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A Visit with Maegos

The Lever (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Sunday June 30th, 2019 11:51:17 PM
Velarin encourages the party to take some action on the lever, and reminds the party that time is ticking (in the form of a body reforming itself).

Barratore moves up to the lever and grabs and twists it, going neither up nor down. "No Bull no black chips Lanliss, for Warrds sake."

Lanliss taking on what Brom would call rage, yells out to the group, after pressure from the group, “I know” and then “if you break it,” to Barratore. Did he get all of the traps??

Brom and Edson watch the arm wrestling match between Barratore and Lanliss.

Tishe’ keeps at the ready, but thinks that sometimes Barratorre talks weird.

And as both Barraore and Lanliss move the lever everything quiets for a second. One can’t help but wonder what will happen next and just as that surreal moment passes…

The ghosts bow and, with a rumble, a section of the cave in front of you pulls back, secret-door style. Beyond the cave is a huge chamber, part throne room, part forge, part museum. To the right is a glowing furnace and many tools for smith-work. To the left are several armor and weapon racks with fabulous pieces of work on display.

Ahead, Maegos is seated on his throne, flanked by four golems. He has the appearance of a suit of armor with glowing eyes. A perception check DC30 might show Highlight to display spoiler: {a glimpse of bone under the armor.}

He greets the party warmly. “Welcome heroes! You have succeeded with remarkable grace and mental prowess. You have pleased me well and brought joy to my heart as I watched you progress towards this chamber. Please, come close and talk. I have questions for you!”

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Monday July 1st, 2019 5:17:50 AM
There is a whole tapestry of thoughts running through Tishe’s head like a stampede of Bounders. ‘We are no supplicants or patsies’ comes first, racing with ‘and we have questions for you’ and ‘does he do everything warmly?’ Trotting around with them are ‘divinations don’t work, how can you see us’

She Readies an Ice Wall Spell to block the combat approach of anything in the armory on the left in case anything decides to animate and attack. And in doing something practical, the Spellweaver settles in on something to say.

“Maegos, I presume? We are the Keepers of the Vale, and I am Tishe’. You answer one question and we answer one question till all are done. Deal?”
........
Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from fire
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+21=39 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 8:16:01 AM
V whispers to the others (perception 39) "There's bone under the armor. Likely some sort of undead. Perhaps a Liche."

V stands by and watches Tishe' fire the first volley of questions. Many things begin running through the wizards mind. We got here as planned, but now what? Are these beings just powerful spellcasters turned Liche? V continues to let his thoughts race as he listens to all that is said, but he doesn't move forward unless Brom and Barratore do.

"There we go. Problem solved. Push the lever up. Lanliss...If you would be so kind once making sure it's not trapped or anything silly."

Spells/Effects
Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind effect or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Fly: 17 minutes
Windwalk: 21 hours
resist energy Fire: Resistance 30: 340 minutes

1st: Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elementsx3-cx2, Magic missileX4,
2nd: Invisibilityx2, resist energyX2-cx2, Mirror image, See Invisibility, Knock
3rd: Fireball-c, lightning bolt-c, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Fly-c, Fly
4th: Dim Doorx2-cx1, Ice Storm, fly, stoneskinX2, silent Dispel Magic
5th: TeleportX2, Empower Fireball, Empower fireball, Wall of forceX2
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing, Maximized Fireball
7th: Mage's mansion, Empowered cone of cold, Reverse gravity, Limited wish, Silent Greater Dispel Magic
8th: empowered chain lightningx2, Sunburst, Maximized cone cold,
9th: Meteor Swarm, Wish, Crushing Hand

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+26=28 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 8:59:27 AM
Seeing what lies beyond the door perks up Brom slightly. Maybe a big fight. Although he originally wanted to reunite the lovers, Brom doesn't care anymore. After seeing all that was set up to prevent anyone from reaching the lovers, he suspects that they were separated for some unknown reason.

For now, he maintains a vigilant watch.

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Monday July 1st, 2019 3:31:02 PM
We need an ADM. Please volunteer.

We need an ADM. Please volunteer.

We need an ADM. Please volunteer.

Please?

With sugar on top?

With a promise to bother Emrys [Stephen F.] for you in any appropriate way you suggest? [He lives up the street from me. Or Stephen you can volunteer to stave off the bothering.

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind d20+15=16 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 3:47:50 PM
Barratore bristles a bit at Lanliss' outburst, but he quickly puts it aside and forgets it.

The fighter does not see anything in particular regarding the man in the armor, but V's comment brings a snort out. He keeps his words to himself and steps forward 5' to be the first target should things go awry.

Maegos had questions huh, What a delightful coincidence, so had they. Tishe had offered up the exchange, Barratore waits, weapon over his shoulder and shield floating just to his left.

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk d20+21=33 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 4:29:48 PM
(Perception: 33)

The suspense is getting to him. He tries to prepare any possible act to pull his friends free from oblivion. It's a full time job with this crew, he thinks. All the dream conditioning hasn't seemed to be working on them. There is only so much he can do ... can contribute. He must let them choose their own fates every once in a while. It's good for them. He can't protect them from the countless hordes of demons forever.

'click!'

"Ahhh," sigh of relief.

As he enters the throne room with the others, he is surprised that Maegos is so cordial. A being of fire is usually more 'hot' tempered. Of course, that could be soon to come!

Emrys greets Maegos with similar pleasantness, including a short bow. "Greetings Lord Maegos. My name is Emrys Myrridanmyl." At first glance, he notices the hint of bones under his armor, but he refrains from drawing any attention to it.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141 d20+22=30 ;
Monday July 1st, 2019 4:38:45 PM
Something comes into Lanliss's attention, a bone under the armor.
Lanliss begins to stress a little bit, they have to deal with the undead.
He has a weapon that might just work against Maegos but he is unsure about this undead powers.
Lanliss says nothing as Velarin whispers to the group about this bone fact.

Percpetion 30

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Monday July 1st, 2019 7:27:22 PM
Edson stays invisible, but doesn't move up yet. He waits for the others to move, and then he'll sneak in. His hand clutches the kukhri and sword, figuring he'll need both soon.

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Monday July 1st, 2019 10:12:11 PM
Tishe’ readies an Ice Wall Spell to block the combat approach of anything in the armory on the left in case anything decides to animate and attack. Tishe’ introduces herself and the crew and then proposes a question per question sort of system.

Velarin suggests that perhaps it is a Liche. V stands by and watches Tishe' fire the first volley of questions, but he doesn't move forward unless Brom and Barratore do.

Brom muses as to what will come. Reunite them? Fight them? Brom doesn't care anymore. These lovers have issues.

