[DM Hugh] - Go the Distance Wednesday September 28th, 2016 11:58:14 PM Sesha brings up a tentacled alternative to get them home informing Mhalice she won't let her go.
Tink isn't worried about the portal as she has a weave element item and advocates for breath holding.
Restlin puts his weave element item over Mhalice's head and uses shiny to turn himself into a water elemental.
Garrett keeps the rear guard position and then looks at Restlin shaking his head.
Zane casts fly on himself planning to hold his breath and fly sprint to the surface seeing as he tossed his vest.
Beri turns himself into a water elemental and seizes up his treant versus the gate and realizes the treant will fit but only just so.
The group enters the portal and everyone with their various precautions manage to swim to the surface of the pond and back to the little area in front of the mountain where they had previously fought the guardian turned toad.
"So now that we free from Fae Skiemir, what's next?" Mhalice asks once everyone is on dry land.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells Thursday September 29th, 2016 1:11:45 AM
Tink will cast prestidigitation a few times to help dry everyone off. The taurs in particular.
"Next? Well, we can't have you stuck to Sesha forever.
Per the conditions of your surrender, we will turn you over to the justice of the Twilight Elves. Sesha has said that she will petition for your life to be spared. I trust Sesha's judgement in this, and as a Justicar I will also add whatever weight I can to help her in this"
Tink considers making a joke about how Sesha's hand is destined to be stuck to someone elses, but thinks better of it.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:126/145 Ki:10/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Thursday September 29th, 2016 9:36:23 AM
Garret shakes himself off like a dog and then stares down into the depths of the water. He says, "How are sure that nothing else will come through?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday September 29th, 2016 10:19:43 AM
Restlin dismisses his elemental body. He preferred his old one.
Can't have you stuck to Sesha forever.
Several thoughts cross through Restlin's head. Any other time, Sesha would find humor in them. Today, she was in full Blood Witch, Last Priestess of Serenbeth, Keeper of the Seven Keys of Pentoozler, whatever else mode. He was pretty sure humor and levity was on her short list of things she didn't have time for.
Instead, he answers Garret. "I'm not, though I am pretty confident that Maab and her creatures can handle what made it past the Mythal." He looks up to the sky, trying to get an idea of what time it was. Sesha probably wanted to do that shadow-walk thing she did to get them to the Twilight Elves, wherever they were.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Thursday September 29th, 2016 10:47:20 AM
Sesha takes a deep breath, then thinks for a bit.
"It'lal is in the north, of sorts. It's past the Crying Woods and the Floating City, in the southeastern tip of what your maps call Yrth. I can't Shadow-walk there. We need to teleport. If you have the magic for that ready, I'll scry the council chamber for you to take us directly there. If it's warded, I'll change focus to the courtyard."
She sits, down and exhales, and tugs gently at Mhalice.
"Sit."
She looks at the other drowess and carries on.
"Were you raised in It'lal? You have a power in your blood that I do not. Mine pales in comparison actually, and my brain hurt for awhile trying to figure out why." Sesha picks up a stick and pokes around. She would need a new broom later..
"You are, or at the very least were, noble among our blood-kin. I didn't figure it out until I met the sisters...young clerics of Serenbeth who lend me their spirits now. They are, or were, like you."[
She settles her gaze on Mhalice. waiting for an answer.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday September 29th, 2016 12:15:34 PM
"I don't have a teleport spell ready. Didn't think it would be of much use in there. Tink and I will both need to cast it to move all of us. I'll need to sleep again before I can prepare more spells, and I don't have any shelter spells prepared either. We may have to rough it."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday September 29th, 2016 3:37:47 PM "Bah.... It won't be that rough, you just won't have all of those creature comforts is all. Try three days in a hurricane on board a small trade ship, now that's rough. I think there were only two of us out of the whole crew that weren't sick. Not that I'd want to do that very often, if I remember correctly, we snapped the main spar in the middle of the second night in that storm. At least we can have a fire, right?" Zane sounds serious about the storm, and heads off not too far to gather up some wood for the afore mentioned fire....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Thursday September 29th, 2016 5:27:34 PM We may want to move a ways away from here if we are spending the night. Nobody was following us, but just in case someone wanders through that portal in the middle of the night I would rather not have our sleeping encampment something they can easily stumble upon.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Thursday September 29th, 2016 9:17:21 PM I might not be a wizard, but the Lord of Life and Death is also the God of Travel. As his Eye I have teleport prepared and can cast it if necessary. Do one of you have the spell prepared as well?
[DM Hugh] - Go the Distance Thursday September 29th, 2016 11:29:03 PM Tink casts prestidigitation and dries everyone off before answering Mhalice that they will take her to justice.
Garrett shakes himself off and then asks if anything else might come through behind them.
Restlin returns to his normal form and answers Garrett that Ma'ab can handle anything else that gets through.
Sesha thinks for a bit, takes her bearing as to where they are in relationship to It'lal. She offers for Mhalice to sit and then asks Mhalice more of her history and the differences between their lineages.
Restlin explains he doesn't have a teleport spell ready and they'll have to rough it while they recover spells.
Zane scoffs at this, comparing their situation to being adrift at sea in a hurricane and then asks after a fire.
Beri suggests moving away from the gate.
Bosk explains that Gargul grants teleports to his eyes.
Mhalice says to Sesha, "I am of noble blood. My amulet is proof of this." She says brandishing it in her free hand. You notice it has the crest of House Avon emblazoned on it.
"I was once the Matron in waiting of House Avon before my hopes of advancement were dashed and I had to forge an alliance with Khar in order to attempt to restore Avon with me as its Matron. Obviously that is not going to happen now as I have to sit in judgement and then become a member of your coven whenever I am released. As for the differences between our lineages you are aware that those of us who went deeper underground or were forced in exodus to the jungle sanctuary of It'tal retained more of our connection to the old ways than those who sought out the surface. After the fall of Fae Skiemir we became a fractured people like all the elves. However the differences between a drow noble and a non-noble surface drow probably reflect the starkest contracts among our people after the fall. It all has to do with retaining a connection to the primal magic which is stronger in the settlements away from the surface. I have the ability to cast more innate spells than you do because of my lineage. From my training as a sorceress I actually have it within my power to cast teleport. If you want me to cast it we can get my judgement over with without your wizard needing to take a rest. However, if you really meant what you said about fighting the Twilight Elves if they refuse to spare my life you may need to be rested should they be unconvinced by your words."
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Friday September 30th, 2016 2:13:40 AM
Sesha looks at Mhalice and nods. What she said made sense, and Sesha was pleased to learn a little more of her Blood-kin, even from her rival.
"Mhalice has a point. I'm not going to expect any of you to come with us. This is an issue among my blood, and it could be dangerous, and unlike all the other times we've fought, there's not a greater good demanding your help, nor will your deeds in Hook City have likely reached the Matrons ears, so when I arrive and start giving them conditions and terms for the capture of a rogue drowess, they may not react well. Further, my standing with the House is rocky. I never came home after leaving Bryn Baraz. I've sort of been absent without explanation all this time."
She adjusts her eyepatch, then looks at Mhalice.
"I meant what I said. You accepted our terms and helped lead us away. Your life is not forfeit to anyone."
She is unsure about resting for the night. She looks to her friends, and then to Mhalice.
"I want advice on how quickly we should leave. My instinct is to go now. I'd hate for you to spend the night wondering if your decision was a mistake. And the last time we disagreed, you showered Restlin in enough acid to drown a black dragon."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:126/145 Ki:10/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday September 30th, 2016 1:19:26 PM
When Restlin mentions roughing it, Garret's gaze turns from the water. "Wait, by roughing it, you mean just not having shelter. There's still food, right? I mean, after all, we all need to eat, don't we? Surely everyone else is hungry, too, after all that running, I can't be the only one."
When Sesha mentions departing soon Garret mumbles, "I'm ready to go where the food is, myself."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday September 30th, 2016 3:44:56 PM
Zane chuckles, "Garret, Garret, Garret. All you gotta do is ask my hungry little friend. I carry enough food to keep my fires going for quite a while, I'm sure I have enough to share." He then waits to find out what the over all plan is, going now or in the morning....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Friday September 30th, 2016 5:28:25 PM I'm ready to go when you are Sesha, but I have no clue where this place is. Will my friend here even fit? Beri gestures in the direction of his towering treant staff. If not, I'll cancel the spell before we go. Also, unless the place has been flooded this probably isn't the best form. Should I return to a humanoid form? Would they be more comfortable if I took the form of a dark elf, or would it be better if I chose another humanoid form?
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Friday September 30th, 2016 7:13:20 PM
Bosk flares his nostrils and snorts. You came with me to the land of rest and spoke to the God of death, fought a dragon with Restlin, sought out the Chaos Bell that might destroy the Southern Continent, and traveled to Jherico Space. We are not about to split now...and I have at least 17 rations of various types and plenty of alcohol...speaking of which, do your kin have any special brews? I sort of collect them.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells Saturday October 1st, 2016 4:42:01 AM
Tink looks around at the group proudly. She doesn't have much to say. What is there to say about a group like this? They've stuck together through so many things - as Bosk listed.
She feels proud to be a part of such a group, and honored to travel with them.
"I'm ready to leave when you guys are. Did... did we have to do anything to lock the portal from this side?" Tink will check her pack for the golden key that granted them access through the portal. If she still finds it in her belongings, she will cast it into the pond.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Saturday October 1st, 2016 9:36:50 PM
"We can leave now. We shouldn't actually be fighting these Twilight Elves, right?" He looks around, then stops at Sesha. "Right?"
Either way, if they're ready, he is.
[DM Hugh] - The Judgement of Mhalice Sunday October 2nd, 2016 8:36:11 PM Sesha listens to Mhalice & then tells her friends that she doesn't expect any of them to come with
Garrett is put off at the concept of roughing it and is worried about food so that when Sesha mentions leaving he says he's ready to go wherever there is food.
Zane chuckles at Garrett's concern and then tells him he has plenty to share while waiting to hear if they are leaving now or in the morning.
Beri questions whether their destination will allow his treant egress and gives a second thought to his choice of forms.
Bosk essentially says after all they've been through they aren't splitting up now. He also assures Garrett on foodstuffs before asking about alcoholic beverages the drow may have.
Tink is proud to be member of the group she finds herself in and then tosses the portal key into the pond before saying she is ready to leave.
Restlin says they can depart as they don't expect to fight the elves.
It is agreed after a brief consult with Mhalice to make sure they all have the correct bearings the group teleports to It’lal. The group arrives only to find themselves surrounded by the Shadow Guardians.
After a brief exchange between Sesha, Mhalice and the guardians in the drow language the guardians escort our heroes and Mhalice to the council chamber where the matriarchs of the 3 houses, Larvanya of House Bralfah, Athena of House Bancupri and Yasume of House Mylyl sit in judgement.
Larvanya begins "Mhalice of Avon. You once showed such promise, we are a diminished people so a 4th Matron would have been a boon for our small council. If only you hadn't joined the Khar in his slaughter of the other Matrons in Waiting from House Avon we would have a fourth sister. We should sentence you to the same death you wrought on your sisters for how you have diminished us as a people."
The young Yasume of House Mylyl is the next to speak up, "Larvanya, please listen to yourself. We are already lessened by the deaths Mhalice caused while lower us further by killing her? I know that I am youngest member of the council and my house was in suspended slumber for a long time but surely we can show some mercy?"
Lady Athena is the last to speak, "I have heard both of your thoughts on what we should do with Mhalice and frankly I would like to hear both what Mhalice Avon and Sesha of the Iron Adventurers have to say. While it is true that Sesha has been long removed from here we are not ignorant of the greater happenings in the Wold and to find out that one of our people is part of a group undergoing the dragon trials speaks a lot to her character. What we are presented with are two samples representing the best and worst we have to offer."
Mhalice responds, "Khar informed me that I was going to be denied elevation to the position of Matron of House Avon despite my superior magic abilities. He had proof in the advanced copy of a proclamation announcing Lutania Avon was to be elevated to Matron and he told me of his plan to turn Avon into a magocracy with him as its arch-Lich leader. I surmised that if I didn't help him he would kill me and I figured if I could get rid of the other Matrons in Waiting maybe I could turn on Arth later and become Matron in my own right but that did not work out as planned. Khar did not end with the slaughtering of the other Matrons in waiting and other Avons died in his lust for power. After I was forced to flee from my encounter with the Iron Adventurers I realized I would need more power and I sought out and found Fae Skiemir only to become trapped. The Iron Adventures saved me from the prison of my own making and promised that they would plead for clemency on my behalf. In exchange I have promised to serve in Sesha's Coven to Serenbeth after I have repaid my debt."
Lady Athena says, "Interesting do any of the other Iron Adventurers have anything to add?"
The attention of the council seems to be turned on the group.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Sunday October 2nd, 2016 10:17:03 PM
Bosk remains solemn and silent...at least until Sesha has her say.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells d20+15=23 ; d20+6=17 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 10:03:28 AM
Tink will wait for Sesha to speak first.
When she has done her part, Tink retrieves her holy symbol and holds it tightly in her hand and then kneels on one knee before the matriarchs.
"My name is Katinka Hushfoot, Justicar of Pantheon, and friend to Sesha. Thankyou for allowing me audience with you.
I have sworn a solemn vow to Pantheon to uphold His ideals of justice, and to provide counsel where I can to those in matters of law.
If I may, in the case of Mhalice Avon, I urge restraint. It is my belief that Mhalice's death would not be a fitting form of justice in this instance. It strikes more as vengeance than justice. What life of hers remains could be put into service for the counsel, and years could be spent making reparations to the people she has wronged.
She has witnessed much of the Wold, and the experiences of Fae Skiemir alone could provide valuable research.
I do not petition that she be released or go unpunished. Far from it. I humbly ask that her life be spared
I pledge, however, to respect whatever lawful outcome you decide. May Pantheon bless you with His wisdom when making your decision."
----------------------------------- Knowledge Local: 23 - To recall any current laws Profession Barrister: 17 - To act lawyer-ish :) (Yep, Tink has a rank in this!)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:126/145 Ki:10/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Monday October 3rd, 2016 11:36:01 AM
Garret heads over to Zane's pack before the group leaves, just to check and make sure the pack is secure and nothing is falling out, especially any food-related items.
