DM Kathy Thursday October 15th, 2009 1:10:52 AM
Seeing you won't be able to revive him on your own, you bundle the man over Zeph's horse and head for Jarlwolf.
You arrive right at sunset. Little has changed in the town. Although it is late for farming folk to be out and about, many people are still abroad, strolling through the cool evening--and probably giving their hot houses a chance to air out before trying to sleep. Your group gets a few raised eyebrows, but most people recognize Zeph and Garret and Selemar, and give them friendly (albeit cautious) greetings.
The windows of Dulcet's manor house are all opened wide to catch the breeze. Out back, you can just catch a glimpse of the little shrine to the Fey King that Rollo built.
"Bring him inside," says Dulcet briskly when you explain the problem. "Zeph, can you show your friends where the stables are?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:14/25 NLD: 4] Thursday October 15th, 2009 9:34:59 AM
Garret wanders over to the shrine quickly, to check that its been taken care of while the others see to the horses and the stables. After checking it, he slips inside quietly to check to be sure the leader of the gang that attacked them is being watched and guarded carefully.
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:38/52} Thursday October 15th, 2009 10:53:28 AM
While everyone departs for the stables and the shrine, Donovan stays at the front and starts stripping off his heavy armor. Standing naked there for a brief minute, catching some of the cooling breeze, he then dons on a pair of clean breeches, opting to not put on stockings, boots or a shirt. Then proceeds to clean, then oil his armor and weapon off to the side of the house. After that, he cleans and bandages his wounds from the last fight.
Hmark(25/35 hp) Thursday October 15th, 2009 10:53:34 AM
On the way into Jarlwolf, Hmark eases Stardancer in beside Selemar. The archer has wrapped a shirt around his leg, and the cloth is seeped with blood.
"You don't happen to have any of them healing spells left?" he asks the druid hopefully.
As the archer knows where the stables are, he volunteers to take the horses there while Zeph and whoever wants to deals with Dulcet. The lad lingers in the stables, using every excuse he can think of to delay entry to Dulcet's halls. Finally, he runs out of reasons, and reluctantly joins his companions - although he spends most of the time hanging out in the back of the group.
Cambar (HP20 of 27, AC23) Thursday October 15th, 2009 11:06:01 AM
Cambar parks her horse, and helps carry the unconscious enemy leader to see this town leader.
DM Kathy Friday October 16th, 2009 1:26:35 AM Garret finds the shrine to be well-looked-after and in very good shape, although the caretaker does not seem to be there at the moment.
Hmark takes care of the horses, lingering in the barn as long as he can.
Donovan strips down and cools off, while Cambar carries the unconscious leader into the manor.
"In here, I think," Dulcet says, leading the way to a small storage room, currently unused.
Between them, Dulcet and Selemar manage to heal the group of their wounds. Everyone is back to full hit points.
Dulcet kneels next to the captured leader, casts a spell, and touches him on the shoulder. Some of his wounds close. He groans, and his eyelids flutter before opening. "Wha--? What do you want?" he asks.
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 d20+11=15 ; d20+3=5 ; Friday October 16th, 2009 4:08:59 AM
(sorry about the missed post... midterms kicking my arse...)
Zeph also goes with Cambar to Dulcet's storage room. When the man awakens, Zeph says, "I think your tongue better start wagging... if you want to keep it in your mouth." Zeph says as he draws out his dagger and glares menacingly at the man. (Bluff = 15, Intimidate = 5. blah)
Then Zeph pulls out the note and hands it to Dulcet. "A man who's initial is C has been employing these black-clad buffoons to kill our party. We need to find where he resides so we can put an end to this once and for all." Zeph says.
"Which is exactly what we need from you, mister." Zeph says to the bound man.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday October 16th, 2009 8:05:22 AM
Garret tries to stifle a laugh as Zeph's intimidate looks more like a muskrat trying to scare a roc.
Cambar (HP20 of 27, AC23) Friday October 16th, 2009 3:24:05 PM
Cambar watches this Dulcet lady really closely. It's her place, right? Who is she, exactly.
When there is a logical break, Cambar offers her hand, introducing herself to the lady.
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:38/52} d20=6 ; Saturday October 17th, 2009 9:36:33 AM
Walks into the manor after the others, watching outside to make sure there isn't any extra set of eyes. {spot: 6}
Donovan prefers to stay back, out of the way, letting the interrogating professionals to do their work. After his cousin introduces herself to the lady of the manor, he in turn does the same.
DM Kathy Monday October 19th, 2009 1:28:30 AM
"Cambar, Donovan, it is good to meet you," the white-haired woman replies. "I am called Dulcet, and this is my home. This group of adventurers is assisting the Valley with a quest of some importance, and I am doing my part as well. If you have decided to help them, you are welcome here."
Meanwhile, the man blinks muzzily at Zeph. "A man employing us? I dunno who's paying. We grunts almost never know. Sarge might know, but I doubt it."
As you read the letter again (copied below), it does seem as if the "C" man is part of the army, not hiring it.
Our new contract begins immediately. His Majesty is most anxious to stop a group of adventurers from retreiving the sting of a wyvern. The creature is said to live to the east of here, in the hills. His Majesty's advisors have formed an alliance with a group of orcs; however, he is not confident in their ability to stop or slow the adventurers. Let us show him what the Sons of Shadow can do!
If you cannot intercept the adventuers in time to prevent them from getting the wyvern sting, you must by all means stop them from obtaining the Opal Sword. We will, of course, be setting up additional defenses, but your squad is our first line of attack. I know you will not fail in your task.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday October 19th, 2009 8:19:34 AM
Garret peeks over and reads the letter again, then steps back. "Well, I guess I'll ask the obvious question -- Hey, Dulcet, what do you know about an Opal sword?"
Cambar (HP20 of 27, AC23) Monday October 19th, 2009 10:42:12 AM
Cambar shows Dulcet the letter. "Looks like the King of Somewhere thinks he can send soldiers and mercs into the Cinnamon Valley whenever he wants. And what with 'orcs' and 'Sons of Shadow,' well, I'd say the King of Somewhere is maybe the King of the Dread."