Barratore steps forward 5’ to protect the group as the first target.

Emrys greets Maegos with similar pleasantness, including a short bow. "Greetings Lord Maegos. My name is Emrys Myrridanmyl."

Lanliss considers what he would have to do to fight an undead creature and thinks perhaps he has something that might work.

Edson stays invisible and attempts to sneak in. Is he noticed? Maybe no, or maybe yes, but your host does not choose to say anything?

Maegos chuckles, and agrees readily to Tishe’s proposal. “Haha! A question game! Excellent. You young heroes have already given me much both for wonder and for thought, and you continue to please me with your wit! Of course, let us exchange questions!”

“Here is my first query. Why did you not attack the magma elementals when they attacked you? Did you have any hint as to what would happen if you had?”

“Ask me your questions, friends!”

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 7:58:17 AM
Since V was one of the ones that was attacked, he will take a couple steps forward respond to Maegos question, and then step back, and wait for Tishe' to continue her questioning.

"We did not attack them Lord Maegos, because they meant to do us no actual harm. That which could have been interpreted as a threat by some, they merely saw as a fun game. Since our lives were placed in no actual danger, attacking them would have been a vengeful reaction to a minor slight."

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 11:12:29 AM
Barratore tries to stand casually. A style he had been working on for quite some time. Well at least since V pointed out that straight backed, shoulders square and arms folded was not the stance that told others, 'I'm a friendly fully armored and armed minotaur that won't try and rip you arms off as soon as you say something that displeases me'. So he has been experimenting with other styles, but shifting hi weigh to one leg always made him feel antsy as he shifted to the other in time. One foot in front of the other was awkward, off balanced and so feet firmly shoulder width apart was always how it would be. His hands were just as hard. Of course here he had a weapon and so one was basically occupied and it simply felt right to put the other on his hip.

Barratore keeps his focus to the left and right of Maegos, on the golems. V, Tishe and Emrys could freely engage with questions and the like and he would listen for the answers.

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+26=43 ;
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 2:14:36 PM
Brom does as Brom does, he watches and waits for the "aggressive negotiations" to begin. A game of wits was not him and he didn't bother to pretend.

Perception DC 43

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 5:32:03 PM
Tishe’ chides herself; all an Ice Wall would do would create a fog cloud for a bit in this heat! She drops her preparation and nods at Velarin’s measured response. She waits. No one else asked a question. Very well...

“And our first question; why the elaborate contest between you and Kalesandria?”

She expects Maegos will retain his good mood, so anticipates asking a second question. “ what would you do if you had Kalesandria’s Roses?”

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 5:40:59 PM
Lanliss nods," Just a fun game", he says plainly, "a simple game of tag"
He shifts his weight from his right leg to the his left leg, trying to relax himself.
"Nothing is going to happen", Lanliss thinks for himself.
Hoping that the more diplomatic keepers will be able to find a way for them to not fight against that quite not alive creature.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 7:45:41 PM
Edson keeps waiting to see how this play of words goes. He stays in the room (was only going in if the others did.).

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 10:36:04 PM
Agreeing with Velarin, Emrys adds, "Yes, the magma elementals seemed less like attackers and more like playful children. We walked in on their games and frivolity ... and they only wished to include us. No harm was meant."

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 11:12:09 PM
Velarin answers the question: "We did not attack them Lord Maegos, because they meant to do us no actual harm. That which could have been interpreted as a threat by some, they merely saw as a fun game. Since our lives were placed in no actual danger, attacking them would have been a vengeful reaction to a minor slight.”

Lanliss and Emrys add detail.

Maegos laughs and smiles. “Well done! You out-thought me! It looked like you were talking with them. What a good one it would have been if you had attacked -- and funny on them too!”

Brom, Baratorre, and Edson keep alert and watchful. Brom notices that the two ghosts from the outer room are standing -- floating? -- in the short passage connecting the two areas.

Tishe’ asks a question: “Why the elaborate contest between you and Kalesandria?”

Maegos smiles, but his mien seems more serious. “This is a timeless place, as you have experienced, but time still passes, after a fashion. With so much time having gone by, we make such entertainments for ourselves as we can.”

Tishe’ makes bold to ask a second question. “What would you do if you had Kalesandria’s Roses?”

The ancient being’s smile broadens. “What would I do? Why, I would WIN! That’s enough for me!”

“My turn,” the armored lord says. “Tell me, how did you know to turn the lever instead of pushing it up or down? I tried my best to prime my ghosts to trick you! You devilish scamps! I was so looking forward to seeing the look on your faces when the trap was sprung, but you were too clever by half!” He seems pleased to have been thwarted, as a chessmaster might be delighted at a clever opponent’s checkmate.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 8:12:44 AM
V once again answers Maegos' question. "Well Lord Maegos, our friend Lanliss is quite gifted with levers, doors, and anything that can be trapped. Once he found and disabled the trap on the lever, it would only turn, leaving us to believe that up and down were both traps. The ghosts were a very clever ruse. Had Lanliss not discovered and disabled the trap, we would have likely pushed the lever up."

V once again waits for Tishe' to continue the questions, for at the moment, he found himself void of relevant questions.

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+26=44 ;
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 11:42:09 AM
Brom sees the ghosts. As he listens it becomes apparent the ghost lied from the beginning. A game of wits with an ancient being... definitely not in Brom's wheelhouse.

He maintains his vigilance.

Perception DC 44

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK) d20+10=18 ;
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 1:01:17 PM
Tishe’ accepts what Maegos says, but is feeling that the Keepers are getting the short end of the stick on the answers. Not only is Velarin providing much more complete answers, there is no mechanism to ensure what Maegos is saying is the truth! Still, the Spellweaver feels the game must be played out, especially since she was the one to have suggested the parameters.

“THEN what happens, Sieur Maegos? Come now,” She chides with a wry smile, “We have given you complete answers that you may use to your benefit in altering your challenges, but you have provided us with nothing but the barest minimum and useless information. Be complete or we shall not offer more information! Are you only making a tally against Madame Kalesandria? Do you get to escape into the Wold? Or is there some other value for you? Once you have won, what then?”
......

Sense Motive DC 20. 18

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 4:31:19 PM
Barratore turns a bit to notice the ghost and smirks. His blade would provide quite a surprise to the likes of those creatures. He returns his more immediate attention to the golems as the game continues. Barratore was not concerned about the information V was offering, to him it was common knowledge. Their magic, was another matter, but again, Barratore had confidence

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 6:22:44 PM
Lanliss makes a small short bow as Velarin Mentions his name.
Lanliss feels dizzy as Velarin explain eveything in detail.
He tries his best to maintain a viligant appearance and not appear weak one as Velarin explain more and more.

