Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Wednesday November 10th, 2021 6:22:35 PM "Well Derlin we're not one to hold grudges, usually. So tell you what. We're going to allow you to take the cart and donkeys, and all this miscellaneous gear home with you. That is if you think you can find a market for it there, or you can go to Tree and sell it there, though I'm not sure how well you will do there right now. There's a bit of trouble at the Tree which is why we're doing some investigation. You can stay with us overnight and set of in the morning or you can go now. I think we're going to move off a ways and continue our journey before setting up camp." Armand looks to the others. "Neshi maybe hold off on teleporting until after we set up camp so you can jump there and back. Though I'd recommend dropping the stuff with James so he can oversee it."
OOC DM - how much time left in the day? If at least 2 hours I say we move off and then set up camp with the tree house
Trellus - MikeK - (SR25, AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, HP (178/156) Wednesday November 10th, 2021 7:36:16 PM
Trellus nods along at moving off a bit, just in case White Hair decides to come back unexpectedly.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 85/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Wednesday November 10th, 2021 8:32:41 PM
Moridark finishes his notes and looks over the pile of items for Derlin. The mage settles in only casting his mansion if Armand does not use the tree house.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Wednesday November 10th, 2021 8:52:36 PM
Elyngael agrees and will scout a trail out of their present position.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Thursday November 11th, 2021 6:09:04 AM
'Osul offers to accompany Elyngael for the scouting. He puts his mind to the environs - low bushes - wind swept? The tree house might stick out nearby.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday November 11th, 2021 8:13:06 AM
Neshi agrees to delay the teleporting of the remaining stuff back to their abode at the tree until they are finished with their walk for the day and have set up camp.
Once camp is set in the tree fort, Neshi makes one last comment before heading out.
"So, is there anything here that any of you want or need to keep with us before it pop it back to the tree?"
Neshi pops the spyglass into his pack and then looks at the "silver unholy symbol."
"Umm can we consecrate this or turn it into silver slag. I'm not sure I want this with us or at the tree as it is."
Neshi gives everyone a chance to look over the remaining things to see if anyone wants any of it then pops back to their abode in the tree.
(OOC, Speak now, or it is at the tree.)
DM Steven - Time to move on... Thursday November 11th, 2021 9:37:44 AM
Derlin's eyes grow wide as Armand tells him about the Wardens' plans with him. This was not what he had dreamed of. He looks at the sky and says : "Well Sir with your approval I would prefer spending the night in your company but if at all possible I'd rather not stay here... If we could follow the caravan trail back home for a few hours before dusk I'd feel a lot safer than here. Besides I don't want to be on the road alone for too long with this treasure... I'd welcome you to my humble home if you visit Edenmoor. It's not much but it's home... and when Camelia bakes cookies the whole house smells wonderful of cinnamon, ginger and chocolate. But I guess you lords have more urgent business to attend to."
'back home' for Derlin means taking the road towards New Elenna - it's also the road you might take if you want to go by Windhorn Hamlet. You'd come to a crossing. Taking left will lead you to Windhorn Hamlet. Right will lead to Edenmoor. Making the detour to Derlin's home will cost you two days supplementary - that is without any magic tricks of course.
The Wardens make a fine team. No one wants to stay here in the event that white hair returns. They all agree to leave this place and walk the rest of the day before making camp. Does that mean you will take Frampton's body with you? Elyngael and 'Osul will scout ahead.
Neshi takes care of the spoils. If no one speaks up, she'll get everything back to their Tree mansion.
(ooc - The silver unholy symbol... nothing special noted about it... just something the slain cleric was carrying)
Trellus - MikeK - (SR25, AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, HP (178/156) Thursday November 11th, 2021 7:05:28 PM
Trellus slings Frampton's wrapped body into the cart for the several hours long trip away from the ambush.
"If no one minds," he asks the group. "I could use one of those Headbands of Wisdom, and a potion of Mirror Image."
The man hasn't had homemade cookies in an awfully long time, and sends Armand a questioning look.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Thursday November 11th, 2021 8:08:56 PM OOC DM yes we are taking Frampton with us
Armand looks at Trellus and shrugs. "Let's set up camp near the crossroads. Maybe Frampton's spirit can give us some direction tomorrow." He walks a bit off the side and then will pop up the tree-house.
"What can you tell us about your home Drelin? What is your chief crop...or whatever it is your village produces?"
Armand will take first rest and then can be up the rest of the night because of his ring of sustenance. He will try to be restful while wakeful though.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Thursday November 11th, 2021 8:10:43 PM
Since the cart is still going to be overloaded for the donkey's to pull Elyngael will rig some rope from the cart, past where the donkeys pull to tie onto Brawn's saddle and he will help with pulling the wagon (he has a strength of 26).
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
DM Steven - To cookie or not to cookie... Friday November 12th, 2021 6:52:02 AM
The Wardens are ready to move on. There's still a few hours before dusk so let's get going. Derlin is happy to hear he won't be riding the cart solo.
( DM OoC : I apologize, I made a mistake on my geography. In fact Edenmoor in right on the trail towards New Elenna and if you want to take the caravan route towards Windhorn Hamlet you'll be passing through Edenmoor... so visiting Edenmoor means no delay at all IF you want to go to Windhorn Hamlet... If you want to go North of Dragon bay through the Scab you'll come to a crossing... North through the scab, East to Edenmoor and then Windhorn Hamlet - the White Queen is said to live somewhere North of Dragon Bay. )
The remaining treasure is taken care of, Frampton wrapped body is also loaded onto the cart. The dead have been buried.
Elyngael had Brawn help the Donkeys to pull the cart. At first the towing animals are quite afraid of the large Wolf but the Ranger's soothing words help a lot. The pace is slow until you're out of the forest again and back on the road. Then you head East on the road. The Wardens... a cart pulled by 2 donkeys and a wolf... Derlin... a load of weapons and a dead body on the cart... They make a nice group. Elyngael and 'Osul keep an eye out for trouble.
It rains for about another hour. It's still overcast and it feels like there's more rain to come but at least for now it's not coming down on you anymore. The animals are soaking wet. So is Brawn. Derlin's not really dressed for hiking in the rain so he's visibly shaking from being cold and wet.
As you walk Derlin talks about Edenmoor. It's a hustling and bustling town surrounded by a 20" high stone and earth reinforced wall. A second wall, 15' high and 10' thick, surrounds the original Fort Edenmoor now anchoring the north end. Edenmoor, for its size, is crowded. The last true staging area for goods headed west toward the Emerald Kingdom. Most roads still packed earth, houses are of timber. Livestock is the number one inhabitant of Edenmoor, outnumbering people by over 20 to one.
Over time the Wardens' have had people leave and join. 'Osul though, the eldest Warden member, remembers hearing about Edenmoor... in fact Edenmoor was where some of the very first Wardens were ever recruited... Atlas, Mack and some of the other initial Wardens were enlisted by the Mailed Fist back in Edenmoor. 'Osul joined the Wardens only a bit later when he was passing through Tree already. Back then they often were considering a trip back to Edenmoor but it was never actually on their agenda. The Wardens found their home in Tree and never went back.
Other than the cookies Derlin's wife Camelia might bake, you have no immediate business in Edenmoor... but of course if you want to visit the birth place of the Wardens you can go down a trip memory lane at Edenmoor's premier Tavern, The Baying Hound. Chances are however not many will remember any of the Wardens for back then, the Wardens were still rookie adventurers and none of you have ever been there before. But Derlin does assure you the cookies are mouthwatering and you have to pass Edenmoor anyhow if you take the route towards Windhorn Hamlet and then North crossing the Dragon Bay.
When Dusk settles in you've come to the crossing. North through the Scabs. East to Edenmoor. Time to rest?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Sunday November 14th, 2021 3:40:26 PM
Neshi makes his trips back to the tree and stores the treasure with James with instructions to just store it all in one of the workrooms and then returns to the rest of the Wardens. Once the Wardens leave in the morning Neshi takes his place on the left side of the group making sure to keep them in view but stays off the road and moves through the woods.
