Keela Monday October 1st, 2012 10:47:10 PM
"I agree with Garret. Let's get him to Katarina, and ourselves back to Bryn Baraz."
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Monday October 1st, 2012 11:05:39 PM
Well, this chapter was closed, most certainly. Okay, maybe not closed, but if this were a book, maybe the last few pages of the chapter. Now if only he could travel as fast as they did in books.
"You know Anrete, I AM hungry..."
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 12:52:12 AM
"Thank you everyone." He says to his companions
Then Zeph escorts his bound father out of the cavernous mountainside and on the long road to Bryn Baraz.
He asks Phezrual, "Souls trapped in gems. Was it your idea or did you discover this magical technology?"
Zeph pulls rations from his pack and begins to eat... leveling up...
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 12:52:15 AM
OOC: Is alexi the only one with a horse?
IC: Alexi helps lead Mr. P.
"The sooner we get him off our hands the better. Take him in Avis, that way, if he gets loose, he'll have a loooong way to go to get away."
Alexi will return to Bryn Baraz with Lobo, his horse, and with anyone else that is not going in Avis.
OOC: Avis, in short, is a wooden wagon with a metal frame, that flies. A propeller in the back makes it move forward, levitation magic gets it airborne. One has to have a 'key' and a high intelligence to activate it and control it. It was captured from the Al Mathir Lizard People. It has a canvas cover, so it looks somewhat like a western wagon, just no animal to pull it.
Homecoming -- DM Zach Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 4:45:56 AM
And so it seems that our heroes have set things right. The bad guy is is beaten, and being turned over to the authorities. Souls have been freed to make their way to the afterlife. Demons have been defeated and forced from the Wold. A powerful and evil artifact (the Chalice) has been taken out of the hands of those who would exploit it. Bryn Baraz is once again safe.
On the way home, Zeph questions Phezrual about the Chalice and the Soulgems. The answers he get a somewhat unnerving. "My son, we of the Illidian Bloodline are the Keepers of the Chalice. Our blood is literally required to activate the Chalice. It was created long ago. Our family has a... dark past to say the least. The soul gems are, however, relatively new. My counterpart was the one who developed them. Though, he can no longer utilize them without them being keyed to the power of the Chalice. He is of no consequence, he was acting on my orders, and I alone am to blame for this."
The trip back to Bryn Baraz takes the remainder of the evening and the majority of the following day. Katarina, the Dwarven Mage is actually in Bryn Baraz when the party returns. She mutters curses under her breath as she listens to the party recount the details of Phezrual's actions. She ask that you hold him a bit longer and she will return as soon as she can. She teleports out of existence and returns minutes later with two other mages, an elf, and a human. Four heavily armored Minotaur guards also appear with her. All are wearing the emblem of the Star Mages Guild. They check his bindings and ask for any items that might be used as evidence against him. Whether any evidence is turned over or not, the human casts a spell and all eight, the seven guards and the one prisoner, are gone from sight.
Once things have calmed a bit, Tara comes rushing out of her office and throws her small arms around Garrett nearly squeezing the breath from him. Fen can be seen jogging down into the mines and after a few minutes can be seen returning with a smiling Jack Youngblood. He walks up to Keela and smiles. He is dirty and grimy from working down in the mine and seems hesitant to touch Keela because of this. It's great to see you, Keela."
Any looking can find Avis in the stable.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+20=24 ; d20+20=26 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 12:48:04 PM
As we are walking backto Bryn Baraz and before Phezrual is escorted to Plateau City, Zeph will ask him to help study and memorize the spells from his father's spellbook so that the knowledge is not lost (and I can scribe them more easily, spellcraft = 24, bleh)
Keela Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 1:10:44 PM
[OOC fixing stuff: we are on horseback. In Keela's post, she thought about lamenting Avis's absence, and then decided not to because she had already lamented it several times before. That brought up the question of what Avis is, and I answered. But Avis is not with us. Avis is back in Bryn Baraz. We are on horseback.
Also, Jack is a farmer, not a miner, unless he has recently changed professions.]
Keela smiles back at Jack. She's a little surprised how much she missed him, and how glad she is to see him again. "It's good to see you, too."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 3:34:27 PM
Garret grabs Tara and smiles. He tells the others, "I'll see you later on. I'm taking a break from killing the bad guys." He walks off with Tara in tow, telling stories of the adventures he had while gone. He sits on a bench near the town square and talks with her.
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 23/14/20, CMD 27] Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 12:22:13 AM
Anrete is in a daze. It has been quite some time since he last seen civilization.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 11:25:49 AM
Alexi is glad to be back in Bryn Baraz and is amazed at how the settlement has recovered from the Al Mathir attacks and temporary control. Last time he had been there the whole place had been evacuated, but now things seemed to be back to normal, almost.
He was even more surprised at seeing a young man show some, well, more than some interest in Keela. Although that should not have been a surprise anyway.
Rather than stay and witness an awkard situation, Alexi takes the horses to the stables and makes sure they are all well taken care off while busying himself with Lobo. Afterwards he seeks out the baths, then to the barraks and claims an empty bunk.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 11:33:44 AM
Garret sits and talks with Tara, but he also keeps half an eye on the rest of the group to see in which directions they head. He just knows that it will not be long before they are called upon again for, well, something...
