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At the Outskirts (DM John) 
Friday September 25th, 2020 4:31:35 PM


Lanliss tells the others he hears what may be the end of a fight.

Velarin worries that the clearing may be a trap. Copied from yesterday’s DM post: “Reviewing what he knows about planes and their implications on casting magnificent mansion, he concludes that it is likely to function normally in Koshe Marr.”

Emrys speculates the sounds could be that of a blacksmith or a form of communication. No discernible code is identified.

Edson hears nothing and worries that this place could be messing with them..

Trap or no trap, Barratore leads the way, banner proudly flying.

Tishe’ continues along, deep in thought.





The adventures cross the clearing with no incident, the track continuing its gentle rise as it courses through the forest. As they travel on, the smell of smoke gradually increases and the occasional rumble of distant thunder continues. Periodically, the ring of metal on metal resumes, loud enough for all to hear. The repetitive rings followed by periods of silence, is very likely that of someone working metal.

Perhaps an hour passes before, once again, the forest clears, providing another look at the sky. The clouds continue and as before with no apparent sign of imminent rain.


Survival DC 15. Highlight to display spoiler: {You truly feel like an hour has passed, but there is no apparent change in the position of the light source behind the clouds as if the sun of this plane has not moved.}


Rather than a deficiency in soil or water, this clearing is obviously the result of lumbering. Stumps are evident, some having been cut some time ago, poking through the short grass covering this expanse.

Approximately two miles ahead, the source of the smell is visible. On the outer edge of what appears to be a sizable town, smoke rises in a silvery plume from the chimney of a small stone building. Surrounding this building are well organized piles of lumber. The periodic ring clearly comes from within.

This structure is but one of many. It is closest to the forest, but by no means does it stand alone. It marks the edge of many bright colored buildings, each, it appears, painted a bright and unique color. No pattern to the colors is visible, but each is vivid and almost garish, a stark contrast to the dreary gray of the former mist left behind or the ubiquitous clouds above.

Before long someone steps out of the stone building, removes something from the lean-to at its side and returns back inside. Soon after this, the metal ringing resumes. Beyond this, the road the Keepers are on branches out. It is not completely abandoned though, as has been the case so far within the forest; an occasional person or small group can be seen going from building to building, apparently on some personal business of some sort.

Another dirt track extending from the town leads to the clearing approximately two hundred yards right of where the road the Keepers are on enters the town. On this dirt trail, heading into the field, and toward the Keepers, appears to be a sizable flock of sheep tended by several humanoid shepherds.


At this point, no one in the town, including the sheep and their tenders, appears to have noticed the group of strangers standing at the edge of the forest.


AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Saturday September 26th, 2020 4:40:57 AM
Tishe’ continues deep I thought, wrestling the little thoughts that keep her remembering the near-paralyzing fear those big wolves instilled in the Keepers. This is not a place to stand out, she thinks, for it would only lead to getting noticed by progressively more powerful beings until the souls is trapped forever.

The thought doesn’t do her mood or silence any good.

.......

Freedom of Movement on Lanliss (Limited Wish). 190 minutes.

Endure Elements. 48 hours (extended)
Detect Scrying. 48 hours (extended)

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



Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Sunday September 27th, 2020 8:26:04 PM
"We need to be careful", Lanliss whispers.
"What do you think Edson?", Lanliss asks making a gesture towards the more...difficult to disguise member (Barratore)


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Monday September 28th, 2020 7:01:54 AM
"Do we avoid the town, or go in? i'm not sure which would be best. How do we ask directions to the castle of Marteus with out letting anyone know we are going to the castle of Marteus? Perhaps we should quickly back into the woods before we are spotted, and determine our next move."

"An invisible airborne view of the area may point us in the direction we are going. And if it's Edson or Lanliss, they could sneak into town after and get a lay of things before we avoid it or go in. We have to remember that stealth is part of our mission."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Monday September 28th, 2020 8:48:45 AM
"No way we can hide him" Edson answers Lanliss.

"I'll go, " he adds, turning to Velarin. " I can stay invisible and not make anyone waste a spell or potion, "

The elf looks towards the town, it seemed peaceful enough... but thats what made this whole thing weird,

At the Outskirts (DM John) 
Monday September 28th, 2020 4:13:38 PM

Tishe’ continues, recalling the deep fear she experienced when facing the wolves.

Lanliss quietly discusses the challenges of disguising them all.

Velarin raises the question of approaching or avoiding the town and suggests an invisible aerial reconnaissance.

Edson, being invisible, proposes he be the one to do the exploration, all the while being disturbed by the incongruous peaceful appearance of the town.

Emrys and Barratore carefully watch the edge of town.


While the Keepers quietly discuss what to do, a beautiful voice begins to sing,

”O shepherd, O shepherd, will you come home,
Will you come home, will you come home?
O shepherd, O shepherd, will you come home
To your breakfast this morning?”


The singer, the rearmost of the shepherds, has a hauntingly melodic soprano voice. The language is common Woldian, but with an unrecognizable accent.

In answer, another of the shepherds, also quite talented, but with a strong baritone, responds,

”What have you got for my breakfast,
For my breakfast, for my breakfast?
What have you got for my breakfast
If I do come home this morning?”


This song continues between the two singers as they and the other shepherds lead their sheep further into the field.

They continue to be unaware of the Keepers watching from the edge of the woods.


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Monday September 28th, 2020 5:22:23 PM
Barratore snorts, there was being cautious and there was this. He snorts again at Lanliss, "And there's no way we're even gonna try." he answers with a bare tooth grin.

"We are looking for the Inn, the one spoke of by Merry Berry Pip the halfling that V went to chat with. Why not go in ask it's whereabouts. It's the only safe location we know of in the entire realm and we are not going to stumble on it wandering about without anyone noticing us. We don't want to be found, but no one is looking specifically for us either."

The group though, looked to have other ideas and with that, Barratore sits down. and leans against a tree. "Peculiar light in this realm. Shines above the clouds like the sun, but doesn't seem to move, more like being in a giant artificial habitat with a light high above shining into it. Wonder when the lantern will be shuddered and plunge us into darkness?"

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Monday September 28th, 2020 7:26:16 PM
Lanliss looks at Barratore.
He was fierce, this tenacity this determination, Lanliss didn't want to go against Barratore idea/plan.

""Ok , then so we go there with an intent of finding some information and hopefully without a fight."
, Lanliss says.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 6:08:28 AM
Tishe’ agrees with Barratorre. “ We need to find the Inn first, I think. Not only is it the only known safe place in all these realms, but also the only known way back to the Wold. It would be useless to do our mission and then get trapped. We should have The pattern of our escape chalked and darned.”

......
Freedom of Movement on Lanliss (Limited Wish). 190 minutes.

Endure Elements. 48 hours (extended)
Detect Scrying. 48 hours (extended)

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

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 7:54:22 AM
"Didn't Murphy say that the Inn moves around? If we find it before we get the item from Marteus's castle, it may have moved. I thought we had other ways to get out besides relying on the inn? We have plane shift, and we have the cube thing that they noble couple gave us that we keyed to outside the gate. Do we really need to find the inn?"

At the Outskirts (DM John) 
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 1:07:39 PM

Barratore prefers action and reminds the others of the inn they heard about, but waits for a consensus, resting against a tree.

Lanliss defers to the direct minded minotaur.

Tishe’ agrees with Barratore.

Velarin is not certain that it is yet time to find the inn.

Emrys and Edson quietly await the decision.


The two voices continue with their call and response as the flocks are driven along. The song tells of a shepherd who is too busy to come home for breakfast, lunch, or supper.

Profession(shepherd) DC 12 (Trained only)Highlight to display spoiler: {The shepherds appear to be driving their flocks away from the town. Perhaps the forage is better closer to the trees.}

Knowledge (local) DC 20 (trained only) Highlight to display spoiler: {The shepherds appear to be driving their flocks away from the town. Perhaps the forage is better closer to the trees.}

Animal Handling DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The shepherds are keeping the flock close together and not letting them graze.}

Even as the song concludes the shepherds have not slowed down their leading of the flocks.

O shepherd, O shepherd, will you come home,
Will you come home, will you come home?
O shepherd, O shepherd, will you come home
To your lodging tonight?

What have you got for my lodging,
For my lodging, for my lodging?
What have you got for my lodging
If I do come home tonight?

A clean pair of sheets and a pretty lass,
A pretty lass, a pretty lass.
A clean pair of sheets and a pretty lass,
If you do come home tonight.

Oh, I'll drive my sheep out of the wilderness,
The wilderness, the wilderness.
I'll drive my sheep out of the wilderness,
And I will come home tonight.



Distant thunder continues to rumble, providing a bass accompaniment to the melodic voices of the two shepherds. As the last notes of the song fade, the bleating of their charges, along with the distant rumbling, are the only sounds to be heard.

It is becoming apparent that should the flocks continue in their present course, they should be close enough to notice the Keepers in several minutes.


Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 3:07:37 PM
(ooc: Sorry for not posting. I haven't been feeling well.)

Emrys is amazed by the stark contrast of this peaceful and pastoral scene and the horrific bloodbath from which they just came. The difference is quite jarring to his psyche and he isn't sure he should trust his senses at the moment.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220  d20=18 ;
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 7:53:15 PM
"Considering the terrain, they are going to take the animals near the trees", Lanliss says after thinking about the local terrain and the way things seem to him for the moment.

Knowledge Local (18+15)>20


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Tuesday September 29th, 2020 10:10:53 PM
Barratore, even while seated can clearly see the approaching shepards and the flocks and he was pretty sure that Lanliss was correct.
Know Local Take 10 = 22

"Agreed Lanliss, so if you want to stroll up and say hello in a less intimidating manor than I, I suggest you and Edson skip on out and turn on the charm. Perhaps take Tishe with you. Travelling with friends and all that who are back at the tree line so as not to make to obtrusive of a presence and perhaps be directed to an inn? Just spit balling, you guys are the pros, go be all you can be. The guy who looks like he is going to twist off their heads and eat the sheep will stay right here."

Barratore gives a gentle wave off in the direction towards town. Point back and I'll give a nice wave, promise"

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 5:15:44 AM
V listens to Barratore's suggestion to Lanliss, and gives a sort of shoulder shrug as if to say "why not?" and waits to see how this goes.

V chimes in a bit sarcastically "Hopefully the sheep aren't well disguised death machines, ready to rip everyone limb from limb." and then adds in seriously "Although I have heard of a rabbit that was very deadly."

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR
StoneSkin: DR 10/adamantine until 150hp used

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X4, Magic missile X4-cx3,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt-c, Haste X2-cx1, Dispel magic, Fireball X2-cx1, fly
4th: Dim Door X2-cx1, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2 cx-1, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt-c, Emp. fireball X2-cx1, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning-c, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3-cx3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 8:37:43 AM
Edson comes into view, cancelling the invisibility,

" I'll go with you Lanliss. A couple of chaps, strolling through,"



AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=43 ;
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 10:15:14 AM
Tishe’ sees Edson and Lanliss already have thier plan, so keeps quiet, and watches them from the wood line.

....
Perception. 43

Freedom of Movement on Lanliss (Limited Wish). 190 minutes.

Endure Elements. 48 hours (extended)
Detect Scrying. 48 hours (extended)

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

At the Outskirts (DM John) 
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 4:07:32 PM

Emrys ponders the contrast between the current site and what they just passed through.

Lanliss predicts the shepherds will be coming near the trees.

Barratore proposes a peaceful parley by the more winsome in their party.

Velarin agrees and wonders about sheep with nasty, big, pointy teeth.

Edson ends his invisibility and offers to accompany Lanliss.

Tishe’ stands back and lets the two go forward.


As Lanliss and Edson advance, it does not take long for the shepherds to notice the pair. Perhaps they hesitate upon first seeing them, but if they do, they recover quickly. The closest, a man of perhaps middle age, is dressed in a serviceable tunic and leggings with sturdy leather boots. His dark brown hair is straight and cut to just below his ears. He sports a short, well trimmed beard that bears a hint of silver. Incongruent with his profession, his skin is not tanned as would be expected of one who sends most of his time outdoors. A quick glance confirms that this is true of all the others with him.

He nods politely and with a shout and a gesture to his coworkers, he directs them to lead the sheep around to his left, giving the visitors, once the sheep have responded, an unimpeded path to the town.


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Wednesday September 30th, 2020 7:35:11 PM
Lanliss nods as a respond to the polite gesture and will continue unless one of the keepers decides to speak with this group of men.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=42 ;
Thursday October 1st, 2020 1:21:18 AM
Tishe’ keeps watch, wondering what new nightmare may come from the shepherds, fields, or forest. To say that the wolves in the woods had not affected her would be untrue. Still, she thinks to herself, the moment had passed, and the world was as it was. No, she reminds herself, not the Wold, the Nightmare Realm of the diseased one. She remembers and watches.

Perception43

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Thursday October 1st, 2020 6:54:29 AM
V waits and watches, allowing Edson and Lanliss to put on the charm and start up the conversation

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind  d20+17=36 ;
Thursday October 1st, 2020 9:33:07 AM
Barratore remains leaned against his tree, but he is paying attention. This was not the Wold, but Marteus's twisted version of it and therefore everything was probably awful.

Perception 36

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Thursday October 1st, 2020 10:48:49 AM
Emrys stays with the bulk of the Keepers and waits to see if Edson needs another Heal spell. :)

At the Outskirts (DM John) 
Thursday October 1st, 2020 3:35:19 PM


Lanliss nods back in greeting to the shepherd.