Trellus - MikeK - (SR25, AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, HP (178/156) Sunday November 14th, 2021 4:22:45 PM
When Trellus notices Derlin shivering, he says, "Let me help you with that," and casts Endure Elements on the poor fellow. "There. Still wet, but at least you won't get hypothermia or anything."
The Wardens arrive at the crossroads. "Seems like a good spot to weave that house and get some sleep," he suggests.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday November 14th, 2021 8:02:14 PM
OOC: I apologize for not posting on Friday. Iwas out of town for training and cell service was spotty at best.
Moridark sleeps, takes his watch and spends the remainder of the night studying his spell book. The mage prepares in his customary way, casting an extended mage armor, and phantom steed. "Icare not which direction we take. Just point the way." The mage takes his customary place above the party, and keeps an eye out for danger.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Sunday November 14th, 2021 8:14:33 PM
Armand raises the tree house and invites Derlin in. Unfortunately I don't think there's an easy way to get the donkeys in."We'll be warm enough with a roof over our heads, a sound bunk, and being about 20 feet off the ground." After that he'll break out some rations and mutter "May have to pray for create food and water tomorrow, though hero's feast will get us through the day."
Armand will sleep and in the morning pray for his spells again. Assuming nothing untoward happens in the night...
"Okay, everyone one we're only going to get one shot at this. He may be able to resist answering if his will is strong enough. But I'll get 8 questions. I play to ask 1, Where is the White Goddess, 2, Who do you report to. 3, What's the deal with the gold coins. At least to start. Is there anything you want to include?"
Armand will cast Speak with Dead on Frampton. Will save 19 to refuse to answer.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Sunday November 14th, 2021 8:28:52 PM
Elyngael will make sure the donkeys are hobbled and under the protective canopy of Armand's magical tree. Brawn will stay down there to watch over them. When on watch she will sit in a branch about 10 feet off the ground. "Ask him why he tried to pick a fight with me back in that village."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
DM Steven - The questioning of Frampton d20+4=15 ; Monday November 15th, 2021 5:59:45 AM
Neshi take care of the treasure and rejoins the group heading East. He takes position on the left side of the group, moving through the woods as usual. Moridark rides his phantom steed above the party.
The kindness of the Wardens is commendable. Derlin smiles when Trellus' magic protects him from the cold. "I... euhm... well I haven't apologized yet for the fight earlier... seems I was on the wrong team then... sorry." he adds.
The trip so far has been fairly uneventful... even boring so to speak. Near the crossing Armand makes a seed appear in his glove. He looks for a spot wide enough for the seed to sprout and 10 minutes later a nice tree stands complete with a cosy treehouse, a ladder to climb to it and several hammocks in the tree. Derlin has been gazing the spectacle with his mouth wide open... he has never before seen anything like this!
The Donkeys won't make it into the Treehouse so Elyngael decides Brawn will stay on the ground to so he can keep an eye out for trouble during the night. The Wolf first casts a puppy face at Elyngael for he would have loved a cozy warm blanket for the night and then a 'shame on you' face as he sees Elyngael climb to the Treehouse.
Once everyone is up in the tree the lights go out pretty quickly. It's been one hectic day. Night passes quietly. It's stated to rain again during the night generating a soothing sound of gentle rain tapping on the roof of the Treehouse.
When morning comes the Wardens' routines kick right back in. Spells are being prepped for the day, you have breakfast and then Armand informs the others it's time to start questioning Frampton with a Speak with Dead spell. (Dead Frampton will save 15 vs 19)
The spell has given the semblance of life back to Frampton so Armand begins questioning him... it's a macabre sight. Cold and pale Frampton shows no sign of life. His lips dry and crackled and his tongue hanging between his teeth... yet he answers with brief and cryptic sentences
1. Where is the White Goddess : Mountheain North of Dragon Bay... Mountain... Dragon Bay... North... Lair...
2. Who do you report to : Levin... coward... no... no coward...
3. What's the deal with the gold coins : swindle... smelt coin to new coin... new coin double value... swindle... no more value... con... White Goddess smelt one coin... give one 'double' value... stupid town... swindle con... gullible people... White Goddess keep 50% of gold... craves gold... hoards gold...
Elyngael suggests Armand also asks why Frampton tried to pick a fight with her earlier... Armand has 5 more questions to come.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Monday November 15th, 2021 5:14:37 PM
Did we miss Derlin getting his sight back? If it hasn't happened, 'Osul takes care of this otherwise permanent blindness with a Heal.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Monday November 15th, 2021 5:16:22 PM
OOC: I posted yesterday about casting Control Weather to belatedly remove the rain, but keep the overcast sky, but that seems to have not appeared.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Monday November 15th, 2021 6:11:00 PM
Armand makes motions with his hands to the others indicating the need for more questions to pose to Frampton. He continues his interrogation. "Why did you try to pick a fight with one of us back in that village?"I can't remember the name of that village but I'm sure Armand would."What sort of creature/being is Levin? What sort of creature/being is the White Goddess?"
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Monday November 15th, 2021 7:42:31 PM
Moridark takes his notebook and quill and begins to take notes. Writing in his flowing script it is evident the mage has practiced for hours. "Perhaps, and clues as to a more exact location of the lair of the goddess, and any defenses therein?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Monday November 15th, 2021 8:00:37 PM
Elyngael calls Brawn a big baby. But she brushes his coat and tells him he's a good boy. While she wants to listen to what Frampton has to say she also keeps an eye out to make sure no one is trying to sneak up on them.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Monday November 15th, 2021 9:14:33 PM
Neshi watches and listens as Armand questions the once alive Frampton.
Armand why not ask him why the campaign to smear our reputations??
Trellus - MikeK - (SR25, AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, HP (178/156) Tuesday November 16th, 2021 7:50:49 AM
"Might want to ask who White Hair is, and how he fits in with the White Goddess," Trellus offers.
DM Steven - He dragon... she dragon... Tuesday November 16th, 2021 8:36:43 AM
(@ Graham : sorry I seem to have missed the Control Weather spell. But just in case, it only has a 2 mile radius that you can control. I always find it difficult to get an idea of distances on the Woldian maps but I'm assuming the trip from the woods towards the crossing is more than just 2 miles so I'd rule you'e be out of the area to control the weather anyhow.)
Not sure when the Wardens took care of in but Derlin's fully recovered. Elyngael would love to hear what Frampton has to say but she feels responsible for keeping an eye out for trouble. Neshi, Trellus, 'Osul and Moridark listen to what Frampton has to say. Armand continues the questioning. He has 5 more questions to ask...
4. Why did you try to pick a fight with one of us back in that village? : Wardens be trouble... turn people against Wardens... look for unfair fight... bring sour reputation to wardens.
5. What sort of creature/being is Levin? : Levin... he white hair... he Dragon...
6. What sort of creature/being is the White Goddess? : She Dragon...
Two questions remaining. Moridark and Neshi have given some other possible questions. Trellus' question who White Hair is has been answered as well. Levin happens to have white hair... But perhaps Armand wants to asks something else based on these new findings?
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 4d12=19 ; Tuesday November 16th, 2021 5:18:08 PM "Remember when it used to just be one dragon?", 'Osul comments.
OOC: DM Steven. The post did not appear, so you weren't to know. 1) The radius of the spell is 2 miles, unless you are a druid in which case it is 3 miles. 2) The duration of the spell is 4d12 hours, unless you are a druid in which case it is double that result. 3) The spell is centred on 'Osul. "Everywhere you go, you always take the weather with you." Duration: 2 x 4d12 = 2 x 19 = 38 hourshttp://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/c/control-weather
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Tuesday November 16th, 2021 5:18:16 PM
Armand nods to himself and continues with the questioning. 7"What sort of dwelling does the white goddess inhabit?" 8"What sort of defenses does the white goddess have."
When he gets his last questions answers he prays over Frampton's body. Then he see's to burying it. After that's done he casts Hero's Feast. "Come Derlin join us in our repast." To the rest of the Wardens, "Well seems we have some answers. I wonder if the white goddess is a white dragon and Levin is another color. Could explain Vurm the multi-colored's heritage."
