Zeoll (Heroism, Invisible) d20+3=11 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+6=17 ; Sunday May 4th, 2008 9:16:39 AM
Zeoll, feeling dumb (Int check 11), decides to explore. Moving as quietly as he can, Zeoll moves down the cave and looks around the corner. Move Silent 11. Spot 25, Listen 17.
Winterglade Monday May 5th, 2008 7:48:45 AM
[Checking in.]
Gecktar Monday May 5th, 2008 8:23:52 AM
Glancing at Theorex. "Are you sure they are coming. Please don't exite them to much." he says with a smile.
JimGeorge Monday May 5th, 2008 11:51:08 AM
Occ: If I was wrong about them coming. Ie the player was wrong then he won't cast.
Occ: If my eye see's them comming I will cast my ready spell.
Occ:if they aren't coming I will hold my ready spell till they move down toward us.
"Be ready."
Brahmah Monday May 5th, 2008 12:46:24 PM
He kicks the unconcious for of monk and draws his swords. "I really dislike spiders. Especially those who can simply bite off a hand with ease."
Brahmah Monday May 5th, 2008 2:14:36 PM
OOC: Here is the updated sheet finally. Sorry it took so long. I leave for Italy Wednesday afternoon.
OPPPPPEEEEEEENNNNNN SEESSSSSSSSSSSSAAAMMMMMMMMMEEEE Monday May 5th, 2008 9:23:40 PM Winterglade suggests that someone push Buhll under the door while the door is up.
Gecktar wonders who is going to shove Buhll under the door while everyone is holding it up while he struggles to keep the door open.
Tiba admits that she is not sure why she is not able to heal their fallen compaion.
Brahmah not seeming to quite grasp the mentality of Monks comments that maybe it is because he used his head to much.
Theorex readies a spell in case the spiders come charging after them.
Gecktar cautions Theorex not to excite the spiders.
Brahmah kicks the unconscious Buhll and draws his swords commenting on his dislike of spiders.
All of a sudden the door that Gecktar is holding almost jumps out of his hands as it slides open towards the top and you all see the room that Zeoll is in and you can smell fresh air coming through it. You are in a natural cave that is about 20ft wide and is lower than the spiders lair. When you turn to get Buhll you find that he has completely disappeared and is nowhere to be found. Once everyone is through the door it slams back down crushing the rocks that Zeoll had placed beneath it.
OOC - Brahmah are you going to have internet or have you arranged for a sub and enjoy your trip i would love to go to Italy :o)
Tiba Monday May 5th, 2008 9:45:52 PM
Concerned for Buhll, she turns back towards the Door just as it slams closed.
"What's happening? Where'd he go? Theorex, can you find him?"
Concern flickers through her eyes as she blinks away the stone dust, trying to not look too relieved as she smells the fresh air, finally.
Winterglade Tuesday May 6th, 2008 3:21:53 AM
Winterglade blinks. Everything happened so fast that it seems like a dream. "Oh no! Bhull! In there with the spiders! Did anyone see what happened to him? He just seemed to have disappeared. And the bodies we wanted to bury?"
Tiba Tuesday May 6th, 2008 9:51:11 AM
Turning to Winterglade, she looks horrified.
"He's in there?! With the Spiders??!!"
Now more concerned than ever, she starts searching for a lever at this side of the door, trying to get it open again.
Zeoll (Heroism, Invisible) d20+12=24 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2008 11:09:17 AM
Zeoll witnesses these events with a bard's eye. Does this seem to him to be the agency of a higher power? "It seems almost as if we arre not meant to go back thrrough that doorr," he says.
Bard lore 24
GecktarAC 22 HP68/76 Tuesday May 6th, 2008 3:40:59 PM
Gecktar looks at the door amazed by it sudden change.
"Yes, should be a sign I think. Let's get all those bodies outside. Glade are you still ok ... the door closing itself stop the words in the mouth of the minotaur.
"Mmmm, should be a sign too... But I don't understand it..."
Brahmah Tuesday May 6th, 2008 4:03:49 PM
OOC: Okay friends, I'll be away from a computer for an indetermined length of time starting at 2pm PST tomorrow afternoon. I'll try to find an internet cafe over there to look in from time to time. No I haven't arranged for a sub and I have a laptop for the trip and hope to pop in from time to time. A sub just in case might be nice though. Brahmah is easy enough to play. :) I just regret that Brahmah is going to be another piece of dead weight for the Chosen to lug around. ;)
The minotaur turns grim at the loss of Bhull. Annoying as he was for the brief time he was concious, Brahmah never wanted the odd monk to perish down here. "We have to see if he was squirreled away by the spiders behind our backs." The ranger begins down the direction of spiders.
Theorex Tuesday May 6th, 2008 9:33:51 PM
"I am not sure lets see. Hmm I will check if I can see what happened on the other side through my eyes"
Dm?
Next Tuesday May 6th, 2008 11:54:47 PM
Everyone is shocked as the door slams shut and as you look back you notice that the dials that where there are gone now there is no way to open the door again it would appear.
Tiba concerned for Buhll she wonders what is happening as the door slams down and she asks Theorex if he can see him anywhere.
Winterglade is in shock as he watches the door close and blinks as if he is in a dream. He is also concerned for their fallen companion and asks if anyone saw what happened to him.
Zeoll comments that is seems that this is meant to be.
Gecktar starts to suggest getting all the bodies out but he is cut off by the door closing itself he agrees that this seems like a sign.
Theorex Highlight to display spoiler: {You see no more bodies it is if they have been spirited away but you do see that the larger spiders have entered the room you just left, looks like you got out just in time}
Winterglade Wednesday May 7th, 2008 3:53:53 AM
Winterglade, very nervous, pokes around the door in vain hope that he'll be able to open it again. Eventually he turns around and says with a hint of desperation: "There's no way to pass back through here. We aren't helping Bhull by hanging around here. Let's find a way out of this hole and maybe try to enter from inside the city once again?"
Tiba Wednesday May 7th, 2008 8:54:34 AM
Nodding, she turns to head out towads where the fresh air is (finally!)
Theorex Wednesday May 7th, 2008 10:21:25 AM
Tapping his chin and shaking out his long dyed white hair. Theorex walks back and forth in front of the door.
He stops and looks into his hands "Hmmm....Hmmm..." and continues to walk back and forth.
"I think ... Yes I see that there is nothing in the room besides the Spiders now. Hmm... Looks like we out before they were upon us. I am glad I am not surrounded in web gunk again. Our friend in there has vanished with no trace that I can tell and there are no other bodies anywhere either. That is quite odd if I do say so my self."
Zeoll Wednesday May 7th, 2008 12:04:42 PM
"Surrely this is an omen," says the liontaur seer. "We must go forrwarrd." He leads the party on toward bend in the cave up ahead, toward the fresh air. "Come on!" he says.
Brahmah Wednesday May 7th, 2008 2:50:03 PM
The stands beside Zeoll and waits.
Gecktar Wednesday May 7th, 2008 5:11:59 PM "Sure, Domi sends us a sign. Let's find this Jack... Well, what is his name yet ?
Gecktar follows Zeoll and appreciate the fresh air. He then realizes how much they stink.