Tishe’ watches carefully, but sees nothing to indicate anything other than a town undergoing a normal day with shepherds taking their flocks out to graze.

Velarin also watches.

Barratore keeps watch against a tree. He notices nothing amiss.

Emrys stands ready to heal Edson again.

Edson approaches, but does not engage the shepherds.



Each shepherd, as they draw nearer, smile and nod. They seem to be paying special attention to their charges so that none of the sheep get in the way of the two strangers.

The distant thunder continues. The gray clouds wander across the sky, slowly rolling over and into themselves. There is still no sign of rain. The town continues to appear peaceful, calm, and have the typical amount of activity for a late afternoon.


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Thursday October 1st, 2020 4:42:58 PM
Edson nods to the Shepards, " Beautiful day, huh? " he asks. If they stop and talk, he'll stop.. otherwise he follows Lanliss' lead and heads towards town.

" Whats the plan?" He asks his fellow rogue in thieves talk.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Thursday October 1st, 2020 10:15:02 PM
(all speaking is done in rogues secret language,)
Lanliss laughs only to realize that he didn't have a clue .
Rather it was a hunch a gut feeling.
" I think the big one(Barratore) is right....this place seems time safe(safe for the moment)", Lanliss responds.
'But nothing in this place....will give us safety' , he thinks as he seems scared of the possibility that things are not as they seem to be but finds himself saying.
"Plan is simple, find out where we here and learn about this place then find where we are headed",Lanliss says, after "plans can change all the time" Lanliss says emphasizing that the plan or their situation can change any moment.
'How in such horror..... people can live like this', he thinks somberly.

He doesn't tell Edson about this little fear gnawing in his heart a sort paranoia.



AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d4=3 ; d20+25=27 ; d20+15=26
Friday October 2nd, 2020 4:59:54 AM
Tishe’ keeps watching the surrounding area. She considers especially the thunder, trying to determine if it sounds natural or only thunder-like and this a potential danger.

Perception. 27
Know Nature. 26

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157  d20+33=53 ;
Friday October 2nd, 2020 6:19:38 AM
V continues to wait and watch, keeping an eye on the area for any threats or problems(perception check of 53)

First Contact (DM John) 
Friday October 2nd, 2020 3:21:30 PM

Edson speaks to a shepherd and asks Lanliss for a plan as they continue into town.

Lanliss struggles with his own fear and states that the plan is to learn what they can about the town.

Tishe’ watches and considers the thunder. After a bit, she concludes it seems natural enough and not likely to affect her personally, at least not anytime soon.

Velarin keeps an alert eye out and sees nothing of note.

Emrys and Barratore wait for their scouts to finish.




The shepherd nods back to Edson and replies with a smile, “Yes, Yes, it is”. Maintaining his smile, he continues to direct the sheep out of their way.

As Edson and Lanliss, get closer to the edge of town, they continue to hear the periodic ringing from the smith’s shack. Soon the originator of that sound steps out. A middle aged dwarf, sooty and sweat covered, takes off a leather gauntlet before wiping his brow as he walks toward a bin under a lean-to to the side of the stone building. He stops mid step as he notices the two strangers. “Hello,” he says cautiously, “are you in need of some metal work?” His eyes scan the pair, obviously surveying their equipment. His gaze hesitates twice, first when he notices Edson’s chain shirt and then again when it spots his two kukris.


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Friday October 2nd, 2020 3:23:38 PM
Barratore quashes an urge to spring to his feet and rush the sheep to watch them scatter, and instead simply chuckles at the thought.

He gets more comfortable, the others are and always have been better at noticing things and so he decides to thumb one in the face of this place.

Barratore eases back into the tree, wriggles his shoulders back to a comfortable slant, closes his eyes and and just takes in the fresh smell, breeze through the leaves and relaxes.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE  d20+34=53 ;
Friday October 2nd, 2020 9:26:26 PM
Edson rubs his face and whispers in Thieves talk to Lanliss,... " Hes checking out our gear. "

Finished with the charade, Edson puts up his hands. " Oh, no thank you Dear Dwarf. I'm Elmont and this is my friend Leonard. We're a little mixed with our wanderings and seem to be lost. We're looking to meet with our friends at an Inn... Harrowed Moon in I think we were told. But, we seem to continue missing the path. I'll tell you what, if you can put us on the right path, I'd have no problem buying somethung for a friend. As a gift. Perhaps a nose ring? About this big.. (motions for a minotaur sized ring)... "

Bluff 53

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=41 ;
Sunday October 4th, 2020 8:51:20 AM
Tishe' envies Barratorre's easy acceptance of the moment: the sorceress has never been able to do that, and this place hasn't made her more at ease. Her mercurial attention makes her eyes flit from one thing to another, hoping against hope that she doesn't detect anyone using divination in the Keeper's area.

Perception: 41

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157  d20+33=38 ;
Monday October 5th, 2020 8:27:04 AM
V continues to watch and wait.(perception 38)

Noticing Barratore's lack of regard for the situation, he feels a bit of jealousy. Knowing that if someone does get the jump on you, and not worrying about it because you can withstand it must be a relaxing state. He, on the other hand, couldn't afford to let anyone get the jump on him, as it may end him quickly.

He does whisper to the others, "Perhaps following this little info gathering venture, it would be a good time to rest and recover spells. I've used quite a few, and Emrys was throwing heals around like a cleric"

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR
StoneSkin: DR 10/adamantine until 150hp used

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X4, Magic missile X4-cx3,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt-c, Haste X2-cx1, Dispel magic, Fireball X2-cx1, fly
4th: Dim Door X2-cx1, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2 cx-1, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt-c, Emp. fireball X2-cx1, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning-c, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3-cx3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball



Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Monday October 5th, 2020 3:01:01 PM
With a sly smile, he answers Velarin, "Ohh... I'm not a cleric?! Good thing, I was getting worried. I couldn't find my holy symbol."

Brocken the Smith (DM John) 
Monday October 5th, 2020 5:03:48 PM

Barratore refrains from scattering the sheep and takes the rare opportunity to relax.

Edson responds to the smith, "Oh, no thank you Dear Dwarf. I'm Elmont and this is my friend Leonard. We're a little mixed with our wanderings and seem to be lost. We're looking to meet with our friends at an Inn... Harrowed Moon in I think we were told. But, we seem to continue missing the path. I'll tell you what, if you can put us on the right path, I'd have no problem buying something for a friend. As a gift. Perhaps a nose ring? About this big.. (motions for a minotaur sized ring)... “

Tishe’ keeps a watchful eye for mundane and arcane interference.

Velarin also waits and proposes getting some rest and recovery

Emrys responds to Velarin playfully.

Lanliss lets Edson take the lead.

The dwarf listens attentively as “Elmont” speaks. He bows humbly and says, “Well met, Lord Elmont and Lord Leonard. I am Brocken, the best smith in town and I would be delighted to make this ring for you, good sir, but I need to let you know that I mostly work in iron and bronze.”
At the mention of the Harrowed Moon, he shakes his head and explains, “I can’t say I have heard of it, sir. In fact, there are no inns at all here in Unity, though there are several fine taverns.” After a moment, he beckons you inside with a friendly gesture, “Now tell me more about this ring you would like me to make for your friend.”


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Monday October 5th, 2020 8:08:55 PM
Barratorre cracks an eye open, feeling V’s eyes. “It’s not my fault, being the biggest and the strongest. I don’t even exercise.” A small grin and he closes his eyes again.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Monday October 5th, 2020 9:24:36 PM
'This is just getting better', Lanliss thinks but says nothing,
'Unity, ha ?', Lanliss thinks.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Monday October 5th, 2020 10:58:08 PM
"Oh, you're too kind Master Blacksmith Brocken, but we are no lords. We are travelers who happen to be lost. I'd like to go inside, but we must carry on past your town and try to find this inn. I'll tell you what, make the ring of any metal you like to work with, and on my way back through I'll pick it up."

"Leonard, lets try one of these Taverns Brocken speaks of... perhaps someone there can set us on a better path."

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=43 ;
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 6:15:49 AM
Tishe’ groans at Barratorre’s trope from an old book. “I hear they are considering a new acting troupe to tour New Elennia with that story, Sieur Barratorre. Perhaps you would audition for the position of the giant? Or perhaps Vicene?”

She keeps her eyes peeled. “I don’t like this. It’s too peaceful for a horror plane.”

Perception 43

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 7:08:55 AM
V cracks a little smile at Barratore's quip, but then responds to Tishe'. "This might be viewed as the calm before the storm Tishe'. Or to be exact, between them, as it wasn't that far from here that we had a rather troublesome encounter with the wolves. We shall see what useful info they have here before moving on. Since the castle is likely in the center of this realm, we may wish to send someone invisible and airborne to take a good look around from on high. I suppose I could do that while Edson and Lanliss are chatting with the townsfolk. My robe gives me exceptional vision. Anyone opposed?"

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 3:14:46 PM
"Perhaps when this all over I will. Travel about, battle gangs for local charities?"

Barratore nods, "I don't hear any objections and so V, looks like the 'eyes' have it"

Brocken the Smith (DM John) 
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 5:02:30 PM

Barratore works on his post adventuring comedic career.

Lanliss continues to let Edson to the talking.

Tishe’ distrusts the peaceful setting.

Velarin proposes that this is merely the calm before the storm and proposes some aerial invisible reconnaissance.

Emrys watches.

Edson responds to the dwarf, “Oh, you're too kind Master Blacksmith Brocken, but we are no lords. We are travelers who happen to be lost. I'd like to go inside, but we must carry on past your town and try to find this inn. I'll tell you what, make the ring of any metal you like to work with, and on my way back through I'll pick it up."

"Leonard, lets try one of these Taverns Brocken speaks of... perhaps someone there can set us on a better path."





Brocken nods agreement, “Very well, sir. I will get to it right away.”

As the pair turn away, he adds, “If it’s a tavern you’re looking for, I recommend Bungo’s just down the street. He taps a fine keg and sometimes let’s the customers drink a bit. Keep on this road and look for the blue building with orange trim and the sign with a mug on it. Be sure and tell ol’ Bungo that Brocken sent you.”

He watches you depart for some time before he returns back to his building.

Edson and Lanliss only Highlight to display spoiler: { As the pair depart, they see two young humans about ten to twelve years old, one male and one female, watching them. Their eyes are wide with curiosity. Both are careful to stay out of Edson and Lanliss' way, pressing their backs to the wall of a bright green building across the street.}

All others, with a successful perception check DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Two small humanoids are pressed against the wall of a bright green building on the opposite side of the street from the two rogues. They do not appear to be doing anything and there is little doubt that Edson and Lanliss will see them.}


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 9:07:22 PM
"They might be curious about us", Lanliss says to Edson in the language only rogues know.
"They are not used to travelers...but it seems odd that in this realms bad things can exist along side this this beauty almost....alluring us to lower our guards, isn't it strange? ", he asks Edson

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 11:05:43 PM
" Thanks Blacksmith Brocken" he says to the dwarf before moving on.

Once seeing the children, Edson tries to figure the words in the thieves language, but figures it will be lost in translation so he quietly adds.

" Demons looking like kids, who can probably turn us into mushrooms or something. "

" Maybe get out of view, i can go invisible and move around the town, get the others and meet back up with you. "


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157  d20+33=39 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 6:04:46 AM
"Everyone see the small figures across the street watching Edson and Lanliss?(perception 39) I assume our two rogues see them as well, so there should be no alarm as of now."

"Since there are no objections, I'm going to go take an airborne look at the area for a minute, and see if I can spot this keep we are looking for, or a direction to head." V will then cast Invisibility, followed a few seconds later by an extended fly spell. He will then begin ascending straight up from the main group of Keepers.

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
Fly: 38 minutes
Invisibility: 19 minutes
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR
StoneSkin: DR 10/adamantine until 150hp used

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X4, Magic missile X4-cx3,
2nd: Invisibility X2-cx1, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt-c, Haste X2-cx1, Dispel magic, Fireball X2-cx1, fly-c
4th: Dim Door X2-cx1, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2 cx-1, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt-c, Emp. fireball X2-cx1, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning-c, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3-cx3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball


AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=31 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:28:16 AM
Tishe' has no objection to Velarin doing a scout and continues her watch.

Perception: 31

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind  d20+17=34 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 2:14:36 PM
With V heading out, Barratore gets back to his, "Work day is never done i guess." Tishe could use another set of eyes and ears. With V having pointed them out, Barratore takes them in and agrees, "No way those two got missed by Edson and Lanliss."

V heads up and away

Barratore snorts and looks about to recapture where the shepherds and sheep are and then gives a look back into the wood. "Do you think that they thin we are casing the town?" he absently asks Tishe

Perception 34

Exploring the town(DM John) 
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 5:00:56 PM

Lanliss speculates that the children are curious of them and that the citizens of Unity appear to be unaccustomed to travelers. He also worries about being prompted to lower his guard.

Edson thanks the blacksmith. He covertly conjectures that the children may be demons in disguise. He proposes splitting up and himself continuing invisibly.

Velarin notices the two figures near Edson and Lanliss. He then becomes invisible and flies straight up.

Tishe’ accepts Velarins proposal and keeps a watchful eye.

Barratore keeps an eye on the shepherds.

Emrys watches.


