DM Kathy Thursday April 2nd, 2009 12:15:47 AM
[OOC: Thanks for your patience, everyone.]
At last, you seem ready to depart. Your new spells have been learned, your new abilities explored. On the day that a package from the Catacombs arrived for Rollo, containing a hat, you decide you are just about ready to depart.
That evening, you gather at Dulcet's for a meal. She gives you copies of what maps she has of the surrounding area, and discusses with you the best places for locating a wyvern.
The windows are open to the warm summer evening, so you all clearly hear the sound of something falling outside, close to where you are sitting. The noise is followed by a muffled curse, and some rustling in the bushes.
Selemar Thursday April 2nd, 2009 2:29:27 AM
"perhaps a wyvern has come?"
Sits back, looking mildly amused.
it's not dull around them. I'll grant them that
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 2nd, 2009 9:00:12 AM
Axara, playing with an asparagus on her plate, gives a side glance at Selemar but says nothing.
An inept spy tumble and falls. I wonder why he or she was spying on us. Let me guess which one of the boys will run after the spy to prove his manhood is the biggest. If Selemar waits here, I'll wait with him. If not, I will follow. I'll arrive after they catch the spy and do some posturing about hiving him or speak. Kiel and Pots would argue and while Pretty Boy will try to mediate. Ah l'ennui ...."
She keeps playing with her asparagus, waiting for the other heroes to go run after the spy.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Thursday April 2nd, 2009 9:51:44 AM
When Rollo asks for help, Garret eagerly accepts. He heads to the path and very carefully and methodically goes through the stones of the path, clearing out dead leaves, tiny plants, and bits of root, making sure the path is clear and pristine.
At the meal, Garret carefully examines the maps with Dulcet and whoever else is interested in the maps. He pays close attention to the geography of the land and locations of hills and streams, if he can. When the sound comes from outside, Garret turns and laughs, "Well, whoever it is that's trying to spy on us sure is doing a poor job, aren't they?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Thursday April 2nd, 2009 10:42:38 AM
Rollo heads over to the window and casts Hold Person on the person hiding in the bushes.
(Will save DC:15 or stuck)
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=29 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2009 2:41:08 PM
Zeph watches as Rollo casually goes over to the window to catch whoever was climbing around outside.
Hmmm. If Rollo's spell fails, then there should be a safeguard. Good thing I was planning on playing a joke on Garret today with this spell. Zeph thinks to himself as he also goes to the window and looks for whoever was perusing about (spot =29. Natural 20)
Zeph sees the person and everything about him/her. He casts Grease (Reflex DC 15)at the person's feet, in hopes to trip him/her up and give the group time to successfully capture the person.
After the spell is cast, Zeph will climb out the window and run after the person. "You're caught. Might as well give it up and tell us why you are hear and who you are working for." Zeph says matter-of-factly.
Dathish "Dash" Thursday April 2nd, 2009 5:17:45 PM
Dathish who is returning from his early from his meal in the woods to help prepare for the journy with his wolf at his side and a dear over his back hears Zephs cry and just sees the spells being cast from the window. Quickly dropping his catch he begins to run towards the figure at full speed. (Run speed is 40 feet because of fast movement.) OCC:still away useing a public libary computer spell-check is broken and I'm in a hurry )=
DM Kathy d20=10 ; Friday April 3rd, 2009 1:14:10 AM
When the noises happen outside, Selemar, Garrett, and Axara are inclined to be nonchalant. After all, it's not as if this is the first time somebody has spied on you.
Rollo and Zeph, however, take action. Rollo's spell proves successful, and the spy freezes in place.
"Why, it's Otis Ekks!" cries Dulcet, leaning out the other dining-room window.
Looking again, many of you do recognize Otis, a local lad from an impoverished family nearby. Some of you also remember that for the last year or so, Otis has been working as a page for the Pitchfork Council.
At that moment, Dash comes pelting around the corner of the house, rushing right up to the immobilized Otis. He is still going full speed when he hit's Zeph's Grease spell.
[Dash, please make a Reflex save, DC 15]
Selemar Friday April 3rd, 2009 6:31:01 AM I'll have to see if I can teach Shun to eat people who lurk around us. We need to be a bit more vigilant
The bear now has a name.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Friday April 3rd, 2009 9:04:49 AM
Garret chuckles when Dulcet calls out Otis' name. "Ah, Otis is it? I've heard about him before. I bet he means no harm, but I'd be willing to bet a bag of gold that there's someone that put him up to this."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday April 3rd, 2009 9:07:09 AM
Axara taps Rollo on his shoulder "Let him go gnome. Release your spell. He is armless. This is not one of these ultra powerful hawkmen you need to murder."
She goes to the window ""Otis, no need to be sneaky. Come join us at the table. There is plenty of extra food and we can catch up." Under the candle like, the whiteness of her face, contrasted by the red of her lips and the blue of her eye gives her an eerie feeling. The rest of her, all black clothing and accessories melt with the night.
[/i]Otis Ekks? Did his older brother had a crush of one of my sisters? Yeah, I think so but Dad did not let him court her because his farm was poorer than ours. And Poor Otis, he had such a crush on me but never got the galls to approach me. He would have been probably nicer and gentler than the jerks who did approach me[/i]"
She sees Danish trying his best to stay up because of Zeph's spell "Welcome to this group Danish. Now that they think they are our friends, you won't need any more enemies.
She looks at the night and explains "Isn't the night beautiful? I love it. I love darkness. It reminds me of what we really are ..... "
Hmark Friday April 3rd, 2009 9:54:21 AM
Hmark grimaces at Axara.
