be able to see Itzal's hiding place behind the trees. (move run speed 160' to the area just East of Itzal)

Active spells:
mirror image 3 rounds
entangle 3 minutes
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power



Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)AC 20 while attacking with two weapons  d20+7=10 d20+6=20 d4+2=4
Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:09:38 PM
"I kow not my lady if ..."

And just then Desolute stands.

"Yes!"

Any then focuses his frustration over this battle on the dog which has been attacking Desolute. His blades rise and fall, though not as quickly as mere moments ago. He only strikes twice, and prays it is enough. His sword flies off target, but the dagger draws blood, or whatever passes for blood in this infernal beast.

Attacks:
Hit AC 20 for 4 HP DAM

Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 
Thursday October 25th, 2007 10:02:41 PM
Florin looks to Bralin and speaks to him before doing as he is orders and moving towards the South to aid those he can, "I don't think so. I think he is some type of undead still. If I'm right he is a ghost and we haven't seen the last of him. Undead are my specialty so we will have to look into it more. If he is a ghost then as Harvest said, the boy is the key...or" Florin frowns, maybe they should look into the Jerse manor, see who owned it in the past, maybe thats also why the evil was so strong there, it could even be a relative to the Jerse's.

(My comp is being a pain so DM, please move Florin as you see fit on the map. Florin will move towards the person he believes is in the most need of help and in the direction Bralin said.)

Round 10  d20=2 d20+7=10 d20+4=19 d20+7=21 d20+5=24 d20+3=15 d20+7=25 d8+3=6 d6=3 d20+5=21 d20+7=17
Friday October 26th, 2007 8:36:01 AM
Lorth moves towards Sgt Hammer, his thoughts on Medonius and that the powerful wizard was toying with them.

Harvest moves to Desolutes side and with her wand she heals some of his wounds. The Dog bites at her as she moves past, but does not get close.

Bralin, tired as he is, heads south calling Lorth and Florin to do so as well.

Desolute wearily stands and retrieves his dropped weapons.

Davros steps to the side and casts Color Spray at the dog. The cone of color splashes across the pit bull, but does not seem to affect it.

Malgant also moves to Hammer's aid, his greatsword coming free and burstinto flames. The weapon all but splits the large bird creature in half. The body vanishes before it hits the ground.

Arminas activates a seal and duplicates himself. He then grabs a scroll, the dog lunges, ignoring the images just created, but Arminas is just a fraction of an inch faster and it misses. [Hit AC 21] Arminas thinks to then move around his spell, but retrieving the scroll and then casting it have consumed his actions this round. The grass wraps and reaches for the dog, but it too it quick on its feet and avoids most of the entanglement.

Any continues his attack, landing one strike.

The dog on Arminas moves out of the spell and strikes. His teeth afire, they graze the ranger. [Hit AC 25 Dmg 6+3Fire, Scent negates miss chance]

A great wolf appears to the rangers right and closes quickly. Its furred slicked with blood and its eyes glow a deathly white. The wolf lunges and just misses. [Hit AC 21]

The dog, now nearly surrounded, presses on and bites again for Desolute. The teeth come just short. [Hit AC 17]


Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' 
Friday October 26th, 2007 9:10:05 AM
Lorth stops at Sgt. Hammer and quickly looks him over. He lays his hand upon him, "Gargul heal this man!", he intones. (Lay on hands: 5 points)
He then moves off towards the south... (move to 24,10)

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.



Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs H3, HP48/48)  d20+7=20 d8+2=9
Friday October 26th, 2007 9:53:55 AM

"Good. Desolute, I must ask you to care for Ivy. She is well, I think. But she is heavy for me to carry."

Anthos ... The light of concern reflects from her eyes as they touch upon the wounds of the bard. And yet ...

"Anthos, I will leave this one for you. Please take care."

Then, with another stern look at the demon dog, Harvest steps in to stomp a foot down upon its paw, an injury of bright and stunning pain. And while the hell dog's attention is upon her, she rushes off, down the hill towards the many beleaguered incarnations of Arminas Calaelen.

"Desolute, please follow." The ground seems to rush under her feet as she pelts down the hill in the darkness. "And take Ivy from me if you can."

Rolls and Actions
Hit H1 AC20, Damage 9hp/Non-Lethal (Stunning Fist, Fort vs DC18 or be Stunned for 1 round)

Movement and Position
AH28 (40ft Move; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
Draw Possible AoO From H1, but AC is 31 w/Mobility

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (4/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 5/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 5/6

Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 -twice amended post  d20+10=18
Friday October 26th, 2007 10:00:37 AM
Feeling much like a rabbit set upon by hounds at the edge of a briar patch, Arminas looks about. No help is coming. Taking a leap into the entangled area, Arminas tries to dodge the plants and move towards the center of the entangle. He moves 20 feet to 35 AH

Having moved to what he hopes is safety, Arminas pulls a scroll from his haversack (summon nature's alley III).

Reflex save 18

Active spells:
mirror image 2 rounds
entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 
Friday October 26th, 2007 4:47:51 PM
Severing the bird's connection to this plane barely slows the Minotaur. He sees an Exhausted Lorth stoop and heal the mercenary. Knowing that Hammer will not bleed out due to his wounds Malgant recalls how wounded the man must be, but he will live and others are hard pressed right now. Not slowing his pace Malgant moves as fast as he can to get to the creatures that are attacking Arminas.

OOC
double move to AG26

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 42/50 rounds

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) 
Friday October 26th, 2007 5:41:03 PM
The half orc sheathes his short sword and with his left hand, gently removes Harvest's unconcious package and lies her upon his shoulder. Desolute limps after the monk as she has asked.

Actions: Sheath Shortsword and follows Harvest.

Active spells: Message from Harvest.


Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71  d20+14=32 d8+5=8 d6=5
Friday October 26th, 2007 8:26:35 PM
From the looks of the enemy Florin is near, it looks to have quite abit of people to help drop it. Florin will continue moving to aid someone else inless to many people move to press on. In which case he will do his best to end the wolf's life.

(Can hit AC:32 Damage:8 Shock:5)

Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)AC 20 while attacking with two weapons  d20+7=22 d20+6=10 d8+6=9
Saturday October 27th, 2007 12:23:46 PM
OOC--Sorry about the Saturday post, things got a little hectic yesterday afternoon and evening.

Any continues his attack on the dog. Hoping to do more damage this time he focuses on his attack. HIs sword finds a mark this time, while his dagger misses the moving animal.

"We will handle this beast my lady, just you take care of yourself."

Attacks:

Hit AC 22 for 10 HP DAM


Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30  3d4(4+3+3)+3=13
Saturday October 27th, 2007 11:17:14 PM
Davros gets a wand out and blasts the hell hound with magic missles, hoping to finish it before it can harm anyone else.

"Sergeant, can you hear me?"

actions:
retrieve wand from haversack
activate wand of magic missle -dmg= 13

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light
1 charge from wand of magic missle

ADM Buzz 
Sunday October 28th, 2007 1:50:04 PM
Posting report: Sunday October 21 - Saturday October 27

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
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Harvest SMTWTFS = XOXX2XO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXXXOX
Bralin SMTWTFS = XOXXXOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = XXXXXXO
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO

The Beginning of the End Round 11  d20+7=18 d20+5=7 d20+9=21
2d6(2+1)=3 d20+7=27 d20+7=12 d20+3=13 d6+3=6
Monday October 29th, 2007 8:25:21 AM
Lorth kneels down next to Sgt Hammer and channels healing power into him. Wounds close, but Hammer still lies unconscious.

Harvest calls for Desolute to Follow. Kicking hard into the dog, she hopes to stun it and heads south. The Dog is not stunned and takes a bite, missing. [Hit AC 21]

Arminas moves into the entangle spell and away from the summoned creatures beginning to suround him. The plants grab abd slow him and as he skirts past the wolf, the fiendish animal takes a bite at him. [Hit AC 7] Now safely away, he draws for a scroll.

Malgant continues south since Lorth has taken care of Hammer's immediate needs.

Desolute sheathes his sword and moves back to get Ivy. [Ivy was lying at location AL/16]

Florin steps in on the Dog. With Harvest and Desolute moving away, it would leave Any and Davros to fend it off. A single slice of his sword sends the creature to the plane of its origin.

Any too, strikes the dog as it vanishes.

Davros retrieves a wand intending to blast the dog, but it is already gone. [No charge used]

Bralin takes a breather, been a rough night on the dwarf.

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Both Wolf and Dog do not follow Arminas, but instead turn to the group closing from the north. The dog takes a quick step a unleashes a cone of Fire at Harvest. [Reflex DC 15 3 Dmg.]
The wolf bounds in right after the flames die away. The teeth lock onto her arm and with a violent head twist the wolf tries to bring Harvest to the ground. [Hit AC 27 Crit 12 Dmg 6 Trip 13 unsucessful]
Harvest though, is able to twist out of the hold and maintain her feet.

From the darkness to the south comes a human cry, nearing panic. "Medonious! Where are you? They are Still coming!"


Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 9/10) 
Monday October 29th, 2007 9:12:14 AM
Bralin wills himself toward the sound of battle.

[Move 20' to AF/15.]

Looking to his left, the dwarf sees Desolute picking up Ivy. The half orc is a mess.
"Desolute," he calls heavily. "To me. I shall heal your wounds, and we shall provide double guard on the girl."

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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity

Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2), Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30'  d20+11=30 d20+11=13 d8+4=9 d8+4=7
Monday October 29th, 2007 9:16:03 AM
Lorth glimpses the wolf and dog try and halt Harvest's movement. Raising his sword he charges the wolf and aims to cut it down.

(Charge to 28,11 Hit AC: 30, Confirm Crit AC: 13, DM: 9, If Crit. DM: 7)

"Harvest I will try and hold these animals here, please continue after Itzal as you are much faster than I.", Lorth says between breaths.

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.


Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs W, HP42/48)  d20+8=18 d20+15=19 d20+15=31
Monday October 29th, 2007 10:09:25 AM

The brown girl nods at the paladin's words. Blood drips from her arm through the tear in her old homespun robe.

With a quick movement she dodges past Paladin Lorth, tumbling past the two snarling canines to rush down the slope in the direction of the lone boy. As she goes, she draws her spiked chain.

"Surrender, Itzal Jerse," Harvest Moon says as she brakes to a stop at the side of the young misguided wizard. "There is still time to redeem yourself. Help us against Medonius before your soul proceeds irrevocably down the path to evil."

Rolls and Actions
Reflex 18 vs Fire
Tumble 19 vs Wolf, 31 vs Hellhound.

Movement and Position
AR42 (90ft Move; speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
110 foot move with 1/2 speed for tumbling

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (3/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 4/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 5/6

Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46  d20+10=18 d3=2 d20+10=12 d20+10=14
Monday October 29th, 2007 10:13:15 AM
Arminas again resists the grabbing of the plants, as he holds up the scroll he retrieved. Time now to summon the creatures of nature to help. Reading the scroll, he points towards the direction of Itzal's call. Appearing at AP 42, are two huge dire bats. Chirping a high pitched sound, they immediately swoop towards the wizard. Arminas fights his way through the plants as he moves toward Itzal (moves to AK 37).

Reflex save 18

Bat 1 Hit AC 12
Bat 2 Hit AC 14

Active spells:
Summon nature's alley III 3 rounds
mirror image 1 rounds
entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

DM Casting SNA is a full Round. Bats appear just before Arminas' action next round. range of the spell is 35'

Fine, since they are bats they will be well above the area of entangle.

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) 
Monday October 29th, 2007 12:12:59 PM
Desolute looks around and sees everyone is in danger, to some degree. He chances a side glance to Ivy as ifshe is a burden, but yet, he does what he is told and continues to follow Harvest.

Active spells: Message from Harvest.


DM 
Monday October 29th, 2007 6:24:53 PM
Sorry, but I will be unable to post until Wednesday morning.

Oh poo. -Al

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30  3d4(1+4+4)+3=12
Monday October 29th, 2007 8:37:55 PM
Seeing that the sergeant is ok, Davros moves up to support Lorth against the wolf and dog. With a wand at the ready, he fires a volley of magic missles at the nearest target.

actions:
move 30 feet towards Lorth and opponents
activate wand of magic missle -dmg= 12, range medium

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light
1 charge from wand of magic missle

Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 
Monday October 29th, 2007 8:43:20 PM
Florin looks to where Lorth and such are and breathes heavy as he is still feeling the effects of the spell cast on him from earlier. He calls out, being quite winded now, "I'll come to aid you Lorth, do your best to hold them till then."

Florin will move to help Lorth, wishing now he could run but seeing as how he can't he just prays to Domi and Lorth can hold the creatures off and Harvest will be safe.

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 
Monday October 29th, 2007 10:07:20 PM
Malgant looks around him and sees where he is needed. Harvest has run up ahead chasing Itzxal and is alone. Arminas is up there as well but could be entangled by his own plants at any moment.Lorth is protected from the teeth of the hound he has not engaged but its breath chan hurt him. Davros is helping Lorth so he is fine. Malgant puts his head down and starts running flat out to get around the entangleand get to Harveast as fast as he can. He hears her try to reason with Itzal and knows the boy will not listen but flee. Malgant is counting on Harvest to slow that flight.

OOC
run (triple move due to heavy armor) to AR26

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 41/50 rounds

Arminas 
Tuesday October 30th, 2007 10:32:49 AM
Standing in the area of entangle, a tendril of ivy creeps up Arminas' leg in a ticklish sort of way.

Desolute 
Tuesday October 30th, 2007 1:58:32 PM
Making his way toward harvest as fast as possible, his nose begins to itch. He thinks of using his rapier, but instead rubs his face on Ivy's waist to satisfy his dilemma.



Harvest 
Tuesday October 30th, 2007 2:23:53 PM
Harvest Moon wrinkles her small nose and her upper lip scrunches a bit and her lips scrunch into a firm frown of warning.

Resistance, Itzal Jerse, is futile.

Round 12  d20+7=17 d20+12=26 d20+5=11
Wednesday October 31st, 2007 11:26:10 AM
Bralin calls Desolute over to be cured and he wearily heads down the hill.

Lorth charges in and slashes at the wolf. The sword cuts deeply, but does not put the creature down.

Harvest moves South, following Lorth's direction. She calls out intot he dark for Itzal to surrender.

Arminas prevents the plants from grabbing at him and begins to cast the summoning spell from the scroll. Full round to cast the spell, they arrive at the beginning of the next round

Lorth strikes.

Florin moves over to help

Davros activates the wand and the wolf is destroyed.

Any sheathes his weapons. He then retrieves his bow and heads south. Lastly he begins a bardic song.

Malgant runs to get a clear line to move towards Itzal and Harvest.

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The Hound attacks Lorth, but the defenses of the paladin turn aside the atttempt. [Hit AC 17]

The deep shadows and gloom, Harvest finds herself in the presence of Itzal Jerse, or what is left of him. The smell of charred flesh and burned hair assaults her nostrils and as her eyes adjust to the deeper light conditions, she is thankful. Itzal was severly wounded in the balst of the fireball. His clothes are smouldered, his hands greased and black. Almost all his hair is gone, as is his nose and eyebrows. Through cracked and bloodied lips he answers the monk.

"Time? Time for them perhpas." A disfigured hand gestures towards the rest of the party. The skin completely gone, revealing tendon, bone and swelling muscle as the young mans body tries its best to save itself. "But not for me. Not for failure and most certainly not...for...you." With these last words, Itzal brings his other hand about, equally burned and gruesome, but cupped in it, Itzal carries an oozing maroon and black looking viscious liquid. It seems to pulse and call out to Harvest, could Itzal be weilding Woldsblood? The young mage strikes out, but far too slow. [Hit Touch AC 11]



Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)Bardic Song  d20+6=23 d6+2=8 d6=6
Wednesday October 31st, 2007 6:50:51 PM
OOC-Sorry for the no post Monday and Tuesday, car problems kept me busy, but I guess with the no DM post it was a moot point. :o)

As the beast in front of him disappears, Any sheathes his weapons, quickly picks up his bow, and begins to run towards Harvest. (Monday actions)

He stops momentarily to fire an arrow at the wolf that bit Harvest, the flame from the arrow making a streak of light in the darkness as it goes towards the wolf. (Hit AC 23 for should be 9 HP DAM plus 6 HP fire DAM if no save, Tuesday actions)

Then before moving again, he begins to sing, his song raising the spirits of his friends. ( begin Bardic song, +1 hit, +1 will save, Wednesday Actions)

"Though tooth and nail assail us,
Your spells shall not avail you,
For we shall fight in our might,
And win the battle thru'

Sword and shield protect us,
Might and right prevail.
Through the dark, to the mark,
And that shall tell the tale."


Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) 
Wednesday October 31st, 2007 7:29:31 PM
Wednesday post.

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 
Wednesday October 31st, 2007 7:31:17 PM
awaiting DM post. I am sick and turning in for the night so Ill need to catch up tomorow.


Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs W, HP42/48)  d20+8=20 d20+6=18 d20+7=17 d8+2=4
Thursday November 1st, 2007 11:08:10 AM

Atop the smell of burning flesh and hair comes for Harvest Moon a wave of sadness. Herein is the birth of evil, and it is neither terrible, nor shocking, nor is it abhorrent. It is, instead, covered in sadness.

"You will not be allowed to leave, Itzal Jerse." Grave is Harvest Moon's tone. Onto the ground she drops the curing wand, and shakes out her length of spiked chain. "We will inform your mother of your capture. I'm sure that she will come for you."

Harvest shifts down slope, and her chain sings in the dark night air. The brown girl feels the links wrap the boy's legs and she pulls hard, preparing a stunning blow to further incapacitate him.

Rolls and Actions
Drop Wand of CMW
Trip Attack:
Touch AC20, Trip 18 (+4 Improved Trip, +2 STR)
For Successful Trip: Hit AC17, Damage 4hp/Non-Lethal (Stunning Fist Fortitude vs DC18)

Movement and Position
AR43 (5ft Step; speed is 60 w/Longstrider)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (2/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 3/10), Wand of CMW Dropped at AR42

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 4/6

Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30'  d20+11=21 d8+4=10
Thursday November 1st, 2007 11:08:26 AM
Lorth attacks the hound that is still near him... (Hit AC: 21, DM: 10)

Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth

Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.

Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29)  d20+3=15 d20+4=21
Thursday November 1st, 2007 12:17:06 PM
Desolute hardly heard Bralin's words, so focused on Harvest's safety. Seeing though, she is alright, he will meet up with Bralin and continues to keep a watch while the surly dwarf cures his wounds. Looking down at the priest he says, "Thank you."

Spot: 15
Listen: 21

Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 10/10)  d8+3=8
Thursday November 1st, 2007 4:29:08 PM
His armor still smoking from the fireball blast he received half a minute ago, Bralin nods at Desolute's thanks.

The dwarf casts a spell, healing some of the half-orc's hurts, and then continues stumbling south toward the sound of battle.

[Spontaneously cast CLW over Command, heal Desolute for 8 hp. Move due south 10']

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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity

Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2)*, Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)*, Identify (d)


Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46  d20+10=21 d20+10=23 d20+10=12
Thursday November 1st, 2007 4:53:59 PM
Appearing suddenly (near AO 38) are two huge dire bats. They swoop towards the fallen Itzal, attempting to wrap him up in their wings.

Arminas keeps from being entangled by his own spell, his mirror images multiplying the difficult task. Hearing Harvest and Itzal's voices, the elf decides to try and get to her side. Moving through the plants he reaches the edge of the spell, and then runs at full speed to reach Harvest's side. The bats have beaten him, and are attacking the prone boy.

Reflex save 21

Bat 1 Hit AC 23 Grapple
Bat 2 Hit AC 12

Active spells:
Summon nature's alley III 3 rounds
mirror image last round
entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71  d20+14=19 d20+9=20 d8+5=6 d8+5=9 d6=2 d6=4
Thursday November 1st, 2007 7:49:55 PM
(OOC:I think I been a bad player here and missed something. Earlier wasn't Florin in a fireball blast with Lorth, Bralin and such? If so I over looked it. Dan, if you can let me know and if you like roll Florin's reflex and I'll note the damage. Shouldn't of been enough to kill him but I think Florin should of been injured back there. Sorry.)

Florin will aid Lorth now as he had moved to help him. He speaks as he brings his own weapon in on the hellhound, "Sorry I'm late my friend. Did I miss much?" Florin smiles, trying to ignore the tiredness of his body at the moment.

(Can hit AC:19/20 Damage:6/9 Shocking:2/4)

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 
Thursday November 1st, 2007 7:54:15 PM
Malgant moves up to assist Harvest since he cannot see Ital in the dark.

OOC
Triple move(run) to AR38

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 39/50 rounds

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30  3d4(1+3+4)+3=11
Thursday November 1st, 2007 10:14:19 PM
Davros continues to support the warriors and launches more magic missles at the nearest dog or wolf.

actions:
move up to 30 feet towards Lorth, Florin and opponents
activate wand of magic missle -dmg= 11, range medium

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light
2 charges from wand of magic missle


Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)Bardic Song 
Friday November 2nd, 2007 8:29:15 AM
OOC-Things are really hectic here. Just closed on my house yesterday, then ran to boy's basketball game. Sorry for my erratic posting. I will post Thursday now, and promise I will post Friday later this afternoon.

Any ceases his singing, and begins to run towards Harvest, but all can still feel the effect of his song, inspiring them in the battle. (Bardic song +1 hit, +1 will save, Thursday action).

Desolute 
Friday November 2nd, 2007 8:22:34 PM
Friday post

Combat Over....Kind of  d8+4=8 d8+4=12
Friday November 2nd, 2007 11:16:50 PM
Lorth and Florin strike the hound.

Davros sends a volley of Magic Missiles and the hound vanishes like the others.

Bralin casts healing into Desolute and most others move to assist in Itzal's capture.

Harvest, though, takes him down and renders him unconscious with a quick trip and strike. The last look on his face as he falls is one of genuine surprise.

The deed is done, but then two shapes, black on black, tear by the monk and attack the now helpless mage. Giant bat wings beat the air and in the darkened gloom of night, harvest can see two tearing into Itzal with savagery. Warm blood sprays the woman.

Any and Malgant are at the scene in moments to whitness the grisly feast.

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 
Saturday November 3rd, 2007 2:09:34 AM
Moving forward, Malgant quickly steps between the bats and Itzal. Reaching down he places a protection from evil on Itzal to kep the bats from doing any further harm. He then prepares to heal the boy.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3* comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 38/50 rounds

Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs W, HP42/48) 
Saturday November 3rd, 2007 12:54:09 PM

"Forgiveness lights the path to redemption."

Harvest Moon speaks the words and then drops to her knees next to the bloody and fallen boy. With a hand she brushes at the large hovering bats.

"Live, Itzal Jerse." Her hands form the symbol of Alemi. "Please live."

Rolls and Actions
CMinor on Itzal (Burn Resistance)

Movement and Position
AR43 (No move; speed is 60 w/Longstrider)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (1/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 2/10), Wand of CMW Dropped at AR42

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 4/6

Any 
Saturday November 3rd, 2007 3:10:46 PM
Any arrives on the scene in time to see the results of the attack on Itzal. Others are giving the aid that is necessary. Any turns to those who are injured in the party.

"I don't have much in the way of healing, but what I have I will share if any are in need."



Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 
Saturday November 3rd, 2007 10:17:41 PM
Arminas rushes to Harvest side as the bats tear at Itzal.

"Nooo, be gone!"

Arminas gestures at the bats and they disappear.

"I'm sorry, I did not know the extent of his injuries. I was just trying to stop him."

Arminas stands with a look of shock on his face, as those around him administer to Itzal.

Active spells:
entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Sunday November 4th, 2007 8:42:57 AM
The crest of hair that hangs over Harvest Moon's forehead wags back and forth as she shakes her head in negation.

"Your contrition is admirable, Arminas Calaelen. But I think that such things happen often in the heat of battle. It is unfortunate, but understandable."

With calm expectant eyes, she looks down upon the body of the boy, Itzal Jerse.

"His life is now in the hands of the gods."

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 
Sunday November 4th, 2007 10:18:50 AM
"It appears the battle is over. Does Itzal yet live?"

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light
2 charges from wand of magic missle

Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 - 2nd post 
Sunday November 4th, 2007 10:28:04 PM
Arminas eyes become as steel as he grips his bow.

"His 'friend' has betrayed him and sacrificed him. Do you suppose he is yet near?"

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 14/29) 
Monday November 5th, 2007 12:53:36 AM
Desolute sheathes his rapier and carries Ivy in a two armed hold, more dignified then slung over his shoulder before.
He continues to make his way toward Harvest. Once he sees the remains of Itzal, Desolute is satisfied that he had many a chance to stop and give himself up. No big loss.

Wolf Hill 12:04 am 
Monday November 5th, 2007 7:39:16 AM
Arminas calls off the bats, but their work was already done. The two Dire Bats are dismissed and vanish. Malgant arrives in short order, but there is nothing the cleric can do, Itzal is dead.

The rest of the group gathers about harvest and the body. Ivy still lies unconscious, but seemingly unharmed physically over Desolute's shoulder. Sgt Hammer lies critically wounded, but stable nearby. One of the enemy had fled into the night, two had been killed and Medonious had vanished or perhaps been banished under the direct assault of Bralin and Lorth.

The apparent gathering clouds have also pulled baack to a more natural night.

Lorth 
Monday November 5th, 2007 7:49:05 AM
Lorth returns to Sgt. Hammer to make sure that his is ok.
(OOC: if we are out of combat rounds, Lorth heals him also, 13 points lay on hands)

Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 
Monday November 5th, 2007 10:03:05 AM
The group gathers near the dead body of Itzal, while Arminas gathers his thoughts. He checks his gear and looks into the night.

"I cannot track Medonious, but I can track the man who ran. Perhaps he can provide answers."

Looking at the group, it is apparant that several are injured and tired.

"Shall I follow him while you get Ivy to safety?"

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Harvest (AC 23, HP42/48) 
Monday November 5th, 2007 10:18:42 AM

"Go to Gargul for judgment now, Itzal Jerse." Harvest Moon closes the eyes of the boy. She slips her arms from her haversack and takes out her bedroll. She lays the bedroll out next to the boy's body an rolls him atop. "We must take him back to his mother," is her only explanation.

"Paladin Florin Jandeth? Can you waken Ivy? I think that we must find out what was supposed to have taken place here and it is possible that Ivy may have heard something of note before she was rendered unconscious. If we do not have that, then all we have to learn of Medonius is the altar up above."

She looks up from her work at her and her face flushes red. Desolute looks a bloody rag. Paladin Lorth is injured. Arminas Calaelen, Bralin Stoneminder ... and Anthos. She has put Gargul before Alemi.

She takes up the curing wand from the ground where she had dropped it.

"Please, come to be healed," she says to her companions.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Protection from Evil (Ivy 1/10)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 4/6

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP  d8+5=11 d8+5=10
Monday November 5th, 2007 4:35:49 PM
Malgant looks around and is happy that those he knows have lived through the ordeal. However Lady Dulcet is still missing. Malgant looks to his friends well being as he sorts out the logistical problems of finding the missing Pitchfork councilwoman.
"Bring me the wounded if you can and I can tend their wounds with Domi's prayers." Turning to answer Arminas." If you can track him and bring him down alive by yourself I would say do it Arminas. I am too slow to come with you and most of the others are similarly slowed or wounded. Lady Dulcet is still unaccounted for and we were counting on Itzal to provide her whereabouts. Now that he is dead, finding her may be difficult. Be gentle with the boy Harvest, I may need to ask him a few questions in the morning."

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 ****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3** comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 37/50 rounds

OOC
Ill assume that I didn't cast Protection from evil on Itzal's corpse.
burn 2 protection from evils for healing 11 to Arminas, done first in case he is going after the fleeing man and 10 to Desolute since he is still pretty wounded.
Please post hp after your names so I can see who is wounded and in need of healing.

DM ...a perfectly logical assumption

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+16=25 d20+8=21 d20+17=35
Monday November 5th, 2007 6:04:13 PM
"Thank you Malgant for the healing. You are right, I must hurry if I am to catch the man that fled. I will try and bring him alive, to answer questions. I did not mean to kill Itzal, I will try and do better with him. Any who can see well in the dark and have the strength may come with me, or I will go alone."

Arminas moves back to the area of the alter and looks for tracks. He will follow the man at his normal pace (40').

Action:
Survival track (need DC 23 for moving at 40' and natural night light) rolled 25
Move silently (took -5 for moving normal speed) rolled 21
Spot 35

Active spells:
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Any  2d8(4+5)+6=15
Monday November 5th, 2007 6:28:27 PM
"I will come with you friend Arminas. Give me a moment to prepare."

He sings softly to himself, and his wounds begin to heal. Then, singing again, he points at Arminas.

"Now we are linked by a message spell for silence."

Then he binds a cloth around his mail shirt to insure better silence, along with his sword and dagger going into his quiver.

"Let us go my friend."

Turning to Harvest, he says,

"My love, do you discover what you can here. We will return as soon as possible."

Actions:

Message 4 minutes
cast CMW for 15 HP cure--brings him to full health

ADM Buzz 
Monday November 5th, 2007 8:19:43 PM
Posting report: Sunday October 28 - Saturday November 3

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = O2OXOXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXOOXOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = OXXOXOX
Davros SMTWTFS = OXOOXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXOOXOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXOOXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXXOXOX
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXOXXOX
Desolute SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OOOXOXX

Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted) 
Monday November 5th, 2007 9:01:30 PM
Bralin forces himself southward. The panting, platemailed form of the dwarf appears on the scene much too late to do more than hear what happened.

He merely nods assent at the plan of Arminas and Any, noting "we dispatched Medonius. He may have been summoned. Has Itzal any magical items in his possession?"

The effort is too much.
"A moment," he breathes. "I must rid myself of this spell."

Bralin casts a spell, which takes some time.
[Cast Lesser Restoration]
Hopefully, it will alleviate his exhaustion.

---------

Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity
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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
* = cast spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command(x2)*, Entropic Shield, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration (x2)**, Identify (d)

Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 
Monday November 5th, 2007 10:25:06 PM
Florin looks to everything that happened and sighs deeply as Itxal is dead and looks to the others, "This could pose a problem. You know his mother is going to bend it to show we are the ones who killed him and in cold blood none the less."

Florin moves to Ivy and kneels by her, touching her head first to check to see if she is warm or not for one and then he uses abit of water at first to splash on her face to see if that help and resorting to his lay on hands if needed to try and wake her, "Ivy, can you hear me?"

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30  d20+16=24 d20+16=20 d20+16=29 d20+16=35 d20+16=21
Monday November 5th, 2007 10:27:31 PM
Davros looks at Itzal's body with regret. "Such wasted talent. If only he had not fallen under the evil influence of Medonius, he could have become a productive part of the local nobility."

"I will check the altar and see if I can come up with any clues while Arminas and Anthos conduct their search."

actions:
move to within 30 feet of altar
cast detect magic from wand
scan altar area for auras. spellcraft = 24,20,29,35,21

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

items used:
1 charge from wand of light
2 charges from wand of magic missle
1 charge from wand of detect magic

Desolute (AC:18 HP: 24/29) 
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 11:04:43 AM
Desolute listens to the others first, "Well, the hammer is still alive, so at least there is an outside sourse for their information. If lady Jerse has a big problem with it, perhaps she should have kept her snot nosed kid in his room where he belonged."

He lays Ivy down so that Florin can care for her and walks up to Itzal's dead form and kicks it in the head. "I wish there was so much more I could do for you to repay you for all I have recieved from you."

Wolf Hill 12:05 am 
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 1:02:00 PM
Lorth returns to Sgt. Hammer to make sure that his is ok. Kneeling down, he channels healing into him and with a cough and wince, Hammer rolls to his hands and knees. With a few more coughs, he looks sideways at Lorth, "Thank you."

Arminas looks about and while he cannot track Medonious, he could start to the trail of the one man who fled.
Harvest whispers a small prayer for the now dead Itzal. Feeling of heavy heart she says they must take him home to his family as well as finding out what was supposed to happen this night. It is then as she looks to her companions that the weight of the night hits her. Extracting a wand, she goes to work. Burn charges and post results

Malgant agrees Arminas should go after the fleeing man. He also reminds all that the council woman is still missing. And Itzal might not be inclined to help them, though the cleric plans to ask the boy anyway tomorrow. Malgant heals Arminas 11HP and Desolute 10HP

Player request...Please post hp after your names so I can see who is wounded and in need of healing.

Arminas, now fully healed, moves quickly to the top of the hill again and begins to search for the trail. The Entangle spell and Fireball did a complete job at removing all traces of passage in their vicinity. Arminas, though knew the last direction the fleeing man went in picks up the trail after sweeping further abroad to the west. It takes about 10 minutes, but the ranger is off.

Any heals himself and links Arminas with a message spell. Any moves with Arminas, but the ranger's magically enhanced speed is beginning to leave him behind. Arminas is moving at a 40' Any at a 30'. Every 6 seconds seperates them by 20'

Bralin, panting for breath, seconds Arminas going after the man who fled. He then calls a spell to banish the physical exhaustion taxing his body. Bralin is still fatigued but certainly feeling more himself.
Florin speaks his concern of how the nights events will be used by Itzal's mother. A woman of influence in the area and already certainly not counted as an ally. Looking to Ivy, Florin is unable to wake her, with water or magical healing. Ivy is warm to the touch, breathing normally, but completely limp and non responsive.

Davros goes to the altar to conduct his own investigation as Arminas and Any move off. Activating the wand and concentrating on the altar, Davros picks up a strong lingering aura upon the stone surface. Conjuration and some other magic mingling in the fading power of the place. He also sees the moderate power trail left from a necromancy spell in a line about 10' long. Probably the Enervation that struck Lorth

Desolute, having Placed Ivy carefully on the ground, moves to Itzal and delivers a swift kick to the head of the dead mage. There is a hollow thunk as the leather boot contacts the side of his skull.

Sgt Hammer gets to his feet, retrieving his weapon as he stands and moves to the rest of the group about Ivy and Itzal. "How is she?" His eyes then move up hill as Arminas and Any depart as well as Davros. He opens his mouth, but then closes it. Sheathing his weapon, he adjusts a few straps to his blood soaked armor. The effort, while he is trying his best to not acknowledge it, certainly is causing sever pain still.
Hammer would be considered critically wounded

Arminas and Any are quickly lost to all sight and sound for the party.

Bralin (45/76 hp) 
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 3:00:35 PM
Bralin finishes his spell. He remains fairly well charred, but is moving about much more easily.

The dwarf steps in front of Desolute, and picks up the body of the boy, which he then lifts to Malgant.
"Mayhap ye and Lorth can see to the boy and identify his possessions," he says to the minotaur. "Tis possible he may possess an item that summoned Medonius."

Having thus removed Itzal from Desolute's foot range, Bralin turns, addressing Harvest and the half-orc.
"Let us aid Davros. Also I must recover my axe. And see to the man Medonius possessed."

Bralin moves back to the altar area, hopefully with Harvest and Desolute in tow. The dwarf motions for Hammer and Florin to remain with Lorth, Malgant, Itzal, and Ivy.

Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP  2d8(8+1)+5=14 2d8(4+5)+5=14
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 4:57:23 PM
" Bralin, if you find my javelin up there I would like it back, the enchantment should be almost gone when you reach the area." Malgant hands Itzals body over to Lorth, hopefully the boys head has not been damaged by the Half orcs stupidity. As Bralin leads Desolute away Malgant tries to clarify his position. " I said be gentles with the corpse because I NEED IT INTACT to speak with Itzal's spirit. Try and contain yourself. Hes dead and your petty antics do far more harm than good. Go with Bralin and see what you can find, at least you seem to listen to him some of the time." His temper cooling Malgant becomes all Business as he sees the condition of Sergeant Hammer. One large hand reaches out and steadys the man on his feet as Malgant intones the words to a more powerful healing spell than he had used before. Seeing that the first spell was less healing than the man needed Malgant casts another. Seeing some of the color return to His cheks Malgant then sets about the task given him by Bralin and begins to slowly and systematicly go over Itzals body while concentration on magical auras on Itzal and his posessions.

OOC
Burn both Hold person spells for Cure moderate wounds, both on Hammer both healing 14 points each (crazy dice).
Cast detect magic and then carefully go over Itzal's remains and posessions looking for any clues.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 *****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3** comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2** silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours
Silence on Javelin 17/50 rounds
detect magic 50/50 rounds

Desolute (second post) 
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 5:21:58 PM
Desolute's eyes turn sharply toward the Minotaur with his words. Yet seeing no intention of violence on his face, he cools himself and smiles at the priest. "One year ago, if I had felt as I do now, I would have prayed for one week to Jancassis with blood sacrifices for her protection during my actions. Then, I would have set fire to his parents house, in the middle of the night, to listen to the screams of his family and servants. I would slit the throats of anyone who attempted to flee their burning death and I would have been proud to tell all I knew of my actions." Tapping Malgant on the arm he follows Harvest, "I think I've come a long way myself, even if others do not believe so. Perhaps you would like the old me over the petty me?"

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+16=29 d20+8=18 d20+17=26
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 5:38:52 PM
Like a wolf who has caught a scent, Arminas moves after his prey. Glancing over his shoulder, he can see Any fading into the distance. His thoughts come through the message spell.

If you choose to follow I will bend branch tips along the way. Once I have found him, I will find a way to alert you. Or do you wish to return to the group?

Arminas hurries on, hoping to catch the man before daylight.

Action:
1st mile Survival track 25
2nd mile Survival track 29
Move silently (took -5 for moving normal speed) rolled 18
Spot 26

Active spells: (need to update times)
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 7:59:17 PM
OOC- is there an aura for the 'black light' that was lighting up the altar area? DM Pardon a moment of senility there. Yes Black Light, which is slowly fading is strong necromantic magic

"Bralin? I have found a few magic auras. Some lingering spell effects from the battle, and a strong, lingering aura upon the altar. Has Ivy revived yet?"

actions:
continue to concentrate on magic upon altar.

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*


Any (HP 38/38) 
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 8:05:14 PM
Through his spell, Any responds,

"I hate for you to go alone, but perhaps it will be better this way. Do not endanger yourself, but if you can bring him back, we might learn much from him. I will return to the others and assist there. Good hunting my friend."

Any stops and turns back, heading for the altar area.

Harvest  2d8(4+6)+3=13 2d8(5+2)+3=10 d20+7=23
Tuesday November 6th, 2007 9:01:33 PM

"Please," Harvest Moon stands between Desolute and Protector Malgant. She looks up through her crest of hair as she turns from first one then the next.

"Calm and considered thought taken before action or *word*, lends aid to peace, harmony of purpose, and, ultimately, success in all things. This is not so difficult an idea to understand, but it is not always such an easy thing to do."

"Please consider when you witness others fail to take calm considered thought, the times when you yourself have failed as well. And, perhaps, in this act of forgiveness, you might halt the spiral of rash anger that would take you away from success in things, and instead will lead down a path to destruction."

She turns up the hill after Bralin Stoneminder, but stops turning briefly back. "Thanks to you both. Thank you for listening."

Harvest walks in silence, up the hill to the area of the darkly glowing aura. On the way, she speaks soft words.

"Jancassis is a harsh mistress, Desolute," she says. "I wish you strength in the trials that she will place in your path. Strength be with you, for she will give you no peace."

With a burst of speed, the brown girl breaks away, catching up quickly to the stoic dwarf.

"Bralin Stoneminder, please wait. You are injured." With the party's healing wand, she closes the greater of is wounds.

"There may be artifacts here, Desolute with which the boy had intended to conduct this ritual. If we can find them, they might give us a clue as to what was the intended outcome."

With a quiet intensity, she examines the altar, its trappings, and the layout of the whole. Might this have been of religious significance? (See roll)

Active Effects
CMW from Wand Heal Bralin 13+10=23 to 68/76
Knowledge Religion 23

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, CMW x3; Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 4/6

HP42/48

Lorth AC 22, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 7:23:43 AM
"Desolute, the old you would not be traveling with us.", Lorth says matter of factly. "In fact we would probably be hunting you for your crimes. What have you done in your past? And why do you always threaten us with it? Will one day we be called to turn you over to the authorities somewhere because of some long ago action? Just because you committed some horrible act long ago and you have changed your ways does not absolve you of it, you must make restitution. I for one would like to know if there are crimes you committed that you have not answered for."

Holding Itzal's body Lorth tries to find a flat clear area to lay it back on the ground.

Wolf Hill 12:15am 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 12:32:21 PM
Bralin sperates the immediate group, some to care for Itzal and Ivy and to search the body and the rest to assit Davros at the Altar.