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 d20+20=28 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 4:06:36 PM
Zeph watches as his father is taken into custody and teleported to Plateau City, I will visit you he thinks,
Then he remembers something, and pulls Phezrual's journal from his backpack and hands it to his father, "Despite your evil ways, you still deserve privacy. Unless you want me to keep it." --------------------------------------------------- Then he consumes his down time studying his father's spellbook extensively, learning everything he can about the man he once loved, then hated, and now pities.
Homecoming -- DM Zach Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 9:11:19 PM Zeph is able to study his father's spellbook with his father for a few minutes before he is taken to the authorities. When Zeph mentions his fathers journal, Phezrual just shakes his head. "You keep it. I have no reason to hide things anymore." Before he is teleported away Phezrual smiles to Zeph. "Be safe son. I truly mean it."
Jack smiles to Keela, "I'll go get your family. I know they can't wait to see you either. After you have spent some time with them, perhaps we can spend some time together?" After Keela answers he tracks down Senna, Daben, Teigan, Cole, and little Nila.. The children are estatic to see their Auntie Keela as are Senna and Daben.
Tara listens intently to every word that Garrett says as he recounts his adventure. "You should right a book, all the tales that you have. Others would love them as much as I do I am sure!"
Anrete and Alexi will both be very surprised to see their new home, the Victory Inn which was constructed in honor of the Champions of Bryn Baraz after their victory over the Al-Marithian Champions. There is a very large statue of Keela, Garrett, Koko and Zeph, as well as one of the eagles who helped them in their defense of Bryn Baraz. It is made of mithril and obviously has some sort of magic tied to it. Both Anrete and Alexi are give a tour of the Inn and shown to their rooms which are very nice. There is also a very nice private Kitchen where the heroes can cook for themselves on the 3rd floor as well as the Inn itself on the first floor where Haggard the mountain of a man who serves as the proprietor or his beautiful daughter Hope will gladly serve you a meal day or night.
OOC: My apologies Kathy, that's what I get for typing a DM Post at 3am. Fen went to get Jack from the outskirts of town where his farm is located. Also, all I mentioned Avis for is so that everyone knows it is available, not that you guys utilized it.
Also, please note you guys are now 10th level. You all receive 1 Hero Point. Garrett and Keela each receive 1 additional Hero Point for having the two best posting records over the module. You guys have as much time to craft as you need up to six months. One of the items that was in Phezrual's pack was a Stone of Good Luck. It was never mentioned that his items were taken from his person. If you would have done this let me know.
Feel free to take liberties with any NPC tied to your story. Garrett can NPC Tara, Keela can NPC Jack and her family. Other's will be introduced to you other folks before and during this next module.
One final and VERY important note. This post was late today because I had to take my daughter back to the specialist. She has to have surgery next week. I'll be very much out of pocket next week most likely so DM Ian will be taking over with the new module then. This week let's have fun RPing Bryn Baraz.
Feel free to send Fen on a run to the catacombs on your behalf or make one yourself. RP out some long term project in Bryn Baraz and I'll help you with them. This is your guys home. If you want to move out of the Inn and into a house or something, email me or RP you are looking for property. Push the story along as you will guys.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 11:32:08 PM
Well, he was done. Who knew on his travels he'd meet the one sane adventuring group in the Wold? There were bandits, brutalizing orcs from other tribes, money hungry mercenaries...the list continues on. He had no problem staying here. It seemed abrupt to him, but the place was...quaint, to say the least. Maybe a headquarters wasn't such a bad idea.
But first, he needed some property. There was no way he was going to be able to perform experiments without a proper lab. And for that, he needed property.
Now, who was he supposed to ask about that?
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 Thursday October 4th, 2012 11:08:57 AM
(OOC: Concerning Phezrual's stuff. I'm pretty sure we mentioned grabbing his backpack, sword, books, notes, wouldn't that include items on his person as well? Yeah, Zeph grabs all that stuff too. After all, why let the Star Mage's have it? Zeph is interested in keeping all his father's belongings... just incase the man is ever released.)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Thursday October 4th, 2012 2:51:35 PM
Garret sees Davdok deep in thought after the tour of the Inn. Garret explains to him, "This place was really built with us in mind. You can see how those of us who were here when the place was built have a few cutomizations built in. As for a lab, I'm pretty sure Sjurd had some good facilities built in for that, even if they are mainly focused on plants. I'm sure you could use those facilities. We have found that it does seem to be better if we try to stay together, at least somewhat, as trouble seems to find us out wherever we go. We'd certainly be glad for you to stay here in the Inn with us, as you're one of us now, really."
Zeph, did you keep track of loot on this one?
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 Thursday October 4th, 2012 4:34:29 PM
(OOC: For loot I see 25k in gems, the Lucky Stone, the +4MithrilScimitar, and Phezrual's spellbooks. Did I miss something?)
Homecoming -- DM Zach Thursday October 4th, 2012 5:24:34 PM
Since the group also took Phezrual's possessions, they also have a +6 Headband of Vast Intelligence, and a +5 Cloak of Resistance. Add that to Zeph's loot and that should be enough for this module.
Garret tells Davdok of the great facilities that Sjurd used before he left on business. They are certain he would not mind sharing his facilities. Of course, if he wanted his own place, Uflgar would be the one speak too.
OOC: Come on guys, I know things are slowing down a bit but please keep posting. I for one and sick and tired of us being last in the the posting report every week. You guys might not, but let me tell you, I hear about it quite a bit in email. If you check in and I haven't posted, and you don't think you will get another chance to check back in... just say checking in, or make a quick thought post of what your character is thinking. Don't just not post. I've been trying to wake up very early to get the posts up. I don't know what else to do. Tell me what I need to do to get you guys to posts more than once or twice per week. Those of you posting 4+ times a week disregard this please. Or, don't, up to you.
