Of Fog and Shadow - [DM Hugh] Tuesday October 31st, 2017 11:27:50 PM
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Of Fog and Shadow - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 1st, 2017 12:27:15 AM Sesha grabs one of the defeated prisoners and threatens him with insanity, the spell energy dancing from her fingers if he doesn't answer her question as to why.
Garret goes to say something but decides not to when Sesha does her thing.
Tink is disappointed in Sesha and says that casting a spell on someone who surrendered would tarnish their reputations maintaining they'll face justice but not hers.
Sesha points out her spell is permanent and if he answers his question he won't be affected.
Wyaar sides with Tink.
Restlin says to let Sesha scare some sense into the prisoner and save your indignation for when she actually does something.
Zane is uncomfortable with Sesha's actions and sends a message over the link saying that a threat is one thing but actually casting on a prisoner is problematic for him.
Bosk whips out his personal holy symbol showing the prisoner the eye from one of the corpses. He says it is from one of the children killed and demands an answer so that the victim's soul can rest in peace.
Beri tranforms into human form and remarks at how quickly Auslander got there.
The prisoner says to the Iron Dragons, "I'll tell you everything I know just keep that crazy witch away from me. We were paid 1000 gold to scatter the 300 silver coins throughout the city. We were told not to look at them. The person who paid us was some person in a cloak and part of the high payment we received was for us not to ask questions. That's all I know honest."
A little bit later Auslander says in response to Beri's question, "Well we didn't expect to find the group that scattered the coins here to be honest. We had been investigating a string of recent burglaries and managed to trace them to this abandoned warehouse. It looks like our two groups were one and the same, honestly the patterns of the burglaries recently changed so the coin droppings interrupted that business it would seem."
All's well that ends well or so they say but there are still some questions as to who the cloaked figure that paid the footpads was. The rest of the day passes uneventful save for the fact that a dense fog slowly rolls into Hook City.
As you make your way back to the Iron Tower the fog is rather annoying as it severely cuts down on visibility.
Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you see a long shadowy form in the distance, too tall and thinn to be a normal humanoid but as you get closer it disappears. Is it a trick of the light or something else?}
That night you all bed down in your separate sleeping quarters.
Garret Highlight to display spoiler: {You dream you are at the most expansive buffet you've ever seen but you have this emptiness inside of you and no matter how much you eat you cannot get full until finally you choke on some morsel of food that you jammed down your gullet. You wake coughing and sputtering and it feels as if someone was grabbing your throat and squeezing but there is no one there}
RestlinHighlight to display spoiler: { You dream that Sesha's pushed things too far, she broke into the gaol and slaughtered all the prisoners in a dark ritualistic murder spell. Unfortunately that means that you have to stop her and between your lightning and disintegration you manage to slay your love except she isn't slain and a dark shadow rises from her ashes closing the distance to where you stand and grasps you strongly by the throat. You wake up coughing and sputtering and it feels as if someone was grabbing your throat and squeezing but no one is there}
Bosk Highlight to display spoiler: {You dream that Vivian Taurbane is back as our your parents and she slaughters them once again while you are held firmly by a spell. Bone Golems rise from their mangled corpses and slowly advance to where you are. Their boney hands wrap around your throat and you wake up coughing and sputtering and it really does feel like someone had their hands wrapped around your throat}
Zane Highlight to display spoiler: { You dream that you are lost at sea once again. Adrift on some floatsom and jetsom as the sky grows dark and stormy. Eventually a squall rolls in and you are dragged beneath the waves. You wake up coughing and sputtering and it feels as if something had wrapped around your throat and squeezed Highlight to display spoiler: }
Tink Highlight to display spoiler: {You dream that you are before a judge and you are standing trial for something you didn't do but Pantheon has forsaken you and you are being railroaded because all the evidence and spells cast points to you doing it. Finally the judge reaches his verdict and you are to be hung from the neck until dead. They take you out to a tree, fit a noose around your neck and just as they are about to pull you wake up coughing and sputtering, it feels like something really was around your throat and squeezing.}
WyaarHighlight to display spoiler: {You dream that Ma'ab has come to show favor on her paladin. She tells you to kneel and receive her blessing but rather than mark your forehead she wraps her arms around your throat. What you thought was Ma'ab has turned into some sort of undead hag and you wake up coughing and sputtering feeling as if someone was really strangling you}
Beri Highlight to display spoiler: {You dream that something has gone wrong with your wild shaping. You are stuck in the form of a brown bear and hunters are chasing you. Try as hard as you might you can't evade your pursuit, you can't change back into a human, nor can you communicate. One of the hunters has a long pole with a hoop on it and he manages to get the hoop around your neck and is it ever tight. Other hunters close in with spears. Just as they are about to pierce your flex you wake coughing and sputtering as if something really was grasping your throat}
Sesha Highlight to display spoiler: { you dream that you have woken up in the midst of a number of slain children a bloody knife in your hand. Did you kill the younglings? Your stomach roils in revulsion as you check for any signs of life only to find them all dead. You drop the knife on the ground and that is when you lose control of your left arm and hand. It shoots up from your side covered in the blood of the innocent and goes to strangle you. You wake up coughing and sputtering as if something really was squeezing your throat}
It is about 3 am and you are all awake, do you try to go back to sleep, seek out the other Iron Dragons or something else?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+22=36 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:22:07 AM "I'M INNOCENT!!!" With a gasp Tink sits bolt upright in her bed grasping at her throat. She hasn't had a nightmare like that since... since... she can't remember when.
She rubs her hand against her throat a few times, rubbing at the imaginary rope that was around her neck. She HOPES it was imaginary. "I wonder if that slender guy I saw had something to do with this"
Tink tries to close her eyes and go back to sleep, but her mind won't stay still. "Sesha used to give people nightmares. I wonder if a bloodwitch might be behind this?"
She stealthily (so as not to wake anyone else) makes her way to the kitchen. Even with a nice hot chocolate and a biscuit on the table, she simply stares into space trying to make sense of things.
------------------------- Perception check vs DC30 - Autopass Knowl Arcana: 36 to determine if Tink was just targeted by a spell such as Nightmare?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Wednesday November 1st, 2017 11:28:33 AM
Restlin bolts awake, quickly realizing it was just a dream. He stands, stretches, and heads over to the window in his room. He moves aside the curtains to see what time it is, and sighs a bit when he sees it's time to wake up anyway.
He heads downstairs of bagels or whatever else is available & sees Tink. Not unusual, those justicy do-gooder types always seem to wake up early. He starts rummaging through the cupboards, looking for food. "Lady," he starts as he continues looking, "If you ate the last everything bagel we are going to have words." Somehow he missed she was eating a biscuit. Restlin's usually more perceptive than that...
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character d20+21=36 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 12:52:01 PM
Zane erupts from his hammock in a start, good thing it was crafted with him and stormy weather in mind, or it'd be in pieces and he'd be on the floor 10 feet below right now. After a few moments he finally clears his mind and is convinced it must have been a dream... He slips out of the hammock and drops lightly to the floor, for a minotaur that's saying something, and walks to the basin, drawing a bit of water he washes his face and feels even better. Going out on the balcony he mumbles a hi to Starblazer while unfurling his wings. Then he dives over the edge landing at the door, he opens and enters. As he enters the kitchen he mumbles"Mmmuummhhumm" in the direction of the others and gets a drink. Sitting down at the table, he rubs his neck with his right hand, without realizing he is doing so, after he takes a long drink from his mug, all the time contemplating the tall shadowy figure, wondering if he, had to have been a he, was tall for Zane or just for a human......
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Wednesday November 1st, 2017 1:24:22 PM
Garret wakes with a start. He looks around and touches his neck. He wonders why he would dream such an awful thing. Well, except for that buffet, that was pretty nice. His stomach rumbles to remind him that all the food was just in a dream. He then hears some noise from the kitchen and decides to go see if anyone has prepared any fresh biscuits for a midnight snack...
He sees Tink staring into space and spots the biscuit. He says, "Are you eating that?"
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Wednesday November 1st, 2017 2:57:38 PM
Sesha's eyes open quickly, but other than the rapid rise and fall of her chest, she lays motionless on her bedding furs. Finally, she checks for her power, just a cantrip, and sighs with relief. If she had really murdered children, Serenbeth would have left her faster than Garret's manners at a dinner table.
She runs through the possible causes for a moment. Perhaps she had a vision of something that could happen in the future, somehow. It would take a very powerful compulsion or illusion to make her kill children.
Perhaps it was an attack? She doubted that, as she was very familiar with the nightmare spell, and she would have felt being targeted by such. It was also possible that it was simply a bad dream, but at her level of power and influence in the world, she doubted anything was as harmless as that. Still, the afternoon had been tense, and there were dead children, and men she had threatened to terrorize.
That.
How far would she have taken that? Law be scuttled, she was certain she would have carried through her threat, and if necessary, she might have even fought through Tink and written off the whole damned dragon consortium to make it happen. Killers of children were not protected by the laws of the noble races to her, because they were less than noble, and certainly less than deserving of such rights.
She pads softly across the rock floors of her cave-like room, deciding to acknowledge Sister, her simulacra, who was kneeling in the corner keeping watch.
The ice-made construct had been doing that lately. Used to, she kept mostly to the lab, silently growing Seshas clone. At night though, Sesha had been vaguely aware of her waiting quietly on her knees for Sesha to rise. She never said anything, and Sesha hadn't bothered to ask her why she was doing it. She trusted the construct like she trusted herself, because in her mind they were one and the same.
Squatting down, Sesha rests her arms on her knees. She pokes Sister in the forehead.
"Hey you. Some bodyguard you are, the bad dreams got through your defenses."
Sesha could see Sister considering what emotion a human in her position might display. After a second or two, she obviously settled on humor, and flashed a smile.
"I have failed you matron. Should I fetch the lash?"
With a half-hearted smile, Sesha pushed herself up and tussled Sisters hair, then headed upstairs for some licorice tea. It was something that Torm; an awakened turtle priest, had given her once. She was a fan of the drink, which was repulsive and addictive at the same time.
Walking silently into the kitchen, she notes all of the Dragons seem to be gathering. With a sigh, she brews her tea, and sits wordlessly next to Restlin, burrowing into his side like a kitten into a blanket. She mumbles something at him without bothering to untuck herself from his chest.
"Yrf Mrbatron defanth u sterk hurr hurr. She maffed a rad beam."
Realizing it sounded like nonsense, she makes the minimal effort to dislodge herself just enough to be heard clearly.
"..Your matron demands that you stroke her hair...she had a bad dream.."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday November 1st, 2017 3:19:26 PM
Wyaar too wakes with a start, his hands going to his throat like he was working to peel someones hands from around it. It takes him a moment to come back into focus, eyes moving about his room and reaching out with his innate sense for evil in the room.
Assuming none is found, he slips out of bed and gets dressed for the day with sleep no longer an option. Some comfort is found in the morning routine, the spells casts, the prayers given, and he heads down the stairs.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:33:10 PM
Restlin ponders, for the jillionth time, the wisdom of entering into a relationship with a matriarchal race. He strokes her hair, jumping when enough static builds up to create a slight shock.
"Bad dream, eh? I dreamed I had to fight you after you murdered a bunch of prisoners. I won, because I'm amazing, but you cheated and came back undead & strangled me." He pulls her in closer. "Play fair next time."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells d20+21=34 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 9:50:22 PM
ooc: Licorice tea is one of my favorites, especially if you have a sore throat.
As the group returns to the Iron Tower The Horned Cleric spots the gangling figure in the distance and points it out to the group, only to find it fading into the mist. [b]Well, it was there. I swear, it did not look human. The proportions were all wrong. More like the doppelganger.
Bosk watches as for the second time the his parents bones come for his soul, and prepares once again to strike them down. You are too late. I have already avenged you and rent my soul from my body with the act. You here that! Do you think the man that severed his soul for vengeance will surrender to your will? The cleric is about to free his mother'shand from her wrist when he wakes with his hair standing on end, not in fear, his training as an avenger gave him perfect control over his emotions, but rather some primal part of his brain was screaming that something was wrong.
The blond taur heads downstair on the pretext of getting food, but in reality he wants to be in close proximity to the vault... just in case.
Perception = 34
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Wednesday November 1st, 2017 11:26:12 PM
Sesha sits up, suddenly, a bit worried.
"My dream was similar."
Holy cow, surely all her companions were being visited with dreams of her murdering children, were they?
Of Fog and Shadow - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 1st, 2017 11:52:45 PM
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Sleep or Rather a lack thereof - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 2nd, 2017 12:29:49 AM Tink awakes with a start declaring her innocence to an empty room. She wonders if the figure she thought she saw in the mist had anything to do with it or maybe a witch. As far as she can tell she wasn't targeted by a spell so she makes her way to the kitchen for some hot cocoa and a biscuit.
Restlin bolts upright awake and then heads over to his window, the fog that rolled in yesterday is still as thick as ever but he is able to tell it is time to wake up anyway. He notices Tink at the table and mistakes her biscuit for an everything bagel, cautioning her that she better not have eaten the last one.
Zane erupts from his hammock with a start, splashes some water on his face, wanders out to the balcony, notices the dense fog is still present and exchanges some words with star blazer. He then takes the direct route to the ground floor via his wings. He walks through the door and continues to the kitchen where he grabs a drink. He ponders the tall shadowy figure and realizes that it was tall and spindly for a medium humanoid but within normal height parameters for a taur except it would be unusually thin if it was a taur.
Garret too wakes with a start and heads downstairs. He asks Tink if she's eating the biscuit on her plate.
Sesha wakes, checks her power and realizes its still there. She ponders her dream and her interaction with the coin dropping foot pads whose actions had lead to the deaths of children. She has a brief exchange with Sister then heads down to the kitchen to grab some of the licorice tea that Torm had shared with her. She snuggles next to Restlin and demands he stroke her hair as she had a bad dream.
Wyaar is startled awake. He expects to have to peel a hand off his throat but there is nothing there. He scans the room for evil, finds nothing and then heads down the stairs after starting his daily routine.
Restlin ponders the wisdom of entering a relationship with a matriarchal race. He strokes her hair and then shares that he too had a bad dream where she killed a bunch of prisoners and he fought her and won but she came back as an undead.
Bosk made sure to point out the tall spindly shadowy figure on the way home to his companions. That night he wakes from his dream with his hair standing on end, his training did not permit him to fear, this was more of a primal wariness. He heads downstairs under the pretext of grabbing food but really he wants to be near the vault.
Sesha tells Restlin her dream was similar and she sits up straighter wondering what her other companions dreams were.
Everyone is awake and most are at the breakfast table. Some shared details of their dreams, some didn't. It is still dark outside between the early hour and the dense fog and yet it would appear the Iron Dragons aren't the only ones awake at this hour. Despite the early hour it sounds like a good portion of Hook City decided to get a jump on the day. This begs the question just how wide spread were the night terrors? Could there be another reason as to why so many denizens of Hook City decided to get up early and what is with the fog? What would you like to do to today?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday November 2nd, 2017 7:02:17 AM
Tink is drawn from her day dreaming (night dreaming? dreaming?) and slides the cookie over to Garret. "All yours"
She takes a sip from her hot drink and then stops "Do you guys hear that? It sounds like the rest of the town is awake as well."
Tink heads to the window to look out at the street, and begins to wonder if this has to do with the prophesy.
If anyone leaves she will tag along.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Thursday November 2nd, 2017 9:41:43 AM
Restlin joins Tink at the window, eschewing decorum to get to the bottom of things.
"HEY, HOOK CITY. RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU HAD A DREAM LAST NIGHT THAT ENDED WITH YOU GETTING STRANGLED."
He yells as loud as he's able, then watches to see who raises their hand.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday November 2nd, 2017 10:36:15 AM "Didn't notice when I dropped down, but something must be going on, because the only ones up this early are usually only those getting the shops ready to be opened. I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I had a nightmare and that's the only reason I'm up. What about the rest of you? Think it was more wide spread?"
Reminder, tomorrow and Monday I'll probably need a sub, but I may be alive enough on Monday to post.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday November 2nd, 2017 1:32:04 PM
Garret heads over to the window to look outside as well. When Restlin asks about being strangled, Garret says, "Well, it was food that was strangling me...from the inside...does that count?" He looks out the window to see what's happening in the town and wonders when the sun will rise.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Thursday November 2nd, 2017 2:41:05 PM
"Hmm... I dreamed of being strangled as well, but by a Hag pretending to be Queen Maab. It seems strangulation was a common thread?" Wyaar asks as he looks around at the others for confirmation or anyone to teh contrary.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday November 2nd, 2017 9:36:20 PM
Bosk relates the story of the bone golems to the others. I have never heard of people having overlapping nightmares before. Do you think this could be related to that prophecy?
Sesha stands, a little relieved that not all the dreams were about her killing people. She sips her tea, and thinks for a moment.
"Me neither Bosk, and you could be right. What was that prophecy agian?"
"Long has the Sleeper laid dormant. Long has the seed awaited spring. The Sleeper will Awake with fire. The Sleeper will Awake with fear. The bones of the Wold will it break. The flesh of the Wold will it feast. 'Til all is made as the Sleeper. 'Til its children inherit all."
Slightly concerned, Sesha stretches, then starts her Word of Recall spell.
"I'm going to check on the coven and perform our rituals for the day. Buzz if you need me."
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Check to handle woldsblood: 31 vs DC 19. [Pass]
Ritual of Warding: 34 vs DC 20. Success! (Sesha adds an untyped +1 bonus to her AC and saves today) Ritual of Spirtual Healing: 44 vs DC 30. Success! (Sesha rolls d12's instead of d8's when healing people.) Ritual of Leeching: 62 vs DC 40. Success! (As a full round action, Sesha can leech unused spells away from willing casters. She can leech a number of spell levels equal to her caster level)
Sleep or Rather a lack thereof - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 2nd, 2017 11:46:54 PM
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Straw Poll Cancelled Due to Low Visibility - [DM Hugh] Friday November 3rd, 2017 12:35:28 AM Tink is coaxed out of her wool gathering and slides her biscuit over to Garret. She points out how the rest of the city seems to be stirring and she wonders if what happened has to do with the prophesy. She moves over to the window and looks out but the blasted fog is still ever present so she can't see much.
Restlin joins Tink by the window and yells, "HEY, HOOK CITY. RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU HAD A DREAM LAST NIGHT THAT ENDED WITH YOU GETTING STRANGLED." The results of his snap poll are inconclusive as the fog is as thick as pea soup.
Zane states that he didn't realize it when he flew down but usually the only ones up this early are those in charge of opening the shops. He says the only reason he is up is because of a nightmare. He asks the other dragons why they are up and questions if the phenomenon is more widespread.
Garret tells Restlin it was food that was strangling him from the inside and asks if that counts. He then looks out the window but doesn't see much due to the fog. He wonders when the sun will rise.
Wyaar explains that he was being strangled by a hag pretending to be Queen Maab and says the strangulation was a common thread.
Bosk relates the story of the Bone Golems and says he's never heard of people having overlapping nightmares before and questions whether it is related to the prophesy.
Sesha stands and is a little relieved that not all the dreams were about her killing people. She agrees with Bosk that this is unusual and then re-recites the prophesy that Agatha gave them:
"Long has the Sleeper laid dormant. Long has the seed awaited spring. The Sleeper will Awake with fire. The Sleeper will Awake with fear. The bones of the Wold will it break. The flesh of the Wold will it feast. 'Til all is made as the Sleeper. 'Til its children inherit all."
She then tells the others she is heading to her coven and to buzz if needed. When Sesha gets to her coven she finds Y'zargo and her 9 adepts also awake. They too relate tales of being roused awake by night terrors and ask their Matron what it means.
Y'zargo says, "I was having the most wondrous dream involving twin half-elves I had met at a bar but things went from highly pleasurable to painful as both women went for my throat in unison and I woke up gasping for breathe, also not in a good way. I take it your early visit to our humble abode means you were roused awake too? Tell me did that Mage-priest human consort of yours try to strangle you in your dreams?"
Sesha looks outside and notices that the dense fog affecting greater Hook City has also permeated to where her coven is.
Despite the fact that everyone was roused awake, the rituals are a success and Sesha is able to return to the Iron Tower better prepared for what they may find as the day wears on.
Her companions are still in the tower as no one has indicated they went outside in her absence. Considering that the fog ruined Restlin's straw poll if the Iron Dragons want to figure out if other people besides themselves had nightmares they are going to have to go out and actually talk to people directly. What now? ,
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday November 3rd, 2017 7:27:17 AM
Tink is still a little disturbed by the nightmare, but the people of Hook need her - and the other dragons - to be strong.
"I'm going to see what's going on" She has always had trouble with the heavy front door, so decides to take a more direct route.
Tink pushes the window ajar and flies out into the street. She looks for any signs of movement, life or light.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday November 3rd, 2017 9:49:38 AM
Beri stumbles down the stairs in a sleep deprived stupor, making his way to the coffee pot already on the stove. I had the craziest dream, I was a bear being hunted and... What? Everyone? Beri adds some cold cream to his coffee so he can chug it as fast as possible, then pours a second cup. Hmm, so this fog is messing with our dreams? No wonder I'm out of sorts today. I suppose we should investigate.
Beri pulls out an insulated flask from the cupboard and pours his coffee in. Adventuring is hard enough when wide awake and good weather, today he'll need extra coffee.
Ooc: sorry about not posting, thought the wold was still down. Turns out my browser was returning a cached error page.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Friday November 3rd, 2017 10:18:52 AM
Garret watches Tink jump out the window and he quickly follows. Since he can't fly at the moment, he touches the wall and bounces off it as he drops to the ground. He heads out into the square outside the tower, looking for people to calm.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Friday November 3rd, 2017 12:03:13 PM
"Well, that didn't work. Time to hit the streets."
Restlin pretties himself up and heads out, confirming what he's already pretty sure of: That Hook City residents all got strangled in their dreams last night.
Zane - Carl subbing Friday November 3rd, 2017 12:05:05 PM
Zane heads outside, unfurles his wings, and hands you the sky to get a better look at this soupy mess. How far up does this fog go? Can he see anything from up here, like a source?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Friday November 3rd, 2017 10:42:22 PM
Bosk checks the time and prays for his daily spells if it is time to do so.
Seeing everyone splitting up, the horned cleric calls out over the ring [I] There's something strange in the neighborhood, buddy up. Anything capable of casting a spell over the entirety of the most magically protected city in the World is not something you want to run into alone. I want to see everyone in a group with at least one fighter, one magic user, and someone that can heal others. Let's ask around to see who was effected, how large a region is being effected, when this started and what happened... We should also contact the captain of the guard and that researcher to see what they know.
Ooc: I can't recall, but I think we can contact other dragon groups on our runs. If so, Body will contact the other consortium members and let them know what is going on. I believe the CoC have members in Hook City and a couple members throughout the continent.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Friday November 3rd, 2017 10:46:03 PM
Ooc: Bosk has blind fighting and if it too dark to see her will use his dark vision.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Saturday November 4th, 2017 12:45:28 AM
Sesha takes a final moment with Yzargo, leeching him of some of his spells. It's an uncomfortable transition, with Sesha firmly in control of the moment - hand on Y'zargo's head, siphoning his spell power.
When finished, he looks up at her and winks. "Hey Matron, was it good for you to--phthbtbt."
Sesha stuffs her finger against his lips again, shushing his nonsense.
"When Restlin is the High Arcane of our Household, you'll regret very quickly making these passes at me."
Without missing a beat, Yzargo replies. "When the High Arcane is busy serving the household, you'll regret very quickly turning them down."
Rolling her eyes, Sesha activates her consortium ring and teleports back to her room, then meets up with the others. Bosk was only trying to keep everyone safe, it wouldn't do to stress him out unnecessarily by staying gone, even if she was surrounded by her coven.
She finds her way to Restlin, and whomever he is with.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Sunday November 5th, 2017 10:12:53 AM
Wyaar moves out of the tower with Restlin and the thee to see what there is to see.
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Had power, lost it.. waiting for it's return
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 d20+4=17 ; Sunday November 5th, 2017 4:48:16 PM Good idea Bosk, I'll head out with you. I can also summon some support if you like, and we have my gem of seeing to help us through this fog. As he gets ready to head out with Bosk, the druid racks his brain to try to think of what could be causing this fog, and the best way to dissipate it. Knowledge (arcana)=17
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Sunday November 5th, 2017 8:43:11 PM Hey, here's an idea. It may be worth heading back to the Drunken Lyre or find some guards who were on night duty, places where people would have been up still at the time the dreams occurred. See if EVERYONE was effected, or just those who were already asleep at the time.
Zane, any chance you talked to Starblazer on your way down? He may be able to add some details regarding when the fog settled in, and whether it rolled in from a specific origin, or just blanketed the city all at wonce.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Sunday November 5th, 2017 9:02:17 PM
"Good idea, Beri" WyAr acknowledges and then calls out into the fog "oy, was anyone awake before the nightmares started?"
Straw Poll Cancelled Due to Low Visibility - [DM Hugh] Sunday November 5th, 2017 11:57:30 PM
DM Post incoming
People on streets - [DM Hugh] Monday November 6th, 2017 12:47:36 AM Tink is still a little disturbed by her nightmare but the people of Hook City need her to be strong. She hops out the window and takes a look outside.
Beri stumbles down the stairs in a sleep deprived state. Beri explains a bit about his dream and hypothesizes the fog is messing with people's dreams. He pours some coffee for the road.
Garret follows Tink out the window and into the square looking for people to calm.
Restlin takes a moment to pretty himself up then hits the streets too.
Zane spreads his wings and takes to the air trying to figure out how far the fog goes and if there is a source.
(OOC: what time does Bosk normally pray for spells? It is 4 o'clock AM) Bosk points out over the rings that there is something strange going on and suggests they form groups with complementing skill sets. He suggests reaching out to the guard captains and that researcher and to try to figure out when things started, who is affected, how large a region is affected and what happened.
Sesha has another round of banter with Y'zargo as she leeches some spells from him before heading back to meet up with the others.
Wyaar moves out of the tower with Restlin and the others.
Beri agrees that Bosk has a good idea and offers to summon some help or use his gem of seeing. He tries to think about what could be causing the fog and how to dissipate it.
Beri then suggests heading to the drunken lyre or finding guards on night duty to try to figure out if everyone was affected by nightmares or just those people who were already asleep. He also suggest that Zane ask starblazer about the fog.
Wyaar calls out into the fog asking if anyone was awake before the nightmares started.
From the sky Zane can see all of Hook City and the surrounding areas blanketed by the fog. He doesn't seem to be able to locate a source.
Starblazer answers in relationship to questions, "The fog just sort of rolled in all at once, Good Masters, I believe you were out when it did."
Beri's gem of seeing does little in the fog. (OOC: per the spell true seeing It does not negate concealment, including that caused by fog and the like) and he knows that normal fog is generally caused by water vapor suspended in the air and it can be sometimes be dissipated by heat but is this normal, that is the question.
As the Iron Dragons make their way through the streets it is odd that so many people are up at this early hour. Asking questions of the other residents of Hook City yields that they too were roused awake by intense night terrors and decided to they too decided to wake up and go about their day.
Perception 35 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see another one of those tall spindly shadow beings in the distance as you round the corner near where you met the first coin explosion victims yesterday. The odd thing is it turns it seems to turn its shadowy head towards you, watching. As was the case with the first one when you get closer to it it disappears. Is this related to the fog and the dreams? What could it mean?}
Bosk reaches out to the Dragon Consortium over the rings and let them know what is going on. He gets a message back that there are varying reports of strange things all over the Wold lately and to let them know what their particular investigation turns up.