Malgant's temper flares a bit with the kick to the body and his plan to speak with dead nearly ruined. He then assists Sgt Hammer again and with the pair of healing spells, much of the pain the older man is in seems to subside. Hammer thanks the cleric again, pointedly making efforts to add nothing to the back and forth of the group. Casting Detect Magic, Malgant then looks over Itzal. Only 2 auras are found. The first on his ring, which appears to bear the Jerse family crest and of faint Abjuration power. The second is a small packet of powder in his pocket of Strong abjuration and transmutation power.

Desolute elaborates to Malgant and everyone else on what he would have done at one time and to the heroes gathered, the images and possibilities are unsettling at best.
Davros continues to concentrate on the magic upon the altar, but nothing more can be learned from the Detection spell.

Harvest calls for peace between Malgant and Desolute and for all to take their time when speaking as well as acting. Her calm words seem to have the desired affect and she moves up the hill. Speaking privately to Desolute and then on to the Stone slab to assist Davros. Just before she arrives, she touches Bralin, healing some of the burns from the fireball. That done, she moves about the area and examines it. Harvest notes several 'placed' rocks about the size of a grown man's fist. Four in all, and seemingly spaced about the area. Each has a distinctive mark made by a piece of coal and the stone slab carries mirror marks to these. One on each side. The altar is pitted and marked by time and soon harvest notes more similar marks upon the trees and the evidence starts to coalesce. This place on Wolf Hill is an ancient circle of Power used by the witches and druids of old and from some of the marks, it is used occasionally still. The rumors and half information about such places would fill every building in Jarlswolf if written down.

Lorth question Desolute's need to fall back to the darker earlier days so often but far more important he voices concern with this past that would force the groups hand against him.

Any stops and turns back, heading for and arriving shortly at the altar area.

Arminas moves quickly, his quarry is running blindly according the trail and has already fallen recklessly several times. Arminas knows he is in pursuit of someone so totally terrified that even a sheer cliff would not give him pause in his flight. The ranger pushes on, his target perhaps a ½ mile in front of him. Luckily as he peers down the hillside, it does not seem likely and deadly natural hazards are on the fleeing man's course.
Arminas hurries on, hoping to catch the man before daylight.

Sgt Hammer keeps quiet his thoughts and his mood. His head moves from side to side, keeping his eyes about him.


Lorth AC 22, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 1:05:37 PM
(OOC: How long does this enervate last?)
DM It will be awhile @ 1 hr per caster level

Lorth assists Malgant in the examination of Itzal in any way he needs. Besides that he says nothing.

Desolute 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 2:55:46 PM
With a sigh, he answers Lorth,"See, this is why I did not tell you all this earlier. The more I tell you, the more you hate me and that is after I have proven myself in battle to be willing to die beside you. I will answer you this, when it comes to survival of the fitest, I survived and barely sane to boot."

He looks toward Itzal, "My work here is done, our agreement is ended, have a nice day." He bow's to Harvest, "Your friends need you more then I. You will be missed."

Desolute slowly walks away from those whom he thought could offer him a second chance.

I'll be bringing in another character soon. :)>

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+16=28 d20+8=11 d20+17=31
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 5:18:36 PM
To hunt like a wolf, the quarry leaves a clear trail and moves like a frightened animal. Instincts of ages gone past surface, and Arminas moves with clear purpose. Arminas takes a moment in the hunt to recall his spell of entangle.

Calculations (if helpful, otherwise ignore):
Assuming 30' rate for man and 40' rate for Arminas, and 1/2 mile separation. Arminas will catch the man in about 43 minutes, which will be two miles from present position.
Action:
1st mile Survival track 25
2nd mile Survival track 29
3rd mile Survival track 28
Move silently (took -5 for moving normal speed) rolled 11
Spot 31

Active spells: (need to update times)
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining
hide from animals 30 min remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recall one spell with pearl of power = entangle recalled

Any  d20+5=16 d20+10=17
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 6:54:52 PM
Arriving at the altar area, Any begins to look around for clues as to what was happening here. He searches his memory for anything he has read which might help in his search. (Knowledge Arcana--16)

As he looks around he sees Desolute walking away down the hill. He hears a passing comment aimed at Harvest, but is not sure he understood it all.listen 17)

"Harvest, what has occurred with Desolute? Where does he go?"



Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 9:05:48 PM
"How is Ivy doing?"

"The altar has a lingering conjuration aura. I shudder to think what Ivy's sacrifice may have been for. Should I try to dispel it?"

"Has anyone searched the area for Madam Dulcet? It is possible they had more prisoners nearby."

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Harvest 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 10:02:10 PM

"I too am concerned about Madame Dulcet, Davros Sapphiredge."

She walks quietly to Anthos and puts her hands in his.

"He has gone his own way, Anthos. All people ... " she sighs. " ... have their way." She looks off into the night, and sighs once more. The Wold was much simpler when she lived underneath the stairs at the Shadfly Inn.

"But look," she pulls Anthos by the hand into the circle and points out the symmetry about the altar and the significance thereof. "Anthos, Davros Sapphiredge, do you know the marks upon these rocks? What is it that they could have been planning, to use such a Circle of Power?"

Harvest looks up at the sky, for the moon that was there until but a short while ago.

"And, do you think that the ritual might have had some connection to the time of night?"

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, CMW x3; Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 4/6

HP42/48

Bralin (68/76 hp) 
Wednesday November 7th, 2007 10:30:40 PM
Bralin nods his thanks to Harvest. The dwarf is about to pull her aside to speak with her concerning Desolute, when the half-orc renders it unnecessary by leaving the group.

Not at all displeased to part company with the rogue, Bralin makes no comment, and turns immediately to the task at hand.

"Witches" he announces, looking to Lorth for confirmation. "This valley is home to many. Mayhap Medonius is a witch?"

"It would be best to gather up the dead and return to the Council. I remain unsure whether Itzal was vagrant or victim."

Lorth AC 22, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' 
Thursday November 8th, 2007 7:47:39 AM
Lorth watches Desolute walk away, quietly he says, mostly to himself, "I do not hate you. I am just concerned about who I travel with. You always make a point to show how evil you where and could once again be, that unsettles me."

Perhaps it is good Desolute is leaving, he thinks, it would be hard to bring him to justice if it was needed, friends are always the most difficult.

He then turns and nods at Bralin when spoken to, "There are many witches in this area, mayhaps you are correct, perhaps Medonius is a rogue witch. Did we ever mention his name to the council? I cannot remember.", he muses.

Malgant  d20+2=22
Thursday November 8th, 2007 5:22:04 PM
Malgant removes the ring from Itzal's finger and takes the packet from his pocket, showing both to Lorth and mentioning that they are magical. The Minotaur also looks for any books, scrolls or other writings on itzal's person that may have anything to do with Ivy or the summoning circle or Medonius. When he finsihes that he moves over to Florin's side and examines Ivy to see if he can determine why she has not yet awoken. He suspects either magic or a concoction of some kind has rendered her unconscious.

Spells prepared
0 detect magicx1 *****
1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3** comprehend languages*
2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2** silence*
3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic*
* denote spells already used

Spells/effects active
Magic vestment 5 hours

OOC
healing check, natural 20 to determine what is wrong with Ivy.

Any (thursday post) 
Thursday November 8th, 2007 6:47:59 PM
OOC--Waiting for DM response

"I have just been trying to decipher and recall what I might know or have heard about this kind of thing. I have seen circles like this before, but I am not sure exactly what conjuration they were attempting here."

He takes Harvest's offered hands, draws her in for a quick check of her condition from the battle. Once assured that she is okay, and not in need of healing, he turns to Davros.

"What kind of spell could be upon Lady Ivy? Would it be possible to dispel something like the effects of a potion, or is that a physical rather than magical condition?"

He worries about Arminas, but he is capable, especially in the outdoors. Perhaps his retunr will shed further light on this problem.

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30  d20+16=26 d20+16=18 d20+16=17 d20+16=27
Thursday November 8th, 2007 7:51:50 PM
"Hmmmm..." Davros turns the detect magic onto Ivy and tries to identify the spell(s). "A potion could be dispelled Any, but the effects of alchemical substances could not."

Spellcraft checks- 26,18,17,27

Arminas 
Friday November 9th, 2007 10:49:24 AM
Arminas moves through the brush, and catches glimpes of hair and torn clothing of his prey. The thorns though do not grasp at Arminas, and he moves as if he were moving across an open field. Out of instinct, he sniffs the night air.

Wolf Hill 12:30 am 
Friday November 9th, 2007 3:53:57 PM
Lorth assists Malgant in the examination of Itzal in any way he needs. In that regard, there is little to do for the paladin.

Desolute slowly walks north and into the darkness.

Arminas continues to follow his Quarry. About two hundred feet later he comes to a small tree sprayed with blood. The man he is following likely hit it at full speed. Arminas locates where he fell and subsequently scrambled to his feet and continued. The ranger picks back up his own pace. Catching him before day break will not be a problem At this rate he should be found unconscious in front of a larger tree or unconscious from exhaustion. Either way, this will be over within the hour.

Any looks about the are, the only thing that comes to mind from a arcanic point is a circle of summoning. Like a Magical Protection Circle, but designed to hold something in rather than out.

Davros asks on Ivy as well as if a search has been conducted in the vicinity for Dulcet. He also asks if he should attempt to dispel the lingering aura on the Altar.

Harvest points out the circle, Any is in agreement on what it is. What they may have planned is much harder to say. Given the people involved, it was unlikely about blessing babies and growing crops. Harvest gazes up and spies near direct overhead the half moon of Waard, dull and white. Its brother moon is lower and to the right. Nothing obvious like an odd color or shape grabs at her. But that does not rule out the possible significance of this night at near this time.

Bralin voices his thought on the possibility of witchcraft. The area is home to many and perhaps Medonious is counted among them. The Dwarf councils on returning to The Council

Lorth watches Desolute for a moment and returns to task at hand. Had they ever mentioned the name Medonious to the council. He tries to recall, and then succeeds. No they had only learned his name while just at the school. They were on their way back to the Council when all this transpired.

Malgant removes the ring and takes the packet and then searches for scrolls or something that might provide a clue to what was taking place that night. He finds three pieces of thin wire twisted gether. One of silver, one of iron and the third turns out to actually be a strand of Ivy's hair. Malgant locates it about Itzal's left wrist as if worn as a bracelet. It is quite obviously a material component to the ceremony. But the boy has nothing else of even remote interest. That done, the minotaur examines Ivy more thoroughly. Her state is that like a coma, magically induced, or perhaps medicinally induced.

Magical Detection did not reveal her to have any emanations and so the likely answer is the latter of the two. Either powerful magic or a well equipped lab would be needed. Without one, Malgant can narrow the possible range of drugs from 100's to about a dozen. But simply pumping more drugs into her system is likely a very bad idea.

Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: { His elven eyes easily guide him down the hill. His target's tracks still indicate a fleeing animal without rational thought. Only the survival instinct of flight. Blood lays about the ground, the man ran straight through a thicket of wild roses. The pace is starting to stagger. Several near misses and a plethora of small torn holes are beginning to accumulate. It will be over very soon, another indication of a fall, more blood. The tracks have shifted slightly. He still sprints, but one stride is off and Arminas has to pause. The man he is pursuing now runs down hill on a what is almost certainly a broken ankle. The fear driving him overriding his body's need to keep weight off of it.}

Any 
Friday November 9th, 2007 6:22:35 PM
Any relays the knowledge he recalls concerning the area around the altar.

"Perhaps it would be a better idea to hold off dispelling the magic around the altar. If it was meant to contain something, we might accidentally release it. Perhaps if we were to untwist the wire containing Lady Ivy's hair, it might in some way release her as well. Barring that, we should at the very least move her to somewhere away from the area intended for her sacrifice, or use in the whatever spell they were creating here."

Harvest 
Sunday November 11th, 2007 10:46:42 AM
The strange clouds that had come so swiftly to cover the moon upon the group's arrival now seem to have cleared the sky.

Looking up at the welcome faces of the Wold's two moons, Harvest carefully reviews the things that they had learned here on Wolf Hill. (Review posted below.)

"If this circle is as old as it appears to be from the evidence, Davros Sapphiredge," the brown girl replies to the wizard's question, "then I am not sure that you will be able to dispel the magic. Either way, I believe the time of the magic that Medonius and Itzal Jerse attempted to cast has now passed. I do not think that it can be the cause of harm any longer."

She takes from her magic bag her book of maps and her faithful everburning torch. Thrusting the end of the torch into the ground near the altar, Harvest seats herself upon the ground and flips to the page upon which is drawn Jarlwolf and Wolf Hill. Retrieving pen and ink, she begins to copy the symbol on the side of the altar onto the place upon the page that corresponds to this Circle of Power.

"Did you notice that the powers of Itzal Jerse appeared to increase as the time of this ritual approached?" The scratch of her pen ceases as she lifts the quill and blows gently upon the wet ink. "Or, perhaps that was only the appearance of things."

She closes the book and puts away her things.

"I think that Anthos and Bralin Stoneminder are right. Let us return to Jarlwolf where we can seek greater help for Ivy and contact the Pitchfork Council. They may know more of Madame Dulcet's disappearance."

The ruminations of Harvest Moon (a handy recap):

A Strong lingering aura of Conjuration magic has been detected upon the stone surface of the Altar. An as of yet Unidentified mark is inscribed on both sides of the altar. Four rocks about the size of a grown man's fist that bear this same mark written in coal have also been spaced about the area. The mark is also found on the trees in the area. Speculation is that this area might be a circle of summoning, like a Magical Protection Circle, but designed to hold something in rather than out.

Itzal carries a ring, which appears to bear the Jerse family crest and has faint Abjuration power. He also has a small packet of powder in his pocket of Strong abjuration and transmutation power. In the last moments of the fight, the boy had sought to strike with a strange substance. An oozing maroon and black looking viscous liquid. It seems to pulse and call out. Could this have been Woldsblood? Given this possibility, it may also be possible that Medonius and Itzal were involved in Witchcraft.

Three pieces of thin wire twisted together are found on Itzal's wrist. One of silver, one of iron and the third turns out to actually be a strand of Ivy's hair. Malgant locates it about Itzal's left wrist as if worn as a bracelet. It is quite obviously a material component to the ceremony.

Ivy remains in an unconscious state, magically induced, or perhaps medicinally. Magical Detection did not reveal her to have any emanations and so the likely answer is the latter of the two.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, CMW x3; Scroll: Fly, Shield, Stunning Fist 4/6

HP42/48

Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46  d20+8=16 d20+17=25
Sunday November 11th, 2007 11:54:06 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Arminas moves with purpose, his quarry is close. Glancing about, he takes care to find the signs that so clearly point the way. Having hunted his whole life, Arminas knows the state of mind of the wounded animal. He will be dangerous, if he lives. Upon sight or sound of the man Arminas will cast entangle (520' range) directly in front of the man, so to catch him in the near side of the spell.

Action:
1st mile Survival track 25
2nd mile Survival track 29
3rd mile Survival track 28
Move silently (took -5 for moving normal speed) rolled 16
Spot 25

Active spells: (need to update times)
longstrider about 2 hrs remaining
pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining

Prepared spells
entangle= used
speak with animals=used
recalled entangle with pearl of power
}

Wolf Hill 1 am 
Monday November 12th, 2007 4:11:52 PM
Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: {The chase is ended and in the manner the ranger was suspecting it would. Near the base of a sizable tree, he found the crumpled form of the man. Breathing, but sorely wounded he apparently had knocked himself out by running full tilt into the oak. Arminas figures he is about 3/4 of a mile from the top of the hill. Considering the three and half hour hike to the Summit of Wolf Hill from Jarlwolf, the extra distance is not that much. Doing it with an extra 180 pounds across one's shoulders though, would add to the effort though}

Any and Harvest have a short discussion about Ivy. The both think the lingering aura upon the alter is the afterglow of the ceremony started by Itzal. Casting a dispel would probably not do anything for her condition. Ivy jots down the pattern the stones make to the alter and the design, or marks really, upon the stones and alter itself. While watching her, Any notices the positioning of the stones to the alter correspond to the four compass points.

The group stands atop Wolf Hill. It has been an extremely long day and Jarlwolf is over 3 hours away.

Any 
Monday November 12th, 2007 6:11:49 PM
"Friend Arminas is still upon the hunt. Last I saw him he was headed down the hill. If we go in that direction on our way back to Jarlwolf, it is possible we will run into him, or even be able to help in the capture of the fleeing man."

He goes to a copse of trees nearby and cuts a staff. Then taking his own staff from his pack, he makes a stretcher using his blanket. He lays down the blanket, then puts the two staffs down on it folding in the outside edges.

"Place Lady Ivy here, and we can carry her easier. If someone has another blanket, wew can do the same for Itzal, for we should at least return his body to his parents, no matter the consequences."

He cuts two more staffs for this purpose.

"If Arminas has captured his prey, perhaps we can discover from him the loaction of Mistress Dulcet.

Harvest 
Monday November 12th, 2007 9:10:08 PM
Harvest returns to the body of the boy, now unwrapped from her bedroll by the search of Protector Malgant. The brown girl lets loose another sigh as she looks down again at the dead boy. She once again wraps Itzal in her bedroll.

"I will call a Mount, Anthos," she says. "There is also the body of the third man. He should be returned to Jarlwolf as well. Perhaps someone will recognize him. I suspect that he may have been another innocent swayed through dark powers."

Drawing a scroll from her haversack, Harvest holds her everburning torch high.

"You will proceed with better speed by placing the bodies upon this horse. I will hie ahead and wake others. We will bring mounts out to meet you."

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, CMW x3; Scroll: Fly, Shield, Mount; Stunning Fist 4/6

HP42/48

Bralin 
Monday November 12th, 2007 9:16:15 PM
Bralin nods. "Take all the bodies, and let us be off" he counsels. "Tracking us should present no difficulties for Arminas, and we require aid for Ivy."

After retrieving his axe, Bralin starts back for Jarlswolf.

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 
Monday November 12th, 2007 9:17:05 PM
"Has anyone searched the area yet? We should do that before leaving."

"Has anyone checked Ivy for wounds yet? There may be traces of whatever they used to sedate her. If we have a sample, we may be able to counteract it."

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

ADM Buzz 
Monday November 12th, 2007 9:22:17 PM
Posting report: Sunday November 4 - Saturday November 10

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXO2XOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = XXXXOOO
Davros SMTWTFS = XXXXXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXOOOOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = X2XXOXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXOXOO
Desolute SMTWTFS = OX2XOOO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO

Florin ask for a sub?

Desolute will not be in next weeks report.

Malgant 
Monday November 12th, 2007 10:19:45 PM
" She has no wounds Davros, I would have seen them when I examined her. Put the bodies on the mount but I can carry Ivy. I think she has had a bad enough day without waking up draped over a horse full of dead bodies eh? Itzal had a ring with his family seal on it.that was magical, from its aura I suspect it is protective. And he had a packet of powder that may be the sedative that was used on Ivy. It too radiated magic." Malgant will produce these if anyone wishes to look at them. With the need for secrecy gone he carries his greatsword naked in his right hand and gently places Ivy over his left shoulder. Still not burdened he starts following Bralin back to town. Every 50 to 100 feet he is sure to drag one hoof so as to leave a clear path for Arminas should they miss him on the trip back.

Arminas  d20+7=16 d20+5=12
Monday November 12th, 2007 10:43:39 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Arminas comes upon the man and sadly shakes his head. He senses it was more than just fear the Swords of Light that made him run. His employers probably do not accept failure. Arminas takes the weapons from the man, and puts them into his magical haversack. Taking out a thin silk rope, he trusses the man, tying his hands and legs. He then performs some simple first aid to keep the man alive.

Hoisting him upon his shoulders, Arminas starts the slow climb back to the top of the hill.

If Arminas becomes too tired to carry the man, he will set him down and rest.

Heal 16
Endurance check 12}

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Monday November 12th, 2007 11:09:16 PM
OoC: As everyone seems to be in accord with leaving ...

After summoning the magic mount, Harvest Moon rushes off down the hill and back to Jarlwolf in the light of her everburning torch.

Lorth 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 7:32:55 AM
Agreeing with his companions Lorth follows Malgant on his way back to town.

Malgant 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 4:16:11 PM
Malgant was much more confident walking back to town than he had been walking out here. Two of their objectives were complete and none of them had been killed. Ivy was back among them and though unconscious was alive, and Itzal was not in a position to harm anyone at the moment. Malgant made sure that his armor and his huge form made plenty of sound as they headed back to town. If they happened upon Arminas, the last thing Malgant wanted to do was startle the ranger.

Any 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 6:29:05 PM
Any helps to settle the bodies upon the mount summoned by Harvest.

"Perhaps some can go ahead with the bodies, while the rest search the area. Florin and Malgant can go with Bralin to town, while Davros and I wait here for Arminas and search the area. I will go first towards where Arminas was headed. Then with three of us, we can search before following."

Three little groups 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 7:50:00 PM
The body of Itzal and the other man are laid across the back of a magically created Mount spell, compliments of Harvest. Malgant easily can carry Ivy in a far more dignified way, her body weight inconsequential to the powerful minotaur.

Harvest moves ahead, far ahead on her way back to Jarlwolf. Only a couple very small and faint lights seem to mark to the town in any way as she uproaches from uphill. There is likely not a soul awak at this time of the morning. harvest figures it will take her just over an hour to get there, about 2:30 in morning.

The rest of the group moves as well, plenty of time to discuss the missing Dulcet, what to tell Itzal's parents and what to do about the other dead man and a possible prisoner that Arminas may show up with.

Arminas, with the man over his shoulder is also on his way back. He will make it before the early rays of dawn break, he figures.

Any suggests that he and Davros stay and search the area for further clues if any are to be found and at the same time, stay to meet with Arminas. Assuming he comes back over the hill this direction.

The bard and wizard will need to strike up some light to conduct a search. rolls please.

Harvest 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 9:26:36 PM
In her own little pool of illumination, Harvest Moon hurries toward the distant lights of the town.

First stop would be the stables, to retrieve the horses necessary to bring the full company back as quickly as possible.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)
Items Expended: Wand: Mage Armor x3, Message x1, CMW x3; Scroll: Fly, Shield, Mount; Stunning Fist 4/6

HP42/48

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30  d20+5=17 d20+5=10 d20+5=20 d20+5=20 d20+5=25 d20+12=21 d20+12=17 d20+12=25 d20+12=13 d20+12=32
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 10:07:08 PM
"I agree Anthos. Let us search the area further." Davros removes a slender wand from his haversack and casts a light spell from it twice. Lighting up a pair of coins, Davros hands one to Anthos and moves off, searching the area. He starts with the altar moves along to the perimeter of the witches' circle, and then widens his search.

As he begins, he reaches into the hood of his cloak and places an inquisitive rat upon the ground. "Whiskers, go and take a look around. See if there are any other people about. Look for prisoners."

actions:
search rolls: 17,10,20,20,25
kn arcana checks on the runes: 21,17,25,13,32

active effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items used:
2 charges from light wand
other(need to look it up, will add to next post)

Davros 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 10:50:13 PM
items used:
3 charges from wand of light
2 charges from wand of magic missle
1 charge from wand of detect magic

Arminas 
Tuesday November 13th, 2007 10:50:27 PM
Arminas trudges onward, the man weighs heavy upon him.

Why did I get talked into taking prisoners? A quick arrow solves so many problems. I hope he talks, I suppose Lorth won't allow me to persuade him, not even with water techniques.

With a heavy sigh, Arminas continues on with his task.

Lorth 
Wednesday November 14th, 2007 7:41:50 AM
Tiredness seeps into Lorth's bones. It has been a long night and exhaustion is creeping up on him. He trudges along besides the minotaur, looking mostly at the ground.

Malgant 
Wednesday November 14th, 2007 4:56:52 PM
Malgant contines his walk to town. It has been a long day, and promises to be another long day when they arrive. He doubts they will get more than a few moments, maybe two o three hours at best to clean up, heal and rest before having to set out to the Jerse house. Knowing that several of the group have been magically exhausted does not help matters. Damn necromancers. Why do they always seem to make his life difficult?
" Bralin, I doubt we will have long to rest. You and I may need to magically restore the vigor lost to these long hours and to the necromancy from the fight. Wounds will need healing as well. I pray Medonius does not return while we are thus depleted."

Bralin - Sub/Al 
Wednesday November 14th, 2007 8:47:42 PM
"Don't stay long," Bralin warns Davros and Any, before he turns to leave. "If anything remains, you'll be alone."

Then he forces his way through the brush, well aware that he's likely the slowest one in the group, and the one to whom the others would have to match their pace.

Jarlswolf 5am 
Wednesday November 14th, 2007 8:48:00 PM
Arminas comes over the rise with his prisoner. the man slung over the rangers shoulder will not be waking for some time. Ahead of him and just under a tree, is Any and Davros. The search of the area did not reveal much. The body of a bat was found about a throw from the alter to the east. It had been split open and the blood drained. Disturbing is the fact that there was no evidence of blood anywhere in the area at all. Whiskers hits the ground and imediately wants to be hoisted off of it. Davros feels an unbridled fear ripping through his familiar. Whiskers is terrified beyond speech. Davros quickly rescues him and Whiskers is very shortly himself again. That was highly unpleasant D he whispers to the mage. Let us not do that again, hmm?

The main group plads towards Jarlswolf. Malgant speaks to Bralin about the condition th group will very soon be in. Fatigue will take them all and that means, those suffering from fatigue at the hands of Necromantic magic will be exhausted. It also means that none of the spell casters will be able to prepare and replenish thier spells. Unless they waited a near a full day before heading to the Jerse home. If Medonius comes at them tomorrow...

Harvest arries at the stables to find sleeping horses in need of preparation. Waking the animals and getting them ready on her own will take some time, the better part of an hour she figures. It will save the group some time, perhaps an hour maybe more, but it will be a disruption to the animals.

Arminas, Davros and Any head towards Jarlswolf. the light of Malgants sword can be seen ahead and lower on the hill. Arminas estimates they are about 20 minutes behind the main group. Making up the distance is out of the question, but the destination is plain and nothing pursues or lies in wait.

The group hits jarlswolf with about an hour and a half before day break. The common room is open and clean. Slumped against a corner wall is the specialist from the Mailed Fist that Sgt Hammer left behind. His sword unsheathed and across his lap, his breastplate still on. The rest of the Common room is cleared and clean, the exits to teh kitchen the back rooms and upstairs undobtedly locked. Overhead a small squeak in the ceiling betrays that someone is awake and moving about, albeit quite slowly right now.

Arminas and the others arrive as well. The man over the rangers shoulders looks to have been beaten badly. His face is aswollen bruise, with minor lacerations and blood covering him nearly head to toe

Harvets let me know if you want to take the horses adn meet the party.

If so there is no sound above you when you arrive and it is about 2.5 hours before day break.

Harvest 
Wednesday November 14th, 2007 10:32:33 PM
"Waken, Faithful Fyrda." Harvest Moon softly announces herself before opening the stall and leading her gentle, aged horse from the stall. Anthos' Moonshadow, Darkfire, and Bralin Stoneminder's new horse also wait.

After some time and preparation, she leads the horses from the stables and back out of town to meet the returning Swords of Light.

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)

HP42/48

Bralin - Sub/Al 
Wednesday November 14th, 2007 10:40:41 PM
"Tis hoped that he doesn't return at all," the dwarf replies to the minotaur. The dwarf thinks on the happenings of the deep night. "But we'll not know until we discover more of yon circle on Wolf Hill."

"We've much to do," he says, plodding with determination down the trail. "Little time to rest."

Lorth 
Thursday November 15th, 2007 7:40:53 AM
Lorth is glad to be back in the inn. Quickly he strips off his breastplate then sits heavily upon one of the stools in the common room. Soon his head is resting on a table. Just an hour or two of sleep is what I need, he thinks.

Arminas 
Thursday November 15th, 2007 11:02:02 AM
Carrying his load, Arminas makes it to the top of the hill and is pleased to see Any and Davros.

"I was afraid you had all left to return to town, and I would have to decide if I could carry him back myself, or just kill him. I suppose we should hear what he has to say though. Here, help me with him will you."

Arminas drops him to the ground and notices that Any has a stretcher planned. Placing him on the stretcher, he takes turns helping to carry him.

Arminas is even more pleased to see Harvest coming with the horses. He rubs Darkfire's neck, and thanks him for coming.

"Thanks dear Harvest, I was not looking forward to walking back to town carrying a prisoner. Perhaps Bralin's horse can carry the prisoner." As Arminas hoists him and ties him across the saddle. He then climbs upon Darkfire and starts to head back to Jarlwolf.

"Harvest, how is Ivy doing?"

Malgant 
Thursday November 15th, 2007 10:39:29 PM
When they reach the Inn, Malgant transfers Ivy to florin's control so that he may care for his fiance. Malgant then staggers to the bathhouse and cleans up and falls into bed for a few hours rest, leaving instructions for the Innkeeper to wake him at 8 am so that he can go and see the council with the rest of the group.

Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 
Friday November 16th, 2007 12:00:38 AM
Davros is upset at how terrified Whiskers became when set upon the ground at the altar site and says so to Arminas and Anthos. "I wonder if there is much still to be learned about what happened there tonight?"

"Should we rest or press on directly for either the Jerse household or the Council?"

Active Effects:
protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items used:
3 charges from wand of light
2 charges from wand of magic missle
1 charge from wand of detect magic

5:15 am The Inn of Freindly Shadows 
Friday November 16th, 2007 2:20:06 PM
The group looks to collapse to various places within the Common room. The Inn Keep is not around at this early hour. Florin and Lorth both find a relatively comfortable chair and are quickly asleep, leaning across the table.

Bralin speaks of possibly circling Wolf Hill. A large undertaking indeed. Merely walking around the base would take almost 5 days.

Arminas iquires to Ivy's condition. It is unchanged and she currently is lying comfortably upon the floor.

Davros inquires about pressing on immeditately, but it is obvious that some of the group are already planning at least a short intermission.

Sgt Hammer has collapsed next to his man and is quickly fast asleep.

DM question From my reading the pitchfork council is a collection of folks from quite a broad geographical area. Dulcet was the rep from Jarlswolf. Am I wrong on this, that there is not a council all sitting toegether and you can just pop in?

Lorth 
Friday November 16th, 2007 6:09:36 PM
Lorth sleeps until woken...

(OOC: I believe you are correct, when they hold a meeting they call all the council members from the surrounding areas. We just usually talk to Dulcet because she is in the immediate area. However I believe the councils normal meeting area is in Jarlswolf.)

Harvest 
Sunday November 18th, 2007 1:33:30 PM

"There are a few hours before dawn, Anthos." She pulls him to a place in one corner. He bedroll now holds the burned and bloody body of the boy. But with Anthos by her side, there would be no need for a bedroll this night. "Let us lie here, please."

"I have come to see that all things in life have their measure of failure." It is warm in his arms. "Pain, death, loss. They are undeniable. They exist with as great a will as good, happiness, and lighter qualities of life. Does this mean that we will always struggle? I do not know. The road of life stretches on forever. Will it always be ... "

Her eyes close and her breathing drops into a steady rhythm. Harvest Moon is asleep.

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, uResistance
1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider - Speed 60)

HP42/48

Any 
Sunday November 18th, 2007 11:00:04 PM
Any helps Arminas bring the body back to the Inn.

When Harvest leads him to the hearth area, he offers no resistance.

"My Lady, I am yours with pleasure."

He makes himself comfortable, and is soon asleep as well.


Arminas 
Monday November 19th, 2007 9:36:17 AM
Arminas leads the horses to the stable, and takes the prisoner and puts him in a corner of the stable. He checks, to make sure he is still tied securly and is not in danger of dying. Then, he turns his attention to the horses and brushes them down. Finally, exhaustion ready to overtake him, Arminas sits in the corner of the stable and goes into a trance.

Bralin 
Monday November 19th, 2007 8:26:08 PM
Bralin tromps loudly up to the Mailed Fist man that was left behind, testing the man's reaction time. Should he wake, the dwarf looks over at Hammer.

"Mayhap he can stand guard for an hour?" he inquires. Its obvious no one else is in any condition to do so.

Trusting the good sargeant to explain the situation to his man, Bralin slides down onto the bench next to him and immediately starts snoring.

Breakfast 
Monday November 19th, 2007 8:41:01 PM
The group is quickly in various stages of sleeping. Bralin quickly tests the Mailed Fists man. He fails miserably and Sgt Hammer informs the man in very precise terms of his personal opinion of the private and the man's general lineage. Looking to Bralin, Hammer nods. "He can take a few hours into the morning good enough. Have a feeling the Common room will get mighty loud in a few hours when we can then retire to actual rooms if we want."

Arminas takes the prisoner to the stables and after giving him a check and then the horses, the ranger finds a comfortable corner. A deep trace is quite easy to obtain and sleep will likely follow soon after.

The morning hits and the common room is soon partially active with 2 women and a man setting up for the early morning. They attempt to be as quite as they can, but inevitably wake a few of the party members.


Davros 
Monday November 19th, 2007 8:54:17 PM
Davros rests as best he is able in the noisy Inn.

Florin Jadenth 
Monday November 19th, 2007 9:52:36 PM
(Not really a post. Wanted to let the game know I'm back after phoneline problems. DM, could you on your next post let me know where Florin is in respect with the group? I know I missed some stuff so I'll have some cetchup reading to do.)

Florin is in the main Common room of the Inn of Friendly Shadows with the rest of the group. Arminas is the only person not here, he is in the stable with the trussled up prisoner

Harvest 
Monday November 19th, 2007 10:10:33 PM

Harvest Moon rolls into his chest, and in her sleep, she nibbles at one of the hard buttons of his doublet. Her eyes flutter at the soft stirrings, the light that breaches the best effort of the windows.

Morning has come.

Even more compelling, though, than the light, the noise, and the presense of people who go about their business, more compelling even than the duty to Ivy, to Madame Dulcet, to the dead boy Itzal Jerse, and to the people of Jarlwolf who live so near the mysterious circle, even more compelling than these things is voice of Alemi that calls through the purity and freshness of the wakening morn.

It is time to pray.

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, ()

HP42/48

Malgant  d8+5=13
Monday November 19th, 2007 11:43:53 PM
Awakening at around the same time as Harvest, Malgant too must pray. Stopping the woman before she goes about her dutiesand rituals, Malgant expends the last prayer he had held in reserve, healing her of the remaining damage she sustained last night. Malgant looks down at his armor, lying in a pile next to him and cannot bear to put it back on. lifting his sword he steps outside and goes through the rituals of the prayer dance. His mind is still fogged with the happenings last night and he still has many questions. The prayer dance does not make any of these questions clearer today, and this troubles the Taur slightly, but he chalks it up to how tired he is. When the prayers have finished, Malgant goes inside to see if the others have awakened yet.

Spells prepared
0- detect magic x3*** Light x2**
1 Protection from evil x4**** enlarge person(d)
2 Lesser restorationx3*** bulls strength(d)
3 speak with dead* magic vestment(d)

DM mod...* denotes spell slot unavailable. As of the Nov 5th post malagant had cast every spell except the Domain spells at 1st and 2nd level. Magic vestment was cast far enough ahead so that Domain spell is available as well. But his normal slots are all unavailable

ADM Buzz 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 12:08:55 AM
Posting report: Sunday November 11 - Saturday November 17

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS = X2XXOOO
Davros SMTWTFS = OX2OOXO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXOXOOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OOOOOOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = XXXOXOO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXOOOO

Ugly week gang

Lorth 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 7:28:37 AM
Lorth wakes slowly. A few hours rest has done him some good. He slowly says his morning contemplations to Gargul, then removes his gear and begins to give it a good cleaning.
Still tired he asks the inn keepers for coffee to help wake him up, hopefully he should be able to make it through the day.

DM Note 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 10:44:07 AM
spells cast in the conflict last night are unavailable slots to all casters.

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicOverview/divineSpells.htm#divineRecentCastingLimit
Recent Casting Limit
As with arcane spells, at the time of preparation any spells cast within the previous 8 hours count against the number of spells that can be prepared.


Arminas 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 1:24:08 PM
Awaking from his trance, Arminas stands and stretches. Daylight has come, and he has missed his chance to meditate for the day. Fingering an arrow, he smiles.

It is just as well, an arrow is always ready.

Walking over to the prisoner, he nudges him with his boot.

"Wake up! You live by my mercy, it is time to answer questions and earn your life."

It is good to be alone with a prisoner, paladins can be such a nuisance.

If the prisoner awakes, he asks:
"Who hired you and for what purpose? What did they do to the girl? Answer now. If you know nothing you are of no worth, best for you that you are useful to me."


Bralin 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 4:10:01 PM
Bralin's eyes flip open with the movement of the two women. The dwarf is instantly awake, a trait aquired during decades of field duty. He has not slept long, yet it must be enough. Many of his companions move outside to pray to their respective dieties. So many, in fact, that the dwarf decides he must not.

Instead, he approaches one of the women.
"I must send a message to the priest of Domi," he says. "Do you know who can help me?"

Should he find a willing volunteer, he sends word for the priest to come to the inn.

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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Entropic Shield*, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration(x2)**, Identify (d)


Any  d20+3=20
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 7:26:37 PM
OOC--Any has a ring of sustenance, so is fully rested after 2 hours.

Any waits untill Harvest moves to begin her morning devotionals, then he rises and goes out to the stables. On entering, he sees that Arminas has begun the questioning without him.
He says nothing, but draws a dagger as he moves towards the bound man. He bounces the blade in his palm, and begins to look up and down the body of the man as if looking for the best place to start cutting. (intimidate 20)

Davros Sapphiredge 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 8:12:58 PM
Davros reads his spellbook while eating a light breakfast. The rest was not enough to restore total clarity to his mind.

Actions:
use pearl of power to recover protection from evil
rememorized- mount,extended mage armor

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items used:
adjusted used charges on sheet

The Inn of Freindly Shadows 7am 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 9:05:06 PM
All in the Common room are soon, more or less awake and about. Coffee is ordered and very soon arrives. The exotic beverage may be expensive at 1sp per glass, but the taste and medicinal effects are a godsend.

Bralin speaks to one of the tavern women about dashing to the Domi temple for the cleric. The dwarf is certainly not looking his best and with the other still wounded warriors about and moving groggily around, it takes little to convince her that setting chairs about tables is not so important just now.

Davros cracks his spell book and uses his Pearl of Power. his mind though is not rested enough for study, the arcanic symbols and equations will not settle into place this morning. Without a full 8 hours of rest he simply will not be able to study.

Harvest and Malant exit the inn in search of a quiet place to pray where the soon waking citizens of Jarlswolf will not stumble upon them and disrupt thier prayers.

meanwhile in the stables....
The man does not stir at Arminas's voice, still apparently unconscious. witout magical Aid or long term care, he will likely not be conscious for the better part of several days. Assuming he does not die.

In the Common Room
The waitress returns in short order with a cleric wearing a chain shirt and belted with a longsword. the symbol of Domi plain about his neck. Just behind him are Malgant and Harvest, returning as well

Dm did a little post cleaning of earlier questions just to neaten up the board

Harvest 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 10:15:42 PM

Harvest Moon smiles, the light of morning touching her eyes, as she meets the great minotaur protector on the way back to the inn. Her wounds from the night before are now gone thanks to his ministrations.

Within the inn she looks about for Anthos. While waiting, she takes a cup of the dark liquid. The smell is appealing in a burnt and earthy fashion. One sip, however, and Harvest wrinkles her nose at the bitter taste. When none are watching, she abandons the steaming cup on an unoccupied table.

"When Anthos returns," she announces, "please tell him that I have gone to the house of Madame Dulcet. There I will inquire as to when she was last seen and where. It may not be much, but it will be a place for us to begin searching for her."

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Arminas  d20+7=20
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 10:18:23 PM
Arminas nudges the man again, but it is plain he is not going to wake up. Looking at Any, he shrugs his shoulders.

"I guess threats will do nothing at this point. Do you think you could go and get the wand of healing from Harvest? We need answers from him, and I would prefer to ask questions without the paladins oversight. They can be so ...... rigid in their views. I'll wait here and watch over him. Perhaps I will change his bandages as well."

Arminas bends over the man, and changes his bandages and attempts to restore his health.

