Durgan Stonewall (AC 36/27; HP 270/270) Monday September 13th, 2010 9:04:01 PM
"Don't worry, a mini-keg of mountainhome ale goes a long way, and I got plenty more at our place in Hook City. Got a little stash in Heranmar too if ye would rather go there."
"She can keep my tattoo, glad the durned thing is gone."
Used: potion displacement potion good hope
Peerimus AC 25 HP 146/146 and Yorrick AC 41 HP 160/160 Monday September 13th, 2010 10:56:11 PM
Peerimus gives Yorrick a great hug as the bear comes alongside him and nearly or rather completely bowls over the much smaller human. Somewhere through the fur and freindly mauling Peerimus manages "Good to see you too friend." Eventually finding his feet, the druid casts a look at the Bell and Cube. That appears to be settled.
Peerimus regards his friends, his family really, as they each come to terms of the tattoo no longer being part of thier lives. Thier reaction is as he expected, most saw it as nothing more than a curse a level of control. For his part, he was unsure how to process it abscense. It had been with him, a part of him, whispering in his dreams for his entire life. It had propelled him to greatness both in personal power and i his affect upon others and the good of the Wold. In a way he flet as if he had lost a part of himself, it would take time to adjust, to see his new course.
For now though, "The demon cannot be allowed to roam our world. Xenia, my offer to take you home is as always open for the asking."
Looking to the Solar, I believe the Wold is righted and it was time we were headed home."
-Level 0: (2) Create Water, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic 8-Level 1: **(2) Endure Elements, Entangle, (2) Faerie Fire, *Long strider, *Pass Without a Trace, Produce Flame 7-Level 2: ***(4) Barkskin, Bull Strength, (1) Lesser Restoration, Warp wood 7-Level 3: *(4) Protection from Energy, Daylight, Stone shape, Sleet Storm 7-Level 4: (2) Freedom of Movement, (2) Flamestrike, Rusting Grasp, *Greater Shillaghleh, Air Walk 7-Level 5: (2) Animal Growth, (2) CCW, *Stone skin, Commune with Nature, *Death Ward 5-Level 6: *Fire Seeds, (2)Greater Dispel Magic, Transport via Plants, Wall of Thorns 5-Level 7: (2) Heal, Ht Baleful Polymorph, Animate Plants, Wind walk 5-Level 8: Whirlwind, Sunburst, Earthquake, Ht Firestorm, Finger of Death 5-Level 9: *Shambler, *Shapechange, Ht Firestorm, *Ht Finger of Death, Ht Fire Seed
*Cast Spell Staff contains *ShapeChange
active spells CL 22 Peerimus Pass Without a Trace, Greater Shillaghleh,Freedom of Movement, Stone Skin 150/150 Yorrick Endure Elements, Pass Without a Trace All party members Pass Without a Trace
Kazak Stonewall.Ac 38(Ac 42 vs chaos)Shield of Law (Hp 212/212) Monday September 13th, 2010 11:04:25 PM
The dwarf rubs the place his tattoo was ...." hmm seems so strange without it ....now what we gonna do ? ..."
Kazak try's to feel if he still retains the tattoo's magical abilities .....
"Yup dat demon can't be allowed ro roam da southern continent ....she will cause havoc .... not to mention chaos " agrees Kazak with the druid
Rash AC 41 hitpoints 152/152 shield of faith, shield of law, greater magic weapon, magical vestments X2, long strider, and endure elements, divine favor, divine power, and mightious right Monday September 13th, 2010 11:34:21 PM
Rash also absently rubs the place where the tattoo was last located. She squints and tries to beam to the others, Hey can anyone hear me? wondering if the power is still with them. She also tries to feel the other children through the status spell the tattoo gave.
Rash moves over to the angel and says, "Thank you for your assistance in this. I know you have lost comrades and friends in this struggle and they have my gratitude, respect and prayers. What happens now? It seems my friends will seek out the demon that got away, but I wanted to make sure that we have succeeded in stopping the great migration."
Rash stops to stare at the two artifacts contending with each other. "Powerful forces know that they are here. I doubt we have seen the last of Mr. X. Are they safe? Will you place guards?"
Torgon AC: 32 HP : 180 Tuesday September 14th, 2010 8:16:37 AM
Torgon sees everyone checking on their missing tattoos, but since he has only had his a short time, it's loss does not bother him.
