A Party'n We Will Go... (DM Jay) Thursday August 21st, 2008 7:07:12 PM
The weeks pass with indecent haste and soon the group will have to journey to the Crescent Valley or turn down the invite, disappointing the halflings. Two days remain to get everything in order for the journey to the Crescent.
It is also unclear what is to happen with the egg, which is a great concern and mystery and the ever so evil staff, which the castle ghost has taken to guarding. Brusse is wary and wishes the evil thing gone, for it is sure to corrupt someone soon.
Valdor has also failed to contact the Emeralds. This is expected, seeing as how those Dragons retired and can't be bothered. They DID say that the Wold is the Emerald's to protect now. That nothing was above us figuring out on our own. This is true. You dealt with Parnoth, a thorn that has finally been removed. And his erstwhile usurpers, the trio of Reds that you also vanquished. How hard is it to deal with an egg and staff. You destroyed the necromancers staff well enough without the Plats or Golds help. However, concerns still remain.
Most everyone is ready. Gunther and Bertram have yet to return. The orcs are working on the trade road deal, which will surely take a bit of work. Orcs are not good with diplomacy and contracts.
Mop is getting on well and there are NO complaints about him among anyone who the Emeralds have talked to. But there is currently no talk about replacing him either.
Falin disappears for a day before returning with a package.
Athalorn (Sub Joe) Thursday August 21st, 2008 9:31:46 PM
At the mention of Traveling to see the Halflings Athalorn volunteers to Cast Windwalk on the group to speed thier journey. He says "This way we can take a look at the countryside as we Travel, Teleporting all over the place makes us miss out on all the wonders nature has to offer."
K'Nara Thursday August 21st, 2008 11:21:47 PM
post pending (still! sigh)
Falin Friday August 22nd, 2008 8:44:14 AM
Falin finishes any final packing he requires and joins the other Dragons.
Falin returns with a big smile on his face as he walks up to the other Dragons. "I finally feel like I might be of more use than just bringing the enemy down from a distance. I crafted some new arrows that I am going to try out in different situations. Well, see how it goes."
OOC: Jay CS is finished up
OOC Jay: Looks fine Jamie.
Lian d20-1=4 ; Friday August 22nd, 2008 12:23:49 PM
The monk is seen performing some tricks with flaming iron spheres, out of shear boredom. (Continual Flame, Unskilled perform 4). For a nimble elf, he sure isn't having much luck with the four flaming orbs.
DM ooc Friday August 22nd, 2008 5:14:10 PM
OOC: Work tonight. Off to bed. Sorry all.
K'Nara Friday August 22nd, 2008 11:16:04 PM
Post pending again!
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Saturday August 23rd, 2008 10:38:18 AM
On one day before they depart Ingrge takes the evil staff out into the emerald forest to an area of solid rock and casts three spells. Transmute rock to mud - turning a 10ft by 10 ft 150 foot deep section of rock ginto gooey mud. The second spell he casts is teleport object, which he uses to teleport the staff 140 feet down into the middle of the mud. And then the final spell he casts is a Transmute mud to rock spell sealing the staff inside the middle of solid bedrock.
As Ingrge heads out with the others, he vehemently agrees with Athalorn that they should go for the wind walking and all new experiences.
Falin Saturday August 23rd, 2008 11:03:18 AM
Listening to Ingrge and Athalorn about the real traveling Falin picks a piece of grass from the ground and places it between his teeth. Smiling at the group, "I think it would be very relaxing to use a real mode of travel this time as well. Nothing against teleporting, but it seems like we miss out on alot of bonding. I would like a horse though."
DM Post Saturday August 23rd, 2008 11:52:47 AM
OOC: LOL! Ingrge, take 200xp for the ingenious way of solving the staff issue! You will know where it is when you need it. :) Great idea!
Lian Saturday August 23rd, 2008 11:54:54 AM
Lian agrees with the three others, "I agree too. It reminds me of the days we were poor and magicless. I like the idea of floating. I'll take my carpet." He smiles. "Aeri, what do you think?" He turns to the sorceress.
Gunther Saturday August 23rd, 2008 1:00:59 PM
Wrapping up his inspection/vacation with the orcs, Gunther teleports back to the castle with Bertram. In unusual high spirits, Gunther keeps grinning everytime he glances Bertram's way, as if there is an unspoken secret between the two.
Linking up with the others, Gunther looks more than a little uneasy about the prospects of another formal event. He turns to Lian. "Tell me friend Lian...are dese halfling folk as erhm...concerned about manners as elves?" The warrior has a terrifying vision of a table set with 50 forks, all of which look identical to him, but only one that is appropriate to eat the salad with.
As talk turns to modes of transportation, Gunther looks a little hesitant. "I don't know how Delila vill take to it, but I guess ve could give it a try."
Athalorn Sunday August 24th, 2008 4:23:15 AM OOC: Apologies for prolonged absence friends. Seems I am back just in time for the module to start. And many thanks to Joe - sorry you had some difficulties getting logged in. Seems you never got to a fight either! But if ever I can return the favour please just let me know.
While at the grove, Athalorn hears he familiar cry of his erstwhile ally from the boughs above. "Glannath, you old so and so! You want to rest now? Or do you want to journey with me again? You're not getting any younger you know!" The old eagle seems to nod its head in acquiescence, understanding the words. It then dives at the druid and playfully pecks him on the shoulder before taking flight above the grove. The grove itself is still a metropolis of forest life, far from the place of sanctuary and peace that Athalorn had envisaged all those months ago. Athalorn greets the fey that have taken up residence there, then rests.
After resting for a few days, and praying for new spells for their next journey, he returns to the tower.
Hearing the idea for a school, Athalorn wholeheartedly agrees with Falin's suggestion.
On the issue of travel, Athalorn prepares to cast windwalk on those that wish it....
Spells to be changed on CS asap
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Sunday August 24th, 2008 10:20:27 AM
(OOC: Don't forget, Ingrge has offered a max level magic missile scroll to any who can read arcane scrolls. please let me know if your PC is taking one. Can you imagine being hit by 45 bolts of magic missile at the same time.......? each is 5 missiles 1d4+1: talk about a sneak attack.)
Lian Sunday August 24th, 2008 10:40:16 AM
The monk smirks at Gunther. "My brother, I have only known two halflings in my life, Nimblick, a childhood friend and Milo. All I know of halflings is of Nimblick's patience and calm demeanor and that of Milo's daring and cunning. Hardly a reasonable comparison." He laughs. "This is going to be completely new to me."
"I think your kitty would be fine on the ground. She could keep up just fine I think. Besides, I think she'd welcome the occasional hunt in new lands anyway. Of course that is up to you and her."
"Ah! A good aerial view of nature again will be nice. I might even decide to walk part of the way. In fact, the carpet only lasts a little while anyway, before it needs rest."
Lian Monday August 25th, 2008 8:03:30 AM
Is ready to go.
The Party Cometh Monday August 25th, 2008 5:17:25 PM
So, the day before the induction of the new Burgomeister, the Emeralds are more or less prepared for the festivities. One thing remains, the communication from Valdor about Maab, about the egg.
Knara receives an enigmatic message. "We're are sorry, but the communication system that is receiving your enquiry is down for repair. If you believe this to be in err, please contact the nearest Dragon Consortium members immediately. If this is an emergency, please stay on the line and Gargul will be in touch shortly." Hardly helpful.
The castle has never looked so peaceful and Brusse is going about his business with enthusiasm. He sees Knara after dinner that evening. "Ma'am, the patrols report all is well. Shall we secure the perimeter?"
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Monday August 25th, 2008 7:41:52 PM
K'nara, if Valdor is not answering, might I suggest a direct call to Maab. She is after all part of the Consortium, or perhaps you should ask for Lord Sturtevannt.
Gunther Monday August 25th, 2008 11:04:32 PM
Issuing the hunt command to his big cat, Gunther readies himself. Looking none too certain about Lian's reply, Gunther hesitantly begins to sky walk with the other Dragons, though he does keep casting anxious glances about after Delilah. After all, there was that one time with the farmer's dogs...
K'Nara Monday August 25th, 2008 11:17:24 PM
OOC: Real Life is kicking my butt...I'll have a real post for next time! (sob)
Lian Tuesday August 26th, 2008 11:45:50 AM
The monk searches for Aeri, realizing she is nowhere in the castle and if she is, she's hiding well.
Athalorn Tuesday August 26th, 2008 2:54:53 PM
The shifter watches Glannath circling overhead, waiting for the party to depart.
Falin Tuesday August 26th, 2008 3:05:09 PM
Falin waits to depart.
Brother Bertram Tuesday August 26th, 2008 4:06:09 PM
Bertram arrives back with Gunther very relaxed, glad he took the trip with his brother. He is equally pleased to see how well Home is doing.
(OOC sorry for the delays all, seems my internet access was not to be. Anyway glad to be back and rarin to go!)
DM Post Tuesday August 26th, 2008 4:46:48 PM
OOC: I fully expect that the thunder storms across the nation will soon be causing havoc with internets everywhere. Washington state is experiencing t-storms all over. At any rate, I appreciate the effort being put in to access the game. Glad to have you back Mark.
Parting and partying (DM Jay) Tuesday August 26th, 2008 4:55:48 PM
The Dragons seem to be waiting for confirmation to depart. Perhaps waiting for Knara's go-ahead?
The party animals are anxious because they realize they will soon be returning to nature.
Ingrge makes some reasonable suggestions of how to deal with the Maab thing, since Valdor is being aloof. Both are decent suggestions.
However, there is third option for the time being as to where to leave the egg which, strangely enough was brought to point by Brusse of all people. No one seems to have brought up, because the option is terrifying. Mop. Leave the egg in the palace. Return for it later. But this is pure desperation, isn't it? You might even be able to have Mop play errand boy and get him to communicate with Valdor, Sturdevant and Maab while your gone.
Falin Tuesday August 26th, 2008 6:01:54 PM
"What is this egg you all keep talking about? Why not bring it with us and we can drop it off someplace on the way there or the way back. I have a portable hole we can keep it in for the time being."
Falin waits for a look from someone since he is just grasping at straws.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Tuesday August 26th, 2008 7:20:05 PM
Oh I am soory Falin. We seem to have acquired a dragon egg of some type. I felt it would be wiser if perhaps we were to send it to Maab for her overseeing.
Aeralia Tuesday August 26th, 2008 7:58:58 PM (OOC: Apologies for my sudden disappearance...my dad had a 5 hour surgury for a stomach anuerism on Thursday, I lost my job on Friday (and I hated my job, so its a blessing in disguise), and quickly enrolled into school on Fri/Mon... Been a busy weekend.)
Aeralia spends much of her remaining time at the castle in the courtyard. The sorceress is constantly practicing her magics, the courtyard often filled with a variety of illusionary monsters, and a flashing sword of force hacking through the summoned illusions with skill and accuracy. The young woman herself is often invisible, moving swiftly about the courtyard, weaving between conjured walls of force.
"I'm up for whatever you decide," Aeralia says with a smile, when Lian finds her and questions her about mode of transportation. "Just as long as we get there on time. Walking, flying, teleporting: it all works."
K'Nara Tuesday August 26th, 2008 11:30:39 PM
post pending
Lian Wednesday August 27th, 2008 12:02:55 PM
OOC: Jamie, hope your dad is better! As for the job, congrats. I've been trying to get fired for 11 years. :)
The monk is simply ready whenever Knara is. His carpet is out and ready. "As soon as we reach Maab, we'll be able to go. That egg is bothering Ingrge I think." Smiles the elf.
Athalorn Wednesday August 27th, 2008 3:49:00 PM
"So Falin, tell me, is there some way I can help with your school? I am happy to teach students the ways of the Culverwood."
Lian Wednesday August 27th, 2008 5:12:21 PM
"Athalorn, this will be wonderful! I'm going to be teaching there too. However, I know little of the Culverwood's 'ways'. I will be teaching Domi's Arts of the Hand. I like 'aggressive negotiations', but the other wording is more PC."
He looks around. "Ingrge, can we Astral Travel part of the way? That might be fun."
Morning Wednesday August 27th, 2008 5:17:26 PM
Around 8am the rooster crows. You all know, by now, that the festivities take place at dusk that evening. You know you will have to teleport at least part of the way.
K'Nara Wednesday August 27th, 2008 8:49:40 PM
K'Nara has spent the last few weeks immersed in blade singer training as well as her futile attempts to contact Valdor. Ingrge's suggestion about contacting Maab was a welcome alternative...but the Rings of Communication that the group was given now seem to be unable to communicate with anyone else other than the Emeralds. The red-headed warrior woman was getting frustated enough to contemplate chewing hers to pieces and spitting the parts into a painted target for practice...almost. In the end, K'Nara contacted Mop and asked that he use his own means to be able to contact Maab for them.
"Brusse," she addressed the conscientious phantom, "I'm going to rely on you to keep watch over this egg, then. You may not like the idea of it possibly hatching a dragon...but if this egg IS viable, then the life within it deserves a chance to live. I don't believe that any living creature is automatically good or evil--so we have to give the life in this egg the opportunity to learn the difference between the two and to choose for itself. It's the least we can do." The leader of the Emerald Dragons then makes sure that the egg is secured within the castle and asks Caeryn to kindly look after it as well as Brusse.
She can only hope that she isn't taking her personal beliefs to an extreme and endangering the castle and Madyrn with it.
"Windwalking, eh?" K'Nara says of the idea to use that spell to go to the festival. "All right, then...I always like taking the scenic route--you learn so much more about the land that way."
If nobody else has already done so, K'Nara will take at least one of the Maximized Magic Missile scrolls being offered by Ingrge. (OOC: the stats for that again, please...?)
Athalorn Thursday August 28th, 2008 3:36:36 AM
Athalorn nods, and begins his whispered prayer. He has to cast the spell twice, and as his words near fruition, the whole party (including Gunther's cat, if desired) and Glannath begin to fade somewhat - becoming translucent and vaporous. Athalorn smiles as he feels the magic course through his body, and he immediately takes to the air, first going directly above the others. "Come, let the winds guide you!"
He then allows the magical breeze to blow him quickly away.
Lian Thursday August 28th, 2008 11:27:40 AM
The monk learns about the Air Walk and likes the option. "I'll keep the carpet handy, just in case."
Gunther Thursday August 28th, 2008 1:31:34 PM
The warrior lightens up a bit as he journeys with his friends Athalorn and Bertram. He still casts anxious glances down toward his kitty, but most of the time he spends chatting with the others about what they think the halfling party will be like.
DM POST Thursday August 28th, 2008 5:57:32 PM
OOC: Another night full of fun and drunks at work. Will post IC DM sometime tomorrow morning. Oh, btw, my desktop is being very fussy about only having 20mb of space. So if I'm not on over the next few days, please spread it around that I have tech issues. Thanks NIGHT!
Brother Bertram Friday August 29th, 2008 7:43:19 AM
Bertram finishes any last minute packing and prepares to go in peace, happy with the way the tower is now defended.
Lian Friday August 29th, 2008 11:48:51 PM
The monk is packed and ready to go.
DM Post Friday August 29th, 2008 11:59:27 PM
With the egg taken to Maab or Mop, it is out of the way for now. The group head out in the morning, Airwalking most, if not all of the way.
The forest is active. Trees moving about, birds rise in clouds from the canopy, avoiding you just above them, and herds of deer and elk are seen from the air. When the land starts to rise, you begin seeing wild goat and several packs of wolves.
You head northeast and start coming upon orchards, fields of oats and grains and hillocks within hours. Traditional halfling territory. It is mid day. A thin gray-brown haze lies overhead and the valley comes to view.
Brother Bertram Monday September 1st, 2008 10:19:42 AM
Bertram moves along with the others, enjoying the morning. He looks upon the valley curiously as they approach.
Lian Monday September 1st, 2008 11:14:12 AM
The monk floats along, struggling against a slight breeze, but otherwise, happy to be here.
Athalorn Monday September 1st, 2008 1:13:19 PM
...Also continues flying until they see their destination.
DM post Monday September 1st, 2008 6:14:42 PM
OOC: Will post DM post in the morning.
Aeralia Monday September 1st, 2008 7:24:13 PM
Aeralia is happy to travel under the wind-walking mode, enjoying the chance to experience something new, and test the limits of the spell, seeing what its capable of as far as maneuverability and movement.
A short way into the journey, she tests her spell casting ability in her wispy, gaseous form, kicking of a single simple prestidigitation cantrip, cast by thought alone.
As the valley comes into view, she works herself down out of the sky, and towards the ground, ready to dismiss the enchantment when the time is right.
Aeralia Monday September 1st, 2008 7:29:56 PM (OOC: Cast Silent,Still Prestidigitation as a simple and momentary illusion) Spells Remaining: 6/9/7/8/8/8/6/4
Lian Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 12:08:20 PM
He also begins toward the ground.
DM post Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 12:09:47 PM
OOC: I was hoping for a at least a few more posts. I'll wait for a few others before the DM post. I may post after 2pm PST.
Falin Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 12:19:35 PM
Falin begins towards the ground
K'Nara Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 11:06:10 PM
(OOC: sorry...Labor Day was no day of rest for me.)
K'Nara squints at the thin gray-brown haze.
"What in the Wold could be the cause of that?" she asks pointedly, although the question isn't directed at any one particular Emerald Dragon in particular.
Gunther Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 1:04:40 AM
Traveling along without a care in the Wold, Gunther pauses. "Vat are you talking about K'nara...I don't see anyting strange."
Athalorn Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 1:52:25 AM
Also peering around as they are whisked along by the wind, Athalorn also struggles to see the haze that K'Nara speaks of.
K'Nara Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 3:38:24 AM
OOC: Given the choice between Maab or Mop, K'Nara would have picked Maab to get the amethyst egg first.
Also, this is the DM Post from last Friday:
DM Post Friday August 29th, 2008 11:59:27 PM
With the egg taken to Maab or Mop, it is out of the way for now. The group head out in the morning, Airwalking most, if not all of the way.
The forest is active. Trees moving about, birds rise in clouds from the canopy, avoiding you just above them, and herds of deer and elk are seen from the air. When the land starts to rise, you begin seeing wild goat and several packs of wolves.
You head northeast and start coming upon orchards, fields of oats and grains and hillocks within hours. Traditional halfling territory. It is mid day. A thin gray-brown haze lies overhead and the valley comes to view.
The "thin gray-brown haze" is what K'Nara is questioning, as it sounds like smog or the like to me, which is a substance that shouldn't exist in a very natural halfling habitat. (Unless I misconstrued the description, in which case...sorry, my bad!)
Athalorn Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 12:35:34 PM Ah right .... must read more carefully! Sorry
Athalorn begins to float downwards into the valley.
Lian Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 4:31:18 PM
The monk scratches his head at the haze. "Maybe its from all the pipeweed they like to smoke." He chortles.
Descending further.
"Do you suppose that could be one of the things this new lord mayor baron halfling guy needs us to check out?"
DM post Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 4:33:48 PM
OOC: You read correctly. There is a thin haze covering the valley. However, only the right checks will reveal what if anything is odd about it. ;)
So, the Emeralds descend. As they do so they will have to pass through this haze to do so, or double back and land up in a pass some distance back in the Red Hills. There is a bay off to your right, a river delta just below you and a town in front of you. You will land on a narrow strip of land between rolling hills and a river. Angel Springs lays about a half mile due north.
The time is roughly 2pm. The weather seems undecided.
Some of you may realize, just south of here is Windhorn Hamlet.
(OOC: Let me know if you want more details. :))
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength d20+24=28 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 6:17:36 PM
Having enjoyed the wind walk, Ingrge is a biot dismayed over the haze hanging over everything as the last time he was in the area, everything was so green and lush. Taking some time he casts his arcane sight over the area and tries to deduce if there seems to be a magical component or reason to the haze.
Acrane sight is permanent ability.
Knowledge arcana skill roll DC 28
K'Nara d20=7 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 10:46:42 PM
K'Nara frowns to herself once more--the very fact that there's a haze over the valley raises her suspicions, although she is darned if she knows why. (OOC: I rolled a 7 on the d20--if K'Nara merely needs to Spot something, then she gets a +1 bonus for a total Spot check of 8. If she needs to exercise her Knowledge of Arcana, then her check total is 16. If she is utilizing her ability to discern Spellcraft, then her check total is 18.)
Gunther d20+8=10 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 11:36:16 PM
As he travels through the haze, Gunther scrunches up his nose...hmmm...nope, nothing fishy (Spot=10). Shrugging his shoulders the warrior sets about finding Delilah....doesn't want any halflings going missing under mysterious circumstances...
Athalorn d20+15=30 ; d20+25=38 ; Thursday September 4th, 2008 2:00:27 AM
Athalorn looks around as he descends towards the hazy mist, trying to discern if the phenomenon is anything natural (knowledge nature 30). He peers more closely through the haze to the ground of the valley to see if anything else can be seen (spot 38)
Falin d20+19=20 ; Thursday September 4th, 2008 10:20:28 AM
Looking down Falin sees the brown haze. "It doesn't look like smoke from fire. I wonder what it is from?" Falin scans the area and apparently his cloak flaps around and gets caught in his face becasue he rolls a natural 1.
Lian Thursday September 4th, 2008 4:35:04 PM
"I can't really remember being here, but that haze does look mighty odd. Doesn't smell too bad though." He says, drifting down into it.
Hazey about the haze Thursday September 4th, 2008 5:04:41 PM
So, the Emeralds slowly lower themselves through the haze. You feel fine, nothing odd about it in the least. However, it does have a slightly woody, peaty odor, with a touch of ozone. As you descend, it grows gradually warmer and coming out of the haze, the thick green fields reveal themselves. It is still as lush as everyone remembers. The air is not humid and the ground is dry.
Athalorn senses that there may have been heavy storm activity recently that quickly disappated.
Ingrge feels the after effects of electricity but isn't sure that he could call it magical or even arcane, until his eyes refocus as he concentrates. There is a lingering (but fading fast) faint aura of transmutation.
Gunther sees nothing odd with the kitty and can see she is fine. But this haze... Gunther, WIS check for more...
Knara, the mere fact that you see nothing is distressing enough, but you see nothing magically odd about any of this, but there are several spells capable of producing this affect.
Lian sees nothing strange at all.
Aeralia is oddly quiet.
Even with Falin's face full of cloak, he does realize that it DOES smell like fire, not a forest fire, because those would be obvious and saw no tiny plumes indicating stationary fires.
Falin Thursday September 4th, 2008 7:18:13 PM
Falin sniffs the air, "Anyone bring something good to roast?" As they pass through the the lush of the valley is obvious Falin smiles. "You know I always like the forest, but wide open spaces of the halfling valleys always seem just as peacefull."
Falin continues down until he is safely on the ground.
Brother Bertram d20+8=13 ; d20+6=26 ; Thursday September 4th, 2008 8:54:47 PM
Bertram moves along with the others trying to identify the strange haze.
(Spot Check 13, Wis Check 26)
K'Nara Thursday September 4th, 2008 11:30:46 PM
K'Nara, feeling that magic detection isn't her strong suit, decides to ask Ingrge if he doesn't believe that there's something odd about the haze over the valley..?
Gunther d20+1=15 ; Thursday September 4th, 2008 11:59:39 PM
Smiling now that he's back with his companion, Gunther idly strokes her coat as he contemplates the haze. There's something vagues familiar in an unfamiliar way.... (Wis.=15)
Athalorn Friday September 5th, 2008 2:11:13 AM
Athalorn lands, having thoroughly enjoyed the ride with his friends. "So where are we heading?"
Lian Friday September 5th, 2008 2:41:08 PM
Looking over at Athalorn and responds. "Well, I might be mistaken, but that little town we saw not too far from here, in that direction, may be what we are seeking." He points.
Where to go Friday September 5th, 2008 6:09:03 PM
There is a village about a quarter mile north of your position. It is green and lush where you landed and the haze is lingering, but nothing more.
Falin Friday September 5th, 2008 6:24:28 PM
Falin licks his finger and sticks it in the air to check the wind, "Ah," he says. "We should move in that directions towards the village." Falin smiles at everyone as he begins to move.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Friday September 5th, 2008 8:09:16 PM
Hoisting his pack Ingrge starts to whistle as he walks toward the nitice village.
K'Nara Friday September 5th, 2008 10:28:01 PM
K'Nara smiles as she notes the village nearby.
"This should be a nice change of pace for everyone," she points out. The blade singer is looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about the Wold.
Gunther d20+1=20 Sunday September 7th, 2008 2:47:40 PM
Gunther scratches his head and suddenly chimes in. "Hey vait...I remember someting... Ven ve vere at de castle, I saw some clouds dis vay. Maybe dat has someting to do vith dis haze?!" The warrior racks his diminutive mental faculties trying to figure out how the haze and clouds might fit in together, but the process is much like watching an ant try to carry a marble...humorous, but more than likely ultimately futile. (Wis=20)
Crescent Valley welcome (Temporary adjunct ADM Kim) Monday September 8th, 2008 1:23:54 AM
Just before coming to rest on the ground a few carts can be seen in the distance drawing nigh to the city ahead, approaching the bridge over the river adjacent the city walls. On this side of the river near the city is a stand of trees - mixed varieties.
The party settles softly to the ground a half mile south of the city. Off to the left some 250 yards away and surrounded by wheat is a small copse of evergreens.
This is lush farmland - barley grows to the right, and it looks like an orchard (some sort of nut trees?) bounds the barley several hundred yards away, and other crops - grains, mostly, though about a third of the land lies fallow. You see a few more scattered orchards about the area. A river flows along the south walls of the city.
A dog barks in the distance.
As you take in your surroundings, a fellow emerges from the copse of evergreens, disappearing behind the standing wheat as he apparently walks a diagonal path toward the road heading north. He is not very tall, yet - before he disappeared from sight - appeared to walk with purpose.
The party stands mainly on the cart-rutted road, with some in the grain to either side. A flight of swallows pursue each other ahead and to the right.
The haze finally dissipates in the air above.
Thanks Kim ~ Jay
Lian Monday September 8th, 2008 12:32:39 PM
"Quite nice."
DM Post Monday September 8th, 2008 12:36:00 PM
OOC: DM POST around 3pm PST
Athalorn Monday September 8th, 2008 1:02:15 PM
Athalorn looks around at the environment in which they have landed. he breathes in the air deeply, getting a feel for the place and finding the valley to be most pleasant indeed. The rolling fields and swaying crops differ from the great Culverwood, but are all to his liking.
"Hmm not bad at all. Does anyone know this land well?"
Glannath, too, enthralled by the journey in which these mammals flew at his wing afore a strange breeze, takes flight further upwards to look at this new place, enjoying the warm currents on his wings.
Falin Monday September 8th, 2008 2:35:39 PM
With the haze burning off Falin looks up at the sun and smiles, taking in a deep breath. "Ah, the smell of grass and rich soil is always refreshing."
"I saw we head towards the city or we could check in with that guy over there walking through the field."
Gunther Monday September 8th, 2008 10:14:12 PM
Gunther looks around edgily, not exactly sure what to expect of the halflings. Milo wasn't all that bad, so he hopes and prays that they're not as uppity as elves. Keeping Delilah close to him, Gunther nudges K'nara. "Do you tink dat fellow dat vent over dere can help us?"
K'Nara Monday September 8th, 2008 11:09:24 PM OOC to her fellow players: Real Life has been pummeling me severely about the head and shoulders--WHY are the EDs visiting this valley? Some festival or something, right..? Gah!
"Sounds like a great idea, Gunther." K'Nara is immediately amicable to the beast trainer's suggestion. "Why don't we go over and ask the guy..?" The tall redhead starts striding towards the person the group had just seen.
Donna, you were invited to the induction of the new Burgomeister, or mayor, and there may be another motive for bringing you here too, but the letter didn't go into detail. :) ~ Dm Jay
Lian Tuesday September 9th, 2008 12:00:10 PM
The hand of Domi turns to Aeri. "Nice place to live, don't you think?"
DM POST Tuesday September 9th, 2008 12:01:59 PM
OOC: Sorry about lack of DM post yesterday. I got busy then fell asleep. :) WILL POST AROUND 3PM!~ Please be clear with your actions. We should be moving along quite fast from here on in, promise.
Athalorn Tuesday September 9th, 2008 12:40:21 PM
Athalorn agrees with K'Nara and heads over to where the man was last seen.
Aeralia Tuesday September 9th, 2008 12:53:30 PM
Aeralia brushes back her hair and adjusts her skirt as she completes the slow shift from the gaseous form of their travel. The sorceress smiles at Lian as he questions. "Yes, its very nice. It looks like it'd be a wonderful place to raise a family," she muses, looking over the lush fields and green valley.
Her greenish brown eyes follow the short man briefly, until he disappears behind the tall wheat. "The letter really never said anything about where we were supposed to be, so asking is likely a good idea," the young troubadour agrees, as K'Nara begins to stride after the short man.
The youthful woman falls in stride behind the Emerald's leader, with a light and feminine step.
Larks and trout(DM POST) Tuesday September 9th, 2008 6:20:51 PM
As the Emeralds fall into step beside K'Nara, they move through lush grasses, making larks take flight into the now blue wispy sky. The bridge is just in front of you, river flows under it, strong and smooth. The last few fish are struggling up it.
You begin to cross the bridge. "You Dragons certainly know how to make an entrance. You are the only dragons I know who have ever been on time," says a friendly voice just behind you.
Brother Bertram Tuesday September 9th, 2008 6:24:50 PM
Bertram spins quickly reaching for his axe, having heard no one come up behind them.
K'Nara Tuesday September 9th, 2008 10:00:55 PM
K'Nara turns around, a smile on her face and curiosity lighting her hazel eyes.
"Glad you've noticed!" she quips in a jaunty tone, looking around for the speaker. "And whom might you be..?"
Athalorn Wednesday September 10th, 2008 2:04:36 AM
Athalorn turns, allowing their leader to take....well, the lead. Glannath swoops lower, circling quickly, down to the party.
Lian Wednesday September 10th, 2008 11:34:45 AM
He swings around, ready for anything.
Brilliant blue Wednesday September 10th, 2008 11:48:15 AM
It's a rather plain, well kept looking halfling, with striking blue eyes that glitter like sapphires. He looks like he might be the fellow leaving that copse of trees just moments ago...
He glances at Bertram, grinning sweetly. "Oy, master dwarf, were you going to plant that in my pretty ginger head?" If he didn't look completely unconcerned about the axe, it might be embarrassing.
The halfling doesn't even react to Lian's posing, but manages to spare a glance at Aeralia.
Athalorn gets the suspicion Glannath hadn't seen the halfling until he was right on top of you.
He turns to K'Nara. "That's not really important. I'll show you to the manor and then be off." He moves past you, across the bridge and begins up the road. "Come on." He seems curt but kind and completely honest. It's almost natural to want to follow him.
Athalorn Wednesday September 10th, 2008 12:57:54 PM
Athalorn follows on foot for now, but calls to Glannath to follow above. Strange, this fellow, that none of the Dragons saw him approach. He stays quiet, but alert.
Brother Bertram Wednesday September 10th, 2008 3:52:26 PM
Bertram puts his axe away, embarrassed at his reaction, but grinning at the halflings words. "Only if you turned out to be a monster of legend dripping with gore, Master Halfling." He starts following along.
Falin Wednesday September 10th, 2008 3:55:42 PM
Falin smiles at the exchange, but is a little concerned that no one heard him or approach or detected his presence. He falls in behind everyone else and makes his way to the manor.
K'Nara Wednesday September 10th, 2008 4:08:08 PM
"Nonsense!" K'Nara disagrees with their otherwise-agreeable guide. "Everyone in the Wold is important in some way...I'd still like to know whom you are." However, even as she makes her request a second time, she follows the halfling along with the rest of the group.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Wednesday September 10th, 2008 7:46:09 PM
Ingrge chuckles at the interaction between Bertram and the Halfling. "So Brother Bertram, I realize it has been at least a few hours since you got to make mince meat out of something, but a halfling, Even you wouldn't stoop so low as to carve one up and make it a quarterling, now would you.
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday September 11th, 2008 12:31:13 AM
Gunther laughs loudly at Ingrge's comment. Though a little curious about the disappearing and then reappearing halfling, the cat trainer isn't particularly bothered by the event. His kitty, on the other hand, takes an instant dislike to the fellow...as cats are known to do when they fail to discover something obvious. With deep throated growl, the lion watches the halfling as she follows along by her trainer.
Gunther gently pats the growling dire lion to settle her nerves and then activates his tattoo. It probably wouldn't go over too well to have one of the locals eaten by his kitty. The Noble races were a bit touchy about that kind of behavior, and Gunther was betting that halflings probably follow after their tradition.