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 Tuesday October 20th, 2009 12:46:17 AM "Ok then. What additional defenses could there be waiting for us?" Zeph asks
DM Kathy Tuesday October 20th, 2009 1:30:55 AM
"Opal Sword..."Dulcet murmurs. "Wasn't that Sgreth Tazkar's weapon? Yes, yes, I'm sure it was." She muses for a moment. "Well. Isn't that interesting. Yes." Turning to you, she says, "It is possible that the Opal Sword is the final item we need to destroy the Codex. But...how did you learn of it?"
"Sons of Shadow," the prisoner says. "That's us. That's our army. Finest mercenaries this side of Plateau City." He speaks with more confidence now. "Our other defenses...well, that'll be more troops, won't it? Probably more than you can handle," he adds, with a nod a Zeph.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday October 20th, 2009 8:30:26 AM
Continuing his conversation with Dulcet, Garret says, "What? Why would we need something else to destroy this darn thing? And a sword? What are we supposed to do, cut the darn thing in half? Seems a bit odd, if you ask me."
"But this Tazkar, who is he? Or who was he? And do I really want to know?"
Hmark Tuesday October 20th, 2009 1:18:34 PM
"Um, maybe we oughtta have the "where's the sword" conversation after Skippy here [nods at the prisoner] is taken to another house", Hmark opines.
If asked, the archer will happily volunteer to escort the fellow to the local jail.
Cambar (HP20 of 27, AC23) Tuesday October 20th, 2009 4:49:24 PM
Friends, my parents were in a car crash yesterday afternoon. Fortunately, there are no life-threatening injuries, but both my folks have broken bones. My mom is in the ICU. My dad is home with a broken heel bone, and he needs a LOT of help getting around and doing things. I'm taking care of him today and tomorrow. Posting here will be sporadic at best. Sorry.
That said, Cambar agrees with Hmark and looks forward to a more private chat with Lady Dulcet. Like, what is the codex, where is this sword, and who is she, anyway, no disrespect intended.
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} Tuesday October 20th, 2009 5:33:50 PM
sits there still. kicks the prisoner in his side when he pipes up.
Ok man, understood. give your folks our love.
DM Kathy Wednesday October 21st, 2009 1:18:21 AM
[OOC: My best thoughts and good wishes for your folks, Cayzle.]
The prisoner gives a weak "hey!" of protest when Donovan kicks him.
Locking the prisoner in the storage room, you move out into Dulcet's parlor for a more detailed discussion.
"Sgreth Tazkar was a hero of the old days," Dulcet explains. "Not well known today...in part because records of his deeds are sparse, and in part because....well, the records that we have are quite graphic and violent. Tazkar was not kind to those who opposed him. The legends to speak of his Opal Sword, which is rumored to be somewhere in the Windbourne Hills."
"By itself, the sword will not destroy the Codex," Dulcet explains to Garret. "But, combined with the herbs I have gathered, and the rituals I have researched, and the other items you have found...did you find the wyvern sting?"
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 Wednesday October 21st, 2009 1:25:50 PM
(OOC: yeah. I had my Teach For America interview yesterday... posting here was the last thing on my mind. Though I think I will be accepted; I find out on Nov 10th. Wish me luck. Oh, Cayzle, sorry about your parents, take care of them my friend.)
Zeph smiles when Dulcet asks for the Wyvern Sting. "Yep. I believe Hmark or Garret have it" Zeph says.
then Zeph remembers his job as the party funds distributor. "I'm venturing over to the weapons and armor shops to sell our goods" Zeph says. And with that he takes off with the mounts backs full of armor and weapons that have been collected.
(OOC: I will update the loot list Thursday. Studying for my Biochem Midterm till then. I will inform everyone how much money to add to their coffers so we can all upgrade some equipment)
Cambar (HP20 of 27, AC23) Wednesday October 21st, 2009 3:32:34 PM
Cambar grins, and those who know her will recognize the expression. "I thought Donovan had it."
She also grins at Lady Dulcet, who has still not answered Cambar's question about who the heck she is. "The Windbourne Hills are pretty darn wide. Can you narrow it down some? Like, which to which one of the hills?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+1=19 ; d20+1=2 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2009 3:51:38 PM
Garret smiles when Dulcet mentions the hills. "Oh, I've been through those hills a lot. I used to carry messages through those hills to various different places. Never did see a sword lying around, sorry. I'm trying to think if I heard any stories about it, though..."
----- Knowledge, Local: 19 Knowledge, History: 2
Wow, lots going in IRL! Sorry to hear about the parents, but at least they're not more seriously hurt. Good luck, Zeph, with the position!
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} Wednesday October 21st, 2009 4:32:35 PM
{yo, cambar. you're hp is full so said the dm. might wanna change that in your header}
Yeah, I had it. And then I gave it to Cambar for safe keeping. Might check her pants tho, it's like a bag of holding in the right spot, says Donovan with a wicked smile.
Donovan, after cracking his smart remark goes to stand guard over the prisoner. In the same room with him. Not trusting that he won't find a way to escape. Donovan has seen too many "safe secures to go awry" and doesn't plan on letting this prisoner escape.
Cambar (HP27 of 27, AC23) Wednesday October 21st, 2009 4:52:57 PM
Thanks! LOL. I fixed my HP.
DM Kathy Thursday October 22nd, 2009 1:17:09 AM
"I shall have to do further research," says Dulcet, "to try to narrow down where the Sword could be."
Garrett gives the matter some thought. He believes the Sword is most likely in the northern Windbourne Hills, somewhere near the kingdom of Fol Branth, or in Fol Branth itself.
Fol Branth, he knows, was once the power in the region, but ten years of civil war have greatly weakened it.
To Cambar and Donovan Dulcet says, "And you are both welcome here, though I'm not sure whether you have joined the quest. My name, as I said, is Dulcet. This valley is guided by the decisions of a group known as the Pitchfork Council, and I am one of the local representatives. I also have some knowledge of magic, which is why I was called upon to assist with this little problem."
"As for the nature of the problem...well, there was some concern about spies and security. I will leave it to the others to decide how much to tell you. I am pleased to say, however, that I believe our goal is in sight."
Donovan finds the prisoner nursing his injuries and looking thoughfully about the room. Perhaps a guard is not a bad idea.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday October 22nd, 2009 9:01:56 AM
"Seems like I have heard a tale or two about that fellow. Far up in the hills somewhere, near Fol Branth. 'Course that was a long time ago. No telling what's happened since then. I think this one is going to be a bit tougher than searching out a wyvern, though. So, who's up for some rest? I say we sleep on it and see what Dulcet can come up with before the morrow. Then in another day, we head out into the hills -- we're going to need our rest, some of those areas have been fighting one another for years, and they're not going to care which side we're on."