Smell That d100=80 ; 1+0=1 ; Wednesday May 7th, 2008 8:10:39 PM
Tapping his chin and shaking out his long dyed white hair. Theorex walks back and forth in front of the door.He stops and looks into his hands "Hmmm....Hmmm..." and continues to walk back and forth. "I think ... Yes I see that there is nothing in the room besides the Spiders now. Hmm... Looks like we out before they were upon us. I am glad I am not surrounded in web gunk again. Our friend in there has vanished with no trace that I can tell and there are no other bodies anywhere either. That is quite odd if I do say so my self."Tiba Nods, and turns to head out towards where the fresh air Unhappily WinterGlade comments that there not helping anyine just standing around Following the tunnel is quite simple and the cool air is a relief to the chosen as most note the stench that is rolling off them selves and the others and the other party members. You can hear the soft trickle of water off in the forest and the sun is just setting in the sky. Gecktar asks Domi for a sign of there direction with a small prayer Brahmah stands for the most part or follows Zeoll around like a puppy. Zeoll Says that this might be a omen
Winterglade Thursday May 8th, 2008 3:16:40 AM
[I understand we emerged in the forest, outside of the city walls?]
Winterglade blinks the tears out of his eyes - the sunlight nearly blinds him. Then a happy thought crosses his mind: "Fresh water!"
Paying no heed to possible danger the centaur runs off in search of a stream. Once he finds it, he dresses down to chainmail boxers and takes a bath in the cold water. Then he does a little laundry. Finally he takes care of his equipment (all of that will take an hour or two). "It's no hot bath, but will have to do for now."
Tiba Thursday May 8th, 2008 9:25:15 AM
Calling Assap to her side (he's been happily bouncing through the forest, looking for his dinner) she takes stock of where she is.
"We might be closer that we expected to your destination, Theorex, if you still wish to go there..." Pulling out her map, she tries to figure out where she is, and how close she might be to his destination.
Pausing a moment, she longingly considers the water, but decides she needs to focus on her current situation first.
Zeoll Thursday May 8th, 2008 1:51:36 PM
Zeoll joins Winterglade and Tiba outside. He takes in the trees and the fresh air with a prayer of thanks to Domi. Then he returns to the business at hand.
"Now, how do we find Jacktar?"
GecktarAC 22 HP68/76 Thursday May 8th, 2008 5:42:04 PM
Smelling the fresh air, Gecktar takes a deep breath.
"It's better than inside these sewers. I just hope we will not find some surface prdators."
"OK, let's go..., well any body knows where to go now ?"
Theorex Thursday May 8th, 2008 9:15:52 PM
Taking a moment to blissfully drink in the warm wind that is blowing about. Theorex smiles toward everyone in turn and says.
"Now that we are together and away from that mess, I for one would like to get to know all of you more as we walk to our destination. Could you fill me into your reason for being in there?" Theorex raises his nose in distaste and then turns back patiently while flumping himself on the ground to wait for the first to speak.
When they start talking about themselves he will get up and brush himself off and say "Ah yes while we are walking we should chat."
Winterglade Friday May 9th, 2008 4:27:30 AM
"The reason we were there was that we wanted to leave the city unseen. Zeoll has just mentioned that we are looking for certain Taur going by the name of Jacktar. And why in the blazes were you in there? And what is your destination, if that's not a secret?"
Zeoll (Heroism, NOT Invisible) Friday May 9th, 2008 7:20:54 AM
Zeoll turns off his Invisibility ring. He is a proud male liontaur, wearing leather armor, a fabulous cloak, carrying a greatsword, and wearing dark lenses. There are beads and feathers braided into his mane and tail-tuft.
"Excellent point, frriend," Zeoll tells Theorex, and nods to Tiba. "I am Zeoll, a seerr, and we arre the Chosen of Domi. That means Domi called us to help mend the rrifts that sunderr the Taurr rraces."
"Arre we well-met herre by chance, frriends, orr has Domi called you to ourr aid?"
Tiba Friday May 9th, 2008 9:07:44 AM
Cocking her head at the Lion-taur (quite exotic!) she considers his question...
"I'm not sure if we were called... what does he sound like??"
:Looking at the surface Drow, she asks him: "Did you hear someone mentioning sundered rifts just before we were abducted by the spiders?"
<Her questions are very serious, as is her expression and her body language>
Theorex Friday May 9th, 2008 11:25:43 PM
As he walks following the groups lead he humms.. "Hmmm.. I am not so sure that we were summoned but we could have been for all I know. I just remember waking up with that gunk on me." As he pulls a web from the back of his neck that he obviously missed from before. " Yuck there is still some on me.... I can't wait till I can change in an Inn properly.... Ah yes we were traveling with a large group to (insert dm's comment) and we were told we could go through here. .. Why we listened to that suggestion is beyond me. Though we survived sadly not all did" Looking down he wipes his eyes and looks back up." Well I am sure they are in a better place now... Sundered rifts (insert dm's comment). I remember..."
Being very forth coming and not hiding anything but obviously geography is not important to him.
Does it every end Friday May 9th, 2008 11:57:30 PM Winterglade blinks as his eyes water and adjust to the light then he realizes there is fresh water nearby and that cheers him up. Thinking only of thirst and cleanliness he rushes to find the nearest stream.
Tiba calls Assap to her side and takes a moment to get a bearing on her surroundings, she pulls out her map and checks it out.
Gecktar takes a deep breath of the fresh air glad to be out of the sewers and he wonders if anyone knows where they are while at the same time keeping a lookout for any more enemies.
Theorex is also happy about the fresh air and he questions the Chosen more about their mission and what they were doing in the tunnels.
Explaining why they were there and who they are looking for Winterglade also questions what Theorex and Tiba are doing down in the tunnels themselves.
Zeoll removes his invisibility ring and also introduces himself and asks if the newcomers were sent by Domi. Tiba responds that they are not quite sure if they were called by Domi and she aks what he sounds like.
You are maybe 100ft from the forest and even though Glade would love to find that stream you see that the woods are pretty thick and possibly quite easy to get lost in. You are outside the city wall with no entrances to the city in sight, in fact you also see no guards suggesting that perhaps someone in town thinks this is not an easy target to be attacked. As everyone looks around and gathers themselves and as Glade prepares to head off for a bath you hear noises coming seeming from everywhere except behind you where the wall is. It is almost as if there are a bunch of animals trudging through or perhaps something bigger trying to be quiet.
Winterglade Saturday May 10th, 2008 5:21:05 AM
"Oh."
"Trouble's on the way it seems. Let's not wait for it to arrive, yes? Shall we move along the walls?"
Zeoll (Heroism, Invisible) d20+14=16 ; d20+6=7 ; Saturday May 10th, 2008 8:46:51 AM
Zeoll quickly says to Tiba and Theorex, "Let us talk morre laterr. But note that some who arre called still rrefuse to beleive it." He nods to Winterglade as an example.
Then Zeoll actvates his ring of invisibility and moves to see what those noises are: Spot 16, Listen 7 is a nat 1! Zeoll is not very observant.
Theorex d20=17 ; Saturday May 10th, 2008 9:16:09 AM
"Very well...eyes to me spread out and find that noise.." he whispers to the eyes that are left and came with him from the tunnel.
A few eyes swarm around him though less then before since some are stuck inside the tunnel and may or not be coming back.
After a few moments one comes back and Theorex says "....I see..."
Spot 17+8= 25 Dm note since they eyes spot as well as I do.
Gecktar Monday May 12th, 2008 3:44:35 AM
Hearing the noises as a threat, Gecktar daws his hammer and let his shield float on his side.
"Chosen, remember our training if we are to fight."
