DM Mitch Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:17:39 AM Tink reassures the scribe.
Zane rambles a little, clearly not knowing what everyone’s talking about.
Garret very carefully messes up his pass by accident. Then hopes that even with no food there would be snacks.
Sesha answers Restlin’s question.
Wyarr comments that Restlin would need something to not mess up his nice clothes in the dirty books.
Beri explains what he wants to research.
Restlin is ready to go and offers Sesha to be his +1
Bosk follows along, not sure what he can do to help but willing to try his best.
Robert the notary says to Katinka, “I’m s-s-s sorry Ma’am. You are kind of a living legend being a high ranking Justicar and Iron Dragon member. I just don’t feel my work is necessarily up to the task of serving Dragons.”
Auslander says, “Pish, man. You graduated top of your class and I haven’t had you create documents or certify anything that wasn’t top notch. I asked for you personally because I like your work and I know if I ask you to do something it will get done.”
Auslander then says in response to Zane’s remark, “My memory isn’t great today. Robert please create one more library pass that is good for a year in the name of Zane Stormfront.” To Zane Auslander says, “Forgive me my good fellow. Even if the library can’t help you with your undertaking perhaps it will provide you with other information related to your heritage once things settle down?”
Upon seeing Garret stuff the pass into one of his pockets and hearing him mumbling under his breath about snacks Auslander says to Restlin, “Might I have a word with you?”
Restlin or Perception DC 40 Highlight to display spoiler: {Auslander advises you keep an eye on Garret while at the Library so he does not do something to upset the librarians as celebrities or no they have been known to ban people for not handling the documents in the library properly}
After handing the final pass to Zane, Auslander asks if there is anything else the Dragons need before heading on his way. (OOC: Please feel free to add anything in next post and I’ll deal with it)
With that a trip to the library is in order. You arrive at the sprawling library complex, surprisingly it would appear whatever magics are in effect kept the grounds of the library mostly intact despite having the recent events involving the Sargrass.
You open the large oaken doors to find a vestibule with an elderly matronly seeming woman behind the counter wearing lenses. She looks up behind the counter and says, “I hope you all have valid library passes because we are not open to the public. If you do have your passes, then what can I help you find today?”
(OOC: In game down time is up to the players to decide how long you want to wait before venturing forth)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+10=25 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:37:07 AM
Tink overhears Auslander's comment to Restlin and it gives her reason to smile.
With her CC shopping complete, some crafting done, a little training, Tink finally feels ready to hit the adventuring trail again. What better place to start than a library!
"Yes, uh, could you please direct us towards any documents that may mention granting sentience to a machine?" she speaks in a very hushed voice "Tomes, manuscripts, any sort of document would be quite helpful" Tink holds her library pass out for inspection.
Profession Librarian: 25 - in case Tink needs to "talk the talk"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/26 d20+24=42 ; d20+25=35 ; d6=3 ; d20+39=54 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:04:54 AM
(Of course Tink has Profession, Librarian...)
Restlin gives Auslander a nod, though he's not sure how to keep Garret out of trouble AND get work done. A tall order to be sure.
That said, Restlin's a smart guy.
On their way to the library, he stops at a confectioner's and buys the biggest, sturdiest jaw-breaker they have. He wants the thing the size of his fist. He'll use polymorph any object to make a small one bigger if need be.
When Garret arrives at the Library, Restlin hands over the gloves of his special suit that always remain clean no matter what and suggests Garret try them on.
He then casts Sympathy on the jaw-breaker, making it irresistible to members of the Goodbarrel family.
Garret must make a DC 42 will save or be fascinated by the jaw breaker and unable to leave it alone. SR check is 35. If he succeeds on the will save, he must check again in 30 minutes.
Restlin will keep Garret occupied until he fails a save and becomes enraptured by the jawbreaker. Once he's safely eating the massive thing, he'll join Tink in her research. He will stay near the halfling, pondering things aloud where he can hear. Dude may be a handful, but he has moments of brilliance.
Knowledge, Arcana: 51 - Restlin should have a good idea where to start looking, at the very least.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] d20+28=45 ; d20+28=35 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:56:56 AM
Garret smiles when Restlin hands him the gloves. He tries them on and says, "I guess they're neat. Is this something I need to have in the library?" When Restlin hands over the jawbreaker, Garret takes a look at it (will save: 45!). He licks it all around and continues to handle it. He says, "Tastes nice." He starts to look around the library, but eventually starts spending more and more time on the jawbreaker (second will save, 35). "MMmmMMmm...."
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character d20+21=35 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 12:08:38 PM
Zane makes some comments over the rings as he goes with the rest to the Library. "I'm only worried about Dock, when Agatha is near him, I told Dock he could remove anyone from his decks that he didn't like, just not to hurt them as he does so. Agatha wants to "explore" our new friend, and I'm seriously worried about her exploration style." At the Library he shows his new Card and after hearing what's needed, he starts looking for the information on Constructs....
Search Perception = 35
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil d20+31=48 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 2:43:03 PM
Wyaar accompanies the group to the library as well and nods towards Zane at his thoughts, "I can see her style of study being rather.. invasive. We will keep an eye on her. Maybe ensure she always has an escort when aboard."
And he'll help as best he can too in searching around for something that might be pointed out as helpful.
Perception: 48 if given some book or scroll titles to look for
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Wednesday August 8th, 2018 9:07:26 PM
Beri hands the librarian his updated card. He then withdraws a list of the topics he wanted to try to look for
It seems that our enemies have started to do their homework on us and made preparations. We need to do the same if we want the Wold to survive. Could you tell me what shelves I might find books detailing Kevintar and Marteus? Specifically about their their strengths and weaknesses, past combat, their final days, and Bone Tower.
There is also a cult that moved into that area that are I'm curious about. I believe the cult has been around for some time, and while they only recently have been of note records of their preferred magics and weapons would be nice to find.
Oh, and any documents you may have telling tales of a free-willed undead construct would be extremely helpful.
ooc: I will be completing my shopping upon completion of my library research.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Thursday August 9th, 2018 12:08:07 AM
Sesha watches Beri with a bit of a smile. It wasn't like him to take charge of research like this. Usually he let Restlin or Bosk find out what was needed. Perhaps being Gargul'd was enough to motivate anyone.
She quickly and suddenly has a gut impulse to look for Garret. If he snuck in food, but not a napkin, books were in danger.
DM Mitch Thursday August 9th, 2018 7:55:55 AM Tink asks about sentient machines
Restling gets and enchants an enormous jawbreaker to keep Garret busy.
Garret starts to enjoy the jawbreaker, though he’s able to resist the enchantment at first.
Zane explains he’s only worried about Dock around Agatha; it can take care of itself otherwise.
Wyarr agrees with Zane’s point and suggests they always have someone escorting her when she interacts with Dock.
Ber asks about books on the gods, bone tower, cults, and free-willed constructs.
Sesha wonders if Beri’s recent experience with Gargul is what is driving him to research so hard.
The librarian looks at Tink and says, “Sentience to a machine? You mean like constructs and golems? While the library does keep some tomes about this practice for historical purposes access to said tomes is generally heavily restricted, however seeing as you are the Iron Dragons and your papers do all seem in order I do suppose I could grant you access to these tomes.”
To Wyaar she says, “We have historical texts detailing the saga of Gargul and his twin punishers. You are free to peruse them if you like. I’m not sure if we have anything as detailed as what you are looking for because a lot of the chronicles took artistic license at certain points in time. We do have a number of treatises on the bone tower though as it is a really interesting structure that has captured the interest of many Woldians. As far as your cult inquiries go we do have books on cults in general but I don’t believe anyone has written anything recently regarding the particular cult you have been having run-ins with. I’ be more than happy to send for someone to gather the books we have on cults but I’m not sure if it would be worth your time. As for your question about a free-willed undead construct the best we can do there is some illustrated children’s books about a being from another world who died was brought back as an undead using powerful magic and merged with a magical suit of armor. The kids really seem to love this one for some reason, I don’t get it but I digress...Why don’t I have someone show some of you to where we keep the tomes on constructs and others of you can go to where we keep our historical texts on Gargul. I’ll send someone to deliver the books on the Bone Tower and cults there as well. I’m honestly not sure if we have anything that will satisfy all your inquiries but we will do the best we can. ”
She rings a bell and a grizzled looking bald dwarf with a red bird appears from a hidden passageway. “Quimby, please escort some of the Iron Dragons to the special collections. They are interested in learning what we have about constructs and golems. Take the rest to where we keep the historical texts concerning Woldian Deities specifically Gargul. They are looking for books related specifically to Marteus and Kevintar. Also please dispatch someone to gather any document on the bonetower or cults and deliver them to the historical Deity section.”
Quimby bows to the assembled Dragons and starts escorting you down the passage he came from. A short while later you emerge into a wide room with a fireplace and several rows of book shelves. He says, “This room houses our historical texts on Woldian Gods. That shelf, that shelf and that shelf pertain to Gargul. Someone will bring you texts concerning the bone tower and cults if some of you will wait here. The rest of you follow me.”
Those that decide to look into the construct texts follow Quimby down more passageways zigging and zagging and finally ascending a spiral staircase. Quimby says, “We keep our special collection in a place that is hard to get to. Not many people are allowed to view them but if giving you access to the collection would enable you to better save the Wold who are we to keep you from it. He takes a key from his belt and opens a heavy metal door (Appraise 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {The door appears to be a mithral alloy}) Those who made the journey to the special collectiona are greeted by a richly appointed chamber in dark oak with plush chairs and stacks on stacks of books and scrolls as well as various chests. Quimby goes to one of the corners, pulls out a chest, grabs another key from his belt and opens the heavy lock on the chest.
(Detect magic + spellcraft DC 31 Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize the tome from the chest as an Iron Golem Manual })
Constructs Result: [know[arcana] 42 : (Highlight to display spoiler: {You find a lot about creating conventional golems but nothing regarding creating what you are looking for. There is one theoretical text talking about how the crystal from the crystal mountains might have properties making it suitable to create a new kind of construct that is more than just essentially a slave to its masters commands but there isn’t anything concrete there as to how someone would actually do that.})
If you made the above roll + Int Check 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Dock came from the Sargrass and it is crystalline perhaps Dock is the result of the theoretical technique?}
Marteus / Kevintar know [religion]: 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that Marteus and Kevintar had different personalities although they were twins. Marteus took great joy from his role as punisher while Kevintar did what he did as was his duty. Marteus did not become entrapped quietly but Gargul ordered Kevintar into his cage and Kevintar went. Kevintar has been in prison for a really long time who knows how that could have changed him?}
Bonetower Know [engineering] 32 : Highlight to display spoiler: {The bone tower is constructed in such a way that it exists in multiple dimensions / spaces. Its unique properties are part of what made it suitable as a location to jail the twin punishers in. A tribe of orcs guards the entrance and holds tournaments for people who want to try to gain entrance.}
Cults Know [religion] 26 Highlight to display spoiler: {Over the course of Wold history many minor cults have popped up here or there tied to either some charismatic figure or would be new power or deity. Billoopl has had at least 1 instance where cult followers of his tried to bring Him back only to be thwarted by others and a Witchfire had raised a cult of her own as well. The Cult you are interested in though is not well documented as the librarian said because they had remained hidden for so long. }
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+24=35 ; d20+20=21 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:50:35 AM "Thankyou" Tink whispers in appreciation for the directions.
She makes her way to read over the documents on constructs. It's interesting however she doesn't learn as much as she would have hoped.
Spellcheck vs DC31: 32 = Autopass Appraise vs DC30: 21 = Fail Knowl Arcana vs DC42: 35 = Fail. That's right, get the fails out now.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:07:09 AM
Garret follows along with the group to the first room. When a couple of the dragons start looking at books, he plops down on the ground and noisily continues sucking on the jawbreaker, occasionally taking it out of his mouth to look at it, and then licking it before shoving it back in his mouth. The gloves occasionally get piles of gooey mess on them, but the apparently clean themselves. Not surprisingly, Garret doesn't really notice.
OOC: Garret can't help with any of those rolls at all, sorry! :)
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Thursday August 9th, 2018 2:10:05 PM
Wyaar has no idea about any of that stuff... but man, can he fetch a book if someoen else points it out for them. And his fingers stay clean too.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday August 9th, 2018 3:05:14 PM
Zane reads the first line in one of the books about constructs.... "Ok, I'm done. this stuff is so far beyond me just getting that 5th word of the first sentence made my head hurt. This all yours everyone, I'll just sit over here and make sure Garret doesn't make a mess."
Restlin takes a look at the book Tink put down. "Iron Golem manual. Not immediately helpful, but maybe we can extrapolate some way to include intelligence and free will into their creation. Put it in the maybe pile."
Know, Arcana: 47, INT check autopass.