It isn't long before the Iron Dragons bump into a familiar face holding a torch, "Hello, Iron Dragons." Inspector Auslander says, "Were you affected by the phenomenon like the other people who were asleep at the time? I happened to have been on the night watch so I did not have the dreams others had but I wonder if I will be spared when I turn in later today? I can assure you based on communications between myself and others on night watch that whatever is happening seems to have affected only people already asleep. Mind if I tag along in your investigation at least until the end of my shift unless something else comes up?"
Zane - Carl subbing Monday November 6th, 2017 9:38:55 AM
Zane swoops down from the sky to rejoin his friends. He uses the telepathic bond from their rings, plus the empathic link over Sesha's coven to find them.
"Can't see where this fog is coming from. Just seems to have settled all around the city and its surroundings."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 d20+34=52 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 9:43:43 AM
There were very, very few people outside the Iron Dragons that Restlin trusted implicitly. Auslander was one of those people.
"Sure thing, inspector. Whatever this is, I'm sure it's not........wait a minute." Restlin peers off into the distance. "There's something watching us over there. Some skinny thing." Restlin makes a bee-line for it, but the stupid thing dissipates as he gets close. "Great. Thick fog and disappearing shadow people. I'm sure the good people of Hook City will respond to this in their usual reserved and fastidious manner."
He turns to the Inspector. "Anyone else reporting those skinny shadow folks around?"
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] d20+20=25 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 10:57:10 AM
Sesha didn't like the long, slender man poking around everywhere. If she didn't think he was worth investigating before, he was now.
Knowledge Arcane/Dungeoneering Check: 25
If she is unable to recall information, she plans to head back to the tower and and cast a divination spell to learn more about the creature.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] d20+26=33 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 1:56:42 PM
Garret wanders around with Tink and turns when Restlin mentions the shadowy thing, but he does not see it (perception: 33). He almost bumps into the inspector in the fog and he bows to the inspector, still not quite sure how all the formalities in the city work here. He says, "Well, I am not sure what we will be able to investigate. Perhaps when the day comes, the sun will move this fog away and we will be able to see more about what might be going on here."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil d20+31=33 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 4:13:51 PM
Wyaar too falls to see the Slender Man sort, but he looks towards beri, "Beri, you're a druid.. do you ahve some control over the weather? Could try to move the fog awaY?"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+17=36 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 6:55:17 PM
Tink can't help but smile at the Inspector. He's a good man and has always been supportive of the group.
"Yes, the deams were unpleasant. It seems everyone who was asleep was affected" Tink actually feels a little better and a little worse by this news. On the plus side it means that the Iron Dragons weren't specifically targetted. On the down side, everyone was. Her thoughts turn to the families out there. The adults could overcome this sort of thing quite quickly, but the children might be scarred for life.
Those slender guys were sure spooky. In the back of her mind she replays the line from the prophesy "The Sleeper will awake with fear". This sounds eerily true. The other line about waking was "The Sleeper will awake with fire".
"Just checking, but do people have fire resistances prepared? Better safe than sorry"
She looks to Beri. Wyaar's suggestion is a good one. Does the druid have any tricks up his sleeve to remove this fog?
-------------------------- Perception vs DC35 - Autopass Knowl The Planes check: 36 to try and learn something about those shadowy guys
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 d20+31=37 ; 4d12=24 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 9:13:44 PM
Beri turns to Tink. That I can, naturally occurring or otherwise over a three mile radius. It was an obvious choice this morning considering what we woke up to.
Constable, do I have your permission to try to lift this fog? My spell will cover much of the city, so I felt it best to ask first. Maybe we can also get a good look at these slender folk we keep seeing as well.. since multple of us are seeing them, I doubt it is a trick of my eyes.
If given permission, Beri will cast the spell, allowing him to the weather for the next 48 hours (duration doubled for Druid class)
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells d20+21=30 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 9:27:50 PM
ooc: As a cleric of Gargul, Bosk typically prays for new spells just before dawn, starting in the dark and finishing in the light of day. For followers of Gargul Prayers for joining occur at the crack of dawn, and prayers for the deceased are given at twilight. This is not required for spells, but is when Bosk chooses to do them to depict the dual nature of Gargul, life and death, good and evil, Kevintaur and Marteaus, etc. Also to show Gargul as being the light in the darkness.
The Horned Cleric gathers everyone together. Inspector Auslander, you can join us as long as you want, but should there become a need for combat it would be best if you sought shelter. This is bigger than you likely expect. I just contacted Dragon Consortium members around the Wold, and I am sorry to say that this is not an isolated event. Similar peculiar events are talking place across the globe. As for as going to sleep, I think it would be best if people sleep in shifts and have someone to wake them. I am not certain that sleep is safe any longer.
As Restlin points out the figure Bosk looks around for it (perception 30 dark vision and blind fighting) and if he can spot it after Restlin points it out he will dimesional hop over to it.
(ooc: If it is 4:00 Bosk will Cast dark vision on himself and move his Avenger's Tattoo to his back so he cannot be flanked.)
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells d20+21=30 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 9:27:50 PM
ooc: As a cleric of Gargul, Bosk typically prays for new spells just before dawn, starting in the dark and finishing in the light of day. For followers of Gargul Prayers for joining occur at the crack of dawn, and prayers for the deceased are given at twilight. This is not required for spells, but is when Bosk chooses to do them to depict the dual nature of Gargul, life and death, good and evil, Kevintaur and Marteaus, etc. Also to show Gargul as being the light in the darkness.
The Horned Cleric gathers everyone together. Inspector Auslander, you can join us as long as you want, but should there become a need for combat it would be best if you sought shelter. This is bigger than you likely expect. I just contacted Dragon Consortium members around the Wold, and I am sorry to say that this is not an isolated event. Similar peculiar events are talking place across the globe. As for as going to sleep, I think it would be best if people sleep in shifts and have someone to wake them. I am not certain that sleep is safe any longer.
As Restlin points out the figure Bosk looks around for it (perception 30 dark vision and blind fighting) and if he can spot it after Restlin points it out he will dimesional hop over to it.
(ooc: If it is 4:00 Bosk will Cast dark vision on himself and move his Avenger's Tattoo to his back so he cannot be flanked.)
People on streets - [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 7th, 2017 12:52:25 AM
DM Post incoming...sorry I fell asleep again
People on streets - [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 7th, 2017 1:40:45 AM Zane swoops down to rejoin his friends and lets them know that he doesn't know where the fog is coming from and that it has blanketed the city and its surroundings.
Restlin is fine to have Auslander come along and he notices the shadow person and tries to get to it only to have it disappear. He asks if anyone else reported seeing them.
Sesha thinks back to anything she may know about the shadow person only to come up with a blank so she decides to head back to the tower to cast a spell. (OOC: Do you mean to cast the spell divination or a spell from the divination school?)
Garret doesn't see the shadow person and he almost bumps into the Inspector. He bows and hypothesizes that maybe the day will remove the fog.
Wyaar asks if Beri has some control over the weather
Tink can't help but smile at Auslander. The news that everyone who was asleep was affected is a mixed bag for her. She agrees that the shadow people are spooky and thinks back to the prophesy. She asks about having fire resistance prepared and looks to Beri. She too doesn't recall anything about the shadow people.
Beri tells Tink he can affect a 3 mile radius and then asks if he has Auslander's permission to cast his spell.
Bosk gathers everyone together and tells Auslander he can join them on the caveat he takes cover should they find themselves in combat. Bosk dimension hops over to where the shadow person was discovered but it vanishes before his eyes as he gets close.
Auslander says that there has been some reports of people seeing shadowy figures but he attributed it to over active imaginations or tricks of the light. He also says that there have been other reports of missing people. One of the reports seemingly jumped the gun when the missing person showed up hours later raving about an alternate Hook City where Ga'alism was the dominant religion. "We assumed the woman fell asleep somewhere and had a nightmare of her own."
Beri goes to cast Control Weather and the spell fizzles. He gets the feeling when it does so that the fog is not natural and the party hears a long low tonal sound almost like the sound of a low brass instrument.
Int check DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {The way the fog was unaffected by the spell and it reacted with a musical cue almost reminds you of the Mystal from Fae Skiemir. In that case is the fog an illusion? Perhaps some sort of magic? The Mystal's purpose was to keep things in Fae Skiemir. Is this fog a protection of some sort? Is it meant to imprison?}
As you walk through the fog blanketed streets you hear more and more tales of other people's nightmares. Some lost loved ones or were attacked by them, some got something they wanted or enjoy only to have it turn into something terrible while others were assailed with visions of pure terror. One thing that is common is that people woke up feeling as if they had difficulty breathing.
Perception 40 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a large orb roughly 10 cubic feet in volume that appears similar in hue to the shadow people but unlike the shadow people the orb does not disappear as you close on it.} If you fail Highlight to display spoiler: {You walk directly into an orb the same color as the shadow people that seemingly came out of nowhere. As soon as you reach the perimeter of the orb the landscape and weather abruptly change. Where previously it was dark and early morning it is now midday and the sky is a rather desolate grey color. Where you were previously in urban Hook City you now find yourself in a desolate environment. The ground is rocky and ashen and nothing is really growing except for the occasional scraggly mishapen weed. }
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+9=20 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:11:16 AM "Whoa. Did... did anyone else think that sounded just like the Mythal from Fae Skiemir? If Beri's spell didn't work, could this fog have been created by the same magic? This could be a problem"
Tink stops and raises her fist in the air. Mentally she chastises herself "Yeah, good thinking Katinka. Use hand signals in the thick fog"
Instead she speaks aloud "Hold up. There's something over there. It's like some sort of shadowy orb. A bit like those strange figures. It hasn't disappeared though. I'm going to check it out" Tink approaches using her arcane sight to examine it, but stays far enough away to avoid touching it.
---------------------------- Int check vs DC12: 20 = Pass Perception check vs DC40: Autopass
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character d20+21=41 ; d20+1=5 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 10:36:48 AM
Zane had never been to Fae Skiemir, and had only heard bits of conversation overheard at the Ghost. He was usually busy doing something so he wasn't there very often. Zane sees the orb at almost exactly the same instant at Katinka and is ready to snatch a couple of the others in the group to prevent them from doing something possibly stupid before it's checked out.... Of course that won't stop the Dragon's form doing something stupid anyways, but at least then they'll not do it blindly.....
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 d20+34=47 ; d20+11=29 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 10:43:40 AM
Both checks pass.
Tink's on it, as usual. He kneels down & whispers in Garret's ear, "Hey, bet you can't jump over that orb over there."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday November 7th, 2017 11:02:49 AM
Both quickly related to the others what he recalls about the Mythal.
The Fae Skiemir Mythal is the most advanced Mythal ever created in the Wold. It, however, has been out of control since the 2nd age. They know it has shown the following powers:
1) It “reacts” in random ways to use of magic. 2) It logs who enters and exits the city according to the magic they carry. 3) It creates the MIST that does not allow any to leave the city without assistane.
When any of the following occurs, the Mythal may activate: 1) When a 2nd level spell or equivalent ability is cast/ used. 2) Each time a +2 weapon or other magic crits, or intelligent weapon activate a special ability. 3) Even when active, it will be 50/50 if althe Mythal would affect a spell/effect.
The Mythal personifies through music and lights and the heroes can assess when the Mythal may start by paying attention to if the Mythal is payday my attention to them. (Move action Perception DC20 to assess the Mythal)
The also realized that the Golden Threads happen when a creature dies, the Threads burst from. Where they died to where they keep thier treasure. The more powerful the deceased, the more Threads but the longer it takes for the Threads to form. In a greedy city such as we we're in, the Threads attracted monsters in mere minutes.
Ooc: Regarding the Mythal you have a 50% chance of having your spell or effect of 2nd level or higher triggering. You then have a 5% chance of one of 10 other effects happening ranging from nothing happening to a random positive or negative effect. I roll a d100 and then consult a chart. Some of the negative effects actually effect the target of the spell instead of the caster based on an odd or even roll.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday November 7th, 2017 11:17:17 AM
ooc: Anyone remember the effects if (SU), (SP), and (EX)?
(Sesha's intent was casting a divination spell, but I'll forgo that for now as the party seems to be on to a thing and div takes 10 minutes to cast)
Aware that the party is on to something, thanks to their consortium rings, Sesha casts her flying broom spell and gets airborne. She mulls over her surroundings, and ponders the feeling of holding someone elses spellpower within her.
The Ritual of Leeching was strong, and could add a lot of versatility to her powers. She swoops down and pesters Restlin.
"Hey! Give me a 5th level spell. Something that explodes. I don't ever get to cast those. Or maybe something with some fancy metamagic! Hey!"
She keeps bothering him until he either relents, or they reach the strange orb. She frowns, trying to figure out -what- exactly was happening. Is it a spell? Some planar effect? Possibly something to do with the orb?
Is the orb itself a construct, or just energy?
Are they on another plane, in proximity to the orb?
-----Regarding the Orb----- Knowledge Arcana: 50 (Trying to determine if the orb is an item or a spell effect. Trying to determine the orbs functionality. ) Knowledge Planes: 26 (What plane is the desolate grey place?) Knowledge Religion: 38 (Is the orb religiously significant?) Knowledge History: 37(Has a similar thing happened in Hook City, or the Wold, in the past?)
-----Regarding the thin men----- Knowledge Arcana: 46 (Are they using a magical effect to stay out of sight?) Knowledge Planes: 30 (What plane do such creatures come from? ) Knowledge Religion: 42 (Are they known as harbingers of a particular god or power? Do they appear in any holy texts?) Knowledge History: 46(Has similar creatures appeared in Hook City, or the Wold, in the past?) Knowledge Geography: 23 (Are these creatures known to inhabit a particular area of the Wolds primary plane?)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] d20+26=38 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 3:41:43 PM
Garret, without realizing it, walks right into the orb. He quickly steps back and Restlin whispers to him. He checks out the size of the orb, immediately looking to see if he can see the top of it...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Tuesday November 7th, 2017 6:00:10 PM
Restlin doesn't have any fifth level spells that explode, but he does have a selective fireball. That's level 4, and as a bonus, she won't blow up her friends!
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday November 7th, 2017 6:54:56 PM
Wyaar enjoys not being blown up. Otherwise he has no idea about this Fae Mythal thingy.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 d20+31=47 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+24=37 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 9:26:51 PM Fae Skiemir... I would never have thought of that. Well, if this was actually fog then I would have been able to do something about it, so that would make sense. Hmm, do you think that means someone is trying to trap us in here? Oh, by the way, you are about to walk straight into a... never mind.
Beri thinks a minute about the slender shadows they've been seeing and mentally compares their silhouettes to the profiles of the various peoples and creatures he's seen and studied to try to determine who or what they may be... or if they are even from the Wold.
knowledge (nature)=37
Curiouser and Curiouser - [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 7th, 2017 11:36:53 PM Tink points out that the way the fog reacted to Beri's spell is reminiscent of the Mythal of Fae Skiemir and she tries to warn the others of the shadowy orb-thing as she gets close to it for examination being careful not to touch it.
Zane spots the orb at the same time Tink does and also tries to keep his companions from wandering into it. He doesn't really know much about Fae Skiemir. (OOC: Zane was with the group when they went to Fae Skiemir because of the Mhalice fiasco...I just checked the archives and it was part of the Dragon Consortium trials)
Restlin figures Tink's got things under control.
Bosk shares with the others what he remembers of the Mythal from their previous encounter with it. While there is fog or mist, there doesn't appear to be any swirling colors nor threads of gold following people. Also the only spell that really seemed to have fizzled was the control weather spell Beri tried to cast. While there certainly seems to be some similarity to the Mythal phenomenon there are also some differences so the fog you find yourselves in likely doesn't follow the exact same rules.
Sesha casts flying broom and tries to catch up to the rest of the group, shelving the idea of casting divination for now considering its casting time. Having fun with her ritual of spell leaching she pesters Restlin for an exploding spell or something effected by metamagic considering she doesn't usually get to cast those. She examines the orb herself, trying to make heads or tails of it and thinks more in depth about the shadow creatures.
Restlin gives Sesha a selective fireball.
Garret without realizing it walks into the orb before anyone else can stop him. He would have stepped back had there been some way for him to do so but finds that he can't.
Wyaar enjoys not being blown up but he wasn't with the group when they went to Fae Skiemir.
Beri tells Tink he wouldn't have thought of Fae Skiemir and if this had been normal fog his spell would have worked. He raises the possibility of the fog trying to trap people within its confines. He too tries to warn Garret about stepping into the orb but is too late. Beri also thinks about the slender man.
Tink or Detect Magic and DC 25 Know[Arcana] or Arcane Sight Highlight to display spoiler: {You find that the orb radiates an overwhelming conjuration aura}
Restlin would have bent down and whispered in Garret's ear about jumping the orb, but the halfling monk never reemerged from the orb once he walked into it.
Sesha examines the orb, it doesn't appear to be a spell effect or an item per se it just sort of is. There doesn't appear to be anything significant on a planar level either.(OOC: You can't see the desolate plain from outside the orb you just see the spherical orb) To her knowledge the orb has no religious significance nor has similar phenomenon happened in the Wold's past.
Sesha thinks back to the slender men. They don't appear to be using magic to hide nor can she identify from what alien plane the creatures come from. She isn't even sure if they hail from an alien plane. They don't seem to be associated with any God nor Immortal Power and she hasn't heard of them in the holy texts of any deity she is familiar with. She also hasn't heard of them appearing in the past nor does she know if they are native to anywhere in the world. Perhaps they are some new elusive Woldian species?
Beri also thinks of the slender men and their silhouettes do not resemble any of the people or creatures he has come across in his travels.
As far as anyone who isn't Garret is concerned the halfling monk does not appear to be coming back nor is it clear if he even can. Do you follow him into the orb, wait for him to hopefully find a way back or something else?
Garret and anyone that decides to follow him Highlight to display spoiler: { Once you come into contact with the orb the scenery immediately shifts to that of a desolate wasteland. You try to step back but their is nothing to step back into on the other side. There is no orb behind, in front of or on any side of yourself. There is nothing really to see except for a rough desert-like environment occasionally broken up by the odd bit of vegetation.}
Garret or anyone that decided to follow him and Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {On second view of your surroundings you appear to be on the remnants of a rather beaten and worn down footpath. Do you follow it? Where could it lead?}
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:31:41 AM
Tink does a double-take as Garret disappears. She looks quickly about but cannot see him anywhere.
She winces a little as she looks at the orb though "The power from it is absolutely overwhelming. A conjuration aura"
Her first step is to try and contact Garret via the DC rings "Garret? Where are you?" The rings work without distance limitations but not across planes.
"If he's on this plane we should be able to teleport to him. If not, then we may need to prepare"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Wednesday November 8th, 2017 8:33:36 AM
Restlin sighs as Garret enters the orb. "Ok, here's the plan. You folks decide on a course of action that is logical, practical, and puts us in as little danger as possible. I'm going to see if Garret has any more pretzels left over."
He then walks into the orb (perception is autopass).
The Mendicant looks around in the new surroundings. "Neat," he says to no one in particular. "Look, there's a path over there. Let's give the rest of the Iron Dragons....10 seconds, then check it out."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells d20+21=23 ; Wednesday November 8th, 2017 9:54:28 AM
ooc: I forgot to roll a perception check least time. Not sure if this means I am with Garrett or if I was warned in time.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] d20+26=38 ; Wednesday November 8th, 2017 11:18:29 AM
Garret turns around and sees...nothing. He wonders where the orb went. He wonders if he is in the orb and if the others can still see him like he's in a little snow globe. Just in case, he smiles and waves. He spots the footpath (perception: 38) just about the time Restlin appears. He says, "Oh, hi. This place doesn't look like a lot of fun, I don't see any food at all. I don't suppose you know where we are."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday November 8th, 2017 4:54:39 PM
"Pretzel? Really? He has some?" Wyaar says , perking up with a wink towards Restlin as the mage walks to the orb.. and he folllows along. "Thing seems odd enough its probably to blame for all this.. lets go!" and into the orb he goes!
"The path forward seems obvious?"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:58:57 PM
Zane, is not happy that the warning was ignored.... As usual.... He waits to see if an answer is coming from the attempt to reach them via ring.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday November 8th, 2017 8:30:58 PM
Bosk shakes his head in mock frustration, I thought we agreed NOT to split up the party after...well...every time we split up the party. And that we would not charge into the unknown without a plan after every other time we have charged in without a plan.
The horned cleric waits long enough to determine if the rings work and to verify they are not entering an orb of destruction. He then press age object through the gray if the Shadow Lands, followed by touching the object with a 39.5 foot pole and observe the effects. If it always safe he will join the others figuring his magic might be needed to get the others back.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday November 8th, 2017 9:03:27 PM
Beri also waits to see if they can communicate via ring. Guys can you hear us? Are you still alive? I'd really like to know this isn't a giant ball of death before playing around with it any further?
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Wednesday November 8th, 2017 9:27:32 PM
Sesha waits as well.
If they can't communicate, she supposes there's no real choice in the matter.
Through the looking glass? - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 8th, 2017 11:08:29 PM Tink does a double take as Garret disappears. She looks around but can't see the small monk anywhere. She remarks about the orbs aura and attempts to reach out with the dragon rings but all she gets is static. She suggests preparing.
Restlin tells the others to figure out a plan while he goes to see if Garret has anymore of those pretzels left.
Wyaar asks if Garret really has pretzels left then enters the orb after the wayward monk and mage priest.
Zane is not happy his warning was ignored as usual and waits to figure out if the dragon rings are functioning. He too like Tink gets static.
Bosk shakes his head and remarks in mock frustration that they agreed not to split the party after every other time they split the party also to not go charging into the unknown without a plan. He then attempts to poke at the orb with a 39 and a 1/2 foot pole. As soon as the pole touches the orb Bosk and the pole seemingly disappear like Garret, Restlin and Wyaar before them.
Beri also waits to see if they can communicate with those on the other side of the orb only to be greeted by the same static that everyone else got who attempted before.
Sesha waits as well figuring if they can't communicate there is no real choice in the matter.
Tink, Zane, Beri and Sesha are the only Iron Dragons left on this side of the orb. Auslander is with them. He says, "If you decide to follow after your companions I won't be joining you. Whatever is on the other side could be a potential hazard to the people of Hook City and I should probably try to erect some sort of barrier to keep others from wandering in accidentally. I will wait for you, though, at least until the end of my shift and I will make sure I station someone by the orb in case you come back."
3 minutes and 36 seconds pass without any sort of activity from the orb or contact from those that have entered it whether they did so purposely in the case of Restlin and Wyaar or inadvertently in the case of Garret and Bosk.
(OOC: You have 2 minutes and 24 seconds for free in your next post on the outside of the orb. If you need longer than that to prepare before following the others inside please state how many periods of time measured in 6 minutes that you need before following the others if you decide to follow them. If you don't want to follow them please state that too, in which case I'll tell you how much time you have to kill while those on the inside do things. This helps me and you'll understand why I am doing this later)
Garret turns around and sees nothing. He wonders where the orb went and if the others can see him. He spots the footpath at around the same time Restlin appears and he tells the mendicant that this place doesn't look like fun. He asks where this place is.
Restlin says neat to no one in particular points out the path and suggests giving the Iron Dragons 10 seconds before checking out the path.
Wyaar shows up on Restlin's heels and says the path forward seems obvious.
Bosk appears 39 and a half feet away from the others holding a pole that is that length and spans just shy of where Garret, Restlin and Wyaar have gathered. The horned cleric looks a little foolish holding his long pole.
Garret, Restlin, Wyaar and Bosk are currently the only Iron Dragons on the inside of the orb. 6 seconds pass without any of the other dragons appearing. Do you do anything else before heading down the path?
(OOC: For convenience sake until the party is reunited or someone makes it clear they aren't going to enter the orb and everyone's decision is accounted for please make your posts only last a single round if you are on the inside of the orb. You aren't in combat but this helps me and you'll understand why I am doing this later. However, If someone on the outside states they are taking 6 additional minutes before following you in feel free to post another rounds worth of actions for each six minute interval someone on the outside is taking)
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday November 9th, 2017 12:56:04 AM
Bosk puts his rod away. Well, apparently this thing has quite a range. Not many objects can move something nearly forty feet in length. Any idea where we are? What have we missed? Oh, you all should probably back up so we do not crash into each other when the others arrive. The cleric takes a look at the landscape, but knows he could never identify the land based off of the plants. Suddenly the cleric finds it odd that everyone is crowded so closely together. He was examining the orb for some time and would have expected Garret to have moved further from the others by now.
There appears to be no fog here. We are either some ways away, or possibly on another plane. How long was it between your arrival and ours? I want to make sure we are not caught somewhere that has time passing differently to that of Hook City. I do not want a repeat of what happened to Valla in the Temple of the Illithid. Also, if time is lengthened or compressed we would have to speak really fast or slowly to compensate. Valla, by my calculations, was experiencing the passage of time about ten times faster that the rest of the Wold. Also, given what we saw in Hook City, I would not be surprised if this area is somehow tied to the Koshe Marre.
The cleric makes some mental notes. Does this landscape mirror that of Hook City at all? Does the area remind him of the Koshe Marre, Lands of Rest or Realms of Shadow (Bosk has been to all three).
ooc: I don't want to meta-game based off your notes, but in the past we accidentally left a player in an area like this after teleporting out (Valla, who purchased our tower). We did not realize time passed faster on that plane. When we returned he has been stranded for over two years. This was another area where the lighting was different when we arrived and there was nothing living about.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:34:35 AM
Restlin is really surprised to see Bosk. He figures the Grim would have needed a few minutes to stop fuming at the typical rashness of the three early arrivers to this place.
...but really, it wouldn't be cool to just leave Garret here by himself, suffering unknown dangers, just so the rest of the Iron Dragons could sit and think about a good strategy, would it? Turns out there's no immediate danger, but Restlin couldn't have known that.
Bosk's more well-travelled than Restlin & trusts his judgement on where they may be. He's already noticed the rings aren't picking up any of the other Iron Dragons still in Hook City, so they're somewhere different, at least.
"Let's give the rest of us some time to get in here. Bosk arrived before my 10 second limit, so maybe they'll come after all. Not like there's an immediate way back for us anyway."
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] d20+12=15 ; d20+21=32 ; Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:17:44 AM
After giving someone a handful of coins to run back to the tower and to tell Sister to start keeping track of how long they have been gone, Sesha is the next to pop through.
With a quick look around, she compares the natural land features to the hook city, or the areas around it. She also looks for a hint they might be on another plane altogether.
Know Geography: 15 Know Planes: 32
"Explain Mage-Priest, why you haven't penned a spell yet that keeps Garret tethered within 5 feet of you."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Thursday November 9th, 2017 12:39:11 PM
"No thank you, love. I will not be handicapping my chief foil today or any other day." He walks over & puts his arm around her shoulders. "There's a path over there, and Bosk here is checking the air or something to see where we are."
