DM RobC - "This is either going to be a good decision, or a remarkably bad one" Monday November 6th, 2023 2:00:59 AM
Lothlo has never seen a lumina berry before, but this is a berry and it is luminous, so perhaps this could be one?
With no other avenue, the party take their chances and step, dive, or jump into the portal.
Passing through the surface of the watery portal, you fall! It’s surprising that you aren’t wet. It’s shocking that there’s no ground! Until there suddenly is. The party's arrival is abrupt, your forms tumbling into a disordered heap upon a very hard floor. Miraculously no-one sustains any further damage.
It's pitch black, but those of you with darkvision (maybe only Nightingale?) have no troubles and can describe the area for everyone else's benefit.
The room you are in is easily some 100ft by 30ft and you've landed right in the middle of it. Looking around, you notice that above you, the absence of a ceiling reveals an expanse of darkness. The floor is made of wood, and similarly the walls encircling you are adorned with wood panelling, painted to portray a vibrant and sprawling landscape. There's no furniture of any kind, and no obvious exit with the exception of a colossal purple curtain that dominates one of the walls. Stretching an impressive 80 feet, the curtain is a regal and imposing presence.
--------------- OOC: Everyone is prone (unless there's a feather fall spell you wish to use), but no-one takes fall damage. You can take 1 round of actions
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+16=31 ; d100=100 ; d4+6=10 ; d20+24=25 ; Monday November 6th, 2023 7:09:38 AM
Ruby hates portals, and this one is no exception. "wha? WHOA!! Ooof."
He immediately scrambles to his feet, buckler ready and scimitar at low guard with point just brushing the wooden floor to avoid accidentally stabbing a friend. He sniffs and strains his ears: blind in the darkness he may be, but a noise, a smell, a taste in the air, or a vibration from the wood can give a bounty hunter life-preserving information!
............ Ability Dam -2CON (-9hp)
Move Action: stand from prone Swift: Perception: (in Urban setting) 25 Standard: READY attack AC 31, miss chance 100% hit, Dam 10
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Monday November 6th, 2023 10:01:13 AM
Berotha rises slowly to her hooves and looks around carefully. "Strange, very strange." She does not draw her weapon yet as she has learned that seeming too hostile could be as large of a threat as being caught unawares. Instead, she draws out a ten foot pole and walks toward the bottom of the curtain carefully and prods it gently to see if there is anything solid within a few feet behind it.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+7=19 ; Monday November 6th, 2023 2:23:09 PM
As the group lands in darkness Naithi blinks her eyes, infusing them with elemental power. They turn a brilliant sapphire blue and Naithi can see with dark vision. She quietly relays the scene to everyone. She then said Camalayas to use her accent ability and let her know if the group is alone, or is anyone is behind the curtain or paneling. She will relay that information as well, assuming the group might want to ready themselves for battle before creating any form of light.
Naithi - Morphomancy (sp) - Gives herself dark vision.
Camalayas Survival check (scent) =17 (Can she smell enemies, does it smell lived in or abandoned, etc)
ooc: how much time has passed since the last battle?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+16=21 ; Monday November 6th, 2023 2:27:17 PM
ooc: Both Naithi and Camalayas stand from prone.
Ride check to stay on Camalayas during the fall or to fast Mount as a free action= 21 success Either way Naithi is mounted.
Zazu casts Darkvision and shares it with Boyo. They both stand up and look around.
Perception 34
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Monday November 6th, 2023 9:02:08 PM
Nightingale may have "WEEEEEEEEEEE'd" on the way down, until she landed in a pile on the floor with her friends. "Well that was rude, fun, but rude." Looking around to make sure no one was bleeding or had any obvious wounds she'll add, "This is an interesting room...I'm not sure I want to meet whoever sleeps here. Unless they're friendly, then that would be nice."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Monday November 6th, 2023 9:44:32 PM
Lothlo listens to the description of the room as he gets to his feet. So... no obvious danger in this room, but it's possible anyone in the next room heard us make our less than graceful entrance and are preparing to welcome us in this land's customary fashion? Not what I was expecting, though I'm not sure what I thought was going to happen.
DM RobC - "Not what I was expecting, though I'm not sure what I thought was going to happen." Tuesday November 7th, 2023 2:49:17 AM
Ruby reacts swiftly upon arriving through the portal, equipping himself with his buckler and scimitar in a defensive stance, relying on his heightened senses to gather information in the darkness. Meanwhile, Berotha probes the area cautiously with a pole, curious and careful.