"Thanks for the honesty", Lanliss thinks, "You just told him who is the trap expert"
"I hope it won't affect us in the upcoming moments"

Lanliss then thinks for a moment, "Where in Gragul's shadows is Edson ?"

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 7:46:20 PM
Lanliss would have to have his question answered another time as Edson stays invisible. He watches the ghosts make their way in, and is starting to feel like a pincer attack is in place.

Edson continues watching, hoping this doesn't unfold like he thinks it will.

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 11:43:48 PM

Barratore turns to look at the ghosts, on alert to them, and suspects they would be surprised at his capabilities.

Brom thinks about the ghost lying and also thinks about his strengths being in damaging foes with his weapons and strength rather than with his words.

Lanliss wonders about Edson, bit the invisible fellow is hoping to keep his presence a secret and an advantage.

Velarin responds to the ruler of this pocket realm, "Well Lord Maegos, our friend Lanliss is quite gifted with levers, doors, and anything that can be trapped. Once he found and disabled the trap on the lever, it would only turn, leaving us to believe that up and down were both traps. The ghosts were a very clever ruse. Had Lanliss not discovered and disabled the trap, we would have likely pushed the lever up."

Tishe’ considers what truths have really been told to them, and responds, “Then what happens, Sieur Maegos? Come now,” She chides with a wry smile, “We have given you complete answers that you may use to your benefit in altering your challenges, but you have provided us with nothing but the barest minimum and useless information. Be complete or we shall not offer more information! Are you only making a tally against Madame Kalesandria? Do you get to escape into the Wold? Or is there some other value for you? Once you have won, what then?”

Maegos puts on a sad face. “What, me? Minimum and useless! No, please do not say it! I am transparent and clear!”

“Look, I do not know for sure, but I suspect that if I set foot outside this Temple to Time, then I might well just wither away to dust as the years catch up. So no, I do not seek power beyond my realm, nor to rule above. It is enough to have visitors come from time to time to brave my challenges and entertain us with antics and tales.”

“And as I have said, of course I contest with my lady in the other dimension. What else have we to do over the ages? I will say that she hates me more than she finds me amusing, while I find her amusing more than I hate her. She would likely kill me were she able. I would not do so, but holding her flowers, I would have the mastery over her that would enliven the years as little else has so far!”

“I will say that I know she has drawn dwarves and others from the upper Wold from time to time to use in her own experiments. But she is concerned with living things, while I am a craftsman working in steel, not in flesh and wood.”

“Ha! I am even willing to suspend our game, though I long to hear news of the Wold above. Instead, ask me your questions until you are satisfied, and then we will perhaps exchange some gifts.”

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Thursday July 4th, 2019 7:26:41 AM
Tishe’ looks at Velarin, then Emrys and the others. Barratorre, Brom, and Lanliss (and presumably Edson) seem alert and while interested in the answers, not interested in making any questions of their own. And so far, the two others who are good at speaking diplomatically don’t seem inclined to take the lead either. So Tishe’ gamely moves on. There are so many questions, (it really does seem all just a game to him. Antics? Really!) but most are really frivolous, so she forces herself to think about their immediate problems.

“That is generous of you Sieur Maegos. Yet while my friends may have others, I have no more questions for our game.”

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk d20+21=39 ;
Thursday July 4th, 2019 6:16:09 PM
(Sorry I didnt post last night ... I had no internet.)

Emrys had been considering a theory that he's been mulling over this whole time. With the players involved in this little contest between dimensions, having met the champion of Kalesandria (the half-orc ranger), he wonders if he resembles Maegos at all. Emrys scrutinizes Maegos to see any resemblance. He thinks that Kalesandria constructed him to look like Maegos, but in a way she would find him more favorable; more idealized in her eyes. If there is proof of this, then the same can be said about Maegos' champion, but having not seen Kalesandria, Emrys can only speculate.

(Perception: 39)

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Thursday July 4th, 2019 7:00:12 PM
V sees that Tishe' has run out of questions, but the ones she did ask reminded him of a couple things that he was curious about. V reminds himself to ask about the time elementals warning in a moment, that those who enter seldom return, and those who do are changed...undead. but first he was curious about Braella

"I, Lord Maegos would ask about your champion Braella. How did she come to serve you and why was she so quick to turn to deadly force when none was offered? It seems with only a short glimpse as if your temperament and hers are almost opposite."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Thursday July 4th, 2019 9:56:51 PM
If anyone sees invisibility, they see Edson's eyes roll. The big tough guys always wanted to play games and ask questions and extract answers. It just seemed a big stall tactic.

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Thursday July 4th, 2019 11:41:58 PM

Tishe’ considers who is taking the lead on the questions at this time and then replies, “That is generous of you Sieur Maegos. Yet while my friends may have others, I have no more questions for our game.”

Emrys wonders about whether the guardians resemble the other’s masters. It is a clever thought, but a moment of reflection dismisses it. Kelsandria and her guardian are half-elves. Maegos and his guardian (who you defeated) are half-orcs. There is really no resemblance.

Velarin has a clever question about Braella. “How did she come to serve you and why was she so quick to turn to deadly force when none was offered? It seems with only a short glimpse as if your temperament and hers are almost opposite.”

Maegos says, “Yes, I was just about to ask about her. She is my gatekeeper -- any who cannot get past her are not going to be powerful enough to be interesting. Thus she keeps the commoners out. She herself came here many years ago, almost dead of old age. I gave her youth and immortality in my service here.”

“And indeed, I would appreciate you returning her to me. Well, her armor. And if you do, I will thank you by granting you a wish.”

Invisible Edson rolls his eyes. No one notices.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Friday July 5th, 2019 8:36:28 AM
V raises an eyebrow at Maegos offer to trade a wish for Braella's armor. Granting a wish, while something he himself could now do, was no small thing. In addition to his claims of transforming Braella, Maegos power in this realm appeared to be rather hefty, and taking him on would likely not be pretty.

V does not carry Braella's armor, and will leave that matter to Tishe' and the others to quickly discuss while he asks his final question. V is slightly torn regarding the matter as returning Braella to a hostile maegos would add another very formidable opponent to the opposition, but returning his defeated guardian to what appears to be a reasonable and neutral Maegos would likely prove beneficial.

V continues his discussion with Maegos, and believes Maegos may have already alluded to the answer to this question when he spoke of Kalesandria and her tendency to play with the living instead of metal.

