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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
Lorth SMTWTFS = OXXXXXO
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.

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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.

-------------------
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."


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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)


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?"


-------------------
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."


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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)


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

zzzzzzz (whiskers)

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

-----------------

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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