Naithi employs her powers to grant herself night vision, scouting the area and prompting her creature to listen for any lurking threats. Highlight to display spoiler: {A couple of minutes have passed since the last combat. Any spell/ability with a duration of minutes will still be in effect. If there's something specific you're worried about let me know, but I'm not too fussed}
Zazu and Boyo use night vision to scan the room, while Nightingale, after a rather abrupt entrance, assesses everyone's condition. Lothlo, while getting up, muses about the potential risk they might face in the adjoining room after their not-so-subtle arrival.
Berotha carefully approaches the curtain, and just before she gets close enough to prod it, it suddenly begins to part, allowing a brilliant and blinding light to flood the space. As your eyes adjust a surprising realization dawns upon you: you are standing on a grand stage in front of a massive amphitheater. It's so large it's hard to tell where it ends.
The thousands (maybe 10s of thousands?) of fey creatures that are seated in the amphitheater vary in form and appearance, but the one thing they have in common is that they are all applauding and cheering your arrival!
Your attention is drawn to stage left, where a meticulously crafted wooden castle tower stands as a whimsical prop, replete with turrets and intricately carved details.
Perched atop the tower is a small fey woman. Long strands of golden hair cascade down her shoulders, framing her delicate features as she sits regally, donned in an elaborate white dress that seems to shimmer in the spotlight. A prop crown rests upon her head, completing her regal ensemble.
Flanking the stage on either side are figures dressed entirely in black, their attire indicating their roles as part of the stage crew.
"My love! You've returned!" Her melodious voice rings out as she exclaims her words with a dramatic flourish, her hand pressed against her heart in a gesture of romantic yearning. "Did you and your trusty crew find it?"
She only waits a moment - not nearly enough for the party to react - and then she repeats her lines, this time with amplified exuberance.
"MY LOVE! YOU'VE RETURNED!" Her voice reaches the furthest corners of the stage. The fey woman's gaze shifts toward the party, her eyes widening "DID YOU AND YOUR TRUSTY CREW FIND IT?" Her words hang in the air, charged with anticipation.
One of the stage-crew members deftly enters the stage, moving with an air of urgency. He thrusts a yellow rubber duck into Lothlo's hand and then makes a quick exit.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Tuesday November 7th, 2023 3:26:00 AM
ooc: Are the animal companions able to speak again? Camalayas is tempted to reply ;)
DM RobC: It's highly probable that some of the crowd can speak with animals, but not all. Go for it! :)
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) Tuesday November 7th, 2023 5:48:25 AM
At Zazu's prompting, Boyo gallops on stage! Reaching center stage, Zazu bows lo and blows the fairy princess a gallant kiss!
"My Heart's True Desire, I, the Black and White Knight, Builder of Bridges, and Dire Rider, have indeed returned! My lackey carries the object of our quest!"
Zazu turns to Lothlo
"Come, Sir Sloth-Lo! End your lazing about and bring our treasure hither! For we have braved storm and water, fire and air, to obtain the unobtainable! Yes, my Love, this is the amazing and stupendous Quack of Doom!"
"Come forth, all my Trusty Crew, and tell the part you have played in this Fellowship!"
Zazu pauses for each party member to speak, nodding and smiling.
Then, the "hero" says to the princess, "And now, at our Quest's conclusion, simply Introduce your Precious to the Quack, and all will be well!"
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Tuesday November 7th, 2023 7:22:04 AM
Ruby blinks.
The badgerkin blinks again.
He is completely unfamiliar with the politeness protocols of the current situation, and looks about to take a gauge from those around him. People in black in the shadows stand 'mostly' silently. Fey creatures of all sorts down below clapping and shouting huzzahs. And Zazu making up a really cliche'd story with silly names and generally doubling down on whatever the small fey woman said.
But how can any of that get the Champions closer to finding Torm? Ah! The Twilight Ranger fishes in his Stylish Pants O Plenty (which turn a brilliant red) and pulls out his small teapot. "And I, Ruby the Hunter, have found the teapot of ... of... of ... Torm! If only I can have tea and scones with my good friend, the Tortoise!"
He blinks again, feeling very silly.