Heal check 20

Spell prepared - entangle

Malgant 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 10:59:03 PM
Malgant smiles at Harvest as they reenter the Inn. Coffee has been served and Malgant quietly gathers a large mugand drinks it slowly, savoring the warmth and wakening power. His prayers brought no solace this morning and he feels powerless without Domi's blessing to heal his companions. He will speak quietly to the priest, asking him to look to the groups ability to stand and fight as well as their health. If the priest is able Malgant knows several of his companions will likely need the revitalizing touch of Domi. Malgant steps to his armor, and begins to slowly strap it in place. He is tired and it would be a pleasure to not have to carry its weight. But the group made a powerful enemy last night. It is not clear that he is not returning and thus the armor is warranted. Looking about Malgant is sure he saw Any previosly this morning as he went out with Harvest to pray. Davros is sitting at the table stifling yawns as he pores over his spellbook. Where is Arminas?
Turning to Davros, Malgant puts words to his worries. " Davros, you and Anthos stayed behind last night to search the ruins and wait for Arminas. Did he return? was he able to capture the man who ran off?"

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday November 20th, 2007 11:14:56 PM
Florin tries to relax some but is still quite worried about Ivy and is still curious of what all she has went through since being taken. Florin for the moment doesn't wear his armor but does wear his sword belt and Glimmer. He knows that if the thing they fought was a ghost then they will end up needing more info before long before the thing comes back again.

Florin when he has time will of course go to check on Ivy and also see if there is anyway he can be of help to her family at this time.

Lorth 
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 7:54:49 AM
Lorth stays in the inn. He takes his time going over his gear to make sure it is clean and in good condition. He then puts everything away in an orderly fashion.
Following this he waits to see if he can be of assistance to any of his friends.

Bralin (68/76 hp) 
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 9:51:36 AM
Bralin's armor is in severe need of service, but the dwarf's remaining wounds are minor and not visible to observers. He does not volunteer that he still has a few bumps and bruises.

Harvest announces that she will inquire after Dulcet. Bralin raises a hand to stop her for a moment, and closes on the priest, waving for the monk and Malgant to join the conference.

He fills the priest in with his usual subtle style.

"We encountered the boy Itzal and his protector Medonius at an old altar on the summit of Wolf Hill last night. The boy was in the midst of sacrificing the girl Ivy for reasons unknown. We fought. Itzal and one other were killed. We have captured a third man. Ivy is alive but we cannot wake her. Medonius may or may not be dispatched."

Bralin gives the poor man little time to absorb his news before moving on.

"We must revive our prisoner and determine the intent of Itzal's actions. We must find a way to revive Ivy. We must identify the dead man and inform his kin. We must inform the Jerze's. Both must be done by folk the kin trust. We must store or give over the bodies. We must find Dulcet or some other member of the Council to provide our group further guidance on how to best accomplish these things."

The dwarf removes his helm, looking the priest dead in the eyes. Bralin knows the man is in way over his head, but he is the only authority in the area. It cannot be helped. He bores on relentlessly.

"And in the absence of Council, we turn to you for that guidance."


-------------------
Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Entropic Shield*, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration(x2)**, Identify (d)


Harvest (2nd Post)  d8+1=5 d8+1=7
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 11:54:33 AM

Harvest Moon turns back from the doorway and attends at the tiny conclave of Bralin Stoneminder. As the dwarf recaps the night upon Wolf Hill, Harvest brings forth a wooden wand. With the wand's magic, she heals Bralin's remaining wounds, then she turns to the minotaur.

"Please take this wand, Protector Malgant," she says, holding out the wand in both hands. "Bralin Stoneminder once gave this unto to me, in anticipation of a time in which the greater need would be for him to fight rather than to heal. Now I pass it to you so that you may use it in times of need such as this."

OoC: Give Malgant Wand of CLW 16/50 charges remaining after healing Bralin.

Day's Spells
CLW from Wand Heal Bralin 5+7=12hp

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Any  2d8(6+5)+6=17 d20+3=11
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 3:15:27 PM
"I have the power to heal this man of some of his wounds, without borrowing the wand from Harvest. Let's see if we can bring him around and get a few answers from him."

So saying, Any begins to sing lightly, and a glow appears around the wounds of the unconscious man. (cast CMW for 17HP healing--that should do the trick). He makes sure the mans bonds are tight in anticipation of his waking. When he wakes, Any asks,

"Who are you, and what have you done to Lady Ivy?"

Now he again tries to put on his best intimidating manner. (intimidate 11--I lost something in the process of healing :o)).

Arminas - 2nd post 
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 3:59:13 PM
Any brings the man around and starts to question him. Knowing that the man fled when he placed three arrows into his accomplice, Arminas takes an arrow from his quiver and checks its fletching and tip. He smiles at the man.

Jarlswolf early morning 
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 5:15:16 PM
In the Stables...

The man's major wounds all seem to vanish, he is still hurt, some scrapes and cuts, but definately awake and alive. His eye go a bit wide and he struggles to look about and get his bearings. Both Arminas and Any put the questions to him about Ivy, Dulcett and the sinister plans of Itzal of the previous night. The man is nervous, but speaks his name as Thrice Bentonmill of Magpie Crossing. Ivy is sedated by a powerful drug, created by Itzal from Giant bee venowm and wolfsbane. He knows of no antidote or even how the poison was actually crafted. "Sacrifice? Don't be absurd, I would never participate in such a thing. It was an initiation to the Coven of Waard's Light. then you showed up and destroyed it and then that...that whatever it was appeared." The man begins to shake as he recounts the appearence of Medonious to the battle. The spirit took Malphian Grass, he could see the life drain from his friend, replaced by a dark evil. He was somehow held in check from fleeing until Malphian died. "I found my will and could only think to run, run as fast as I could." Of the whereabouts of Dulcet, he knows nothing, including it would seem. Who she is.

Inside...
Harvest uses a wand on Bralin and then hands it to Malgant for future use. Bralin all but makes the cleric pass out from information overload. It is quite clear as his eyes swim at what he is being told, that his years and prayes have not prepared him for anything of this magnitude.
"Guidance in wha...what?" he sputters. "You seem to have it all quite laid out. Yes go with the blessing of Domi and Jarlswolf. Itzal should be returned home, as should the other dead man. I will intur them until such time as thier kin come. To the prisoner, I think I must ask his release to me and Jarlswolf." The man is starting to collet himself as he talks, "It would be unseeming for you to question him outside of the citizens control. The old Abbey has some lower cells."

Harvest heads to the Dulcet manor. She is met by a servant, "Madame Dulcett is not here."

Happy Thanks giving I can add piecemeal or we can pick it up on the Weekend. I probably will not be ale to post Friday

Davros Sapphiredge 
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 7:54:55 PM
Davros shakes his head and closes the spellbook. "It's no good. I am too tired to focus. I will make do for the day with what I have left and my wands."

Davros looks up as Malgant approaches. "Arminas did return with the man. Alive I believe. We got in right behind the rest of you. You must have just missed him. He's around here somewhere with the prisoner." Davros returns to his cup of coffee. He savors the taste, remembering it from his own school days.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*


Harvest 
Wednesday November 21st, 2007 10:23:46 PM

"Thank you. Yes, we know this," Harvest Moon replies with a polite incline of her head. "We came yesterday evening. Madame Dulcet was not in then either. We were concerned ... We had received the impression that she had been possibly abducted."

"I am Harvest Moon of the Swords of Light. We are concerned for Madame Dulcet's well-being. If you could possibly put our minds at ease in this respect I would be grateful. Could you tell us where she has gone? Or possibly, where she was last seen and by who?"

Day's Spells
CLW from Wand Heal Bralin 5+7=12hp

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Lorth 
Thursday November 22nd, 2007 11:45:59 AM
Lorth listens to the council of his friends, while packing up his gear. Awaiting Bralin's next move he tries to grab a quick bite to eat before leaving.

Any 
Thursday November 22nd, 2007 4:54:22 PM
Taking Arminas aside, any whispers,

"I believe him to be sincere. I think he is to disoriented to lie effectively. I have never heard of this potion used onLady Ivy, but let us take our awakened prisoner to the Inn, and see what the others make of his story ."

Turning back to the man he says,

"Untill we can verify what you have told us, we will keep you around. For now, let's go into the Inn to get some food, and there you can tell your story again to our friends and the local authorities. My friend her is an excellent archer, so please just go along quietly, and don't try to run."

He helps the man up and as he moves with him out of the stable, he pointedly moves as if to leave a clear range of fire for Arminas, a smile barely reaching his lips.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday November 22nd, 2007 7:42:29 PM
Seeing that he is of little help to Ivy at the moment, something else comes to Florin's mind. He moves over to the priest once the others are done speaking to him and speaks gently to the priest, "Since you are here at the moment, may I ask for some guidance sir. My name is Florin Jadenth, a paladin in Domi's service." Florin takes a deep breath as he remembers the fight on Wolf Hill, "In my last battle, I did not know that the man I was fighting was under some undead or spirits control. He was innocent none the less and with the help of my sword he was killed." Florin looks to the priest as if he expects some type of judgement.

Arminas 
Thursday November 22nd, 2007 8:55:26 PM
"Yes, I sense that he speaks the truth. Yet it is my experience that prisoners hide some of the truth. We did, when we were taken prisoner by Parnoth. The dragon did not know who he dealt with."

Arminas winks at the prisoner.

"You will do as he says, and not try to escape. Our group has paladins, and they forbid me to kill an unarmed prisoner. Unless he is trying to escape, which is of course on my word when they are not here to witness. Who hired you, and what was your purpose on the hill? Answer quickly, lest I think you are fleeing and need to be stopped by an arrow."

Malgant 
Friday November 23rd, 2007 11:15:12 AM
Malgant takes the wand from Harvest with a nod of thanks. He has always lived by what he could do and not used wands, nor really had friends to need them. It was all an adjustment for him. He finds a seat and forces himself to eat some food. The coffee is helping, but still what he craves most is sleep. There are things that need to be done, sleep is not an option.

OOC
what caster level is the wand made at?

Harvest - OoC 
Friday November 23rd, 2007 11:24:46 AM
It's a standard wand from the book. CLW CL1.

Bralin 
Saturday November 24th, 2007 12:24:16 PM
Bralin glances at Harvest and gives the monk a half-grin as she heals him, somehow knowing of his wounds. The girl is perceptive, without doubt.

He turns back to the overwhelmed priest.
"You are doing well," he assures the man. "We will turn over the prisoners and the dead to your care."

The dwarf looks at Lorth and glances out toward the stables, a unspoken request.

Looking back to the priest, he asks, "Do any other members of the Council reside nearby? And are you aware of any tales regarding an altar on the Hill? Are there others who may have knowledge of such, and be willing to help us?



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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Entropic Shield*, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration(x2)**, Identify (d)


Florin Jadenth 
Sunday November 25th, 2007 8:26:22 PM
Florin waits for any guidance the priest of Domi might beable to offer him. As he waits he looks to Bralin who still is standing near enough to of heard his comments to the priest, Harvest most likely still standing close enough too. Florin feels he owes something for the death of the innocent man, rather the man was being used by the evil or not.

Lorth 
Monday November 26th, 2007 7:46:44 AM
Lorth heads out to the stables to retrieve the captive...

Jarlswolf 8am 
Monday November 26th, 2007 5:25:03 PM
Davros and Lorth sit quietly waiting for the others.

The cleric listens to Florin intently and is silent for a moment before speaking. "This sounds as if it is best discussed with your confessor. I take from you coming to me that you have none and strongly suggest you rectify that. I am not an adventuring man. I have known some, but at best they are strangers whose name I know. So I do not know of the special challenges faced by you in that regard. I have never killed anyone or been in a position where immediate death or real violence to myself or those I call family or friend has been an issue. But I am not so naive of the world either. In Battle you killed a man that you now believe to be a pawn of some evil spirit. I do not know what council to give on such a matter other than to reflect upon it. I do know using Hindsight by someone who was not there is not an especially good marker of the true path you strive to walk Florin. I will pray for you and suggest you council with those that know you best and that includes yourself. Domi teaches us of Courage and there are as many forms of courage as are stars in the sky. You try to walk a very difficult path, that of the paladin and that is far more treacherous than mine or anyone else's. "

Malgant takes the wand from Harvest with a nod of thanks.

Harvest then departs and quickly makes her way to the Dulcet Manor house.

Brlain states the prisoner and dead will be handed to the clerics care and the man nods. The Council with a gesture towards the door for someone to lead him to them.
The dwarf looks at Lorth and glances out toward the stables, a unspoken request.

The cleric of Domi responds to Bralin, "None sir. As you know the council is a representation of the people of the Valley and as far as I know, those that sit upon it, live in their respective lands. As to knowledge of altars on the Hill I should none of the people of Jarlswolf know anything about such things.

Lorth is about to head out when Arminas, Any and the still tied prisoner enter the Common Room.

Others from Jarlswolf have also entered the Common Room and the fighting force arrayed about the right side with a bound and bloody man is attracting more than its fair share of looks a mumurs

the cleric makes move to leave, "Perhaps I should lead you to where that man caould be held and then you could assist me with transferring the other three to the the temple?"

At Dulcet Manor
The man looks at Harvest and blinks a couple times as she finishes, "Yes. Thank you, I will see to it that Madame Dulcet is informed of your visit when she returns. Good day." The answer is nearly identical to what the man said yesterday. And he pushes the door closed.



Davros 
Monday November 26th, 2007 7:17:29 PM
"When Harvest returns, I think we should consider splitting up. We need much information and glancing at Ivy may not have much time to get it."

"We need to make a report to the Council, make a social call to the Jerse home, and find out what ails Ivy most important of all. There is also the matter of finding out more about the magic area on Wolf Hill."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*


Harvest  d20+14=24
Monday November 26th, 2007 8:13:55 PM

Harvest Moon places her foot within the doorway before the door fully closes.

"Please, pardon my intrusion. I do not wish to make things difficult for you, but I have expressed the depth of our concern for Madame Dulcet. Might we ask for some small scraps more to allay our fears?"

The edge of irritation colors the small brown girl's voice, evidence, perhaps, of her lack of sleep.

"Might you say, for example, where to Madame Dulcet has gone? Or, perhaps, for how long she might be expected to be away? And may I ask your name, please?" (Sense Motive 24. If there is even a need for a sense motive in a situation as odd as this.)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Bralin 
Monday November 26th, 2007 8:19:22 PM
Bralin nods at the priest's suggestion.
"Aye. Lead on."

The dwarf heads out to the stables to pick up one of the bodies, motions for his companions to do the same, and then follows the adept.


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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Entropic Shield*, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration(x2)**, Identify (d)

Arminas 
Monday November 26th, 2007 9:16:06 PM
Walking into the Inn with Any and the newly revived prisoner, he sees that Bralin is on his way out.

"Hold a moment, Any has healed this man of some of his wounds and in gratitude he has provided some information. He says his name is Thrice Bentonmill of Magpie Crossing. The drug that was given Ivy was created by Itzal from Giant bee venom and wolfsbane. I don't know of an antidote, but perhaps now that we know the poison we could research it. The ceremony that we halted was an initiation to the Coven of Waard's Light. Medonious' spirit took his friend Malphian Grass, he could see the life drain from his friend, replaced by a dark evil. This I believe sheds some light on the type of creature Medonius is. He has still not answered as to what his purpose was at the ceremony, or who hired him."

Arminas smiles at the man.

"He is very cooperative."

Florin Jadenth 
Monday November 26th, 2007 10:10:47 PM
Florin listens to those about him and thinks over the priest's words. After thinking it over abit he nods, "I will go to the temple too. While we seek to do what must be done, I can see if their is a priest there to speak too." Florin smiles, figuring there has to be one adventuring priest at the temple atleast, not including Ivy's father.



Any 
Monday November 26th, 2007 10:13:23 PM
Any brings the prisoner into the Inn, where he is asked to continue his escort duty to a place to hold this man. Looking around, he asks,

"Where is Harvest?"

He looks at the others as he asks this question, as they are moving bodies and prisoners to their respective destinations.

Malgant 
Monday November 26th, 2007 10:47:59 PM
Hearing Arminas' description of the drug used to render Ivy unconscious Malgant is slightly relived." If it it only a derived drug that does not kill when administered and is not still being administered then I would think that Ivy will regain her wits . I could not say how long that might take but if my fellow priest has any prayers for removing such toxins then that should awaken her." Malgant listens to the rest of Arminas' information with less enthusiasm. " So that man that cast the majority of the spells on the hill was merely a corporeal form Assumed by Medonius so that he might act? That would explain why he has not intervened in our pursuit of Itzal until now, he lacked the form to do so. We need to be SURE that all of us are protected from possession when we face him. I do not wish any of you to need to cut me down to stop those foul spells from being cast by my hand."
Malgant was unable to hear what Florin had said to the priest, but now armed with Arminas' account of what happened and the priest of Domi's response Malgant has the gist of it. He says nothing and follows to help bear the bodies to the temple. He notes that Florin is casting about the other priests in the place for someone to talk to. The taur sighs after helping with the bodies and quietly asks one of the priests at the temple if he would bless some water for Malgant. The taur feels it may soon be needed.

ADM Buzz 
Monday November 26th, 2007 11:15:43 PM
Posting report: Sunday November 18th - Saturday November 24th

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OX2XOOO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOXXXOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = XXX2XXOO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXXXOOX
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXOXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OX2XXOO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXOXXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = XOXXXOO

Lorth 
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 8:27:27 AM
Lorth gathers his things and is ready to leave, when Arminas and the prisoner arrive.

After hearing the information about the ritual to Waard, Lorth says, "The god of thieves... So you and your compatriots kidnapped Ivy, and then drugged her to complete some kind of ritual to enter Waard's grace? Would that involve killing her? Then mid-ritual you are interrupted by Medonius? Seems your friend got what he deserved, a quick death." He then waits to see if the man clarifies his story at all.


dm 
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 4:27:44 PM
quick drop in yes I still need Florin CS.
mikalus30@hotmail.com

Any 
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 6:11:24 PM
Any still does not see Harvest, and no one seems to know where she went. He tries to remember if she said where she was going, but he does not remember her saying anything before he went to the stables. The others do not seem concerned, so is not worried--yet.

He reviews the events of the battle, wondering what they could have done differently. Maybe it will come in handy if they must face this Medonius again.

Malgant 
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 8:59:53 PM
In response to Anthos' many questions about where Harvest is, Malgant recalls that she had asked them to tell him where she had gone." She said she was going to Madame Dulcet's house to again inquire about her whereabouts. Do you think she has been gone long enough for us to worry?"

Jarlswolf 8:30am 
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 9:09:05 PM
The door stops gently enough as Harvest's foot intercepts it. It seems to Harvest that her words don't seem to matter as the man reopens the door and looks back at her, though he does now stand to make entry impossible without going through him. "Madame is away, that is all the likes of you need know." An arrogance and edge of station coming to his voice. A tone she has heard before though now in a lower volume and delivered far more calmy than Itzal had ever used. He continues breifly, "I have matters to attend to now if you please." The man will again slowly shut the door.

As the group files out of the Inn of Friendly Shadows, Davros sums up the open issues still before them. Dulcet, informing the council, the Jerse home, Ivy and the magical circle on Wolf Hill.

Arminas gives a quick account of what the prisoner has said and it is not met well by all.

While Malgant surmises over Medonius and how possession could be thwarted, Lorth puts a different and not so innocent spin on the nights events.

Florin and Bralin each help with a body and Florin relays aloud his intention of speaking with another priest at the temple.

Any wonders to the location of Harvest, but as no one seems worried, he puts his own growing concern away. She's a big girl and can take care of herself. Unless Medonious shows up. Well then...Any crushes the absurd thought.

The bound man's eyes grow to saucer size as Lorth summarizes. "God of Thieves? No! Well yes but also Luck. Luck sir I say Luck and Fortune. Given the conclusion of tonight and the fact that the ritual was not finished I am pretty sure in where the good gods graces are not shining in THAT I tell you." His attempt at levity does little, even for his own mood. Looking mostly to Lorth, "Malphian and myself kidnapped no one. itzal told us he knew a girl who prayed to Waard and would be willing to help. Itzal is a good and trusted friend and so of course we were in. Ivy then met us when we had set up the Coven circle, drank Itzal's drink and laid down. There's no killing of anyone. The drink helps to relax you to unwind and let yourself go. Why she is still under I don't know. Maybe Itzal gave her a double? But Kill, kidnap. Not Itzal, he's a good friend, he'd never do that"

The group arrives at the Domi temple, the cleric leading explains that he is currently the only real priet here. That is why he answered the summons after all. Ivy's father is on a pilgrimage of sorts. The wedding is soon and so he has taken a small sabatical to prepare himself for that. "I expect him back in a few days. Whether he is at home meditating and fasting or on a true journey I could not say. I am not his superior and it would have been impolite to say the least to inquire." As to any others, "They past through now and again and right now it is between now and again when they would be here."

He does nod at the notion of trying to remove the poison from Ivy, "alas a spell that is beyond my power. Though our archive may hold a scroll I could employ. Take her to the back room towards the right and make her comfortable. I will send an acolyte to tend her while I go through our archives. It will take some time."

Sgt Hammer looks to the group, silently following until this point. "If you wish I and the Specialist will stand guard on her. Nothing will happen while I breathe to her."


Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 9:10:07 PM
(OOC:Will be sending the CS shortly.)

Florin looks to Malgant, wondering if something is wrong, mainly wondering due to the looks as Florin is looking for a priest to speak to.

Moving over to his taur friend he gives the large guy a gentle pat to the back, "Something wrong Malgant? Seems like maybe you had something on your mind." Florin smiles, troubled at the idea that his blade helped kill a innocent, rather it was really hos fault or not.

Harvest (AC19, HP48/48)  d20+7=18 d20+6=22 d20+7=25 d8+2=9 d20+14=22
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 10:09:25 PM

Alemi, I beg your forgiveness for the acts that I am about to commit.

"Lives have been lost," Harvest Moon continues, her foot still within the doorway. "Lives may yet be lost. So I ask you to forgive me for what I am about to do in the knowledge that lives are at stake."

From supplication to sudden motion, the brown girl reaches up to grasp the hand that closes the door. As she draws both the hand as well as the arm attached to it out of the doorway, her body turns inward, pressing the door into the house and open, forcing the man's body to come around the swinging slab of wood. Her foot does naught but remain where it is, planted firmly within the doorway as she pivots around it. When the man comes around the swinging door, his legs find it there, an obstacle difficult to negotiate.

He falls to the ground, and Harvest follows with a sharp blow.

"Forgive me. Please," she says, even as she tips an ear to the interior of the house to catch the footfalls of anyone else who might wish to contest her entrance to the house.

Rolls and Actions
Touch Man AC19, Trip 22, Hit AC25, 9hp Damage (Non-lethal, Stunning Fist/ DC18 or be stunned for 1 round)
Listen 22

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 5/6

Davros  d20+12=15 d20+10=25
Tuesday November 27th, 2007 11:35:23 PM
"If the temple cannot help Ivy, perhaps one of the professors from Ivy's school know of an antidote?"

"Harvest has been gone long. The councilwoman's house is nearby. Maybe someone should check on her?"

checks to remember something about the poison?- kn arcana- 15, craft alchemy- 25

Lorth 
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 7:38:25 AM
Lorth looks at the captive man, "Thank you for clearing that up, your story seems plausible. However I think you have misjudged Itzal."

He then turns to Florin, "Friend, do not fret over the life of that man, of course it is a tragedy, however there was no way you could of known he wasn't in league with Medonius. It is Medonius's and Itzal's fault using them as pawns. The blame rests there."


Arminas 
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 10:58:19 AM
Looking with shock at Thrice Bentonmill, Arminas says:

"You are telling us that Ivy showed up on her own accord and willingly took the drink! She was taken from her home by force, and flown to the hill in the clutches of some demon creature. You are not telling the truth, of that I am sure. Perhaps if you allow me, I will take him back to the stables for questions. I think he may be too comfortable here in the Inn."

Arminas looks about, with little hope he will be allowed to question the man.

"Florin, why do you feel so guilty about the death of a man when your goal was to save Ivy. You stated before that nothing would stop your efforts on her behalf, yet I have not heard you even speak her name. Have you forgotten her in your grief?"

Arminas then walks over to Ivy and and pulls a scroll from his pouch.

"I did not realize that Ivy was still under the effect of the poison, as I was hunting this man while you bore her away. I hope this helps."

Cast Neutralize Poison on Ivy from scroll.

Bralin 
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 4:35:26 PM
Bralin gives Arminas a doubtful look.
"I vowed to turn over the prisoner to the priest," he notes. "We should do so."
The dwarf shrugs.
"Lorth speaks rightly, anyhow. Tis likely Itzal lied as to the purpose of the ceremony and willingness of the girl."

Sgt Hammer volunteers to watch over Ivy, and Bralin nods assent. Mayhap Arminas' scroll will bring Ivy to consciousness. Regardless, she will require a guard.

Davros and Malgant bring up good points, but the dwarf grimaces as he considers them.

"There is no council to report to," he responds in annoyance. "Dulcet is missing and no other members are within hailing distance. And I doubt the Jerze's will welcome us to search their home on the same night we have slain their son. And I have no knowledge to prevent possession by Medonius, should he be capable of doing so."

The dwarf looks at Any. He is floundering, and he knows it.
"Our concerns are no longer tactical," he states to the bard. "They are political. I have not the knowledge to direct us. Have you any ideas?"


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Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Entropic Shield*, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration(x2)**, Identify (d)

Malgant 
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 4:57:33 PM
( I was carrying her last night, I'll assume I am carrying Ivy now unless someone objests )

When Florin touches him to ask whether he is troubled Malgant turns to him, an odd look on his face. He pauses for a moment, trying to decide how best to say this, then plunges ahead. "What troubles me is the thing that troubles you. You were prepared to throw your paladinhood to the four winds last night in oeder to rescue Ivy, and now you mourn the loss of a man used as a pawn against her. The loss of his life is not trivial, and you do well to remember it. However, NEVER mourn for long the loss of someone who attempts to strike down you, your friends or your family. Hold to Domi's truths and stand by those you love as Domi would have done for Alemi. You were in that circle where I was too slow to be. You stood by this man, Thrice Bentonmill, and saw what he saw. He claims to have seen the light from his friend's eyes fade to be replaced by the cold calculating evil that is Medonius. I did not see this but from his words, his tone, and the abject terror in his voice as he recounts it I will tell you that I believe this portion of his tale is true. You do not see the hand of the Protector in your actions and that is why you question them. I will show it to you from where I stand. Killing him was necessary to protect yourself, your friends and Ivy, your wife to be. You served Domi as a Protector in that moment and should be solid in that fact in your faith. I doubt there would have been any hope of restoring the man to sanity. Offering a sacrifice to the mans loved ones would be a generous gesture and I am sure would set your soul at ease. Take a moment and speak with Domi. I stand sure that he will tell you the same thing I have."

Any 
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 6:45:43 PM
"Friend Bralin, I do not know if I have any council to give in this matter either. As you say, the boy's parents would not welcome us this night."

When he hears Malgants comments on where Harvest has gone, he gives an exasperated sigh,

"My friends, you know my lady as well as I do, some maybe better, and Bralin is all too often commenting on her propensity for action without waiting for others. Perhaps if we relieve ourselves of the burdens we are carrying, and then follow her to Mistress Dulcet's home, we can get some answers and direction there. At the very least, we will discover the cause of Harvest's longer absence, and perhaps more."

Jarlswolf 9:00 am  d20+3=11
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 7:39:44 PM
Harvest, with the thought of forgiveness, needed moves quickly. The man is solidily built, but Harvest is well trained. Her move works without flaw and the man lies stunned on back. In the rest of the house, she hears nothing.

The Temple of Domi......
The cleric takes his leave as an acolyte arrives to point out where ivy might be put down.

Malgant confers with Florin and Bralin turns to Any. What now to do? Any suggests that Harvest might be moving forward on her own and might not see the entire picture as she does.

Thrice expounds on the nights events to Lorth and now it is Arminas's turn. he lays into the man with accusations of falsehood and veiled threats of being able to question him privately. Thrice Bentonmill of Magpie Crossing is clearly terrified of the thought of being alone with the ranger and looks towards Florin, Malgant, anyone and everyone with a holy symbol.

"You can't let him! I swear it. Itzal brought her up the hill and she she took the drink and quaffed it. I swear!"

Thinking over what he knows, Davros can draw no closer to an antidote than earlier. he would need a lab and reference work. Fortunately upon hearing the cleric of Domi speak of nuetralizing the poison by magic, it reminds the ranger of a scorll he possesses.

Arminas produces said scroll and the spell instantly brings a deep awakeing breath to Ivy.

Harvest (AC19, HP48/48)  d8+2=9 d8+2=4 d20+6=23 d20+6=15 d8+2=10 d8+2=5 d20+6=24 d20+6=22 d8+2=7 d8+2=10 d20+6=19 d20+6=20 d8+2=3 d8+2=4 d20+14=22 d20+14=18
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 9:10:00 PM

Harvest Moon sighs inwardly. From some paths one may not retrace one's steps. This man must be made unconscious before she might search for signs of Madame Dulcet. The need for this is even more so if his mind is not his own as is possible from the actions of some of the men upon Wolf Hill last night.

The brown girl proceeds with her disagreeable task, and then looks up from it to once again ensure that no allies of this man are about. (Spot 22, Listen 18)

Rolls and Actions
If a Coup de Grace is allowed for Nonlethal damage then:
Critical Damage 9+4=13hp

If not, Flurry of Blows (Several Rounds Worth. Use what you need to move things along.)
Hit AC23, Hit AC15 (1st is Stunning Fist Fort vs DC18)
Damage 10+5=15hp
Hit AC24, Hit AC22 (1st is Stunning Fist Fort vs DC18)
Damage 7+10=17hp
Hit AC19, Hit AC20 (1st is Stunning Fist Fort vs DC18)
Damage 3+4=7hp

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 4/6

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 10:34:28 PM
Florin looks to Arminas when he speaks the way he does and shrugs off some of it as he doesn't think the man is trying to make him mad or nothing, "I checked up on her earlier but having no way of helping her and her not responding to anything I could do, I waited for the group to checkup on things. I did not want to jump to quickly and try anything that could cause more harm then gain. I want her well, not in worse shape.,,An I promised to not kill inless needed. It might of been needed but I mourn a life that shouldn't of been taken, not to mention I did exactly what Medonius wanted by killing the man. Not to mention Malgant was right back then when I vowed...I would go to the ends of the Wold but Ivy wouldn't want a vengeful me..thats not what she would want." Florin no matter how hard he shrugs off what Arminas says does have some tears spring to his eyes, he couldn't help it as Florin cared very much for Ivy and that it seemed like someone might doubt that stung. Florin also lets this comment answer some of Malgant's comments too.

When Ivy begins to come around, Florin moves quickly over to her and kneels to look to her, speaking gently, "Ivy? Are you okay?" Florin watcher her carefully, having spent time with her he would surely notice anything out of the normal.

Florin doesn't know if the others will understand his thoughts and comments. Before he was angry, he was speaking with his anger...no his hate but he got his head straight when Malgan spoke to him and Bralin's comments about not killing and such. Then there was the fact that he did exactly what Medonius wanted.

(Just a comment. I think it was Mon when I returned from internet/phone problems. I think in that first post I commented on Florin going to check on Ivy. Didn't take no offense to Arminas's post either. Hope he knows that when he reads my post and isn't offended either. Little leary of conflicts in game as I don't want in game problems.)

Lorth 
Thursday November 29th, 2007 7:55:21 AM
Lorth smiles when Ivy awakes. He looks to her but Florin moves to her side and has everything in hand.
"Bralin perhaps you and the rest should try to catch up with Harvest. I will wait here with Florin while he attends Ivy."

Arminas 
Thursday November 29th, 2007 11:25:22 AM
The scroll works, and Ivy comes back to life. Instantly, Florin is at her side.

"I see I was mistaken, Florin does deeply care for her. It has been a long night."

Then he turns back to Thrice Bentonmill.

"Well, now it seems like we may get Ivy's side of this story. Are you sure you don't want to alter a few details of your story? Perhaps since Lorth and Florin did not object, I may take you out where we can speak in private. People are many times shy, and do not like to speak to large audiences. Besides, you and I are bonded. I saved your life, I found you near dead and bound your wounds and carried you back here. No doubt you feel a sense of gratitude, a debt so to speak."

Any 
Thursday November 29th, 2007 7:39:16 PM
A sigh of relief passes his lips as Arminas' spell revives the drugged Ivy. Then he smiles as the ranger speaks further to the captive.

"Hold friend Arminas, I too have a claim on this man, as I cast the healing which revived him. Let us leave him to think on our tender mercies in his behalf, while we continue with our task of discovering what hasa happened here this night. Let us find Harvest and see what she has discovered. We will leave our friend here in the care of the chains of the local constable, and return to speak with him after he has had a chance to think on the sins of his life. It will also give us chance to allow Lady Ivy to recover, and Florin to speak with her to discover her side of this event. Armed with that knowledge, we will know the truth of this man's story, and what further questions we should ask him."

Gathering Arminas' arm in one hand he says,

"Come let us go find Harvest."

Arminas - 2nd post 
Thursday November 29th, 2007 7:45:29 PM
"No doubt he thinks of us both as brothers. Okay, I shall do as you suggest."

With a look into the eye of Thrice Bentonmill, he says as he is leaving:

"We will be back shortly, and then we can have that private ........ chat."

Davros 
Thursday November 29th, 2007 10:08:34 PM
"I am glad the scroll worked. I am not sure if my alchemy skills would have been up to the challenge. Ivy, how do you feel?"

Before Thrice Bentonmill is taken to a cell, Davros will check if he has any hidden spell components or magic. "We don't want you to try anything Thrice. No need to put any uneeded pressure upon the local law enforcement eh?"

Actions:
use detect magic wand

Jarlswolf 9:15 am  d20+3=20
Thursday November 29th, 2007 10:34:34 PM
Harvest renders the man unconscious rather quickly. Stunned is not helpless no Coup He does not call out, though Harvest knows he could have if he had wished. the task done in the span of 12 seconds, the monk casts eye and ear the the house about her. All is quiet adn there is nothing to be, what was that. A brief and small shadow of movement just through the foyer and into a small sitting room?

Harvest moves to investigate. Whatever it was, is hiding and quite small. Less so than any halfling and quiet good at it as well. The room is dark, save a low burning lamp on a floor stand behind an ornate cherrywood chair. Thick furs are draped across it for comfort and the right wall has a thick base relief decorated bookcase. A book lies open on a small table with a half glass of wine just to the right of the chair. The back wall is a great window with a thick forest gren and silver curtain pulled across and blocking the light. The fireplace in the left wall is unlit, the mantle contains a small collection of thimbles and knick knacks. upon the wooden floor are several other thick animal furs, likely bear and wolf.

The Temple of Domi..........

Florin is at Ivy in the smallest of moments. her eyes flutter and she sits up as Malgant eases her down. One hand moves to her eyes, a yawn is stifled and for all appearences she is waking from a deep and restful sleep. "Florin! How wonderful to see..." she stops midsentence as her mind cathces up to her surroundings. "Why am I not in my room?" her eyes and head moving around to take everything in.

Lorth suggests he and Florin stay here while the rest go to Harvest. A sentiment Any seconds and that Arminas consents to.

Thrice, for his part pales at Arminas's last words. After the ranger has departed he speaks again to the two paladins.
"You travel with one such as that?"

Ivy's tale......
"I was in my room, the evening chores completed and now the second night of fathers departure. I was reading a psalm from fathers book, as I ususlly do when I heard singing outside the window. I looked and a man, a trubadour was playing the most beautiful song. I listened and at the conclusion he said you had arranged it Florin as a tokken while you were gone. he took a pidgeon from a cage with a note and said he had been directed to deliver it. I bade him welcome and he released the bird which flew to my sill. i took and read the note and bade him fare journey and then retired"

Her story pauses as a blank look comes to her eye. "Odd, I do not remember what it said. Nor do i remember putting out my lamp or finishing fathers psalm." Her eyes grow a bit fearful as her mind informs her of where she is and more exactly who is about her and thier physical condition. The air smells of smeat and dirt. She sits within an antechamber of the Temple of Domi, and Florin her betrothed is concerned, armed and tired. "What has happened?"

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=18 d20+3=16
Thursday November 29th, 2007 11:05:29 PM
Florin listens to Ivy and when she speaks of his condition and the others who have stayed he gently places a hand on her shoulder and speaks to her, "From the sounds some magic was used on you, I would guess of Itzal's doing. I do not know the whole details of what happened at your house but during your from the sounds magical induced sleep there was a attack at your house and you were taken away. My friends and I went and saved you from what Itzal was planning to do with you."

Florin moves some and motions to the man the group caught, "Does he look familiar at all Ivy? He was among those that were with Itzal and he says you drank some type of potion willingly. I personally think you were charmed or some type of influence was at work."

Florin does his best to leave out alot of the more ugly details as he doesn't want to scare Ivy.

(Listen:18 (to notice anything odd at any point while speaking to Ivy) Spot:16 (to spot anything odd at any point while speaking to Ivy).)

Lorth 
Friday November 30th, 2007 8:00:16 AM
Lorth turns to Thrice, "He is a good man, I believe he just wants to speak with you. I don't believe he has hurt you in any way." He then leaves the man to stew, paying more attention to Ivy to see if she is acting normal.



Arminas 
Friday November 30th, 2007 10:22:25 AM
Following along, Arminas looks about as people are busy getting about their day. Most it seem, know little of the troubles of the night. Probably for the best.

"Where did Harvest go that we seek her out? I suppose I should start sleeping in Inns instead of stables, though the horses are better company they provide little information."



Harvest  d20+14=28 d20+14=26
Friday November 30th, 2007 12:42:26 PM

The door left wide open behind her, Harvest enters the home of Madame Dulcet. She steps over the body of the unconscious man, lying still within the doorway. Her eyes search the sitting room off the foyer.

"I am here for the protection of Madame Dulcet," she announces. "If you are of this house, you need have no fear of me and mine. I am sorry, but if you do not answer, I must necessarily consider you an interloper working toward the harm of those of this house."

From her haversack, the brown girl draws an everburning torch and raises it high.

"Please declare yourself."

Rolls and Actions
Spot 28, Listen 26

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 3/6

Malgant 
Friday November 30th, 2007 4:39:38 PM
Malgant frowns at Ivy's story. Great their bard has gone in search of Harvest and likely could have shed some light on what exactly the other bard had done to Ivy.
Turning to Thrice Malgant regards the man and then adds to Lorth's statement. " Arminas is a good man, indeed. He is more at home in the wild than in a town so many mistake his instincts and manners for evil. He understands that some of the pack he travels with will not allow him to use violence on a helpless prisoner. So he does it when those members are not there or do not know he is doing it. From your tone, he has threatened you while the est of us were not present. I will not let him hurt you, but I will tell you something else. Whatever he threatened to do to you, he meant. If someone he cares about is threatened or harmed by your actions or by a lie that you tell him and he acts upon, he will likely carry out his threat befoe we can stop him."

Any 
Friday November 30th, 2007 8:39:04 PM
"Aye friend Arminas, I have spent many a night in a stable, and many more in Inn's around the Wold. I have learned much more from the residents of the Inns, but enjoyed the company of the residents of the stable more."

OOC-don't know how long it will take us to get to Madame Dulcet's house, we'll let it go another round before being shocked at finding an unconscious body in the doorway. :o)

Montgomery  d20+2=18 d20+7=9 d20+1=7
Sunday December 2nd, 2007 1:23:04 PM
Down a road he has yet to travel, a tall, handsome fellow with golden hair, curled up around his shoulders and painstakingly well cared for, rides his horse to a local inn for a night on the town. In an odd looking saddle that allows him to have both feet on the left side of the horse, he plays a ukelele in his hands, entertaining himself.

When I sing-a
I like to swing-a
Oh yes I swing-a,
fighting battles in the spring-a
Oh yes, I sing-a

My heavy flail is a friend of mine.
Even with wine, I do just fine.
I'm not arrogant, I'm just me,
don't you think I'm great.......

Even in the summer time
I
like
to
sing-a
Oh yes I sing-a

The music comes to a stop, as does the clopping of hooves.
"Baxter, Matilda, what do we have here?", he asks his closest friends as he dismounts and ties his horse and donkey to the gate post on the road. He pats them both on the cheek and kisses them on the nose, "Now you wait here, I'll be right back, then my little babies will get their treat. Yes. Yes they will."
He slowly approaches as he sees the man lying unconscious in the doorway of the house. Has he had a heart attack? Oh my stars, is his condition fatal?, the man in very fine riding clothes asks himself. Almost prancing, the rescuer wearing a chain shirt and bright yellow pants, moves at half speed toward the house. His red shirt, contours nicely along his large arms to accentuate their form. Silver and orange frills adorning the neck line and cuffs sway with his movement and the slight breeze in the air. He has a nice hat, that is both expensive and inappropriate for any rough bar full of orcs. A single hawk feather adorns the hat band, made of golden trim. The approaching figure staying aware of his surroundings walks up to the door of the house, looking for hearldry identifying the residence. He approches the unconscious form with caution. "Man servant, are you alright?"