"What is with you and these hawkmen? I believe you need to reconsider you action. We tried to negotiate with them and we ended with us fighting. They lost. They die. Except only two died, cause we took the rest back to their clan, in spite of your earlier arguement. They had a chance. They blew it. They die. End of discussion. You saw what happened to the bandits we tried to save. We tried to tell them the danger. They did not care. Right?"
The archer points at the immobilized Otis. "Isn't it dangerous to keep them alive as they will be able to tell their patron how we fight and our stategic approach. The less they know about us, the higher we have a chance not to bury any of us. It might be cruel. but hey, your goal is to find a way to eliminate the banana. Anything that goes between me and that is taking a risk on his life."
The archer is getting angry now. "So I guess only hawkmen who flat out ambush us and attack first are the ones worth saving? You've gleefully stuck a dagger into an unconscious woman. You've spit on the body of an immbolized and butchered comrade. But we defend ourselves against an ambush, and WE'RE the murderers?"
Hmark stops, panting and trembing with pent up anger. He points a finger at the woman, shaking it. "You've done nothing but whine, complain, curse, and degrade us ever since I've been with the group. Even Kiel, and he actually LIKES you. And yet, despite all this arrogance, you've yet to accomplish one, single, solitary thing to get us closer to our goal. So lemmee ask you this. Point blank. Why are you still here?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Friday April 3rd, 2009 11:30:55 AM
Rollo tries not to laugh at Axara's comment, but is finding it difficult as he walks up to the boy.
"Hello Otis. How's the family doing." Rollo strolls next to the boy. No, need to be frightened.
Rollo releases the spell.
"Come inside there's plenty of food, you can take some home if you like."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday April 3rd, 2009 11:57:12 AM
Axara smiles at Hmark, giving him a big smile, the smile of someone who has accomplished her goal. "you are getting angered Farm Boy. Good. Anger is good. It leads to darkness and then nothingness. I like that. I will not explain to you how big a threat we represented to the hawkmen for their way of life. I do not believe you can relate to it. I guess you did not take being made an honorary hawkmen as an important thing. Stupidly I did, which is why I felt we should have done EVERYTHING in our power not to harm them. I am not innocent in the deaths. I could have helped but somehow I forgot I had that magic in me. Check that one to another of my failures. And trust me, it is eating me inside as I could have prevented the deaths. These hawkmen were misguided, closed minded and not very smart. They were not evil. "
She stops and still smiling continues "Regarding finishing the unconscious and bleeding arcanist with my dagger, I will do it all over again. Trust me, giving a second chance to a wizard to take you down is a very dangerous thing. They wanted what we have, we attacked, and we finished them. It is different from the hawkmen. And yes I spat on Sebastian's body because he betrayed us and was ready to help evil. I spat out of frustration and anger that I was taken for a fool for the umpteenth time in my life. "
She stops again and looks at the entire group and gives them a tender smile "What have I done to help the group? Let me think ..... probably nothing Farm Boy ..... I am completely useless ..... I just come along for the company and the pay ..... I could do other things for the group but probably your mommy would not approve ..... but you put a good point on the table.. How useful are any of us? I believe that the ones who have only actively contributed are Rollo and Kiel..... And the walking cow among the Hawkmen.... The rest of us just tagged along for the ride.....
She looks at Hmark right in the eyes "did anyone tell you how much cuter you are when you get angry? You should do it more often ... " She blows him a kiss and waits for Otis to come to the table.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday April 3rd, 2009 1:05:08 PM
Zeph smirks and walks over to Hmark. He puts his hand on the archer's shoulder and whispers, "Should I be offended that she didn't include me in the list of those who have actively contributed to the group? Naw, her opinion stopped meaning anything when she decided to let us die at the hands of misguided hawkmen. Don't worry my friend, just don't listen to anything she says and it will be ok. Besides... she called poor Dathish DANISH!" Zeph laughs out loud at the last remark.
Then Zeph looks at Otis and back at Axara, "I clearly see arms on this fellow. He should be insulted you said he was armless." Zeph says with a smile.
Zeph agrees with Rollo about trying to be nice to Otis at first by inviting him to the table. But if Otis decides to run for it, then Zeph will chase after the lad- no need to leave any loose ends that could hurt the group down the road.
Selemar Saturday April 4th, 2009 6:34:03 PM
"We differ somewhat Axara. We agree that there is darkness within us, but I also see light. We agree that it would be better had we not needed to kill the hawkmen, but I would not have been willing to feel their blades cut through my flesh so they are not inconvenienced. And in the end, I would prefer my family live than die. Perhaps that is peculiar to you, but I think some of the others would also rather not see the people who matter most to them die screaming to benefit the cause of darkness."
"in this case, I think perhaps we can spare him. Is it possible that might redeem us a bit in your eyes for not having died and lost our prize?"
Poor girl. She must be losing her mind
DM Kathy Sunday April 5th, 2009 11:45:49 PM
Everyone relaxes a little when you learn the identity of the "spy." Garrett theorizes that someone put the lad up to it. Axara knows the family.
Rollo dismisses his spell, and Otis begins edging hesitantly away. "Uh...uh...I need to be getting home now," he says, glancing uneasily around at the party.
Zeph, however, has no intention of letting Otis get away. Seeing this, the boy unhappily accepts Rollo's invitation and comes into the house.