............ Ability Dam -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Tuesday November 7th, 2023 9:45:27 AM
Berotha sees Ruby's play to help move them closer to their goal and nods. "Yes um... I, Berotha the Big, braved a battle in the skies with one thousand hostile elementals to... help bring the Quack and the Teapot. I too could use a refreshing cup of tea with Torm."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Tuesday November 7th, 2023 8:13:04 PM
Naithi rides forward on Camalayas back and the two bow before the crowned beauty.
What man can pretend to know the riddle of a woman's mind? I do not deny that what happened to us is a thing worth laughing at. But it is not worth telling, for not everyone is sufficiently intelligent to be able to see things from the right point of view. Naithi shoots Lothlo and exasperated look before turning towards the audience. Wit and humor do not reside in slow minds. Though I suppose the most perceptive character in a play is the fool, because the man who wishes to seem simple cannot possibly be a simpleton.
Lovely lady, you asked us if we found it, and I'm proud to announce we have. However it is one thing to write as poet and another to write as a historian: the poet can recount or sing about things not as they were, but as they should have been, and the historian must write about them not as they should have been, but as they were, without adding or subtracting anything from the truth. Perhaps you would like to hear our tale and be the judge. For the truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks, and it always surfaces above lies, as oil floats on water.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Tuesday November 7th, 2023 9:47:26 PM
Lothlo gives Zazu a playful smack on the back of his head as he walks forward in response to the showboating and theatrics at his expense. Yes my love, I have returned to you once again. We searched far and wide, risking it all to find it and bring it back to you. The trials were many, but with my trusty and talented crew... and Zazu... we have overcome the odds and retrieved the item you so desired. Lothlo holds the duck towards her as he approaches the fey woman. And now, at last, I have the pleasure of returning to you once again. During my absence I have dreamt about the joy this would bring you when I saw you again. I present the object of our quest. Lothlo offers up the duck to the fey woman before him.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:01:22 PM
At first Nightingale is awed by the number of fey in the auditorium. She grins while the others give their tales of the "quest." When it comes to her turn she smiles and cocks her head, "I did naught but sing, and dance, and heal my friends of their injuries, which were numerous having faced elementals and dragons and giant bugs .... hmmmm, there was a turtle in there too I think."
DM RobC - "The trials were many, but with my trusty and talented crew... and Zazu" Wednesday November 8th, 2023 2:00:21 AM
In a theatrical and dramatic fashion, Zazu beckons Boyo onto the stage, making a grand entrance and bowing gallantly to the fairy princess. He proclaims his return and the quest's success, designating Lothlo to bring forth the sought-after treasure. "Oh Squire Tailsbury. You always were charming. I can see why my love brings you on his journeys." The princess in this play smiles to Zazu, as she fans herself with her hand. "Do tell me, whatever happened between you and Moonshadow?"
Lothlo playfully smacks Zazu on the head, drawing laughter from the crowd. He steps forward, claiming the role of her true love, and speaks of the risks and trials faced in their quest, and presents the duck to the fey woman. "Oh, gallant Sir Cuddlesworth! The joy in my heart twinkles like starlight on a moonlit sea! Your return heralds joy and mirth to this fairy realm! I'll cherish this adorable fowl, knowing it's a token of your courage and love!" There is a collective "Awww" from the audience. "But tell me, how did you obtain it from Captain Purplepants?"
'Ruby the Hunter' observes the varied reactions of the crowd and the eccentric storytelling by Zazu. Unsure of the current protocols, he attempts to contribute by presenting the small teapot he found, proclaiming it as Torm's. 'Berotha the Big' understands the ploy, and hopes their inquiry might get them some clear directions. "Dear Ruby and Berotha, I find myself often mixing you two up. It's understandable, considering you are twins. Tonight, there's a grand feast to fete the return of my dear one, and it promises an array of delights - tea, scones, splendid treats and of course, treasured guests. And who knows, perhaps there's something more to celebrate?" The princess holds up her hand to clearly show there's no ring on her finger. This draws a lot of "oooohs" from the crowd.
Nightingale grins at the goings on and then adds to the tale, telling of how she was able to heal her friends. "Ah, dear Mother Fluffington, your tender care for others was impressive indeed! But how did you miraculously mend your own impediment? Oh, your recovery seems truly wondrous!"