"While my companions discuss the armor, I would ask another question Lord Maegos. Before we came down here, the time elemental guardian gave us a warning. That those who come down here seldom return, and those that do are changed, that they become unalive. Obviously Braella is no longer of the living Wold, but part of this realm. To what was the time elemental referring, and what are your plans and intentions for us while we are in these realms?"

Spells/Effects
Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind effect or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Fly: 17 minutes
Windwalk: 21 hours
resist energy Fire: Resistance 30: 340 minutes

1st: Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elementsx3-cx2, Magic missileX4,
2nd: Invisibilityx2, resist energyX2-cx2, Mirror image, See Invisibility, Knock
3rd: Fireball-c, lightning bolt-c, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Fly-c, Fly
4th: Dim Doorx2-cx1, Ice Storm, fly, stoneskinX2, silent Dispel Magic
5th: TeleportX2, Empower Fireball, Empower fireball, Wall of forceX2
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing, Maximized Fireball
7th: Mage's mansion, Empowered cone of cold, Reverse gravity, Limited wish, Silent Greater Dispel Magic
8th: empowered chain lightningx2, Sunburst, Maximized cone cold,
9th: Meteor Swarm, Wish, Crushing Hand

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+26=30 ;
Friday July 5th, 2019 1:02:23 PM
Brom watches.

Perception DC 30

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Friday July 5th, 2019 5:42:00 PM
Tishe’ glances at the others before nodding. “We will leave Madame Braella at the entrance to your realm when we leave, Sieur Maegos.” She is interested in more answers, especially as Velarin considers the Time Elemental’s warning.

.....

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Friday July 5th, 2019 7:33:54 PM
Barratore had a question as well and was inclined to provide a story as well. According to V and Emrys Meagos had been gone a very long time.

"I will offer you some news and a tales of the Wold now come since you have departed it. The wards and protection upon the entrance to this place were created by a group of beings known to us as the Tuecri. Are you one of their number or are you from before or after them? The Glyphs, the lake, the obelisk and ancient passages are a great deal of protections layered to prevent anyone from getting here. But if you cannot leave or even wish to, it seems unlikely that you or her had anything to do with their construction.

As to the tale, the Fey king has awakened this age and returned to the lands of the Living Wold, an immortal power sought after by worship and adoration in exchange for divine power and magic."

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141 d20+22=29 ;
Friday July 5th, 2019 8:56:58 PM
Lanliss let the others ask all the questions.
"I hope this doesn't...", Lanliss thinks before he dismisses the idea of confrontation..
His legs begin to settle and relax.
He starts to look in a more relaxed manner.
Is there something in this place that he missed?, Illogical to check as Lanliss knows but as one of his instructors once said.
"You never know when a trap going to hit you or rather explode"
"Sometimes it's good to check twice"
Lanliss looks at the area with renewed interest but maintains a relaxed body posture.

Perception 29

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Sunday July 7th, 2019 7:46:35 PM
Velarin asks about the time elemental warning.

Maegos says that Kellessandra has been calling mining folk from the upper realm into the Pit, and using them to make her villages of plant-folk. Sometimes she has sent them back out for information, after twisting them into something else.

Brom watches.

Tishe’ informs Maegos that they will be leaving Braella’s armor at the entrance of Maegos’s realm. She then also inquires with V about the time elementals warning.

Maegos replies that he will see the party to the exit, and then they can deliver Braella and recieve their wish.

Barratore inquires of the Tuecri from Maegos and of his relationship with them.

Maegos tells you all that once upon a time, in the second age, he and Kellesandra were partners, and together they did a service for a Tuecri, who told them about this place. The two former lovers did not make it, but they have studied it and claimed it.

Lanliss looks around. He notes that the forge is especially well equipped with many tools, some made of admantine. Oh, look, that’s a magma elemental in the forge! The display area on the other side has some amazing armor work on display.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Monday July 8th, 2019 8:30:59 AM
V thanks Maegos and looks at the others. "I've got nothing else, and nothing about this realm appears to be a problem for our world. I think we need to investigate Kellesandra possibly enslaving and twisting people from our world though. If she's sending twisted slaves back up, that could be a bigger problem as she may be thinking to start trying to make our world like her world."

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Monday July 8th, 2019 8:32:37 AM
V then says under his breath "And we better start pondering the wish we may be receiving."

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Monday July 8th, 2019 2:13:32 PM
Tishe’ was not expecting Maegos’ offer to accompany them back to the entrance and grinds her teeth. She doesn’t want a Wish from something she doesn’t trust, and she doesn’t want him where Braella and Maegos, and all his minions can hit the Keepers all at the same time.

But she doesn’t see a diplomatic way out of the trap, if indeed it even is a trap....

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Monday July 8th, 2019 6:46:34 PM
The Second age he says, well that was, well, ages ago. Barratore nods a couple of times, he had nothing further and it certainly did not seem that there would be any reunification in the future. Perhaps forever is simply too long, but he felt it a shame that it would come to such and then it pops into his head. He had one last question

"Would you want us to try and broker a reconciliation between the 2 of you?" It suddenly occurred that none of them had actually asked.

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Monday July 8th, 2019 7:09:55 PM
Lanliss looks at all this masterpiece quality of armor sitting there.
"Should I ?", Lanliss thinks about stealing one of the beautiful creations sitting there to be used.
He decides against it.
Knowing that if he angers Maegos, the Keepers will be in big troubles.

He keeps his mouth shut and doesn't say anything.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Monday July 8th, 2019 10:26:10 PM
A wish from an entity they didnt trust didnt sit well with him. It presented way too many possibilities to het screwed over. The rest of the party would decide and Edson would follow.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk
Monday July 8th, 2019 10:54:40 PM
Emrys listens and watches as things progress. Many of his theories have been proven wrong. He really beginning to question his judgement. Talk of a wish has entered conversation. He considers many things. He wonders the limitations of a wish from one like Maegos.

Again, he wishes he wishes there werent so many holes in his perceptions. Much of his limitations of his unique heritage and supernatural birth has not equipped him for certain experiences that come naturally to so many people. Maegos' relationship with his partner perplexes him. While he is well-read on the subject of relationships and romantic love ... the whole concept eludes him. He's never experienced such a thing, nor has he needed to. Just one of many reasons why he wasn't supposed to exist. His short family line will die with him. There's no chance that his magical bloodline will live on ... unless he used that very magic to make it so.

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Monday July 8th, 2019 11:58:39 PM

Velarin considers the need to investigate Kellesandra possibly enslaving and twisting people from our world and then wonders what wish they should wish for.