"Lots of stuff here about making golems, but not much...wait...check here. There's something about using the crystals from the Crystal Mountains back in the Sargrass to create something like...Dock." He puts the book down. "Hey Zane, you seem to understand Dock's beeping. Maybe you can go see if he was made from Crystal Mountain materials?" He puts the book in the "this may be important pile."
Know, Religion: autopass
"Look here. Says Kevintar just walked into that cage Gargul made for them, while Marteus raised some heck...so why's Kevintar now deciding to go all rogue on Gargul?"
Know, Engineering: 44
"Woah...check this out. That bonetower exists simultaneously in multiple dimensions. That's why it was used to jail the two gods. Book's out of date, though. Still says the orc tribe is guarding it. Supposedly they used to hold tournaments for folks who wanted to get in. Guess the Death Dragons didn't have time for formalities." He puts the book in the "this is definitely important" pile.
Know, Religion: Autopass
"Nothing useful about our cult here. They're not the first to try and set Kevintar free, though."
Restlin stands and stretches, worn out from all the research. "Our best bet may be seeing if there are ways into the Bonetower from the other dimensions it touches...aside from just following Gargul's convoluted key instructions. I'll do some more research into it, see if we can't figure out what dimensions it touches. We may have to do some scouting after that, poking for ways in."
He then does just that, digging in and trying to find which dimensions the Bonetower touches.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:37:06 PM
Hearing his name, Zane perks up for moment, then says, [b]"Got it, I think, headed back to the rebuilding zone, I'll give you an answer by ring."/[b] With that, Zane makes his way out of the Library and once outside, drops a haste on himself, unfurls his wings and just above building height, makes for the area where Dock was, if he spots him before reaching the site, he'll adjust his flight path, otherwise he'll ask directions and or start looking around.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:40:09 PM
Beri digs through the ancient tomes and learns a ton... such as the fact that ancient tomes are hard to decipher. It's as if the scholars went our of their way to make things sound as complex and as hard to decipher as possible. Perhaps they were able to charge more for their books if they sounded complicated. He wonder's briefly where the children's books are that were mentioned. He is glad that Restlin is able to make better use of them then he is.
That's a great idea. It sounds like it shouldn't matter where we enter, so it would be in our best interest to not used the most heavily guarded entrance.
As for Kevintar, I wonder if he was also somehow tricked into thinking Gargul gave him commands... or it could just be that a lifetime of solitary confinement slowly drove him crazy. Can't say I'd blame him.
I guess that just leaves the free-willed undead construct. As far as I know, those illustrated children's books are our best lead, unless you think we'd be able to scry for the construct based on just the general description we have.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Friday August 10th, 2018 7:53:53 AM
Both let's the others finish up at the library. I do not think I will be much help her. If no one minds, I am going to head to the Catacombs and then the WLA. I will meet you at the tower later and will let you know if I learn anything at the WLA.
DM Mitch Friday August 10th, 2018 8:13:07 AM Tink doesn’t have much luck researching.
Garret sits down and enjoys his jawbreaker.
Wyarr plays errand boy.
Zane quickly gives up and camps next to Garret to keep him out of trouble. Then something Restlin says perks him up and he leaves.
Restlin really shows his research chops and quickly pulls all the important information out of the tomes.
Beri hits the children’s section.
Bosk heads out to get other business done.
Zane flies off looking for Dock. He manages to locate the construct using its rescue cranes to clear debris.
After some chirping from Dock, Zane manages to get the impression that the crystal that made Dock did come from the Crystal Mountain at some point but it was changed somehow. Dock knows it was built but it doesn’t know by who. Dock had been minding its business when all heck broke loose and ended up captured and enslaved by the blood grass lich and forced to serve as a power source for the giant castle and escape pod.
Beri rings a bell and Quimby appears, the dwarf says, “The illustrated children books? That is an unusual request but follow me.”
He leads you back down the twisting and winding corridors into a room filled with pillow chairs and shorter book shelves. “I believe the tails of the undead warrior and his magical suit of armor are somewhere over there.” the dwarf points.
After some digging Beri finds a couple books of an unusual art style (black ink on white paper with characters who have big eyes with small mouths) depicting the adventures of a character with the strange name of Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man. In the first book of the series Mega Cyber Robo Ninja man was just a normal guy well normal for that world. Apparently people drove around in vehicles reminiscent of dock except with wheels instead of the ability to fly and made from what appears to be metal instead of crystal. He died horribly due to an ambush by organized criminals and was brought back after a fashion using the most unusual magic techniques Beri had ever seen illustrated. He was fitted with what seemed like a magic suit of armor that had further strange procedures done on it and after everything was complete Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man had a magic sword, a small range weapon that could knock people back or damage them like an odd shaped wand and a large range weapon reminescent of Dock’s armament when it was under the influence of the blood grass lich. The rest of the books detail him teaming up with a gang of people wearing strange hair styles and carrying odd equipment and fighting against other larger constructs. The books don’t really list an author’s name and it appears they were rebound from whatever their original cover had been.
Restlin doesn’t really find much about what dimensions the bone tower may interact with. The problem seems to be that no one really ever wrote about it. Whether it was because their expeditions into the tower lead to their deaths or just because the tower hadn’t really been fully explored is hard to say.
There is some speculation in a manuscript by a Bard named Rupert the Mirthful that the dimensions the tower connects to hold some kind of special significance but it doesn’t really go into detail about what that significance could be and there was an oral tradition of a prophecy of the significance of the connected worlds being revealed when the timing was right. (OOC: anything else you want to look up in the library?)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Friday August 10th, 2018 10:45:37 AM
As the jawbreaker slowly starts to get smaller, Garret pops it in his mouth and tries to bite it. Of course, it does not break. He noisily pulls it out of his mouth and continues slurping on it, making yummy noises as he does so.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/26 d20+39=51 ; d20+32=51 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 11:23:34 AM
Restlin slams the last book shut. "Nothing concrete. It looks like the dimensions the tower connects to are significant, not random. Some prophecy says it would be revealed when the 'time is right', but I'm guessing that's when we're supposed to be doing the key ritual Gargul taught us. It may be too late to start improvising.
"I think we should go get ourselves a stupidly expensive dinner, have a few drinks, then brainstorm for a while and see if we can't come up with a theory ourselves. If we come up empty handed, we go back to finding the proper keys."
As they leave the library, Restlin ends the sympathy spell on the jawbreaker before Garret tries to swallow it whole and chokes.
Know, Arcana: 51 Know, Planes: also 51
Restlin thinks real hard about what dimensions the tower exists in.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Friday August 10th, 2018 2:39:39 PM
Zane relays the info Dock gave him, and he hangs out on it's deck, watching it work with the crew below. When they plan to meet for diner, Zane says bye again to Dock and heads to wherever they are going to eat. If he sees a store front open that sells clothing, he'll make a quick stop. DMHighlight to display spoiler: { He wants a short cape in a medium to dark brown in a size to be used as a bib for Garret. Maybe it'll help keep things cleaner.}
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Friday August 10th, 2018 9:06:07 PM
Beri walk back to Quimby with the re-bound book. Excuse me, it looks like when this book we re-bound the author's name may have been removed. Is there some sort of catalog that would list the original details? It this book is based on an ancient legend or folklore then it may be exactly what we were told to look for.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday August 11th, 2018 4:11:19 AM
Tink silently broods. This is a library, a place where she should be able to find anything on any topic of her choosing. Here she stands without any information at all.
She tries to console herself with the fact that the Hook City library is so closely guarded and with so many archives that even the most learned of scholars was bound to get lost from time to time.
She tags along behind Beri to see what he finds.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Saturday August 11th, 2018 11:35:16 PM
Sesha isnt able to come up with anything different than Restlin. Theres so much she doesn't know, but they dont have to rush.
"I second us trying to come up with our own way through. Anyone know a world class their?"
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Saturday August 11th, 2018 11:40:32 PM
Bosk listens over the ring as the others talk about Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man. That robo man actually sounds like a golem to me. The guy does and came back in a metal body... That is basically the definition.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Sunday August 12th, 2018 8:48:20 AM "Huh?" Tink wasn't really paying attention. Beri's logic seems sound though. Plus a constructs ninja sounds pretty great.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Sunday August 12th, 2018 12:34:02 PM
"I don't know enough about the difference but aren't golems usually not sentient? Sounds like it would work" Wyaar muses as they exit the library.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Sunday August 12th, 2018 8:58:26 PM Anyway, even if the author doesn't turn out to be a useful lead I believe it makes more sense to to follow the one lead we have than to wander around blindely and hope we get lucky.
DM Mitch Monday August 13th, 2018 7:19:31 AM Garret tries and fails to chew on the jawbreaker.
Restlin suggests they all eat and ponders more about the tower.
Zane hangs out with dock for a bit then heads back looking for a clothing shop along the way.
Beriothian asks more about the children’s book he found.
Tink is annoyed about her lack of success finding out more information. She tags along with Beri to see what he can find out.
Sesha agrees with Restlin
Bosk wonders if the robot man from the children’s story might be a golem.
Wyarr muses more about the golem and it’s possible sentience.
As the dragons prepare to have a stupidly expensive dinner (OOC: everyone deduct 10 gold per person; more if you are feeling generous as equipment section lists a banquet at 10 gp per person) Restlin thinks long and hard about what possible dimensions the tower could exist in. The problem with other dimensions is they could be as similar to or as different from their current reality as one can imagine. When you had your encounter with the other dimensional orbs pre-Sargrass you noticed most of the worlds you visited were almost alternate versions of your own though some had terrible outcomes.
Zane is able to make his special purchase for Garret (OOC: deduct an additional 2 sp for the cloak)
Quimby looks a little taken aback by Beri’s question about the origins of the strange book and the rebinding. He says to Beri, “Well here’s the thing about those books, they were found during the events involving the mist prior to the Sargrass invasion. It’s like they came in with the mist, the odd thing is that none of them had covers. Multiple copies too. We managed to secure the ones that were in the best shape and conventionally bind them. The thing is they are just so unique and the kids do seem to love them but we’ve had mages check and there isn’t magic or anything on them so they are safe to read we think. Alchemically the ink and paper seems to be different from the ink and paper we typically use but that shouldn’t be a problem. Just seems strange how the world depicted in those tales is so much different than our own. Then again weren’t the orbs different too?” he asks you.
You take in your meal, you have Dock (a sentient free willed construct), some information about Gargul, Marteus, Kevintar, the bone tower, golems and cults and a mission from Gargul to actually go to the bone tower and free Kevintar. While the strange rebound books detailing the adventures of Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man were interesting you don’t really know who wrote them. They did turn up recently during the time when the orbs were popping up all over Hook City so it is possible that the books themselves came from another dimension, it would certainly fit with the alchemical oddness noted by examiners but even if the books came from another dimension how could you use that to help you? What do you want to do next?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Monday August 13th, 2018 11:36:35 AM
Garret hears the others talking over the rings, but he really likes the jawbreaker. He wonders why he hasn't been able to wear it down. It must just take even more licking on it before it wears down enough.
When the others leave, Garret doesn't even notice as he continues to focus on the jawbreaker. Someone has to go back and get him and gently prod him to his feet to get him to go to the dinner. The dinner finally breaks him out of his daze as the sight and smell of food are enough to distract him from the jawbreaker. He slips it into his pocket, still wet, of course, and smiles at the nice spread of food.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Monday August 13th, 2018 1:09:00 PM
Zane arrives at the dinner and presents Garret with the new eating cloak. "Garret, this is to keep you from spilling food onto the floor, see there is pockets at the bottom of the short cape to catch it. You wear it backwards so it covers your front when you eat."
Zane eats his fill, and then says, "So, there is a plan now?"
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Monday August 13th, 2018 2:46:21 PM
Sesha isn't much of an eater. She picks over some of the better fruits and vegetables, eats a little raw fish and soup, and saves most of her stomach for dessert.
She decides to wear pearl to dinner, and her dress has a sheen that is opalescent, like the inside of a sea shell.
After dinner, she decides that she has been passive enough in this process.
"I don't think so, not yet. But we shouldn't leave here tonight without one."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/26 d20+17=34 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 2:59:18 PM
Restlin is much smarter than Carl. I'm making a straight INT roll to see if I can piece together all this information into some sort of...idea. Not a whole plan, per say, just trying to figure out if what we've learned may pan out into something, or if we should drop the whole other-dimension line of inquiry and start worrying about sentient constructs more.
INT check: 34
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Restlin is mostly quiet during dinner as his mind turns. He feels like he may be on the verge of figuring something out. He could be dead wrong about that, but it's worth one final big thinking session.
He does get his gloves back from Garret, though. He gives them a good shake, but trusts in his suit's magic to keep itself clean, even of Garret level mess. He gives a nod to Zane's forethought.
"Tink, you've been awfully quiet tonight. Any bright ideas stewing?"