He looks down the road and smiles. "Yes ma'am. This is going to be a fun day after all."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday November 9th, 2017 3:44:03 PM
Zane will wait for the others to go through before he does, He plans on using his Bodyguard abilities to protect the others until they decide. Before he enters he'll say to Auslander, "I'm not in contact with the others, that means this goes somewhere other than elsewhere in the Wold. If someone follows us, I doubt they'll EVER get back home. So please be sure to have this guarded....." Zane isn't threatening, or trying to bluster, and Auslander has been around enough to know Zane is not very talkative, so his warning should mean something.....
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Thursday November 9th, 2017 4:08:00 PM
Wyaar frowns disapprovingly to Restlin, "Did you lie about teh pretzels?" he asks with a cluck of his tongue as before taking another look about the landcape. "Did this happen last time you encountered one of these? The.. travel?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] d20+26=33 ; Thursday November 9th, 2017 4:29:07 PM
"Nice pole you have there, Sir Bosk. Hey look, the others are coming. Nice place here, isn't it? Well, except for the lack of meat on a stick vendors."
Garret reaches down, takes a few steps away, and picks up some dirt. He tries to notice if the dirt, plants, or anything around remind him of anywhere he has been in his travels, or if they look absolutely nothing like the Wold. He also glances up at the sky to attempt to make the same determinations (perception: 33).
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday November 9th, 2017 7:34:44 PM
Tink is concerned that she cannot contact the others using the DC ring. "They must be on another plane" she deduces.
Though not pleased with the haste some took to blindly go into the orb, she's not going to leave them.
Tink hides in plain sight and steps into the orb
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:22:52 PM Well, Auslander, I'm not sure if that orb leads to certain death or not, but the Iron Dragons stick together... even if that means we find ourselves sharing a drink with Gargul in the Realm of Shadow. But, after last night I'm going to at least grab another coffee before heading off to another realm... good thing the coffee vendors are taking full advantage of last nights events. Beri stops a wandering vendor before they approach the orb, grabs a coffee and a pastry to go, and warns them to keep their distance. Then he follows the others into the orb.
Ozy-Marteus - [DM Hugh] Friday November 10th, 2017 12:10:31 AM Sesha gives a runner a handful of coins to tell Sister to start keeping track of how long they've been gone. She then steps through the orb.
Tink realizes the others must be on another plane. She hides in plain sight and then steps through the orb.
Beri says to Auslander that the Iron Dragons stick together even if that means they end up sharing a drink with Gargul in the realm of Shadow. He grabs a cup of coffee and a pastry from a street vendor giving the man a warning to keep his distance from the orb and then steps in.
Zane waited for everyone else to enter before he did so. He tells Auslander to make sure he has this guarded since he doubts the average person could make it back since the rings not working means it leads to another plane.
Bosk puts the pole away, points out the range of the orb asks some questions and suggests they back up so that the others don't crash into them. Bosk realizes he could never identify where they are based on the plants and finds it odd everyone is bunched together. He points out that there is no fog there and asks how long it has been between the rest of the group's arrival and his own. He suggests a difference in the flow of time and says he doesn't want a repeat of what happened to Valla. He raises the possibility of where they are being tied to Koshe Marre.
Restlin is surprised to see Bosk so soon but figures it is best to not leave Garret alone to his devices. He figures it wouldn't do to abandon Garret to whatever even if there was no immediate danger. Restlin suggests waiting for the others since Bosk appeared before the 10 seconds.
Sesha is the next person to step through and she shows up almost on the heels of Bosk although closer to the others since she didn't poke the orb with a pole. She compares the surroundings to the environs surrounding Hook City and looks for evidence they are indeed on another plane. She asks Restlin why he hasn't penned a spell to keep Garret tethered within 5 feet of himself.
Restlin says he has no plans to handicap his chief foil and puts his arm around Sesha. He points out the path and says Bosk is checking the air or something and suggests today will be fun after all.
Wyaar frowns and asks Restlin if he lied about the pretzels. He also asks if the travel happened last time they encountered one of these things.
Garret complements Bosk on his pole and then points out the others appear to be coming. He then starts playing with some dirt trying to figure out if it looks like the dirt of anywhere else he's been in his travels and he looks up at the sky as well trying to do the same.
Tink shows up almost immediately after Sesha does, hiding in plain sight.
Beri shows up about 6 seconds later holding a pastry and cup of coffee.
Zane shows up about the same time that Beri does.
Bosk, Sesha and Garret Highlight to display spoiler: {You all find that the landscape looks familiar yet different. Bosk can't really put his finger on it. If he had to guess he would say it almost looks like the paths that lead to Mudtown and greater Hook City but the vegetation and terrain are most certainly off. Sesha and Garret concur with this observation.}
Garret Highlight to display spoiler: { You find that the soil is much thinner than the dirt around Hook city almost as if it too is as barren as the rest of the surrounding area.}
Since the gang is all together again it only makes sense to follow the path and that they do which is surprisingly a short trip. After several minutes of walking you round a bend and reach the terminus of the path. Where you would expect a city to be is just more wasteland except for two vast trunkless legs of stone near where you would expect a gate to be.
Half sunk in the dirt near the legs you see a shattered face in the sand. The lower half of the face is mostly intact such that you can make out a frown sneered as if in command.
On the pedestal where the legs were erected there is an inscription, it reads, "My name is Marteus, King of Kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!!!"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Friday November 10th, 2017 10:54:20 AM
Zane looks around at the "Ruins", then looks to the rest.... "Be very very careful what we do here. Those, look old, very old if they are this deteriorated. This might mean Marteus might have actually fulfilled his prophesy and destroyed the Wold, where and when we might be. At the Ghosts, I've overheard others talking about going to other times, and this..... This scares me.".
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] d20+26=28 ; Friday November 10th, 2017 5:36:46 PM
Garret follows along, bouncing along in the dirt on the side of the path. He shares what he has found and wonders if this place is Hook City, but in a different time or a different place, since the rings didn't work. He looks around at the landscape and tries to see if the current Dirt city and Hook city would fit where they are (perception: 28).
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+39=54 ; d20+50=51 ; Friday November 10th, 2017 7:15:38 PM
Tink stays hidden as the party progresses. This land is odd, as if a great war has killed off everything.
What was that orb? Why would the party be brought here? Are they here to rescue or save the land?
Zane has the right of it though. Anywhere that proudly declares Marteus as the King of Kings is not to be treated lightly.
Spells in effect on Others: Greater Magic Weapon on Garret's fists - Tishe's Weave Elements on Restlin, Zane and Garret have a 'Water' version, Bosk a 'Fire' version, and Beri an 'Air' version
Perception: Can automatically see invisible, ethereal, magical auras, and any object/person being scryed upon. Dark Vision & Low Light Vision. Auto check for Secret Doors with 5ft
Immunities: Immunity to harmful vapors and gases, possession, mental control, spells from the divination school, scrying, bodily contact by evil summoned creatures, and grapples.
"Well, I'm going to try and recall what I can about Marteus. I haven't read his pamphlet, to be honest. I can't tell what's changed if I don't remember how it played out."
Sesha strikes her thinking pose, and sits still for a moment.
Knowledge History: 33 (Try to recall relevant facts about Marteus and how he affected the worlds history.) Knowledge Religion: 40 (Try and recall relevant facts about Marty's religious aspects.)
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday November 10th, 2017 9:29:32 PM
Beri looks around the wasteland and shakes his head. He can't imagine anyone in the Wold being pleased by their surroundings, but as a druid seeing the very land itself dying was almost more than his heart could bare. Well, he pretty much nailed the despair part. Starting to feel a little uncomfortable staring at the sneering face the druid casts detect magic to make sure this isn't some sort of trap.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Friday November 10th, 2017 9:55:11 PM
Restlin keeps an eye on Bosk. His friend was much more knowledgeable about this bit of history than he was. Frankly, the wizard was also pretty curious.
...and worried. Restlin didn't know where he was, but this was not a good place.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Sunday November 12th, 2017 7:37:44 PM
Bosk frowns. This is bad. I do not know as much as I should about Marteaus, but I know Gargul created him and imbued him with some of his powers. He was made to be evil incarnate in order to remove the evil aspect from his item persona, and as such is only one of two deities he cannot banish. He is said to be one of the great punishers if the Wold. His philosophy is something along the lines of our trials weed out the weak and force us to endure and become stronger.
ooc: As a cleric of Gargul I assumed I know at least what is printed under Gargul's page on the Black Cathedral. Let me know if this is mistaken and I need to make a knowledge roll.
Ozy-Marteus - [DM Hugh] Sunday November 12th, 2017 11:53:11 PM
DM Post incoming...I tired to give a stragler time to catch up and fell asleep wating
There and back again - [DM Hugh] Monday November 13th, 2017 1:00:14 AM Zane looks around and then warns the others to be careful what they do here.
Garret bounces along the path sharing with the others his observation. He tries to see if the current Hook City or Dirt City would fit where they are.
Tink remains hidden in plain sight with many questions on her mind. She agrees with Zane's assessment and scans the area.
Sesha states she's trying to remember what she can about Marteus and strikes her thinking pose.
Beri feels uncomfortable in the waste and remarks about how the despair part was nailed. He casts detect magic.
Restlin keeps his eye on Bosk as this is kind of the horned cleric's domain. He is also curious and worried as this is not a good place to be.
Bosk frowns and shares what little of Marteus he knows to the others and apologizes that he doesn't know more.
Tink doesn't see anything new besides more wastes.
Garret realizes that spatially their Hook City would fit near where they are.
Sesha concurs with Bosk's assessment of Marteus and points out that Marteus is chief God among the Gods of Testing. She realizes that the statue was meant to depict his mortal form. She also knows that Marteus was one of Gargul's immortal punishers who was inflicted with mortality by the Gods of the Wold when he demanded they make him a God. He then wandered the Wold and eventually contracted a magical wasting disease that ended up strengthening his resolve. He had revelations about suffering and diseases being the best way to save the noble races from themselves and he shared this with the Gods of the Wold after they grew tired of how he kept aiding the Cult Gods. They were not amused and returned him to Gargul's charge.
Gargul began to change and he grew tired of the association between evil and death. Marteus felt Gargul needed to experience the wisdom of suffering and he'd prove to Gargul its benefit by uniting the demikind with a purpose. He built the Bone tower and attracted the demikind of Izen to his philosophy and worked toward acquiring the 4 rings of Domi in order to become a God. He found the ring of Earth, Fire and Air but had trouble locating the ring of Water so he decided to try a different solution. He began trying to unite the Cult Gods extracting some of their power in exchange for loyalty. He convinced all to join his banner except Ga'al as Ga'al was stronger than the rest. Marteus knew the only one who could beat Ga'al was Domi and conspired to kill Domi in order to convince Ga'al to join him.
Gargul got Domi's attention by trapping a number of Cult God followers using suggestion in the vicinity of a machine that would drain their life force and then challenging Domi to save them. Domi came and Marteus prayed upon Domi's sense of fair play getting Domi to grant Marteus half his power for their combat. The machine gave Marteus an edge and he was able to slay Domi.
With Domi's power, the 3 rings and the power granted to him by the Cult Gods Marteus was now a God in his own right and he could convince Ga'al to join him and he completed the unification of the Cult Gods. Marteus finally found the fourth rings and this mortal year became known as the Year of Ascension. The 2 groups of Gods battled and finally only Alemi, Gargul and Marteus remained. They met at Oshirr house where Jericho created the Wold and Alemi died. Gargul and Marteus fought to a standstill and adventurers from the noble races who willingly became undead so as to become immune to Marteus's power and Gimp the Imp intervened. They couldn't hurt Marteus either and Marteus couldn't hurt Gargul so they ended up locked in a standstill. The heroes of the Wold threw the 2 Gods over the edge of the Wold and into oblivion and Jericho created a new Wold where Marteus was chief among the Gods of Testing providing balance and fulfilling Marteus's need.
It is hard to figure out if the final battle between Marteus and Domi ended differently in this version of the Wold or if Marteus ended up taking over as chief deity in the Gods of Testing sometime afterward. The remains of the sculpture aren't any help.
A few more minutes passed while Sesha related what she knew and all of a sudden the Wold shifts and you find yourself back in the misted lands of your Hook City behind a makeshift barricade. There is no sign of the orb. A guard looks quite perplexed at your sudden appearance. "Auslander told me to guard the orb and to not let anyone touch it. He said if you guys showed up to let you know that no one else had touched the orb in your absence and that Auslander had stayed near it for as long as he could but he was having trouble keeping his eyes open and needed to come off his shift as it had been a long one."
You were in the Marteus-Wold for perhaps 10 minutes but clearly hours had passed in your Wold considering things are brighter out despite the thick fog and Auslander's shift had ended. What now?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday November 13th, 2017 7:43:46 AM
Tink breathes a sigh of relief. It's good to be back in Hook - and the real timeline.
She looks to the guard and asks a few questions. "Has there been any further news? Any further reports of strange happenings?" Tink is particularly interested in the shadowy figures, the mist, and the nightmares.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Monday November 13th, 2017 1:13:04 PM
Garret starts to reach out to the strange statue as Sesha tells about the history of the Wold. Just before he reaches it, they return to their own Hook City and Garret finds himself reaching out towards the confused guard. Garret quickly pulls back his hand and smiles.
He looks over at Sesha and says, "And after all that, can you tell us what just happened?"
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Monday November 13th, 2017 1:33:40 PM
Surprised by just how much she remembered on the subject, Sesha shakes her head.
"I wonder if these orbs just contain alternate histories? We really didn't have a chance much to explore how much happened there, but knowing that a pocket world where Martaeus won out is disturbing. I think we were limited by time, not by anything we did, since we didn't actually do anything."
She knuckles Garret on top of his head.
"The only way to know for sure is to throw you into another orb next time we find one and wait around for about twelve hours on this side of things."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Monday November 13th, 2017 2:44:04 PM "Do you think there could have been another shift in the continents of the Wold and we were still standing where Hook City had been before?" Zane keeps that over the link, then also relays to the rest of the DC members around the Wold a brief recap of what was encountered inside the Orb that they entered as well as the Time distortion the group encountered. Zane gives the City Guard a nod to show his appreciation of him doing his duty and guarding the Orb to keep others out......"no sense worrying the regular people whom are maintaining or at least trying to maintain some sort of Normalcy. " To the Guard, "Since the Orb is now gone, it might be a good idea for to go report in, both that it has vanished, and that we have returned. If we are needed, we can be reached at the Tower, we have a bit of investigating to do and the Tower is best equipped to do that. Please inform the Inspector when he comes back on duty, we will fill him in when he has the time."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Monday November 13th, 2017 3:07:57 PM
"Always struck me as odd, Marteus' teachings. Like, what if the disease won? Killed off all the noble races, but you've got one heck of a virus to show for it. Good job, buddy!"
Restlin punctuates this with a thumbs up. "Anyway, not a whole lot to go on just yet. I'm all for heading home. Probably a good idea to wash up after being...wherever that was. Good chance we may have some terrible illness about us now."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Monday November 13th, 2017 3:11:28 PM
"Another Migration? Possibly?" Wyaar joins in the theory with Zane and then one of the magic folks with their finger waggling ways, "Could someone take a quick trip to one of the coastal towns we have been to? See if the fog is there too or just here in Hook city?"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday November 13th, 2017 9:16:10 PM Hmm, an alternate reality? That would explain why the rings didn't work. Beri takes a sip of his coffee and ponders what he has just heard. So, second Wold with an alternate timeline. And if we were temporarily teleported, do you think those people we've seen in the shadows could likewise have come from the other Wold? And Restlin has a point, lets get to the magical Hook City showers at the enterance and make sure no illness is coming with us... though if those shadows are from the other Wold it maybe too late.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Monday November 13th, 2017 9:36:12 PM
Bosk shakes his head as he speaks over the ring. [/B] From what I gathered from the other dragons, this seems to be a global event, although it is manifesting itself differently in different places. As for Marteaus, let us pray it was an alternate reality and what we experienced was transient. For in Marteaus eyes, even the gods may need testing and be found wanting. [/B]
Happenings and Such - [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 14th, 2017 1:14:29 AM Tink is happy to be back in their Hook and timeline and asks if there has been any further news or strange happenings.
Garret reaches out to touch the statue only to see it replaced by their normal Hook City and the guard. He pulls his hand back from the guard and asks Sesha what happened.
Sesha shakes her head surprised as to how much she remembered. She wonders if the orbs contain alternate histories and suspects they were limited by time and that the existence of world where Marteus won is disturbing. In response to Garret she knuckles him on the head and tells him the answer to that is to throw him in the next orb they come across while they wait outside for hours.
Zane wonders if there had been another shift in the continents over the link and suggests they keep that to themselves for now. He gives the guard a nod and suggests the man report that the orb is gone and they have returned. He asks the man to inform the Inspector and tells them they'll be in the Tower and will fill Auslander in at his leisure.
Restlin remarks that Marteus teachings were odd as if everyone is killed by a disease the all that is left is a strong disease. He suggests they head back and wash up.
Wyaar thinks another migration is a possibility and then asks if anyone wants to check on some of the coastal communities.
Beri postulates than an alternate reality would explain why the rings didn't work. He wonders if the shadow people are visitors from other realities and suggests they get to the showers but if Restlin's super bug theory is correct it may already be too late.
Bosk shakes his head and says that they are dealing with a global event based on what the other Dragon Groups have relayed but that different regions are being effected differently. He says that they better pray it was an alternate transient reality.
The guard looks at the dragons and says, "Right, well those who were awake all last night and tried to sleep during the day also experienced night terrors from what has been reported. As with what happened last night they wake gasping for air apparently. There's also been more and more sightings of the tall thin shadow people and another orb has appeared near the Star Mage's guild. We've erected another barrier around that orb too and we made sure no one has touched it."
"I'll do as you requested and report in that the orb is gone and you are back after I take down this barrier as it wouldn't do to have people running into it in this fog. That is unless you want me to escort you to the most recent orb." The man suggests, a hopeful tone in his voice, "I'm not sure if you want to do whatever you did to neutralize this one over there too?" He looks at you waiting to hear if you just want him to return to his station and report in while you return home as you originally suggested or if he is needed to provide you with an escort to the location of the new orb.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday November 14th, 2017 6:03:42 AM "We can't just leave these things lying around for others to bump into" Tink looks to the others "Let's go check out the next orb. Apparently we're able to get rid of them somehow"
"Can you lead us to the new orb, pleassse ... ?" she tries to draw out the guard's name
Should he provide his name Tink will shake his hand and fly alongside him towards the Star Mages Guild.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 8/22 Tuesday November 14th, 2017 10:58:42 AM "Yea, let's go check out that new orb. Maybe it's an alternate reality where Wardd won out." Restlin fails to imagine what such a world would look like.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Tuesday November 14th, 2017 1:03:42 PM
Garret says, "Is the orb nearby?" He points up into the fog towards the top of the tower and continues, "We could take our shiny new ship and at the same time might be able to get a higher look at the Wold, the city, and see more about where the fog might be right now, maybe."
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Tuesday November 14th, 2017 3:14:09 PM
For nearly a full ten seconds, Sesha looks dumbfounded, pinching the bridge of her nose with her slender fingers.
"I just had a horrible vision of a whole realm full of less handsome Mage-Priests, each of you hurtling yourselves into danger, comparing vanity magic items, and constantly being tended to by the minor clerical abilities all your clones possess."
She picks her pace up and walks with Restlin to the orb.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday November 14th, 2017 4:46:28 PM "Hold up a moment, we might as well take this barricade with us, since we are headed to yet another orb sight." Zane gathers it up, balances it over a shoulder and catches up with the rest and follows the guide to the next sight. His casual display of strength while uncommon, is not unusual. As normal he's not showing off, just being as efficient as he can be, which pushes home just how strong the Monk actually is....
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday November 14th, 2017 9:15:14 PM Another sphere? Beri looks off into the fog, barely able to make anything out. Yes, we should definitely move the barrier first. We should also broadcast an alert to the people of Hook City to let them know of the orbs so that they can avoid them if nobody has done so in our absence. Beri sips his only slightly cooled coffee and continues to look out into the fog, the warmth of it helping to clear his mind. How long has the other orb been there? Has it been there long, or did it only appear after the previous orb vanished? The appearance of the two are clearly connected, but I'm curious what their relationship to each other is.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday November 14th, 2017 9:23:01 PM Hmm, if this is like the mist we saw before, I wonder how it may effect our magic. Beri casts detect magic (divination), light (evocation), and virtue (transmutation) to see if they have any effect.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday November 14th, 2017 11:28:38 PM
Over the ring Bosk asks the others, Does anyone else find it odd that the orb is located outside the Star Mage's, where the woman that have us the prophecy is from? Perhaps we should speak to her again.
Happenings and Such - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 15th, 2017 1:08:22 AM
DM Post incoming...I fell asleep again lol
Great Scott! Transporter Malfunction - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 15th, 2017 2:31:05 AM Tink says they can't leave the new orb lying around for others to run into and asks the guard for his name and to lead them to the other orb.
Restlin agrees that they should go check out the orb and theorizes the next reality could be one where Warrd won out.
Garret asks if the orb is nearby and suggests taking Starblazer.
Sesha stands there dumbfounded for ten seconds and then remarks about what a Warrd run Wold would entail.
Zane says to hold up a moment and then starts gathering up the pieces of the barricade to take to the next orb.
Beri agrees that they should move and broadcast an alert to the people of Hook city. He then questions how long the other orb has been there and questions as to how two orbs may be related. He then casts some spells but they all function as expected.
Bosk asks if anyone else find the orb's new location is near the Star Mages Guild and he suggests contacting Agatha.
"My name is Rufio Banning." The guard says, offering his hand back to Tink and the two shake. Rufio leads the Iron Dragons to the second orb.
Along the way he says, "I don't know how long the second orb has been there. These things could be scattered throughout the city for all we know. The report of this other orb came in around the time that Auslander dispatched a runner to inform of the orb you entered so its been here since early this morning."
As you round the corner to the next orb you all see that a large group of people has gathered around it and another guardsmen is standing around looking ineffectual Rufio looks crestfallen at the size of the crowd and says, "Maybe I spoke too soon about no one being allowed to touch it. I guess the Star Mages decided to study the orb en masse."
The strange thing about this orb is that there is a chain radiating a short of shadowy energy sticking out of the top of orb and extending all the way to a platform built a little off the ground floor of the star mages guild. A strange contraption of gears and magic has been built upon the platform and it whirs and clicks as it produces steam. There is also a glass bowl containing a pool of shadowy energy similar to the shadow energy dancing along the chain.
Beri or Detect Magic + Spellcraft 19 or Tink or Arcane Sight Highlight to display spoiler: { You recognize a moderate abjuration aura emanating from the contraption and into the orb along the chain }
Beri or Detect Magic + Knowledge Arcana DC 24 or Tink or Arcane Sight Highlight to display spoiler: {One of the spell used in the construction of the device was Dimension Anchor}
Appraise DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The chain appears to be made from either mithril or some very high grade alchemical silver. It is hard to tell for sure.}
The other guard seeing Rufio and the Iron Dragons perks up and says to the gathered crowd of Star Mages, "Oi, You lot are going to have to stand back for your own good. My reinforcements have arrived and the Iron Dragons are amongst them."
At the guard's proclamation the assembled crowd backs up and parts to give you space. That is except for one familiar woman wearing a grey robe and unfamiliar gnome wearing an exotic outfit consisting of black leather coveralls, a black cape, goggles and a beige head scarf.
Agatha turns from the orb a strange device in her hand and says, "How nice it is to see you see you again, Iron Dragons."
She points to the gnome and says, "Sprocket, Iron Dragons; Iron Dragons, Sprocket. Sprocket is an abjurer and gnome wunderkind who specializes in marvelous contraptions. He made the Cross Dimensional Communications Array." She says pointing to chain sticking out of the orb and the contraption on the platform. "We've been casting message and sending into the void but we haven't gotten any replies yet. I think the device needs further calibration."
Sprocket just nods and goes over to the platform and starts tinkering with the device.
Zane starts erecting his barrier around the orb while the rest of the Iron Dragons stand near it with Agatha just then Sprocket's device lets out a plume of steam and tendrils of shadow energy shoot down the chain and into the orb. The orb reacts by going from its perfectly spherical shape into a prickly form reminiscent of a hedgehog. The "quills" don't seem to be reacting favorably to whatever is going on and they shoot out and touch the Iron Dragons and Agatha.
The Wold shifts and unlike the transition to the last alternate Wold this one is a lot rougher. It's like you are moving along the chain and you feel yourselves spiraling along it in a shadowy corridor. The wall of the corridor collapses and Sesha and Restlin spiral off into the void.
When the transition completes itself you find that Sesha and Restlin are nowhere to be seen but Agatha and the rest of the Iron Dragons find themselves in what appears to be a version of Hook City except the sky is green and the crenallated architecture on the Roof of the Star Mage's guild looks a little different and oh yeah there is no fog or orb. There is the end of the chain pinioned to the ground with some cracks spreading around it and extending into the sky where it disappears.
Perception: 45 Highlight to display spoiler: {The air end of the chain seems to be coming from a slight tear in the sky. }
"That was amazing!" Agatha says looking around, "What was the other orb like? Did it have a green sky as well?"
(OOC: Sesha and Restlin will be guesting on the Lakeview board. They'll be reporting in on this board through status posts made over the dragon rings. Generally the rings wouldn't work over the barrier of the 2 different dimension but the Cross Dimensional Communication Array should facilitate the dragon rings.)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+20=32 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+39=47 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+39=41 ; d20+26=30 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 5:10:52 AM Kudos on the lengthy DM post
"Ahh the Star Mages Guild. Looks like they're trying to harness the power of this thing" Tink shakes her head, grins, and glances towards Restlin. She knows his feelings on the guild and is kind of interested in his reaction.
"Looks like some sort of dimensional anchor spell on the chain. The chain is some sort of special material too. Mithral perhaps?"
Tink can barely finish the thought when the quills shoot out transporting them to this new dimension.
Before she can fully orient herself, Agatha has spoken.
Tink turns to face her, clearly unhappy. "If you mean it is amazing the Star Mages Guild hasn't killed anyone, then yes, amazing is the word. Where are Restlin and Sesha?"
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Knowl Arcana: 38 Knowl Planes: 21 Perception: 41 Sense Motive: 30. So help her, if Agatha isn't being completely honest...
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:15:46 AM
"Seshsa, Restlin!?" Wyaar calls out through the rings after they return.
"This orb showed a far more.. in tact version of reality than the other one. Have you been made aware of any others?" the paladin asks of Agatha.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 d20+34=42 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:43:07 AM
Perception: 42
Ugh. Star Mages again. Two of them this time. This was getting old. Restlin's about to give this Agatha woman a piece of his mind when he goes spinning off into the void instead. Wherever he lands, he's sure he'll be cross.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Wednesday November 15th, 2017 10:14:55 AM
Sesha voice suddenly calls out from the ring.
"We're alive, in case you were wondering. We seem to be transported to another city in our own plane. They might need some help, so we aren't hurrying back, unless the orb makes us."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character d20+5=25 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 12:06:45 PM
Over the ring and out loud, "It's bad enough when we take chances, but when an idiot takes chances it usually hurts everyone else around him. So, you both are ok, wherever it is you're at? Then ok, we will do what we can to figure this mess out without you here. " Over just the ring,"The least you two could have done is take the Starmage with you, Thanks for leaving us a Handicap....." Verbally, "I imagine we can always climb the chain back, but we should look around before we do that, maybe we are supposed to be seeing something here. We saw that possible future and the remains of the monument, wonder what we will discover here." Zane turns and looms over Agatha, "Whatever we see and find out here, YOU!!! will not report, write down or infer in any way to anyone, until we Dragons have decided it is safe to do so. Understand my intentions?" Over the ring, please help me impress her with this...... Intimidate 25 (Nat 20)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] d20+29=36 ; d20-1=13 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 12:26:44 PM
Garret blinks his eyes and is amazed at the Star Mage. When Zane asks for help, he punches his fist into his open hand and says, "You understand him?" (Aid another on the intimidate: 13 should bump Zane's intimidate to 27).