Edson and Lanliss
Nothing much happens. It is not too difficult for Edson to ditch and turn invisible. Both see what one would expect in a town in mid afternoon. More traffic ahead, people going to and fro--and, singing. It appears that the people in Unity sure seem to sing a lot. Happy, merry songs, many of the “whistle while you work” variety.


Velarin
Highlight to display spoiler: {Cloud cover is relatively low given the storm clouds, but still high enough to not pose a problem for visibility and flight. Valerian sees that this is a sizable town. He estimates the population to be in the two thousand to three thousand range based on the number of buildings. Immediately noticeable is how vibrantly colorful the buildings are. Despite the gray overcast day, the town is alive with color, each building individually painted a festive, brilliant hue. As he flies overhead, he notes that several buildings are, in fact, in the process of being repainted. Each of the repaints in a different color than it was previously and the previous color is no less cheerful than the one it is being replaced with.

The citizens of the town are going about every day business as would be expected in the mid afternoon of a normal town. There are numerous buildings of varying sizes, but no obvious castle or other major structure, with one exception. In more or less the center of town there is a very large open-air amphitheatre. A small group of people seem to be gathered on the stage. It appears they may be rehearsing something.”}



Barratore, Emrys, and Tishe’
Other than watching where Edson and Lanliss went, apparently out of curiosity, the shepherds continue to drive their sheep. Their detour around the pair has taken them a bit farther from those by the trees. There is no indication that they notice anyone other than those two.


Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing  d20+23=36 ;
Wednesday October 7th, 2020 5:03:07 PM
" I thought about sending out my Prying Eyes, but I've discovered in my travels that people react poorly to a flock of flying eyeballs staring them down. Velarin's approach is more prudent in this situation."

He continues to watch with Tishe and Barratore, with his finger on the trigger of a Heal spell.

(Perception: 36)

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Thursday October 8th, 2020 7:19:37 AM
Edson, still invisible heads back to the others to relay what he seen. "Outside curiosity, it seems this town really doesn't care about us, Unfortunately, the one i asked knew nothing of the inn. Lanliss is still up ahead but we can circumvent this and meet up with him"

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Thursday October 8th, 2020 8:17:35 AM
V ascends a little higher, trying to take a good look in every direction for either another settlement, a lone building or structure out of place, or a large keep or castle that could Marteus' or one of the other major forces of this realm.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157  d20+33=37 ;
Thursday October 8th, 2020 8:19:05 AM
(perception 37 on the last post)

After a good look elsewhere, V will take another good look at the town below him and head back down to his companions.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=27 ;
Thursday October 8th, 2020 12:52:24 PM
Tishe’ nods at Emrys’ wisdom and keeps watch.

Perception. 27

Exploring the town(DM John) 
Thursday October 8th, 2020 5:10:09 PM

Emrys stands ready to heal.
Edson invisibly returns to the others to report what he has seen.
Velarin scouts a bit more, then also returns.

Tishe’ continues to watch.
Barratore
Lanliss has manages to stay out of view.

Edson saw nothing much different as he returned to the others.

What Velarin has seen.
From last DM post’s spoiler text Cloud cover is relatively low given the storm clouds, but still high enough to not pose a problem for visibility and flight. Valerian sees that this is a sizable town. He estimates the population to be in the two thousand to three thousand range based on the number of buildings. Immediately noticeable is how vibrantly colorful the buildings are. Despite the gray overcast day, the town is alive with color, each building individually painted a festive, brilliant hue. As he flies overhead, he notes that several buildings are, in fact, in the process of being repainted. Each of the repaints in a different color than it was previously and the previous color is no less cheerful than the one it is being replaced with.

The citizens of the town are going about every day business as would be expected in the mid afternoon of a normal town. There are numerous buildings of varying sizes, but no obvious castle or other major structure, with one exception. In more or less the center of town there is a very large open-air amphitheatre. A small group of people seem to be gathered on the stage. It appears they may be rehearsing something.

New information No matter where Velarin looked, he saw no sign of a keep or major structure other than the amphitheatre. Some buildings do appear to be larger than others, but most likely this is an reflection of the affluence of the owner rather than an indication of some larger purpose.

The town itself is surrounded by fields, some cultivated, some in grass. These fields are themselves surrounded by forest. This forest stretches as far as the eye can see in every direction, fading into mist across the gloomy horizon.

In addition to the road the Keepers are on, there are two others leading away from the town. All three roads are primarily dirt tracks with each one disappearing into the woods. Approximately equidistant from each other, no road seems more significant than the others.


AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=41 ;
Friday October 9th, 2020 3:20:35 AM
Tishe’, outwardly calm at least, continues to keep watch. “I don’t like this place”, she mutters to Barratorre and Emrys. “We are in a nightmare realm where hordes of monstrous wolves come out of the fog. This is like the sweet nectar of PitcherGrass enticing the Blind Grass Sparrow until it is trapped to die.”

Perception. 41

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Friday October 9th, 2020 8:09:38 AM
Edson nods at Tishe's perfect comparison. The town felt safe, and that was the problem in this realm. How these sheephearders just moved their flock around with no worries of those dreaded wolves appearing and tearing them apart.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Friday October 9th, 2020 2:27:34 PM
Emrys' mind races to follow the twisting Sargrassian simile spoken by Tishe. "uhh... Yesss, totally! I know what you mean. Exactly like picturegrass."

He continues to watch and wonders what Velarin will soon report.

On the Edge (DM John) 
Saturday October 10th, 2020 10:02:33 AM

Tishe’ keeps her eyes open and suspects a trap.

Edson nods in agreement with Tishe’. Of course, with him being invisible, she can’t see it.

Emrys also agrees and wonders at Velarin’s report.

Lanliss watches and waits in town.

Barratore andVelarin continue to watch and wait at the edge of the trees

Lanliss is able to stay out of view despite their being a typical bustle of activity. The two children are no longer around, perhaps they wandered off after no longer having strangers to watch.

The shepherds continue with their business, their flocks finally allowed to graze. Before long another song breaks out among them. Another call and response, but with different voices this time. The lyrics speak of warm fires, strong ale, and lovely women.

Nothing much else appears to be happening.



What will the Keepers do: continue to wait here and watch, set up camp, go into town, go somewhere else, or perhaps some other course of action?


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Saturday October 10th, 2020 10:11:43 AM
Barratore agreed, but there was also part of the story of people just trying to live as well. ‘We were attacked at night, in the woods. Perhaps in the day, out of the fog and wood, it is relatively safe. Perhaps these people have some bargain or understanding. Also, one cannot terrorize and inflict pain and distress if you simply kill them all. They must live and have a sense of safety in some small measure. Then,”. Barratore shrugs, “there has been a great shake up in the divine. New gods risen or returned, at least 2 destroyed, a pantheon no longer. Things are different now

The town is a town, I’m walking in to talk to the people”

Barratore straightens, sets his shield banner to float before him and strides down the road towards the town. He raises his right arm and gives a friendly wave towards the shepherds as he does so

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=35 ;
Sunday October 11th, 2020 8:14:28 AM
Tishe’ looks at Emrys as Barratorre stands and moves out. “We don’t have our telepathy link magic here, Sieurs Edson and Lanliss left here expecting to return and report, Sieur Velarin has done the same, and Sieur Barratorre the same. If we leave no one will know where everyone went of where to meet. I think we should weave in place and stay here.”

The sorceress keeps watch. On impulse she casts Detect Magic to see if she can find any discrepancies within 60’ of the grove the two spellcasters are hiding in.

Perception. 35

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Monday October 12th, 2020 8:33:32 AM
Edson becomes visible again, and motions to the far road. "Lanliss is waiting up there. I'll go with you into town, but I'll be invisible."

Edson waits for the others to head into town, and will tag along invisible.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Monday October 12th, 2020 1:39:29 PM
Lanliss awaits for the others.
Thinking to himself about this place they found.
'It is too normal'. Lanliss thinks.
'Maybe an illusion or some agreement with higher beings so good and evil sort of can co-exist ?'Lanliss wonders

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Monday October 12th, 2020 2:02:38 PM
V shares with the the others everything that he saw, and speaks with the rest of the keepers assembled.

"Why go into town? there is no need. What we seek is nowhere around here.We need to find Marteus' castle and remove the item that needs to be elsewhere, and his castle is not within visual distance. I personally think that we need to leave this distraction of a town, and use Emrys' air walk to to survey the realm, and hopefully find the castle."

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Monday October 12th, 2020 3:29:43 PM
"Agreed," he answers Tishe. He continues to feel uneasy about the fact that so many are wondering about.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Monday October 12th, 2020 3:32:46 PM
Emrys meant that the others are wandering ... not wondering. Emrys is the one who's wondering.

On the Edge (DM John) 
Monday October 12th, 2020 5:00:11 PM

Barratore proposes going into town and heads that way.
Tishe’ points out that since scouts are out, it is best to stay put and casts detect magic. She sees nothing unexpected with regard to auras and active spells.

Edson returns and supports rendezvousing with Lanliss in town.

Lanliss waits and worries about the unexpected normalcy of the town.

Velarin issues a counter proposal of air walking to search for a castle

Emrys agrees with Tishe’.


Everyone except Lanliss is at the edge of the trees, Barratore starts heading into town, but that was before the objections of the others.


Lanliss remains in town. He overhears this conversation from around the corner from where he is hiding. Two adult male voices are talking:


”Have you heard about the strangers?”
”No. What strangers? Here in Unity?”
”Yes. Golda told me her two kids saw them. Apparently they talked to Brocken then came into town. Then disappeared!
”Disappeared? That can’t be good.”
”That’s what I’m thinking. Abelard is going to sing falsetto when he hears about this!”
”[The other man snickers.] Come on, let’s tell the gang at Bungos!”

He then hears the two men walk away, excitedly chattering about what the presence of visitors might mean.


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 10:16:24 AM
V waits for the others thoughts on what do, which is irrelevant if Barratore goes into town. If Barratore continues to head in, V will follow.

"Stealth mission she said...." he mumbles to himself

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 11:50:21 AM
If Barratore continues, Edson follows in... making sure to go invisible again, to not explain why hes showing up again with a different group.
If they circumvent the town, he points the group to the way Lanliss was waiting,

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 1:47:39 PM
Barratore continues and waves the group off in response to their protests. "I'm pretty sure the rogues and V are clever enough to figure out the fully armored minotaur walking into town with a floating WLA banner in front of him is me Tishe."

Barratore heads into town and the first soul he comes across, he asks for a good place to have a drink and take a load off

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 1:59:03 PM
Tishe' quirks a smile at Barratorre, the 7 foot tall Minotaur has a point. "And what was it that Trellus always said", she muses, "A known ambush is still an ambush... for the other side."

With supreme effort of will, the Sorceress forces her fears behind her and walks with Barratorre into town.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 5:34:59 PM
Emrys shrugs, "Well .. okay!"

He also walks with Tishe and Barratore. Best not to be left alone to my own devices, he thinks to himself. He tries to make his expression pleasant without appearing too pleasant or trying too hard ... these human social cues have always confused him.

Entering Unity (DM John) 
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 5:48:08 PM

Velarin follows Barratore into town, grumbling about stealth missions.

Edson invisibly joins in.

Barratore leads the way, banner flying.

Tishe’ courageously plunges into an expected ambush.

Emrys joins along.

Lanliss awaits the others.

Approximately an hour or two has passed since the Keepers first arrived before they decide to enter en masse. Survival DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It appears the source of light, hidden by the clouds, has advanced some, but not near as much as would be expected for the amount of time that has passed.}

As the Keepers that were outside the town approach, they notice that the shepherds all turn to watch, gawking at the procession, but doing nothing else. One suddenly rushes into action as he finally notices one of his charges began to wander away from the flock. He quickly guides it back to the others with his staff.

Once within the town, its border defined by a scattering of buildings, the visitors quickly note that the streets and buildings are all tidy and well maintained. Each house is painted a brilliant color, creating a vibrant mosaic of contrasting hues. Up ahead, one is receiving a fresh coat of paint replacing turquoise, with a brilliant magenta. Where the two colors are present together, it is a bit jarring to gaze at.

Everyone encountered boasts a smile as they pause to watch the newcomers, careful not to stare, but most noticeably interested. Everyone yields any right of way without hesitation and a few nod or lightly bow in recognition of the Keepers’ passing.

A young man, his angular ears betraying a hint of elven blood, is the one randomly queried by Barratore. “A place to drink. Well, sir,” he stammers, pausing to take a look UP at Barratore, “The Black Note is good and, uh, has high ceilings. Go two blocks down,” he continues, gesturing toward the intended direction, “turn at the light purple house--that’s Heimrich’s place, and it will be right up ahead of that.” He smiles weakly, but broadly after he has given his answer.


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220  d20+1=2 ; d20+42=57 ;
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 9:36:19 PM

Lanliss keeps himself quiet still watching.
Going out of here would be a bad decision.
He decides to await for the keepers to arrive.
'Where are you all ?, He wonders.
'Something bad is going on', Lanliss thinks...thinking about a possible ambush that might happen....

Stealth 57
Survival <15

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 8:25:19 AM
V continues to follow Barratore, and ponders to himself "Perhaps the definition of stealth has been updated. Oh well...let's see what happens"

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:17:01 AM
Edson follows, staying out of other peoples way since they cannot see him. He didn't like being split from Lanliss. This town still struck him as odd and possibly evil.