"Theorex, Tiba, what are your skills in combat ?"
Winterglade Monday May 12th, 2008 4:00:50 AM
[Zeoll:] "But note that some who arre called still rrefuse to beleive it."
Winterglade points to his smelly, slime-covered self. "After going through this kind of ordeal you find this surprising?"
Then he focuses on the incoming problem. Ka-click - on comes his tower shield.
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) d20+17=20 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=20 ; Monday May 12th, 2008 6:34:48 AM
Pulling out her shortbow, she cocks it, ready to fire at a moment's notice. Looking sideways at Gecktar, she says "Hunting."
At that point, she steps back a step or two, ready to cover him as fully as possible.
Assap, suddenly becomes more alert, as if aware of what's going on in the forest before them. His outfit seems a bit strange to some (armor and a cape?!) but he seems more assured in it. Standing by her side, it's almost as if they've done this before....
Tiba's Rolls- (+2 vs Animals, +4 vs Evil Outsider) Listen -(d20+17)=20 Move Silently -(d20+3)=17 Search -(d20+9)=14 Sense Motive -(d20+5)=18 Spot -(d20+9)=14 Survival -(d20+11)=24
**Unable to rest since being knocked unconcious, so no spells set.**
Flat-top (Ceil) Monday May 12th, 2008 7:29:53 AM
Flat-top,( Who is behind Brahmah) Turns toward Tiba, "Easy! Girl! there, Hunthing Here Can Be Very Dangerous! Make sure before you Kill! I Have your back!"
Then Flat-top drop silent and takes his +2 Morning Star off his clip on his belt, He will whisper to Tiba,"Take your shot if you must! Then you stand behind me to relode! make your shots count!"
Flat-top readies for his battle to come. "hurry! Captain, Just Hurry with the Door."
SUPRISE Monday May 12th, 2008 10:14:48 PM Winterglade suggests that they move along the wall and do not wait for the trouble to arrive.
Zeoll tells Theorex and Tiba that they will continue this conversation later and he activates his invisibility ring the moves to see who is coming to them. He makes a comment and looks in Gecktar's direction indicating that some still do not believe that they have been called by Domi.
Theorex commands his eyes to go and look for what is approaching.
Gecktar activates his Tower shield and reminds the Chosen to remember their training and he asks the newcomers what their abilities are. In response to Zeoll saying with all that has happened how can one not be skeptical.
Tiba readies her bow and responds to Gecktar that hunting is her skill. Assap seems ready for a fight.
Flat-top tells Tiba when she needs to reload he has her back and to duck behind him as she does it.
All of the sudden you hear a roar with the crashing as if some huge beast is lumbering through the woods without a care. The trees part and as everyone jumps to fight you realize that it is only Heyoo, Brahmah's bear. He seems really happy to see you but his nose is wrinkling almost as if you smell really bad or something.
Winterglade Tuesday May 13th, 2008 2:48:32 AM
Winterglade's eyelid twitches the moment the bushes part. Then realizing that the pair of newcomers haven't seen the bear before he shouts: "DON'T SHOOT!"
"It's Brahmah's bear. It kind of follows him around. Captain, Winterglade kind of wishes you kept a closer watch over it."
"Can we now go find that stream?"
Flat-top (Ceil) Tuesday May 13th, 2008 7:10:23 AM
Flat-top look at Winterglade, "WHY?? We don't smell that bad!! A little rip maybe?? But not enough to smell bad!!"
I think that Flat-top has a stuffy nose, but he does have a few ripe berries in his hand to give to his favorite Bear. (and a comb of honeu!
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Tuesday May 13th, 2008 8:27:24 AM
Uncocking her bow, and relaxing, she watches as Assap quickly changes from on alert to a big friendly puppy. Everyone can see that Assap and Heyoo sniffing each other, then Assap starts bounding around Heyoo in undisguised doggy glee, barking and yipping happily. They might not have met each other before, but they seem to have a kinship to each other.
Tiba stands back and watches, smiling gently.
Zeoll (Heroism) Tuesday May 13th, 2008 10:50:04 AM
Zeoll is glad to see the bear. It reminds him of his crocodile, Lucky, who he left back at the ship.
But the question is -- where to go next to find Jacktar. He asks everybody to please pool their knowledge and look at the map, "We must worrk togetherr," he says.
[OOC: Note that Jay, who plays Brahmah, is in Italy, and may miss posts.]
Gecktar Tuesday May 13th, 2008 3:20:54 PM "Heyoo, Don't do this anymore ! We were almost firing at you ! I know you don't understand me but ... Well nothing, drop it... says Gecktar before the interrogating gaze of the bear.
"Fine, everybody still alive is hereI think. Let's try to find this Jacktar."
Theorex Tuesday May 13th, 2008 8:57:20 PM
In the middle of starting a spell to destroy what is coming through the bushes. Theorex pauses as soon as he hears it's friendly.
Smiling from the exchange of the dog and the bear he starts to relax and even sit down, since it doesn't look like they are moving right now.
"Looks like we will be waiting for more to come through the bush? Lets see what my eyes see for 300 feet around. Hmmm.."
Trail or goat path Tuesday May 13th, 2008 9:51:58 PM
Slowly the Chosen find ways to gain a few measures of comfort having a bath in the river near by or a quick breath of air. Most of the party gets cleaned up but Flat-top comments "WHY?? We don't smell that bad!! A little rip maybe?? But not enough to smell bad! and desides not to bath or clean up
Theorex's eyes scanning the forest in all directions and come up with nothing but forest at this time and a few smaller animals are seen but nothing out of place.
Startled by the bear momentarily the group ready s for combat and then settle down again Exchanging some friendly banter.
Soon the light starts to fade and the chosen are forces to take a spot for a camp soon or work through the night. Quickly checking there map they find that it looks like they are a bit east of town in a small forested area (best guess anyway) From looking at the map you think that you can follow the marking on the map and the land marks to the area marked to have Jacktars camp. (survival roll please) There looks to be a small path or more like a game trail not far from where you came out from the cave that is leading n the right direction. The soft breeze continues after the light fades bringing with it the sounds of night. The temperature drops a bit but its over all a nice night with little chance of rain as there are no clouds.
Winterglade d20+7=8 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2008 4:03:58 AM
[Survival 8.] "Winterglade sincerely hopes somebody is able to read this map, because to him it's all ogrish."
As the camp is made the centaur pays attention to settle down for the night upwind from Flat-top. As he stretches and yawns he remarks: "A nice lullaby should help us all sleep better."
"Six smelly Taurs, a dark elf, a dog and a bear Settled down for night on top of vampire's lair In the dead of night in the middle of the fooorest! The bloodsucker watches, grins, and cackles with glee Starts to dig seven large graves and smaller ones three In the dead of night in the middle of the fooorest!...
[Winterglade will rest for the first two hours - standing still wrapped tightly with his cloak, with his eyes closed and his arms folded on his chest as is his custom. He will spend the rest of the night crafting his cloak.]
Flat-top (Ceil) d20+4=13 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=24 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2008 6:20:42 AM
OOC To DM - Sorry I'm not use to these die rolls. They did not show up on mt site, so I push the button two other time (My Bad! Sorry) my first roll was 13.
Flat-top has not taken a shower under a fall, Because he does not want to smell like a Center, he want to smell like a old sick center, so he can have a better advantage if he has a fight. So after his watch he will take a bath, not because the others are making fun of him, BUT he cannot stand his own smell. OH! what he does for his friends.