Trellus - MikeK - (SR25, AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, HP (178/156) Tuesday November 16th, 2021 6:30:18 PM
Trellus listens half heartedly to the answers to the last two questions.
Over the Hero's Feast, he wonders aloud. "We're about to take on TWO dragons?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Tuesday November 16th, 2021 8:10:24 PM
Elengael shrugs. "Atlas would have liked to been in on this. I think it would be best if somehow we could take the dragons one at a time. Anyone have secret dragon slaying spells or weapons?" She and Brawn will eat their fill.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Tuesday November 16th, 2021 8:20:53 PM
Neshi thinks for a moment after Elygael asks her question, and agrees with the sentiment that Atlas would have enjoyed this.
"Well we could probably make it to the catacombs when we get to windhorn hamlet and see what we could get with some of the gold we just picked up??? And Vrurm wasn't killed so I suppose we could be talking three dragons..."
He trails off
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday November 16th, 2021 8:24:17 PM
Moridark's eyes widen significantly at the idea of one dragon let alone two. The mage lets out a bit of a gasp before regaining his composure. "If we are talking dragons we are going to need some resist spells for sure!"
DM Steven - Remember when it used to just be one dragon? Wednesday November 17th, 2021 5:31:14 AM
( OOC: Graham. Thanks for explaining. You are of course correct on the area of effect and the duration for druids. I won't debate on it now but I am not sure the ruling is correct that you can take the weather with you... The spell is cast centered on you, not ON you. There are certain spells like Daylight, Darkness, that are cast on an object. If the object moves, so does the area of effect of the spell. Zone of Silence is cast in a 5ft radius centered on you and the spell description specifically states that the effect is centered on you and will move with you. The Control Wind, Control Weather spells are centered on you and have an effect on a radius around you but I'm not agreeing that it moves with you... something we might take to the rule board if ever there's a need for it :-) )
The answers that have been given by Frampton's remains startle most of the Wardens... the idea of not facing one but two dragons even for the Wardens sounds perplexing.
"Remember when it used to just be one dragon?", 'Osul comments... "We're about to take on TWO dragons?", Trellus wonders aloud... "Anyone have secret dragon slaying spells or weapons?", Elyngael asks... "I suppose we could be talking three dragons..." Yurr'Neshi adds "If we are talking dragons we are going to need some resist spells for sure!", Moridark says once he has regained his composure...
Armand nods to himself and continues with the questioning of Frampton.
7. "What sort of dwelling does the white goddess inhabit?" : snowy mountain... abandoned gold mine...
[b]8. "What sort of defenses does the white goddess have?" : only seen outside... empty 5 mile around mountain... cold... "
And then it's over an out for Frampton... Armand sees to his burial and then casts Hero's Feast. He invites Derlin to join the Wardens. There are some answers... there are still questions remaining... one things for sure... there's more than just one dragon.
Enjoy the Hero's Feast... ***evil grin*** ... and then decide how to proceed from the crossing...
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 d8+8=10 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 5:19:32 PM
'Osul partakes of the feast, with thanks, and joins in the conversation. He has no Dragon slaying weapons, and hopes some of his spells wil be useful. Picking up some spell components sounds like a good idea.
________ Heroes' Feast: Every creature partaking of the feast is cured of all sickness and nausea, receives the benefits of both neutralize poison and remove disease, and gains 1d8 temporary hit points + 1 point per two caster levels (maximum +10) {d8+8=10} after imbibing the nectar-like beverage that is part of the feast. The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Wednesday November 17th, 2021 5:26:14 PM
Trellus looks at Neshi incredulously, and just shakes his head. "Light," he whispers.
Regaining some of his composure, the man muses on the problem. "Well, all signs point to cold based attacks. Cold resistance and spell resistance, and just plain damage resistance, as well as a lot of healing, should be in the pattern.
The Catacombs has Greater Slaying Arrows, but I suspect these dragons have the fortitude necessary to overcome them.
I once defeated a djinn using Greater Command spell, followed by Harm. But again, the spells are resistible and high willpower renders them useless."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+14=32 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 7:43:41 PM "Sounds like we'd better be prepped with buff spells. I guess we see Derlin home and then head from there?" She tries to think what she knows about the geography of the area. Knowledge Geography d20+14=32
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+21=30 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 7:52:53 PM "Bright light Trellus." Armand comments and then continues, "We can't assume they are both dragons of the same color. And we can assume they have some high magic resistance from the way Levin just ignored the spells we cast on the cart." He turns to Derlin. "Elyngael is right, I guess we'll see you home, just in case Levin or other of his cronies is around. Then I guess we'll need to do some wind walking to get up north, it's going to be a long journey."
Armand tries to think of what he's heard about that region. Knowledge History 30 (d20+21)
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+32=38 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=31 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:39:59 PM
Moridark shakes his head as he mentally goes through his spell book. The mage absent mindedly chews on his lower lips as he ponders what he knows about dragons, and the area in which they are headed.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Wednesday November 17th, 2021 9:01:59 PM
Neshi shakes his head at the thought of multiple dragons. Let alone facing them on their own territory.
Is there any way to lure them away from their home territory so to speak? Or I wonder if there is anything in those old dragon towers that used to keep the dragons out that might be helpful....
DM Steven - Remember when it used to just be one dragon? Thursday November 18th, 2021 10:26:17 AM
As soon as reality kicks in the Wardens begin making plans. Dragon slaying equipment, protective gear and such comes to mind. 'Osul considers some spell components. Cold resistance and spell resistance is Trellus' choice and well... a lot of healing... but apart considering high magic resistance, assuming both dragons are of the same color is not what Armand would do. Moridark goes through his spell book pondering what he knows about Dragons. A White Dragon would be vulnerable to fire and it does make sense that Frampton said it was a cold snowy mountain... Neshi is concerned facing multiple dragons on their own terrain and wonders if it would be possible to lure them away... or would there be anything left in those old dragon towers?!?
In any case it seems the Wardens are genuinely concerned about the imminent dragon dance...
But first things first. Armand and Elyngael suggest accompanying Derlin home first... perhaps enjoy some of his wife's cookies and see if they can get some dragon gear... So the small convoy of Wardens, carts, Derlin... a few donkeys, a wolf and a phantom steed sets course to Edenmoor.
Half way to Edenmoor Moridark, who probably rides his steed above the group, notices a convoy approaching from the direction of Edenmoor... It's quickly confirmed by Elyngael and 'Osul... Looks like a larger wagon, several towing animals, a few horsemen and a couple of people on foot.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Thursday November 18th, 2021 6:26:02 PM
Trellus walks briskly down the road, his mind on dragons.
His new packmates alert to the oncoming convoy. Trellus mentally shrugs, and keeps walking. He's not any better sneaking now than he was yesterday, so he'll again capture their attention.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) d20=8 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 7:53:41 PM
Moridark drops down, and notifies the group of the incoming convoy. The mage attempts to see if there are any particular symbols, colors, or flags identifying the group (Spot 8)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:06:39 PM
Neshi ponders possible strategies as they make their way along.
What about some greater dragon slaying arrows or dragon bane weapons....
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:54:12 PM
Amand turns to Derlin. "The way things have been going for us, perhaps you'd best lag behind. I wouldn't want you to get hurt."
To the rest of the wardens he says, "Now let's not have a repeat of what happened oh so long ago when Atlas accosted the fur trapper that happened to be coming from the Culverwood. This could just be an innocent trade caravan. After all we are on a caravan trail."
Armand will go up front and try to be charmingly innocent.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+21=25 ; d20+24=40 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:59:13 PM
Elyngael tells Brawn to stay to the rear and guard Derlin. She will then stealth off to the side of Armand and find a place to hide within 30-50 feet of Armand. She will scan the approaching group with her spyglass first. When they get closer she will put the spyglass away and have her bow in her hand, but no arrows notched. Stealth d20+21=25, Perception d20+24=40.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Friday November 19th, 2021 7:01:17 PM
Staying off the trail and in the woods to the left of the group Neshi settles and waits.
DM Steven - On route to Edenmoor Sunday November 21st, 2021 5:54:30 AM
As the group notices the convoy approaching from the opposite direction everyone is on guard. Yet no one wants to pick a fight simply out of pure misunderstanding of ones reason for being on the road.