Tishe’ is surprised to hear Maegos’ offer to accompany them back to the entrance. She distrusts the wish offer from Maegos.

Barratore asks, “Would you want us to try and broker a reconciliation between the two of you?”

Maegos laughs and says that he appreciates the offer. But there can be no reconciliation unless is it by acquiring her flowers. Only then would she be willing to talk without fighting. If the party would go gather those flowers, then he would be truly grateful.

Lanliss considers stealing a masterwork armor. Could he get it without offending Maegos? He decides against doing so.

Also, Lanliss considers that Maegos does seem to know a lot about what goes on in his realm ...

Edson is suspicious about the so-called wish.

Emrys is puzzled too, not knowing what to make of the situation.

Maegos tries to make some conversation. He strikes you as eager for more news. He asks about the Fae King, about the new gods of testing, and if they have heard any rumors about ... Kevintar? The new regional powers, like the Culverwood?

[OOC: Feel free to roleplay conversation with Maegos, or cut him off, or we can just elide over it and be done.]

When your conversation is done, Maegos asks if you are ready to depart, or if there is anything else he can do for you?

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK) d20+3=17 ; d20+3=18 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 5:33:42 AM
Tishe’ isn’t comfortable with speaking with Maegos, but everything he has said so far has matched the experiences the Spellweaver has had in the Teucri Artifact. And while she doesn’t want to give information about local geography or people in case this being can use it later, things further away in time seem safe-ish.

The woman surprises herself with what she remembers of History and Religion. “I don’t know much about Kevintar, other than he was created by Gargul as twin to Marteus in the Second Age. Marteus, well, here in the Fifth Age, Marteus leads the Gods of Testing, a pantheon of six deities that oppose Alemi and five others who are Gods of the Wold. Most of the other gods of the Second, Third, and Fourth Ages are no longer about.” She is willing to name each of the gods and their purview, including that Gargul is actually in both panthenons. “What seems to be happening since the Year of Ascension and the start of the Fifth Age is a resurgence of Immortals. Eberyon has awakened, as has the Saar from the Sargrass Plains in the Southern Continent.”

After talking, Tishe’ is ready to leave.

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 8:19:04 AM
V too is prepared to leave once tishe' has talked a bit with Maegos. "One last question Maegos, should we choose to retrieve these flowers where would we be likely to find them? Will she have them with her, as you have your armor with you?"

As they are heading for the door, V whispers to Tishe' "what if we wish that no harm come to any of us if we are in this realm?"

Spells/Effects
Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind effect or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Fly: 17 minutes
Windwalk: 21 hours
resist energy Fire: Resistance 30: 340 minutes

1st: Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elementsx3-cx2, Magic missileX4,
2nd: Invisibilityx2, resist energyX2-cx2, Mirror image, See Invisibility, Knock
3rd: Fireball-c, lightning bolt-c, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Fly-c, Fly
4th: Dim Doorx2-cx1, Ice Storm, fly, stoneskinX2, silent Dispel Magic
5th: TeleportX2, Empower Fireball, Empower fireball, Wall of forceX2
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing, Maximized Fireball
7th: Mage's mansion, Empowered cone of cold, Reverse gravity, Limited wish, Silent Greater Dispel Magic
8th: empowered chain lightningx2, Sunburst, Maximized cone cold,
9th: Meteor Swarm, Wish, Crushing Hand

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 12:40:52 PM
Brom doesn't have anything to say. He listens to the conversations. The history was interesting but Brom knew none of the references. The whole experience was interesting but Brom still keeps his vigilance.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 9:14:15 PM
Edson waits invisible, listening to the religion and history talk. There has to be more to this... the fight to get here, the fact he was guarded by some powerful guards...

Edson starts moving vack towards the curtain to get back when they decide to go.

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind d20+19=25 ;
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:22:16 PM
Barratore rubs his chin, his knowledge of history was actually quite deep. Not like Emrys or V or Tishe likely, but more than one might think. Barratore decides to elaborate on the history of the Fey King’s return from his brief earlier. He includes how the awakening has seemingly brought the Cradle closer to the Living Wold. He includes the choice the heroes of the Wold made and how the king became repented

Barratore is ready to head back
Knowledge history 25
Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:32:16 PM
Tishe’ shares with Maegos some information about the Fae King, and about the gods of testing.

Barratore adds to the conversation.

Velarin asks to Maegos, “One last question Maegos, should we choose to retrieve these flowers where would we be likely to find them? Will she have them with her, as you have your armor with you?" He then whispers to Tishe’ the idea of wishing that no harm come to any of the party.”

Brom muses about the conversation and remains silent, and vigilent.

Edson is still waiting too.

Maegos enjoys the conversation. He is especially interested in the Saar power, and he hints that there is more to this Kevintar business coming down the pike. “Even down here, sometimes I hear things, just you see!” he teases.

“Whelp, let me show you ‘the short cut’! Right this way.” He gestures to the forge, which parts into two places, and a HOT path can be seen. That leads to a hidden exit in the cracked plain, and after walking up some hidden stairs out of a crack, you are in the field where you fought Braella. He walks you to the door.

Maegos laughs. “You young heroes have offered me more fun than I’ve had in a month of months!” he says. “Now leave free my Braella, and I’ll grant you your wish.”

“As for those flowers, I cannot say, but from what I know of the lady, she will be proud of them, so I do not think they will be hidden. Do expect them to be heavily guarded.”

Do you return Braella’s armor? What do you wish, if anything?

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 5:10:10 AM
As they go out he whispers to Tishe and Velarin
"I am trying to think why Maegos wants Braella's armor, but I think it is very valuable to him "
"Important enough to warrant a wish in return".
"He has many masterpieces of armor and if I could I would take some I would but it is too risky for us, for me to even try"
He comments for a last time about this armor subject.
" He seems to know too much about this place", he whispers as he goes a little bit away from the group as not to cause too much suspicion from Maegos.

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 6:52:20 AM
Tishe’ ponders Lanliss’ comment, ‘he seems to know too much about this place’ as the Keepers and Margo’s go through his hot secret door area to get back to the entrance. The warning about Kevintar, that there is more to that business, makes her worried, but the woman is wracking her brains to see what is bothering her.

The first problem hits her. She apologizes to Maegos. “We put Braella in my Portable Hole, but can’t open it here. I’ll have to go out, remove her armor, and then bring it back.”

And then the second pattern hits her. “You have access to the Wold through the mountain!” It’s not a question, but a statement. “The dwarves had golems as well as veggy-helpers in their mines, so YOU must have called and warped the dwarves too!”
........