Knowledge Nobility: 18 (on the current residence)
Spot: 9 (anything unusual)
Listen: 7 (anything unusual)

Montgomery 2nd post  d20+2=12
Sunday December 2nd, 2007 1:56:04 PM
How could I forget my performance roll.

Perform: 12 (playing ukelele and singing.)



Everyone All Together but in a Seperate Sort of Way 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 12:23:32 PM

Ivy shakes her head , "No Florin, he doesn't. The bard seemed much younger I would say, and leaner. Thrice seems a bit relieved at her proclamation of him NOT being the man Ivy saw below her window earlier that evening.

Lorth and then Florin and finally Malgant all speak to Thrice of Arminas. Iit is obvious the man is quite convinced that Arminas would just as soon slit his throat than listen to him or let him live.

Ivy seems to have completely regained herself. One of her first thoughts now, is to return home to tell the rest of her family that she is alright. Both paladins know the family is staying with some friends near the Dancing Lights, as the house was damaged severely in the attack.

Arminas, Bralin and Any all head towards Dulcet Manor, where Harvest had mentioned going

Inside the Manor...
"Please declare yourself."...her voice does not echo as the sound is absorbed by the tapestries, curtains and furs. The everburning torch throws more light and shadow across the room as Harvest presents it. She can not see or hear any movement in the room. Harvest does hear the house itself, the wind moving across the surface, dull sounds from outside as the day begins in earnest. Also the sounds of a horse and cart, singing clear as well. Then a man's voice, "Baxter, Matilda, what do we have here?" "Now you wait here, I'll be right back, then my little babies will get their treat. Yes. Yes they will." "Man servant, are you alright?"

On the Doorstep
Montgomery moves to the man. The bruise to his face and the split lip do not readily support a heart attack. Though if the man fell? Perhaps. A check shows him breathing, though he does not respond to the question. Inside and to the left, a side sitting room flickers with an orange flame. Nothing can be seen or heard beyond this.

To Dulcet Manor
Bralin, Any and Arnimas spy ahead, a man dimount from his horse and move to the open doorway of Dulcet Manor. He stoops over at the threshold as if to carefully look at something, or perhaps someone. From here, just over 200' it is not possible to tell. The brightly dressed man, with armor donned and weapon sheathed looks to intend to enter the house.


Montgomery  d20+7=8 d20+1=9
Monday December 3rd, 2007 1:03:31 PM
"Youhoooooo, is anybody home?" The brightly dressed man asks in the doorway. No signs of nobility present. He has a yellow handkerchief attached to his left sleeve with a sliver cuff link. Now suspicious, he tilts his wide brimmed hat back and dabs his forehead with the small, square yellow piece of cloth before stepping over the unconscious, breathing man. "I'm not a fellow to be trifled with, so come forth if present."

Spot: 8, natural one (Inside house)
Listen: 9 (inside house)

ooc: Seems like the curse of the rolls are with this character as well.

Harvest 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 2:19:47 PM

"Please remain outside."

The voice comes from deeper within the house and to the right, the high tenor of a boy, or the moderate alto of a girl.

"There is a thing within this house that means to do harm. Please, seek out the Swords of Light group at the Inn of Friendly Shadows. Tell them that there are ill deeds afoot at the home of Madame Dulcet."

"Tell them that Harvest Moon has sent you, and that she will attempt to hold it at bay until they arrive."

The brown girl quickly takes out a wooden wand, and from its store casts upon herself a protective spell. Then, replacing the wand, she steps back to increase the breadth of coverage for a different spell, this one of detection.

"Blessed Alemi reveal all magic within my sight."

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr), Detect Magic (1min or concentration)

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 3/6, Wand: Mage Armor 1

Arminas 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 4:58:01 PM
Arminas smiles at Any's reply, and his bond to the bard grows deeper. Anyone who can see that animals provide good company is someone to be trusted.

"What of you Bralin, do you prefer the stable or the Inn?"

Looking ahead, he spys the man with his horse and donkey stopping at Madam Dulcet's house.

"You did not say, but I must assume that Harvest has gone to call upon Madam Dulcet yet again. That man looks to enter the house without invitation. Do you think Harvest is inside, and perhaps in danger?"

The troubles of the night are still fresh, and Arminas is on alert for anything unusual.

"Do you mind if we hurry along?"

Arminas says as he moves at double his normal stride (move rate 60, so as to let Bralin keep up at triple speed).

Bralin 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 5:12:39 PM
"Inn" the dwarf answers immediately. A foolish question. Inns have ale. Stables do not.

--

Seeing the brightly dressed man at the door of Dulcet House, and not seeing Harvest, Bralin nods to Arminas, and breaks into a sprint to keep up with the ranger.

His black platemail bangs loudly as he scrambles for the house.

"Do not jump to conclusions," he warns his two comrades, without much hope of being heard by either.



Malgant 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 5:32:32 PM
Malgant watches Thice to be sue he is not going anywhere. The man has said he does not intend to run but if Arminas has been threatening him he may try anything. Malgant hopes he has judged Arminas fairly. He would prefer to think that the ranger would show restraint unless provoked. However owing to the mans obvious concern Malgant tells him why Arminas may seem cold toward him. " You are not an animal, or a known friend to Arminas, thus he would probably not tend to treat you well. Arminas takes a bit of getting used to."
Once things settle down in the Temple, Malgant quietly asks the priest if there might be holy water about or if he can in any way help the priest prepare some. If Medonius does turn out to be an undead spirit of some kind holy water may prove useful. It may even expel him from a body if he has taken it over.
When Ivy voices her desire to let her family know she is well Malgant's defensive side kicks in. He does not want her going anywhere unescorted and would prefer that she stayed at the temple, since it is on consecrated land (isn't it?). Knowing that Florin has her best interests in mind as well Malgant will only voice this if the Paladin does not. If no one else speaks up Malgant will chime in that he would be proud to enlist Sergeant Hammer and the specialist as bodyguards and Malgant will augment their number to accompany them to the house and back since Hammer has been rather badly wounded this past night.

OOC
in order of priority Protect Ivy first and get holy water second if I have to make a choice.

Davros 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 6:54:47 PM
Davros runs towards the house, following Bralin, Any and Arminas.

"Well", he says looking sideways at Bralin's clanking armor, at least we have surprise on our side."

"I also prefer an Inn. Who would want to sleep on a straw floor when a nice comfy bed is available? Whiskers prefers the rooms too. Less competition for crumbs from the barn rats."

[u]Spells Prepared:[u] star shows used spells
[u]cantrips-[u](4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
[u]1st-[u](6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
[u]2nd-[u](5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
[u]3rd-[u](4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Any 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 9:22:59 PM
As they close on the Mistress Dulcet's House, Any sees with the others the brightly clad man moving towards the door. Arminas and Bralin both break into a sprint, so Any follows suit, but taking Bralin's comments to heart, no weapons are drawn--yet. He calls to the man in yellow,

"Excuse me! Is there something wrong, or were you looking for the Mistress of this house?"

OOC-- I assume we still cannot see the body in the doorway.
DM Correct

ADM Buzz 
Monday December 3rd, 2007 11:00:52 PM
Posting report: Sunday November 25 - Saturday November 31

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Lorth SMTWTFS = XOXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXOXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXOXOOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXO2OXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO

Montgomery will be in next weeks post report.

Lorth 
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 8:05:08 AM
Lorth stays with Florin, Ivy and Malgant. "Thrice, no harm will come to you while you are in my presence."
He finds a place to sit, getting comfortable as he will probably be here for some time.

Buzz ooc 
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 11:33:38 AM
DM, please let me know if Montgomery could hear the group approching or if he heard Any address him.

Thank you. With a listen of 9 inside the house, I'm not sure if he could hear a bull elephant trumpeting 200' away.

That would be a No 200' adds +20 to DC check so even a fairly large scale fight at DC -10 he would not have heard.

Any 
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 6:37:19 PM
Tuesday Post awaiting DM response

Any continues to run towards the house.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 8:42:22 PM
Florin smiles and is trying to figure out how to approach everything as he still doesn't want to alarm Ivy too much, specially over the attack on her home, "I believe your family is staying with someone for awhile, let me see you too them." Florin smiles and looks to Malgant and Lorth before speaking to them, "I want to take Ivy to her parents. Lorth, would you mind if Malgant came along with me? We would be back shortly I think."

If it is decided on then Florin will go with Ivy and Malgant both, to take her home. If not then Florin will see Ivy home on his own, knowing her parents will be happy to have herh ome and safe.

Interlopers  d20+10=30
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 9:03:03 PM
Harvest asks that whoever it is coming in to remain outside, there is danger within and she gives some instructions to go get help. She then casts a couple spells. The second spell of course reveal the precense of magic and very quickly informs harvest that her own items are not the only things generating an arua. The spell is then cancelled abruptly. A soft voice whispers out from ahead of her, likely in the vicinity of the chair. "Interpolers and thieves will find the House of Dulcett a formidable target. I do not know you or the people of which you just spoke. You will prove non malice against Dulcet by immediately leaving."

Davros, Bralin, Any and Arminas break to speed and hastily close the distance to the main door of Dulcet Manor. Lying in the doorway is man in plain clothes. He wears no armor and seems to have no weapon. Any calls out as they move, but the man stepping through the doorway does not seem to hear.

At The Domi Temple....
Sgt Hammer nods to Malgant, "Can do." Ivy looks to Malgant and then to Florin, "Stay? I can't stay, My family thinks I am abducted by foull creatures you say. I have to get to them to let them know I have been rescued. Before word gets to my father, or before my mother tries to mount a rescue. I HAVE to go." The young woman's eyes brim with tears and her voice falters as speaks.

Thrice is removed by two armed acolytes of Domi and taken to a different location. They explain there are some older quartes below that should suffice to hold an unarmed man for the time being. The first thing they do before leading him away, is to untie him.[/

Harvest 
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 9:41:43 PM
"Very well." Harvest Moon backs into the presence of the man with the cheery red shirt and the bright yellow pants. "I may have made a mistake," she says. "I am Harvest Moon. Let us withdraw."

Outside, she pulls the unconscious man to a sitting position.

"He said that Madame Dulcet was away," she explains when the others arrive. "He refused to say where she went or when she would be back and so I did not believe him."

Malgant 
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 10:14:43 PM
" Very well Ivy, I just had your safety in mind. Florin I would be happy to go with you. Do you wish Sergeant Hammer and the specialist to come as well or should they take some rest?" Malgant hears the way Florin is speaking and tries to copy the same' everything is alright' tone of voice. While he does not see any good that will be done by alarming Ivy, he generally thinks that good people act more safely when they know they might be in danger.
"Lead on."


Lorth 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 7:44:43 AM
Lorth nods to Florin, "I'll let the rest know where you all are going, so they won't be alarmed." He then stands up and heads towards Madam Dulcet's home.

Arminas 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 11:25:47 AM
Arminas can see a man collapsed in the doorway as he closes on the house. He pulls an arrow as he runs toward the door.

Movement at the doorway.

His bow rises and quickly lowers. It is Harvest.

"I can see that you made a quick decision. Perhaps we should have you question the prisoner."

Peering through the door at the multi-coloered stranger.

"Who is that?"

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 11:42:16 AM

"I do not know, Arminas Calaelen," replies Harvest Moon as she stoops to tend to the man who she has pummeled into unconsciousness. "But he has spoken of himself as a man with whom it would be unwise to trifle. He has not otherwise made aggressive gestures, but neither did he move to summon the Swords of Light as I asked."

"Perhaps he is confused. I can imagine that this would present itself as a confusing situation."

Montgomery Whitherspoon III 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 12:57:28 PM
The strapping figure watches all occur without any words. He observes as others approach in a hurried manner and they seem to know each other. They speak of him as if a servant in the street to be ordered around, which is odd, since they appear a slovenly lot of riff raff, all bleeding all over themselves and a disgusting smell emanating off their sweaty and bloody, torn clothing and armor.

He raises his perfumed handkerchief up to his nose to stifle the smell.

Looking back into the house he says, "Now there, you also come forth and declare yourself a resident of these estates, or I will need to assume there were two interlopers present in the abode of Dulcet. Come, come please!" The please, said more out of habit then respect.

His manner, quite calm and relaxed. No weapons have yet to be drawn, but on his right hip, a short sword. His left a long sword. On his back, next to his haversack, is a Heavy Flail in it's sheath, ready to be drawn in a moments notice.

Bralin 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 3:26:04 PM
Bralin looks heavenward, draws a long breath, and slooooowly exhales, dropping his head as he does so that by the end, he is looking down on the pummelled manservant. The dwarf shakes his head back and forth once, then twice, in total resignation.

"Mayhap," he replies levelly to Harvest, bending to help her in her new task, "this man is but a loyal servant, unwilling to allow total strangers inside or to run off and leave the home unguarded."

He looks up at the stranger in brightly colored garb.
"I am Bralin Stoneminder," he informs the man. "My companions and I seek to right a grievous wrong. We know the woman of this house, Dulcet is missing. We ALSO know," he growls as his gaze switches back to Harvest, "that she is a powerful witch, and unlikely to leave her home unguarded. Caution is required."


-------------------
Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Entropic Shield*, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration(x2)**, Identify (d)


Harvest (3rd Post) 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 3:46:13 PM
"She has always welcomed us into her home!" Harvest turns upon the dwarf, her eyes flash with an unaccustomed anger. "We have come before. She has come to us for help. We are known. Where has this surly man come from that we have never seen before. I explained our concern for the welfare of Madame Dulcet to him and he replied with evasion. How can one of good conscience not seek to allay our worries?"

Arminas - 2nd post 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 4:12:00 PM
Arminas remains calm, as Bralin berates Harvest and she replies in anger.

"Ah, the dilemma that oftens haunts me. Harvest acted quickly because she thought she must. Her instincts have always been good, and she has done no permanant harm to this man. I say let us follow this through, and offer apologies later if needed."

Arminas steps through the doorway and up to the man inside.

"Who are you, and to whom do you speak?"

DM Note 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 4:44:41 PM
just to be clear. the brightly dressed fellow is standing just inside the doorway. He, Harvest and unconscious man andthe rest of the party are all within arms reach of each other.

Davros 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 5:46:27 PM
Davros approaches the scene and notes with relief that combat does not appear imminent. "Greetings sir", he says noting the stranger. "I am known as Davros Sapphiredge. I travel with the adventuring group known as the Swords of Light. And you are?"

"Harvest is everything ok? Is Madam Dulcet present?"

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Harvest 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 8:36:23 PM
"I do not know, Davros Sapphiredge. There was a voice within the sitting room. If I were to guess, I would say that the thing within the house most objected to the use of magic within the premises. It did not sound as though a thing alive."

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 9:58:12 PM
Florin nods to Lorth and then gently takes Ivy's arm in his own, "Let us go then Ivy. My friend Malgant is just worried about your safty, as he said."

With this Florin will lead the way in taking Ivy to her parents. As he goes he tries to change the subject as to lighten the mood, "I hope this won't influence the wedding to much. Will give us something to tell later though. I still have to see if there is anything I can do to give you and your family a hand. I think my friend Malgant is looking forward to marrying us also. Will be a nice change from the normal life everyone has been having."

Malgant  d20+5=9
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 10:09:41 PM
"Looking forward to, worrying aboutit, a little bit of both Florin. I was trained to be a priest on the battlefield. Though I have fought and healed and buried many a fellow soldier and friend, I have not yet joined one with their soulmate. It will be a new experience and as such is a little scary. Because I have no training in it or basis for comparison mostly. I am sure it will be a pleasant change." The Taur smiles at the pair of friends. "Have you decided where the ceremony will be held yet?"
As he walks with them Malgant scans the countryside. He is at ease, but still vigilant.

OOC
spot 9
a beautiful day isn't it? too bad I can't see the sky because of that huge dragon....8)

Any  d8=1 d8=6
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 10:16:00 PM
She is okay

Any relaxes as Harvest comes into view.

"I believe that the others have the right of this. Mistress Dulcet may have many servants we have not met, or even a change of servants. Perhaps her normal servants are with her--where ever she is--and this unfortunate victim of our good intentions is one hired to watch her estate while she is gone. I don't believe we can assume that she too was taken by force without further witnesses and proof. I'm afraid my love that you may owe an apology to this man."

He represses a laugh with difficulty, then turns his attention to the brightly dressed stranger.

"Perhaps now is not the best time for introductions--at least untill we settle the matter of any danger still remaining here within this house. For now accept my name at least. I am Anthos Westar,and these with me are those known as the Sword's of Light. I think if we revive the manservant here, tend to his wounds, and perhaps even provide recompense for his troubles, then leave this house for now, we will not have any further troubles. Then we might adjourn to someplace more amenable to introductions."

Any puts his words into action by taking some water from his pack, and a small cloth, and begins to wipe the face of the servant in an effort to revive him. when he begins to come around, he draws from his pouch a small vial, and gets the man to drink it. (potion of cure light wounds--restores 6 hp).

Lorth 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 7:15:04 AM
Lorth continues to move towards Madam Dulcets, abode.

The Fog 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 10:43:42 AM
Harvest moves out of the house and the rest are gathering at the Doorway. A brief discussion occurs on the merit s of acting quickly. Harvest quickly explains her view and of the events that occurred inside.

The stranger calls into the house after an appraising eye casts over the party. There is no response.

Bralin introduces himself to the stranger and gives the gist of what is going on. The dwarf also reminds the group that Dulcet is a known witch of no small skill. Moving through her house could be dangerous.

Davros, introduces himself as well and the adventuring group on a whole
Any kneels down and , explaining himself an administers a healing potion to the man.

Lorth arrives to the group as Any's patient revives. His eyes pop open and he sits up. "Oddest thing" looking at Harvest he cocks his head slightly sideways, "Moon?" he inquires. "Harvest Moon? I know you girl, and...did you just hit me?" Like a man waking from a deep sleep and still not fully, he looks at the group slowly identifying each of you. "What..." he begins and then stops. "It is like a cloud or fog."

"No...." he breathes, " Not like, it was a fog bank. It rolled in from nowhere. Madame Dulcet, what happened? Damn my addled brain and this confusion." He literally hits himself in the temple at this point. "She is gone isn't she? What about Reaper? It was her cat.

Malgant and Florin escort Ivy, with Sgt Hammer and the Specialist to the house where Ivy's family is temporarily staying. The reunion is emotional and the four are invited inside for some refreshments. As Sgt Hammer declines for himself and his man, the woman accepts his words with a hand to his elbow that begins to guide him in anyways. The invitation continues altering in the drink or food only, "Then you can have a tea." No thank you maam." Of course, I'll get you some milk." "No need maam." Ahh sit here and I'll be back with a glass of red." It continues until the Sgt caves in. Floring and Malgant are likewise entreated his hospitality.


Arminas  d20+8=22 d20+10=17 d20+17=33
Thursday December 6th, 2007 11:38:52 AM
It seems like Harvest's instincts are right again. Looking down at the man, he says:

"I'll check on the cat."

Arminas moves into the house, calling out to the cat in a soft voice. If he sees the cat, he will read 'speak with animals' from a scroll and ask about Madam Dulcet.

Wild Empathy 22
Listen 17
Spot 33

Montgomery Whitherspoon III  d20+7=11 d20+1=20 d20+10=25
Thursday December 6th, 2007 11:48:51 AM
Montgomery, still silent, appraises the man that regained consciousness and his befuddled mind staggers like a loose girl on a weekend night. This begins to worry him. Answering them all, after they introduce themselves, he says in a very polite, if not kind manner, "Charmed, I'm sure."

Looking back into the house, the stranger continues to speak with the voice unseen. "So be it", he says in a calm voice. "It appears there is more here causing trouble then a young lady pummeling old men, and since you care not to join us, I would say, you are the involved." He points to the others gathered around the man and motions them to surround the house, so that nothing can leave through a window or back door, then turns back to the house.
He takes a step into the door way and retraces the steps Harvest Moon followed out from the room she had been in, since he knows that is safe. "So, you must be in league with those that gave these people quite the wardrobe, in which they appear. Shameful!"

Once in the room Harvest once occupied with the voice, he looks throughly around the room. "Yoo-hoo, last chance to declare yourself and you will not be harmed, on the Whitherspoon family name, pray, attend these words."

Spot: 11
Listen: 20
Search (traps): 25

Harvest 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 2:27:16 PM

"Right or wrong, you are correct Anthos," Harvest draws close to the bard. "I owe him an apology none the less."

"I am very sorry for striking you," Harvest Moon apologizes to the man as she helps him to his feet. "We are concerned about Madame Dulcet's welfare. Please tell us more about this Fog. It is possible that Madame Dulcet has been taken and is in danger.

"The voice that I heard came from near the chair in the sitting room," she calls after Arminas Calaelen and the man who had introduced himself as Montgomery Whitherspoon the Third. In her mind, the brown girl reviews the voice and wonders if such a voice might come from a cat. "The voice could belong to the cat, Arminas Calaelen," she whispers. "It sounded very determined to protect the home."

Bralin 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 4:26:04 PM
"My apologies, Harvest," Bralin remarks without rancor. "It appears you were correct in your assessment."

The dwarf turns to the servant.
"Dulcet is missing. We wish to search the home for clues to her whereabouts. Are there any defensive magics we should be aware of before we enter?"

Arminas - 2nd post 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 7:05:01 PM
Calling about for Reaper, Arminas is surprised that the poncy stranger has come back into the house and is speaking threats to the air.

"Witherspoon is it? Please, try to not frighten the cat. They sense danger and fear you know."

Then, Arminas goes back to making soft calls to find Reaper.

Davros  d20+16=26
Thursday December 6th, 2007 7:14:44 PM
"It appears all is not well here after all. Let us proceed with caution. We have now encountered several people with hazy memories. This servant of Madam Dulcet, Ivy, and the wizard helping Itzal. Maybe Itzal himself was affected. Maybe more townsfolk are affected as well?"

Davros draws a wand from his Haversack and activates it. He checks for magic auras first on the servant, then proceeds into the house.

"Harvest, who is the brightly dressed fellow? Does he work for madam Dulcet?"

Actions:
retrieve wand of detect magic and activate it
spellcraft= 26(on servant -lingering aura from fog?)

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items Used:
1 charge from wand of detect magic

Buzz ooc 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 7:29:56 PM
ooc: Just so you all know, I don't intend to play Montgomery this seriously, it's just the circumstances that everyone is in right now.
He doesn't know you all and doesn't know what he getting into.

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 7:46:34 PM

"I do not know, Davros Sapphiredge. He entered the door behind me," she replies. In her mind she reviews the voice that had drifted in from outside. "From his manner I do not think that he works for Madame Dulcet. I believe I heard him call the one who I felled addressing him as 'Man Servant' rather than by name."

"My apologies to you as well, Bralin Stoneminder," she says in a lower voice. "I feel that I am grumpy from lack of sleep. Even so, it is unseemly for me to speak in angry tones."

The brown girl looks up for a moment, searching the street.

"Anthos, did you see two in this area who might be described as little babies? I think that their names would be Baxter and Matilda."

Malgant 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 7:52:33 PM
Malgant accepts a glass of wine with a hearty thank you to his host. He trys to remain as unobtrusive as a large minotaur can be while Ivy's family describe to her what they saw happen when she was taken. Something here is not quite right. He hopes he can figure out why the stories differ so much.

Any 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 8:20:19 PM
"No my love, I saw no one in the street save this man and his animals." Then putting two and two together, he says, "Perhaps he was speaking to his animals--I often speak to Moonshadow. As for your actions, I feel I owe an apology to you. Again your instincts have proven correct--and I just thought you were beating up old men for practice."

He smiles to take away any offense, then seeing this Montgomery's intentions, he moves to cover the closest window to the left of the door.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday December 6th, 2007 8:20:24 PM
Florin does as Malgant does and accept a glass of wine but otherwise listens to what is said. If asked anything about the saving of Ivy he tells only alittle as he still doesn't want to alarm anyone, not to mention he doesn't want to pass out to much info till things are sorted out more.

Florin does atleast feel that Ivy and her family should be safe enough from Itzal's parents atleast, any anger from them will most likely be turned towards the group.

However, just incase he does pull Ivy's father to the side to speak privately to him, "Ivy does not know yet that I know of but Itzal is no longer of the Wold. In saving Ivy, we had no choice to to fight Itzal and something came a killed him after we have injured him quite badly. I don't think anyone will attempt anything on Ivy again but it is best to becareful."

Florin does think of something and when he sees a good moment too he speaks to everyone, "I'm sorry to say but Malgant and I should go to meet up with the rest of the group." With this Florin excuses himself and waits for Malgant.

When he and Malgant are alone again, Florin speaks to Malgant, "No one seems to know of this spirit or whatever we are fighting. I still think it is some type of ghost and a thought came to mind. We should seek out a record of deaths in this area. Maybe something will catch our eye. I wonder if something like the temple of Gargul or such would keep records of that. If what we been fighting is a ghost or such then we have simply banished him for a short time and we need all the info we can get before he returns."

Lorth 
Friday December 7th, 2007 8:41:43 AM
(OOC: Buzz I am enjoying your new character)

Lorth gives the well dressed man a sideways glance, "Dressed in rags?", he mutters.
He looks at his clothes, well they are a bit dirty he thinks. However I routinely clean and mend my gear, perhaps I need to do more...

...the thought ends and his mind comes back to the matters at hand. He slowly unsheathes his sword, "Better to be ready.", he says, "As there looks to be some chicanery going on here, judging from the butler's state of mind."

Motioned by Montgomery to surround the house, Lorth takes a step, as the man is quite charismatic, but he recovers and waits for Bralin's queue.

Montgomery  d20+2=16
Friday December 7th, 2007 12:33:39 PM
At the mention of a cat being about, Montgomery hunkers down into a stealthy position and with hands faster then some can see, he reaches back toward his Heavy Flail, and past it to his haversack. Apparently at the top, was a small can, all the while his attitude changes, "Are you a talking kitty, kitty? Here kitty kitty kitty. He the sits down with legs crossed, and pulls on the ring in the top of the can, releasing a sound of something becoming unsealed. "Well, look what I have here! I was going to eat it for dinner, but I wil share, yes, yes I will share." bReaching back again, he pulls a plate and fork and starts to dish them up. "Oh, these are so good. They are Chavier sardines, the most expensive on the continent, Mumsey sent them to me."

Diplomacy on creature in room. 16

Montgomery second post 
Friday December 7th, 2007 1:31:03 PM
Above was a second post.

Any 
Friday December 7th, 2007 8:58:06 PM
Any is watching the door, trying to see and hear what is going on, while still watching his window. The antics of this new person are in some ways hard to understand, but Anthos has played to many crowds in many places, and has seen people that this Montgomery reminds him of.

I wonder what he is doing here?

The Child and the Reaper 
Saturday December 8th, 2007 5:32:24 PM
Arminas moves into the house, calling out to the cat in a soft voice.
Montgomery, moves into the house and towards the room Harvest had mentioned the voice came from. There is still no replies to his advances at this time.

Harvest Moon apologizes to the man as she helps him to his feet. Harvest offers explanantion behind her actions earilier and then asks for more information on the fog. The apology is accepted instantly and his hand stops her part way through. You had a very good friend of mines safety at heart and acted. Even then you took care to not use lethal force. A commendable action. I can share little about the fog. To me it appeared just like a thick fog. Like the kind which rise on early mornings in the first of winter and spring. Of Course, it was within the house so I knew magic to be afoot. But I am afraid there is little else I can say.
Harvest calls to Arminas as he enters that the voice she heard could have belonged to a cat. She also offers warning of the home's protector and its determination from her brief encounter.

Bralin asks about defensive measures that might be active in the home and the man nods. "Aye, the upstairs master suite and the main floor study and library are. I do not know how or of any bypass or password to allow entry."

Davros is slightly unsettled by the growing list of people in town that have incomplete memories. He draws a wand from his Haversack and activates it. 18 seconds later and he has an answer. A Moderate Aura DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {of Necromancy} envelops the servant.
Baxter and Matilda stand idly by upon their hooves and as Harvest asks about them, they both give a slight snort of recognition on hearing their names. The answer becomes obvious instantly to whom Baxter and Matilda may be.
Seeing the brightly colored man move into the house, Any moves to the left of the door and tries to cast his gaze through the window, or at the very least prevent the escape of any inside by that means. The draperies are pulled close so the bard will not be receiving much warning if someone were to crash through.

Lorth draws his weapon, better safe than sorry as things are afoot at Dulcet manor. He finds his feet moving as Montgomery calls for the house to be surrounded, but his brain catches up and he pauses for Bralin's official que.

Inside.
Arminas and Montgomery enter the sitting room, one calling softly for the cat by name, Reaper. The other opening wax sealed leather mini pouch. The aroma that rises from the broken seal is quite powerful. A soft voice then calls out again just after Harvest's warning to Arminas. "Calaelen? That is an elvish name and one that I think I know." Stepping out from under the large chair is a snow white long haired cat with ice blue in darker blue eyes. "Who are you?" it whispers in a soft alien sounding voice.

Florin and Malgant are gracious and those not in Ivy's direct family while hospitable, are a bit unnerved by Malgants larger than life precense. All but one small boy of about 6 years of age. Both Malgant and Florin are asked for at least an overview several times of what happened.
"Black magic they were up to."
"On the Waardlina aye it certainly was" Waardlina- term for the 4th full moon of Waard
"Thank the true gods you came when you did"

Ivy's father is not here, but had left several days before the attack. A divine pilgrimage is what Ivy and now her mother will say. He did the same thing before he married himself, and before the weddings of two of his other children. Today is the third day and he would arrive in two more for a 5 day journey in all.
A young boy, perhaps 5 or 6, walks up to the minotaur and soundly pulls on his cloak until Malgant not only looks down but brings himself down to the small childs level. "Are you here to vanquish the bad man?"



Arminas  d20+8=11
Saturday December 8th, 2007 6:06:58 PM
OOC: I'm confused, is Reaper speaking in cat or elvish or common?
Reaper the cat is speaking in common. he recognized Arminas's surname as elvish

Arminas lowers himself to be on the cat's level. In cat or elvish, he says:

"I am Arminas Calaelen, from the Culverwood just beyond Merrydale. You must be reaper. Madam Dulcet is a friend, and we seek her counsel and safe return. Perhaps you can help us, do you know where the fog came from and where Madam Dulcet has gone?

With a glance over to Montgomery and back to Reaper, Arminas adds again in elvish.

"Why is it that humans tend to treat all animals as stupid pets? I do not know him, so bear no scorn towards us. That does smell good though, doesn't it?"

Wild empathy 11

Malgant 
Saturday December 8th, 2007 7:46:41 PM
Not knowing who the child is Malgant is taken aback by the question. He quickly recovers and begins to speak to the lad. Sometimes the young can see so much more clearly than the old.
" We are here to do just that young one. What do you know of the bad man?" As Malgant speaks he rather difficultly shifts his posture to seat himself on the floor in front of the boy. " The bad man that we are looking for appears old and sort of wispy, like you can see through him if you look closely enough. He uses spells of darkness and values nothing in his companions. He is willing to cast them aside when it suits him. Have you seen this man, young one?"
Was this boy present when Ivy was taken? Did he see Medonius? Malgant patiently speaks with the boy until he understands what the lad has seen. Childen often see things for what they really are rather than what they think they want to see.

Any 
Saturday December 8th, 2007 9:31:28 PM
Any can't see anything within the house. He continues to move on around, looking for a back door.

Harvest 
Sunday December 9th, 2007 10:57:01 AM

"Baxter. Matilda." Harvest Moon turns away from the two animals in the street, back to the interior of the house. A ghost of a smile plays upon her lips.

"Be at ease in the knowledge that we will bend all effort to discover the whereabouts of Madame Dulcet," Harvest Moon says to the man who had answered the door. "We will expend all effort to return her safely to the people."

Her eye tracks Anthos as he makes his way to the back.

"Montgomery Whitherspoon the Third," she steps back into the house, "we are the Swords of Light. We have, together, been of service to the peoples of the Valley from time to time. We aide the innocent and defend those who cannot defend themselves. At the moment, we pursue an enemy who corrupts the mind. This enemy may be a spirit, and has proven adept at necromancy and conjuration."

"I tell you this so that you know that by placing yourself here with us, you put your life in jeopardy. If you remain upon the path you now tread, we will try to protect you as we protect all. And if you have skills that can aide us to bring this danger to heel, we welcome them."

Davros  d20+16=33
Sunday December 9th, 2007 7:14:58 PM
Davros concentrates upon the aura found on the servant.(spellcraft = 33)"The energy is necromancy", he says to whoever is near. "Please do not be alarmed sir, if there is any problem, we will help you with it. What is your name?"

"I don't feel there is any need to test Madam Dulcet's defenses. We only need to know if she is here."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items Used:
1 charge from wand of detect magic

Montgomery  d20+2=13
Sunday December 9th, 2007 11:55:47 PM
Montgomery licks the fork and places it back into the haversack. "There you are my sweet little feline. I'll return for the platter after you are done." From his cross legged sitting position, he easily stands and retraces his steps, methodically back out side. What a beautiful creature. I wish Baxter and Matilda could talk. The road can be long and lonely.

"Hello everyone, it is an enormous pleasure to meet a militia of the area. I assume, your either a paid militia or volunteers?"

He begins to remove his silken riding gloves, then puts them on tighter before shaking the hands of those that wish to. His grip not firm and he extends his fingers as a lady would. "Charmed, indeed."

My name is Montgomery Witherspoon the Third, as you well know, he announces with a flourish. I travel the lands in search of those that deserve both protection and freedom from injustice." he takes his hat off and bows, revealing a full head of golden, curly hair. "There is indeed something ill afoot and if it is your intention to defeat evil, I would gladly assist with such ventures."

He looks toward the man servant. "Come, come man, describe the last things you rememner before this fog occurred. Was it a physical fog or a mental fog? What was the last thing your mistress said and did, that you can remember?"

"I would like to throughly search the premises, if it's alright with you and the feline resident."

Diplomacy to search the residence: 13

Lorth 
Monday December 10th, 2007 7:52:00 AM
Lorth does not enter Dulcet's home. He waits outside, patient to let the scene develop.

daniel k 
Monday December 10th, 2007 5:05:14 PM
Will Post tonight.
Will also be sending out xp

Any 
Monday December 10th, 2007 7:07:18 PM
Any draws his sword as he moves on around the house towards the back door. In his mind, he really does not expect anyone to come out, but better to be prepared than not.

Thinking of the comment of the man Witherspoon, he looks down at his once fine clothes. With a laugh he says to himself,

"Looks like it is time to visit the clothiers again. Unless magic can return these to some semblance of respectability."

Florin Jadenth 
Monday December 10th, 2007 8:47:19 PM
Florin waits, seeing that Malgant is being held up by a child. Florin tries not to listen in on the conversation either, just incase the child gets spooked at Florin being close.



I Learned a Thing or Two 
Monday December 10th, 2007 9:07:44 PM
Any continues to circle and spies a side door, likely to a kitchen. From here he can also see through a small iron fence, maybe 4' high and into the rear yard. It appears maintained as a garden for both relaxing and the growing of food. Both being signs to another entrance or two at the rear of the house.

Davros identuifies the aura on the servant who states his name as Bellowin. The man is unnerved to have such magic on his person and simply looks to Davros and all with holy symbols displayed, "Now what?" As far as the fog, it was thick and white as the fogs of early winter and spring. He knows not where it started, but he was in the grand ballroom as it rolled it. Madame Dulcet was not in the room and so he does not know what if anything she may have done. Here meroy becomes untrusted. He remebers her leaving and providing instructions that no one come in, but he also does not at the same time. "Terribly confusing really." He is sure besides Reaper, that no one else is inside.

Bellowin agrees to allow the group to look around, as long as they do not enter the Master Suite upstairs nor the Main floor study or Library.

Reaper nods to Arnimas and a feline tongue goes over his nose and cheeks when the goodies are put down, a small murr escaping. Reaper with another sniff starts eating. Arminas recognizes the cat has not eaten in quite a while, water too may have been in short supply. In between smacks Reaper answers Arnimas in the common human tongue as before.
"Ahh this is exceptional."
"Culverwood, ah yes of course. That explains the name and my knowing of it."
"Ran out of mice the other day. oh I couldn't say exactly what day, I'm a cat you know."
"I count on the help for such things. bellowin and the other one."
"First Coven was from Culverwood, when I was just a child. Oh that seems like ages ago."
"Can't seem to remember a fog, but I tell you I am plenty upset with Dulcet. Yes that was her name....Madame...the witch"

The cat stops eating and Reaper sits back unto his haunches as if thinking of something.

Malgant listens to the boy and with gentle words coaxes out a terrible story. "I was playing outside of the Miss Doll's house. A man walked up the road and inside and a big fog came and I was scared but then got all warm and safe. The Fog was everywhere. I saw the man leave and go down the road and I went too. He looked funny like all cloudy. The Cloudy man went in Miss Ivy's house and then Miss Ivy and the man got on a horse and then went up Wolf Hill. Then Miss Ivy's mom was yelling and breaking things and three big men came with swords and they were all screaming and fighting each other and i got scared and ran home."

The small boy blinks and smiles at the end and nods, "I think you can get the bad man."


Davros  d20+16=30
Monday December 10th, 2007 11:00:29 PM
"Go ahead and search everyone. See if there are any clues. Just stay out of the rooms Bellowin mentioned."

"Bellowin, my dear fellow. Let us go outside for a moment and I will attempt to get rid of any lingering magic upon you. First I need to check on one more thing."

Davros goes to check if there is a similiar aura upon Reaper the cat as upon Bellowin. (Spellcraft= 30, I will use a new charge off the wand if needed- please say so.)

If the cat also has the aura, Davros will ask him if he would like it removed, and if so to join Bellowin outside so he can cast dispel on them both.(dispel next post if anyone wants to comment on it first)

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items Used:
1 charge from wand of detect magic


Malgant 
Monday December 10th, 2007 11:01:24 PM
" Sergeant Hammer, does this ring any bells? could the demons you saw have been illusions?" Malgant turns back to the boy and asks a few more questions. " I am sorry, I have been very rude. My name is Malgant young man, what is yours?" Malgant offers his huge hand to the boy to shake in greeting. " I had a few other questions. You seem to have seen all of this clearly, while other accounts of it seem, muddled. Did you see where the man can from originally? Can you describe him for me? Were Sergeant Hammer here and the Specialist with him among the men with swords that came to Miss Ivy's house?. Malgant listens to the boy's account again and then asks the final question on his mind. Smiling he asks," what makes you think I can get the bad man?"

ADM Buzz 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 12:07:50 AM
Posting report: Sunday - Saturday

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXXOX
Lorth SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Harvest SMTWTFS = OXX32OO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXOXXOO
Bralin SMTWTFS = OXOXXOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OOXXXOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OXO22OX
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXXOX
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXXX
Montgomery SMTWTFS=XXXXXXO

Lorth 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 8:14:28 AM
Lorth does nothing but stand around waiting for his companions to finish their investigations.

Harvest 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 9:54:38 AM

"We are volunteers, if you will, Montgomery Witherspoon the Third," replies Harvest Moon. "We act to assist and protect because it is right and good." She takes his hand as it is offered, the tips of her fingers peek from her over-large sleeves to take the fingertips he proffers.

"Perhaps we should begin, then, in the Ballroom. Arminas Calaelen, would your skills in tracking stand the test indoors? The traces left behind may not be as you are used to, but mud and dust leave their tracks even within a home."

"Madame Dulcet!" Harvest cups her hands about her mouth and calls into the interior of the house. "Might you show us to the Ballroom, Bellowin," she asks. "We will find, Madame Dulcet. Please rest assured. We will find her."

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: uDetect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 3/6, Wand: Mage Armor 1


Montgomery 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 11:09:14 AM
"Oh oh, vigilantes is it?" He asks in regard to Harvests statement. He probes the exterior of the house for some signs of a marshall or other authority along the road. Seeing none, he shrugs his shoulders in resignation to their position. "Well well, always better to be on the side of law then against, I always say."

Montgomery looks around at the group, "Are any of you a priest? Would it be possible to divine on the lady of the house?"

The poofter warrior waits for the person that is the tracker, to do their job first, before he begins his own investigation



Arminas  d20+17=31 d20+12=16 d20+15=16
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 12:02:19 PM
Arminas takes a water skin from his pack and fills a bowl for Reaper.