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 d20+31=39 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:34:59 PM
Beri sips his coffee and shrugs. You do see the irony that they were the ones using caution and the scientific method, and we were the ones the intentionally blundered in like lunatics right? Not just that, but after the first member of our party vanished, we confirmed that we couldn't communicate with him telling us that the result was we'd be unconscious, dead, or gone from the face of the Wold. Well, our Wold at least. Beri turns to Agatha and addresses her calmly. Their concern is justified, though their aggression may be a bit misplaced. You remember the vision you shared with us no doubt. You asked us what the other orb was like... from what we saw, all I can tell you is that you may well have been playing in the fire that wakes the sleeper, the one who eats the flesh of the Wold. I genuinely respect the caution you applied, and the scientific approach that was used, but there is no amount of caution sufficient for the dangers we saw. I can only pray that the Wold of this orb is in no way similar. Beri looks around for any signs that there is still life in this version of the Wold. Perception=39
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells d20+33=35 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 10:23:49 PM
Bosk frowns as he fights the urge to tell her that they saw the the AP, and from what they saw the Star Mages caused it... And not fully understanding what he saw, but not liking the machine he decides it as likely a cause as any. Machines that tear a hole in space and time are never good things to develop.
The cleric doesn't say anything. He just needs as Zane talks and grips his sword.
Intimidate = 35 (Not bad for rolling a 2 on intimidate)
Great Scott! Transporter Malfunction - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 15th, 2017 11:48:48 PM
DM Post Incoming
Universe 1, Universe A or the Mongooses, the Fighting Mongooses - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 16th, 2017 2:11:55 AM Tink starts telling the others what she has observed around the star mages guild orb when the Wold turns and the Iron Dragons find themselves in the green sky alternate Wold sans Sesha and Restlin. In response to Agatha's exclamation of wonder she responds that it is amazing the Star Mages haven't killed anyone and inquires as to where Sesha and Restlin have gone.
Wyaar answers Agatha's question about the other orb and says that this Wold is much more intact than the vision provided by the other one and he inquires if the Seer is aware of any others.
Restlin was not happy to have to deal with the Star Mages again and was about to give Agatha a piece of his mind when the portal reached out and touched everyone. Wherever he landed he is at least cross.
Sesha's voice appears over the rings albeit slightly muffled sounding like it is coming from either underwater or a tunnel but assuring everyone that her and Restlin are ok but in a different city in their Wold and the people their need some help so they are in no hurry unless the orb makes them.
Zane states that it is bad enough when they take chances but when an idiot takes chances it usually hurts everyone around them. He then is relieved they are ok and says that they Dragons on their side of the orb will figure it out. He privately remarks that Sesha and Restlin could have taken Agatha with them indicating he thinks she will be a handicap and then suggests if worst came to worse they could always attempt to climb the chain back. He then pivots towards Agatha and really lays into her letting her know that she can't do anything or let anyone know anything of what transpired here unless the Iron Dragons let her know it is okay to do so. Privately over the rings he asks if anyone cares to back him up.
Garret gets the message and though while blinking amazement at the Star Mage the unkempt halfling punches his fist and asks if Agatha got the message.
Beri points out over the ring that the irony is the Star Mages were technically being cautious and that in the case of the first orb they blundered in without any form of communication so that they could have wound up in incapacitated or unconscious following Garret into the first orb and they had no way of figuring that out. He then points out that the concern his friends exhibited is justified but their aggression may be misplaced and he suggests the Wold they ended up in the first time might have been the one where her prophecy played out and that he appreciates the caution the Star Mages applied in using the scientific method but that he hopes this Wold isn't like the last one.
Bosk considers telling her that the star mages caused the desolation they saw in the alternate plane not liking the machine that gnome was playing around with nor understanding it he figures it it is likely a cause as any since machines that tear holes in space and time are never good things to develop but instead he just grasps his sword and glares at Agatha backing up the threats previously made by Zane and Garret.
Tink gets the feeling that while Agatha was telling the truth about the purpose of the device being a sort of communications array whose purpose is to facilitate communications across dimensions there's something else about the contraption that she was omitting.
Poor Agatha being the target of a concentrated intimidation by 2 taurs, one a dragon disciple and the other a grim avenger and a halfling is never fun. Had it been Zane or Garret alone she could have shrugged off the attempt but a Grim Avenger is a very intimidating thing and their combined might is just too much for the poor women to bear. Her eyes go wide and then start to tear up but she blinks them away and swallows her tears and says, "I only wanted to keep my bargain with Sesha...and help Janiterri and Serenbeth" she whimpers before regaining her composure
She clears her throat and then says, "I have a theory that there exists a plane that is the afterlife for the Gods like the Lands of Rest are the afterlife for the mortals. The Star Mages Guild is developing the Cross Dimensional Communication array for two purposes really. The first is commercial in nature as it could be beneficial to lease the technology to adventuring parties such as yourselves whose quests could conceivably take them to other dimensions. The second and greater purpose is its use as a communications tool for Star Mages Guild sponsored scientific expeditions to other dimensions. Obviously there are risks involved with dimension hopping so having a way to communicate with an expeditionary group would allow them to both communicate their findings to the guild in real time and ask and receive help in a timely manner should they need it. I intend to lead expeditions looking for the afterlife of the Gods and developing the Cross Dimensional Communications Array is an important step."
She takes a deep breathe, "Now then Sprocket and I were actually testing the device in the lab when news of both the orbs and how you disappeared when you touched one reached us. We ascertained the strong conjuration aura and theorized the orbs could be a type of crude gate and decided to field test the array. A crowd of Star Mages soon gathered to watch what we were doing and someone got the bright idea to observer the orb you had disappeared into while Sprocket and I were experimenting with ours. So we were told then when you simultaneously appeared and the other orb collapsed. Sprocket is truly a genius and he possesses the ability to modify his devices on the fly adding features not necessarily intended through quick work, insight, ingenuity and a little bit of elbow grease. We were concerned with you collapsing this orb before we could complete our field tests so we were wondering if it was possible to adapt the array and modulate the frequency of the arcane energy in order to elucidate its shadowy nature and perhaps create a stable portal to wherever it is we are now in order to ensure we'd have all the time we need to carry out our experiments. It would seem that Sprocket wasn't successful in his modification of the device and whatever he did actually made the orb more unstable not less so considering none of us intentionally touched the orb with a non dimension-ally anchored point of contact and the fact that Sesha and Restlin didn't fully complete the journey."
She then addresses Zane, Garret and Bosk in a small voice and says "Um I'm a little conflicted though in what you want me to do with regards to the information we learn here. I understand that you don't want me to share it and I would agree to wait on your word as you want me to but doing so may impede the bargain I have with Sesha to find out more on the subject of bringing back dead Gods so which of your priorities is more important?" She asks you
(Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the impression that Agatha is now being completely honest with you and that the only thing she did hold back before she was intimidated into divulging it was the fact that her and Sprocket were trying to stabilize the orb. She is also genuinely conflicted between your original deal and what you are threatening her over now. She wants to comply with your strong armed approach but is concerned over the implications for her bargain with Sesha }
As far as Beri and Tink looking around you realize that you are indeed not alone. Whatever alternate Hook City you are in it is indeed a bustling city and there appears to be people around just essentially hiding. You spot some people hunched behind things in the distance or looking out from windows in the surrounding building.
However before you have a chance to attempt to interact with any of the people you notice you find yourselves coming face to face with a group of people who are familiar to you yet markedly different.
A small group of half-drow children peak out behind some boxes and seemingly recognizing some of you break out into a run, "Uncle Beri, Uncle Zane, Uncle Bosk, Aunt Tink, Uncle Garret, Uncle Wyaar why are you dressed that way and Uncle Beri where is Beary?" they ask dancing around you.
On the heals of the children is a familiar couple a sharply dressed man and young surface drow wearing a dress in place of her normal mithral armor. Shiny and the rest of their normal magical accoutrements are also no where to be seen and you find that...Sesha and Restlin features both look softer and slighly pudgier than you remembered.
"Children, please don't pester the Iron Adventurers I'm sure they have a good reason for their strange getup." Restlin calls out
Just then there is further commotion coming the sky and an air ship lands that looks like Starblazer but with an ornate Griffon head in place of the Dragon Head you are used to.
"Setting down good masters!" The air ship says and more familiar yet different faces disembark.
First down the ramp is Beri who looks like your Beri only instead of the Green and Brown vestments your Beri wears are vestments of a gold and amber hue. He also is trailed by a rather large bear.
Next down the ramp is Zane who looks like your Zane only edgier. Where your Zane has bronze coloration in his fur and horns this one's coloration is jet black like obsidian and there is something about this other Zane that is just unsettling.
He is followed by Bosk who looks markedly different from your Bosk. This Bosk is obviously not a Grim Avenger. His tattoos are missing and he while he does appear to be carrying two holy symbols they certainly aren't that of Gargul and Jancassis.
Know Religion 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { He is carrying the holy symbols of Flower and Alemi. What might this Bosk be? A Paragon Server? A Fixer Troubadour? Who knows? }
Coming down the ramp next is Garret like you've never seen him before. His appearance is impeccable. He is wearing a well tailored suit and his hair is slicked back and the only smell emanating from him is that of an expensive smelling cologne, "Time is money!" he shouts to the others, "What is keeping me from checking on my business ventures?" he asks
Sharp-Dressed Garret is followed down the ramp by Tink. The Tink of this world is tiny like yours is but she isn't carrying a holy symbol of Pantheon she bears tatoos that are similar to your Bosk's.
Know religion 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Jancassis's symbol is the one she carries}
Last but most certainly not least is Wyaar whose bow, breastplate and blue livery of Ma'ab has been replaced with a much more mottled ensemble with lighter armor and in the place of his normal bow he carries twin blades. If you had to guess this Wyaar looks more like a twilight ranger or a rogue than a Paladin.
They are all disembarked and they look at you perplexed as to your appearance for you must look as alien to them as they do to you.
Their Sesha calls out, "Maybe you should come back to us, kids...I'm not quite sure if they are the uncles and aunts that you know."
Their Zane says, "I don't like this one bit. This could be some sort of trap similar to a mirror of opposition."
Their Bosk says, "If it is a mirror of opposition like effect why haven't they attacked? If we are a band of adventurers and their retired friends and children might these good folk be adventurers too? I mean there is that tear in the sky with the chain in the ground we were going to investigate and then we got here and here we are"
Their Tink asks, "Why is the crazy cat lady with them only much well dressed and carrying magical gear. Did she replace Restlin or Sesha as an Iron Adventurer wherever they come from?" Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {it would seem that this world's Agatha is known as some sort of crazy cat lady}
It would appear that in this Wold there are versions of yourselves though they appear to be different than you in a myriad of ways.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday November 16th, 2017 6:25:33 AM
Tink has an urge to high-five the anti-Tink. She nailed Agatha at first sight.
She nods in approval as she looks at her alter-self "I don't care what mom and dad said.. I look good with tatts"
She is a little concerned though. Sure this place is backwards land, but what she is concerned about is Restlin and Sesha. They have kids here. Does that mean they won't have kids in the real Hook City? "No, there are still some consistancies between the two"
Tink decides to talk with herself. "No, Agatha here is from the Star Mages Guild. Restlin and Sesha are still a part of the Dragon Consortium. Where we're from anyway." Tink subconsciously rubs her arm where the tattoo would/is/should/could be.
"Nice StarBlazer. Ours is a little different. Get it from the Oma?"
With the chit-chat done...
"Sooo... glowing orb, chain stuck in the ground, tear in the sky. You know, typical day for the Iron Dragons"
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Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday November 16th, 2017 11:22:32 AM
Garret pauses to consider the situation with their Agatha when the griffin starblazer appears and the group disembarks. He spots the clean-kept Garret and waits and watches the well-dressed fellow approach the group. Then he shrugs and pulls out a bacon biscuit from his belt pouch and walks over to the new Garret. "Bacon biscuit?" he says as he offers the biscuit to new Garret.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Thursday November 16th, 2017 11:25:41 AM
Restlin continues having words with some fledgling adventurers.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Thursday November 16th, 2017 12:40:12 PM
"Still here, just checking in. Some of these guys have a case of the wight gropes, so I'm taking care of that for 'em."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character d20+8=14 ; d20+8=18 ; Thursday November 16th, 2017 12:46:56 PM
Zane decides to let the others who are much more diplomatic than he do the talking, then he remembers the smoothe talker is missing, but some of the others are still a lot better at than himself. Considering where they are, he just crosses his arms and keeps his hands well away from anything that might be considered a weapon. Over the ring, "We seem the same, but opposites in some ways. At least they haven't out right attacked us so....." Using the ring, Zane tries to send "Hello" to the opposite Zane.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil d20+22=23 ; Thursday November 16th, 2017 2:11:38 PM
Because you can never be too careful Wyaar focuces on the other Wyaar and detect evil on his other-self.
Assuming it isn't an evil twin due to the lack of a goatee and hopefully lack of evil aura he addresses the others.
"We are not here to fight or oppose you.. but were transported here from another dimension it seems and likely will be disppearing any moment. Tell us.. here... what happens to Marteous? (or whatever his name is.)"
(Diplomacy: 23)
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday November 16th, 2017 10:00:14 PM
Beri turns to the other druid, admiring his golden armor and his companion Beary.
*speaking druidic* I see in this realm we found a fine companion. In the realm I came from, around the time I left the ways of the rogue and became a druid we had someone killing off all those we hold dear. I couldn't bring myself to bond with anything at the time, the constant pain of loss was too great.
The crazy cat lady and her friend are responsible for the chain. In are world she's actually a highly educated member of the star mages guild, though just as eccentric. Tell me, is your cat lady trustworthy? We are still trying to figure out what to make of Agatha here.
Looking at your Sesha and Restlin, it looks like the timeline of this realm may be a hair further along than our timeline. Any chance that a while back you had a run-in with some men dropping exploding coins around town? We managed to stop them the other day, but haven't had time to determine their motive with Wolds colliding and all. If you have a tip that could save some lives it would be much appreciated.
Switching to common he addresses the group before them. I hate bring to be the one to ask, but why is everyone hiding? I hope seeing alternate versions of yourselves isn't the cause. Some sort of spell has recently covered our Hook City, so no doubt many of our citizens are similarly frightened... I hope that's not the cause as either.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday November 16th, 2017 10:53:58 PM
As Agatha shares her concerns Bosk nods in understanding. We do not wish to interfere with your deal with Sesha, but I am sure you understand our concern. If there is something you need to do, explain it to us and we can work it out. As a member of the Star Mages I am sure you understand the importance of controlling information, even if your reasons are different. If there is a question, I can consult with Sesha. The cleric silently relays everything to the missing party members and updates them on Agatha's concerns.
As his doppleganger approaches Bosk wonders what drew the other version of him down such a path. Perhaps the acts that drove Bosk to seek his vengeance drove this version of himself to not to help others satisfy their deep need for retribution, but rather sought to take on their wounds personally or to dedicate his life to healing those things broken or injured.
(Over the rings if possible, if not then out of Agatha's hearing for the last part) We seem to have an unusual problem. It appears we are not not only in another dimension, but another time line all together. This one appears several years in our future, based on the number of little ones.
Bosk of this Wold, I am curious what events led you down your path and in what ways you follow your deities. I started the path of the Grim Avenger after our parent's murder...not sure that took place in your version of the Wold.
As far as this place, can you tell us about the appearance of this chain and the hole in the air? How did events look to you from this side?
The cleric then tells them about the fog and the events that took place on their side of the orb and gives them the corresponding date. He also tells them of what was in the other orb.
Universe 1, Universe A or the Mongooses, the Fighting Mongooses - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 16th, 2017 11:46:47 PM
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Universe 1, Universe A or the Mongooses, the Fighting Mongooses - [DM Hugh] Friday November 17th, 2017 1:11:54 AM Tink suppresses the urge to high-five her double seeing as she pegged Agatha. She approves of her alternate self's tattoos. She wonders if the fact that this reality's Sesha and Restlin have children means hers won't but she shakes her head at the fact that there are still consistencies. She answers her Tink's question letting her know that Restlin and Sesha are still with the party and then compliments the other group's Starblazer and asks if the other group acquired theirs in a similar fashion. She then points out that orbs, tears in the sky and a chain stuck in the ground is a typical day.
Garret pauses to consider the situation with Agatha before getting distracted by the arrival of the other group. He approaches the well dressed version of himself and offers him a bacon biscuit from his belt pouch.
Somewhere back in the home reality Restlin is having words with some fledging adventurers.
Sesha checks in over the dragon ring channel letting the others know they are still there and treating cases of the wight gropes.
Zane decides to let the others do the talking and does his best to keep his hands off his weapons. He tries to send a greeting directed at his double over the ring.
Wyaar uses detect evil on the other version of himself. He then tries to reassure the others that they don't want to fight or oppose anyone and asks about this reality's Marteus.
Beri addresses his doppelganger in Druidic and he explains why he forwent an animal companion, explaining a little about who Agatha is in their world and asking if their Agatha is trustworthy. He asks if their group had a run in with the coin droppers. He then switches to common and asks why everyone is hiding.
Bosk tells Agatha that they don't want to interfere with her deal with Sesha and then asks Agatha what she needs to do and they can figure out how to accommodate that and their concerns even offering to contact Sesha. The Horned Cleric is curious as to what let his alternate self down his life path. He too tries to send a message over the rings to and failing that keeps the conversation out of earshot of Agatha. He points out that this timeline appears a little more advanced than their own and asks this world's Bosk about his choices and what the chain and hole in the air looked like on this side.
Sharp-Dressed Garret grabs a hankerchief and receives the bacon biscuit from your Garret. He looks at it abjectly as if saying what am I supposed to do with this before settling on putting the handkerchief wrapped biscuit in his own belt pouch.
Black Dragon Disciple Brooding Zane does not answer your Zane's attempt to use the ring and you remember how they referred to the group as the Iron Adventurers not the Iron Dragons.
Wyaar detects no evil from the twilight ranger and the answer he gets his, "Marteus leads the Gods of Testing pantheon. What does he do in your world? He has some warped ideas about disease if you ask me."
The Beri with the Bear answers back in Druidic, "I don't know if this world's Agatha is trustworthy. She babbles incoherently and tosses cats at people. Judging by that behavior I don't think I'd trust it though."
Fixer Troubadour Bosk says to Grim Avenger Bosk, "I took pity on Vivian Taurbane. She was a twisted broken thing absent of any love. I decided to devote my life to fixing things and spreading love in order to prevent other people from experiencing someone like Vivian Taurbane."
As to why everyone is hiding Avenger-Tink says, "A Kunai attached to a chain fell from a hole in the sky and stuck itself in the ground, then whispers starting emanating from it. We weren't sure if it was some sort of undead attack so people were being careful."
She says "Starblazer? You mean Starchaser right? We got him from a monstrologer who was raising havok."
Wyaar says, "The Dragon Consortium disbanded ages ago. There was some sort of concord between the representatives of Janiterri, The representatives of Ffloy and the dragons. Apparently the representatives of Janiterri had determined some threat to the Wold that having the Dragon Consortium exist would actually exacerbate. At the end of the concord the Dragon Consortium was no more as part of a deal struck with Ffloy to help with the threat and everyone was sworn to secrecy."
Agatha says, "I need to report back to the Mage's Guild leadership the results of our testing in order to proceed with my interdimensional expeditions and try to find the realm of the dead Gods. If I'm sworn to secrecy about what happened here I can't report to the leadership the results of my Testing."
Sharp Dress Garret asks, "You said you would be leaving in a few minutes? Are you going to take your chain with you?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Friday November 17th, 2017 9:40:51 AM
Checking in.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Friday November 17th, 2017 1:17:54 PM "We didn't expect to arrive like we did here. The Starmages in our dimension, for a lack of a better word, were conducting an experiment and chain is their addition. We encountered one other what we call Orbs, as the two we have seen, seem to be spherical. The last one one of our group entered and since we protect our own, we also entered. It was also a different dimension, one seemingly set far to the future, at least we hope it was the future. Because if it was a current time as our World, something far in the past was very different from ours. We were only there for a few minutes time in that dimension, but hours on our own. So.... We could be here minutes and return home hours after we left or we could be here hours and only moments passed in our home. Some of our party ended up somewhere else on top of all of this as well." Over the rings, *I think we will need a dispel or greater dispel to get out of here.... Didn't I hear that Gnome say the chain had been Dimensionaly Anchored. It will probably hinder whatever normally collapses these orbs....*
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Friday November 17th, 2017 3:32:45 PM
Garret doesn't notice the interesting talking going on, as he is utterly and completely confused by well-dressed Garret. His eyes closely follow the bacon biscuit as it enters some type of material, then disappears into the belt pouch. He reaches out briefly, as if to save the biscuit, then tries to talk. He stutters a moment and then squeaks out, "You're not going to eat it? Aren't you hungry? At all?"
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Friday November 17th, 2017 4:18:51 PM
"He is similar in our world... but we recently visited a place where it was no so.." Wyaar answers about Marteus and then shrugs about the chain. "I would think we would be taking it.."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday November 17th, 2017 5:23:29 PM
Tink scans over 'this' chain to see if it has the dimensional anchor on it.
"We probably should leave rather than linger here. There's no telling what our presence here would to this this place. There's also no telling what is happening in our land."
"My thinking, we all hold onto the chain and I'll try and dispel the anchor.
Tink places one hand on the chain. She has a lot of questions for the alter-Tink, but she can't keep the party here for hours while she asks them. Instead, she looks to her and goes with just the one question: "Who wronged you that you became an Avenger?"
She has some things to speak to Agatha about as well, but it's best not to makes a scene. For now.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday November 17th, 2017 9:22:19 PM I think that would be adding an unnecessary element of risk to removing it. If it's used to communicate can't we just tell the brilliant engineer on the other end the concern and have him modify it to prevent any issues? Besides, I'm sure he'll be happy to have confirmation both that it works, and that our rings work.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Sunday November 19th, 2017 10:36:03 PM
Bosk nods as his alternate self talks. It sounds like you knew more about her much earlier than I did. I wonder how my path might have been different with such information.
To Agatha he makes it clear that they will reevaluate what can be shared with who and when after Sesha rejoins the group.
Over the ring he point out that it sounds like the DC disbanded after this very event on this time line, and wonders if they should pursue it further, or if that might put the group in more danger.
DM Tanner Sunday November 19th, 2017 11:03:11 PM
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OtherGarret visibly recoils from Garret as he gets closer. "Good heavens! What is that odor!? Do they not have soap in your dimension? You smell like a demon tooted into a sack, lit it on fire, whispered a curse on it, and blew it into my face!" He holds the perfumed handkerchief firmly over his nose.
OtherRestlin and OtherSesha seem friendlier. Also handsy. Despite half-drow children swarming around their legs, they both have a hand resting rather low on the other's back. "Welcome! We should probably avoid physical contact out of an abundance of caution, but that is no reason to be poor hosts!"
OtherSesha nods. "Mmhmm!" She gives OtherRestlin a kiss on the cheek. "That was a wonderful thing to say, sweetie."
OtherRestlin returns the kiss. "You are my inspiration, honey bunches."
OtherSesha rests her head on OtherRestlin's shoulder. "Not as much as you are mine, my shnoogly woogly boogly bear."
OtherZane makes a face vomiting motion. "Hey! Watch the PDA! Just because some of us know that true love is a lie and all relationships are transactional and life has no meaning doesn't mean we want to watch you being all lovey and gross." He crosses his arms and gives his best edgelord impression.
OtherBeriothian answers in Druidic. "No, no exploding coins." He absent-mindedly rubs his bear's ears as he speaks. "But we have been dealing with a death cult who poisoned several wells in town. As for hiding," he gives the rest of the party a look, "We have good reason to be skittish. You could be an elaborate illusion, for all we know."
OtherBosk rubs his chin in thought. "I suppose it is worth a try. We can all lay a hand on the chain, and those who can cast the spell can attempt to dispel the enchantment on the chain. If not, we will need to consult with sages here in our dimension." He looks around. "We really do need it removed. It's bad enough to move firewood from one forest to another, let alone potentially letting creatures from another dimension cross into ours. Let us try to remove it."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday November 20th, 2017 5:24:19 AM "shnoogly woogly boogly bear?" Tink grins a little "Dibbs on being the one to call our Restlin that"
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Monday November 20th, 2017 8:58:02 AM
"It does seem quite fitting for our wizard as well." Wyaar comments to Tink witha grin before looking to the chain in question, "This.. removal is beyond me. Perhaps our arcane minds can figure it out with the aid of our Star Mage companion?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Monday November 20th, 2017 11:04:13 AM
Garret sniffs the air and says, "A what did a what? I don't smell anything. But wait, if you're not going to eat that biscuit, I will, you know..." He is still quite confused that a version of him could be that different.
When the suggestions are made to hold the chain, he agrees and jumps up to grab the chain.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Monday November 20th, 2017 1:34:13 PM "I may not be a Great and Powerful Wizard, like some of you are, but even I can figure out that if we are going to remove the chain from this alternate Wold, those of us who are from the Wold whence it comes, should be holding it when those magics are cast to so remove it." With that aid, he steers Garret to the chain and gets him to hold it by saying, "You know, a new biscuit shoppe opened only about three blocks from the tower last week, they have cheddar biscuits there too." Over the ring, *we all should be holding the chain, I'd honestly hate to be on a Wold where even I think Zane is too brooding.....*
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Monday November 20th, 2017 3:24:01 PM
Checking in.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Monday November 20th, 2017 5:20:43 PM
Sesha voice pops over the link.
"How is time progressing for you all? It's been a little over an hour since we separated on our end. I'm ready for the orb to snap us back up, but it's possible since Restlin and I are still in "our" reality, we might just need to teleport back to Hook City."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday November 20th, 2017 9:13:42 PM
Beri thanks his twin for the news he receives and realizes that they may in fact be on the same time in the Wold, assuming the two attacks parallel each other.
Time is progressing... well, there have been a lot of long awkward pauses so it might just feel like time is progressing slowly. It's possible that time itself isn't progressing differently, just that our passage between realms isn't as instantaneous as it feels. Otherwise we would likely notice the difference when talking over the link.
Well, we don't want to frighten the people of the town any more than we have. We'll see if we can take care of that chain and return back to our version of the Wold. Any questions for us before we go?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Monday November 20th, 2017 11:47:41 PM
Bill joined the others at the chain. Bosk of this Wold, it had been enlightening. Those that know Gargul know his dual nature. Life and death. Good and evil. Pantheon and testing. Somehow seeing you feels right, and I am glad there is a version of me walking your path. It sounds like the consortium Matt be faced with a choice similar to the one you faced. I pray to all the gods that we make the correct one.
Universe 1, Universe A or the Mongooses, the Fighting Mongooses - [DM Hugh] Monday November 20th, 2017 11:53:47 PM
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Home Sweet Home - [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 21st, 2017 12:52:36 AM Tink calls dibs on being able to call their Restlin one of the terms of endearment shared between the other Restlin and other Sesha.