Aeralia Thursday September 11th, 2008 12:14:03 PM
Aeralia smiles warmly to the small halfling, offering a small bow when she catches his glance. The sorceress follows quickly after the others in persuit of the halfling, finding no reason to mistrust their would-be guide as of yet.
The young woman offers a small giggle at Ingrge's joke, but quickly quiets herself.
"It would be a shame if you must leave so swiftly," Aeralia says to the halfling as they walk. "I'm sure you can find the time to stick around for a little while, couldn't you, my friend?" The sorceress smiles and offers a winning smile to their small guide, waiting hopefully for his answer.
Lian Thursday September 11th, 2008 1:31:23 PM
The elf looks at the halfling with curiousity but doesn't belive him to be a gore monster like Bertram implied. "So, friend, where are you taking us? Or are you leading us into a trap?" He laughs lightly.
Walking and stopping Thursday September 11th, 2008 1:36:57 PM
The guide pauses mid-stride and to Lian. "My young friend, there would be no need for me to lead you anywhere when you are so willing to follow." His eyes glitter.
He gives Ingrge a piercing glare, almost a challenge, but then continues on as if nothing occurred.
The mysterious guide then turns and winks, with a wide toothy smile at Aeralia. "Oh, my dear lady, you do me service by asking. Alas, I can not join you. I have larger things to attend to."
He looks at K'Nara. "I'm sure you would." And he smiles.
Falin Thursday September 11th, 2008 2:55:22 PM
Listening to the halfling Falin says with a grin, "Now, master halfling, you can't be so vague when speaking with us. There are a lot of things larger than could be larger. It just depends on your point of view."
K'Nara d20=20 ; d20=10 ; Thursday September 11th, 2008 3:31:50 PM
Their would-be guide was engaging and witty, and not at all intimidated by the presence of her group, which K'Nara liked and appreciated. She keeps her tongue, however, mostly because she'd been taught long ago that having to push something (or, in this case, someone) not ready to be pushed doesn't yield good results.
She resolves to be as observant as possible, however. (OOC: I rolled two different checks for K'Nara...Spot--which resulted in a natural 20--and Listen--which is a 10.)
Brother Bertram Thursday September 11th, 2008 8:04:16 PM
Bertram chuckles, "Perhaps I would try, Friend Ingrge, but it is just as possible that this 'friendly' halfing would cut the legs out from under me. Im short enough, thank you."
Gunther, Charm Animal Friday September 12th, 2008 10:45:15 AM
Despite Gunther's spell and soothing actions, the dire lion continues to growl at the halfling. Her distaste of the fellow is obvious. Though she is not overtly aggressive, she continues to watch the halfling...tracking his every step. He may have fooled her once, but the disappearing trick isn't going to work again.
Gunther continues to try and sooth Delilah. He's curious about her reaction to the halfling...she's usually fairly aloof and distant about other humanoids. Shrugging he turns to K'nara and whispers. "Do you tink it's rude to ask halflings about dere names? Maybe dey tink dat spirits vill come and posses dem if dey tell you your real name." Not one for ruminating, the warrior is more than a little confused by the halfling's obscure answers.
Aeralia d20+20=26 ; d20+24=43 ; Friday September 12th, 2008 11:11:04 AM
Aeralia returns the halfling's smile. "Well, we can all certainly relate to that, my friend," Aeralia says in response to halflings polite denial of Aeri's request. "You certainly don't need to tell us about a busy day, and it would be rude of us to assume any less of you." Aeralia continues to smiles warmly towards the small man, slightly frustrated by his cryptic behavior, but one couldn't tell by the genuine smile on her face. (Bluff check 43)
"Still, it would be a shame if we couldn't share a meal or at least a few stories, at some point," the sorceress continues. "Perhaps when things are a little less hectic, you might pay us a visit and give us a chance to get to know each other? I'm never one to turn down the chance to meet interesting people, and make new friends." Aeralia offers a sweet smile, and a slightly pleading look towards their guide, hoping he'd take her up on her offer at some point. (Diplomacy check:26)
Athalorn Friday September 12th, 2008 11:53:03 AM
Athalorn shares Gunther's reservations, and has little time for cryptic responses. He turns to his old friend. "Gunther, perhaps I shall follow from above. This strange fellow is leading us somewhere unknown to me."
With that he changes quickly (free action) into an eagle, his powerful wings lifting him upwards to share the sky with Glannath. It had been a long time since the shifter flew with his aged companion, and the two birds swoop and circle together some way above the Dragons.
Lian Friday September 12th, 2008 12:03:33 PM
The monk follows, curious about this little man.
Mungo Hardbottle Friday September 12th, 2008 12:33:26 PM
The halfling stops and roars with laughter at Gunther's question. Holding his stomach and wiping tears from his round face, the halfling turns to Knara and Gunther, extending a hand. "Just for making me laugh so VERY hard master warrior, you will receive a gift... I am called Mungo Hardbottle." He dips into a bow. "You humans are very odd."
He looks at Aeralia. "Beautiful and shrewd. Great combination." He says, glancing at Lian with a smile. "Aw, I see that look. No worries friend elf, she's all yours."
He doesn't start when he witnesses Athalorn transform and take to the air. Yelling, "Yes, master eagle, be sure to scout on. The trap I am leading you all to is just ahead." He waves.
Ingrge finally gets a long good look at Mungo Hardbottle. Highlight to display spoiler: {He radiates a strong magical aura. Not from anything he wears, which is faint, but the halfling radiates.}
Gunther notices that his cat won't go near the halfling.
Town folk begin coming into view as the city grows in front of them. Several greet Hardbottle with enthusiasm and the Emeralds with friendly waves. Smells of cakes, breads and fruit pies drift past. Short halfling children run past with long banners and streamers displaying salutations and greetings to certain members of government, dignitaries and even one small green one for the Emeralds which thank them for attending on short notice. Kegs. Crates. Tables. Everywhere, something is being hauled, lifted, hoisted or carried. "They put off very fine, as always." Smiles Mungo. "Fashionably untidy to by the looks." He glances at one banner with Mop's name mispelled and dumped into a bin nearby. "Oh well, they'll be ready soon enough. The ceremony is in about 5 hours."
"Well, I do have to leave you, but if you wait at the Dozey Donkey Tavern, or whatever its called this week. Over there. Kendry will be with you shortly. He's your attache."
Falin Friday September 12th, 2008 2:49:38 PM
"I don't think I will ever be used to this being famous thing," says Falin shaking his head. "Our attache. You know, somethimes I wish we were just normal adventurers again, just being able to rest from time to time."
Falin looks over to where this place should be and heads in that direction. "I will buy the first round."
Brother Bertram Saturday September 13th, 2008 7:32:12 AM
Bertram snorts at Falin's words, "Friend Falin that is the one thing that this 'famous thing' has granted us. You are now able to buy the first round, And I for one will be happy to take you up on it, but a few years ago we would not have been able to scrape together enough coppers to buy a pint."
Lian Saturday September 13th, 2008 10:58:46 AM
"I'll take several rounds at this party I think." Snickers the elf.
Gunther, Charm Animal Saturday September 13th, 2008 9:16:45 PM
Gunther is startled by the halfling's outburst, and even more confused about the comment about humans. He looks over his shoulder at K'nara and murmurs "I I tink he's talking about you..." Still, confused as he is, Gunther smiles. "Errrr, ummmm...ok Mr. Hardbottle. Ve hope to see you again soon." Gunther looks around at the other Dragons. "Anybody heard of dis Kendry person?"
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Sunday September 14th, 2008 12:04:08 PM
Using the rings Ingrge makes a quick comment to K'nara and the others. "Hey all our little friend here actually is radiating a good amount of magic, from himself, not things."
Lian Monday September 15th, 2008 11:42:50 AM
Responding to Ingrge in the thing. "What could it mean? A maigical guise? A magical being? What?"
DM post Monday September 15th, 2008 11:43:40 AM
OOC: Will Dm Post after my assistant does. Kim?
Kendry (Kim) Monday September 15th, 2008 7:33:34 PM
Out of the Dozey Donkey comes a halfling with wavy auburn hair. Over his shoulder the fellow hollers back into the tavern, "No, the green ones. Green."
He then turns and looks up at the adventurers gathered outside. "Ah! You're here. Well Come." He pronounces the two words distinctly.
Although in possession of a well-proportioned symmetrical face, a slight gap is evident between his two front teeth.
"My name is Kendry. Kendry Leafwin Pipewood. Our family home is in Humble's Ford, but we have a shop here in Angel Springs - Winwood Toys and Music.
"I've been asked to show you around, answer what questions I can, and help you get settled a bit.
"But before I rattle on, I must ask. You are the Emerald Dragons, no? Are you not K'Nara Illutu?" he asks her. "Say, you look like you could be one of my sisters. Except, bigger."
K'Nara Tuesday September 16th, 2008 12:36:21 AM
K'Nara can't help but grin at Kendry's comments.
"Well met, Kendry," the tall chestnut-maned woman replies, executing a bow of elven intricacy. "I am, indeed, K'Nara...and these are my companions of the Emerald Dragons: Ingrge, Brother Bertram, Lian, Aeralia, Falin and--last but certainly NOT least--Gunther." As she speaks, the leader of the EDs indicates each person.
"If you please, Kendry," K'Nara goes on, "Would you introduce us to the guide who led us here...the one with the ginger hair and the most amazing blue eyes I've ever seen...? He's been quite mysterious and refused to identify himself."
Athalorn Tuesday September 16th, 2008 2:00:48 AM
Above the party Athalorn swoops low, mildly concerned by his 'leader's' apparent forgetfulness. And this was not, in fact, the first time she had ignored his presence in the group. He swoops low to land on Gunther's shoulder, knowing his friend would not mind.
Glannath stays high in the air, enjoying the warm air of this place.
Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday September 16th, 2008 8:40:03 AM
The warrior gently nudges K'nara. "Ummm K'nara, his name vas Mungo Hardbottom...remember...he thought I vas funny."
Gunther gives a nod as he is introduced and does his best smile, though after Mungo, he's beginning to feel a little apprehensive about halflings. His dire lion Delilah also still seems on edge and stares at the halfling, unwilling to let this one disappear on her.
As Athalorn settles on his shoulder, Gunther grins. "Don't forget Athalorn!" he murmurs to K'nara. Noticing a bit more heft to the eagle, Gunther whispers over his shoulder. "You're going to have to start cutting down...castle life has been too goot for you."
Lian Tuesday September 16th, 2008 5:24:21 PM
The hand of Domi extends his hand to the halfling and says, "I believe we've met. Though, admittedly, halflings look remarkably alike. Forgive me if that was rude." He smiles. "But, yes, of course. You were the one who enjoyed using bags of alchemical toys as defensive weapons." He laughs out. "I think thats genius." He sees the confusion on some of his friends face's. "I believe Kendry and I traveled together for a very short time several years ago... nearly the same time I met you all. You know, Year of Acension. Hard times. Kendry can't be too common of a name, even among halflings. I would assume breeding like rabbits, your peoples might have a hard time finding unique names and might have to resort to... recycling." The elf then shuts up, awkward silence follows.
"Knara, he introduced himself. He is called Mungo Hard... hard something. Bottle I believe."
Dozey and Donkeys (DM post) Tuesday September 16th, 2008 5:30:27 PM
The tavern is large but quaint and smells strongly of spirits and hay. The sign has the silouette of a donkey leaning against a fence, clearly having trouble standing. You get the strong impression that the building may have once been, or is still, a barn or storehouse.
The city is full of motion and noise. Halflings move around you, obviously the tallest on the street at this time, its hard to be missed. You are still getting cheers, waves and even the occasional invite to a private residence for dinner and even breakfast.
Kendry (Kim) d20=17 d20=10 d20=17 d20=9 d20=2 d20=11 d20=19 d20=8 d20=6 Tuesday September 16th, 2008 9:18:32 PM Pleasantries and introductions Kendry responds to each person named, saying the name of the person - however K'Nara pronounced it, and asking the individual if he is saying his or her name correctly - amending the pronunciation as appropriate. With some he shakes hands, with others he gives a little bow or friendly nod of the head. He gives full attention to each one in turn.
Then he excuses himself for a moment, holding up a hand to indicate that folks should remain there for a moment. He dashes back in to the Dozey Donkey. In less than a minute he is back outside with a large fresh salmon - looks to weigh about half of what the halfling himself weighs. He approaches Gunther, but keeps a bit of distance out of prudence. "Does your, um, lioness enjoy fish?" he inquires. If there is no objection - he holds forth the fish in Delilah's direction - gingerly, cautiously - allowing her to sniff at it, if she will. If it holds her interest, he gives it to her, or lays it upon the ground and steps back, depending on how he reads her.
Next he pulls from his back pocket a trout - looks like a four pounder. "Athalorn, fine eagle that you are - is trout to your liking? My love longs to find an eagle one day who will be a friend to her - she is a druid, you see."
Addressing the group's questions about the halfling they met earlier, Kendry says, "Yes, Mungo. He's back in town, eh? Met him while on the trail of one of Eberyon's avatars some while back. Seems like a kindly, knowledgeable fellow when first you meet him. And he is both. Has a wealth of wisdom, a good book store here in town, and an occasional surprise up his sleeve. He helped reform a fellow whose mind was twisted by having been raised by orcs. That fellow now works for him. Like night to day he turned him. Morphth."
When Lian talks about having adventured together, his eyes open wide for a moment. "Back to the early times, you mean? With the ancients, now ascended? Oh, yes. Lian, that I remember. I wrote a journal of that, but have shown it only to a few." He gives his former traveling companion an embrace, and he says quietly to him, "A pleasure, Lian, to see you again." Then stepping back, he adds, "Recalling that time brings much to mind."
Then, answering K'Nara's earlier query a bit more fully. "Hardbottle's Books is only about five or so doors down from this tavern," he tells her, pointing off to his left, further down the street than they have yet gone. "It's open at odd hours, and closed more often than not."
Down to the attaché business Then he takes a step back. "But, please forgive me for leaving you out on the street. Please come within - all of you - yes, animals are welcome, too, and let me pass on to you a brief message from our own newly appointed Burgomeister, Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler. He sends his regrets he cannot meet you in person, but in due course he will be pleased, as he said, to have the honor to meet you all face to face. Come, now, please."
Kendry steps inside the Dozey Donkey, "Make way. Make way for the Emerald Dragons. All show your respect. And mind you don't touch the lion."
People - mostly halflings - but for a half elf woman with a patch over her left eye and a few sheathed daggers who sits at one table - scatter, allowing width berth.
Kendry leads the way in about thirty feet, then to the right, through an archway, and into a good sized banqueting hall. Some of the halfling tables have been converted to bigger-sized people's benches.
Aeralia Tuesday September 16th, 2008 11:58:50 PM
Aeralia smiles warmly as Kendry greets her, offering a flourished courtsy in return to his small bow. "Certainly a pleasure to meet you, good sir," the sorceress adds, continuing to beam pleasantly at those around.
As the Dragons are lead through the small city, Aeralia greets and returns waves to those she sees, specifically trying to acknowledge any children that might be in the crowds. Once lead through the Dozey Donkey, the sorceress will take the seat designated for her, remaining quiet.
In the Dozey Donkey's banqueting hall (Kim) d20=11 d20=1 d20=15 d6=4 d20=19 Wednesday September 17th, 2008 2:19:52 AM
Banqueting Room
Once all are settled in the banqueting room, hors d'œuvre are brought to the tables in a fairly efficient manner, except for when one young halfling, staring in awe at the astonishing pulchritude of Aeralia, trips, scattering snacks across the floor. Two others quickly pick up the compromised food, and the fallen lad picks himself up, blushing furiously, and hastens himself toward the exit. Nevertheless, daring one final backward glance at the lady, he runs into the left doorpost, and knocks himself out. Other diminutive folk help carry him out.
Scenes of donkeys, mules and ponies hang on framed paintings arrayed around the room, with a bas relief of a dozing donkey just over the doorway, and of the hind end of a kicking donkey on the far end of the room.
The multiplicity of snacks are arrayed, along with pitchers of beer, bottles of mead and wine, and a few barrels marked "Puer Ranewater," "Fresh Appel Sider," and "Proon Joose." Kendry clears his throat, says to the servers, "You may close the doors behind you," and stands up on his seat that he may be seen.
"If you have any concerns for privacy, I have no objections to your taking reasonable precautions. I have learned that discretion is a useful virtue at times, as well as is frank talk among good folk.
He waits for a moment to see if any do wish to take precautions, allowing time for that. "Now, may the gods of good will watch over us. Please, enjoy the snacks. More food will be coming soon." A few plates hold small round loaves of bread. He picks one up. "This is called 'bread surprise' - you never know what might be inside." He bites into it. "Ah. Fresh salmonberries!"
He gives people a few minutes to enjoy some refreshments.
Welcome, and...
After a bit, he taps on a tin plate with a spoon. "If I could again have your attention."
"Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler has been in office for half a fortnight. I don't know what you may have heard, but his predecessor, Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly, who, I believe served our valley with honor and a good heart, has been accused and convicted of misappropriating funds. Now, it may not do to gainsay a judge's decision, but I find it very difficult to believe that time and further consideration will uphold that judgment.
"Be that as it may, and for whatever reason, his honor, our new Burgomeister, has indicated he wishes to see to the welfare of the community - of Angel Springs our city, and the town of Humble's Ford, and the hamlet called Hovel - and of all of Crescent Valley. As Burgomeister Calfast wished for the development of, uh, 'homegrown' adventurers - and worked with us to ensure that a training branch of the Woldian League of Adventurers be established here," and here the speaker holds for display a WLA pin attached to his tunic, "our new Burgomeister believes that, with the new change in government, it might be well to have some 'outside' adventurers available to help ensure safety from possible threats which can arise during such a time of transition.
"Now, we have many good folk here in our valley. But not all are pure of heart or noble in purpose. I know not what tricks some may try. Now, as well, word has come of some oddities occurring in the northwest area of the valley. The Burgomeister likely will be privy to more information than I have at the moment. But I wish to state that it pleases me, it pleases us, to have such experienced and august adventurers here in our midst at such a time as this.
"It may be that all will be well. And I do not wish to alarm you needlessly. Just know, and here I do speak for others, though not for all - we are very happy to have you here with us.
"In a moment more food will be brought. I have been asked to show you about town, and to answer any questions I might, and to do what I can to make your stay here as comfortable as you would like. Or, if you prefer discomfort," he adds with a wry smile, "we can make a bed or two lumpy."
"Oh - one last thing. Please know that we do not wish to presume upon you - though my words may sound presumptuous. If you must leave, or do not choose to remain, you are under no constraint. You are here as honored guests - whose presence and counsel we value."
If you did not know better, the way this fellow talks, you might think that either he is a bard, or somehow or other he is paid by the word. Kendry lets you know that once the meal is over, he can show you around the town. He suggests the brick clocktower would be a good place to start.
Also, after drinking some apple cider, he pulls out some parchments. He passes around a map of Crescent Valley, and a map of Angel Springs.
Athalorn Wednesday September 17th, 2008 2:26:26 AM
Perched on Gunther's shoulder, Athalorn cocks his head to one side at the offer of the fish. He then screeches, and Glannath swoops low suddenly, snatches the fish and soars upwards to perch on the side of the building. There he stays, swallowing the meal and watching the busy paths below.
Athalorn jumps from Gunther's shoulders, changing in mid air back into his increasingly rare human form. He runs a hand through his thick, streaked and tangled hair. "Kendry, my friend thanks you for the fish. I would prefer a good drink. And the Culverwood has a few eagles that may like to work with a druid of these lands. Glannath has relatives there I am sure. Perhaps i could speak with your dear wife sometime" He smiles.
He steps through the door, following the others, noting the half elf sitting in the room as they pass and feeling largely uncomfortable at the attention they receive. Once seated, he whispers to Gunther.
"Gunther my old friend. I am in fine form! overweight indeed. Ha!" He laughs, giving the warrior a punch on the arm.
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Listening carefully to their hosts words, the Shifter tries to take it all in. As the tale is told, he drinks some of the beer that has been provided, and takes small snacks form the dishes. When Kendry has finished, he looks up. "The northeast. We should start there? And we are happy to help good people such as yourselves." He blushes, unused to speaking for the party, and takes a huge gulp from his beer to cool his embarrassment.
Falin Wednesday September 17th, 2008 9:42:06 AM
Falin enters the establishment and smiles. He did enjoy seeing new places and this we new to him. He was a little uncomforable by the attention, but gets over it as he is shown to a table. He looks around the room and seats himself so he can keep an eye on the half-elf. He asks for a glass of wine and begins to get some bread and cheese to fill his belly.
Listening to the talk of what is happening. He can't help but notice how vague everything sounds. "Kendry, young adventurer in training," He says noting the WLA pin, "It is good to see you and your fellow halflings taking a vested interest in the protection and safekeeping of your lands." Falin smiles, "Some day there will no longer be a need for those such as us."
He nods when Athalorn speaks up.
Lian Wednesday September 17th, 2008 5:11:51 PM
Lian eats well and enjoys a full meal for once. He listens and raises an eyebrow as appropriate. "Kendry, The former Burgomeister stole money? From where? Where did it go? Was it accounted for?"
"Wasn't the ceremony suppose to start soon? Did they push back the ceremony to tomorrow morning for some reason?"
DM pOST Wednesday September 17th, 2008 5:16:47 PM
OOC: Did anyone need a map sent to them of the CV or Angel Springs?
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Wednesday September 17th, 2008 5:54:38 PM
Ingrge makes his way through town following and listening to Kendry as he goes. Listening to the young halfling brings a smile to his face as he remembered another halfling he had met from this area though perhaps a bit furhter to the east in Windhorne Hamlet. As Kendy suddenly shows back up with first the salmon and then the trout, Ingrge can't help but laugh and then turn to the young halfling.
"Kendry my fine friend, You would not happen to be related to a halfling named Bill Troublefinder now would you? He once had an unusual Trout that would occsionally show up out of nowhere and follow him around."
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday September 18th, 2008 12:46:29 AM
The warrior smiles as Kendry presents his present to Delilah. The dire lion is apparently pleased by the gift. In true feline style, she takes the fish from the halfling and sniffs it sufficiently. Then she sets about slowly and deliberately consuming the fish while giving Kendry the briefest look of gratitude.
As Kendry speaks Gunther listens attentively and seems quite comfortable in his new surroundings, until the halfing makes an off hand comment about orcs. Visibly stiffening, the warrior looks Kendry full in the face. "Vatch your tongue. Dere is noting wrong vith being raised by orcs." Then he adds in spotless orcish "Nicht alle orcs sind verursachtes Gleichgestelltes." Highlight to display spoiler: { "Not all orcs are created equal."}
Conversations (Kim) d20=2 Thursday September 18th, 2008 4:32:38 AM Northwest by Northeast
Kendry is surprised by the other eagle swooping down for the proffered trout, but lets Glannath take the fish from his hands.
As the Athalorn eagle changes to the man, Kendry takes a step back. Then he claps his hands together. "Delightful! My aunt Nilli can do that, too!
"As for my dear wife - my prayer is that she some day shall be so - for already is she dear. But magic, and persecutors, and dark prophecies led to our separation the day we became engaged. She travels now with dark elves - but ones of a good bent." He looks to the ground for a moment and says quietly, "I pray for Airin daily."
Kendry is pleased that Delilah enjoys the fish - and dips his head as she glances his way.
He does not answer Gunther immediately concerning the matter of orcish child-rearing, other than to nod his head.
"Bill Troublefinder?" he responds to Ingrge. "Well, yes, I met him in Plateau City. He was helping out at the WLA when we first joined up. He can read minds, y'know. Sometimes, at least. He never mentioned trout, though. Now, we have some Trufflefinder ancestors, and some say that the Troublefinders are a branch off of the Trufflefinder clan. Oh - and the Catacombs sell some pants they say he invented."
Falin finds it a challenge to keep his eye on the half elf, as she is in the common room the group passed through, but not in this separate banquet hall.
"Thank you, Falin. Yet, though among us come some worthies to defend our lands, and to explore the Wold, I venture that there will always be a need for those such as you. At least, until the end of the Wold, should that time come. I believe each of us has a purpose."
When Athalorn indicates the group's willingness to help, the halfling appears pleased. "Er, well, perhaps the northeast would be a place to start. That is fairly close to us. Did I say northeast, though, earlier? If so, I meant northwest. Not too far from Hovel."
Kendry Leafwin Pipewood answers Lian, "It is claimed he took funds that were reserved for the care of orphans. Knowing his honor, though, I find those claims preposterous. Nonetheless, many in our valley did not like his support of adventurers and the WLA. 'We don't need such in these parts,'" he says, dropping into a rural drawl. "'Our fathers and their fathers didn't need no 'venturers. We gots the towers what keeps dem giants out, we does. An' a frying pan and rocks is good enuf to handle any wot try to come 'gainst us. Don't need no shiny armor, no pointy swords.'"
Switching back to his normal voice, he continues. "So he found his share of opposition from two main groups - the staunch traditionalists, and those who gained from corruption. So both groups gained when - however they worked it - he was convicted of embezzlement. 'Durned hippo crite,'" he says the latter in the rural accent. "'Serves 'im right, tellin' others in gov'mint t'be satisfied with their pay - and not satisfied hisself. An' of all things, stealin' from the littl' 'uns wiffout pa nor ma.'"
Kendry sighs. "Regardless, that's water under the bridge for the moment." He does not give as full an explanation as Lian may be seeking for now.
"The ceremony will start in a few hours, yes. I can show you some rooms reserved for you upstairs, show you around town, introduce you to our new Burgomeister, then get you to the ceremony. If you prefer something else, please let me know."
A rotund, puffy-cheeked man enters the room as one of the waitresses opens the door for him. He bustles over to where Kendry sits, and hands him a note. Kendry reads it, nods.
"Your rooms are ready. Porko, here, will show them to you. I'll wait here below, unless you want me to accompany you."
An aside with Gunther
If Kendry can get Gunther off to the side, he tells him, "I do watch my words. I do not know you, and intended no offense, good man.
"Orcs killed my cousin. The orcs who raised Morphth killed all his family save him. He learned from them cruelty, savagery and brutal revenge. I make no claim that all orcs are bad. Among my good friends are an ogre and a goblin - both have good hearts.
"Each of us, wherever and by whomever we are raised, is responsible for our own deeds. So I'll not gainsay your assertion. But a question for you, Gunther, if I may. Do you have children?"
He frames his next words appropriately to the man's answer to that question, but the gist is: "If you have children, will you commend them to the tender mercies of that race?"
He awaits Gunther's answer with openness and sincerity, genuinely interested in the man's response - and hoping he doesn't ask Delilah to swallow him up for his impertinence.
Accommodations
The rooms are lovely, with frilly curtains, glass oil lanterns, shuttered windows, a vase of fresh-cut flowers in the corner, and a washbasin, pitchers of water, and half a dozen towels in each room. A plate of bread surprises sits atop a dresser. The beds appear to be made up of several halfling-sized beds placed side by side to make for large enough sleeping places. Several down blankets are sewn together to make a bed cover for each bed assembly. Each room holds two people. There are two toilets at one end of the hall.
Tour
When all are ready, Kendry hands out a few more maps, similar to the one he passed out earlier of Angels Springs. He then leads the group through the town, showing them some of the main sights. [Feel free to look at the map at the link in the DM post above, and ask for information or clarification if you please.]
Once the whirlwind tour concludes, Kendry says, "I can take you to meet our new Burgomeister. Any questions before we go meet him?"
Falin Thursday September 18th, 2008 12:35:10 PM
Falin follows up the room and is happy with the accomodations. "After the things I had to endure going undercover in Osto this is a 4 star inn." Falin says to no one in particular. He takes a quick inventory and tries to decide what to leave. He looks at the other Talons and says, "I am always warry about leaving my weapons, even when we go to formal events becasue it seems like we attract bad guys. Is anyone going to leave anything behind?"
He decides to keep everything with him.
Falin goes on the tour of the town and politely takes the maps and looks at them as they walk. "You have a very beautiful town here, Kendry." Falin says.
Athalorn Thursday September 18th, 2008 1:13:21 PM
Athalorn is pleased with the accommodation, even though he has the same distaste for staying indoors that all druids seemingly do. But this was a comfortable place without being grand, cosy without being stifling, and for these things the shifter is grateful.
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Athalorn joins Falin and the others as they tour the town, letting the open air and the bustle of the city help him relax, keeping mental note of the main areas and watching Glannath continue to circle overhead. When it comes to the end, and they are ushered towards the Burgomeister, Athalorn shakes his head. "No questions Kendry, my friend. Lead on."
Lian Thursday September 18th, 2008 4:40:05 PM
"You are a trove of information Kendry, thank you."
Heading off to meditations, Lian puts out the oil lamps (unacustomed to the odor) and pulls out an everburning candle or two instead.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy (sonic), Spell Immunity}
DM pOst Thursday September 18th, 2008 4:42:51 PM
OOC: There is a valley map but it is under the Red Hills listing for some reason. ============== Jay - I've seen this one: http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Geography:_Red_Hills ...but there used to be another one that was Crescent Valley specific. Do you know the link to it, if it's still out there? -Kim
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday September 18th, 2008 11:48:19 PM
The warrior steps aside with Kendry and listens to his words as patiently as he can. When Kendry is finished, Gunther speaks. His voice is low, and he occasionally lets out little puffs of air. He's obviously struggling to maintain composure. "All I ask is that you do not make blanket statements about orcs...just like you vouldn't about elves or dvarves..."
When Kendry mentions his cousin, Gunther flushes and the breaths come out in faster puffs. His voice is elevated. "And elves killed my broder. Does dat makes dem all bad?!" The big cat trainer takes several moments to compose himself, in which time Kendry asks him about children. This time the warrior stares down at the ground and his voice is barely a whisper. "No...I have no children. But...ven....I do, I vill do my best to teach him de vay of my clan before he has to go..."
Kendry wraps it up and so does Gunther. "Please, just keep in mind dat dere are some vithin de new orc nation dat are not bad." The warrior smiles at the halfling and pats him on the shoulder. "Now, let's go save de Vold." -----------
Joining up with the others, Gunther settles in with Delilah and readies himself for the trip.
On Orcs (Kim) Friday September 19th, 2008 3:43:50 AM
Kendry the bard considers Gunther's words. "Well, I would learn more from you of those who are as you say. Yes, I should temper my sweeping statements. It might do well for me to learn their tongue, as well. If time permits, would you be willing to teach me a few words?"
"Ah, yes. Let us save the Wold," he agrees with a smile.
Toward the Burgomeister (Kim) Friday September 19th, 2008 3:45:12 AM
Kendry brings the group into the brick building that houses the bell tower. As they ascend the stairs, an accident of architecture allows some words to float to their ears.
"Well, we can provide him a debenture, under the circumstances." The voice is nasal, piercing. "Draw up an indenture, have him sign it. And tell him his ass is ours if he defaults. But he should be good for it. I trust him. So far."
Another voice, deeper, can be heard, but is muffled and hard to distinguish. Then all that can be heard is the sound of the adventurers' own feet climbing the winding staircase.
"Back when the Wold's flora was growing like crazy, some vines almost brought down this clock tower," Kendry comments. "We brought in a fixer to take care of it. Quite a wise dwarf he was. And still is, I presume." He turns briefly to Brother Bertram. "I hope that is not troubling to you."
After passing by two landings, the group finds themselves on the fourth, and top floor of the building. Kendry knocks on the door that was already opened a few inches, and pushes it further open. "Willem - please let his honor know that we are here."
The same deep voice heard earlier answers, now with greater clarity, "Sure, Pipewood." The door now fully opened, those immediately behind the bard see his back stiffen as the hirsuit halfling who just spoke turns his back to enter the next room. "Those people are here, Buff."
Welcome to the Burgomeister's office (Kim) Friday September 19th, 2008 4:01:02 AM
The furnishings in the first room (20' wide by 15' deep) appear to be of good quality, but are not extravagant. There is a desk with some papers neatly stacked. If you make a spot roll of 15, Highlight to display spoiler: {A crumpled paper lies in a wastebin next to the desk - it looks like it has some words at the top, and a large inkblot in the center.}
"Send them in, then, send them in," instructs the nasal voice.
"Yeah, you can come in," Willem says as he comes out of the next office. He moves to sit behind the desk. He looks the group over, glancing at some faces, but focused more on the various bits of unusual clothing, the weapons. He picks up a corncob pipe and sticks it in his mouth, unlit, as he continues taking in those who are passing before him. "Hey - no monster lions in the office! I ain't gonna clean up no crap!"
