Hashamon finds himself pulled more to the Wilds than ever. Now that Bilpool was no longer divine, he felt his path lie elsewhere.
Rather than draw out a long goodbye, he leaves a simple token of farewell, a manticore feather. The people here taught him plenty about humanity, and a little about being human. He still had to balance all the influences in his life, and that would require time.
Behind him, a couple of pixies flutter sadly.
"He's not sayin' nuthin' Pink, but he's going to miss these guys."
Pink nods, then says to Tink. "Yea, but the big guys gotta do what makes him happy."
Tink shakes his head. "I don't think this makes him happy. More like he feels it's the only way to make peace with himself and the powers that be."
"Perhaps.", says Pink. With that, the fey flutter on in silence.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Monday January 4th, 2016 2:56:06 PM
The darkness grows outside as the final pieces of daylight disappear and night takes hold in Bonetown. Many in the group have headed off to the catacombs and returned quickly. The town is alive, as it always is as the night grows darker, but few will be outside alone. The gangs roam their territory and distant shouts show that each continues to challenge their boundaries.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 4th, 2016 4:59:40 PM
As evening falls, Zeoll declares that, per his usual practice, he'll be sleeping under the natural sky, not under a confining and unnatural roof. "The ceiling and night-lights of the queen arre enough forr me," he says.
As the group gathers and Hash does not appear, Zeoll is sad, but has an intuitive feeling that the absence is willing rather than coerced.
In the meantime, the old liontaur hopes to provoke a discussion with his partners in adventure.
"Looking ahead, what is next forr us? Biloopl is now morrtal, but not defeated orr dead yet. Is that ourr job? To put the wanna-be godling down? I do not think I have anything betterr to do."
[OOC: Please see email discussion regarding Bonetown's next adventure.]
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday January 4th, 2016 6:47:46 PM
Rillett thinks he must need some rest, because his head is a little fuzzy like he's been away for a while. He has a new ring that reduces his need to rest, but the darn thing doesn't kick in for a week.
Rillett listens to the pixies, sad that his new friend left as quickly as he came. He'll pick up the manticore feather as a momento. "Hey Tink, Pink. Tell that Hash guy he'll be missed. And do what you can to get him in touch with his new found humanity."
Turning to Zeoll and the others, "What I would really like is time to rest a bit. We've been going non-stop. I ran through a number of resources and I'd like to pen some scrolls before we chase down some demons. However, it would probably do us good to visit this Goody Bess on the edge of town. I've heard of her, but we've never actually met. Her reputation is that she's a little weird, but the same could be said of any of us at this point."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday January 4th, 2016 7:22:44 PM I could see finding those demon henchmen of his and removing them from this plane. They at least seem like they still could be a threat to Bonetown.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday January 4th, 2016 9:11:50 PM
"I am not too keen on the idea of pursuing Biloopl to an underwater lair."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 4th, 2016 10:07:14 PM
"Well, chatting with the local wise woman and hunting down those last thrree demons if they arre in the neighborrhood sounds like a worrthy firrst step to me."
That night, Zeoll will sleep on board the Lionfish, rather than in the town, under the stars and exposed to naturre.
Before he goes to sleep, he meditates on those demons, and hopes his dreams will reveal if they are still in the area, and where? (Seer Read Dreams power)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday January 4th, 2016 10:17:53 PM "I haven't seen old Goodie in awhile. We should pay her a visit, see if she needs anything. I'd say I still owe her for saving my life. She is a bit strange...maybe she would know something.
Jozhur pauses a moment and stares at his mug, which is already empty, "I haven't seen a tavern in awhile either, other than that creepy place on that creepy island. Might be a good night to pay a visit to one of the local places, if nothing outlandish happens before then."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=26 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 6:57:16 AM
Zeoll agrees, and whatever he dreams, he suggests heading out into Bonetown to gather info and then to see Goody Bess.
Gather Info check: 26
[DM Jeff] - One Night in Bonetown d100=85 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 9:36:58 AM Rillett, Terser, and Magana spend some time talking about what the group should do next. Rillett would like to rest, but also desires to meet with this rumored “Goodie Bess.” No one seems to object and Jozhur mentions that he would like to meet her again. The general consensus seems to be that the group should rest and then head out to look for Goodie in the morning.