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Monday August 13th, 2018 8:43:05 PM
Wyaar has no idea but enjoys a good banquet when it's available.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Monday August 13th, 2018 9:31:45 PM
Beri sits down at the table. At first he thought about something light, but when he realizes they are going to an actual banquet the druid decides to get his moneys worth. He starts of with the rack of lamb, garlic mashed potatoes, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and a nice Bordeaux to round it off.
As he eats he listens to the others discuss what to do next.
Well, as much as I'd prefer to go in with a plan, I fear that Gargul may have put us on a path that forces us to rely on blind faith and luck... so in other words, we are going with our default plan.
He told us we would need to "Go to Bone Tower. Defeat the cult that has already defeated the orcs formerly there. Secure the entrance. Find two free-willed corporeal undead, two free-willed constructs, and one free-willed undead construct who will declare their devotion to me. Also find five hearts, of creatures powerful and potent, hearts of virtue, sin, order, chaos, and balance. Enter the Tower with these allies..."
He also said regarding the plan that we could "disregard or adapt as fate prompts"... I have a hunch he knew we'd try to do things in a more logical order, and phrased it that way so we'd be able to accept that fate is forcing us to secure the tower, and only then find what we need to gather the rest of the requirements. And if we have to deal with the cultists first, my guess is that the cultists are on the same mission. They've probably spent the last few years hunting down the clues we are looking for now, and perhaps even obtained some of the requirements.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Tuesday August 14th, 2018 12:45:04 AM Do you think we could enlist the help of another band of orcs in helping over throw the cult? It could help preserve our spells, although then we run the risk of having to then defeat a band of orcs. I think a good starting point is seeing if Dock can recall anything about where he came from and who made him. We should also see if anything else came in through the mist. Agatha might know about that.
DM Mitch Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:09:28 AM
Garret is eventually prodded into leaving the jawbreaker alone.
Zane gets Garret a cloak that acts as a bib and wonders aloud if they have a plan.
Sesha tells Zane no, there isn’t a plan yet.
Restlin wracks his considerable brains for a plan and a theoretical idea that is hypothetically possible slowly forms in his head. He remembers that Agatha and Sprocket used material from the gate from the Float in order to accomplish something with the first draft of their trans-dimensional device as the gate at the float has a property that allows it to connect to other places. The library seems to think that those Mega Cyber Robo Ninja man books came from some other reality. Mayhaps it is possible to use some or all of those books as a focus to establish some sort of connection to wherever the books came from in a process similar to whatever Agatha did with her prototype. Mayhap those books are some kind of historical narrative? If so actually going to the world where the books came from may allow them to find Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man or something like him. He’s possibly a construct, possibly an undead, possibly both. The procedures in the book done on his corpse and armor were very strange so who is to say what the final results of those odd magicks were? As much as Restlin loathes the Star Mages and Agatha, it might not hurt to at least pick her mind on what he is thinking. Mayhap she and Sprocket can make his vague idea a concrete reality? Mayhap they’ll be able to tell the others more about the strange procedures in the book at the very least?
Alternatively Beri rehashes what Gargul wants the party to do and speculates that they may be able to take advantage of any progress the cult had achieved if they go to put an end to their presence in the Bone Tower first.
Wyarr has no ideas to offer.
Bosk suggests they recruit some orcs in the area to help them retake the tower entrance.
Now that everyone’s eaten, what will you do next?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:16:42 AM
Garret looks at Zane and says, "What's wrong with spilling food on the floor?"
He looks down at the cape and says, "No matter, more pockets equals more food!" As the banquet appears, he tries out the pockets to see which kinds of food will fit best in them. When the food continues coming, he ignores the pockets and really starts eating...and eating. As Beri mentions the plan and the hearts, Garret mumbles, "Who wants to give up their hearts for this kind of sacrifice? Are we savages?"
Then you can hear a light snoring as Garret leans or falls back in his chair, as he has eaten himself into a solid food coma, a drumstick of some kind still clutched in one hand...
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:30:23 AM
Zane repeats what Dock says he knows....
Quote: After some chirping from Dock, Zane manages to get the impression that the crystal that made Dock did come from the Crystal Mountain at some point but it was changed somehow. Dock knows it was built but it doesn’t know by who.
Zane then says, "I know Agatha is currently being a help, but with the way she works without really thinking of the out come, do you think it's smart to give her any idea that she could create a construct like Dock? I doubt that whatever she should happen to create if she succeeded would be anything we'd want wandering around."
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:52:14 AM
"Agatha is probably reliable in an unreliable sort of way. I have a feeling if we tell her that no matter what, and regardless of consequence, we need her to get us to the other dimension, she can make it happen. We might all show up as faeries wearing ivy and thongs, but by gosh she can get us there."
Sesha sips a light coffee, extra sweet with sugar and cream.
"Is taking a back door worth the risk of using her? Maybe. There's a lot to be said for not knocking on the front door of trouble."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Tuesday August 14th, 2018 6:18:27 PM
"we may be able to sway some of the Orc to our cause, perhaps even towards Good in general. it is worth a try if we are able" Wyaar puts in.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday August 14th, 2018 7:37:36 PM
Swaying the minds of orcs could be a considerable challenge but Tink is ready to give it a go
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Tuesday August 14th, 2018 9:08:46 PM
Beri digs into a slice of spiced pear cake and a cup of coffee as the group discusses how to proceed. In any case, I do think we should pick Agatha's mind on this. Her and Sprocket are the only two that seem to understand how this stuff actually works. If we go it alone, there is too much that could go wrong. If we were to find ourselves trapped in another dimension, that would be horrible enough, but our failure would mean that pretty much everyone in the Wold would suffer as a result as well.
Besides, I'm fairly confident that Agatha would be willing to put off any messing around with the constructs if we promise to give her sole access to this information. She's more interested in getting publications in the star mages than anything else, and wouldn't jeopardize her chance to be the first sole receiver of this info.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/26 Tuesday August 14th, 2018 9:55:43 PM
Finally, the lightbulb goes on.
"Beri. Did you check out those kids books? The one with the super majestic 'robo' warrior? IF they come from another dimension and IF they're not pure fantasy, that thing may be an aware construct as well. That dimension may be full of the things for all we know. It may even make that whole part of the ritual trivial."
He grabs Sesha's drink and downs it in a gulp, continuing on before she can protest. "Agatha and Sprocket know far more about dimensional doodads than I do, but if any energy from that other dimension exists and they can detect and focus it, we may be able to pay it a visit." He slumps back in his chair, mentally worn out.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Wednesday August 15th, 2018 12:49:29 AM
Both chews his lip as he ponders the overwhelming feeling that he is missing something important.
ooc: I am trying to review the old posts to see if I am overlooking anything.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday August 15th, 2018 5:32:45 AM
Tink exhales slowly. She just doesn't like these Mage's Guild folk but doesn't want to display it too openly.
She can only hope they haven't meddled too much or caused any more things for the ID to worry about.
DM Mitch Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:15:09 AM Garret wonder’s what’s wrong with food on the floor before deciding it doesn’t matter. He also wonders who would give up their heart for this ritual.
Zane repeats what he knows about dock and wonders if it’s really a good idea to tell her enough that she might try to make her own.
Sesha points out that Agatha is pretty reliable and could probably get them to another dimension, though they might end up as fairies or something.
Wyarr thinks trying to convert some Orcs to the side of good would be a worthwhile endevor.
Tink thinks Wyarr’s idea would be tough but is willing to give it a shot. She muses on her dislike of the star mages and hopes they haven’t/won’t cause to big of a mess.
Beri points out the danger of trying the scheme on their own and that Agatha is more interested in publishing things than making things.
Restlin explains his brain storm to the group.
Bosk reconsiders everything that’s been found out or discussed up to now.
Wyaar and Tink seem to be keen on trying to give the front door a try after seeing if they can rally some orcs to their cause to retake the entrance.
While others have misgivings about going to Agatha, Restlin, Beri and Sesha think it could ultimately be worth the risk.
The next day when you go where Agatha and Sprocket are working on repairs you find the 2 in the vicinity of Dock though not onboard your new friend. Agatha does seem to have some strange device pointed at the sentient construct from afar and taking some readings.
She nonchalantly puts her device down and tries to play it cool as you walk up to her, “I’m not taking it apart, I’m just getting some readings with regards to the type and strength of magical auras emanating from Dock. The weird thing is the strength and type of auras that construct puts out seems to change based on what it is doing and the color of the large bottom gem that has something to do with its flight capabilities.”
“Anyway, it seems like you had a reason for coming to me, so what can I help you with?”
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:45:08 AM
With no small amount of huffiness, Sesha gets another cup of coffe ordered, carefully measures in her cream and sugar, and drinks it on the defensive to ward away intrusive mage priests.
Sesha liked this woman. No one else did, really, but Sesha felt like she understood Agatha's doggedness to a cause that other people couldn't easily rally behind. She doesn't mind taking the lead.
"Hey Agatha, how do you feel about travel to alternate realities, sentient constructs that are also free willed, and breaking into places where gods are stored like dogs in a crate?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Wednesday August 15th, 2018 11:25:24 AM
Garret is feeling quite filled and content the next day. It has been some time when he has really had his fill of food for more than one meal in a row. He is all smiles as they find Agatha and Sprocket. Garret does a double-take at Sesha when she just blurts out the question about other realities and gods stored like dogs, mouth agape.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 d20+39=59 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 11:51:21 AM
Restlin's respect for Agatha is growing, but he still checks her math to make sure her observations are just that.
Knowledge, Arcana: 59 - Is she just observing, or can this setup somehow interfere with Dock?
He's pretty sure he knows the answer to Sesha's question, so he continues. "The library's got some new books in the childrens' section that they're pretty sure came through during the dimensional rift extravaganza. They detail a world where sentient constructs exist with some frequency. We were hoping you could lend some assistance in visiting there if our hunches prove correct."
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:39:58 PM
Zane lets the others deal with Agatha and Sprocket, he heads directly to Dock. "You're not over working yourself are you?" certain that if he's being bothered, that Dock will inform him....
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Wednesday August 15th, 2018 9:02:23 PM
Before they had out, Beri remembers he's been forgetting to ask Restlin's help. Oh, Restlin, before I forget, I have a few permanent spells I want to get, would you be able to cast the actual spells for me later?
When they get to the repair site there isn't much more for Beri to ask. He waits for Agatha to hear their request and see if she has any sguggesions.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:49:18 PM
Wyaar smiles to Agatha and eyes the repairs.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects d20+26=35 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:01:11 AM Sense Motive: 35
Tink smiles politely to Agatha but wonders if she has already been fiddling with the device.
DM Mitch Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:18:23 AM Sesha decides to lead the conversation with Agatha and asks a question.
Garret is feeling content and is surprised at Sesha’s question.
Restlin further clarifies what they’re after.’
Zane talks to Dock.
Beri asks Restlin about permanent spells being recast.
Wyarr smiles politely and looks over the repairs in progress.
Tink also smiles politely but is more suspicious.
Agatha says to Sesha, “You know my interests in other dimensions and why I am so interested. A place where Gods are created could also be useful for our end goals. As far as sentient constructs, the concept is certainly fascinating. I have been studying your new friend and it would certainly be a feat to create something like him.”
Restlin gets the impression Agatha’s instrument is a detector not an emitter so it can’t interfere with Dock’s functioning. Tink gets the impression that Agatha is being honest with them.
After hearing of your recent trip to the library she holds up a hand and says, “Let me show you something. She claps her hands and Sprocket drags a metal suitcase about the same size as the gnome himself over to where you are. She undoes the latches on the suitcase and opens it up to reveal multiple copies of the strange tale of Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man.
She says, “I collected these samples during the orb events pre Sargrass invasion. I thought they might come in handy as the technique used to produce the paper and the ink is alien to me. Honestly I had intended to try to use these to calibrate a potential destination for my portal generator but so much else has kept me away from trying that. I do wonder though if the place where these books came from are the origin of the story itself. Perhaps the denizens of this dimension are spreading the word they received from another dimension elsewhere in the multiverse. I honestly don’t know if we can calibrate a gate to get to the dimension to books came from and if we do I don’t know if it will be stable enough to go back. It is quite possible that the journey itself is a one way trip, however if you brought the right person and tools along you could probably get to another dimension from the origin dimension of the stories if you absolutely had to thus mitigating the risk of the dimensional trek being one way. Though honestly if you have to keep leap frogging dimensions, not able to go back the way you came I’m not quite sure how long it would take you to find another point that intersected with your home dimension. I’ll tell you what why don’t you give Sprocket and me a day or three with our portal device prototype and the books we collected and see if we can’t establish a connection with the source dimension. As I said it might not be possible. If it is is possible we’ll send for you and I and you can follow the trail of these strange stories wherever they lead.”
Dock chimes to Zane that it has taken a few breaks and is enjoying the work.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:50:55 AM
Restlin nods at Beri's request. "Of course, dude. No problem. Just need a bunch of diamond dust. I've got a few I need to re-cast on myself anyway. We'll make a play date out of it."