Kendry pauses at these words as he is about to lead the group into the main office. He holds up a hand to indicate folks should wait. He moves to stand before the desk. "Willem Pastna Berrygobble. You. Will. Treat. These. Ladies. And. Gentlemen. With. Respect." He grabs the corncob pipe out of Willem's mouth. "And the lion stays with Gunther." He slams the pipe down on the desk for emphasis, scattering the spent tobacco.
Willem's eyes widen, then narrow, then widen again. "Yes, Mister Pipewood," he mumbles, staring at his pipe. His eyebrow furrows as he picks up a piece of paper to carefully clean up the tobacco bits.
Kendry turns and walks into the main office, gesturing for all to come with him.
Finally, the Burgomeister (Kim) Friday September 19th, 2008 4:40:58 AM
This room is 30' wide, almost 40' deep, but in the far left is a 10' by 10' room walled off, with a door. There are windows to the left and right. Bookshelves and scroll shelves fill up the far right corner. An astrolabe sits on a table next to a model of the sun, the planets and moons. Assorted pipes rest in a circular pipeholder on a small shelf next to the Burgomeister's desk. Some fine paintings hang on the walls. Next to another pipe sits a nicely framed pen and ink sketch representing of a group of halfling adventurers battling a manticore.
"Ah, the Emerald Dragoons. Welcome to Crescent Valley," says the man with the nasal voice.
"Your honor, Burgomeister Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler, you are correct, these are the Emerald Dragons," Kendry says. "You have heard of their long fight for freedom and justice in and around the Culverwood, and of their defeat of the tyrant dragon.
"The estimable K'Nara Illutu leads this group with honor and distinction. She is a bladesinger. Ingrge Nightseer is a powerful master of weapons and magic. Lian Siannodel a monk of discipline and power. Gunther, a seasoned fighter and - this is his cat, Delilah. Falin Darkshine is an unparallel archer. Athalorn, a master of nature. Aeralia a servant of Flower, and mistress of song and magic. And Brother Bertram is a priest of Domi and of Gargul himself.
"Emerald Dragons, this is our new..."
Kendry's words are cut off. "Yes, yes, thank you for coming. For answering my invitation. Have been very busy, you see. Calfast gone, and me appointed. Er, elected. You may call me, well, I suppose, Burgomeister D'oro Twigrumpler. Or Burgomeister Buffo? I am new to this, you see. Well, sit down, sit down."
There are small benches, small chairs, and a couple of tables available. The chairs are too small. The benches might work for a few. But it's obvious that, unless the floor is used, the seating is not adequate to the guests.
"Oh, well, sit or stand, I suppose. So, there's Trouble. Right here in Crescent Valley. And that starts with T and that rhymes with P and that stands for Pool. You see, we have pools of water - flooding - over just north of Hovel to the east. And other things."
Falin d20+19=21 ; d20+19=37 ; Friday September 19th, 2008 9:02:05 AM DMHighlight to display spoiler: {I made the spot check with a 19 and rolled again to see if I could make out the words rolled a 37}
Falin enters and makes a quick bow when introduced. He looks the room around and decides to take a knee instead of sitting or standing. He listens to the tale.
Athalorn d20+25=35 ; d20+8=28 ; Friday September 19th, 2008 12:44:01 PM
Athalorn smiles as Kendry asserts himself over Delilah's presence. He then follows politely and listens very carefully to the new Burgomeister, paying particular attention to the tone and expression of his voice in an attempt to discern any untruths or anxieties. (Sense Motive 28 (natural 20))
"Trouble? Floods? Other things? Though we are happy to help, floods are usually a natural phenomenon and we will not interfere. Is there something causing these that worries you? And what are these other things?" Athalorn's tone is not abrupt, but shows no evidence of social grace or pleasantries.
Spot 35 for the paper
Lian Friday September 19th, 2008 4:16:38 PM
Lian shakes his head trying to keep up with the Burgomeister and his run away tongue. The hand of Domi remains standing however. "Yes, isn't flooding normal this time of year, considering the hills and valley. I would figure, as a farming community, you might be used to it and even have ways to avoid it?"
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+3=16 ; Friday September 19th, 2008 11:17:55 PM
Spotting the piece of paper, Gunther gives it the briefest glance, though the written word never really was all that interesting to him. (Spot=16) Gunther chuckles a bit at the exchange between Willem and Kendry and smiles. "Dere is no need to vorry...I have her very well trained in dat aspect." The warrior looks at Willem, a twinkle of mischief in his blue eyes. "Personally, I'd be more vorried about her eating you.... Ve've been vorking on dat part of her training, but I vouldn't say ve've mastered it yet." As if on cue, the huge lion lets out an enormous yawn which displays her razor sharp teeth.
Gunther tries to listen to the Burgomeister, but his nasally voice is more than a little distracting. In order to avoid staring at the strange, but powerful halfling, Gunther resorts to absently stroking Delilah while allowing his mind to wander.
Brother Bertram Saturday September 20th, 2008 7:19:12 AM
(OOC Just to let everyone know, Bert has been without power all week, due to the only hurricane to ever hit Ohio that I am aware of. I should be ok from here on.)
Burgomeister Buffo (Kim) Monday September 22nd, 2008 4:23:24 AM
"Well, also mosquitos. But not normal floodings. But that's not all," Buffo adds in a conspiratorial voice. "There have been giant spottings. On four separate occasions, at last report."
He looks from side to side, as though trying to see if anyone else might be listening. "You see. You see. We have ... these things to protect us. And, that is, er, no giants are SUPPOSED to get past them. So, at the first report or two, well... you see, right?" He raises his eyebrows looking for agreement, adds, "But after four!?" then squinches his eyes as he offers a jolly closed-lip smile, figuring that all is now clear as crystal.
Again he glances about, and this time over his shoulder. "So, that's that. Oh, and of course, thank you for coming to my inauguration." He taps a little metal bar with a small metal hammer he pulls from a drawer. Then he giggles as it chimes with high pitched reverberation. [Make a save versus constitution for Delilah, DC 12, to determine whether some of the ultrahigh frequencies serve to irritate the dire lion.]
Something that sounds like a tinny version of Willem's voice can be heard coming out of Buffo's desk.
"Yes, Willem," the burgomeister says, speaking clearly into a cup of quills resting on his desk. "Now, have the honor guard escort our guests to their seats for the ceremony."
He rises, with a slight nod of his head in what looks to be a 'thank you and you may now go' gesture. "We shall rejoin you soon."
For those who succeeded at their spot check of the waste basket, Highlight to display spoiler: {The letter, addressed to 'Lilly Rose Spotfinder Thornbush, Florist,' indicates that the quantity of floral decorations for the inaugural ceremony should be trebled, and, for her trouble, she will be paid four times the amount for the initial order, 'to cover the 200% increase in flowers, and additional trouble for your time.' The letter likely was discarded due to the huge ink stain right about where the signature should go.}
Lian Monday September 22nd, 2008 11:16:39 AM
Lian looks around the group with confusion, however refrains from making a rude comment. "Um, thank you for your wonderful... perspective mister burgomeister. What was it you did before this... appointment?"
Burgomeister Buffo (Kim) Monday September 22nd, 2008 11:57:25 AM
"Ah, yes. I am a financier, good fellow. A financier," the ruling halfling answers Liam. "Good head for numbers, you see."
Athalorn Monday September 22nd, 2008 12:54:21 PM
Athalorn furrows his brow at the halfing's strange manner. An irritating fellow, but not one worthy of the shifter's time or impatience. He waits to be 'escorted' from the room.
Falin Monday September 22nd, 2008 3:55:57 PM
Once outside Falin leans over to Lian and whispers, "He was a finacier and he was going to pay the florist 200% more for 3 times the order? Doesn't make any sense to me. Neither does his description of what is going on around here. Makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up."
Kendry (Kim) Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 4:54:56 AM
"Right," Kendry says. "Thank you, your honor."
He turns and heads out the room, out the next room. He will wait briefly in case any others have last minute questions for Buffo. If not, then he leads the way back down the stairs. Whoever follows close behind him may notice him shaking his head from side to side for a moment during his descent. Just before he reaches the bottom, he sighs.
"Very well. Your escort should await without." He opens the door. It is a tall door for halflings, but anyone over six feet or so may have to stoop a bit.
Honor Guard (Kim) Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 5:14:56 AM
The honor guard awaits just outside the door of the clock tower. It consists of members of the militia. To the left, facing the door in a line, are five fairly rotund halfling men, and to the right five reasonably fit-looking halfling men. They are lead by a halfling woman, handsome of face she is, though in her middle years, and with a countenance that looks to brook no nonsense.
"Harrright face. Harright face. Hands to pommels. Chins up." Those under her charge snap to, looking remarkably well drilled. Mustacheless beards are worn by each, though on the youngest the beard is wispy.
She looks to the party members. "Commander Marigold Pipewood, at your service, Emerald Dragons. We shall now escort you to the assembly. Which one of you is to give the speech?" she asks directly.
After that matter is attended to, she leads the way, walking point and her men fanned out behind her much as geese fly in a V-formation.
Aeralia d20=10 ; Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 11:15:10 AM
Aeralia remains fairly silent as they are lead to the Burgomeister, though gives a flourish curtsy and warm smile in greeting as she is introduced. Her silence continues as she listens to the Burgomeister vaguely explain the troubles plaguing his lands, doing her best to make sense of it.
She doesn't seem to take notice to the paper in the wastebasket.(Spot Check: 10)
"Speech?" Aeralia smirks slightly, looking towards the other Emeralds. A bit lower, speaking to K'Nara, "I suppose I can whip something up, unless you want to speak, K'Nara."
Lian Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 12:27:31 PM
Lian looks at Falin. "Politicians don't make good financial decisions Brother Falin. But I believe he was referring to flowers and not to money. Why, where did you hear about the flowers anyway?"
Athalorn Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 1:16:52 PM
"Speech?" He gestures, alarmed, at K'Nara and Aeralia. "Ladies? I believe this may be your department."
He is more concerned with this halfling. Something didn't seem quite right....
Commanding presence! (DM JayB) Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 5:26:41 PM
Commander Marigold Pipewood looks at the group expectantly and with some impatience as if you were ready for the speech and may even have one written. Her face slackens. "Buffo or Kendry didn't mention a speech ah? Oh well. You are the Emerald Dragons. You can... wing it." She chortles, as do several guards, at her obvious joke.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 8:26:12 PM
Ingrge looks a bit pale as the word speech is made. and then he looks back over his shoulder as they leave sir huffle puff behind. Looking at Commander Pipewood for a moment he cocks his head to one side and asks the question that has been bothering him for the last few minutes.
"Just How did your new Burgermeister get appoint... elected?"
Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 11:16:47 PM
Gunther looks around mildly paranoid. "Don't look at me!!" he says accusingly. "ingrge's de von for de speeches!"
Falin Wednesday September 24th, 2008 11:37:09 AM
Falin continues with Lian, "It was on the handwritten note in the trashcan. Just found it odd that his last job was with money, the last guy in charge was removed for money issues, and now this guy is offering way too much money for a flowers order. I wonder what the current guys was a finacier of, who did he work for?"
Falin heas about the speech, "Oh I don't know Gunther. It would give you a chance to work on your people skills." He says with a grin and a wink.
Lian Wednesday September 24th, 2008 8:25:26 PM
"Money confuses many people. They say its the root of evil... which is likely true."
DM POST Wednesday September 24th, 2008 8:26:36 PM
OOC: Will hold off on posting until more folks post responses. :)
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday September 25th, 2008 12:33:53 AM
The warrior shoots Falin a befuddled look. "Vhy vould I vant to do dat? If dey're goot den Ingrge and K'nara can deal vith dem... If dey're bad, den dat's vat de sharp end of de svord is for."
Athalorn Thursday September 25th, 2008 2:04:37 PM
The shifter waits, tempted to take to the skies and join Glannath.
By all that is good and.... WOW thats a big halfling! (DM Jay) Thursday September 25th, 2008 7:17:22 PM Knara pipes up. "I think Aeralia is fully capable, if she's willing to, give the speech." Says the red-head. "I have given my fair share of speeches as the leader of the Emeralds." She almost looks relieved.
Commander Marigold Pipewood claps her gloved hands together and says, "Wonderful! Thats settled, now lets talk about attire!" She grabs Lian's grey clad arm and groans. "Grey, with those beautiful eyes lad! Blue SHOULD be your color." She shrugs. "But if this is all you have, we should be able to accomidate you." She looks at Gunther. "You don't take off that armor often do you Friend Gunther?"
"But all too late. The party is in just under an hour. We are escorting you to a table situated near the stage and potium. You'll be sitting with Buffo and his...." Her voice dies to a sigh and then a whistle as you round a corner into a courtyard. She looks up at a grand sight. A statue of pure copper and silver has been errected in the middle of the court yard. This statue is unmistakably Buffo, which stands easily nine feet in height. There are about a dozen halflings doting over the polishing of this grotesque achievement. Commander Marigold Pipewood slaps her forehead. "I hope thats a gift or donation and NOT a purchase." The statues eyes gleam green in the twilght.
Lian Thursday September 25th, 2008 7:19:15 PM
Lian looks at himself and then at the commander, almost hurt by the statement. Leaning toward Aeri, "But grey is neutral... my mom always said neutral was my color."
Gunther, Charm Animal Friday September 26th, 2008 12:45:09 AM
Gunther looks at the Commander. "Errr...ummm. Vell, I do sometimes." The warrior flushes. "I didn't know vat to expect... You're not going to make me vere fancy clothes are you?!" The warrior casts about nervously until he catches sight of the statue. "Vat in de name of all dat is goot is....dat....ting?"
Athalorn Friday September 26th, 2008 2:05:33 AM
Athalorn sighs and rolls his eyes at the sight of the statue. "This asbsurd. This irritating halfling is throwing money around like it grew on trees. How in the Wold did he come to his position? Perhaps our job here is to get rid of this fellow for you."
The shifter is clearly losing patience with this place and this Burgomeister.
Falin Friday September 26th, 2008 10:54:55 AM
Falin leans in towards Lian again, "Not good with money and now he has a giant statue of himself made. I wonder if this guy had a hnad in the last guy leaving."
"Commander Pipewood," says Falin, I lvoe the floral decorations. I was wondering who was responsible. I have been thinking of taking up floral arranging and would like to meet with them while we wait. Thanks."
Lian Friday September 26th, 2008 2:51:47 PM
"Not good with money. Not great with people. No clue about simple intelligence. No head for the farmers I assume." He shrugs. "I don't think its so much ridding this valley of him, but finding out how he may have been placed here. I also think this stuff up north is legit. Why invite us here if there was no real problem? I think that is the most important thing here. Floods, pests and an influx of giants who shouldn't be around seems more important than some slimey politician. Besides, we took care of Parnoth and have our thumb on Mop, how hard would it be to displace a crooked halfling mayor?"
Well well well.... (DM Post) Friday September 26th, 2008 3:01:46 PM
The commander looks puzzled at the suspicion floating around the group and smiles. "You ARE good at your jobs!" She looks at Falin, confused and then at Gunther when he speaks. "Fancy duds? Nope, not unless you want too. I think we can find something in your size." She signals for a young halfling female prancing by. "Suz, can you get measurements from mister Gunther here, and anyone else who would like it, and fit them for fancy clothes... better make it green for all."
Suz looks excited. "Super! Be right back." She runs off.
"She DOES enjoy her job!" The commander smiles widely.
The commander rocks on her toes, hands behind her back, looking up at the statue. "OH! There's a plaque." She reads.
Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler Burgomeister
donated by anonymous
"That is interesting."
When Lian speaks, she looks over her shoulder. "Quite right master Lian."
Aeralia Saturday September 27th, 2008 1:26:05 AM
"Now, now, gentlemen," Aeralia says, glancing amongst the other Emeralds with a small smile. "Lets not be making assumptions and accusations based on a few tidbits of information. Just because he seems to have no sense of...anything really...doesn't mean he has done anything crooked or sinister. He is the legitimate authority still, and deserves the respect of that position."
The raven-haired sorceress looks over the gathered halflings briefly, her smile still shining. She tugs at her teal skirt lightly, glancing around at the others when fitting for fancy garb is mentioned. "I think this should be good enough for me," she comments, quickly scanning over her own clothes. "I assume well be off to investigate shortly after this ceremony is done, may as well stay prepared."
Aeralia offers Lian a sweet smile when he mentions his affinity for grey and neutrality. "I know you wouldn't have it any other way, Lian. But I think she's right. You'd be quite spectacular in a nice shade of blue...," trailing off, she offers the elven monk a playful nudge, and a warm grin.
Gunther, Charm Animal Monday September 29th, 2008 12:00:03 AM
A little reassured by the idea of not having to wear "fancy duds", Gunther patiently allows the measurements to be taken. Still, he's more than a little curious what the party will be like...and why it is again that the halflings even invited them in the first place.
Athalorn Monday September 29th, 2008 1:59:52 AM
The shifter waits for the speech to be over. Why is there always these formalities to deal with? And he shares Gunther's curiosity as to their presence in this place.
ITS COMING.... (DM Post) Monday September 29th, 2008 11:32:17 AM
Ingrge's ring chirps to life. His wife's voice chimes, "Dearest, the baby is coming." The ring then dies.
The female commander looks as if she was hit in the face, then beams. "Your wife is having a baby!? Wonderful! I'll make the excuses for your absence. Please, go and be blessed."
K'Nara hugs the weaponmage and then pushes him. "Go, we'll do our duty! You do yours!"
Lian Monday September 29th, 2008 11:32:54 AM
"You old elf, get moving!!" Laughs the monk.
DM Post... Monday September 29th, 2008 11:33:58 AM
... more to come...
Falin Monday September 29th, 2008 3:17:15 PM
"Hazah..," cries Falin as he slaps Ingrge's back. "Take care of your enw family. We will still be here when you come back."
DM Post... Monday September 29th, 2008 5:40:42 PM
Music begins. Crowds flood into the courtyard. Wait staff flow from the out buildings and the party begins. Soon the yard is filled with groups of familiar and unfamiliar people. A group of battle hardened folk look your way and nod. A mass of dwarf flesh shambles, grunts, some excuse themselves. Flowers everywhere. Color. Streamers. Its almost to much to take in all at once. A wooden dance floor seems to appear and people make their way onto it.
Commander Marigold Pipewood looks at Gunther. "Looks like your safe for now Master Gunther. Looks like Suz got snatched up for a dance." She points. The young halfling girl sent to ready the fancy clothes is red faced and is dancing rather vigorously with a somewhat taller halfling.
"I really should go do my job. Please excuse me." Commander Marigold Pipewood leaves the group alone for the time being.
There is a punch table and snacks nearby. Tables are set around the perimeter and seem to have large signs posted on them. The nearest one to you belongs to the dwarves who passed and the next one is set up for somewhat larger folks. The sign reads, reserved.
DM Post... Tuesday September 30th, 2008 11:23:21 AM
OOC: Checking in.
Lian Tuesday September 30th, 2008 11:24:40 AM
The monk just stands in awe of of the spectacle. Halflings know how to party! He thinks. Mental note, tell Milo he is too stiff to be halfling. :)
Athalorn Tuesday September 30th, 2008 12:09:27 PM
Athalorn wanders over to the punch and helps himself to large tankard of the stuff. "Ah, now a proper drink! This is more like it. Almost makes the pomp and ceremony worthwhile."
Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday September 30th, 2008 1:26:17 PM
Gunther grins as Ingrge disappears. "A baby! I didn't even know dey vere vith child!!" Many busy, busy thoughts fill the warrior's head about which big cat he will train up to be the child's companion. He wanders over to Athalorn and sips at the punch. "Athalorn, do you tink Thaeri vould be a goot friend for de new baby or do you tink she's too violent? Maybe I should go out and get von of dose stakers dat K'nara vas telling me about...den it could guide de child ven it vanders in Culdervood." Gunther taps his chin thoughtfully. It's obvious that he's thrilled about the prospect of Ingrge's new child.
Falin Wednesday October 1st, 2008 10:00:34 AM
Falin looks for a minute and then at the other Emeralds and smiles, "Did I just get blown off?" He says to no one in particular. Falin follows Athalorn over to the punch bowl and gets a cup full. Turning, he glances over the area and smiles watching the festivities. Falin turns to Athalorn and says, "It is nice to see innocence such as this. Makes me feel like we actually have a purpose, to protect this innocence."
Lian Wednesday October 1st, 2008 12:30:52 PM
"Lets dance!" The monk grabs Aeri's hand and drags her to the dance floor.
DM Post Wednesday October 1st, 2008 12:31:31 PM
OOC: I just posted for Lian and will DM post around 3pm, maybe. :)
Athalorn Wednesday October 1st, 2008 1:45:16 PM
"It is indeed warming, Falin my friend. The place I mean, not the punch. Though that does have a bit of a kick!" He smiles, enjoying the peace and the enjoyable situation they have found themselves in.
Turning to Gunther, he continues. "Thaeri would be fine with the new baby. She is a good creature, and knows the difference between danger and innocence. If you like I can spend some time with her before introducing her to our newest Dragon."
K'Nara Thursday October 2nd, 2008 3:41:23 PM OOC: My MOST humble apologies--between having to move out of a house and into a 2BR apartment, job woes, and having NO internet access, I've been subjected to a trying few weeks. However, I am back now and will attempt to remain timely.
K'Nara sighs as Ingrge hurries back to Caeryn's side.
"Elven females don't present their pregnancies as prominently as humans or orcs," the redheaded blade singer explains, "So that's why we didn't have a clue." She chuckles at the thought of going home to Emerald Castle and hearing the pitter-patter of little feet. Then K'Nara firmly returns to the events at hand.
"I have to agree with the way things seem to be adding up..." the leader of the Emerald Dragons says in low voice, "...this new Burgomeister appears to be...less than ideal for Angel Springs. Hopefully the people here will see him for what he is and vote him out as soon as they can." The chestnut-maned woman looks down at the clean brown-and-green outfit she has on over her breastplate.
"I daresay we're presentable." K'Nara confirms, then gives Aeralia a wink. "You still up for giving a speech? Last time I tried it, the audience was rather...underwhelmed."
Lian Thursday October 2nd, 2008 8:12:27 PM
Lian is still dragging Aeri to the dance floor as Knara shouts after her. "Sorry boss, can't hear you over the den of halflings!" He winks.
Party (DM POST) Thursday October 2nd, 2008 8:28:46 PM
As the party heats up, the Burgomeister finally arrives an hour later, now about 7pm as the sun begins setting, and takes his seat with an array of well off halfling townsfolk. He then notices the statue, stands up laboriously and walks over to his copper and silver doppleganger. He says with a grand voice to no one particular, "I think I'm much better looking!" He laughs, tucks his thumbs into his tweed vest pockets and returns to his seat. The band picks up the pace. More food is brought out. Drinks. The dwarves are VERY happy now after a solid hour drinking their fill.
Then everything goes quiet. A trio of drow, two males led by a female, makes their way toward the Burgomeister, from the shadows. He rises and reaches out a hand. The female removes her smoky colored spectacles and smiles a kind greeting and extends her hand. They shake and the Burgomeister himself shows the drow to their table. Buffo struggles with her chair as she takes a seat. He kisses her hand and returns to his.
There are a battalion of halflings preparing a dais for speechs. They place a green cloth over the potium and you all see seal of the Emerald Kingdom upon it. You soon realize that, given the position of your table in relation to the Burgomeiter's, you must be the most highly anticipated guests.
Falin Friday October 3rd, 2008 10:24:53 AM
Falin makes his way with his newly acquired drink to the table and finds his place. Falin watches the drow entourage enter and he watches their actions as they take their seats, noting the woman must be in charge. Inwardly he wishes he knew more about the formalities with drow. If he makes eye contact with any of them he will nod and smile towards them.
He watches the halflings scurry about getting everything set up for the speeches. Falin looks at the darkening sky and hopes that this does not drag on late into the evening.
Lian Friday October 3rd, 2008 1:49:15 PM
"Nice music." Says the monk into Aeri's ear. "What do you think?"
DM post Friday October 3rd, 2008 1:50:06 PM
OOC: I should be posting again around 3pm PST, if I remember. :)
DM post Friday October 3rd, 2008 6:15:20 PM
OOC: Okay, no one has posted. I will give the weekend over to posting and then post again Monday. Have a good night.
K'Nara Saturday October 4th, 2008 1:48:27 AM
Halfling dance music is lively enough so that even Gunther can stomp around to it, so K'Nara grabs the cat trainer and hustles him onto the dance floor.
"This makes for a nice change of pace from having to risk life and limb all the time, don't you think, Gunther...?" K'Nara asks the man in her arms, her hazel eyes twinkling with humor.
DM post Monday October 6th, 2008 6:56:03 PM
OOC: Okay, I gave the weekend over to posting to catch up for Thursday and Friday. What happened folks? I am looking forward to moving this module along.
Please post.
Gunther, Charm Animal Monday October 6th, 2008 11:06:13 PM
As he is being whisked around by K'nara, Gunther can't help but eye the halfling seamstress who was supposed to be "fixing" his wardrobe. "Umm...yeah...nice change of pace. At least I don't have to make de speech!!" Still, K'nara's nearness has it's usual effect of calming the warrior, and he snuggles in and enjoys the down time. Even though his spell is still active, the warrior watches his lion carefully, lest she decide to make an evening snack of one of the halflings!
K'Nara Tuesday October 7th, 2008 12:34:40 AM
K'Nara, although largely unimpressed by the way the new Burgomeister is initially "easing" himself into office, nonetheless has a good time dancing with Gunther.
Lian Tuesday October 7th, 2008 9:13:41 AM
The hand of Domi continues his dance with Aeri, who seems to be in a state of shock by the whole evening.
DM Post Tuesday October 7th, 2008 9:14:26 AM
OOC: Dm post coming around 3-4pm PAC time.
Aeralia d20+13=32 ; Tuesday October 7th, 2008 1:15:15 PM
Aeralia smiles widely as Lian takes her hand, and allows herself to be dragged to the dance floor. Caught up in the moment, she hardly hears Lian's question of the music, though eventually responds,"Oh yes, its very nice, Lian."
Seeing the dias being prepared, Aeralia enjoys the last bit of dancing, knowing that they'd likely be called to their seats soon, and mentally prepares herself for her speech. The young sorceress is quite skillful and light on her feat, even though she'd never had any real formal training in dancing. (Perform: Dance check 32)
Falin d20+21=29 ; d4=2 ; d20+26=36 ; Tuesday October 7th, 2008 6:28:48 PM
Falin sits and watches the others. He had never really learned to dance and wasn't about to try now that he had to worry about the groups reputation. He sits and keeps and eyes out around the area.
Listen 29 Spot 36
OOC:Ignore the d4 roll. I sneezed as I was rolling
Dancing and dealing... (DM Post) Tuesday October 7th, 2008 7:52:52 PM
As the dancing continues, it is clear to everyone that Aeralia has some experience, while her partner is not quite as practiced as the sorceress. Both seem to be trying to lead the other.
Knara and Gunther also take to the dance floor, however, the red head is leading.
Falin is sitting, minding his own business, when the drow female approaches him. "Would you like to dance?" She is quite lovely and has a calming aura about her. Her companions look on, but look anything but concerned about her choice, in fact, one of them invites a female halfling onto the floor while the other helps himself to the ample supply of hard cider.
The tipsy dwarves have taken to a card game, seeming invented by a couple of halfling youths, who seem to be winning.
Athalorn feels a sudden pang in his gut which resembles fear, but not his own. Glannath has seen something that has caused great panick.
Bertram moves out of the courtyard and disappears into the night, a solemn look in his eyes as he looks upon his friends. The dwarven cleric of Domi and Gargul slips away without a word.
The music stops after awhile, everyone moves back to their seats and Kendry steps on stage. "Please, please, can I have your attention. Have enough to eat? Good, good. Well, here from House Bralfah, Lady Starmoon." The drow female steps on stage.
"Hello, and thanks for the kind reception. As long as I have known Buffo... hello Buffakins." She waves to the Burgomeister. "... I have known him to be a honest and kind man. I know what you all may have heard and I have to admit, for a loved member of office, like Calfast, to have been accused as he was, it is natural to suspect the successor of foul dealings. But please, Burgomeister Twigrumpler has only been in office a short time. I am sure, given opportunity, you all will see in him what I have. Thank you." She leaves stage to a smattering of polite applause.
Kendry returns to stage and introduces the dwarf delegation, who seem completely unconcerned about speeches. "Fellows?" Kendry waits for a minute and no one from the dwarves reponds. "Well, perhaps we will have better luck getting a speech from the delegation from the Culverwood, the Emerald Dragons. Ladies. Gentlemen?" He gestures to you all. There is some laughter and louder applause.
Your on Aeralia! Make it good, or halflings will riot and thats an ugly thing to behold! ;)
Athalorn d20+25=32 ; d20+19=24 ; Wednesday October 8th, 2008 3:19:10 AM
Athalorn looks up to the skies, trying to find what has caused his old companion such panic. He whispers to Gunther, hoping his words have not been heard by anyone else. "Trouble. I'll go take a look."
He makes his apologies and leaves the party and, once behind the nearest building, changes into eagle form once more, taking to the skies in search of Glannath. He is always watching, always looking for any signs of danger.
Spot 32 Listen 24
K'Nara Wednesday October 8th, 2008 1:25:26 PM
K'Nara hears the druid, as she is with Gunther at the time Athalorn informs the cat trainer of his intent.
"Use your ring." The leader of the Emerald Dragons reminds him of the magic item that all the group members possess, surreptitiously switching out her Ring of Wizardry for her own Ring of Communication. To the public eye, however, she nods and smiles at Starmoon's speech and politely claps when Aeralia is introduced as the next speaker.
Aeralia d20+20=28 ; Wednesday October 8th, 2008 2:12:11 PM
The young sorceress smiles warmly as Kendry motions to the Emeralds table, standing gracefully, and moving towards the stage. She smiles warmly and pauses for a brief moment, looking over the crowd, before beginning to speak in a strong, yet warm and caring tone.
"Many thanks, and our humblest gratitude to be allowed to share this day with you all," The young Emerald starts, "We certainly appreciate the opportunity to relax a little and enjoy fine company such as yourselves, we don't get such a chance very often."
"First, although I've not the chance to know Burgomeister Twigrumpler before his appointment, as Lady Starmoon has, I'd like to welcome the Burgomeister into his new position on behalf of the Emerald Kingdom, and that we certainly look forward to Cresent Valley and the Emerald Kingdom's peaceful co-existance under his watch."
"While the circumstances of his appointment, and the action of the previous Burgomeister, are rather unfortunate, all must give this new leader a chance to prove himself; let his own actions speak for themselves, instead of judging on rumor and non-supported suspicision." Aeralia clears her throat briefly, before continuing.
"We'd further like to state that we are happy to be here and supporting the Burgomeister's transition into office, and graciously accept his request for aid in investigating any issues that may arise. I like to think the Emerald Dragons are a symbol of hope, truth, and justice, and we are proud that we can assist the Cresent Valley in their pursuit of those things. To strive and obtain these ideals is not an easy road, but with dedication, trust, and good friends, these concepts will endure any hardship."
Turning and looking to the new Burgomeister, "May all of these ideals be at the foundation of your position, Burgomeister, for the embetterment of Angel Springs, and Cresent Valley as a whole."
(Diplomacy Check: 28)
Falin d20+26=34 ; Wednesday October 8th, 2008 3:02:31 PM
Falin accepts the offer to dance. He enjoys the time on the floor. Feeling calm and unclumsy.
After the dance he says, "It has been decades since I last danced. Thank you my lady." He bows and returns to his seat.
Falin keeps an eye out while the speakers take the dias, although, he has a hard time paying attention to anything other than Lady Starmoon while she speaks.
He does however notice the two empty seats at their table and begins to scan the area looking for them.
Spot 34
Lian Wednesday October 8th, 2008 6:00:27 PM
The monk applauds loudly, even before anyone can start and is the last to finish.
Fear and firelight (DM Post) Wednesday October 8th, 2008 6:21:28 PM
Once the Emerald's speaker is done, no one else can match the applause or elegance of Aeralia's words. Hers was the most impressive by far.