Trellus will never be the stealthy one so why start now? Perhaps even better not to try and hide in order not to provoke that other convoy. Moridark hopes to see if there are any flags or symbols that could help identifying the convoy but from this distance he sees nothing of any importance. At first Neshi was caught in thoughts but then she settles in the woods left of the group waiting. Elyngael tells Brawn to stay to the rear and guard Derlin. Next she stealths of to the side of Armand spying on the approaching group.
Hoping to avoid what happened not long ago with Atlas and the fur trapper, Armand goes up front and tries to be charmingly innocent....
Elyngael only : Highlight to display spoiler: {The convoy that approaches has also spotted you. You see one of the riders making a sign that sends of two men carrying light weapons on foot into the woods... one left... one right... two riders stay near the back of the wagon and they have bows in hand... she notices neither have drawn an arrow. Two men on foot stay close to the front of the wagon. Both carry short spears and a shield - they look like militia men. The rider that has been giving signs gets ahead of the group. Perhaps they have noticed Armand stepping up to the front of the group also... Elyngael lost sight of the ones in the forest though... }
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+36=45 ; Sunday November 21st, 2021 12:47:54 PM
Armand steps forward and activates Touch of Glory on himself (level bonus to charisma roll). Diplomacy 45 (d20+26). "Hello there! We're on our way to Edenmoor. Can you tell us how the roads look that a way?"
The man stays a step behind the cleric, looking as non-threatening as plate armor and a bastard sword will allow.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+21=28 ; d20+24=44 ; Sunday November 21st, 2021 3:02:20 PM OOC-DM, spotted me or spotted the party? Also are we in the forest or skirting it on a caravan trail? Because Elyngael has Camouflage: hide in favored terrain (forest, mountain, underground and various bonuses to sneak and perception), even when no concealment. Also - Armand, aren't we under hero's feast right now?
Elyngael notes the men going out in the flanks. She remains still and tries to spot the one on her side of the trail. Stealth d20+21=28 (+4 for forest). Perception d20+24=44 (+6 vs humans, +4 evil outsiders, +2 magical beasts, +4 constructs).
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
DM Steven : The group coming from the opposite direction noticed your convoy. Not you.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Sunday November 21st, 2021 5:19:00 PM
'Osul smiles and remains observant. Perception: d20+39 ________________ Heroes' Feast
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Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Sunday November 21st, 2021 8:01:10 PM
Just on the off chance of necessity, Neshi whispers a spell and vanishes from sight.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday November 21st, 2021 8:09:48 PM
Moridark flies above Derlin, and waits to see what happens.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 d20+39=40 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 6:15:16 AM {Perception: 40 - It is working again!}
DM Steven - On route to Edenmoor d20+12=26 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 6:45:56 AM
The Wardens are cautious in their approach of the other convoy. So apparently are they... yet no one seeks to provoke one another... has the Wold turned to vicious that one needs to be cautious when on a trade mission?
Trellus, looking completely non-threatening in is plate armor with bastard sword watches as Armand moves ahead of the group. Elyngael sneaks through the trees... while the scouts from the other convoy are doing a fine job, little escapes the ranger's keen eyes 'n ears. She sees the scout hiding behind a few trees trying to see your friends. This scout doesn't know by far that you spotted him. However, Elyngael sees no immediate evidence of hostility. 'Osul smiles are remains observant. Neshi's whispers a spell and vanishes from sight... at that moment Elyngael notices the scout she's observing is startled... worried? Instinctively this man draws his short sword. Moridark rides his phantom steed above Derlin and waits to see what happens.
Armand steps forward and addresses the rider that comes to meet him. The rider, clad in padded armor has a long sword sheathed on his belt. He raises his hand hailing Armand.
"Greetings Sir... my name is Averitt of the Dawn. We are escorting this merchant on his trade expedition West towards Aisildur. Can we cross each other peacefully? "
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Monday November 22nd, 2021 5:54:20 PM "Greetings again to you Averitt, I am Armand. Some of my friends here are a little nervous. We've had a run in with some of those people calling themselves the clerics or chosen or whatever, of the White Goddess. As I said before we're on our way to Edenmoor." He makes a show of looking behind Averitt at the oncoming caravan. "I think it would be easier for us to stand aside. Can't say as I'm familiar with Aisildur." He motions for everyone to get off the trail and make way for the others. He helps Derlin with the cart.
On going Hero's Feast: (d8+8 temp hitpoints), +1 attack, +1 all will saves, +4 vs poison
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+21=35 ; d20+24=41 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 7:48:22 PM
Elyngael remains motionless. She keeps her senses alert for anything else but does not intend to move anymore unless combat is started. Stealth d20+21=35 (+4 for forest). Perception d20+24=41 (+6 vs humans, +4 evil outsiders, +2 magical beasts, +4 constructs).
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Monday November 22nd, 2021 7:59:12 PM
Moridark flies down and lands beside Armand, softly shooing his phantom steed into the woods so as not to spook the animals.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 d20+39=40 ; d20+21=27 ; Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 5:28:48 AM
'Osul looks to whom/where the gesture accompanying Averitt's "escorting this merchant" leads. {Perception: 40 (that's twice), Sense Motive: 27}
He starts looking for the best place to move the donkeys and cart.
DM Steven - On route to Edenmoor Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 5:45:27 AM
Averitt makes a slight bow with his head as he returns the greetings. "Well met Sir. It is said the road to Aisildur is long and dangerous which is why we are escorting it to its destination. Crossing the Elennian Peninsula from East to West. We come from Plateau City so our route will pass through the Culverwood and then we stay South of the Shadow Mountain and south towards Aisildur. I'm sorry to say Sir but I've never heard of this White Goddess...
Allow me to call back my scouts so we don't get all jumpy by accident... "
Averitt snaps his fingers. Elyngael sees the scout she's been eyeballing sheath his weapon and move away... seconds later the two scouts step from the treeline. Everyone seems to relax a bit.
"I suppose you also have scouts on us also?"
As Armand offers safe passage and has his friends more the cart a little, Averitt smiles thankfully and snaps his fingers again. A young fellow jumps of the wagon and brings something that he hands to Averitt
"Excellent. Thank you Sir. We shall be on our way then. Please accept this silk scarf as a token of friendship."
Averitt waves his hands and the convoy and immediately they begin moving forward again. They don't move fast but they have a steady pace to it and after several minutes they will be out of sight. As they pass by you, you can take a look at the wagon and it's protectors. Seems Averitt an his men are fairly young and un-experienced... The wagon is filled with silk robes, rugs, soft luxurious pillows and more stuff like that... it all looks pretty posh... Oh well there must be a market for it. 'Osul gets a good look at the merchant... he radiates wealth... overweight, pale, perfumed, rings on every finger... oh well... they are not of your concern.
The road ahead is free now for you to continue your journey...
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:14:18 AM
Trellus observes the caravan roll by.
"A lot of money, a lot of bravado, not much experience," he asides to Armand. "Good way to get your threads cut."
However, they can't go saving everybody, and the man silently implores Domi to look over the caravan.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 6:38:44 PM
Moridark waits for the caravan to pass and calls his phantom steed to him. The mage takes back to the sky and follows the party down the road.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:51:10 PM
Elyngael follows their scout back to the trail. She smiles and waves at everyone.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:57:44 PM "Well Averitt, beware anyone trying to convince you to trade 2 of your gold coins for one of theirs. That seems to be a part of the swindle by these White Goddess followers. Thank you for your gift." Once they are past he nods to the others. "Do they appear young to you? I suppose we were all that young and naive at one point. Perhaps they shall get seasoned on the trail Trellus."
He gets the cart back on the trail and they continue their eastward journey.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 10:16:41 PM
Neshi stays invisible and moves on with his friends after the travelers pass.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 5:08:36 AM "How long are we going to remain outside the Wold?", he asks.
DM Steven - On route to Edenmoor Wednesday November 24th, 2021 5:13:16 AM
It is with mixed feelings that you observe the convoy as it continues its mission West. A bit young, naive with a lot of bravado but without much experience... Armand realizes you were once just like that...