Keela Thursday October 4th, 2012 6:21:06 PM
Keela exchanges hugs with her sister and brother-in-law, then exclaims over the children and how big they're getting.
She's glad to have the distraction. Seeing Jack again was confusing, especially with Alexi so close by. After all, it was Alexi who has first declared himself--and she did l like him. And if it hadn't been for Alexi's startling declaration, she never would have had the courage to get involved with Jack.
Of course, she liked Jack, too. She liked him a lot.
But Alexi had been there first. Didn't she owe him something for that?
Confused, Keela busies herself with her family. The tough questions are going to have to wait for later.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Thursday October 4th, 2012 9:40:40 PM
Alexi reaches the barracks and finds that things had chaged, a lot. His little office now was occupied by another, a sergeant, who was in charge of training the guards and millitia. The sergeant eyed Alexi. "Well, what do you want, stranger!"
Alexi did not recognize the man and wondered if Garth had returned or retired. He did not feel the need to upset the applecart and rather than to 're-enlist' for the sake of a bunk, he just nodded at the non-com and smiled, "Just getting a tour of the place, that's all."
Well, I'm busy!
Alexi glanced once more into the little office and noticed his map of the plains still on the wall and the Militia Training Chart tacked on the opposite wall. Some marks showed some changes and Alexi chuckled as he stepped out.
"Wonder if Ma Belle returned? I'm sure she'd put me up, or rather, one of her girls," he smiled. But Keela flashed through his mind and instead, through the Link, asked "Hey guys, where are you all staying at? Got a place for me?"
The response came from several directions leading Alexi to the Inn.
Alexi was surprised and his jaw nearly dropped when he reached the Victory Inn. Then anger flashed quickly through him! "What about ME! I was here for fighting, nearly dying, to save this place too!
But Alexi was never one to anger for long. He knew he had left after a horrible battle with monstrous creatures but he did not know what had occured afterwards. He had intended to ask but was embarrassed, if not a little ashamed, to have left before the fat hafling had sung.
In that light, it certainly would not have been appropriate to put up a statue of him. Besides, that's not the kind of attention he wanted. Smiling as he approached the counter, he thought about his Pa and Grandpa and how their jaws would drop if they saw a mitrhil statue of him. That, I think, would have finally been enough."
As Alexi was being led to a room by a beautiful lady by the name of Hope, Alexi's thoughts then turned a little dark. What happened to Koko? But Hope's smile as she opened the door to his room and showed him in erased those dark thoughts.
Alexi begins to stow his gear away when he hears some talking. Following the chit-chat, he finds Garret telling Davdok about the place. Alexi joins the two but says little. Bryn Baraz was not the same and there was no point spouting out stuff that may not exist anymore, or reminisce on the Good O'l days after all the settlement had been through.
OOC: sorry Zak, for missing. Went to the State Fair of Texas one day and was washed out at the end and forgot to post. Now I'm fighting a stuffy head. But I'll survive.
On loot, did that all include the water well stuff too? Where we fought those demons flying around over the pool of water?
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Friday October 5th, 2012 12:14:49 AM
"So Sjurd's a plant guy, eh? Unfortunately, my experiments tend to give off the kind of fumes that would probably kill most plants. And the explosions cause an absolutely terrible racket." After being informed of the delightful chap he needed to talk to, Davdok decided to take his leave of Garret. While he didn't mind staying in the inn, he merely needed a lab. He was, however, touched by Garret calling him one of them.
OOC: Crud, missed the mark for Thursday by a few minutes.
DM Zach: The lab is separate from the garden with all of Sjurd's plants. Proceed how you will though.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 Friday October 5th, 2012 1:40:12 AM
Zeph is more quiet after his father has been brought to justice. He leaves most days to fly in Avis and lose himself, praying to Jancassiss, You have led me this far, and I have achieved vengeance. By your grace let me serve the righteous and weak to give them their own revenge.
As he returns, he smiles to his friends and visits Davdok in the laboratory. "I'm interested in crafting poisons sir."
(OOC: Money Scimitar - 36,000gp Headband of Int +6 - 36,000gp Cloak of Resist+5 - 25,000gp Luckstone - 25,000gp Gems - 25,000gp Total: 147,000gp / 5 people = 29,400gp for each of us. Right? Although either myself or Keela could use the headband to significant effect if you guys would be willing to donate to the cause.
Things on Zeph's shopping list: Some way to protect from Negative Levels, suggestions? And maybe a freedom of movement ring. )
Homecoming -- DM Zach Friday October 5th, 2012 10:19:59 AM Keela spends as much time as possible with her family. This keeps her from having to make any uncomfortable decisions. At least for the moment.
Alexi is surprised and even a bit hurt that he was seemingly replaced. What by Jack, the Sergeant, heck, he even just missed getting in that statue. Seeing his face so sad and even a bit angry, Hope timidly asks, "Is everything alright? You look... upset. Can I get something for you?"
Davdok can find the mining foreman Uflgar in the mining headquarters. When Davdok enters the stern faced dwarf looks up. "You're one of the new heroes eh? What can I do fer ya?"
Zeph prays to his god and as he does a feeling of calm and serenity washes over him. Is this what it feels like to be without a burden?