Glannath and Athalorn glide up, updrafts in abundance here in the valley. Athaorn only Highlight to display spoiler: {You head off toward the air space Glannath indicates and you see nothing. However, in the distance, there are lights, hundreds, clearly seen on the sides of the mountains to the north. Glannath, however, has no feelings about the orange lights, it was something else. There is a linger anxiety about being in the spot. Every dark shape or cloud makes Glannath fearful.}
Falin has no trouble figuring out who is missing from the table. Bertram. And Athalorn. He watches the Lady Starmoon for a time. She only glances your direction once for the rest of the night, but she may have been looking at Buffo when he came around to shake hands with EVERYONE. He didn't want to see any guests off without thanking them personally.
Lian claps.
Knara suggests the use of the Ring to Athalorn as he leaves.
The party begins to break up. The Burgomeister lingers with the drow. He give Lady Starmoon a kiss on the cheek and bids her good night. Finally he approaches the Emeralds.
"Thank you ever so much!" He looks at Aeralia. "Young lady! Can I call on you for OTHER functions? I'd be happy to pay you. Your a wonderful speaker and easy on the eyes!" He chortles, then grows a comical anksty look and addresses Falin. He puts his bejeweled hands on his his hips. "My fine elf! I hope you don't have designs on my fiancee, I will have to duel you." He winks. "I saw you dancing with her." He can't hold his smirk in much longer.
The dwarves are unconcious now and the halfling youths are long gone.
The Burgomeister continues. "Well, have you any ideas as to how your going to proceed tomorrow? With, well, you know. The stuff we talked..." He stops. "...nevermind. I have drank a bit too much, I can't remember much and likely won't be of help in the morning. Goodness! Its onto midnight already!" He hurries off, without a word more. The halfling isn't heading in the direction of the mayor's mansion, but out, into the night.
Athalorn d20+25=30 ; d20+19=35 ; Thursday October 9th, 2008 3:54:47 AM
The druid stays in eagle form for the moment, reluctant to spoil the party below because of a bad feeling. But that's what it was. This place felt ... .wrong somehow. He and Glannath continue circling, keeping a watchful eye on the area around the party, spiralling upwards if needs be.
Spot 30 Listen 35
Falin Thursday October 9th, 2008 11:30:23 AM
"What can I say she swept me off my feet." Falin says with a smirk in response to the Burgomeister.
As he runs off Falin says to the others, "Something doesn't seem right. I can't put my finger on it, but it is just things I have noticed since we got here. And where is he running off to? I have half a mind to follow him to see just what is going on." He pauses for a moment," Did he ever give us any specifics about what was going on? Or did he leave it at flooding? I can't remember."
Falin keeps an eye in the direction of the Burgomeister.
Lian Thursday October 9th, 2008 4:22:30 PM
"Falin, this is a strange place, but remember, things are different here. The culture is not what we might consider 'normal'. But it is odd he's heading into the night. Perhaps he is following his fiancee, nothing more. I do think she went that way though."
"As for what he said, it was vague. Flooding. Bigger issues. He didn't go into too much detail, but probably due to the fact he didn't seem to know much of anything about anything, to be honest."
"Come to think of it, I didn't even bother asking any guests about him. Several seemed to know him."
"But didn't someone mention a hovel?"
DM POST Thursday October 9th, 2008 4:23:52 PM
OOC: DM POST at 3pm PAC time, unless I fall asleep again. :)
DM POST Thursday October 9th, 2008 7:17:04 PM
OOC: Okay, perhaps not at 3pm or at 4 or 430... I suppose I can hold for now.
Lian Thursday October 9th, 2008 11:22:04 PM
The elf looks at his ring, "I'll stay in touch. But I have a quick mission to attend to. Be back shortly." Then the monk is off into night.
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday October 9th, 2008 11:58:06 PM
The warrior sighs as the evening winds down. The good times never seem to last. Looking around at the others, the warrior shrugs. "I'm probably just going to vind up finding a place to settle down outside. Delilah doesn't care too much for being inside."
Lian Friday October 10th, 2008 9:52:52 AM
"What was it that Mungo guy said? About north of here? Or was it one of the other halflings?"
K'Nara Friday October 10th, 2008 11:06:46 AM
K'Nara tries to recall exactly who said what to whom. OOC: K'Nara would remember...however, her player is juggling several RL issues and can't recall a thing--and has to go to work now. hopefully i can come bck and edit this post with proper info.
Aeralia Friday October 10th, 2008 11:33:45 AM
"I believe the Burgomeister mentioned the Hovel, and Towers to the north that had been siting giants, as well as flooding," the young sorceress of Flower attempts to recall.
"And as much as I gave him his credit in my little speech, I think we should pay close attention to this Burgomeister, and perhaps see what we can find out about what actually happened to his predecessor. Easy on the eyes he may try to appear in his position, but something just doesn't sit right."
Aeralia then nudges Lian playfully with her hip against his, "Doesn't know much of anything about anything, that's what I said earlier," the Troubadour grins.
Athalorn Friday October 10th, 2008 2:16:10 PM
Athalorn continues enjoying the flight, grateful for the opportunity to leave the formalities and fun below. He stays alert, however, and his circles of flight increase in diameter to allow a better view.
DM post Monday October 13th, 2008 3:00:32 PM
OOC: Will try posting in a couple hours. Night was long and tough. Sleepy.
K'Nara Monday October 13th, 2008 10:05:08 PM
K'Nara is still attempting to cudgel her brains into cooperating...but it isn't working very well.
Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday October 14th, 2008 12:03:57 AM
The warrior looks to K'nara. "Just point me in the right direction and I'll gladly chop up whoever you want." Winking, he snuggles in closer to K'nara, knowing that tomorrow it'll be back to the blood and guts and grime.
Lian (as DM post) Tuesday October 14th, 2008 12:28:58 PM
"I think we should head to that little town they call Hovel. The flooded one."
Falin Tuesday October 14th, 2008 7:48:05 PM
"So are we going to head that way now or wait until dawn? If we are waiting then we need to turn in ASAP so we can get a bit of rest before we leave."
Athalorn Wednesday October 15th, 2008 4:14:17 AM
Stays in the air, watching and circling.
Aeralia Wednesday October 15th, 2008 11:53:07 AM
"I don't see why we don't head that way now," Aeralia mentions at Falin's question. Smirking slightly, "Not sure I could handle an entire day without some problem happenng, or some excitement."
"I'm sure we could always rest there when we get there, if need be"
K'Nara Wednesday October 15th, 2008 1:24:33 PM
K'Nara mulls over the options and then nods.
"It's been rather quiet for us of late," she points out, "So I agree with Aeralia and with Lian--no reason not to go to Hovel and check it out now." The tall redhead sighs and reluctantly pulls out of Gunther's arms. "Let's get going."
As the Emerald Dragons start on their way, however, the blade singer gives the cat trainer a playful poke in the ribs.
"If we're really lucky, we can get to kill something tonight!" K'Nara tells him, her hazel eyes twinkling as she knows she's engaging in the orcish version of "sweet nothings."
Gunther, Charm Animal Wednesday October 15th, 2008 1:49:08 PM
The warrior nods eagerly at K'nara's sweet prospects. Yes indeed...something to hack into itty bitty pieces...now that'd be something to look forward to!! As they travel, Gunther lets Delilah hunt through the country side. She has been so quiet that's he's beginning to worry a little about the big cat. Getting back to her roots should give her some pep.
Athalorn d20+25=27 ; d20+19=23 ; Wednesday October 15th, 2008 2:05:30 PM
As the party leave, Athalorn and Glannath stay overhead, scouting from the skies ahead of the party.
Spot 27, Listen 23
Corrections and communications... (DM Jay B) Wednesday October 15th, 2008 5:18:59 PM
Pre-module wrap up... Maab gets egg. Mop is doing well with the kingdom. The orcs agreements are proceeding slowly in regards to the trade road pact. And you had down time. Gunther sees heavy clouds in the direction of the Crascent Valley.
(Admittedly, Kim's posts were most informative. He tweaked the module a bit.)
So, the module thus far is as follows... -You were invited to see the swearing in of the new Crescent Valley Burgomeister, Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler, and a request to look into some strange rumors north of Angel Springs if you get a chance while your there. -On approach to the valley you discover a strange slightly magical haze fading away. -When you land in the valley you meet Mungo (with glittering brilliant blue eyes), a very unusual and apparently magical halfling who guided you to where you needed to go. -Mungo introduces you to Kendry, your attache, who shows you around for a time, while telling you his family history and how it relates to the three villages. -Kendry mentions Mungo's bookstore, Hardbottle's books, just five doors down from the Dozey Donkey tavern. He also mentions Mungo's wealth of knowledge.
-Kendry mentions...."Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler has been in office for half a fortnight. I don't know what you may have heard, but his predecessor, Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly, who, I believe served our valley with honor and a good heart, has been accused and convicted of misappropriating funds. Now, it may not do to gainsay a judge's decision, but I find it very difficult to believe that time and further consideration will uphold that judgment. "Be that as it may, and for whatever reason, his honor, our new Burgomeister, has indicated he wishes to see to the welfare of the community - of Angel Springs our city, and the town of Humble's Ford, and the hamlet called Hovel - and of all of Crescent Valley. As Burgomeister Calfast wished for the development of, uh, 'homegrown' adventurers - and worked with us to ensure that a training branch of the Woldian League of Adventurers be established here," and here the speaker holds for display a WLA pin attached to his tunic, "our new Burgomeister believes that, with the new change in government, it might be well to have some 'outside' adventurers available to help ensure safety from possible threats which can arise during such a time of transition. "Now, we have many good folk here in our valley. But not all are pure of heart or noble in purpose. I know not what tricks some may try. Now, as well, word has come of some oddities occurring in the northwest area of the valley. The Burgomeister likely will be privy to more information than I have at the moment. But I wish to state that it pleases me, it pleases us, to have such experienced and august adventurers here in our midst at such a time as this. "It may be that all will be well. And I do not wish to alarm you needlessly. Just know, and here I do speak for others, though not for all - we are very happy to have you here with us.
When Athalorn indicates the group's willingness to help, the halfling appears pleased. "Er, well, perhaps the northeast would be a place to start. That is fairly close to us. Did I say northeast, though, earlier? If so, I meant northwest. Not too far from Hovel."
Kendry Leafwin Pipewood answers Lian, "It is claimed he took funds that were reserved for the care of orphans. Knowing his honor, though, I find those claims preposterous. Nonetheless, many in our valley did not like his support of adventurers and the WLA. 'We don't need such in these parts,'" he says, dropping into a rural drawl. "'Our fathers and their fathers didn't need no 'venturers. We gots the towers what keeps dem giants out, we does. An' a frying pan and rocks is good enuf to handle any wot try to come 'gainst us. Don't need no shiny armor, no pointy swords.'"
-Kendry hands you all a map of the surrounding area. Red Hills is also on the site, but it shows little detail. http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Angel_Springs _________________________ Finally, the Burgomeister (Kim) Friday September 19th, 2008 4:40:58 AM This room is 30' wide, almost 40' deep, but in the far left is a 10' by 10' room walled off, with a door. There are windows to the left and right. Bookshelves and scroll shelves fill up the far right corner. An astrolabe sits on a table next to a model of the sun, the planets and moons. Assorted pipes rest in a circular pipeholder on a small shelf next to the Burgomeister's desk. Some fine paintings hang on the walls. Next to another pipe sits a nicely framed pen and ink sketch representing of a group of halfling adventurers battling a manticore.
"Ah, the Emerald Dragoons. Welcome to Crescent Valley," says the man with the nasal voice.
"Your honor, Burgomeister Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler, you are correct, these are the Emerald Dragons," Kendry says. "You have heard of their long fight for freedom and justice in and around the Culverwood, and of their defeat of the tyrant dragon.
"The estimable K'Nara Illutu leads this group with honor and distinction. She is a bladesinger. Ingrge Nightseer is a powerful master of weapons and magic. Lian Siannodel a monk of discipline and power. Gunther, a seasoned fighter and - this is his cat, Delilah. Falin Darkshine is an unparallel archer. Athalorn, a master of nature. Aeralia a servant of Flower, and mistress of song and magic. And Brother Bertram is a priest of Domi and of Gargul himself.
"Emerald Dragons, this is our new..."
Kendry's words are cut off. "Yes, yes, thank you for coming. For answering my invitation. Have been very busy, you see. Calfast gone, and me appointed. Er, elected. You may call me, well, I suppose, Burgomeister D'oro Twigrumpler. Or Burgomeister Buffo? I am new to this, you see. Well, sit down, sit down."
There are small benches, small chairs, and a couple of tables available. The chairs are too small. The benches might work for a few. But it's obvious that, unless the floor is used, the seating is not adequate to the guests.
"Oh, well, sit or stand, I suppose. So, there's Trouble. Right here in Crescent Valley. And that starts with T and that rhymes with P and that stands for Pool. You see, we have pools of water - flooding - over just north of Hovel to the east. And other things."
Burgomeister Buffo (Kim) Monday September 22nd, 2008 4:23:24 AM "Well, also mosquitos. But not normal floodings. But that's not all," Buffo adds in a conspiratorial voice. "There have been giant spottings. On four separate occasions, at last report."
He looks from side to side, as though trying to see if anyone else might be listening. "You see. You see. We have ... these things to protect us. And, that is, er, no giants are SUPPOSED to get past them. So, at the first report or two, well... you see, right?" He raises his eyebrows looking for agreement, adds, "But after four!?" then squinches his eyes as he offers a jolly closed-lip smile, figuring that all is now clear as crystal.
Again he glances about, and this time over his shoulder. "So, that's that. Oh, and of course, thank you for coming to my inauguration." He taps a little metal bar with a small metal hammer he pulls from a drawer. Then he giggles as it chimes with high pitched reverberation. [Make a save versus constitution for Delilah, DC 12, to determine whether some of the ultrahigh frequencies serve to irritate the dire lion.]
Something that sounds like a tinny version of Willem's voice can be heard coming out of Buffo's desk.
"Yes, Willem," the burgomeister says, speaking clearly into a cup of quills resting on his desk. "Now, have the honor guard escort our guests to their seats for the ceremony."
He rises, with a slight nod of his head in what looks to be a 'thank you and you may now go' gesture. "We shall rejoin you soon."
For those who succeeded at their spot check of the waste basket, Highlight to display spoiler: {The letter, addressed to 'Lilly Rose Spotfinder Thornbush, Florist,' indicates that the quantity of floral decorations for the inaugural ceremony should be trebled, and, for her trouble, she will be paid four times the amount for the initial order, 'to cover the 200% increase in flowers, and additional trouble for your time.' The letter likely was discarded due to the huge ink stain right about where the signature should go.} ________________________________________________________________ -You are escorted to the party by Commander Marigold Pipewood, militia commander and cousin to Kendry. _________________________ By all that is good and.... WOW thats a big halfling! (DM Jay) Thursday September 25th, 2008 7:17:22 PM Knara pipes up. "I think Aeralia is fully capable, if she's willing to, give the speech." Says the red-head. "I have given my fair share of speeches as the leader of the Emeralds." She almost looks relieved.
Commander Marigold Pipewood claps her gloved hands together and says, "Wonderful! Thats settled, now lets talk about attire!" She grabs Lian's grey clad arm and groans. "Grey, with those beautiful eyes lad! Blue SHOULD be your color." She shrugs. "But if this is all you have, we should be able to accomidate you." She looks at Gunther. "You don't take off that armor often do you Friend Gunther?"
"But all too late. The party is in just under an hour. We are escorting you to a table situated near the stage and potium. You'll be sitting with Buffo and his...." Her voice dies to a sigh and then a whistle as you round a corner into a courtyard. She looks up at a grand sight. A statue of pure copper and silver has been errected in the middle of the court yard. This statue is unmistakably Buffo, which stands easily nine feet in height. There are about a dozen halflings doting over the polishing of this grotesque achievement. Commander Marigold Pipewood slaps her forehead. "I hope thats a gift or donation and NOT a purchase." The statues eyes gleam green in the twilght.
VAGUE CONNECTION TO MUNGO'S EYES AND THE STATUE'S EYES.
Well well well.... (DM Post) Friday September 26th, 2008 3:01:46 PM The commander looks puzzled at the suspicion floating around the group and smiles. "You ARE good at your jobs!" She looks at Falin, confused and then at Gunther when he speaks. "Fancy duds? Nope, not unless you want too. I think we can find something in your size." She signals for a young halfling female prancing by. "Suz, can you get measurements from mister Gunther here, and anyone else who would like it, and fit them for fancy clothes... better make it green for all."
Suz looks excited. "Super! Be right back." She runs off.
"She DOES enjoy her job!" The commander smiles widely.
The commander rocks on her toes, hands behind her back, looking up at the statue. "OH! There's a plaque." She reads.
Buffo D'oro Twigrumpler Burgomeister
donated by anonymous
"That is interesting."
When Lian speaks, she looks over her shoulder. "Quite right master Lian." ________________________________________ -Ingrgre's wife has a baby and he rushes off. -Party. Speeches. Mingling. Roleplay. Dwarves. Other familiar folks (I don't recall anyone asking who ;)). -Mark leaves and so too does Bertram. -Burgomeister's drow fiancee dances with Falin. __________________________________________________- Dancing and dealing... (DM Post) Tuesday October 7th, 2008 7:52:52 PM As the dancing continues, it is clear to everyone that Aeralia has some experience, while her partner is not quite as practiced as the sorceress. Both seem to be trying to lead the other.
Knara and Gunther also take to the dance floor, however, the red head is leading.
Falin is sitting, minding his own business, when the drow female approaches him. "Would you like to dance?" She is quite lovely and has a calming aura about her. Her companions look on, but look anything but concerned about her choice, in fact, one of them invites a female halfling onto the floor while the other helps himself to the ample supply of hard cider.
The tipsy dwarves have taken to a card game, seeming invented by a couple of halfling youths, who seem to be winning.
Athalorn feels a sudden pang in his gut which resembles fear, but not his own. Glannath has seen something that has caused great panick.
Bertram moves out of the courtyard and disappears into the night, a solemn look in his eyes as he looks upon his friends. The dwarven cleric of Domi and Gargul slips away without a word.
The music stops after awhile, everyone moves back to their seats and Kendry steps on stage. "Please, please, can I have your attention. Have enough to eat? Good, good. Well, here from House Bralfah, Lady Starmoon." The drow female steps on stage.
"Hello, and thanks for the kind reception. As long as I have known Buffo... hello Buffakins." She waves to the Burgomeister. "... I have known him to be a honest and kind man. I know what you all may have heard and I have to admit, for a loved member of office, like Calfast, to have been accused as he was, it is natural to suspect the successor of foul dealings. But please, Burgomeister Twigrumpler has only been in office a short time. I am sure, given opportunity, you all will see in him what I have. Thank you." She leaves stage to a smattering of polite applause.
Kendry returns to stage and introduces the dwarf delegation, who seem completely unconcerned about speeches. "Fellows?" Kendry waits for a minute and no one from the dwarves reponds. "Well, perhaps we will have better luck getting a speech from the delegation from the Culverwood, the Emerald Dragons. Ladies. Gentlemen?" He gestures to you all. There is some laughter and louder applause.
Your on Aeralia! Make it good, or halflings will riot and thats an ugly thing to behold! ;) Added the drow speech because I could see that a few of you were wanting to linger and look into the Burgomeister when the real adventure is OUT THERE elswhere. ;)
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I hope this was enough information. If not, please let me know.
The Dragons of the Valley (DM Jay) Wednesday October 15th, 2008 5:32:07 PM
Just as the Emeralds decide on action, several things happen in concert and in rapid succession. You gaze between the small buildings and dwellings and see....
A large winged figure soars over Athalorn and Glannath, merely 20ft away, against the night sky toward the hills which Athalorn saw the orange lights glowing. Now the lights seem to be moving rapidly away from the incoming form. Athalorn and Glannath are nearly grounded from the vortex created by the creature mere seconds afterward. Several minutes pass and the side of the hill lights up, revealing a shiny metallic dragon, who's flame has engulfed the hillside. This is miles away and clearly northeast-ish.
Falin Wednesday October 15th, 2008 9:15:28 PM
Falin almost falls over from a slight head rush. :)
Falin looks up and sees the creature fly across the night sky. "We have to do something. Maybe we can at least help some of the people just attacked." Falin begins running and activates his cloak. Instantly they become large black feathered wings. Falin leaps into the air and begins flying towards the action.
Lian Thursday October 16th, 2008 5:37:58 AM
The monk unrolls his carpet and flies off beside Falin toward the disturbance.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy (sonic), Spell Immunity}
DM post to come before 3pm PAC time Thursday October 16th, 2008 5:40:47 AM
...will post regardless of players responses, as per Jerry's command. ;)
Athalorn Thursday October 16th, 2008 2:16:34 PM
Athalorn panics at the feeling of being forced down, but manages to maintain some altitude. He shrieks to Glannath, and the pair then spin round quickly, following the huge shape as it heads towards the hillside. They speed as fast as their small wings will allow, hoping that the others have seen the shape and the fiery burst on the hill. The wind whistles over and under his wings, roaring in his avian ears.
Fire and Flame (DM Jay B) Thursday October 16th, 2008 6:28:18 PM
OOC: Okay, just after 3pm, I lied. ;) Here goes!
POST: Athalorn, Falin and Lian only Highlight to display spoiler: {Athalorn and Lian get close enough to notice after a mile or two of flying to tell that what looks to be trees on fire are actually dozens of huge bipeds, some standing and running in circles and several others laying quite still, but all on fire or charred beyond recognition. Falin can see the large winged creature disappear into the darkness at high speeds. All of the figures seemed to be cutting a swath in the trees, a straight path.}
Everyone else see the three take flight and disappear, though shapes can be seen in the distance, after quite a few minutes of watching, against the fires on the hillside. Those with low-light can see then pretty well, about two miles away.
Lian Thursday October 16th, 2008 6:30:02 PM
Into his Emerald ring, Lian describes what they have seen to the others. "Then the beast, whatever it is, has continued on. The creatures lay dying."
K'Nara Thursday October 16th, 2008 7:07:19 PM
"Athalorn? Lian? Falin?" K'Nara barks into her ring, frowning. "The metallic flying...whats-it...could it have been a dragon?" She turns to Gunther and Aeralia. "We need to get there and find out what happened. Got any magic that can speed us on our way..?" Her last question is primarily addressed to Aeralia, but if Gunther has a magic carpet or the like handy, it would be welvome...
Gunther, Charm Animal Friday October 17th, 2008 12:14:43 AM
Gunther looks a little befuddled by K'nara's request. "Vell, I can fly...and I could probably carry somevon vith me. Or maybe Delilah could carry somevon on her back. Oder dan dat...I don't tink I can help out." Gunther activates his armor and readies himself to fly after the dragon thing once K'nara gives the order.
Lian Friday October 17th, 2008 11:07:14 AM
The monk moves down a little more, staying out of the smoke to get a closer look.
DM note Friday October 17th, 2008 11:08:12 AM
OOC: I will be posting again around 3pm PST. If this is a bad time for anyone, let me know.
Falin d20+4=15 ; Friday October 17th, 2008 12:01:31 PM
Falin pulls out a decantur and waits to get closer to activate. If it looks like any good creatures are on fire he will put out the flames from above. If it is a bunch of evil creatures he will let them burn. He will also look to put out any vegitation.
To K'Nara, "Looked like a dragon to me, but can't be sure. And it was metalic looking. Lit a bunch of something on fire. And those somethings are tall."
On the way... (DM Jay) Friday October 17th, 2008 6:11:40 PM Knara prepares to be ferried over the trees by Gunther.
Aeralia believes she can get there via magic, easily.
Athalorn, Lian and Falin Highlight to display spoiler: {Athalorn, Lian and Falin can see that, if not stopped, this fire could spread beyond control. The spruce that are on fire are leaking flaming sap onto adjacent trees.
The Shifter and two elves move closer and watch several of the survivors get to their feet. Their companions lay in twisted crispy and charred forms, which seem to be holding axes erect over their own corpses.
There may have been as many as fifty, but now only a dozen or so are moving, and in fact, leaving the scene, moving away from the clearing.
Athalorn can tell, from his basic Knowledge of nature, that they must have been frost giants to have taken that kind of damage. He notices that at least one of the survivors has fatal wounds and will be lucky to make it through the night. Two more are lucky to be standing at all, standing on charred logs they call legs, stiff and brittle.}
Falin Friday October 17th, 2008 8:14:17 PM
Falin drops down to above the tree line and calls forth a constant geyser from the elemental plane of water with his decantur of endless water.
"Athalorn... Lian, go and see if there is anything you can do about those attacked. I will work on this fire." yells the elf as he douses the flames as best he can.
(OOC: Falin might want to rethink. I forgot to highlight that info in the text the scouts only... sorry. Please reread the DM post... ~ DM Jay)
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+3=14 ; Friday October 17th, 2008 11:28:34 PM
His spell active, Gunther grabs up K'nara and begins flying her toward the area that is on fire. As he flies, he keeps an eye out for any signs of trouble (Spot=14).
Athalorn d8+1=4 ; Saturday October 18th, 2008 2:41:08 AM
Athalorn nods at Falin's words, hoping the decanter is sufficent for the task. He swoops down and changes to his human form amongst the wounded giants, and speaks loudly in common. "Strangers, you are wounded, let us help you!" If one of the the injured seems amenable to help, Athalorn will activate the tattoo on his left arm, healing one for 4 damage. If any are still on fire, the shifter will guide his hand towards them, utter his prayer and quench the flames.
(OOC: Athalorn might want to rethink. I forgot to highlight that info in the text the scouts only... sorry. Please reread the DM post... ~ DM Jay)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, stoneskin 70/70, SR 18, freedom of movement, Bull's strength Saturday October 18th, 2008 10:39:27 AM
Your mind is suddenly filed with a pure shout of joy as your communication rings come to life.
Wooo hoooo!!!!!!, It's a girl everyone. Her name is Vanime Elemmiire.
For those who speak Elven AND Drow Highlight to display spoiler: { Vanime Elemmiire means Beautiful Star.}.
I should be able to rejoin you in a day or so. Everything went well and everyone is fine.
(OOC: Jay let me know when you want me to start back posting. I can start Monday if you want or wait a day or so.)
WELCOME BACK KENT! THANKS FOR RETURNING! ! DM JAYB
On the way... (DM Jay) Sunday October 19th, 2008 1:16:29 PM
OOC: Checking in...
Aeralia d100=37 ; d20=13 ; d20=20 ; Sunday October 19th, 2008 3:00:34 PM
Blinking back into reality at the noise from her ring, responding a little slow as something was on her mind, the young sorceress watches and Gunther and K'Nara take to flight. Taking a look at the scene to the north east, she looks for a spot uphill (or furher northeast) of the flames, around 50 to 75 feet from the edge of the remaining fire.
Clicking her heels, and with a word to activate the magic of her thigh-high leather boots, Aeralia vanishes from, hopefully reappearing in her chosen destination. (Teleport check 37, with "Studied carefully is a place you know well, either because you can currently see it" having a 1-94 success rate)
Upon arriving, the troubadour quickly surveys the scene before deciding what to do next. (Listen check 13, Spot check 20[Natural 20])
Gunther, Charm Animal Sunday October 19th, 2008 11:09:27 PM
"That's grunt great Ingrge!! groan Do you tink you could come and help us out now? Dere's a dragon catching de forest on fire groan and I'm flying K'nara over dere. Ve're a little vays outside de halfling village. Ve need your help!"
Gunther looks down at K'nara. "Please forgive me for saying so, but I tink you need to extend your morning vorkouts...you're getting heavy."
Lian Monday October 20th, 2008 1:24:35 PM
"I just think the forest is collateral damage Gunther! I don't think it was intentional."
The monk approaches the moving giants with caution. Be prepares to spontaneously cast a cure.
The view... (DM Jay) Monday October 20th, 2008 1:25:48 PM
Here is the scene you are all seeing (exception is perhaps Ingrge who is enroute and Gunther and KNara who are occupied with keeping airborne and are still at a distance.).
The hill is tree covered (or at least the portion still standing) and you are there on southern most slope of what appears to be a small shallow valley.
The giants seem to have moved up over the top of this rise carving a path through the trees as they went. Odd thing about the path, it seems to have started in the middle of the valley floor and moved up to where you are.
There is white streams of smoke in the distance, which you can only make out due to the shimmer against the stars it causes.
The three Emeralds who move to help in the situation realize a few things rather quickly. First and most important, the giants want nothing to do with you and take huge, feeble swings as you get close. Lian nearly gets his head knocked off trying to dodge and administer a cure. Athalorn nearly hit by a falling branch torn off and thrown by one frost giant. Falin is making headway on the flames and the geyser is working very well with the quench spell.
Aeralia appears exactly where she want to be and views the scene.
Ingrge is still some distance off but can see an orange glow in the direction of the Emeralds. It looks like flames on a hillside.
It is still only about 1am in the morning and it is actually a little chilly. Some clouds are rolling in.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d100=17 ; d20+15=16 ; Monday October 20th, 2008 6:22:48 PM
Seeing what is being described by Gunther via "ear mail" Ingrge tkes out a scroll and after carefully scrutinizing the area, announces himself before reading it.
" Ladies and Gents I am incoming and about to pop in. I would like to keep my head."
Opening the teleport scroll, he reads it popping into place just next to the fire, (about 15 feet away and 6 inches off the ground). 17 should be no problem with the teleport.
Once there Ingrge looks around to see what is going on and to try and locate his companions. spot16 natural 1.
K'nara (posted By Kent) Monday October 20th, 2008 6:28:44 PM
Gunther feels K'nara go stiff in his grasp and the Blade Dancer ever-so-slightly turns her head so she can stare at Gunther. There appears to be no humor in her eye at the moment.
"What do you mean, I need to up my work out regimen. If you weren't playing with that cat of yours everyday and actually doing some work, you might have some actual muscles. Now get us over there where we can actually see what's going on before our friends are all dead."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Monday October 20th, 2008 6:30:06 PM
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Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday October 21st, 2008 12:29:42 AM
If it didn't mean dropping the love of his life, the warrior would shrug. The mention of his cat, however, sets him to chuckling as he scans the terrain below for his kitty. Hopefully she'll join in on the hunt. It's been a while since she's seen any action.
Falin Tuesday October 21st, 2008 9:46:16 AM
Falin continues to move systematically from tree to tree. Starting at the bottom of each tree and working his way up. Looking up through the smoke he notes the clouds and prays that it is rain on the way.
"Is everyone still doing alright?" Falin yells through the ring.
If Falin begins to have problems breathing he will turn off the geyser, take out his bottle of air, place the open end in his mouth like scuba gear and then continue with the geysey to put out the fire
Lian Tuesday October 21st, 2008 12:10:46 PM
The monk flinches as the blows come in, but they aren't to much of a threat apparently. Giving up on the fleeing giants, Lian turns to the flames. Not able to do much, the monk does his best to help.
Lian casts Protection from Fire on Falin. Then suggests walking into the greatest concentration of flame and using the geyser there. "The initial flame was from a dragon, but the fire itself isn't magical, I don't think. You should be fine."
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Fighting the flames... (DM Jay) Tuesday October 21st, 2008 5:12:40 PM
The giants move of north, back the way they came.
Everyone eventually groups up on the hilltop and coordinate fire fighting.
Lian casts fire protection on Falin, and with Falin's bottle of air, he can make a dent in the flames. b[]Gunther and Knara[/b] 'land', or at the very least, attempt it. They're on the ground anyway. Ingrge pops in and with his help, with a spell or two, can make fast work of the fire. (There is no lingering magic in this area) Aeralia has taken quite awhile to survey the damage and the few giant belongings left behind. All that is left are a few charred axe hafts, several bodies which are badly burnt (the ravens have already started in) and the one or two large daggers or shortsword. No value in anything... nothing is magical.
After about two hours of furious work, the fire is down to a managable level. There is no wind, though clouds have gotten heavy and thick and the chill is sharpening. The stars are all but gone. It is pitch dark, save the one or two flickering patches of flame. It is now about 3am. You can see lights in a few windows in the direction of Angel Springs, though they are a distance off. A sound of what seems to be thunder can be heard in the distance to the north.
What is your next move? Everyone is together. Any questions? The next round or two, feel free to use any spells if you wish, just specify what you are doing.
Good Luck.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20+15=17 ; d20+15=17 ; Tuesday October 21st, 2008 6:47:56 PM
I am a bit surprised to find this many giants in the Valley. The towers surrounding the area are supposed to magically keep them away from here. I think we need to take a little time to search a few bodies to see what we can find out and perhaps question one or two if they seem cooperative. Search and Spot both 17
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+3=20 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 11:12:41 AM
The warrior grins from his position on top of K'nara. Even though he knows his next comment is about to cause him a great deal of pain, the warrior smiles. "See...I told you you vere getting heavy!" Offering a hand to K'nara, Gunther surveys the scene around him (Spot=20). He rubs at his eyes as he realizes how late it has become. "Vell, I vould have prefered to get a little rest. But ve should probably give chase. Find out how de giants are getting in."