Wyaar says that getting rid of the chain is beyond him and suggests their arcanists and the Star Mage may be able to figure it out.
Garret is perplexed by the differences between himself and other Garret and when an opportunity comes up to grab the chain he takes it.
Zane suggests they all hold onto the chain when people try to get it out of this Wold and then reminds Garret of the new biscuit shoppe that opened in their Wold and he indicates he looks forward to being out of a Wold where even he thinks himself too broading.
Restlin checks in over the link.
Sesha voice pops over the link asking how long it has been where they are and that it has been an hour where they were with the fledgling adventures.
Beri thanks his twin for the info then postulates on the differences in the passage of time over the link. He then says they don't want to frighten the people anymore, they'll take care of the chain and then asks if there are any other questions from their other selves.
Bosk thanks other Bosk and says it makes him glad to see a version of himself walking that path. He then theorizes the Dragon Consortium of their own world might face the same choice other Dragon Consortium did.
Other Garret says to your Garret, "Here take your biscuit back if you are really interested in eating it." and he holds the partially unwrapped biscuit out, "I was planning to sell your biscuit as an artifact from another plain."
It has been perhaps a few minutes since you got to the Green Sky Wold.
Avenger-Tink says, "When I was young I went to the theatre with my mom and dad, the play being put on was very intense and I wanted to leave to get air. My parents escorted me outside the theatre where a man with 2 hand crossbows was waiting. He tried sticking my parents up but things went downhill quickly and before I knew it both my parents were dead. I swore vengeance."
Agatha says, "If the people of this world heard the whispers that means that not only Telepathy but Message works as well. Let me send a message of my own asking Sprocket to disengage the anchor function of the Kunai and retract the train. We should theoretically be able to ride the chain back as you suggested but it may be a bumpy ride. We should all hang on tightly."
Agatha joins the rest of you near the chain and sends a message to sprocket asking to release the kunai. Sprocket sends one back indicating affirmative and before you know it you hear kind of a whirring sound indicating from the crack below you. There is a lurching in the chain you are hanging on and before you know it you are rocketing back the way you came through the sky hole and back into your own Wold once again. Like the other orb this one collapses upon your return and the 6 of you plus Agatha are left standing behind the barricade.
Restlin and Sesha are on the outside of the Barricade having returned from their visit to the Float. It is a little over an hour since you left in your own Wold.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday November 21st, 2017 5:27:07 AM "Well that was... different" Tink looks about, glad to be back in the "real" Hook City though. It makes her wonder - how many other dimensions might exist? Could there be one where the party never met? Or where they are the villains?
If Justicar Tink was to meet Criminal Tink, would she be able to arrest her? Those debates would be for another day.
In the mean time, she stands by and waits for what will be an interesting discussion with the Star Mages Guild.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday November 21st, 2017 9:41:01 AM
Wyaar of course was holding the chain too so back he goes!
He looks about to confirm that as far as he can tell there are back in their Wold before asking, "[b]Have any more orbs been discovered in our absence?"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday November 21st, 2017 3:19:50 PM "We should try not to get drawn into other dimensions, it might be a bit more difficult getting back the next time."
Zane double checks to be sure nothing got left behind in either of the places they've been..... Better to be certain of his supplies than to reach for something and find it missing when he was expecting to use it.....
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Tuesday November 21st, 2017 4:24:06 PM
Garret lands on his rear and appears with a biscuit stuffed into his mouth. He says around the biscuit, "Mffh, Refstlin." He waves at him and Sesha from his seat on the ground.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday November 21st, 2017 9:23:35 PM I actually think we should be entering any additional spheres we come across. We were automatically pulled back from the first one, so there is a good chance that there is something pulling us back. If this fog actually is related to the mystal we experienced earlier, it's possible that our realm has some sort of threads attached to us that will pull us back. Or perhaps the spheres are constantly projecting us and when their energy runs out we find ourselves back here.
In any case, it is a once in a lifetime experience to visit a parallel world... well twice so far today, but you get my point. It would be a shame to squander a chance to like this.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday November 21st, 2017 9:26:07 PM Sesha, I think it is time to clarify what Agatha can say to whom. Other than that, I am at a lost on how to proceed.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Tuesday November 21st, 2017 10:26:22 PM
Restlin finds himself in the shadow with Sesha, completely unsure as to what reality they're actually in. Still, it's comforting to be alone with her. With any luck, all the distortion around them won't shunt them somewhere dangerous instead.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] d8=5 ; Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:32:27 PM
After Sesha and Restlin emerge from the Shadow Walk, then come back to the prime Woldian plane about 500 feet from their tower.
"Childs play." , she quips.
After being filled in by the others, Sesha is suddenly quite intrigued by the idea of a bunch of little half-drow running around. She's curious about Restlins take on the issue. It was sensible, he was her consort and they would be expected to have kids. Even beyond the rote mechanics, they were in as much love as she assumed two people could be, so it wasn't even a scandalous thought, just one that needed due time. Still, would he prefer them in his prime, or maybe in his 40's?
"Mage priest. What age will you be when you desire children?"
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With Bosk, Sesha is pretty upfront.
"Everything to anyone. I don't think now is the time for secrets. There is a world of catastrophe happening all around us that even we didn't know about. Who knows if the consortium does? Restlin and I stayed on this plane and timeline, and went to a place called the floating city on the Northern Continent."
She tries to remember some of the names used, but probably butchers them.
"They were attacked by the consort of a goddess of undead who lives on one of the moons. They literally came down to seal off their plane using a big gate there, and gave warning of something so terrible coming that the gods and powers felt pressured to shore up defenses and prepare for a siege or assault, from something."
She points towards the Star Mage tower, or Agatha, if she's there.
"The more people working together to handle any problems that exist, the better. The isn't a localized issue or something attacking Hook City. There's a lot of terrible things happening, everywhere, and it all seems connected to Agatha's prophecy, which is like the Witches of the Floats prophecy, which is like the prophecy floating around with some Witches I've met in Humbles Ford. The wording might be different, but the point is the same, the Wold is in danger right now. Spreading the word means spreading the burden to heroes of all sorts. I say we let her tell all the folks in that tower, and let them use their brains for good."
Home Sweet Home - [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:52:35 PM
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Good Will Ambassador Tour - [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 1:07:00 AM Tink begins philosophizing on the nature of multiple dimensions, like how many exist as well as if there exists one where the party never met or if they are villains and if she could arrest her criminal self. She then stands by for the discussion with the Mage's Guild.
Wyaar was holding the chain so he went back with the others. He questions if any more orbs have appeared in the Iron Dragons absence.
Zane argues they should try to avoid the orbs from now on as it might not be so easy to get back next time. He also starts checking to make sure he has all his gear.
Garret comes through the portal with a biscuit stuffed in his mouth. He waves to Restlin and Sesha.
Beri disagrees with Zane arguing that whether though a mechanism like the thread in the Mystal or through just running out of energy somehow they were automatically pulled back home and that investigating the orbs and alternate Wolds are a rare opportunity.
Bosk tells Sesha to clarify what Agatha can share with whom.
Restlin reflects on his recent travel through the shadows and back home.
Sesha emerges close to their tower quipping how easy it was. After being filled in by the others she is intrigued by the concept of a bunch of half-drow running around and asks Restlin bluntly what age he will be when he desires children. She then says to Bosk that Agatha should be able to share her recent experiences in the alternate Wold with as many Star Mages as possible given the fact that whatever is going on is not a localized phenomenom but Wold-wide and the more people working on it the better.
One of the junior star mages informs you that no new orbs have been detected in your absence as the Star Mages guild has started tracking them.
Agatha says, "Thank you Reganor. Please have all reports of orb activity we detect forwarded to the Iron Dragons."
To the Dragons Agatha says, "Thank you, Sesha. If what is going on is related to the prophesy I foresaw and shared with you then you should be given access to the data we have concerning any future orb activity. Sprocket is also working on a portable version of his Cross Dimensional Communication Array so if you want I could have him report to the next orb with it, that is if you desire to be able to communicate with your rings while you are away if you decide to do as Beri suggests."
When Agatha hears the words "floating city" her face blanches a little and she says, "Sprocket and I were actually planning a future test of the device to take place using one of the gates at the Float. As such some of the materials we used in construction of it were imported from there. Perhaps that is why Restlin and Sesha ended up there when the arcane energy surged? If you like I can have Sprocket work to modify the portable device to use components local to our own Hook city. Maybe it will aid in your return here next time you explore a portal? I mean most of the components are locally sourced so it shouldn't be hard to swap out the parts from the Float but if we do so I don't think you'd end up there again because of an energy fluctuation especially if we didn't try to stabilize the portal."
With nothing else to do the Iron Dragons head back to their tower. It is mid afternoon and the group has already had a full-day of alternate dimension exploration / visiting with a group of fledgling adventures in some cases.
Shortly after you get back to the Tower you receive a priority message over the dragon rings from Dragon Consortium HQ
Greetings Iron Dragons We are most pleased by your recent interactions with the Shields in the Floating City. As whatever is going on does appear to be happening Wold-wide and manifesting in a variety of ways we think the presence of some Iron Dragons help bolster other local adventuring groups in these trying times.
We would like Katinka Hushfoot and Garret Goodbarrel to be official Dragon Consortium representatives to Humble's Ford. The local adventurers are called Humble's Sword. We suggest you use the more conventional route of your teleportation circle this time.
We would also like Zane Stormfront and Bosk DeOx to travel to the Lionfishers of Bonetown. We suggest you use teleportation circle here too.
Lastly we would like Restlin and Sesha to be ready to head to the Tree of Parting.
We will keep you informed of any future Good Will endeavors. Garret and Katinka and Zane and Bosk please head out immediately. Sesha and Restlin please be on standby and ready to leave. Thank you for doing this Iron Dragons.
It would seem as if some of the Iron Dragons have received new marching orders from the top. What might await the Good Will Ambassador parties on the other side?
(OOC1: Kathy indicates Bosk and Zane can post on Bonetown board when ready as she has her DM Post up now, please post Dragon Rings communicaes here too. You may post that you are using the teleportation circle here after today's DM Post) (OOC2: Rob / Jeff, you will be able to post in Humble's after around 1pm Eastern US time. You will be receiving a DM Post is up email from Ken and can begin your posting on the Humble's board after you get that. I'd recommend posting you are using the teleportation circle as well before switching to ring posts)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 5:26:25 AM "Duty calls it would seem. You know, Garret, Humble's Ford is populated almost exclusively by halflings. They even have two very good taverns - each with food as good as the other. Perhaps you could settle the matter once and for all as to which should reign supreme?"
Tink casts a prestidigitation spell on herself. When representing the DC it's a good idea to look your best. She casts an eye at Garret and the biscuit crumb swarm he has going on.
"Anyway, best of luck to everyone. Regroup back here?" Tink looks for signs of agreement.
When he is ready, Tink joins Garret at the teleportation circle and prepares to venture out.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 9:35:09 AM
Zane, tops off his Mage Armor, since it had been a short night, and does as Katinka and cleans up with that ever useful spell as well. He folds his wings, but doesn't have them vanish. It takes time to make them regrow and it still feels weird when he does so. "Ready Bosk?" He pulls his hood up, putting his face into shadow as usual, adjusts his gear and is ready..... In a swirl of magic and energy, he vanishes from existence in the teleportation circle......
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 10:02:41 AM
Restlin seems unfazed by Sesha's line of questioning. He's not one for planning ahead, but figured if Sesha was going to be a higher up in drow society, certain demands would likely be placed on him. "A few years, at least. I'd like to get at least to the latter half of my twenty's before I heap that much responsibility on myself." A thought occurs to him. "Who raises children in a matriarchal society anyway? If women still do that too, is it the man's job to sit around looking pretty?"
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He's glad to have confirmation that whatever's going on is Wold-wide. He's also kind of excited to go check in on some of his more inexperienced counterparts. He's relieved to hear they're not leaving yet, though. "I'm gonna go prepare some spells that don't just straight up involve hurting things. I'll be ready to head out soon." With that, he floats upstairs...
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:47:27 AM
Garret's mouth drops open at Tink's revelations. "Wait, an entire town of halflings? And halflings feeding one another in a tavern? Oh my, I think I shall be in heaven, let's go there now! Do we have to come back? This down sound like a good place to retire, just think about all the food! I bet they serve breakfast all day long in those taverns." He continues musing as they enter the teleportation circle: "How in the world do they manage to have enough food? I wonder if those halflings eat less. I sure hope not. I wonder if they have biscuits there..."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 3:24:57 PM
Wyaar, meanwhile, stays in the Tower and starts brining a turkey and making some pies.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 8:23:04 PM Well, I guess we'll hold down the fort until needed. Stay safe out there, if the whole Wold is affected you never know where you'll find more orbs.
Smelling something starting to cook in the kitchen, the druid decided to join Wyaar and starts making something warm to drink on this cold afternoon. Beri pours a bottle of red wine into a pot on the stove, and simmers it with some cloves, cinnamon sticks, and anise star. Once the brew starts to become fragrant he adds in some sugar and orange slices. Soon the mulled wine is ready, leaving the entire castle smelling festive.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 10:14:32 PM
As Bosk receives the message or his ring he checks his gear and prepares to head out. I do not like the idea of leaving Hook City at a time like this, but perhaps we can learn something. I trust you guys will let us know if anything unusual...more unusual occurs.
Bosk then steps onto the teleportation circle with Zane.
[b]I did not expect to be calling you all so soon, but I thought you would like to know that landed next to Zeoll (a former Iron Adventurer). Unfortunately, it looks like he must have cast Calm Emotions again.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday November 23rd, 2017 12:06:24 AM
Over the ring, [b]*want us to bring a few dozen crabs home with us? they're scurrying all over the place in swarms on this beach.* Zane doesn't sound excited, just a bit distracted at the moment.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Thursday November 23rd, 2017 1:46:33 AM
Wed.
Sesha tries to remember A roll, but she only saw him for a span of about 15 seconds during the chaos bell incident.
Still, she was happy Bosk was with a friend.
Good Will Ambassador Tour - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 23rd, 2017 1:52:45 AM
DM Post incoming as I fell asleep
Good Will Ambassador Tour - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 23rd, 2017 2:38:51 AM Tink gives Garret some information about Humble's Ford and the halfling denizens it contains before using prestidigitation to make herself presentable and stepping through the teleportation circle.
Zane tops up his mage armor and uses prestidigitation to make himself presentable too before stepping through the teleportation circle to a different destination.
Restlin seems unfazed by Sesha's line of questioning and says he'd like to wait a few years at least before having children. He also asks whose job it is to raise children in a matriarchal society before going to prepare some spells before they head out.
Garret is in awe of the concept of an entire town of halflings and asks if they have to come back and how the they manage to not run out of food.
Wyaar having not been tapped to go anywhere starts brining a turkey and making some pies.
Beri joins Wyaar in the kitchen and starts making some mulled wine after telling the others that him and Wyaar will hold down the fort.
Bosk says that he does not like the idea of leaving Hook City at a time like this but hopes they can learn something. He asks the others to let them know should more unusual events appear and then joins Zane in teleporting out. After they arrive he sends over the ring that he has ended up near Zeoll and it sounds like the Liontaur cast calm emotions again.
Zane asks the others over the ring if they would like some crabs brought home.
Sesha tries to remember Zeoll but they were only together for a short time during the Chaos Bell incident.
With 4 of their number on Goodwill Missions the Tower is feeling considerably emptier but Wyaar and Beri do their best to make things seem homier and soon the entire castle is smelling festive.
It is still foggy outside and the tall shadowy figures are still being spotted but at least there are no reports of orbs at the moment and the next time one is detected the Star Mages will let the Dragons know and they even have the offer of using the portable Cross-Dimensional Communications Array should they want to next time an orb shows up.
With the festive smells it is almost possible to forget the prophecy of doom and gloom hanging over everyone's heads. Is this just a calm before another storm?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday November 23rd, 2017 5:32:03 AM
Tink contacts the others via her DC ring "Garret and I have made it to Humble's Ford and it looks like we've arrived in the middle of a battle. There's two fiery things which I believe to be fire elementals, a bunch of halflings putting up a good fight and ... hang on ... there! A reverse gravity spell ought to do the trick"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday November 23rd, 2017 10:38:00 AM
Garret pipes in over the ring, "No sign of second breakfasts yet, but perhaps after these bad guys are taken care of there will be plans made."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Thursday November 23rd, 2017 12:48:58 PM
Wyatt challenges Beri to a turkey call competition. Probably a bad idea with a Druid, but it passes the time while the food cooks to commence face stuffings.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] d100=61 ; Thursday November 23rd, 2017 2:53:41 PM
Sesha spends a bit of time alone down in her room, finally alone with her thoughts. She sends a message to Restlin and the others via the consortium ring.
"This might be foolish, but I feel the need to touch base with Little Spirit. Divination in progress."
With that, she lights her incense and casts the spell, her question a very simple one.
"Little Spirit, there's a lot of terrible things happening in the Wold right now. I know this might be a silly question, because technically, you .. or most of you, is dead. But still, I want to ask, because you are the guiding star in the things I do in this life.
Serenbeth, are you safe? Are you in danger? If so, how can I help?
(Diviniation check pass. No intentionally false answers, assuming things work as normal.)
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday November 23rd, 2017 9:03:02 PM
Beri takes Wyaar up on his challenge. After a minute he decides it would be unsporting to actually transform into a turkey for this challenge. This leaves the druid a little out of his element, as he hasn't done animal calls in a human form in quite some time. He makes a good effort, but he can't help but feel his call is a little higher and squeakier than it should be.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Thursday November 23rd, 2017 10:01:34 PM
Restlin wonders why asking Sesha's spirt for help is foolish, other than the fact that it's divination, of course. Either way, he's got to prepare for another baby-sitting mission.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday November 23rd, 2017 11:46:01 PM
Bosk listens over the ring, but does not respond as most of his attention is in the battle at hand.
Good Will Ambassador Tour - [DM Hugh] Thursday November 23rd, 2017 11:51:28 PM
(OOC: Going to give Bosk and Zane a chance to post here before I DM Post)
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday November 23rd, 2017 11:59:42 PM
(ahh, posted b4 you did yesterday) Zane is not even paying attention to his ring, he is concentrating on using his non-standard senses to find his way around the battle field....
Good Will Ambassador Tour - [DM Hugh] d10=10 ; d10-2=4 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+4=8 ; Friday November 24th, 2017 4:43:50 AM Tink chimes in over the rings that the Humble's crew are fighting some sort of elementals and then she says she's using reverse gravity.
Garret says there has been no discussion of second breakfast.
Wyaar challenges Beri to a turkey call competition.
Sesha feels the need to reach out to Serenbeth and casts divination.
Beri takes up Wyaar on the turkey call challenge and forgoes turning into an actual turkey but ends up totally having a higher and squeakier call than he should.
Restlin asks why Sesha thinks reaching out to Serenbeth is foolish and then continues to prepare for his upcoming mission.
Bosk listens in over the rings his attention focused on battle
Zane is too busy concentrating on battle.
The fog outside Sesha's window lets loose a low long raspberry and Sesha feels the spell start to unravel but before it does completely Sesha feels as if someone is holding her hand. A feeling of reassurance spreads throughout her being and her hand is given a short squeeze and then the spell completely unravels and the feeling and the hand holding is gone.
Despite Beri's status as a druid he was a little rusty with calls and is actually beaten in the turkey call competition by Wyaar. Wyaar gets the wish bone. (If he pulls it he gets a +1 luck bonus on his next d20 roll)
The 4 dragons left in the tower sit down to a decent meal and despite the fact that Sesha did not create this one it is still a decent experience.
It is early evening and there is still some time before when people would normally bed down but a sense of dread starts descending on the city as a palpable collective anxiety starts to settle down over what dreams may come later in the evening.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Friday November 24th, 2017 12:16:12 PM
Those in the tower hear Garret grunt as he says, "Don't break the Wold, Sesha." There is a pause, then a noise. He says, "Did that work? I tried to burp over the rings!"
Good Will Ambassador Tour - Supplemental [DM Hugh] Friday November 24th, 2017 12:51:37 PM
Between the food and the feeling of dread it seems kind of odd when a priority message comes over Restlin and Sesha's dragon rings.
Sesha and Restlin you are needed immediately at the Tree of Parting please head out via Teleportation Circle ASAP
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Friday November 24th, 2017 4:57:16 PM
Zane still pays no attention to the communications over the ring, he's still navigating blind, as well as fighting now.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday November 24th, 2017 9:12:08 PM
Beri takes a second helping of turkey before starting in on the apple pie. Well, I'm going to turn in a little early tonight. If we are being tormented by nightmares again, it's better to find out sooner rather than later, and a little extra sleep after last night wouldn't be a bad idea.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Friday November 24th, 2017 11:40:13 PM
Restlin slams his spellbook shut. "Needed immediately, eh?" Restlin cracks his knuckles before continuing. "Sounds like fun..." He quickly heads to the teleportation circle, waits for Sesha to arrive, then teleports out.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday November 25th, 2017 11:27:09 PM "Oh you did NOT just spit that ash at me!" is all that comes over the link from Tink
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Sunday November 26th, 2017 10:51:26 AM
Wishbone? yes please. snap!
wyaar tucks away the bone and moves to the teleportation circle room to see Seahawks and reatlin off. "Good luck, my friends."
Good Will Ambassador Tour - Supplemental [DM Hugh] Sunday November 26th, 2017 11:41:10 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour [DM Hugh] Sunday November 26th, 2017 11:52:18 PM Garret tells Sesha not to break the Wold over the rings and then tries to burp over the ring.
Zane is too busy in battle.
Beri has some turkey and pie before deciding to turn in early considering the night terror.
Restlin slams his spell book when he hears he is needed immediately and heads down to the teleportation circle.
Tink says something about ash spitting over the ring.
Wyaar heads down to the teleportation circle to see Restlin and Sesha off.
Before Beri and Wyaar can turn in there comes another message over the rings, Wyaar and Beriothian please also head down to the teleportation circle. Unfortunately new developments in Dirt City means you are needed there. The local adventuring group there is known as The Tide. Dirt City was hit with a major earthquake recently.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday November 27th, 2017 5:37:11 AM "Sounds like we're all busy with things. Is everyone ok though?" Tink asks
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Monday November 27th, 2017 9:06:22 AM
"Dirt City?" Wyaar asks Beri as they prepared to head out, "Is that like a drier, bigger version of Mud town?"
And off they go!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Monday November 27th, 2017 9:37:26 AM "Few older negative energy elementals. Sesha and I could take them out without breaking a sweat, but we're trying to help along the locals instead of just taking care of it for them.
"Things start to look to rough, and I'll just shrug'em away."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Monday November 27th, 2017 10:22:35 AM
Zane snorts over the link to Wyaar's comment about Dirt City.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Monday November 27th, 2017 11:02:10 AM "Their power level aside, I forgot things like this existed."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Monday November 27th, 2017 11:28:47 AM
Garret sends over the ring, "Hey, this fighting is making me hungry. Anyone making biscuits or anything back home?"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday November 27th, 2017 9:11:13 PM
Beri grabs his walking stick and heads out with Wyaar.
I remember that name occurring a few times back in my days as a rogue. In Mudtown they would say that you'd never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than that place, but they also liked to claim that MudTown was a close second.
Hmm, if there was an earthquake then some earth elementals will likely be of great assistance. Best to summon once we have surveyed the scene though, you never know what they'll be in the most desperate need of
Good Will Ambassador Tour [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 28th, 2017 1:22:10 AM
DM Post incoming...I fell asleep again
Good Will Ambassador Tour [DM Hugh] Tuesday November 28th, 2017 1:35:42 AM Tink notes over the ring that everyone is busy and tries to verify that everyone is ok.
Wyaar asks Beri if Dirt City is a bigger version of Mudtown before teleporting away.
Restlin tells the others that there are some negative energy elementals over the rings and that him and Sesha are trying to help the locals but if things start to look bad he'll just destroy them.
Zane lets lose a snort over the ring in response to Wyaar's comment
Sesha remarks she forgot that negative energy elementals existed.
Garret sends over the link that he is hungry from the fighting and asked if anyone made any food.
Beri grabs his walking stick and heads out and talks about what he heard of Dirt City from the denizens of Mudtown back in his days as a rogue. He thinks to take some elementals with him in case they'll come in handy.
All of the dragons are currently deployed on Goodwill missions though some will likely be wrapping up soon so the state of affairs won't probably last anytime soon. Hopefully in the mean time the fog, shadowy watchers and orbs or lack thereof at the moment will remain all that Hook City has to deal with until at least some of the Dragons are back from their missions.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday November 28th, 2017 6:12:01 AM "Things look under control here. These halflings actually work pretty well together"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Tuesday November 28th, 2017 9:33:31 AM "Yea, either these folks guarding the Tree of Parting wrap this up soon, or I just disintegrate these elementals.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:12:28 AM Zane and I should be heading back soon...I think Bone Town might have some potential candidates for the next group of dragons to join our team. They are handling things quite well over there. Reminds me of us before we joined. Quite a unique group of adventures.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:52:47 AM "Calm your hand Mage-Priest. It's important for them to be the ones to destroy these creatures. Both for their confidence, and those who put their confidence in them. Dragons won't always be strolling through their backyard."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Tuesday November 28th, 2017 11:28:34 AM
"No one? No one is making any food at all? I guess I'm going to have to send out for some snacks when we get back..."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Tuesday November 28th, 2017 11:32:41 AM "One of us blasted one of those elementals right out of the gate, lady. Wasn't me. My hand is stayed."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday November 28th, 2017 1:39:42 PM "I'll leave these fresh crabs in the sink, all you'll need to do is boil the water and drop them in. Precooking them leaves them chewy, very very chewy. So it'll take you less than a half hour Garret and you'll be eating. Just break them open and dunk them in melted butter"
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday November 28th, 2017 2:54:42 PM
"Dirt City has some really weird weather going on"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday November 28th, 2017 3:28:45 PM "Well, if they have a Sharknado, tell us, I'll come right over there, I want to see it if it happens....."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday November 28th, 2017 9:06:50 PM Hmm, not sure about sharks yet... it's a possibility I suppose. I'll need to talk to Agatha, this thing would be awesome to transom into! Oh, and it looks like this is going to be much more than a search and rescue mission from an earthquake.
Good Will Ambassador Tour [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 29th, 2017 1:33:08 AM Tink reports that things are starting to look under control in Humble's Ford.
Restlin is anxious for the folks guarding the Tree of Parting to wrap things up before he starts disintegrating elementals.
Bosk reports that Zane and him should be headed back soon and that the local heroes there might make fine additions to the Dragon Consortium in the future.
Sesha tells Restlin to cool it as it is important the locals be the ones to slay the creatures.
Garret is saddened by the fact no one is making any food.
Restlin points out that Sesha blasted an elemental out of the gate.
Zane informs Garret he is bringing back crab but some preparations are needed.
Wyaar informs of the weird weather in Dirt City.
Zane wants to know if it is a sharknado
Beri is fascinated by the creature they are facing and wants to talk to Agatha about turning into it. He also tells the others this is turning into more than just a search and rescue mission.