Garrett and Tara spend quality time together and in general just enjoy each other's company.
OOC: Don't forget. You guys have all the time in the world to get some crafting done.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] d20+1=6 ; Friday October 5th, 2012 1:46:08 PM
Garret spends some time on the balcony of his room and he watches Zeph fly away each day. He tries to whittle a small bird, but when he is done the stick looks mostly just like a stick with some cuts in it and bark missing (craft: 6).
I think keeping the headband is a good idea. Yeah, those negative levels hurt, but I wonder what we'll be facing next. Should we buy a crystal ball first to see if we can tell what we need to defend against next?
Keela Friday October 5th, 2012 8:02:39 PM
After spending some time with her family, Keela sets out to find someone who can cast Restoration on her. She cannot, alas, cast it on herself, because it is a cleric spell. She asks Katarina for assistance with finding a caster.
Once that problem is out of the way, she sets about buying scrolls and transcribing them to her spellbook. She also asks Zeph about exchanging spells.
Finally, if there is time left, she might scribe a few scrolls.
[OOC: That's the basic layout of Keela's time between adventures. I'll continue to role-play, with the understanding that all that other stuff is going on in the background. I assume I will be able to find somebody to cast Restoration, and it wasn't the intent of the module that Keela be permanently two levels down from everybody else. :) ]
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Friday October 5th, 2012 9:44:15 PM
OOC: I sent an e-mail on loot totals and suggestions. RSVP by e-mail.
Homecoming -- Co-Dm Ian Saturday October 6th, 2012 3:09:43 PM I would ask that everyone please post what changes have been made to your character after going up to level 10. There's no rush on this - before next Friday would be great.
Homecoming -- DM Zach Monday October 8th, 2012 2:19:46 AM Keela spends time with her family. She waits on Katarina to return but she has not yet returned from the Star Mages Guild. Fen finds that Keela is looking for someone to help her with a restoration spell and says he knows of a traveling healer that travels the surrounding countryside helping where needed. He sets out in search of the Healer. It takes 4 days but Fen returns with an impossible old and feeble looking man. He smiles a warm, toothless smile at Keela before laying his hands on her forehead. As he does she feels whole, complete. The ancient old man spends the day helping others in Bryn Baraz before taking a room in the Victory Inn. He is gone at first light of the following morning.
Jack seems to sense Keela is having some kind of internal debate. He gives her a lot of space and is nothing but kind, friendly, and understanding. After several days he invites her on a picnic into the countryside.
Everytime Alexi enters the Inn, the serving girl, Hope blushes and hides her face. She is always friendly but acts almosts as if she is trying to avoid him. It is obvious to everyone, especially Keela that she has a crush on Alexi.
Garrett spends time whittling and enjoying the company of Tara
Ulfgar continues to look at Davdok expectantly waiting for an answer.
Zeph occupies his times playing in Sjurd's herb garden. While not quite as adept as Sjurd he does know his way around.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 Monday October 8th, 2012 2:37:36 AM
Zeph Level 10. 7th level of Avenger PrC. +1BAB (6 finally, second attack!) +1 Ref, Fort, Will saves +12 skill points (including the +2int headband from Keela, which is retroactive if equipped for 24 hours right? So that's like 9 more skill points from levels 1-9 I have to distribute.) +1d6 sneak attack (5d6 total) +1 spell casting level (like an 8th level wizard) +6HP (2 rolled on LnB + 4con)
Money: 25k gems + 20k luckstone + 36k scimitar = 81k total. What to spend it on? My vote is two rings of Freedom of Movement. Maybe Keela and Anrete would be good candidates? Would prevent everything from grappled to paralysis. Nothing prevents nausea though......... darnit.
Ian's Comments: Skill points granted to you by a Headband of Vast Intelligence are retroactive.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Monday October 8th, 2012 12:20:55 PM
Garret spends his early morning and early evening times on the balcony of the Inn in exercise and meditation. He wakes each morning feeling stronger and more powerful after concentrated training for a week (+11 hit points!). He works on his punches and training his body to react more quickly during an attack. Some afternoons he can be seen covered in sweat fighting against the standing combat dummies in the back yard. He continues to train his speed an accuracy (+1/+1 BAB).
He spends some time also with Zeph in the garden, learning about the poisons and tasting some of the plants from time to time to train his system to resist them (+1 saves). He also practices climbing the rear wall of the inn and jumping back down, being careful to land in ways that don't seriously injure him, though some times he does hit pretty hard (+10' slow fall, +1 acrobatics skill. +1 climb skill).
On occasion, he can be spotted wandering about town. He can easily hide in the shadows and people quickly lose sight of him, but he practices with the people, occasionally joining the kids in games of hide and seek, though the kids are amazed at how often they can find him, unaware that he is training and letting them win now and then (+1 stealth skill, +1 perception skill). He also spends some time with Tara in the local river, splashing and playing (+1 swimming skill).
He also spends some time wandering through the areas around town, clearing the lands of wild beasts and meditating in the wilds. Working against the quick wolves and other beasts, he learns ways to attack faster against injured opponents (Feat: Medusa's Wrath).