What concerns him more is the symbolism behind it's disappearance. The tattoo was placed there as a sign that he needed to seek out the CoC. Now that it is gone, does that mean his job is ended, and he should return home....Most likely, a choice left to him. Killing bad guys, stopping bad things from happening, saving the Wold... Going home and settling down no longer seems like such a great idea. "Good friends, lots of fighting, and a world of new things to see. That sounds more fun." He thinks to himself.
"I'm agreeing with Rash. We got the better of Mr x, and he's not gonna like that too much. He'll be looking to get even, and trying to help out his runaway Marilith."
Xenia (See AC Notes Below, HP102/102) Tuesday September 14th, 2010 10:30:56 AM
"Thanks," Xenia nods to both Peerimus and Torgie Minotaur. "I'll help you find Snake Girl. But, after that, I'd like it very much if you could take me back to Floating City. I'll start there looking for Wynn."
"And thank you, Torgie." The girl rogue reaches out to place a gloved hand upon the minotaur's arm, so large, and nearly at head-height to her. "But that card draw was a once a life-time thing for you - for us all. I'm greatful that you're thinking of me. But you should use it for you. Maybe to help your people. They need a home of peace and safety. I'll find Wynn. Someday."
"In the meantime ... " The girl rogue rounds on the big Celestial Angel Guy, switching to her very business-like manner. "Anything you can tell us about Mister Mxyzptlk?" she asks. "You know, Horned Demon Balor Guy? Where does he live? How does he rank? All that stuff. If it comes down to it, I'm figuring, and as much of a high hard as he seems to have for coming into our world, it might just be a good thing to take this fight to his world. Dontcha think?"
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Expended: Winged Boots 1/3 (Other Expended Items Updated on CS.)
Craft Composite Shortbow +2STR (Value 225 gp / Weekly DC 2250 / Daily DC 22500) Today's Progress Roll 35*30 = 1,050 Total Progress 7,830/22500 - 35% Complete
Counting and Inventory (DM SteveK) Tuesday September 14th, 2010 12:25:29 PM
The Valley, empty of hordes of demons, is slowly coming under the control of the two artifacts; one of Law, and the other of Chaos. Unseen because of all the demons on the ground, the land was full of small cracks that are now sealing themselves and not moving anymore.
The Solar looks with bright eyes at the mortal Children of Chaos. "Foreseen and unforseen is happening here", says the mighty Outsider. "The artifacts are healing the Valley, and as it is with the Valley of Ahl, so it is with the Southern Continent. This Great Migration is at an end."
The heroes celebrate with a little of the Mountainhome Ale hoarded by Durgan, and speculation runs as to how are they going to get home, and the search for the Marilith that has all the Chaos Tattoos.
So too, does some magical experimentation take place. The heroes find that the Message, Status, and Special Spell abilities of the Chaos Tattoos are gone along with the mark themselves. The heros are well and truely separated from the Chaos Bell that has shaped so much of the group's lives.
The angel continues. "The demon called himself Mrxilithion and Mister X. The Court of Law will look for this one and seek to ensure he does not pass again the border of his realm in the Lands of Unrest. The other demon called herself Treeniazlix and was Teleported by the activated artifacts. She remains loosed upon the Wold. Few are the powers possessed by mortal or outsider that can find thier way to this Valley unaided by Power or Diety. While we will watch we will not guard this Valley, lest our presence unbalance the stabilization found by the Cube of Law and the Chaos Bell.
I can bring you to the Court of Law, and from there return to your homes at Heranmar. The Court will ever be watchful, but no longer interfere with the Children of Chaos for any transgression previous from this moment in time.
And the Angel and Maruts await the CoC by the Gate to the Valley.
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All heroes gain 25,000 experience points!
Durgan: 1 hero point for moving the Bell in the anti-magic field and taking AOOs to do it Kazak: 1 hero point for diving into the anti-magic field knowing you'd lose all magic and still fighting Xenia: 1 hero point for all the trick shots to keep the Bell in the anti-magic field.
Xenia (See AC Notes Below, HP109/109) Tuesday September 14th, 2010 3:19:45 PM
"Yeah, alright. I'm coming." With none of the magic guys seeming too interested in looking at her loot, the girl rogue begins collecting it up again. Each of the six swords she slides into the big compartment of her bag. Though longer than the dimensions of the bag into which they go, each goes in, disappearing from sight. It's a simple trick as far as magics go, for Xenia, the wonder of it never seems to wear off, no matter how many times she sees it.
"Hokay. I'm ready." She shoulders her bag and prepares for the trip back to the Law Court. "Maybe we can get some sorta divination thing going on Snake Girl Tattoo Thief, huh? 'Cept, weren't you saying sump'in 'bout thems being pertected by Powers or Deities?" she asks the Celestial Angel Guy. "Do you think that would, you know, like, hid Snake Girl from a divination?"