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 4:54:16 PM
Barratore thanks the young man with a nod and 'Thank you' and follows the directions to the 'The Black Note'. The minotaur ducks and squeezes through the door and looks about to see if there are any furnishings that might be able to take his mass and weight. Hopefully he finds one and will head to the bar and order a pair of drinks at it and then head to the spot.

'V, from what i know, we don't know where we are going or how to get there. We don't know a thing and we aren't going to by our own, else we would have done it by now. Unless you've been enjoying yourself thus far and have been holding back so we could take in the flora. So I'm going to be social with these good people while Eddie goes and gets the man Lan."

The Black Note (DM John) 
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 5:19:37 PM


Lanliss stays well hidden and sees the others enter the town; well, except for Edson. He doesn’t see him.

Velarin follows along.

Edson does as well, being cautious to not give away his presence by bumping someone.

Emrys and Tishe’ continue into town.

Barratore follows the prescribed directions to The Black Note.



The tavern is easy to spot. A wooden sign hangs from a bracket above the door. It is bright white with a large black eighth note painted on it. The doors are of standard human size, requiring the minotaur to duck and squeeze, but the bottom of the wooden beams supporting the ceiling inside appears to be about ten feet above the stone floor, requiring Barratore to have to duck only slightly to keep from scarring them with his horns.

Someone must have run ahead to alert the owner, for a flurry of activity greets them as they enter. A few patrons, mugs in hand, are standing along the walls, while several others are busy rearranging the furniture. A small, sturdy table has been cleared and moved to one side in of a much larger rectangular table, obviously intended to function as a makeshift stool for the large guest. Other chairs are being placed around the larger table while the furniture that was displaced by this new arrangement has been repositioned and is in the process of being reoccupied as the Keepers look around.

A flustered human male of middle years, his bald pate shining with sweat, nervously wrings his hands in a white towel hanging from the belt around his matching white apron as the new arrivals enter. “Welcome, welcome”, he says as he gestures to the freshly arranged table. “Welcome to The Black Note. I am Purvis the proprietor of this fine tavern. What will you have, ale or lager?”

From Lanliss’ unique vantage point behind the bystanders, he sees that the townsfolk are curious but cautious about the presence of the Keepers. He notices someone run off, going toward the center of town--a different direction than The Black Note. Lanliss suspects the young boy has been sent to notify or fetch someone.


Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 5:34:13 PM
"Barratore, why do complete strangers automatically assume you're looking for a drink? Has your reputation followed you here?"

Emrys sticks with Barratore and Tishe as they make their way into town.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220  d20+42=58 ; d20+27=42 ;
Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:06:46 PM
Lanliss keeps watch while being hidden.
'Perhaps they are calling an elder or a mayor...someone of importance,?', Lanliss wonders/ponders.

Perception 42
Stealth 58

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Thursday October 15th, 2020 10:25:10 AM
After dismissing his invisibility, V responds to Barratore on the way to the Inn. "alright Barratore, fair enough. Let's see what we come up with here. Afterwards, we should definitely rest."

"Thank you Purvis, I will take an ale."

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
Fly: 38 minutes
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR
StoneSkin: DR 10/adamantine until 150hp used

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X4, Magic missile X4-cx3,
2nd: Invisibility X2-cx1, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt-c, Haste X2-cx1, Dispel magic, Fireball X2-cx1, fly-c
4th: Dim Door X2-cx1, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2 cx-1, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt-c, Emp. fireball X2-cx1, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning-c, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3-cx3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball



Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Thursday October 15th, 2020 10:59:36 AM
Edson dips away and heads towards Lanliss. Once there he tells the other thief what is going on.

" I am gonna head back and make sure nothing comes about. Why not head in too, make up a story and meet up with the others. "

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Thursday October 15th, 2020 2:15:14 PM
Barratore sits and tries his best to not destroy anything. "An ale Mr. Purvis, thank you." After the barkeep heads off, "How do ask without asking is where I'm stumped. But if the halfling and our other friend are right, there are multiple 'realms' separated by mists. Each controlled by a power of some kind. So where are we is my question and who is in charge. Our visitor also eluded we might have to ask the power to get to another realm in here."

The barkeep returns and Barratore produces a couple pieces of gold for the drinks, "Thank you Mr. Purvis. Please don't be nervous about me, I'll be extra careful and i thank you for such swift accomodations."

The Black Note (DM John) 
Thursday October 15th, 2020 5:21:30 PM

Emrys stays close to the others and comments on Barratore’s reputation.
Lanliss continues to monitor the town from his hidden vantage point.
Velarin enters The Black Note and orders an ale.
Edson checks in with Lanliss then returns to update the others.
Barratore takes a seat and orders an ale. He comments on the challenges of finding out information without revealing too much. He then pays handsomely for the drinks.

Tishe’ cautiously follows along.



The tavern owner’s eyes widen at the sight of the two gold coins Barratore pays. "Thank you, thank you, sir. Your are most generous," he sputters. Purvis quickly motions to someone in back. Soon, a young woman, in a light wool shift, modestly cut, comes to the Keeper’s table bearing a platter with nuts, mushroom caps, hard cheese, and bright orange slices that, based on their apparent texture, might be another type of fungus.

The dark red ale served does not disappoint with its heavy malt and subtle toffee notes. Purvis seems to know his craft. After a moment's departure, he returns with a very large pitcher filled with it an places it on the table.

The other patrons attempt to watch without being obvious, pretending to go about their normal routine in the tavern.

After several minutes have passed, a middle aged man dressed in a simple, but brightly dyed woolen tunic over dark breeches enters the tavern. He walks with the simple grace of someone who earns respect, but doesn’t demand it. He pauses a moment before spotting the Keepers. He then steps forward until he reaches their table, broadly smiling as he does so. When he speaks, his voice is calm and reassuring, a soothing baritone that is almost musical in its tone, “My name is Heimrich, the local healer here. Your presence has, I am sure you have noticed, caused a bit of a, um, commotion here in Unity. Most of us have not seen any visitors in our lifetime. Please do not be alarmed." After a moment's pause, he reaches out toward the back of a nearby chair without grasping it, and asks, "Mind if I join you?”

Sense motive DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Heimrich seems genuine. The others patrons appear quite anxious as they are awaiting the Keepers’ reaction. Several are noticeably holding their breath.}


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Thursday October 15th, 2020 9:51:17 PM
Lanliss continues to keep watch....
...

(:

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157  d20+5=12 ;
Friday October 16th, 2020 6:37:38 AM
Never having been very good at reading people, v is oblivious to Heimrich's intentions, but the wizard knows that several of his friends are very good at reading people, and would alert him if there was a problem.

"Please Heimrich, do sit and join us. Something to eat or drink?"

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
Fly: 38 minutes
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR
StoneSkin: DR 10/adamantine until 150hp used

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X4, Magic missile X4-cx3,
2nd: Invisibility X2-cx1, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt-c, Haste X2-cx1, Dispel magic, Fireball X2-cx1, fly-c
4th: Dim Door X2-cx1, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2 cx-1, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt-c, Emp. fireball X2-cx1, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning-c, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3-cx3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Friday October 16th, 2020 9:28:01 AM
Barratore arches an eyebrow to Emrys, "My hard work is finally paying off is all." he grins and then more broadly so as the large pitcher arrives.

Barratore is not adept at reading his own kind, let alone those of other species, despite travelling with humans and elves for so long. He joins with V, "Yes, please do."

"We are simply passing through and after a long days journey through the woods, this town with the bright and cheery atmosphere and..." Barratore hoists his ale, "Promise of a good ale, was a gods send." Barratore aims the toast towards Purvis.

"Mr. Purvis, you are a master of your craft good sir."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Friday October 16th, 2020 12:35:20 PM
Edson drops his invisibility by Lanliss. "Theyre at the inn. Lets head back and pretend we decided to turn around for that drink. Just incase this town is all demons in disguise."

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Friday October 16th, 2020 3:05:21 PM
Tishe’ is nervous all over again, moving between recklessly forward and cautiously holding back, she sits at the Inn but eyes the drinks with a jaundiced eye. “Um, my stomach is acting up, you know, weaknSargrass digestion. I’ll think I’ll just sit and watch.”

The Black Note (DM John) 
Saturday October 17th, 2020 11:35:53 AM

Lanliss keeps watch.
Velarin invites Heimrich to join them.
Barratore endorses the invitation and tells Heimrich that they are simply passing through and comments on the cheery atmosphere of Unity, then he compliments Purvis on his ale.
Edson joins Lanliss and suggests they join the others at the tavern.
Tishe’ nerves inform her to avoid drink at this time. She chooses to merely sit and watch.
Emrys keeps his own counsel.


When Barratore mentions having passed through the woods, Heimrich visibly blanches, his eyes widening a moment before regaining his composure. He pauses to take a closer examination of each Keeper, before speaking, “Well, then, you must be tired. Unity has no Inns, but I have a house I can let out to you--it was my mother’s before she passed, and it is right next door to mine.” He pauses a moment in reflection, then continues, “I would need to touch it up a bit and I will put in new flowers to cheer up the place if you would be interested. “

The other patrons appear to be ignoring the Keepers, but it does not take much perceptiveness to realize that that is merely an affectation.

Lanliss and Edson, should they choose to do so, have no issues when they go to The Black Note to rejoin the others.


AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Saturday October 17th, 2020 1:30:16 PM
Tishe’ can’t keep her nerves in check any longer. “How can you be so serene when there are wolves prowling the forest? What other beasties are about? How do you keep safe?”

She makes no move to eat or drink anything in Unity.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Sunday October 18th, 2020 8:28:56 AM
Tishe’ takes a deep breath. “OK, calm down”, she tells herself, “don’t go all shuttlecocked on the others.”

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Sunday October 18th, 2020 9:20:49 PM
If Lanliss wants to go back, he will.. otherwise he'll wait so Lanliss isn't alone.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Monday October 19th, 2020 6:41:44 AM
V hesitates at the offer of being let a room at Heimrich's house, and sidesteps the issue for the moment, allowing one of the other Keepers, who is much more able to read people, answer that question.

V does follow up on Tishe's question. "Yes Heimrich, do the wolves not bother the town or it's livestock? one would think it would be dangerous to wander far from town."

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Monday October 19th, 2020 9:45:24 AM
Barratore nods and accepts the offer, "That would be most generous of you, thank you Mr Heimrich." He gives the others a smile and nod, and turns back for the answers on the wolves.

"It does seem less then ideal to house the wolf's favorite snack in such abundance."

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Monday October 19th, 2020 12:06:04 PM
Emrys listens to everything being spoken ... and that of other people around him. He does motion for one of the wait staff and quietly requests, "Would you happen to have any good wines in season?"

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing  d20+23=34 ;
Monday October 19th, 2020 12:07:17 PM
(Perception: 34, listening)

Silence of the Lambs (DM John) 
Monday October 19th, 2020 3:17:04 PM

post order slightly changed for continuity.

Emrys listens and asks about wines.


The young girl who previously brought out the tray looks puzzled by Emrys’ question. “Um, sir,” she finally responds, obviously uncomfortable, “We don’t grow grapes here.”


Tishe’, unable to control her nerves, asks, “How can you be so serene when there are wolves prowling the forest? What other beasties are about? How do you keep safe?”

Edson opts to stay with Lanliss regardless of what he chooses to do.

Velarin does not respond to Heimrich’s offer, but he adds to Tishe’s question, asking "do the wolves not bother the town or its livestock?"

Barratore, however, accepts Heimrich’s offer and awaits a response about wolves.

Lanliss keeps watch.



Tishe’s outburst is answered with a crash of breaking pottery. All eyes turn to the embarrassed serving girl standing near the shards of the platter she dropped at Tishe’s words. Stunned silence permeates The Black Note as she quickly rushes to clean up the mess she has made.

Heimrich is among the first to recover, “You must forgive young Hilda. We avoid mentioning the, um, predators here in Unity.” After a moment’s pause, he quickly adds, “Through no fault of your own, of course. There is no way, as strangers, you could know that.”

He leans in and lowers his voice so that only the Keepers can hear. He speaks to Tishe’ first, “Serenity keeps the monsters away. To show fear invites them to your door. This is how we survive here in Unity.”

After allowing a moment for this to sink in, he then answers Velarin, “Better that the monsters feed on sheep than sons, daughters, wives, husbands, fathers, and mothers.”

He answers any other questions, then rises to leave, “You must be tired after your journey. I need to go prepare my mother’s house for you to stay there. Come whenever you are ready. It’s the light purple house on the corner. You passed it on the way here.”


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Monday October 19th, 2020 8:05:52 PM
"Should we check with the others?", Lanliss asks Edson.
"I wonder what is going on with them", he thinks loudly.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 3:04:43 AM
Tishe’ is surprised: that was an explanation she did not expect. To avoid being a victim one should avoid any mention or even feelings about the problem. The sorcerer’s expression is incredulous, and she opens her mouth to say how crazy that sounds, but stops with her mouth comically open before slowly closing it again.

Young Hilda’s reaction seemed genuine, and she nods at her friends in mutual understanding: what’s crazy in the Wold may not be here. “I will avoid spinning tangles here”, she tells the man sincerely.

As to where the Keepers go, Tishe’ looks to Velarin for leadership decisions.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 8:41:52 AM
V is about to tell Heimrich that he has a couple dozen less threats to worry about, but instead, closes his mouth and merely raises a thoughtful eyebrow at the villages response to the problem. V simply nods as the man leaves.