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 Monday October 8th, 2012 12:56:45 PM
(OOC: Hey Jeff, ever thought of rerolling Garret as a cleric or druid? jk jk :)
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Monday October 8th, 2012 1:18:41 PM
OOC: here's the updates to Alexi so far: Level 10 hp = 12 BAB +10/+4 Fortitude +17 (+6 Figh, +3 Cavalier*, +3 Con, +5 cloak*) * = New Reflex +10 (+2 Figh, +3 Dex, +5 cloak*) Will +8 (+2 Figh, +1 Wis., +5 cloak*) Vs Fear +2 Bravery bonus Cavalier Bonus Level 2: Aid Allies: When using Aid Another to assist one of his allies, the ally receives a +3 bonus to his AC, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. Bonus increases by +1 every 6 levels.
After his trip to the catacombs some of these things may change.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Monday October 8th, 2012 1:22:32 PM
OOC: hey guys, are we still using the Luckstone value at 25K? Here's what the PF handbook has: Stone of Good Luck (Luckstone)
Aura faint evocation; CL 5th
Slot none; Price 20,000 gp; Weight --
Description
This small bit of agate grants its possessor a +1 luck bonus on saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks.
Construction
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, divine favor; Cost 10,000 gp
Need a ruling on this ASAP.
DM Zach: PRD shows 20,000xp. Ultimately it comes down to what the catacombs will give you for it though.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Monday October 8th, 2012 1:40:18 PM
For the next several days, as things settle down, Alexi spends the days studying Bryn Baraz and its defenses since the recovery from the Al Mathir rulership. He finds out the whole story about the Winner-takes-all battle the heroes had with the Al Mathir Champions and is quite satisfied that a statue honoring him certainly would not be deserving.
His encounters with Hope are refreshing. The only girls that had showed such attention to him before were Ma Belle's and he knew the motive behind that kind of attention. However he is not ready to encourage Hope. Would a woman used to the quiet of domestic life be able to adjust to the life of an adventurer, who's coming and going are so unpredictable, especially the returning part?
Alexi's mother was his model, for she married a soldier and herself had a father as soldier so she knew the hazards and raised up a boy to be ready, at any time, to become the M-O-T-H, man-of-the-house. She was tough and could use a weapon too if she had too.
Now Keela seemed to be what Alexi was looking for. But was he what she was looking for? Would this farmer be more what Keela wanted? Did she truely prefer the life her sister had? Well, he'd have to wait and see. In the meantime, she heads off on a picknick...
Alexi decides to hit the Catacombs and take care of some business. Maybe when he returns, his new status as Cavalier, not a mere common fighter, would put a sparkle in her eyes...
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Monday October 8th, 2012 7:07:56 PM
"Okay, to make it quick for you, I need a plot of land, preferably with an empty building on it. Got anything like that?"
Keela Monday October 8th, 2012 11:34:49 PM
Keela spends some time with her family, much of it trying to convince little Tiegan that fighting demons wasn't as great as she had apparently made it sound the first time.
She eagerly agrees to go on the picnic, and enjoys spending time with Jack.
"I really missed you," she says at one point, looking shyly down at the grass. "I was surprised how much."
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] Tuesday October 9th, 2012 3:12:08 AM
Anrete practices his polearm katas every morning and evening, while spending some time in the library on magical devices and the occasional thievery mischief on the fellows around the inn.
OOC: I am very sorry about my missed posts. I am back and will be posting regularly again. I overestimated my endurance. Spent the last week flying all over the globe, and wifi at my hotels are crappy.
Skill improvement Perception+1 Sense Motive+1 Stealth+1 Acrobatic+1 Use Magic Device+1
Class Skill Weapon Training (Polearm): +1 AB +1 DMG with polearms
Homecoming -- DM Zach Tuesday October 9th, 2012 1:44:40 PM
The party spends most of their time apart from each other, leaving everyone to their own devices.
Ulfgar smiles to Davdok. Sure we have a few places. How large of a place and how nice? Better yet, how much do you want to spend. Do you want to rent, or own? These are all things I need to know to keep from wasting too much of your time.
Alexi keeps his distance from Hope knowing that he still has feelings for Keela. Perhaps his being a Cavalier will impress her? Then again, Keela seems to be above superficial things such as rank and station.
Keela makes her feelings know to Jack her responds in kind. "And I missed you too. I do like you. Alot. But I just want you to be happy Keela. That's why I've given you some space. I heard rumors that you and Alexi have some sort of history..." He lets the words hang in the air a minute before continuing. "Like I said, I just want you to be happy. I hope it is me, but if it is him, I understand. Take your time and know that I will support you whatever you decide."
Garrett continues enjoying life to the fullest.
Anrete becomes more proficient with his weapon learning how to leverage its reach against various opponents.
After several weeks, Zeph receives a letter in the mail. It is from his father but hold the seal of the Star Mages Guild. It reads:
Zeph,
I hope this letter finds you well. I have spoken to Katarina and she has agreed to allow me to have one of the two Journey books to communicate with you, should you so desire. I also understand if you do not wish to do so. Be safe my son.
-Phezrual
In a different handwriting at the bottom of the letter it reads.
Zeph, it is your choice if you do this but I will allow it.
-Katarina
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Tuesday October 9th, 2012 2:00:25 PM
One morning Garret stands on the balcony, looks over to Tara and says, "I can make it. It should be no problem."
Tara replies, "Garret, don't be crazy."
"No, no, I'll be fine. I should be able to jump from here, bounce off that wall there, and hit the ground running. I know it looks far, but I am trained in these things."
"Garret, you're going to hurt yourself."
He winks at Tara and says, "No, I'll be fine."