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 8:21:01 AM
V, having not caught the connection that Tishe' just made looks quickly to Maegos, and quickly sidesteps himself so that Brom or Barratore are between himself and Maegos.

"Yes Tishe', brilliant conclusion, the Dwarves had furnace golems, and they were guarding the way down here."

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 2:26:36 PM
Stephen, I have sent you an email. When you've seen this and read it, please let your DMs know they may delete this post sir.

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 9:21:43 PM
Barratore answers Lanliss, "Her armor is her and she is his captain so to speak. I imagine that getting her back for a wish is easier than replacing her."

Tishe and V's conversation is far more interesting and troubling. Barratore turns to Meagos and nods his agreement, "She makes a very valid point on the dwarves and the golem artifacts they possessed without the craft to construct them."

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 10:11:45 PM
Emrys is deep in thought as they walk. He doesn't say much. He hears a bit of conversation, and he raises an eyebrow as if to add something to the conversation, but there was too much delay from hesitation and decides to keep it to himself.

(Sorry, but Ive been very busy at work and fall asleep early when I get home.)

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 11:53:36 PM
Lanliss expresses his concern to the party as to why Maegos would want the armor.

Tishe’ apologizes to Maegos. “We put Braella in my Portable Hole, but can’t open it here. I’ll have to go out, remove her armor, and then bring it back.” She continues with the statement, “The dwarves had golems as well as veggy-helpers in their mines, so YOU must have called and warped the dwarves too!”

Velarin responds, "Yes Tishe', brilliant conclusion, the Dwarves had furnace golems, and they were guarding the way down here."

Barratore answers Lanliss about why Maegos would want her armor back. He then turns to Meagos and nods his agreement, "She makes a very valid point on the dwarves and the golem artifacts they possessed without the craft to construct them."

Emrys is deep in thought as they walk. He doesn't say much.

Maegos chuckles and motions to the four golems that have follwed the party from the forge. “You got me red-handed! I make golems. Sure enough. I work in metal. I need metal. I trade golems to dwarves for metal. And I would have gotten away with it if it had not been for you clever heroes.”

He grows more serious. “Yes, I summon dwarves to negotiate with them for mining. And I give them golems for their trouble. That’s not the same as abducting them and warping them into plant things to play with. Your complaint is with Kelessandra, and the way to stop her is by getting those three flowers.”

"I'm not keeping you here. Step out, and maybe you'll come back with Braella's armor -- and you can get your wish. Maybe a nice golem?"

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Thursday July 11th, 2019 5:26:19 AM
Tishe’ is non-plussed, and has a sudden image of a cartoonish black duck full of righteous anger confronting a very calm grey rabbit. “Um, erhm, huh”, she replies intelligently. So things and people can leave, but if you stay too long, mortals can’t because all the time may catch up to them. Makes sense.

“So why are the dwarves and humans all messed up? The Teucri Artifact is sending out waves of suspicion that seriously mess with people’s heads. How can we stop that so people can just live normal lives?”

Whatever the answer, Tishe’ is still ready to leave. She steps out, opens her Portable Hole, removes Braella’s armor, closes her hole, gathers up the pieces, and goes back through to deposit them with Margo’s.

She lets the others ask for whatever wish.
......

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from Emrys
Wind Walk
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Thursday July 11th, 2019 9:26:36 AM
V steps out with Tishe' and the others while she retrieves Braella's slowly reforming corpse. "Anyone have any brilliant wish ideas? I would only suggest wishing that no harm come to us while in Maegos' realm. Other than that, I got nothing. Don't really care to make wishes with beings I'm not too sure of. But all in all, he doesn't seem all that bad. His biggest issue is probably being Bored and likely lonely. It's no way to spend eternity......Now that I'm digressing...it leads me to think that both of them are in the same boat. Stuck for eternity with little by way of fun, or goals, or anything tangible. If they have had numerous centuries to realize this, then it's likely that they are both looking for a way out. A way to remain immortal, but be free of the pocket dimension."

"What if the flowers and the armor are the keys? Neither can leave their realm, but if they find a way to acquire the others most valued possession, they can somehow use it to release themselves from their dimension without time catching up. Perhaps a question that the time elemental guardian may be willing to answer as it involves time."

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Thursday July 11th, 2019 10:12:11 AM
Barratore is satisfied with the response and nothing Meagos has done or said since the group arrived at his location has given him any pause or issue.
Barratore will step out with the others, "He seems to be very much on the level with us. He is also correct on the plant things being more insidious. At least that is my take between them and the dwarves. and well we eliminated both parties in the mine. "

"to the wish, I think you are over thinking this. I was going to see if one of the active spells could be made permanent. Not sure how far his spell can go. Can anyone cast Telepathic Bond and we could then ask for that spell to be made permanent?"

Barratore steps back into the dimension to Maegos to deliver the armor and he for one, was going to ask for a wish

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)
Thursday July 11th, 2019 2:15:10 PM
Brom is ready to be done. Listening to the conversation he thinks all this is a silly game by immortal beings.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Thursday July 11th, 2019 5:54:48 PM
Edsom follows the others and once out of eye sight turns back visible. " That was tense to say the least..."

The elf moves with the others, figuring a gameplan was going to be worked out.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Thursday July 11th, 2019 7:42:23 PM
Lanliss is at the vanguard.
His focus/awareness somewhere else.
"I am just at the back"
""If he is the evil one ? what will he do, "
"I should have asked him about the fact of him being undead....."
Lanliss then thinks more while walking
"But if he is the good one? what now"
"It means we are being fooled, It's like some sort of a game again and we are pawns once again for some magical or powerful entity."
Lanliss scratches his head in frustration and regains more awareness of his surroundings as he walks at the vanguard he then begins to walk slowly letting someone else be at the vanguard for the moment.

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Thursday July 11th, 2019 11:15:31 PM
Tishe’ asks, “So why are the dwarves and humans all messed up? The Teucri Artifact is sending out waves of suspicion that seriously mess with people’s heads. How can we stop that so people can just live normal lives?”

Maegos cocks his helmetted head and looks at Tishe’. “You are perceptive, miss, and I suppose in this I cannot be held blameless. There are many many years of bad blood and anger between me and my ex. That negativity, amplified by the time temple, has permeated the land above. I’m sorry, I cannot think of a solution other than for the breach between us to heal. Getting me the flowers would let that process begin.”

Tishe’ then steps out, opens her Portable Hole, removes Braella’s armor, closes her hole, and gathers up the pieces.

Velarin steps out with Tishe’ and responds, "What if the flowers and the armor are the keys? Neither can leave their realm, but if they find a way to acquire the others most valued possession, they can somehow use it to release themselves from their dimension without time catching up. Perhaps a question that the time elemental guardian may be willing to answer as it involves time."