Jozhur and Zeoll decide that they are not quite ready for a rest. Zeoll mentions that he would like to spend the night on the Lionfish and Jozhur suggests that they visit a tavern on the way. The two head out for the Lionfish. On the way, they stop at a tavern without a name. The tavern is next to the docks and two buildings down from the harbormaster’s house. The tavern just often just called “The Tavern” and is clearly neutral ground with the pirates and the gang wars in town. Many people frequent this tavern, especially passing sailors, and there are few serious fights there. As they arrive, the tavern is in full swing, the servers quite busy running from one table and group of sailors to the other. The smell of ale and sailor is quite strong here.
The two spend some time (and a little money on ale) listening and talking to find out anything they can. The learn that Maxim Cenek is the name of a fellow who knows where the best fishing holes are to the north of town. He has caught a number of quite large fish recently. Olivia Lavinia is a new member of the Deadjacks in town and is more ruthless than most. A fellow with one eye and one wooden leg was overheard saying that Goodie Bess was actually the source behind the recent attempted demon invasion. A man more well-dressed than most pirates in the area was heard talking to his companion about some man-eating plants on the island, far from the town. You also hear some rumors about Linus, the harbormaster, secretly planning to attack Rum.
After a few hours, the activity starts to calm down a little as some sailors depart and others pass out where they sit. It is a common occurrence here and the barmaids simply step over, around, or on the passed out sailors. Zeoll and Jozhur head across the docks and to the Lionfish. The night guard nods at them as they pass the attentive man on the docks. The night is clear and warm as they board, finding space to spend the night.
Zeoll thinks carefully about the demons as he prepares to sleep on the open deck of the ship. He looks up at the skies and thinks he can see outlines of the demons in the stars as his eyes close and sleep overtakes him. Almost immediately, he starts to dream about the demons. He sees the black rocks of the island and the frog-demon swallowing each member of the party around him, one at a time, its stomach bloating massively as each party member disappears into the massive maw. When the giant creature turns to Zeoll, suddenly the volcano erupts behind it! The ground shakes and Zeoll and the demon toad lose their footing as the volcano spews massive amounts of smoke, rock, and ash into the sky. The sky darkens as the heat increases all around Zeoll. He finds that he cannot move as the lava approaches. One of the crone hag demons appears flying above him, pointing and laughing at him as the lava flows quickly and engulfs Zeoll.
His eyes blink open and he sees the dark sky above him. It is still very dark, clearly nowhere near daylight yet. He looks around and hears the ship gently creaking as he adjusts out of his very real-feeling dream and back into the Wold. He takes a deep breath and looks around. Then he realizes that the dream he just had was of his own creation and fears, rather than a real seer dream (sorry, the divination roll failed).
Notes: I hope I didn’t take too much liberty with the characters and movement. I know some live for combat, some live for role-play, and some love both. I do like to attempt to keep the action moving, but I do try to allow players and characters to make the action move. Please do realize that when I do make assumptions like this, I will never place a character in mortal danger – I’ll let players do that all by themselves!
Any other actions for the night, or to start the morning? Or is the group ready to head out and search for Goodie?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday January 5th, 2016 5:29:46 PM
Aex stays away all night... she's gone out into the woods quietly when evening came. There, sitting in a small clearing in the midst of tall trees, ferns and grasses she meditates and attempts to become one with nature. She sits still... listens to the sounds of nature... the hunting night predators... trees waving their leaves in the wind... the rustle of the wind that plays through the canopy high above... she even thinks she hears the ants as they march through the grass carrying their heavy load back to their homes... Aex does not move.
Somewhere during the night a young and curious plant comes walking up to her... Aex stays quiet... The Plant and waits a couple of feet away from the little Gnome... Both stare at eachother... they stare and listen as nature moves around them...
When dawn breaks Aexana stands. Her muscles hurting from sitting still all night. But the pain is soothing... comforting... curious. As she walks home, the little plant follows her at a distance...
"Hey little one... shall I introduce you to the crazy crew I travel with?"
She walks on... the plant follows...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 7:16:27 PM
Terser is just glad that they didn't fight any pig-like demons, else he wouldn't enjoy the bacon that the brother's prepare nearly so much.
After breakfast, he is ready to go find their resident demon expert.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:03:48 PM
In the morning, Zeoll prays for spells and then regroups with the Lionfisher party. He recounts that he heard rumors of a local witch or wise woman who might know something about the remaining demons. When he hears that Jozhur knows this lady, Zeoll is eager to be off to see her.
Over the traditional brothers' bacon breakfast, he asks Aexana about new her plant friend. "I once knew a grreenmage, but I do not think she everr became accomplished enough to have a plant frriend. What can yourrs do?"