"I...er...that is...thanks for offering to feed me and all, but I really should go," he says again.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Monday April 6th, 2009 9:03:38 AM
Garret finishes up eating and casually makes his way to the doorway, should Otis consider making a run for it.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Monday April 6th, 2009 9:44:41 AM
When Otis enters the room, Axara grabs him by the arm and walks him to a chair, the way a hostess would do with a cherished guest. "Otis, it has been way too long. How have you been? You do not recognize me? I'm Axara. Yes I know, I look different.
Listen, please do not afraid of these men with their armors, their weapons, their scars, their magical spells. They have the best intentions in the world by sometimes they appear to be a little gruff. Trust me, they are good people.
As I said do not be afraid, nothing will happen to you. Just answer the magicians and armed men's questions and we can a nice dinner together. I believe they wanted to know why were you peeping from outside and if someone put out up to it. "
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Monday April 6th, 2009 10:15:04 PM
Zeph nod's at Axara's assessment of the situation and the questions he was going to ask. "Yes. As she said, please to enlighten us as to exactly why you were spying on our conversation... and don't lie." Zeph says as he sits down next to the boy.
Then Zeph will lean over to Rollo and whisper, "If I remember correctly, you have the power to make sure people tell the truth? Is that a Zone of Truth spell that I read about?"
DM Kathy Monday April 6th, 2009 11:57:34 PM
Otis again tries to edge his way out, but this time it is Garrett who blocks his escape.
He smiles hesitantly at Axara. "I do remember you, Miss. You're still pretty, even with all that black stuff on."
In response to Zeph's questions, he at first claims he wasn't spying; he just was on his way home and was curious about the voices he heard. Persistent questioning, however, soon tears down that story. "Well...well, maybe I was watching you a little," he finally says, defensive. "So what? The man pays well, and Ma's still awful sick. And there's no egg money, 'cause something got at the hens, and my brother ain't working, and anyway, I can't see there was any harm. He just wanted to know where you was goin', and, well, everybody wants to know that anyway on account of you bein' brave adventurers and all."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Tuesday April 7th, 2009 8:35:34 AM
Garret casually stands by the door and raises his eyebrows when Axara says that the rest of the group are "good people." He does his best to look non-threatening, but he does remain standing near the door, just in case.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Tuesday April 7th, 2009 9:16:25 AM
Axara nods at Otis' story. 'I understand your situation. Life is tough when things are going wrong on a farm. Listen, I cannot talk for the rest of these powerfully strong warriors and magicians, but I believe I can help. First tell me a couple of things. Who is that man that asked you to look out for us? How much did he give you? Tell us everything you know. One of the magicians can go attend to your mother and I am sure we can gather a few gold pieces to help you until the hens start making eggs again."
She caresses Otis hair with her cut-off gloves covered left hand while her right hand plays with the claws of her chocker. "Relax, nothing will happen to you. You are a good person and it is too bad your brother did not get the chance to marry my sister. And too bad you do not look my new outfit. I think black looks good on me. "
She smiles at Otis then gets up and pulls Rollo and Kiel aside. She whispers "We can tell the boys wrong information for him to report to the man who hired him and send him on a wild goose chase or a trap we set up. Any ideas or suggestions?"
Dathish "Dash" d20+3=15 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2009 4:33:00 PM
Ref save 15! OOC:Sory bout my lake of posting I go home in 11days so I should be up and posting then! After narly keeping his balance on Garrets spell Dathish follows the other back into the house stopping by rollo and observeing the child thoughtfully while remaining silent throughout the childs intergation. After a few seconds of thought casting Detect Magic. Slightly suprised at Axera's manner towards the child and at Hmarks outburst and rash comments towards axera. [i] A child spy? strange, poor boy has no idea what is going on. This mage needs help the strain of her magic is tareing her appart. As for that archer, I do not know what happend with the hawkmen but whatever it is this needs to be resloved.[i]
Kiel Tuesday April 7th, 2009 8:58:48 PM
Watching Axara coo over Otis, the tips of Kiel's ears begin to show some redness. Then, it happens, all of a sudden. Unable to stop. Kiel turns to Axara and out comes a torren of words.
Knock it off girl. You are readily willing to knock one of us for the use of our weaponry. Then cry about how inept you are in combat. Then, stand around when people are getting attacked. Yes, I heard about the combat with the hawkmen. If you are going to be a contributing member of this group you need to get off your ass and start participating instead of boohooing at every turn about how stupid or inept you are. When a combat situation happens, stop analyzing the stupid thing and help your comrades. Bitch at us afterwards, not during. That's not only going to put yourself in jeopardy but us as well. Kiel takes a breath and continues: As for this new look of yours, I sure as hell don't know what to say, or to think. I could care less if you dyed your skin purple, your hair pink and wore bright orange. Your outside is not what heats me up. I know your inside. I know what makes you tick and what pisses you off. I know, we ALL know, you think you arent capable to be a helpful member of this group but you are wrong, and us not asking you to leave should prove we value you. Takes another breath: I just figured Axara that you needed a little space to work things out so I backed off. I havent stopped in my affections for you. I love you enough to back off so whatever you have to work out inside yourself you can. But am always gonna be here for you. And yes, I am a man whether you want to believe it or not. I take responsibility for my actions. I ask noone else for help in my troubles. I try to find a way to solve them without involving others. And if that means I am immature then so be it. I am immature. If wanting to make sure I hone my combat skills during down times so that I can not only stop myself from being hurt or killed but for those that I care about too, and practice with my weaponry. If that means I am immature, then so be it. I am immature. But don't you for a second try saying how I feel about anyone or anything. That is not for you to say. I know how I feel. I know that I love you and nothing you do to the outside of your body will change that. Your appearance didn't make that happen and the sooner you get off your high horse about that the sooner you will see it to be true. One final breath: So, now, you know how I feel. You know my truth. It's up to you now. If you want me gone, say so, itll happen. If you need space, til you can figure things out, so be it. If there is no way in hell you will or have feelings for me now, then say so. Get it out in the open. Put it on the table. Let me know your feelings. But stop with this boohoo im no good to anyone bullcrap.