When the group arrives at the council hall, Garret stands and listens to the various people talk patiently...for a few minutes. He starts to get antsy and starts shifting his weight from one foot to the other as the proceedings continue. When the group is asked for their input, he quite inappropriately steps forward, aching to do something, and says, "I really can not pretend to understand all that has happened, the history between you all, and the ways of your people. However, I do know that we have seen enough killing and death to last four lifetimes. If Sesha says you should spare Mhalice's life, well, I stand with Sesha and think that you should spare her life."
He then realizes that he has spoken quite out of turn and steps back, looking around and waiting for the disapproving glares of the others.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Monday October 3rd, 2016 11:36:10 AM Well of COURSE she has ranks in lawyer...
Restlin has nothing to say. He'll either contradict Sesha, or just repeat what she said with less understanding of what's going on. He keeps his mouth shut.
He is somewhat torn about all this. He trusts Sesha, but this drow almost...no, she DID kill him. If it weren't for Sesha, he'd just be an ugly corpse. If he was being honest, he'd admit he was hoping for some harsh punishment. Maybe not death, but something big.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Monday October 3rd, 2016 7:02:11 PM
Zane just stands there being a good imitation of the tough guy he is. He wasn't with the group when Mhalice came after them, he was taking his friends word on that, and he trusted that word, so if he was directly asked, he'd say what he knew, he could do no more or less....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday October 3rd, 2016 7:05:35 PM
Beri steps forward and bows. I know little of your culture and your beliefs, but I am happy to share my thoughts on the natural order of the Wold.
All creatures blessed with intelligence beyond reactive instincts have an innate desire to protect their own to some extent. In dire situations your options are limited and so you are forced to plan the best you can and hope luck is on your side. I don't know all the tragic details behind this story, nor the evidence that has been turned up. From what I understand she is far from innocent, but if she truly was acting with the good of the people at heart I believe we should share some of that compassion when deciding her fate.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Monday October 3rd, 2016 8:34:20 PM
The Horned Cleric listens as the listens as the others say their piece and then adds his own. I am Bosk DeOx. Grim Avenger of the gods. Servant of both Our Lady of Vengeance and the Lord of Life and Death. I am the thread all life hangs by. Be warned that to kill out of vengeance is a blade sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart of both the judged and the judger. It will rend and unalterably change you. I will not stand in way of your judgement, for it is only through blood some wounds may heal, but do not act in hasten to an act your soul is not set on lest you lose your self to the darkness..
[DM Hugh] - The Judgement of Mhalice Monday October 3rd, 2016 11:21:04 PM
(OOC: I'm sorry if this is short but I need to go to bed & this is kind of tricky as Sesha hasn't posted yet)
Some of the Iron Adventurers stand in silence either because they have nothing to say or are waiting for Sesha to take the lead.
Some however speak in what they think would be out of turn but the matrons did invite the group to speak and speak some did.
Garrett gets antsy and is the first to speak arguing that they've seen enough death and if Sesha says she should be spared, Mhalice's life should be spared.
Beri is next to speak talking about his experiences with the Wold. He also argues for compassion.
Zane and Restlin stand silent.
Bosk and Tink go over what they will say in their heads as they wait for Sesha to speak.
All eyes in the council chamber turn to Sesha they are waiting for the blood witch's address.
(OOC: if you did already speak you can add anything you may have forgotten to add in your next post)
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday October 3rd, 2016 11:56:11 PM
(Sorry! I was out of town this weekend.)
Sesha is surprised to see the Shadow Guardians, the group she adventured with when she first came to the halls of the Matrons. She wants to wave at Larien and the others, but the situation doesn't allow for visiting old friends.
"Matrons. If I humbly repeat your assertions that I represent the best of our people, then let me plead for leniency. Mhalice has done much wrong, from killings and theft to greater crimes, like besmirching the image of our blood-kin. The shadow of evil follows every drowess in the shaded eyes of those not familiar with the struggles of our kin to reform."
She stops, then adds.
"She is guilty of darkening that shadow to all who heard her tales. I do not think she should go unpunished. I do not want her to go unpunished...", Sesha trails off, looking at Restlin. "She nearly killed the male I will claim as mine one day. For that alone, death is enough by the standards of our ancestors."
She gives Mhalice's hand a squeeze.
"But the standards of our ancestors are what we seek to change. Serenbeth was once commonly worshiped among us, in easier times. In the more difficult struggles, she was forgotten, before her sad death after being cast into mortality. I seek to grow my cult and coven, if not to revive Serenbeth, then at least her principles. As her last mouthpiece, an unlikely Blood-Witch thrust into her contract, I cannot abide the sentence of death. I am not her priestess, but I respect the tenets they held."
Sesha reaches into her pack for the universal solvent.
"She's given a word bond to my service after she is redeemed in your eyes. We are all long-lived. Take as long satisfying her debts as you need, then remit her to me where she can do good in the world. If it were up to me, I would bind her to crimes. Send her first to serve the monks she wronged. Or perhaps use her to track and subdue other troublesome Twilight Elves who have gone astray. Make her clean your chambers, even. I care not."
She takes a breath and bows her head to the matrons.
"But when your done with her. When you've broke every last evil bone, shattered every last shameful plot, and scoured her soul in bathes of flame and showers of acid, send her to me, so that together I may grow stronger with the most powerful rival I have, that I can guide her to bring honor to Serenbeth's name."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 8:25:33 AM
Restlin leans over to Beri. "Did she just say she would claim me as hers? I heard that right, right?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:126/145 Ki:10/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Tuesday October 4th, 2016 9:27:34 AM
Garret tries to suppress a giggle as he elbows Restlin, nodding his head. He bits his tongue to stop from singing "Restlin and Sesha sittin in a tree..."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells Tuesday October 4th, 2016 1:03:17 PM
Having rehearsed what she wanted to say in her head, Tink now repeats it aloud for the council.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday October 4th, 2016 2:45:28 PM
Zane so badly wants to say something smart, he has a better idea..... He'll have to buy once they get back to Hook City.... But otherwise he maintains his silence, other than a slight snicker which he turns into a cough.....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 5:15:01 PM
Beri leans back over to Garret and whispers. I believe her exact words were "one day", perhaps she's leaving an escape plan in case you blow it before then... The druid chuckles and gives his friend a pat on the back.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Tuesday October 4th, 2016 8:42:14 PM Let's not forget that she also "nearly killed" several males in our group. the cleric adds jokingly.
[DM Hugh] - The Judgement of Mhalice Tuesday October 4th, 2016 10:35:30 PM Sesha true to her word asks for clemency for Mhalice recounting some of the crimes Mhalice committed and the tenets of Serenbeth. She communicates that she doesn't care how long the punishment takes but when it is over Mhalice is to be given over to Serenbeth's coven.
Restlin questions about hearing Sesha claim him as hers.
Garrett pokes fun at Restlin.
Tink gives her credentials as a Justicar of Pantheon and also asks for leniency.
Zane remains silent aside from a slight snicker
Beri points out Sesha said one day.
Bosk also gives his credentials as a Grim Avenger and cautions that killing may be an act of vengeance and all that that may entail. He also cautions against acting hasty but he does point out that Mhalice did almost kill some of the party.
The 3 Matrons talk amongst themselves and call for light refreshment to be brought to the group while they deliberate.
After a short period of time Larvanya says "We have reached a verdict. Mhalice Avon's life will not be forfeit. Your words have swayed us to the side of eschewing capital punishment. Mhalice will however have to serve It'tal for a period of 100 years. Her knowledge and magical aptitude will be put to work for the benefit of our people. While not working you will be confined to a cell. When your sentence is complete you may seek out and join Sesha's coven with our blessing."
Mhalice is escorted away to her new "home".
The matrons the address the Iron Adventurers, "You are welcome to the hospitality of It'tal if you have time to spend that is. We are unsure if the Dragon Consortium wants to be kept waiting. If however you have to leave please come back at some point in the future."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:126/145 Ki:10/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Wednesday October 5th, 2016 8:26:02 AM
When the light refreshments appears, Garret's eyes widen and he moves quickly to attack the snacks, mumbling about how many hours it has been since they last had food. He pauses, his mouth still full, when the matrons announce their sentence. He looks over to see if Sesha approves.
When the offer is made to hospitality, Garret boldly replies, "I do believe that the Dragon Consortium is expecting us, but I am sure that they cannot wait just a short time while we sample... while we enjoy your wonderful hospitality for just a little time." He smiles and nods to the others, mouthing, "yes? food?" He turns his back slightly to the matrons and points into his open mouth.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 8:30:09 AM
100 years. Restlin would probably never see Mhalice again during his lifetime. He says nothing to the drow sorceress as she's escorted away. He wasn't as keen on forgiveness as his companions were.
"Mhalice kinda got us here, actually. Tink and I can get us home, but we'll need to prepare our spells first. No reason we can't stick around for a night." He looks around. "Right? It'll be like a mini-vacation, and I'm sure this'll beat roughing it like we were going to."
He keeps an eye on Sesha. She had been on edge for a long time because of Mhalice. Maybe she'd be able to lighten up a bit...
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Wednesday October 5th, 2016 4:49:53 PM
As Mhalice is taken away, Zane feels some relief, but he hadn't run into her before so he wasn't sure how he should feel over all.... "You all are our long distance travel arrangements, so if we need to wait until tomorrow, we wait and so does the Consortium. Unless they show up here and decide to provide the transportation...." Zane is ready for a slight break.... Sailing takes so much longer to get from here to there....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 5:40:37 PM
Beri for the first time has had a chance to catch his breath and realize that he is also getting as hungry as Garret and is very grateful when the refreshments are ordered. Thank you, this food look delicious. You are right, I am sure the Consortium is awaiting our return. We will expect us once our spells are refreshed. As the group discusses plans to get home the druid the druid eats a small plate full of something he hasn't seen before and is happy to find it tastes as good as it looks. Somehow the DC always seems to be on top of things, what do you think the odds are that they already know what transpired during our adventure?
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday October 5th, 2016 6:33:41 PM
Sesha watches Mhalice escorted out, with some satisfaction.
"Right. We can stay here, in the home of my kin."
Sesha, for a moment, was painfully aware that she was the only long-lived folk among her companions. The Taur and Haflings life spans wouldn't last a third of hers, neither would Restlins or Beri's. The halls of art and baubles of her people...plus the visit to her home-lands...had reminded her of the brevity of the other races.
She absent-mindedly rubs the last of the glue from her hand where she was bound with Mhalice. All the enmity between them, ended with a wordless escort into the lower halls of It'lal. She had plenty of time to sort that out later.
"Well. That's that. Thanks everyone. Maybe in a century I'll have the wisdom to actually handle her when she finds her way into my coven. Bosk, you need to find a bit of our older wine. A collector of spirits would appreciate them."
She gives Restlin an awkward glance.
"Come on, Mage-Priest. I'll show you around."
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Wednesday October 5th, 2016 8:56:20 PM
Bosk partakes in the refreshments and asks if he might purchase a bottle of local wine and spirits to bring back with him. He also does his best to speak to as many of the locals as possible to learn more about their beliefs and culture.
He then joins the others as he waits, thinking back on his comments and wondering what the others will think when he someday gets his revenge. Dividing soul and spirit, changing his spiritual essence, an outsider among his own people...
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells Wednesday October 5th, 2016 9:03:44 PM
Tink bows to the council as they render their verdict. It was a well rationed punishment. Though truth be told, she finds it hard to fathom 100 years of servitude.
She does not want to interfere with Restlin and Sesha's tour, so looks to do some exploring no her own if permitted. If not, she will see if there are any libraries or museums or places of history she can learn about while here.
Tonight she will prepare a teleport spell to help get them home.
[DM Hugh] - The Judgement of Mhalice Wednesday October 5th, 2016 11:26:00 PM Garrett digs into the refreshment and is happy to accept the offer of hospitality.
Restlin realizes he will probably not see Mhalice again in his lifetime. He too agrees to the hospitality so the party can recover spells.
Zane feels relief as Mhalice is escorted away and is okay with spending the night.
Beri digs into the refreshment and reflects on how the DC always seems to know what is going on.
Sesha watches as Mhalice is escorted away and reflects on the brevity of the other races before showing Restlin around.
Bosk partakes in the festivities and also manages to find a rare vintage of drow wine as well as toadstool liquer and a spirit derived in part from spider venom.
Tink bows to the council and then does some exploring of her own. She finds herself at the grand library of It'tal repository of the knowledge of the drow.
After Restlin and Sesha do some "sight seeing" Sesha receives a note from a runner with the seal of the House of Avon holding the envelope shut.
Breaking the seal is a note from Mhalice it reads, "Sesha, I apologize I did not say anything to you as I was escorted away. I realize this could be construed of as rude. Even though we are long lived I did not expect to have to spend a century in penance to our people so I was a little taken aback. I know that the life of an adventurer can be a perilous one but I want you to know that I hope you survive so that I can join your coven when I finally have atoned. I swore to you that I would honor my end of the deal. You got me out of Fae Skiemir so I will help you restore Serenbeth. Who knows, our people do have resources so I may even have discovered a new trick or two while serving my sentence that can be used to further strengthen your cause. If you do die on my I might just have to find a cleric of Gargul to bring you back after I'm released. I don't like letting a debt go unpaid for good or ill." Mhalice Avon
The night is still young. Do you do some more exploring, turn in or look for what passes for drow nightlife?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday October 6th, 2016 8:58:32 AM
Restlin offers Sesha his arm as they take off. "So, when you say claim, there's no branding or anything involved, right? I know drow are a matriarchy, but the line's gotta be drawn somewhere."
He's still trying to get a read on her. Surely she has a lot going through her head right now. He's content to be arm candy while she processes.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:126/145 Ki:10/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Thursday October 6th, 2016 9:39:33 AM
Garret smiles when the group seems to be inclined to stay. He's never seen any place like this, and he wants to explore. When Sesha and Restlin walk away together, he makes kissy noises behind their back like a 10-year old.