Some of the Iron Dragons should be headed home soon. In the meantime the castle sits empty and things in Dirt City are still relatively quiet this evening for now.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday November 29th, 2017 6:10:47 AM "Fights over. Just checking in to make sure these halflings are ok. Trying to get some information to see if they've found anything weird going on"
Good Will Ambassador Tour - Supplemental [DM Hugh] Wednesday November 29th, 2017 9:09:22 AM
Bosk and Zane arrive back from their recent visit to Bonetown and have just enough time to drop off their crabs when another priority message comes over the rings.
Bosk and Zane, good work in Bonetown. We need you to depart immediately for the Citadel. The Agents of the Fist are engaged in a bit of a sticky situation with some elementals.
The teleportation circle awaits Bosk and Zane.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday November 29th, 2017 9:32:55 AM
Zane looks at Bosk, "I always heard the Fist was tough, so if elementals are attacking the Citadel and are in need of our Help it must be serious. I've got a good assortment of spells left, and I think I'll use the Rod to extend the Haste this time. I think I'll also go full dragon as I might need more than a couple attacks at a time for this..... All of this is stated as the pair head for the teleportation ring. It was only a floor below, but it was the on other side of the underground stables.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Wednesday November 29th, 2017 10:02:50 AM "Yea, things are done at the Tree of Parting too. Gonna interrogate the locals, then Sesha and I should be back soon."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Wednesday November 29th, 2017 11:18:40 AM
"mmmMMmmm... butter..."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday November 29th, 2017 3:34:26 PM
"No sharks spotted yet. Just lightning. Anyone ever seen a... cloud that kinda looks like a jellyfish but with lightning tentacles?"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday November 29th, 2017 9:21:23 PM Not just any lighting, purple and green lightning bolts. I'm not quite sure what to make of that... other than I probably don't want to hold up an umbrella near them.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday November 29th, 2017 10:34:50 PM Looks like we are headed back out. Hopefully there will be no more of those orbs while we are away. Garret, I have some roasts slow cooking over hot coals. They are rare now, and will be well done in 12 hours. The coals will be to the point they will merely keep things warm by then. The food will be ready when ever you arrive. Hopefully we will be back before then. (If you have seen our kitchen set up, there is no worry of fire with this)
Surf and Turf [DM Hugh] Thursday November 30th, 2017 1:06:50 AM Tink informs the other that the fight in Humbles is over and they need to follow up with the locals.
Zane remarks on how tough the Mailed Fist is and starts strategizing on his way to the teleport circle.
Restlin confirms things are wrapping up at Tree of Parting too.
Garret is fixated on the butter.
Wyaar says they haven't seen any sharks and describes the cloud formations facing Dirt City.
Beri points out the strange coloration of the lightning coming from the creatures.
Bosk tells the others they are headed out and that he has some roasts cooking for when Garret gets back.
With some of the Iron Dragons headed back out and some to be coming back in not too long from now things are still quiet. There are now the aromas of cooking crabs and roasts emanating from the kitchen area so there is a veritable feast awaiting their return.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday November 30th, 2017 5:15:24 AM "Should be back soon. I think. The earth elemental seems to have a bit to say"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday November 30th, 2017 11:40:16 AM
"Roasts? Tink, we need wrap things up here. Or maybe just invite these folks back to share."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday November 30th, 2017 12:00:15 PM *Love being threatened when we arrive to help.....But it might get straightened out....*
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday November 30th, 2017 9:25:25 PM Being threatened when we arrive? Isn't that just the standard Woldian greeting among strangers?
"Who are you and what are you doing hear? I will destroy you and your entire lineage, I will make you curse the day your mother gave birth to you. You soul will burn in a lake of fire, and you will consider it a reprieve from what I did to you in life. *extends hand* Hi, I'm Linda and this is my husband Bob. Welcome to our Christmas Party. Would you like some eggnog?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Friday December 1st, 2017 12:14:19 AM This group was caught off guard in the middle of battle. They had the sense to pull back when things got out of hand and are still fighting with us rather than relying on us. They might make good candidates for the DC as well.
Surf and Turf [DM Hugh] Friday December 1st, 2017 2:41:56 AM Tink tells the others her and Garret will be back soon.
Garret tells her to hurry impatiently
Zane points out they were threatened on arrival at the citadel
Beri asks if that is not the standard Woldian greeting.
Bosk explains the circumstances
Elsewhere in the Wold Wyaar is in battle with strange creatures and Restlin and Sesha are at the local tavern at the Tree of Parting.
The food continues to cook ready for you when you get back, hopefully it is the only thing waiting...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Friday December 1st, 2017 10:36:02 AM
Restlin pops into existence in the Iron Tower, but can't rest yet. He takes off towards the Temple of Ma'ab, hoping he can get an audience with Torm on his first stop of the "Save the Tree of Parting" tour.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Friday December 1st, 2017 10:57:59 AM
"I think I can smell those roasts from here..."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Friday December 1st, 2017 12:04:52 PM
"First impression on these youthful heroes... me fumbling an arrow off my bow."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Friday December 1st, 2017 6:45:06 PM
Zane is stuck in some sort of Temperal Fugue state.......
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 5d10=36 ; Friday December 1st, 2017 9:07:45 PM I feel like a platoon leader right now! So much going on, I can barely track everything!
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday December 2nd, 2017 5:40:10 AM "Should be back in just a few moments. Wrapping up the goodbyes. One of these guys has a really good voice too. May need to hook him up with a troupe"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday December 2nd, 2017 9:49:04 PM
Tink arrives back in the Iron Tower with Garret in tow.
"It seems whatever is plaguing the Wold is spreading" she advises with a serious tone.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Sunday December 3rd, 2017 2:13:03 AM
Sesha's voice seems apologetic.
"Sorry I haven't been checking in. Waiting on Restlin to talk to a turtle."
Turtle time [DM Hugh] Sunday December 3rd, 2017 7:12:00 PM Restlin pops back in to the tower before proceeding to head to go to try to talk to Torm.
Garret laments that he can smell the roasts from where he's at.
Wyaar points out he fumbled an arrow.
Zane is stuck in a temporal fugue state.
Beri says he feels like a platoon leader.
Tink arrives back in the tower with Garret in tow remarking how the strange happenings appear to be spreading.
Sesha apologizes for not checking in as she is waiting on Restlin to talk to a turtle.
The wait at the temple is short and an awakened grey squirrel acolyte guides you to Torm.
"Restlin the mage-priest to see you." The squirell says before leaving the two of you alone.
(OOC: Sorry for short DM Post...I am really not feeling well)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday December 4th, 2017 4:48:46 AM
Tink is still a little confused as to what Restlin is doing, but doesn't miss the opportunity to visit Torm. She finds the turtle's pace and speech somewhat relaxing.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Monday December 4th, 2017 7:49:10 AM
Restlin fills in Tink on the way. "Yea, there's this group of adventurers called The Wardens who guard the Tree of Parting. They're a really gloomy lot who figure the tree is doomed because of some stupid, stupid divination...have I mentioned how much I despise divination? Anyway, the Tree's probably in serious danger. My first thought was Peerimus, but he's not publicly available in an awesome temple in our home town like Torm is."
Unfortunately, he had forgotten how long it took to deal with Torm. No matter, though. The turtle had proven himself worthy of respect. He smiles & bows respectfully at the turtle.
"Well old friend, Sesha and I...you met Sesha, right? Short, kinda scowly if you get a peek under the scarves she always wears? Yea, so her and I are working with a group called The Wardens who guard the Tree of Parting. There's reason to think the tree's in some serious danger with all the strange happenings world wide. The Tree itself seems to think her days are numbered, at least that's what the Wardens say. She gave them her seeds to carry on their line, but we thought maybe you had some tricks up your sleeve to protect her during these times?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Monday December 4th, 2017 11:55:32 AM
Arriving back at the tower, Garret quickly runs to check on the roasts. He doesn't really know much about cooking, but he knows they smell good. He stares at them, trying to determine if they are done, and how bad it would really be if he ate them before they finished cooking.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Monday December 4th, 2017 4:06:00 PM
[b]*Flying in dragon shape is a whole lot harder than normal.... is that normal?*[/b
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Monday December 4th, 2017 9:02:12 PM Any updates in Hook? Are those strange orbs still appearing?
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday December 4th, 2017 9:05:29 PM Don't ask me about what's normal for flying, I cheat and turn into a huge air elemental. You can't help but be the perfect flyer when you're a living cloud.
Turtle time [DM Hugh] Monday December 4th, 2017 11:52:37 PM
DM Post incoming
Turtle time [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 5th, 2017 12:16:17 AM Tink becomes a last minute addition to Restlin's visit with Torm.
Restlin filled Tink in on his idea to visit Torm and then explains to him his reason for visiting in the wake of what he had heard at the Tree of Parting.
Garret now back at the tower heads to stare at the roasts. He tries to figure out if they are done and how bad it would be if he ate them before they finished cooking.
Zane remarks over the link that it is harder to fly in Dragon shape than it is in his normal form.
Bosk asks if there have been any more orbs in Hook.
Beri reports that he cheats when he changes forms as air elementals are the perfect fliers.
Garret vaguely remembers warnings of consuming raw or undercooked meats increases the risk of something, something , something but he can't remember what those things were and he figures he has somewhat of an iron gut so he probably could handle the worst any undercooked roast could dish out.
No Star Mages have reported any new orb sightings. Things are still under control for now.
Torm regards Restin and says, "DO......YOU......REMEMBER............WHEN.......YOUNGLINGS.......ARE UNCERTAIN..........THEY ASK......IS.....IT.....DEAD..........OR.......ONLY........SLEEPING?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Tuesday December 5th, 2017 10:28:47 AM
Restlin feels a deep satisfaction in being right about the Tree's message, but keeps it to himself.
"Sure thing, Torm. I can get you there and back in a jiffy." He looks to Tink. "You coming? If you've never seen the Tree of Parting before, you should. It's pretty boss."
Restlin stands and places his hand on Torm's huge shell. He offers his other hand to Tink if she's tagging along, then greater teleports the lot of them to the base of the Tree of Parting. Torm probably wouldn't fit in the tavern.
***
Continuing today's post in ToP...
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday December 5th, 2017 2:59:56 PM
"Whatever these.. things are. They are strong."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday December 5th, 2017 3:03:56 PM
Time sloes for Zane once more at the Citadel......
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Tuesday December 5th, 2017 3:47:52 PM
Garret reaches out and touches a roast, then he quickly pulls his hand back before it is burnt. Then he decides that the best way to find out if it is done is to sample it. He uses a dagger to stab a roast and remove it from the fire. He drops it on the counter and starts blowing on it.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday December 5th, 2017 5:41:16 PM I'm not sure, but they may actually be creating earth elementals... not summoning, actually creating with lightning!
Turtle time [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 5th, 2017 11:59:45 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Wednesday December 6th, 2017 12:40:28 AM Restlin feels satisfaction that his hunch was right and he teleports Torm to the Tree of Parting.
Wyaar remarks whatever he is fighting is strong.
Zane feels time slow down at the citadel.
Garret first gingerly touches the roast before slicing off a piece of it and dropping it on the counter blowing on it.
Beri points out that whatever he is fighting may be creating the earth elementals.
Most of the Dragons are still out on their missions but Garret is starting to enjoy the roasts. Mayhap the rest of the Dragons may join the halfling soon before he eats them all.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday December 6th, 2017 5:18:00 AM "Sounds like you've got this" Tink responds to Restlin "Besides, it might be nice for you and Sesha to have some time to yourselves."
Tink thinks back to the alternate timeline where she saw how happy the pair with children. If she can help nudge them in that direction, awesome.
She looks towards the mage priest only to realise he has teleported away.
"Typical. I say something nice and he's not even there to hear it"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday December 6th, 2017 1:11:50 PM *These are some large elementals here at the Citadel*
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Wednesday December 6th, 2017 3:44:26 PM
Seeing no one around, Garret climbs up and takes a seat on the counter, not even thinking about dusting off his feet. He sits cross-legged as he bites into the fresh roast.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday December 6th, 2017 4:05:53 PM
"The Cloud... things are gone. Whatever they were, they were evil. Very evil."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday December 6th, 2017 4:48:54 PM
Zane uses the ring to communicate to Bosk.....* In order for these Guys to be an effective Dragon group, I don't think should be a Member of a Mercenary Group following someone's orders. I'd feel very uncomfortable with them as "Heroes at Large" and still under the command of someone who takes Gold for their services.*
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday December 6th, 2017 4:52:55 PM
That is a good point. I wonder if there is any procedure in place for such an event.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday December 6th, 2017 10:13:59 PM Well, the evil cloud things are gone... most of my honorable cloud things are still standing.
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Wednesday December 6th, 2017 11:53:13 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Thursday December 7th, 2017 12:21:18 AM Tink pays Restlin a compliment only to see the mage priest teleport away.
Zane remarks as to the large size of the elementals at the citadel over the rings.
Garret takes a seat on the counter and proceeds to dig into the roast.
Wyaar points out that the evil cloud things are gone.
Zane sends his concern with the Agents potentially becoming a future dragon group and be under the command of someone who takes gold for their services.
Bosk says he wonders if there is a procedure in place for such an eventuality.
Beri says that most of the evil cloud things are gone but his honorable ones are still standing.
The agents continue to communicate with each other despite the fact that they are scattered across the Wold.
At the Shrine of Maab the Grey Squirrel acolyte returns to Tink and says, "Should I escort you to the exit or would you prefer to wait here for Torm and Restlin?"
Garret continues to enjoy the roasts and he starts to wonder if maybe crab legs would be a nice accompaniment.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday December 7th, 2017 12:39:39 PM
Garret keeps eating and eating...he should be stuffed, but he isn't. Well, he is, but he keeps eating anyway...
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday December 7th, 2017 1:22:59 PM
Zane answers a few questions and plays taxi....
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Thursday December 7th, 2017 2:49:39 PM
"There is much potential here in Dirt City with the Tide"
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Thursday December 7th, 2017 6:23:51 PM "I think we are about done here."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday December 7th, 2017 9:16:36 PM Us too, I hope
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday December 7th, 2017 10:24:36 PM "Meet back at the Tower?"
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Friday December 8th, 2017 1:52:22 AM
DM Post incoming as I fell asleep
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Friday December 8th, 2017 2:20:22 AM Garrett keeps eating and eating.
Zane answers some questions and plays taxi.
Wyaar says there is much potential with the Tide of Dirt City.
Sesha points out they are about done.
Beri says them too or so he hopes.
Tink asks to meet back at the tower.
The Tower is designated as a meeting point for those in Hook City and out. It sounds like most of the dragons are wrapping up their missions. Hopefully there is some food left for everyone else what with Garrett's dining on the roasts and crab meat.
On the other hand any respite at the tower could be short lived. There could be other places the Dragon Consortium want people to visit.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Friday December 8th, 2017 10:17:00 AM
Sesha, Torm, and Restlin reappear in the Temple of Ma'ab. "Well, that was fun, eh? Thanks for helping them out, Torm. They were pretty down about losing the tree."
He continues offering Sesha an arm as they head back home. "A dire badger? Really? I've taken down demigods, lady."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Friday December 8th, 2017 12:16:34 PM
Garret finally slows down, but continues stuffing himself. He lies down for a nap...on the table...with the food...
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Friday December 8th, 2017 5:35:29 PM
"Hey guys, I am talking with the local leader of The First. She is giving me an update. I will let you know what I learn. [/b]
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday December 8th, 2017 6:24:09 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Sorry for the short posts. Until I know what's happening with Vales I'm trying to stay in a holding pattern}
"It's good that we're getting a picture of the situations across the Wold. It confirms that this isn't something isolated to Hook. That's probably a bad thing though"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Friday December 8th, 2017 7:00:11 PM "I know I can't see a connection between them, but considering all of this is going on at the same time, I am certain there must be one." Zane says while listening to Bosk and the Commander at the Citadel.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday December 8th, 2017 9:09:53 PM There may not be a discernible connection between them. If this is related to the spheres we saw before, it's possible that this is the result of multiple realities colliding and that the only way to make sense of what is occurring throughout the Wold would be to know what alternate reality is seeping into each location.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday December 9th, 2017 10:38:34 PM "Hmm... how do we know the reality we've returned to is actually our reality at all?" Tink leaves that brainteaser alone.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Saturday December 9th, 2017 11:27:03 PM
Over the ring, *Garret eating or no, and does he need a whole bottle of perfume for the various smells that come his general direction? Answer yes? then you're good. Answer no? then you might be in trouble.* Zane quips.....
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Sunday December 10th, 2017 8:39:28 PM Restlin thanks Torm and then heads home with Sesha.
Garret finally finishes stuffing himself before napping on the table.
Bosk signals over the ring that he is meeting with the leader of The Mailed Fist.
Tink says it's good that they are getting a picture of what is happening around the Wold and that events don't look like they are isolated.
Zane says over the rings that although they can't see the connections, the connections nonetheless must exist.
Beri hypothesizes that everything may be caused by multiple realities colliding.
Tink asks how do they know they returned to their reality.
Zane says you can judge by whether or not Garret is eating and if you need a whole bottle of perfume to deal with his smells.
(OOC: I'm fairly certain we are still on for tomorrow in Vales so I will work under that assumption...we can retcon it later if we have to)
The good news is that Garret did not manage to eat all the food but the bad news he is sleeping among it.
Another message comes over the rings, "Garret and Katinka, we need you again. This time we want you to report to Cinnamon Valley. Seek out the Keepers of The Vale."
Some of the party are still away while others have to get ready to go again while others we can safely say are done with any sort of traveling for now. It is the evening and things are still dark and foggy.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday December 11th, 2017 5:19:09 AM "When it rains it pours, eh?" Tink starts repacking her things before meeting Garret at the Teleportation Circle.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Monday December 11th, 2017 9:38:49 AM
Restlin hands Garret a small bag filled with biscuits and pretzels. "Here bud, some food for the road."
He then heads upstairs for a nap. It's been a busy day.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Monday December 11th, 2017 10:11:27 AM
Sesha heads downstairs, and wraps Sister in a hug. Even if the Simulacrum felt nothing even close to emotion, it just made Sesha feel better treating her like a "her" and not a "thing." She fills Sister in on the whirlwind of a week.
Before she heads out, she sneaks into Restlins room and casts Protection from evil on him while he's napping. She's not sure if it will help, but maybe it will keep the nightmares away.
She heads over to the teleportation chamber and heads out to Sanctuary. She had a church that needed tending, she was sure.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Monday December 11th, 2017 11:34:00 AM
Garret wakes with a snort and a jerk, knocking a few bones to the ground off the table when the message comes over the ring. He slowly sits up and knocks a few more food bits to the ground. He rubs his eyes with greasy fingers as Restlin provides him with a bag. He takes the bag and mumbles, "Thank you" as he jumps off the table and heads for the teleportation circle. He stuffs the bag of food into his belt pouch and doesn't seem to notice that he has been sleeping in roast grease, or that he has really left quite a mess in the kitchen.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Monday December 11th, 2017 2:49:35 PM
"Search and rescue now."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Monday December 11th, 2017 7:44:17 PM "This Commander here seems a bit scatter brained...."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday December 11th, 2017 9:02:19 PM It sounds like the entire lower city is still trapped... I'll see what I can do about getting them access to the lower city.
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Monday December 11th, 2017 11:24:07 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Monday December 11th, 2017 11:30:11 PM Tink makes a remark and then heads down to the teleportation circle.
Garret wakes up abruptly being handed a bag of snacks by Restlin and leaving a rather large mess in the kitchen.
Restlin gives Garret the snack bag and then prepares to take a nap of his own.
Sesha casts a protection spell on Restlin, hugs Sister and then teleports to Sanctuary.
Wyaar remarks that they are doing search and rescue.
Zane observes that the Commander of the Mailed Fist seems a bit scatter brained.
Beri tells the others that there are people trapped in the City Below in Dirt City and he is trying to find a way down to them.
Tink and Garret are headed out on their new mission while Wyaar and Beri and Zane and Bosk are going to be wrapping up missions of their own soon. Meanwhile Restlin and Sesha have some tasks to attend to. Restlin is getting some rest and Sesha is working on her Coven.
Who will be the next group back? Will There be any other missions to go on? Will Hook City get more orbs or other strange occurrences?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:24:44 AM It sounds like you guys are still busy. I am trying to learn what we can over here, but so far I am not finding anything definitive linking the events.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Tuesday December 12th, 2017 10:13:07 AM
Picking her way through Sanctuary, Sesha is pleased with her works in Serenbeths name. She had felt disconnected from Little Spirit lately, but here she felt about right.
She wonders briefly how she will manage this place once she returns to It'lal.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday December 12th, 2017 2:44:02 PM
"Believe we are about to head back"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Tuesday December 12th, 2017 3:57:21 PM
Garret sends back, "Uh, we got nothing but, well, I don't know what we have. Probably nothing."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday December 12th, 2017 6:03:42 PM
Zane says nothing over the ring......
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:18:05 PM Have a pot of coffee waiting for us, I'm not sure how long we'll have to catch our breath.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday December 12th, 2017 10:35:51 PM
Bosk, if this guy knows anything, what say we borrow him for further questions....
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 12th, 2017 11:29:03 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 12th, 2017 11:38:23 PM Bosk sends out over the ring that it sounds like everything is still busy but they have not found anything definitive linking the events.
Sesha is pleased with the works in Serenbeth's name and feels right being there. She wonders what will happen once she returns to It'lal.
Wyaar sends that they are about to head back.
Garret sends that he doesn't know what they have.
Zane says nothing.
Wyaar requests a pot of coffee
Zane suggests borrowing the Doomsayer from the Agents if he knows anything of substance.
Back in the Tower, Restlin naps away. Sister takes a break from her duties to Sesha's clone to brew some coffee for those who may be returning soon and she finishes just in time as Wyaar and Beri return from their visit to Dirt City. It would appear they have time at least for a cup of coffee before they are sent out on another mission.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday December 13th, 2017 12:37:11 AM Can you guys let us know if there was a prophet, visionary, or some such thing at your location. If this is a common thread it might help us unravel this mystery.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday December 13th, 2017 1:19:19 AM "You just said something that caught my attention...... We ain't done with the Death Cult yet. You just said an Ancient Power reawakening might be causing all of this. All we've done so far is destroy a couple bases and some of the PtB's, there is still something or some power behind it all. They were connected to various places around the Wold, this current stuff is all around the Wold. The Doomsayer would have been 'contacted' by whatever power to start preaching weeks or days ago. Which would have been about the time we were headed towards the Soma. This is still our mess, and splitting up to help the other groups is the right thing to do, but we need to get back to finding this ancient power, which means we still need to head to the Shadowlands and have that chat with Gargul like we planned before we got distracted by the coins. Anyone else seeing the same links I am?"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday December 13th, 2017 5:41:15 AM "We might have a prophet here, I'm not sure. We've landed near some people fighting some undead things. Someone here might be a prophet I guess. Then again, they may just be weirdos who like to wander about graveyards"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:19:28 AM
All this chatter on the link wakes Restlin from a well-deserved nap. The things were handy, but my goodness...
"We're dealing with a potentially apocalyptic level event here. There are going to be plenty of soothsayers and prophets coming out of the wood-works." The wizard stands and heads to a mirror. He wipes the sleep from his eyes & generally makes himself pretty again. He listens to Zane's ideas. "Oh yea, almost forgot about Gargul with all the hero-for-hire going on these days. We should get back on that next time we're all together again."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:23:26 AM
"Is there no end to the supply of bad guys around this entire planet? Well, there should be."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday December 13th, 2017 2:30:12 PM
"There are less and less every day," Wyaar says as he settles down at the table with a cup of coffee.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday December 13th, 2017 8:54:18 PM Take down one and two take their place. It's a good thing we can take on a warehouse full of them.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:59:05 PM
Zane relays this via ring to everyone in the group, [b] "That's just the thinking that will allow the Wold to end, Our group The Iron Dragons, just before our running around because we were needed, demolished a Death Cult, of an Ancient God trying to reassert itself. I don't know about your group in the Mailed Fist, but we will do anything, including sacrificing our own lives to stop that from happening. Or at least I'm willing to lay down my life if needed. Our team, is currently broken into two person reaction groups, helping and learning. Or at least trying to learn, as well as hoping to show those we've been helping out just how far they can go to help the Wold in general. No, those Elementals were not the end of the Wold, but with everything happening all over the Wold, our group scattered about helping out, I think they were just part of the over all. Because we as a group were just about to go visit a God to find out what he does and doesn't know about the ancient god who I believe is behind all of everything that is going on. Everyone needing our help right now, is a great way to keep us distracted from what were about to do. So, do you still the Elementals might not be the end of the Wold?"
This is in response to their Groups leader basically saying, uif it's the End of the Wold, we can't stop it anyways..... Sorry I just lost it on him, I guess I should be better than that, but sometimes it happens....."{/b]
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Thursday December 14th, 2017 12:08:28 AM Bosk asks if there is a prophet, visionary or the like at the other locations people are currently visiting.
Zane brings up the Death Dragon Cult and how it might be a good idea next chance they get to try to resume contacting Gargul.
Tink says over the link they might be dealing with a prophet or a weirdo who likes to wonder around graveyards.
Restlin wakes up and says with Apocalyptic events there are going to be all sorts of prophets and soothsayers coming out of the wood work. He also says he almost forgot about Gargul with everything that has happened.
Garret asks over the ring if there is no end to the supply of bad guys.
Wyaar remarks there are less and less everyday.
Beri says remarks if you take down 1, you just have 2 more take their place and it is a good thing the Dragons are capable of taking on a whole warehouse.
Zane then lets the others hear a tirade he launched on the leader of the group of adventurers they are visiting with as that person questioned if it is the end of the Wold what can be done.
The Taurs and the Halflings are still on location with the groups they are helping, Sesha is in sanctuary and Restlin, Beri and Wyaar are in the Tower with Sister.
Things are still relatively quiet yet foggy in Hook City and there has still not been any new orbs appearing. You do have your own version of a prophetess well she is technically more of a Seer really but you could always see what Agatha is up to well those of you still in Hook City that is.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:43:25 AM "Kids these days sure are a bunch of downers," says Restlin over the link. "One little apocalyptic event & they all fall to pieces."
He heads to the top of the tower, both for some fresh air & to get a good look at the surrounding area. It's kind of pointless with the fog, but at least it's pretty. He should probably check in with Agatha but he really doesn't want to. Willingly tracking down a Star Mage to do anything other than berate them was against his personal code.
Still, it was probably a good idea. He sighs and resigns himself. "I'm going to go find Agatha and see if she's learned anything. Anyone care to join me?"
Restlin's happy to head out alone if no one cares to join him; he's not feeling like waiting around for everyone to get back to Hook City.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Thursday December 14th, 2017 10:29:58 AM
I'll come. Meet you in the chamber."
It doesn't take long and Sesha is in the Towers teleportarium, and escorting Restlin to Agatha. She wanted to see the witch again. partly to fill her in on all they had learned, and partly because she didn't come across many other witches, and it was nice to have one as a neighbor of sorts.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:35:29 AM
Garret says over the ring, "Have fun trying to talk to her. She kind of creeped me out. Not in a scary way, but in a weird, bookish, secretive way. Is that a thing?"