Falin Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 12:21:58 PM
Falin finishes up with the fires and moves over to the party. He pats out some of the smouldering hairs on his head. Hearing Gunther he says, "I am not sure. They didn't seem to keep on having anything to do with us. Looked like they just wanted to leave."
He looks around, "And after a throttling like that I can see why."
DM JAY OOC Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 2:06:14 PM
OOC: Simon, would you like to keep Athalorn in as an NPC? How long is your walkabout? Congrats on the kid by the way. Way cool! I can write Athalorn out as well. Its up to you.
Lian Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 2:14:35 PM
"Falin's right. That was a pounding they took and seeing us coming in with magic and stuff whirling about, I suspect they hated another one!" He laughs. "Anyway, Gunther is right too. I think we need to give chase, but perhaps wait a little while. Let them think we gave up. Chasing down a wounded creature is never good. They can sometimes turn fierce. And these, being giants, might do worse. Besides, look at that trail, it'll hardly be difficult to follow!"
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d20=9 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 2:20:03 PM
Knara slugs Gunther in the shoulder. "Your getting flabby too you know! Pudging out over the armor in places. The wings are having a time holding you up." She winks at him.
"You are all correct, we need to follow, but keep distance. Lets double check the bodies, maybe we missed something." She goes about searching the corpses. Finding little, Knara looks to the others for help. (Search 9)
Athalorn Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 4:07:03 PM OOC: Erm, Jay are you meant to be talking to me? Since it is I (Simon) who is taking the walkabout?
ooC: Sheesh! Sorry, long long week! Absolutely!! I better ammend the email! ~ Jay
Signs are lit (DM Jay B) Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 5:36:46 PM
Knara and Gunther chastize each other for gaining weight.
Lian and Falin realize the giants don't want to linger where great magics are involved.
You all know the direction the giants went and seem to agree on the way to proceed. So you all make an effort to find something else on the giants. With the combined help of everyone, you still find nothing.
You all determine that waiting awhile then tracking the giants is best and you do so. Its now about 4am. You all start moving along the torn forest and down into the valley. The giants have a head start. Over land travel is easy, the giants have helped in that regard. However, you all possess other magic that can help in that respect.
What to do? Where to go when the trail runs out?
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 6:49:10 PM
(OOC: rough estimate on how many giants we are following and where they are heading? Toward the Scab or furhter into the Crescent Valley?)
Ingrge meets up with the rest of his party and sems to be actually happy. There is a smile on his face and lightness to his step that you haven't seen in a long time, if ever.
"Ok so I guess we are following of rather large friends that went yonder. So does anyone not have a mode of trsvel that is better equiped to follow these guys than your feet? I've got my boots and a fly spell but that may not last long enough to help out. Or we could use the ring and have someone or myself fly ahead to scout out a point in front of them and teleport there and cut them off so to speak. Thoughts?"
Kent, I mentioned in a previous post (back when you were out), that there may have been about 50. Less than a dozen walked away from the dragon's attack. There are 30-35 corpses. Not into the populated valley, but not exactly toward the Scab. ~ Jay
Lian Thursday October 23rd, 2008 7:56:00 AM
"Cutting them off might not be a great idea. We might want to follow them ALL the way to their camp or whatever. And I have my carpet for travel too, by the way." Says the elf.
Knara (Sub Jay) Thursday October 23rd, 2008 7:56:56 AM
The red head shrugs. "No plan is going to be fool proof, but I think that we have enough experience to figure out what we need to do."
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday October 23rd, 2008 10:27:09 AM
The warrior looks at the trail from the giants...still plenty left. He whistles shrilly for Delilah, wondering where she's gotten off to. When Ingrge asked him about mode of transportation, Gunther shrugs. "Vell, I can fly for a little vile, but dat's all I've got. I guess sometime I need to see if Delilah vould let me ride her."
Falin Thursday October 23rd, 2008 11:25:36 AM
When the group is ready to leave Falin will take to the air again following from above. Through the rings he says, "One thing that I find odd. It was a metalic looking dragon attacking evil creatures. Does anyone know of any good dragons in these areas?"
Trails... (DM Jay B) Thursday October 23rd, 2008 5:48:26 PM
[Knowledge local and Arcana please. Then roll five Int checks.]
Falin takes to the air and wonders if there is a good dragon known to be in the area. (Falin knows from his time adventuring that not ALL giants are evil and frost giants are no exception.)
Gunther has studied felines enough by now to know that Delilah may not be fond of being a mount. However, you may be able to acquire a feline mount at some point.
Ingrge ponders cutting off the giants but Lian suggests otherwise.
Lian prepares his carpet for travel again.
KNara suggests that the Emeralds should know what to do, but can't come up with anything at the moment herself.
Athalorn looks determined about something, his mind working furiously on details.
Lian Friday October 24th, 2008 6:49:54 AM
The monk gets on his carpet and starts off in the direction of the giants.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Knara (sub Jay) Friday October 24th, 2008 6:52:06 AM
"We should at least teleport a portion of the way to see where they are going. Gunther, can we fly a little ways more to catch up to the trail?" She bats her eyes at the warrior.
Falin d20=15 d20=3 d20=19 d20=15 d20=4 Friday October 24th, 2008 11:07:26 AM
Falin begin to follow the trail the Giants have left. "I don't know if we need to teleport, but just following along from above should be fine. Right now I don't think they would be looking for us. More likely a dragon."
Falin will continue along unless the group decides something else.
Don't have KA or KL.
Int rolls: 20, 8, 24, 20, 9
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20+24=39 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=25 ; Friday October 24th, 2008 5:53:18 PM
Knowledge Arcana 39: Knowledge Locale 25 : Int rolls: 24, 16,12,13,23
For that matter there really shouldn't be many unknown dragons in the area either, unless all of the Teucri artifacts and constructions are failing. If so we may have a real interesting time ahead of us.
The only metalic dragon I know of that is known to us is Lord S. But I can't imagine that would be his response to an incursion of giants.
Ok so let's follow at a relatively safe distance in the manner that best keeps us in striking distance if that is necessary and then move forward faster when we have an idea of where they are going.
Unless of course someone has something else in mind.
Gunther, Charm Animal Saturday October 25th, 2008 12:50:48 AM
Helpless under K'nara's spell, the warrior grins. "Vell, I guess I need de vorkout...don't vant Delilah to start tinking I can't handle her anymore." Once more Gunther grabs up the bladesinger and begins hovering a few feet above the ground so that they can follow the giant tracks.
DM POST Sunday October 26th, 2008 6:09:30 PM
OOC: Okay crew, I think I said I would post on the weekend. Things fell through, so I will be posting on our normal schedule starting tomorrow.
Going... (DM Jay B) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 9:31:06 AM Ingrgre Highlight to display spoiler: {With your checks you know a rumor which refers to a very secretive metallic dragon, you don't know what type - no one does, which lives in this area and stays more or less out the way. It is very protective of the valley. But by all accounts, it is not evil and has never harmed a good soul. So the residents think nothing much about it, save the few uneducated farmers and supersticious folk. You have no knowledge of the dragon's lair, or the dragon's name, however, you know that it takes on mortal form from time to time.}
Falin and Gunther suggest taking to the air.
Lian has already started off.
K'Nara doesn't seem to care how the travel happens, just that it needs to soon.
Athalorn says, "Friends, I think I can get into the good graces of the giants by taking on their form. I'll attempt it, but I have to go now." So he transforms into a raven and takes to the air again, Glannath in the tow. (This is Simon's out for now. We are down one Athalorn.)
[Are most of us moving by air? Ingrgre what about you?]
Aeralia Tuesday October 28th, 2008 11:14:45 AM
"I don't have any means of flying..." Aeralia says sheepishly, looking as most the rest of the party takes to the air.
Unless someone has a way to imbue the young sorceress with flight, she starts off on foot, following the giants obvious trail.
Lian Tuesday October 28th, 2008 11:33:43 AM
Lian turns around on his carpet and lands in front of Aeralia. "Use the carpet. I can move on the ground faster and follow."
K'Nara (Sub JayB) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 11:35:47 AM
The leader holds onto Gunther.
Falin Tuesday October 28th, 2008 6:21:03 PM
Falin takes to the air and moves with the rest of the group.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday October 28th, 2008 10:48:40 PM
Ingrge qickly casts fly on Lian if he wishes and activates his winged boots. He has had a very concentrated look on his face for a while and as everyone moves out he relays the information he has drug out of his memory about a mysterious dragon that has resided in these parts.
"Hey guys I seem to recall either reading or hearing about this secretive metallic dragon. Noone seems to know what type it is, but it supposedly lives in this area and stays more or less out the way. It is very protective of the valley, but by all accounts, is not evil and has never harmed a good soul. Most folk around here don't think much about it, save the few uneducated farmers and supersticious folk. No one seems to know or heard of the dragon's lair, or the dragon's name, however it has been known to take on mortal form from time to time."
K'Nara (Sub JayB) Wednesday October 29th, 2008 1:46:32 PM
Replying to Ingrge's information, the red head scratches at her chin. "I wonder if we've met this dragon already."
Lian Wednesday October 29th, 2008 1:48:13 PM
"I doubt it. Why would this dragon be so secretive then make itself known to one of the most renowned bunch of dragon slayers in these parts?" Enquires the monk.
Moving along... Wednesday October 29th, 2008 1:49:39 PM
Soo.... as you move along, the trail moves beyond the shallow valley and up into the hill well out of the realm of halflings.
The Emeralds continue on, moving gradually up in elevation. They come upon village after village, most of large size, though one or two look like old halfling villages, long abandoned. The undergrowth grows thinner and shorter. The trees are long and lean, their tops far above the forest floor and their trunk bare of branches, the first ones starting about thirty feet up. Bark is scraped off in places on many of the trees. It is clear that giants passed by quite recently.
Soon the group finds a large abandoned hamlet in the foot hills. It is clearly a giant dwelling. It is quiet. There is a noise off toward the middle of town. It is far to quiet to be a giant, but something is alive.
Hours have passed and sun is up. There is a dew and smell of wet leaves and lichen fill your nose. The sun is off slightly to your right. At some point the swathe turned east.
OOC ~ I'm speeding things along now, so lets post regularly please.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday October 29th, 2008 9:43:54 PM
Lian, can you do invisible? Anyone? we need a very secretive and quiet scouting report and we need it yesterday. I would like a short bit of time for us to buff up if needed.
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+3=7 ; Thursday October 30th, 2008 12:07:16 AM
Lowering K'nara gently to the ground, the warrior looks around, but can't see any signs of anything ominous. Still, he uneasily pulls out a potion of Enlarge Person and waits for the others to make their preparations. He looks over at Ingrge. "Just say de vord." As he gets ready, Gunther whistles to call Delilah to him.
Falin Thursday October 30th, 2008 12:28:18 PM
Falin lands next to the others, "Doesn't sound too big. Maybe we should hold off on doing anything until we know what we are up against. Can anyone make their way up there without being spotted and check it out?"
Lian d20+26=36 d20+11=13 d20+5=24 Thursday October 30th, 2008 2:11:03 PM
The monk slaps himself upside the head. "I got that ring of invis from the last looting. Sheesh." He retrieves the ring of invisibility, removes his rop and tests the ring of invis. "Works fine. I'm off." The hand of Domi moves off into the area.
(Move Silently 36, Spot 13, Search 24)
Knara (sub Jay) Thursday October 30th, 2008 2:37:35 PM
Knara waits for Lian's results.
Village life... (Dm Jay B) Thursday October 30th, 2008 7:06:19 PM Lian puts on the invisibility ring and moves off into the dwellings. Aeralia lands and watches Lian turn invisible. Knara and Gunther land and prepare for what may happen. Ingrge watches Lian move off and disappear (to see invis) some distance into the village.
As Lian approaches the building with the noises from within, the door is wide open. It is easy to get into the one roomed structure undetected due to invisibility. It is a human male, average size in robes, rifling through a large box. He looks like a well groomed man gone to seed and is quite filthy. He has a scruffy untrimmed beard. His back is to the door.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday October 30th, 2008 9:56:25 PM
Watching Lian's progress toward town Ingrge Ponders what options lie open for them.
Knara (Sub Jay) Friday October 31st, 2008 4:42:20 PM
The red head is anxious to see what the monk discovers.
Lian d20+26=42 ; d20+16=29 ; Friday October 31st, 2008 4:49:52 PM
The monk approaches with caution. (Move Silently 42)
He then springs on the looting man. (Grapple 29) He chooses not to inflict damage but rather just pressure.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Falin Friday October 31st, 2008 5:14:02 PM
Falin waits for a signal to know when to move in.
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+2=4 ; Friday October 31st, 2008 11:35:20 PM
The warrior keeps an ear toward the building just in case, but can't hear much other than his kitty's purring. He waits anxiously to find out what Lian might uncover.
Results of the search... (Dm POST) Saturday November 1st, 2008 7:44:48 PM
Without much trouble, Lian grapples the man, who does not seem to bother struggling. Lian can drag him to the door and outside with no problems. The party can see him about 80 or 90 feet into the village. He is dragging a figure along. The man is saying nothing and in the morning light and even at this distance, you can tell he is a cleric of some sort.
Falin Saturday November 1st, 2008 8:03:26 PM
Falin runs over to Lian and knocks an arrow in his bow, keeping it trained on the "cleric". "I have him covered."
"Not that it matters much though," Falin says with a smile," Looks as if he is in Lians capable hands."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Saturday November 1st, 2008 9:11:58 PM
My my, what have you got their Lian? I understand you needing to bring a stray dog or two back to the castle, but this is odd even for you. Besides, I thought you were scouting, not kidnapping?
Taking a quick look over the party's new guest, (arcane sight) Ingrge checks out just what Lian brought home with him.
Gunther, Charm Animal Saturday November 1st, 2008 10:55:04 PM
The warrior stifles a chuckle as Lian comes back with his captive. "Lian...Delilah's not very hungry right now. I feed her not dat long ago. She really doesn't need a snack..."
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Sunday November 2nd, 2008 1:43:24 AM
Knara laughs. "Now boys! Enough of that. Perhaps the man has an explanation as to why he is here, alone, in an empty giant village. Falin, lower the bow. I suspect Delilah could run him down well enough." She indicates the large lion so that the 'cleric' is in no doubt WHO Delilah is.
Lian Sunday November 2nd, 2008 1:50:54 AM
The hand of Domi smiles. "Actually, he was rummaging through the giants' possessions. I mean look at him, I doubt he is a real cleric if he was playing thief. But I DID find this holy symbol of Ga'al on him when the necklace broke and it drop out of his clothing." The elf's eyes narrow as he watches the man.
"Aeri, maybe you can help by asking him some questions? I'm no good at it. " He looks at the sorceress.
OOC DM Post Sunday November 2nd, 2008 1:54:10 AM
OOC: Will wait to get Matt's post before posting regularly Monday. If anyone cares to post in the meantime, feel free.
Lets post as often as possible this weekend. Lets push on.
Gunther, Charm Animal Sunday November 2nd, 2008 11:17:37 PM
The warrior raises an eyebrow. "Ga'al? Ugg...I don't tink Delilah vould eat von of dose people...dose nasty plants upset her stomach!" Gunther looks at the cleric sternly. "You need to tell us vhy you're here and vat you're doing... My kitty doesn't care for de heartseeds, and she can have a mean temperment." As if on cue, the dire lioness yawns showing a mouth full of gargantuan teeth.
Aeralia Sunday November 2nd, 2008 11:45:37 PM
"Yes, lets give him a chance to explain what is happening," Aeralia says softly, moving towards the man. "Come Lian, you need not treat him so," she says as she reaches the pair, laying a soft hand on the Hand of Domi's shoulder, then helping the scruffy cleric out of Lian's skilled grasp.
As she waits, the young sorceress consentrates on casting a spell mentally, and blinks a few times as her eyes adjust to their new sight. Her eyes begin to glow softly as the Arcane Sight spell beginning to take effect, and she looks over the man.
She gives the man a soft, non-threatening smile, and asks meekly, "what is it thats going on here? Theres been many strange things occuring this night, and some answers would be most helpful."
Falin Monday November 3rd, 2008 1:49:34 PM
Falin lowers his bow, but keeps the arrow knocked. Just keeping an eye for any out of the ordinary motions.
Knara (sub Jay) Monday November 3rd, 2008 7:02:28 PM
"Yes Lian, let him go. He'll talk, I'm sure." Says the redhead, hands folded in front of her in a non threatening manner.
Lian Monday November 3rd, 2008 7:03:22 PM
The hand of Domi reluctantly releases the unpleasant man.
Tanistat of Ga'al (DM POST) Monday November 3rd, 2008 7:48:00 PM
"I am Tanistat." The man falls to his knees and just goes off, seemingly relieved to have someone to speak to.
"We were here to find our brethren who disappeared a little while back and followed the rumors that they might be around here. We were on the road.
It happened like a whirlwind, thundering all around us. Then they came. All sorts. They took us off for what they said was a 'Great holy mission for Glandmarroc'. We were crated up in our own boxes and hauled away to a cold mountainous area. Cavernous. We were there. He commanded us to do a Implantation. How he got one, I have no idea.
The Seed was damaged. We said it shouldn't be done. He demanded he was His Avatar! In the flesh. Now that the great green wyrm lay rotting in the ground and can do nothing. Nothing in the realm could stop his conquest to rule Yrth.
Gregoraux tried the ritual, failed and was pulled apart for his trouble. Myself and Danim were the only ones left with the power to accomplish it. The acolytes were killed outright, being weak and unskilled in the transplantation ritual. I'd be surprised if Danim went through with it, he doesn't approve of filthy races.
Grandmarroc needed rest when it didn't take the first time. I escaped soon after. I don't know how or why, but it seemed very sparsely guarded. The hill giant guarding me looked right at me as I went. Rather stupid, but no worse than elves or dwarves I suppose."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday November 4th, 2008 3:48:04 PM
So Tanistat, How is it that any heart seeds survived the destruction of the temple and the master heart seed?
Interesting that he was worried about Parnoth but not that which killed him. You would think that if he thought Parnoth could stop him, that whatever killed him could too.
So where exactly can we find this Glandmarroc? I think we need to have a lttle chat. and I think you should accompany us.
K'Nara (Sub Jay) Tuesday November 4th, 2008 10:00:49 PM
"Ingrge, he DID say the Seed was damaged. Apparently some survived, but not unscathed. But you're right, why worry about the dragon and not his dispatchers?"
Lian d20+12=32 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2008 10:09:28 PM
Lian watches the man carefully. (Sense Motive 32)
Tanistat speaks again... DM POST Tuesday November 4th, 2008 10:19:13 PM
"I don't know if the Heartseed was implanted, do I?! Ran for it, didn't I? Here and alive, aren't I?"
"I can't tell you where I was. Foggy. Long steep trail. Tripped, fell, woke up in the morning I think. That was about a week ago I think."
"I refuse to return up there. He's insane. Doesn't matter though I suppose, I heard hundreds of giants moving down the hills but saw nothing more than fog and dust."
Lian Wednesday November 5th, 2008 12:53:13 PM
"He's telling what he believes to be true." Concedes the monk. "I'm sure of it. That is good information, but we need more. Where did you wake up? Can you show us to that spot?"
K'Nara (sub Jay) Wednesday November 5th, 2008 12:54:39 PM
"Yes, tell us where it was you fell. Though I find it hard to believe they just LET you go, stupid or not."
DM Post Wednesday November 5th, 2008 12:55:07 PM
ooc; Will post around 2pm PST
Falin d20+21=35 ; d20+26=39 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2008 3:54:00 PM
Falin listens to the mans story and has a hard time buying it. His disbelief is evident from the expression on his face. "You know I have to agree with Knara. They could not have just let you go. Maybe they were counting on you to find other priests to return with. Maybe they are looking for others to help. I don't know."
Falin looks around and keeps and ear to the wind to see if he detects anything.
35 Listen 39 Spot
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday November 5th, 2008 8:16:00 PM
"Tanisat, I do not believe you can refuse to do anything at this moment. If we decide you are to go with us, you will, and that is all there is to it. And if I have to turn you into a legless rat to do it I will. Now stop this blustering and blubbering and tell us something useful.
What kind of giant is this Glandmarroc fellow? Were all the giants that were with him of the same tribe? Did you here see any pets or other animals with them?
Ga'alee (DM POST) Wednesday November 5th, 2008 9:26:25 PM
"My knowledge of giants is limited, but I know they weren't all of the same tribe, in fact, I heard something about a unification of tribes. Glandmarroc was muttering about a trio of attacks on the humble small one's hovels. I think he was saying something about a simotaneous attack. But my giant is rusty. I think he mentioned Angelic Geyser? The stouts were to be exterminated.
Now, if your going to threaten me, I'd like to point out I'm being cooperative. If you have any illusions to my honesty, realize that I have no reason to lie either. I'm not exactly in the position. As for turning me into a rat, after all I've seen and been through, it might make for an improvement."
It is clear he is being as cooperative as he can for being as tormented as he is.
Gunther, Charm Animal Thursday November 6th, 2008 12:46:00 AM
Gunther looks at the cleric in mild disgust. "If you can give us a goot idea of vere ve need to go den ve probably don't need for you to go vith us. If not, den I'm afraid you'll have to come along, just to help up in de right direction."
Lian Thursday November 6th, 2008 3:17:35 PM
"I do think he's telling the truth."
K'Nara (sub Jay) Thursday November 6th, 2008 3:18:15 PM
K'Nara waits to see what happens.
DM Thursday November 6th, 2008 3:18:38 PM
OOC: Post will be later tonight.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday November 6th, 2008 9:26:49 PM
Tanisat, I have know quite a few Ga'alian priests and I have never known one who needed a reason to lie. You may be being truthful and maybe you are holding back, only time will tell, but know that I do not make idle threats. As for whether or not you come with us that has yet to be decided, but I do not like to leave unknown entities behind ud particularly if they are still alive.
Did you perhaps mean Angel Springs, and not Geyser?
DM Post (Jay B) Thursday November 6th, 2008 11:33:01 PM
The Ga'al cleric shrugs. "I said my giant was rusty. It might have been spring and not geyser. What does it matter?"
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Friday November 7th, 2008 8:18:46 PM
"Well the difference is that one of the towns around here is called Angel Springs....."
Tanistat again... (DM Post) Saturday November 8th, 2008 12:09:41 AM
He shrugs again. "I told you what I heard. I guess Geyser and Spring might be the same thing when you think about it." The man does seem to want to help and doesn't know what else to say.
(OOC: This was supposed to be Friday posts! Arg! Sorry guys, I'm posting at 915pm Friday PST.)
Lian Saturday November 8th, 2008 12:10:44 AM
"Don't mind the mage Tanistat, he's just trying to be thorough. Just answer all his questions and you should be fine." Says the monk.
K'Nara (Sub Jay) Saturday November 8th, 2008 12:13:11 AM
K'Nara walks up to Ingrge and says quietly, "Ingrge, I understand the mistrust... being a Ga'alan has that stigma, but be a bit more understanding, Ga'al or not, he watched his friends die."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Saturday November 8th, 2008 8:28:00 AM
Looking directly into K'nara's eyes, the mage very evenly and calmly replies, "And I am trying very hard to make sure that I don't watch my friends and family die because of an error in judgement."
Lian Monday November 10th, 2008 7:30:44 AM
"I know she feels the same way, but just sympathizs with the scum, Inrgre, Thats all."
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Monday November 10th, 2008 7:34:50 AM
The red head looks right back at Ingrge. "I do realize this." She points at the pathetic Ga'al cleric. "But that is the only solid lead we've had since coming to this valley."
cleric of Ga'al (DM Post) Monday November 10th, 2008 7:55:06 AM
"Well believe me, if given half the opportunity, I'd leave. But who knows how many are just lingering around? Can you get me out of here? I'd prefer human assistance, but beggars can't be choosers."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday November 11th, 2008 8:05:16 AM
Nodding to K'nara, Ingrge listens further to the Ga'alian and then responds.
"Well right now we are a bit busy and can't take the time out to take you anywhere. However, I will be glad to aid you in getting you on your way speedily to where ever you may go. All you have to do is not fight the spell I cast on you and you can be on your way. Now there is still danger in that you will have to use your wits to live but you will be able to move more quickly and directly than is possible now and with the 12 hours duration it should nearly get you home and far enough away from us that it would take some doing for you to harm or betray us. And before you ask, the spell I would use is polymorph any object. I would turn you into a carrier pigeon. You would retain your intelligence and self awareness and be able to find your way home quite quickly. I would however be sure to be near the ground at the twelfth hour so to speak."
Current spells
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O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt***, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Lian Tuesday November 11th, 2008 11:26:40 AM
The monk laughs at Ingrge's suggestion for polymorph. "Believe me, being near the ground is an excellent idea. Now, Tanistat, is there anything else you can think before you become a pigeon and... oh, and be aware of falcons, they like pigeons. Anyway, is there anything else you can think of before we set you loose?" He cracks his knuckles absently.
Knara (Sub Jay) Tuesday November 11th, 2008 11:28:17 AM
"Yes, please, do tell. If you have any important words, state them now."
The bladesinger looks around and realizes that several Emeralds have gone missing. "Where's Falin? AND GUNTHER?!"
Goodbye and good riddance to a bad penny... (DM Jay B) Tuesday November 11th, 2008 11:37:51 AM
"Lets see... Glandmarroc. Damaged Heartseed. Broken giants. Invasion plans. Nope, thats about it. Oh, and the trail is about a mile in that direction." He points a wavy hand in an easterly directon. "It gets real steep and hard to miss, thats how I tripped and woke up at the bottom. Lucky I didn't die really. Well, you gonna turn me into a bird now? I'd prefer a bear or something strong actually, but I suppose you don't want me to be able to harm anyone. How about something with talons though, just in case?!" Asks the cleric hopefully. "When I get out of hear, I'll leave the clergy, take up with my father at the farm or something." He closes his eyes and waits for the spell.
OOC DM POST Tuesday November 11th, 2008 11:42:22 AM
Okay folks, posting is going to go faster now that we're are the trio of Emerald Dragons, Ingrge, Lian and Gunther! I haven't from Matt and Donna is saying she'll have ISP access at the end of this month. Cross our fingers for her. Also, there is talk about combining the Emeralds and Grey KNights. Frankly, I don't like that idea, so let talk Jerry down a bit. ;) Together we stand! Dragons can't fall now. We are the ONLY dragon group left.
Lian Wednesday November 12th, 2008 3:26:41 PM
"Can you give us a little more detail?" Asks the monk.
Knara (sub jay B) Wednesday November 12th, 2008 3:27:24 PM
"I think thats about it Lian. He's pretty much exhausted of info I believe."
Going, going.... (DM Jay B) Wednesday November 12th, 2008 3:28:06 PM
The cleric waits, eyes closed and ready for the weaponmage to act.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday November 12th, 2008 4:25:16 PM
Ok so you want to be a bit less prey and more able to defend yourself. All right then, let's turn you into a falcon and you may find your way to your family's home. Now please do not fight the spell or try to resist the change or it may not work. And please be near the ground at the 12 hour point so you dont fall to your death. This is not like a fly spell where you float down. here you become a human with everything you own on you however high you are in the air and you fall.
Waiting to get a nod or other sign of understanding from the Ga'alian, Ingrge casts his spell.
Polymorph Other Object: Will DC 27 (not necessary if spell is accepted by target) Human to Falcon, Duration: 12 hours.
After the spell's completion and the falcon's departure Ingrge looks after it and shakes his head.
"Is it wrong that part of me hopes he forgets to be close to the ground at end of my spell?"
Lian Wednesday November 12th, 2008 5:55:05 PM
Watching the falcon, the Hand of Domi looks tot he weaponmage. "Now what?"
Gunther, Charm Animal Wednesday November 12th, 2008 11:44:09 PM
Pulling himself out from under Delilah's massive paws, Gunther chuckles as the large cat begins to groom him, covering him in saliva. Then he notices that the priest of Ga'al is still around. Flushing the warrior slicks back his gooey hair. "Did I miss someting?" he mumbles to K'nara.
OOC: Sorry Jay, couldn't break away from my family on my trip to AZ last week and M, T. I'm back now....no need to panic. :P
Lian Thursday November 13th, 2008 10:47:31 AM
"Gunther, you have a little something right... there. Looks gooey." Smiles the monk.
Knara (sub Jay) Thursday November 13th, 2008 10:50:00 AM
"I'll get it." The red head loosens a sleeve and does the 'mother thing' to remove the slobber. "There, got it."
"Now..." she watches the cleric for a second. "When he leaves, I suggest that we leg it to this steep trail he referred to. He pointed that way." She points. "Besides, I don't think we'll have too much trouble finding it if it has been used by giants."
Gone! (Dm Jay) Thursday November 13th, 2008 10:58:13 AM
The cleric of Ga'al shrinks, sprouting feathers and a beak and soon resembles an falcon. It shreeks and is gone in a flutter of feathers.
And the Emeralds are soon off in the direction that the cleric indicated. Indeed the trail is easy to find and it is steep, narrow and looks as if it is sloped out away from the wall of the cliff. (Think rocky narrow switch back) How it was ever used by giants, its hard to say. Its a scant four feet wide and even falls away in places. (An one time Balance check of DC20 is required, if you fail, roll a reflex DC20 to avoid falling) Roots and loose rocks litter the path. Clacking of loose rocks is heard far above, sliding of stone on stone. Rumbles of movement some way toward the top.
However, with the talents and skills of the Emeralds, the trail may not need to be taken all.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday November 13th, 2008 9:09:40 PM
I think this might be where we all need to take to the air. I really do not want to get caught in an ambush and have to try and fight on this slope. Lian you want to take point and do some scouting?
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+9=19 ; d20+9=10 ; Friday November 14th, 2008 12:20:49 AM
The warrior looks abashed at K'nara's behavior, but submits begrudgingly.
When Ingrge mentions flying, the warrior shrugs. "I used my armor last night. Guess I'll have to take it by foot....it doesn't look dat bad..." The warrior heads for the trail and promptly trips on a root (Balance=19). Swearing loudly, the warrior reaches out to stabilize himself on a nearby rock, only to find it clutched in his hands (Ref.=nat. 1). Roaring in anger, Gunther begins to slide off the edge of the trail.
Lian Flying Carpet, Invisibility d20+25=33 d20+11=12 Friday November 14th, 2008 10:47:07 AM
"Will do!" The monk unrolls his carpet, sits and takes off like a rising platform. Lian moves slowly and takes in what he can from the surroundings. He disappears from the rising carpet.
"Ingrge, you might want to cast those magical eyes spell up here.... they see more than the normal elven eye, correct?"
(Listen 33, Spot 12)
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Friday November 14th, 2008 10:48:51 AM
The red head waits for word from the hand of Domi. Into the ring she says quietly, Let us know what you discover.
DM Post.... to come Friday November 14th, 2008 10:58:45 AM
OOC: No pressure Kent, but I want to wait for your post before posting DM post today. :) Have a nice day all!
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Saturday November 15th, 2008 7:58:31 AM
Hmm, Yes, well, I don't seem to have memorized that spell today, however I can cast a similar eye though it will take a bit longer, about 10 minutes, and take more overt concentration on my part after casting, but it should do the trick."
Casting Arcane Eye -
That said he begins his preparations quickly rifling through his pouches and removing a small tuft of fur, some white dust and a small cleer crystal lens. Spinkling the dust on the crystal and laying the crystal on top of the wad of fluff, Ingrge begins a fairly long incantation. As it progresses the crysstal and fluff seem to grow larger and roughly into the shap of a small transparent bat which by the end of the ten minutes is nearly the sixe of Ingrge's fist when at that point the whole thing vanishes completely.
"With a look of concentration on his face, Ingrge looks up. That should do it. Now I am going to need a bit of guidance during this hike, as I will not be able to focus on my surroundings overly much as I will need to keep focus on my seeing eye."
Current Spells Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt***, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Lian Flying Carpet, Invisibility Monday November 17th, 2008 4:04:21 PM
The elven monk waits for the arcane eye to reveal anything.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Monday November 17th, 2008 4:09:13 PM
She waits.
Dm Post... Monday November 17th, 2008 4:36:27 PM
Lian moves about 200 feet up and sees a large fog bank that seems out of place about 300ft above him.
Ingrge's eye moves onto a stone shelf into a thick fog bank about 300 feet above Lian.
Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday November 18th, 2008 12:53:12 AM
The warrior blinks as he apparently just had a daydream about falling. He makes a mental note to see a cleric of Alemi about all the daydreaming he's been doing of late.
As he waits, Gunther slides closer to K'nara and gives her a quick hug...just happy to have her near him.
Nellie, I am a bonehead. I didn't even have a huge combat to keep track of and I'm losing my grip... Gunther twisted his ankle on a root, take 1 point of damage. ~ Dm Jay
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday November 18th, 2008 6:09:33 AM
Concentrating Ingrge begins to see what can be seen and urges the eye forward .
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Tuesday November 18th, 2008 2:58:19 PM
The bladesinger waits, looking up at the fogs that are appearing seemingly response to their appearance.
Lian Flying Carpet, Invisibility d20+25=42 Tuesday November 18th, 2008 3:05:02 PM
The monk continues moving toward the concealed cliff and will disembark the carpet asap, sending it back down for the others to use. (remember, this is a 200 pound limited carpet... Gunther might have issues)
The elf whispers into the ring. "If we get a good enough view, maybe Gunther can use the rings and port up here?"
Lian doesn't move but sits and listens. (Listen 42)
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
The fog of war... (DM Jay B) Tuesday November 18th, 2008 3:24:31 PM
The fog produces a 50% concealment.
Ingrge's magic eye scans the foggy horizon and moves forward. Four or five huge looming shapes come into better relief some 100 feet onto the shelf. A cliff face with a dark opening maw.
Lian lands and returns his carpet for the others to use. It descends quickly. Lian also hears a very low and deep breathing coming from just in front of his position.
(Ingrge, I can't access your PC sheet.)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday November 18th, 2008 8:24:21 PM
(see if that helps your access. If not let me know and I will try again.)
Using the ring, Ingrge passes along what he is getting from the ring. 100 feet up the shelf at least five giants of some sort.
Current Spells Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt***, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Gunther,-1 HP Charm Animal d20+3=11 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2008 11:35:46 PM
The warrior tenderly rubs his sore ankle. He wispers into the ring. "Yeah, maybe I could use de rings...or maybe Ingrge can find anoder vay of getting me up dere." Gunther scans the cliff, wondering if there's anyway he can just climb it. (Spot-11)
OOC: No problems Jay!! :) Not really wanted Gunther to climb it, but just looking for all the options. :)
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Wednesday November 19th, 2008 7:11:43 PM
"Using the rings is a good idea. But make it quick, I don't know how long before they start tossing around our monk. I wonder if these ones like bunnies Lian." She smirk as she speaks into the ring. The bladesinger also prepares a couple of things as she boards the carpet.
Lian Flying Carpet, Invisibility d20+25=40 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2008 7:14:44 PM
"Nice." He says, responding to Knara. "Get up here, it could get ugly fast." (Listen 40)
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Forms in the fog... (DM JayB) Wednesday November 19th, 2008 7:20:16 PM
Ingrge passes on his info.
Without a pause, Knara boards the carpet and likes the rings idea for Gunther.
Gunther remains, rubbing a sore ankle.
Lian hears sniffing of massive nostrils at work and sudden concerned muttering. Then huge shuffling booted feet on stone.
Gunther,-1 HP Charm Animal Wednesday November 19th, 2008 10:43:01 PM
Crossing his fingers, Gunther activates the ring and concentrates on the spot that Lian has described to him. "On my vay..." he mutters as he fervently prays that he doesn't end up teleporting inside of solid rock.
K'Nara Flying Carpet (Sub Jay B) Thursday November 20th, 2008 3:18:26 PM
Knara rises on the carpet. She draws Lucia.
Lian Invisibility Thursday November 20th, 2008 3:32:17 PM
Wanting very much to cast a buff or two, Lian thinks better of it and instead reactivates his invisibility and waits for Knara to reach the top. He moves away slowly from the large shuffling sounds to find a cubby in a rock in which to hide.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
DM post Thursday November 20th, 2008 3:34:22 PM
OOC: Will wait as long as possible to post. Will likely post after 2pm PST.
Checked back at 430 PST and not everyone has posted. DM post tonight around midnight.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday November 20th, 2008 9:21:01 PM
Activating his boots Ingrge quickly rises up with the othersbut goes an extra 20 feet above
Up the face... (DM JayB) d100=64 ; Friday November 21st, 2008 10:58:37 AM
Everyone rises in one fashion or another. No remains on the ground.
Ingrge moves about Knara, but they stay more or less together as they ascend.
Lian finds a place to hunker down until reinforcements get there.
Gunther, using the descriptions and placement Lian gave via the ring, teleports (rolled for you Nellie) and is on target, albeit a bit to close to the edge and to the 400 foot drop two steps behind him. A large boulder is just in front of you and you POP into a thick chilly fog. Lian is no more than 20 feet away (you see him for only a second before he disappears) and you can hear shuffling of immense booted feet. The voices sound eager but the language is clearly giant.
Knara and Ingrge are the remaining Emeralds who have no quite made it to the cliff. The stone gets more and more steep as you float up and it is clear to see that, if you had decided to climb, it could have become very dangerous.
Ingrge has about 50 feet to go and KNara a quick 70 feet. (Your next post will have you at the cliff and with the others)
Lian Friday November 21st, 2008 11:06:03 AM
The monk makes his way to Gunther. "Big guy, its me. There seems to be at least four and one of them seems to be sniffing around, so be ready."
He then casts Bear's Endurance on Gunther. (7 minutes, +4 Con) Lian pops into being on Gunther's left side
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins)
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Friday November 21st, 2008 11:08:11 AM
Knara makes it to the cliff and steps off the carpet near Lian and Gunther. Giving Gunther a peck on the cheek, she hands Lian his carpet. Whispering, "Nice smooth ride. Thanks." She preps for an encounter.
"Giants huh. Fun. I think I'll have to actually cast a spell or two then." She smiles. "Lets for Ingrge."
Highlight to display spoiler: {(can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2 [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
DM Jay B Saturday November 22nd, 2008 3:36:53 PM
OOC: Checking in.
Gunther,-1 HP Charm Animal, Bear's Endurance Sunday November 23rd, 2008 10:47:33 AM
Wobbling on the edge, the warrior scoots further toward Lian. "I'm ready ven you are...but maybe ve should just try and sneak by dem?"
OOC: Welcome Kevin!!
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size), HPs 127/127 Monday November 24th, 2008 11:52:22 AM
"The one is sniffing around and this cliff is too small for four or more giants and us to move and not expect to have be seen. I regret, I think we'll have to fight. I hate giants! We need Ingrge I think... lets wait for him. Do you want an enlarge person Gunther?"
The hand of Domi then retrieves a wand and casts Enlarge Person on himself.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand)
Expended: 1 charge Enlarge Wand
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d4+3=7 ; Monday November 24th, 2008 11:59:43 AM
The red head doesn't activate Lucia just yet.
She casts Mirror Image.
"We wait for Ingrge, unless attacked."
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (7 images, 11mins)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Monday November 24th, 2008 5:19:15 PM
Ingrge rises and waits for more information from the eye and his own specialized vision trying to focus on magic auras, numbers and strength
Not so foggy now.... is it? (DM Jay B) Monday November 24th, 2008 6:24:48 PM
(Map in email. GoogleDocs is acting weird for me.)
Sooo.... Ingrge relays, before his eye winks away, that there are at least four giants which could be fire giants and one that could be a cloud giant guarding the entrance to a cave which leads into a large hewn cavern. The cloud giant is moving in a slow clockwise fashion around the ledge and could be in place to discover the group in about 30 seconds. To make things worse, there is a fire giant moving in the opposite direction and will likely be in place to see Lian in about 10 seconds.
Inside the cavern there are large boulders, like out on the cliff. In the far right corner, there are about a hundred or so crates placed neatly. In the center of the room, against the far wall, a very large storm giant sits on a throne. He wears what looks to be a cleric of Ga'al from his neck attached to a noose. The man is clearly VERY dead. The giant seems very relaxed.
To the giants left, is a human man inside a cage which is apparently bolted or fused to a boulder. His feet are chained to the floor of the cage. His hands are mercifully free of bonds.
To top it all off, the distance between the throne room and the ledge will not likely keep sounds of battle from being heard.
One saving grace is the fact that the fog does NOT extend into the cavern and only about 40 feet into the entrance.
The ledge is 100ft by about 60ft. The entrance is 3oft wide and about 55ft long which leads into an immense cavern which could easily be 200ft in all directions, a huge cube. There seems to be a box chained to the far right of the storm giant... his hoard?
Meanwhile, Lian casts, Knara casts and Gunther stands there for whatever comes.
You all have 2 rounds before the fire giant meets Lian.
Remember that the Fog Cloud Highlight to display spoiler: {The fog obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature within 5 feet has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker can't use sight to locate the target).
A moderate wind (11+ mph) disperses the fog in 4 rounds; a strong wind (21+ mph) disperses the fog in 1 round. } Also remember that the cloud giant has been sniffing around and he knows something is there.
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Tuesday November 25th, 2008 12:08:20 PM
KNara casts Good Hope, targeting everyone. The she prepares to activate Lucia.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (7 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size), HPs 127/127(7temp hit points) Tuesday November 25th, 2008 12:13:36 PM
While the monk waits for Gunther's answer, he casts Divine Power on himself.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 9/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 7/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.})
Expended: 1 charge Enlarge Wand
DM Post OOC Tuesday November 25th, 2008 12:14:45 PM
OOC: Hey all, I realize its the holidays but if you can, please post, even its a short one. :) Have a good holiday.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20+15=28 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2008 6:21:26 PM
Having reached his position and seeing what is to be seen, Ingrge quickly communicates via his ring.
"Ok guys here it goes, be ready."
Quickly using a charge from his maximize rod, Quiver of Ehlonna, free action, Ingrge casts a chain lightning spell targeting first the most central giant and then secondarily all other visible giants in range.
90 points to first giant, 45 points to all of the other giants visible up to 15 (within 30 feet of main target) Reflex save DC 28 for half damage 45 and 22 respectively. SR 28 negates.
Current Spells Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightning Bolt***, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightning, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Crispy.... (DM Jay B) d20+4=16 ; d10=10 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+22=34 ; 4d6+18=35 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2008 8:01:41 PM
OOC: Despite my best efforts, I have failed dismally with Google Docs in regards to converting the map to an exceptable medium. Kent can't open my files at all. So, lets make the best of the beginning combat round.
Round 1: Not really a surprise.... buuut.... Party turn-
Ingrge watches the large for move into a manageable position in the fog, takes aim and fires off a massive chain lightning at the nearest fire giant (F1). The fog obscures the targets, but its effective none the less. The spell alerts the rest of the giants as several large figures roar or shout in pain. "Wizard!" In common. All seem affected in some manner or another by the lightning. [Note: There are no invisible beings around on the cliff face or anomalous auras. Also be aware that INgrge is dangerous close to the ledge and 300ft plus drop.]
Lian casts Divine Power.
Knara casts Good Hope.
Gunther is shocked by the appearance of five giants.
Gunther and Knara are currently partially shielded behind 4ft boulders next to Lian's position.
Giants turn -
The giants quickly converge on the Dragons in a rush.
F1 moves to meet the largest elf he's ever seen, Lian. The fire giants greatsword moves to meet the monk. He swings hitting AC 27 for a miss.
Cloud giant moves to meet the wizard. He swings his massive morning star at the weapon mage. The cloud giant swings and hits AC 34 for 35 damage. "Wizard!"
F2 is en route. Two others remain by the cave mouth. The fog is slowly disappating.
The others by the mouth of the cave seem reluctant to move but are figitting. (F3 and F4)
Gunther,AC 30, HP151/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person d20+24=38 ; 2d6+18=26 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 12:29:11 AM
Gunther nods at Lian. "Yeah, make me big." Waiting until after he casts, Gunther moves forward Q56 and lashes out at the nearest frost giant. As he strikes, he hopes he is well out of the range of any of Ingrge's spells. (AC38 for 26 +2 fire)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP67/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20+18=28 ; d20+15=33 ; d6+6=7 ; d6+6=7 ; 12d6=50 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 8:16:52 AM
Whipping up his staff, Ingrge smiles at the giant as he is hit by his opponents morningstar. Striking at the giant Ingrge makes two great swings and sends a spell channeling through the wood with his last strike.
AC 28 for 7 points damage, AC 33 for 7 points of damage, Scorching ray for 50 points, no save. SR 28
Current Spells Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray**, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt***, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size) +2 dodge, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points) Wednesday November 26th, 2008 8:26:00 AM
Lian activates the wand on Gunther, hoping that he's going to move off the cliff ledge that he'll soon be too big to remain on.
He dodges #1 and activates his boots.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 8/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 10/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 7/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.})
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Wednesday November 26th, 2008 8:51:44 AM
Activating Lucia, Knara moves past Lian to engage #2.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (7 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
....and its going, going, gone! (DM Jay B) Round 2 d20+20=36 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+20=36 ; 4d6+18=30 ; d20+20=38 ; 4d6+18=33 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+8=16 ; 4d6+18=37 ; d8=6 Wednesday November 26th, 2008 10:02:36 PM
OOC: Map will be in mail. The map key should be off to the right of the throne room. But the Fire Giants are indicated by F#, the Cloud is C, and Glandmarroc... well, you'll see. :) I also may have neglected one of the giants on Map 1.
Round 2:
Party - Lian casts Enlarge Person on Gunther. Knara moves off between Lian and Fire Giant #1. Ingrge fries the giant, doing significant damage. Gunther askes for the spell and moves off. (Remember the negatives for being large!~)[I will also assume you were hitting #1 too. If not, please correct me.]
Giants - F1 takes his AoO on Lian for casting in a threatened area. (AoO, Hits AC 36, missing) He is almost distracted by Knara but continues with the large elf. He swings the massive sword three times, missing all three times. F2 moves and swings at Gunther, hitting AC 36 for 30 damage. F3 steps up and swings at Knara with the flaming sword, hitting AC 38 for 33 damage. An image POPS out of existence. F4 remains at his post because thats his job. The cloud giant sneers, "Wizard!" Returning Ingrge's challenging smile. He swings at Ingrge as hard as he can, awesome swings, hitting AC 25, 32 and 16, one hitting for 37 damage and make a reflex save DC 37 to avoid being knocked back 10ft off the cliff (falling you will take 30d6, save any skills, spells or the like you use).
Meanwhile, in the cavern with the insane giant...
Edge Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear the sounds of pain and spells. Shouting. Metal clashing. Stone being rent. More in email.}
Gunther,AC 30, HP121/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person d20+26=39 ; 2d6+18=24 ; d6=2 ; d20+21=27 ; 2d6+18=21 ; d6=1 ; d20+16=27 ; 2d6+18=30 ; d6=3 ; d20+26=31 ; 2d6+18=24 ; d6=3 ; d20+18=21 ; 2d6+18=27 ; d6=6 ; d20+8=25 ; 2d6+18=21 ; d6=4 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 11:27:15 AM
The warrior grunts as the giant connects. Still, he's determined to take down his foe so that he can help out K'nara. He presses his attack, his swords spinning with amazing dexterity considering his new size.
AC 39 for 24 + 2 fire AC27 for 21 + 1 fire AC27 for 30 + 3 fire AC31 for 24 + 3 elec AC21 for 27 + 6 elec AC25 for 21 + 4 elec
OOC: The neg.'s for EP are included above. See the sheet. :) Also, doesn't Gunther take up 4 spaces now that he's huge? :) I think that also means that he has a 10 foot reach...not that it really matters. Also, also....have a great Thanksgiving!!!!
Ingrge: AC 28, HP67/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday November 27th, 2008 2:14:09 PM
Wiil post after if question is answered.
If Ingrge falls it is a free fall through air, yes? Parabolic arc? How far so I can do some time figuring.
Kent only.Highlight to display spoiler: {Kent, the giant was using Awesome Blow. It says straight 10 feet the direction of the attackers choice. No arc. Straight off the cliff. Your 5ft from the edge. If there no obstacle in the way, for each obstacle you would take 1d6 damage.}
Ingrge: AC 28, HP35/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying d20+29=42 ; d20+11=22 ; Saturday November 29th, 2008 11:30:59 AM
reflex/tumble save DC 42
Ingrge feels the mace slam into him again and feels huimself begin to leave his feet from the power. Deciding to try a bit of trickery, the elder elf goes with the momentum turning it into a layout back dive that takes him far over the edge of the cliff and into the air, screaming the entire way. Activating his boots (command word) he continues to look like he is falling but is realy in control of the fall / flight. (perform DC 22) As he falls out of direct sight he places his staff into his quiver, and pulls out the wand of cure crit. Fly - 5 minutes
Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt***, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
For Kent ~Highlight to display spoiler: {Jay to Kent see private post below.}
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d20+21=27 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+11=18 ; d10+9=17 ; d10+9=15 ; d10+9=16 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; Saturday November 29th, 2008 11:43:04 PM
The bladesinger swings and hits ACs 27, 29 and 18, for 17, 15 and 16 damage, plus 5 fire, 5 fire and 1 fire... which basically does nothing to her target.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size) +2 dodge, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points) d20+21=28 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=28 ; 3d8+8=23 ; 3d8+8=15 ; 3d8+8=24 ; Saturday November 29th, 2008 11:55:47 PM
Watching his old elven mage friend fall off the cliff, Lian glares and moves past the fire giant Gunther is about to send to his maker and confronts the cloud giant. He draws AoO from FG#1 and Cloud Giant (due to reach).
Hits ACs 28, 22 and 28, for 23, 15 and 24 damage on the cloud giant.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 7/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 9/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 6/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.}) Haste (self, boots, 1 round)
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 1 of 10 rounds of boots of speed
Cliff fight Round 3 (DM Jay B) d20+20=32 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+22=39 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=12 ; Monday December 1st, 2008 7:44:23 PM
Round 3: Party actions So, as Gunther drops the fire giant in front of him, he realizes the fire from his sword does nothing. Knara hits twice, doing some damage. Lian moves to meet the cloud giant also hitting and does damage to the cloud giant. Ingrge puts on a great show for the cloud giant, falling spectacularly and to a distance of 150ft and out of the view of the giant. [OOC: I still don't follow the thing with the channeling spells through items. Is it a weaponmage thing? Also, I didn't see anything about the quiver of efficiency in the post you made. Had you stated thats what was used, I would have figured it out. You can heal next round.]
Round 3: Giants actions F1 is dead, very dead at the hands of the huge cat loving warrior. F2 is very hurt. F3 is very hurt. F4 is still standing in the cave entrance but is wounded from the chain lightning. The cloud giant turns to meet Lian.
F2 and then the cloud giant take their attacks of opportunity on Lian as he moves past and through threatened space. Both miss.
The cloud giant swings at monk several heavy blows. (barely missing one) F2 swings on Gunther. (missing) F3 swings on Knara and her images. (missing) F4 moves to meet Lian.
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size) +2 dodge, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points) d20+24=36 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=26 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+14=24 ; 3d8+8=23 ; 3d8+8=25 ; 3d8+8=18 ; 3d8+8=20 ; 3d8+8=17 ; Monday December 1st, 2008 8:08:58 PM
The monk attacks the cloud giant hitting all but once. (Tripping and stunning the giant, hits AC 36, 34, 26, 39, 27 and 24, for a total of 103 damage)[using stunning attack at least twice]
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 6/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 8/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 5/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.}) Haste (self, boots, 2 round)
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 2 of 10 rounds of boots of speed
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 35/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying d20+17=32 ; Monday December 1st, 2008 10:56:56 PM
(yes channeling spells through their chosen weapon is a weapon mage thing.)
Quickly whipping back up to a level with the giants, but 119 feet away Ingrge sends a maximized lightening bolt shooting straight at the cloud giant. 60 points relfex DC 25 for 30 points SR 32 negates
Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d20+23=24 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=24 ; d10+11=16 ; d10+11=21 ; d10+11=13 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 6:05:26 PM
OOC: Oops, forgot to post for Donna yesterday!
Knara doesn't have much of a choice. She attacks, swinging at F3. (hits AC 24, 21 and 24, for 16, 21 and 13 damage)
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size) +2 dodge, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points) Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 6:10:16 PM
OOC: Checking in.... I'll post when everyone has had an opportunity.
Can everyone access the map??
Gunther,AC 30, HP121/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person d20+26=46 ; d20+26=33 ; 4d6+32=46 ; d6=3 ; d20+21=30 ; 2d6+16=23 ; d20+16=21 ; 2d6+16=21 ; d20+26=28 ; 2d6+16=24 ; d20+18=30 ; 2d6+18=23 ; d20+8=18 ; 2d6+18=27 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 1:06:10 AM
Satisfied with his handiwork, Gunther turns his attention on the nearby Fire Giant. Pivoting in place, he lashes out with devastating efficiency.
AC46/33 for 46+4 (Good Hope...forgot to add that in) if crit. AC30 for 23 +2 (GH) AC21 (doubt it) for 21 +2(GH) AC28 for 24 +2 (GH) AC30 for 23 AC18 (yeah right) for 27
Cliff battle round 4 d20+6=7 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=28 ; 3d6+15=23 ; 3d6+15=26 ; 3d6+15=29 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+10=23 ; 12d6=52 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 5:47:56 PM
Round 4: Party Actions Between Knara and Gunther, the duo drops F3 in a mess of blood and loose bone fragments. Lian stuns, then trips the cloud giant crushing his ribs as Ingrge zaps him stupid. The Cloud Giant dies before hitting the bottom of the cliff with a tremendously dull *thud* which echoes for a few seconds and dies away as fast as the giant. Edge Highlight to display spoiler: {is being sneaky and cunning during the distraction... and finds what he's looking for. The giant is too distracted to witness your movements. Edge sees, for the first time today, sees the giant stand and speak common, yelling and casting a ball of fire down the tunnel.}
Round 4: Giants Actions The remaining Fire Giants look at each other and yell a deafening word none of you know. They turn back to the group, determined to die in battle.
F2 swings at Gunther, ignoring Knara. (Hits AC 33, 29 and 28, for 23, 26 and 29 damage) F4 swings at the annoyingly nimble elf. (Hits AC missing)
Then an loud booming voice, in rough common, shouts out and resignates, "Three villages burn. As one green thorn in my side is plucked, shall four more follow! fýri." An explosion at the feet of the fire giants erupts and catches Lian, Gunther and barely Knara. (Reflex DC 17 for 52 fire damage, save take 26, please remember Evasion)
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d20+21=33 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=30 ; d10+11=18 ; d10+11=12 ; d10+11=18 ; d10+11=14 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 5:57:00 PM
(Saves for 33, no damage) The bladesinger smiles, just dodging the flame, she steps up to F2 and swings Lucia at the giant. (HIts AC 30, 37(threat) and 30, for a total of 62 damage with one crit, nix fire)
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size) +2 dodge, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points d20+24=27 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+14=16 ; 3d8+8=26 ; 3d8+8=20 ; 3d8+8=21 ; 3d8+8=22 ; 3d8+8=26 ; d20+21=31 Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 6:06:25 PM
(Reflex 31, no damage)
Lian takes on F4, his fists fly with terrible speed and accuracy. (Hits AC 27, 37, 29, 29, 31 and miss, for a total of 114 damage)
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 5/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 7/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 4/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.}) Haste (self, boots, 3 round)
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 57/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying 4d8+10=22 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 11:29:23 PM
using the wand in his hand Ingrge expends a charge and heals himself 22 points.
Current Spells
Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Gunther,AC 30, HP98/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person d20+9=16 ; d20+26=44 ; d20+26=29 ; 2d6+18=24 ; 4d6+36=51; d20+21=40 ; d20+21=26 ; 2d6+18=28 ; 2d6+36=42 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+16=31 ; 2d6+18=28 ; d20+26=27 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=29 ; 2d6+18=25 ; d20+8=13 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 11:53:40 PM
The warrior grins as the fireball rips harmlessly past him (Ref.=16+2GH). More than once he's thankful for the ring of evasion that he recently acquired. Pivoting, the warrior turns his skills on K'nara's Fire giant. "Let's finish up vith dis rabble so ve can go after dat flametrower!" he calls to Lian and K'nara.
AC44/29 for 24 or 61 if crit. AC40/26 for 28 or 45 if crit. AC31 for 28 AC27 (Grr!!) AC29 for 25 +4 elect. AC13
Round 5, into the breach (DM Jay) Thursday December 4th, 2008 2:44:41 PM
Round 5: still in rounds Together the group puts down the remaining giants on the ledge, with one uncertain moment in which Gunther might feel guilty when, for a short moment upon installing his sword through cranium, that he might have seen the giant's eyes fill with what might be described as pleading and then sudden fear.
Ingrge heals, hovering there above the 400ft plus drop. (You haven't said your moving... :))
Meanwhile, in the cavern... Edge is successful with his endeavor but is momentarily shacked when the giant....
Lian AC 39 (-2 for size) +2 dodge, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points 3d8+7=17 ; Thursday December 4th, 2008 2:59:37 PM
The monk deactivates his boots for a moment and looks at Gunther. "You could use some healing." Lian burns a Deeper Darkness for a Cure Serious Wounds and casts on Gunther. (Heals 17 damage) Then he retrieves his Invis ring and puts it on. "I'll scout inside and get the specs on the place before we move in."
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 4/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 6/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 3/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.})
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) 2d8+7=11 ; Thursday December 4th, 2008 3:10:23 PM
The red head brushes Gunther's hand with hers but doesn't take her eyes off the passage in front of them. She also cures Gunther, Cure Moderate, for 11 damage
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily*, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 85/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying 4d8+10=28 ; Thursday December 4th, 2008 11:07:24 PM
Moving to a level with the cavern opening and rejoining his compatriots, Ingrge burns another wand charge. Cure crit. 28 points.
current spells
Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand*, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Gunther,AC 30, HP137/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person 2d8+3=8 ; d8=4 ; Friday December 5th, 2008 12:16:51 AM
Gunther thanks both Lian and K'nara for their healing. Reaching into his pack, he pulls out a Cure Moderate Wounds and drinks it down. He waits anxiously at the outside of the tunnel, ready for Lian to give them the low down.
Round 6 (DM Jay B) Friday December 5th, 2008 12:12:33 PM
The party gather, heal and wait.
There is no sound from the inside of the cavern, however a fog forms in the tunnel.
EDGE ONLY PLEASE...Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a whispering from the left side of the chamber.}
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) 2d8+7=17 ; Friday December 5th, 2008 12:17:34 PM
"I don't know if you should go alone Lian. That fog is likely nothing good and who knows how many are in there?" The red-head reaches over and touches Ingrge, healing him for 17
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Lian AC 34 (-2 for size) -5 w/o ROP, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points d20+26=27 ; d20+25=45 ; Friday December 5th, 2008 12:28:11 PM
"No worries, I'll be careful and besides, who else has the skills for scouting right now?" He smiles, looking at Ingrge. "Well, besides maybe you." He snickers. He heads off slowly into the cave mouth. (Move Silently 27 nat 1 -2 for size, Listen 45)
Lian activates his Ring of Invis, replacing his ROP. His Dragon ring is also worn. "I'll give you live updates when I can. I'll let you know about the cavern."
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 3/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 5/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 2/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.})
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying Saturday December 6th, 2008 8:34:26 AM
Nodding thanks to K'nara, Ingrge concentrates again and looks around. Finding his arcane eye near the legdge, he sends it into the cave along with Lian, but about 10 feet above him.
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person 2d8+3=12 ; Monday December 8th, 2008 11:56:22 AM
While he eagerly awaits Lian's report, Gunther gets out another potion and drinks it down, feeling much better.
Lian AC 34 (-2 for size) -5 w/o ROP, HPs 127/127(7temp hit points d20+26=28 ; d20+25=41 ; Monday December 8th, 2008 6:09:22 PM
So Lian proceeds with caution and moves quietly, alert and aware. (Move 26, Listen 41) Before stepping into the cavern and fog, he casts Freedom of Movement.
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 7mins) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 2/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 4/10rnds) Divine Power (self, 1/7rndsHighlight to display spoiler: {Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level. Freedom of Movement (self, 70mins) })
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Monday December 8th, 2008 6:11:33 PM
Knara waits, not happy about the fact Lian just barged off.... she'd have to speak with him about that.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 7mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Round 7, into the cavern... (DM Jay) Monday December 8th, 2008 6:23:26 PM
So, the party heals further and Lian moves off into the cave, out of range of Ingrge's and Lucia's See Invis, Ingrge's Eye lingering a short distance behind him. KNara simply must talk with Lian about his lack of patience.
Reaching the fog, Lian must make a Will save please.
Lian, make a Spot please, after you roll your save.
Meanwhile, inside, Edge, make a Listen check, Spot check.
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person Tuesday December 9th, 2008 12:07:42 AM
Tapping his foot anxiously, the warrior looks over at K'nara. "I vish he vouldn't do dat..."
Lian AC 34 (-2 for size) -5 w/o ROP, HPs 127/127 d20+28=32 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+27=40 ; d20+6=16 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2008 5:13:49 PM
(Will 32, +4 versus Enchantment)[Spot 29, Listen 40]
The hand of Domi gracefully moves to a point near the center of room, he is silent, but can't figure out what that fog is about. He sees the crates and moves to investigate.
He casts Detect Magic. (Concentration 16)
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 65rnds) Enlarge Person (self, wand, 1/10rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 3/10rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 699rnds)
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Tuesday December 9th, 2008 5:17:25 PM
She looks at Gunther and nods in agreement. Lucia communicates with Knara and Knara responds, "It is, isn't it?"
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 70mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Round 8 Tuesday December 9th, 2008 5:40:54 PM
Lian moves in, feels the cloud wash over you and apparently does nothing noticable. You witness a few interesting things entering the chamber, Lian. First and most obvious, is the huge throne and no giant. Perhaps a trick? Who cast a fireball from inside the cave? And second, the cage with a bald human man slowly and cautiously opening the door. Lian's Detect Magic only Highlight to display spoiler: {Faint lingering magic all around. The man does not detect as innately magical.}
Additionally, the room is not well lit. Torchs burn in brackets, but hardly make a dent in the darkness. The sun only streams in a bit, but the angle and degree of the sun isn't steep enough to illuminate the chamber, nor will it at any point. (Please note that, while the maps shows very straight lines, the tunnel and cavern are not perfectly straight.)
The rest of the group waits outside. Ingrge's Eye sees a bald man escaping a tiny cell of sorts. He seems to have been attached by chains, but has gotten free. Kent, I'm not sure if the Arcane Eye sees as YOU do or if it is normal vision. Please clarify.
Edge opens the door, the improvised lubrication not helping much, causes the hinge to squeek. Seeing no obstacles around, Edge seemingly has a clear line to the door. You hear a shuffling between 30ft and 60ft in front of you, but nothing more. It could be wind.... or the giant's familiar returning.
There is suddenly deep laughter from the crate side of the cavern, but the accoustics of the cavern might be playing tricks on the ears. Nonetheless, the laughter can be heard out to the ledge.
(The map is virtually unchanged this round)
[Everyone, I know you've all likely talking with Kevin, but Welcome him again. His character is the bald man who is living his last day on Yrth.]
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying Tuesday December 9th, 2008 6:01:23 PM
(As stated, the arcane eye sees "sees exactly as you (the caster) would if you were there.)
Ingrge quickly casts spectral hand as he approaches the cavern entrance from the right hand side.
Current spells
Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Edge d20+27=46 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 5:16:42 AM
Upon leaving the cage, Edge moves behind the throne and attempts to conceal himself while thinking about how to safely recover his gear.
(Hide Check 46)
[OCC: Hello everyone. Glad to be joining you.]
Round 8.... addendum, Ingrge only Wednesday December 10th, 2008 3:58:36 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC: The spell is broke. :) Vague is your friend.
But anyway....
IF your vision works through the Arcane Eye, you see Lian not too far off from the Eye. You notice a large aura off to Lian's right just by the crates, at about 70ft.
Lian is just behind the grouping of boulders in the middle of the room.
Spot check too please, Kent.}
Knara (sub Jay) Wednesday December 10th, 2008 9:29:03 PM
The red head hears the laugh and heads for the tunnel, stopping at the entrance. "That wasn't Lian, I know the elf's laugh."
Lian AC 41+defense, HPs 127/127 d20+11=24 ; d20+25=30 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 9:41:23 PM
Concentrating, the monk sees nothing too clear, but turning back to the man, he notices he has vanished. "Oh boy." The hand of Domi goes totally defensive. He quietly replaces his communication ring with his ROP again and makes sure his invisbility is still active. The elf thinks to himself, Oh wow, I've stepped in it again. Giants again too...