As the group separates, Garret slows down and actually starts looking around in wonder. He looks up close at things that most would just ignore, checking out small plants that he has not seen and different types of rocks that he does not know. He really starts exploring some of the area, looking for anything that's not familiar to him. Of course, he seeks out some food after a short time, hoping to find some new and different meat to carry around with him on his explorations. By the time the group gathers again for sleep or for departure, Garret is covered with evidence of his explorations -- bits of dirt all over, his ankles are black with mud, there are grease drippings on his chest that have attracted small leaves and other bits of dirt...
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Thursday October 6th, 2016 10:46:26 AM
"Nothing so official as that. You'll likely just wear a piece of jewelry associated with whatever house chooses to adopt me. Technically, I have no family here, nor house. I'm something like a free agent. Maybe joining the Dragon Consortium will convince a House to approach me. Initially, I made it known I would refuse. I think now, I would accept an offer of adoption."
She trails off, realizing she's rambling.
"Mostly it needed to be said to make sure the women here knew you were off limits, and that you knew they knew you are off limits. It's not often one of us favors someone so short lived. I know that you're no Y'zargo or anything, but the younger Drow... they sometimes consider a dalliance with a human something of an adventure by itself. Or for some, a way to get under their House's skin."
Suddenly, she realizes how that sounds.
"Not that either of those reasons is why I favor you. I suspect in a pair of centuries I'll never meet another man so bold and charming as you, Restlin. Thanks to you all, I'm in a better place now than I've been in awhile. Losing to Mhalice was upsetting for me. I just discovered my identity and formed a bond with my blood-kin, and in the same breath of acknowledging them and their history as worthy of me, as worthy as the barbarians that raised me, I find Mhalice."
She frowns.
"She was racially superior, tactically superior, and a stronger user of magic. I felt like she was a specter that would haunt me until overcame it, and proof that the strongest of Drow would be those who clung to revenge, power, and domination of the lesser races. My first test in accepting the identity of the Drow, was finding her, and originally, breaking her."
Sesha squeezes Restlin, her eyes fierce.
"I had a thousand-thousand forms of mental torture and anguish ready. But as the time came, Serenbeth was revealed and learning of her meant altering my vengeance. Despite her faults, Mhalice was the only person who ever made me actually drive to become stronger and hold more power. Worthy of a rival, and one mustn't kill their rivals."
She glances up at Restlin. "Well, unless it's a rival in love. Drow tradition makes allowance for that I think. Don't let your eyes wander down here Restlin. What happens next would be your fault."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday October 6th, 2016 2:52:08 PM "I guess living as long as some do, means that some punishments can be much longer for some than others can expect to live. Being what we are, I'd say don't wait overly long if you find someone to care about." Zane waxes philosophical, as he listens to Restlin and Sesha, after commenting on Mhalice's punishment...
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 98/119 Spells Thursday October 6th, 2016 10:14:10 PM I am no sure about you all, but I would like to see what passes for night life around here. Who knows when we will get another chance to visit? I for one want to make of the most of it ans see everything I can before we go.
James posting for Beri Thursday October 6th, 2016 10:21:20 PM
Beri listens as Sesha talks about her past and attempts to find a drow druid. Just think of the different plants and animals they must know of that few in Hook have ever seen. I would love to have the chance to explore any gardens that might grow here. As he says this visions of iridescent toadstool topiary enter his head.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Thursday October 6th, 2016 10:26:20 PM Before we go anywhere, I want to make sure everyone is healed up. Gather around... Bosk will use his remaining spells to heal everyone and use his staff to regain his temporary hit points.
Sesha, do you happen to know how poisons are viewed here? I know of Drow Poison, but would like something a little stronger if possible. Is that something I can ask about, or is that frowned upon and a topic best avoided?
[DM Hugh] - It'tal After Dark Thursday October 6th, 2016 11:42:21 PM Bosk gathers everyone together and then uses his powers to heal everyone up before they go exploring.
Restlin inquires to Sesha about what is entailed by her claim.
Garrett makes kissing noises before Sesha and Restlin go on their walk. He then explores It'tal seeking out all its nooks and crannies. It takes him a while to find a food cart whose proprietors actually speak common. When he does he winds up with a spider / lizard kabob. The most confusing thing to the halfling are the street signs written in Woldian below. Of particular note from the halfling's journey are a little statue garden in disrepair of several drow he finds at the end of a winding corridor.
Sesha explains to Restlin about drow culture including claiming, courtship and potentially being adopted by a House. She also explains a bit about her rivalry with Mhalice.
Zane listens to Sesha and Restlin. He then comments on love and punishment.
Bosk goes to check out the nightlife to be had. He finds himself at a Drow tavern with a bar containing both a selections of spirits and edible mushrooms with psychedelic effects. There is a stage where a group of drow are rhythmically beating on various drums while a drowess with long braided white hair sings a haunting melody. He actually finds a dubious looking drow near the mushroom bar willing to sell the taur an ingestible toadstool based poison, an inhalable lichen based poison, and a injury poison that is a blend of scorpion and spider venom.
Beri searches for a drow practitioner of the Druidic traditions and finds a drow druidess with a giant spider animal companion. Her grove is a wonderland of bio-luminescent mushrooms and lichen. The two have a long conversation about cave dwelling flora and fauna.
Eventually the party makes its way to an inn that has been prepared for the visiting Iron adventurers. The party spends the night and wakes the next morning feeling refreshed with new spells prepared.
Is there anything further the party would like to do in It'tal before you return home?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells Friday October 7th, 2016 5:04:13 AM "Sesha, is there anything you wanted to do before we head back?" Tink asks the bloodwitch. It felt only right that Sesha should be ready to leave before the party agree on it.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Friday October 7th, 2016 8:31:52 AM
Restlin listens patiently to Sesha, until she gets to the end.
"Lady, you brought in a henchman that seems to consider flirting with you one of his job duties. Who, quite literally, may be waiting for me to die so he can make his move without angering you. Who will be young and attractive after I've lost count of my liver spots...and not once have I felt the need to tell you to control yourself."
He playfully punches her in the arm. "So give me a little more credit than that."
Restlin could honestly spend weeks here exploring and is in no great rush to leave. He's content to stay until Sesha's ready.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Friday October 7th, 2016 10:47:53 AM
She watches Restlin curiously for a moment, then exhales.
"Ha! Well said, my Restlin. J'zargo knows his place. I think the difference is I'm not always cognizant of my qualities, and you are."
To Tink and the others.
"I'm ready to go. If my exploits with the consortium can bring some measure of honor to my blood-kin, then I have a reason finally to pursue that avenue further. Before, I was mostly along for the ride."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday October 7th, 2016 12:18:46 PM
Garret sounds disappointed when it is time to go. He says, "I was just starting to figure out what all those signs mean. And man, you should taste the spider/lizard kabobs, they are awesome!"
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday October 7th, 2016 4:47:35 PM "Not that I'm worried about being attacked or anything, but are you going to weave vests again today? I'm just so used to having one, I almost feel naked without one. Then again, It's not like I wear armor anyways, so I guess in one way I am naked compared to some of us in that party." Zane eats a hearty meal and is ready for whatever is decided.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 145/150 -- Spells d20+35=48 ; Friday October 7th, 2016 9:07:51 PM
Tink nods and sets to weaving some garments for the party. She also does some mending of her own clothes. Fae Skiemir was murder on her equipment, taking many cuts and blood stains.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Friday October 7th, 2016 9:08:02 PM
The Grim Avenger purchases each of the poisons (to doses if possible) and places them within his lead pocket liner where they will be hard to detect. He then continues to enjoy the nightlife, making memories he can treasure.
The next morning he joins the others. I suppose we should be prepared. It would not be the first time we thought we completed a task only to find ourselves unexpectedly in the middle of something. Still, it is best not to keep the dragons waiting.
[DM Hugh] - I Love A Parade... Sunday October 9th, 2016 7:59:35 PM Tink asks Sesha if she needs to do anything before they go back.
Restlin listens to Sesha and then remarks on her henchman's flirtatious nature and points out that he hasn't tried to control her.
Sesha points out that J'zargo knows his place and that she isn't as aware of her qualities as Restlin is before saying she is ready to go.
Garrett voices his disappointment in having to go as he was just getting used to the signs and gives his endorsement of the lizard/spider kebobs.
Zane asks about having vests weaved for the group.
Tink weaves garments for the group.
Bosk checks his poisons. He has a dose of each of the poisons in his pouch and cautions being prepared.
So it is decided the Team teleports to the Marble Causeway and are surprised to find not enemy combatants but a gathering of the denizens of Hook City.
Confetti? It’s A Parade! A holiday is called for Hook City and the Iron Adventurers are lauded from the Marble Causeway to Iron Tower Square. Inspector Auslander leads a contingent of the officials of Hook City, and several marching bands including the famed (it is now!) Drum and Fifes of the Hook City Guard. The 5 Milers are here, and MudTowners. The temples and clerics are decked out in their finery, especially the Temple of Ma’ab/Eberyon, Wardd, Panthenon, Jancassis, and the Crones of Gateway Downs.
The bureacracy of Hook City is out, people from the department of the Treasury and department of Immigration in front and waving. They have a few tables setup and some of their number are furiously expediting the paperwork needed to authorize the parade
Merchants and citizens galore shout out names and places: “I got saved by the Iron Adventures from zombies” “Well, I got saved when thrown off the Bridge during the Day of Faith” “Thanks for saving my child from the dinosaur!” “Can you believe I was walking by Mud Town when I first saw them in a tavern fight?”
And so the grand procession for the conquering heroes begins...
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Monday October 10th, 2016 4:16:06 AM
Tink is absolutely grateful that she took the time to stitch up her clothes before teleporting. The Tishe's Weave Elements garments also add a nice flair.
"Um, I don't think they're going to give us a chance to go home and freshen up first" she relays to the others over the telepathic link "I guess we just go with it?"
She raises her hand to wave to the crowd, feeling quite humbled by the turnout.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] d20+46=53 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 9:53:49 AM
Garret looks around and blinks as the group arrives in the middle of a parade. As he recovers his bearings, he does the only natural thing and starts to look around for the sliced meat on a stick wagons. After all, teleporting can make someone hungry. He looks for some kids to try and entertain with his acrobatics, once he has a snack of course, in the middle of the street (acrobatics: 53).
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Monday October 10th, 2016 12:31:10 PM
Restlin's pretty overwhelmed. This is pretty much what he'd always wanted, but now that he was confronted with it, it was a lot to handle.
Overwhelmed or not, though, he had a reputation to uphold. He grabs Sesha's hand and beams at the crowd, waving and pointing at anyone he recognizes.
Under his breath, but loud enough to be heard, he whispers, "Tink, you steal my storytelling again and all those priests of Pantheon won't be able to save you." He flashes a smile at her to let her know he's kidding...mostly.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday October 10th, 2016 12:39:20 PM
Sesha is surprised at first by the switch from the solemn darkness of It'lal to the lively and loud celebration, but it doesn't take her long to adjust. By the time her eyes recover from the sudden daylight, she settles into the atmosphere of the parade.
Though she's not nearly the ham Restlin is, she understands pride and reward.
Sesha reaches for her broom, then remembers that it was dropped. She'd need a new one. Instead, she unfastens Pot-pot from his straps, and gives him room to grow.
"Expand, Pot-pot."
Soon, she is riding on the edge of the large cauldron, with her legs dangling over the side as she waves at people.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Monday October 10th, 2016 6:04:18 PM
Zane whispers, "Don't worry Restlin, I got this story" Zane then casts Prestidigitation and uses it to shiney up everyone's leather and get rid of the dust from the cloth parts of their wardrobe. He also smiles and will wave a few times as well.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday October 10th, 2016 7:50:06 PM
Beri looks around and sees the festivities starting. He gladly accepts Zane's prestedigitation and transforms back into his recognizable human form.
*** Thanks James/Bosk for filling in while I was stuck outside of Raleigh. Home now, and glad to see may apartment in one piece, though there is some water damage on one of the walls.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells d20+21=36 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 10:29:23 PM
Bosk is shocked to find himself in the middle of a parade. I guess the Dragon's knew we were coming. And I never got around to making me chimera skin boots! The Horned Cleric, still hyper aware and half expecting battle to erupt at any moment, keeps his eyes peeled for any danger despite joining in the festivities. He flips the collar on his black pea-coat sewn of chimera skin. The material is strangely soft and warm, thick enough that it conceals any weapons or armor underneath yet light enough to be cool to wear in the sun...but more importantly he loves how the end sweeps just above the floor as he walks making him look totally bad, but in a good way. Underneath his exotic steelgrass armor shows through. Across his back lays a woven bastard sword longer than a man, crafted by the mysterious manfri before the destruction of the Sargrass.
As he walks along with the others patterns form and move across his fur forming intricate patterns. A close look reveals them to be a swarm of scorpions moving in his fur, numerous moving...living tattoos forming rorschach tests across his face and then receding under his armor and out of site only to reappear again. At regular intervals it forms the Iron Adventurer's Shield identical to the one that is pinned to his chest and worn most of the group.
Despite his large size he casts no shadow as he moves about the city, and in the center of his forehead is a third eye. At first glance it appears Gargul's Holy Symbol, but in the center is a real moving human eye. They eye itself is a holy symbol of a priestess of The Edge, plucked from her own skull, a symbol of her faith and gift from the first spirit he helped to Avenge as an Avenger. In the center of the eye's pupil lays Jancassis symbol. Her symbol overlaying Gargul's marks him as a Grim Avenger. An intermediary between the gods when a spirit's need for vengeance or to clear their name keeps them from crossing over the ShadowLands.
Actions ----------------- Perception = 36
[DM Hugh] - I Love A Parade... Monday October 10th, 2016 10:57:35 PM Tink is glad that she took the time to fix her garments. She informs the others that it looks like they don't have time to freshen up and that they should just go with it before waving.
Garrett hungry from teleporting takes time to amuse some children with his acrobatics before finding a meat on stick cart. Sadly he can't find the spider / lizard kebobs he grew fond of in It'tal but beef is always a fine choice.
Restlin is pretty overwhelmed by the sudden parade. He grabs Sesha's hand and waves to the crowds before cautioning Tink about stealing his story telling thunder.