Barratore will step out with the others, "He seems to be very much on the level with us. He is also correct on the plant things being more insidious. At least that is my take between them and the dwarves. and well we eliminated both parties in the mine. Barratore then suggests using a wish to make a spell permanent.

Brom’s patience has been worn from these immortals. Lanliss, too is frustrated.

Edson follows the others and once out of eye sight turns back visible. "That was tense, to say the least ..."

Barratore and Tishe’ -- and perhaps others of the party? -- step back into the dimension to deliver the armor to Maegos. Barratore, for one, intends to ask for a wish

As for that wish...

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Friday July 12th, 2019 9:11:07 AM
Tishe’ ponders Barratorre’s intention to ask for a wish, and considers the ideas of Velarin, Emrys, and Lanliss too. Then she come up with her own idea. “Sieur Barratorre, what if you wish for something that can help the Keepers for the future? The Dragon Consortium gets these rings that enable them to have Telepathy and Status with the group. Could we not ask for Mass permanent Telepathy for the Keepers?”

Tishe’ put out the suggestion, and waits for Barratorre or someone else to do the actual asking.
......
Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack
Wind Walk. From Emrys
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk
Friday July 12th, 2019 10:27:59 AM
(Sorry I missed last night ... usual reason.)

Emrys then asks his first question.

"Pardon me for asking ... why would acquiring her flowers help begin the mending process?"

Never mind that the whole concept of romantic pairing of couples completely eludes him ... for anything other than the manufacture of offspring. However he has never felt a need for that.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Friday July 12th, 2019 7:47:29 PM
V follows back in as well, and agrees with Tishe' and Barratore regarding the wish, both of them were thinking on more or less the same idea, and since Barratore had taken point on this, V waits for him to do the asking.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Friday July 12th, 2019 7:53:58 PM
Lanliss will follow the group and will let Emrys ask his question.
He feels curiosity to ask about the undead but decides not to as to not appear like knowing that Maegos is probably.... undead as to have some sort of surprise in case a surprise attack from Maegos.

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Saturday July 13th, 2019 3:28:21 PM
The fighter was not sure if a wish spell was up to the task Tishe was asking for. If Wish could do that and V could cast it, why hadn't they done that already. The fighter mentally shrugs, they certainly knew magic better than he.

Once the armor is delivered, assuming he does not find himself under attack, Barratore addresses Meagos.
"The armor is yours once again and I have decided to accept your exchange offer of a wish. My wish is that The Keeperes of the Vale have a permanent Telepathic Bond between all of us."

Death Ward
Endure Elements
Resist Energy Fire 30
Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Torc Haste 10/10
Torc Enlarge 2/3

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Sunday July 14th, 2019 4:45:36 PM
Edson liked Tishes idea.. it would help battles in the future, and they were destined for more battles.

" Just be careful, those wishes are easily corruptible... and thats something we don't need chasing us around."

When headed back in, he goes with the others.

The Grateful Undead (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Sunday July 14th, 2019 10:57:10 PM
Tishe asks Barratorre, “what if you wish for something that can help the Keepers for the future?” and suggest that they can get mass telepathy in other ways.

Emrys asks Maegos,”Pardon me for asking ... why would acquiring her flowers help begin the mending process?"

Maegos looks at Emrys and responds, “do they not know love in this time? Holding the flowers, I am immune to her attacks, and she would be forced to listen for the first time in aeons. Without violence as an option, maybe hearts can be mended.”

Velarin follows back in as well, and agrees with Tishe' and Barratore regarding the wish

Edson warns the party, " Just be careful, those wishes are easily corruptible... and thats something we don't need chasing us around."

Barratore shrugs in response to Tishe’ one could only watch and wonder if the telepathic bond would help them communicate better than this moment and then he addresses Maegos, "The armor is yours once again and I have decided to accept your exchange offer of a wish. My wish is that The Keepers of the Vale have a permanent Telepathic Bond between all of us."

Maegos nods thoughtfully. “Very doable. Permanent is the kicker here, but doable. You have had a long day. Go visit the sun and moons, sleep, rest, come back tomorrow, and I will fulfill your wish.”

“Take the armor with you or leave it with me, as you prefer. But do come back tomorrow for your reward. Of course, this is but a token compared to your reward for the flowers! Farewell for now.”

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Monday July 15th, 2019 5:17:25 AM
Tishe’ leaves the armor, she promised she would, wish or no wish. And then leaves.

Once out and Wind Walked back to the Time Elemental’s area, she waits for Velarin’s Mansion and enters, but is really too keyed up for rest. “That was a very interesting comment Maegos made at the end, don’t you think? The bards talk of roses as symbols of love and armor as symbols of those not willing to get close because of some youthful hurt. She hums a tune she remembers as popular in her youth...

”Don’t talk of love
Though I’ve heard the word before
I am shielded in my armor!
Hiding in my room
Safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me...

.....

Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack
Wind Walk. From Emrys
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 114/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Monday July 15th, 2019 8:38:24 AM
V windwalks with the others back up to the time elementals area and casts his Mansion so that all may rest and recuperate. If the Time Elemental still stands guard, V will approach him before entering the mansion.

"You are the guardian here, and of time. If Maegos or Kellesandra were to leave their dimensions, would time catch up with them, and age them in accordance to the many centuries that they have been there?"

V will wait for the answer, and if it already hasn't been answered, he will ask another question.

"Are the roses and the armor the keys for allowing the other to leave the pocket dimensions that they are in?"

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Monday July 15th, 2019 5:35:51 PM
Lanliss begins to sleep soundly after Velarin makes some nice adjustment for the keepers.
He hasn't slept like this for a long time.
Dreams of traps and professors lecturing about dungeons occupy his dreaming time, oh the days of being a fool in the academy of heroes, he thinks subconsciously while dreaming .
He sleeps well...

Every Rose Has It's Thorn (DM Cayzle & DM Michael)
Monday July 15th, 2019 10:53:09 PM
Tishe’ leaves the armor, as she promised she would. The party heads back to the mansion and time elemental to get some rest. Once out, she muses on the bards talk of roses as symbols of love and armor as symbols of those not willing to get close because of some youthful hurt.

Velarin heads back with Tishe’ and asks the time elemental, "You are the guardian here, and of time. If Maegos or Kellesandra were to leave their dimensions, would time catch up with them, and age them in accordance to the many centuries that they have been there?"