With a quick jump, he reaches the edge of the balcony and plunges over the side. He spins in the air, lightly slaps the side of the wall, kicks against another edge, then suddenly hits the ground. He rolls to the side and jumps to his feet. He waves up at Tara and calls out, "See? Nothing to it!"
He turns to walk back into the inn and nods at two children who are standing, staring with their mouths wide open at him. He says, "I wouldn't try that, if I were you."
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 9:56:31 PM
OOC: Alexi is not quite finished in the Catacombs but when he gets back...
IC: To pass the time, Alexi takes Lobo on routine excercises with lance charges to the practice dummies. His steed since he left the Mailed Fist, using up most of his saved money to buy the best warhorse in the stables of the Mailed Fist Master Horse Trainer, knew Alexi's nuances well but even Alexi was amazed at the warhorse's performance as of late.
He also lends a hand in training the settlement's own horses for warhorse quality.
Keela Tuesday October 9th, 2012 10:58:48 PM
Keela feels herself tearing up. "You're too good to me," she murmurs.
Then she says, "The thing with Alexi....he's my adventuring companion. That's...that's a unique relationship. I have a special bond with him--and with Garret, and Zeph, and Davdok, and, Alemi help me, even with Anrete. Alexi's nice. He was the one who first welcomed me into the group, back when they were the security detail for the wagon train. I really like him, and I'm glad he came back."
She takes a shaky breath. "But when I look at my future, I don't see Alexi and me together. I see....I see you. That is, I want to. But, oh, Jack, I'm not sure it would be any kind of life for you."
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 22/19t/14ff CMD 24 Wednesday October 10th, 2012 1:25:43 AM
Reading the letter, Zeph begins to smile. that's a great idea
He pulls out the journeybook and scribes to his father, So...hat spells were are in your book anyways? :)
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] d20+12=32 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2012 6:50:41 AM
One morning, while Garret was standing over the balcony with his love interest (?), an invisible Anrete grins as he prepares to give them a shock of their lives.
As Garret jumps to his feet from his acrobatic tumble, Anrete crashes onto the ground and groan loudly, blinking into visibility.
"Watch where you are kicking! You could have gotten me killed! I think my back is broken!" (Bluff: 32 (critical success!))
~ Meanwhile at some other period ~
Anrete glances mournfully at Lobo as the steed reminds him of his pony Copper who went missing during the battle for Bryn Baraz.
Anrete wonders if he can steal a mount somewhere?
DM OOC: Any chance of Anrete going out to the wild to catch some wild pony?
The Good Life -- DM Zach Wednesday October 10th, 2012 9:19:08 AM Garrett continues to hone his physical abilities. He pulls off some feats that leave all of the townsfolk, especially the children gasping and cheering for more. The children can be seen running and jumping around and playing. Most of the doing flips and yelling, "I'm Garrett Goodbarrel!!!, others are chopping and hacking with sticks yelling, I'm Zeph, or, I'm Anrete, or Alexi, or Davdok." All of the little girls that are playing carry around a book and act like they are shooting spells. "I am the brave and beautiful Wizard Princess Keela!!!" they can all be heard exclaiming. It's a great time to be a hero.
Alexi and Lobo continue to work together and forge a bond that is nigh unbreakable. Both will truly be an asset in battle. Of course, the way things are going now, it appears there won't be any more battles for a while.
As Keela struggles to maintain her composure, Jack raps his large arms around her and kisses her forehead. "The only life I want is one with you. One that makes you happy. We will make this work, if that is what you want. You know, my life wasn't always so boring. I served in the militia a little over four years." he says smiling. "I like the excitement you bring. But mostly, I just like you."
It takes a few days for Katarina to swing by and take the book back to Phezrual. When she does he answers Zeph's question. "Oh, there were quite a few, though I am certain you had most of them already. There are a few little gems in there however."
(Zeph, pick 5 spells you wish to learn of 5 level or lower and you can learn them. They can all be 5th level or any level below that which you like.)
Anrete takes the opportunity to play a joke on Garrett. Tara is mortified and many of the children that constantly follow Garrett are rolling on the ground laughing. One even kicks at another child who jumps to the ground acting like Anrete before they all laugh some more. Whether or not Anrete can find a pony in the wild will be determined by his Survival, Perception, and/or Knowledge: Nature skills.
OOC: You guys are going to have until at least Monday to get all of your leveling up and catacomb orders and purchases and crafting completed. Ian will be taking over with the new module on Monday. Until then you guys are stuck RPing with me lol.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] d20+6=12 ; d20+20=39 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2012 12:17:28 PM
Garret's face looks up in shock when Anrete hits the ground. The color drains from his face as he starts to call out for aid. He runs over and tries to get Anrete to lie down. "Stay still or you will hurt yourself more. Relax, I will get you some aid."
Garret tries to examine Anrete for injuries (Heal: 12), but he does not see any. He continues, "I'm so sorry, I was just..." Then he notices all the children laughing and spots Anrete trying to hide a grin (Perception: 39!). He stands up and kicks Anrete in the side, "Watch where I'm going, indeed!" After a moment, he joins in the laughter with the others.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Wednesday October 10th, 2012 2:45:33 PM
Little children imitating him? Madness. Oh right, land buying. "I need one rather large, let's say nearly everything a man will need. I'm going with owning, instead of renting. Got anything like that?"