Without further debate the group sets course to Edenmoor. You arrive early afternoon of the next day. Derlin is happy to take you to his home. It's a small house but it's nice and cosy. It's obvious his wife Camelia likes the place to be clean so she frowns a bit when she sees your dirty boots. Derlin's twin sons come rushing towards him... he runs his hands through their hair and lifts one after the other.
"Come... come in please... " Derlin says and he welcomes you to his home.
Now's a good moment to plan your trip North to find the White Goddess. From Edenmoor you can follow the road to Windhorn Hamlet. Find a way to cross the Dragon Bay or follow it along. (ooc - depending how you plan to move North we may fast forward a little bit)
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:09:48 AM
Trellus nods pleasantly to Derlin's wife, and does his best to clean off his boots before moving further into the house.
He grins at the twins, thankful their father was bright enough to throw down his bow.
Once his comrades find a place to converse, he offers what he recalls of earlier plans.
"The idea was to teleport to Windhorn Hamlet, then Wind Walk from there, yes? Though looking for this particular mountain might take awhile."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Wednesday November 24th, 2021 6:13:03 PM "Uh, Derlin, do you have a place to put the cart...and the donkeys?" He knocks the dirt from his boots and enters. "Good day miss. We're just passing through. Don't mean to be a bother. Can you tell us if there's an inn here-abouts?"
He nods to Trellus. "I believe that was the plan. We may have to do some scouting around and talking to the natives when we get closer. Maybe look for cart loads of gold heading somewhere specific. I believe the dra...." He doesn't want to upset the missus. "...our target is supposed to be near an old abandoned gold mine?"
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 7:45:21 PM
Moridark casts prestidigittion and cleans everyones boots, and knocks the dust from the road from thier clothes. The mage smiles at and talks with everyone.
OOC: Iwas in a pretty good car wreck today. Please excuse the short posts for a bit while I recuperate.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+14=18 ; Wednesday November 24th, 2021 9:40:52 PM
Elyngael will see to parking the cart and unhooking the donkeys. Then she will use Brawn's brush to brush out the donkeys coats. Handle Animal d20+14=18. When the donkeys are taken care of she will see to finding them some hay or a field where they can graze. She will set Brawn to watch over them and keep them from wandering away or from getting preyed upon.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Thursday November 25th, 2021 5:59:08 AM
'Osul offers thanks and is glad Derlin is home with his family again.
DM Steven - On route to Edenmoor Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:00:01 AM
Trellus is cautious not to get mud all over the place but Moridark immediately casts prestidigitation on all... Camelia smiles at Moridark and when everyone is seated it seems his slice of cake is just a bit larger than that of the others and there's an extra pinch of honey in his mead.
Derlin nods when asked if he has a space for the cart and donkeys. "Yes sir I can manage... I will keep the donkeys. They can help in the field and live a long and happy live."
Camelia is a bit startled when Armand addresses her directly. You did notice that when you arrived at Derlin's home he and his wife hugged warmly. Derlin spoke a few words to his wife and she was visibly shaken by what she heard. She probably got a very bried report of what has happened to Derlin... now being addressed by one of the Wardens is quite something for her... " The Baying Hound is the Edenmoor's premier Tavern... they serve almost everything there is... "
Elyngael remains outside and takes care of the donkeys and Brawn.
Osul' and Moridark are both happy to be here and having seen Derlin and his kids both are pleased the way the forest scrapper turned out.
During Tea time Trellus and Armand discuss how to proceed and how to find that old gold mine. Both notice how Camelia pulls Derlin aside and whispers something in his ear.
"Sorry to interrupt you sirs but Camelia recalls how her grandfather used to tell tales of the vast mines North of Dragon Bay... "
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:15:20 AM
Neshi not one that really cares for unknown cities and lots of people, trails along behind the others once they make the town. As they enter the home the very large lion taur tries to find some space where he won’t knock things over.
“Yes, I have been to windhorne so I can easily teleport us there. Afterward…?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:16:31 AM
Neshi then continues to listen and perks up as Derlin speaks of what his wife just whispered in his ear.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:41:17 AM
Neshi then continues to listen and perks up as Derlin speaks of what his wife just whispered in his ear.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Thursday November 25th, 2021 7:24:59 PM
Moridark listens to the conversation, and when Derlin mentions the mines the mage pulls out his journal and writes down the stories told.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) d20+15=23 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:55:59 PM
"Truly?" Trellus responds with great interest.
"We'd love to hear a tale or two, especially any regarding where these mines might be found, and creatures encountered there."
[Diplomacy 23]
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Friday November 26th, 2021 4:46:46 AM
'Osul is also interested in the tales, but also asks if her grandfather had any maps or other items from or describing the mines or mountains.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Friday November 26th, 2021 8:01:56 AM
Armand leans forward. "Please tell us more. We'd be willing to pay for information."
DM Steven - The Old Gold Mine Friday November 26th, 2021 3:57:47 PM
The information that Camelia has apparently heard of some vast mines North of Dragon Bay immediately gets everyone's attention. Neshi perks up... Moridark pulls out his journal... "Truly?!", Trellus responds with great interest. Tales are interesting... maps even more 'Osul thinks and asks if Camelia's grandfather by any chance has any maps or other items describing the mines.
"Please tell us more. We'd be willing to pay for information." Armand says.
So the group sits down in the small living area. (Neshi is probably a bit cramped against the wall) Camelia and Derlin take out some more mead and cake and sit down with you. There aren't enough chairs to sit on so some will be seated on the thin carpet instead.
"Granddad used to tell us bedtime stories of how he and his friends, when they were younger, traveled North to go gold digging in the abandoned gold mines. They would take a boat to cross the bay... to the most Northern point and then a day on foot before they got to the mines. Perhaps those old mines will still be on some maps... maybe in Windhorn Hamlet as Granddad told us that's where the gold arrived when the mine was still running. But when my granddad went there the mine was long closed already. There was no more gold to be found but they hoped to some day hit a forgotten Gold vein or so... they never found anything. But he spoke of the mines in such awe... how grand the mines were... how there was an inner chamber that was so vast it would probably fit Edenmoor... I didn't quite believe that though" Camelia adds quickly before she went on, "... where ice water melted from the roof and came down like a waterfall... sunlight came peaking through cracks in the chamber ceiling and created rainbows in the mist... The mines he said were in a mountain range a day walking from the Dragon Bay most Northern shore. Back then the trail was still there for him and his friends to follow but I'd doubt that trail will still be there.
Derlin sits quietly next to his wife as she speaks. Their twin sons fell a sleep on their mother's lap as she was telling the story.
"Why would you want to go there? Do you think that's where they took the gold we had to haul? But why there? Why would anyone want to take all that gold there? " Derlin asks in return.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+17=19 ; Sunday November 28th, 2021 9:03:08 AM
Armand scratches his chin and realizes he hasn't shaved in a while. "Well this is interesting." He turns to the others. "Does anyone know how close Evenoak is to Windhorn?" He turns back to Camelia. "Well we suspect that there's at least 2 dragons now in that area and they are somehow using enchanted gold or just enchantment of some kind to trade 1 gold piece for 2 gold pieces. So they are obviously building a horde of gold, but instead of just swooping in and stealing it, they are having to work to build it up."
Armand pauses to consider, why do dragons horde gold, is it for biological purposes or psychological? Knowledge Arcane 19 (d20+17)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Sunday November 28th, 2021 6:06:13 PM
(OOC: where / what is Evenoak?)
Neshi listens in to the story and nods but remains silent for the most part. "I don't know Evenoak but we are about 125 miles southwest of Windhorne currently.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+14=21 ; Sunday November 28th, 2021 6:57:19 PM Evenoak is where Frampton tried to do that duel with Elyngael.
Elyngeal slips into the room. After listening to the tale she tries to put things on a map. Knowledge Geography d20+14=21.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday November 28th, 2021 8:07:10 PM
Moridark feverishily writes down every word in his flowing script. The mage wracks his brain trying to remember the maps his teachers used to periodically pull out when discussing far away places.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 d20+15=24 ; Monday November 29th, 2021 8:25:22 AM
The phrase ...horde of gold... wanders though 'Osul's mind looking for a place to land. {Knowledge(Arcana): 24}
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Monday November 29th, 2021 2:29:48 PM
Trellus nods encouragingly throughout the tale.