"It appears we are spending the night at Heimrich's dearly deceased mothers house. Ell Barratore, this was your idea...shall we retire shortly and discuss things further, or is there more to do here....besides finish our drinks obviously."

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 8:58:13 AM
Barratore has several thoughts and old tales from Metascar that fit what seems to be happening here, but here could certainly have its own rules and it would seem one of his earlier musing might not have been so far off. Aloud, Barratore again thanks Heimrich, even in a place such as this, he extended his assistance and the hero of the Woldian League simply accepts it.

Barratore speaks up though, before Heimrich leaves his chair. Leaning in and across the table, he whispers so that only they can hear and his great brown bull eyes lock with him, "Predators IN Unity?" A pause of a dozen heartbeats, and Barratore leans back releasing Heimrich from his gaze.

Barratore picks up his drink, "Aye, let's give the good man about an hour and then retire. Pressing any of these people might be dangerous to their own safety."

An Hour later, Barratore drops another pair of gold coins on the table and takes leave of the Black Note, heading to the brightly painted light purple house on the corner

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 11:54:13 AM
" Yeah. I don't like being out here by ourselves. Lets head in". Edson will follow back with Lanliss to the Ale House the others are at.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 4:28:28 PM
Emrys barely has the chance to answer about the lack of wine, "Oh well, that's unfortunat..." CRASH!

In an effort to calm the waitress, he says, "Not to worry, I don't need anything just yet, thank you."

He then turns his attention back to the conversation. Things just got interesting.

Mother's House (DM John) 
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 5:06:24 PM

Lanliss wonders whether to rejoin the others or not.

Tishe’ is surprised by the explanation of the reaction to her words and commits to being careful of what she says further.

Velarin avoids comment and acquiesces to spending the night at the vacant house.

Barratore leans in to Heimrich to ask, “Predators IN Unity?”

After about an hour, he overpays then leads the others to the purple house where they will be spending the night.

Edson is ready to join the others and joins Lanliss in doing so.

Emrys laments the lack of wine and focuses on the new developments.


The townsfolk return to their overt joviality quickly after the broken pottery incident, even while Heimrich was explaining the their reaction.

The healer seems surprised by Barratore’s question and the intensity with which it is asked, but says nothing further. He bows farewell and exits.

When Edson and Lanliss arrive at The Black Note [is Edson visible?] they find a cheerful patronage scattered within, all seemingly happily enjoying their fare, while noticeably avoiding eye contact with any of the Keepers.

The hour passes without much incident with The Black Note appearing to be doing quite the custom. Perhaps word of the visitors has invited the curious to see for themselves. Purvis and Hilda are quite attentive to the Keepers and somehow manage to not neglect the other customers while doing so.
When the Keepers exit The Black Note, it appears that night is in fact falling. The sun behind the clouds seems to have accelerated as it approached the horizon. What vague shadows there were are greatly extended as sunset rapidly approaches. Another noteworthy apparent change noticeable by the Keepers is the absence of the previously persistent distant thunder. Perhaps a clearing of the skies is coming--in this unfamiliar place, the strangers cannot be sure.

The fully furnished house seems pleasant enough though a bit of a squeeze for Barratore. Heimrich comes from upstairs as they arrive and gives them a quick tour before bidding them good night. On the ground floor is a common room, a kitchen area, and a bedroom. Upstairs are two more rooms equipped with two beds each. Three mattresses have been placed together on the floor of the common room in an attempt to accommodate a larger guest. Notably, the tour also includes showing how to secure and bar the doors and windows.



Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 8:00:44 AM
"I don't know what you guys think yet, but currently I'm thinking that we bar the doors and windows, extinguish the lights, and then retire to my dimensional mansion where we are assured that no one is listening, and we should be able to rest in peace. Although... it may be wise to have Edson and Lanliss see if they can find any secret doors in this house before we do. Thoughts?"

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 223/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 9:44:19 AM
Barratore takes in the skies and looming shadows as the group makes the short walk. "Almost as if the darkness is trying to catch you unaware and trap you within." he muses aloud leaning into Lanliss.

Once at the house, he thanks Heimrich for the tour and closes the door behind him as he leaves.

"That was my thinking V, let's lock the place up tight and retire to your mansion." He shrugs, "Sounds good, Lanliss and Edson should give the place scout over to see if there are hidden passages or spy nooks. Wouldn't want folks charging in to snatch us away in the night."

He shoots a wink at Edson, knowing his line of conversation is spooking Lanlis.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 11:58:39 AM
Tishe’ agrees with Velarin and Barratorre. She greets Lanliss and Edson when they appear warmly. “We’re you able to find out where the Palace is? Or maybe a place that can tell us the location for the Palace?”

Mother's House (DM John) 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 4:28:48 PM


Velarin proposes additional lodging precautions besides merely staying in the house and proposes Edson and Lanliss take a closer look.

Barratore muses about the rapid nightfall and affirms Velarin’s proposal.

Tishe’ welcomes the return of the rogues and agrees with the others about lodging security.

Edson, Lanliss, Emrys settle in for the evening.


There are no secret doors found, but at the back of the builtin bookcase, there is a hidden panel, about 8” square that slides open. Inside is a corked crystal quart sized bottle about half full of a yellow tinted clear liquid. Also in the compartment is a small tin cup and thin tin screw top flask.

The evening passes uneventfully in their magnificent lodgings. When the Keepers awake and venture back into their mundane lodging, they are greeted by the sound of a steady, but light rain on the wood shingle roof.

Before too long, a polite knock sounds at the front door of Heimrich’s house.


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 7:45:03 PM
Lanliss opens the door.

'What is this might be about?', Lanliss thinks when he opens the door.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 9:54:32 PM
" Wait.. Lanliss. Dont just answer the door. Its probably a demon coming to drop something off in fhe form of death"

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 10:39:47 PM
Once inside the Mansio, Barratore blows out a large breath and finds a chair and calls for a drink.

"I think we are in a sub domain if you will of Koshe Marr. Snake lady said that Koshe Marr was made of multiple realms, each ruled by some power and between them were walls of fog. at teh Center of Koshe Marr is the true realm of M and at the center of that is the palace. I don't think we are in the realm our hlfling friend ended up in. So no Inn to find We have a road onthe other end of town and I think in the morning barring magical insight, we continue on our way and brave the fog and mist once more.

Perhaps play the we are lost card once more and just ask where the road goes, say our thank you's and be on."

Barratore gets a hot bath and a good night sleep

Morning is a big breakfast and back into the mundane house

Barratore snorts at Edson's reaction, but then realizes the rogue was having fun with Lanliss and joins in,
Watch yourself Lanliss, everyone knows they prefer half elf"

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 6:15:24 AM
After putting everything back as they found it following the search of the house, V opens up the mansion. After cleaning himself up, and grabbing a biter to eat, the wizard settles down with a nice glass of wine.

"agreed Barratore. It is time to be on our way. We have no idea how long a journey is ahead of us."

Once V has rememorized, and everyone is ready, V follows everyone out of the mansion and closes it. Shortly thereafter, upon hearing the knock at the door, V waits for Lanliss to answer it.

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X2, Magic missile X6,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt, Haste X2, Dispel magic, Fireball X2, fly
4th: Dim Door X2, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt, Emp. fireball X2, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball



AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 8:58:53 AM
Tishe’ is interested in the flask and casts Detect Poison, then uses her spell-like ability, Arcane Sight, to see if the flask has poison or magic.

Whatever the result, she agrees to put it back, not wanting to attract attention.

“My thoughts weave in the same direction. If there are many realms and surrounded by foggy walls, this must be one of them and not one we have heard of before. It makes me wonder what is the Power and the nightmare of THIS realm. But I’m not curious enough to try to figure it out and bring attention to ourselves! Let’s see if anyone wants to buy the pelts and then ask for a direction of where someone would be who WILL buy the pelts. That keeps our story up and a reason for being on our way.”

She looks to Edson and Lanliss, or someone else to do the actual job of speaking and getting answers.

Der Meistersinger (DM John) 
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 4:54:42 PM

Lanliss opens the front door, but not without comment from Edson.

Barratore takes advantage of the luxury of the mansion and reminds the others that Koshe Marr is made of multiple realms divided by walls of fog and that they need to move to another realm.

Velarin agrees, relaxes a bit, and awaits learning who is at the door.

Tishe’ checks out the flask, determines that it is neither poisonous nor magical, but of extremely high proof. It appears Heimrich’s mother may have had access to “medicine” other than that provided by her healer son.

Emrys awaits to see the new arrival.

Upon opening the door, Lanliss is greeted by someone who is not likely a half-elf eating demon. Rather, standing before him is a fashionably dressed, slightly portly man of middle years. His silver hair is cut to shoulder length flowing from beneath a large floppy beret of royal blue. Despite the rain, he has kept both dry with the forest green umbrella, now loosely in his left hand, its metal tip resting on the floorboards of the covered porch. A cloak matching the color of his umbrella is drawn at his throat, held in place with a lyre shaped clasp of gold. His garments are mostly hidden by the cloak, but as he moves, flashes of bright colors are occasionally revealed. His long leather boots, though splashed with mud, appear to be of high quality and well suited for traveling in muddy streets. His pale face is ruddy either from exertion, alcohol consumption, or perhaps a combination of the two. Mostly hidden by a bushy mustache and heavy goatee, thin, pink lips curve upward in a friendly smile.

His smile never wavering, he looks through the doorway attempting to see who is present, then says boldly, “Greetings visitors. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Meistersinger Abelard and I wish to personally welcome you on behalf of all the citizens of Unity. I am more than delighted to offer you my assistance in whatever business may have brought you here. Please tell me, how may I help you?”


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 9:18:05 PM
Lanliss sighs a sign of relief as he sees no demonic figure in front of him.
He doesn't register what the man says at first.
His mind was still flabbergasted by this rapid surprise-expectation reaction.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Friday October 23rd, 2020 6:23:24 AM
V waits for Lanliss to invite the man in, and quickly comments "Tishe' has the right of it regarding the pelts. Ask him about selling those."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Friday October 23rd, 2020 1:30:12 PM
Edson's prepares for the worst and then let's out a little sigh of relief.

" No demon" he says a little louder than normal.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Friday October 23rd, 2020 3:33:40 PM
Tishe’ completes her morning ablutions and does some spinning while others with more charisma deal with thier cover story of pelts and the bardic visitor.

Der Meistersinger (DM John) 
Friday October 23rd, 2020 5:11:25 PM


Lanliss, relieved to not be eaten, does not immediately follow the man’s words.
Velarin awaits for the man to enter and affirms Tishe’s suggestion to use selling the pelts as a cover story.
Edson sighs in relief.

Tishe’ awaits a better spokesperson.
Barratore and Emrys keep their own counsel.

Abelard continues to smile as the Keeper’s react to his presence. A brief gust whips his cloak open, revealing an emerald green waistcoat decorated with musical notes and symbols in gold and silver. Hanging from his belt on a loop is a small slender wand.


AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Sunday October 25th, 2020 8:47:12 AM
Tishe’ looks left and looks right. No one is taking the shuttle. With a sigh, the diminutive human woman stands and approaches. She knows she won’t be able to bluff a bard as apparently powerful as this one, so she’s going to have to tell only the truth, but in a way that only tells the surface story.

“Many Shadows, Meistersinger, we have some rare pelts we want to sell to a rich noble. We are looking for a castle to try out luck. Do you have any information to help us on our way?”

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Monday October 26th, 2020 12:00:21 AM
Barratore steps in behind Tishe and ducks down a bit, "Excuse me, we are also just getting ready to head out this morning, but would be happy to speak with you outside." He nods at Tishes words, "Yes and we have several pelts we are looking to find buyers for.."

Barratore turns as hie exitst the doorway, "The day is not getting younger, we can talk and walk." With that he exits the house and tries to engage the stranger to move with him, "Might you know of a place where we could make the most of our goods?"

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Monday October 26th, 2020 7:54:04 AM
Edson follows in line behind Barratore and moves outside. This man seemed like the first person equipped to deal with the evils of this plane, and that was a red flag.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Monday October 26th, 2020 9:33:39 AM
Emrys listens and watches intently. He considers every possibility as he rubs his chin.

(ooc: Sorry, Ive been distracted lately. I will read over everything and get caught up.)

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Monday October 26th, 2020 9:56:42 AM
V Smiles at Barratore's clever move to head us out of town while speaking with the gentleman. V will follow along listening to the conversation as the group walks.

Der Meistersinger (DM John) 
Monday October 26th, 2020 3:51:49 PM

Tishe’ initiates the response to Abelard, “Many Shadows, Meistersinger, we have some rare pelts we want to sell to a rich noble. We are looking for a castle to try out luck. Do you have any information to help us on our way?”

Barratore Barratore steps in behind Tishe and ducks down a bit, "Excuse me, we are also just getting ready to head out this morning, but would be happy to speak with you outside." He nods at Tishes words, "Yes and we have several pelts we are looking to find buyers for.."

Barratore turns as hie exits the doorway, "The day is not getting younger, we can talk and walk." With that he exits the house and tries to engage the stranger to move with him, "Might you know of a place where we could make the most of our goods?"

Edson follows Barratore’s lead, joining him as he leaves the house.
Emrys silently watches and listens, carefully considering what he observes.
Velarin approves of Barratore’s gambit and joins in.

Lanliss, remains speechless.



“Pelts?,” Abelard asks, obviously confused. After a moment, a thought appears to occur to him and his already pale face, completely drains of any remaining color. “Oh, my,” he manages to gasp. Hearing based perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {
”Um, that explains it,”} he mutters to himself.