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Wednesday October 10th, 2012 10:18:08 PM
Alexi hears that Davdok is looking for a piece of land. Catching his new adventuring partner as he makes plans, he tells him about Tarketh's old place. "Tarketh was the Master Druid that brought all the green that you see. Withought him, this place would be fairly desolate. He had his own home just outside the walls in that grove of trees and brush you saw when we arrived. The stream runs through it also. You might see if his home survived the Al Mathir. If anything, it is far enough away from the rest of us in case one of your mixtures goes awry" Alexi grins.
"Also, since that land does not belong to the settlement proper, you should be able to claim it as your own at no cost. I doubt Tarketh Clearwood would mind."
Keela Wednesday October 10th, 2012 10:32:38 PM
Keela gladly returns Jack's embrace, but she is still troubled. Has she made the right decision?
The picnic over, she busies herself with lists of scrolls to buy.
[OOC: Do you want us to buy directly from the Catacombs? In the past, we've always used Katarina as a go-between.]
The Good Life -- DM Zach Thursday October 11th, 2012 8:09:13 AM Alexi mentions a great place that Davdok can take over before Uflgar has a chance to offer anything else up.
Garrett sees through Anrete's trick and gives him a solid whack.
Keela tries to figure out whether or not she is making the right decision.
OOC: Just make the purchases or say you sent [b]Katarina. Do what you have to do to get them done. You have time to in theory make the trip yourself if you like.
Had to take daughter to ER this morning and some other stuff last night so posts is short today. I apologize.
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] d20+15=26 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=11 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 10:21:50 AM
Anrete makes a face at the departing halfling before he returns to his room and started packing for a short journey to look for his lost pony, Copper.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Thursday October 11th, 2012 2:59:50 PM
Garret wanders around a bit one day, then tells Tara, "I think I shall get another tattoo. This one here helps me so much in combat, I think another could do little but help me more."
He heads off to the local town teleportation hole, headed off for the catacombs...
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Thursday October 11th, 2012 8:54:25 PM
OOC: Zach, don't worry about us, do what you need to do. Tell your daughter we are praying for you all.
IC: Alexi learns that Anrete lost Copper. The Cavalryman remembers Copper well and liked the quick light horse. "Anrete, if you like, I can use my expertise to help find you the best horse of the lot for sale around here, or if you find a wild horse herd, I'll help you catch the best one and train him for war."
Alexi heads over to the mining headquarters and asks to speak with the chief miner. "How are the defenses in the mine? You do know we found a clan of Ratmen living in tunnels that were exposed by the mines, don't you? There is also a chamber with a clear, clean, underground water river that should be made into a backup defense for Bryn Baraz. I'd dig some small chambers for storage of dry goods and other items in case the town has to evacuate to the mines again. We also had traps set in various places in the mines in case something came up from bellow we could colapse the tunnel and trap it long enough to form a defense.
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] Thursday October 11th, 2012 9:09:02 PM
"That would be fantastic Alexi! Really appreciates it!! Let's go get me some horsey now!!"
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Thursday October 11th, 2012 9:34:55 PM
"Wonderful. However, I'm not really in the interest of saving money, so I'll take both plots! I can use one for the actual experiments, and one for storing materials so as to keep outside variables to a minimum! Everyone wins!" Long story short, Uflgar still gets paid, and Davdok will end up with two plots of land.
This is shaping up to be a good day.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Thursday October 11th, 2012 11:14:40 PM
From Alexi's knowledge of the land, there were no known wild horse bands anywhere near. Even the Ahote never used horses, travelling on foot and hidding in the tall grasses. So Alexi rubs his chin some and tells Anrete he'll check with the supply sergeant on their stock of horses.
OOC: Zach, I don't know what the set up is on the new Bryn Baraz. Are there horses here that could fit Anrete's needs?
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 22/19t/14ff CMD 24 d20+16=35 ; d20+20=29 ; Friday October 12th, 2012 2:24:08 PM
checking in
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Friday October 12th, 2012 2:25:26 PM
Garret returns from the magical visitations with a bright new red tattoo on his wrist. He shows it around to anyone who is interested and explains that it is magical -- when he touches it, his fist actually become a little more powerful. He is also seen wearing a slight robe at times, a big change for him, as he has spent so much time wearing just a pair of pants. He wears the robe open, and it is a short robe, but he certainly looks different to those who know him, especially from behind.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Friday October 12th, 2012 9:07:15 PM
Alexi looks at Garret's new tatoo and chuckles. "Is that all? I thought you'd have a tatooed TARA along those powerful bicepts where touching it would bring her running at your beck-and-call." Alexi grins.
He chucles a bit when rubbing the gnome's head in jest as he adds, "Good thing you still have some wits about you and got something useful for adventuring. That farmer that likes Keela seems so head-over-heels for her I'm afraid if we stay around here too long he'll forget how to farm."
Of course, with them out adventuring, Keela will be with Alexi, not with Jack, and that can only be a good thing, 'Right?' Alexi worries.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Friday October 12th, 2012 9:47:40 PM
Checking in
The Good Life -- DM Zach Friday October 12th, 2012 10:46:22 PM Alexi and Anrete are able to find a horse out in the wild, similar to the color and build of Copper. It's not the same horse, but it is close enough to be a striking resemblance. It takes several days of travel to find one and will take a few weeks to break it. Nonetheless the adventurers have the time.
Davdok signs the papers for the new place in town. Total it will run him 3,000gp to get a fairly decent sized warehouse like structure complete with an office that can be converted into a study or bedroom.