Zeoll (Heroism) d20+15=26 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2008 4:42:28 PM
Zeoll says, "I'll trry to figurre it out." He smells the air, and looks around. His gut tells him that THIS is the way to go. [Survival check 26].
Zeoll laughs and really enjoys Winterglade's song. "We'll make a barrd of you yet, my frriend!" he says.
Gecktar d20+4=14 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2008 4:53:12 PM "You take the words from my mouth Zeoll. I was about to say that a Zeoll junior is in our ranks. Don't you meet secretly you two to train each other ?" Gecktar says smiling to his friends.
"About the way to go, I think our captain will be more able than any other to read this map an decipher it's meaning."
"OK, then I will take the second turn and sleep a bit after that. May Domi protect us during this night !".
Looking at her map, and comparing to Zeoll's she confers with them, and motions for Theorex t come over when he's done.
"I think we're closer than we expected with that route, but I'm not sure it was worth the risk, or the loss of life" She pauses, suddenly struck by grief. "I'll have to let their family know what happened the next time I go past their Tribe's grounds. We still seem a day or two away from our planned destination."
Looking over at Theorex, she raises her voice slightly. "Do you still want to go to the same place?"
Theorex Wednesday May 14th, 2008 9:54:01 PM
"Tiba we will get there eventually are you in a hurry? Perchance the rest of the group would like to go with us there. What do you think my friend?
Zeoll (Heroism) Wednesday May 14th, 2008 10:20:13 PM
Zeoll looks surprised. "Of courrse we werre thinking we would all trravel togetherr. I hope we did not seem too aloof."
Winterglade Thursday May 15th, 2008 4:15:07 AM
"Um, exactly where are you two going to?"
DM Kristel Thursday May 15th, 2008 8:15:17 AM
Sorry no post last night I fell asleep right after the kids lol - working on one for this morning instead
Travels Thursday May 15th, 2008 1:27:39 PM Winterglade decides to try his hand as a bard and sings a lovely bedtime song to the companions.
Flat-top decides that he does smell but does not want his friends to know so he sneaks off in the night to have a bath in the water. He had hoped that his smell would deter enemies but decided he could not stand his own stink.
Zeoll comments on Glade's singing then looking over the map he decides the way for them to go.
Tiba thinks they are closer to the camp than they thought but is not sure that it was worth the loss of life.
Theorex aks Tiba what is the rush and he offers for the others to travel with them to Jacktar's camp.
Zeoll says that of course they will all travel together.
Winterglade queries as to where Theorex and Tiba are going.
Everyone heads off under bright sunny skies and you travel for another day. You see nothing out of the ordinary but you can see suttle signs that Taurs have passed through recently. Making camp for another night everyone settles but it soon starts to rain and it pours. Judging by the map you appear to be heading in the right direction and should get to Jacktar's camp early the next day. (Spot check everyone please)
Gecktar d20+4=20 ; Thursday May 15th, 2008 3:32:32 PM "Glade, I think you want to take the first turn. Does anyone have any means to protect us from this rain. We should finish completely dry in half an hour, so imagine aftera full night..."
Gecktar scratches his CHIN. [i]"Yes, ... why not..."he mutters...
"For know we should be almost protected under his large tree, ... there..."
(Survival check for shelter 20)
Theorex d20=13 ; d20=14 ; Thursday May 15th, 2008 10:14:56 PM
"We are going to Jactar's camp of course. You may come with us." Tossing his hair back and reading himself for another long run. Theorex stretches and gets moving when the others are ready. Spot 13+8= 21 Survival 14+3 =17
Winterglade d20+5=12 ; Friday May 16th, 2008 4:38:45 AM
[Spot 12] "Not anymore, Gecktar. Winterglade sold all of the cloaks he made earlier."
"You are going to Jacktar's camp? Really? Splendid! You know him, then? Things being the way they are we were worried that the the greeting we would get from him would be an arrow in the eye."
Winterglade spends both nights busy with needlework [added two days of crafting on the Setanos's Vestments of Faith]. In the morning of the first day he goes on a run through the forest to replenish his powers [standard selection of spells].
Zeoll d20+12=15 ; Friday May 16th, 2008 7:45:14 AM
Zeoll tries to stay alert before going to sleep and afterward, when he stands watch.
Spot: 15
Zeoll gets ready to turn in for the night. He goes to sleep early, and takes the dawn watch to stand guard. As he falls asleep, the seer meditates on Jacktar, and on what the party can do to convince him to join in deposing the tyrant of Fort Stag.
Flat-top (Ceil) d20+8=17 ; d20+4=15 ; Friday May 16th, 2008 9:49:57 AM
Flat-top Will take his turn at being a look out, Right noe evry thing is quiet, But he know that it could change at a moment, So he on the alert.. . .So far it is ... so good...
He tell himself "Good! I hope it stays that way!"
Spot - 17 Servival - 15
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) d20+17=24 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+11=14 ; Friday May 16th, 2008 11:03:55 AM
Tiba offers to sit watch with Flat-Top, since she has already readied her spell list for the next day.
"I don't know Jacktar personally, just through the regular Tribal gossip. But Theorex" she motions towards his sleeping form, "felt it might be a good idea to meet someone of personage amongst the Tribes. As soon as he heard of Jacktar, he was itching to go and meet him." SIghing, she shakes her head. "He contracted me and a few youngsters from the last village I was visiting to guide/protect him on his way."
Sadly, she looks into the campfire. "I'll have to go back and let their parent's know what happened."
DM Kristel Friday May 16th, 2008 8:15:23 PM working on the post but its gonna be late or tomorrow morning Jon is gone for a day or two and I promised my son movie night so we are going to be doing the movie soon and if we don't both fall asleep I will post tonite
Flat-top (Ceil) d20+5=21 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+8=10 ; Saturday May 17th, 2008 7:10:40 AM
Flat-top (who is on watch) "Tiba, I know very little about this Jacktar! All I know is that he has a price on his headm, From what I hear from the gentry ariund here He's either a hero or a crimanal?? As for Me, I'll judge his on his action. Tell me what do you think of this Taur? Is he good?? or is he Evil??" Flat-top Smiles at his new Friend. We'll soon find out,"
Listen - 21 spot - 23 Hunger - 10
Winterglade Saturday May 17th, 2008 9:38:49 AM
"Good. Bad. He's a Taur with a greataxe."
DM Kristel Saturday May 17th, 2008 11:23:17 AM Yeah so my 4 yr old went to bed at 11 lol but managed to wake up by like 8 go figure so no post last night obviously sorry I will try and get one done later today :o)
Are we there yet? Saturday May 17th, 2008 9:51:37 PM Gecktar suggests that Winterglade take the first watch. Then he asks if anyone has a way to protect them and he looks for shelter. You find a cave nearby just large enough for all of you and a small fire. The group moves into the cave after exploring it for enemies for the night.
Theorex tells the others that they are heading to Jacktar's camp.
Seeming pleased that the newcomers are heading to the same place they are Winterglade comments that at least maybe they will not get an arrow in the eye when they approach the camp.
Zeoll goes to sleep early then awakes for the dawn watch. He meditates as he is going to sleep trying to find a way they could convince Jacktar to aid them in getting rid of the evil guards.
Flat-top hopes that everything remains quiet.