Sesha is surprised from the switch to the dark of It'tal to the brightness of Hook City. She reaches for her broom and realizes that she needs a new one. She instructs Pot-pot to grow and rides around with her legs dangling over his ledge.
Zane Tells Restlin he has this story and then casts prestidigitation to polish everyone's leather and remove the trail dust.
Beri looks around at the assembled crowds and returns back to his normal self accepting the cleaning that Zane provide.
Bosk takes his place in the center of the parade. He is resplendent in all his Grim Avenger glory though saddened by the fact that he doesn't have his chimera skin boots.
The parade continues throughout Hook City. The parade slowly meanders down the Marble Causeway the assembled citizen's enjoying the revelry associated with having a new Dragon Group of their very own. The procession takes a right through Labor Town and eventually reaches the Iron Tower Neighborhood.
It looks like the parade is fast approaching its end. Better enjoy it while you can...
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Monday October 10th, 2016 11:00:26 PM
In the distance Bosk can see the top of the Iron Tower and looks at the Iron Adventurer's Shield, their insignia, painted on its tower and he is sure everyone will enjoy spending the night in their own room. (Sorry I haven't had time to add more decor to them lately)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Tuesday October 11th, 2016 6:37:55 AM
Tink winks back to Restlin and speaks to him over the link "Just make sure you tell the story properly. Although you might want to consider that whatever happened in It'tal, stays in It'tal. I get the impression Sesha wouldn't look too kindly on any romantic situations being shared with the Wold"
She continues to smile and wave
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Tuesday October 11th, 2016 9:03:34 AM
Garret continues to bounce and roll around, enjoying the parade and stopping to fill his belt pouch with food when he sees it. He is oblivious to anything dangerous going on, and really isn't even looking for once. He is just trying to enjoy things for a bit, hoping that if there were danger maybe this time someone else could take care of it for a bit.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Tuesday October 11th, 2016 11:03:09 AM
"Make sure I tell the story properly. Listen to you...I know how to tell a story, lady." He gives an exaggerated "hmmph!" as he turns back to the crowd, feeling a bit more at ease with his newfound celebrity. He wonders what Iron Square is going to look like. Did they fancy it up a bit?
A stray thought creeps into his head. Real estate values are going to skyrocket in Iron Square if they become Dragons. He makes a mental note to ensure his neighbors aren't pushed out by greedy Hook City folk wanting to achieve some fame by proximity.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday October 11th, 2016 12:50:15 PM
Zane likes the parade, but he really is a mostly private person. His friends may know most of his secrets, he is afraid his secrets are going to come out in a very public way at the end of this parade. "The Consortium must have set this up, otherwise how does the whole city come out for this?" He's starting to worry....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Tuesday October 11th, 2016 5:39:59 PM Don't worry Zane, the Consortium hasn't steered us wrong yet. Sure they send us on vague missions with no stated objective where our lives were constantly on the line... but that's what we signed up for. Beri watches the crowd gather and enjoys a moment of peace, a rare luxury these days. With a glass of mead in one hand an oversized roasted bird leg in the other the Wold seems a much more joyful place than it has been in long a while.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Tuesday October 11th, 2016 9:13:39 PM
Sesha watches the proceedings from her vantage point, and ponders what comes next. Her coven might gain influence perhaps, which might bring some love to the people in mud-town.
She makes a note to check with Y'zargo on how things have been going.
[DM Hugh] - I Love A Parade... Tuesday October 11th, 2016 10:07:55 PM Bosk can see the Iron Tower from where the parade currently is.
Tink reminds Restlin to tell the story right.
Garrett bounces around and entertains the children enjoying himself while he picks up food.
Restlin harumphs at Tink while the thought pops into his head about making sure the rent surrounding the Iron Tower doesn't force his neighbors out.
Zane enjoys the parade but prefers his own council reasoning the DC set it up.
Beri points out that the DC hasn't steered them wrong yet.
Sesha wonders what comes next.
At the end of parade, the Iron Tower Square is PACKED, a raised platform at the gate to the Iron Tower holds an old but hale elf, as well as representatives of the Dragon Consortium. Master Valinaar raises his hand and gets instant silence. “As a representative of the Hook City government, we proclaim that the Dragon Consortium is not a secret Northern influence. We recognize this through the inclusion into their ranks a group of our own Protectors, the Iron Adventurers.” (Wild Applause goes on until he raises his hand again.) “We therefore cede the platform to the most gracious Valdor Dragonstone.”
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Tuesday October 11th, 2016 11:43:24 PM
Bosk does his best to look stoic and heroic as the crowd cheers. As he waits for Valdor to speak he thinks of all the past Iron Adventurer's. How he and the original adventurer's met that first day in Mud Town trying to come to the aid of a "little boy" who turned out to be a hlafling thief in disguise...Padre Sixtus his fellow cleric of Gargul. If Bosk served as the hand of god then Padre was his mouth. Then there was Valla Crudarian who somehow purchased the (haunted) Iron Tower for 1gp...Ariman Couatlfang, Lenwë Palantír, Naru Aetherwind, Xeron. He is the last remaining member of the noble group that sprouted the IA, and though some were only with the group a short time he knows he will remember every Iron Adventurer until the end of days.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Wednesday October 12th, 2016 12:52:49 AM
Tink isn't quite sure what the protocol is here. Should she stand? Should she wave? Should she cheer? Everyone is watching, and she just knows that if she does the wrong thing now it will ruin the moment for her. She has a fleeting thought about disappearing into the shadows or turning invisible.
She tries not to let on any fear or apprehension she may be feeling, and instead continues to smile and wave to the crowd. When Valdor is introduced, she claps politely.
It may be rude to talk to the others at this moment, but Tink can help but ask over the link: "Is this really happening? Are we about to become a part of the Dragon Consortium?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:34:56 AM ..Are we about to become a part of the Dragon Consortium?"
It occurs to Restlin that Valdor would be pulling off an epic prank if that wasn't the case. He keeps this to himself, as it may be disrespectful to the hero.
As excited as he is, he can't help but give a thought to all his friends who left. Zeoll would know just what to do in this situation, but he probably wouldn't enjoy the attention. Kyan would have already excused himself and gone up to his room. Hopefully, they're all alive and well.
He waits for Valdor to speak.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Wednesday October 12th, 2016 9:11:28 AM
Garret isn't really sure what's supposed to happen, but he stands his full height, holds his two hands together in a victory sign, and hold them over his head.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Wednesday October 12th, 2016 12:42:12 PM
Zane takes a place behind some of his friends, unless they seem to want to hide behind him. He hides a giggle as he thinks what the Monks at the monastery where he grew up would do to him if he was disrespectful in this situation. So he reaches up, and pulls his back, letting it hang down between his shoulders. With the sun out and bright like it is, he's worried that his now bronze sheened horns, at least he thinks it's only a sheen to his horns, won't cause too much of a distraction or draw too much attention. Some of the people may remember that his horns weren't always bronze, or that his "mane" (longer hair on head and shoulders) used to be pure white and now has a bronze tint to it either.... From the side of his mouth, "Good or Bad, we are here and will have to survive it...."
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 5:34:55 PM
Beri glances around at his friends, briefly remembering the time they were thrown in the Hook City dungeons for being disrespectful. But it appears the group is in good spirits and excited for what comes next. He joins in the cheers and applauds as Valdor Dragonstone is invited up.
Valdor Dragonstone [CDM Jerry] Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:01:11 PM
Valdor steps forward to the edge of the platform, smiling as the diplomat he has had to become, but has never felt comfortable with. However, only the most skilled at detecting the body language of others notice his slight hesitation. As if putting on his "public face" he waves.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Noble Races! To all the true and good people of Hook City! Thank you for welcoming me to your city. Until now, the Dragon Consortium, an organization comprising the most elite adventurers of the Wold, has been mostly a Northern Continent entity. That is until now.
[polite applause with a bit of enthusiasm mixed with some curiousity]
"You the good people of the Great Hook have produced the most singularly successful adventuring group of the age, The Iron Adventurers! Beginning their career here in Mudtown, struggling to survive, they have grown into those who would conquer the most powerful of threats, even to saving Hook City itself! You have seen them grow up from within you. They are part of you and you of them. You own and depend on each other!
[applause grows significantly with volume and cheers]
"We will not take them from you, but work with them as they now take on a larger scope of dealing with the most critical threats to the Wold at large. May the Gods bless them in all they continue to do as they have blessed them to this point.
[wild cheering that begins a chant. "IRON!" "IRON!" "IRON"]
Valdor spreads his arms using all the training that his best friends Mordrid and Joe Hand have tried to instill in him. He shouts to be heard from deep in his diaphragm.
"Builders of the Iron Tower, they will remain here turning the tower into a castle! Symbols of this great city! They will be considered "Knights At Large" within any realm in the Wold they choose to visit."
[IRON! IRON!]
"Citizens of Hook City! I give you the Iron Adventurers!"
The crowd rushes forward shouting as the cheering becomes deafening. This is not the usual actions of crowds in Hook City. They only act like this on the Day of Faith when they jump to test if the hooks will hold. Amazing!
Valdor motions to the party with a sidewise grin that says, 'They will trample you if you don't come on up.'
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday October 12th, 2016 9:22:36 PM
Sesha casts her glance on Restlin. No way she was going to take the first words away from him.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Wednesday October 12th, 2016 10:06:29 PM
Tink steps forward when motioned to by Valdor.
She raises a polite hand to the crowd, smiling and waving, and even gives a slight bow to Valdor.
"Thankyou, Master Dragonstone, for that warm welcome. Thankyou to the government of Hook City for allowing this celebration today. And thankyou to all of you for so graciously coming out to see us"
"Er, for those of you who don't know me, my name is Katinka Hushfoot."
"I just wanted to say that whatever success we may have enjoyed as a group was only because of the tremendous support we have had from all of you and from the officials of Hook City. Inspector Auslander, in particular, deserves much praise for his* role."
"Things haven't always been easy, but when I look out on all of you I know in my heart that the Wold is a better place because of each and every one of us"
Tink exhales. In her mind she hadn't messed up that speech too badly. Certainly nothing that would keep her awake tonight dwelling on. But.. what if there were others she should have thanked? Should she have mentioned the Weavers? Should she have mentioned Mud Town?
Feigning a grin she steps back in line, ready to hear how Restlin will no doubt whip the crowd into a frenzy.
--------------------------------------- *DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Inspector Auslander has had a habit of accidentally swapping between being a male or female over modules, so I've taken a punt and gone with "his". Please feel free to edit my post and make it a "her" if that is more appropriate}
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 11:35:22 PM
Restlin's eyes widen as Tink takes the stage. He exhales as she finishes up, there's time to milk this still. He jumps up to the platform, arms above his head, and calls out "THANK YOU HOOK CITY!"
He waits for the applause to die down. "Katinka Hushfoot, ladies and gentlemen. Next time you see her, tell her you'd like a cup of tea.
"From Mudtown to Five Mile, from the depths of our catacombs to the sanctum of the treasury..." He pauses, takes a few steps, and turns his head sideways before continuing, "...and with a brief stop in jail, we've been through the entirety of this amazing city. We wouldn't be here today without the acceptance you showed a group of young would-be adventurers."
He waits...genuinely choked up for a moment.
"ANYWAY!" he exclaims. "Meet Bosk Deox, Grimm and servant of Gargul, god of life and death. His shadow stands nailed in the presence of Gargul, where countless numbers of his enemies have been sent for judgement."
"Zane Stormfront...not one who likes attention, so I'll be brief. He once tore the still beating heart out of an illithid demigod. That's all you need to know about him."
"Garret Goodbarrel, small, but mighty! He once wrestled an Umbral Dragon to the ground. His heart...and odor...is rivaled only by his appetite. Seriously, after all this excitement, he's got to be hungry. If anyone has food on a stick, he'll take it."
He makes his way down the line. "Beriothian Galanodel started his adventuring career in the shadows before embracing the teachings of Queen Maab. The continued existence of all good people of the Wold is possible only because his spirit was too powerful to accept his own death."
"Katinka Hushfoot loves making tea, but good luck finding her to ask for a cup. She is the glue that holds us together in battle, helping us communicate over distances, summoning extra-planar help, and alerting us to new dangers...all the while doubting her contribution. Will you fine people PLEASE show her some love?"
He waits for them to do so.
"Sesha...where to start with this one? She has the potential to be terrifying. Don't let this one fool you, folks. To be her enemy is to know fear, to go to bed every night knowing you will suffer terrors until the sun rises. Despite all that, she has taken every chance she can to show mercy to those who ask...even the greatest foe she's ever known.
...and she has positively enchanted your humble speaker. He takes her hand and kisses it, giving her a small wink before turning back to the crowd.
"...and me? I am Restlin the Wizard. I am the worst priest of Wardd you will ever meet. I've been killed by acid from a drow sorceress. I've been battered and slayed by a blue dragon...though to be fair he did raise me as well. Oh sure, I can throw spells around, but I would be nothing without my friends. This life...this honor is more than I ever dared to dream.
"You have my word, our word, that so long as we're able, we will be here to protect Hook City."
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Wednesday October 12th, 2016 11:50:39 PM
After Restlin gives his speech Bosk steps up to take a bow. Good people, I pray you hear me now, for I would speak plainly and without the gilded tongue of my companion. Days like these are far too rare to cheapen with heavy handed words.
The Iron Adventurer's are one of your own, born a stone's throw from here in Mudtown, when a group of onlookers stepped up to protect a child in need. Common folk who could barely afford a mug of ale to celebrate afterward. Yet you put your faith in us time after time, and we would not be here today without you. You encouraged us. You believed in us. You even fought along side us when zombies tried to invade. This city showed a strength and spirit to be admired by all the Wold. Each of you should take pride today and say, This is Hook City, here dwell Dragons!
[DM Hugh] - Heroes Welcome right were we belong... Wednesday October 12th, 2016 11:55:31 PM Bosk reflects on how far the IA have come since Mudtown as he stands stoically waiting for Valdor. He also reflects on all the Iron Adventurers that have came through the group and some of the members who made up the adventuring group the IA sprouted from.