He cringes slightly when Armand mentions dragons to Camelia and Derlin. He was planning to leave that part out. But, it will be interested to see how they react.
DM Steven - Well this is interesting Monday November 29th, 2021 3:38:31 PM
(Apologies for the delay... this promises to be one hell of a crazy week at work... )
(OOC Not sure why Armand asks how close Evenoak is to Windhorn? Currently you are visiting Edenmoor. I could be I have mixed up things myself though... too many locations as I can also see from your posts and how you try to visualize where every location is :-) But I just noticed this module is still named Evenoak :-D )
"Well this is interesting." Armand says as he listens to Camelia's stories. He turns back to tell Derlin and Camelia that you suspect there's a least 2 dragons in that area... Trellus cringes slightly when Armand mentions dragons but he's curious to see how Camelia and Derlin will react...
Camelia gasps and grabs Derlin by the arm... Derlin remains calm but you can see a hint of fear in his eyes... "You have angered them!! They are going to come here to destroy us... " Derlin says with despair in his words. Neither Derlin nor his wife even heard the rest Armand was saying about the gold exchange.
Neshi quietly listened and so does Elyngael - who sneaked in during Camelia's story. Probably she was lured in with the baked sweets. Moridark writes down every word in his flowing script.
Derlin and Camelia are scared now... not sure if they still like your company... what if your presence here will bring the dragons down on Edenmoor?!?
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+20=30 ; Monday November 29th, 2021 5:17:41 PM
Armand realizes his faux pas. "Well there's nothing to be really worried about. I mean it's not the first time we faced down a dragon. I thought you realized that you were working for a dragon, Derlin. You were there when we questioned Frampton." Diplomacy 30 (d20+20) to sooth the way.
"Perhaps we should do windwalk and head on from here?" Armand asks the group. "I have one ready so I can take part of us."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Monday November 29th, 2021 7:46:59 PM
Moridark finishes his writing and tucks his notbook away. "I am ready when you are Armand. Just a quick question though...Do we need to purchase anything before we continue on our journey?"
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Monday November 29th, 2021 7:54:40 PM
This is about the only map I could find and it's the southern shore of Dragon Bay. map
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Monday November 29th, 2021 7:56:41 PM
Elyngael knows there's not much she can do to placate the hosts. She shrugs her shoulders and steps back outside.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Monday November 29th, 2021 8:20:34 PM
Neshi digs through his things and pulls a bit more of a generic map out and shares it. This map has a basic outlay of the Bay and the part of the scab. Perhaps the general area could be pointed out.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Tuesday November 30th, 2021 5:25:38 AM "No, I expect they are only interested in us, and they will be awaiting our arrival. We shall be away. Watch for our return, and thank you kindly for your grandfather's tale."
DM Steven - North it is? Tuesday November 30th, 2021 1:32:06 PM
(OOC - based on Robert's post from Nov 16th I was assuming Derlin didn't join you during the questioning. When he gets his last questions answers he prays over Frampton's body. Then he see's to burying it. After that's done he casts Hero's Feast. "Come Derlin join us in our repast." )
Armand sooths the way. 'Osul calms Derlin and his wife saying it's probably you the dragons will be after... or rather it will be you they are waiting for... Next Armand suggests to windwalk North. Moridark finishes his wriing, tucks his notebook away and seems ready and eager to go. Some supplies perhaps? Elyngael figures she can't do much to placate the hosts so instead she steps outside and prepares.
Ok so... North it is? Based on both maps you have, where do you want to go and what route would you take?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Tuesday November 30th, 2021 5:05:47 PM
Neshi looks at the others. Ok so we go. I can get us to winhorne hamlett via teleport and then I say we wind walk from there or fly...
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday November 30th, 2021 7:59:28 PM
Moridark pours over the maps trying to memorize as many distinct spots as he can. "Thank you both for your hospitality, and your stories. May you both be blessed." Moridark turns to the others, "If there is nothing needed for supplies the quicker we move, the sooner this gets done."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Tuesday November 30th, 2021 8:20:57 PM
Elyngael surveys outside, trying to figure out what Derlin's career was, farmer, herder, rancher, etc.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Tuesday November 30th, 2021 8:29:01 PM
Armand nods. "Well technically the whole north end of the bay is along the shore of the Scab. Derlin I thank you and Camelia for your hospitality. Good luck trading that gear." He glances at the rest of the party in a come hither look as he exits the building.
"Okay Neshi if you can get us all to Windhorn I think that would be the best place to start and maybe do a little more discrete asking around. I hope Camelia didn't mean the ancient Mines of Durendal located in the Scab somewhere."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Tuesday November 30th, 2021 8:35:59 PM
Trellus nods.
"Agreed. We teleport to Windhorn Hamlet, and take a least a day there, so as to prep our spells. Have we anything to sell at the Catacombs while we're there?"
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Wednesday December 1st, 2021 6:44:28 AM
'Osul agrees, steps outside and readied to be teleported.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Wednesday December 1st, 2021 11:54:24 AM
ok then. I will need to take two trips to get us all there, so Elyngael, Brawn, and Armand will go first and then I will come back for Trellus, Osul and Moridark. sound good?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Wednesday December 1st, 2021 12:18:42 PM
picturing the campgrounds behind the festival grounds and speaks his spell.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Wednesday December 1st, 2021 12:18:42 PM
picturing the campgrounds behind the festival grounds and speaks his spell.
DM Steven - Windhorn Hamlet. Wednesday December 1st, 2021 5:33:59 PM
One by one the Wardens prepare for the quest North. Neshi offers to teleport everyone to Windhorn and from there windwalk sounds like an option. Moridark studies the maps. Outside Elyngael is curious to know what Derlin's career was... was? is! in fact Derlin is also herding cattle. Lifestock is the most common good here in Edenmoor. He was probably lured by some quick money... well you know the outcome of that so let's assume he'll get back to his old career albeit with some nice financial support thanks to you lot...
Armand wonders if Camelia was referring to the infamous mines of Durendalll Legend has that this mine is filled with mithril and silver but it is also sais that this mine brought the original downfall of the Dwarves living in the Scab in the 2nd age... nah... Armand realizes it's more likely these mines must be somewhere on the Dragon Coast. Apparently Camelia's grandfather said it was about a day on foot from the shoreline.
Trellus and 'Osul are also fine being teleported to Windhorn Hamlet.
So be it... you say your goodbye to Derlin, Camelia and their twin sons. You're certain he will come around nicely now. A few minutes later you are all near Windhorn Hamlet. Any specific location you jump to? Plans?
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+7=18 ; Wednesday December 1st, 2021 5:51:14 PM I believe Neshi was going to take us to the camp-grounds. What time of day is it? I know we were still on the march when we got to Derlin's home.
Armand looks around and tries to get a sense of things. Perception 18 (d20+7)
To the party he quietly says"I think we should get the lay of the land here and see if they know of any local gold mines, where some adventurers', as in us, may have heard of lost treasure. Let's keep dragons out of all talk, and just try to work the lost treasure angle in an old gold mine."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Wednesday December 1st, 2021 7:50:37 PM
Trellus nods at Armand's plan.
Hitting town, the man makes for the local WLA chapterhouse, and asks about information or maps on a gold mine located about where Camelia indicated.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Wednesday December 1st, 2021 8:59:58 PM
Elyngael will check the campgrounds and see if there's any caravans in town, due or in town, or just left town.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday December 1st, 2021 10:44:09 PM
Moridark takes the time to memorize the outside of the door to Derlin's home just in case an emergency teleport is necessary. Moridark nods when it is his time to teleport and smiles at his companions
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 d20+32=46 ; Thursday December 2nd, 2021 5:21:36 PM
In a similar fashion to Moridark, 'Osul notes the trees at both ends of the trip - looking for some commonality. {Knowledge(Nature): 46}
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Thursday December 2nd, 2021 5:22:08 PM
Armand continues to examine his surroundings.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday December 2nd, 2021 7:27:40 PM
Neshi takes the first group and teleports them to the campground. waits for them to be settled and then heads back to pick up the last group. once there he gathers the rest and pops back to the campground. Once back with everyone Neshi looks around. So if we just cut through the festival grounds and cross the path we should be right there at Grogs tavern and just down the way a bit will be the Belt and Belch. I prefer Grogs as it is a bit more sttled and Grog spent a lot of time at the "Tree" many years ago.