Naithi and Camalayas respectfully approach. Naithi discusses the complexities of comprehending a woman's mind and how humor might not resonate with all. She highlights the certainty of truth, in contrast to tales that can be manipulated. They propose recounting their story, allowing the lady to determine its truthfulness. There is a buzz of confusion in the audience and you're not entirely sure they all grasped what was said. The princess in the tale seems unflustered. "Willowmoon, I could spend an eternity enraptured by the tales of my cherished one. Please enlighten me; what daring trials were encountered? Was there..." There is a long, dramatic pause as she turns her head and places the back of her hand against her forehead "...danger?"
The stage crew appear puzzled about the situation, but an older gentleman, donning glasses, sifts through a stack of notes. His worried expression briefly appears, but he then shrugs and motions to the party, mouthing and whispering something. Perception DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Keep going!"}
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) d20+22=26 ; Wednesday November 8th, 2023 6:56:53 AM
Percep 26
"Oh lady, pay no attention to Cuddlesworth! He is worth no cuddles! As for me, yes, I'm being followed by a Moonshadow. Moonshadow? Moonshadow!"
"Leapin' and hoppin' on a moonshadow! Moonshadow! Moonshadow!" At this, Boyo hops up and down vigorously!
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+19=39 ; Wednesday November 8th, 2023 7:18:07 AM
Rubalad can't help himself, a loud laugh escapes his muzzle before he clamps a paw over it in embarrassment. He looks up (and up) at Berotha before nodding and looking around. "Erm, yes, twins."
The badgerkin catches what the man in black mouths and the puzzlement of the others. Ruby isn't sure of what is true or not by the blonde fey, but the man in black with papers in his hand seems to be in charge. He turns to his new friends. "Um, he said to keep going. I'm going to ask him where Torm is. If anyone misses me, I guess Berotha can pretend to be me. You know, since we are twins." He grins.
Then Ruby trots over to the man with papers. "Excuse me, but you seem to be in charge? Go on with what? You couldn't have been expecting us. We didn't know we were coming here ourselves!"
............ Ability Dam -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Wednesday November 8th, 2023 12:57:20 PM
Berotha nods knowingly, trying to keep her own composure at the twins comment. "Yes we fought much danger. Elementals of death itself sought to pull the life out of us in a storm of battle and winds far above the earth" she adds. She was going to mention the quicklings but was unsure how an audience of Fey would feel about them killing other Fey, even if they were evil and irredeemably hostile.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Wednesday November 8th, 2023 1:05:05 PM A great bard once said that all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, but in this tale, I sometime feel we somehow missed our cue and entered the wrong stage and that fortune is arranging matters for us better than we could have shaped our desires ourselves.
Our task sounded a simple one and our group prepared for the task. For I am Moonwillow the Undying…I have never died all my life. My companions, very uneasy after hearing that knights errant were out of fashion, and books of chivalry full of nothing but folly and fiction; resolved to stick together. For neither good nor evil can last forever; and so it follows that as evil has lasted a long time, good must now be close at hand. Even Sir Cuddlesworth, he is mad past recovery, but yet he has lucid intervals.
To obtain your token we set out in search of Captain Purplepants. Whereupon setting out thirty or more monstrous giants present themselves, all of whom we meant to engage in battle and slay, and with whose spoils we pursue our quest; for this is righteous warfare, and it is god's good service to sweep such evil off the face of the earth. Beasts with the long arms, and some have them nearly two leagues long.
Our adventure continued from trial to trial, and at times we thought it a futile pursuit and occasionally quite hazardous. Since our encounter with Captain Purplepants we have been searching for a giant turtle, thought to be descendant of the turtles holding up the Wold. Yet, the further down you go, the bigger and scalier the turtles get, with sharper and sharper beaks. Until eventually they start looking less like turtles and more like dragons.
Naithi continues her embellished story. And so, to sum it all up, I perceive everything I say as absolutely true, and deficient in nothing whatever, and paint it all in my mind exactly as I want it to be.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Wednesday November 8th, 2023 3:15:41 PM
Nightingale looks at the crowd and then to Naithi, "Well spoken friend. As I said, the way was frocked with big dangers, and those giants, no sense of style at all." she finishes with a twirl and flicking her hair behind her right ear.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Wednesday November 8th, 2023 9:31:18 PM
As his companions fill in the Fey woman of their heroic adventures, the gallant Sir Cuddlesworth makes an exaggerated show of being interrupted as he tries to answer his true love. Once they have finished he takes an exaggerated breath and responds. As you can see, I owe much of my success to my trusty crew. Why, with them at my side I don't even need to speak... nor am given the chance.