Tink is not sure of the protocol. She decides to smile and wave at the crowd. She claps politely when Valdor is announced and asks over the link if this is really happening.
Restlin echos Tink's question realizing it would be an epic prank if Valdor isn't serious. He then turns his thoughts to former adventurers while waiting for Valdor to speak.
Garrett isn't sure what is supposed to happen so he stands to his full height and gestures victoriously.
Zane takes a place behind some of his friends and does what he can to obscure his heritage manifesting in his horns and main. He rationalizes that good or bad they are here & they'll have to deal with it.
Beri thinks about the time they got thrown in jail and then joins in to cheer.
There is a noticeable pause in the assembled crowd as everyone waits on baited breathe for Valdor to speak. The excitement is palpable.
Valdor speaks giving a rousing address to the people of Hook City. The crowd goes wild at his address and they are reacting like they do on the holiest of holy days.
Master Valinaar says to the Iron Adventures before they address the crowd, "I think since Valdor named you Knights At Large you get to pick your dragon name."
Sesha defers to Restlin.
Tink starts out with
"Thankyou, Master Dragonstone, for that warm welcome. Thankyou to the government of Hook City for allowing this celebration today. And thankyou to all of you for so graciously coming out to see us"
"Er, for those of you who don't know me, my name is Katinka Hushfoot."
"I just wanted to say that whatever success we may have enjoyed as a group was only because of the tremendous support we have had from all of you and from the officials of Hook City. Inspector Auslander, in particular, deserves much praise for his* role."
"Things haven't always been easy, but when I look out on all of you I know in my heart that the Wold is a better place because of each and every one of us"
Before wondering if she should have included more people. An odd thought pops into her head as she realizes she finally solved the mystery of Inspector Auslander noticing that he is without a certain belt worn when he shows his feminine side. She realizes that Auslander possesses a belt of gender swapping.
There is plenty of time for the rest of the group to address the crowds...
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Thursday October 13th, 2016 6:17:50 AM "Here dwell Dragons? I think Bosk may have just come up with the perfect doormat for our new castle!" Tink relays over the link to the others.
She gives Restlin a tremendous applause to his speech, even giving a friendly bow to acknowledge his superior public speaking skills.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Thursday October 13th, 2016 9:29:43 AM
When the crowd starts chanting, Garret jumps up on the stage and starts running back and forth, gesturing and encouraging the crowd. When the others start to head up on the stage, he takes the place of stage director, gesturing for the crowd to be quiet when someone speaks, but as soon as they appear to be done, he starts running back and forth again, encouraging cheering and trying to get the chant of "Iron" going again.
As Restlin mentions the dragon, Garret beams and points to himself, nodding his head in agreement. When he mentions the food on the stick, Garret looks into the crowd, still nodding, hoping that someone does actually hand him some food on a stick. He will start to eat it while still directing the crowd in the cheering.
After Bosk's speech, Garret gets so excited with his cheering and directing the cheering, that he accidentally flings the meat off the stick he has. He winces as it flies quite close to Valdor, then smiles and waves at him.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday October 13th, 2016 12:04:23 PM
When given a chance Zane steps forward, raises his hand and says, "Thank You. Being raised not far from here, I truly consider Hook City my home, even though I've traveled the seas. Again, Thank You All !" He steps back and continues to take in the event.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Thursday October 13th, 2016 5:58:54 PM I wish someone would have told me I would be giving a speech last night, I would have actually had something eloquent to say. Beri looks out at the crowd of cheering faces. We have been privileged to live among you, both in Mud Town upon our arrival, and in Hook City in the Iron Tower. We have gotten to know all of you, and have been honored to protect you when call to arms was sounded. During all the time we've been taking care of you, you in return have been taking care of us.
It is the wonderful people like you that give us our strength. We fight to defend the Wold and guarantee that good and honest people like you will thrive. No matter what the Wold throws at us we are at your side. We don’t just give up. We don’t just let things happen. We make a stand! We say no! We have the guts to do what’s right, even when everyone else just runs away. You give us the strength and the courage to be our best! Thank you!
Valdor Dragonstone [CDM Jerry] Thursday October 13th, 2016 7:25:30 PM
Valdor smiles broadly and genuinly as each one speaks. His eyes go misty and he leans towards Garret and says, "This is so reminding me of when The Red Dragons and High Lord Major Sturtavent inducted us into the DC."
To the side, he says, "Mr. Hand, now please, if you will sir."
Joe Hand [CDM Jerry] Thursday October 13th, 2016 7:27:39 PM
A whisper comes back to Valdor from a very colorful figure standing in a nearby balcony.
"No not yet sir. They haven't stated their name. Better prompt them?"
Joe Hand, consort of King Claudia throws a sad smile at the Iron Adventurers and beckons them to continue.
He holds a memory stone in his other hand, seemingly recording for posterity everything happening here.
Valdor Dragonstone [CDM Jerry] Thursday October 13th, 2016 7:31:32 PM
Valdor nods and steps forward again.
"Iron Adventurers, you have been tried twice on extremely difficult missions by the Dragon Consortium and fared very well accomplishing all goals. I might add that you did better than we, the Gold Dragons did on our trials. You have fulfilled all requirements and responsibilities. You have upheld every ideal that the Dragon Consortium stands for. You ARE good AND heroic! Are you perfect? No! Even the gods are not so!
[huge applause]
"Yet we welcome you among us. By which...."
Then amazingly, Valdor is interrupted.
By What Name [CDM Jerry] Thursday October 13th, 2016 7:39:06 PM
With a loud "whooshing and popping sound" sound 5 ancient dragons pop into existence framing the stage and hovering 200' above the assembly.
Screams issue forth from many and the excited crowd goes from exultant to panicked.
Yet almost instantly, a feeling of calmness pervades the square as these dragons seem to be using the opposite of a dragon's fear ability on the crowd.
Two are gold. Two are silver. One is Brass.
The gold one in the center bellows.
"IRON ADVENTURERS, YOU ARE WORTHY TO BE NAMED DRAGON.
"BY WHAT NAME WILL YOU HENCEFORTH BE KNOWN TO GOD, DRAGON, AND THE NOBLE RACES!"
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Jerry: I am done now. You may post.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday October 13th, 2016 7:52:50 PM
Calmness...there's an emotion Restlin was not familiar with.
He steps forward, clears his throat, and proclaims, "I believe The Iron Dragons would be appropriate." He looks around to his companions for a consensus.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Thursday October 13th, 2016 8:45:47 PM
Thinking back to when the group was imprisoned and Alistair made fun of their name he recalls his response and he repeats it once again before the group, When we saved the city from zombies I stated, "No greatness has ever came by doing things the easy way. The journey turning iron into tempered steel is a long one taking time and enduring the heat, and we have come out the better for it. I stand by that statement.
[DM Hugh] - The Naming of Dragons ... Thursday October 13th, 2016 11:28:41 PM
(OOC: Not sure if I'm supposed to DM post today so here it goes...we can always delete if not)
Restlin follows Tink applying his flair for story telling to his speech and really whips the crowd into a frenzy. He manages to highlight some of the accomplishments of each of his friends as well as show gratitude to the people of Hook City for being their home.
Bosk speaks plainly and affirms that the Iron Adventurers belong to Hook City and in Hook City there do indeed dwell dragons.
Tink comments over the link that Bosk has created their doormat slogan and applauds Restlin's oratory skills.
Garrett chooses to forego speaking and instead plays the role of cheerleader directing which parts of the crowd should cheer and when. Garrett makes sure to point to himself when the dragon grappling is mention and continues to nod when Restlin mentions food. A vendor gives Garrett a chicken kabob this time and the halfling munches on it while continuing in the role of stage director. He gets overly excited and while gesturing with the stick a piece of breast meat plops down near Valdor's feet.
Zane gives simple words of thanks and acknowledges that Hook City has become his home.
Beri remarks that he would have liked to have a warning that a speech was expected. He then gives a brief speech honoring the relationship the Iron Adventurers have with the people of Hook City.
Valdor gets all misty eyed and remarks to Garrett that he is reminded of his own ceremony before asking Joe Hand to continue.
Joe Hand with his magical recording device reminds Valdor that a name has not been selected.
Valdor addresses the Iron Adventurers again admitting that they actually fared better in their trials then his group did however he is interrupted by the sudden apparition of 5 ancient dragons flying over the crowd.
Two are gold. Two are silver. One is Brass.
The gold one in the center bellows.
"IRON ADVENTURERS, YOU ARE WORTHY TO BE NAMED DRAGON.
"BY WHAT NAME WILL YOU HENCEFORTH BE KNOWN TO GOD, DRAGON, AND THE NOBLE RACES!"
Restlin steps forward and suggests that the Iron Dragons would be appropriate.
Bosk thinks back to the time the group was imprisoned and Alistair made fun of their name. "No greatness has ever came by doing things the easy way. The journey turning iron into tempered steel is a long one taking time and enduring the heat, and we have come out the better for it. I stand by that statement. He reasons in support of Restlin
The other dragons can still opine on the name selection.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Friday October 14th, 2016 3:27:46 AM
Sesha considers the name a moment. It would be forever entwined with whatever legacy she forged from now on. She suddenly wished to visit the Ga'alin Barbarians...to enchant them with her tales, forge the oral tradition of her story, and to guide them...smoothing their rough edges.
"It's appropriate, Mage Priest. I've no objection."
She gazes up at the Dragons, not quite feeling equal, never that, but perhaps something like a favored younger cousin.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Friday October 14th, 2016 5:29:48 AM
Tink is awestruck as the dragons appear. Not one, but FIVE ancient metallic dragons in one place. She wasn't quite overwhelmed by the presence of the entire Hook City population, but, well, 5 dragons kind of takes things up a notch. She wants to show them proper respect, so drops to one knee whilst holding her head high.
She is grateful that Restlin spoke first and nods at his suggestion. "The Iron Dragons is a good, strong name." she then looks to the dragons above them and finds her voice unintentionally goes softer "Provided naming ourselves after a metal isn't considered, um, rude to, er, metallic dragons"
Tink had always felt kind of small in the Wold. That's just life for a halfling. But when you are kneeling before 5 ancient dragons, speaking with them and answering their questions, every act that lead to this point feels insignificant. These dragons have seen things far beyond Tink's years, and when she is dead and buried, these dragons will likely continue to look over the Wold.
Being in their presence feels like part of a reward, and Tink can't help but feel a little proud.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Friday October 14th, 2016 8:10:46 AM
Bosk gazes up at the dragons... ooc: Are these real dragons or apparitions?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday October 14th, 2016 9:40:33 AM
When the dragons appear, Garret goes into a crouch and starts thinking about the angle needed to jump to land on one of the dragons. Then he quickly realizes they are friendly and he relaxes. He points up to the dragons and tries to get the crowd to cheer once again. When Restlin suggestions the Iron Dragons, he simply nods his head and gives Restlin the thumbs up. Then he starts running across the stage trying to get the crowd to do a wave.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday October 14th, 2016 2:17:45 PM
As the Dragons appear, Zane prevents his reaction to take a defensive action, by staying calm enough that his draconic side stays subdued.
After a few moments, "We've been the Iron Adventurers for a long time, and we've been forged into what we are now, So, maybe The Steel Dragons would be more appropriate as a name now, as we have changed from what we have been to what we are now." He knows that this isn't what some probably wanted to hear, but it made perfect sense to him.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Friday October 14th, 2016 5:19:04 PM I like that thinking Zane, but I believe we are the Iron, the strong and dependable, but still imperfect and if we were completely honest still a bit unrefined. But we HAVE changes. We are no longer mere adventurers, we are part of something bigger. We have purpose. We. Are. DRAGONS! Beri slaps Zane on the back as he says the words with triumphant exuberance.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday October 14th, 2016 5:37:20 PM
Zane mumbles under his breath..... "Some of us more than others....."
Valdor Dragonstone [CDM Jerry] Friday October 14th, 2016 6:19:04 PM
Softly, Valdor says just to those on the raised platform, "I think a consensus is in order. This is important. Take your time."
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OOC: The Dragons are real.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Sunday October 16th, 2016 2:04:02 AM OOC: FYI - I've started an email thread for us to vote on a name
DMs: Once everyone has voted this post can be deleted. Thanks
[DM Hugh] - Name those dragons ... Sunday October 16th, 2016 9:19:30 AM Sesha states the name is appropriate to Restlin
Tink says that Iron Dragons is a good, strong name provided it is not offensive to Metallic Dragons. She is also in awe of the honor of being in the presence of 5 ancient dragons.
Bosk looks up at the dragons
Garrett continues to direct the crowd trying to make them do the wave.
Zane makes the case for Steel Dragons.
Beri counters that they are more like Iron but still acknowledges that the group has changed and that they are Dragons now.
Valdor asks for a consensus but also that they take their time.
The naming debate continues...
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Sunday October 16th, 2016 11:46:47 AM
Sesha, her input given, watches Garret with some amusement. She had no desire to ever have a child, but sometimes watching Garret she felt like it might be some fun. She briefly wonders how many compulsions it would take to get Garrets wish to come true, all the spectators doing the wave.
She decides it would take an army of enchanters, and it wouldn't be very Dragonly anyways.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Sunday October 16th, 2016 10:54:32 PM
Bosk waits for a response from the others, but when one does not come he steps forward and speaks to the crowd in his most commanding voice. No greatness has ever came by doing things the easy way. The journey of tempering iron is a long one taking time and enduring the heat, and we have come out the better for it. We have faced those trials put before us, and it has strengthened and sharpened us. Forging unbreakable bonds among ourselves and within the community. Assuming it meets with the approval the dragons (he points up) and those present here today (he points to the audience) we shall keep the name you have known us by, and we shall from hence forth be known as the "Iron Dragons". He then waits for the crowds response.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Monday October 17th, 2016 1:10:02 AM
Tink nods along. Bosk has answered the question put to the group. In her mind, it makes no difference. The party could be called the "Rubber Dragons" for all it bothered her. It wouldn't change who they were or how they worked.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Monday October 17th, 2016 8:50:17 AM
Garret stands back and patiently waits for Bosk to finish speaking to the crowd. After he tells of the title of "Iron Dragons," he steps forward and tries to get the crowd to chant, "Iron. Iron. Iron" once again.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday October 17th, 2016 7:43:29 PM Sounds good to me! Beri waits to hear the dragon's response, hoping that they approve of their new name.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Monday October 17th, 2016 10:35:20 PM
Bosk smiles as listens to the crowd and watches the dragons overhead. Briefly he wonders if having seen them Beri will be able to transform into a dragon.