He should have known Agatha and Sprocket would be on top of this, but their news isn't too heartening. The thought of leaping from dimension to dimension, striving to find sentient constructs, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home...well, he'd rather not go down that path.
He does let Zane know that Agatha's current contraption doesn't affect Dock in any way, just in case he was concerned.
"Ok friends, we all have things we need to do personally to prepare. What's say we give these two time to do what they need to do while we go prep ourselves?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:56:52 AM
Garret listens to Agatha and mumbles, "So we would slide between dimensions, perhaps on an eternal quest as Sliders..."
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday August 16th, 2018 2:51:58 PM
Zane tells Dock to do what he needs to and reminds him that there is Slip space at the Iron Draogon's Tower next to Starblazer for him whenever he needs it. He also lets him know that the Dragon's may be headed out soon on an adventure and not to worry if they don't return for a while. Flying down to the others, Zane lands gives a look at the gizmo Agatha has pointed at Dock and listens to the rest of the conversation....
DMs, I took Leadership a level or 2 ago, the Idea was to make a Crew for Starblazer and have them patrol around Hook City as well as run errands as needed, like transporting the ship to another location for us to use. They never got created.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Thursday August 16th, 2018 4:15:09 PM
Sesha peeks at one of the books.
"Can I borrow one? To read? I'm curious what that dimension is like."
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:02:16 PM
"I'll borrow one too if I can? Looks interesting at least" WyAar chimes in.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:25:56 PM
Beri examines one of the books. If you have enough copies to spare, I think we'd all like a chance to go over the story of Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man to figure out how to proceed and any details we can about how that dimension differs from ours.
I see why we need to use the books to anchor us to the other dimension, I assume that we have a lot more options to choose from in our own dimension. Is there anything particular that we can look for that will provide a stronger anchor or beacon to make it easier to find our way back ?.
DM Mitch Friday August 17th, 2018 7:19:28 AM Restlin agrees to help Beri with her permanent spell and suggests they all go do prep while Agatha works on her experiment.
Garret refers to something called sliders.
Zane talks to dock some more before joining the rest of the group.
Sesha asks about borrowing one of the books.
Wyarr is equally curious about them.
Beri asks if there’s some what to improve their odds of getting back home.
(OOC: DM Hugh: I’m sorry I forgot all about your leadership feat; I was supposed to make some NPCs that I never got around to; I don’t suppose Mitch could come up with some cohort tryouts? If not maybe I’ll be able to free up some time next weekend
DM Mitch: see e-mail.)
Agatha says to Sesha, Wyaar and Beri , “You may all borrow a copy but we may need all the books to act as a focus, you see we aren’t aiming at the pictures or anything.” she emphasizes to Beri.
She explains, “We are using the unique alchemical signature of the paper and ink to attune it to other similar signatures that may be out there. The reason why we used pieces of the Float gate originally was because of a similar attunement.”
She says, “As for an anchor point in our own dimension we would need to take something with us that is as unique to the Wold as we can find in as much of a quantity as possible. She considers Dock and says, “If he is made from Crystal Mountains Crystal he may be able to serve as a focus to get us home, well potentially to the vicinity of the shattered Crystal Mountains but at least the remnants aren’t too far from here relatively speaking. Unless of course there is some time dilation in which case we could potentially end up in Ma’ab’s pocket dimension...that does beg the question could you cross paths with your selves during the events of the Sargrass invasion? If you did could you change the future or in our case the present? What would happen if you didn’t rescue Dock or he got destroyed because of something you told your other selves? Paradoxes abound. Hopefully there isn’t time dilation as thinking about it just makes my head hurt but of course we are playing around with things that have that kind of potential. We may figure out a way to bring back Janiterri and Serenbeth yet.” she says with a twinkle in her eye looking directly at Sesha
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Friday August 17th, 2018 1:09:06 PM "Got it. Ok, I'm gonna go prepare for whatever mess we end up getting in."
...and then he does just that.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Friday August 17th, 2018 2:35:36 PM
Garret stands there, listening to Agatha explain all about the dimensions and anchors. Then he farts.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Friday August 17th, 2018 2:46:00 PM
Sesha freezes.
She had almost forgotten that Serenbeth was her entire reason for joining the Dragon Consortium. All things move in circles.
"I'll keep an eye open, for sure."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday August 17th, 2018 8:59:20 PM
Tink grimaces a little as Garret expresses himself. "I'll come with you Restlin"
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Friday August 17th, 2018 10:39:35 PM I'm not too worried about meeting my past self. If I was going to run into me I already would have the first time I went through those events. Of course, I don't subscribe to the belief that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually, from a nonlinear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff. Hmm... let me try that again. I don't believe that it's a single line that erases itself if someone messes with past events, but instead creates an alternate future with a second distinct set of us. In fact, we've already met ourselves in an alternate future... we were pretty nice guys.
Honestly, I think the real danger with messing with the timelines is that you run a high chance of angering several of the gods of the Wold.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Saturday August 18th, 2018 11:13:37 PM we better be careful with the whole bringing gods back thing. I do not want to bring the mutated Sargrass God back in accident
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Sunday August 19th, 2018 5:04:10 AM
As Tink leaves with Restlin she takes some time to slowly wander amongst the people of Hook. The Iron Dragons have been drawn to other parts of the Wold and haven't really had a lot of time lately to touch base with the people here. She doesn't want to come across as immodest, however the ID simply being seen might go some way to help uplift spirits.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Sunday August 19th, 2018 8:30:21 PM "So, we aren't enough of an Anchor ourselves to be the focus to find our way back home?"
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Sunday August 19th, 2018 11:21:20 PM
"this is all.. very complicated. I am glad to be among others better ablento piece this arcane and divine mess together" Wyaar says before doing things to get ready.
DM Mitch Monday August 20th, 2018 7:18:45 AM Restlin goes to prepare
Garret farts.
Sesha realizes she had almost forgotten the reasons she had joined the Consortium.
Tink goes with Restlin to prepare, but divirts to wander town and talk to the people.
Beri poo poos the risk of running into themselves or messing up time.
Bosk warns they should be careful about returning gods.
Zane wonders why they can’t use themselves as a focus to get back.
Wyarr comments that it’s all rather complicated.
Agatha says to Sesha, “Yes well your newest adventure seems like it could hold keys to many questions so keeping an eye out for places where that could happen is prudent.”
To Bosk she says, “Yes we wouldn't want to have to deal with that mess all over again.”
To Zane she says, “No for some reason living material can’t act as a focus. Material that is nonliving can. Ergo my suggestion of your construct friend as a focus.”
To Wyaar she says, “I’ll consult you if insight into Maab is needed.”
To Beri she says, “I already said this stuff makes my head hurt. We can debate the philosophical nature of time and space some other time but right now Sprocket and I have work to do. I’m not sure if I care if I offend the Gods if Janiterri is able to make her return. She was once one of them and they did nothing when her and her sisters were lost.”
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Monday August 20th, 2018 11:47:20 AM
When Tink goes to wander off, Garret quickly scampers after her. He has enjoyed the residents of Hook, especially near the tower, and he has come to know many of them. He bounces along, waving and greeting those he knows and introducing himself to those who may not know him yet.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Monday August 20th, 2018 4:44:13 PM
Zane considers other options....He's sure Dock will go with them, but he hates even asking, because the Ship feels like it owes them something.... and trying to explain to the ship that he doesn't would only confuse the situation. He heads back to the tower, and takes Starblazer out for a spin around the City.....
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Monday August 20th, 2018 5:14:35 PM
Restlin takes a trip to the catacombs, then sits down to read a really dull book.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Monday August 20th, 2018 8:55:48 PM
Tink slows her pace with Garret now by her side.
"It's good to see things getting back to normal around here" she notes as they make their way through the streets.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Monday August 20th, 2018 9:11:21 PM
Beri agrees with Agatha I suppose that's true. And as much as I think time should work a certain way, there's no reason the powers of the Wold would necessarily have agreed with that logic when they created it... or even that it needs to work in a consistent manner. I suppose we'll find out soon enough. No matter what, it's bound to be interesting.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Monday August 20th, 2018 10:47:52 PM
Bosk taken a minute to ponder how Serenbeth's return would affect Jancassis given the gods connection.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Tuesday August 21st, 2018 12:53:44 AM
Wyaar accompanies Restlin to get his own boring books to read
DM Mitch Tuesday August 21st, 2018 7:00:03 AM Garret joins Tink in wandering the town.
Zane tries to figure out how to ask Dock to accompany them but isn’t sure. He takes Starblazer out while he thinks.
Restlin]/b] hits the catacombs then reads a book.
[b]Tink comments that it’s good to see things going back to normal.
Beri muses on the nature of time to Agatha before she leaves.
Bosk wonder’s how Serenbeth’s return would affect the other gods.
Wyarr joins Restlin in book reading.
Among the people Garret and Tink greet are some of those the dragons helped with that spat of explosive rune driven terrorism a while back.
Zane tries to think of other alternatives besides bringing Dock with them on their journey, he doesn’t want to pressure the construct into going with them as it might feel obligated but isn’t not asking it in the first place another form of making a decision for Dock?
Agatha says to Beri, “It’s funny but I once heard an old curse that went something like ‘May you live in interesting times’ when translated into common. Makes you wonder who cursed us?”
Bosk wonders if Serenbeth or Janiterri came back would they hold a grudge against their surviving sister who lived on when they were lost. He also wonders if Serenbeth or Janiterri came back would they have the power they once had or would they be relegated to immortal power status while Jancassas is still a God in Her own right.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:02:26 AM
Garret smiles and does some acrobatic tricks when he sees some of the children that he has come to know.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Tuesday August 21st, 2018 12:17:36 PM
Most of Restlin's preparations for their next big mission require time and solitude. As such, not much is seen of him for several days. He's got a book to read, scrolls to scribe into his spellbook, permanency spells to cast...it's a lot.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday August 21st, 2018 5:29:39 PM
Zane, over the days is seen with either Dock or running Starblazer about the city. He keeps an eye out for possible crew members, you never know where you'll find them..... Heck, who'd think a person like him would ever make a Sailor....
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Tuesday August 21st, 2018 8:52:47 PM
With Restlin reading, Bosk in contemplation, Tink busy, and the others occupied. Sesha sneaks away to Sanctuary with Sister. She refreshes her borrowed spells from her cohort, and takes time to be with her coven.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Tuesday August 21st, 2018 9:05:39 PM
Beri thanks Agatha for her help. I guess that leaves me with some of the most fun research I've had to do in a while. We'll bring the books back in the morning, hopefully with some clues about where to find either Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man or the author of these tails. Oh, I probably should have asked this before, but do you know if Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man is one of the good guys? It sounds like it from the name, but who knows how those things work in another dimension.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 7:04:38 AM
As others prepare Bosk sneaks away to the WLA to complete his training.
DM Mitch Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 7:33:35 AM Garret does tricks for the children.
Restlin does a lot of bookwork.
Zane flies about the city with the two airships keeping his eye out for crewmen.
Sesha goes to see her cohort.
Beri thanks Agatha and wonders if the character in the book is a good guy.
Bosk goes to the WLA.
When Sesha shows up at the coven Y’zargo asks, “I know you have taken that mage priest as a consort Matron but would you object if I got to know Sister better? Last I checked she was unattached.”
Y’zargo flirts with Sesha later when she goes to restore her spells, “Is there anything else you need from me besides some magic?” he asks with a wink.
Agatha says to Beri, “Well he was murdered by organized criminals. I think he used his ninja skills to fight crime and they didn’t like it. Per the books Whatever strange magic was employed brought him back, gave him strange weapons and armor and he met up with other folks wearing strange outfits and ended up fighting against an evil scientist and his robot army. I think robots must be a type of construct and I guess a scientist is a type of spellcaster we don’t have around these parts. I would think he would be considered good unless maybe he’s from one of those stories where no one is really good and everyone is just kind of a different shade of grey.”
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 8:04:41 AM
Tink smiles and gives polite applause to Garret's antics. He sure does have a way with kids.
She makes a few 'pew pew' noises for him to act out getting hurt, or at least, demonstrating himself as Garret the Indestructible.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 11:19:05 AM
Garret continues to have fun with the kids and the residents of town with Tink.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 1:36:04 PM
Restlin slams his book shut when Bosk announces he's going to the WLA. "Hold up, dude. That's on my short list too. I'll go with."
He throws on clothes that aren't his fancy suit and lets his hair out of it's ponytail. He's curious to see if folks on the street recognize him all incognito. Of course, he'll still be next to Bosk. There's no incognito for Bosk.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 3:24:32 PM
Zane takes Starblazer out for the day, he tells the others he's going fishin' if anyone wants to come along. Going out to the deeper ocean, Zane is going for some larger fish. The area around Iron Dragon Tower could use a good community cook out.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 4:20:00 PM
Wyaar keeps reading.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 9:05:30 PM
Beri thanks Agatha, then heads back to home to do some light reading. He takes out some parchment and a quill, along with a pint of ale, and settles in. As he goes through the pages he keeps an eye out for any maps or locatoin names, and pays spec
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 11:33:57 PM
Bosk carefully looks over the list of available training, stopping at the leadership feat.... This one had potential...