"I am sorry I didn't recognize your needs sooner. It seems our new friend has good insight. Though the "kitty, kitty" thing seemed a bit insulting."

When Reaper has been taken care of, Arminas rises.

"Perhaps I can find some traces of movement, especially if someone came from outside."

Arminas takes a looking glass from his haversack and starts to carefully look around the house.

Spot 31
Search 16
Survival (track) 16


Bralin 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 3:17:22 PM
Bralin silently waits next to Harvest as she leads Bellowin through his recollections. The mysterious disappearance of Dulcet seems no closer to an answer, but the dwarf is willing to wait a while longer.

Time reveals all.

Wordlessly, he follows Harvest, Any, and Bellowin to the ballroom.

Any  d20+10=28
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 6:15:21 PM
OOC--Sorry Bralin, Any is outside. :o)

Any continues to circle on around the house. He is watching for footprints, or other signs of a possible abduction. If he sees anything like this, he will avoid that area as much as possible to preserve the tracks for Arminas. When he reaches one of the other back doors, he will move up and see if it is open. If so, he will poke his head inside to see how things are going there.

Spot 28

Ins and Outs 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 9:22:22 PM
Davors goes to inspect the cat and with another activation of the wand and a few rounds discovers something quite odd. The talking cat, Reaper, has no aura of any kind. For Bellowin, the man moves as directed a few feet from the house.

Harvest suggests Arnimas start in the ballroom where Bellowin was when this started. She calls into the house. Reaper meows at her.

Montgomery inquires of the possibility of casting some divining magic.

Arminas moves into the Ballroom to look for tracks. More specifically, any from outside leading in. The ranger finds none however on the hardwood of the ballroom. The entrance to the house may have showed some sign, but too many have now come and gone to make any dissernment.

Any hops the iron fence, easy as pie, and spies a pair of rear doors to the mansion. A smaller one to the left that seems to exit directly into a small garden and a larger set of iron bound double door in the center. These lead into a rock garden with several statues and toperairy. A tiny fountain and stream meander around the perimeter. Any finds the small door opens to the kitchen as expected. The larger more ornate doors are locked and he could swear the large door knocker grimaced at him as he tested it.

Bralin follows inside and observes as the house is given a search. Madame Dulcet is nowhere to be found. Her things in all rooms seem orderly enough and there are no signs of struggle or conflict.

Reaper for his part follows the group

Meanwhile across town.....
Malgant begins asking the child a host of questions and for the most part the little boy answers. The Sergeant shakes his head. "No illusions they were quite real enough and so was my dead man."

The child emphatically corrects the soldier. "No, he killed him." pointing to the specialist. He poured some stuff and fired him to. Everyone was yelling and fighting with each other. I was scared but stayed because kitty said I would be safe with him so I did."

The child says his name is Peter Rand and he is six years old and can count to 100."
Did you see where the man can from originally? From the eastern road by Duel its House, the big one.
Can you describe him for me? "Tall and big and smokey."
Were Sergeant Hammer here and the Specialist with him among the men with swords that came to Miss Ivy's house?. "They came as the smokey man left. He was shouting," pointing to Hammer, "About the back and help."
what makes you think I can get the bad man? "The kitty said the big big horned man would help and I should be with Ivy cause you would find her and that you are kitty's friend and would keep me safe if the smokey man comes back."

The Sgt steps to Malgant as the minotaur rises. "If there were no cretures then we might have a serious problem. Specialist Thames and I killed 4 hounds, or at least what we thought were hounds."


Malgant 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 9:52:49 PM
Malgant frowns at the Sergeant's words. " I hope you are wrong in your assumption that what you killed may have been other people instead of dogs. I am hoping they were a powerful illusion and all in your mind." His mind is racing and his body is sorely pressed to keep up after last nights combat and the lack of sleep. Did the boy say that a kitty talked to him? How odd. Malgant listens to what Peter says and it just causes more questions to crop up. Oddly Malgant finds that he wishes Arminas were here, in case the cat can only speak to small boys and those of the wood. Anyway...
Malgant starts pacing he asks Peter some more questions. He finds the walking clears his head some, Much like his morning prayers would do. "Peter, Who is this Kitty? I cannot say that I recall befriending a kitty, but I may have forgoton in all the confusion last night. What color is kitty and do you know where we could find him? I can say that kitty is quite right though. I wish to become a Protector of Domi and would let no harm befall you while I drew breath. Could you take Florin and I to see kitty?"
Another thought crosses the Taur's troubled mind. Isn't lady Dulcet's house in the direction that Peter is describing? " Peter, you saw the man near Lady Dulcet's house at first? Thats where he came from?"

Any 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 10:37:43 PM
Any, finding that the second door is locked, moves back to the Kitchen door, and enters the house.

"I found nothing outside that I could discern. Maybe Arminas can do better. I tried not to disturb tracks, but do not know how successful I was."

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 10:39:50 PM
Florin listens to everything since it doesn't take much to hear what is being said and such. He moves his eyes over the people gathered and clenches his jaw lightly before nodding, "Yes, it would be very helpful if you could show us Peter. Your a brave lad, even with a kitty to watch over you at the time."

Florin gets ready to go with Malgant and Peter but first he steps over to Ivy and speaks to her gently, "I need to go and check up on this. I'll be blunt, I don't think it's over Ivy, so you and your family stay together. The best policy is to stay together, do not let any of you leave each others site. Remember, safty in two's at the least."

Florin walks to the door now and slips a bottle of holy water that he carries and sprinkles it at the door before whispering gently, "Domi, watch over this house and those within it. Protect them as I would your name."

With this Florin looks to Malgant and nods, ready.

Harvest Moon  d20+3=20
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 10:47:44 PM

Harvest Moon surveys the room. Then draws a deep breath before puffing it out at the crest of hair that dangles over her forehead.

"If this was Medonius, then he could easily enter through the walls, as he seemed to sink into the ground the day before," she says, her thoughts speaking themselves out loud.

"But ... he did not appear to be able to touch anyone with his own hands. And, if that is the case, then I wonder how it is that he managed to spirit Madame Dulcet away?" The brown girl considers the possible spells that could be brought to bear for such a thing.

"What do you think, Davros Sapphiredge? Do you suppose that he could have taken over Madame Dulcet's mind in the same way that he did to Bellowin? Madame Dulcet does not strike me as one who's will is so easily overcome."

Rolls and Actions
Spellcraft 20

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: uDetect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 3/6, Wand: Mage Armor 1

Davros  d20+6=19
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 11:32:38 PM
"Harvest, I'm not sure that we have seen all of Medonius' abilities yet so it is difficult to say. As for Madam Dulcet's abduction, don't forget Itzal was still helping him at that time. He could easily have summoned creatures to do the grunt work of the abduction and carried her off."

"There is something odd about Reaper.
Reaper, are you Madam Dulcet's familiar? Please don't be after my friend Whiskers. He has an unnatural fear of cats. Weird dreams about being chased before he became my familiar he says."

"Okay Bellowin, let's give it a try. Stand still, you won't feel a thing." cast dispel magic on Bellowin. Dispel check = 19

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*

Items Used:
2 charges from wand of detect magic

BZ 
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 11:41:43 PM
OOC- should we wait to apply effects of level-ups until DM specified time? I will wait to roll Hps until then.

The voice of Desolute 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 2:13:25 AM
Harvest did attempt to save my life when we were engaged on the road. Through ignorance, it was not understood her intentions, but they were pure none the less. She is a true hero.

Lorth 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 7:44:53 AM
Lorth follows his friends into the house as they make their investigations. He tries to stay out of the way and not touch anything. However he also looks around the home for anything he deems unusual.

Arminas 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 10:55:27 AM
Arminas cannot find any sign, which is typical in a dwelling. He does stop though, and again sits upon the ground at Reaper's side.

"Reaper, you are an unusual cat. While it is known amoung all who know animals that cats are intelligent creatures, few of them speak common. It is such a crude language, compared to the musical sounds of your own. How did you come about it? What brought you from the Culverwood to this place, and why are you at the home of the witch Dulcet? I am sorry, but it seems like we have many questions and few answers."



Montgomery 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 12:21:11 PM
From a belt pouch, he pulls out a nail file and takes his gloves off. He begins to groom himself as he watches the others work. He nonchalantly says, "If she is to be found in her house, she is likely enclosed in one of the rooms we do not have permission to enter, which is a shame. Due to that restriction, she could be all trussed up and dying, yet we still could not save her due to the man servants limitations upon our search." He continues his care for well manicured hands with a bored expression upon his beautiful and powdered face.

Bralin 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 2:12:09 PM
Bralin trails the group, listening to the comments and vainly attempting to piece together the clues to this mystery.

The newcomer does have a point, the dwarf admits. He turns to Bellowin. "Mayhap you could enter the forbidden rooms?"

Any  d20+7=22
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 6:29:02 PM
Any enters the main living area, finding the others gathered there.

Hearing the comments, he echos the sentiments,

"Strange things are occurring here abouts, We reaaly do need to determine if Madame Dulcet is in any of the rooms or not. Surely she would not object to our looking in those rooms if the intentions were to determine her own safety." (diplomacy 22)

Vergence 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 8:54:34 PM
Davros attempts a dispelling. Using another charge from his wand unfortunately reveals the dwomenor still present.

Davros then is to Reaper inquiring further of the odd cat. "Her Familiar? Hmm" Reaper pauses a moment as if reflecting on something. The cat then sneezes several times and shakes it head clear. "Meow" and it shoots off after Arnimas as the ranger heads out to circle the house.

Montgomery, Blain and Any all think the other rooms should be searched.

Bellowin answers quite promptly about the rooms. "I have always been lead to believe it was for my own protection to not enter the rooms. That is all I can offer on that."

Outside Animas makes the circet, Reaper right behind him. "Meow! Meow!" The cat bounds into his legs several times. Beyond what seem ordinary passage, Arnimas is not finding anything.

Malgant, Florin, the Sgt and Specialist....
Hammer ansers back with serious tones, "I do so as well"
Malgant seeks more answers
"The Kitty was white and i do not know whose. I saw him at Doll sets and yes I could take you. If Mommy and Daddy say ok." At the mention of Dulcets house, Peter nods rapidly. "Yes Dulcets big house. The smokey bad man came from the east road there when I saw him."

Five strapping men gather about Florin as he speaks and are quietly nodding at his words. One gives Peter the 'ok' to go with Malgant and Florin. taking a quick knee he wraps him in a bear grip that could endure the ages. "Come home to me sweet boy." and then he stands and simply stares as Peter skips over to grab Malgants great hand and pull him towards Dulcet's.


Harvest 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 9:37:57 PM

Harvest Moon nods.

"We must look. Even if it is objectionable. Montgomery Witherspoon the Third is correct, we cannot leave until we ensure that we would not be leaving Madame Dulcet behind."

"Anthos, I will begin with the Master Suite upstairs. It should not take long to determine whether Madame Dulcet is within or not. Then we much check the Study upon the main floor, and last the Library."

Harvest ascends the stairs and makes her way to the Master Suite.

"Madame Dulcet?" she calls again at the closed door. "It is Harvest Moon of the Swords of Light. We have been concerned about your welfare. I will enter now, to ensure that you are hale and safe."

She opens the door.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: uDetect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 3/6, Wand: Mage Armor 1

Malgant 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 9:51:34 PM
"Sergeant, you and the specialist both have had a long night. If these folks do not mind I would consider it a great favor if you would stay and keep watch over these people. you could do it in turns so that you each get some kind of rest." Turning to the boys father he assures him. "Peter will be safe with me and Florin. I will walk him back once he has shown me where he saw the man originate from and has introduced me to 'kitty'. Thank you for allowing him to help us with this. He is quite a brave lad."
Malgant reaches down and hoists Peter onto one of his broad shoulders. He checks to be certain the lad is secure and then heads with Florin to Dulcet's house. As he goes he chats with peter about the area and where all the best spots are around here for playing hide and seek and seeing fun things.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 10:47:25 PM
Florin moves with Malgant and smiles as Malgant puts the kid on one of his large shoulders. Florin can't help but say something as he walks along, "I must admit that it would of been alot of fun growing up around someone like you Malgant. All the kids I went to school and such with were rich and snobby like. Not at all the friendly sort."

Florin smiles though and shrugs off his thoughts as he moves towards Dulcet's house also.

Arminas  d20+9=27
Thursday December 13th, 2007 10:45:00 AM
His searches unsuccessful, Arminas decides to take a different approach. Looking down, he notices that Reaper is behaving much more cat-like than he did just a few moments ago. Scooping up the cat, he gently strokes him.

"Well, I can't find any signs of note. Perhaps I will have a word with the animals. I'll check the stable first."

Arminas carries Reaper to the stable, and looks about for horses or other animals. When he spots them, he gently places Reaper upon the ground and offers him a bit of jerky from his pouch. Pulling out a scroll, he reads it and soon starts to speak with the creatures about him.

"Reaper, did you switch to speaking as a cat out of good taste, or can you no longer speak common? Tell me again, did you see this ghostly fellow or the fog? Do you know of Madam Dulcets whereabouts?"

Then, switching to the language of horses and/or any other creatures about, he asks

"Good creatures, we are in search of the lady of the house. Do you know where she is? Have you seen any ghostly or watery looking men about? Anything strange going on? Here, let me get you some fresh oats and hay."

Speak with animals 4 minutes
Wild Empathy 27

Davros 
Thursday December 13th, 2007 11:17:39 AM
Davros frowns as his wand reveals the aura has not been dispelled. "Worry not Bellowin. I will try again tomorrow. Whatever the spell is, it does not seem to have much effect on you now. How do you feel?"

"Bellowin, what do you know about Madam Dulcet's cat, Reaper? He seems quite extraordinary."

Davros flinches as he hears Harvest open a door. Waiting for a possible fire trapped explosion he yells to her. "Harvest, please be careful. Do you remember how all the student's rooms were magically trapped at the school? If you wait I will help you by looking for possible magic protections."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Montgomery  d20+10=12
Thursday December 13th, 2007 11:47:41 AM
With a graceful, feminine stride, the fanciful warrior goes inside and collects his platter. Looking at the platter, then to Bellowin, he hands it toward the servant, "Please, be a dear and clean this for me, while we search the residence?"

He then begins to watch Harvest to see what competence level they have in searching for traps. Seeing she is just about to open the door, he almost shrieks, "Waaaaiitttt!" Eyes wide, he approaches the door, "What are you attempting to do, destroy this house? Would you mind if I took a look at it first please?" Almost shooing her away from the door, Montgomery slips his gloves into his fine belt and begins to search it for traps.

Search door for traps: 12

Buzz: "I hate these dice." he exclaims as he walks to the back door and throws them across the alley and into the next street. All new dice tomorrow!



Bralin 
Thursday December 13th, 2007 1:41:11 PM
Bralin is quite aware of Harvest's penchant for immediate action. Nearing the master suite, the dwarf stops a good 40' short of the door and waits for the "boom".

He makes no attempt to stop the monk. He has never succeeded before. Further such attempts are folly.

Lorth 
Thursday December 13th, 2007 1:43:42 PM
Lorth does nothing as his skills are not useful in any of these situations. Rather he hangs to the back of the searchers, letting them do whatever it is they do.

Any 
Thursday December 13th, 2007 6:48:08 PM
"My Love, please don't do anything hasty. I will check out the library. Since Montgomery is helping Harvest, perhaps you could help me Davros. We don't want anything to inadvertently destroy Lady Dulcet's home."


A Cat Called Dulcet 
Thursday December 13th, 2007 10:50:06 PM
Harvest goes upstairs, Montgomery and Bralin follow. She calls through the door and is about to open it when Montgomery stops her. The well dressed and slightly odd man goes over the door and discovers nothing amiss. he steps back and Harvest gives the latch a try. Harvest Will Save DC 17 FailureHighlight to display spoiler: { Everything goes completely black. You know you are standing, breathing and certainly alive but can see nothing and hear nothing. Putting your arms out and making a slow circle encounters nothing but empty space. The air is a bit chilly and smells slightly old.}
If Harvest fails she vanishes. The door is still closed.
If Harvest makes the save the door is locked.

Davros reassures Bellowin he will try again tomorrow. he turns to speak to Reaper, but the cat is outside already with Arnimas. The wizard then calls to Harvest for caution remebering the doors of the students at the school.

Lorth too, waits downstairs with Davros and Bellowin. From the base of the stairs he can see Bralin at the top looking down the short hall, likely where Harvest and Montgomery are.

Any heads to the library at Bellowin's direction and encounters a solid looking decorated oak door.

Arnimas arrives at the small stable where 3 horses are stalled. A scroll later and he begins speaking with them as well as Reaper.
Reaper-in cat language "Common? The language of the noble races. I was unaware I could, but yes I saw the fog. It came under the front door. I was getting some sun on the window pane. The servnt was in a differnt room doing whatever it is he does when not I do not need him. Dulcet soon..." The cat pauses and its ears go back and the hair bristles in his tail. Then as soon as it started he is calm. What follows is extraordinary.
Reaper in Common "Arnimas? Why are you carrying me and why do seem so large?" Reaper hops down.
One of the horses whinies, "Madame Dulcet! What has happened?"
The cat stops short of leaving and sits, its head cocks around to the ranger, eyes going wide. Again Reaper speaks in Common "By the ancient wood! It is I Arnimas." the cat says to the puzzled ranger. "Madame Dulcet. Medonius caught me unprepared, this was my last chance. A risky thing to do as memories get clouded and lost. Someone just tripped a spell trap in my home and that apparently set me more or less to right again. Come we need to go inside. There is much to discuss."

And with that Reaper/Dulcet bounds back towards the mansion

Malgant hoists Peter who seems quite happy about riding "Way up high" after assuring no arm will come to the child under his care to a worried father.

Sgt Hammer nods and with a quick hand gesture to the Specialist, the other escorts malgant and Florin out and takes position at the outside of the front door.

The walk to Dulcet Manor is accomplished fairly quickly under bright blue skies and light fluffy clouds.

Malgant, with Peter, and Florin round the corner as Reaper arrives at the front door. "Kitty!" Peter cries out. There's Kitty!"



Harvest  d20+13=22 d20+14=23
Thursday December 13th, 2007 10:55:41 PM

Harvest Moon shakes herself, like a dog sloughing off water.

"Montgomery Witherspoon the Third," she says, "you were right."

"BEWARE!" she calls out to those below, "ANTHOS! THERE ARE MAGIC WARDS UPON THESE DOORS!"

She turns to the brightly dressed man and smiles up at him through her crest of mouse brown hair.

"I will be careful," she says.

"MADAME DULCET! WE ARE OUTSIDE THE DOOR. PLEASE RESPOND BY MAKING SOME SOUND. SPEAK, OR BEAT UPON THE FLOOR OR WALL."

Then Harvest draws close to the door and turns her head to listen.

Rolls and Actions
Will Save 22, Listen 23

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1hr)

Day's Spells
Zero: uDetect Magic, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (D)

Expended: Stunning Fist 3/6, Wand: Mage Armor 1

Arminas 
Friday December 14th, 2007 12:20:51 AM
Arminas quickly follows Reaper into the house, and closes the door behind them. He calls out:

"Everyone, come to the sitting room immediately!"

When all arrive, he says:

"I have found Madam Dulcet. There she is."

He points to the cat.

"Her spirit is in the cat, an escape from Medonius. I believe she may have something to say on the point of where her body resides. Madam Dulcet, would you be so kind to tell us how we can help?"

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Friday December 14th, 2007 8:45:37 AM

No sound. No response.

Harvest Moon turns to the brightly dressed Montgomery Witherspoon and shakes her head in negation.

Arminas Calaelen calls, and she rises from the listening position, a small forest creature rising upon its hind legs the better to see about. Then she rushes off down the hallway in a flurry of rustling cloth, startling that one so small can move so swiftly.

Bralin 
Friday December 14th, 2007 3:13:33 PM
If the dwarf has a response to Harvest's revelation that a door to a room used by a powerful witch who has instructed her servant to avoid is warded by magic, he chooses not to offer it.

Arminas calls that he has found Dulcet. Bralin steps against the wall to allow the more impetuous to hurry down the stairs, and then follows wordlessly after. His clinking armor announces his entrance.

Arminas' indication that the cat is Dulcet seems odd. But the elf appears so smugly superior in the knowledge, that surely he must believe it to be true.
Bralin waits patiently for the forthcoming explanation.

CDM Jerry 
Friday December 14th, 2007 3:55:35 PM
Greetings Woldians!

I am excited to tell you that BIG, even HUGE changes are coming for The Wold. The Wold is evolving and everyone one of you will be affected. But I'm not going to tell you about it here. I'm just going to whet your appetite:

--A new type of game
--Major changes to the website
--Greater choice for both DMs and players!

I will begin introducing the new material in the LnB sometime between now and Monday. You will need to start watching that board daily to understand what is going to be happening. This process will be ongoing for a bit, so you really do need to view the Loot 'n Booty board daily starting now.

I'm mass emailing this and also posting it on every game board so everyone sees it.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jerry


Any 
Friday December 14th, 2007 7:30:05 PM
Any stops before he even tests the door, since he was waiting for Davros to inspect it first anyway. Then Arminas enters with news that he has found Dulcet. When he indicates the cat, Any looks again at the feline with renewed interest.

"This should be a good story."

Davros 
Saturday December 15th, 2007 8:25:48 AM
Davros enters the room where Arminas and Reaper are. "Madam Dulcet? This is not magic I am familiar with. What can we do to help?"

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Malgant 
Saturday December 15th, 2007 9:23:36 AM
"The White cat Peter? Very fast work I must say. It seems to be going inside with Arminas following it so I think we should too." MAlgant lifts Peter down from his shoulder so thet he doesn't scrape the boy off as he ducks through the front door. By all appearances the cat has been talking before since everyone is looking at it as if expecting an explaination. When they look up at His Florin and Peter's entrance Malgant handles the introductions. " Everyone, thins is my new friend Peter Rand. Peter,this is Bralin, Anthos, Arminas, Davros, Lorth and Harvest, and someone I do not know." indicating the multicolored man gliding in with Harvest." Peter saw the attack on Ivy and led me here to talk to Kitty, who saw it too. He says that this is Kitty. What have you all discovered, you all seem quite anxious."

Lorth 
Monday December 17th, 2007 7:53:23 AM
Lorth greets Peter with a smile, then turns back to Madam Dulcet, waiting for an explanation of what has happened to her. Hopefully Davros will be able to return her to her true form, he thinks.

Montgomery 
Monday December 17th, 2007 11:16:08 AM
Holding his handkerchief up to his nose, he nods to Harvests statement, then watches as she rushes off, back to the others. "Energetic little thing isn't she?" Then he proceeds to follow her to the sitting room, eager to hear the story of a witch cat and her known rescuers. The feather in his hat has a slight bounce as he strolls through the house, critiquing the art work that may be available or the houses design. As he enters the room, the cat is seen and he bows deep, taking off his hat once again, then he finds a nice, comfortable chair and with a flourish crosses his legs, and continues to sniff his perfumed piece of cloth as if anticipating a good story.

Montgomery Second Post 
Monday December 17th, 2007 3:39:00 PM
Walkling down stairs, Montgomery is taken aback by the bull headed figue in the room. His eyes grow large and an audible gasp is heard before, "Oh, my!" He looks to the others and regains his composure, before introducing himself to the new arrivals, "Charmed." Then toward Malgant, "I'm sure."

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Monday December 17th, 2007 3:51:22 PM
"Montgomery Witherspoon the Third," Harvest indicates both the minotaur and the elf in bright gleaming armor, "this is Protector Malgant and Paladin Florin Jandeth. They are both also members of the Swords of Light."

"Protector Malgant and Florin Jandeth, this is Montgomery Witherspoon the Third. He, apparently, chanced upon the opened door to Madame Dulcet's home as I was investigating, and seeing a need, came to offer his aide."

"Greetings, Peter Rand," Harvest smiles at the boy. "My name is Harvest Moon."

Dulcets story 
Monday December 17th, 2007 5:04:15 PM
The entire group gathers in the formal Dining room of the mansion. A splendidly decorated room of hickory oak and ash with cherry accents. The room itself is nearly 30' long and 20' wide, the grand table capable of seating over 40 guests. The white cat leaps to the table and moves to the center before sitting. Reaper swishes his tail as Malgant and Florin come in, but gives a friendly Meow when he spies Peter. As other introductions occur, Reaper returns to an annoyed tail twitching.

Soon enough though everyone settles and Reaper speaks up. First he asks about the nihts events and listens intently to them, though some of the keener judges of character can detect his annoyance as the story rolls on.
After hearing what has transpired , Reaper tells of the earlier day. The story is hardly what one would typically think of as a story, Reaper is consise and does not elaborate, his sentences being strings of facts. "Medonious caught me unprepared. I was forced to flee or perish. My former body is destroyed and while Arminas's name and the Culverwood sparked some memory as Dulcet, it was not until the spell trigger that I regained my full facuties, which I shall retain. Reaper is here as well and his personality does have an influence. Medonious is a powerful warlock and I suspect he posses some wizarding skills as well. He is a ghost and beyond all of you. Last night you prevented the Shadow Summoning. Very well done. My influence on the Council has been reduced and my condition must remain unknown. Take your information to Magpie. Two Council members live near there. Follow what they say." Reaper stops talking just as suddenly as he started and blinks at you.


Malgant 
Monday December 17th, 2007 6:07:27 PM
Malgant blinks a few times as the cat begins to speak. slowly he gathers that the cat IS lady Dulcet. A fair part of his world starts to come crashing down , but he tries to hold it all together and make it all make sense. Still, most of what he says comes out as a blurt of disbelief.
"How did,...why are you...hold on a second. Let me get this straight. You are Lady Dulcet, stuck in your cat's body because Medonius surprised you. Somehow beyond luck we managed to stop him last night but he is beyond our ability to battle. WHats a shadow summoning? what would it have accomplished? How can we leave for Magpie crossing and let Medonius roam free while we are away seeking council? In case you hadn't noticed he SERIOUSLY doesn't like us and will strike at anyone he can to cause us pain. The trip to Magpie crossing would give him ample time to do that. We were able to harm him last night, though just barely, how do we destroy him? If you don't know for sure give me a theory and I'll run with that. I can't in good conscience leave here with him angry and ready o lash out at anyone he can find."
Malgant looks like he has almost snapped. Lack of sleep and all of these facts being thrown at him point blank are taking their toll on him. He calms some and simply asks, " What do we need to do in order to id the town, or the Wold, of him? If an answer might lie in your library, I beg of you to grant me access to it so that I can keep what he did last night away from the people of Jarlswolf."

Any 
Monday December 17th, 2007 6:29:09 PM
"It seems as though there has been more going on than we had at first thought. It also appears we are not done traveling yet.

Mistress Dulcet, can you accompany us on this journey? Is there ought that can be done for your situation?

We might have to hope that your assessment of our ability to handle Medonius is in error. There might be no one else to do so. We must prepare as quickly as possible and begin. Sgt. Hammer and his troops will have to do for the protection of the town. I think that if we leave, much of the anger and danger will go with us. What think you all?"

Harvest 
Monday December 17th, 2007 8:19:58 PM

... former body destroyed ...

Madame Dulcet.

The words beat at the temple of Harvest Moon's head. The form of the small boy blurs in her sight, overwhelmed by the enormity of events.

"I think, Anthos ... I think that we must know more. I see now that the circle upon Wolf Hill is a place that you must know, Madame Dulcet. If you send us away, then I think that you must know something of Medonius' ways and of his intentions. You would not put Jarlwolf in danger. You would also not send us away unless you felt this the correct course of action."

"But if we are to carry out your request, we must know the names and whereabouts of these two members of the Pitchfork Council."

"And we must also tend to your care, Madame Dulcet." Harvest Moon reaches up a hand and slides it across the polished surface of the table. Her white fingers peek from her over-large sleeve, the whiskered noses of tiny white mice. "I heard the words of Reaper. He had not eaten, having hunted all of the mice from your home. We will care for you." From within her sleeve, Harvest Moon's fingers tap the table. *tap*tap* "It would be ill of us to leave you to fend for yourself as a cat. Particularly if you must needs conceal a nature from others that only we now are aware of. Please come with us." *tap*tap* "We will care for you." *tap*tap*

Davros 
Monday December 17th, 2007 9:07:25 PM
Davros shakes his head at the news. "So Madam Dulcet, you are stuck in this form, but you are now in control of it? Will your servant be able to provide for you now? I was unable thus far to remove the magic upon him. And is there any way to restore you?"

"It looks like we have somewhere to go. And if Medonius is too much for us to handle, then staying will be no different than leaving. We will need to rest. Should we rest before leaving or on the road? "

"I think we should stop at the Jerse household on the way. Itzal may have been misguided or charmed, but I feel we owe explanation or sympathies to the family nonetheless. I recall we needed some information from them as well. A certain mystery family member to be exact.' (Adzil Jerse?, Aiden? please help.)

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Arminas 
Monday December 17th, 2007 9:15:18 PM
So, her body is gone. Poor Reaper, he must be a bit confused at the moment.

"Medonius no doubt believes he succeeded in killing Madam Dulcet. She of course is correct, nobody can know he was unsuccessful or he will be back to finish the job."

Arminas turns and looks both at the young boy and the new poncy stranger.

"Medonius has no targets here that will cause us grief, save for Ivy's family. I think instead he will come after us, and if we are away from town we will actually cause less harm to these people when he does attack. My concern is with keeping this information secret. Boys talk, and we do not know this Montgomery. He may be a spy for Medonius. Medonius has lost Itzal as a pawn, I am sure he will find another. What do we do with them?"

Arminas then turns to Reaper, and while his spell is still active he says in meows of a cat: "Dulcet is with you, do not be afraid. She will care for you. Do you want to stay here or come with us. We will provide food and water for many days if you choose to stay. If you come with us, I will see to your safety and feed you."



Malgant 2nd post 
Monday December 17th, 2007 11:05:49 PM
At Arminas' words Malgant takes a small but deliberate step between the boy and the Ranger. "Peter will return home, as I promised his father he would once he showed me where he saw Medonius and spoke with kitty."

ADM Buzz 
Monday December 17th, 2007 11:42:03 PM
Posting report: Sunday December 9th - Saturday December 15th

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = XO2XXXO
Davros SMTWTFS = XXXOXOX
Bralin SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OOXXXXO
Malgant SMTWTFS = OXXXOOX
Anthos SMTWTFS = OX2XXXO
Montgomery SMTWTFS= XOXXXOO

Florin Jadenth 
Monday December 17th, 2007 11:56:46 PM
Florin listens to what is said and shakes his head, "I have learned the ways of destroying undead. I have made it part of my life."

Florin looks to the group and recounts what he knows of ghosts, "Ghosts stay till whatever linking them to the Wold is finished. Like if a person is murdered, he/she might become a ghost till the truth is learned or the person who killed them is brought to justice. Some times is can be as simple as giving said ghost a proper burial. What we did on the hill would of only succeeded in banishing him for awhile but in so many days he will simply return, starting at his common haunting ground." Florin strokes his chin abit as he thinks and sighs, "We have to know more about him, we need to know how he died, everything. Madam Dulcet, please forgive all the questions being thrown at you but I must ask one. Is there a place that gives a list of deaths and such in this area? Does the temple of Gargul keep recrods of that or something?"

Arminas - 2nd post 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 12:23:46 AM
Malgant's concern and motion makes it evident that he considers Arminas' words malicious.

"Malgant, I am not suggesting we do anything to harm these good people. Madam Dulcet has requested that her condition remain unknown. I only ask, how do we accomplish that now that you have brought a young boy into the house?"

Montgomery  d20+2=15
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 12:50:03 AM
Montgomery takes it all in wide eyed and continues to keep his hanky in front of his face, likely to conceal his mouth hanging open in regard to the entire scene and story. He occasionally eyes Malgant, up and down, as if attempting to measure his large frame.

At the thought of him possibly a spy, he scoffs at such audibly but adds no words to the absurd notion and waves it away without any more thought, the smell of roses wafting through the air from the perfumed cloth.

At Arminas's question, he finally speaks, "Honesty my good man, honesty." Montgomery greets the boy again and in a friendly if not self-righteous tone, he address the child, "You are not opposed to earning your keep as a hero are you?" From his silken pouch he pulls two silver coins. "Now then, you are being commissioned to perform a valuable service to your community. Here is payment in advance for your complete silence. You will receive two more on our return if you have remained silent, which I am sure you will. There are those here that can discern the truth from all, if necessary, but it won't be necessary will it, because you are a good person and want to help, don't you?"

If the boy agrees, Montgomery will shake his hand and add, "Hold true to your words and a great man you shall become."

He then sits back in his chair and continues to watch the others in their approach on things, yet does not interfere having no idea what has really happened before he arrived he this morning.

From his pack, he pulls a silver compact case. He flips the lid open and with his left pinky, he scoops some brownish snuff onto his long finger nail, then places it up to each nostril, removing it with a snort. Eyes water a bit and he coughs once, then seems to be pleased. With an audible click closes the container and puts the case away.

Diplomacy with Peter:15

DM has assumed uin his post a full account of the battle on Wolf Hill was related as well as the findings frrm Rowena and the encounter with Lyndon to Reaper and thus Montgomery knows it

Buzz: Thank you for that. The post would reamain the same with his actions.

Lorth 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 8:12:48 AM
Lorth agrees with Dulcet's assessment. There is no way they can kill Medonius in a frontal assault and he says as much, "I believe Dulcet is correct, Medonius is way above our skills. He could of easily killed us off at wolf hill, strange that he didn't, but I guess he has his reasons. All he needed to do was fly out of range and throw a few well placed fireballs. If he was any sort of competent magic user, and I think he is, next time we face him your missile spells won't hurt him at all. It is a wonder they did in the first place. I think our best course of action is to try and find a way to sever his ghostly essence from this plane of existance."
Lorth is distressed and he shows it...



Bralin 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 3:13:06 PM
Bralin scratches at his beard, contemplating the cat that claims to be Dulcet.

The dwarf concurs with Davros. "We require rest. Then we can seek out these other council members."

His eyes turn toward the feline. "Provided you have some proof you are who you claim to be."
Bralin has been played false far too often these days. He's not about to travel that road again.

Malgant 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 5:05:39 PM
Malgant listens to their views. He agrees with some. he disagrees with some. He strongly disagrees with some. Lack of sleep has his every nerve on edge. Instinctively he knows that Arminas meant no harm to Peter, yet reflexively he stepped between them. Some of the others are focusing too narrowly on the problem and not seeing all of the picture. Either that or he is seeing too much of the picture. Either way...
" I didn't step between you to protect Peter Arminas, it was to protect you. I think you all vastly underestimate the type of hero that Peter is. How many of us at the age of six would have been able to stand by and watch Medonius as he took Ivy away and caused general Havoc around her home, leading to the death of one of the Mailed Fist soldiers? How many of us at the age of six would have stepped directly up to an armored minotaur standing in their parlor and not meekly tld him the tale of seeing Medonius as he passed through town, but demanded with his force of will alone that the minotaur bow down to his level so that he could hear every word. Peter has done all of this already and is just six years of age. Having accomplished all of this, I am certain that when he returns home, Peter will be more than able to keep Lady Dulcet's secret without have any need of a bribe." Malgant looks down at the young boy, obvious admiration and respect in his eyes. The boy has indeed seen and dealt with much beyond his years.
" On another note, I would have to disagree with both Lorth and Lady Dulcet on our band being no match for Medonius. Florin stated that a ghost is held to the place that they haunt based on some event, usually a wrong done to them, in their life. Why are we not equal to the task of finding this wrong and righting it. It could be as simple as his favorite teddy bear was taken by some bully and he wants it back." Malgant chuckles." I highly doubt it is so simple, but running hither and thither trying to find the source seems unproductive. Unless these other council members know what the binding reason is for the haunting, I do not think that we all should be going to Magpie Crossing. Besides, there are tasks here that cannot wait to be accomplished. Itzal needs to be taken to his mother and she needs to be questioned about the Jerse that hired the Mailed Fist contingent in town. On the morrow I will do that. I would prefer to do it alone, with a small degree of tact and respect I think we can gain the answers we seek from Itzal's mother. However badgering, snooping and generally being overbearing or abusive of her will gain us less than naught. You will argue that splitting up makes us more vulnerable to Medonius. Well if together we are no match for himin combat, which I DO believe, then splitting up will make no difference at all. Also I do not ride. If I accompany you to Magpie Crossing the trip will take at least twice as long. I am the logical choice to stay behind. I suspect that Medonius's link is somewhere in or near Jarlswolf and probably has something to do either with the Jerse family or with the spell book we took from Itzal."

Arminas - 3rd post 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 5:50:12 PM
Arminas gets a puzzled expression on his face, one that not even a talking cat with the spirit of Dulcet produced.

"Protect me?"

He looks again at the boy, maybe he missed something.

Any 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 8:29:25 PM
"Hold on my friends. Once again we seem to have misunderstandings in our discussions. We all need to realize that we have different backgrounds, different experiences, and different points of view as a result. Do not jump to conclusions on someones statements alone. We all must learn the trust that comes only from long expereience with someone else. Many are new to our little band. We lost Desolute, who could have been an asset to us, over just such misunderstandings.

I agree that we must rest before we proceed. Many here were grievously hurt in the recent battle. Others need to rest to regain spells that will be needed should we meet Medonius again. All of us, I fear, are a little short due to lack of sleep and our exertions.

We have tasks that must be taken care of, information that we must learn--but not at this moment. Morning has come while we have been working to solve the riddles left to us. We should return the boy to his home with an assurance that he will tell no one what he has learned."

He says this with a glance at the boy.

"We should all go to return Itzal's body, and then we should rest. When all have rested we can then--with clear minds--discuss how best to proceed. Does this sound reasonable to all?"

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 8:44:28 PM

"Lai, lai." Harvest croons to the cat.

"Anthos is correct," she says, without looking up from the table. Her fingers *tap*tap*tap* "Let us not be so hasty with our decisions. Let us first, at least listen to more of what Madame Dulcet will say to us, before saying we will do this or that we will do that."

"Nyan, nya?"

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 8:46:15 PM
Florin thinks to himself of how the return of Itxal's body is going to be a interesting one. The child's mother is going to be less the thrilled and who nows how his father may react, "I agree on the getting some rest."

Montgomery second post  d20+2=8
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 9:22:10 PM
Taking in the words from the others, he ignores the bribery comment as if it's beneath him, yet allows the child to decide on if his family needs the money or not. To him, there is no flaw in earning ones keep.

The name of Jerse, rings a bell. He scrolls through his mind all the nobles he has ever heard of or researched while at the academy.

"Perhaps I should deal with this lady Jerse then. Seeing as I myself being of noble blood and stature, it would be quite rude and out of character for her to disrespect me without I having first insulting their name."

His offer, is nonchalant in nature, indicating the groups disapproval of his plan would neither excite him or allow him to be less then himself.

Knowledge Nobility on Jerse name: 8


Plans and Decisions 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 10:03:00 PM
Reaper blinks the cat's face impassive, unsympathetic and unconcerned. How all cat's look. The only sign is her ears rotate as various members speak and an ever twitching tail. The cat then speaks, turning to look at each person he is specifically responding to. Again the information comes in concise samples with few elaborations.

To Malgant "A Shadow Summoning would allow him to come back. He will try again in 50 years if not destroyed. I do not know how to destroy him. My library contains no knowledge of Ghost"
To Any "I will remain here. I am myself in mind and skill if not body. I will be safe and prepared."
To Harvest "He is a witch. Wolf Hill is a Ley line. I remain here. Bellowin will see to any needs."
To Davros "I think I restoration is possible. I need time to study that."
To Arnimas "Reaper fully understands the situation. He is my familiar and was prepared for this."
To Any "The temple of Alemi does, But I do not think he was of here. Itzal seemed to encounter him first at the school from your tale"
To Lorth "Medonious did not bring about this condition to myself without expending a great deal of power. You met him the same night and he is limited as any other caster in that regard."
To Bralin "Proof?" the tail twitches. "I offer that I presented Caerthon, Paladin of the Watchful Eye, representing the peoples of Magpie Crossing to the Council and that I had Elbereth give you papers declaring you agents of the Council to search for Grynntymm Deeproot the Greenmage of Culverwood."

Reaper than turns his eyes back towards Malgant, "You are no match for him, but you may be equal to putting him to rest. There is a difference"

Peter looks innocently at Montgomery, taking the coins and marveling at them. "I will sir." He then looks proudly to Malgant even as the minotaur defends the child's courage.