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Expended: Winged Boots 1/3 (Other Expended Items Updated on CS.)
Craft Composite Shortbow +2STR (Value 225 gp / Weekly DC 2250 / Daily DC 22500) Today's Progress Roll 35*30 = 1,050 Total Progress 7,830/22500 - 35% Complete
Torgon AC: 32 HP : 180 Tuesday September 14th, 2010 7:45:48 PM
"Anything you need, I would be glad to provide if able Xenia. My village and my people would all be dead by way of dragons and soon the great migration were it not for you and the other CoC. I am in all your debt." Says the Minotaur.
"Speaking of returning home, I would like to do that as quickly as possible. I would like to see if my village remains after the migration. Much could have happened in many places."
Torgon stows his gear, and heads toward the gate to the valley, hoping to check on his home quickly.
Durgan Stonewall (AC 36/27; HP 270/270) Tuesday September 14th, 2010 8:51:48 PM
"Harumph." Durgan sighs as the angel explains how the artifacts are protected here. He sure hoped so, but held his doubts. "Well, looks like it's off to Heranmar then eh? Then after that, it looks like were goin to hunt a demon."
"Anybody else notice he said we were free from previous transgressions? Mebbe they will bother us again for future ones? hehe"
Used: potion displacement potion good hope
Kazak Stonewall.Ac 38(Ac 42 vs chaos)Shield of Law (Hp 212/212) Tuesday September 14th, 2010 11:32:52 PM
Listening as opinions and ideas are floated about ..... the dwarf nods in agreement with much of it .....
" Ok time to head back home ..... dis way we can have a little bit of time to think of what we should do next ....."
As Kazak follows after the Solar Angel and the awaiting Maruts .....
Rash AC 41 hitpoints 152/152 shield of faith, shield of law, greater magic weapon, magical vestments X2, long strider, and endure elements, divine favor, divine power, and mightious right Wednesday September 15th, 2010 1:48:37 PM
Rash will hold up a pudgy hand to Xenia and say, "Hold on honey, lets do a quick check on some of this stuff to see what we have." Rash will cast a detect magic on the loot and study it a bit before allowing Xenia to put it away.
As she follows the angel towards the gate, she will sigh wistfully and say to the drow elf, "I too need to take some time and visit my family. My husband is getting a bit surly about this whole Mr. Mother role he has taken on." She pats her slightly swelling belly and continues, "I wonder if it might soon be time to settle down and raise existing kids and the one on the way."
Firn'gaer HP: 36; AC24 (T15); Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, SR18, Tongues Wednesday September 15th, 2010 3:39:24 PM
Firn'gaer feels mixed about the end of his long journey. The Chaos Mark brought him to the Southern Continent. That beginning feels like so long ago . . . a lifetime ago. He had now found a new adoptive home and new friends. He looks at Peerimus, who surely understands what he is feeling. They have had the mark for so long. What would life be like without it. Perhaps their glimpse into the future will now start to unfold. The gnome wizard would have to see. For the moment, there are other things which need attending.
"I don't know about the rest of you, but I sure could use a large drink, the company of a warm fire and good friends. I believe now is the time to celebrate those who are here and those who have been lost all for the sake of that Bell."
Counting and Inventory (DM SteveK) Wednesday September 15th, 2010 4:47:39 PM
Rash casts Detect Magic and determines the six Large swords are non-magical (rats). The Necklace is also non-magical, but there is a stone within the necklace that is emanating a faint evocation. The Ring gives off a faint abjuration.
Several members of the Children of Chaos wonder what life is going to be like without the Tattoos that have controlled so much of thier lives.
Several more are determined that the next thing to do is to track down and deal with the rogue Marilith.
And several are looking forward to at least a little time checking on their own personal issues; be that family, home, work, or community.
In all of the actions the Children of Chaos want to do, they have to get home first. And so the Angel and Maruts move with our heroes to the Gateway and activate that portal to the Courts of Law. In the portal chamber, they are met by the Bailiff with a staff that quickly transports our heroes to a roadside a quarter mile north of Heranmar.
"You have done a great thing", the Bailiff tells the heroes, "and without the stain of Chaos from the Bell, you are free to continue to perform your just and lawful and good actions to help protect the peoples of this land. The Court of Law has recognized this, and provided a one time stipend to assist you in the support of your good duty. It awaits in the Druid's Grove."
"Not magic, huh?" The slim girl rogue stops suddenly, halting their trip along the road back to Heranmar. "Hey, watch this."