When Barratore steps through the doorway, the Meistersinger nearly stumbles off the deck and into the mud in an attempt to not impede the massive warrior.

Eyes wide with surprise and possibly even fear, he sputters, “Um, um, might I enquire as to where you obtained these pelts? Please don’t tell me you acquired them here for that is the demesne of the lord of this land and he would not be best pleased to know there are poachers in his forests.” He continues to pace Barratore, his stylish boots picking up more mud in the process. “Where exactly are you headed? Perhaps if you told me your business here beyond selling these, um, pelts, I could save you much time and effort by pointing you in the proper direction.”

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220  d20+27=42 ;
Monday October 26th, 2020 6:18:07 PM
Lanliss starts to get more calm as he wasn't eaten.
Without any way to exchange thoughts , Lanliss decides to do it in a different way.

"That explains what? Exactly ?" , Lanliss asks.
Not showing any feeling of remorse or any luck of consideration that he just heard something he shouldn't have.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 5:43:06 AM
Not being quite sure what to tell the man, and what to hold back, V says nothing, and waits for Barratore and Tishe' to continue the discussion, as they seem to have it well in hand, and it seemed Barratore wanted to follow his instincts here.

V inwardly curses the inability to have mental group communication. They had come to use it frequently, and it was extremely handy.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 7:59:18 AM
Edson lets Barratore and Tishe continue with the charade, but a smile did appear on his face when the newcomer was taken back by Barratore. Edson took him for granted, but was reminded everyone once in a while how intimidating he was.

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind  d20+17=18 ;
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 12:10:11 PM
Barratore makes sure he does not run over the man nor out pace him so that the conversation can continue. "You will need to be more specific as to what you consider 'here' I suppose. Though I can assure you we did not poach them." Barratore overheard teh comment as well, but Lanliss has already asked and the fighter pauses a bit in the walk to allow everyone to come together and hear the answer.

"We do not wish to anger the lord of course, might he have a more formal and appropriate title? Our destination is that way." Barratore points further down the road that then leads out of town and back into the forest. Beyond the pelts I suppose we are travelling to see new things and meet new people. Like you good sir"

"So what lies down the roads from Unity?"

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+25=32 ;
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 3:28:17 PM
Tishe’s face hardens, overhearing the Meistersinger’s muttering. “And since you already know where we got the pelts, I think you would prefer we were to be on our way peacefully rather than... dealing with the Lord of this demense.” And Tishe’ looks pointedly at Abelard.

She looks around to make sure others aren’t around to hear before she continues. “You are the lord, here, aren’t you Abelard? And as a bard, you are magically holding all these people to your spells of niceness in town and fear in the woods. Well, it’s not going to work for us. You can point us down the road or we really mess up your ‘demense’.”

Tishe’ readies a Counterspell to counter any spell Abelard tried to sing up.
And


Talking in the rain (DM John) 
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 5:01:03 PM


Velarin refrains from outwardly talking and curses the inability to communicate telepathically.
Edson enjoys Barratore’s intimidation of the Meistersinger.
Emrys watches and follows along.

Lanliss overhears the Meistersinger’s muttering and asks, “That explains what, exactly?”

Abelard looks startled as if unaware he spoke aloud, then recovering, he answers, “Um, why you are in town, of course.”


Barratore presses, “ You will need to be more specific as to what you consider 'here' I suppose. Though I can assure you we did not poach them."

He perks up considerably at the news that the pelts were not poached and answers, “By here, I mean Unity, where else?”


Barratore continues, “We do not wish to anger the lord of course, might he have a more formal and appropriate title? “

Abelard nods thoughtfully, “My apologies, I assumed you knew. He is the Dark Lord.”


When Barratore points that they are going back into the forest, he pales again and warns, “If you value your lives, do not go into the forest. That is His hunting preserve and no one enters without his leave and lives.”


The minotaur continues, “Beyond the pelts I suppose we are travelling to see new things and meet new people. Like you good sir”
A bit dismayed, he asks, “You mean to tell me you are here entirely on a sightseeing tour?”


"So what lies down the roads from Unity?"

“The forest,” he answers


Then Tishe’ confronts Abelard “And since you already know where we got the pelts, I think you would prefer we were to be on our way peacefully rather than... dealing with the Lord of this demense.”

Abelard’s reaction resembles that of a mouse suddenly aware that a hawk is perched on the branch overhead, unable to run away for fear it will be seen, yet terrified to remain in the open.

Moments pass before the Meistersinger recovers. He stops still in the rain, expecting the others to stop with him. Softly he speaks, barely audible over the steady beat of the downpour, “Please. Don’t. You would not prevail and much grief would come of it. Rather, stay here, enjoy, meet the good people of Unity, but avoid the forest. The full moon concert is tomorrow night at the town amphitheatre. Come, join us. It is a time of great celebration.” He looks at each Keeper before continuing, “If any of you have musical ability, we would love to have you perform for us. It is an open stage.” He turns to go, parting with, “Should you need me, my house is opposite the amphitheatre stage. Good day.”

Surprisingly nimbly for one of his girth, he departs quickly down the rain stroked street, no doubt anxious to separate himself from the others.

The Keepers find themselves at an intersection. As for the rest of town, all buildings are brightly colored, with one exception. At one corner stands a two story building entirely of stone, except for its heavily reinforced door. Its only windows are small, located near the roof, and barred. The single door is atop a set of four steps placing it a few feet above street level.

A soft chuckle can be heard through the rain. A handsome halfling is standing on a covered second story balcony next door to the stone building. He waves to the strangers, “Welcome to Unity, Leaguers. I am of the Sages Guild myself. Name is Manfrit. If you come around to the side door, I will let you in out of the rain.” He chuckles as he looks at Barratore. “Um. It will be a bit tight, I’m afraid.”


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Tuesday October 27th, 2020 9:51:49 PM
Barratore straightens as he does not like games as such that he thinks this man is playing. The forest indeed. As he squares his shoulders to throttle down on him, the man.

Barratore listens to what he says in response to Tishe and his mind tries to take it in even as his warrior spirit of name and clan rage for the challenge. He musters a simple reply, "We cannot abide to stay here good sir."

The man departs and Barratore watches after him. "I believe him Tishe, but a good call to dare the truth from someone. We stand on better gorund." Barratore swivels towards the halfling and the only plain building. Sages Guild....in over his head

Barratore wheels and strides towards the door "Most palces are" He opens and pushes through the door

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 3:55:54 AM
Tishe’ shakes her head as if to clear it. “I don’t trust Unity, it is too... nice for a place like this. A trap for the unwary. And anyone who claims any power here must be a minion or the Dark Lord himself. I wasn’t dating truth, Sieur Barratorre, I was calling his bluff.”

The Halfling calls out. “Like this one. I don’t trust him, and think we should try our luck in the for-...”. Tishe’ doesn’t finish her sentence, for Barratorre has already made a commitment. Still wary of anything welcoming from this place, Tishe’ follows the minotaur.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 5:41:57 AM
V watches the exchanges and the departure of the Meistersinger, before being surprisingly engaged by the halfling. As he watches Barratore enter the mans residence, V moves to follow.

"I am in agreement with Barratore regarding the halfling Tishe'. This could prove interesting or informative, or both. I do agree that once this conversation is over, we need to get far from here as quickly as possible. Perhaps Emrys' windwalk spell might be our best answer. Assuming it works here."

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X2, Magic missile X6,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt, Haste X2, Dispel magic, Fireball X2, fly
4th: Dim Door X2, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt, Emp. fireball X2, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 11:54:01 AM
Edson nods his head to Tishe. "You're right. It feels funny here. It feels too good, as if theyre compensating for something. Too idylic and lovely, when a short jaunt into the woods and you're dieing three times in a short span of time. We need to leave hear, and get far away... but maybe we should stay till tommorow? see if this gathering maybe tips us off to the lord of the lands. Maybe luck out and meet up with him. "

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 2:40:12 PM
"Agreed," he answers Velarin. "I can give the spell a try now, if you'd like. The magic should remain active for more than 20 hours if I put a little blood into it."

Manfrit (DM John) 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 6:09:13 PM
Barratore tells Abelard they cannot abide to stay here. At Manfrit’s call, he goes right in.

Tishe’ doesn’t trust Unity, says so, and include the halfling in her judgement...but follows Barratore when he commits to go see him.
Velarin thinks the halfing could prove helpful, or at least interesting. He is, however, ready to leave and suggest windwalking.
Edson agrees with Tishe’ and is ready to depart.
Emrys offers to try the windwalk now, knowing it can last a long time.
Lanliss follows the others into Manfrit’s place.



Manfrit’s place is the upper floor of the building adjacent to the stone structure and is reached by exterior wooden stairs. Eight visitors stretch the main room’s capacity, with one being large, it is quite “cozy” indeed. The halfling seems unaware, or perhaps unconcerned, of the tight quarters and is busily warming up what appears to be a very large pot of tea. The furnishings are sized for their inhabitant and are simple and functional. On the wall opposite a small shrine to Gargul sets on a shelf mounted to the wall, the smoke of several sticks of incense curl up to the ceiling, filling the room with a spicy aroma. The host is dressed simply in a tunic, vest, and leggings, all of gray and made of wool.

“Never mind the water,” he says as the group crowds in. “The rain should end tonight and I can open some windows to dry things out.”

As he moves about, trying to make places for each to sit, a silver amulet in the shape of the gray lidless eye bounces on a chain around his neck. The only other adornment he wears is a badge pinned to his chest in the shape of three silver interlocking rings. Fussing with the tea, he asks, “First off, what year is it in the Wold? I think I have been here about a year, but often time doesn’t move at the same pace in different planes.”



Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 9:49:13 PM
Lanilss listens...not saying anything for the moment.....



(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Wednesday October 28th, 2020 10:20:38 PM
Barratore finds somewhere to sit and not be too uncomfortable and simply looks at the halfling for a bit. "Sages Guild huh. Just saved another couple of your friends a few days ago." Barratore sees no issue with the question and answers him with the year of the Wold

"So what brought you here and was here your actual intention" Barratore knows Manfrit already knows teh WLA badge he not only wears but has prominently displayed on his animated shield and decides that is the 'true' story he will go with.

"We are with the Woldian League and are frankly a bit lost. Can you help us with a bit of geography on where here is in relation to elsewhere?"

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157  d20+33=46 ; d20+31=43 ; d20+27=38 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+29=45 ;
Thursday October 29th, 2020 6:43:05 AM
V takes the best look he can at the silver amulet and the badge(perception 46) from where he sits, and tries to figure out if each is magical in nature as well as what it's power is, and also the significance or meaning if they are symbolic. (knowledge arcane 43, religion 38, history 35, planes 45.

V waits to hear the Halflings response to Barratore before speaking, and quickly calculates how long the man had actually been here.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE  d20+39=56 ;
Thursday October 29th, 2020 12:45:10 PM
Edson squeezes through the crowded room. He keeps his mouth shut, but looks around making sure this is not some elaborate trap to end the keepers. Once sure there is nothing to hurt them, he finally speaks up.... " so,.. whats the skinny on this town. A peaceful little hamlet out of the storybooks, all in the middle of an infernal demon filled pocket dimension. Doesn't seem like it fits the surroundings. "

Trapfinding 56

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Thursday October 29th, 2020 2:43:09 PM
Tishe’, when younger, had a mercurial attention span, but she was able to (mostly) compensate as she became more experienced and mature. This place, however... The Sorceress is visibly flip-flopping between fear, suspicion, and her natural belief that people are generally good.

Her suspicions melt away as she spots the Gargul emblem around his neck. “Anyone who would wear that in... here... is not on that person’s side.” She turns to Manfrit, “what is the last you know?”, she counters, but then will tell him the significant events that she knows of all the way back to her childhood and the Year of Ascension, the Rise of Eberyon, the Migration of the Southern Continent, the Sarr Rebirth, and the fall of the Gods of Testing. Tishe’ is counting on her companions to get the answers they seek in an even exchange of information from this Gargul-aligned person of the Sages Guild.

Manfrit (DM John) 
Thursday October 29th, 2020 4:50:00 PM


Lanliss listens for the moment.
Barratore makes himself reasonably comfortable. He tells of the other guild members they rescued and gives him the date. He asks, "So what brought you here and was here your actual intention" then asks explains, "We are with the Woldian League and are frankly a bit lost. Can you help us with a bit of geography on where here is in relation to elsewhere?"

Velarin recognizes the amulet to be a holy symbol of Gargul and the badge to be that of an Associate level member in the Sages Guild. He listens to Manfrit’s response.
Edson looks around the room carefully and finds nothing out of the ordinary or anything that appears to pose a potential threat. He asks " so,.. whats the skinny on this town. A peaceful little hamlet out of the storybooks, all in the middle of an infernal demon filled pocket dimension. Doesn't seem like it fits the surroundings. "

Tishe’ is comforted by the indications that they are with a devotee of Gargul and helps with the estimation of how long Manfrit has been out of the Wold.

Emrys waits for the call to leave.


It appears that Manfrit has been here about 5 years by Woldian reckoning though he feels only a year has passed. He is quite interested in news of the Wold, but eventually the Keepers turn the conversation to more immediate concerns.