Reaper continues, "The council must be informed. That was your task, but you are correct. Magpie is far." The cat sneezes and shakes his head, "It has been a long day for all of us. Stay here tonight, I have rooms. Bellowin?"

The servant steps forward, "Of course madam." He looks to everyone. If you please and Malgant I trust you will return as soon as young master Peter is seen home. I will prepare a room." He starts to turn then adds, I will serve refreshments and start a fire in the lounge where you may relax in comfort before retiring."


Malgant 2nd post 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 11:46:34 PM
"Thank you Bellowin, I shall return in a few moments once Peter is home. I strongly wish you would all reconsider going in force to return Itzal to his mother. She is already not pleased with us as a whole and Harvest in particular. Each member beyond a single delegate risked her being offended and withholding valuable information. As I said Lady Dulcet, I am well aware that in combat we are not a match for him. As Florin stated combat is hopefully not going to be required to set him to rest." Malgant gathers himself to go and addresses himself to Peter. " Let us get you home before your family worries overmuch about you. Holding out his hand he takes Peter's hand and walks him out of he house. Once outside he again hoists the boy onto his shoulder for the ride home.

Davros 
Tuesday December 18th, 2007 11:55:49 PM
"I feel our path is clear. We will rest, then seek out the other council members at Magpie. It seems you have quite a comfortable home Madam Dulcet. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy it."

"Do you feel we should attempt to remove the lingering magic upon your servant? Also, I hope you can teach me this trick you have learned sometime. It would be interesting to see the world through the eyes of my familiar."

Davros looks at Malgant and then to Montgomery. "Perhaps it would be best if Montgomery did speak with the Jerses. He will be better recieved I think than Malgant or most of the rest of us. A few of us made quite a splash at that party."

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Davros-OOC 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 12:29:00 AM
OOC*** - Just out of curiosity, who is staying in this game and who is leaving? Thoughts/ Ideas?

Montgomery ooc 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 12:34:32 AM
As the ADM, I will only be able to stay if I retain the title. So, I can't say until later, if I will remain or not. If I do leave, it's not because I wanted to, this is a fun game.

Lorth 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 8:23:08 AM
Lorth looks at Malgant, "I said we are no match for him in a frontal assault. I said nothing about putting him to rest. I also think that you and Montgomery should go and speak with the Jerse's, the rest of us should stay away."
Lorth waits to be led to his room.

Bralin 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 9:51:07 AM
The dwarf gives the cat a short nod, a signal of both acknowledgement of her proof and acceptance of her offer.

Bralin adds an "Aye" to Lorth's comment of the party (save Malgant and the newcomer) avoiding the Jerze's altogether.

With that, the black armored figure turns to follow the servant to the rooms.

Harvest 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 10:10:02 AM

Harvest Moon leaves off her attempt to draw the cat to herself. Cats. They appear so soft. The brown girl sighs.

"Yes, I think it best if Montgomery Witherspoon the Third goes to the Jerse home with the body of Itzal Jerse. He is not known to be associated with us, and will most likely be received with greater fairness and more even temper."

"Will you take upon yourself this task, Montgomery Witherspoon the Third?" she asks. "You have heard our story and of the death of the boy. This will not be an easy task," again she sighs, "speaking to a mother about the death of her son. Speaking to her of his corruption at the hands of this Warlock Ghost."

Arminas 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 12:04:38 PM
Malgant leaves with the boy, and Arminas watches as he goes.

"I hope your trust is well placed, though I don't see any option but to trust the boy. It is well, when I was a lad on the outskirts of Merrydale the human boys were prone to mischief. Sometimes they spread stories that were true, and sometimes they would make up lies to cause trouble among the elves. Of course, it got to be that people wouldn't listen to them. Perhaps it will be the same with Peter. If he tells of a cat with the spirit of Dulcet most people wouldn't believe him. Besides, it sounds like we have 50 years to decide how to stop Medonius. Plenty of time for a good rest anyway."

With that, Arminas finds a room and is soon in a deep trance.

Montgomery 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 12:22:23 PM
"I don't believe telling a noble their child was corrupt is the best course of action, but I will relate to her an honest tale of how her son may have succumbed to dark magic and attacked the party with his skills. It is never easy, no, no, but must be handled none the less."

He looks around the house and adds, "I just awoke and broke fast but a few hours before dawn, so I must say, tired I am not, but if you all care to rest, I will assist in the return of Peter as you all prepare for slumber, and hopefully Bellowin will draw you all a much needed bath as well." The last said with his hanky up to his face again.

"Peter, do not share with anyone the fact you have coins, or you may find yourself in a corner, unable to tell falsehoods, which is not proper. Tuck them away somewhere and you may share in their knowledge and the other coins when we return."

The handsome stranger stands and once again bows to his lovely host, sitting there all fluffy and white, then looks to the others, "Where is the corpse of young Itzal Jerse? I must also change into something more appropriate to accommodate the mood of the day to come."

Bellowin returns the platter to Montgomery and the fighter hands the servant a gold coin, "Your day today will be busier then normal, what what with all the guests in the house. Please accept this as compensation for the added effort and for the cleansing of my feast gear. Now if you could assist with my wardrobe, so that my mourning clothes may be donned, I would be grateful." After but a moment, he repeats himself, "Morning, mourning, haha, I am a hoot, if I do say so myself."

He walks out to his animals and brings them inside the yard first, "Hello my babies, hello there. My you're an attractive couple, yes you are!" He pulls two carrots and places it with the top in his mouth in front of his horse and donkey, individually. As the animals eat the root hanging from his red lips, he lets go and kisses them on the nose. "Your such a cute duo, perhaps we could convince madam Dulcet to teach you both the manner of speech? No? "

He removes a medium sized box from the back of Matilda and introduces his animals to anyone interested. he carries the box to just inside the door and sets it down, out of the way, "Now, this needs to be aired out and wrinkle free before I can wear it." He tells Bellowin. "It should only take but a few moments."

Jarlswolf 1pm 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 4:41:51 PM

Reaper nods as Malgant says his final piece apparently in agreement with what he has said. Peter skips/jumps over and seems ready to stay or go as Malgant sees fit. Both are soon heading out the lounge and the front door into the sun.

Turning to look back at Davros, Reaper states evenly as he always has, "It is no trick for you to learn

Davros mentions Montgomery possibly being an excellent selection to go to the Jerse home. Lorth agrees and adds Malgant to the list. It is not stated but, the thought of the this new comer completely alone and beyond the groups help at the Jerse home does not sit well with the paladin.
Bralin too, acknowledges the plan of contact of the Jerse's and so to does Harvest. Though the monk of Alemi asks Montgomery what he feels of the mission. It will after all entail telling a mother the pride of her household and her eldest son is dead and possibly that his soul was condemed by association with an evil Warlock.

Montgomery excepts the assignment and sets to the task of readying for the ride. Bellowin accepts the coin without comment, but with polite nod and assists Montgomery as soon as he lights the lamps in the lounge and sets a tray out of fruit. He does not light the fire, as he needs to handle clothing and would not want to soil anything. Montgomery finds him an excellent man and fully knowledgable in his assistance.
Malgant finds Sgt Hammer at the front door and the old soldier gives him a deep nod and Peter a wink.
Soon the group is retired to rooms or the lounge, Malgant has returned and both he and Montgomery with the corpse of Itzal Jerse on a wagon behind the horse Montgomery walks is on their way out of town and towards the Jerse Farm estates.

Several hours later the pair and their cargo arrive at the gate of the Jerse Manor house. A man stands on the master suites balcony looking out towards the road and the visitors just arrived. He is dressed finely and is smoking a pipe. Grey hair pulled back and even from here Montgomery can sense he would give his own mother a run for her money on what is proper, how to dress and all such refined things. The man takes a puff, turns on his heel and re-enters the house, the doors open unseen as he approaches and soon he disappears through them, silken curtains billowing in the newly created draft.


Davros 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 6:14:55 PM
Davros relaxes in his room. If anyone checks on him, he seems to be engrossed with his spellbook, studying and writing.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic


Any 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 6:33:52 PM
Any listens to all of the preparations, a nod here and there in acknowledgement of what each person is intending to do. When Bellowin shows the group which rooms they are to use, he asks,

"Is there a bath that can be drawn--I can do it if you can show me where it is if there is one."

He will then retrieve his Haversack, and from its depths he draws a clean set of clothing, purchased at the same time he bought the clothes he is now wearing.

He will bathe, dress, and then before retiring, he will sit in the front room of the house working over his soiled, ripped clothes. He sings lightly, and then begins to pass his hand over the clothes--rips disappear and soil removes from the clothing as he goes. (prestidigitation) while still singing. This new song does not have he feeling of power about it, and in fact, the words are quite common.

"Soil and dirt, grit and grime,
All are removed while I sing my rhyme.
Rips and tears, hurt and rend,
All of these my work will mend.

Bath and wash, for body and soul,
Help to make a person whole.
Food and rest, and company fine,
Are the things that heal body and mind."


While his spell still lasts, he will offer to do the same for the clothes of any of the others who desire it.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 7:23:10 PM
Florin sighs inwardly at how everything is proceeding and wonders what will happen next. He does move to visit Bralin abit, "Bralin, do you figure on trouble when we go? I mean from the Jerse's? I don't expect the kid's mother to let this go lightly, remember the party." He shakes his head, "I was proud of our acomplishments on Wolf Hill but now hearing how the ghost was weakened by Dulcet, it makes the acomplishment seem abit less great." Florin looks abit unhappy about this final part, he has been training to kill undead and now he just found out his training has a very long ways to go.

After seeing about something to possibly eat, Florin retires to clean himself, his armor and weapons and lastly get some sleep after saying his nightly prayers to Domi.

Malgant 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 7:33:16 PM
Having cleaned up before catching a small amount of sleep that morning, Malgant is ready when he returns from Peter's home to go with the new man, Montgomery Witherspoon. He had not hit it off well with this person, having been focused on the tasks at hand when introduced. He attempts to make up for that on the long, slow ide to the Jerse estate.
" Sorry for the circumstances under which we met. As we were introduced I am called Malgant and I aspire to become a Protector of Domi. Since I was called on to heal my companions after the events you heard tale of last night, I am unable to perform very many prayers today. Hopefully with your obvious tact and charm there will be no need for them." (Malgant will relate the Swords of Light's dealings with the Jerse family to date so that he understands why the lady of the house is not the Sword's biggest fan)" I am unsue how much of the blame she will lay at my feet for these past transgressions against her family, but I have broad shoulders and will accept some of what she is sure to send my way. In truth though, Itzal brought a great deal of this on himself by dabbling where common sense should have warned him not to tread. However I know about being young and craving power, it can be blinding sometimes. Would you favor me with some knowledge of yourself? I would wish to know more of someone like you, who would willingly thrust themselves into this type of danger when hey could just as easily carry on with their life as if nothing bad had happened." Malgant listens to any tale that Montgomery chooses to share with him.
As they approach the Jerse house and they see the man on the balcony, pobably waiting for a delegation simialar to theirs Malgant once again tells Montgomery what he knows." That was no man I have yet met here at the Jerse estate. My best guess would make that Lord Adrik Jerse, the man who hired the Mailed Fist men that are now in town. Why he is here and what role he has played or will play in this is unknown to me. How do you propose we proceed? wait here for them to come out of the house to us or proceed up to the house ourselves?"

Spells prepared

0lvl
detect magicx2 lightx2

1st lvl
Protection from evil Enlarge person(d)

2nd lvl
Bull's strength(d)

3rd lvl
Dispel magic

OOC
Looking back I used 1 first level spell and all but 1 of my zero lvl spells to heal Sgt Hammer before we set out for Wolf Hill, those should have been available when I prayed this morning and I filled in spells I had originally prayed for. The 3rd level is your choice, I wasn't sure if I would get the new spell I gained when I leveled up so I added it in. I fit is not available no biggie. Desolute was here for all that has transpired with the Jerses so basicly I fill Montgomery in on all of it...instant backstory fill in. 8)

Harvest 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 8:38:07 PM
Fresh and pink from the bath, Harvest Moon changes from her old and tattered sack dress into the nice crisp blouse and skirt that she and Anthos had purchased while shopping in Rowena. So long ago. So so long ago.

In the common room, she sits upon the floor beside Anthos as he croons his simple song. Her head leans against his thigh. Her eyes are far away, lost in unknown lands.

"I wish to go to Magpie Crossing, Anthos," she says, her voice soft and distant. "It calls to me. It shows me the road and I see myself walk upon it."

"I care for you so very deeply, Anthos," she says. She turns to him. She buries her face against him. The tears from her eyes stain the material of his trousers.

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mending, Light
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Bless (Longstrider)

Arminas 
Wednesday December 19th, 2007 10:50:15 PM
Arminas arises from his trance and looks about his room. Dulcet has been well blessed, and the furnishing and trappings are nice. Yet he can not escape the feeling that the walls are closing around him. It has been a long day, and Arminas' mind goes back to the death of Itzal.

It was I who killed him. I should not have brought the bats, they smelled blood and did what was in their nature.

Suddenly, Arminas rises and grabs his gear. He leaves out the front door in such a hurry that he almost knocks over Bellowin.

"Excuse me, I need some air."

Arminas runs to the Inn's stable and calls to Darkfire. Leaping upon his back he coaxes the horse into a gallop to the deepest nearby forest. Whistling, he hears the cry of Ewan high above. Soon he is deep in the forest and slows Darkfire to a walk through the trees. Slowly, peaceful feelings start to replace the memories of the dark night.

Lorth 
Thursday December 20th, 2007 7:31:46 AM
Lorth goes to his room, strips off all his gear and calls for Bellowin. When he arrives Lorth hands him all his garments and undergarments, "Could you please have these washed by one of the servants.", he says handing the man a gold piece. "That should easily cover the cost. I thank you for this service." He then sets to cleaning, polishing and repairing all his gear. After that is finally finished he calls for a bath and soaks, immediately after falling into a heap on the bed, fast asleep.

Bralin 
Thursday December 20th, 2007 10:47:14 AM
Bralin strips off his armor in preparation for the night's rest. It is the first night he has not slept in it for some time, and even the sturdy dwarf appreciates the noticeable lack of weight.

Florin approaches, and Bralin gives him a welcoming nod, indicating a nearby spot.

"The Jerze's will be trouble," he opines with a sigh. "But, I fear it will be political - accustations, innuendo and the like. Mayhap later they will hire assassins. We are safe on the morn, but later? I know not."

As for the paladin's concerns on the night's action.
"Even a pebble, properly placed, can serve as the final stone of a great dam. We do our part, as best we may, and take our pleasure in our success, no matter how small. Medonious is thwarted this day. Ivy is safe. Dulcet is found. Are these not successes?"

Montgomery  d20+2=15
Thursday December 20th, 2007 1:26:41 PM
Montgomery changes into a solid black riding garment. Unadorned and without frills. It is obvious, he does not wear it often. His tall black riding boots come up past his knees and folded down. He has a wide brimmed black hat as well, without the typical feather one would expect, A black fish net veil, pulled down in front of his powdered face. He mounts Baxter, swinging up on the left side and bringing his right foot, up, around and back onto the left of his side saddle. The horn sticking out in a 45 degree angle on the left. "Come Baxter, we are the bearer of bad news today." He starts off in the direction Malgant decides is the path and rides his horse much as a sailor rolls with the waves of his vessel

Malgant speaks to the poofter while in transit and with his left hand, waves away the apology, as if unnecessary."Think nothing more about it. I have created a variety of emotions and comments upon introductions, to say yours was the most insulting would be untrue." The yellow hanky replaced by a dark one, differently scented then the other as well, fly's through the air with his wave. When Malgant comments on his obvious tact and charm, a smile can be seen from beneath the veil and he replies, "Of course." He listens to Malgant and replies in kind, "Party crashers? Indeed, that would bunch up my panties as well, I dare say. It's odd they did not ask you to leave? Please, allow me to do all the talking and only interrupt me if I am completely wrong in the order of histories that have transpired. Now, what will likely occur will be a greeting of some type, then questions. I will answer the questions in a context that will neither make your group look the hero, nor the villain, but will place them somewhere in the middle. Anything else and their minds will close like a oyster holding preciously onto a black pearl. Then a formation of well placed insults, guided to allow them to become better and more civil then us should follow. We will not allow that to happen. Their words are merely hot air that one must allow to breeze by you, untouched by emotions. Once they see we are stead fast, and do not protest to much, they will be forced to seek other measures for their grief. No, no, never easy, but necessary, none the less. Now, if they ask you direct questions, I want you merely to reply, Montgomery is our spokesperson, in this way, they can not demand anything from you and appear your better, as they would a servant."

"Any questions?"

"Oh, you want to know about me? What, what, it just so happens, that's my favorite subject, haha."

"Father is a Plateau City general who's mind is as sharp as his favorite weapon. Mumsey is a decedent of the Lord of Diamonds and is as beautiful as she is wealthy. She married well beneath her, but that just proves, love is as blind as a mole suspended in the air. I trained as a warrior at the great academy. Father had hoped I would be a great soldier and follow in his tracks. After he received undue ridicule from his peers he did not feel one whom is flamboyant should be a member of his house, so, I have been disowned by him. I felt that action was a travesty of justice. I only wanted to be who I am, so, I have taken it upon myself to right other injustices, in the name of Pantheon and I hope to someday have more money them him, so that I may rub it in his bigoted face." All said without a hint of malice to his family, but simply stated as a fact.
"I speak enough of myself for now, lets talk about you, eh? What do you think about me?"

When they approach the house, finally, Montgomery attempts once again to determine if any devices for the family is recognizable to him. "We must approach them. Further insult to their pride and family likely could not get worse, but we must be stoic with courage and honesty to prevail."

Knowledge on Jerse Family crests or names: 15

Malgant 
Thursday December 20th, 2007 7:36:06 PM
"Pantheon. Hmmm, it would appear that you have indeed arrived at an opportune moment. A mediator of Pantheon would be most helpful in returning Itzal's body to his family for proper burial. I would not have picked you for a warrior, even with that flail you carry. I have not seen you wearing armor, so might I assume you to be more of a swashbuckler than a line soldier? As you can guess most of my size do not put much faith in ability to dance nimblely away from a blow and trust in our armor to deflect it. Still a swashbuckler can make for a difficult opponent. Pity your father did not see it that way. You ask how I perceive you and I would have to say that you seem quite light both in your bearing and in your spirit. You are matter of fact and only honey your words when it would seem to be to your advantage. To me at least it would seem that you present this side of yourself for a couple of reasons. First it tends to make overly serious people who could ruin your mood and bring you down to avoid you, passing you off as some fop not worthy of their time. Second it tends to draw people that are positive and willing to put their best foot forward to you, enhanceing the mood that you set sround you and generally creating a very positive air around you. I think you might have missed your true calling as a bard. The positive feelings that you surround yourself with would likely net you a great deal of fame and fortune as a bard. Even on this dreary mission which I am afraid will turn decidedly bad you have managed to make me see a glimmer of hope.Hope that the Jerse family will be more happy that we have taken the time to return their son to them and less inclined to lay blame at our feet." Malgant goes silent for a moment, mulling over what he has said. It is true. His warriors eye feels that the man is too poofy to be an effective warrior, yet looks can be quite deceiving. A thousand small cuts will still kill you, and by far the best tactic in a fight is not to have heavier armor to distribute a blow, but to not take the blow at all.
"You asked to hear more about me then. I will start with my name, or rather lack there of. I apologize that I have no surname that I may offer you. I am curently in exile from my home and not allowed to use the name of my clan. I was sent away to prove that I am worthy of their respect. I led a defense against very superior numbers and caused the death or serious injury to befall most of the Taur under my leadership. The other priest with me in this defense called it reckless and said that I sought only glory. Though that is not entirely true, and had we not engaged the undead when and where we did many civilians would have been harmed it was true enough that I did not dispute his claim. It was our elders punishment that I leave my home and travel, to make the name for myself that would travel back to them proclaiming me to be the hero that I sought to be that day. Only then will I be allowed to use my family's name again."
When they arrive, Malgant steps forward and opens the gate and holds it for Montgomery. He likes the idea of Montgomery as the spokesman for the Swords in this endeavour. As a follower of Pantheon he will likely make sure that both sides of the story are spoken, and hopefully heard. Malgant makes sure that his holy symbol lays outside his armor in plain view. He leaves Itzal in the wagon for now, hoping to ease the family to the truth, rather than slap them in the face with it. He mutters a quiet prayer as he awaits the opening of the front door. " Domi grant me the strength to endure."

Any 
Thursday December 20th, 2007 8:15:22 PM
"My Love, what troubles you? Perhaps you need rest, or if you would like to talk, let us find a more private room."

His look of concern is evident upon is face.

"What has been done here could not have been avoided. It may have been possible to change some of the outcomes if more time had been available, but the heat of battle prevented that. Please. Speak to me."

Montgomery second post 
Friday December 21st, 2007 11:48:34 AM
Montgomery takes in the words of the protector to be. "Swashbuckler? I've never thought of myself as one, but I suppose the description does fit."

He then taps his chest and the sound of armor can be heard underneath the black fabric, "I wear a chain shirt alone. I do enjoy the effect of being light on my feet, but I have no problem with standing toe to toe with a foe."

He continues to listen to Malgant and laughs out loud at the thought of becoming a bard, "No disrespect to the profession, but I can not see lowering my station to that of a common performer." Then he shrugs his shoulders and continues, "Although, I do enjoy playing for Baxter and Matilda. Haha, that would not only drive my father to the grave, but cause him to spin within it as well."

He is quiet as Malgant relates his story and it seems, these two misfits are not far from the same story, with but a few alterations.

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Friday December 21st, 2007 11:57:22 AM

Harvest Moon nods. She stands and dabs at her eyes with a big floppy sleeve before taking his hand and retiring to the room designated to them by Madame Dulcet and her manservant Bellowin.

In the room, she seats herself primly upon the edge of the bed.

"I did not think, when I accepted the mantle of Walker from Solonn in the lands of Parnoth, of how such a vow could change one." Her voice is quiet. Her face is solemn. "A vow is, after all, only words. It is the person who controls his or her destiny in the end. To Walk, to wander, is only so far as a person wishes it to be. These were my thoughts as I walked with Solonn."

"But I have found that a vow, come often to mind, changes one as time passes. The vow that one takes, comes to take one as well. I have found myself increasingly wishing to be on with things. The long time that we lingered in Windtree wore greatly upon my soul. New paths pull at me to walk their length, and I feel my heart answering their call."

Harvest Moon throws herself into his arms, and she holds fiercely to him.

"I do not wish to leave you, but I find myself called. How can I expect you to leave these brave companions and the good work they do? But how also can I stay when I find myself torn in twain?"

Jarlswolf and the Jerse Home 5pm 
Friday December 21st, 2007 12:46:32 PM
Bellowin shows Any to one of the Bath chambers and draws him a bath. He also stokes up the fire and places several warming rocks on a grate above it. With a small dip of his head he leaves Any.

Lorth calls Bellowin in and the man is promptly present. He accepts the coin without fuss and nods, "I will have them taken care of sir." Bellowin then tells Lorth that Any and Harvest are in the rear sitting room and that Any is presently under the same tasks that Lorth seems about to undertake, if he wishes to find company. With a nod, Bellowin is off.

Arnimas feels the lack of sleep, even for an elf, and the weight of what is going on and soon finds himself in the woods to the west of Jarlswolf. His mind begins to clear as the sounds of the animal world about him sift through his darker thoughts and conscious.

Harvest catches up with Any as he repairs his clothes and gear and the woman curls up next to him. The air is soon filled with the whispered conversation that those of a deep and binding freindship and love feel for each other when it seems the fates will be forcing them apart. A disengaged portion of Harvests mind hears the door softly close and and Bellowin's voice diverting someone to another room of the house.

Florin and Bralin speak a bit on the previous night's combat. The Paladin is a bit grave on the victory knowing the ghost was not at his full power, but the dwarf reminds him of what they did. Weakened or no, they drove him back. Banished Medonious from this world, prevented Ivy from befalling something horrible, freed one of the men the Ghost had taken and possibly the entire town of Jarlswolf. Florin knows Medonious is still out there and as someone trained to destroy the undead he has an unfinished task that he will see through to the end.

Davros finds refreshments, study and soon after, much needed sleep come to him

On the way to the Jerse home, Malgant fills in Montgomery and attempts to get to know the man a bit better. Almost 4 hours of walking provides ample time. Malgant guesses the man's identity and defers to Montgomery on the next step of action.

The gate open, Montgomery enters and makes his way up a small stone laid path to the front doors. The house is simple in comparison to Manor Dulcet, but as an outer rim building and not being in town proper, it is well worked enough. Montgomery thinks the house at one time to be the main ownership to a vast plantation that would have stretched for hundreds of acres, but now perhaps harder times or poor decisions have shrunk the holdings considerably. The surname of Jerse and the bunched wheat symbol above the door spark no memories to Montgomery. Semi important they may be in Jarlswolf, they are not so that he has heard of them.

The knock upon the front door is answered promptly by a servant dressed well, but not overly so. A quick inquiry and answer later and Montgomery and Malgant find themselves in a small sitting room off the main foyer awaiting the master, or so the servant said. A few minutes pass and the servant returns with some refreshments and shortly after that the gentleman seen upon the balcony enters. He wears his hair well kept and tight on the sides and back. Under an embroidered ¾ length silk and wool coat is a finely crafted silk shirt of golden hue. His well fitted and tailored pants are also made of silk and upon his feet is a pair of short soft black leather boots. The air about him is perfumed and mixed with the smell of cherries emanating from his pipe. Both Malgant and Montgomery can tell this man saw the wagon and knows what the visit is mainly about. After a long drag on the pipe and exhale, "I would now hear why such grave news is brought to the door of my house. I would also know why you stand and speak for this taur." The final word spoken with near disgust, as if the pronunciation of it somehow left him soiled.


Any - Sub/Al 
Friday December 21st, 2007 3:55:19 PM

Any holds her in his arms, rocking gently, saying nothing.

How could he have been blind to the changes? What to do now?

This would require some thought. Decisions would have to be made. But for now they are together. For now, this must be enough.

Montgomery  d20+1=3
Friday December 21st, 2007 7:42:53 PM
Montgomery stomps his feet twice, to remove any loose soil and enters. With little regard for the servant, he hands his hat and gloves to the person and follows them where they are to wait.

With keen eyes, he takes in the scene of the house and watches carefully as the gentleman enters. Montgomery offers to shake hands with him,. Sure to make his signet ring visible. "Montgomery Witherspoon the third here sir. Please allow me to share my condolences on your loss as well as the situation. It appears that conflict between locals has brought the demise of a person named Itzal Jerse. In this regard, I am not aware of his relation to you, but I had hoped to turn the body over to his Mother or Father personally." Montgomery makes it clear that his wishes will be fulfilled before he continues and ignores, as he said he would, the slight toward Malgant, without giving the slightest thought to it.

If he is the father, he gets his name before he continues, if not, this would not be said until one arrives.

"My apologies once again for your loss, but it appears there is an evil spirit, manipulating the fair citizens of this community. Your son, those that call themselves the Swords of Light, Lady Ivy who is betrothed to the Paladin Florin." Montgomery looks back at Malgant and confirms it, "Florin? Yes, that's it. All of Lady Ivy's family as well as the Mailed Fist, who also happened to sustain casualties and some innocent worshipers of Waard. As things have escalated, this spirit has used all of you to it's own device and I dare say, from what I am to understand of things, it may take the resources of all those I just mentioned to stop this creature."

Montgomery lets it all sink in, how there family was not the only ones manipulated by the evil ghost. How everyone was effected in a negative manner and the repercussions of the scene.

"That is the situation as it stands. It is my intention to seek out a Priest of Pantheon so that they may listen to all sides of the story and perhaps find if anyone is involved with this creature by choice. If so, restitution will be expected. I will personally assist the church in any judgements that may be found and if no priest or those gifted by the deity to perform such rituals, we will seek out the council and allow them to decide." All of this said, not in an accusatory manner, but in a way to communicate, that if the Shields are also guilty, they too will have to pay restitution.

Montgomery realizes that they likely are not to be blamed for anything except being nosey, but how many lives were saved may also help in that decision.

Montgomery watches every muscle in the mans face as he finally asks them all, "Have you ever heard of Medonius?"

Sense Motive on famile to see if they are hiding something: Rolled 3

I need a new button.

Malgant  d20+2=17
Saturday December 22nd, 2007 9:39:38 AM
Malgant too ignores the slight provided by what must be Lord Adrik Jerse. Malgant has met Itzal's father and this man in no way resembles the subserviant, henpecked man that Malgant remembers. He nods when Montgomery looks to him for confirmation, but otherwise remains silent. Montgomery lays out essentially what happened, though he colors it to make no one at fault for Itzal's death.

OOC
Sense motive on the reaction to Medonius's name 17
Also I forgot to add new skills when I updated. I would like o take 2 levels of knowldge undead. I should be able to learn some lore from Florin if I require a source for this new knowledge skill.

DM No problem on the undead lore


Davros 
Saturday December 22nd, 2007 10:30:41 AM
Zzzzzzzzzzz

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Buzz ooc 
Saturday December 22nd, 2007 11:32:07 AM
I am confused. I don't think Knowledge: Undead Lore is a necessary skill, since undead is already listed Religion. Just add more skills to that? Or am I missing something?

Religion (gods and goddesses, mythic history, ecclesiastic tradition, holy symbols, undead)

Harvest Moon 
Saturday December 22nd, 2007 3:08:54 PM

"I would wish myself less selfish, Anthos." Her voice comes between sniffs and sniffles. "But it is so difficult. I imagine living without you. It is so very difficult, Anthos."

It is so safe and warm within the circle of his arms. He holds at bay, the Wold outside. Within the loving sphere of his influence the terrible acts of the night before cannot come. The droning fatigue of yesterday's long journey and the even longer night must remain without. Even the pull of her own wakening nature is but a dim voice that may not enter.

She curls up against him, folds within him, and gives herself up to dream.

Any (2nd Post) - Sub/Al 
Saturday December 22nd, 2007 3:16:22 PM

Any lifts her in his arms, placing Harvest upon the bed and pulling the blankets up around her. He brushes the hair from her brow, gently touching her cheek, sitting, just sitting and watching her sleeping face.

What to do?

He sighs then turns to pull off his boots.

What to do?

Any slides into bed next to Harvest, cradling her in his arms. The future would bring what the future would bring. It would come in its own time. For now, though, they are together. For now, they have what they have.

Jerse Manor  d20+14=29
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 12:24:51 PM
The man nods at Montgomery, "I am Lord Adrik Jerse and you will be speaking with me on these matters." He does not extend his hand. "Mr. Witherspoon what do you know of this conflict between locals and resulted in the direct death of my nephew?"

As Montgomery speaks, lord Jerse listens gravely without the slightest reaction to most it. He does seem a bit upset on the mentioning of manipulating spirits, but seems to dismiss the feeling. "I see and so I too will be conducting my own investigation into these matters Mr. Witherspoon and I will also be lending my full support to see that proper reparations are made. To this Medonious you have mentioned." he pauses, "the name is unfamaliar to me, but you claim it the grand architect of all I have heard of. You will have to exuse me Mr. Witherspoon if I do not take your word for it. You are here, because the rogue band Swords of Light thought it best they not impose upon my sister a second time. You have no actual information, but the color they shared with you and now you are presenting a more polished version to me. Come now sir. I suggest you gain..."

A female scream "ITZAL!" rips through the house and Adrik arches a brow, "Ah my sister is home. How delightful. Before this becomes unpleasant, I would suggest you leave. that is of course, unless you have an alterior motive behind this visit?"



Montgomery ooc 
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 12:55:52 PM
OOC: I know you wanted to move the game along, but I believe Malgant and Montgomery would have just waited for the mother or father to have returned, before Montgomery said all of that. Unless Itzal's uncle asks us to leave, then none of that would have been said or needed to be said.

I would find it incredibly impolite to have given such grave news to anyone other then the parents, but I don't want to make your job harder either.

DM ....

Adrik Jerse make is abundantly clear that he "will hear the story and decide if his sister and her husband will be informed. You are here, the body is outside and you will not be leaving until I have heard what is going on, nor will you be speaking to anyone else of my house."


Dulcet Manor 
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 2:58:57 PM
The door begins resounding with deep and powerful knocking sounds. Muffled shouting can be heard as well. "I know they are in there!" Pound pound pound! "Bellowin! Open this door or I shall order it down!"

Int check DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is Lance Corporal Lyndon's voice}

Harvest Moon  d20+4=11
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 3:43:24 PM

In the arms of blissful sleep, Harvest Moon hears nothing. (Listen 11 @ Minus 10 penalty for being asleep)

In the Woods near Jarlswolf 
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 4:15:08 PM
Arnimas begins to slow and soon he and his faithful sted are simply walking in the deep wood. Moss covered trees of ancient oak spread out in all directions about him. Darkfire walks easily aloong, enjoying the solitary company of Arnimas and the wood. It is not for a few minutes of silence that the rangers inner voice registers it. The wood, which should be so alive with life it utterly and completely quiet, save his own passage. As Arnimas thinks to turn and gaze about himself a light voice, like that of a child calls out, "You appear in need of something my friend. Pray tell what brings such a melencholy mood to one of the woodland realm?" The voice comes from in front of and slightly above Arnimas, though no source can be seen.

Bralin  d20+6=18 d20+2=11
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 8:15:44 PM
[Listen 18, Int check 11]

Something has changed. Change is bad.
Bralin's eyes pop open, and glance quickly around the room as his right hand closes on the handle of his axe.

There is no danger present, and so he lets his senses expand to include those surroundings not threatening his personal space.

Presently, the dwarf becomes aware of the pounding of the door. He does not recognize the voice, but it takes no mage to determine who the "They" it refers to are.

Bralin sighs. T'was a mistake to remove his armor. He rises and begins the process of sliding into his metal suit.

Any - Sub/Al  d20+10=26 d20+3=23 d20+2=15
Sunday December 23rd, 2007 8:44:20 PM

The leader of the Mailed Fists. From the road the other day. Even cloistered in their room, the voice comes clear to Any's half-elfish ears. (Listen 26)

"My love ... " he whispers, then changes his mind. Slipping quietly from Harvest's side, the bard puts his boots back on and makes his way downstairs.

"Lieutenant Lynon, pleased to once again make your acquaintance. I'm sorry, I appreciate that you may have some need for urgency, but might I ask you to keep your voice down? We have people here trying to sleep in preparation for a journey to Magpie Crossing. A journey we undertake at the request of Mistress Dulcet."

"We are all, Mistress Dulcet included, recovering from an battle with the man, Medonius, who we spoke to you about yesterday. If you wish, perhaps I or Bellowin might be able to help you, but for the next few days at least, I think it best if you were to allow the others in this house to recover from the ordeal."

"Please. If you've already spoken to your men, to Sergeant Hammer, then you know the power that we faced. Your men fought bravely. I regret that we could not have been here to make sure they all made it through." (Diplomacy 23 /Nat 20, Int 15).

Lorth  d20+1=5
Monday December 24th, 2007 8:15:45 AM
Lorth sleeps... (Listen: 5)

Malgant 
Monday December 24th, 2007 10:21:28 AM
OOC
It was Lance Corporal Lyndon last we met him.
Anthos was not present for that meeting, he met us afterwards in Jarlswolf.

Sory, just wanted to keep the facts straight.
Since I am not familiar with the mailed fist ranks wouldn't lance corporal be lower than Sergeant?

DM Notes...Lance Corproal yes sorry. What I get for not reviewing my own notes before posting :) and also yes a sergant DOES out rank a Lance Corporal. I altered my post to Lance Corporal


Any - Sub/Al 
Monday December 24th, 2007 11:11:53 AM
*sigh* so you want me to go back and rewrite Any's post? I'm just subbing for him. But, then again, that should have been a detail that I remembered.

DM dont worry Al... We'll assume he woke Harvest she listened and fills him in, Any then takes the lead :)

Buzz ooc 
Monday December 24th, 2007 11:57:08 AM
I have a huge busy day today and don't want to do a lame post, I can post this afternoon.

Malgant 
Monday December 24th, 2007 12:14:37 PM
Malgant had told Montgomery he would remain silent, and through the barbs and smudges to himself he has. When the pompous Jerse before him tries to belittle the service that Montgomery has just afforded Itzal, Malgant no longer wishes to remain silent. Reaching into the pouch about his neck he withdraws the ring he found on Itzal last night. Not needing to step forward due to his size he thrusts it out in his open hand to Adrik Jerse. " This was among Itzal's possesions when he died last night. You would do well to remember that a polished story might put people other than the Swords of Light in a better place due to it's polishing. Also the reason that Montgomery has no other version to tell you than the one we offer him is because no one else will share the knowledge of what Itzal has been conspiring with for the past few months with us so we may put an end to it. Had we gained his mother's confidence we may have saved Itzal. Now as we are no closer to the truth, likely Medonius will claim more lives. I felt it was right to return Itzal to his family that they may grieve him properly. That is done. As no other information about the ghost that brought him to this end can be gleaned here, there are many other important tasks to attend to. Good day Mister Jerse. By the by, the Mailed Fist contingent you hired has proven most helpful so far. I will let them know that you are at the Jerse home when next I see them that they may take their cue from you."

Davros 
Monday December 24th, 2007 4:28:51 PM
Davros awakens at the sound of the knocking. Then he hears Bralin donning armor nearby. This can't be good. Davros looks at his spellbooks for a moment and hopes he will have time to prepare new spells this morning. A wizard without spells is like a warrior without his weapon. Naked.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Arminas  d20+10=23 d20+17=29
Monday December 24th, 2007 5:32:25 PM
Arminas stops Darkfire with a gentle squeeze of his knees, then with a slight nudge of his toe the horse backs up about 10 feet. Turning his eyes toward the sound of the voice, Arminas nods a greeting.

"Greetings, to whom do I speak? I am Arminas Calaelen of the Culverwood. I have come from a battle on Wolf Hill last night. It did not go as planned, as frequently happens in battle. I seek the solace that the woods provide, yet I sense something is wrong. Where are the birds and squirrels, the deer and bear? I hear nothing but my own sounds and your voice. Pray tell me what is wrong?"

Listen 23
Spot 29

Montgomery (AC: 19/23 HP: 45 full defense) 
Monday December 24th, 2007 5:33:47 PM
Montgomery takes in the words of the would be noble. Although his appearence is that of one, his manner is not and Montgomery knows, he dislikes the man. However, that can not be relayed through facial expression or words. "I see." Is what Montgomery gets out before Malgant begins to share his thoughts on the matter. On the inside, Montgomery rolls his eyes at the comments of the Minotaur, but lets him get it off his chest with a stone face without expression.

As Malgant reaches out with his long arm to give Jerse the ring, Montgomery continues, "Are you threatening to hold us hostage sir? If that is the case, I must assume my life is in peril if I attempt to leave?"

Montgomery waits with caution, ready to use full defense on any engagement from hence forth, until they leave the property of these people.

Malgant AC 21 51/51 HP 2nd post 
Monday December 24th, 2007 6:34:13 PM
Malgant looks to Montgomery and is taken aback by his interpretation of the mans words. "Surely not Montgomery. Mr. Jerse just wants us to leave before a scene is created by our presence. Let us take our leave Montgomery. We have done what is right and what is required by compassion, now it is time to attend to other matters."

Spells prepared
0lvl
detect magicx2 lightx2
1st lvl
Protection from evil Enlarge person(d)
2nd lvl
Bull's strength(d)
3rd lvl
Dispel magic

Montgomery second post 
Monday December 24th, 2007 6:41:59 PM
Montgomery never had a chance to say his spiel. He loves to listen to himself talk and that chance has been thwarted. He's really angry but barely shows it. "Indeed."

He claps his hands summoning the servant for his gloves and hat.

ooc: I misunderstood if that is the case, but if Montgomery didn't talk to a parent, most of that was unsaid. With that, he would take the threat of Adrik as if to prevent them from leaving. If not, that's even better.

Malgant/Dave F 
Tuesday December 25th, 2007 9:54:58 AM
OOC
Merry Christmas everyone

Jerse Manor take II 
Tuesday December 25th, 2007 2:00:33 PM
DM note.. As I am reading the gang at the Jerse House, Montgomery is not going to tell Adrik the story. So we need to have a little revamp. We are shifting back a few posts. Malgant has not held out the ring or said his piece.

Adrik Jerse stands clamly at the introductions of Malgant and Montgomery. He does not extend his hand, The man nods at Montgomery, "I am Lord Adrik Jerse and you will be speaking with me on these matters."