DM Mitch Thursday August 23rd, 2018 8:28:02 AM Tink plays along with Garret’s antics, pew pewing him.
Garret continues to entertain the children.
Restlin jumps up to join Bosk on his WLA trip.
Zane goes fishing.
Wyarr reads.
Bosk considers picking up the leadership feat.
The crowd applauds Tink and Garret’s theatrics and a smattering of copper coins are tossed for their efforts.
Zane takes Starblazer out fishing. (OOC: Please roll a Profession[fisherman] or survival check to determine how well your fishing trip went)
Beri has a pen and paper ready as he begins to read about Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man. Before the main character has his aforementioned moniker he didn’t seem that remarkable by his native world standard. He was a ninja who fought crime but there seemed to be a decent amount of ninjas in his world, true not all of them fought crime but organized crime did seem to be a problem.
So much so that he was ambushed by criminals weilding a bunch of strange range weapons while he was riding around in a wheel vehicle that seemed to be almost like a metal version of Dock.
After that he underwent the strange magical procedure that turned him into Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man.
Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man met up with a character named Lazerhawk and a band of barbarians in strange raiment to fight against Dr. Henrichzimmerschneit a villain who has been terrorizing the populace with his robot body and servants.
The rest of the stories seem to detail Mega Cyber Robo Ninja Man’s run in with Dr. Henrichzimmerschneit and his robotic servants.
As Tink and Garret continue to explore town they notice a commotion at the riverfront. Large crowds are gathering to look at something floating down the river. Upon approaching the pair can see it’s a large cobbled together looking boat that is absolutely swarming with Kobolds. There must be over a hundred of the things, all crowded onto it like drowning rats clinging to a piece of driftwood. There is no sail, just a jumble of poles and tree branches to push it off anything it catches on.
Currently however none of the Kobolds are manning the poles. They’re all staring up at the crowds that are staring at them. Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { they’re absolutely terrified, at the huge crowd of giants (to them) looking down at them.}
One of them climbs up the the highest point of the ship. A thick cloak covers it, but it throws back the hood revealing itself to all. Golden scales glimmer in the sunlight and it waves it’s staff energetically, almost making it fall off it’s precarious perch.
”WE HAVE COME FOR THE DRAGON!” it yells in a high, screechy voice.
”The Dragon!!” several of the Kobolds chant after their leader.
”THE PROPHESIED ONE!!”
”The prophecy!” they yell
”THE SAVIOR OF THE WOLD! THE DELIVERER!”
”THE SAVIOR!” the other Kobolds scream, caught up in the energy of the speech.
The effect is ruined slightly by the fact that they’re floating past as she speaks. Most of the crowd only hear half of it as they float by, and several children run along the waterside laughing so they can hear the whole thing. The Kobolds continue screaming and chanting about their prophesied one regardless. One burley one, not bothering to join the chanting, struggles to pole the boat towards the edge of the river so they can stop.
Perception 50 Highlight to display spoiler: {it’s hard to tell because they’re a ways off and it’s not like you know kobold physiology well but they seem… underfed. There’s a dull cast to their scales, they seem too thin, and many of them are just lying on the deck crocking out the chants as best they can while otherwise remaining still.}
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 d20+37=38 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 11:06:45 AM
(Carl wants to play along, and Restlin is out and about, so I'm gonna act like Restlin can notice this kerfuffle. If that's not jake, just let me know and I'll edit.)
Restlin hears mutters of Dragons and Saviors of the Wold, so figures they're probably talking about him and his friends. He stops Bosk with a hand to his chest as his ears pick up more. "Dude, we should go check that out." There's a light in his eyes that hasn't been there recently. He has overland flight active as always, but will cast a fly spell on Bosk if the taur needs it (and wants to join).
He flies up quickly (fly skill is autopass for just about anything in normal conditions) to spot the...kobolds? What the heck are kobolds doing here? He resists the urge to fireball the whole boat long enough to listen.
"The Dragon? There's a bunch of us. Who's *the* dragon?"
Over their shared link...
"Dudes and dudettes, we've got kobolds at the docks. They don't look threatening, but..."
He's so entranced by the sight, that he doesn't notice what dire straights they're in (nat 1 - 38 perception).
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] d20+17=20 ; d20+32=35 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 11:26:02 AM
When Garret hears them mention wanting "The Dragon," he starts to raise his hand. But when they continue about the savior of the wold he pauses. He says to Tink, "Oh, this does NOT look good. Clearly they've heard something about us, and they think we can provide them something." He watches them float past and wonders where they will end up. With a sigh he says, "But we can't just let them flounder about now, can we?"
He says over the rings, "Folks, kobolds on a boat, floating along without any real control. I think we might need a flying ship down here to help them out before they float out to sea and get lost."
OOC: Sense Motive: 20, Perception: 35
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Thursday August 23rd, 2018 9:05:39 PM Kobolds... in a boat? Wait, what's going on? Nevermind, I'll be right over, I need to see this for myself. The druid turns into a huge air elemental so that he can quickly fly over to where the kobolds are and where the Iron Dragons are gathering.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character d20+3=8 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 9:09:19 PM
Good thing Zane is better at other things.... If he had to survive on fishing he'd be very lean..... (Survival 8) (Then take 20 for a 23) After a while he hears the others talking over the rings. "We're on the way, I doubt they are trying to invade Hook City, but it may take more than one or two of you to deal with what sounds like that many Kobolds." Zane responds over the rings. To Starblazer, "Head for home, it seems that there are some visitors floating down the river in the middle of Hook City. Enter the city via the river, in case we're needed to stop the raft or at least parts of it." Zane lets Starblazer speed them back to Hook City.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday August 24th, 2018 5:39:59 AM
Tink remains calm and ascends in the air so she can clearly see what is going on. At least the kids don't seem too bothered by it.
"They look malnourished" she relays over the link "The whole Dragon, Prophesised one and savior thing could go either way. Death Dragon Cultists maybe? If so, they don't seem like a huge threat to us, but stranger things have happened"
"They do look terrified though"
If it looks like they are trying to go in a certain direction or look to be headed for a hazard, Tink will cast a Wall of Force to help guide them along or protect them from harm.
--------------------------------- Sense Motive vs DC20: Autopass Perception vs DC50: Take10 = Pass
DM Mitch Friday August 24th, 2018 7:36:48 AM Restlin interrupts his and Bosk’s trip to the WLA to investigate the commotion involving the Kobolds and he reports that to the rest.
Zane doesn’t catch anything at first, but with a little luck and patience he finally manages to catch 6 fish, each large enough to feed a single person for a day. They wouldn’t be much of a feast of and by themselves but mayhap he could supplement them with more fresh fish from the market or other foodstuffs in their stores. When he hears the news about the Kobolds he high tails it back to town.
Garret tells Tink that the Kobolds demands do not sound good and that they can’t just let them flounder about.
Beri takes to the sky in the form of an air elemental to also investigate the Kobold commotion.
Tink notes that they look underfed and that they might be referring to the Death Dragon cult not the iron dragons
As the Dragons all show up and join the gawking viewers the kobold leader continues to whip her followers up into a religious fervor. The burley kobold with the pole continues to futility try to pole the ship over to the docks by himself. Turning he yells in draconic, Highlight to display spoiler: { If some of you idiots don’t stop chanting and start poling we’re going to end up drowning in the ocean!}
A few of the kobolds near him look guilty and pick up a few poles and branches, but even with the extra help it looks like they won’t get to the bank before they float past town.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Friday August 24th, 2018 11:39:17 AM
Garret watches the boat continue to flounder and waits for the magical iron dragons to work their magic and help the ship. He doesn't really know what they're going to do with an entire boatload of malnourished kobolds. He looks for someone to send after Auslander for them.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Friday August 24th, 2018 12:13:00 PM
Restlin looks at the assembled lot. Despite what Zane said, Restlin is 100% certain he could wipe this entire boat off the Wold with a single spell. It wouldn't even be hard.
...but that would not be heroic.
Hearing the lone worker, and just dying to know what these idiots are up to, Restlin casts Telekinesis and starts dragging them towards the bank.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Friday August 24th, 2018 2:57:37 PM
Zane and Starblazer come back to the city, headed into the river mouth. Zane tells Starblazer to drop down to water level and proceed to go up dtream slowly, because they are expecting to encounter Kobolds on a raft.. Seeing Restlin cast a spell to snag the raft, Zane slows Starblazer to halt to watch what happens next....
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Friday August 24th, 2018 9:07:36 PM
The druid flys out and helps push the boat to shore. He still has no idea what is going on, but he can't wait to find out.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday August 24th, 2018 9:27:08 PM
Tink casts her Wall of Force at a 45' angle so that the kobolds are directed from the river towards the shore
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Sunday August 26th, 2018 10:25:19 AM
Bosk watches as Restlin halps bring the others across the river and begins flying the others across.
Wyarr - Carl subbing Sunday August 26th, 2018 11:57:42 AM
Wyarr makes his way to the docks with the rest of the group. His paladin senses start itching at the sight. Kobolds are usually up to no good. He stands ready to start punching holes in them if they misbehave.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Sunday August 26th, 2018 11:43:07 PM
Unless given notice over the ring, Sesha isn't quite aware of the Kobold seafarers. Instead, she considers Y'zargos request, and then turns him down.
"Sister is a construct, with just enough free will to try to carry out my whims to the best of her ability. I'm fairly certain your union would break some laws, somewhere. She brings me comfort, I don't want you making her all icky."
She points at any of the other living, breathing cultists.
"Woo them, with no magic, if that's what interests you."
DM Mitch Monday August 27th, 2018 6:51:11 AM Garret watches the others try to help with the Kobolds and looks for someone to send for Auslander.
Restlin figures he could wipe out the Kobolds with one well placed fire ball but then he figures that wouldn’t be heroic so he telekinetically drags them to shore.
Zane brings Starblazer around to water level and watches what happens next.
Beri flies out and helps push the boat back to shore.
Tink uses wall of force to help steer the boat
Wyaar makes his way to the docks with the others.
Meanwhile back at her coven, Sesha denies Y’zargo’s request re: Sister and says he’s free to nonmagically pursue any of the other members of her coven if he so desires. Y’zargo looks at her and says, “Matron, all the other members of your coven pale in comparison to you in terms of both beauty and power. Sister at least matches you in beauty and she is a part of your power but if she is not available then so be it.”
The ship is pulled up to the docks and the gawking crowd backs up as the Kobold leader runs across the boat to be the first one off of it. She looks up at the Dragons and tries to look tall and imposing. She fails miserably.
”WE ARE THE CHOSEN PEOPLE!” she bellows at the top of her lungs. ”the chosen!” the others repeat.
”SERVANTS TO THE GREAT GOLDEN ONE!” (The Gold One!)
”SHE HAS SENT US A VISION TELLING US TO SEEK OUT THE BRONZE ONE (the Bronze One!), THE SAVIOR (the savior!), THE MORTAL DRAGON (the dragon!). WE SHALL NOT LEAVE UNTIL WE SEE HIM AND LEARN OUR MISTRESSES’ PLAN FOR US! (We shall not!)”
While she’s doing all this yelling the burley one is working on the more practical problem of getting everyone off the boat. Now that they’re close it’s obvious that they’re sick and many are incredibly weak. Several he just has to pick up on his back an carry ashore, to weak to walk to and climb up the pier.
Perception 30 OR Heal 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { many of the Kobolds bear familiar scars; they’re survivors of the bloodgrass plague and it seems to have hit them very hard. It doesn’t help that they all seem to be starving.}
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 d6=3 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 10:13:17 AM
Restlin can't fail that perception check.
***
Restlin walks right up to the leader kobold, cocking his head as he looks her over. He takes a knee, getting down to her level. He speaks in draconic.
"Ok lady. It's obvious you and yours have been through a lot lately, but maybe showing up unannounced in large numbers and making demands is not the wisest of ideas. My friends and I protect this city, and possess no small amount of ability to do so." As he's talking, he starts channeling what little energy Wardd gives him, healing nearby kobolds (3 healing! woo!). "We're not heartless, and you're obviously not here to start trouble, so maybe we can start over in a friendlier manner."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Monday August 27th, 2018 11:19:07 AM
Garret still has no idea what to do with a giant boatload of kobolds. Instead, he turns to crowd control and tries to keep the crowds from getting too close, ensuring there is enough room on the docks for the boat to unload.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Monday August 27th, 2018 1:18:08 PM
Zane has Starblazer pull up next to the raft and hold position there. Zane leaps off the bigger ship and lands on the shore. (Zane normally has his wings folded against his back) He's not sure what exactly is going on, but all this chanting about the Bronze one, has him nervous. He doesn't know any other people who are part Bronze Dragons, with Kobold's being dragon-kin, they must also be talking about another Dragon-kin.... He walks up behind them and crosses his arms, waiting to see what's going to happen next....