Barratore asks "So what brought you here and was here your actual intention?"
The halfling sets back on his stool and sighs as he reflects upon what is obviously a painful memory, before answering, “I accompanied a friend and fellow guild member here on a quest to learn more of this place. Grendus was slain by wolves. I assume you encountered the Lonely Road with its questions of my greatest need? Well, mine, being lost and alone, was sanctuary. That is how I ended up here.”

Barratore then asks about the geography. Manfrit answers, “This place is called Unity. I assume you know that already. This town and the surrounding forest are ruled by a man named Malghard. North of here is a place called Hallowight, purported to be inhabited by undead.” He pauses to look at the shrine before continuing, “It is of specific interest to me, but I fear I am not capable of safely going there alone as to leave this place and go to another requires another trip through the mist.” He visibly shudders at the memory.

He turns to face Edson when the elf asks about Unity’s appearance. “Dear sir, these good people are survivors. They live in a harsh land with constant danger. To venture into the neighboring woods is too dangerous to even consider. To go out most nights is to invite predators to your doorstep. We sing, we eat, we paint, we make joy when we can, for death can be a moment away. “

He leans in, lowering his voice to a bare whisper, “This land is overrun with werewolves. One does not tread lightly when the predator lives among you.

He then stands up and takes the few steps required to reach the stove. He lifts the pot and cheerfully asks, “Now who would like some tea?”


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Thursday October 29th, 2020 9:32:30 PM
Barratore listens to Manfrit and nods, he was suspecting something along those lines as soon as the bard said 'in, Unity.' "Werewolves fits the motif, but I am confused at why any would participate in a great outdoor concert under the stars and moon then. Like taking the kids to the Drop Off. I assume there will be chips." Barratore sits back a bit, he did not like tea but it felt he should excpet, maybe simply hold the cup until it was time to leave...

"Yes, Manfrit, thank you." turning a bit to the others, "We might need, pardon the expression, to go back into the mists with a more unified response."

Barratore hopes the others pick up on what he is implying as he knows they cannot say more if front on anyone.

"Manfrit, If we attend tonight, and it goies as I suspect, would it bring greater harm to the people of Unity long term. Will revenge be taken upon them?"

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Thursday October 29th, 2020 10:24:31 PM
Lanliss doesn't seem to understand what Barratore is trying to imply.

"Werewolves? ", He says softly as he thinks about the implications.
"If we attend....we don't have to do we ?", he says after thinking.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Friday October 30th, 2020 6:42:09 AM
V listens carefully as the halfling speaks, and then responds as the others do, with more questions.

"I believe the Meistersinger said that tonight was the full moon. As Barratore said, shouldn't it be a night to lock and bar the doors and windows?"

"Also, Do you know if it's possible to travel between realms, above the mist? to fly over it? and lastly, what in Hallowight is of interest to you? surely the undead would be just as dangerous as the wolves?"

V also does not quite get what Barratore is trying to imply, but does not like the feel of this one bit. They should probably leave quickly. Picking fights with the areas monsters, or Lords of the land, would not help this stealth mission in the least.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Friday October 30th, 2020 10:34:59 AM
Tishe' listens carefully to Manfrit, and the discussion of the Keepers. She assumes Barratorre's comment is something from minotaur culture, (the Sarr knows the others have twitted her about her own Southern Continent accent!), and chooses to ignore words like Dropoff and Chips.

Manfrit's own story makes the matronly woman remember her own answer to the Lonely Road. "I told the road I just wanted to help people. The people may be here in Unity for sanctuary, but doesn't that mean they need help even more? I want to get our mission done, but I want to be who I am as well. These people are victims of Koshe Marr, and need defending. I say we go to the concert and be ready to kill werewolves."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Friday October 30th, 2020 1:03:30 PM
"Werewolves... of course it has to be werewolves. " Edson asks, as he poiltly declines any tea. He still wasn't sure about this whole situation, and drinking some tea wasn't his way of changing it.

" So... any townsfolk have a hankering for flesh? or just in the woods?"

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Friday October 30th, 2020 4:50:42 PM
Emrys listens intently to the halflings answers ... particularly about the flying over the mist ... as mist. He thinks Wind Walk would be the perfect disguise and mode of travel ... they would be completely invisible to everything within the mists. "Or we can attempt to Shadow Walk ... we haven't done that in a while," he says in a hushed tone.

Manfrit (DM John) 
Saturday October 31st, 2020 11:29:10 AM


To clarify: This conversation with Manfrit occurs right after the conversation with the Meistersinger. The full moon festival Abelard invited the Keepers to is tomorrow night.


Barratore is not surprised to hear of werewolves. He asks if an outdoor concert is advised.

“Surprisingly,” responds the halfling, “It is the safest time to be out at night. I have not spoken to anyone who recalls anyone being attacked during the festival.”


Lanliss worries about werewolves and attending the full moon festival.

Velarin comments that the Meistersing said that tonight is the full moon and suggests staying inside seems more prudent and asks other questions.

Tishe’ shares her own answer to the Lonely Road and wonders if protecting the people of Unity from werewolves is why she was sent here.

Edson responds, “"Werewolves... of course it has to be werewolves.”

Emrys listens and ponders traveling by air or shadow.



Manfrit seems to enjoy the reaction to his revelation about the werewolves. As each asks there questions, the halfling attempts to answer.

Barratore: "Manfrit, If we attend [tomorrow] tonight, and it goes as I suspect, would it bring greater harm to the people of Unity long term. Will revenge be taken upon them?"
The halfling pauses a moment to think about this before answering, “It should not be a problem. The festival has always been safe in the past. This is actually the one night when it is safe to be out.”

Lanliss: "If we attend....we don't have to do we ?"
“You are visitors here with no obligations, but why would you miss the opportunity to see something new?” Of course, you are speaking to a member of the Sages Guild.

Valerin: "I believe the Meistersinger said that tonight was the full moon. As Barratore said, shouldn't it be a night to lock and bar the doors and windows?"
Manfrit nods, then answers, “Here in Prohovia, every night is a full moon, sir.”

He then goes on to explain that though each night has a full moon, only one in thirty are red and that one is due tomorrow night. On each red moon there is a festival in Unity filled with singing and feasting.

Valerin: "Also, Do you know if it's possible to travel between realms, above the mist? to fly over it? "
“As far as I know the mists are unavoidable. To move from realm to realm one must pass through them” Again he shudders at the thought.

Valerin: what in Hallowight is of interest to you? surely the undead would be just as dangerous as the wolves?“As a devotee of Gargul,” he pauses to look at the shrine on the wall, “I wish to see how such an abomination for myself. However, I am well aware of the danger which is why I remain here.”

Tishe’: I told the road I just wanted to help people. The people may be here in Unity for sanctuary, but doesn't that mean they need help even more? I want to get our mission done, but I want to be who I am as well. These people are victims of Koshe Marr, and need defending. I say we go to the concert and be ready to kill werewolves."
Manfrit is shocked by the gentle appearing woman’s words, then he starts shaking his head slowly. “The werewolves rule. I fear even a group as formidable as you would not prevail, not to mention the collateral damage.”

Edson: " So... any townsfolk have a hankering for flesh? or just in the woods?"
“The wolf folk typically leave Unity alone and don’t reside here.”



After a moment he tilts his head, then turns back to look at Tishe’. “Mission?” he asks, suddenly very intent. “What mission?”


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Sunday November 1st, 2020 6:01:59 PM
Lanliss keeps his mouth shouth.

'Why did she mention this ?', Lanliss ponders about what appears to be Tishe' mistake of mentioning their mission

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Monday November 2nd, 2020 5:56:04 AM
V inwardly slaps his head as the Halfling caught Tishe's slip of the tongue. The wizard tries to quickly think of a way to explain it away, but being that diplomacy, sidestepping questions, and a quick tongue were relatively foreign to him.

Fortunately Lanliss was able to put the matter in question, leaving the best option at this point to exit.

V makes to stand and start heading for the door. "Well, we really should be going now. We have used up far too much of Manfrit's time and hospitality."


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Monday November 2nd, 2020 8:42:44 AM
Barratore leans back, "Every night is a full moon but some are red and on those nights, Unity has a festival where everyone is safe." Barratore inhales and tries to think, but the Mission is brought up, Manfrit asks and V gets all wierd. Barratore had no answer on that, but Manfrit had offered a few other things as well, like collateral damage if the group went werewolf hunting. It was that sort of thing he was concerned with.

V stands and Barratore tilts his head in a bit of confusion. Other than going into the mist, the group had nowhere to go. Barratore falls in line though, setting the undrank tea down, "Thank you, good tea."

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK)  d20+10=20 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 12:46:59 PM
Tishe’ curses her intemperate tongue, and no one with a more glib personality is stepping up... So the sorceress tries to cover herself. “We’re trying to recover a companion who was lost to Koshe Marr and looking for the realm where he died”, she lies, hopefully convincingly. “If you can’t help, we do need to be moving through the mists to find the right realm.”

Bluff. 20

Manfrit (DM John)  d20=6 ;
Monday November 2nd, 2020 1:44:40 PM


Lanliss reacts to Tishe’s disclosure, but keeps to himself.
Velarin does a mental face palm. He attempts to exit.
Barratore considers the implications of attacking werewolves and is surprised that Velarin is trying to exit, but follows his lead.
Tishe’ attempts to cover her slip with a lie.
“We’re trying to recover a companion who was lost to Koshe Marr and looking for the realm where he died”, she lies, hopefully convincingly. “If you can’t help, we do need to be moving through the mists to find the right realm.”

Emrys and Edson watch and listen.


“Hmmm,” replies Manfrit to Tishe’s explanation. “Perhaps I can help you recover him or her if I knew more about the circumstances of his disappearance. How long ago did he disappear? Do you know which realm he went to?” He pauses a moment then suggest, “You might want to ask Lord Malghard. He’s actually a pleasant fellow.”

His body language clearly shows he would rather his visitors not leave, but he makes no move to stop them.


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Monday November 2nd, 2020 4:20:16 PM
Edson glances to Tishe, and tries to help her out. He changes the subject when given a life line.

" Lord Malghard. Where is he located again?" he asks, trying to buy everyone some time to, and settle the situation.



Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Monday November 2nd, 2020 9:16:23 PM
Lanliss looks at Manfrit while he speaks
hoping that they will get more information about everything they need.

OOC:Wanted to do a face palm as well but refrained myself from doing so (:

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 1:42:48 AM
Emrys' throat just became very dry. He takes a sip of a drink. He then realizes and thinks to himself, ... 'wait a minute, was that my drink' ... 'whose drink did I just sip?'

Emrys can't help but feel a sense of dread ... not from the strange taste he just experienced ... something more sinister in the air.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 6:03:34 AM
V is ready to head to the door as tishe' recovers the situation.

The Wizard sits back down to allow Tishe' to finish what she started. "My apologies for my apparent haste. As I'm sure you can understand, I am more than ready to finish what we need to do, and get out of Koshe Marr.

V thinks to himself that he needs to start working on his diplomatic abilities, as they were severely lacking. Fortunately, some of his friends did not have that hindrance.

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 9:46:24 AM
Barratore, now standing in a hunch, looks about at the group. Imod help us, we look like noobs.

"Look, Manfrit." a bit more forceful than he intended.

Softening his tone a little, Barratore takes a knee
"It's complicated and we dont know you and this is Koshe Marr. It's about as awful and deceiving of a place as you can get, so we're a bit edgy and when I get edgy, I get stabby. You seem a pleasant enough fellow, wearing the right stuff and all, but that is point and so we are going to keep our business close to vest. Our boy does not seem to be here and so we have to chat amongst ourselves as whether or not we show tonight or simply get moving. As far as realms go, we don't even know what realms there are or how they relate to each other. You want to be helpful, a quick sketch out of how things connect and where things are so to speak, would be fantastic."

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 1:59:38 PM
Tishe’ nods vehemently to what Barratorre says, and gives a quick smile of thanks to Edison’s diversion. Both are no more than the truth. “I want to help others, and you have said helping here may be more harmful in the long run. That makes sense, Sieur Manfrit, but so does Sieur Barratorre. We can’t trust anything in the nightmare realm, and so asking more questions can only make it more dangerous for us... and for you. We know we won’t find what we are looking for here, so if you point us to a fog road that leads to a castle, we can be on our way.”

Manfrit (DM John) 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 5:35:40 PM


Edson attempts to change the subject with, “Lord Malghard. Where is he located again?”
Lanliss watches Manfrit, hoping to gain enough information.
Emrys nervously takes a sip and feels a sudden sense of dread.
Velarin returns to his chair and explains “ My apologies for my apparent haste. As I'm sure you can understand, I am more than ready to finish what we need to do, and get out of Koshe Marr.

Barratore gets direct with Manfrit, “"It's complicated and we dont know you and this is Koshe Marr. It's about as awful and deceiving of a place as you can get, so we're a bit edgy and when I get edgy, I get stabby. You seem a pleasant enough fellow, wearing the right stuff and all, but that is point and so we are going to keep our business close to vest. Our boy does not seem to be here and so we have to chat amongst ourselves as whether or not we show tonight or simply get moving. As far as realms go, we don't even know what realms there are or how they relate to each other. You want to be helpful, a quick sketch out of how things connect and where things are so to speak, would be fantastic."

Tishe’ thankful to have recovered from her slip of the tongue, follows up “I want to help others, and you have said helping here may be more harmful in the long run. That makes sense, Sieur Manfrit, but so does Sieur Barratorre. We can’t trust anything in the nightmare realm, and so asking more questions can only make it more dangerous for us... and for you. We know we won’t find what we are looking for here, so if you point us to a fog road that leads to a castle, we can be on our way.”