DM Steven - Windhorn Hamlet. Friday December 3rd, 2021 1:12:09 PM
(OoC1 : going nuts this week... ) (OoC2 : I can't seem to find any evidence that the Wardens have visited Windhorn Hamlet before? Yurr'Neshi seems to have a connection with Windhorn Hamlet? Not a big deal but just trying to figure out exactly what you know and don't know about this place...)
You arrive late in the afternoon near the Campgrounds in Windhorn Hamlet. Armand wants to check in with some adventurers to see if any know something about the old gold mine to the North. He does suggest leaving the dragons out of the conversations...
Trellus agrees and goes to check in with the WLA chapterhouse.
Elyngael searches the camp grounds. As usual there are several wandering caravans that are passing through.
Armand, 'Osul and Moridark join Yurr'Neshi. The Liontaur cuts through the festival grounds and enter the town through the south entrance. The first tavern on the road is Grog’s Happy Half-Ogre Tavern and Inn.
(OoC - ok help me out here folks... I just can't find anything in the Tree of Parting history on Grog... all info by mail is much appreciated)
Your current locations : - Armand : Grog’s - 'Osul : Grog’s - Yurr'Neshi : Grog’s - Moridark : Grog’s - Elyngael : Camp grounds - Trellus : WLA house (any history on where that is located?)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Friday December 3rd, 2021 3:38:59 PM
(OOC 2: Neshis spent time travelling around and through the red hills using Trader's corner as a base of operations. He went where-ever the need was to put down "Bully types".)
(OOC Grog: the information on Grog is minimal and his time at the tree is only mentioned. << Grog (an Ogre), now advanced of age, sits in a large sized corner booth of the tavern. There is furniture sized for all. The Inn is like an oversized farmhouse complete with a barn for a stable. The tavern is run by Valma, Grog’s half-ogre granddaughter. Her human husband Cerdic the Tall, runs the Inn. It is as popular and forward thinking as ever. Grog, having spent some time at the Tree of Parting, follows their tradition of letting customers pay what they think something is worth.>>)
A couple of the group head off on their own while the majority join Neshi on his way to Grog's.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Friday December 3rd, 2021 5:43:40 PM OOC - No Armand wants to pretend that the Wardens are adventurers out to find hidden treasure at the old gold mine.
I think this is from a game previous to the Tree being started. From what I've been able to gleam it was where the adventurers that became the Emerald Dragons started from, so that's how old it may be.
Armand takes a look around and goes to the barkeep/front desk. "Excuse me. My friends and I have traveled far and only just arrived. Would there be some rooms available? And perhaps a good beer?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Friday December 3rd, 2021 6:33:43 PM
Elyngael will check to see if her parents caravan is among the ones currently in town.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Friday December 3rd, 2021 7:27:57 PM
Trellus has never been to Windhorn Hamlet.
He assumes there's a WLA Chapterhouse around here somewhere, and sets about asking directions.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Friday December 3rd, 2021 10:23:49 PM
Moridark keeps an eye out as the group heads to the tavern just in case there is a familiar, unfriendly face in the crowd.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Saturday December 4th, 2021 8:52:35 AM
(OOC: That map is actually an original of Jerry's that existed prior to being online. There are four more inset detail maps that have much more information in them. I will try and scan in at some point.) (OOC2: There is also a lot more information about Grog's history with the town.)
DM RobC - "And perhaps a good beer?" Saturday December 4th, 2021 7:10:04 PM
Most of the party make their way over to Grog's. Armand - polite as always - approaches the bar and asks the bartender about rooms and ale.
The half-ogre woman smiles warmly. "Why, only the best ale this side of Bonetown. How many, hun?". She grabs a mug and moves over to a nearby keg as she awaits his answer. "As for the room, sure, we got plenty available. How many rooms you need?".
Moridark keeps his eyes open for trouble. He doesn't spot anyone familiar to him at all. There are only a handful of patrons in the tavern right now. All eyes turned to the party as you entered and you notice a few start to whisper to each other. In the corner sits a lone elderly ogre in a large corner booth watching the party closely.
Trellus is pretty new in town and asks for directions to a WLA office. Fortunately the WLA has chapterhouses in most cities. "Just head east from here. About five or six buildings along the way. If you reach the Hearthfire Inn you've gone too far"
Meanwhile, Elyngael goes to check in on the caravan. She asks about but is unable to find her parents here. No doubt they've found somewhere else to trade today.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 d20+39=48 ; d20+21=36 ; Saturday December 4th, 2021 11:30:02 PM
'Osul takes in the atmosphere, smiling as the eyes turn their direction, and tries to pick up what he can in the whispers and murmurs.{Perception: 48, Sense Motive: 36}
He raises a finger in response to the question of ale, and drops it again once acknowledged.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday December 5th, 2021 9:12:44 PM
Moridark smiles at the bartender, "Wine please, something a lite sweet perhaps." The mage places coin on the counter to pay for drinks for the party and waits on Armand to decide on rooms.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+20=35 ; Sunday December 5th, 2021 10:22:39 PM
Armand responds, "Drinks or rooms? I guess both. Let's see there's 6 of us and one pet...errr perhaps guardian would be better. Well it's a big wolf. No bigger than our friendly liontaur though. Hmm, Will that be a problem? Do you have largish rooms on the ground floor? And oh I guess a round of beer for the house." He nods toward the other few patrons. [b]"Our journey has been pretty trying and we're going to need a place to rest a bit before we move on."[b]
Diplomacy 35 (d20+20)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Sunday December 5th, 2021 10:25:32 PM
Disappointed Elyngeal follows after the others and enters the inn with Brawn following right behind her. "Brawn isn't allowed to drink beer. Do you have some creamy milk? Could I have some herbal tea?"
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Monday December 6th, 2021 11:39:50 AM
Trellus thanks the stranger for the directions, and makes his way to the WLA Chapterhouse.
"Good day," he greets whoever he finds. After showing his badge, he gets to the point. "I was hoping to do some research in the gold mines north of Dragon Bay. Have you got anything on them?"
DM Steven - @ Grog's Monday December 6th, 2021 6:42:05 PM
'Osul quietly takes in the atmosphere. When asked for ale he raises a finger. He casually tries to hear whipsers and murmurs.
" ... who are they... " "... they're fr'm East..." "... that's a WLA Hero's badge that one is wearing! ... " ( ... oh hi George..." A young fellow enters Grog's and goes to sit with his friends. 'Osul notices the young lad sports a WLA Adventurer badge... "... say... Georgie... look at them... you know them? ..." The young lad stares at 'Osul and almost spills his ale... "... stop fooling around you idiots... ", George says. ".. that's one of the famous Tree of Parting hero's. I heard rumours they were visiting Windhorn but... whow... they are hero's indeed... "
Moridark asks for Wine and something sweet...
The bartender goes around back and comes back a few seconds later with a plate of sweet fried onion rings that go well with the deep red wine he decants for Moridark. Only a few seconds after Moridark, Elyngael asks for creamy milk or herbal tea... the bartender looks at Elyngael and smirks : "creamy milk and herbal tea... lassy this is a bar not a beauty salon. I can get you some mead if that would be ok for you. "
Armand arranges some rooms and plenty to eat and drink. A round for everyone is of course something that draws a lot of attention. The whole bar holds eyes on you.