[DM Hugh] - Name those dragons ... Monday October 17th, 2016 11:09:47 PM Sesha watches Garrett's antics thinking about how a child might be fun, although she does not want one.
Bosk addresses the crowd and makes his case for being the Iron Dragons as Hook City has come to know them as Iron.
Tink just nods thinking they could be called Rubber Dragons for all she cares.
Garrett tries to convince the crowd to chant "Iron, Iron, Iron" after Bosk speaks
Beri is in agreement with Iron
Bosk looks up at the dragons.
The fanfare of the crowd dies down after Bosk's speech and everyone is waiting in anticipation of Valdor and the dragons words.
Tempergos the Brass Dragon [CDM Jerry] Monday October 17th, 2016 11:22:01 PM
Just as the golden dragon is about to speak, the brass dragon dives down just on top of the stage. You can smell his molten breath as he shouts.
"I, TEMPERGOS, METALLIC DRAGON REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DRAGON COUNCIL WITNESS THE DECISION! IRON DRAGONS YOU ARE!"
Looking up to the other dragons, he says, "COME LET US HONOR THEM! WITH YOUR BLESSING, DRAGONSTONE?"
Valdor Dragonstone [CDM Jerry] Monday October 17th, 2016 11:25:59 PM
To the Iron Dragons he says, "I guess you can see how much I'm needed here, huh?"
He shouts, "Assuredly, Tempergos! However, there are still two things that need doing.
"Now, Mordrid, if you please!"
He gives Joe another staying hand.
Dragonflight! [CDM Jerry] Monday October 17th, 2016 11:29:14 PM
One at a time, the 5 dragons lower themselves picking up 1 or 2 of you may hop on the dragon of your choice.
Up and into the air on dragon back. Majestic!
Tempergos [CDM Jerry] Monday October 17th, 2016 11:30:59 PM
Tempergos, evidently very pleased in the name choice of the group, filled with pride that becomes a palpable thing shouts,
"FOR THEY ARE THE IRON DRAGONS!"
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[Feel free to post. We'll follow your lead a bit here.]
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Monday October 17th, 2016 11:31:11 PM
Book takes a knee and asks to ride the brass dragon.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday October 17th, 2016 11:50:38 PM
Sesha's mind is quickly made. She marvels at the Silver Dragon, it's scales bright as her own mithril shirt, hidden beneath her dresses. She locks her fawn colored eyes on the mighty creature, and takes a couple of confident steps towards it.
"Iron Dragons. Metallic, like yourself, kith and kin. Not audacious, like Gold or Bronze, but sturdy and steady. Functional and reliable, always pledged to carry a heavy cause, and never just for adornment or decoration." She nods her head and smiles charmingly at the Silver. The name truly fits.
"Respectfully..", she reaches her small slender arm, dark as ebony, towards the dragon. "Would you carry me high and fast, dear Dragon? High enough to brush the silver skirts of the moon, and swift enough to catch the last breath of Serenbeth before it fades forever?"
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Monday October 17th, 2016 11:51:07 PM
Assuming the dragon grants his request he will climb on, the brass color reminding him of the gold dragon he rescued who was cursed to live as a goldfish until Bosk broke the enchantment.
Thank you for this honor Tempergos. This is a privilege most every man has fantasized about at some point in their lives, and your very appearance is sure to inspire courage and valor in these people for generations. Although more familiar with Gargul's creation of the Chromatic dragons, Alemi's Metallic dragons inspire just as much awe and wonder in the blond cleric.
As he rides upon the dragon's back he takes in the view of Hook City, recalling the underground catacombs the group discovered and how they saved the city from a hoard of zombies and the numerour adventures the group has had within and outside its walls. Mind Flayers, haunting, rescue missions. Adventures that took them to meet the Teucri in outer space and deep into the Sargrass. Adventures that have allowed them to travel the Wold and beyond...his only regret that the one responsible for this parent's death is still at large and his vengeance not yet fulfilled.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday October 18th, 2016 1:15:55 AM
Zane will ride which ever dragon the others are not, the entire time he feels the calling of blood to blood, even though there is not a Bronze amungst the Dragons here at the stage. Not trusting his voice, he stay quiet.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Tuesday October 18th, 2016 5:38:35 AM
Tink bows before one of the Gold Dragons "I cannot tell you what an honor it is to simply be in your presence. That you would offer us the chance to fly with you, well, I feel quite privileged"
She looks for the best way to board the dragon without kicking, kneeing or otherwise accidentally "hurting" it.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] d20+47=57 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:22:03 AM
When the dragons lower themselves, Garret watches as the others start to board. He spots a gold dragon waiting for space on the stage and takes a massive ki-infused leap (acrobatics: 87) to jump onto the dragon. When he lands, he says, "I didn't want you to have to wait."
As the dragon takes flight, Garret starts babbling on about the time he fought an evil dragon and actually drove it from the sky. His babbling starts to taper off as he sees the sun shining off the gold scales of the massive creature and he realizes that he is actually flying on a gold dragon...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:52:50 AM
Restlin would ride two dragons in his lifetime?
He climbs aboard the silver dragon with Sesha, assuming she doesn't mind. He is content to go along for the ride & let her experience this w/o input from himself.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 5:28:57 PM
Beri bows before the dragon and takes a seat next to Bosk. This is amazing Bosk! I never imagined I'd see a dragon up close again, much less having the rare privilege such as this. We sure have come a long way since Mudtown.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:46:01 PM
Bosk laughs. After the blue dragon, the gold dragon, the woman who turned into a dragon, and a pack of wyverns you never thought you would see another one? I thought it a sign our destinies must be intertwined with them!
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday October 18th, 2016 11:53:24 PM
Zane loses a little bit of the control he has been straining to keep over his inner self and his claws extend, it's a few seconds before he recognizes that they are out. When he does, he forces them back inside and continues to focus his concentration with his martial training and meditation techniques he was forced to learn. When he was a youth, he spent years learning the discipline, and not all of it was without pain....
[DM Hugh] - Flight of the Iron Dragons Tuesday October 18th, 2016 11:55:59 PM Bosk asks to ride the Brass dragon and the majestic creature nods, kneeling to allow the Minotaur to climb up. Bosk then climbs up being reminded of the dragon he freed from being trapped as a gold fish. Bosk thanks Tempergos. Bosk laughs at how their fate seems to be intertwined with dragons.
Sesha quickly settles on the Silver Dragon feeling a kinship to it. She holds out a hand and respectfully asks to be taken high enough to catch the last breath of Serenbeth.
Tink bows before one of the gold dragons and expresses how much of an honor it is to be in its presence.
Garrett not one to wait takes a ki infused leap and hops onto the back of the other gold dragon. The halfling explains that he didn't want the dragon to wait and then regales the metallic dragon with the time he fought the evil dragon.
Restlin climbs up on the silver dragon with Sesha amazed that he gets to ride 2 dragons in his lifetime.
Beri bows before Tempergos and then takes a seat next to Bosk. The druid never thought he would get to ride a dragon.
Zane takes a flight on the other Silver dragon. He feels his blood calling to the other dragon's blood and loses a little bit of the control he was straining to keep. He eventually causes the claws to retract through the techniques he has learned.
The Iron Adventurers go on a grand tour of Hook City as the crowds on the ground struggle to keep up with the high flying dragons.
The Dragons soar high up in the air circling and circling until they are towering above the city. They then dive down and end up hovering near Mudtown where there is a newly carved iron sculpture of the group fighting zombies in the catacombs.
They stop to allow the group to take it in before swinging by the wall of Tears / Wall of Fears where there are new Iron reliefs of the groups adventures with the mind flayers.
After viewing of the reliefs it is off to the next stop Soldier City where there is a sculpture of the haunting.
It is then on to the next stop The Marble Causeway where there is a sculpture depicting them struggling with Khar Avon and the Spear of Eberyon.
The viewing of the new artwork continues and in Labor Town there is an iron sculpture of the group with the Chaos Bell.
The next stop is The Stairs where images of their arena battles having to deal with the Bronze ring.
At the bridge / market there is a sculpture of the Iron Dragons meeting the Teucri.
At Magic City there is a sculpture of the first Dragon test with Garrett wrestling the dragon.
At the Docks there is a sculpture of the Iron Adventurers tangling with De Rais.
At the outskirts of the Sargrass Plains there is a sculpture depicting their adventure deep inside the plains.
The dragons pause at the outskirts of the plain. Before taking one last flight over the plain itself...
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Wednesday October 19th, 2016 7:07:31 AM
Tink tries to hold on with her knees and raises her hands in the air. She even tries closing her eyes to focus on the feeling of the air passing over her while she rides atop an ancient gold dragon!
"This is AMAZING!" she calls out to the others.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Wednesday October 19th, 2016 7:50:02 AM
Garret holds on and enjoys the flight, saying little, but taking in the feeling of flying on a dragon. That is, until they reach the Chaos Bell sculpture. He then starts narrating for the dragon, "Yes, that was when I first joined the group. I walked through some sort of portal with some friends and ended up here from very far away..."
When they arrive at the sculpture of the dragon, Garret gets so excited, he almost falls off the dragon. He yells out and points, "Look, look there! That's me! See me on top of that dragon? See, I told you!"
He keeps narrating the story parts that he remembers to the dragon carrying him, assuming the dragon wants to know a lot about where they have been and what they have done. He finally gets quiet when they start out across the plain and Garret thinks about some of the others he had seen on the journey that were no long with the group.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:50:08 AM
This is almost too much for Restlin. His bucket list has always included having a statue erected in his honor, and now they were all over the city.
Some of those statues were from a time before he joined, but not many. He remembers a few of the adventurers shown, but not all of them.
He sees Beltrin in the relief where they're fighting zombies. He makes a mental note to go draw a mustache on him later.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Wednesday October 19th, 2016 12:09:34 PM
Zane, seeing the statues and carvings, noticed he's not in very many, he is in a few and he's proud of those he is. Many of those intervening years, he was on his own personal quest, with very little to show for it.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Wednesday October 19th, 2016 5:59:11 PM Hey Bosk, remember when we fought those zombies, and I got possessed by that evil wizard? Lucky us I didn't have any magical abilities back then really thew a wrench into his plan. Just think of the damage he could have done he had control of you!
You know, as terrifying as that was, you have to hand it to him. He not only had an amazing plan and a trap filled labyrinth, but that guy had style... disturbing as it was. Living zombie booby traps, decoy bulette guard statues in the shadows, he even used his own body as a trap.
Beri shakes his head, it's fun to look back now but he can't remember a time where he'd been more paranoid... but is it really paranoia when literally everything is a trap?
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:35:04 PM
Bosk smiles as the group flies from location to location. Although his training as an Avenger has helped him to gain perfect control of his emotions, he can still feel the rising to the surface and threatening to overwhelm him. Pride. Honor. Everything the minotaur culture stands for exemplified in this one event. His father would be proud, if he was still alive, but at last he returned honor to his family name. Now all that remains is to kill a certain someone and his father's spirit can rest in peace.
When Beri speaks to him he smiles. Do you realize that as of today we have left a legacy for our children's children's children? They will be recruited to adventuring parties and turned to for guidance in the face of adversity. A hundred years from now children will ask to hear the tales of Beri the Brave or the one with the Grim Avenger.
After a moment of seriousness he looks at the relief of the Iron Adventurer's taking on the MindFlayer. Remember when the bartender refused to pay us for stopping the mindflayer until I dropped its rotting head on the bar? That changed his mind quick enough.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:35:23 PM
Sesha takes in the amazing ride with a bit of reverence for the companies long and proud history. She was only present in a few of these encounters, but felt she had made a pretty decent mark on organisation. She marks the statue of Khar Avon as particularly special to her, as it set into motion many things in her life.
[DM Hugh] - Flight of the Iron Dragons Wednesday October 19th, 2016 11:53:20 PM Tink tries to hold on with her knees and yells out how amazing it is to ride on an ancient gold dragon.
Garrett holds on while enjoying the ride and saying little. Once they get to the sculpture of the chaos bell he goe sinto another spiel narrating how he joined the group. When they later get to the sculpture of the first dragon test he gets excited again and tells the dragon about this now. He tells the dragon many things and the dragon to its credit is very patient. Garrett finally goes quiet as they fly thinking about the former adventurers no longer with the group.
Restlin is happy to have the item of having a statue erected of himself checked off on his bucket list. He remembers a few of the adventures but some were before his time. He makes a mental note to come back later and put a mustache on one of the statues.
Zane realizing that he isn't in many of the sculptures. He is proud of the few he is in as he had been on his own adventure for a long time.
Beri calls out to Bosk about the zombies and being possessed by the evil wizard. He expresses admiration for the wizards plan with the trap filled labyrinth. He remembers how he was never more paranoid than when he was in that labyrinth.
Bosk smiles as the group flies from location to location. He feels a sense of pride in their accomplishment. When Beri calls out to him he smiles and explains that the sculptures mean that their children and grand children will be legacy heroes in their own right. He then reminds the druid of the time he dropped the mindflayer head with the barkeep in order to convince him to pay up.
Sesha takes in the amazing ride herself. Although only present in a few sculptures she feels she has made a decent mark and notes the Khar Avon as being particularly special to her.
The dragons circle back to the Iron Square and allow the Iron Dragons to dismount. By this time the crowds have regathered and Joe Hand standing all alone on the raised platform starts casting spells.
It is truly a treat as there is something different about this caster. He just seems to exert an aura of untamed power.
He summons illusions of magical beasts combined with evocations combining the various elements to create quite the light show.
He then pulls a tube from behind his back and plants it in a divet in the stage. He casts a small flame spell and lights the fuse on the tube. The tube itself launches its payload into the sky before exploding. When the smoke clears there is an Iron Dragon flying overhead making multiple passes over the crowd before it too dissipates like the previous illusions he summoned directly.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Thursday October 20th, 2016 1:51:10 AM
As Sesha dismounts, she decides to press her luck.