Manfrit listens intently as Barratore and Tishe’ make their plea. He thinks awhile, using the refilling of the teapot as an excuse to do so. He then goes to a small desk and returns with some paper and a pen and sketches a crude map for Barratore. It reveals that he has little knowledge outside of Unity. There are three roads leading from Unity. One is from the gate that the Keepers entered on. One leads north through the mists to the realm of the undead and the third leads into the woods to Malghard’s lodge. As he sketches he explains, “I’m told that Malghard lives in a lodge. Although I have not seen it, what I have heard would indicate that it is not a castle. And I have heard nothing of a castle in Koshe Marr. I only know of the road to the undead realm. By all accounts it is no place for the living. If your friend went that way, then, I am sorry to say, he is probably lost forever.”

.


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 9:24:22 PM
Lanliss says nothing....
"I see "he comments as he sees the map..and the three paths..


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 9:45:22 PM
Edson listens intently to Manfrit's description and map. Barratore had a way with words, and here it was on display. The minotaur was blunt, but it worked.

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 3:51:30 AM
Tishe’ thanks Malafrit and looks at the map before looking at her companions. “I don’t want to stay here for the concert; it feels wrong. And our friend never went to a lodge, I suppose we have to go to the castle of undead next.” She looks to Velarin for confirmation on what the Keepers are going to do, and will agree to whatever his decision.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 5:58:15 AM
"Agreed Tishe'. As much as I hate dealing with the undead, that is clearly our path. This Malghard sounds an awful lot like what we heard of the Huntsman before we came. As much as I would like to stay a day and swap spells for a more anti-undead repetoire, I personally think it best that we be on our way, and the quicker the better.

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X2, Magic missile X6,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt, Haste X2, Dispel magic, Fireball X2, fly
4th: Dim Door X2, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt, Emp. fireball X2, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball


(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 9:23:08 AM
Barratore thanks Manfrit and departs with the group. Once alone, he agrees with V and Tishe.

"Castle sounds like our best next move...unfortunately. Frankly I do not think it will be THE castle we are looking for, Wardd does not like us that much. Any ideas how we get any useful information? I really don't feel we are any closer to anything than when we were first presented with nothing to go on. The mists will be all about our greatest need again right?

What if we all put forth that our greatest need is the see the castle of Marteus? Mist takes us there, we shoot in, swipe the gemstone engine thingy while our allies do the big distraction thing and get out?"

Leaving Manfrit's (DM John)  d20+1=10 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 5:07:57 PM

Lanliss quietly takes note of the map as Manfrit draws it.
Edson is pleased with Barratore’s success.
Tishe’ thanks Manfrit and suggests moving to the undead realm, while deferring to Velarin.
Velarin agrees that the best course is to proceed there and without delay.
Barratore waits until they leave Manfrit before commenting. He does not think that the castle they are looking for is in the undead realm. He then suggests returning to the mists and stating that their greatest need is seeing the castle of Marteus.
Emrys follows along.

The halfling seems genuinely concerned for their safety, but does not try to dissuade them his final words being, “If you make it out and your path brings you back to Unity, please be sure to stop by.” He watches the Keepers from the open doorway as they return to the rain and mud, oblivious to the spatter of rain into his own entry way.

Back to Heimrich’s? To the road? Somewhere else?

Regardless of which direction the Keeper’s go, each notices a young man attempting to hide in the doorway of the green painted house on the corner across from the intersection leading to Manfrit’s and opposite of the stone building.


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220  d20+27=45 ;
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 7:21:50 PM
Lanliss tries to take every detail in....did they seem strange to him.
Any detail could help.
"We have company", He whispers to the group.
"And they are not successful at hiding.", he adds quietly.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Wednesday November 4th, 2020 8:14:43 PM
That sense of dread continues to plague him. The dry mouth is now accompanied by a faint scent of decay. He curses himself for not recognizing the taste of necromancy. Even his ring of undead control feels cold and tightly coiled around his finger. His need, as stated to the mist, was to discover the truth of his supernatural birth. Was this path to undeath leading him that conclusion?

"We could Wind Walk to our destination, but traveling as creatures of mist through the fog will make us virtually invisible to each other. We could easily become separated. We could Shadow Walk, while our path would be swift and hidden, this realm would be difficult to discern from behind the shadow's veil. We could easily overshoot our mark."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 8:13:06 AM
Edson chuckles to hiimself. When other people tried to do what he and Lanliss can do, and fail... it always makes him laugh.

"Young man, door of the green house watching us."

Waiting for a decision of where to go, Edson hops from foot to foot.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 8:15:29 AM
V talks as the group moves down the road toward the mists leading to the undead realm.

"Worth a shot Barratore. If it asks us our greatest need, the answer is to go to the castle of Marteus."

"Hope your fancy undead controlling ring is up to the task Emrys. looks like we are going it on foot. At least for now. The mists complicate the other options too much, and for all we know, they are some sort of dimensional movement. Nothing is for sure in this realm."

"I doubt Marteus's place is in the undead realm, so I think our best bet is to move through the undead realm as fast as possible once we get through the mists. The master of the realm is probably some hefty and nasty undead creature. Possibly a Liche or Vampire.

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 10:47:16 AM
Barratore is not up for Wind Walk, "Too long to get back to normal and we are not invulnerable in Mist form" Shadow Walk is a no go for the fighter as well The Realm of Shadow in Koshe Marr is not something he is eager to experience

"To Manfrit, If we can, I think we should try and get back here and help him get home. Lets, take the road towards the Castle and if we are asked we answer, if not we'll see what the castle has in store"

"Just a moment friends."

Barratore looks over at the young man and pivots to walk over to him. Dropping down to sit on his haunches, the minotaur takes in the boy. "And what curiosity do you have that I can solve young man?"



AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 11:38:31 AM
Tishe’ is tired of being watched, but is not... quite... ready to assault someone over it. “To the Mists to the Castle. Let’s go.”

And she sets off.

In the streets of Unity (DM John) 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 5:03:42 PM


Lanliss quietly informs the others they are being watched.
Emrys continues to be plagued by a sense of dread. Perhaps his destiny lies in the realm of the undead? He offers wind walking or shadow walking as travel options.
Edson is amused by the poor shadowing attempt and also informs the others of their observer.
Velarin affirms the suggestion to confront the Road again and discusses the intricacies of this plane. He expresses doubt that the undead realm will be their final destination.
Tishe’ is ready to move on and heads away from their watcher.
Barratore, however, takes the direct approach and asks the boy “ "And what curiosity do you have that I can solve young man?"


As Barratore approaches, the young man’s eyes widen greatly and what little color he had in his already pale complexion completely flees his face. When Barratore speaks, the boy’s lips move, but no words come out. After a few seconds of failing to summon words, his eyes well up with tears, and the boy suddenly turns and runs away, his feet wildly splashing mud as he flees down the street.


Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 7:32:12 PM
Lanliss chases the boy
"Stop !, what is this matter of spying on us, You Crazy Boy !" , Lanliss says loudly.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp125/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, True Seeing 
Thursday November 5th, 2020 10:27:41 PM
In regards to his ring, Emrys says, "I hope so, V ... I certainly hope so."

The mute boy's reaction was quite telling, he thinks ... well, maybe not so much.

"What an odd little boy! He acts like he saw a ghost."

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Friday November 6th, 2020 6:04:36 AM
"Let's get a move on. We've attracted enough attention for today."

V follows Barratore into the mist leading to the realm of the undead once the group arrives at it.

"Remember to stay close. We aren't going to be able to see much. That bubble thing of yours was pretty handy last time Emrys'. We may need it again. I can't handle the beating that Barratore can."

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X2, Magic missile X6,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt, Haste X2, Dispel magic, Fireball X2, fly
4th: Dim Door X2, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt, Emp. fireball X2, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball



(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Friday November 6th, 2020 8:54:50 AM
Barratore straightens and puts an arm out to Lanliss, "Leave him be, V's right."

Barratore points his hooves towards the mist and the road leading out of town towards the castle and starts walking. As they clear town, but before entering the mists,

"Tishe, Emrys, any long lasting protection spells we can put up would be a good idea"

AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Friday November 6th, 2020 11:22:21 AM
Tishe’ follows Barratore into the mist leading to the realm of the undead once the group arrives at it.

She shakes her head, “other than my Endure elements and Detect Scrying, I have no long effect spells.
“

She ensures both are up before going into the fog.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Friday November 6th, 2020 12:54:45 PM
Edson laughs out loud this time as the kid runs away from Barratore. He watches him scamper off before turning and heading into the mist with the others.

Back into gray (DM John) 
Saturday November 7th, 2020 12:20:32 PM

Lanliss runs to stop the fleeing boy.
Emrys says the boy acts as if he saw a ghost.
Velarin proposes leaving for the mist immediately, and reminds Emrys of the efficacy of his antilife spell last time they were in the mists.
Barratore stops Lanliss from his pursuit and requests protection spells.
Tishe’ has no spells to add other than what are already active.
Edson is amused by the reaction of their tail.


Resolute and guided by Manfrit’s sketched map, the Keepers ignore their not-so-discrete observer, and head toward the northern road intent on reaching the undead realm and experiencing the mists once again. The steady rains continue, turning the hard packed dirt of the streets to a soggy slog. The citizens of Unity stay mostly indoors, but an occasional rain drenched soul is seen quickly moving about, obviously on some necessary errand. As always, the residents keep out of the Keepers way, smiling and waving as they pass.

Once the travelers make it to the northern edge of town, they see it is surrounded by open ground just as the southern edge was. The forest edge is about a mile away. As they travel further away from town, the rain subsides, diminishing entirely by the time the Keepers have made it to the forest’s edge. The clouds, however, remain, enshrouding the countryside in depressing gloom.

About one hundred yards into the woods, a near solid wall of fog obscures the road ahead, stretching into the woods on either side. The Keepers, connected by hand and rope as before, once again enter the gray void.

Completely immersed in fog, there is no doubt that they are once again in the engulfing vapors that divide this realm. It is so thick that no one can see their hands at the ends of their arms. The road feels like packed earth, but neither eyes nor ears can confirm this. The fog is so heavy and thick, that beyond obstructing sight, it dampens sound as well. Once again the Keepers are in the cold clammy grip of this murky fog. It seeps into clothes and the very pores of the skin.

Before too long, the awaited voices return. Each Keeper is greeted with a cacophony of snickers and mirthless laughter. Then, silence. Silence made even more tangible by the dampening impact of the all encompassing fog.

Subjectively infinite moments pass before a single voice asks in a raspy whisper, “What is your greatest need?”


AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) 
Saturday November 7th, 2020 1:43:15 PM
Tishe’ is thankful of the roping together, and keeps one hand in the hand of Emrys.

The familiar road and call comes up and Tishe’ responds as the Keepers discussed. “My greatest need is Marteus’ Castle. The Castle of Marteus.”

....
Endure Elements
Detect Scrying.

Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 36 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:127/220 
Saturday November 7th, 2020 10:04:18 PM
Lanliss gives upthe chase prematurely .
'Nope', he said to himself....
He was smart enough not to get into troubles with Barratore.

Lanliss feels bad from this feeling of vapors and mist.
"My greatest need is Marteus Castle", He says.....it truly was his greatest need...whatever it took to get out of this ......horror inducing thing or phenomena

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 18(FF 18), hp 157/157 
Monday November 9th, 2020 6:34:53 AM
Bumps arise on Velarins arms as they approach the fog, and a minor feeling of dread fills him. "I hate this place" he mumbles to himself. "Retirement is starting to sound like a good idea".

V follows the others, as before, ignoring the voices as best as possible until hearing the voice that asks them their greatest need. V responds "My greatest need is to go to the castle of Marteus."

Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells
Bless(permanent)
SR 18, +6 to overcome SR

Spell DC 21+
1st: Prot from evil X2, Magic missile X6,
2nd: Invisibility X2, Mirror imageX2, resist energy X3
3rd: Lightning Bolt, Haste X2, Dispel magic, Fireball X2, fly
4th: Dim Door X2, Greater Invis.X2, Stoneskin X2, Fly
5th: Teleport X2, Emp. Lightning bolt, Emp. fireball X2, Wall of force X2,
6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, true seeing, Disintegrate, wall force X2
7th: Plane Shift, Rev. Gravity, Mage's mansion, Lmtd. Wish, Mass Invis.X2
8th: empowered chain lightningX3, Sunburst X2
9th: Meteor Swarm X3, Wish, Quickened empowered fireball


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 128/128 INVISIBLE 
Monday November 9th, 2020 8:00:09 AM
Edson is starting to get annoyed with the whole situation, and the fog wasn't helping. He slogs along with the others, and then the voices start.
" Marteus's castle would be a good start." he yells back to the voices.

(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind 
Monday November 9th, 2020 8:33:16 AM
Barratore takes a deep breath and exhales for as long as he can to keep from having to breath in the mists for as long as possible. The others were counting on his strength here and Metascar' wisdom of battle and stories of glory were of no use to him now. It unnerved him greatly, that the fog, the silence and that unnerved him even more. Barratore draws his sword and grips it tightly and out in front of himself as his pace slows to ensure the others are keeping up.

The voices return as does the question and the minotaur issues a silent prayer to Imod that he suggestion is not the Keepers death sentence. Then utters aloud, "My greatest need is to find the castle of Marteus"

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