Hmark Thursday October 22nd, 2009 9:53:17 AM
Hmark just hangs in the back, reluctant to speak up. Frankly, he's been concentrating so much on each of the group's missions that he's nearly forgotten the "nature of the problem" himself. And, having never heard of Fol Branth, the archer can't add anything.
Mostly he waits for Zeph to get back with some coin. The man's arrow supply is woefully low.
Cambar (HP27 of 27, AC23) Thursday October 22nd, 2009 11:45:51 AM
Cambar nods at the idea of resting for a night and then racing to get the Opal Sword first. But she has a couple questions first.
"Okay, so there's this King of Somewhere who hired the so-called Sons of Shadow to stop us from getting the Opal Sword. Let's call him King Jerk for short. How come King Jerk wants to stop us from getting the sword, when if he had just kept his big mouth shut, we would never even have thought of it. I mean, looks like it wasn't top of mind for Lady Dulcet here. So what's King Jerk's angle? Why does he think we're looking for the Opal Sword? What does he think we would do with it? What would he do with it, anyway?"
"We may not know the answers to that, but we gotta start to get answers, or we're stumbling in the dark. Like to begin with, who the heck IS King Jerk?"
"Our only lead is this mercenary company. Has anyone ever heard of these Sons of Shadow? Where in the Wold is our prisoner from, even? Where are his barracks? Where are the Sons based? How far did they march to get here? What is the name of the leader of the company? How do you hire the Sons of Shadow to do your dirty work, anyway?"
"We should be able to get those answers from the prisoner. And maybe we can get a friendly mage to cast a charm spell or two. That would make him our friend, and we would get better answers than from scaring him."
"Lady Dulcet, what can you do to help us get true answers from the prisoner? Do you have any other way for us to figure out who King Jerk is?"
"If we can figure out some stuff about King Jerk, we can figure out what he wants from the Sword."
She turns to Dulcet. "Lady, you weren't even thinking about the Opal Sword, or were you? How were you going to get rid of this Codex thingie before we mentioned the Opal Sword? Do you really need it? If so, how come you didn't send us to get it before, when we coulda got a jump on these bums? I mean, there's lots of wyverns in the Wold, and lots of stings, but only one Opal Sword, I betcha."
She smiles to show that she is not trying to put Dulcet on the spot, but just brainstorming and speaking her mind as the thoughts occur to her.
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} d20+2=15 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2009 3:33:40 PM
So, what is the requirements to join this little group of yours? asks Donovan to the prisoner. Having beat up children and tortured puppies? Oh, I know, you had to steal from your parents, then kill the family dog in front of your siblings...... Donovan kicks the prisoner out of spite. Then reconnoiters the room, securing all means of entrance/exit, and making sure his binding is set. {use rope: 15} After being satisfied, Donovan takes up a sentry position next to the door.
{he takes his guard detail very serious}
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 Thursday October 22nd, 2009 4:43:29 PM
Zeph returns with six bags of coins, each with a name tag written on it. He hands them to his companions, then he says, "Going to the catacombs. Be right back." and is off, but will return shortly to hear the full story.
Hmark, Garret, Selemar, and Zeph get 7011.225gold for the Ettin, Orc, Wyvern, and Farm fights. Cambar gets 4352.85 from the Wyvern and the Farm fights. Donovan gets 1773.75 from the Farm Fight
Update your sheets. Good luck shopping. Did I miss anything? The link is right up there on my signature. Everything was sold at 90% and distributed to everyone who took part in that fight. The gold was just distributed evenly.
DM Kathy Friday October 23rd, 2009 5:39:45 PM
[Sorry about the lack of DM post. My ISP went offline last night, and now I'm at work. Will try to post later today.]
DM Kathy Friday October 23rd, 2009 11:19:34 PM Zeph returns with the party treasure, a welcome sight for Hmark, at least.
Cambar has a number of questions for her companions, Dulcet, the prisoner, and the as-yet-unidentified King Jerk. Dulcet does her best.
"I knew we would need some kind of weapon or cutting implement for the final stage of the Unmaking," she explains. "I did not think of the Opal Sword in particular, though I'm sure I would have in time." She smiles a little at the rest of Cambar's speech. "There is also but one Mercy of the Gods," she says, "so we made sure to secure that before the wyvern sting. That was before you joined with the group."
"As for spells," she continues, "I can cast the Charm spell if you and your companions wish it."
Meanwhile, Donovan is with the prisoner, ensuring that he gets a circumstance bonus to his Will save to resist becoming your friends. ;)
Garret suggests a good night's sleep, followed by a council in the morning. It would appear, however, that trips to the Catacombs may be of more pressing interest to some in the party.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Sunday October 25th, 2009 12:53:07 PM
"Very good, then, let's have someone question that fellow -- I'm not so good at such things."
When Zeph mentions the catacombs, Garret says, "Oh yes, great idea. I think I'll go with you."
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 Monday October 26th, 2009 3:49:43 AM
Zeph leans over to Garret on the way to the catacombs.
"I have to run an errand. Shouldn't take more than a day I would suppose. I have to meet some people. Remember that stranger we met... yeah. Business I must handle. Tell the others."
And after Zeph leaves the Catacombs, he ventures off to where the hooded traveller told him to go all those weeks ago, with the spider emblem in his hand.
(Have to pass a test to get my Prestige Class. Rolling for it in the LnB)
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Monday October 26th, 2009 11:25:02 AM
Cambar thanks Dulcet. "Maybe we can come back in a day or two or three, after you have charmed the prisoner and asked our questions. We would be very grateful. In the meantime, we all have some training and shopping to do."
Cambar needs to train at the local WLA post, and visit the CC as well.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 27th, 2009 12:44:20 AM
Your prisoner needs interrogating, but many of you have pressing needs as well. There is gear to be bought, and training to be done, and contacts to be...well...contacted. You leave the prisoner with Dulcet, and go off on your various errands.
At least, you start. But as you are leaving Dulcet's house, you see someone approaching it. A woman is striding purposfully up the front walk.
[Everybody say hello to Tanner, our new player. He can give a better description of his character, I'm sure. Be sure to describe your characters, too, so you can all "see" each other.]