Then turns to Rollo and flips him off.
And then walks out of the lady's house, SLAMMING the front door.
And walks out to the corral where Phoenix is and contemplates on things said and unsaid.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] d20+10=11 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2009 10:49:14 PM
Rollo powers down when Kiel flips him off. Wait, I'm not a robot?
Stands to the back and looks diplomatic for the others. (diplomacy: 11)
(ooc: slammed beyond belief at work right now.)
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+11=30 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2009 11:21:01 PM
Zeph is still sitting next to the boy with a smile as Axara tries to coo him into trusting us and divulging information.
Then, when Kiel has his outburst, Zeph's mouth drops a bit... mainly in disbelief. I thought he had some sort of breathing exercise to calm himself down? Zeph thinks
Then when Kiel leaves the room, Zeph will be the first to speak, if so allowed. He turns to Dulcet, then to Otis, "Umm. Anyways... Otis, look, the truth is this: we are traveling to the city of New Ellena in search of an archmage who can help us destroy some evil document that we found a while back. We currently do not possess the document, but it is on its way traveling via a messenger to the archmage right now. You can deliver this information to whomever you wish as it means little to us, but in the future you should not trust strangers. If you need help with anything, then ask the people who know and care for you, ask Dulcet for goodness sake." Zeph says, trying and succeeding at appearing honest (Bluff = 30).
DM Kathy Tuesday April 7th, 2009 11:46:47 PM
Otis seems resigned to having been caught, and is now quite willing to talk. "I don't know the man's name," he tells Axara. "He wouldn't tell me. He often wears a blue leather jerkin, so I called him 'Master Blue.' When I first called him that, he laughed and said it was a good enough name."
"He gave me 10 gold pieces to start with," the lad continues, "and 10 more each time he likes my reports. Sometimes he don't like them, though, and I don't get nothing."
He listens carefully to Zeph's information [ooc: New Elenna is a kingdom, but we'll assume Zeph got it right. :) ]. "You-you mean you're gonna let me go?" he replies. "And I can tell him about you going to New Elenna and all?"
About that time, however, Kiel's temper reaches the boiling point. He lashes out at Axara and storms out of the room.
Dulcet stares after him, then turns to look at the rest of you. "Well. That was eventful. Is there anything more about your recent journey I should know?"
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Wednesday April 8th, 2009 8:58:28 AM
Still standing by the door, Garret nods at Kiel as he storms through the door. He winks at Rollo and says in a loud whisper, "I think he likes you!"
He pauses a moment, then suddenly gets mad, saying, "Wait, yeah, Kiel's right! You people don't know what's going on and couldn't work together to kill an anemic cow! I'm not going to New Elenna with any of you!"
Garret then stomps out and joins Kiel. He says to Kiel, "That should really confuse that kid about our group, right? Oh wait, you were serious? Man, you have it bad for that girl, don't you?"
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Wednesday April 8th, 2009 9:59:54 AM
Axara stands there, flabbergasted at Kiel's outburst. I thought I was the unstable one in this group!"
Her face looks even whiter than before, making her bright red lips and deep blue eyes shine even more.
She approaches Otis "As I told you and as you can, these powerful warriors and magicians have a short temper as they are concerned about people getting hurt. You did the right thing to tell the truth. Now, here is some gold to help you and your family and may be get a healer for your mom. You are a good boy and you can trust the people in this room."
She gives him a slow kiss on the cheek that leaves the mark of her lipstick on his face.
She looks at Madam Dulcet and bows "I am sorry Madam Dulcet but I need to go talk to Kiel so if I can excuse myself. The people in this room can fill you in for anything else I might have know.[/b]" She bows again to the witch, put on her robe hood halfway which allows her face to be visible and goes see Kiel.
She approaches the warrior who is standing next to his horse. "The night is beautiful, isn't it? I love it. I feel freer at night. I feel liberated. Probably the same way you feel now that you have emptied your bag about me, although I doubt you wanted to do it in front of everyone. Well, at least you will have their sympathy for feeling this way about someone like me. Kiel makes an attempt to speak but she stops him. "Let me speak. You say you love me for what I am inside. I simply cannot believe that because you have NO IDEA what is inside me. You have no idea what has happened to me and what I have been forced to do to survive. I am curious to see what you think is inside me? What is the true Axara? An adept sorceress but very unsure of herself and who needs to be told that she is good? I am really interested in your interpretation. You say you can push my buttons but trust me, there is so many of them, a blind mind could find some easily.
Now I respect your love for me and honestly I am not sure I feel the same way about you. I am attracted to you but the way you seem to feel about me scares me. So I would like some space but I want to stay close to you. May be we can stay close friends. And may be, this is just a hint, some courtship can be done rather than yelling from the top of your lungs in front of everyone that you love me.
She stops and smiles and looks at the moon "Gorgeous, gorgeous night! Look at that moon! We also have the issue of you feeling that you fix your own problems and do not ask anyone's help. This cannot work that way as a couple. If we cannot trust each other to ask the other's help, how can we truly be close to each other?