If it is okay with Aex, the old liontaur bends down creakily and tries to make friends with the plant. "What's yourr name, leafy one?" If it has a mouth, he tries to feed it bacon, which he believes everybody likes.
Slowly straightening up, Zeoll puts one hand at the small of his back on his truss (the wide belt around his waist) and murmurs a gentle oath, "Lem's Lumbago!"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 12:36:11 AM
Jozhur enjoys his ale, and the happenings in the tavern. He's glad to be back to the place he calls home, even if it is a little crude and he has to watch his back. Life in Bonetown isn't so foreign to him, he's been around such scoundrels his entire life.
In the morning, Jozhur shares the gossip from the tavern with the others. He walks into breakfast in time to see Zeoll talking to a plant and trying to feed it bacon. "Did someone poison your drink last night, Zeoll? Plants don't talk...or eat bacon."
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday January 6th, 2016 2:47:38 AM
After a good night's sleep and her morning prayers, Kavanaugh joins the breakfast table.
'Don't be ridiculous Johzur, everyone likes bacon. '
[DM Jeff] - One Night in Bonetown Wednesday January 6th, 2016 8:56:52 AM Aexana spends some time in the outdoors overnight and is quite pleased to see that much of the island is different from the port. While the town of Bonetown is rocky and rough, the rest of the island is much more jungle-like. The town actually sits in almost a bowl, perhaps an old volcanic crater, but as soon as one gets a short distance from town, the foliage expands everywhere! There are massive trees, vines all around, and a thick ground cover. It actually takes her some time to find a place that is clear enough on the ground to sit and meditate. There are many jungle sounds throughout the night and a light breeze that blows before the plant appears to her.
In the morning, the group awakens to the sound of sizzling bacon. The entire house is filled with the smell of bacon that the brothers have prepared. Those coming down the stairs find that the table is already set with old, battered tin plates and there is already a heaping pile of bacon on a platter in the center of the table. Brother Engev hums to himself as he continue to prepare even more bacon over the stove. Apparently some ship really brought a lot of bacon to port and the brothers managed to get quite a pile of it. Jozhur and Zeoll return to the house with tales from their adventures the previous night. There is much bacon eaten, passed about, and talked about at the breakfast table.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:54:10 AM
ooc: Not sure what happened. I wrote a post yesterday, and could have sworn I hit submit. Oh well.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 11:09:06 AM
Rillett will rise early and spend some time in prayer, humbly petitioning Gargul for his divine power for the day.
He comes downstairs to the smell of cooking bacon - wow. He could get used to this place.
Then he sees Aexana standing there with a big, ambulatory plant. Zeoll is trying to feed it bacon. He imagines this Goody Bess will seem quite ordinary compared to our group.
"Well, once we have a bit of breakfast, I suppose we should be off to see this witch at the edge of town. I've never actually met her. She has a reputation as an odd person, and most folks steer clear of her." Rillett glances at the walking plant, "however, we probably out-weird her by a wide margin at this point."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday January 6th, 2016 5:10:28 PM
Aex stands perplexed as Zeoll tries to feed bacon to the plant that followed her...
"It doesn't talk much... I don't even know it's name yet... While I was meditating in the woods it just walked up to me and has followed me home. But right now I'm starving and while our friend her won't eat bacon I will gladly have a plate full!", Aex says and starts having breakfast.
The plant companion looks around the chamber... seems to sniff the bacon... it's leafs shudder... then it tucks a fine root into a bowl of water...
With her mouth full of eggs and bacon Aex smiles and nods at her plant companion...
"We'll get along perfectly! You watch my back and I'll watch yours..."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 6:25:18 PM For that matter, how does it see to watch your back? Does it sleep? It may be nice to have something friendly constantly aware during the night.
Terser enjoys his breakfast, and seeing it doesn't seem to want any meat products (crazy!), he casts his gaze around for any potted plants the brothers might keep and any associated soil or fertilizer.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:50:16 PM
Zeoll laughs at Rillett's "weird" comment and at Aex's plant. He eats a second helping of bacon and eggs and then is eager to head out of town to the wise woman's abode.
"Which is wherre, exactly, Jozhurr old pal?"
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 7th, 2016 12:54:59 AM
"I am not too keen on the idea of pursuing Biloopl to an underwater lair."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday January 7th, 2016 1:30:41 AM
"I'm not keen on that either, Magana. Hopefully there's another way. We can hunt his minions for the time being, or maybe they will hunt us. They seemed to know right where to find us as we were dropping that stone in the water."
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