Yelena Shukhov Tuesday October 27th, 2009 7:33:27 AM
You see a young but sturdy-looking woman approach. She is of average height and weight, with black hair and striking yellow eyes that appear almost golden. Her face looks poised but determined. She wears scholars' robes, simple but well-made, embroidered with the symbol of Domi over the heart.
She raises both hands high in the air, fingers outstretched with the middle and ring fingers together. "I salute you in the name of the Domi, in token of the everlasting bond, in which bond I receive you to fellowship, in a determination that is fixed, immovable, and unchangeable, to be your friend and brother through the grace of Domi in the bonds of love, to walk in all the commandments of Domi blameless, in thanksgiving, forever and ever. Amen." She lowers her hands and a smile crosses her face, "I am here to fulfill the responsibilities left errant by my brother-in-arms, Owain. I have been sent with official missive," to which she removes a bundled scroll from inside her robes and holds them aloft, "to aid in the destruction of an item of significant malevolence." She looks around at the party members, "Are you the group I seek?"
Yelena Shukhov Tuesday October 27th, 2009 7:33:56 AM
DM: What are some bb codes usable on this board?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday October 27th, 2009 8:27:32 AM
Garret stands to the side of the entranceway, almost melding into the shadows as this new person approaches. He is a halfling and stands no more than three feet tall. He wears no shirt and his pants look worn and dirty. They are held up by a belt and he has a very small pack on his shoulders. He has brown hair tied up in a top knot and the sides of his head are shaved. Appearing across the sides of his head and now down to his shoulders and partially across his back, he has numerous tattoos, clearly created at different times and by different artists. His hands are empty, but he watches carefully, appearing to be dangerous and light-hearted at the same time.
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 Tuesday October 27th, 2009 9:55:50 AM
Zeph looks up at the woman in a bit of astonishment at her prayer/speech/hello. "Well, hello to you to. I suppose we are a group that is looking to destroy a malevolent item... how much do you know about such things?" Zeph asks, with a look behind him, trying to find Dulcet.
Zeph is a young man of 20 years old. He is recently shaven clean and has shoulder-length black hair that is wavy all the way down. He is of average height and has green eyes. He also wears dark clothing over a Mithril Chain Shirt and a t-shirt that says 'Jesus saves. Everyone else takes 5d6 damage'. Several weapons adorn his well-crafted leather belt.
It sometimes surprises me how open some people are about their faith Zeph thinks to himself.
"I would like to exchange pleasantries a bit more, but I have a very important errand to run at the moment... I haven't seen my father in some time." And with that, Zeph will run off to meet some people in secret. (DMKathy, did you want to describe the Jancassis events? I guess it should take a day or so right?)
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Tuesday October 27th, 2009 10:38:21 AM
A dark-haired, fair-skinned maid wearing spiked full plate armor walks up to the newcomer and offers a hand. "Sounds like we might be the group you seek. This 'item of significant malevolence' ... what's it look like?"
"Anyway, I'm Cambar. Pleased to meetcha. What can we call you, Owain's sister and Domi's servant?" She grins. "So, are you a mage or a priest? I'm a lance-girl, myself, when I'm on horseback, which is whenever I can be. Plus I know a little about a lot of things, and I use my sword and shield when I'm grounded."
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} Tuesday October 27th, 2009 1:52:00 PM
{look up character description on Woldipedia page, under our game name, and then mine}
Looking towards his cousin, Donovan pipes up: Oh great, one of Those people. Gonna try saving our souls at every turn I bet. You have any of that anti-preaching stuff on you? {ie, cottonballs to stuff into his ears}
Pointing to a pile of armor by the door, and a greatsword on top of it. Guess what I do for a living, says Donovan with a wide mischievous grin.
Donovan lets the others, more experienced with diplomatic ramblings, deal with the newcomer. He walks off, to spend his gotten booty.
Yelena Shukhov Tuesday October 27th, 2009 4:07:18 PM
Yelena smiles, "The item in question is one Vaaphyn Codex, a tome of summoning and binding. We have historical records of its nature but its whereabouts have been unknown for quite some time. The Church was aware of Owain's activities and decided that involvement would be in the best interests of both Domi and the community at large." She nods her head towards the departed Zeph and Donovan, "I am not here to preach. It is not within my assigned duties," she waves with the missive scroll, "and is not one of my talents. I am more.... reactive, than proactive, to combating evil." She nods to Cambar, "I am not related to Owain. He was a brother in the faith, but we were not even acquaintances. As far as my capabilities, my training is as a paladin of Domi. Lately I have focused on mystical arts, but I use these skills within the context of paladinhood. You may call me Sister Shukhov if you would like to be polite. Now, what is your progress in destroying the tome and what are your plans for the next step?"
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Tuesday October 27th, 2009 4:21:16 PM
Cambar grins when she realizes that the newcomer was talking about a religious brother, not a sibling. She nods at the description of the item. "Yuppers, that's it, Sister Shukhov! The Lady Dulcet, of the Pitchfork Council, is keeping it safe. So far we got a couple ingredients needed to destroy it, like a wyvern's sting and some herbs and stuff like that."
"Now we're looking for a particular magic sword that will be needed to finish the deed."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday October 27th, 2009 6:45:28 PM
"Ah, sister Shukhov, it is good to meet you." Garret steps forward from the shadows and offers his hand. "I have known some of your brothers and sisters of your church over the years of my travels. I am quite honored to meet you. I am Garret Goodbarrel, from a small monastery in the Windbourne Hills."
"As the others have mentioned, we are soon to set out on a search for one Opal Sword. I don't suppose you've heard of it? We've only just returned, so we're catching up, selling some loot, and recovering from a few nasty battles. I have to warn you, in case you don't know, that there are other who have already been sent after us to stop us. By joining with us, you are sure to become a target of theirs as well."
Yelena Shukhov Tuesday October 27th, 2009 8:32:00 PM
Yelena shakes his hand, "It is good to meet you as well, Brother Goodbarrel. I didn't expect to meet anyone with monastic training on this assignment. I look forward to many productive travels. As for becoming a target, I believe that a trap you know is coming is no trap at all." She laughs and brushes dirt from her robes, "I am ready as ever to do my duty. May I ask you some questions about your party and it's combat capabilities and tactics? I'm afraid I will not be an effective team member without preparation and study. Is this all of your members? I have met Cambar, Garret, Xeph, and Donovan."