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday December 14th, 2017 8:47:25 PM "I'm done here Bosk.... I don't think they listen..... I went off on him about his last few words, but he seems as do the rest, think I was complaining about how they handled themselves. I'm not going to spend time talking them through the idea that, "giving up because it's overwhelming" is not the proper attitude of those striving to serve the greater good. It took a while to pound it into my head, but I don't think anyone in the group did the pounding, I got it pounded in during my years sailing the southern seas, while I was on a walk-about. And I understand it's a semi-military thing here, but he's their group's leader but still not making any decisions that matter....."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:25:46 PM Well feel free to come back and relax by the fire for a while. It's nice to be back home after the craziness that's overtaken the Wold lately
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:22:01 PM I agree with coming back, the doomsayer is saying nothing specific enough to help us. Still, I am glad we could help.
As for The Fist, they are mercenaries. They do not serve the greater good, they serve for profit, and there is no profit if they are dead. You cannot blame them. Still, I will pray they choose well should they ever need to choose between what is right and what is profitable.
What time is it there? Since we left before dawn my spells are still diminished. I plan to spend some time in prayer upon my return, then for a late brunch...if there is any food left.
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:38:18 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:49:37 PM Restlin points out that kids today are a bunch of downers before pointing out he is going to check in with Agatha.
Sesha says she plans to go with Restlin and they move out together.
Garret tells the others that Agatha creeped him out.
Zane continues to discuss observations he's made about the Fist and that he is ready to leave.
Beri invites Zane to come back.
Bosk confirms he's ready to come back too.
Restlin and Sesha find Agatha in her lab at the Star Mages guild with Sprocket. She appears to be manipulating some sort of device that is projecting the image of a diagram and notes 3 dimensionally.
She looks up from what she is doing and says, "Restlin, Sesha how nice it is to see you again. Had I known you were coming over I would have taken some time to tidy up. To what do I owe the visit? From what I understand no new orb activity has been picked up."
Beri continues to enjoy the fire.
There is still food to be have in the kitchen and it is still the evening for those who may be coming back soon.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Friday December 15th, 2017 9:34:18 AM
Restlin looks to Sesha. "We've been out for a while. The entirety of the Iron Dragons have basically been teleporting all over the Wold assisting with all these goings on. Thought we'd just stop by and see if you folks have made any discoveries."
He pauses a moment before continuing, "and I was getting bored. You've proven yourself interesting and reasonable for one of the Star Mages. Figured I'd come visit." That, he hopes she realizes, is some of the highest praise Restlin has ever dished out.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Friday December 15th, 2017 11:13:36 AM
"Man, these undead things sure can be some ugly...undead things."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Friday December 15th, 2017 3:21:24 PM
Wyaar partakes of the food and takes a moment to rest by the fire with Beri, "We will have to look in to those strange cloud things.. I have a feeling we may see them again."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Friday December 15th, 2017 6:42:18 PM
Returning home, Zane heads to the kitchen area, makes a sandwich and then heads up to his room's level, unless someone needs him...
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday December 15th, 2017 9:03:45 PM
Responding to Wyarr the druid turns his head. I'm just glad that they vaporized afterward, can you imagine the danger if their bodies fell to the ground after? Even if they were light, at that height the could do serious damage, especially if their tentacles could still electrocute.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday December 16th, 2017 8:03:14 PM "This is one busy graveyard. Another person just showed up"
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Sunday December 17th, 2017 10:37:27 PM Restlin gives Agatha an explanation of what is going on with the Dragons currently and even pays her a compliment, surprisingly.
Garret points out that the things in the undead are ugly.
Wyaar says that they'll have to look into the cloud things as he continues to enjoy the fire.
Zane heads home, makes a sammich and then heads up to his room.
Beri says he's happy the bodies of the tentacled clouds vaporized.
Tink remarks over the ring how busy the graveyard is.
Another message comes over the rings, Beriothian and Wyaar, please report to the Taur islands, immediately. There are some troubling creatures to deal with.
As Beri and Wyaar go to leave through the teleportation circle, they feel refreshed from the hospitality you had at the tower (OOC: spells / abilities refreshed; also sorry I delayed the crossover to Taur, you should already be there in the DM post)
Meanwhile Restlin and Sesha are with Agatha and Sprocket at the Star Mages guild tower.
Agatha says, "I'm still working with Sprocket to analyze the data we got back from the field test of our interdimensional communications relay. Utilizing this data we should be able to make the portable interdimensional communications relay function more efficiently if another portal pops up and you feel the need to explore it. The offer of the use of the portable relay still stands should you need it. What has your group learned in all its travels around the Wold? Have other regions been experiencing things like Hook City has?"
Sprocket is silent as he assists Agatha.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Monday December 18th, 2017 1:41:35 AM
"That everything is falling apart mostly. I'll let Restlin the Verbose fill you in."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Monday December 18th, 2017 6:01:06 AM
Zane, takes the time to climb up on the meditation poles and positions himself in his normal position. He plans on meditating for a while, since he sort of lost it on that Mercenary.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 d20+32=51 ; Monday December 18th, 2017 9:44:09 AM
"Yea, stuff's happening everywhere," answers Restlin the Verbose. "We've got elementals going crazy, we've got rifts to other dimensions being open. The Tree of Parting is going into some sorta torpor to wait out all this. Lots of people out there are pretty freaked out." He looks around a bit. "Me? I think we're living in interesting times. Guess it's a matter of opinion on whether or not that's a good thing."
He looks over the device they're building, seeing if he can makes heads or tails of it.
Know, Arcana: 51 - If that's high enough to spot any problems with the device, Restlin will respectfully point them out.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Monday December 18th, 2017 1:56:54 PM
Garret sends over the ring, "We are being called all over the Wold -- could that be a tactic to weaken us in at home?"
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Monday December 18th, 2017 3:12:29 PM
"Taur Isle... Reslin, want me to see if they have an cologne for you here?"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday December 18th, 2017 10:03:28 PM Taur Island, here I come!... umm, I think this teleporter thing just ran out of energy. I'll be there in a minute Wyaar!
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] d20+24=31 ; Monday December 18th, 2017 10:42:02 PM
Sesha nods as Restlin does his explaining. She tries to help assess the machine.
Aid another successful.
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 19th, 2017 12:00:21 AM
DM Post incoming
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday December 19th, 2017 12:13:13 AM
Bosk lets "Restlin the Verbose" fill Agatha in. He racks his brain, but cannot think of an specific information she should not have access to.
ooc: I am assuming Bosk had a chance to pray and retrieve his daily spells.
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 19th, 2017 12:56:42 AM Sesha indicates she is happy to let Restlin fill the Star Mages in on what has been going on.
Zane is spending some time in meditation and contemplation.
Restlin explains that odd things are going on all over the Wold and that it is his opinion they are living in interesting times before looking over the device Agatha and Sprocket are working on.
Garret wonders if the Iron Dragons being called all over the Wold could be a tactic to weaken them at home.
Wyaar heads to Taur Islands.
Beri goes to follow suit but their is a problem with the teleportation circle that has since been resolved.
Sesha nods at Restlin's explanation and also tries to help with the machine.
Bosk can't think of any info to object to sharing with Agatha. (OOC: Since Beri and Wyaar got ability refreshes I guess Bosk can have them too; this guest posting is throwing a wrench in my plans slightly but I'm trying to adapt)
Restlin and Sesha Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that the device projecting the illusions that Agatha is manipulating with the diagram and notes is not the portable communications array but a device created to store notes and observations in a single place and project an illusionary display of the data contained therein. Sprocket on the other hand does seem to be working on a backpack sized device with a smaller adamantium edge protruding from an orifice on the device. You don't really see any problems with the device per se. The orifice is obviously meant to fire the edged weapon at high speeds creating the anchoring effect you saw in the Green Sky Wold where a lot of things were different. There appears to be the gears and liquid from the platform device also present in the backpack sized one so it really is a miniature version of the same device you saw earlier. From what you can see things don't appear to be malfunctioning and you can kind of understand the general gist or theory behind the device but some of the clockwork workings of the device itself are potentially esoteric in their selection. Perhaps research the Star Mages have previously discovered could explain why certain decisions in the device construction had been made or perhaps Sprocket's aesthetic preferences as an eccentric yet gifted gnome have driven him to make the device needlessly complicated, it is honestly hard to tell which is the case but the larger device was fairly complex too and it did its job so questioning what you observe could actually impede the functioning of the device if it is actually required and not just the product of the imagination of a gnome clockmaker and mage left to his devices. }
Agatha says to the two visiting her, "Fascinating about the Tree of Parting. I've never been out that way myself but if the powers of the Wold are reacting negatively and strongly to what is going on it makes one wonder what they know that we mere mortals do not. What is coming and is it tied to the vision of Doom I had in the dream I shared with you? Will we even know the answers before it is too late to do anything about them? I guess we can only wait and see for the time being."
Meanwhile as Zane meditates in his meditation pole setup he finds his thoughts wandering to his own adventures earlier in his own career and wonders had he been faced with whatever is going on now then would he be as steadfast in his commitment to stand against it regardless the odds as he is now? It is truly a vexing hypothetical.
Some of the group are still on assignment while others are utilizing their time in the Tower or visiting with Agatha and Sprocket but aside from the oppresive fog and a smattering of reports of observations of the tall shadow people there isn't much going on at the moment.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Tuesday December 19th, 2017 9:48:42 AM
Restlin feels himself being pulled into the complexity of the device when Wyarr starts talking over the link.
"Not even as a joke, buddy. Too far.." is his only response. He makes a note to be sure Beri and Wyarr get baths before meeting anyone important.
He turns back to Agatha. "Well, they're not all going into hiding. Tink and Garret said Vé-Eldfjöll is making waves lately. That's probably a bad thing for all those halflings."
If there's nothing else they have for each other, Restlin will take his leave. He'd like to go for a walk through the fog; it's creepy and unsettling, but pretty in its own way. It's the first time Hook City's had weather in a while.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday December 19th, 2017 2:13:21 PM
"I'm getting it for him anyway, Beri.. oh whoops. Restlin, pretend you didn't hear that."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday December 19th, 2017 3:53:44 PM
Zane continues to think about things, then over the ring, *I know we arn't always going to be using our friend that's moored outside here. What do you think of my recruiting a Captain and having it available for the City to use when we are not using it.?
DM noteHighlight to display spoiler: { I have the Leadership feat from WLA, so maybe putting it to use would be a good idea. How do we work this?}
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Tuesday December 19th, 2017 7:16:09 PM
Garret says, "We've beaten the bad guys over here, so we'll likely head back soon before we're called somewhere else!"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday December 19th, 2017 10:24:55 PM Ahh, a good old water elemental the size of a city block. Nice to be back on familiar terrain.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday December 19th, 2017 11:13:07 PM
"If we have a free moment, I think I am going to visit the catacombs and replaced the scrolls I used. Does anyone want to come with?"
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Tuesday December 19th, 2017 11:51:25 PM
DM Post incoming
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Wednesday December 20th, 2017 12:37:38 AM Restlin replies over the link that the cologne comment went too far and makes a mental note to ensure Beri and Wyaar bathe when they get back. He also informs Agatha of what Vé-Eldfjöll has been up to before opting to take a walk.
Wyaar accidentally lets it slip that he's getting the cologne anyway.
Zane asks what the others think about recruiting a captain so the city could have access to the Star Blazer when the Dragons aren't using it.
Garret points out that him and Tink have beaten the bad guys and will be back soon.
Beri remarks that the City Block Sized Water Elemental has them back on familiar terrain.
Bosk says he is going to visit the Catacombs and inquires if anyone wants to come with.
Agatha says, "Vé-Eldfjöll has been causing trouble in Humble's Ford? Could it be the sleeper that was prophesied? I mean don't those 2 mountainous powers pretty much keep each other in check usually."
Restlin goes on his walk and visibility is exceedingly low. He does see some of the guards walking around with torches and thinks he sees some shadow people every now and then.
(OOC: I'll write an email about the leadership question)
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil d20+27=44 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+27=35 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2017 3:18:13 PM
"We are going to get soaked when that thing falls apart."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday December 20th, 2017 10:02:37 PM Do you think it was summoned by someone, or do they just grow that big in that part of the wold?
Good Will Ambassador Tour and A Good Roast [DM Hugh] Wednesday December 20th, 2017 11:30:43 PM
(OOC: We are in the slowdown guys, I'll probably post now and then)
Beri and Wyaar continue to talk about the water elemental they were battling.
Hook City continues to be relatively quiet
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday December 22nd, 2017 7:45:10 PM "This group are as cocky as they are impulsive" Tink announces through the link "They remind me so much of how we used to be they could be our twins. With a little polishing they could become a considerable force in the Wold"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday December 26th, 2017 6:50:36 PM
Tink reappears, having teleported back to the Iron Tower.
"Forget what I said about that group" she makes for her room, clearly in a grumpy mood.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday December 29th, 2017 7:39:00 PM
After a chance to have a warm bath and freshen up, Tink is feeling much better.
She heads down to the kitchen to see what she can find for a snack. In her improved mood she even looks about to prepare some food for the others.
Nothing like being home [DM Hugh] Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 10:27:22 PM
After 2 tours on behalf of the Dragon Consortium visiting with other adventuring groups and helping as best they can it is good just to be home. Considering the pressure of some of the situations the Iron Dragons found themselves in there were some terse situations but upon further reflection the other groups weren't that bad. Some obviously were more ready for potential membership in the Dragon Consortium than others but all of the groups had potential. Some groups were young though and would need more seasoning and experience before potentially being asked but any of the teams of Iron Dragons could give reports on the groups they interacted with.
The Dragon Consortium also seems to be appreciative of your efforts and has sent a wagon containing coins, gems and artworks (OOC: everyone please give yourself enough gold to have 530,000 total factoring in gear, material components, crating etc)
The fog still persists but aside from that there hasn't been any more orb activity perhaps that is over? Could you be so lucky?
It would probably be a good idea to visit the catacombs while you have time considering your newfound wealth.
(OOC: everyone should have 1,800,000 xp as well; I promise tomorrow's DM post will be longer considering I'll have player posts to work off of)
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:45:14 AM
Beriothian gets out of bed, every muscle in his body seems to aching but at least his sleep wasn't interrupted by a string of crazy nightmares. A quick transformation into a water elemental soon starts to set him right again, every muscle instantly feeling loose and relaxed. He moves through a few stretches, his serpent like water body twisting through hoops and knots, before switching back into his human form and heading downstairs for some coffee.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 10:10:27 AM
It was good to be home, but also troubling giving the widespread trouble through out the Wold. It had been inspiring to see the heroes out there doing good, the raw potential of the future.. but so much darkness and unknown.
The paladin spends some time helping the victims of the coin attacks to make sure anyone that was wounded has been tended to and offering the blessing of Maab when desired.
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OOC: Well, I'll be.. those are the exact amounts for level 18 XP and WBL. What a coincidence!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 10:24:36 AM
"I'd forgotten how hot-headed young adventurers can be," he says to no one in particular as they relax. He turns to Bosk. "Was I like that?" He turns his face downward, some alarm on his face. "Am I still like that?" The worry vanishes. "Nah, I'm good."
Restlin begins making a shopping list for the catacombs. He also spends an odd amount of time staring at Waddles, the giant nerve cluster turned rubber pig.
***
Please let me know how many days pass between us hitting 18th level and the action getting started, please Mr. DM,
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 11:24:39 AM
Garret returns and heads off to bed. As the others are getting up and moving about in the morning, Garret remains in bed. Even from the kitchen snoring can be heard from the direction of his room.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 12:53:08 PM
Sesha thinks about the two young groups she encountered. One of them, she never got to see in action. The other, they handled themselves well, but could probably use a lesson or two on when to retreat.
She continues pondering her catacombs shopping list.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 5:31:42 PM
Tink listens carefully to each of the others, smiling as they talk of their adventures. She continues preparing breakfast and starts to lay plates of food in front of each person: bacon, toast, and scrambled eggs.
It's been a while since the group have eaten together. She puts a plate aside for Garret.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 7:43:22 PM
Zane as usual steps to his balcony says "Morning" to the ship, asks if everything is still shipshape, then dives for the ground, unfurling his wings just in time to land at the door and walk in. Over hearing Restlin's questions.... "Yep, we were somewhat like most of those groups, some of us still are, others are not.' He says with a twitch of his head. "While the Mercenaries are fairly well trained, and work as a team, I'd expect no less from a Martial Order of Mercs, I'm not sure I'd ever recommend them as a future Dragon group. Their loyalty is to the highest bidder, our's is to ourselves and how we feel about what needs to be done to keep the Wold safe."
DM, don't forget about the followers as crew for our ship.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:08:59 PM
Bosk shakes his head. We were never like that. We could not comprehend the idea of a tactical retreat, started numerous fights casting calm emotions on people and set far too many buildings on fire. We were much cockier. And when we tried to be cautious we became impatient and charged in to end the suspense.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:20:58 PM
Anyone is for a trip to the catacombs?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 10:13:31 PM "I'll tag along, Bosk" Tink casts a Prestidigitation spell to clean her hands from the oily bacon "There's a few things I want to pick up"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 10:52:03 PM Catacombs sounds good right about now.
Nothing like being home [DM Hugh] Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 11:26:47 PM Beri dreams of waking up and not being disturbed by a nightmare only to realize that what he thought he woke up to was actually a nightmare. Just as soon as he transforms into a water elemental he is assailed with a dry heat and is assailed by a strange creature with a desiccating attack. Just as he thinks he is going to dissipate into nothingness the Druid awakes in a cold sweat.
(OOC: I never said the nightmares were gone)
Wyaar reflects on what he observed on his good will missions on behalf of the Dragon Consortium and the darkness in the Wold as well as the light exhibited by its heroes before going to help the victims of the corn attacks. His dream the night before involved seeing all the points of light on a map of the Wold slowly being extinguished as the darkness spread over the Wold and finally consumes Wyaar himself.
Restlin talks about how he forgot how hot-headed young adventures could be before asking if he was or is still like that before settles on being good. He spends some time with the nerve cluster turned rubber piggy he dubbed Waddles. The previous night Restlin dreamed of Waddles growing to an inordinate size with steam coming out of the pigs head before it turns back into a nerve cluster using its telekinetic powers to keep the mage priest kept held immobile before attempting to choke him with the telekinesis. Restlin wakes up gasping for breathe again.
Tink listens to the others talking before preparing a nice hot breakfast for the entire group. The previous night She dreamed that everyone was talking about her behind her back and they would stop just as soon as she entered any room and by everyone I mean everyone not only the Iron Dragons but anyone else she meets. Finally the paranoia of people talking about her get to be too much and she lashes out in anger with Enervation, Telekinesis and Wall of Stone crushing the "nay sayers." to death. She wakes up disturbed by what she did.
Zane had a dream that his mediation poles became sharpened and he found himself pinioned. He attempts to turn into his draconic form only to find the poles pulsing with magic and encasing his body in a tight fitting wooden cage. Finally only his Draconic head is exposed and the wood has taken on the shape of boat complete with a mask. He feels compelled to follow the orders of the unknown entity who trapped him as a dragon ship. The following morning he says hi to Star Blazer as usual before flying off the balcony to join the others. He comes in on the conversation and agrees that some of them were like the other adventures while others still are and he voices his misgivings about the Mercenary group.
(OOC: Figuring out the Leadership / Follower thing is on my todo list; I personally am not opposed to this idea and I will double check with Tanner as well)
Bosk's dream the previous night sees the Grim Avenger stripped of most of his abilities. He is much younger and he finds himself faced with a repeating cycle of avoiding fights sparked by calm emotions and burning buildings. He manages to dodge the conflicts a few times but finally the fires have him pinned and he wakes up just as the smoke and flames were going to consume him.
The next morning Bosk disagrees with the others saying they were never like the other groups as they'd never consider a tactical retreat and often rushed recklessly due to boredom. He also points out the various fires and calm emotion fights they had to deal with.
Bosk, Beri and Tink all agree to a trip to the catacombs.
While the fog persists and the orbs are absent it would appear the nightmares are still not gone. The Doom appears to still be threatening the Wold despite the presence of all the various adventuring groups. What can you do to forestall it or is the only way to face it?
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday January 4th, 2018 10:53:39 AM "It seems that the bigger problem still persists. I would prefer to hunt it out rather than wait for it to hit us at a time of it's choosing. So, top of the list is our trip to see Gargul and Bosk, that's your Que."
Info Highlight to display spoiler: {Character will be updated, but may take a few days, I am prepping 3 adventures to run, creating 2 characters for a disabled player and shoveling snow.}
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Thursday January 4th, 2018 11:20:23 AM
Restlin's getting pretty sick of being choked in his sleep. That's not the kind of thing one usually has a high tolerance for anyway. He eyes Waddles warily as he dresses, but still spends some time studying the thing.
He listens to Bosk's response over breakfast. "This old complaint again," he quips between bites. "In case you didn't notice, my entire life philosophy revolves around trusting things will work out. Maybe not always for the best, but you take the good with the bad." He washes down the bacon with some juice. "We also managed to get inducted into the Dragon Consortium. As far as I can tell, this thing you and Zane keep complaining about has worked pretty well for us."
He finishes & pushes his plate away. "...but on this, Zane and I agree. We should go check in with Gargul and see what the hubbub is." Restlin is ready to go whenever.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:39/35/32; +4 vs AOO HP: 167/167 Ki:18/18 CMD: 45 SR: 27] Thursday January 4th, 2018 12:27:05 PM
Garret, apparently undisturbed by any bad dreams at all, continues to snore through the morning, oblivious to the world around him.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Thursday January 4th, 2018 9:10:41 PM
Wyaar slept but looks troubled. "Yes.. catacombs to prepare,. And to Gargul to see if he knows what has happened."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday January 4th, 2018 9:15:16 PM "These nightmares aren't getting any better" None of the others have mentioned that they have had similar dreams. Perhaps it's just a lingering effect for her? Tink decides not to mention it to anyone else just yet. No sense in worrying them.
It is worrying though. What if she were to lose control or lose her mind? Would she be that much of a danger to others?
OOC: Beri has HP in the 300s? That is worthy of a high-5 my friend!
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday January 4th, 2018 9:16:10 PM
Walking towards that catacombs Beri turns to his companions. I'm not sure if it's the lack of sleep or stress from these crazy dreams, but I just can't think of anything great to spend my money on in the catacombs... maybe a rod or two, and a few enhancements to by armor, but I can't think of anything other than saying "make this stronger please..."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday January 4th, 2018 11:00:45 PM
ooc: Your dream is creeping me out. After you last post my brother and I were just talking about the revamp to Grims and Avengers that stripped the classes 4 Caster levels that make it so I can never cast the highest level spells.
The Horned Cleric fris up a slab of bacon and pours himself a flagon of stout beer, which would be considered a soft drink in his home town. I am guessing you all had Animal l abnormal dreams again. From here Gargul does seem like the next step. Everyone that needs to shop should join me at the Catacombs. Those not interested should try to gather information and pay a visit to the Start Mages Guild. After they we should try to contact Gargul.
Bosk finishes his breakfast and prepares to head out.
Nothing like being home [DM Hugh] Thursday January 4th, 2018 11:27:43 PM Zane points out he'd rather hunt down the problem than wait for it so he votes to go see Gargul.
Restlin says that his whole philosophy resolves around the idea that everything will work out and that joining the Dragon Consortium seems to have worked out alright but he agrees about needing to see Gargul.
(OOC: No one is exempt from the nightmares...I'll have to add one for Sesha) Garret is having a nightmare but he keeps sleeping because he is in search of food and he doesn't realize he is in a nightmare. In his dream there simply is no food and Garret being a healthy halfing is HUNGRY. Every cupboard he checks is bare and every pantry is empty. He feels as if he is wasting away as he continues to search in vain for food. In fact no one is manning any of the street vendor carts, restaurants or pubs but there is nothing to eat or drink in any of the buildings he comes across.
Sesha also has a disturbing dream. All the Bloodwitches in her coven and Surface Drow that she knew are dead. She goes to visit them only finding dessicated husks. Sesha seems to be spared the fate of those she shared ties to but why is she the sole survivor of the Blood witches and the Surface Drow? Even Mhalice is dead and what is worse the little spirit is silent. She wakes up feeling alone only to have the Little Spirit tentatively reach out mentally to reassure her. Contacting the coven by Cauldron reveals them to be very much alive so it was really only a dream.
Wyaar agrees about the Catacombs and seeing Gargul.
Tink thinks about how her nightmares are increasing and she decides not to worry the others. She wonders if she lost control of her mind would she really be that powerful.
Beri points out that he isn't sure what to spend his money on besides upgrading things he already has but it could just be the stress and nightmares getting to him.
Bosk says that they should visit the catacombs and the Star Mages before preparing to contact Gargul again. He finishes his breakfast and prepares to head out.
Preparations are made and the group heads out to the catacombs and the star mages.
At the Star Mages Guild Agatha and Sprocket can be found in the lab again tinkering with their portable communication device again.
"We want to be ready in case the orbs do pop up again." Agatha says, "So we are really trying to strengthen the portable device to avoid some of the difficulties we had with the platform mounted one."
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Friday January 5th, 2018 3:39:17 AM
Awake, wide awake, Sesha is aware of the gentle support of Sister behind her. Wordlessly, Sesha snuggles back into the arms of her simulacrum and stares into the darkness of her room, savoring the small touch on her soul from Serenbeth.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Friday January 5th, 2018 10:08:24 AM
Restlin spoke with Agatha and Sprocket last night, so he'll skip the return visit. He heads off to the catacombs instead...
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/34/33; +4 vs AOO HP: 232/232 Ki:19/19 CMD: 47 SR: 28] Friday January 5th, 2018 11:16:27 AM
Garret wakes with a start and looks around the room. He jumps out of bed and looks out the window. He spots a food vendor and just jumps right out his window, bouncing off the ground and rolling almost all the way to the cart. He drools as he eyeballs the food and says, "Oh, please, I must have some meat on a stick! I am absolutely starving. The dream, it seemed so real...there was no meat on a stick!"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday January 5th, 2018 7:38:59 PM
Tink returns from the Catacombs and meets up with the party at the Star Mages Guild. She's still not happy that they look to be meddling in things they know nothing about. Then again, they do not have the luxury of time to simply observe and do nothing. Things don't look to be on the improve.
"When will you have the portable devices ready for field testing? It may be worthwhile providing one to us"
There have been so many questions floating around Tink's head. What are those balls and why are they able to seemingly transport people to alternate dimensions? What is causing these nightmares? Are they just nightmares or a forecast of the future? What is causing all of these disruptions across the Wold? Since the party saw a dimension where Marteus appeared to rule, does he perhaps have something to do with all of this? She makes a note to ask Gargul and Gimp what she can.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Friday January 5th, 2018 9:10:14 PM
Back at the Star Mages Guild, the druid bows before Agatha and Sprocket. Ahh, good to see you two again. I hope you two haven't been two disturbed by these crazy dreams, I brought you two coffee just in case it has. I know I've been drinking more than my share this week.
I hope the adventure we had earlier spread some light on these anomalies, any chance you've found something that may be useful as we continue our investigation?
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Saturday January 6th, 2018 12:24:10 PM
Sesha is brooding and silent. The dreams were becoming a bit of a constant downer. She is quiet with the Mages, not offering her usual "on Agatha's side" commentary when Tink is obviously displeased.
If anything, for the first time, she seems to share her halfling friends annoyance with the other witch.
"As quickly as possible please, Agatha."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Saturday January 6th, 2018 1:22:38 PM
After the group completes their errands Bosk kneels down in prayer, hoping Gargul and Gimp are listening. Lord of Life and Death, please listen to our prayers and petitions. Grant us guidance and wisdom on our journey and be our light in the darkness.