Tiba takes watch with Flat-top. She tells the others that she did not meet Jacktar personally but Theorex just had to meet him so he hired her and a few others from her tribe for protection and to guide him to Jacktar.
The night passes uneventfully though the rain does let up part way through then stops til morning. You continue traveling for an hour or so then about 6 centaurs come out from hiding in the woods and demand that you stop. The one that looks to be the leader of the group says "Halt, you may pass no further til we know your intentions" then he glares menacingly at the group. One of the others comes forward and whispers to him then he says "You" to Theorex"Were you and your friend not part of the camp"
edited for errors in typing
Theorex d20=9 ; d20=16 ; d20=12 ; d20=4 ; Saturday May 17th, 2008 10:59:27 PM
Theorex breathes in holding both hands spread wide in a gesture of peace.Tearing up he says "Saddly... Tiba and I are the only ones to survive from the attack of spiders below. I wish we could have done something to save them. Tiba and I barley survived thanks to this fine group that saved us from the deadly sleep that the spiders induce." Sighing with obvious pain.. Theorex shakes his head pauses and says "I came to meet Jacktar because I have heard of him and the good that he stands for and hoped that I could contribute my making skills and magic to the cause of Right.. I hope that I am not to late to stand for the need I sense that has come to this area of the world. Please tell me that I am not to late."
Diplomacy Bad roll 9-2=7 Knowledge roll to say something of what he knows of the area and who is in charge and the current going ons. 16+9= 25 Diplomacy roll to recover from bad roll using knowledge roll from above 12-2=10 knowledge roll noble 4+7= 11
Winterglade Sunday May 18th, 2008 3:46:28 AM
Winterglade grins, but doesn't say anything. Instead he gently pushes Zeoll forward like a shield in front of the rest of the group.
Gecktar Monday May 19th, 2008 3:22:44 AM
Gecktar notices the movment of Glade and do the same. Knowing the ability of Zeoll to speak to other he knows that he'd better wait and letthe face of the party speak.
Flat-top (Ceil) Monday May 19th, 2008 7:35:27 AM
Flat-top does not like to be suprised by these six Pee-Ants of poachers.
So he whispers th Captain Brahmah, "If talking to these Mules does not work! I'll take out the Three left ones, and You take out the rhe Right Ones. And hope that Zoell ducks out of the way? OK??"
Flat-top readies for a fight, whitch he hope will come, "It's been a while since I had this kind of FUN!"
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Monday May 19th, 2008 9:01:45 AM
Seeing the nervousness of the guards questioning Theorex, and how her travel companions are responding, she has to work to hold in a snicker or two as Theorex seems to stumble his way through the basics of diplomacy according to Centaurs.
SHe knows she's not being fair, since he's not a Taur in the first place, but it is _kinda_ funny to watch a 2-legger trip up even if verbally.
Assap just sits by her forelegs, panting happily, watching what's going on.
Theorex Monday May 19th, 2008 10:38:51 AM
Waiting for a response. Making all peaceful motions toward his questioners.
Zeoll d20+22=32 ; Monday May 19th, 2008 11:40:36 AM
Zeoll smiles at Winterglade, and then gladly steps forward.
"Hello, good centaurrs! We have come seeking Captain Jacktarr, of whom we have hearrd good things. We seek his aid in thrrowing down the tyrrant who has taken overr Forrt Stag."
Diplomacy 32
"We arre the Chosen of Domi, and we seek to brring justice and peace to all taurrs. Maybe you can help us, orr we you!"
Winterglade Tuesday May 20th, 2008 6:30:47 AM
Winterglade's whisper is barely audible so that only the party can hear: Surely they must have heard about us. Every authority within five hundred miles decorates walls with our portraits on "wanted" posters.
Gecktar Tuesday May 20th, 2008 2:05:30 PM
Gecktar smiles at the whispers of Glade. "Don't be afraid my friend. i think this time Domi's watching on us".
Gecktar is more confident than Glade and step forth. "My name is Gecktar Cadeqa, servant of Domi, do you have any clue to where we can find Jacktar ?"
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Tuesday May 20th, 2008 5:39:43 PM
Unsure as to what's going on, Tiba simply stands in the background of the group, and mutters a prayer to Domi.
Theorex Tuesday May 20th, 2008 7:07:54 PM
Listening to his friends.
Winterglade Wednesday May 21st, 2008 5:32:19 AM
"Not only watching. Brawler's picked up a habit of throwing Winterglade into the wildest mess he can find just to see how he will get out of it."
Flat-top (Ceil) Wednesday May 21st, 2008 6:32:47 AM
Flat-top watches the party, he will see to it that every body is safe, even if winter glade want to race,
"Hey Good Barrel! Want to go for a run?" He ask Winterglade, knowing full well, Winterglade cannot pass up a good race.
Zeoll Wednesday May 21st, 2008 7:43:52 AM
Zeoll turns on his ring of invisibility, sneaks up behind Flat-top, and becomes visible saying BOO!
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Wednesday May 21st, 2008 10:42:52 AM
Hearing of a race, Tiba perks up.
"May I join?"
Old friends Wednesday May 21st, 2008 9:23:24 PM Theorex explains the situation they had with the spiders and that he and Tiba are the only survivors. He then explains why he has come to meet Jacktar.
Grinning slyly Winterglade and Gecktar silently push Zeoll towards the front of the group.
Always looking for a fight Flat-top whispers potential battle plans to Brahmah.
Trying her best not to giggle Tiba watches as Theorex does his best to be diplomatic while talking with the Centaurs.
Smiling at being pushed forward Zeoll introduces the group and explains why they are there.
A bit shocked Winterglade whispers "Surely they must have heard about us. Every authority within five hundred miles decorates walls with our portraits on "wanted" posters."
Gecktar whispers in answer to Glade that he should not worry Domi is watching over them.
As everyone is answering the questions of the sentries you hear more rustling of bushes behind them then all of a sudden out of the trees burst the harbour master. He looks over you all and says "Friends, it is so good to see you again. After I sent you down through those tunnels I found out that the tunnels were found out by our enemies and I feared for your life." he looks at the Chosen again noticing that there are two others with them and he is at first taken aback by the appearance of a Drow. He says "An odd couple of friends you seem to have picked up along the way, I assume they are your friends seeing as you do not have them tied up like bows" He suddenly remembers the sentries and he says "Oh forgive me, this is the group from that ship I was telling you about the ones that killed them undead. I am going to bring them to Jacktar now" motioning to the group he says "Come with me I will personally escort you this time to make sure no ill becomes of you" not waiting for a reply he heads back into the woods expecting the group to follow.
Theorex d20=17 ; Wednesday May 21st, 2008 10:38:45 PM
Waiting for the groups reaction and seeing if there is anything else that might sneak up on us.
Spot 17+9= 25
Gecktar Thursday May 22nd, 2008 3:15:44 AM "Let it be. Fine to see you again. We will follow you" says Gecktar while putting back his shield on his back.
"Is there a long way to see Jacktar ?"
Flat-top (Ceil) Thursday May 22nd, 2008 7:43:48 AM
Flat-top has not notice that Zeoll has sneek up on him, But when Zoel Yelled "BOO!" behind his back. . . He drop two road apples. "ZEOLL CUT THAT OUT!! Or I'll brak your magic rattle ot what ever that thingie is!! You know I'm a little nervous around Spiders/"
Now come on Winterglade let's go for a run.