"Mr. Witherspoon what do you know of this conflict between locals and resulted in the direct death of my nephew?"

Montgomery politely insits on speaking to a biological parent.

"That is not necessary and in this particular case wise. I am the head of this household and hold those under it to my authority. You have just brought the body of my nephew to the door step and I will know what happened." He breifly looks to Malgant, "I know of the taur and his affiliation to a gang known as The Swords of Light. I was informed they accosted my sister and the rest of this house naught but a few weeks past at best. Now Mr Witherspoon, if you please. What local conflict killed my nephew?"



Montgomery 
Tuesday December 25th, 2007 2:23:50 PM
Rather confused with the situation, Montgomery takes in the words of Adrik. Why would grown adults live under another? Oh, sure, Montgomery used to, but he was going through the academy at the time, he wasn't married with children. A very strange family indeed.

The pompous warrior has obviously been out pompoused by the elder aristocrat. Montgomery refuses to allow his stature to bend though. This individual obviously does not understand the true nature of his family, yet now is not the time for a lesson.

"My apologies once again for your loss, but it appears there is an evil spirit, manipulating the fair citizens of this community. Your nephew, those that call themselves the Swords of Light, Lady Ivy who is betrothed to the Paladin Florin." Montgomery looks back at Malgant and confirms it, "Florin? Yes, that's it. All of Lady Ivy's family as well as the Mailed Fist, who also happened to sustain casualties and some innocent worshipers of Waard. As things have escalated, this spirit has used all of you to it's own device and I dare say, from what I am to understand of things, it may take the resources of all those I just mentioned to stop this creature."

Montgomery lets it all sink in, how there family was not the only ones manipulated by the evil ghost. How everyone was effected in a negative manner and the repercussions of the scene.

"That is the situation as it stands. It is my intention to seek out a Priest of Pantheon so that they may listen to all sides of the story and perhaps find if anyone is involved with this creature by choice. If so, restitution will be expected. I will personally assist the church in any judgements that may be found and if no priest or those gifted by the deity to perform such rituals, we will seek out the council and allow them to decide." All of this said, not in an accusatory manner, but in a way to communicate, that if the Shields are also guilty, they too will have to pay restitution."

Buzz ooc: Just blend the next things said together if you like DM, I suppose leading up to the scream.

Montgomery is listening to Adrik as the screams occur, yet he does not allow it to cause his demeanor to falter.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Montgomery  d20+2=11
Tuesday December 25th, 2007 2:26:23 PM
Sorry, I was going to use Diplomacy but got scared and didn't. The bad rolls have to stop sometime. So here it goes.

Diplomacy to gain some useful help from Jerses instead of resentment: 11

Looking up, but not much.

Malgant 
Tuesday December 25th, 2007 8:59:27 PM
OOC
waiting on email to post.

DM email sent

Harvest 
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 11:16:27 AM

"Greetings Lance Corporal Lynon of the Wolf Regiment of the Mailed Fist," Harvest Moon rubs a sleepy eye with the knuckle of one hand. "This is Anthos Westar. He is also a member of the Swords of Light, though he was away tending to his father when we last met."

"What is it that brings you to the home of Madame Dulcet with such urgency?"

OoC: Actually, looking back in the archives, the name was originally presented as "Lynon" rather than "Lyndon". Not that it's a big deal.

To help prevent confusion in the future I will use Marklar for all nouns pronouns and propoer names :)

Any - Sub/Al 
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 11:18:13 AM

"Pleased to make your acquaintance," Any bows his head in greeting and then raises an eyebrow as he waits for a reply.

ADM Buzz 
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 12:49:21 PM
Posting report: Sunday December 16 - Saturday December 22

DM DanielK SMTWTFS = OXXXOXO
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXOO
Harvest SMTWTFS = O2X2OXXO
Davros SMTWTFS = OXXXOOX
Bralin SMTWTFS = OOXXXOO
Florin SMTWTFS = OXXXOOO
Arminas SMTWTFS = OX22OOO
Malgant SMTWTFS = O22XXOX
Anthos SMTWTFS = OXXXXXX
Montgomery SMTWTFS= O22XX2O

Happy Holidays all. Let's hope that attendance picks up now that the New Year is around the corner.

In the Woods near Jarlswolf 
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 5:03:42 PM
"Wrong?" the disembodied voice asks. "What is wrong with these woods is what you bring with you Arnimas Calaelen of the Culverwood. Your path lead you to where your heart desired. I am called Blossom by the language of the noble races." There is a shimmer in the air and a small fairie appears. Dressed in greens and browns with a small sword and bow the being wear a smile and gentle coutenance.

"I am a protector and watcher in these woods. If you seek solice and the companionship of your own thoughts I will abide by those wishes and leave you be. I caution you that the Wold feels you Arnimas and if you take the the Wold to darker places, those darker places may return the favor."

The fairie hovers a moment for the rangers reply and if dismissed he fades to nothing and leaves Arnimas be.

Malgant  d20-3=5
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 5:10:00 PM
Malgant stands quietly as Lord Adrik Jerse adresses him with disdain. He sighs inwardly, if only other people were as kind as the Swords when first meeting him. As Montgomery begins to tell the tale of Itzal's fate Malgant remembers the ring he took from Itzal's charred hand. He reaches slowly up to his neck pouch and removes the ring. He has cleaned it so that no traces of the gruesome fate that befell Itzal remain on it. When there is a break in Mongomery's tale, Malgant reaches forward with an open hand to present the ring to Lord Adrik. " This was Itzal's ring, It was fouled by grime when I removed it from his body. I have cleaned it and return it now to you. Sadly the protective magic it contained was not enough to save Itzal. I am sorry for your loss."
It would seem that Lord Adrik is now in charge of the Jerse estate. Malgant has no idea how these human affairs of Nobility work out so he goes with what he sees. Lord Adrik is arrogant true, but he does not have the bad history with the Swords that Lady Jerse does. This could still all end well.

Spells prepared
0 level
detect magicx2 lightx2
1st level
Protection from evil, Enlarge person(d)
2nd level
Bull's strength(d)
3rd level
Dispel magic

OOC
Rolled a diplomacy check ....heres hoping you don't need it

Any 
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 8:53:17 PM
OOC--Thanks for covering for me Al-Great job as usual. Merry Christmas Everyone!

The Lance Corporal 
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 10:07:29 PM
Harvest can see the man is quiet upset, no that would be the wrong phrase, near livid with anger would be more to the point. Though it seems the professionalism with which Harvest greets him goes a long way. With a restraining deep sigh, he first tries to calm himself. "What brings me by is the man lying on a slab at the temple of Domi. What brings me by is the body of Itzal Jerse, realtion to my employer rolled off in a cart towards his home. What brings" he stops and forces himself calm again. "What brings me by, Miss Moon, is the use of part of my unit in the attack and death of Itzal Jerse and thier subsequent disappearence. The Swords of Light seem to be at the top of each of those items and I was informed I could find you here."

He is at the door alone, his mount standing in the road. "Given an enlightening conversation last we met, I am hoping that a reasonable explanation is forthcoming. May I come in or shall we hold this in the doorway?" After a heartbeat he then nods towards Any, "Sir." he states simply in greeting.

His tunic is partially disheveled revealing the whole of the tattoo. Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Woldian High Symbol of Pantheon}

Harvest  d20+7=25 d20+14=30 d20+14=22
Wednesday December 26th, 2007 11:00:35 PM

"You're dedication to justice is welcome in this situation Lance Corporal Lynon of the Wolf Regiment of the Mailed Fist. This is not my home, else I would invite you in. Should you wish to enter, though to better hear our story, I would not stop you." (Knowledge Religion 25)

She withdraws from her place behind Anthos to clear the way. At the same time, her eyes sweep the area and her hears listen for signs of the cat that is both Reaper and Madame Dulcet. (Spot 30, Listen 22)

"If you have spoken with Sergeant Hammer, then you know it was his tale that set us upon the night trek up Wolf Hill to find the ritual in which Itzal Jerse, Medonius, and three others had the betrothed of Paladin Florin Jadenth unconscious and laid upon an altar. Your men accompanied us, I am sure, from the same sense of justice that Pantheon instill within you."

The brown girl's eyes drop to the floor.

"Would that I could have subdued Itzal Jerse and returned him to Jarlwolf alive. In the darkness and the heat of battle, though, he was slain."

Harvest then tips her head to one side.

"Did I hear you correctly Lance Corporal Lynon of the Wolf Regiment of the Mailed Fist? Did you say that your men had disappeared? Anthos, did not Protector Malgant and Paladin Florin Jadenth say that he and one other had remained at the home of Ivy's family in order to provide them protection?"


Lorth 
Thursday December 27th, 2007 7:57:20 AM
Lorth sleeps unless something wakes him...

Any  d20+7=17
Thursday December 27th, 2007 1:43:45 PM
"Yes, My Lady. Those of your men who aided us remain at there duty. Although--all were tired from the battle and the lateness of the activities, so they may have turned duties over to others and retired. We did not initiate this battle. It was brought upon us. In fact Lady Harvest here attempted to make peace with those with whom wew enagaged in battle--they attacked first after her offer of a peaceful resolution. Your men can confirm this. As for Itzal Jerse. He has attacked us on several occasions, and even so was given the opportunity to surrender to judgement and did not. We believe that he was either under the control of an evil force known as Medonius--a ghost--or that he himself was partnered with that spirit. The man in custody can give evidence to support this also. We have been acting under the orders of Mistress Dulcet of the Council, and she herself was attacked by this same Medonius, and can give testimony to that as well.

I hope that this answers many of your concerns and questions." (diplomacy 17)

Bralin 
Thursday December 27th, 2007 3:16:04 PM
Bralin continues putting on his armor. Once safely enclosed, the dwarf descends the stairs to determine the situation. He leaves his axe fastened on his back.



Malgant 
Thursday December 27th, 2007 6:23:08 PM
Malgant looks expectantly at Montgomery, hoping he will begin explaining why they are here soon.

OOC
Buzz? <cough> you're on....
I generally don't get a chance to post on friday, so if this is still hanging by Saturday Malgant will be telling the tale.

Buzz: I already edited my post as I requested, instead of adding a new one. It's up there.

Arminas 
Thursday December 27th, 2007 6:24:16 PM
Arminas bows his head in shame, the fairy can see his heart.

"It is true, perhaps I came too soon to the civilized world and I find it cruel. The Culverwood calls me home, I think she can mend my heart. I have let ignorance lead to hate, and I don't know how to turn it back. My companions are true in battle, yet for my own fault I cannot call them friends."

Looking up, he sees that Blossom is at peace with herself and the Wold.

"Tell me, how did you come to find peace in such a cruel place?"

Any 
Friday December 28th, 2007 12:27:17 PM
OOC-- Awaiting DM response.

Any moves back into the sitting room,

"I'm sure that Mistress Dulcet won't mind if you come in."

Lynon at Dulcet's 
Friday December 28th, 2007 12:43:21 PM
Lynon does indeed enter the house, but goes not further than the entry palor. Deciding that merely indoors in sufficient enough. Reaper is nowhere to be seen or heard by the keen sensed Harvest. The Corporal's jaw sets as Harvest relates the past events from about 18 hours ago. Spot DC 15Highlight to display spoiler: { at the mention of Pantheon, Lynon becomes a bit uneasy for a momnet. It passes quickly, but he adjusts his overcoat to agin conceal most of the tattoo. Was there a sense of fear in his normally confident visage?}
At the end, he nods, not in agreement to anything, but simply as acknowledgement that he was listening. "I have not spoken to my men, not knowing where they were. I had left them with orders to remain at the Domi temple. I must apologize for earlier thoughts of ill will towards you are yours. Prior intelligence seems to be lacking in its absolute clarity and, well misconceptions were inferred." He pauses a moment in thought, looking at neither of them and both at the same time. "Medonious you say. I swear I have heard that name, or something very similar. I can not put my finger on it, but will get word to you straight if I do. If you will excuse me then and point me in the direction of the house Sgt Hammer and my Specialist is at? Ma'am, Sir, Thank you."

With that and the snap of his heels, Lynon moves smartly to his horse and with a mount that seems as fluid as breathing, he is up and moving his steed towards the house where Ivy and the other soldiers of The Mailed Fist are.

Harvest  d20+14=18 d20+2=14
Friday December 28th, 2007 1:06:50 PM

A sigh escapes the lips of Harvest Moon at the man's departure. Her face drops back into an expression gray, cloudy, and lost.

Then a frown creases her brow.

"Anthos, did you note the discomfort in Lance Corporal Lynon? I think it came as I invoked the name of Pantheon." (Spot 18) She puzzles the man's reaction for a moment. "I mentioned Pantheon as he had a tattoo partially hidden by his tunic. The tattoo, it was the High Symbol for Pantheon."

"Why, now, do you think that mention of the god of justice would cause him unease when it is he himself who chooses to wear the symbol upon his body?"

She mulls the question, considering in what situations one might wear such a tattoo. (Knowledge Local 14 /Untrained)

"Do you think there might be something beyond this that is at play, Anthos?"

OoC: Might need some help here, Lyle. Untrained, a Knowledge check can never be more than a DC10 or Common Knowledge. I make the DC for this, but Common Knowledge may not be enough. A bardic knowledge check, or if you have Knowledge Local, might fit the bill nicely.

I'm wondering if this might be a symbol tattooed onto criminals.

Montgomery 
Friday December 28th, 2007 2:54:44 PM
Also waiting on DM post and reaction to scream outside.

Malgant 
Friday December 28th, 2007 4:11:09 PM
OOC
Sorry Buzz, I keep it at " start at last post" I hadn't noticed 8)

Davros 
Friday December 28th, 2007 4:12:32 PM
OOC- Al, maybe he is uncomfortable because Lynon does not know whether or not he is on the side of justice when he talks to us.

"Well, isn't he a pleasant chap? If you need me, I will be studying. Also, I'm not sure it is a great idea to reveal that Dulcet is still alive. It could give her enemies some powerful information."

"I think we should finish resting, meet up with the Lance Corporal after he talks to his men, and then head out to Magpie Crossing. I'm sure Madam Dulcet had very good reason for us to go there."

Davros returns to his room and studies his spellbook. He can also be seen writing into it as well.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm, open*
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic*, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
4th-(3) none*

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Bralin 
Friday December 28th, 2007 4:26:53 PM
Having finally completed donning his armor, the black bearded dwarf descends the stairs, passing Davros halfway down.

The situation seems in hand, but as he's awake anyway, Bralin keeps going and meets up with Any and Harvest.

Assuming the monk asks him the same questions regarding Lynon's tattoo, he considers for a moment before responding.
"Mayhap someone chose to place the tattoo upon him - a relic from a former phase in his life. Or mayhap that tattoo holds other significance - a Brahmah Tattoo - that he wishes to keep to himself."

Lorth 
Saturday December 29th, 2007 11:26:35 AM
Lorth sleeps...

CDM Jerry: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 
Saturday December 29th, 2007 11:58:58 AM
Greetings Woldians,

I hope you've been keeping up with the changes we've been discussing on the LnB. If not, you have a novel to read amongst all the posts.

Basically, we're doing the following things:

--purging all 2nd characters from everyone except DMs...that's their reward for being a DM.
--We're adding a new type game: Challenge Games. It is a 2 year campaign game. We're calling our normal games Career Games.

Anyway, because of the Challenge Games, which will begin ASAP for their first 2 year run, as well as the pruning of the 2nd characters, we'll be holding a vote starting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND

...and ENDING on

MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH

We'll be voting on one thing only:

Do you want to play in a Challenge Game or a Career Game?

If you choose Career Game, I"ll want a second piece of information. I will need to know if you want to remain in your current game or move to another.

That's it.

Voting is NOT accepted until January 2nd and all votes will be emailed to me here at gericko@gmail.com. I will not accept votes that are made on the LnB, though you may post your vote there if you want.

If you don't vote, then the ACDMs and I will be PLACING you into a Challenge game by default as that is the "new thing" and we're kinda pushing it as a new option.

Let me repeat that and reword it:

If you don't vote you lose your right to choose your game and WILL be placed. Yeah I know that is hard, but we're moving forward and don't want to have votes trickling in weeks later.

This email is just to get your attention in case you haven't been following the information overload on the LnB.

If you have a question about all this or are now totally confused, reply to me only or post on the LnB where you'll get 100s of people telling you what is going on. :)

Or you can IM me on AIM. My handle is Gericko.

Enjoy your day and don't freak out!

CDM Jerry


Adrik Jerse 
Saturday December 29th, 2007 12:52:05 PM
DM Had not noticed the altered post either...sorry

Adrik is listening to Montgomery, of that much he is certain. his thoughts on what is being said are far more guarded. As Malgant extends the ring and his sympathies, Adrik takes it and studies it for a moment and then a few strides brings him to a small table. he sets the ring on a silver tray with a light clink. Adrik turns back with a darker brooding visage over some of the implications that Montgomery has made. Evil spirits, domination and deaths.

A scream from outside "ITZAL!" breaks the man from his thoughts. "Ah my sister is home and earlier than I expected. I believe it is time you took your leave. She will not be in a conversationary mood." Adrik turns and opens the door and a servant is standing there at the ready. "Show theese gentlemen through to the back gardens and then fetch Mr. Witherspoons horse and bring it to him."

The servant bows and gestures for you to follow. Adrik Jerse heads towards the front door, but with a last turn, "Conduct what investigation you will Mr. Witherspoon. I will be doing likewise. I would advise to guard the company you keep until you have first hand knowledge of these events. Pantheon will see us all earn ours Mr. Witherspoon. Good day."

Any (Second post)  d20+5=12
Saturday December 29th, 2007 2:12:44 PM
(Bardic Knowledge 12--not great)

"I was wondering the same thing friend Bralin/Harvest, or perhaps he is not doing what Pantheon would have him do. Whatever the case, he does not seem to be happy with Harvests mention of Pantheon. Let us hope that he chooses the path of good. For now, we still need to rest up to be at our peak. Shall we retire once more, and hope this time to be able to rest completely."

Any knows that he does not need the rest as badly as the others do, but he will go through the motions in order to encourage the others. Once they are asleep, he will go back downstairs and outside, continuing his work on his gear, and thinking about the things that have happened so far.

Montgomery 
Monday December 31st, 2007 2:09:32 AM
The noble poofter bows his head in regret for the mother. Despite the things he has heard about her hard head and unwilling nature to hear the words of the Swords, in order to help her son, his regret is apparent.

" I take it, with your words, I have your blessing to conduct an investigation into this ugly situation involving your family. If that is the case, I thank you for allowing this to occur and the company I keep will be in regard to this unfortunate situation. From one noble to another, let's pray to the one who's face is unseen, that these matters are dealt with in fairness, without revenge." He gathers his accouterments and follows the servant to the back gate. Still wary of his surroundings, until in the open with a clear view. Inwardly, he is pleased by the oath Adrik has placed with the name of Pantheon and believes, when the truth is clear, those responsible will have to pay a penance. He hopes inwardly, those with which he has met will not be found at fault.

Lorth 
Monday December 31st, 2007 7:30:10 AM
Lorth sleeps... (Hopefully it will be morning soon :) )

In the Wood 
Monday December 31st, 2007 5:03:35 PM
The Fairie smiles sweetly at Arnimas and just the precense of this small being alone seems to lift his heart. "How my friend? Tis easy, my lord Eberyon created me thus and thus eternally I will remain. If you feel you must go then you must." The Fairie then drops and perches upon Darkfires snout, but the horse doesn't bat an eye at the sudden company.

"Might though I pass along something I have observed in other mortals. It seems to me that hearts grow darker when they part without words of intentions. Those that leave and those that are left. Death parts many and I see it often, though I would imagine any other parting to cleave one's heart as well. With that I take my leave and part form you." with a wink and smile the fairie vanishes and Arnimas hears its wings beat furiously as it lfts off of Darkfire and into the forest canopy.

Dulcet Manor 
Monday December 31st, 2007 5:21:18 PM
Lynon is gone and does not return before Malgant and Montgomery make it back to Dulcet Manor. The sky is purple with the last rays of light as the two enter the house. A conversation about the Lance Corporal and the tattoo and his apparent uncomfortablness at the mention of Pantheon is the talk for some time, but aside from theory there is not much to hang one's hat on.

Dulcet remains out of sight the entire day and night. Soon enough it is morning and feeling much refreshed from the exhausted state of the past 24 hours the group is awoken by Bellowin and the smells of honey glazed Ham, eggs and fresh baked bread.

Arminas 
Monday December 31st, 2007 5:44:40 PM
The fairy creature lifts Arminas' heart, and with renewed purpose he rides back to Dulcet's manor. Ewan flies high above, and seems to also be enjoying the last rays of light. Soon enough, they are at the stables and Arminas rubs down Darkfire and gives him an extra helping of grains for the night.

Almost skipping, he approaches the manor door and quickly swings it open. To any who are present, he announces:

"A beautiful day, is it not, regardless of the night previous. I think I shall take a proper rest, the morning will be much the better for it."

With that, Arminas retires to a room for a deep rest and even deeper thoughts. Upon smelling the breakfast, he heads to the dining room.

"Why that smells absolutely delicious Bellowin. You are too kind."

Arminas takes a healthy serving, and eats it between whistling a happy tune.

Harvest 
Monday December 31st, 2007 8:40:38 PM

In the first faint rays of morning, Harvest holds to Anthos as though clinging to a dream. Finally, though, she rises. Today they must make their way to Magpie Crossing. Wordlessly, she dresses for the day.

"I go to pray, Anthos," she says before closing the door behind her. Small and alone, Harvest Moon leaves and walks the road away from the inn.

Later, at breakfast, there is a redness about her eyes. Still, she smiles. "The day is beautiful, yes, Arminas Calaelen," she replies. The choicest bits of fruit and meat, she picks from her plate and feeds to Anthos.

Day's Spells
Zero: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mending, Light
1st: Comprehend Languages, Protection from Evil x2, Bless (Longstrider)

Malgant 
Tuesday January 1st, 2008 11:21:12 AM
Upon arriving back and Lady Dulcet's house Malgant is both physically and mentally exhausted. The time with little sleep and the restraint he needed to show at the Jerse home have tired him completely out. Had he not had the warm memories of the way he had been treated by the Swords of Light when first they met him he would not have been able to hold is tongue at the aspersions of Adrik Jerse. Once inside the home and having seen to it that all is well he removes his armor and finds his way to the bath. Unused to servants doing work for him he draws his own bath and cleans off the grime of the road. When finished he sees to his armor, though the magical plate requires little more than rubbing down. He then finds a quiet spot in which to sleep and is immediately asleep.
He rises in the morning to the smell of breakfast cooking. The taur realizes that he is quite hungry, having had little to eat yesterday. This can wait however, since morning time is the time to give thanks to Domi and prepare for the day ahead. Not bothering with his armor just yet Malgant carries his sword out behind the house and begins the prayer dance. As he flows through the moves of the prayer his mind clears and the past day comes into clearer focus. When he finishes he is wide awake and ready for the days travel, but one other thing needs to be done first. Going inside he dons his armor and feels the weight of duty settle once more onto his shoulders. Stepping into the kitchen he makes a sandwich of the bead, meat and eggs provided by Bellowin and thanks the man profusely for making them breakfast. Stuffing a few pieces of fruit into his pouch for later Malgant tells any others present he must See Sgt Hammer before they depart for Magpire Crossing and that he will be back by the time they are ready to depart. He moves up the road to where the Mailed Fist was staying when last he spoke to Sgt Hammer and knocks gently on the door. When he is able to speak to the Sergeant he informs him that Lord Adrik Jerse is at the Jerse homeplace. Since that is the person to whom they are currently contracted Malgant feels it necessary to inform them that he is in town.That task complete he returns to Lady Dulcet's home to depart with the Swords for Magpie Crossing.

Malgant 2nd post 
Tuesday January 1st, 2008 11:54:57 AM
Sorry, forgot my spell list

0 level
read magic x2, mending x3
1st level
protection from evil, Hide from undead, remove fear, comprehend languages, enlarge person(d)
2nd level
Consecrate, silence, align weapon x2, Bulls strength(d)
3rd level
magic circle vs evil, searing light, magic vestment(d)


Montgomery 
Tuesday January 1st, 2008 3:56:59 PM
Montgomery is a very busy person, it would appear. Once back at Dulcet Manor, he unpacks his animals and talks in loving tones to them as he wet's them down and brushes off the days travel.
His donkey, Matilda, carries quite a load. Boxes, tent poles and a canvas, likely a large tent. After a few hours of being sure his animals are safe, warm and nurtured, he tends to his own needs. He removes his shining armor and rubs it down with a fine oil. He does the same with his weapons and is sure to not spill any on his beautiful garments. It is well after sunset before he joins the others inside. He breaks out a bottle of sherry and a fine crystal glass, again, it seems to appear at the top of his pack. He offers the others a glass if they seem interested. He sits by the fire until it is time to retire, then excuses himself for some rest. He seems a quiet type in the evening, listening to the words of others as if studying their words for clues.

In the morning, bright and early, he is still a handsome enough chap without his powdered face and red hued lips. His hair, though, perfectly curly as it was the day before. He is sure to feed and water his animals before feeding himself. As with the day before his manners are refined elegant. He does not touch his food with his hands, but utilizes his utensils with skill. He chews each bite thirty times before swallowing. Each bite is washed down with the juice Bellowin provides them. His hands in his lap if not preparing for himself another bite.

He asks the group about a church to Pantheon, if one is in the region and why they have not sought them out. "Surely, there must be someone with such authority nearby we could ask for assistance?"

Before they leave, he carefully packs Matilda and prepares Baxter with the side saddle and packs, then gives them each a treat as is his habit.

Any 
Tuesday January 1st, 2008 6:14:34 PM
Any returns to the room he shares with Harvest
in time to be there for her awakening. Due as much to his care, as to his magic, his clothing now looks almost brand new, and his gear is all oiled and shining. He accepts the bites of food that Harvest offers, and makes sure that she gets her share as well. He can tell that there is much on her mind, and intuition tells him she is feeling the need to follow her path as a Walker.

How can I help her?

With a nod to himself, he turns to her. He steps to her, and with a huge embrace, leads Harvest outside.

"My Love, and I do love you, I have felt that our paths had been intertwined by fate, and I did not want them to ever part. But, I have felt your need to follow your own path as well. If you must be a Walker, then be one. My life will not even be close to over, barring death in battle, for many years. Who knows, as you walk, our paths may cross again. Elves do not think of relationships such as we have had in the same way that humans do. If and when you are ready again, I will be here--somewhere. Years will not dim my feelings, and you will always be a song in my memory--one that will never be forgotten. Your face has more power in my mind than any spell I know. I love you enough to understand your need, and to want you to follow your path, wherever it leads."

He holds her to him, and then backs off one step.

"What is your true desire here?"



Harvest (2nd Post) 
Tuesday January 1st, 2008 7:28:02 PM

"Is this what it is, Anthos?" Harvest Moon raises a sleeve to her dab the corner of her eye. "Is this what it is to grow up? To be able to leave the ones that you love and yet still hold them within your heart?"

"When my mother died ... " Harvest Moon visits a place far away and down within the depths of her own eyes. " ... and when Pasix said that I must leave or never come into myself at all ... when I first left, I wandered for a very long time. Having left everything I had ever known, I did not know anything of where I was. That is what I think it is to be lost. I wandered, not knowing, for so very long."

"Now, I think, I know where I am. And, I think, that even then, at that time, I had had them with me. My mother's wordless love. Pasix and his wisdom. Now, my love, I hear you say that I may leave and that we will carry each other within our hearts. I cannot say that this is wrong. But why is it then that the thought of being away from you rends so at my heart?"

Tears breach their levee and cascade down the plane of her face.

"It hurts so terribly, Anthos. So much more than swords and harmful magics. How is it that something can hurt so much?"

"But we must go," she sniffs. "We must leave for Magpie Crossing." Harvest Moon turns for the stables. Her foot catches. She stumbles. Then she turns back, throwing herself into his arms. She hugs him fiercely, sobbing into his chest and then breaks away. The tiny spots of her tears follow Harvest Moon as she runs, swift as the wind, in the direction of the stables.

CDM Jerry Voting Begins Now!! 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 3:44:03 AM
2008 WOLDIAN PRIMARY BEGINS NOW!

Here is the ballot: Please complete, copy, and post your vote in Lynn's Café Message Board on the site.

Please avoid any "additions" to the vote if possible. Yes, we know you're an individual.

You need to vote by Monday January 7th or you may be assigned to a game.

I'll post my vote after this one as an example.

If you have a question about voting, not a comment or discussion, post your question.

Take all comments and discussion about the votes to the Loot 'N Booty board please.

Jerry

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OFFICIAL BALLOT

Character Name(s):

Current Character Game(s):

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Place an X BEFORE your single choice of vote:

--I wish to play in a Challenge Game.

--I wish to play in a Career Game.

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If you voted for a Career Game, please place an X BEFORE your single choice of vote:

--I wish to continue playing in my CURRENT game.

--I wish to play in a brand new Career game.

--I wish to play in a different Career game. (I want to join __________. Fill in the name of the game you wish to join.)

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If you voted for a Challenge Game, please place an X BEFORE your single choice of vote.

--I wish to play in The Great Dwarven Adamantite Rush Challenge Game. [DM to be decided. May be Jerry(me)]

--I wish to play in The Uncharted Lands Challenge Game to be DMed by Bob and Carla.
--I wish to play in the HELL ON WOLD (Earth)!!!! Challenge Game to be DMed by Jim Frick.
(note that there may be other Challenge Games offered, but as these were the first to have an approved advertisement, I'm offering these to be filled first.)


Lorth 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 7:25:54 AM
Lorth wakes and joins his friends for breakfast. He is in a good mood and well rested after the nights sleep. After breakfast he gets his gear and readies himself for the days journey, leaving when his friends are ready.

To Magpie 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 4:20:59 PM
Montgomery discovers his animal in the stables, brushed down and cared for with an obviously professional touch. His things, he soon discovers were unpacked from Matilda and relocated to a roonm in the manor house. The morning is similar, Montgomery arrives at the stables to find Matilda and Baxter munching happily on fresh grains. As to authority, why yes. The group is currently standing in the house of the foremost authority figure of Jarlswolf. Madame Dulcet. Who of course is a cat at the moment. The Swords of Light carry transcripts allowing them to act on behalf of the Council of Cinnamon Valley. Perhaps making the group itself the next leading element of the authoritative arm of Jarlswolf. As to Pantheon, no structure in Jarlswolf is dedicated to the god, nor any in the whole valley that the group knows of. Though the Lance Corporal and Adrik Jerse both have some hard connections to the god it would seem.

Malgant enteres the kitchen the following morning to find Bellowin shooing him out. "I will not have guests of madame toiling under my keep for food. Your seat is in the Formal dining hall mr. Malgant and I would hope to find you in it." Malgant finds Sgt Hammer gone as well as the Specialist. The family reports there was quite the yelling match between the Sgt and another man early in the afternoon yesterday. Complete with threats of insibordination and even sadition against the Mailed Fist. Peter's father reports a very pale looking Sgt Hammer left just after. "A man torn between duties I would say." None in the house were able to speak to either soldiers before Lynon ordered them out. No word on destination, but they took the road towards Magpie at top speed.

The group is soon through all early morning routines and far more rested than most can recall, after sleeping in very elegant rooms. Goodbye's are given to Bellowin, who holds a beautiful long haired white cat, and the road to Magpie is taken. With luck the group would arrive in Magpie Crossing in less than a week.

OOC if somone knows the time between from past journies let me know. I am estimating from the map and journey time from Rowena to Jarlswolf

Davros 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 4:40:42 PM
"Bellowin, thank you for breakfast it smells delicious."

"So when should we leave?"

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(5)Dancing Lights, Read Magic, Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm, Shield
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball x2, Dispel Magic, extended See Invisibility
4th-(3) Wall of Fire, Globe of Invulnerability-lesser, extended Haste

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Bralin 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 4:49:35 PM
Bralin arises the next morning fully rested. After morning prayers to the gods, and enclosing himself in his platemail, the dwarf clomps downstairs into the dining room.

As is his want, he falls upon the food with gusto. Fifteen or twenty minutes later, Bralin looks up beyond plate and mug, pushes himself back from table, and belches loudly in appreciation of the meal.

With that, its off for Magpie Crossing.

The black armored dwarf clangs up into the saddle astride Mica, and waits for his comrades to move off. Bralin assumes his customary position as rear guard.

"'Ware," he advises. "Hammer is a good man. If he opposes his Fist's orders, mayhap those orders are against us."


Spells Prepared:
(d) = Domain Spell
0 -Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Read Magic, Guidance
1- Command, Comprehend Languages, Entropic Shield, Magic Weapon, Magic Stone (d)
2- Lesser Restoration, Hold Person, Resist Energy (fire), Identify (d)


Arminas  d20+19=36
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 6:17:42 PM
Arminas swings upon Darkfire and whistles for Ewan. Preening Ewan, Arminas conveys the message with his link with his friend.

Fly high, watch the road ahead.

With that, Ewan takes off in a great beating of wings. Darkfire skitters a bit, but is accustomed to the bird by now.

Speaking to Bralin, Arminas says:

"I will take lead on the way. Magpie crossing is on my way home. I will leave soon to wander the Culverwood again. The Woldian League of Adventures asked me to guide you to Stormwind Castle. I have done that and much more, my oath is fulfilled."

He coaxes Darkfire forward and keeps a sharp eye on the road ahead.

Spot 36

Spells prepared:
1st level: entangle, speak with animals
2nd level: spike growth



Malgant 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 8:10:59 PM
Malgant takes up a position somewhere in the middle of the riders. He will be the pace setter for the group since he does not ride. At Bralins words about Sergeant Hammer Malgant's brow furrows. " Is not a Lance Corporal inferior to a Sergeant? Why then does Lance Corporal Lymon presume to be giving the orders to the Mailed fist contingent? This is most curious I think. They have their contract and from what Hammer said it was to provide security in the area. Their contract holder had not made himself present on the scene when literally all hell broke loose and the Sergeant acted within his conscience and within his contract. If Corporal Lymon wishes to bring charges against Hammer I think he will have a hard time proving anything while I still breathe. As to Magpie Crossing, do we have the names of the representatives we are to meet and do we know what we are supposed to be telling them when we arrive? Also do we have any more information on how to put Medonius to rest for good since we parted yesterday?"

Spells prepared
0 level
read magic x2, mending x3
1st level
protection from evil, Hide from undead, remove fear, comprehend languages, enlarge person(d)
2nd level
Consecrate, silence, align weapon x2, Bulls strength(d)
3rd level
magic circle vs evil, searing light, magic vestment(d)


Harvest  d20+14=23
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 9:13:55 PM

Fyrda clops along the road. The sound of hooves. The feel of muscle and bone pushing one over the ground. The wind in one's mane. In what other way could a horse feel like a horse? No matter the pace. A horses pace is her own. Darkfire be damned.

Fyrda feels her own pace slow upon the road. She swings her head to one side in order to look back over her shoulder. The little Two-Legs, she is wrapped within her own fog. She does not feel the wind today.

Harvest Moon lifts her head to return the look in the large gentle eye. She reaches out to pat Fyrda upon the neck.

"You are leaving, Arminas Calaelen?" Too? Her eyes rise no further. She continues to gently stroke Fyrda's neck. The giant plow horse once again begins moving toward distant Magpie Crossing. "You are leaving."

Arminas 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 9:47:50 PM
Arminas turns at the sound of a sad distant voice. It was hard to tell at first, but it was Harvest who spoke. His own enthusiasm is mirrored in Darkfire's steps as the swing back to speak with the forlorn looking monk.

With a bright look in his eye and a smile playing across his lips, Arminas speaks to Harvest.

"Yes, the Culverwood calls to me. I spoke to a fairy named Blossom yesterday in the woods, and it all came clear. I have let the betrayal's of the recent past plant a seed of bitterness in my heart. I must return to the Woods and cleanse my soul. I am afraid I was becoming what I hated."

With a smile and look of concern, he looks deeply at Harvest.

"Perhaps you should come with me. Though there will be no comforts to where I go, I will eat only what the Woods provide and sleep among them as the animals do."

Then it becomes clear, in his eagerness to return to the Woods he has missed something important.

"What is wrong Harvest, I have never seen you like this."

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 10:43:49 PM

"It is such a plain and simple thing, Arminas Calaelen," she replies, voice heavy with sorrow, "that I should have realized it long ago. That if one wishes to Walk the ways of the Wold, as one makes one's way to a place, one must also necessarily leave another place behind."

"And how can one leave behind a thing that one loves, Arminas Calaelen? How can one bear to be parted with something so precious as love? And yet, how can one move forward," asks Harvest Moon, "if one does not leave it behind?"

Arminas - 3rd post 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 11:14:04 PM
Arminas nods at Harvest's words.

"Now I see the truth. You are leaving your love Anthos behind. I have already left my love behind, and now I return to her. Do not let my joy upset you, for I know the grief that you feel in your heart."

Any 
Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 11:31:56 PM
Any rides Moonshadow, his lady love at his side, their legs brushing occasionally as the horses position themselves on the road. He listens as Arminas and Harvest talk, then speaks,

"One never truly leaves love behind, it always travels with us. It is the thought of no longer being near that which we love that causes so much pain. Take heart in knowing that love does not extinguish itself simply due to separation from that which we love. We keep a portion of that love, like an ember, within us, and it can be brought out to warm our souls whenever we wish.

Friend Arminas, we will miss you, especially on the trail and in the woods, but our paths will cross again, of this I am sure. Harvest too has felt the call to seek her own path. For now though, before we actually part, let us enjoy the sunshine of the road, and the company of good friends."

Lorth 
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 8:01:26 AM
Lorth rides in silence listening to his friends conversations. Harvest and Arminas are planning to leave and he is sad to hear of it. It will be hard to find such friends again, they may have not always seen eye to eye, but they were always there to watch his back and make sure he lived to see another day...

DM Note 
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 1:41:06 PM
DM note: FYI to all as some players might not have been around

Caerthon, Paladin of the Watchful Eye is the Representative of Magpie Crossing. At the beginning of this module the group was present when he was placed upon the council. He was also a star in the previous module and several battles against the Dread.

Davros 
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 4:10:20 PM
Davros rides along on his magical mount . He listens to the conversations and enjoys the company of his friends and companions. He rides in silence. The winds of change are blowing, and the wizard knows that like magic, they can bring unexpected things.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(5)Dancing Lights, Read Magic, Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm, Shield
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball x2, Dispel Magic, extended See Invisibility
4th-(3) Wall of Fire, Globe of Invulnerability-lesser, extended Haste

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Any 
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 6:12:01 PM
Any's thoughts drift to the day that he first met this group. He was just a performer with a little skill in magic, and a little more with the sword. How far they have come since then. And yet, they have only passed less than a year since they first met. It is amazing to the bard how deep his feelings for these few have grown in so short a time.

And then there is Harvest. He glances at her as he rides along. He had never thought when he first met the feisty little monk how his feelings could have grown so quickly for her. And now she is leaving...

He begins to hum under his breath, but otherwise continues to ride towards
Magpie Crossing.

Malgant 
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 7:24:29 PM
Malgant does not know how to feel hearing that some of the group will be taking their leave. He hopes that they can help see through the problem of Medonius. He feels sadness because they have accepted him as he is and not asked questions about his banishment, questions that would hurt him by dredging up memories he would sooner not speak about. He rolls the sadness over in his mind. It is different from the sadness he felt when his other friends were killed in the battle that got him banished. Those friends were dead and gone. These friends were leaving to follow other paths, complete tasks they needed to complete, as he needed to become a hero of his people in order to satisfy the terms of his banishment. It was a different sadness for they may well be reunited one day. He shakes his head to push the sadness away and lengthens his stride to take the lead. Arminas has moved back in the line to talk to the others and someone needs to keep an eye open in his stead. Let them talk about the sadness they felt, it seemed to help them.
Spells prepared
0 level
read magic x2, mending x3
1st level
protection from evil, Hide from undead, remove fear, comprehend languages, enlarge person(d)
2nd level
Consecrate, silence, align weapon x2, Bulls strength(d)
3rd level
magic circle vs evil, searing light, magic vestment(d)


Florin Jadenth  d20+3=12 d20+3=15
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 7:51:48 PM
(OOC:Sorry everyone, I planned to post yesterday but fell under the weather. Hope everyone had a great New Year and Christmas.)

(Dan:I was wondering if you got my email concerning Christmas items. I also didn't look at all the posts but I'm taking for granted that Florin is with the group, if not then please let me know and I'll edit my post.)