The Horned Cleric waits to see if Gargul or Gimp will respond and if so asks if they have any further guidance for the group.
When the conversation is done, even if it ends up being one sided, the blond taur will then seek out Agatha and ask to borrow /volunteer to test out her portable device.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 21, CMD 36, HP 240/240, Blindsense 60' Character Sunday January 7th, 2018 1:43:20 PM
Zane lets the others deal with the Guild and waits to hear what Gargul has to say, any spare time he has, he follows up on finding Crew for the ship....
A pep talk from Imp [DM Hugh] Sunday January 7th, 2018 10:56:13 PM Sesha is comforted by Sister's presence in the wake of her nightmare.
Restlin heads down to the catacombs.
Garret disturbed by his nightmare falls out his window and practically begs the meat on a stick vendor for one of his wares.
Tink returns from the catacombs and meets up with the star mages guild. She impatiently asks when a portable device will be ready and prepares her list of questions for Gargul.
Beri heads over to the Star Mages guild and offers them coffee. He asks if they found anything useful in their investigation.
Sesha is starting to share annoyance with Tink at the Mage's guild and asks her to make it quickly.
Bosk kneels down and prays reaching out to Gargul. He previously made it a point to secure one of those portable devices from Agatha and Sprocket.
Zane lets the others focus on Gargul and The Star Mages and then goes about trying to find a captain and crew for the Star Blazer.
At the Star Mages Guild Agatha says, "Well sadly not even the Star Mages Guild are immune to the nightmares. Still though we appreciate the coffee. As to what we have learned well we are still working on analyzing what we found from the previous portals but the portable device is coming along nicely. We are sorry that it is taking longer than expected but Sprocket figured out how to simplify the controls so one of you could theoretically deploy it. Seeing as Bosk has volunteered let me adjust the straps and then show you how to use it."
She attaches the backpack device to Bosk's back and then shows him how to use the various functionalities of the communication relay. She points out that the mythral chain and adamantium hook have been magically reinforced and can bear a heavy load if need be and that Sprocket has created a secondary functionality for it to function as a grappling line or block and tackle.
"The only thing is the grappling or winching abilities cause the communications abilities to become decalibrated so you'll have to take it back to us for adjustment if you need to use that functionality but at least you have the option."
Back at the Iron Dragons Tower, when Bosk reached out to Gargul there was a pause and then a puff of smoke and BAMF!
Gimp the Imp is back in the Iron Dragons Tower.
Gimp says, "The Bossman is still busy investigating what you found last time so he sent me to play Q&A with you."
Gimp then says, "We don't think Marteus is behind all the chaos happening over the Wold whatever is going on and causing it feels much much older. As for the nightmares, shadow orbs and fogs local to Hook City we think we may be able to do something about that soon. Perhaps as quickly as tomorrow. If you wake up with no nightmares and the sun is shining you know who to thank, then again there could be something worse on the horizon but its hard to tell as there is a different interference messing with the big guy's ability to perceive things, really messing with all the deities and powers if the scuttlebutt is true. So it would appear your business with the Death Dragons and the pretender they follow will have to wait at least a bit more. As for the nightmares well sometimes a spade is just a spade and a cigar is just a cigar. What ever is going on local to Hook City was intended to throw you guys off your game and maybe the nightmares did manage to get into some of your heads, but you all know who you are and don't let anyone tell you otherwise now go out there and win one for the Gargul. Let's do that thing where we all put our hands in a circle and say some words in unison. How about Go Team Iron Dragons, yes that will do nicely. Ok. on three...One, Two, Three. Go Team Iron Dragons!!! There I'm sure you're feeling inspired already now I have places to go and people to see. Gimp out."
(If you participated in putting your hands in Highlight to display spoiler: { You get +2 to saves vs Mind Effecting for 48 hours and are immune to natural or magical induced nightmares the next time you go to sleep.})
And with another BAMF! Gimp the Imp is gone.
(OOC: For Leadership Do you want me to make some captains or do you have a captain in mind...are you waiting for me to determine the leadership score so you know what you have to work with?)
After all that Hoopla it is mid afternoon, something could happen soon probably a good idea to make any final preparations.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] d20+30=48 ; d20+30=49 ; d20+35=41 ; Monday January 8th, 2018 10:29:14 AM
In the morning, before meeting Gimp, as usual it is Ritual Time. Sesha wakes up, gathers her things, and raps quietly on Bosks door. She whisks herself out using the teleporter, and gathers with her coven for her daily rituals.
Ritual of Warding: Hit DC 48/25 Pass Ritual of Healing: Hit DC 49/35 Pass Ritual of Leeching: Hit DC 41/40 Pass
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Monday January 8th, 2018 11:19:58 AM
Restlin returns from the catacombs with a bunch of scrolls and scribing mats. He uses the downtime to scribe them into his book, but obviously makes time to meet with Gimp. He's a team player & throws his hand into the huddle.
***
Hugh, please let me know how many days we've spent here in town before whatever's happening next happens.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/34/33; +4 vs AOO HP: 232/232 Ki:19/19 CMD: 47 SR: 28] Monday January 8th, 2018 11:43:00 AM
Garret had been wandering around the area around the tower, stuffing himself with meat on a stick for a bit, and had wandered back in when Gimp appeared. He listened, nodded, and enthusiastically joined in the "Go Team" chant. He smiled and waved when Gimp disappeared. He looked over at Restlin and said, "Well, that sounds bad. I have a bad feeling about this..."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Monday January 8th, 2018 2:49:52 PM
Zane tosses his hand in to join with the "Group Cheer" anything that might help can't hurt.... "I still think it's the Ancient God that was deposed when our current Gods came into power. Those ancient Gods would still have links to power, and would probably have links to it that power that couldn't be detected by our Current Gods, or that our Current Gods haven't developed or accessed before. I truly believe the Death Cult, which is Worshiping an older God from before Gargul and the Others is behind all of this and that these Orbs and Fog is their revenge on us for destroying the Soma and killing their Leader or at least one of the Leaders. We've been a major Pain in the Butt to them, so them taking revenge by hurting us and our Home City only makes sense."
As to the Captains, Go ahead and create them,
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Monday January 8th, 2018 2:53:30 PM
Wyaar throws his hands into the cheer, "Go Team Iron Dragons!" and may even do a hurdler jump after. Woo!
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OOC Haven't had time to lookt at sheet or do catacombs yet. What's the deadline for that stuffs?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday January 8th, 2018 6:13:54 PM
Tink isn't sure what the protocol is here for a group cheer. It feels like something a group would do in sports, and she was always picked last. Well, not always. Sometimes the other kids would need someone to be a target.
This could actually be her first cheer. Tink enthusiastically reaches in for the cheer "Go Iron Dragons Team!"
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Monday January 8th, 2018 9:32:34 PM "Go Iron Dragons Team!" *BAMF* Beri looks around and sees that Gimp has again vanished. Wow, it never fails to send a shiver down my spine to hear that we are dealing with things that are able to mess with Gargul and the other powers. I am glad if we can be of any assistance, but I can't imagine the power of whatever we are going after, especially of the abominations of that space ship monster are any indication of what lies in wait for us.
*** Also need time for Catacombs prep, the higher are level the more options there are to sort through.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 192/192 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/22 Monday January 8th, 2018 11:53:14 PM
Restlin looks down at Garret & smiles. "Yea, sounds pretty serious. Can't wait to see what's going on..."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Tuesday January 9th, 2018 12:05:22 AM Go Team Iron Dragons!!! Bosk bellow as Gimp disappears.
Bosk quickly reviews the mithral backpack he wears and ponders its possible uses. Although he cannot fathom how communicating with Agatha might be useful, numerous ideas come to mind on how he might use the machine's winching ability in battle. Unfortunately that apparently decalibrates the machine making it a poor battle tactic. I need to finish my shopping. Fate gave us a few extra minutes, and I am going to take advantage of it!
Lucky Charms [DM Hugh] Tuesday January 9th, 2018 1:21:09 AM
(OOC: ok...I'll start working on some captains at some point soonish...also you have until Tuesday evening to place your catacombs orders...also you have one week of game time for crafting purposes given everything that has been going down...the timeline may be a little skewed...are you familiar with the hyperbolic time chamber from DBZ...lets say you find a single shot mini one of those type areas in one of the lesser traveled areas of the tower and instead of condensing a year into a day it condenses a week into a day)
Sesha prepared herself for the day prior to seeing Gimp by performing rituals with her coven.
Restlin comes back with a bunch of scrolls and materials...he too throws his hand into the huddle.
Garret prior to the meeting with Gimp spent his day stuffing himself with meat on a stick. He threw his hand in for the cheer and tells Restlin it sounds like Gimp had a bad feeling about what was going on.
Zane also participates in the cheer and speculates on the nature of whatever is causing what is going on.
Wyaar throws his hand in for the cheer and even jumps up into the air afterwords.
Tink reflects on her history with sports and throws her hand in for her first cheer.
Beri participates in the cheer and sees that Gimp has disappeared again. Beri expresses worry regarding things that are messing with the Gods themselves.
Restlin looks down at Garret and smiles saying things sound serious and he can't wait to see what is going on.
Bosk also participates in the cheer and then reviews the uses of the back pack. He takes off for the catacombs.
You hear a number of people gathering in the square outside. Upon investigation you find that someone has set up some sort of stage and he has a brief case and stand setup on the stage. The man has a long coat, feathered hat, crooked smile and aquiline nose.
He calls out to the crowd, "Come one come all and see the talismans, droughts, charms and fetishes needed to ward off certain doom. You've seen the fogs, the orbs, the shadow people and experienced the nightmares well Dr Fallorian's Traveling Emporium has just the thing. I got the cure for what ails you. You want the bones of prominent clerics from the Woldian Gods or the Gods of Testing? I have them. You want a drought brewed with crystal clear water, fresh picked herbs, eye of newt, wing of bat, tongue of frog? I have that. You want a lucky charm plucked all the way from the Temple of Wardd in far a way Dirt City? I have that too. Step right up, Step right up there is something for everyone and in times like these they are guaranteed to sell out fast."
Various people ascend the stage and make selections from the case, exchanging coins for his wares. By the look of things it seems like he stands poised to make a small fortune.
Detect Magic: Highlight to display spoiler: {Nothing in the briefcase detects as magic}
Sense Motive DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The man seems to be really profit orientedHighlight to display }
Sense Motive DC 27: Highlight to display spoiler: {Something seems off about the man but you can't quite place it}
Sense Motive DC 35 Highlight to display spoiler: { The man seems to know that his goods aren't magical but that isn't going to stop him from turning a profit. One man's doom and gloom is another man's business opportunity}
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +21 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/22 d20+20=32 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2018 10:19:05 AM
Sense motive is auto-pass for all of those.
Restlin's eyes start to roll. Another doom and gloomer out to make a profit.
...then he says he's selling a stolen lucky charm. That is a whole other ballgame. "Friends, time to show this charlatan why it's not jake to mess with a Mendicant..."
He closes his eyes and dimensionally steps right smack in front of this idiot's briefcase stand. "Pardon me," he says to the person he just cut in front of. He starts digging through the "charms" in the dude's briefcase, picking out any that won't actually break when he throws them over his shoulder. He then actually does throw each over his shoulder, muttering loudly as he does so.
"Nope"
"Just some sage here."
"This cleric's bone looks a lot like a cat's femur, but I'm really no expert...
and so on. If this moron even thinks of taking a step in his direction, Restlin casts forcecage on him. Reflex save DC 32 or he's trapped. I'll use the actual cage instead of the solid wall version so I can berate him properly.
Caged or not, Restlin plucks the "good luck charm" from the table. "...and here we have a stolen luck charm. These things take time to make, you know, and only the most powerful of Wardd's Mendicants can create them." He looks the thing up and down, then turns towards him, holy symbol of Wardd on full display. "...and we get pretty cross when they're sold. They're given freely as gifts." He pulls out Waddles and squeezes the rubber piggy, letting out two quick squeaks. "Here's one I'm working on now." He leans in closer and whispers loudly enough for everyone to hear. "It's a present for my lady friend. Don't tell her though, it's a surprise!" He winks, then walks back to the briefcase. "Lucky for you this is all garbage. Did you know that? Did you know you're selling garbage to scared citizens of the very town the Iron Dragons are headquartered in and sworn to protect? Cause if you did and decided to do it anyway...well, that doesn't paint a very flattering picture of you."
He turns towards the gathered citizens. "Ok folks, not gonna lie. There's some scary stuff going on. The Dragon Consortium, the Star Mages, the bureaucracy of our fine town...we're all working hard to figure out what's going on. I can tell you all with complete honesty that we have no idea. I can also tell you that this dreck here won't help you a lick." He shrugs a bit. "Sorry. Wish I had something concrete to put you folks at ease. Be vigilant, report what you see to the constables...and maybe try to show that Hook City doesn't go crazy anytime things break from routine. Let's not have another incident like what happened with the chit machine, maybe?"
"Garret, come guard this guy. I'm gonna fetch Auslander. We've got, like, a jillion laws in this town. I'm pretty sure we can find some he's breaking.
He detects magic on the charlatan in question, seeing if he has anything on him that could help him escape the cage. If not, he teleports to Auslander's office, hoping to teleport back with the Inspector in tow.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/34/33; +4 vs AOO HP: 232/232 Ki:19/19 CMD: 47 SR: 28] Tuesday January 9th, 2018 11:20:28 AM
When the man appears, Garret runs over to the edge of the stage and plops down on his rear, hoping for some entertainment. As he mentions selling things, Garret's shoulders slump...then Restlin appears.
As Restlin talks and berates the man, Garret smiles and looks alternately at the two of them and then at the gathering audience. He seems like he is enjoying the entertainment. Then when he is asked to guard him, Garret scrambles to his feet and scampers over to the fellow, trying to look mean, but still smiling. He crosses his arms and tries to look tough.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday January 9th, 2018 12:43:54 PM
Zane is walking back from the catacombs as he sees Restlin appear and take on the Snake Oil Merchant. He lets him do his thing, He will ask him afterwards, "Can you drop a Greater Dispel into this ring I just bought? I picked up a couple Dispel scrolls, but the better spell would be better and I figured I could just ask. Not a big Deal if you can't." Zane will then spend some time Getting the Permanent Spells Set on himself. (Let me know if I can only do a few or do all of them)
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Tuesday January 9th, 2018 3:06:24 PM
Wyaar frowns disapprovingly as Restlin points out the man's dishonesty. He goes to stand by the man to guard him as well.. and slips Garrett a pretzel.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday January 9th, 2018 5:53:33 PM
Tink tries hard to keep a stern look on her face as Restlin goes through the man like silver through a rust monster. Inside her head she is laughing at the antics.
Had the man been giving these things away for nothing that would be a different story. What's the harm in providing some comfort - even false comfort - to the people? It's a completely different story that he's wanting to make a profit though.
If Zane requires she will cast Greater Dispel Magic into his ring for him.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Tuesday January 9th, 2018 6:42:18 PM
Sesha approves of Zane's purchases.
"I've put in an order. Nothing major. Two scrolls, one a sphere that can ensnare and protect a person, while being mobile. The other, I bought thinking about Garret. Our little monk could take the form of any Huge giant, keep his equipment, and be able to easily retain and use his monk powers. He'd gain some massive strength and stamina."
She thinks a bit, then adds.
"I also got something for my summons, and improved a piece of equipment."
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:25:14 PM
Beri almost chuckles at the attempt to sell magical charms. Doesn't he know we are in Hook City, a land known for it's magic and wizards, and until recently it's entire monetary system was based on magic. Why, with the enterance to the catacombs I could purchase myself a... The druid's face turns red for a second, he got side tracked grabbing meat on a stick with Garret and forgot to put in his purchase to the catacombs. It quickly scrawls a note with a couple items and slips it to a nearby kid, along with a couple of gold. Can you please run this to the catacombs, tell them I will be in to pick it up shortly... and this gold is for your troubles.
Lucky Charms [DM Hugh] Wednesday January 10th, 2018 12:02:43 AM
(OOC: DM Post incoming)
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday January 10th, 2018 12:12:02 AM
Bosk races as he completes his Catacombs purchases and tries to hurry back to the group.
They're After Me Lucky Charms [DM Hugh] Wednesday January 10th, 2018 12:23:34 AM Restlin's sensibilities are offended by this newest charlatan and he dimension-ally steps onto the stage. He starts rooting through the suitcase tossing trinkets over his shoulder and making disparaging comments about each one.
The man steps up to interfere with what Restlin is doing, "Now just wait one minute..." and Restlin's forcecage springs into being around the man.
Restlin then goes off about the luck charm of Wardd and how he is turning Waddles the rubber piggy into one he is going to give to Sesha before addressing the crowd being honest about what the Dragons know.
He then asks Garret to guard the man why he goes to fetch Auslander.
Garret was first excited to see the stage then disappointed when it turned out to be a sales pitch and not a performance. He perks up when Restlin does his thing and then does as Restlin asks.
Zane comes back from the catacombs and resolves to ask Restlin about the greater dispel on the ring later. (OOC: I don't see why you couldn't cast all the permanency spells right now as you are using scrolls right?)
Wyaar frowns as Restlin points out the man's dishonesty and then hops on stage to join Garret on guard duty. He slips Garret a pretzel.
Tink tries hard to remain stern while Restlin does his thing. She is of the opinion that had the man been giving them away it would be one thing but making a profit through dishonest means is another. She will cast the spell on Zane's ring as needed.
Sesha approves of Zane's purchases and then tells him what she bought.
Beri almost chuckles at the man selling the charms when he realizes that he didn't finish his catacombs run and sends a runner to arrange delivery.
Restlin returns to the stage with Auslander in tow.
"What's all this then?" Auslander asks.
After Auslander gets his bearings regarding the situation he says, "Well Hook City does have laws against fraud involving spell casting and magic items. I believe we can lock him up based on violation of those laws and then have him before a magistrate sometime later this week. Would you like to be called on as witnesses?"
Auslander looks at you all expectantly.
(OOC: You have the rest of your interaction with Auslander / the rest of the day in your next post...a new day will begin on my Wed DM Post)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 33/23/25 -- CMD 26 -- HP 185+32 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday January 10th, 2018 6:35:42 AM
A witness and a magistrate? Now we're in Justicar territory.
"Of course Inspector. It would be both my pleasure and duty to see justice swiftly and fairly dealt out. If you would prefer a written statement I would be happy to provide a detailed account." Tink stands with her hands clasped behind her back.
You can almost sense her excitement.
There are so many things to do with a criminal! Interrogations, evidence, declarations, testimonies. Paperwork, glorious paperwork. It's been quite some time since Tink could enjoy such things. She doesn't mention these to the Inspector though. He has proven to be quite well informed on duty and procedures and she doesn't want to step on his toes.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +21 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/22 Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:07:11 AM
The fun part done, he lets Tink take over. She'll also have to handle Zane's request, since that's not a spell Restlin knows. He relied on the halfling for utility spells & focused his efforts on handling battlefield control and imprisoning hucksters.
...and he's still got a bunch of work to do on his spellbook with all the new scrolls. he's picked up.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:36:06 AM
Sesha decides she's going to watch Restlin work. She'd learned to cast a number of wizard spells through the manipulation of magic, so getting more pointers was never a bad idea.
"You know, right now I have about twenty spell levels worth of arcane magic I took from Y'zargo floating around in my head. I'm excited about some of it, since I do not usually have access to any evocation magic. Delayed Blast Fireball and Time Stop seem like a match made in heaven."
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday January 10th, 2018 11:06:08 AM "Thanks Tink, i'll keep the scrolls to reload with during busy times. I wasn't sure which of our group to ask about loading the ring." To the Inspector, "Of course we'll be witnesses, unless of course our current problems, Zane indicated the fog among the other problems, have us elsewhere. Fixing that I hate to say is much more important as it involves everyone else and not just one person trying to cheat his way to riches." Zane then makes himself scarce as he heads up to his room and casts a bunch of spells, after which his goggles now just hang around his neck not being used. He's worn them for so many years, he'd feel uncomfortable if they were not handy....
(Will update the character sheet with buys and such later)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/34/33; +4 vs AOO HP: 232/232 Ki:19/19 CMD: 47 SR: 28] Wednesday January 10th, 2018 11:23:13 AM
Garret grabs the pretzel and tries to hide it while he guards the prisoner in the cage. When Auslander appears, he plops down on the edge of the stage, feet hanging over the side, and starts munching on the pretzel, waving to people in the audience.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Wednesday January 10th, 2018 2:50:30 PM
Wyaar gladly lets Tink handle the paperwork side of things, but offers himself as a witness too if needed... and goes to settle next to Garret to enjoy his own pretzel while looking over the crowd.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Wednesday January 10th, 2018 9:25:44 PM
It's hard to tell whether it's the bad dreams and lack of sleep, or whether it's something about the strange man himself, but something feels off. The hairs on the back of the druids neck stand on end at the thought that they may be playing into a trap.
Tell me Inspector, is it an option to just teleport him far from town? Perhaps it's reverse psychology, but when a man does something so foolish as to try to peddle fake magic items in the city of magic, they are either even dumber than they look and deserve pity, or are trying to be thrown in jail. In either case, I would rather just send them far from here than locking them up.
When the Iron Dragons finish up their discussions with the inspector Beri makes his way down to the catacombs to see if his order has been received.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:01:44 PM
Bosk watches the scene and wishes all the groups encounters could be this simple, though he wishes he could have purchased some of the items for his collection.
Thank you for your hard work inspector. It seems shady characters come out of the shadows whenever there is some sort of emergency, though sometimes they are not what they seem. Such a man could be perpetuating the problem, such as a fanatic of Marteaus trying to cull the weak and get rid of every option other than a person relying on their own strength. I am not saying that is what happened here. Just that in times like these nothing can be taken for granted.
The Calm [DM Hugh] Wednesday January 10th, 2018 11:37:55 PM
(OOC: DM Post incoming)
A new day [DM Hugh] Thursday January 11th, 2018 12:11:25 AM Tink is excited by the talk of the magistrate and witnesses. She offers to testify or provide a written statement.
Restlin lets Tink take over with Auslander and handle Zane's request while he starts working on scribing spells into his book.
Sesha decides to watch Restlin hoping to pick up some pointers on wizardry magic considering her spell leaching abilities.
Zane also agrees to be a witness unless something else keeps them busy. He then makes himself scarce casting a bunch of spells.
Garret grabs his pretzel, hangs his feet over the side of the stage and starts eating it.
Wyaar is also happy to let Tink handle Auslander and joins Garret on the stage eating the pretzels.
Beri has a suspicous feeling about the Charlatan and then asks Auslander about stashing him far from town. He also goes to check on his order.
Bosk also cautions about the trinket selling man.
Auslander takes the stage, suitcase and stand as evidence and arranges to have the man sent to the jail farthest from the center of town. He sits down with Zane and Tink to take their written testimony as given all the craziness going on it is hard to know what the Dragons will be doing.
The group sees to the rest of the work they have to do in the wake of their purchases and then go to bed.
The next morning everyone who did the go-team cheer with Imp actually wakes up feeling refreshed and without having experiencing nightmares. Additionally, the fog / clouds appear to have dissipated and visibility has actually been restored. It would appear that Gimp and Gargul have figured out some way to help things in Hook City as Gimp said. What do you want to do now?
(OOC: Guys I apologize I got my timing off a little again LOL; Tomorrow's post is the day I have to post something)
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD: 34 172 hp /172 (27+18 are temp) Spells Thursday January 11th, 2018 12:57:08 AM
Bosk stretches, feeling amazing. I cannot recall when I last felt this refreshed. It almost makes me forget about the oppressing impending doom threatening to destroy us.
Since we have some extra time I am going to do some training at the WLA. I need to pay my fees and finish my training. (Completing Training 5, now hero level) After that I plan to make one last trip to the Catacombs. On the way back I will visit Mara the Weaver to have her inspect and maintain my gear. She is one of the only known people who can properly work Steelgrass equipment and is nonviolently located next to our tower. Finally I plan to drop by the bar for a drink...Oh, and I also need to visit my some of our less reputable friends.
The cleric gives a sly smile. The Brodery Family are close contacts of the Iron Dragon's. Thinking back he recalls how the first spirit that he helped cross over as a Grim Avenger was their eldest sister who had taken care of the family. She was a priestess of The Edge and had plucked her own eye from her head to use as her holy symbol. That is now the third eye in the center of Bosk's head and part of his symbol of Gargul.
None of the Iron Dragons will question the cleric's cryptic message. They know her brother, Jimbim, is a rogue who sells Bosk his poisons. The only reason Bosk tolerates this is that he only sells the poisons to Bosk, and even then with restrictions. JimBim Broderly can only acquire plant or animal poisons (not other monstrous) and will only sell contact or injury poisons (which can be marginally justified for adventurer use). Inhaled or ingested could really only be used by assassins and he will not obtain or sell them. Luckily over time his selection has continuously expanded. (Max Poison DC available = Base 10+ PC CL ½ ( PC 18th level = Poison DC 19)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/34/33; +4 vs AOO HP: 232/232 Ki:19/19 CMD: 47 SR: 28] Thursday January 11th, 2018 11:27:54 AM
Garret wakes up early, feeling refreshed for the first time in some time. He looks around, then out the window. He wonders why there aren't more meat-on-a-stick vendors out in the early morning.
He wanders upstairs to the top of the tower and spots Anrete there, there lying on the ground, trying to sun himself in the early morning hours. Garret really wonders how long one person can lie on the roof, but he figures that's up to Anrete. He waves and heads down into the kitchen, wandering around to see if there's anything ready to eat this fine morning.
Sesha [AC 39 /16 To/38 Fl] | HP 178/178 | CMD 32] Thursday January 11th, 2018 2:20:27 PM
Sesha wakes again, in the arms of Sister.
The simulacrum had been growing closer to her, or at least learning how to act like it was, and that pleased her. She assumed the day would come when she would have to dismiss the creature from her bedchambers and replace her with Restlin, but that was still some time off in the future.
At least her dreams were normal.
Zane (JCC) AC 39(33), CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday January 11th, 2018 4:47:09 PM
Zane, sleeps in as his dreams were peaceful for a change and he was luxuriating in the peace. He'll finally wake up when the smell of food finally permeates his dream enough to wake him.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 35/19/30, CMD 40 (42 temp), HP 161/153, DR 5/Evil Thursday January 11th, 2018 6:43:42 PM
Wyaar too sleeps peacefully but the next day seems to have a Meltdown from a Spectre.
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So busy! Hopefully will get to sheet this weekend. Will just skip catacomb this level
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+7/+13 CMD: +21 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/22 Thursday January 11th, 2018 9:07:24 PM
OOC: Bad time to be in IT security, that's for sure.
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Restlin's also pleased to wake up not choking. He finishes up his spellbook scribing & prepares for whatever's coming.
Beriothian -- AC:34+4/18+4/32+4 HP: 306/290 CMD = 23 Thursday January 11th, 2018 9:18:39 PM
Beriothian wakes up to actually see sun coming though his window. No crazy dreams and good weather, never a bad way to start the day. The druid straps on his newly upgraded armor from the catacombs and heads down the stairs to get his morning coffee.
What's with the animals? [DM Hugh] Thursday January 11th, 2018 11:57:21 PM
DM Post incoming
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