Finally, if you cannot see my point of view on the hawkmen, you cannot say you understand me. You were not there and heard it from the victors who rewrote history. These hawkmen were boys compared to us. We had a walking cow that could have taken all of them on his own. They had no arcanists. We acted like a blood thirsty group rather than a group of heroes. But I could have prevented the blood shed and I forgot I had that magic. And I supposed to move on and forget these men are dead and I could have done something about it?
She stops as if she done and then adds a final note "I am also quite disappointed that you do not care about my outfit and appearance. I spent a lot of time working on it and coming up with it and I do not like the fact you do not care about it. This kind of things are important to girls."
She looks at him and plants a quick kiss on his lips and wink and smiles at him.
She walks way and go sees Garrett and whispers into the halfling's ear "You guys are going to be very supportive of him. He is in a tough spot caring so much about me. You all think he is crazy and sometimes I think you are right. But he will need buddies, honest caring buddies. Can you do that for me? And by the way what do you think of my new look?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Wednesday April 8th, 2009 1:22:56 PM
Rollo responds to Garret's comment, "ugh....I must be careful. They way his moods change he may try to kiss me in the morning." the gnome cringes at the thought for a moment then turns to Otis. "Well, let's go see to your mother I may be able to help. Lead the way son."
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Wednesday April 8th, 2009 3:19:03 PM
(OOC: Yep. Correction, I meant to say Plateau City in the kingdom of New Elenna. I figured they were one in the same just about. =)
Zeph looks a little confused as Garret also marches out of the room, although chances are the halfling is only kidding.
Zeph looks at Otis, "Yup. Go ahead and report what you have seen and heard here today. We are venturing to Plateau City in a few short days and our item we wish to destroy ventures ahead of us, carried by messengers. I honestly don't care who knows because our party, although disorderly, is strong and nothing a man in blue can do poses a serious threat. Now, I don't know if Rollo has a way with chickens, but he has surprised me in the past, so go with him and see what his magic can do." Zeph says with a smile, still lying through his teeth (Bluff=30 from before... its the same lie)
Zeph will stay back with Dulcet and explain a bit more of what happened at the hawkman trials and afterwards.
Kiel Wednesday April 8th, 2009 7:44:47 PM
As Axara walks off, Kiel turns and admires her, saying: Must be jelly cuz jam don't shake like that.
Turning to Garret he says: She is right you know. Not about everything but for the most part. Ive told her how I feel, and vice versa. Time to prove it......
Then smiling to the retreating woman, he says again to Garret: Damn women. Just when you think you know what they want, they hit ya upside your head with a tree branch, making your head twirl into a boggle.
And stands there with a huge grin on his face.
DM Kathy Thursday April 9th, 2009 12:11:33 AM
Otis accepts the money from Axara with a stammered thanks, then hastily exits the room.
Dulcet listens carefully to Zeph's explanation. When he concludes, she says, "You went through a great deal to retrieve that brazier. I hope the people of the Valley will one day know the tale."
A smile twitches her lips. "And now, if your friends outside are quite finished, you might consider getting some rest. It will probably take several days to reach the part of the Hills where you are likely to encounter a wyvern."
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] Thursday April 9th, 2009 12:35:08 AM
Feyjarl, previous just lazing around in the background comes forwards and speaks to Kiel, "My friend, Zhang has the same effect on me. Some times you want to stab yourself in the face, but there's a little something that stops you. Give up working out what they want, it's pointless and even if you do work it out, it'll all change tomorrow anyway."
He pulls the blackened double bladed sword from behind his back, looking at it he says, "This is my companion. We never argue. There's never any misunderstandings. No mood swings. No ridiculous remarks, and no 'you should know better by now' comments."
He looks at the sword and at Axara's form walking into the distance... "Course, sleeping with this wouldn't be as much fun as with her, but that's not happening either is it?" Feyjarl smiles at Kiel, "Any time you want to borrow this, just tell me, just make sure you treat it respectfully."
Selemar Thursday April 9th, 2009 1:12:01 AM Yes, as a race, they are all mad. I hope they can sort this out soon.
OOC: Ever have a week so tiring, your hair hurts. I'm failing my save against sleep now
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 9th, 2009 10:47:46 AM
After hearing Kiel's comment, Axara turns around and gives him a wicked smile "Jelly? I don't think so. These are quite firm but also sweet and sensitive. Not than I am sure you know the meaning of the word.
She shakes her head and continues "When I hinted that courtship mattered, I MEANT it. And comparing my anatomy to jam or jelly does not cut it. You got to think outside the wench..... Argh... MEN"
She goes see Madam Dulcet and after getting a final update, she goes to her room to rest. She gets fully undressed except for her cut-off gloves and her chocker. She opens the window and let the night breeze enrobe her "I really love the night. I wonder sometime if I am a night creature born in wrong body. Anyway this breeze feels so good. Too bad Kiel is such a big oaf because although I could have used the company. Actually this is a good thing. I would have been forced to dump him in the morning and it would have made the Job even worse than it is."
She sights That's right tomorrow the job is back and I will to be with them again. Although I must admit I am curious how Kiel is going to behave. The rest, Pretty Boy, Pots, Farm Boy, Brand and the rest are quite predictable.
She lies down on the bed and cries softly and silently [/i]Mom, you will never know it but this is for you. [/i]She slowly falls asleep, keeping the window.