Florin moves along with the others. He has been very quiet of late, specially since he like the others feels that a change is coming and for some reason he doesn't think the change is going to be all good either. As he moves along he tries to keep his eyes open for anything but can't help but scan the group also as he thinks over those he has been traveling with for awhile now.

(Listen:12 Spot:15)

I did not see an email on Christmas items. But knowing what is generally handed out, consider anything gained to be with you. and yes everyone rode for Magpie is the DM assumption

Montgomery 
Thursday January 3rd, 2008 8:04:19 PM
At a loss for words, but to encourage the group, Montgomery allows them to leave without him.

"It would appear from your paperwork, you have all the authoirty needed to conduct your own investigation. So with that, I will continue my travels to assist those whom do not have the privalidge of such. May I say, it was a pleasure to meet you all, and if we ever cross paths again, I do hope those terms will be in service to Pantheon. May his bright face allow you to see all untruth's as they are. Farewell.

With that, he turns his horse to the west and continues on his path to enforce justice.

ooc-Sorry all, life calls for awhile, I guess it could not have happened at a more opportune time. I hope to see you all soon and farewell for awhile.-Buzz

Lorth 
Friday January 4th, 2008 7:55:37 AM
"Goodbye Montgomery", Lorth says, "It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Be safe wherever you travel." He then continues to ride alongside his friends. Soon they will be in Magpie crossing.

Near Magpie Crossing 
Friday January 4th, 2008 1:55:45 PM
The group travels towards Magpie, Montgomery wishing them well, turns west towards Witchspawn. Perhaps he will head north from there to Effacia, or continue west towards Rowena. The group travels mostly in silence. Some bit of conversation amongst themselves. A parting or splitting is looking inevitable. The road is fair enough as is the weather and soon several days have past and Magpie lies just a few more hours and around a final bend.

Malgant 
Friday January 4th, 2008 4:35:02 PM
" Soon we should make Magpie Crossing. Do we have a plan for once we arrive? This errand takes us away from the task of finding a way to put Medonius to rest for good. I would prefer it over soon so that we can begin researching the information we need to see that through, Unless this member of the Council has some special knowledge of Medonius. Do we know if he has such information?"
Spells prepared
0 level
read magic x2, mending x3
1st level
protection from evil, Hide from undead, remove fear, comprehend languages, enlarge person(d)
2nd level
Consecrate, silence, align weapon x2, Bulls strength(d)
3rd level
magic circle vs evil, searing light, magic vestment(d)

Harvest 
Friday January 4th, 2008 5:19:05 PM
For a very long time, Harvest Moon had watched the road down which Montgomery Witherspoon the Third had departed. Finally, after a period of time within which he must truly might be considered gone, she had turned back to the road ahead. Holding her hand out from Fyrda's back, she reached to hold Anthos' hand for the remainder of the short journey to Magpie Crossing.

"The Shadfly Inn is a good place to stay, Protector Malgant," she replies. "Hildy and Lincoln were very good to me when I first came to this village. They also make very delicious pies."

"I am not certain, though, whether or not they will have rooms for a person as large as you. They are halflings, and even humans are large for them."

"Perhaps, though, we may have to go further on to Stormwind Castle."

Any 
Friday January 4th, 2008 6:53:48 PM
Stormwind Castle. How long ago it seems when he was entertaining for the people there.
Roads have a way of twisting back on themselves, untill you find yourself right back where you started.

"Friends, it's a beautiful day for a ride. I almost hate it to end. But I believe Magpie Crossing is just over the hill, and I am looking forward to pie."

He sings a short rhyme for the trail.

"Good friends, good food are all I seek,
A roof and bed to ease my feet,
Hot water for bathing, cold ale for the throat,
And a pillow for each ones seat."


With a laugh he shakes back his hair, and breathes in deeply of the scents of the countryside.



Florin Jadenth 
Friday January 4th, 2008 8:34:12 PM
Florin looks to the others as they continue riding and hearing the comments made he nods abit, "I agree with you Malgant. Patience sometimes isn't want of my better virtues." Florin smiles some, he is going to be happy to send the ghost to it's final resting place.

Arminas 
Saturday January 5th, 2008 11:18:46 AM
Arminas rides along, enjoying the clear air and time spent with his companions. As they pass the road to Merrydale, he pauses as looks down the road.

"I will be going back there soon, but for now I will accompany you to Magpie Crossing."

Malgant and Florin comment on destroying Medonius, and Arminas reminds them:

"I believe Madam Dulcet, or the cat that she is now, told us that Medonius is likely banished for 50 years. While that is a short time to myself and likely Bralin, many of you will die of old age before he comes back again. Unless you seek to summon him, but you have been warned your strength is not great enough yet. I do not understand what you hope to do now."

They near Magpie Crossing, and he adds:

"Caerthon was who I was asked to find by the Woldian Adventure League, when first I joined this group. We will speak to him, as he is on the Pitchfork council. That will bring my service full circle, and will likely end it as well."

Harvest (2nd Post) 
Saturday January 5th, 2008 1:33:08 PM

"Hildy or Lincoln may know of where Paladin Caerthon might be, Arminas Calaelen. Or, they may know who the other member of the Pitchfork Council is who lives in this area."

Arminas - 2nd post 
Saturday January 5th, 2008 6:31:19 PM
"Yes, Hildy and Lincoln will know. It will be nice to eat a few pies and sleep in a bed before I walk back into the Culverwood."

Arminas coaxes Darkfire forward, as he can almost smell the pies now.

Lorth 
Monday January 7th, 2008 8:13:32 AM
Lorth smiles at the mention of Hildy and Lincoln, it is good to be able to see them once again he thinks. He is also looking forward to seeing Caerthon again as it always is good to see one of his father's friends and Lorth considers him to be sort of a mentor. Striving to be as great a man as he.

Magpie 
Monday January 7th, 2008 1:11:57 PM
The group rides into Magpie, the streets are as busy as normal withh those calling out thier wares and those travelling along thier daily chores to purchase them. Hildy and Lincoln are readily located and both give the party warm welcomes. "Paladin Caerthon?" they ask in unison, Hildy continues, "Yes of course. As the new Reeve, he has, been forced if you ask him, to take up residence within the Manor house just across the river and to the north. But you can't go til you sit yourselves down and have a proper meal and a drink." With that declaration, both halflings begin to shoo and pull the various Pc's to a place at one of the outdoor tables.

"C'mon c'mon, down from those horses." Lincoln chides, getting directly in the path of Harvest's mount. "He's not going anywhere and everyone knows you speak better when your stomach is not. We'll not be taking a no on this." now wagging a finger mockingly of a chiding parent.



Malgant 
Monday January 7th, 2008 4:21:41 PM
"Actually Arminas, Lady Dulcet said he would not be able to perform the rite that we interupted for another 50 years. The rite that would have sacrificed Ivy for a body for Medonious to inhabit. That will not stop his noncorporeal form which we have already seen wreak havok on us and others."
With the halflings Chattering around them as they reach Magpie crossing Malgant cannot help but have his spirits lifted. These good folk carry on as if the Medonius's of the world never darken their door. The Taur was moved to hope that one such as Medonius never would do so as well. People needed a place like this to get away and see the good in life from time to time. He remembered their last visit as they passed through to Roweena and it took little prodding to get him to sit down to one of the halfling's meals.

Spells prepared
0 level
read magic x2, mending x3
1st level
protection from evil, Hide from undead, remove fear, comprehend languages, enlarge person(d)
2nd level
Consecrate, silence, align weapon x2, Bulls strength(d)
3rd level
magic circle vs evil, searing light, magic vestment(d)

Arminas 
Monday January 7th, 2008 5:07:52 PM
Arminas seems to have interpreted the words of the Cat Dulcet differently, and shrugs at Malgant's words.

"Well, you would know more of ghosts and undead creatures than I. I have only ever met a few, and that is more than I ever care to meet again. Once I meet with Caerthon though I believe my service will be at an end. Leave it to others to fight ghosts, I prefer to fight those that bleed."

It doesn't take any urging for Arminas to hop down and eat at Lincoln's suggestion.

Sitting at the appointed table, he says:

"Ah, it is good to be back. Whatever you have prepared, I am not particular and know it all to be fine food."

Any 
Monday January 7th, 2008 6:16:45 PM
"I had thought as you did Arminas, that the Ghost could not incorporate for another 50 years, but I too know little of ghosts. For now Hildy's pies await, and I find myself hungry."

He lifts his arms to Harvest, to help her from atop the large horse Fryda, even though he knows she does not need the assistance. Then taking her by the arm, he enters the Inn.

Davros 
Monday January 7th, 2008 8:06:01 PM
Davros sits down for the meal with his companions. He cannot help but smile at the cheerful halflings and even Whiskers seems to be amused as the rat sits on Davros' shoulder and bobs his head as if laughing at all the jokes.

Spells Prepared: star shows used spells
cantrips-(5)Dancing Lights, Read Magic, Message, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand
1st-(7)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm, Shield
2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor, Mirror Image, Levitate
3rd-(4)Fireball x2, Dispel Magic, extended See Invisibility
4th-(3) Wall of Fire, Globe of Invulnerability-lesser, extended Haste

Items Used:
3 charges from wand of detect magic

Bralin 
Monday January 7th, 2008 8:51:13 PM
Bralin ponders the various discussions taking place around him.

Arminas and Harvest prepare to strike out on their own.

Medonius may or may not be thwarted for the next 50 years.

The location of the two Council Members Dulcet sent them to find.

The dwarf has not yet formulated a complete opinion on any of these questions. Additionally, he has not been (directly) asked. And so it it that the dwarf rides wordlessly behind the group, observing the back trail and scanning the flanks for an attack that never comes.

Entering Magpie Crossing, the black bearded dwarf smiles grandly, and nods a greeting to the halfling propieters of the Shadfly Inn. Bralin allows himself to be pulled to a table, and avails themselves of the ample hospitality.

"How fares the town?" he asks Hildy between bites. The question is straightforward, built upon the tenseness that existed the last time the group was here.

Harvest 
Monday January 7th, 2008 8:55:38 PM

The Shadfly Inn, so much like a slice of pie in its shape, set in the crook of a Y in the road, cannot help but bring a smile to the face of Harvest Moon. She reaches out her arms and slides from the saddle into Anthos' embrace as they arrive at the front door. Then, her face beaming, she detaches from him to wrap the halfling woman in her own embrace.

The urchin stands next to Harvest, partly shielding himself from Andrath. "5 gold pieces" he blurts out. "I'll tell you all I know for 5 gold pieces."

"Five gold pieces is a lot of money, Kiel," she had said. Later, after a dangerous journey into the Dread, disaster narrowly diverted, and betrayal by Captain Greenblade, she had come upon the boy again.

"Hello, Kiel, have you given thought to what you would spend five gold coins upon?"

"I work for my coin now," he had said. "Lincoln says I can have a place to stay and eat in the kitchen, an he'll pay me if I stay with him 'n Hildy and help out around the inn. I figger I'll save up for a bow and some arrowheads, and maybe a dog."

She had wound up giving young Kiel the five extra gold coins.

"Hildy, is Kiel still about? Such a great deal has happened since we last met. This is Davros Sapphiredge and his friend Whiskers. The noble elf is Paladin Florin Jadenth. And this is Malgant, he is a Protector of Domi. Or," she pauses, "aspires to be one."

"Lincoln," Harvest asks as they are ushered to the outdoor tables, "Madame Dulcet of the Pitchfork Council in Jarlwolf said that we were to meet with Two members of the Pitchfork Council who live near here. One, is, of course, Caerthon. But I do not know who might be the second. Do you know of another member of the Council who lives near Magpie Crossing?"

Lorth 
Tuesday January 8th, 2008 8:51:49 AM
Lorth rides in silence. When they get to Magpie crossing he dismounts and follows the halflings into the inn.

(OOC: Well it seems out game has been sacked. Thank you all for all the wonderful adventures over the years. I'll be moving on to another game as soon as Jerry works out where I am going.)

Any 
Tuesday January 8th, 2008 6:08:29 PM
So many conversations. So much going on, and so much good food! Any soaks up the atmosphere of everything, enjoying the time given to relax and just be.

He begins to hum softly, but does not sing, trying to form words to go with his thoughts and music.

Shadfly Inn in Magpie Crossing 
Tuesday January 8th, 2008 7:45:26 PM
The halflings start bringing out food and chattering up a storm. The town has been moving along quite the same as always. The new Reeve is very popular with most everyone and really everything hre seems completely untouched by the recent events the Swords of Light have had to endure. Lincoln answers Malgant with his opinion, a fact he restates many times as to prevent any confusion.
"Pie to peanuts its the silver haired elf that lives down past teh Golden Sheaf Bakery. An he's had himself some company just the other day."
"Say that's right." chimes in Hildy "Some soldier fellas from the looks of thier equipment and mounts. They pounded through the other morning, you'd think Marteus himself was pressing them."
A young man sitting nearby is nodding and adds, "Yea they stopped at Point's place for, oh say maybe an hour and then, [he makes hores galloping noises] off they shot further down the road. I've heard there's an outpost a few days out that way and off the road at that. Secret Base [he winks]." the stranger returns to his coffee and mincemeat pie.

On the conversation of Medonious and whether or not he could return sooner than 50 years, malgant and Lorth have the greatest field of knowledge. Both believe that Madame Dulcet's 50 year statement only pertains to that particular ceremony. It is very likely he was banished back to his original haunt. With Itzal's death his spirit is again subject to its original boundaries. A location unfortunately that no one knows, but one that Itzal must have frequented enough to eventually form a pact with Medonious and thus allowing him broader fields to roam.

"Kiel is still about Magpie" Hildy answers cheerfully. "Though he does not work for us any longer. He found a truer friend at the mill." Seeing a bit of a puzzle come to Harvest's eyes, Hildy smiles broadly and beams, "The kind with four legs and fur."

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday January 8th, 2008 9:18:47 PM
(OOC:I'm sorry to see this game going to be closed then. I wonder where Florin will end up. I hope those of us who wanted to continue can atleast get the same game.)

Florin listens to what is said and when Harvest introduces him to Hilday, he nods and smiles to her, "Greetings and is nice to meet you." Florin enjoys the meal and listens to what is said otherwise during it as he pobders what the groups course will be to come.

Harvest 
Tuesday January 8th, 2008 9:33:58 PM

A wistful smile drifts across Harvest Moon's face.

"It is good to know that Kiel is doing well." She reaches for a piece of crust, the last remaining upon her plate. Thoughtfully she munches upon one end.

"We should introduce ourselves to the elf who lives beyond the Golden Sheaf Bakery," she says. "And though Reeve Caerthon knows us already, we should inform him that we have come from Jarlwolf as soon as possible, I think."

"I wonder who the armed horsemen might have been," she wonders. "Mailed Fist?"

Davros 
Tuesday January 8th, 2008 11:02:26 PM
"Maybe the other council members can shed some light on the Medonius mystery?"

OOC- Jerry said if you want to move char forward to a new game together, to vote as such or email him.

Let's all try to sign the Swords of Light up for a future tap game. Anyone?

Lorth 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 7:26:04 AM
Lorth eats heartily and listens to all the conversations. "I do believe Medonius will be confined to his normal haunt for the next 50 years, however it would be nice to put him to rest if possible."

Bralin 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 8:33:17 AM
Between sweet rolls, Bralin nods his agreement to Lorth's statement. Unchecked spirits roaming about is not a good thing.

"Mayhap ye can find a Grim to assist," he notes to the paladin of Gargul.

"We should see Caerthon right away," the dwarf opines. "His presence will help us convince the Councilperson of our veracity."

Should no one else offer a contrary opinion, the dwarf rises to visit the paladin.

Any 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 6:21:19 PM
"If all are in agreement then, we should proceed to report as soon as we have finished eating. Then maybe we can decide what to do next."

Any takes another bite of his meat pastry, and then looks for some of the apple pie that Hildy usually has around.

Arminas 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 7:27:50 PM
Arminas finishes off the meat and fruit pies on his plate, and beams.

"Possibly the last fine meal I will eat for a while. No better way to get a send off than with Hildy pies. Okay, lets go see Caerthon. Ready when you are Bralin."


Davros 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 7:54:45 PM
Davros says little, but nods his agreement at being ready to look for the councilman.

The new Reeve of Magpie Crossing 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 10:18:56 PM
The group finishes thier meal and then saddles back up for the short ride to the Manor house to see Caerthon. The paladin answers the door himself in short order after the group arrives and invites everyone in. He quickly confirms the residence and position on the council of Eledrynn Lill. Appointed by a group of the elves from Culverwood that have been working to establish a new home outside of Parnoths reach. He then excuses himself for a moment while he dispatches a runner to Eledrynn's residence to bring him to the manor house so that both of them could hear the Swords tale at the same time.

The silverhaired elf arrives within the hour and all adjourn to the small council chambers. Nodding for the Swords of Light to begin, Caerthon sits back with a stoic expression. For his part, Eledrynn, seems most interested in Davros's take on the matter.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday January 9th, 2008 11:39:06 PM
Florin takes a moment before the group arrives where they are heading and speaks up, "I been waiting on this for the right time and I feel a change is coming for some reason and some with the loss of Montgomery, I feel this is a good time to do this before any others leave."

Florin moves his backpack and pulls out the HHH from it which he pulls out a wrapped item and hands one to each person of the group, "Most of you already know I have been trying to keep a tradition alive from my family. Gift day was not long ago now and I been holding on to these. I hope each of you will enjoy the gift and it will remind you of the times we been together and all no matter where we all may go in the future."

In Bralin's package he will find a well made silver belt buckle showing the sign of his clan on it.

Harvest finds a well made silver hairpin with a small symbol of Gargul and Warrd on it.

Any finds a well made leather carrying case for his instrument. The snaps on it made of silver.

Arminas finds a small well made leather collar for Ewan. The buckle on the collar made of silver and inscribed with the elven word for friend.

Malgant finds a well made silver bracelet with the symbol of Domi inscribed on it.

Davros finds 2 scroll cases with silver designings on them showing a dragon breathing fire.

Lorth finds a well made sheath with silverworkings on it that are in the design of the most well known form of Gargul.

Florin coughs abit at Arnimas's gift and speaks alittle worried he might not enjoy it, "Your a hard person to decide on something for and since you best friend is the forest and your friend there I thought it was fitting."

With this done, Florin heads to the meeting with the others. He sits and listens to what is said and watches for the time being.

Lorth 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 7:32:50 AM
"Thank you Florin, it was a pleasure to journey with you." Lorth bows to his friend then carefully packs away his gift, to be examined and used later. He then goes with his friends to the reeves place of residence.

Harvest 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 11:46:47 AM

"Thank you Paladin Florin." Harvest Moon admires the beautiful hairpin. "But I hope that you are not offended if I do not wear it. My hair is far to short to hold such a pin." She sighs. "Someday, maybe, I will grow my hair longer. It is a thought that I have had for some time now."

Again she sighs. "Someday."

At the Manor House, Harvest Moon remains quiet until the second member of the Pitchfork Council arrives.

"We have traveled a long road to reach this place," she begins before launching into a retelling of events. From the party at the home of the Jerse's to the journey to Rowena to the battle on Wolf Hill to events at Madame Dulcet's and finally to Magpie Crossing, Harvest weaves the tale with her companions.

"Madame Dulcet has sent us to you now," she says at last. "We had not questioned her intent, hoping instead to learn from you why she might have sent us here. Hopefully it will be to gain the means to send Medonius on to his final rest with Gargul and to restore Madame Dulcet to a human form."

Bralin 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 3:43:41 PM
Bralin nods his thanks to Florin, and places the buckle carefully in his pack.

At the Manor House, the dwarf takes up his accustomed position near Lorth and waits for the talkative members of his group to share the tale.

Any 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 6:15:17 PM
Any accepts the gift from Florin.

"My friend, it is a great tradition that your family has. So much has gone on that the season had slipped my mind. This case will go beautifully with your gift of last year. I fear I have nothing to give in return except my thanks. You find me in your debt. Do not hesitate to cal on me to redeem it if you are ever in need."

The bard reverently takes his lute, given him the year before by Florin, and places it within the case. Then admires the gifts given to each of the others.

When they finally reach the councilman's home, and after the wait for Eledrynn, he listens as Harvest tells the story, adding comment if asked to clarify what has occurred.

Davros 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 8:25:03 PM
OOC- did we meet Eledrynn when we helped the elves set up that town?

Davros seems rather pleased that he not only has a captive audience for his ramblings but also an attentive one as well. "Eledrynn, do you have any specific questions we could answer?"

"As for the events, I will give some details that others may not have known."

"Madam Dulcet claimed her ability to transfer her essense into her cat familiar was 'no trick'. When I asked her about it, she seemed to imply she would not tell me how it was done. I wonder why?"

"Something very odd happened upon Wolf Hill. After the battle, we searched the area to make sure Ivy was not the only prisoner. I had set my rat familiar down to ask him to look about. He became frightened. I have never felt such fear before. Do you know what may have startled him so?"

"One thing which has puzzled me greatly. Itzal was but an apprentice at the school he attended. Yet he routinely cast spells I have only myself recently been able to master. How did he do it?"

"Medonius perplexes me as well. He was a ghost correct? Yet at Itzal's birthday party, he was able to trip some of the guests which had insulted Itzal. How was he able to physically interact with them? For a time I had thought he was an imp until he was revealed when Itzal attacked us on the road."

"We seem to have encountered numerous persons around the area of Jarlwolf who have been charmed. We have not had a chance to investigate this yet, but I felt it important to mention."

"I have Itzal's spellbook here, Eledrynn. If you have any gift with magic, you are welcome to examine it."

"There seems to be a great deal of Mailed Fist activity in the area. I wonder if there is any connection. I don't seem to recall them being present before Itzal's party, and I doubt if Lord Adrik Jerse hired them just for the sake of harassing us. They were here before Itzal's death, and always seemed to be holding something back when we spoke to them."

Davros sits back for a moment in concentration, trying to remember any other important details.

Davros 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 8:29:42 PM
"Thank you Florin. You are a good friend. Just make sure that no matter what happens, we all get wedding invitations."

OOC-maybe we could do a tap game for the wedding with the whole Wold able to attend?

Questions and questions, Oh and maybe an answer or two 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 9:49:20 PM
The elf listens intently to Harvest and then to Davros. Several points casuse Eledrynn to nod, seemingly to himself, but Davros suspects there is another in the room or listening in.

Caerthon, in contrast does not seem to have much thought to himself on any of it. He listens all the same, but his face is a blank slate. The conversation of Ghost, witchcraft and arcane might well beyond his knowledge. Until the story involves The Mailed Fist, here he perks up. Caerthon looks to Eledrynn and at the others nod, he speaks.

"I can address the presence of the Mailed Fist. They have a recruit and training center about a day to the east and off the nroth track road. Very difficult to find unless you know it is there. They have been in the area so to speak for some time. I imagine Adrik hired them not to harass you but at the behest of his sister after the party. I do not know the man, but is sounds as if the Mailed Fist Thumb you met was looking into you. Given no altercation I would also imagine that investigation produced a favorable report to Adrik. To the arguement heard between the two, hard to say. Sounds like conflicting orders and i would also say the Lance Corporal was operating above his rank. Special commission of some kind I would say. I will pay the Mailed Fist a visit as Reeve. They are close enough to Magpie, well within my right. Or if one of you prefer, I will draft a letter for you to go in my stead."

Eledrynn nods silently to hmself a few times as Caerthon speaks adn when the paladin finishes, his eyes catch the light as he turns to Davros directly. "I will lend you what information we suspect from your story and questions. And yes I would like to take a little time to examine the book." He holds out his hand and places the book in his lap. The book opens and the pages slowly turn, though the elf maintains speaking and looking to Davros and sometimes to one of the others. Spot DC 15Highlight to display spoiler: {a small serpant can be seen just peeking out of his tunic and apparently reading the book}

"On the matter of Madame Dulcett and her current state? I can say we're as lost as any of you. The working of witches is a mystery we have yet to unravel. Your familiar may have found himself in a fading emenation of powerful evil magic. That would explain his reaction and would be left for a few minutes in the area with such a powerful ritual as you describe being wrought."

"Medonious fits the manifestations and limits normally attributed to Ghost. He is more likely one than not. An arcane ghost could have done those things you saw at the party, Telekinesis comes to mind immediately. The charming should be looked into, though with Itzal gone and the most likely candidate of caster." he leaves the sentence at that and shrugs.

He then asks and most note the only person he is asking is Davros by his body language, "So what are your future plans now?

Caerthon sits back and looks with a rising eyebrow at Davros and what his responce may be. It seems there may have indeed been a plan in place when Madame Dulcett sent teh party to seek out these particular councilmen at Magpie Crossing. He puts a holding hand to any others and begs for thier indulgance just now for Eledrynn's sake and the question.

Harvest  d20+14=20
Thursday January 10th, 2008 10:07:36 PM

Harvest Moon eyes the little snake with a tip of her head. Poking from Councilman Eledrynn's sleeve, it seems for all the world to be reading the book. Only from the corner of her eye does she note Paladin Caerthon as he raises his hand to indicate a pause. She turns her eyes from Councilman Eledrynn and his very interesting snake to look in the direction of Davros Sapphiredge, and she awaits his answer.

Davros 
Thursday January 10th, 2008 11:33:08 PM
Davros shifts uncomfortably in his seat. He is put on the spot and is not entirely comfortable with it.

"It seems the current investigation is at an end, save for laying Medonius' spirit to final rest. To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure. I feel as though my knowledge and skills, such as they are to be inadequate for serving the people of this area and my companions most of all."

"I had considered applying to study at the school in Rowena for a time, or maybe even traveling to the Star Mages Guild. However it seems to me you may have something in particular in mind. What would that be?"

Arminas  d20+17=24
Thursday January 10th, 2008 11:54:36 PM
OOC: Sorry, I missed posting. Daniel just beat me tonight.

To Florin when the gift was presented:
"You are too kind, and are a credit to the elven race. Ewan is indeed my friend, and this will strengthen our bond. She is hunting now, but I will give it to her later." Arminas then slip it around his wrist, to keep it safe.

At the meeting:
Harvest and Davros seem to be handling this well, so Arminas sits and listens. He looks with curiosity at the serpent peaking through Eledrynn's jacket. Talk of politics, militias and ghosts cause Arminas' mind to wander.

Running through the Culverwood, the ancient trees seem to part for him. Alone, he breathes deeply in the still air and catches the smells of wild mushrooms and mosses. Life is good, and worries are few. The distant memory of children trapped in Koshe Mar trouble him, but soon the forest blots out all concerns.

Lorth 
Friday January 11th, 2008 7:58:53 AM
Lorth listens to all the talking attentively. His eyes pass back and forth following the conversation like a ball in a tennis match. When the conversation pauses he looks to Davros to make his final statement and draw it to a conclusion.



Malgant  d20+5=11
Friday January 11th, 2008 12:09:09 PM
OOC
Sorry I missed a couple days, things got hectic here.

IC
Malgant is taken aback at the gift presented to him by Florin. In his home, gifts were only exchanged as a sign of accomplishment, such as when he was made a priest."Thank you Florin. I will keep this always to remember the openess with which you all recieved me when you found me a prisoner. Thank you."
Malgant then listens to the telling of the tale of Medonius. He allows the others to tell it, especially since this councilman has apparently come to hear it from Davros. The only point he disagrees with is the assesment that Itzal is responsible for the charmed citizens in and around Jarlwolf. " Charming a person to his will is not an Itzallike act. Itzal was a lonely boy who no one particularly liked. If he were one to charm folks with magic I would think we would have seen more evidence of that before the people in Jarlwolf. He was a summoner, he created friends and minions through summoning magic. Charming other to do his bidding just does not feel right.


Bralin 
Friday January 11th, 2008 3:33:02 PM
Bralin finds he is having trouble following the line of conversation. The report seems to have become an interview, and the dwarf isn't sure how to respond.

In the end, he sticks with what he knows, remains silent, and continues to observe.

Any  d20+10=28
Friday January 11th, 2008 6:53:26 PM
Any makes note of the movement near Eledrynn's waist,and is quite interested to see the little serpent "reading" the spell book. The ways of magic users neveer ceases to amaze the Bard. Even though he has the use of a selection of the words of power by which he achieves magic, true wizards have always confounded him.

He pays close attention to all that happens, and he too awaits Davros' reply.

Invitations Extended 
Saturday January 12th, 2008 2:22:19 PM
Eledrynn eyes Davros closely as he speaks and those with a sharp eye, note the snake is doing likewise. After what seems to be a very long moment of complete silence, the elf speaks. "Davros, I can save you from any such journies. I do so by formerally extending to you invitation to join the Star Mages Guild. I will sponsor and mentor you and provide access to the Star Mage Tower in New Elenna."

Upon Davros's acceptance a light clamor of applause can be heard and Eledrynn smiles as he glances up to an unseen audience. He then scans the rest of the Swords, "Yes this had been previously discussed by myself and madame Dulcet. Well before any such matters with this Itzal and Medonious occurred. Dulcet believed it imperative this step be taken, in spite of all other forces at work. I agree with her on that. With that concluded we can address our ghost issue. Having one as powerful as this one seems to be, is nothing but bad for this region of ours."

Caethorn chimes in his agreement, "Yes and we are fortunate in a way, had he won over somone with influence on the council or a splinter group. We could have found ourselves at strong odds and in danger of breaking the valley."

Malgant's words gives both Councilmen pause and they agree. "Unfortuantely all we can do is speculate and try to match a theory to the results."

Caethorn speaks, "We will get word to the other members of the council. You have done a great service for your people. We leave it up to you to decide for yourselves where to go next. I have been where you are now my young hereos" he pauses and chuckles a bit. "oung in experience master dwarf and elf of course is what I meant." He then continues, "I have ben where you are and I see the sorrow and light in some of your eyes and faces. The unknown future, the parting of company, the excitement of new beginnings. Both Eledrynn and I offer choices, hopes and possibilites for you individually and as a whole. You can accept them or choose your very own path. The Pitchfork council will all know you from this day forward. We will stand by you and defend you as you have done for our people."


Harvest 
Saturday January 12th, 2008 3:43:43 PM

"Davros Sapphiredge!" Harvest Moon claps her hands together. "That is the most wonderful of news. I am so very happy for you." Her smile is radiant. With joy, yes, but also her smile is radiant with pride. "It is good to see paths, fresh and inviting, open for well deserving friends."

The smile drops into the normal smooth lines of her young face.

"I see that there will be no word soon upon the location of Medonius, nor will there be need of persons to seek out and defeat his evil."

"Anthos, if I may borrow a dagger, please." Harvest Moon's eyes cross ever so slightly as she reaches to her forehead and grasps the crest of hair that dangles over her eyes. With the blade, she cuts a lock and ties the fine strands into a knot. "I will remain in Jarlwolf for Paladin Florin's wedding to Ivy. After that, I will return to the Contested Kingdoms. If you should wish to find me, you may use my hair with which to scry. If you summon me, I will return."

She turns to return the blade, but instead, catches up Any's hand in both of hers. She raises it up to touch his fingers to her cheek.

"How can I expect you go accompany me, Anthos? Life in the Contested Kingdom is difficult. There are so many people who suffer, without homes, driven to and fro by the many wars. So many people in need of aid. There is much injustice in the name of greed, in the name of power, and sometimes even in the name of good. How is it that I can wish you to accompany me into such a place." The wetness of tears touches his hand. "And yet, I so very much do, Anthos. I wish with all my heart for you to wish to come with me."

"How is it that such a thing as love can be so selfish?"

Davros 
Sunday January 13th, 2008 4:45:33 PM
Davros is overwhelmed. With a huge smile, "I accept!"

"Thank you Harvest. I only hope that I can live up to expectations."

Arminas 
Monday January 14th, 2008 11:21:02 AM
Arminas snaps out of his trance as he realizes something important is going on. Davros, who he met in Koshe Marr has come a long way!

"Davros, that is wonderful. You will become a powerful mage, and I know you will be a wise one as well. I remember when we met you in Koshe Marr you were studying the strange plants that grow in the dim light there. Your curious nature will lead you to great knowledge. I hope we meet again. When I am done with my wanderings in the Culverwood I may again seek to travel the Wold. Hopefully, I will not let the Culverwood erase all memory of time from my mind and I will come out when you are still a young man."

Turning to Caethorn he adds:
"The WLA assigned me to join the Swords of Lights to find and rescue you long ago. I have done that and much more. Unless there is more required of me, I will leave to go back to my home and seek healing."

Bralin 
Monday January 14th, 2008 1:58:41 PM
Bralin smiles and give Davros a congratulatory nod. The mage appears quite happy about the invitation, and the dwarf suspects he will do well.

As to what to do next? Tis a question to be answered later. Bralin maintains his silence and waits for his comrades.

Any 
Monday January 14th, 2008 5:52:59 PM
"Congratulations Davros! The stars seem to shine on you, and I know that you will show your worth."

His hands are pulled to the face of his lady, and Harvest asks that he go with her into the Contested Kingdoms.

"And why should I not go with you wherever you go, if you wish it. I had thought that you wanted to walk your path alone, but if you will have a poor bard as a traveling companion, then I apply for the position without regret. Arminas goes to where his heart dwells, Davros follows his own into the tower of the Star Mage, why should I not follow my own heart where it travels, for it travels with you. Let us go into those kingdoms, and help those who need our help. Together, how can we fail?"

He draws her into an enbrace and kiss, then holds her a step away.

"Will you have me?"

Harvest 
Monday January 14th, 2008 8:31:38 PM

"But Anthos, to leave ... I did not think that you would ... "

His mouth stops her words, and the Wold rises in a wave of such happiness that it feels to burst her heart.

"Anthos." The tears stream down her face as she looks up into his. "Anthos." That is the best that she can manage before she buries herself within him, clutching him fiercely and sobbing into his chest.

Next Moves 
Monday January 14th, 2008 9:32:02 PM
The two members of the Pitchfork Council rise and as they do, the doors open and a young man enters with a small set of drinks. A Crystal goblet of elven wine, a solid oak tankard of dwarven ale, a oversized Silver mug of Purple wine, a set of crystal flutes of chapagne, two smaller crystal glasses of a red wine and a trio of thick frosted glasses of lager.

"To friendship and the comrades in arms that you have become. No matter the distance." Both Caethorn with one lager and Eledrynn with one of the red wines hoist thier glasses.

Harvest 
Tuesday January 15th, 2008 10:43:13 AM
Harvest Moon reaches up for one of the long thin glasses filled with a very interesting bubbling amber liquid and takes it by its delicate stem. Tears of joy still wet upon her face, she turns to Anthos and raises the up the beverage in toast.

"Bring peace with you, whatever path you may follow." She turns the glass to the others, companions all.

Al - OoC 
Tuesday January 15th, 2008 10:43:32 AM
A Crystal goblet of elven wine (Arminas)
a solid oak tankard of dwarven ale (Bralin)
a oversized Silver mug of Purple wine
a set of crystal flutes of chapagne (0/2 in a set?; Harvest and Any)
two smaller crystal glasses of a red wine (0/2; Eledrynn and Florin)
trio of thick frosted glasses of lager (1/3; Caethorn)

Arminas 
Tuesday January 15th, 2008 10:48:56 AM
Reaching up, Arminas takes the goblet of elven wine and brings it slowly up to his face. Breathing deeply, the scent of the wine brings memories of happy events long ago. He takes a long slow slip, and the cares of the last few days start to melt away.

He lifts his glass:

"To friends, wherever they may be."

Bralin 
Tuesday January 15th, 2008 3:06:02 PM
The dwarf grabs hold of the oaken tankard and lifts it high.

"Food and ale,
Gold and gems,
A noble cause,
and stout companions."

Bralin drains half the mug in one great swallow.

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday January 15th, 2008 10:24:13 PM
Florin will take one of the smaller glasses of a drink since he isn't a big drinker either way. He listens to the toasts and raises his glass, "To good friends and the roads that lay ahead of us all."

Florin drinks from his glass and looks down abit thinking before speaking his mind, "I'm thinking after the wedding with Ivy that I might see if she would like to go to the Floating City. I don't know if my family will attend the wedding but they should meet Ivy." Florin shrugs some as this is a hard decision for him, he hates to leave the group later when that time comes but he also feels he should do this also and maybe he will see old friend's again. He does smile and look to Bralin, "I'm sure the Shields would enjoy to hear your doing well to Bralin and I can tell them of the noble companions and friends I've made here."

Any 
Tuesday January 15th, 2008 10:47:06 PM
Any takes the other glass paired with Harvest's. The Champagne bubbles rise in the glass, and burst over the tastebuds of the bard.

"Ale for those just met,
wine for companions,
Beer to relax,
Whiskey to forget,
and Champagne for love.

Good friends can drink them all."

End Games 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 8:09:54 AM
Glasses are hoisted, toasts are made and the group says their farewells. In short order Ederynn takes his leave and tells Davros that when the mage is ready he will be as well. His small house is located just down the eastern road. "There is no hurry. Say your good byes."

Caethorn escorts the Swords from the house and bids them well. He has to draft a letter and has a Mailed Fist outpost to visit. The invitation being open if any wish to accompany him.

As for the rest of the Swords, the open roads and calls of the Wood and adventure lie stretched out as the endless sky.

Harvest 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 2:57:27 PM

The blue skies up above stretch so far and wide.

Harvest Moon hooks one arm through that of Anthos. And before he can escape, she hooks the other through that of Arminas Calaelen.

"Will you not remain, Arminas Calaelen," she asks, "until Florin and Ivy are wed?"

Arminas 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 3:12:29 PM
With the scent and taste of the elven wine and memories of the Culverwood flooding his mind, it takes a moment for Arminas to realize that Harvest is speaking to him. Another moment to realize that she has latched onto him. He looks toward Any with what can only be interpreted as jealousy, and then into the eyes of the small girl turned woman. It happens so fast with humans, he is almost taken aback by the changes he has seen in her.

"I suppose the Woods will wait, they always wait. While I will make no difference for them, they will make all the difference to me. I will wait until the wedding, and then my heart calls me back home.

Florin, how soon do you wed?"

Bralin 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 5:25:29 PM
Bralin shakes his head at Caethorn's invitation. He has his own plans.

Turning to Florin, he awaits the paladin's response to the wedding date.

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 5:29:31 PM
Florin walks out with everyone when the little gathering breaksup and looks to everyone again as he still hates to see the group going their serperate ways but he also knows that change can be good in the long run.

Hearing Arminas's question, Florin smiles, "I'm hopeing to right away to be honest. It seems everything is finished as far as we can do for the time being and Ivy's father should be back soon from his trip. I'm not sure if Jella has arrived from the Float or not but if not then she will meet Ivy when I return there and if Ivy agrees to go with me."

Florin smiles to his friends, "You all are like family. We have seen and been through alot together, even if I was not with the group from the beginning."

Florin can't help but look to Bralin and grins some as he thinks about the dwarf as his best man, will be interesting to see how his stout friend goes about this. Bralin has always seem to have his own unique way of things, "No worries too Bralin. I'll see that there is some dwarven ale for you after all this."

Florin thinks and frowns abit, "I hope the council members might beable to help with the Jerse's though. I really don't want no disgruntled guests or uninvited ones."



Any 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 5:55:48 PM
Any is just enjoying the sunshine and being with good friends.

"Don't worry friend Florin, we will all be here for the wedding, and would not let anything spoil your day."

Davros 
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 9:10:14 PM
After finishing the toast and listening to the conversation, an idea comes to Davros.

"I have a proposal. Let us all agree to meet again in Jarlwolf after a period of time. Say in one or two years? Even as we go our separate ways for now, when we meet again, perhaps fortunes will change again and some cause will need for us to gather together to oppose it."

"There is always the unfinished business in Koshe-Marr, if nothing else."

"I will remain for the wedding if Eledrynn allows for it. Florin, set up a meeting with Ivy for me. Maybe I will be able to come up with some magical lights for decorations? I'm sure I could come up with something to amuse your guests. :)"

"Hmmmmmm. I shall have to start thinking about a wedding gift as well..."

Harvest (2nd Post)  d20+8=24
Wednesday January 16th, 2008 9:47:05 PM

A bright smile beams from Harvest Moon's face. "Yes, we will all be there for your wedding, Paladin Florin."

"And afterwards, you will go to Plateau City, Davros Sapphiredge? That is where the Star Mage Tower is. Is it not?" (Knowledge Geography 24) "And I have heard of a teleport platform from Plateau City to the Floating City. I think that in this way we can find you, Paladin Florin."

She looks to Bralin Stoneminder who has said little of where he intends to go. Protector Malgant has been particularly silent, as has Paladin Lorth.

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