Opening the main flap of her pack she reaches in one at a time, grasping what is within and flinging it out. One by one the swords jump from her pack to land nearby, on the ground. Surprisingly - or, perhaps, not so surprisingly - they happen to fall so that they form a semi-circle with tips pointing inward.
"Hup!"
Xenia performs a forward walk-over, winding up in the center of the hemisphere of blades.
"Ho!"
One by one, she picks them up by the blade and flings it high in the air. One by one, the deadly swords rise up into the air, reach the tip of their arc, and then fall again only to be snatched by the rogue's quick hand and flung back upward. Around and around and around go the swords.
"Hup ho!"
Then Xenia steps out. Raising her hands above her head, she turns and takes a bow.
*sssshK-Thud*sssshk-Thu*Thu*Thu*Thu*THUD*
The six swords drop from the sky and embed themselves in the ground not inches from her back. They form a straight line, three swords to either side of the dark girl as she rises from her bow with a smile.
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Sleight of Hand 29
Expended: Winged Boots 1/3
Craft Composite Shortbow +2STR (Value 225 gp / Weekly DC 2250 / Daily DC 22500) Today's Progress Roll 35*30 = 1,050 Total Progress 7,830/22500 - 35% Complete
Peerimus AC 25 HP 146/146 and Yorrick AC 41 HP 160/160 Wednesday September 15th, 2010 10:13:04 PM
Peerimus takes a great deep breath, the fresh air of 'home' fills his lungs. It was very good to be home. He clasps his hands across his chest and gives the Baliff an inclined head. "The Court generosity is well appreciated." The druid turns and is about tos start speaking when Xenia puts on her exhibition of hand coordination. Peerimus stares rather dumbfounded at first, but soon enough a broad grin crosses his face and when the small dark girl stops, he applauds heartily.
Finding a demon whose name or at least assumed name theyknew, and that they had faced in combat should certainly not be overly difficult, but the druid thought sooner would be better than later. The less time she had to fortify and strengthen her position the better. However there was also the prudence of investigaton. It was unknown how much power it was granted by the tattoos and that unknown spoke of caution. Of course, how could one go about determining such things? Peerimus was at a loss, while possessing great gifts of magical powers from boh Mother and Father, the druid really knew very little on the subject in general.
"If the Court has left us a gift, I would suggest we discover what it is and from there we can discuss our next course." Peerimus pauses as if about to continue, but then apparntly thinks differently on the subject and simply smiles sating, "It is good to be home amongst the trees and open air again is it not good Yorrick." The pair begin moving towards the grove
Rash AC 41 hitpoints 152/152 shield of faith, shield of law, greater magic weapon, magical vestments X2, long strider, and endure elements, divine favor, divine power, and mightious right Thursday September 16th, 2010 1:01:12 AM
Rash smiles at Xenia's actions and claps but doesn't say anything but, "Bring them along honey, I am sure some of the guardsmen will get a kick out of owning a demon blade. Peerimus, lets check out what the stipend is and then I am for home. I know you want to go demon hunting quickly but I am going to take some time with my family. At least a week. It should give you some time to do some scrying and found out where the beast from hell is. So lets go to your grove and see what is what."
Missed going up by 1000 xp
Torgon AC: 32 HP : 180 Thursday September 16th, 2010 9:48:19 AM
"I need to check on things at home. I will rejoin you in a few days. I also wish to make a trip to the catacombs before we go demon hunting. Shall I meet you in Heranmar?"
After Torgon receives his answer as to the meeting spot, he will teleport back to his village.
(OOC: leveled to 19. will adjust cs this weekend.)
Counting and Inventory (DM SteveK) Thursday September 16th, 2010 6:43:37 PM
George: I couldn't give any more or else a hero or two would have gone up 2 levels. :-( What level is Rash right now?
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The heroes go to the Grove and find seven bags of heavy gold coins, each clearly labeled; Durgan, Kazak, Alexandria, Peerimus, Rash, Firn'gaer, Torgon. And each bag has 20,000 coins!
Peerimus is worried about the demon, but Rash and Torgon take thier bags of gold and get ready to Teleport to thier homes.
Torgon AC: 32 HP : 180 Thursday September 16th, 2010 7:51:17 PM
"I can be ready as soon as you need me everyone. You know where my village is, so if you find the Marilith sooner, come and get me. Unfortunately, there is little I can offer in locating the Marilith that the rest of you don't have. My magic use is not quite on the same level as Peerimus, Rash, or Firn'gaer."