"Noble Silver, if I could be so bold as to request a memento of this flight? The Bloodwitch is particularly in tune with the components they use in their magic. Many have special meaning to her, or her powers. Could I please request a silver scale, freely given? It would be a treasure valued for a lifetime."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Thursday October 20th, 2016 6:13:24 AM
Tink casts a prestidigitation spell to redo her windblown hair. Riding dragons is officially amazing.
She applauds Joe Hands magic tricks, feeling quite confident that he possesses far more power than he is showing.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Thursday October 20th, 2016 8:10:38 AM
When Garret dismounts, he turns to the dragon and simply says, "Thank you, that was truly wonderful."
As the next show starts, Garret plops down on his rear on the stage and starts clapping at all the illusions and the magical beasts. He jumps up and cheers when the iron dragon appears and flies around, elbowing Tink and pointing it out in case she missed it.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday October 20th, 2016 12:20:18 PM
Zane slips to the ground, and says, "Thank you very much, I will keep this memory as a true treasure." He smiles as the Illusion flies around the square....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Thursday October 20th, 2016 5:26:35 PM Thank you for this great honor, it is something I will cherish the rest of my days.
Beri, once again on the ground, enjoys the magical spectacle of Joe Hand. When the iron dragon finally flies overhead the druid is in awe at the masterful creation. He wonders briefly whether he would be able to learn to create such an illusion.
Bravo! That was amazing, especially given that we only just decided on the name. The skill to create an iron dragon so readily is most impressive!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday October 20th, 2016 8:30:19 PM
Restlin leaps off the dragon. "That was amazing! That's so much better when the dragon didn't already kill you!"
When Joe Hand performs, Restlin finds himself watching his technique more than the results of his magic. "That," he says to himself, "is a guy who knows his magic."
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Thursday October 20th, 2016 9:15:59 PM
Bosk gets off the dragon. Thank you friend, it has truly been an honor. I hope we can stay in contact, and if there is ever anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Suddenly the cylinder explodes overhead and an Iron Dragon erupts. Bosk is quite impressed by the display, but unlike the others, feels an Iron Dragon was the most likely name and not surprised the man guessed correctly. Bravo!!! I do not know if you are a pyromancer, alchemist or an illusionist, but that was a truly breathtaking display!
[DM Hugh] - Flight of the Iron Dragons Thursday October 20th, 2016 11:52:15 PM Sesha dismounts and asks the silver dragon that gave her a ride for the additional boon of a scale. The dragon nods its head and picks a scale off of its arm to give to the blood witch.
"May you put this scale to good use." The dragon bellows.
Tink uses prestidigitation to fix her hair and then applauds at Joe Hand's magic.
Garrett dismounts from the dragon and thanks it before enjoying the next show.
"My pleasure." The dragon responds.
Zane thanks the dragon informing he will keep the memory as a treasure.
"You're welcome" The dragon answers.
Beri thanks the dragon as well saying he will cherish the experience till the end of his days.
"Not every day does one witness a new dragon consortium group." The dragon says
Beri enjoys Joe's magic and wonders if he will be able to create similar illusions before vocally appreciating the show.
Restlin leaps of the dragon and says how amazing it was contrasting it with riding a dragon trying to kill you. He then watches Joe's techniques in admiration of the man's skill.
Bosk gets off the dragon thanking it and asking to keep in touch.
"I will remember your offer, brother." The dragon replies.
Bosk is then impressed with Joe's show and not surprised that the wild mage guessed correctly at the groups name.
After the dragon dissipates Joe says, "For my last trick I will craft the piece de resistance. He summons a maelstrom of magical energy that courses in and around his body suffusing his being until he winds up and slams his fist into the ground. The magical current flows out of Joe and into the ground and a chasm opens up in the earth. Something gradually moves out of the darkness of the chasm. It is hard to see at first and it is glowing as it gradually gets closer. A stream of molten iron flows up and out of the chasm pooling at the base of the stage. The molten metal gradually accumulates and Joe gesticulates while the metal gradually starts to take form. It appears to be a 6 part statue diorama. In the first scene the group is fighting the Linnorm, In the second scene the group is fighting the gate guardian, in the 3rd scene the group is interacting with the Satyrs, in the 4th scene the group is fleeing from Fae Skiemir, in the 5th scene the group is before the It'tal council and in the last scene it is a recreation of the celebration the group just witnessed. The molten statue still glows orange until Joe gesticulates again and an icy wind materializes transitioning the statue from glowing orange to the blackness of iron.
He then makes a shooing gesture and the chasm closes. He bows to the Iron Dragons visibly strained by the last exhibition.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Friday October 21st, 2016 5:47:54 AM
Tink's jaw drops as she witnesses Joe Hand's full magical abilities. She considers offering him some aid seeing as he looks so exhausted. But such an act may make him look weak, or insult him. Once again she second guesses how she should be acting. "Stop it Katinka. Just enjoy the moment"
She applauds Joe's creation, bowing to him as a sign of respect and gratitude.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday October 21st, 2016 8:54:51 AM
Garret gets ready to elbow Tink again, but then his jaw drops as well. He stares openly in awe as the magical power flows about. He tries to make words, but his mouth just opens and closes as he stares.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Friday October 21st, 2016 10:20:40 AM
Sesha tries to figure out exactly how Joe is doing what he does, but can't quite figure it out. The magic of Illusion was pretty foreign to her. Witches generally stuck to finding truths, manipulating life energy, and changing the body.
Her eyes glitter in the explosions of color, and she quietly slips her hand into Restlins.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Friday October 21st, 2016 10:54:21 AM
"That," Restlin says to no one in particular, "was the most impressive display of magic I've ever seen that didn't involve blowing something up."
He looks at Sesha & gives her his best "you seeing this stuff" look.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday October 21st, 2016 3:31:12 PM "I agree Restlin, while the Dragon of light was impressive, this Creation is absolutely incredible. And it goes to show, in magic, size really doesn't matter at all." Zane is beginning to feel overloaded with what's going on, and if he's feeling it he's positive that most of the gathered crowd has already surpassed that overloaded level....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Friday October 21st, 2016 5:22:43 PM
As the ground starts to shake and tear open Beri's nerves are on edge. So much has happened to them that he half expects some ancient, legendary lave monster to crawl out and attack. But soon enough the molten metal starts to form and the druid is overjoyed to see one last display. He cheers the talented artist for his incredible display, and wonders whether this is how all the statues they saw today were created. Either way, this artist is incredibly talented, and the druid cheers out as the cold wind hardens the statue before them.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Friday October 21st, 2016 6:13:35 PM
As the earth begins to rumble and break apart Bosk mentally prepares for battle. This is a situation he had encountered all to often. As the magma rises forth he prepares for...something, but is relieved when it doesn't come and in awe when the statues form before him. That is quite a display, and the likenesses are uncanny. You truly out did yourself and are a master craftsman.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Sunday October 23rd, 2016 2:50:15 PM
As grandiose as all this is, Sesha is beginning to feel the weight of responsibility settle down on her shoulders. A feeling of, "What's next?".
To become a member of the consortium was an honor few would ever know, but with that came the responsibility of keeping the world on it's rails. Then there was all their own personal quests and issues. Sesha had largely solved hers, but in order to really put the world on their backs.. they probably should have all their own loose ends wrapped up.
She squeezes Restlins hand and whispers to him.
"Are we really ready for this? Helping others is one thing. Living a life in service to them is quite another. I can justify it, because you live for being a hero and I've pledged to keep you safe, so it's natural for me to be here for your sake as well. But some of us have demons to wrestle down before we can finally take that last step. Like Bosk. Can we really ask him to set aside his search for his parents killer so that he can spend his life for the greater good of the consortium?"
She makes her up mind. Divinations were suddenly in her plans, after all the hooplah was complete.
[DM Hugh] - Creating A Castle Sunday October 23rd, 2016 3:18:39 PM Tink tries to figure out how she should react to Joe Hands final exhibition but decides to just enjoy the moment.
Garrett gets ready to elbow Tink again but just ends up standing there with his mouth agape too.
Sesha was trying to figure out what Joe was doing as his magic seems to be foreign to her. She quietly slips her hand into Restlin's.
Restlin gives his opinion on the impressive display to know one in particular than flashes Sesha a "you seeing this?" look.
Zane agrees with Restlin pointing out how in magic size does not matter. The taur is also starting to feel overloaded by what is going on.
Beri expects to see a lava monster crawl from the chasm but is pleasantly surprised as the artistic rendition starts taking shape. The druid cheers as the wind hardens the statue.
Bosk expects the chasm to also call them to battle but is relieved to only see Joe Hand's artistic prowess. He expresses his appreciation.
Sesha begins to feel the heaviness of the responsibility settling on her shoulders. She voices her doubts to Restlin while she squeezes his hand resolved to use divination in her future.
"I almost forgot." Joe said, "A dragon group needs a home."
He pulls forth three items. The first item is a map of Hook city and the surrounding environs. The second is a feathered pen and the third is a lump of clay. There are tendrils of magical energy flowing between the magical items.
"Please indicate on the map where you would like your castle to be. Then use the clay to mold how you would like the castle to look. You will find that the clay is influenced by your thoughts so that any lacking of artistic ability on your part will be made up for with magic."
Joe holds the items out to the group. "After the castle is complete we can finish the festivities in celebration of the new Dragon Group at the Giggling Ghost. All our invited." (OOC: Festivities start on Monday)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Sunday October 23rd, 2016 7:03:50 PM
"I don't know about the rest of you, but I've grown rather fond of our tower. Plus, there's that vault we use to store all those artifacts."
He looks around. "Not much room in Iron Square for a whole castle..."...or is there? Is there room in the square for a castle?
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Sunday October 23rd, 2016 8:21:06 PM ooc: Please note that after The Great Migration Hook City rotated 90* counter clockwise. North in Hook City is really East for the Southern Continent, but the city kept the original references after the great migration because no one wanted to correct the maps or their way of thinking. Also note that Mudtown has reloated to become 3 Mile which is 3 miles away. In reference to the continent, North and East are oceans with our ports being North (Sargrass / East on the Hook City Map). South (West on the Hook Map) is Ice Vein and West (North on Hook City map ) is Gateway Downs.
Bosk nods in agreement. I think we like our current location. If you think about it, The Iron Tower of the Iron Adventurers stands alone in the middle of a medium-sized square. It is downriver of the Bridge which is clearly visible only a ½ mile away, and situated on the border between LaborTown and SouthHook. Quite fortuitous, really, as the mercantile activities of LaborTown is full of activities that provide information and are also full of people who will trade in gold as well as the magical chits of Hook City. And from the South Hook precinct, the group has access to the constablatory, magistrates, and the respectability which comes of living in Hook City itself.
The square itself is bordered by shop/homes where the street level is of one shop or another and the upper floors are the home of the crafters, merchants, and traders who run the shops. At first, the square was nearly deserted because of the events of the Haunted (Iron) Tower. Yet the Iron Adventurers have caused this neighborhood to revive, and several new families have moved in with their own businesses. In fact, once per week, an open market occurs in the square, with vendors of all sorts vying for the attention of any passersby. I think this is the perfect spot with perfect neighbors, and we would be proud to keep our location here.
As for designing our castle, there are areas we do not wish to be changed or disturbed...can we leave those places as is? (All IA know what secret place I am talking about, with epic level protection created by retired DC members). (We are the corner becteen 5,6, and 8 on The Hook City Map)
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Sunday October 23rd, 2016 8:25:19 PM
To all players, I don't know when I will have time to update these now that I am out of school, but email me any updates or changes you would like to see to (boskdeox@yahoo.com). If there is someone else wanting to make a new map I am fine with that as well.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Monday October 24th, 2016 6:01:58 AM "I agree with Restlin and Bosk. If there is room where the tower currently stands then that's where the castle should go. Perhaps the castle could have lower levels rather than upper levels? That might help it ft if space is an issue"
Tink then has an idea, and it shows on her face as a huge grin "Any chance the castle could float off the ground? Perhaps from some teucri hooks?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Monday October 24th, 2016 8:14:43 AM
Garret thinks about a castle, then looks out over the city and beyond to the countryside. He doesn't say anything, but he is thinking that he'd rather wander the lands than really settle down in a castle. Then he thinks of a certain female halfling far, far, away in a small town in the northern continent...
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday October 24th, 2016 10:41:19 AM
Sesha forces her more grim thoughts aside.
"If we have full leeway here, I'd like to move my room underground, if possible. Having a cavern floor underfoot is reassuring to me. Having a several feet of earth on top of me would be even better."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Monday October 24th, 2016 1:20:34 PM 'We like the tower, and since we are wanting to stay in the area, what if we double the size of the tower, it won't overly crowd the square by making it that much bigger, and we can double or triple it's height. Everyone can have a two floor room to themselves and the roof we can keep as a garden sanctuary. We'll be able to keep the vault where it is as well." Zane suggests.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday October 24th, 2016 5:21:30 PM If we are moving things around and expanding, I would love to move into that rooftop garden Zeoll used to tend... with one small exception. I don't have the same fancy for roughing it through thunderstorms that he did. I would prefer a small shelter be added with room enough for a bed, a small desk, and a closet to keep my gear in... oh, and the stairs. No reason to track mud down into the kitchen each morning.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Monday October 24th, 2016 9:45:47 PM
Bosk shrugs at Tink's suggestion. Those hooks were created by the Teucri, so it might not be able to duplicate. However, if he can it would be a cool idea. If not, we could always keep the main floor of the tower and build the whole thing straight up and down under ground rather than just having a tower.
[DM Hugh] - Creating A Castle d12=1 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 11:40:35 PM Restlin opines that he has grown fond of the Tower and its location and asks if there is room in the square for a castle.
Bosk nods in agreement about liking their current location and explains at length its benefit however expresses concerns for their neighbors.
Tink questions if the castle could be built below ground or if it could float using the Teucri Hooks.
Garrett thinks about how he'd rather wander than countryside than reside in a castle before his thoughts turn to a certain halfling woman.
Sesha also responds that she would like an underground room as well.