In the morning, she wakes fully rested, applies her make up to mask her somehow puffy eyes, and goes down for breakfast, somehow dreading the trip to the Hills.
http://dndorks.com/characters/viewcharacter653.aspx Dathish Thursday April 9th, 2009 4:14:49 PM
OOC:Damn I missed all the action. And I thought I was the one with the abilty to rage (-= After watching axera go to bed dathish turns to Selmar gueseing his thoughts Dont worry you'll get used to them, they live life like a rushing river rather then a calm stream, Fuller and faster but shorter lived and sometimes volatile. He then goes to Tollo and Otis as they head out the door come it would be a disgrace if with all of us heros only one botherd to escort a young colt home. Dont worry, he only wants to smell you, he's never seen a human child befor. He gestures to Mich as the lengthy Wolf snifs the boy [Come lets get you home befor it gets to late[b] Ps:sory if my rollplay is a little akward latly I've never been a player in a Post-by-fourm game before and I'm still working out the kinks
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Thursday April 9th, 2009 5:37:07 PM
Garret smiles at Axara and says, "Oh, the new outfit? Well, it's certainly a change, isn't it? No one is going to accuse you a being a farm girl dressed like that. Well, Kiel might, but not anyone else, that's for sure!"
Garret stays with Kiel as Axara walks away. He nods to Kiel and says, "In all my wanderings, I have yet to find any man that claims to know or understand women. I don't begin to claim that I can, either, and that's no common woman there, either."
"Well, I suppose that's enough for one night, isn't it? How about a mug of ale before we turn in for the night?"
Kiel d20+2=9 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+1=2 ; Thursday April 9th, 2009 8:04:30 PM
Nods in agreement with Garret and has a nightcap before turning in. In the morning Kiel will get up before the others and have a hasty breakfast, then goes into the barn to ready all the steeds and his friend Phoenix, then hands the reigns to the others as they arrive.
When Axara reaches for her horse she notices a single black silk ribbon woven into her horses mane.
Kiel will be the last to mount, making sure all of his gear in securely fastened onto Phoenix, and then takes point once everyone is ready.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=24 ; d20+9=10 ; Thursday April 9th, 2009 11:37:27 PM
Zeph gets ready for the day and prepares for the journey as any other day. He decides on a few versitile spells that could be helpful in any odd encounter and packs his horse, Shadow's, saddle.
At breakfast, he is generally jovial towards the other party members and will make small talk about anything to keep the conversation away from... love?
Zeph will ride second in line to Kiel, also keeping an eye out.
(Listen = 24 Spot = 10)
DM Kathy Friday April 10th, 2009 1:46:00 AM
You enjoy Dulcet's hospitality that evening, sleeping variously in a comfortable bedchamber, or rolled in a cloak in the stables, or outdoors under the stars, depending on personal preference.
In the morning, you arise, make your preparations, and set out.
Summer has come to the Valley. Sunrise was very early this morning (perhaps too early for some), and the sky is a cloudless blue. As you begin your journey, the morning is refreshingly cool, but the temperature is likely to rise as the day goes on.
It's been weeks since the spring rains, and the roads are firm and dry. As you ride, you pass farmers on their way to the fields, and see others already hard at work. A few people stop to stare with curiosity at the local adventurers, but most just give you a cordial "good morning" and continue on their way.
As the day goes on, it does indeed become hotter. For those of you in armor, particularly, it becomes uncomfortably warm. You don't think your health is in danger [no need for Fort saves], but the days travel is more wearying than it otherwise might be. Fortunately, there are plenty of wells, springs, and little streams where you can re-fill your waterskins and water your horses.
You travel a full day and then some, but it is still quite light as you begin to make camp.
Kiel d20+9=20 ; Friday April 10th, 2009 1:56:01 AM
After finding a suitable camp spot, Kiel will tend to the horses. Bedding them for the night. After taking special care of Phoenix, Kiel then sets up Axara's tent, positioning the door flaps away from prying eyes.
Kiel collects wood from the ground, taking care not to kill off young saplings and such. Then stops after a good nights worth of wood has been collected, then does a water run as well. Making sure all the little stuff has been completed by the time the evening meal has been prepared. If none is done, Kiel eats from his rations.
After evening meal, Kiel once again gets up and does some scavenging. *survival: 20* After finding some etable berries, including strawberries and blackberries and boysenberries, he returns to the camp and divies up his bounty between everyone as an added treat.
He makes his camp as always, under the stars, between the horses and Axara's tent but close enough to the camp fire to be in its protective aura. Taking his normal watch, with Axara, Kiel pipes up quietly so as not to wake the others. So, why the change to black?
Selemar Friday April 10th, 2009 2:58:25 AM
Selemar has discovered that Shun is sometimes distracted by fish, though berries get his attention soon enough. Anyone who speaks Elvish might overhear him muttering about bear's lacking the focus of a wolf.
As Dathish had expressed some curiosity regarding the hawkmen and they can speak very privately, he'll tell him more or less what happened there, including his belief that they were a handsome folk, who looked like dark haired elves (reminder, Selemar is a dark haired elf). In brief, they were reluctantly allowed in, allowed to earn membership in the tribe, then ambushed by some who hated and feared outsiders. No one in the group wanted to fight them, but it was, in Selemar's opinion, necessary. Axara refused to do so. If that young woman spoke Druidic, she'd probably be surprised to hear the admiration in his voice. It may have been poor judgment, but he recognizes good motives. So, the tension is in part due to her belief that the others are too violent and their concern she might refuse to fight again when needed.
At some point, he might glance at kiel and mutter "part of the tension anyway..."