Trellus wanders through Windhorn Hamlet on his own. With the directions given to him he quikcly finds the WLA chapterhouse. There's no one to tak to though... but Trellus can hear sound of combat training through the open doors at the back of the room.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Monday December 6th, 2021 6:51:23 PM
Moridark takes the wine and onion rings and drops another silver in the bartender's hand. "Thank you!" The mage pops one of the onion rings and a smile creases the half-orc's as he half chews, and half sucks in cool air as they are piping hot. Moridark offers his friends some as Armand deals with rooms for them all.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Monday December 6th, 2021 7:54:20 PM
Neshi Joins Armand in getting a table and some wine, his WLA badge also in plain view on his robes.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Tuesday December 7th, 2021 6:01:04 AM
'Osul smiles."No standing on ceremony here, George, unless you're here on League business?" Assuming he is not, 'Osul bids him take a seat and join them - paying forward the generosity shown to them by other, more experienced Leaguers in the past.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Tuesday December 7th, 2021 11:05:51 AM
Elyngael frowns. "I was referring to the milk for Brawn here." She thumbs back to her large sized wolf. "I guess if you have no tea I'll take an ale."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Tuesday December 7th, 2021 11:28:58 AM
Trellus heads through the open door in back and follows the sounds of combat training until he finds a place with people.
The man quietly observes, and waits to be noticed.
No need to interrupt.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Tuesday December 7th, 2021 11:42:36 AM
Armand raises his beer in salute to the crowd. "Hello there. We're not familiar with the area and could use some help in the way of information. We've been retained to find a family heirloom. Now where we've been given some instructions as to where it was hidden, we were not given specifics. All we know is that it's in an old abandoned gold mine. Would any of you know of any such in the area?"
DM Steven - @ Grog's Tuesday December 7th, 2021 7:14:43 PM
Moridark takes the wine and onion rings and goes to sit with his friends. At the moment he's experiencing the hot taste of them Valma, Grog's half-Ogre granddaughter comes out of the kitchen. She's the one running the tavern. The elderly Ogre in the large corner booth has a hard time concealing his smile...
Neshi also joins Moridark showing his WLA badge in plain sight. George, the young WLA adventurer has already spilled half his ale so more WLA hotshots arriving in the tavern will probably be too much for the young lad. 'Osul smiles and reassured George. 'Osul remembers when they were all 'George', they were also kindly supported by any older and more experienced WLA members they encountered. So he gladly offers George a seat and a drink. It will be interesting to see how he copes with Valma's sweet 'n spicy onion rings.
Elyngael frowns... "I was referring to the milk for Brawn here." she thumbs back to Brawn... "I know dear I know... " the bartender says smiling, "I was just kidding... not many come here asking for milk. Come... here's a nice big bowl of milk and some ale then for you. Now we don't get to see such magnificent animal here every day... I would have giving him a reindeer size bone or so... wasn't expecting milk... "
Once everyone is settled in the bar, Armand salutes the crowd. He comes up with a story of a family heirloom and asks about an old abandoned gold mine... No one speaks up...
Then from the corner booth a slow baritone voice does answer... "There ain no mines here lad... back in the days humans ventured North cross the Dragon's bay hunting for gold... family heirloom huh... "
Back at the WLA chapter house Trellus heads through the open door in the back and follows the sound of combat training. The open door leads to a spacious courtyard training ground. 8 young adventurers with shiny new WLA badges are attending a training course given by a nimble female human. She's apparently a WLA Officer. Wielding twin daggers she spins around the youngsters teaching them how to defend against them. She notices her pupils are staring at the door so she stops her training. Somewhat annoyed she looks at Trellus... but then a split second later her eyes widen.
"Sir I apologize... I had not seen nor heard you. Please welcome. How may I be of service."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Tuesday December 7th, 2021 8:32:48 PM
Armand looks startled. "You mean we're not at the north end of Dragon Bay?" He turns so only the party members can see him and winks while saying. "I thought you said this was the north end?" He hopes someone from the party will contradict him and continue the ruse that Armand is setting up.
Armand turns back to the voice from the booth. "Admittedly I'm not the navigator of our party. I can barely tell north from south on a map. Could you elaborate good sir? You seem to have more information than we do. Or at least I do."
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Wednesday December 8th, 2021 7:24:46 AM "North end?"
'Osul returns to talking WLA shop with George and any other people who are interested, refocussing the conversation on what they want to be/do/achieve from time to time, as required.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) d20+15=31 ; Wednesday December 8th, 2021 2:20:22 PM
Trellus nods his head in greeting.
"Many shadows. And no need to apologize. I can see you're busy. I came to see if you had records or information on the gold mines north of the bay. But, it can wait until your session is over."
[Diplomacy 31]
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Wednesday December 8th, 2021 5:16:39 PM "Thank you. I'm sure Brawn would like a bone as well." Elyngael looks at Armand, "No I thought this was going to be our jumping off point. The north end of the bay is basically in the Scab and we have to cross through that. Though knowing more about where the old abandoned gold mine is would help."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday December 8th, 2021 7:53:28 PM
Moridark smiles as george barrels into the tavern. The tall mage deftly raises his wine, and onion rings out of the way so as not to make a mess, and makes amental note to check out the WLA again. Knowing his countenance disuades many, the half-orc takes a position at a nearby table, and records the conversation in his notebook.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Wednesday December 8th, 2021 9:06:42 PM
Neshi looks at Armand. North, South whatever, I said I could get us here and that it was near one end of Dragon Bay.
DM Steven - @ Grog's and the WLA Chapterhouse Thursday December 9th, 2021 8:30:32 AM
Armand seems to want to play the wise guy as he looks startled for not being at the north end of Dragon Bay... he turns to the one in the booth in the corner and asks for some more clarifications on the whereabouts of these so called mines. 'Osul plays along and then turns to George and his mates.
With 'Osul and Moridark at his table, George of course is proud that these famous Wardens are willing to talk to and share a drink with him. The young lad of course hopes to become equally famous some day. He seems to dwell a lot on the Southern Continent which seems to have caught his interest. The vast unknown on that continent is of course very attractive to young adventurers thinking their rise in fame will be measured by their bravery. 'Osul and Moridark do have some questions on how George will do in the wild... especially having seen his face turn red after casually snacking on some of the sweet 'n spicy onion rings....
Happy the milk issue has been resolved, Elyngael looks at Armand... she's not playing along like 'Osul did plainly stating they agreed this was going to be their jumping point. North end is across the bay of course... it would be good just to know where the mines are... Neshi doesn't really care which way is North and which is South... the mines should be near one end of Dragon Bay.
In the corner booth the figure sits up straight allowing the candle light to reflect on his face. A large Ogre head stares at Armand...
"So lad... you want me to believe you are the famous Tree Wardens yet you don't know you're not on the North end of Dragon's Bay?! I see your friend the Wolf lady knows better... and she's not taking me for a fool either... " he pauses for a few seconds and then slowly adds : "You seek the old mines... why..."
In the WLA Chapterhouse Trellus asks for information on the gold mines North of the Bay. "... line up 2 by 2..." the trainer says, "... combat training one on one. Keep it civilized... Rorena... no one gets hurt... understood?!... "
Then, two lovely green eyes stare at Trellus. She blinks a few times staring at his clean-shaven, squarish face and very dark blue eyes... There's a giggle from two young woman that have lined up for the training. The trainer casts a stern face at them and then again turns to Trellus...
"This way Sir. Let's see... I'm sure we have some old maps around here with the mines on. By the way I'm Jinn... " Trellus follows Jinn back inside the chapter house as she leads you to the library. She starts opening several drawers that seem to hold a lot of maps of the Wold.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Thursday December 9th, 2021 3:05:08 PM
Trellus nods at the line of trainees, and follows Jinn out.
"Many Shadows, Jinn", he responds pleasantly. "I'm Trellus. I'm definitely not 'Sir'." "My friends and I are particularly interested in a mine a day's walk north of the northernmost point on the Bay. Anything you have about that area would be truly shady."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Thursday December 9th, 2021 6:04:13 PM
Armand walks over, "Indeed, we are trying to be a little more circumspect after our last inquiry about information. Good information is hard to come by and there's those that do now wish us to find our way." Armand talks quieter. "As to why, well there's things astir that should not be stirring and trouble has ways to spread it's reach."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Thursday December 9th, 2021 10:00:27 PM
Not sure what to expect Elyngael keeps an eye on everyone. She will sit in a corner with Brawn.
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