Zane talks about increasing the size of the tower, suggesting everyone can have their own 2 floors of rooms and the rooftop garden.
Beri says that he would like to move into the rooftop garden but that he would like stairs and a shelter added.
Bosk shrugs in regards to the Tuecri hooks and just points out that b/c the Teucri built them that might not be an option.
"Sadly the Teucri technology is beyond the abilities of the artifacts." Joe Hand answers, "but a larger Iron Tower with underground chambers and an expanded top gardens is doable.
"Just circle the Iron Tower on the map and then wait for the clay to take the shape of the current Iron Tower and you can mold the larger tower w/ basement and expanded gardens. Heck if you wanted to go crazy you could even turn the Tower into a lighthouse or give it a decorative carved head. A castle is what you make of it and a large tower with an underground keep fits the definition."
Joe bows and lets the Iron Dragons get on with finalizing the new design.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Tuesday October 25th, 2016 1:42:04 AM
The party seem to be in agreement, so using the feathered pen Tink circles the Iron Tower on the map.
"Thankyou, Master Hand, for everything"
Tink admires the DC ring worn by Joe, and considers it would probably be poor form to ask when the group will each get theirs.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Tuesday October 25th, 2016 8:10:34 AM
As the group considers creating the tower, Garret says, "Since it is magical, it should fit the area. Maybe we could make some hooks near the top so it looks like it is being held up with hooks, too. And the top could be wider than the bottom."
"Oh, and make sure there is a large kitchen, too!"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 9:40:52 AM
"Two great ideas, Garret."
He focuses on the lump of clay, forming it to look like the current tower. He imagines a perfect grotto for Sesha below the tower, imagining a natural limestone cavern with rough floors, reachable only by a staircase that spirals downwards, slowly losing its ornateness until it's just rough steps at the bottom. "Just a start dear, I'm sure you'll have your own touches."
He makes a huge kitchen, complete with a bar suitable for seating anything from taurs to gnomes.
He fashions a grand balcony overlooking the square, free floating and held up by hooks and chains/cables mirroring those of the city's namesake.
He makes the whole tower taller, giving each Iron Dragon two whole floors to play with. Then, he steps back. "Well, there's a good start. Who's next?"
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Tuesday October 25th, 2016 12:37:45 PM
Sesha beams.
"It's wonderful as is. Thanks!"
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday October 25th, 2016 1:32:31 PM
Zane makes a few suggestions.... "On my floor, maybe we can add that stern walk, but how about all the way around the tower and move my room up near the top of the tower. And underground, why not make a few floors, one with an entrance for a wagon, you never know what we may need, and a underground stable and a bunch of rooms to be used as workshops as well as a trophy room. If we can make what we want, and most of it underground, we may as well think way far ahead. We are also going to need people to maintain the "Castle" too, so we need quarters for them. And we should also arrange indoor plumbing on each floor. Oh, and add a chimney that runs the full height with access on every level."
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Tuesday October 25th, 2016 4:59:10 PM
Book nods. I like the idea of the roof being a sanctuary for every, and protection from invaders, .which leads me to thinking...is your magic capable of rotating the floors every day? I think everyone would like the top floor from time to time, and I think it would be symbolic of our group having no one person on top.
As for the balconies, I think a large balcony suspended by hooks would look grand on every level. (This is the size I picture for Beri's garden. balcony, which I think is a good compromise)
As the topics of people to maintain the castle, a bar and a larger kitchen come up the Horned Cleric laughs to himself. The group's kitchen is already larger than most houses and there 5 guest / servant quarters and a well stocked bar, though he suspects there will be more visitors in the coming days as well as spouses and children in the not too distant future.
I think having a floor (or two) each is a grand idea. If we build the whole castle straight up instead of just the tower we will have plenty of room to grow. I suppose thicker walls are a must for a castle. Iron is a bit dark for such a grand city, but iron enchanted no to rust strengthening and adorning the castle would give the right affect. Perhaps a marble like our current tower...
After a bit more thought he adds, I would like a statue made in the courtyard to memorialize those in our group who passes away or who helped us on our way, but retired prior to joining the D.C. I would also like a few of our trophies put out as decoration. (Bosk brought back and bronzed one enemy in particular thinking it would make an interesting sentry)
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 6:25:16 PM ...let's keep talk about that vault for in private. I'm fine with keeping the rooftop public, but I would still prefer my room to be similar to that of a druid's garden. How about we try this... Underneath the rooftop garden Beri glides the clay from the waterfall into his room, gently filling a small koi pond.
And a paper privacy screen to one side where I can put my adventuring gear behind... perfect!
[DM Hugh] - Creating A Castle Tuesday October 25th, 2016 11:56:08 PM Tink circles the Iron Tower with the feather pen and gazes at the Ring on Joe's hand wondering when the Iron Dragons will get one.
Garrett suggests that the top be wider than the bottom since it is magic and maybe make hooks near the top. The halfling also presses for a larger kitchen area.
Restlin gives Garrett praise for his ideas. He then starts working on the lump of clay. He imagines a perfect grotto for Sesha with a spiral staircase. He makes a huge kitchen with seating that can fit anyone from the tiniest halfling to the largest Taur. He fashions a grand balcony overlooking the square with hooks and chains. He then makes the tower taller before stepping back from the clay.
Sesha beams at Restlin and is happy with his grotto.
Zane suggests a stern walk for his floor and all away around the tower. He also suggests making floors under ground with an entrance for wagons, stables, workshops and trophy rooms. He also suggest quarters for the staff, indoor plumbing and a chimney.
Bosk likes the idea of the roof being a sanctuary and asks if the order of the floors can rotate. Bosk also suggests hooked balconies on each floor. He laughs at the kitchen and then suggests growing the castle straight up instead of just the tower. He also suggests making the substance of the tower in either marble or enchanted iron that will not rust. He also suggests a statue garden to have statues of former people they adventured with and maybe some of their trophies.
Beri suggests making the vault talk private and then is fine keeping the rooftop public. He suggests both a koi pond with a waterfall and a privacy screen.
Joe notices both Tink's interest in the ring and the question about the shifting rooms. "The magic can rearrange the rooms on a rotating basis," Joe answers.
"As for the rings, you will get them at the afterparty."
Does the castle require any more changes?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Wednesday October 26th, 2016 8:51:45 AM
Garret peeks at the tiny model and says, "I love the large kitchen. Is there a big pantry on the side, too, to store all the food?"
Then he gets distracted and says, "Wait, there's an afterparty, too? With more food?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday October 26th, 2016 9:36:49 AM
"I think hooked balconies on each floor would make this place look too busy from the outside. Other than that, I'm good with what everyone's suggested."
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday October 26th, 2016 10:45:20 AM
Sesha's brow furrows.
She already had quite the abundance of Magic Rings. She even had a necklace with a hand on it that wore more magic rings. She was slightly obsessed perhaps, but another one couldn't hurt.
"Are the Consortium rings magical? I find magical rings terribly interesting. Perhaps there is an earring that lets me wear another necklace that might let me wear another magical ring? I'll have to look into that.."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Wednesday October 26th, 2016 2:05:21 PM
Zane comments, "People in the Wold seem to try and find reasons to throw parties. Unfortunately it seems we are the guests og Honor and we can't escape it, no matter what we want to do...." He seems resigned to the fact that he has to attend it.....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Wednesday October 26th, 2016 5:13:10 PM Party? I fear I'm going to be arriving late again... every since I became a druid I've been on a more layed back forest time, I need to remember to be on time when I'm in Hook City!
Oh, one more thing. Seems to me we've been having more and more people stop by the tower, we may want to add some sort of parlor we can invite the guests into. It would be nice to invite them to sit in front of the fire on a comfy chair while we talk instead of around the kitchen table or at the bottom of the stairs.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Wednesday October 26th, 2016 9:00:56 PM
Tink smiles. The only thing better than jewellery was magical jewellery.
And then there was Sesha's predicament as to what to do with another ring. "I wonder what will happen if Restlin was to present her another ring in the future...."
[DM Hugh] - Creating A Castle Wednesday October 26th, 2016 11:55:02 PM Garrett requests a large pantry to go with the large kitchen before perking up at the idea of an afterparty.
Restlin argues against the idea of hooked balconies on each floor as it will look to busy.
Sesha frowns at the mention of the consortium rings asking about their magical nature and if an earring could allow her to wear another magic ring.
Zane seems less than enthused about the party but resigns himself to attend it.
Beri realizes he is going to be late to the party lamenting the fact that as a druid he is running on forest time. Beri makes the case for a comfortable parlour to entertain guests in with a large fireplace and comfy chairs.
Tink smiles at the prospect of magic jewelry and thinks to herself what would happen if Restlin gave Sesha yet another ring.
The model takes on the changes advocated dropping the multi-tiered balconies but keeping the single grand balcony. Adding both a pantry and parlour as well.
Joe says, "Don't forget your room that will contain the teleportation circle." Joe advises, "I think once that is added it just may be complete. You know you could always work the clay into some sort of mechanism that would allow you to make future minor alterations, just a suggestion."
If after the teleportation room is added if the castle is complete, you are free to go and check it out.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Wednesday October 26th, 2016 11:56:20 PM
Bosk helps mold the castle. Enlarging and adding rooms before moving on to the fun stuff. Making the floors rotate and putting mosaic tiles into the bathrooms. Double grand staircases in the entry with a marble everywhere. On one floor an enormous library to sharpen their minds, a training center where the group can keep their skills up, and a fully stocked bar for unwinding after a long day. He thinks about adding a nursery, but feels that would be too presumptuous..,perhaps someday. He then adds a hidden panel into one of the walls with a small clay castle and magic quill designed to allow Iron Adventurer's (and only the IA) to make minor alterations to the castle.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Thursday October 27th, 2016 5:51:26 AM
Tink has nothing to add in regards to the construction of the castle. Still, she doesn't want to be left out. She makes sure there are are least two fireplaces in the kitchen.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Thursday October 27th, 2016 8:11:02 AM
Garret bounces from one foot to the other as the final touches are put on the the castle. "Are we ready to go see the kitchen now?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday October 27th, 2016 9:49:37 AM
"Bosk, I never knew you had a knack for interior design. You may have missed your calling."
Restlin looks over the work his friend has done. "Yup, she's good. I can't see any way to make this better."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday October 27th, 2016 1:05:39 PM
Zane makes sure that the underground section is ready as well, it'll be more mundane because it'll be a working man's section of the castle and visitors won't be seeing those areas very often. Zane also wants to make sure that the upper area is defensible, even if it doesn't look like it. They were the Iron Dragons, but even Dragons have enemies.... He makes sure there are walls that can slide to block paths and portcullises that can be dropped from above. "We need a few defenses, there are some who don't like us, and I'm sure we will garner a few more that want to kill us as we fight the good fight."
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Thursday October 27th, 2016 5:35:36 PM
Beri adds some raspberry bushes and a dwarf plum tree to his bedroom garden, and a light in the ceiling that mimics the sunlight outside. That looks very peaceful, what else could a druid ask for? Beri then answers his own question by making sure there is a shelf with a percolator and bag of coffee by each of the fireplaces in the kitchen. .
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Thursday October 27th, 2016 8:39:15 PM
Bosk smiles when he someone mentions defenses. I can add that in. Do any of you remember when we met the Children of Chaos? They told me about awakened colossal tree. That would be an cool defense!
[DM Hugh] - Creating A Castle Thursday October 27th, 2016 10:47:42 PM Bosk continues to work on the castle making the rotating floors, mosaic tiles into the bathrooms. double grand staircases in the entry with a marble everywhere. On one floor an enormous library to sharpen their minds, a training center where the group can keep their skills up, and a fully stocked bar for unwinding after a long day. He then adds a hidden panel into one of the walls with a small clay castle and magic quill designed to allow Iron Adventurer's (and only the IA) to make minor alterations to the castle.
Tink makes sure there are 2 fireplaces in the kitchen
Garrett gets impatient to go see the kitchen
Restlin complements Bosk on his interior design skills
Zane makes sure the lower levels of the castle are complete (OOC: is that where you want your teleport circle) and then adds some defenses in the form of walls that can slide to block paths and portcullises that can be dropped from above.
Beri adds some berry bushes and a plum tree as well as a skylight and percolator with coffee bags in the kitchen.
Bosk suggests adding an awakened collosal tree to the defense.
Joe Hand says, "My it looks like your castle is really coming along. I take it the teleportation circle will go somewhere in the lower levels? As for your awakened tree do you want that in your rooftop garden or at the ground level in that trophy statue garden you were talking about? I think once you figure out those questions you can go and take a gander."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Friday October 28th, 2016 7:07:38 AM "Don't forget to make sure there is room for that bronzed king rhemoraz of yours, Bosk"
Tink is ready to inspect the castle.
"Oh, and does someone want to make sure it has a coat of arms or insignia on it? A new Iron Dragons symbol?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday October 28th, 2016 9:03:46 AM
"A tree? Inside? Do you think the tree will like being inside?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Friday October 28th, 2016 9:34:03 AM
Restlin has no further input on this castle. He is dying to get to that party, though...
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday October 28th, 2016 3:40:43 PM "Yeah, that would be a great location. Then we can just have it port to the large chamber we are going to use as a stables and warehousing area underground. Oh, make the location of the teleport circle, a big circle with the paving stones laid out like a dragon, whatever the symbol we are going to adopt as The Iron Dragons..."
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Friday October 28th, 2016 8:43:49 PM
Bosk makes the suggested changes to the castle. I think we should place a tree on top of the castle and a couple more, along with sentient vines around the yard...as long as they can distinguish between curious children and would be assassins. Both our Coat of Arms and Teleportation Circle should be easy enough to add. The bronzed king rhemoraz and several other such trophies will be put on display in the yard. As for our new symbol, what do you want it to look like? I could change the IA on our current symbol to a ID, or we could make an all new symbol, any thought?
Lets get this finished up, I can always make minor changes after the party. Bosk finishes up the castle and prepares for the party.
James posting for Beri Friday October 28th, 2016 8:46:17 PM That sounds good to me. As long as there is enough room for me to commune with nature I will be happy. Lets hurry and get this finished so we can join the party.
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