Being druids, they'll probably marvel at trees, rabbits and whatever else is around. He'll make an effort to not be obvious that he's telling the story of the hawkmen He'll give a hand preparing dinner, and take any watch that's needed (no sleep after all)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday April 10th, 2009 9:01:41 AM
Axara goes down to breakfast, seems to be looking for someone, does not see him and sits down in silence. The hood is on her head but her face is still visible, even whitier than before. She has put extra redness in her lipsticks and the contrast is quite striking.
After breakfast, she thanks Madam Dulcet profusiosely and goes to get Miss Mare. She sees the single black rubbon tied to the horse mane and she searchs for Kiel. When their eyes meet, she smiles at him, a genuine thank you smile.
She says a few arcane words and although she is wearing black in this very hot day, she does not seen to be an issue for her. On the contrary, she really seems at ease in the hot weater (cast endur elements).
She rides silently, lost in her thought, keeping her contact with the rest of the group to a minimum.
At dinner, she will mainly eat fruits, somehow selecting the ones Kiel found and staying away from any meat.
She sees the druids talk to each other and she has no idea it is about the hawkmen and her decision.
She uses an invisibility spell to be able to go wash in a spring in complete privacy and is fully dressed when the spell expires.
As she sits during her watch with Kiel, she smiles at the question "Why black? Well because I love the color. People often if not always think of black as a symbol of evil or sadness. I could not agree more. I like the night. I like the darkness. I guess because at night, our differences disappear. As my mom used to say, at night, all the cats are grey. After the hawkmen situation, something had broken between me and the group. I reached a point where I needed to differenciate myself from the group. So I decided with this new look. It definitively set me apart from the group and as Garrett said, make it hard for people to realize that I used to be a farm girl. Plus, as I may be will tell you one day, but not tonight so do not ask, I have done things which I had to do but am not proud. So my new look affirms that. I am not innocent, in any way or shape. Finally, as soon as I found out as a girl I had magic skills, I dreamed of lookng like a mysterious brooding sorcerer. I have not mastered that look but I am working on it. "
She stops and looks around "Night is truely a magical time. Look at that full moon. Plus it is nice to be able to talk to you while they are all asleep. I really appreciate that. And thank you for the rubbon. I really appreciated it. So tell me Kiel, if the Job was over tomorrow, what would you do?" She looks at him, playing with the claws of her chocker, her black painted nails looking like claws as she wears her cut off silk lace gloves.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Friday April 10th, 2009 10:06:57 AM
Garret rises fresh and ready for a new day. He spends the day again enjoying the travel and seeing and talking to others. The heat does not appear to bother him at all, of course having no armor and wearing no shirt does make it easier for him.
As they travel, Garret takes special watch over the others who appear to be having difficulty in the heat. He's sure the others will worry about the animals, so he often runs over to grab some water and brings cups and wineskins of cool water to Dathish, Axara, Feyjarl, and especially to Rollo. He watches Selemar and Kiel throughout the day, but they seem to know more about when to drink water themselves.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=9 ; d100=27 ; Friday April 10th, 2009 9:34:18 PM
Zeph smirks a bit while on the trip and tries to aim the spell, Reduce Person at Rollo as a practical joke. If Cornelius wouldn't enjoy Rollo growing in size, perhaps a reduction? Zeph thinks
Then, as he rides his horse, he begins to cast the spell, but the horse will have none of it, and it bucks as Zeph's fingers begin to make the motions. (Concentration to cast spell on horse = 9. FAIL). His spell fizzles in his face, reducing the size of his nose by 1/2.
"Ahhk!" Zeph yells in a much more nasally voice, it sounds like he inhaled helium or has a bad nasal congestion. If anyone cares to look in his direction, Zeph looks very amusing in his current predicament, but the effects fade after a few minutes and his nose returns to its normal size.
Zeph will take either the first or last watch in order to get the full 8 hours of rest required to memorize spells. But during his watch, he casts Alarm over the area around his companions and dozes off.
On the morrow, Zeph prepares his spells for the upcoming day: Level 0 - Read Magic, Mage Hand, and Message. Level 1 - Charm Person, Grease
Kiel Sunday April 12th, 2009 1:58:23 AM Not because of you, but I too enjoy the night. Everything to me is clearer if you can understand my meaning. The stars and moon show their glory and the night owl's sing their song. There is a new and different world at night and I long for something different than the norm. Maybe that's another reason why I like you. You aren't the norm. You are different in your own right and now I will have to wait and earn your trust so one day you can tell me your story. Just know this. I see you with my heart and not my eyes. And nothing in your past could ever change that. As for your querry, I would rejoice that the artifact is lost to the wold, so that our families and others wont be swayed or ruined by its evil. And then long for another adventure for I have come to enjoy being on the road, seeing new and wonderous things, meeting new people and overcoming puzzles and such. Don't get me wrong, I too one day would like to settle down with a fine woman and have children but only when I and her are ready and do what we both want to do, not force either one of us to do what the other likes. Then looking into Axara's eyes, he continues: The fine woman i've found. And then smiling, he stops talking.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Sunday April 12th, 2009 3:46:53 PM
Axara looks surprised and turns her head around "A fine woman? Where? Are you seeing ghosts? I am a woman for sure but fine, I doubt it. Let's say that I have ... hum ... anyway, this will be for another time."
She stops and looks around "Listen Kiel, I believe that you see me with your heart and not our eyes. But what when you will see me with your brain? One day may I will be ready to tell you really what I have done in order to survive. And probably it will be the worst time because it will be when I will trust you the most and would like to lose you the least and will give you the best reasons to run away. But let's cross this bridge when it is time."