DM Kathy Wednesday October 28th, 2009 12:51:29 AM
You meet the newcomer, who apparantly belonged to the same order as Owain. (Not that many of you met Owain).
Yelena, for her part, meets Garret the monk, Cambar and Donovan, warriors both, and Zeph, who seems...well, nimble. And possibly sneaky. :)
You also eventually meet Hmark, the quiet human archer who has been quieter than usual of late (MikeK said he was incredibly busy, so we hope he'll rejoin us shortly). You may also meet Selemar, the wry ranger, and his bear companion Shun (although Bill hasn't posted in a while). Hopefully, at some point, you will encounter Rollo, but we'll save that for if it happens (Adam had a computer meltdown, but I'd hoped he'd be back by now).
Soon, you will depart to find the Opal Sword, but at the moment there are a great many preparations to be made.
[Everybody let me know when you're more or less ready to proceed; keep up the role-playing in the meantime. :) ]
Zeph AC24 HP 37/37 (Shield, Combat Expertise) HeroesLoot4 Wednesday October 28th, 2009 1:57:59 AM
(OOC: OK guys, Zeph has to go pass a rather gruesome test to get his Prestige Class as an Avenger of Jancassis. He's going off to do that at the moment while his Catecombs orders are coming in. I'm going to give a brief description of the happenings so you guys can read it for your own enjoyment. I will also include a bit of Zeph's past for backstory sake. Read if you want, or skip over it, its all about fun.)
Zeph takes his horse, Shadow, and rides to the spot that the hooded mysterious traveller told him to many weeks ago (before we met Donovan and Cambar I believe). He holds the black and red spider symbol of Jancassis firmly in his grasp.
Zeph thinks to himself, This church... cult... whatever it is... offers power. I need power to complete my mission and kill those who took the ones I loved from me. But... I am afraid. I can use people as a means to an end. But a god? Would Jancassis see through me? Can a god see into the soul of a man? Can you even lie to a god? I don't know, but I will devote myself to the cult if it means I can get my revenge. I will sacrifice anything...
Zeph's conflict is deep and his face is a scary sight when he arrives at the cult's location.
He enters the dilapidated wooden structure hidden in the forests outside Cinnamon Valley... and goes down, deep into a stone carved dungeon. He keeps his right hand constantly flicking towards his weapons as he takes each step, constantly looking around for signs of danger or ambush. His tiny viper, Sliver, pokes his head out and licks the air.
Then Zeph reaches a large iron door with no signs of locks or traps (and he searches high and low). After several minutes a small peep slot slides open and the eyes of a person are visable. Nothing is said.
Zeph puts the small spider emblem of Jancassis in his palm and lifts it toward the peep slot. The eyes of the person on the other side squint to a sliver... almost as if to doubt. Then, suddenly, Sliver, Zeph's tiny viper familiar dashes from Zeph's sleeve and onto the outsretched palm next to the spider emblem. The red double helix on the black viper's back is clearly visible to the person on the other side. His eyes widen suddenly and one word is spoken. "Sign".
The peep slot slams shut and several gears turn and dust falls from the door as it slides open just enough for Zeph to slip through.
It seems everything is prepared already. Here is the link from the woldopedia about the ritual: http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Avenger
The room is dimly lit by just a few torches. Three dark hooded figures stand in the room around a large stone sarcophagus. Zeph is instructed to remove his clothes and step inside the tomb. He does so, leaving Sliver with his clothing. Alone he steps into and lays in the stone structure. The hooded figures slide the heavy top over the sarcophagus and it is pitch black. Suddenly, a slot opens up over Zeph's torso and one of the hooded figures pours a box of some creepy crawly insects (Spiders) in with Zeph. At first the wants to scream, but knowing that will get him nowhere, Zeph decides to fight the besties as best he can. He squishes several of the invisible creepy crawlies against the sides of the cramped tomb. He begins to get bit and poisons are injected into his body. He feels his strength leave him and his limbs go numb, but he persist, determined to kill them all before they eat him. Then, suddenly, another box of creatures are emptied into the sarcophagus (scorpions). Immediately, stings that feel like pins and needles pierce his skin and the warmth of impeding death trickles through is veins and to his fingertips. He coughs out blood and finds a hairy insect inside it before he could close it all the way, biting at his tongue. He bites the bug and spits it out. Fire is passing through his veins as he struggles... but he does not scream. Finally, the door slot opens one more time and another box of creatures (snakes) are dropped in. Now, the sarcophagus is completely full, there is little room to move to fight anymore. Then the fangs reach him. Every blood vessel is full of poison and he can feel consciousness losen. He can vaguely feel a snake's mouth stretching over his foot as it attempts to devour him. He can no longer move. All is going black.
Then, the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted and a blast of negative energy knocks every spider, scorpion, and snake off of Zeph and spittering onto the floor. (Zeph passed the fortitude save on the loot and booty inn. DC is 20. He got a natural 20 resulting in 25)
Zeph's eyes pop open to see the holy symbol of Jancassis dangling before him... then he loses consciousness.
More to come... stay tuned!
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Wednesday October 28th, 2009 1:12:29 PM
Garret returns from the Catacombs with a fresh, shiny tattoo on his shoulder. It appears to be of some sort of fancy tree-shaped thing. It doesn't really match with the other tattoos, but it seems to shimmer a bit more than the others.
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Wednesday October 28th, 2009 3:37:06 PM
Cambar spends a few days shopping and training. Evenings, she returns to Dulcet's place to see if the prisoner has yielded any more info under the influence of a charm. She also asks Dulcet for any leads on the whereabouts of the Opal Sword.
So far as combat tactics go, Cambar tells the new Sister that she loves loves loves buffs and cures, and the party has really needed a cleric, so she is grateful. In combat, Cambar loves to flank, almost as much as she loves to charge things with her lance. The best is the charging flank!
Yelena Shukhov Wednesday October 28th, 2009 4:03:04 PM
Yelena is prepared and ready. She spends her time wandering about town, making small-talk with the natives. She periodically checks in to see about progress in pinpointing the Opal Sword.
Hmark Wednesday October 28th, 2009 4:34:43 PM
Hmark remains near the back of the room as Sister Shukov introduces herself. The lad's face scrunches as he works to understand the paladin's words. It sounds like Common, but I ain't followin' he decides.