Winterglade Thursday May 22nd, 2008 9:10:29 AM
"Uh, this doesn't seem like a good moment, Flat-top. Could lead to a nasty misunderstanding. Goodbarrel is in no mood to spend the evening pulling arrows from his backside."
The centaur sags. The day spent in the sewers is still fresh in his memory. "Lead on, harbour master. By the way, you might want to know that somebody is performing necromantic experiments right under your city". Winterglade describes the flesh golems the party has fought in the sewers.
Zeoll Thursday May 22nd, 2008 3:59:26 PM
Zeoll is glad to see the harbormaster. "Lead on, my frriend. You did not know the dangerr of the sewerrs had increased. But we weatherred it well, forr the most parrt."
Zeoll is looking forward to meeting Jacktar at last.
Theorex Thursday May 22nd, 2008 9:58:46 PM
"My friends if you could please tell me what items you would like to have and help me buy the materials for each item.. I could make things for you as a thank you for saving me and Tiba.
What do you all think?"
Old friends and new ???? Thursday May 22nd, 2008 10:31:32 PM Theorex holds back waiting to see the reaction of the rest of the group.
Greeting the harbour master Gecktar says that they will follow him.
Flat-top tells Zeoll off for scaring him then challenges him to a run.
Winterglade tells Flat-top that maybe right now is not the best time for a challenge then he explains the goings on in the tunnels to the harbour master.
Looking forward to meeting Jacktar Zeoll also follows the harbour master.
Theorex offers to craft everyone an item as a thanks for helping them out.
Following the harbour master he leads you into the woods that seem to get thicker and thicker. It is like moving in slow motion as everyone is fighting their way through the bush. After a few hours the harbour master stops and mutters under his breath and it seems like he is looking for something. "Ah, here it is" he says and the big bushes right in front of you part and open to reveal an encampment. You can smell cookfires and hear the noises of those going about their day but you could hear or smell nothing before the bushes parted. "Pretty neat trick eh" he says to the group "I wish I knew how he did that, people walk by rarely though that is and have no idea anyone is here".
Looking around the encampment you see what looks like a wooden palisade. It is walled in all around with room for everyone that may be in the valley to take refuge if ever needed. There are all sorts here mostly Centaurs but there are some humans and other Taurs as well. The camp seems well formed and you can see guards all along the outside walls that are just trees. "There are only two ways into or out of this camp and you have just been in one of them. The other is well hidden and only a few know of it as it is the escape route: the harbour master says to you. He speaks for a moment with one of the guards that is by the door and he then motions for you to follow him again.
You head through the camp to the centre and into the walls where it seems another tiny village is waiting. There are weapons and goods stockpiled and there are even groups in training. The harbour master leads you through into the wooden castle and into one of the main rooms just of the entranceway. The room is rather plain as did the entryway seem, as though it is either new or someone is not spending much time there or perhaps has better uses for their money than decorations. The room you are in has chairs all around the walls and a rather large table in the middle. The harbour master takes his leave and tells you that Jacktar will be with you shortly.
As he leaves you notice two guards move to cover the doorway but their backs are facing you.
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Thursday May 22nd, 2008 10:35:17 PM
Looking around wonderingly, Tiba's eyes grow wide.
"Is he a Druid, to hide his place so well?"
Gecktar Friday May 23rd, 2008 4:45:49 AM "Yes, druid or arcanist or whatever, this place seems secure. A good headquarter it is."
"Did anyone notice how many people there are in the camp ?"
Flat-top (Ceil) Friday May 23rd, 2008 7:58:48 AM
Flat-top is a little disapointed when He and his two frienda cannot go for a run. For them it was the best part of the Day. "Well! it was a good idea, but right now we are needeed else where. Right now we'll follow Gecktar." And off they go behind Brahmah and Gecktar.
Winterglade Friday May 23rd, 2008 8:14:11 AM
"Thanks Theorex, Winterglade might take you up on that offer if we ever get some free time, but only if you agree to accept half of what will be saved by making the item and not buying an already made at the Catacombs."
"Not sure how many Taurs are here exactly, but looks like a small army. A rebellion in the making, yes?"
Winterglade rises an eyebrow at the chairs. "He gets many non-Taur visitors, then? Or maybe he has two-legs advisors?"
Zeoll Heroism Friday May 23rd, 2008 11:09:25 AM
Zeoll grins at Theorex. "Yes, Winterrglade and I are crrafters too. As soon as I get some frree time, I plan to make some elixerrs of sneaking. Maybe we can worrk on prrojects togetherr!"
"Flat-top, do not worrry! As soon as we have a frree moment I will let you beat me in a rrace!" The liontaur grins to show that he is teasing his oldest friend.
In the encampment, Zeoll looks around. He half expects to see his old centaur friends who used to be in power in Fort Stag -- people like Hollyhocks the Druid of Domi -- before the tyrant came to rule.
Zeoll takes a moment to smooth his mane and arrange his beads and feathers. He wants to make a good impression. Before Jacktar comes in, he casts Heroism on himself.
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Friday May 23rd, 2008 1:46:11 PM
Tiba watches as Zeoll cleans himself up, much like a cat washing it's fur. When he starte gleaming <Heroism> she blinks, and squints a bit.
"Umm... too clean Zeoll. You're shining just a bit."
Theorex d20=16 ; Friday May 23rd, 2008 8:59:17 PM
Spell craft roll to see if I know how the entrance was hidden. 16+16= 32
"I will except half if you like Winterglade and I would gladly craft with you both. "
Rubbing his hands together he smiles and then claps after saying "Yes together I might be able to make some great items. hmmm. What do you excel in making my friends?"
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Friday May 23rd, 2008 9:38:59 PM
Looking at Theorex, she looks slightly constipated.
"Oh, so you'll accept crafting aid from these two, but not one tattoo that just might save your dark skin someday?"
Winterglade Saturday May 24th, 2008 1:54:09 AM
"Ah, but there is no such thing as <too clean> for a cat."
"Right now Goodbarrel's working on a cloak that makes it easier to channel the power of Brawler. He's about one fourth done with it".
[I'm making a +2 Setanos's Vestments of Faith and still need around 50 days of work. I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it before this game ends. I'll be happy to provide any spells you might need for your own crafting projects - just ask me beforehand so I can prepare them. Winterglade is a level 9 cleric with the domains of Protection and Strength.]
Flat-top (Ceil) Saturday May 24th, 2008 8:01:31 AM
Flat-top smiles at his friends, then tell then "If by chance you need light, I have a tatoo that will light me up like a hundres Candles! Just ask."
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Saturday May 24th, 2008 10:27:52 AM
Smiling at Flat-Top, Tiba sidles a bit closer to him.
"May I see it? I can show you the opposite number. I have one that spreads fog if needed."
Momday Posting Report Monday May 26th, 2008 6:12:01 AM
Posting Report for the Chosen Of Domi For the week of May 19, 2008
Flat-top Monday May 26th, 2008 6:13:55 AM
Flat-top Is following the others.
Gecktar Monday May 26th, 2008 3:38:49 PM
Answering Theorex offer Gecktar says "I'm also a crafter. Good news that another one is among us. I uess if we could join our effort to create potent items or magical effects. This would be great to try something on the Hearthold Keep. Maybe could we find some ways to protect the Stronghold."
Welcome Monday May 26th, 2008 10:05:58 PM Tiba wonders if there is a druid at work.
Seemingly impressed with the setup Gecktar asks if anyone noticed how many were in the camp.