(Spot 24, Listen 30)
Spells: Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 64rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 2/10rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 698rnds) Invisibility (self, ring)[I have been forgetting to track invis... oops]
Good Hope
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person Wednesday December 10th, 2008 9:57:10 PM
Not liking the sound of things, Gunther looks over at K'nara. "I'm going in!" he calls as he heads down the tunnel.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying d20+15=16 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 10:12:13 PM
A puzzling look comes over Ingrge as he looks through the dimness, trying to follow Lian's progress, there is something, but ... (spot DC 16 natural 1) no. Shaking his head as if clear his vision, Ingrge suddenly straightens and quickly casta low level spell Detect Thoughts
spells
Highlight to display spoiler: {
O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object
}
Round 9 Thursday December 11th, 2008 1:00:31 PM
Knara reaches the tunnel and stops.
Lian detects several auras. One large one by the crates, one small globe shaped orb not far from him, and nothing else within the 60ft range.
Ingrge detects the thoughts of Knara and Gunther within the range and a small primal fear from behind a nearby rock. Spot check please. [Detect Thoughts does not mention line of sight.]
Gunther, make a Will save please upon entering the tunnel.
Edge, you happen to know that your gear is protected, and have only seen a fire giant collect it and give it to you for your missions. Glandmarroc has never touched it.
All inside the cavern make a Listen check. Or any other checks you would like.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Flying d20+15=28 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 11:43:08 PM
spot check DC 28
Ingrge moves slowly into the cavern checking out the interior as he goes.
speels
Highlight to display spoiler: {
O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object
}
Jan ((OOC)) Friday December 12th, 2008 12:23:10 PM
Check the Loot n Booty, folks. We have some bad news.
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Enlarge Person Friday December 12th, 2008 3:22:30 PM
Stops and holds absolutely still as he watches several constellations disappear from the Woldian sky. Though he does not know why, tears begin to flow from the warrior's eyes.
Such sad, sad news about Kevin!
HALT THIS ROUND UNTIL MONDAY Friday December 12th, 2008 3:43:53 PM
THE EMERALD BOARD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY AS A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR KEVIN.
EDGE WOULD HAVE A BEEN A GREAT CHARACTER TO HAVE AROUND AND KEVIN WAS A GREAT ADDITION. HE WILL BE MISSED.
DM ~ JAY
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127 Monday December 15th, 2008 9:53:53 AM
Lian focuses on the large aura by the crates.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 63rnds) Enlarge Person (Gunther, wand, 1/10rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 697rnds) Invisibility (5/7, self, ring)[I have been forgetting to track invis... oops]
Good Hope
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Monday December 15th, 2008 9:57:34 AM
The blade singer follows Ingrge, Lucia out and lit. Her images mimic her. She looks at Gunther. "Come on, I need to cast a spell at the entrance so no one can follow us in."
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 70mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Round 10 Monday December 15th, 2008 10:10:21 AM
When anyone enters the tunnel, I need a Will save from you.
Lian notices two auras nearby and can tell both are illusion.
Gunther, your Enlarge will be gone next round.
Ingrge's Eye moves further and sees a huge giant crouching near the crates staring at the tunnel intently. He is only about 70ft from Lian and doesn't seem to notice him at all. His leer is maniacal and he looks winded.
Edge moves to the box and starts fiddling with the mechanism which is keeping it shut. The giant is too focused to notice.
(Map is still pretty much unchanged. Edge is near his gear now, Lian hasn't moved and everyone is more or less inside the tunnel now. Remember the saves!)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts d20+18=34 ; d20+16=35 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 8:03:22 PM
Will Save DC 34
Spotting the giant, Ingrge directs his spectral hand to touch the giant on the back sending the spell Bestow Curse reverberating through him (giving him -4 on all attack, saves, ability checks and skill checks) Will save DC 25, SR 35 negates.
Spells
Highlight to display spoiler: {
O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles**, Bestow Curse 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object
}
Round 10 Tuesday December 16th, 2008 1:40:03 PM
OOC: Will post when Gunther posts. No hurry. :)
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance d20+6=24 ; d20+3=18 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 3:48:01 PM
Will save=24
Growling, the warrior heads into the cave and has a look see as he shrinks down to his normal size. Spot=20 (w/GH)
Round 10 Tuesday December 16th, 2008 7:30:54 PM
OOC: SORRY!! I also need positions where your PCs are too.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Tuesday December 16th, 2008 10:25:23 PM
INgrge is 30 feet inside entry towards the crates.
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d20+12=22 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 2:03:14 PM
(Will save 22)
The bladesinger moves in and stops at the entrance to the cavern. Her images do the same, mimicking her movements.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 70mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127 d20+13=32 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 2:10:10 PM
Still concentrating, the hand of Domi is sure he saw that large aura fidget a bit. He stands perfectly still. He is sure he can pin down the culprit. (Spellcraft 32 for school, and power)
Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 62rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 696rnds) Invisibility (4/7, self, ring)[I have been forgetting to track invis... oops]
Good Hope
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
Map for Round 11 Thursday December 18th, 2008 2:16:40 PM
Please let me know your positions, then I will post the round.
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance Friday December 19th, 2008 10:49:18 AM
OOC: Jay, could you please move Gunther a little further to the East of K'nara (say 15 foot). The boy's dumb, but he's not silly enough to enter enemy territory standing right next to someone else. ;)
Round 11... Welcome to Thunder Dome.... 12d6=36 ; 12d6=37 ; d20+20=25 d20+20=26 Friday December 19th, 2008 12:06:56 PM
Round 10: Party actions Lian concentrates and discovers the obvious. Illusion and the aura is moving. Ingrge casts Bestow Curse on the giant. Gunther moves in, as does KNara. Gunther sees nothing in the room other than crates, Ingrge and a large throne. The bald man, Edge, has made his escape, unseen and mysterious. Maybe you will meet him again one day?
Round 10: Storm Giant's held action Upon seeing Ingrge, the giant fires off an arcing bolt of energy, first hitting Ingrge, then bouncing to the others. (Reflex Save DC 18, for 54 electric damage on Ingrge, 27 damage to Gunther and Knara save for half, SR 25)
Round 11: Storm Giant The spell cast by Ingrge at the giant has apparently fizzled out. Glandmarroc moves off West of his current position and casts. Gunther needs to make a Will save DC 18 please. Then, as if he was imbued with lightning itself, the giant fires off another lightning spell. (Reflex save DC 18, Gunther is the primary target this time, for 56 damage on Gunther, 28 damage on Ingrge and Knara, save for half, SR26)
"It seems you have chosen to come for a visit instead of saving the halflings. Haven't you wondered why there were so few of my followers here guarding me? Haven't the wise Green Dragons of the Culverwood, those who killed the Wyrm, figured out the ruse yet? How do you think the halflings will feel about the great Emerald Dragons after their little towns are demolished? First it was elven refugees. Now it'll be halflings... and as fast as they breed, your Culverwood will be overran. Mwahahaha!"
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127 Friday December 19th, 2008 3:58:47 PM
The hand of Domi does his best to cast quietly, then moves forward and slightly West 10ft. (Bull's Strength)
Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength*, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 61rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 695rnds) Bull's Strength (70rnds) Invisibility (3/7, self, ring)[I have been forgetting to track invis... oops]
Good Hope
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 3 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) d20+23=43 ; d20+23=26 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 4:15:19 PM
(Saved both times)
REMEMBER GOOD HOPE ADDS TO SAVES... but if I recall, INgrge may not have been in the area when it was cast.
Lucia lets KNara know that there are no beings within view who might be invisible.
The red head looks at Gunther briefly and then moves cautiously forward to the mass of 6ft tall boulders in front of them and her images do the same. She shakes her head. "Great. Improved Invis on a manaic."
"Your not making sense oh mister storm giant sir. Please allaberate on the plot you have concocted." She rolls her eyes, sort of hoping he doesn't have a great plan already in the works, or even worse, happening simotaneously to the Emerald's attack here.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 70mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Saturday December 20th, 2008 8:01:22 AM
(OOC Jay Please Post the Giant's spell resistance rolls for its spells, so Ingrge can tell if his own Spell resistance works. Thanks)
DM Jay Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 8:06:21 AM
OOC: Kent, the spell the giant is using is a spell-like ability and he's casting as a 20th level caster, but he is neutered due to the funky Heartseed, so damage from the natural ability isn't what it should be. So other things are going on behind the scenes. :)
Happy Holidays all.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts d20+17=29 ; d20+17=34 ; 15d6=43 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=34 d20+14=29 Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 9:17:16 AM
Dodging the lightening bolts (saves 29 & 34 plus ring of evasion) Ingrge scoots over to behind the three foot tall boulders for partial cover and begins rumaging through his pockets. Muttering to himself as he sees that his original tactic wasn't going to work, the wily mage changes his plan.
Fine if thats the way you are going to play it . Go ahead and hide behind that repulsive, abomination of a plant. I will take care of that first and then you. Ok now, Where did I put those, I just used the others when we were at the Floating City, I should have at least one maybe two left, come on now where are you. Ah yes! Here we are.
Pulling a couple of wrinkled scolls from the bottom of his deep pockets, Ingrge uses his vision and that of his eye in the sky to locate where the heart seed is protruding from the giant (chest or back of neck). Once located Ingrge opens up and begins casting the spell from the scroll and sends his spectral hand to touch the exposed part of the heartseed.
Casting Blight - 43 points to the heartseed, heart seed gets a Fortitude save DC 24 for 21 points, SR 24 negates
(OOC: Kent, make a Spot check. Remember, there is a dead priest tied to the giant's neck, like a torq or periapt. I mentioned this, I believe, in the giant's description, from either the Ga'al cleric in the village or in the description given by the eye. The corpse gives cover to the seed, provided its around his neck. :)) Also, which is the Touch Attack from the hand?
spot check 34, Touch attack 29 (remember, no Armor, shield, or natural armor bonuses apply)
DM Jay Monday December 29th, 2008 4:15:01 PM
OOC: Sorry about lack of posting all. It seems that it got ReALLY busy around here for the holidays.... waaayyy more than normal.
Things should wrap up here about Wednesday and then I'll begin to post again.
I wanted the module wrapped by this month, but as you can see things aren't working oout. :)
Happy holidays!
DM Jay Wednesday December 31st, 2008 2:32:48 PM
OOC: Okay all! I'll be back on Monday. See you next year! ;)
DM Jay Friday January 2nd, 2009 5:57:25 PM
Okay all. Monday I start posting again.
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 12 (DM Jay B) Monday January 5th, 2009 1:42:12 PM
Glandmarroc Actions, round 11: The giant casts and taunts the Dragons.
Party Actions, round 11: Ingrge's Blight does some noticable damage. Knara moves forward and Lucia tells her there are beings within up to that point. Lian moves west, cautiously, 10ft, after casting Bull's Strength. Gunther follows aimlessly behind Knara, but not so close as to present a cluster of targets.
Glandmarroc Actions, round 12: The massive giant draws his greatsword after taking a moment to steady himself and seems to be looking in the Emerald's general direction, waiting for something. The gleam in his eye makes those who can see him uneasy.
Knara and Lucia will likely be able to detect the giant, and Lian, this round.
Lian AC 41+1haste, +6 defensive, HPs 127/127 Monday January 5th, 2009 1:53:46 PM
The monk activates his boots but waits, unsure where the giant is exactly. He goes goes full defensive until he's sure.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength*, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 60rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 694rnds) Bull's Strength (69rnds) Invisibility (4/7, self, ring)[I have been forgetting to track invis... oops]
Good Hope
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 4 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Monday January 5th, 2009 2:00:43 PM
The bladesinger casts Glitterdust, just able to see the giant on the outside edge of her and Lucia's detection. "We see you!" (Outlines the invis creature, Will save of be blinded for 7 rounds, DC 15)
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 70mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Monday January 5th, 2009 6:11:54 PM
(OOC. As per last post Ingrge should be just behind the boulders to his right in partial cover.)
Reaching into his left scroll pouch, The wily mage pulls out another scroll and quickly rerads it off, targeting the 10 feet of surface under the giant's feet and all the way to the ceiling with his spell. Reverse gravity, No save, no SR
Kent, Ingrge's position has been corrected. ~ Jay B
spells
Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles** 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance d20+5=18 ; Monday January 5th, 2009 11:35:48 PM
Waiting to see how K'nara's spell goes off, Gunther searches for the giant on his own. Spot=18
OOC: I apologize...my family and I have been majorly sick for like 3 weeks straight! I should be back in, but I'll need time to figure out how screwed Gunther was from the giant's last attack. :(
DM Jay B Tuesday January 6th, 2009 1:33:49 PM
OOC: Post to be up between 2-3pm.
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 13 (DM Jay B) d20+10=19 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2009 5:49:26 PM
Party Actions, Round 12: Ingrge casts Reverse Gravity. Lian stays put, activating his boots and going defensive (for good reason), unsure of the giant's placement. Knara casts Glitterdust. Gunther holds back.
Glandmarroc Actions, Round 12: The giant held. (Save vs Glitterdust blindness, success) But the giant can now be seen, his outline very clear.
Glandmarroc, Round 13: The giant rises quickly to the ceiling, however, he has something active which doesn't allow him to hit with force. He remains, hovering, some 80ft up above the spot he had been standing. There is about 40ft remaining between him and the ceiling. "By Ga'al, you are keen on death I see. Are you certain your doing the right thing by being here? I am, of course, referring to the fact the vermin in the valley are dying as I speak." He does nothing this round either.
At this point it should be clear that the giant can't see Lian. He made no attempt to hit him nor did it seem to even notice him.
A badger makes no attempt to hide, slowly and curiously approaches Gunther. It doesn't seem to be afraid of the noise of combat.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Tuesday January 6th, 2009 10:47:30 PM
Going into his other scroll pouch Ingrge pulls out yet another scroll and quickly reads it. Limited Wish, trying to turn the giant's flesh to stone. Fort DC28
Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles** 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
DM Jay B Wednesday January 7th, 2009 3:08:18 PM
OOC: Will post between now and tonight. I have the night off, so I can post whenever. :)
Gunther,AC 30, HP149/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance Wednesday January 7th, 2009 11:28:23 PM
Having no means to reach the upside down giant, Gunther watches in horror to see if Ingrge's spell is successful. By the gods that wizard could be ruthless when he needed to be!
Lian AC 41+1haste, +6 defensive, HPs 127/127 Thursday January 8th, 2009 1:00:25 PM
Unable to do much, the monk looks up at the giant and ponders a few things. This is one time in about a half dozen years that he wishes he hadn't given up archery.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Zero Level: Detect Magic x2*, Guidance x3, Mending First Level: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements x2, Entropic Shield x2 Second Level: Bear's Endurance x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Silence Third Level: Deeper Darkness x2*, Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy* Fourth Level: Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement* Domain Spells: Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength*, Protection from Energy, Spell Immunity}
Active Spells: Bear's Endurance (Gunther, 59rnds) Freedom of Movement (self, 693rnds) Bull's Strength (68rnds) Invisibility (4/7, self, ring)[I have been forgetting to track invis... oops]
Good Hope
Expended: 2 charge Enlarge Wand 5 of 10 rounds of boots of speed 2 Stunning Attacks
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Thursday January 8th, 2009 1:03:34 PM
Happy with her glaring success at Glitterdust, Knara plans another round of casting. Her and he images stay put, and prepare.
She casts Displacement on herself.
Highlight to display spoiler: { (can CAST as a L7 Bard: 3 Level 0; 4 Level 1; 6 Level 2* [thanks to Ring of Wizardry II]; 1 Level 3) (+1 L1 spell +1 L2 spell +1 L3 for CHA) 5% Spell Failure due to Mithral Breastplate (-10% thanks to Special Abilities [see below] )
CURE MODERATE WOUNDS (3x daily**, cures 2d8+3 per spell }
Active Spells: Mirror Image (6 images, 11mins) Good Hope (Everyone, 70mins, +2 to att, dam, saves, skills) Displacement
DM Jay B Thursday January 8th, 2009 1:04:52 PM
OOC: Sorry, I said I would post last night and didn't. I will post later today... more to come.
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 14 (DM Jay B) d20+18=33 ; d20+35=42 ; 4d6+21=35 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+25=43 ; d6=2 ; Thursday January 8th, 2009 6:06:12 PM
Glandmarroc Actions, round 13: The giant taunts the dragons one more time.
Party Actions, round 13: Knara casts further divertionary spells. Lian stands in contemplation. Gunther stands in amazement. Ingrge uses a Limited Wish scroll to mimic Flesh to Stone.
Glandmarroc Actions, round 14: (fort save vs stoning, 33) The giant feels the spell and he loses his zeal. "You! Mage! Will die first." He flies, still 80ft up and descending fast, toward Ingrge, landing within 15ft of him (just beside the boulder, being tall enough to reach over the cover from the rocks, Lian behind him) and swings his massive, very sharp, nasty looking greatsword once. [this was NOT a charge](Hitting AC 42, for 37 damage, 2 of which are unholy damage)
The innocent looking badger now launches himself at Gunther. (Hitting AC 43 for 2 bite damage)
Everyone can make a spot check to see a few interesting things about the giant.
"Saving halflings was never on your agenda, was it? You three seek blood and can't get enough. Well, let me put you to ease. If you return to the valley, you'll get to see halfling blood first hand."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts d20+18=25 ; d20+15=21 ; Thursday January 8th, 2009 10:05:51 PM
Spot check 25
Seeing the giant move to the cieling, ingrge quickly casts a spell on the ceiling above just as the giant come into contact with it.
Almost immediately the giant begins to pummeled and grappled by the tentacles in the 40 foot circle. Evard's balck Tentacles No Save, No SR, Grapple is DC 28 (base + strength + large)
spells Highlight to display spoiler: { O level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Arcane Eye, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles** 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 14 (DM Jay B) Friday January 9th, 2009 12:22:25 PM
OOC: My apologies Kent. The Reverse Gravity apparently holds you in place too... so, erase the damage taken from the sword. Nerfed spell by the way. Pththth ;)
Round errata! The giant hovers there, looking on, then casts a spell and ascends to the ceiling, now 100' up.
Kent - No probs, Though I went ahead and reposted above to do what He was planning to do.
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127 Friday January 9th, 2009 12:24:23 PM
The deactivates his boots, retrieves his carpet and begins moving up.
K'Nara (Sub Jay B) Friday January 9th, 2009 12:26:23 PM
She holds for Gunther. "What now?"
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance d20+26=46 ; d20+26=46 ; 2d8(2+5)+34=41 d6=1 Friday January 9th, 2009 9:52:07 PM
Growling at the badger, Gunther smacks it away with his sword, knocking it away from him and toward the rocky area. Though he doesn't really want to kill the creature, he will if it attacks again.
OOC: 2 nat. 20's in a row, so I figured I could pull off the swat technique. Otherwise, the strike does 41+ 1 fire.
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 15 (DM Jay B) d20+12=24 Monday January 12th, 2009 7:07:17 PM
OOC: Have to keep this brief, I'll post for KNara and Lian after you both post.
Glandmarroc has time to Teleport (activation of an item, verbal) out of the Tenticles, but you hear laughter from the tunnel you entered to get here. (DC 19 Will when passing down the tunnel, let me know if you fail... oops, SR also, if you have it... just in case, SR 24 negates) The giant is no longer in the cavern.
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance d20+8=14 ; Monday January 12th, 2009 11:14:32 PM
Gunther looks over at K'nara. "Vell, I guess ve go after him!" The warrior begins to sprint down the tunnel. (Will save=14...failure). :(
Nellie, if I remember, Gunther has an SR too, right? ~ Jay
Oooo...that's right Jay!! D'oh I forgot! It's not much SR 13.---Nellie
DM Jay B Tuesday January 13th, 2009 10:42:18 AM
ooc:checking in
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts d20+16=29 ; Tuesday January 13th, 2009 5:27:41 PM
Using his specialized eyesight, Ingrge scans the cave for anything of apparent interest.
"Hmm, well that wasn't very sporting of him now was it. Ah well I expect we need to head back towards the town to see what's going on there. we can use the ring to go directly back or I could try and scry out our big friend and try teleporting directly to him. Thoughts?"
The mage looks around at each of the remaining Emeralds.
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance Tuesday January 13th, 2009 10:24:05 PM
The warrior sighs. "I really prefer to finish dey fight.. But if he's telling de truth, den ve should use de rings to get to de village right now. I don't like de idea of leaving dem defenseless."
Lian Wednesday January 14th, 2009 7:27:42 PM
"I feel that I need to agree with both of you. This giant needs to be stopped, but I also think with all he's said, that the village or villages are in peril."
Knara (sub Jay B) Wednesday January 14th, 2009 7:30:39 PM
The red head runs her hand through her hair. "Sheesh! This fight hasn't gone at all well. But I think if we can manage to dispatch the giant, pin him down, and kill him, things may become clear. I think he is the danger."
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 16 (DM Jay B) 2d6=3 ; Wednesday January 14th, 2009 7:33:05 PM
Glandmarroc is still laughing at the cliff side of the tunnel.
Gunther moves briefly into the tunnel and feels something quite nasty hit him. His mind goes funky, he can't shake the cobwebs. (Gunther gets -10 on his Wisdom checks and -10 on his Will saves. Mind Fog effects you for X rounds, it however is NOT a neg on Wisdom itself.)
Lian Thursday January 15th, 2009 12:17:43 PM
"Now what?"
Knara (sub Jay B) Thursday January 15th, 2009 12:19:57 PM
The red head sighs. "Well, all I know is once this crap is taken care of, I'll like a long and drawn out rest. Some days it just doesn't pay to be a hero."
"But seriously, I think this guy needs to go down hard. The halflings can hold out a bit longer. Look, the badger is scurrying away."
DM Post Thursday January 15th, 2009 12:21:13 PM
OOC: Will post as soon as you both have posted. The target time given for the wrap up of this module is Febuary 1st. I'll finish it one way or another. :)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts d20+10=24 ; Thursday January 15th, 2009 11:20:10 PM
Hearing K'nara's words, Ingrge gets to work, pulling out his mirror and beginning his spell to locate Glandmarroc. Scrying will DC 26 Once located he will pass the ring around to everyone, but before placing it on is finger he use a dispel magic to try and remove the spell on Gunther Dispel check DC 24 and then casts three stoneskins spells from scrolls on Gunther Lian and himself. Once done he pops on the ring.
(OOC if he cant locate The giant, same actions apply only heading back to the town.)
Spells
Highlight to display spoiler: {0 level -- Ray of Frost, Dancing Lights, Resistance, Mage Hand, Flare 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer**, Scrying, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles* 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
DM Post Saturday January 17th, 2009 12:25:14 PM
OOC: Gunther?
DM Post Sunday January 18th, 2009 12:59:49 PM
Donna? Go ahead and post again? Do you have priviledge still?
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance Sunday January 18th, 2009 8:52:32 PM
OOC: Sorry Jay...kinda forgot...
Looking over at Ingrge with glazed eyes, the warrior stammers "Goot magic...you do goot...Gunther help." Assuming the mage dispels the spell on him, Gunther smiles. "Alright den...lets go keep some giant butt!"
Donna (OOC) Monday January 19th, 2009 10:21:32 AM
Yes, I have posting priveleges, I just need to catch up to what the Emeralds are doing...I have a terrible cold that is kicking my butt and I work nine-hour shifts during the first half of the week--but I'll be back later today to post in character.
K'Nara 5d4+5=18 Monday January 19th, 2009 11:34:33 PM
"The problem with uppity giants..." mutters the blade singer as she plunges her free hand into her belt pouch, "...is that they all have an irresistible urge to flap their lips in order to prove how clever they are." She removes a scroll from the pouch and immediately begins reading the spell on it--the Magic Missile spell that Ingrge had scribed and given to her just before the Emerald Dragons went to the halfling mayor's ceremony.
OOC: The scroll allows for 5 missiles, each one is d4+1 damage; Total damage for this round: 18hp.
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127... Stoneskin Tuesday January 20th, 2009 12:09:51 PM
"Your right Knara, but that giant is on the cliff face, down the tunnel and out of sight. He is likely waiting for an ambush. I'm ready with whatever orders I'm given."
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 17 (DM Jay B) d20+18=38 ; Tuesday January 20th, 2009 12:16:02 PM
"Little dragons?! Where are you?"
Ingrge's scry pushes into a nasty barrier. There is nothing. But he sounds as if he's right near the opening of the tunnel.
The other three wait. Knara preps a scroll (I believe Magic Missile is line of sight.)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts d6=1 d6=4 d6=2 Tuesday January 20th, 2009 2:00:58 PM
(OOC: Jay, how far to opening of the tunnel from where Ingrge is??) Inquiring minds need to know.
Assuming Ingrge is within 260 ft of the giant, the eldr elf begins casting a spell; his hands and staff moving in strange patterns that somehow seem to move along with the multisylabic nearly nonsensical words and sounds that emminate from his mouth. Suddenly a rush of something speeds down the tunnel towards the giant.
Phantasmal Killer: Will Save DC 26 if fail Fort save DC 26 or die, fort save take 7 points
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Tuesday January 20th, 2009 11:54:38 PM
Gunther looks over at K'nara and Ingrge. "You vant me to rush him?"
K'Nara d100=19 ; Wednesday January 21st, 2009 1:42:16 AM OOC: You're right, Kent...Magic Missile IS line of sight--for some odd reason I thought that the giant was visible to K'Nara. My bad. In that case...
K'Nara stares at the scroll she's gotten out of her pouch and chuffs an impatient breath, putting the scroll back where she got it from.
"What was I thinking???" she says out loud to nobody in particular, rummaging one-handed through her Handy Haversack, instantly removing a beaten-up brass lamp with a rune-inscribed lead stopper on it. She takes the time to pull out the stopper--immediately rewarded with a thin stream of smoke from the vessel...smoke that coalesces into the distinctive form of an efreet. OOC: rolled a 19--this is a regular efreet who will serve K'Nara for up to ten minutes before disappearing for the day.
"There's an invisible flying giant beyond this fog," she explains to the djinn, "I need you help get us safely past the fog...or get that giant from there to over here, where we are--so that we can kick his butt."
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127... Stoneskin Wednesday January 21st, 2009 3:39:05 PM
"Gunther, you didn't do great in the fog last time. Bad idea my large friend. Maybe it would be best to let me go and draw him into the open?" The hand of Domi prepares to charge down the tunnel.
DM post OOC Wednesday January 21st, 2009 3:40:42 PM
Kent, I can assume we are all milling around the opening of the tunnel figuring out what the heck to do. :) So, 15ft, likely less. PK is fine for this range.
Glandmarroc, Storm Giant Fight, Round 18 (DM Jay B) d20+18=21 ; d20+18=25 ; Wednesday January 21st, 2009 6:33:00 PM
The party mill around the tunnel opening hoping to get a sense of what to do.
Knara summons the efreeti. Ingrge summons an illusionary killer. Lian prepares to charge the cliff. Gunther debates the same.
The giant remains out of sight at the end of the tunnel, but it is obvious that he is still there.
Suddenly, there is a gutteral sound, yelp, falling rocks and a huge crash at the entrance of the cave. Dust. Debris. One very dead storm giant lays at the entrance. There is a sound like a heart beat echoing down toward your position from the giant.
The fog is still in the tunnel.
A dazed looking wolverine scrambles from the cavern.
Combat ends.
GRATS!!
What do you do next? There is a very perturbed looking efreeti looking at Knara. "Would you like me to blow away the fog? Or would you wish to do something else to get past the fog?"
(Magic, gold and XP will be doled out shortly. Give me a day or two.)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Wednesday January 21st, 2009 10:31:24 PM
With a little glint in his eye the elder elf turns top K'nara and bows.
"Hey Boss, I think the giant is dead, perhaps you would like to go trash the heartseed?"
K'Nara Thursday January 22nd, 2009 2:02:41 AM
"Just what I was thinking..." K'Nara agrees with the elf, then turns to the efreet, "...dispel this fog--blow it away, cast a counter-spell...whatever it takes to neutralize it, I want it done so that the Emerald Dragons can finish off whatever that giant started."
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Thursday January 22nd, 2009 12:18:20 PM
Gunther looks over at K'nara. "Could dat genie do something about protecting de town instead of dealng vith de fog? I'm still vorried about dem."
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127... Stoneskin Thursday January 22nd, 2009 1:57:32 PM
"Gunther my friend, it took a bit longer to get here than the genie has to stick around. Though, another genie may be summoned when we're in the village." He looks Knara for confirmation.
DM POST Thursday January 22nd, 2009 1:59:09 PM
OOC: Not to hurry it along, but we need to decide what we are doing after the heartseed is finished off. That way I can post a quick travel section in the post to keep the game moving.
K'Nara Thursday January 22nd, 2009 4:45:52 PM
"Get this fog gone!" K'Nara repeats herself to the efreet. "Then scout the halfling villages that the giant was taunting us about--we need to know if he was simply toying with us or if those populations are truly in danger now."
(OOC: As far as K'Nara is concerned, the efreet can easily dispel the cloud AND use the remaining nine minutes of duty time to take a gander at what's up while the Emeralds make sure this damaged heartseed is completely destroyed and gone from the Wold. Then the Emeralds can use their ring to teleport back to the village if they're needed there.)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Thursday January 22nd, 2009 4:46:57 PM
{OOC: All Ingrge has to do is slip on the ring and they are back at the village.......}
Chaos rains.... stones.... (DM Jay B) Thursday January 22nd, 2009 7:08:56 PM
The ring is handed around and in turn used.
You appear back in the main square, where the party for the Burgomeister was, and things are MUCH different. Destruction. Disarray. Death.
Halfling bodies lie strewn about. A drow male lies dead at the feet of the fallen Burgomeister statue.
Stones, masonry and trees fall around you from the sky. You have A ROUND to find shelter or one of those stones is likely to find a Dragon shaped target.
(OOC: The genie is there too. I assume any treasure and giant body from the cavern will be dealt with later.)
K'Nara d20+1=8 ; Friday January 23rd, 2009 10:02:59 AM
Although their title from the Dragon Consortium is officially the Emerald Dragons, the air around K'Nara turns blue as she swears in a most graphic manner, her filleted head turning this way and that in order to Spot some sort of shelter that appears to be able to hold up under the hail of stones. OOC: K'Nara's Spot check is 8 (groan).
"Apparently the giant hadn't been bluffing back at the cave..." the blade singer points out the obvious, then turns to the efreet. "I need you to take to the air and get a good look at what's happening. Let me know where these missiles are being launched from, what the actual targets seems to be and whether there are any other kinds of attacks that seem to be in conjunction with this assault."
Lian AC 41, HPs 127/127... Stoneskin Friday January 23rd, 2009 2:09:02 PM
The monk turns invisibility on and says to everyone, "I'll use the ring and let you know when I've found good shelter." He disappears and is silent.
DM POST Friday January 23rd, 2009 2:10:16 PM
OOC: DM post will come after everyone has posted.
Jerry, if you are reading, post whenever you like... if your playing that is. :)
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Friday January 23rd, 2009 6:34:08 PM
Geesh, I know we like to get in the middle of things, but this is rediculous! Ingrge quickly dashes to some sort of cover and then begins to look for signs of where the attack is coming from.
current spells Highlight to display spoiler: { 1st level -- Magic Missile***, True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement**** 2nd level -- Mirror Image, Detect Thoughts, Spectral Hand, Scorching Ray***, Flaming Sphere 3rd level -- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Fireball**, Lightening Bolt**, Slow 4th level -- Phantasmal Killer*, Scrying, Mass Enlarge, Evard's Black Tentacles* 5th level -- Baleful Polymorph*, False Vision, Cone of Cold**, Rock to Mud, Mud to Rock, Bigby's Interposing Hand 6th level -- True Seeing, Chain Lightening, Disintegrate** Flesh to Stone** 7th level -- Limited Wish, Mordenkainen's Sword, Finger of Death, Prismatic Spray 8th level -- Discern Location, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Polymorph any Object }
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Friday January 23rd, 2009 10:17:38 PM
Spotting the halfling bodies, Gunther growls in rage. He speaks into his communication ring, his voice full of rage. "You tell me vere does patetic rock flingers are...Delilah's going to eat vell tonight when I'm done vith dem!" If he can find any cover, Gunther will scurry to it and wait for Lian to tell him where the giants are.
Angel Springs and falls... (DM Jay B) Monday January 26th, 2009 5:05:49 PM
So the genie spins off (three rounds pass) and returns with good and bad news for Knara in her hidey hole. "For some reason the giants are staying outside the town perimeter and have not breached the horizon. That said, I saw only a handful of living townsfolk still in town. Many were dead and not one giant body inside or out. There are nearly 50 or more giants outside the town and no wagons on the roads. Upon my return, I destroyed three stone giants south of here. Was that satisfactory?"