Keela, Zeph, and others use Katarin as a go between for the catacombs, returning with nice shiny new things for the adventurers.
Garrett shows of his nice new tattoo and his new robe.
Alexi worries that he might be losing Keela but thinks adventuring will be good for both of them.
OOC: And with that, I shall turn it back over to Ian who will take over on Monday with the brand new module.
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] Friday October 12th, 2012 11:12:48 PM
"Gosh! You mean the supply sergeant might have STOLEN my Copper!!!! I want my Copper BACK!! Thieving scums!"
Anrete growled menacingly as he strides aggressively towards the supply stables.
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] Friday October 12th, 2012 11:21:04 PM
OOC: Cancel my previous post. Did not see DM's post.
Keela Saturday October 13th, 2012 10:49:02 AM
When Keela returns from the Catacombs, she spends a couple of weeks studying and scribing in her new spellbook. She also asks Zeph if he has time to exchange some spells with her.
[I'm not going to do the actual rolls until my Catacombs transaction is complete.]
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Saturday October 13th, 2012 9:37:25 PM
OOC: my catacombs purchases are done and e-mail sent. Also, here's the link for my Legacy Item that Cayzle put together: http://bit.ly/MYv143
or you can go the Black Genie Center under {Cayzle: August 6} for the link.
I'll be updating my PC sheet tonight.
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] Monday October 15th, 2012 11:09:15 AM
"Thanks for the help Alexi!! My feet really miss Copper alot!"
Anrete beams as he gives "Copper" a brush down.
"But I think Copper forgotten all her training!! I aren't good at training horses. You game to give it a try?"
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+13=23 ; Monday October 15th, 2012 12:51:50 PM
Alexi is surprised at finding a wild horse herd when they had not ever seen one before. However Alexi deduces that they probably are horses that escaped when Al Mathir invaded and just did what was natural. As a matter of fact, Alexi deduces that the horse they captured probably had Copper as its father!
Alexi assures Anrete that training his new horse for war was just a matter of time. "What will you name your new horse?" he asks the barbarian. "Copper probably sired it, are you going to name him Junior?"
Alexi takes Lobo and the new horse on daily training excercises, the new horse watching what Lobo does, then Alexi taking the new horse and getting it do to the same.
In the mean-time, Alexi occupies himself with other duties as well. He works with the millitia and their riding skills and use of longspears while mounted, charging in formation, and just plain staying mounted.
Alexi takes some time to visit the dwarven miners and asks for a favor. "I know the mithril you mine is for the market, but cosidering that mithril statues were made for the other heroes, would it be possible for your metalsmith to make a suit of mithril chain barding for my horse? I'm willing to pay for the labor involved, as I know that your time is money lost from your mining, but the mithril amount would sure be less than a statue, eh?"
Alexi would offer to pay for the mithril value as well, but he does not think he can affort it! Sigh...
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 22/19t/14ff CMD 24 Monday October 15th, 2012 1:12:25 PM
Zeph laughs as the children imitate the heroes.
He spends many days studying his father's spellbook, scribing within his own 5 new high level spells that he never thought were possible: Apparent Master, Majic Jar, Telekinesis, Fickle Winds, and Teleport (subject to change after further review)
One day, after taking Avis for a flight, Zeph lands at a creek, lights some candles, and begins to pray, Jancassiss, I have become an agent of your vengeance and through your works I have realized my own. Now, I ask that you use me to your bidding so that others may taste revenge." He concludes his prayer with a casting of Nemesis Divination so that his goddess may direct his wrath.
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 22/19t/14ff CMD 24 Monday October 15th, 2012 1:12:25 PM
Zeph laughs as the children imitate the heroes.
He spends many days studying his father's spellbook, scribing within his own 5 new high level spells that he never thought were possible: Apparent Master, Majic Jar, Telekinesis, Fickle Winds, and Teleport (subject to change after further review)
One day, after taking Avis for a flight, Zeph lands at a creek, lights some candles, and begins to pray, Jancassiss, I have become an agent of your vengeance and through your works I have realized my own. Now, I ask that you use me to your bidding so that others may taste revenge." He concludes his prayer with a casting of Nemesis Divination so that his goddess may direct his wrath.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Monday October 15th, 2012 6:05:13 PM
Garret's face glows red when Alexi teases him about Tara. He looks around and says, "Why? What? I mean..." He quickly shuts his mouth and walks away before he makes himself look even more silly.
He finds himself in the stables and sees Anrete with a new horse. He watches Anrete a moment and then says, "I suppose I can see why you need such a steed, but I think if you trained yourself well and focused less on material things, you would find your dependence on such a creature lessened." He tries not to smile too much as he tries to convert Anrete to the monkdom. When Alexi enters, Garret gestures to him and continues, "Oh you need help with beasts? I'm sure this one can help you in that area quite nicely!" He winks to Anrete as he says it.
Anrete [HP: 97/97, AC 23/14/20, CMD 26] Monday October 15th, 2012 8:56:37 PM
Anrete gave the halfling a glance about.
"Ye doesn't look much different from me! It is just a matter of expensive cloth or expensive metal. And why is a monk wearing so much baubles?"
Anrete points at Garret's fancy rings, belts, amulet, headband, bracers, etc.
"Anrete thinks good idea for Garret to give all those as alms for the poor. Focus less on material stuff and be better monk! And Anrete aren't going to serve horseflesh to monk! Monks should stick to roots and the green leafy thingy."
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