Disapointed that he is not going for a run Flat-top still defends it as a good idea though he agrees maybe this is not the time or the place.
Winterglade accepts Theorex's offer saying he must agree to accept half of what is being saved by not having to purchase it in the Catacombs. He says he does not know how many are in the camp but it looks like there is a small army in the making. Commenting on the chairs he wonders if there are two leggers about.
Zeoll says to Theorex"Yes, Winterrglade and I are crrafters too. As soon as I get some frree time, I plan to make some elixerrs of sneaking. Maybe we can worrk on prrojects togetherr!" He teases Flat-top about the race saying he will let him beat him later and he takes a moment or two to preen himself.
Tiba squints at Zeoll saying he is a bit too clean.
Theorex accepts the offer and starts to wonder about what items they will be able to craft together.
Gecktar, Theorex, Winterglade and Zeoll discuss their various crafting skills.
You hear hooves on the wood floor and some female centaurs come in bearing trays of fruits and water, wine and ale. They do not look like servants, as a matter of fact it seems as if there is none of that in this camp at all, it appears to be a very self sufficient set up with everyone working together to get what needs to be done done. You also notice that females are wearing swords at their waists and they seem to be quite comfortable with them. One of them says "Jacktar has been delayed he is having a problem with his supplies but we are here for any needs you want, just ask one of the guards at the door and they will come and get us for you. If at the moment there is nothing else you need then we will be taking our leave." She smiles at the group waiting for a reply. One of the other females says "We have heard so much about you from the harbour master we hope that you can help us"
Theorex Monday May 26th, 2008 11:14:02 PM
"What help do you Need?" "Or is Jacktar going to explain it to all of us?"
Winterglade Tuesday May 27th, 2008 4:08:21 AM
"You haven't been to the city, yes? A band of bandits-in-guard's-clothing have taken over. They want Jacktar dead."
As recently has become his usual habit, Winterglade checks the food with Detect Poison before eating.
Flat-top Tuesday May 27th, 2008 7:01:36 AM
Flat-top is rendered almost spechless, yes almost. But everybody knows Centours are rearly speachless.
"WOW! oooh LA LA! Hello Beautiful Girls! Tell me can any of you dance??" He ask as drool runs down his chins. . .
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Tuesday May 27th, 2008 9:20:21 AM
Looking amused at the drooling Centaur, she picks up a known piece of fresh fruit, inspects it carefully before taking a bite, and relaxes as she takes in her surroundings.
Gecktar Tuesday May 27th, 2008 4:07:24 PM "Much thanks to all of you taurs and human for your welcome, and if w Domi leads our steps until we meet Jacktar I think it is to land a hand and to provide our skills for the cause of good."
"We've seen what is happening in town and we all decided to join you to throw down the tirany."
"We will help you as much as it serve the cause of Domi and all taurs"
Hey there handsome :op Tuesday May 27th, 2008 10:36:27 PM Theorex has some questions before the women leave. One of the women replies "That is a question Jacktar can answer friend, and he will be here shortly".
Winterglade tells them about what is going on in the city in case they did not already know then he casts detect poison on his food and digs in.
Ever hopeful that someone will fall in love with his ugly mug Flat-top flirts with the ladies.
OOC - Sorry Ceil I could not resist
Tiba watches in amusement at Flat-top's antics she decides to enjoy the fruit and relax a little.
Deciding to be the ambassador Gecktar says "Much thanks to all of you taurs and human for your welcome, and if Domi leads our steps until we meet Jacktar I think it is to land a hand and to provide our skills for the cause of good."
"We've seen what is happening in town and we all decided to join you to throw down the tirany."
"We will help you as much as it serve the cause of Domi and all taurs"
Assuring them they are nearby to assist in any way they women smile and take their leave. On the way out one winks at Flat-top and one looks shyly at Zeoll blushing when he catches her eye.
After several minutes a larger than normal centaur enters the room. He stands a bit over 7 feet tall, his pure white coat is covered in a fine chain mail and you see a wicked looking axe in a holster on his back. He inclines his head towards you in greeting and says " Hello Chosen of Domi, I am Jacktar, I am honored to have you here as your reputation precedes you. I am sorry for the delay in meeting you but there are many thing to see to in order to make this camp run smoothly." he pauses for a moment and rubs his eyes as if tired then he says "I am sure that you have questions but I will ask you to hold them at this time. I would rather talk business later for now I am sure that you are tired and in need of some rest so please feel free to make good use of the camp and I shall see you at dinner, after our meal then we can chat."[i] With that he turns and starts to leave before you can even question him. He stops and says something to the guards at the door and they both disappear. He turns his head back towards you and says [i]"Sorry for the guards but they are instructed that no matter what visitors come to our camp they are to make sure that I am able to verify who they are before letting them roam the camp. Oh yes and not far from here there is a somewhat secluded hot spring it is rather large and should easily accommodate all of you. It is very relaxing and will wash off the grime and...err...stink from the tunnels" with that he turns and leaves.
The camp itself is a military camp for sure as everything is neat and clean and orderly. There is a small forge and a centaur with a hammer can be seen working on what looks like a breastplate. There are several wood buildings, throughout the area. Among the buildings there is a hospital, a small bath house a barracks and several latrines at the back of the compound. The population is a mix of almost all races but of course most are centaurs. No one seems to give you any special attention but rather go about there normal routines. You see people doing everything from working the fields to weapons training and there are children playing and running around. No matter the race there are no issues here it seems. You do notice however that almost all of the adults have weapons either on them or close by.
The compound itself covers almost the entire valley, almost all of it is covered in tents and shacks that those who have been there longer have built and it is filled with refugees. Several small shops are set up among the tents where most general goods may been found.
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Wednesday May 28th, 2008 12:12:34 AM
Wide eyed at this almost-city of Centaurs, Tiba wanders a little less than aimlessly as she heads for the hot springs to wash the grime and cobwebs out of her mane and tail. A little soak wouldn't hurt either.
"Theorex, I know not if there are separate bathing areas for 2-feets and 4-feets, or for females and males, but if you wish to do other than bathe, I can meet up with you for dinner if you wish." Eyes wide, taking all the visuals in, she continues. "I have a feeling that there are some here I wish to talk to."
DM Wednesday May 28th, 2008 12:38:02 AM OOC There is no separate anything except for what is needed for different races - ie chairs - sorry forgot to mention that
Winterglade Wednesday May 28th, 2008 3:08:31 AM
When Jacktar leaves Winterglade blinks a few times and says: "See? He couldn't stand our stench! Good thing he was diplomatic about it. Let's go find these springs."
On the way to the bath Winterglade asks around for soap and tries to get enough for everyone. He spends several hours carefully washing himself and his equipment. The clothes can be washed, the items cleaned, but it seems that the reek that got into his mane and tail won't be gone no matter what, so, with great regret, he has somebody cut both of them short.
"Let's hope this whole thing can be ended without too much bloodshed. Goodbarrel doesn't fancy leaving a trail of bodies behind us."
Flat-top Wednesday May 28th, 2008 6:53:31 AM
Flat-top seeing the children, he will tell then that after he washes himself, he will be giving all the children a ride on his back. off he goes to take the stinck off is body, (with a cake of brown soap).
After the scroubing and primming, he returns to the children, "Alright line up and we'll go for a ride. . . "Captain Brahmah! would you watch watch my Armoe and Weapons Please. While I give these very good children a ride on my Back? Thank you"
He turns to the children, "Alright! Line up! I'll take three at a time. Here we go." Off they go on a Centaur ang a slow gallop.