Torgon retrieves his marked bag, and looks inside smiling. "My village has no money after being transported here by the great migration, we have never had need of it before now. Now with contact outside our own people likely to become more frequent, this will probably be needed by my people more than by me."
Unless anyone has anything that needs be addressed, or reason for Torgon not to go, he will head home for a short visit before the demon hunting begins. His obligations to his people and his protege still in the forefront of his thinking.
Durgan Stonewall (AC 36/27; HP 270/270) Thursday September 16th, 2010 8:24:57 PM
"Well, I was hopin fer a keg of ale, but I guess this will do eh?" Durgan hefts his sack, and heads for the Heranmar Inn for a drink and to catch up on events with the locals. He plans a visit to the catacombs soon, but needs some ale first. The catacombs service can get slow sometimes.
"That was a neat trick Xenia, wher'd you pick that up?"
Used: potion displacement potion good hope
Peerimus AC 25 HP 146/146 and Yorrick AC 41 HP 160/160 Thursday September 16th, 2010 11:00:07 PM
Peerimus nods to Torgon and Rash, "Yes of course friends." As Torgon speaks of the coin and his lack f true need Peerimus cannot help but echo the sentiment in his own mind. Perhaps given the week the others were looking for he would think of something.
"One thing we should do is speak with the council and make sure there is no other needs. We could also take some time to speak again with those we have already spoken to about trade and relations to see where such things stand."
Peerimus will start with speaking to the council of Heranmar and from there to Hook city to stop in on the Temple of Mittiri
Kazak Stonewall.Ac 38(Ac 42 vs chaos)Shield of Law (Hp 212/212) Thursday September 16th, 2010 11:30:59 PM
Kazak smiles as they have made it home ..... " Home has a nice ring to it "
"Week off ... woohoo .... time to rest and relax .... not to mention gettin ready for whats next .... Demon Hunting "
"With little spending money from da Lawful's .....could be a fun week " grins the dwarf
" Come on bro off to da tavern .... i'll even let ya buy me da 1st three rounds " laughs Kazak as he starts to trudge towards Heranmar .....
ooc" woot Kazak hit 19th level ..... almost time to make retirement plans ;-) .....
"It's just sump'in I do in my spare time, Durgan," Xenia calls as she draws the swords one by one out of the ground and inserts them back into her magic bag. "And you know, Momma Rash, I think that's a good idea. In fact, I think I got an even better idea for that."
Returning to town, the girl rogue finds her way to the guard barracks. Once again she performs her feat of juggling, the six blades winding up in the ground behind her.
"Thank you! Thank you!" She answers the applause. "Its nice to see an appreciative audience when you brave the dance of the razor sharp blades. You can see that these weapons all have the bite of danger about them. But, what you may not know is that they were all taken from a six armed demon."
"Yes, that's right. We, the Champions of Chaos, fought a six armed snake woman from the demon planes, and took her swords from her. And right now, I'm going to offer them up to you for whatever you think they're worth. What's more, all proceeds from the sale of these swords will not go to us. No, they will go to the Monastery outside of town. After you win the right to own one of these six Demon Swords, just go to the monastery and donate the price. We won't be collecting, we trust you to donate the price all on your own."
"Do I hear ten silver for this sword? Ten silver? Twenty. Thank you, twenty silver? ... "
After the auctioning of the swords, Xenia swings into Peerimus' grove to see what sort of Stipend the Law Guys might have provided. "That's a lotta klinkies." And yet the rogue's voice is quiet, more thoughtful than enthusiastic. It's strange to lose interest in gold, and the girl rogue reflects upon that for a moment, the weight of the gift from the Court of Law heavy in her arms. Its not so much the gold itself as it is the doing stuff with it that gives gold its worth. Maybe its even the pursuit of gold itself. Doing stuff to get it is far more enjoyable than the simple having after you've got it.
"Um, I'm gonna be working on some magic stuff for a while, 'kay? If you find out anything about Demon Snake Girl, just come get me."
OoC: Xenia will spend 20 days upgrading Gloves of Dex from +4 to +6 and 20 more days upgrading Periapt of Wis from +4 to +6.
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Sleight of Hand 29 Diplomacy 15 (Enough to change Indifferent to Friendly) rolled six D10's. Earned 1+8+4+10+2+1 = 26gp for Savin's monastery.
Expended: Winged Boots 1/3
Craft Composite Shortbow +2STR (Value 225 gp / Weekly DC 2250 / Daily DC 22500) Today's Progress Roll 35*30 = 1,050 Total Progress 7,830/22500 - 35% Complete
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