The archer (the big honkin' red bow gives it away) stops scratching his goatee long enough to give a short wave. "I'm Hmark," he comments.
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Wednesday October 28th, 2009 5:23:10 PM
Zeph awakens on a cold stone floor. He is naked, cold and his vision is still blurry. He stands and looks around him. There are at least 50 hooded figures in a large circle around him. In the distance he can see a large altar of Jancassis that he saw when he first found the religion back in New Ellenna. Some how, Zeph knew that this altar was his destination, he feels compelled to get there.
Here's my chance. Power is awaiting me.
Zeph takes his first step across the cold stone floor and suddenly a whip cracks across his back and the crowd of onlookers jeer and scream in ecstacy. Zeph falls to his knees for a moment, but pulls back to his feet and takes another step. The onlookers begin to spit and curse Zeph, shouting things like "You are Unworthy. Useless excuse for a human. We have no use for such a wretch." Zeph takes a few more steps towards the altar and a tall, thin figure steps from the crowd and slaps Zeph hard across the face and spits on him... standing in Zeph's path. The figure cross his arms, waiting for a response.
I have one goal. One. Everything else is just a distraction. Zeph thinks. Zeph does not look at the man, does not touch the man. He just walks around him, ignoring him, keeping his eyes on the altar.
The jeers start up again. "Pathetic, weak, disgusting" are just a few of the words that are shouted. Then, it happens, a large spiked chain is whipped from the crowd and wraps around Zeph's neck. Zeph is pulled to the ground, gasping for air as his own blood begins to trickle down his body. For the first time, Zeph notices that his wounds from the previous test were not healed or treated- he is still a bit numb.
For a moment, Zeph thinks to grab the chain and pull it to get whoever is wielding it closer to him so that he can make a counter attack... but that would be failure.
So Zeph stands back up and begins to walk, with the chain still wrapped around his neck. The needles on the chain dig into his neck at first, but then loosen and falls to the ground.
Finally, Zeph is but a few paces from the altar, his goal is almost within his grasp.
Then, another figure stands before him, between him and the altar. It is a woman's voice, "Your mother and father died because you were weak. You could not save them then and you can not save them now."
For the first time, Zeph was actually affected by something that was said. His fists shake and his eyes tear up a bit. He does not look at the figure, knowing that acknowledging the distraction would be failure.
Maybe so. But I can still kill those who took them from me. Zeph thinks in response to the woman's comment.
Zeph cannot see it, but the woman smiles and gives a little nod as soon as Zeph thinks this. Then she steps aside.
Zeph steps up to the altar, which is decorated with signs of Jancassis such as the double helix, spiders, scorpions, snakes, everything red and black. Then, on the altar, next to his viper Sliver, Zeph sees the Obsidian Black Short Sword that his father gave him on the night him and his mother were murdered.
Zeph grabs the short sword and the jeering and taunting shouts stop. Zeph turns around to face the crowd, bloodied, demoralized, humiliated, poisoned... but holding the sword in his hand.
He is victorious.
(Rolled a 23 for the Will Save on the Loot N Booty Inn... one more little bit of story to come later.)
DM Kathy Thursday October 29th, 2009 12:44:26 AM
As you begin to gather back at Dulcet's after your errands, she has some more information for you.
"I believe the Opal Sword is probably in Tyrrh Valley," she tells you. "There are other possibilities, but Tyrrh Valley is the most likely. It is a small, isolated kingdom, whose defenders must constantly battle goblins, gnolls, and other savage races. The current ruler is Queen Amurla, widow of the late king. She has a reputation as a shrewd diplomat."
Dulcet shows you a map of the region, pointing out Tyrrh Valley and the neighboring kingdoms of Fol Branth and Bellardy.
She also reports on her conversation with the prisoner. "I didn't learn much else," she said. "He is part of a mercenary army calling itself the Sons of Shadow. The leader is General Calleron; he is the one who signed the letter you found. They were originally formed in Plateau City, but haven't been there for years. They move about a great deal, choosing a base of operations near their current assignment."
"They were hired by one of the kings of the Windbourne Hills, but our prisoner does not know which one. He has a vague idea that this king wants something, and that we stand in his way. He doesn't know what this thing is, and of course I didn't tell him."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday October 29th, 2009 8:16:18 AM
"The queen is a diplomat, eh? I wonder what sort of things she might need that she might want to trade for the sword..."
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Thursday October 29th, 2009 11:40:02 AM
Zeph arrives a bit late to the conversation, but gets the jist of it. He walks in to hear Garret ask about trading for the sword.
"Yeah. What could someone like that find valuable enough to trade for the sword? I would hate to have to swipe it from under her nose. It's bad enough having a 'king' trying to kill you much less both a king and queen." he says.
Hmark Thursday October 29th, 2009 2:01:02 PM
Hmark looks incredulously at Zeph and Garret. "You're kidding, right?"
The archer rolls his eyes, "lessee, I'm queen of a kingdom fighting off goblins and gnolls all the time, and here come a bunch of expendable adventurers who want my sword." Hmark turns to an imaginary companion and pitches his voice to a falsetto.
"Oh, To-om, can you bring me my list of suicide missions, please? Yes, the really nasty ones. Thanks so much. You're such a dear. Couldn't run the place without you."
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Thursday October 29th, 2009 2:20:22 PM
"Why don't we bring Dulcet and the book and stuff to the Queen and just ask to borrow her sword for a minute?"
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Thursday October 29th, 2009 3:13:38 PM "Well. That's a good idea Cambar. I would hope she would listen to some reason... or perhaps we could solve some major goblin problem for her in exchange for the sword..." Zeph says squinting at Hmark.
"It wouldnt be the first time someone traded goods for services."
Yelena Shukhov Thursday October 29th, 2009 6:46:48 PM
"Then again, they might not even know what they have on their hands. This is assuming that Queen Amurla is even in possession of the Opal Sword. Dulcet just said that it is in Tyrrh Valley. It might be completely unknown to their citizenry."
Yelena turns to Dulcet, "Is there anyone in Tyrrh Valley trusted by the Pitchfork Council? I would hate to contact the Queen and enter parlay only to find out that they do not even have possession of it."
DM Kathy Friday October 30th, 2009 1:02:54 AM
"The sword is probably in Tyrrh Valley," Dulcet clarifies. "But if it is there, I think it's reasonable to assume that the Queen either knows where it is, or knows who would know. It is a fairly remote kingdom," she explains to Yelena, "so we do not have contacts there. I'm afraid you would be on your own."