Theorex d20=4 ; d20=6 ; d20=10 ; Wednesday May 28th, 2008 9:09:16 PM
Taking note of the balcksmith Theorex stops and watches him for a few moments and says "My good man you seem very good.
Do you mind if I help you with your current work? I promise to follow your guiding skills. I would just like to brush up my skills I haven't been using on the road.
Hmm. Yes cool water to lower the temperature of the metal and mold and fold it to different needs.
Good steel here." Weapon smith roll 4+8= 12
"Obviously I did need to work out my lack of practice. Lets try this again." "Hmm.. beter not quite there." 6+8= 14
"I see that is a better way of doing it. let me try" 10+8= 18
"Thank you"
DM Wednesday May 28th, 2008 9:17:25 PM
OOC - I just found out my grandmother is in the hospital so post is going to be late or tomorrow sorry everyone
Flat-top Thursday May 29th, 2008 6:38:09 AM
Flat-top advance toward Theorex,watches him for a few minutes. "Here let me show you how it's done. First - You make sure that your fire in the coals are hot enought. When the item is hot enough or turn red, that's when you take it out of the coals and with your hammer you shape it like this"
Bang! Bang! Flat-top send sparks all around, "See! It's Easy! Now you Try!" as he hand the hammer to Theorex. "Oh! Yes! Don't frorget to wear the Hide Apron! or you'll have burn hole in you pantaloons."
Relaxation Thursday May 29th, 2008 9:42:25 PM
Deciding she wants a soak and a good scrubbing Tiba heads through the camp looking for the hot springs. She offers to meet up with Theorex later if he is not looking to bathe at them moment.
Winterglade says "See? He couldn't stand our stench! Good thing he was diplomatic about it. Let's go find these springs." Heading towards the springs he looks about for soap and is handed several bars by a couple of the ladies they already met. He comments that he hopes the situation in town can be resolved without too much bloodshed.
Spotting children Flat-top ever being the lover of children tells them that he is going to go have a bath and then he will come back and give them rides.
Heading through the camp Theorex stops at the forge and asks the smith some questions. He finds that the forge is larger than it looks with an outdoor working area behind it with another 4 working at forges. Complimenting the smith he aks if he can aid in his work and promises to follow his instructions. The smith looks him over and looks around for a moment. He nods to another breastplate badly dented and says "If you can fix that you can help all you want, much appreciated as you can see I have a lot of work to do." Looking around you see all manner of items needing repair and even more in different stages of being made. There is some fine work here. Under the watchful eye of the smith with comments from him on where things can be bettered Theorex manages to fix the breastplate. The smith looks it over and is impressed by the work. He hands Theorex a masterwork smiths hammer and says "That is some fine work my friend, please take this in payment for all your help".
Tiba, Glade and Flat-top head for the hot springs for a wash and a soak and find it near a small outcropping of rocks providing privacy on one side and a group of trees and bushes on two other sides. The springs are actually rather large and there is room for perhaps 10 or so centaurs. At the moment there are two humans, one centaur and a half elf enjoying the relaxing waters. Stepping into the springs you find the water is just hot enough to give a bit of a sting but within seconds your bodies adjust. The water is also bubbling adding to the relaxing feel. Those that are already in wave a welcome to you.
After a good scrubbing and smelling much better Flat-top takes the children for rides 3 at a time. He is busy for several hours giving the children rides and playing with them and it seems that after not long most of the children in the camp are surrounding him. Once he is done there he heads over to the forge and decides to show Theorex how it is done. Shaking his head in amusement the smith says nothing greatful for the extra help.
Theorex d20=13 ; Thursday May 29th, 2008 11:07:08 PM
"Why thank you sir. It is very kind of you. Let me help some more." 13+8= 21
Smiling as he sings he knows he is making something good. "Ah I miss the simple creation."
When Flat-top arrives he will smile and watch what Flat-top is doing and wink at the smith knowingly.
"Yes you are correct here play with this while you show me" Giving him some damaged goods for him to play with.
Earlier Theorex would have asked the smith his name.
"Is there anything magical that needs repairing for the higher ups of the village Mr smith?"
Flat-top Friday May 30th, 2008 6:21:35 AM
"Oh! I have not done any smithing in a while! It is nice to get back to my old ways. Do yo have any more things to repair? Might as well get it over here to be fix Now!" Flat-top smiles as he pound away at the metald.
Winterglade d20+1=16 Friday May 30th, 2008 6:49:56 AM
Winterglade, only his head visible above the surface of the water, feels relaxed and calm for the first time in a long while. After a while he starts singing in an untrained, yet pleasant baritone [Perform 16]:
"O-o-oh I'm a dire shark lurking deep under water, I'm the worst of the terrors of the sea, Woe to any poor ship when I spot'er Sailors tremble when they behold me!
O-o-oh I'm a basilisk lurking deep in a lair, I'm the worst of the terrors of the dark, Woe to any poor hero at whom I'll stare, For his bones will turn stones on my mark!"
Then he shamelessly continues in a falsetto:
"O-o-oh I'm a woman all sweet and merry, I'm the worst of the terrors that man dreads, Woe to any poor sod that I'll marry, For I'll rip out his soul when he weds!"
Tiba (HP=71/71, AC=23) Assap (HP=36, AC=19) Friday May 30th, 2008 1:42:45 PM
Looking around, Tiba searches for the Bowyer/Fletcher here. After finding him, she watches him and his apprentices, for a few moments, before offering to lend a hand.
"I've done a turn or two at bowying (sp?) if you care to see my handiwork..." Offering up her bow as an example of her work, she sits down near him, taking an offered partially finished bow to work on. "Never did pick up the arrow side of it. I've found it easy enough to scavange arrows off of the enemies I've defeated." Admiring the fletchers work nearby. "Though they would never stand up to the ones you're creating here."
Anyone who comes up to admire her Tattoos, she offers a better view of, and, of course, an option to give them one, if what they want is in her repetoire.
Gecktar Friday May 30th, 2008 3:41:21 PM
Gecktar bathes himself in the spring trying to put away the stench of theyr passage in the tunnels.
"It's likely a small army here. I'm thinking they would one day or another try to get back into the town and this could lead to many threat for the civilian..."
"I just hope they will give us some time to try to help them and find another way to take back the lead of the city."
DM Kristel Saturday May 31st, 2008 12:52:52 AM Sorry for no post - my grandmother is in intensive care now and myself my brother and my parents are going out of town to see her. Jon is going to try and post tomorrow and he will do his best to take over as long as I am gone
Zeoll Sunday June 1st, 2008 4:58:26 PM
[OOC: My deep apologies friends. Real life kept me too busy of late. I promise to do better this week.]
Zeoll smiles at the filly who looked at him and talks with her if he thinks she would not be embarrassed.
In fact, Zeoll strolls through the camp, seemingly just to stretch his legs and relax, but really to scope out the place. He listens for rumors, looks for details, and engages in conversations. He is looking for clues and hints, anything that might be interesting.
Checks:
Zeoll d20+20=40 ; d20+22=39 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+4=20 ; Sunday June 1st, 2008 5:01:33 PM
Sorry! Pressed enter too soon:
Bluff 40 (natural 20!) to be spying without others noticing. Diplomacy 39 to set people at ease. Gather Info 19 Sense Motive 22 Spot 26 Listen 20
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