Wyarr - Carl subbing 9d6=37 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 4:23:23 PM
Wyarr waits to see what comes of this, but decides he'll show Restlin how a real warrior of their god heals the masses. An intense healing wave rushes out from the paladin.
Channel positive energy - 37
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Monday August 27th, 2018 9:14:42 PM
Once the boat is ashore, the druid lands next to the rest of the Iron Dragons that are in front of the Koblds and transforms back into his human form . Looks like Zane has made it here, and is preparing a dramatic entrance. I wonder how they will respond.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:00:48 AM
Over the ring Bosk asks Zane and the others What do you say we get them some food and go from there. Hunger never makes situations better... Zane, this might be best coming from you.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday August 28th, 2018 5:38:00 AM
Tink joins in with Garret on crowd control. She makes sure none of the guards are getting a little trigger-happy.
DM Mitch Tuesday August 28th, 2018 7:44:53 AM Restlin notices how the kobolds have scars from the Sargrass and seem to be starving. He tries to start again in a friendlier manner speaking to the Kobold leader in draconic.
Garret tries to play crowd control.
Zane brings starblazer around and then lands on the shore nervous by all the chanting about the bronze one as he is the only bronze dragon kin he knows of around Hook City.
Wyaar channels a wave of positive energy into the Kobolds healing many of their injuries.
Beri joins the rest of the Iron Dragons transforming back to his normal form.
Bosk suggests they should start with feeding the Kobolds.
Tink helps with the crowd control, keeping an eye on the guards. The guards seem to be content with letting the Dragon’s handle this and are either staring or doing crowd control with Garret and Tink.
Zanes fears are quickly proved true as the Kobolds all look over at the landing ship and fall to their knees reverently in his presence. The big burly kobold almost drops who he’s carrying up a ladder as they gape at their prophesied hero.
The leader bows her head momentarily in respect before speaking in a surprisingly calm, not screechy or ranty tone. ”Bronze one. Long have journeyed to find you. My people need food, rest, and medical care. Will you aid us?”
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Tuesday August 28th, 2018 11:24:14 AM
Garret tries to stifle a giggle as he speaks over the rings, "Zane? Were you trying to attract an entire boatload of weak and weary followers? Was there something in the prophesies about us leading an army of... kobolds?"
Wyarr - Carl subbing Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:40:50 PM
Wyarr's as curious to see what happens as anyone else, but it looks like this is Zane's moment. He decides to take a step back and watch.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:41:59 PM
Restlin's not used to being ignored, but oh well.
He finds someplace comfy to sit and watch what happens.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Tuesday August 28th, 2018 9:04:50 PM
The druid lets out a soft chuckle. Well, one thing's for sure, these guys are determined little sailors. I don't envy the waters they must have braved on this rickety thing to get here, especially between the mess the red vines would have caused, and the waves that would have come from the meteor impacts. Beri finds himself already growing fond of these guys, and can't wait to hear more about the vision that sent them here.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday August 28th, 2018 9:19:13 PM
Zane looks at the Kobolds, as he does so, he glances at Wyarr and raises his left eyebrow. "Just how evil are they?" he asks over the rings to the Paladin. To the Kobolds while he awaits a verdict, [b]"Well little ones, It seems that most of your injuries have now been healed. Any further injuries can be looked at as needed. I have a few raw fish aboard the ship behind me that can be provided any more food I'm sure can be provided. I also believe a place to rest can be found, if not I can arrange to have a temporary shelter built. Now since those will be provided, what is this about a Bronze One and some Prophesy?" Over the rings again, "Restlin, you have the mansion available to be cast? or not today? It'd provide food, and get them out of sight. Taking care of two problems at once. Also, can someone intercept Auslander before he gets here and throws a monkey into the problem and causes havoc?"
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Wednesday August 29th, 2018 12:46:13 AM
Bosk watches as Zane interacts with the Kobolds and shrugs. Turing to Restlin he whispers "Every town has its own weird customs. About a year before we met I spent six months on a moon where the principle form of recreation was juggling geese. Hand to God. Baby geese—goslings. They were juggled."
DM Mitch Wednesday August 29th, 2018 7:17:45 AM Garret asks Zane over the rings if he was trying to attract an army of weak kobolds and if there was a prophecy about it.
Wyaar is curious to see what is going to happen but realizes this is Zane’s moment so he takes a step backward to watch.
Restlin is not used to being ignored but he takes a seat and watches what happens next.
Beri notices the kobolds are determined little sailors envisioning the rough water they must have dealt with on their way to Hook city.
Zane asks Wyaar to determine how evil the kobolds are and then lets the kobolds know that most of their injuries have been addressed and food and shelter can be arranged. Then he asks the kobolds for more info before asking Restlin if he has another castle to cast as he’d like to get the kobolds out of sight and also asks for someone to intercept Auslander to avoid a potential worse situation.
Bosk tells Restlin something about juggling geese.
The little kobold seems highly insulted at Zane’s offhand assumption that they must be some sort of evil. ”Our tribe has served the Golden one for centuries! We are the chosen few saved from the depravity of our ancestors and we have done nothing to earn your mistrust. How dare you accuse us of being evil the moment you meet us!” Most of the other kobolds looked shocked that she would speak so to their chosen one, cringing and cowering as they bow their heads to the ground.
The burley one, having set down his current burden, walks over. He speaks to the rest of the party in Draconic, ”So you’re friends of the chosen one or something? Look, I don’t really care but could you please stop gawking and get off your asses to help me get everyone off the boat before it sinks? Geez I thought the noble races were supposed to be smart.” He glares equally at the party and at the small crowd of overawed kobolds that should probably be helping but aren’t.
If anyone looks then they can tell that the boat is indeed taking on water. It’s a very slow leak but there are still several dozen kobolds still on the boat, either too weak or to in awe of their chosen one to get off the boat, way to many for the lone kobold to get off before the boat sinks.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Wednesday August 29th, 2018 8:38:43 AM "Smart enough to know not to insult the people that can help you" Tink relays over the link whilst smiling politely to Mr Burly.
Tink nods to Zane, and then heads off to find Auslander to brief him on the situation. "I'll go make sure noone rushes in to kill them"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Wednesday August 29th, 2018 9:59:39 AM
OOC: Hey Mr. DM, Zane asked that over the ring. They shouldn't have heard, but since they did...let's have some fun.
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Restlin looks sideways at Bosk. "We've known each other for years. We've fought and bled together, and you're just now telling me that juggling geese is a thing? When we're done with this..vault nonsense, we're taking a trip. I've got to see this in person."
Restlin doesn't typically prepare a mansion spell when he's in town, but he can use his focus.
Pulling Shiny out of its scabbard, Restlin slices through the air & creates the doorway to his mansion. If the water here is shallow enough, he'll also cast a wall of stone under the boat, stopping it from sinking and creating a bridge between it and the doorway. If possible, he'll do it right under the burly kobold jerk to knock him off his feet.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Wednesday August 29th, 2018 10:35:23 AM
Sesha perks up as the communications over the ring relay something important is happening. She and her simulacrum say their goodbyes to the coven for now, and teleport back to the others.
She says nothing, but her scowl is legendary. She whirls on Restlin.
"I leave for an hour and you start a kobold collection?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:16:22 AM "Un-uh lady. You're not putting this one on me.This is all big man's problem." He points at Zane.
Wyarr - Carl Subbing Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:16:52 AM
Wyarr will detect evil on the crowd and report back to Zane what he finds.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Wednesday August 29th, 2018 12:00:16 PM
Garret doesn't understand the burly one and just watches as Restlin creates his magical stone bridge. He tries to find another person to send to get Auslander out here because Garret knew Auslander would want to file some papers related to a kobold boat landing.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Wednesday August 29th, 2018 2:44:55 PM
Wyaar most certainly detects evil on the crowd
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OOC: Thanks Carl!
DM Mitch Wednesday August 29th, 2018 9:22:54 PM
(DM note: Do to me misreading stuff we're now ignoring everything the Kobold leader said last post.)
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday August 29th, 2018 9:40:52 PM
Zane lets out a high volume whistle (whoooooo-EEEEEE!) and a few Beeps and boops like Dock uses to get his attention, he hopes that the ship will hear him and show up. He also sees the "stone" appear under the Kobold's so called boat. As it does, he walks out on to it and stats picking up remaining kobolds along one arm. When the arm gets full (5 or 6 kobolds most likely) he picks one more up in the other hand. "Even with the healing already given, it looks like these are too weak, probably from lack of food and water as well as drain and damage to their general constitutions from the red Sargrass. I can see the effects on some and they sure aren't as resilient as most of us. I may need to go to the catacombs again for a few dozen restoration potions..... Oh, and thanks Restlin." Zane says as he nudges open the doorway in mid-air fully open and takes his armload into the sitting room. To the rest of the Kobolds, [b]"The rest of you, follow me in here, you can stay the rest of the day here, that will give us time to make further arrangements. And I'm still waiting for an explanation about needing to see me?"
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Wednesday August 29th, 2018 10:42:16 PM
Beri addressed Bosk over the ring. Would that be Wardd and Kerracles... as much as I want to call you a liar, that honestly sounds like something Wardd would do. Beri looks at the ship and find a suitable empty container. He then pulls out his sustaining spoon and proceeds to fill it with a nourishing, if somewhat bland, gruel. I'm afraid I don't have enough for everyone, but hopefully this will help those most in need feeling a little better.
ooc: The spoon can produce enough food to feed four humans a day. x3 meals, and with kobolds being about 40 pounds it should feed a good number of them
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:47:51 AM
Bosk helps where he can. "If your all have this under control, I think I am going to finish up at the WLA."
DM Mitch Thursday August 30th, 2018 8:36:43 AM Tink nods to Zane and then goes off to find Auslander to make sure noone rushes the kobolds.
Restlin asks Bosk to show him the geese juggling after they take care of the Kevintar situation and then uses shiny to create a doorway to his mansion and creates a stone column to support the Kobold’s vessel and keep it from sinking.
Sesha says goodbye to her coven and goes to join the others. She whirls on Restlin when she gets there accusing him of collecting kobolds.
Wyaar detects evil on the crowd and reports back to Zane over the rings.
Garret joins Tink in looking for Auslander since the halfling figures Auslander will have some paperwork related to a kobold landing to attend to.
Zane grabs some of the weakest kobolds and heads into Restlin’s mansion encouraging the rest to follow him there as well.
Beri whips out his sustaining spoon and starts creating gruel to help the weakest kobolds have something at least to eat.
The burley kobold manages to avoid falling over and glares at Restlin. The leader bows deeply. ”Many thanks friend of the Bronze one. Come my people, let us take shelter in this strange portal.”
Between the party and a bunch of the Kobolds actually helping out now they get everyone inside. As the troop in Wyarr gets a good look at all of them with his detect evil. None of them register. That’s to be expected with most of them, as they’re too weak to show any kind of aura, but it’s safe to say that the leader and maybe the burley one should be strong enough to register something if they were evil. They do not.
The Kobolds seemed awe by the castle in a floating hole in the air. As they enter many of them stop and stand around gawking until the burly one yells at them to get out of the way for the rest of the group. Once the entire group is settled and eating (this place comes with food doesn’t it?), the weakest mostly eating the gruel from the spoon, the main two go off to the side to talk with the party some more.
Introductions finally happen. The leader introduces herself as Saasraa and the burly male is Kip. Saasraa is calm and collected, seemingly unsurprised by the extra-dimensional space. Kip tries to look unimpressed, but his eyes bug out a little and he keeps glancing around at the huge space in either suspicion or wonder.
”You must have many questions about who we are and how we came here. I will explain as best I can.”
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Thursday August 30th, 2018 10:32:52 AM
Despite being very well traveled, Sesha had never actually met a Kobold before. Did they take tea? How did they drink it with snouts?
She had heard they smelled, so she sniffs the air, clandestine like. It couldn't be worse than either Garret or a Minotaur.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Thursday August 30th, 2018 11:07:17 AM
As Sesha sniffs the air, Garret walks by, headed to visit with the kobolds. He is eating meat on a stick that seems to have just appeared out of nowhere. He smiles and nods at the kobolds, trying to be as friendly as he can be.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday August 30th, 2018 12:40:49 PM
Zane starts off, "My name is Zane Stormfront, these are my Friends.[b](Zane introduces the others)[b] Since we are now familiar with everyone, Saasraa why don't you explain your reason for your obviously dangerous journey to Hook City."
Zane grabs a large mug of ale from the table of food that comes with the Mansion. He then drops to a crossed leg sitting position, so as not to tower over them with his almost 11 foot standing height.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Thursday August 30th, 2018 1:29:03 PM
"I am not able to detect any evil in them," Wyaar reports over the ring, "Even then, we would still feed and shelter them."