"I am glad you like the night. Yourself are not your normal guy. You nearly shot me the night we met because I wanted to bring the banana to Dulcet. And we ended up doing it anyway. I am not sure I fully forgiven you for that. To your credit, you were the only one to treat me like a woman and understand I was not just one of the guys. I did appreciate that although when you left, you left my head spinning, which is probably what you wanted to do. "
She looks at the ranger in the eyes "So where would you go adventuring if the job was done? Would you still stay with these guys? "
DM Kathy Sunday April 12th, 2009 11:43:17 PM
As you travel, Selemar and Shun get better acquainted. The bear is very interested in food of all kinds. A few months from now, when his instincts are telling him to hibernate, life could get very interesting. For now, though, bear and elf enjoy the summer together.
Zeph tries his hand at a little magic, and finds he doesn't quite have the knack of it.
Kiel and Axara have a great deal to discuss once camp has been made. Is a romance blossoming between the hot-tempered ranger and the prickly sorceress? It is, perhaps, too soon to say.
Your rest is uneventful, the few hours of darkenss apparantly not enough to tempt marauders this evening. The next day is another warm one, and you are able to spend that night in an inn.
On the following day, you begin to climb out of the Valley, up into the Windbourne Hills. As you climb, you notice that the temperature is a degree or two cooler up here, and there is a refreshing breeze. Also, you meet with fewer people, and ones you do meet eye you suspiciously. Hillfolk are notoriously xenophobic.
Kiel Monday April 13th, 2009 1:58:34 AM
(in response to Axara's question a couple nights ago, at the time she asked it) Anywhere actually. I personally would like to meet these hawkmen people you all talk about. As for these guys, the only one I would have to think about traveling with is that damn gnome. Just cuz he's a cleric he thinks his shit don't stink and he's better than the rest of us.
Once the group enters the hills Kiel pulls out his map and confers with the others that got information on the area and starts plotting a course, a safe one if possible, to find and track a wyvern. Along the way, Kiel will stop, dismount and try talking to some of the hill folk in the hopes of opening a dialogue with them in attaining information about said creatures. If pushed Kiel tells them about a family member needing a cure for a poison they obtained while fishing off the coast and the healer has sent them on a quest to obtain some from a wyvern to mix in a healing recipe in the hopes of making a cure.
At night, goes into a hightened state of alertness. Keeping the horses tied closer to the campfire, putting Axara's tent closer as well, sleeping outside her tent just in case, And on watch keeps a better look out to the area and the sky especially. Keeping the conversation to a minimum.
Edited per player request. --Al
Selemar Monday April 13th, 2009 5:28:02 AM
Selemar will suggest there is no safe way to track a wyvern. He'll try to smile to show he's joking, and hopefully not offend the ranger
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Monday April 13th, 2009 9:17:01 AM
The change in temperature or weather does not seem to affect the sorceress. She seems contents with her clothing and does not sweat nor feel hot or thirsty.
During the day, she will kept the conversation to a strict minimum even with Kiel.
At night, she will talk to Kiel during her watch. "Kiel, I have to remind you that Rollo and you were the two ready to shot me when I took the codex and wanted to bring it back into its lead case. It is strange now that you two are not getting along together as I believed at the beginning that you shared the same unique brain cell." She smiles at her joke and continues. I find your self-assurance interesting. I do not know what I would do if the job would be done tomorrow. May be I would go as far as I could and leave Axara behind. May be I would go back to the valley and make a living the way I used to. I am not sure I would stay with the others, unless you are around. As my mom used to say, "Vas ou le vent to mene" or go where the wind lead you. I guess I will go where the night leads me.
She does spend a long period of time just watching the moon and the night when she is not on duties.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Monday April 13th, 2009 10:34:03 AM
Garret smiles and clearly enjoys the trip. He looks around and peers intently at the changing scenery, trying to talk to the various suspicious hill people.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=18 ; Monday April 13th, 2009 2:43:00 PM
Zeph will take the day to scribe another spell into his book. This time it is the ever-useful Feather Fall spell. (Spellcraft check =18, success)
Dathish d20+12=32 ; d20+11=20 ; Monday April 13th, 2009 4:13:58 PM
OOC:Sory I didn't get in a post yesterday was crazy Dathish Spends most of his time travleing by foot keeping up with his mounted companions with ease*. He often goes to hunt with Mich when the group stops for camp (survival 32 Nat20) finding enough to eat for Mich and him aswell as bringing back a grown deer that evening. If the others ask as to why a druid goes hunting he will reply that man is part of nature and that nature shares its bounty with all of those under its domain. After the group stops to camp in the hills Dathish will look for a place that he thinks a creature of pray such as a wryven may hunt. (Knowledge of Nature: 20) After Dinner he will anounce to the group the he entends to take Mich and begin tracking the wrvyen but he is willing to take any ideas and offers of help.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] Monday April 13th, 2009 7:20:51 PM
Feyjarl simply rides along with the group, thinking of home and Zhang.
The banter between the lovers is found to be amusing, but he mostly ignores it, prefering to think of the task ahead of them.
During a stop he applies the ointment to his back again, seeming happier after doing so. The ointment jar is now very nearly empty however.
Hmark Monday April 13th, 2009 7:47:22 PM
Hmark rides along at the rear of the group, letting Kiel and the rangers do the talking to the locals. The lad makes it a point to stay as far away from Axara as he can, and begins hanging around with Zeph or Selamar while in camp.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] Monday April 13th, 2009 8:12:59 PM
Feyjarl drops back in the order, to chat with Selemar, Zeph and Hmark about what they see coming up - trying to ignore the obvious love session ongoing.
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