To Cambar, she says, "I would advise against trying to perform the ceremony in Tyrrh Valley. My magic relies heavily on the presence of ley lines, and I do not know whether the valley is rich in magic, or poor. Better to perform it here, where I know where the ley lines are."
She winces a little at Hmark's performance. "Well. Try to avoid taking on any actual suicide missions," she says.
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Friday October 30th, 2009 6:46:21 AM
Cambar nudges Hmark in the ribs. "Yeah, and keep your impression of the queen on the down-low after we get to her kingdom, okay?" She grins.
"As soon as my order is in from the Catacombs, I'll be ready to go!"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday October 30th, 2009 8:42:06 AM
Garret grins at Hmark's performance and says, "Well, I was hoping there might be something a bit easier we could bring her, like a wagon load of grain or something..."
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} Friday October 30th, 2009 10:11:56 AM
Donovan returns about this time, with an armload of candies and other sugary treats.
Did you guys know they are handing out this stuff in town? Donovan drops his load onto a table and motioning to the booty he says: help yourselves, if I was to eat all that Cambar would be feeding me castor oil for a month to purge it out of my system, much less me not feeling like doing much of anything for that same time.
Hmmm, Hmark...as Donovan laughs aloud, that is probably the most probable course of action that would happen. But I fear that more than likely it is what we are going to be forced to do to gather this information of said sword. I, on the other hand think we should just kill as many orcs, goblins and such in her kingdowm, load their heads into a wagon and present them as a gift to her highness and hope for the best.
{Kathy, all I am going to buy with my gold is a riding horse and a pack horse. One, of course is to ride and the other to carry my armor and other needed supplies.}
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday October 30th, 2009 1:01:49 PM
"Whoa, candy!" Garret attacks the table and starts shoving candy into his mouth.
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Friday October 30th, 2009 1:06:39 PM
Zeph looks at the candy... Butterscotch... where is the butterscotch....
"AHA" Zeph exclaims when he sees one. He quickly grabs it and pops it in his mouth.
And snozberries taste like snozberries
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Friday October 30th, 2009 1:08:11 PM
Cambar grins and digs into the candy. "You're mistaking me for my brother again, cuz. He's the one with the castor oil."
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Friday October 30th, 2009 1:46:14 PM "Speaking of Camlan... where did he go?" Zeph asks casually.
Yelena Shukhov Friday October 30th, 2009 2:01:58 PM
Yelena snags a few hard candies and puts them in her belt pouch for later. "Hmm... perhaps we should still look for allies before shooting in the dark with the Queen. While my church did send me simply as as a participating observer on this quest, I'm sure my missive will carry some weight with clergy in Tyrrh Valley. Perhaps we should try to gain an audience from one of the priests in Queen Amurla's court. I'm sure a plea on our behalf from them would carry more weight than the word of strangers. What do you think?"
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Friday October 30th, 2009 2:53:58 PM
Zeph thinks about Yelena's idea to talk to a religious authority in Queen Amurla's city.
"Yeah. That's a good idea. We should definitely appeal to her from every angle we can. But we won't know if we can talk to them until we get there will we? We should take off asap." Zeph suggests, popping a caramel in his mouth.
Then Zeph turns to Yelena in particular: "Did you ask about combat tactics? Well, I have a good reach with my spiked chain, so I am planning to try to keep the enemies away from Hmark and other more vulnerable people while flanking them with Garret, Donovan, or whoever else is around. I also usually cast Grease to trip enemies and shield to protect myself... I've been thinking of using Enlarge Person to increase my reach another 5feet (and improve tripping ability). What spells can you use? Perhaps we can help each other out since I can only cast 3 per day." Zeph says
[link=http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ASpMjFvPkEd9ZGZmandtenhfMjltOWt2MzVk&hl=en]Yelena[/link] Friday October 30th, 2009 3:00:39 PM
To Zeph, "I have developed an assortment of magics to aid allies (buffs), hinder our foes (debuffs), or outright assault (attack). I currently have enlarge, ray of enfeeblement, and magic missile in my repertoire."
"Perhaps you should prepare another spell besides enlarge to increase our versatility."
Yelena Friday October 30th, 2009 3:02:38 PM
Just trying to get the link to my character sheet working. Please ignore :)
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Sunday November 1st, 2009 5:23:43 PM "Yeah, that's what I was thinking too Yelena. Hmmm. I have a large assortment of first level spells to chose from: True Strike, Feather fall, Cause Fear, Charm Person, Grease, Expedious Retreat, Shocking Grasp, Tenser's Floating Disk, Obscuring mist... so hard to chose... "
(OOC: Hey DMKathy. Can you sneak attack with spells such as Shocking Grasp or Scorching Ray???)
DM Kathy Monday November 2nd, 2009 1:06:12 AM
When the wagon of candy is delivered, Dulcet's eyebrows raise. Then, with the air of somebody who can't quite help herself, she picks out a piece of taffy, unwraps it, and chews with evident pleasure.
"A wagonload of grain wouldn't hurt," says Dulcet. "If nothing else, you could sell it when you get there to cover your expenses."
To Yelena, Dulcet says, "That is a very good notion. Perhaps you could persuade someone from your order here to write a letter of introduction."
You discuss tactics, and wait for your Catacombs orders.
[Let me know once you're ready to start. Catacombs messengers will be able to find you on the trail. :) ]
[OOC: My understanding is, you can sneak attack with anything that does damage. Your opponent must be flat-footed, though, and ranged attacks must be within 30 feet.]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday November 2nd, 2009 7:59:00 AM
"Dulcet, might you be able to obtain for us a wagon full of grain with horse for our journey? Once we have that, I believe I am ready to depart."
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Monday November 2nd, 2009 1:02:21 PM "Dragging a wagon full of grain all the way across the hills may be a little more trouble than its worth in my opinion. Besides, we don't even know what she wants for the sword... maybe they have tons of grain already... no use shooting in the dark until we talk to her." Zeph says in contest to Gerret's idea.
Yelena Monday November 2nd, 2009 1:49:11 PM
"Forgive me, I must have missed that point in the conversation. Brother Goodbarrel, what exactly would we do with a wagon of grain? I believe there may be more portable forms of wealth, let alone the additional time it would require."