He smiles as Zane introduces him and dips into a bow towards the kobold leaders before he too settles down to listen to their explanation.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Thursday August 30th, 2018 9:19:22 PM
Beri finds a comfortable chair and takes a plate of food to it. He has many questions such as where the kobolds came from, and the vision that started their journey, but he figures the Kobolds will cover the relevant events in due time, and as a general rule believes a full belly will bring lead to a better tale. No need to rush them, they've had a long trip
Restlin - will fix header later Thursday August 30th, 2018 11:33:13 PM
Restlin cracks his knuckles. His prestidigitation spell is about to get quite a workout cleaning up all these kobolds.
He makes sure they're shown to the banquet table, hopeful there's enough food for all of them. Maybe some of the party's divine members can summon more food?
Then, he gets to cleaning. He prestidigitizes each and every kobold, freshening them up as best he's able. He doesn't know what a kobold is supposed to smell like, so he's not sure if he's doing a good job, but he tries!
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Friday August 31st, 2018 12:16:01 AM
Bosk had the others full him in over the ring as he completes his training.
Ooc: Bosk will be taking the leadership feast for his last WLA feat. If it is approved by the DM, I would like to select my own cohorts and include some minor NPCs that Bosk had a relationship with who have been forgotten... Subject to DM approval, of course. I will try to write this up over the weekend. In particular, I am thinking of Heather Brorderys' family (she was a cleric of The Edge been she died, the first spirit Bosk advanced as an Avenger, one of her eyes was removed and is now the eye in the center of Bosk's forehead, and one of her brothers supplies Bosk with his Poison). Temujin (a doppleganger with memory loss). Hemust and Jillian who ran our shop in Mud Town. Etc. If you have problems with any due to abilities, I can make them the 1/3 relegated to domestic support.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Friday August 31st, 2018 7:28:43 AM
Tink stands where she has a good view over the kobolds. She still isn't entirely sure they can be trusted.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Friday August 31st, 2018 11:02:21 AM
Garret continues wandering in and amongst the kobolds, waiting to hear their story and how Zane became the promised one.
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Friday August 31st, 2018 9:04:34 PM Bosk, I can't believe you're missing this! Beri watches as the kobolds make short work of each plate of food that's delivered to the table.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Friday August 31st, 2018 9:29:51 PM
Holding until DM post....
DM Mitch Saturday September 1st, 2018 2:24:14 PM
As everyone enters the magical mansion you hear someone in the distance shout, “What’s all this then?!?” before the portal closes. Sounds like Auslander was late to the party. You’ll prolly be able to fill him in as to the situation afterwards.
Sesha stealthily sniffs the air having never met a kobold before and having heard they smelled. She can’t tell if it is the kobolds or Garret she is smelling.
Garret walks by with some meat on a stick as Sesha checks out the Kobolds.
Zane grabs an ale, introduces himself and asks for an explanation.
Wyaar informs that the kobolds don’t detect as evil over the rings.
Beri settles in with some food and a comfy chair to listen to the story.
Restlin starts up a car- no kobold wash. He mostly succeeds in cleaning them, though he also frightens many of them who are not use to magical invisible forces cleaning them without warning. A few see it coming and try to run or sneak past him.
Bosk listens in over the rings while getting his WLA training.
Tink keep a close eye on the Kobolds.
Saasraa pauses and considers for several moments. ”I suppose the best place to start is with a short history lesson. Long ago our tribe was like many Kobold tribes. Craven, envious creatures that hated the other races for their prosperity while lacking the courage or determination to truly advance their lot in life.”
Kip jumps in, commenting ”Other tribes don’t like us, I wonder why?”
Ignoring him, Saasraa continues, ”Then one day a great golden dragon appeared before us. She saw in us the potential to be more than we were and sought to lead us to greatness.”
”Or she took pity on us. Or she was bored.” that comment earned a glare from Saasraa.
”We were chosen.” she insists. ”She grew to love us as her own as we loved her as our goddess! She stayed with us for generations and even upon leaving us she chose many of us to be her priests and continue to guide us!” She gets more animated as she speaks, making grandiose gestures and falling back into her preachy speech pattern from back on the boat.
Kip makes a conciliatory gesture. ”Sure. Whatever you say. We’re getting off topic though, you were explaining why we left remember?”
”Right.” She has to think a minute to remember what she was talking about. ”Anyways, so we grew and we prospered for hundreds of years. Then several months ago everything fell apart. The first warnings were wild animal attacks. Creatures fleeing in panic into our caves, many maddened by some strange disease..”
”You don’t usually get stampedes underground.” Kip adds wryly.
”The scouts we sent above the surface didn’t return. No one was sure what to do. Then a strange red grass started sweeping down the caves, somehow growing into the very stone. Any who touched it or were bitten by the animals became infected with the same disease and became dangerous, lashing out at anyone uninfected and spreading it further. It was utter chaos.”
For once Kip doesn’t have a sarcastic aside. ”It was horrible. Friends, family, even pets, all dead or driven mad. A red tide that blocked all the exits.”
Both stop speaking for several moments, overcome by the memories. Saasraa continues.
”I sent all of the power granted to me by the goddess at the grass, but nothing worked. I became infected myself and lost all track of time.”
Kip picks up the story. ”Now I ain’t all that religious, but I owned a boat I fished the underground rivers in and when the preisthood failed people turned the docks for refuge. Fishing’s never been a big pastime of our people so all of our tiny fishing boats were swamped with survivors and a couple of them drag along the High Priestess here all tied up and ranting and raving about who knows what. I take her in and we buckle down praying for something to come along and save us before the animals or the grass finished the job.”
”At some point in my delirium I was granted a vision by our Goddess. A great city on the water. A battle against a bloodred god. A figure stood out, one with bronze wings that became a dragon as he fought. A voice spoke: Find the Bronze One. He will save you.”
Kip looks uncomfortable. ”I don’t know about that. All I knew is that we were all going to die there unless we did something. I was already thinking about heading downriver and hoping the grass wasn’t waiting for us above ground. When her minders told me she had started screaming about salvation waiting for us downriver It convinced enough of the others to help me cannibalize everything wooden we had to make that monster we sailed in on.”
He shakes his head sadly. ”Even with all the wood on the docks, including taking apart the docks, the ship only fit about half of us. Some volunteered to stay. Others were too ill or injured. Many panicked and fought to get aboard when we left. Those we didn’t cut down with our own hands were left to die.”
May the Golden one shelter their souls.” Saasraa says quietly, head bowed.
More died on the trip. With so many we could barely feed ourselves. We had everyone who knew how to fish dangling lines day and night, but there was over a hundred of us. At least a dozen starved. Once we got back above ground my other fear proved true. The grass surrounded the river on both sides. Maddened animals attacked the boat. The only meat available was infected. Already starving, we were desperate enough to eat it. It seemed hopeless.”
Saasraa picks up the tale again. ”I was to lost in the disease to know all this was happening of course. The next thing I knew I woke up and felt fine. I ached in every bone and I was incredibly weak, but the pain and the madness had fled. The disease was gone. I looked to my side and saw others, scared and weak, but also cured. It was a miracle. The Golden One had granted us deliverance.”
Kip snorts, but looks thoughtful. ”Well something did. The red grass was gone. The animals stopped attacking. Few of us were strong enough to do much. I gathered those that were and we nursed the rest back to health as best we could. Our boat had run aground while we were all delirious, but we managed to repair it. We had no idea where we were or how to get back home, if there was even a home left to go back to.”
”Kip’s efforts were invaluable.” Saasraa says, smiling at him. ”Were it not for him we would have died even though we were healed of the disease. I shared my vision with the others and we continued downstream trusting to our goddess to have guided us correctly. And thus we came here. We are bereft of everything Zane Stormfront. We place ourselves at your mercy. Are you the deliverance my vision showed me? Will you take us in, the lost children of the Golden One?”
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Saturday September 1st, 2018 11:08:47 PM
Tink grins. These little guys weren't here to cause any harm. They're just zealots! It's a load off her mind.
She waits to see how Zane will react to them though. This could be fun.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Sunday September 2nd, 2018 8:15:00 PM
Zane listens to the story and the side story from both Saasraa and Kip. He leans back a little and considers options.... Kicking them to the curb is out, what kind of hero would he be if he did that. Domi would be severely disappointed in him to boot. Heck his old instructors at the monastery would travel to Hook City just beat him around the ears for behavior like that. They obviously are in desperate need or they'd still be back in their cavern subsisting and living the life they had. He takes a semi-deep breath and then starts to speak. "I will of course render what aid I can, I'm fairly sure the other Iron Dragons will as well. After surviving all of that what else could I do but the help. This magical castle will last for a few hours to start. It also sounds like you'd prefer to be underground for a home, I also have an idea about that, but I"ll need to speak with the rest of the Iron Dragons about that Idea. I'll also see that your ship will repaired and safe and moored as well where you can get to it. Why don't you all get settled in here for the rest of the day, enjoy the food provided. It'll help bolster the tribe with health, at least for today."
Over the rings, Remember when we designed the Tower, I insisted in the underground Stables as well as the warehouse storage for whatever else we needed. We can easily convert the stable area to a "Den" or whatever they want. We just supply some lumber or whatever they need and they can move in. We can then find them permanent place or maybe some of them can work the group, we do need a full time crew keeping the tower looking proper for visitors coming to see the Iron Dragons. Heck, Kip might even prove useful running Starblazer helping out around the City an for any errands we might need. Starblazer might be smart, but not like Dock, he still needs directions to get anywhere. Zane has a few other ideas, but too much at once will overwhelm people....
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Sunday September 2nd, 2018 10:42:20 PM
It is good to see the fruits of our efforts spread far and wide" Wyaar comments and nods towards Zane before sending over the ring, "Shouod they prove as trustworthy as they seem I would not be opposed to that"
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Monday September 3rd, 2018 12:38:34 AM
Sunday Night:
"I think Zane, you are making the right choice."
Sesha is pleased with the outcome.
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Monday September 3rd, 2018 12:57:57 AM
Bosk responds over the rings, "We have some servant quarters as well, and could use some more staff."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:40:53 AM
Garret tries to count all the kobolds running around. Over the rings he says, "Do we have enough room for this many of them? And will they, you know, multiply?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Monday September 3rd, 2018 11:25:04 AM
Restlin wondered briefly what Zane would do with a small number of kobold worshipers. He wasn't worried; Zane had a good head on his shoulder.
DM Mitch Monday September 3rd, 2018 11:47:16 AM Tink is relieved to hear the Kobolds are zealots not evil and waits to see what Zane does.
Zane considers what Kip and Saasraa have to say before telling the assembled Kobolds they can stay in the magical mansion temporarily but he needs to consult with the other dragons as to a more permanent solution. He then talks to the other Dragons over the rings about converting parts of their underground area into a den or something for the Kobolds.
Wyaar is glad their reputation has spread far and wide and then chimes in over the rings that if the Kobolds are trustworthy he is not opposed to that.
Sesha is pleased with the outcome and tells Zane he is making the right choice over the rings.
Bosk reminds Zane of their servant quarters as well and says they could use more staff.
Garett performs a headcount. In total there are 162 Kobolds eating - 164 total adding in Saasraa and Kip.
Restlin wonders what Zane is going to do with a pack of worshipers.
Saasraa and Kip see that the Dragons want a private consultation and excuse themselves to go eat. They’re probably every bit as hungry as the rest, they just had to take care of business first.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Monday September 3rd, 2018 5:55:08 PM
As the kobolds leave to give the Dragon's Privacy.... "I see no reason that we shouldn't help them out. Wyaar indicated they did not reveal as Evil, which would be a reason. Then there's the claim of Prophesy of the Bronze One. That's the part that bother's me the most, but again, they are not Evil, so I guess I will just need to survive it. With the rooms in our basement, anyone have a problem with them being moved in?" Zane makes a mental note to pack a half-barrel of something strong in his haversack, just for times like these.....
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:07:18 PM
Beri nods in agreement. That sounds good to me. Besides, we had people sneak into our tower before before the remodel, and we've become more well known since then. Having a few extra sets of watchful eyes wouldn't be a bad idea.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:19:27 PM i am curious how the city would react to the new citizens.. I can only imagine the paperwork involved Wyaar muses over the ring.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:17:11 PM "Auslander's not gonna be happy, but I don't think Hook City would outright deny us the right to keep a small army of kobolds under our tower."
Restlin figures this will be good for a laugh if nothing else.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Tuesday September 4th, 2018 6:51:36 AM
Tink gives it a bit of consideration. Provided the kobolds supported themselves and weren't a burden on the ID or locals, she doesn't see why they cannot stay.