There is suddenly a chirp on the rings. It's Lian. Southwest of our teleport site, near the general store, around back, cellar doors.
A chimney falls near Gunther.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand, Detect thoughts Monday January 26th, 2009 6:47:07 PM
(OOC: Jay can the genie give us any idea where a large group of the giants are fairly close together?)
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Monday January 26th, 2009 7:01:57 PM
The warrior grins an evil grin and begins to sprint toward Lian's description of his location. "Save me some!" he growls into the ring as he heads toward the giants, eager to kill them all.
K'Nara Monday January 26th, 2009 11:05:52 PM
K'Nara frowns, wondering what in the Wold these giants are up to...and why?
"If you know the answer to our weapon mage's request, then tell him," she orders the efreet, "Meanwhile...let's all get our butts to where Lian is...we need to be able to be relatively safe enough from the boulders to think about what we can do to stop this attack." So saying, K'Nara hurries to the safe haven the Emerald Dragon monk has found.
Lian's Haven... (DM Jay B) Tuesday January 27th, 2009 11:42:23 AM
The genie states that the giants are around the town, spread evenly. Not just stone giants, all sorts. So strange to see them working together.
Lian guides the Dragons to a cellar crowded, like sardines, with halflings and other guests from the party. The mayor is nowhere to be seen. Several are wounded.
"They came!" "The Dragons didn't abandon us!" "Ah, they're just savin' their own skins." "Did ya sees da dragon mama?! Killid all dose giants! Fire and stuff! Wow!"
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday January 27th, 2009 5:25:50 PM
Joining the others in the cellar, Ingrge mulls over the info about the giants.
"Hmm, well that is certainly going to limit my usefulness, K'nara. Now I am sure that I could pretty easily break a hole in their circle by taking out several giants individually, but many of my spells are most effective with groups. Now if there were a way to gat a bunch of them together in a fairly restricted space..." However let me go ahead and cast this last stone skin on you K'nara.
(OOC: Btw, everyone's stone skin is a 150 and will last 150 minutes, some of which has been used up by Ingrge, Lian and Gunther)
current spells
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K'Nara Wednesday January 28th, 2009 1:57:30 AM
K'Nara frowns as she tries to think tactically--tough to do while seeing the survivors of the giant attack.
"Ingrge..." she says slowly, "...do you think the giants just may stop attacking the village and make a sudden exodus towards their camp if they were told that an adventuring group got the drop on their leader, killed him and was in the midst of looting his body and lair for treasure..? I get the feeling that they would, and that such a sudden retreat will have a few of them bunched together long enough for you to get...creative...don't you..?"
Lian Wednesday January 28th, 2009 2:46:06 PM
"Well, we could go collect his head." Says the hand of Domi seriously. "Then show it to them."
K'Nara Wednesday January 28th, 2009 4:04:14 PM
"We could," K'Nara agrees with Lian, "...only I'm trying to get those giants to leave the village alone AND herd them into a formation that will be effective for Ingrge's spells. I'm not sure having them see their leader's head on a pike would do that. I was thinking that if we could get them to believe that Glam-whoever is dead...and all of his nifty treasure or whatever stuff he was carrying was up for grabs...that might...um...get the others greedy enough to want to try to go and get it for themselves, thus channeling them away from the village. Hopefully any giants who possibly aren't greedy would be vindictive enough to want to get to the lair in order to kick the butts of the adventurers who killed their leader." The chestnut-maned fighter scratches her head.
"...or do you think that the giants won't be that greedy or vindictive..?"
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Wednesday January 28th, 2009 7:42:08 PM
Gunther grunts with dissatisfaction at K'nara's idea. "Or maybe I should just charge over dere and give dem someting to focus on! Let's get over dere and kill dem all!"
Lian Thursday January 29th, 2009 3:19:35 PM
"Well, your the boss. And, no, I don't think they are greedy or vindictive. Look at how things went down. Glady-whatsit was willing to stand toe to toe with us for a strange agenda. Invasion? Who does that anymore? Intrigue and diplomacy is most common... I mean look at the situation with Parnoth, and then Mop. Even that was diplomacy. This giant didn't have a clue that the Emeralds top mage would hit him with a lucky spell! I have a feeling he was more than we could have handled, unbeatible. He was distracting and toying with us." He ponders a moment. "I can only assume gold and vengence wasn't on his mind, remember what he said? He said that great green wyrm, or something, wasn't going to stop him and neither were those who killed him. He was obviously fixated on the fact he could get back into the valley and then to the EK without Parnoth around. I think Parnoth may have kept him at bay but when we killed him, he wasn't in the way to stop Glandy-somethings rampage. Parnoth wasn't about to tell us all his secrets. No, I think these giants agree with the storm giant's view. Invasion."
"He may have given them orders to stay out of town until he arrived. If they find out he's worm food, that may change. What's stopping them then from running rough-shot over the town?"
"And whats that about that dragon? That little one said something about a dragon? I don't think she was talking about us!"
Cellar (DM Jay B) Thursday January 29th, 2009 3:22:18 PM
The cellar of the general store has stores of food, wine, beer, water, pickled everything and sugered eveything else. The candy is being pilfered by the kids. Clergy administer to the wounded. And the drow female, the Burgomeister's fiance, is sitting in one corner, rocking, covered in blood that is not drow.
K'Nara d20+3=15 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 10:12:27 PM
"Okay, so diverting the giants with the spoils of war seems to be out..." K'Nara muses, once more allowing her hazel eyes to roam the other inhabitants of the shelter. She gives Ingrge the high sign and looks pointedly over at the drow female who had been the object of the mayor's affection--perhaps the lady could should some light on the motives behind the giants' attack on the town. Then she squats down on one knee in front of the child who had made the remarks about the dragon.
"Hey, there!" K'Nara says softly to the girl, "My name is K'Nara...what's yours..?" After the introductions, K'nara goes on to prompt the child into telling the group all about the dragon she saw. (OOC: Diplomacy check is 15.)
Don't ask, don't tell (Dm Post) Friday January 30th, 2009 12:18:59 PM
The little girl clams up and hides behind her mother when Knara is friendly.
The mother looks apologetically at the bladesinger. "Doesn't talk with strangers. She says she saw a dragon attacking the giants. She likes stories. In the chaos I think she was confused."
An old halfling pipes in, puffing a pipe. "I saw that dragon." He smells of spirits and smoke.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d100=99 ; Friday January 30th, 2009 5:48:53 PM
Ingrge rolls his eyes at his leader as he makes his way over to the drow. He is sure that K'nara means for him to be diplomatic, and sighs as he shakes his head. Putting on what passes for a smile, the elder elf stands over the seated dark elf and speaks fairly bluntly.
"Excuse me! Do you know where the Burgomeister is, so we can report to him and find out what is going on. Or do you have any information you can share that can shed some light upon the situation."
(OOC: What do you expect when you send an elephant in to do needlepoint)
Ingrge then steps back a half a pace and raises an eyebrow as he waits for her response.
[OOC: Round robin roll. Geesh...99. I guess you should go ahead and send me whatever we are going to be running.]
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Friday January 30th, 2009 10:00:09 PM
The warrior paces the cellar anxiously. "Den vhy don't ve just go out dere and kill dem all. Den ve don't have to vorry about invasion!"
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Saturday January 31st, 2009 8:12:22 AM
That is true, if they are spread out we could take them out one at a time for a bit and then they might start coming two or three at a time, It might take a while for the ones on the other side of town to figure out what's going on, if they do at all. I would be a waste of all those stone skin spells I just cast if we arent fighting and there arent any more where those came from.
Lian Saturday January 31st, 2009 5:58:11 PM
"Killing them at this point might be more humane. This close together, in close proximity to one another, no leader to guide them, they might just exterminate each other... which is alright by me. The fire giants and frost giants might release the old frustrations... so on and so forth."
"I'll take the stone giants." The elf smiles. "Might be fun."
K'Nara Sunday February 1st, 2009 11:05:34 PM
K'Nara sighs.
"Oh, well...I guess it's safest that young children don't talk to strangers," the blade singer concedes, moving away in time to hear the elder halfling pipe up that he, too, had seen the dragon. Turning to him, K'Nara says in an urgent voice:
"Can you describe to me exactly what you witnessed? Try to be as detailed as you can, please."
Wise words (Dm post) Monday February 2nd, 2009 2:19:40 PM
"Surely pretty lady. The dragon seemed to be made of light and glissened like a pile of copper, sometimes greenish in hue. It flew over the giants without hesitation, out of the blue, and destroyed the first lines in a matter of minutes. It's protected us before from giants. The great beast is still going at it, last I saw. It flew south and was gone for a half hour then was back again, a bit beaten up by the looks of it." He pauses a moment. "There was rumor that Humble's Ford had also been attacked."
Lian Monday February 2nd, 2009 2:20:46 PM
"Terrific! That crazy giant must have been telling the truth! All three villages..." Says the elf, punching into one palm in frustration.
K'Nara Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 12:33:07 AM
"We should try to help this dragon, I think." K'Nara says. "Since it's supposed to have gone to the south and then come back to this area, perhaps the first of the giants we can take care of are the ones on the south side of town. Sound good to you all...?"
Lian Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 10:53:34 AM
"I think clearing these out and finding the Burgomeister is the best option. We might find out more about the problems if we do."
DM Post Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 10:54:37 AM
OOC: Will wait for more.
Jerry, if you like, this is a great time for you to introduce your character... if he/she is done. :) You would be in the cellar healing folks.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 5:31:06 PM
Ok guys lets pop out to the south and hit the two closest and then work our way around the town. let's go.
K'Nara Wednesday February 4th, 2009 2:54:38 AM OOC: Say, didn't Ingrge question the Burgomeister's fiancee, who seems to be here, too? I don't recall reading the DM's response to Ingrge's talking to her...
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday February 4th, 2009 8:01:44 AM
(ooc maybe he scared her to death?)
DM Post Wednesday February 4th, 2009 2:22:16 PM
The drow female looks up at Ingrge after a few minutes and whispers, "If I knew, I'd be with him."
The old man is willing to talk to Knara about anything else under the sun. Sheep. Goats. Farming. Goats. Turnips. Goats. Trees. Goats.
Lian Wednesday February 4th, 2009 2:22:56 PM
The elf looks at the drow female. "Do you think he's dead?" Tactless.
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Wednesday February 4th, 2009 10:50:10 PM
Growing impatient, the warrior redoubles his pacing. "Pick a direction and lets go kill de giants already!"
K'Nara Thursday February 5th, 2009 1:38:43 AM
K'Nara backs out of the conversation about goats about as quickly as she can without running the local resident over. To the rest of the party she says:
"South, then--let's see if we can possibly hook up with this guardian dragon...and if it's greenish in color, maybe that would explain Gla-whosie-whathisface's preoccupation about 'the green one'...he may not have been referring to the late, unlamented Parnoth after all." So saying, K'Nara takes a peek outside in order to gauge the ED's chances of serpentining their way to the south end of the village.
K'Nara Thursday February 5th, 2009 11:13:01 PM
K'Nara continues with her intentions of leaving the shelter and scouting south of town to (hopefully) find the dragon...and she sure hopes she isn't all by herself when she does this.
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Friday February 6th, 2009 12:14:24 AM
The warrior merrily tags along with the love of his life, day dreams of slaughtering giants filling his mind.
Lian Friday February 6th, 2009 2:45:32 PM
The elf follows in the EDs wake, watching their back.
Here giant, giant giant... Gunther has something FOR you... Friday February 6th, 2009 2:53:23 PM
In the southern portion of town, the Dragons come upon a small band of three hill giants and its nothing short of a comical, the giants do in fact charge the Emeralds. Mere seconds from you, they stop dead, literally, when they are all spirited away by a mass of copper green scales and steely talons.
Friends, please help our innocent friends. I have this one. With Glandmarroc gone, this will be an easy extermination. I thank you. The telepathic voice fades and is gone, but not before seeing the glint of bright blue reptilian eyes turn your way. Our meeting on the bridge was quite entertaining.
K'Nara Saturday February 7th, 2009 12:31:16 AM
"Blue eyes..." murmurs the leader of the Emerald Dragons, a sort of idea forming in her head as she looks back at her party, "...say, you don't suppose that..." Then she shakes her head, her mind boggling at the idea of a dragon disguising itself as a halfling.
"We'll go help out the villagers, then," K'Nara agrees, "But...will you meet us again, so that we can try to figure out how in the Wold these giants were able to attack the villages now...and what we can do to safeguard the towns again..?"
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Sunday February 8th, 2009 2:39:52 PM
Hmmph! waste of good scrolls it seems. Ok let's go see if we can find and straighten out this burgermeister.
Relative safety... (DM post) Monday February 9th, 2009 1:30:05 PM
The dragon goes away.
After several hours of bombardment, the stones and masonry which had been falling begins to slow and then cease.
Evening begins to come as the sun lowers itself towards the hills and mountains.
The cellar slowly empties of villagers and it is soon apparent how many were actually in the hole. The village is not leveled, but has sustained heavy damage. Also, good news, there were only a half dozen slain in the attack. Looking to the perimeter of the village you see mounds that could only be giant corpses. Dozens. Clean up begins nearly right away.
Then, suddenly, a large shadow, beating wings and a mass of glinting scales lands in the middle of the town square. A reptilian voice says, "I found this wandering around one cave up north. Be kind to him, he knows not what he's done." The dragon takes to the air and is gone, leaving behind a huddled mass of Burgomeister shaking on the ground. There is a shreek and then the drow female is hugging and kissing him. He looks very confused.
Word soons arrives, Humble's Ford and Hovel were attacked by giants and have sustained damage. The docks at the Ford were destroyed. The ferry fleet was also destroyed... one ferry.
Lian Monday February 9th, 2009 1:32:22 PM
"You have got to be kidding!" He looks on as the dragon takes off.
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Monday February 9th, 2009 11:57:12 PM
Mouth opening and closing in disbelief at the identity of the dragon, Gunther sighs when he takes in all the damage. It had been like that since they became Dragons. He wondered whether it was Waard's displeasure with his friends, or did this kind of calamity always follow high level adventurers. The warrior offers his services to any villagers who might need help repairing the town. He completely ignores the Burgomeister...which is the only way that he can keep from feeding her to his.... Delilah!! While he is working of the repairs, Gunther sets about searching for where his dire lion might have gone off to in the attack.
K'Nara Tuesday February 10th, 2009 12:25:52 AM
K'Nara harrumphs as the guardian dragon takes to the air once more, then turns a level eye towards the newly-returned Burgomeister.
"Well, sir," she says simply, "What do you have to say for yourself..?"
Burgomeister.... innocent? (DM Jay B) Tuesday February 10th, 2009 6:21:49 PM
The Burgo seems genuinely confused and beside himself. "He made me, I resisted but I couldn't. My mind was muddled. No mettle! My head foggy. I couldn't tell ANYONE, if I started to, I was set to pain and would fail. He told me to pull out the defenses from the tower perimeter. Use the money to increase the towns profits. He said I would become the most famous of all Burgomeisters and be honored. I didn't expect this. I just wanted fame that being a moneylender didn't bring. So I had to frame a former friend... he's not guilty. He didn't take the money from the orphans." The female drow pulls away, dropping him to the ground.
"Your the crook? I believed you. Felt for you." She looks at the pathetic little halfling on the ground. She begins to cry. "I can't be with someone who loves fame over the innocents you were supposed to protect." She leaves with her surviving attendant with all haste.
The female commander, Commander Pipewood, comes out of the woodwork with a couple of guards. "Well men, looks like Calfast needs to be replaced by this man. He's just confessed in conspiring with the giants and using the orphan money. Arrest him."
"You Dragons! I tell you! You folks are good at what you do and trust this, you are always welcome here. I will tell Calfast... the TRUE Burgomeister... of your actions here. If you like, you can stick around and enjoy your new popularity here?" She smiles.
Lian Tuesday February 10th, 2009 6:41:38 PM
"Thank you, but we really have other things to attend to. But I'll leave the choice to the boss." He looks at Knara.
K'Nara Wednesday February 11th, 2009 12:50:13 AM
"By 'he' are you talking about that egotistical giant back at the cave..?" K'Nara asks the penitent ex-Burgomeister. After hearing the details, the leader of the Emerald Dragons turns to Lian and Commander Pipewood.
"We'll be happy to stay as long as you need us to help the survivors of the attack, Commander," she says, "We've no need to remain to bask in glory...the party before all this happened was fine enough, and I'm not sure how much celebrating folks may be in a mood for now."
Lian Wednesday February 11th, 2009 12:27:15 PM
"I'm good with whatever you choose boss." He smiles at Knara. "Yeah, clean up is more important."
Q&A (DM Jay B) Wednesday February 11th, 2009 12:29:32 PM
The ex-Burgomeister looks at Knara, almost afraid to answer. He nods. "Glandmarroc the Great, yes."
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday February 11th, 2009 3:52:11 PM
Listening in Ingrge glraes at the halfling and then growls. "Ahh you mean Glanmarroc the dead and splattered, don't you." So you were trying to get the Emeralds killed by sending us after him. I guess that means you should also suffer the same fate as you benefactor."
Ingrge stares at the halfling and awaits an answer.
K'Nara Wednesday February 11th, 2009 8:39:23 PM
"I don't know about that, Ingrge..." K'Nara counters the elder elf's logic, "The guardian dragon did confirm that ol' B.B. here was befuddled in some way--most likely some kind of spell. However, none of us here will be the ones to decide his fate--that will be up to the town's system of justice." She shrugs.
"We should probably poke around that cave headquarters of Glanmorroc's, too...you never know what he'll have lying around there unprotected...anything from traps to loot to evidence that can support--or refute--what our good ex-Burgomeister here is telling us."
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Thursday February 12th, 2009 12:14:14 AM
After finding Delilah, Gunther links up with K'nara. He continues to actively ignore the halfling leader as he'd really like to just feed him to his kitty. Feeling tired and grumpy, Gunther nods at K'nara's suggestion. "Let's go back dere and see vhat ve can find."
K'Nara Thursday February 12th, 2009 3:20:48 AM
"Then it's agreed?" K'Nara looks to the others. "We'll help out the people here and, as soon as it looks like our aid isn't required, we can go to the cave and make sure there isn't anything there that can possibly pose a danger to the people in the area."
Argam Grimwold Thursday February 12th, 2009 2:39:12 PM
A stout looking dwarf with an oversized holy symbol of Alemi, done in High Woldian, approaches. Serious of face, he looks at K'nara and says, "Milady, I have come to help. My name is Argam Grimwold and I am a Fixer. I have plenty of Woldsblood and am ready to work on whatever structures need repairing. Command me, for a prayer to Alemi has sent me here."
He stands tall, charcoal of skin,looking as if the fires of the forge have burned soot into his pores. He looks wider than he is tall, with muscles that seem to be made of the stone he professes to work with. Then as if he thinks it will help, he flashes a smile of ultra white teeth, amidst the ashen complexion of his face.
Then as quickly as it appeared, the smile vanishes and the stern look of wanting to be about his tasks replaces it. He waits patiently, as if the whole Wold could weather away and he'd still be waiting to begin his holy work.
Lian Thursday February 12th, 2009 4:44:42 PM
"Seems we can't help but to attract dwarven clergy." He laughs. "Well, if you were sent, thank the sender for us."
Return to the cavern, if only briefly (DM Jay) Thursday February 12th, 2009 5:04:20 PM
So, as night falls, you arrive at the cavern in whatever manner you choose (likely teleportation rings) with your new tag-along, Argam the dwarf from parts unknown.
You search and discover several things. Gold. Pilfered goods from caravans. And among Glandmarroc's corpse, which has already seen predation, you find thing of great interest. You discover a partial scroll of Geas, its not viable now due to a large scorch across the bottom. Also, there is a letter from Twigrumpler the Burgomeister, to Glandmarroc, stating that he has ousted Calfast. Another saying he doesn't like doing this. And still another pleading with the giant to let him go.
Evidence? Forgeries? Possibly innocent after all?
K'Nara Thursday February 12th, 2009 8:30:53 PM
K'Nara's chestnut head bows in deference to the newly-arrived cleric.
"We need all the help we can get, priest of Alemi," the blade singer tells Argam, "Thank you for being here." She outlines that the Emerald Dragons will make sure that Glanmorroc's cave and/or body is trap-free as well as lending their aid to any in the stricken area who need it.
Gold is good, and the EDs will probably attempt to trace the proper owner of the pilfered goods. If none can be found, the loot will be utilized by the party to make sure they're properly outfitted to continue to battle for truth, justice and the Woldian Way. The documents that may or may not prove the ex-Burgomeister's innocence in the giant attack are taken from the cave in order for them to be turned over to those who will try Twigrumpler.
K'Nara does what she can for those in need, expecting the others in the party to put forth their best efforts as well.
"I can't wait until things get down to a dull roar," she comments to Gunther with a bit of a smile, "I'd love to see what Ingrge's daughter looks like." Her words remind the others in the group that the baby was born at the castle while the party was away, and that none of them save Ingrge has seen the infant yet.
Argam Grimwold Friday February 13th, 2009 10:34:58 AM
Argam nods to K'nara and gives her a stiff bow. Then he neatly pivots and begins working on repairing the closest damaged building.
Curiousity, though, causes him, almost unconsciously, to follow the Emerald Dragons a bit as they head to the cave. He remains a distance behind the famous adventurers, and fixes things as he goes.
A drop of Woldsblood there to shore up that damaged wall so it doesn't collapse, a drop there to fix the roof, healing a broken arm quickly so he can keep moving to keep up.
'Why am I so curious about these great ones? They HAVE to have a healer! He just probably isn't here right now doing important things. That must be it! I gotta stop talking to myself.'
Then aloud, "There maam, does that arm feel right now? Good."
Lian Friday February 13th, 2009 11:06:56 AM
"Master Argam, how is it you came to be in this region of the Wold?"
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Friday February 13th, 2009 3:59:47 PM
The warrior nods at K'nara, a goofy grin plastered on his face. "De baby...I almost forgot!! Oooo...I gotta get back to de castle and start vorking vith Thearai. She's going to be so excited!!" Bubbling over with excitement, Gunther turns to Ingrge. "Do you tink your vife vill let me introduce de baby to her kitty right avay? It's really best to get de bonding started as soon as possible...." He taps his chin thoughtfully "...course everyvonce in a vile de kitty gets a little too frisky, don't know dere strength...and..." Gunther does his best to be thoughtful, though it is a daunting task for the cat trainer. "Naw...Thaerai's not like dat...she as gently as a daisy... I'm sure she's going to take right to de little tot. Do you tink she can sleep in de babies room? Dat vould definately speed up de bonding time..." Gunther prattles on and on about the baby and her soon to be new pet...the black panther Thearai.
Gunther watches with mild interest as the dwarf tags along behind the group. "Huh...vhat's dat funny red stuff?" Gunther scratches his snow white hair as he thinks back trying to figure out what the dwarf is working with. "Hey, is dat Voldsblood?!! Oooo nasty stuff dat! How in de Vold do you touch dat stuff?" There is a small tinge of loneliness as he remembers how his blood Brother. He wonders where the cleric of Domi has gotten off to and how he's fairing in his adventures.
OOC: Jay, where is Delilah now...is she back in the halfling village (munch, munch, much) or did she rejoin us?
K'Nara Friday February 13th, 2009 11:29:12 PM
K'Nara looks at Argam with interest when Gunther's question about the Woldsblood comes up. She, too, is curious about what it takes to actually be able to handle such a dangerous substance.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Sunday February 15th, 2009 7:22:47 AM
Ingrge takes his time looking over the Cave using his special vision to make sure nothing is over looked that should be checked out.
Semingly to no one he asks a question out loud asking something he has been wondering since they found out about Glandaroc.
" How do you suppose he acquired a heart seed anyway?
Argam Grimwold Monday February 16th, 2009 5:25:54 PM
Heartseed? Now those are nasty!
And yes it is Woldsblood. That is what a fixer works with. I can summon Woldsblood several times a day. I keep 20 drops here in my holy symbol. It is magicked to keep it safe. I also carry 100 drops in my pack in a larger magical container, when I'm full.
I can use the blood to repair many things. Structures, art, construction, even magic at times. I can recharge wands with it, for instance.
I used a common Cleric spell to divine where i was needed next. It said to go the place of emeralds and dragons. So I came here. This is my first trip alone. Before this I've always traveled with other fixers or an adventuring group.
Wrapping it up... Monday February 16th, 2009 6:19:59 PM
Delilah is with the halflings in the village.
While in the cavern, you find nothing else beyond what has already been mentioned. Exhausted all avenues here in the cavern.
Gunther,AC 30, HP147/152, Charm Animal, Good Hope, Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin Tuesday February 17th, 2009 9:22:24 AM
Heheh...good one Kent...
Now, will you please answer Gunthers very important questions. ;P
Argam Grimwold Tuesday February 17th, 2009 1:52:07 PM
Guessing that everyone is befuddled by his explanations, he shrugs with a bright smile and leaves the cave, pausing to check on the structural integrity of the entrance.
"Can't fix everything everytime, can I?"
Then sitting himself on a rock, he pulls out a long curved pipe and lights it letting out a long sigh of forced relaxation. The smell takes him back to times long ago sitting at his grandsire's side and listening to his neverending yarns.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday February 17th, 2009 7:21:32 PM
(ooc sorry guys that last was posted on the wrong board.)
Ingrge looks at Gunther for a moment. I will certainly allow the introductions however you are going to have to convince Caeryn about the sleepovers........
Turning to Argam Grimwold,
"So, you were guided, so to speak, to join us here. It is very nice to meet you Argam. my name is Ingrge Nightseer. I am a weapon mage of some ability. Though I do admit that I tend to try some unorthodox things that have a way of working out. I hope we are headed home for at least a short while as I have a new daughter I would love to get to know a bit."
Glancing quickly over at K'nara the elder elf continues.
"I do hope you will join us on that trip. We can offer you a place to lay your head and some very good food. at the very least and perhaps we could discuss a more lasting relationship with the emeralds if it is you desire."
Lian Tuesday February 17th, 2009 7:27:20 PM
"Yes, well met Argam, fixer of some things some of the time." The elf smiles broadly.
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday February 17th, 2009 7:44:10 PM
(OOC: Hey Jay you want to get us back to the castle and I will take things over starting Monday??????)
Tight lil bow... (DM Jay B) Tuesday February 17th, 2009 7:54:12 PM
So, it is more or less determined that Calfast is innocent of the theft of the orphanage funds. Twigrumpler was in cahoots with Glandmarroc but unaware of the full scope of the betrayal. A Geas was likely used on the halfling.
However, the mystery of the Heartseed will have to, for the time being, remain a mystery. Who was Glandmarroc and why wasn't he ever mentioned by Parnoth? Will Mop know about him? How did Glandmarroc unite warring giant factions so easily?
Who is Argam Grimwold? ----------------------------------------------------
After a couple of days, or perhaps weeks, of helping the halflings, the Emeralds return home. It is as it was left. Peaceful.
Brusse reports to both Knara and Lian about the goings on in the castle. Boring and droll. ---------------------------
Thus concludes the module Fall of Angels.
K'Nara Tuesday February 17th, 2009 9:56:08 PM
The guardian dragon will also remain a mystery, too, K'Nara concludes as her group of adventurers assists the stricken area as best they can before going home to Madyrn and their Emerald Castle.
Once there, the imperatives of life take precedence: welcoming the daughter of Caeryn and Ingrge to their fold ("Hey, Ingrge--she looks like her mother!"), suffering the overly-detailed reports of Brusse ("No, no--I'm quite up-to-speed about the exact number of toothpicks left in the castle stores, thank you!"), enjoying some private time with Gunther (...nothing to say here--it's private for a reason!) and, last but certainly not least, additional training in the techniques of the blade singer. The training, in particular, is satisfying as K'Nara feels she is getting better at her craft.
The down-time at the castle allows the chestnut-maned leader of the Emerald Dragons to get to know the fixer that has entered their midst a little better, finding Argam to be quite dedicated to his deity and his calling.
Argam Wednesday February 18th, 2009 6:09:16 PM
Argam flashes his grin at Lian. "Nice turn of a phrase. I like your humor."
Then Ingrge one of the most famous of the Emerald Dragons asks him to tag along to discuss a "lasting relationship" with them?
His mouth drops in open shock.
He quickly recovers, but his face turns dark purple with embarrassment.
All he can manage is a nod.
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Once at the castle, he is in awe yet again. This owned by adventurers? Amazing! He quickly notices that magic was used in the erecting of the structure. Powerful allies.
He vows to himself to get to know this place perfectly as soon as he can. He pulls out a pad of paper and begins taking furious notes in dwarvish runes about every little thing.
Lian Wednesday February 18th, 2009 11:36:57 PM
Lian grins. "I like dwarven humor. Know any jokes? Our last dwarven friend was rather dry."
"Oh, Brusse, find our friend Argam a suitable tower room of his liking, would you? See Argam, Brusse is our tower ghost and our sentry. He keeps this place ship shape. Not to mention a great talker. He can converse about anything forever." He smirks. "Trust me."
(OOC: rolled in the Booty for HPS... got a 4.)
Lian Thursday February 19th, 2009 6:41:24 PM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge: AC 28, HP: 102/102, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday February 19th, 2009 7:48:39 PM
Well Agram, I take it you have noticed the dwarven work throughout our humble abode. Let me get you a map of the place and the grounds, it will aid in your learning the place a bit more easily. (map on way via email if you don't already have it)
After making sure their new guest is settled Ingrge heads to his family's private quarters to spend some time with his wife and new daughter.
At some point Ingrge and Caeryn introduce their daughter to the rest of the Emeralds.
"Everyone, I would like to introduce you to my daughter, Vanime Elemmiire. Her name is a combination of Drow and Sylvan and means Beautiful Star."
The next few days go by faster that the elder elf could even imagine, and you all see a side of Ingrge that has never been seen before when he is with his daughter. Infact over the span of three days a bemused happy smile has not left his face for an instant. He has however taken some time to do a bit of scroll writing to replenish those he used on their recent trip.
(ok Guys and Gals 10 days game time is passing from the time we got back to the castle until we start again on Monday. Post what you need and what you are doing particualrly if shopping, scroll writing or item making. Please make sure to check the amount of time needed and do any exp adjusting as well.)
Argam Thursday February 19th, 2009 9:09:15 PM
"Thanks for the map."
He looks at it.
"Yep, very humble abode.
"What? a joke? Hmm....then you'll know that the best dwarven jokes are not jokes as humans tell them. No punch line and they don't make sense. That's why they are funny.
"Ok here goes...
"I dropped my hammer the other day, bent over to pick it up, and Dougan pushed me over onto it."
Funny.
Lian Friday February 20th, 2009 10:37:49 AM
"Hey little one. Welcome to the Wold."
K'Nara Friday February 20th, 2009 10:51:05 AM
K'Nara sufficiently "ooo's" and "ahh's" over the little bundle of joy called Vanime.
"Ingrge," the leader of the Emerald Talons says with a bit of a sly smile, "You aren't going to switch your weapon specialty to a bow, are you..? All the better to keep your daughter's suitors at bay when the time comes..?"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Friday February 20th, 2009 2:01:06 PM
Oh as you know I am very very proficient with a bow, I just figured I didn't want to show you fighter types up.
Argam Friday February 20th, 2009 2:50:29 PM
"i can recharge wands, if you need it folks. That's a handy thing to know I'd think. It is usually my main calling card when joining an adventuring group for a time.
"As long as I'm with ya, you never need to buy new wands. Grab them all and bring them to me. Might even consider buying some as they are no longer a consumable since you have a FIXER in your midst. I'll get them filled for ya."
He puffs out his chest a bit in pretend arrogance and then hunts down Brusse to check into castle and tower defenses.
Lian Saturday February 21st, 2009 5:34:26 AM
Lian produces a Stuffed gnome with small emerald eyes: 100g, for Ingrge's daughter, "For her."
As for Argam, "Well, I think we found someone to hold all these wands... though, I think I'll keep one on hand." He hands Argam One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation, Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications), Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3)... "You should hold these. We haven't had a true healer since Bert left."
K'Nara Saturday February 21st, 2009 3:32:20 PM
"Say, Argam," K'Nara says contemplatively, "Do you charge staves, too? I happen to have a Staff of Life and a Staff of Healing--as well as another Cure Moderate Wounds wand. Part of the group's treasure, you know."
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