She turns to Dulcet, "Thank you, I believe the missive I was sent with will suffice. It identifies me as an agent on official Church business. It is signed and sealed and will sure to be recognized by any clergy of sympathetic faith. And speaking of travel, are there steeds available for this trip? Or shall I need to purchase one?"
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Monday November 2nd, 2009 7:15:47 PM
Cambar agrees with Yelena. "Yeah, a wagon of grain seems kind of out of left field. Why that, rather than, say, some gems or magic items or more portable wealth?"
"Or, given what we know of the dangers they face there, maybe a handful of goblin bane arrows. 20 should cost not more than 3,200 gold."
DM Kathy Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 12:58:25 AM
You debate the idea of the wagonload of grain, but it seems there may be other, more portable gifts you can opt for.
Yelena asks about borrowing a horse. "I'm afraid all the horses I can spare are already lent to some of the group," Dulcet replies. "So you would either have to purchase one, or persuade one of the others to do so."
As you are making your preparations, a messenger from the Catacombs approaches you, the same brash young girl you have seen before. "Package here for Ha-Mark," she says, reading the name on the tag. "And one for Zeph," she adds, pulling out a second bundle. With a friendly nod, she departs.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 7:43:00 AM
"I see your points. I guess we should just head on out and see what the good queen will want for this sword, eh?"
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 8:00:29 AM
So, do we want to bring a gift? I have to tell you, I have no gold to buy anything nice. Can we not just pledge our swords and lances for a service, instead?"
Soon it is time to go. Cambar's knowledge of geography is nil, and her woodcraft is even niller. "Who is at home with a map and a chart among us?" she asks. "Who among us can lead us to this valley?"
"I wish my brother Camlan were here."
She is ready to go, but is a little more than somewhat fearful of getting lost.
[OOC to DM: Cambar is still waiting to be served in the CC. Hopefully that will go forward soon. Thanks!]
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 1:28:14 PM
If this place is at war with the dark forces of Orcs, Goblins and such, food would eveidently been in short supply. Like stuff needed for brewing beer, and making bread so us taking a couple, {in my opinion} wagons loaded down with grain would probably be more welcomed to this queen than lets say, gems.
What she is suggesting here is not something to give to the queen wealth wise, but something that, in the eyes of her people would be far more greater than some gems. Remember, in times of war, you can't eat gems or gold.
{since a riding horse and a pack horse, plus tack, is a normal item, I am just going to spend the gold and add them to my sheet if that's ok. I wouldn't go to the catacombs to purchase those items anyways. A ferrier / horsesmith would be my store of choice.}
Yelena Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 1:31:13 PM
"Let me purchase a horse and tack and I will be ready to depart."
OOC: Purchasing one light horse and one riding saddle.
Yelena Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 1:31:45 PM
"Oh, and Dulcet, could we get a letter of introduction from the Pitchfork Council?"
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 8:56:10 PM
Zeph opens up the package from the Catecombs like a child opening a christmas parcel.
He pulls out a long, thin chain with little razor blades all along the non-handle part of the chain. He gives it a quick spin and smiles. He also puts on a ring that causes a faint blue shimmer to go about him. There are also some fine leather gloves that Zeph puts on his hands, which move a bit more nimbly afterwards. Lastly, there are a pair of what look to be hippie glasses from the 70s. When he puts them on he begins to search about and little pop-ups of information show up about whatever he focuses on.
"Yep. Lets take off as soon as possible." Zeph says with a smirk.
DM Kathy Wednesday November 4th, 2009 12:26:12 AM
[OOC: You do not have to go to the Catacombs to purchase non-magical items.]
With a flurry of last-minute preparations, you are ready to depart. Donovan and Yelena acquire mounts.
[OOC: I prefer if you give your horse a name; that makes it more likely you'll remember you have it. :) ]
Dulcet writes a letter of introduction just from herself, signing it as a member of the Pitchfork Council. "The Council is a wonderful institution," she tells Yelena, "but before we got a letter of introduction from the entire Council, we'd need at least a week's worth of debate and revision. Perhaps it's best to make do with this."
Dulcet makes a copy of a map of the region for Cambar, with probable routes sketched in. "I don't know exactly which roads lead where," she says. "You'll need to ask, once you get closer."
Your last preparations are made, your gear packed, and you are ready to depart. Predictably, after a week of beautiful, hot, sunny weather during your week of preparing, you set out into the teeth of a summer storm. The wind and rain pass by noon, however, and you spend a pleasant afternoon riding up the now-muddy road leading out of Cinnamon Valley.
Cambar (HP38 of 38, AC25) Wednesday November 4th, 2009 7:43:11 AM
"Yay!" shouts Cambar, as the group depart. "On the road again!" She pats her horse and leans forward to whisper in its ear.
Then she sits up and races forward.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Wednesday November 4th, 2009 8:23:00 AM
"Another exciting trip, I am willing to bet!"
Yelena Wednesday November 4th, 2009 12:51:31 PM
Yelena sits comfortably atop her mount, keeping watch up the road for fellow travelers. "Yes, I always feel invigorated to be out traveling. Right, Wildfire?" she asks, patting her mount's neck.
OOC: Is our traveling order important right now? Yelena would like to stay in the middle of the group.
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 HeroesLoot4 d20+9=20 ; d20+9=17 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2009 1:44:35 PM
Zeph will volunteer to ride at the front of the group on his steed, Shadow. Perhaps Garret and his good perceptions could join? (Spot =20. Listen = 17)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:22 HP:25/25] Wednesday November 4th, 2009 2:55:03 PM
"Oh, yes, I'd be happy traveling in the front. I've done quite a bit of traveling over the years, I must say."
Donovan {AC:20 ~ HP:52/52} Wednesday November 4th, 2009 4:17:22 PM
Putting his armor and weapon, plus extra supplies on the pack horse, Donovan saddles, then mounts his riding horse. Watching everyone getting happy to be on the road again, he leans forward and says to his horse: I know, the road is dirty and everywhere it leads us, violence shows up. I too would rather be laying on a beach, naked, with some funny tasting alcoholic drinks served in coconut shells with funny looking flowers sticking out of them. But alas, these yahoos wouldn't last 5 minutes without us. So, lets cinch our belts and mosey on. Whatcha say, Horse?
Looking up, he spies a few of the others looking at him and he smiles.
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