“WWWEEEELLLLLL,” the elemental slowly says, ”Ttiiimmmmmee caaatcchhheessss uuuupp toooo uuuss aaaalllllll.” Patient listening to an hour of aphorisms and vowels leaves Velarin with the idea that maybe the temple’s power of preservation is strongest deep in the pit, and then lessens here in the temple proper, and likely has no effect farther outside the entrance. The elemental seems uncertain, though.

Afterwards, Velarin asks Tishe’ "Are the roses and the armor the keys for allowing the other to leave the pocket dimensions that they are in?" That’s a mystery you perhaps can only speculate on for now.

Lanliss begins to sleep soundly after Velarin makes some nice adjustment for the keepers. He sleeps well ... dreams of traps and professors lecturing about dungeons occupy his dreaming time, oh the days of being a fool in the academy of heroes, he thinks subconsciously while dreaming.

The remainder of the party remains quiet as they rest.

In the morning, after you prepare your spells and rituals and the usuals, you return to the pit and enter the realm of Maegos. The lord of the realm himself is nowhere to be seen. A golem seems to have orders for you however. It accepts the armor, if you hand it over, and it hands you a box. Inside is a handwritten note (in an old style of common script), as well as a magic item for each of you. Each one looks remarkably like a common nail, though of a metal you do not recognize, with barbs to ensure it is not easy to pull out once hammered.

My dear new friends, pleafe accept thefe unique new items in fulfillment of your wifh. And do analyze them to enfure your fatiffaction. The ufe of thefe is fimple: Like an iron nail, drive one into each of your fkulls. Thefe permanent magical items will not interfere with any other item you may wifh to ufe. And unlike a Permanancy Fpell, these cannot be difpelled. Fear not! No harm will come to you in the ufe of them, but they will be permanent, per your wifh, so there is no removing them once placed. Enjoy your rewards with my beft wifhes.

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP:201/ 245 (296 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)
Monday July 15th, 2019 11:17:23 PM
Brom is quite. The endeavor was not as he expect. They gained favor for being clever. The next step was unclear to him. He would see what the others would decide.

(Dan K) AC: 37 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 208/227 Barratore Steelwind
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 12:43:13 AM
Barratore takes full advantage of the magical accomodations, bath, food, drink and a comfortable bed. Yes, magic was indeed fabulous.

Returning to the realm and finding the means of fulfilling the wish, the fighter is unsure at best. Metascar never expressly said, 'don't pound nails into your head', but Barratore was pretty sure that was implied during the 'don't do anything stupid' training from his youth

The fighter looks to Tishe, V and Emrys on this one. "If you think this is on the level by practice or spell confirmation, I'll be the first."

AC 23/ T23/ F20 CMD23. HP 132/136 Tishe’ (SteveK)
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 5:15:54 AM
Tishe’ smiles wryly. “And this is a twist, for which I was looking.” No, she is definitely NOT going to drive a nail into her head! At least, she speculated, not without further research and consideration... No! That’s insane, and ... “no telling what other spells may be part of this nail even if it works as promised. Margo’s is an artificer, and the possibility that we become his automaton, or the nail is a Golem itself... no, the risk is too great. And I don’t think Kalesandria would be easier to deal with if we are wearing tokens of Margo’s.”

“Let’s keep them in the box, and perhaps offer to Kalesandria as a gift?”

...
Extended Resist Energy(Fire) Edson, Lanliss, and Brom 5hours, 20 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack
Wind Walk. From Emrys
Endure Elements; 24 hours
Extend Daylight; 8 hours. 60' illumination, 120' shadowy light. Since morning.
Extended Fly. 34 minutes. 60’ fly speed (x2 move=120’)

Spells
Lvl.... 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 4. 2. 1. 0. 1

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 8:46:07 AM
V smiles an awkward smile as the note is read and a quote from his mentor rolls through his mind. "There is no such thing as a free lunch."

"We should definitely hang onto them, but not even consider to use them now. Once we have some time for me to research and prepare, I believe I can create a telepathic bond amongst all or most of us that is permanent. I can guarantee that whatever I come up with will not require the pounding of nails into skulls. I wonder if the catacombs would buy them? if they have value, then they may be worth something to us."

"For know, shall we go have a chat with the Lady Kellasandra? our greeting will likely be the same as when we were met by Braella."

Spells/Effects
Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind effect or body control spells
Bless(permanent)

1st: Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements x3, Magic missile X4,
2nd: Invisibility x2, resist energy X2, Mirror image, See Invisibility, Knock
3rd: Fireball X2, Haste, Haste, Dispel magic, Fly, Fly
4th: Dim Door x2, Ice Storm, fly, stoneskin X2, silent Dispel Magic
5th: Teleport X2, Empower Fireball, Empower fireball, Wall of force X2
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing, Maximized Fireball
7th: Mage's mansion, Empowered cone of cold, Reverse gravity, Limited wish, Silent Greater Dispel Magic
8th: empowered chain lightningx2, Sunburst, Maximized cone cold,
9th: Meteor Swarm, Wish, Crushing Hand

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP: 80/141
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 7:40:36 PM
Lanliss does advise Velarin.
That they might need to be careful once again.
Saying "What ever is waiting for us might not be easier, there might be no traps where we are going but surely we will encounter other challenges along the way"

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp99/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Rose's Temp Control, Planar Adapt, Wind Walk d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 8:40:17 PM
Emrys' eyes widen at the realization of driving a spike into his head. "I see, we are to become a party of blockheads," he says jokingly? "I've employed such magic like this on many occasion, where I must strike a mortal wound to my body ... like slitting my throat or wrists, spilling my blood and so forth. I did yesterday when performing that bit of necromancy to give everyone Wind Walk."

Emrys makes sure he has everyone's attention, "Hear what I say." He remembers that Maegos revealed in conversation that his scrying on the party was only visual, that he couldn't hear what was being said, but he didn't want to take that chance. The golem himself could be providing him his ears. Emrys tries to non-verbally convey that Maegos' could be listening to them right now (Bluff: 15 to Convey Secret Message to the group).

"This is surely a gracious gift by Maegos. Such powerful wonders shouldn't be taken lightly. We should wait until a time we can properly nail them in. I'm afraid I don't have a proper hammer." He hopes his gestures, expressions, eye movements and tone isn't lost on his friends.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 74/103
Tuesday July 16th, 2019 9:10:59 PM
" really? " Edson asks deadpanned... " He really expects us to drive a stake into our brain. He's too lazy to attack us, or thinks we're too dumb to realize this is a trap. Its a trap, you know. I mean the disrespect is too much.. first the DC disrespects us.. now interdimensional bad guys are. " he pulls on his collar, before muttering " No respect."

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