"But the blind worship might have to be addressed. I don't want to come home to see any sacrifices, or worse, statues in the living room of Zane"
That last part was said with obvious jest.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Tuesday September 4th, 2018 10:09:42 AM
Sesha does some basic math on the amount of supplies they will need to start keeping on hand, then stops and ponders what exactly kobolds prefer to eat.
"Is there .. uh.. a copy of your monthly spending or something? We are going to have to figure out how much food to keep on hand and what kinds of food to boot."
She casts a glance at Garret. There was a fair chance that his stomach wouldn't be picky about the difference between Garret snacks and Kobold snacks.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Tuesday September 4th, 2018 11:24:05 AM
Garret explains to the others exactly how many kobolds he counted. He says, "The only way that many are going to fit in the stable is if we stack them on their sides six tall. I don't know, are we able to expand down there? Can kobolds dig their own tunnels? And no, I'm not telling Auslander because I don't want to fill out all the tunnel creation forms for him...."
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Tuesday September 4th, 2018 2:38:08 PM "Garret, I don't think you've been down to the stable level since it was modeled. It's was designed to store 6 wagons and carriages, as well as teams of horses. Teams meaning SIX. And to have room to manage them and the loads they'd be hauling. The Servants quarters are the first level down. The warehousing level is the second and the Stable/ forge is third and is just about is the size of the entire Square where our tower located. I'm sure there is more than enough room, since none of us have animals of our own to care for. I think we'll be ok. Plus, they're really really small."
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Tuesday September 4th, 2018 9:29:49 PM
Beri scratches his head as the others try to figure out where the Kobolds could fit. Am I remembering wrong, or isn't it a fairly trivial matter for us make any needed adjustments to our home? One of the perks of being in the Dragon Consortium. We took Joe's advice and worked the clay into a mechanism that would allow us to make future alterations, so extending the lower level shouldn't be an issue.
...Bosk, in the excitement of designing our opulent castle you didn't happen to forget to show the others where you added that cleverly hidden feature, did you?
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Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Tuesday September 4th, 2018 10:45:05 PM
Wyaar shakes his head at the talk of adjusting the tower. They'll find room.
The City of Hook City vs A ragtag group of kobolds (DM Hugh) Tuesday September 4th, 2018 11:24:44 PM
(OOC: Mitch had to take precautions because of a hurricane so this is the soonest i could crank out a dm post; we might have to change our schedule for the week)
Zane opines over the rings that he sees no reason to deny the Kobolds request. He points out they aren’t evil but that he is bothered by the whole “prophecy of the bronze one bit.” He asks the others about keeping them in the basement. Lastly he decides to pick up a barrel of something strong to have on hand should similar situations arise in the future.
Beri agrees with Zane pointing out they had people sneak in through the basement in the past so having extra eyes shouldn’t hurt.
Wyaar is curious to see how the city will react to the new citizens and what paperwork may be involved.
Restlin points out that Auslander is probably not going to be happy but he doesn’t think the request to let the kobolds stay will be outright denied. It should be interesting to watch at least
Sesha tries to figure out what type of foodstuffs and what quantities they’ll need to keep on hand to feed the kobolds. She also wonders if Garret will enjoy kobold food.
Garret explains to the others how many kobolds he counted and raises concerns about their stables not having enough room.
Zane points out they gained space when they adjusted their tower upon becoming dragons.
Beri brings up the fact they have the ability to further adjust the tower as needed.
Wyaar is leery about adjusting the tower and insists you’ll find the space.
The kobolds are eager to bed down for the night for some much needed rest in a fairly safe place so the dragons can exit the mansion and talk with Auslander.
When the dragons finally meet up with Auslander outside the interdimensional mansion portal you see some work crews pulling the kobolds “vessel” out to the harbor and a mage lowering the stone wall back into the sea. Auslander calls out, “I say what is all this then?!?”
“Unlicensed use of stone walls to create a boat dock and a ship docked in a zone not designated for docking. The stone will have to be moved back into position and the ship scuttled as it isn’t worth the work it would take to salvage it. Plus what do I hear about an army of kobolds disappearing with you the Iron Dragons into the thin air? I’m not quite sure what the Hook City charter has to say about creation of a standing army of ignoble creatures but then again you are members of the dragon consortium and thusly knights at large so you are probably entitled to special dispensation. I might have to talk to the city magistrate to sort this one out or perhaps the high court but that could take a long time. Unless of course a Justiciar like Katinka might be able to help me sort this out in some sort of way that makes sense under existing interpretation of the law. I do have one question though, and it is oi mates you got a license for them disappearing kobolds?”
Bosk AC: 42/20/38 blinking, DR10/magic, CMD: 35 93 hp (-18 lost con) /169 Wednesday September 5th, 2018 1:04:37 AM I ill be there shortly and show you all so we can can get that set up...where did I put that thing....
Bosk heads out from the WLA and returns to the tower.
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:05:46 AM "Everything done so far Inspector was done as an emergency. If the stone hadn't been created, the so called boat would have sunk. there by killing all of the Kobolds and that would have polluted the river. We just prevented another disaster. Ushering them into the Magical Mansion was a way to prevent a disturbance and cause a commotion which would surely lead to civil disobedience, thus we prevented yet another problem for the City while clean up is still going on. By the way, how is our new friend, Dock doing in assisting the City in recovering? Now, as to the kobolds, they are refugees from the same Problems that Hook City just endured. They may be small but they are not like other Dragon-kin of their type, they worship a Gold Dragon and have some sort of Hero Worship about The Bronze One. Unfortunately for me, they assume that means Myself. We plan on moving them into the Iron Dragon Tower, and trying to put them to work for us. So I expect we will need to get them registered as new citizens of Hook City. You don't have a Scribe with you so we can fill out around 170 registration forms do you? It'd be good to get started sooner than later on all of that paper work. Oh, and don't scuttle that boat, I'll see about getting it fixed, sentimental reasons for one of the Kobolds, I assure you. I'll cover the mooring fees of course."
Zane quips over the rings..... "was that too much blather or just about the right amount for the Inspector?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Wednesday September 5th, 2018 10:18:11 AM "Best not to hide things from Auslander, really. He's the best kind of bureaucrat: The kind who knows when to look for loop holes."
Restlin places a hand on Auslander's shoulder. "These are sentient, non-evil creatures who came to us for help...well, one of us. They were actively dying; many would have drowned in front of our eyes had we done nothing. Surely you realize our actions were necessary. It's a hassle, I know, but we can't just do good when it's convenient. We took an oath."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Wednesday September 5th, 2018 11:28:47 AM
Garret ponders out loud, "Does the city really have a form to license disappearing kobolds?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Wednesday September 5th, 2018 2:32:37 PM
A thought occurs to Restlin when Garret asks his question. He's always surprised by the little dude's insights.
"Perhaps there's an ancient Teucri (sp) artifact that we're not aware of that creates custom forms for any occasion. It would explain a lot more about this city than those giant floating hooks."
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Wednesday September 5th, 2018 8:27:16 PM
Sesha perks up at Teurcri Artifact.
"As long as I don't have to merge minds and kill that one one too, I suppose it's a neat toy for Hook to have. "
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:27:24 PM
Beri is surprised at the request for a license, but they have just about every license there is now.
Well met Auslander. It just so happens that these kobolds have asked to serve a member of the Iron Dragons, and we absolutely have our paperwork in order as a registered organization, as an official adventuring group, and as permanent residents of this city. We also have secondary, transferable documentation allowing passage into the city from before we became residents.
Oh, we also are officially recognized as the representatives for those living outside the city walls who are needed to come in and work within the city since the Chit machine got sick, a need that's grown exponentially since the last attack.
Beri talk over the ring That's just the relevant paperwork... man, you forget just how often you are asked to get these things until you start listing them out.
Wyaar ( Sheet) AC 21/15/16, CMD 33 , HP 140/153 (148 temp max), DR 5/Evil Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:46:29 PM
Wyaar smiles to the magistrate as the paperwork seems to get sorted and in order. I wonder how many clerical acolytes spend all day healing paper cuts in the city
A funny story about the problem of disappearing kobolds (DM Hugh) Wednesday September 5th, 2018 10:48:25 PM
Bosk tells the others he will be there soon over the rings.
Zane explains the urgency of the situation with the Kobolds, asks for their boat to be preserved and for a scribe to be sent for so they can start processing paperwork.
Restlin also points out the fact the kobolds were in danger and their oath demanded they act.
Garret asks if a form for licensing disappearing kobolds really exists.
Restlin speculates about a Teucri artifact that produces any type of form that may be needed for whatever situation may come up.
Sesha opines that she’s fine with another artificat as long as she doesn’t have to merge minds and kill it too.
Beri produces just about every relevant document they have to the situation at hand explaining how each one fits in with what just happened.
Wyaar wonders how many acolytes spend their days healing papercuts for the bureaucrats.
When you’ve all had your say Auslander laughs and says, “A teucri artifact that could print any legal document one could ever want? Do tell us if you come across something like that in your travels it would be extremely useful.” Auslander then sorts through Beri’s presented paperwork hemming, hawing and nodding to himself before he finally answers Garret’s question,” Well it’s a funny and old story you see back in the day post one of the ascensions Hook City, the city of magic had a number of magic acts involving disappearing kobolds. Apparently making the little buggers disappear was all the rage among some circles, but I digress. We also started having burglaries where witnesses described seeing disappearing kobolds fleeing crime scenes with other people’s personally property before vanishing into thin air. One needed not be a grand magus to see a potential correlation between the kobold vanishing magic acts and the increase in crime so the city council came together and passed ordnance 13458 dash b stroke c on the licensing of kobolds which have the capabilities to disappear. As I said an old law but a law nonetheless, then again is the vanishing an artifact of one of your spells or some innate power all their own, it seems like the law was a little vague when it came to kobolds that couldn’t vanish under their own power. Seeing as you have all these other documents detailing your status and the fact that these kobolds would appear to become ancillary members of your own organization it would appear that these kobolds would be accepted under sub paragraph g clause d of amendment x passed by the honorable Fenwick Copplebottom regarding non magic using liveried kobold servants of high level wizards. The only exclusion would be if any of said kobolds is able to make itself disappear or invoke any other troubling high level magicks then it would need its own license just on the off chance we have any burglaries involving a disappearing kobold or some such nonsense. Does that seem fair? Oh by the way that Dock creature is it is working out fine in assisting in the rebuilding efforts.”
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 34/24/25* (+2 vs Evil) -- CMD 26 -- HP 214/214 -- Spells -- Active Effects Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:23:47 AM
Tink nods along as Auslander cites the various chapters of legislation relevant to this situation. This really was turning into a good day.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +18/+9/+13 CMD: +20 HP: 168/168 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/26 Thursday September 6th, 2018 10:29:38 AM
Restlin secretly begins to think Auslander may be the most powerful of them all.
"So, Zane gets to keep his kobolds, then? Good. I'm sure they'd be terribly disappointed." Figuring this was officially Zane's problem now, Restlin continues on to the WLA for the training he was en route to earlier.
Sesha [AC 35 /23 To/35 Fl] | HP 21/129 | CMD 33] Thursday September 6th, 2018 1:31:19 PM
Sesha scoots along after Restlin. She starts idle chatter on the way.
"Y'zargo asked if I would give him Sister as a plaything ..or maybe a wife? I'm not sure which would be more creepy. Not to mention delving into the Hook City politics of marrying a construct."
She shrugs.
"I told him he's allowed to pursue someone in the coven if he wants, but disallowed him from using magic to make something happen."
She shudders.
"That mans libido knows no bounds."
Zane (JCC) AC 31, CMB 22, CMD 38, HP 268/268, Blindsense 60' Character Thursday September 6th, 2018 5:15:54 PM
Zane looks at the Inspector, wondering if he was joking about the Disappearing Kobold thing. "They didn't disappear Inspector, The Magic Mansion was easier than constructing a shelter for them. Especially since we had no permits for constructing said shelter. We will get them to our Tower tomorrow after they have recovered some what from the ordeal. You can check up on them if you want to right now. I'll even introduce you to Saasraa their Leader and Kip the one who managed to keep that wreck afloat." If isn't interested in visiting them, Zane will take Starblazer and go find Dock, he's got a job for the Ship.....
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:46/46/38; +4 vs AOO; HP: 207/207 Ki:20/20 CMD: 51 SR: 29] Thursday September 6th, 2018 7:13:38 PM
Garret tries to listen to the inspector, but he eventually slumps to the ground and starts snoring...
Beriothian -- AC:38+4/18/36+4 HP: 183/231 Blink: 50% miss, CMD = 23 Thursday September 6th, 2018 9:31:27 PM
Beri listens with interest to the tail of the disappearing kobolds. That sounds like a pretty clever scheme... up until the point where they were foolish enough to try it in this city. Vanishing or not, I'm sure the city guards had their entire operation behind bars before dinner.
We'll confirm with them to make sure none have this ability, and if any of them should have such a talent we will take them to get a license once the registry is open.
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