Oh, my love, you asked us about how we got it from Captain Purplepants, well that is a tale filled with... danger! Lothlo follows his loves dramatic lead, trusting that she knows her audience and the dramatic flare the will respond best to. We finally caught up to Captain Purplepants in the tavern known as The Black Barnacle. He and his crew were celebrating their latest plunder with over a tankard of ale when we arrivded. At his side was our feathered friend.
Well, we did what any group of advenurers would do in that situation... He casts a glance at Naithi, knowing she'll give the desired response to the provided opening We ordered a round of drink! Lothlo chuckels at her perfect delivery That we did. We told the barkeep that only the strongest brew would do for a crew as tough as ours. Well, you know that Captain Purplepants had to show his crew was as tough as ours, and ordered a round of their strongest drinks as well. Squire Tailsbury then ordered a round, to soon me matched by Purplepantss first mate ordering a round. Let me tell you, we drank that Purplepants and his crew under the table, and left the tavern victorious!
Well, we danced and stumbled through the streets singing shanty's about our victory for a good 20 minutes... then I remembered the duck!
Lothlo pauses to let the audience laugh. Well, needless to say I was none to pleased when I remembered. I tuned to my faithful crew and was about to tell them we had to head back, when this fluffy boy here... Lothlo points to where Boyo is hopping on the stage He bounds up to me, and wouldn't you know it, the duck is riding on his back. Best I can tell, the duck had the same yearning to find himself back in your arms that I felt every day that we were apart. Lothlo finishes his take and gives a flourishing bow towards the fey woman.
DM RobC - "Let me tell you, we drank that Purplepants and his crew under the table, and left the tavern victorious!" Thursday November 9th, 2023 3:06:09 AM
Zazu continues to fight for the affection of the lady, and brings Boyo bounding into the action.
Berotha (not to be confused with Ruby) maintains her composure and explains the great dangers the party faced, but thinks better of mentioning quicklings. There could well be some in the crowd right now!
Naithi embraces the performer role, and gives a detailed account of the party's adventures - if not a little embellished. The crowd love it! She draws chuckles when she mentions her aversion to death, and there are gasps of shock when she mentions giants. The audience give their full attention as she talks about turtles, and there is a sense of awe at the mention of dragons. When she returns to Freedom's Landing she may even be able to have a career as an orator!
Nightingale compliments Naithi on the story telling, and doesn't have much to add other than to point out the lack of style shown by the giants. She flicks her hair behind her ear, and draws a wolf-whistle from someone in the crowd. This elicits giggles from some in the audience.
Sir Cuddlesworth melodramatically pretends to be repeatedly interrupted as he attempts to respond to his love. When he finally has a chance to speak, he elaborates on their pursuit of Captain Purplepants, the many drinks required and finally leaving the tavern triumphant. He draws the expected laughter.
It's when Sir Cuddlesworth concludes his tale with a grand bow towards the fey woman that he draws the biggest response, with plenty of 'awws' and 'ooohs' and polite applause.
By all account the party are putting on a good show!
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Ruby can't help but laugh, and makes his way to the edge of the stage to have a word with the man who seems to be in charge.
The man with the papers grabs Ruby's elbow and pulls him completely out of the stage light, then speaks to him in a hushed voice. "Wait, you're not the Pipperwick troop?! But, we sent for them days ago! Who are you?" he looks momentarily confused, but then looks back to the stage before answering Ruby's question about what exactly must go on. The little man puffs out his chest and raises his head. "The show, good sir! The show must always go on! While I admit, things have gone somewhat off script, the crowd are enjoying the performance. And why wouldn't they! This will go down as my greatest masterpiece!"
He can tell Ruby is still a little confused. "Look, this is the final scene and we're so close to the climactic finish. Just a few more lines and then the big ending! Surely you wouldn't want to disappoint so many theatre lovers and deprive them of seeing the ending to the most magnificent play to ever grace the stage?"
Ruby: Sense Motive DC20:Highlight to display spoiler: {He is completely invested in this performance and it's obviously very important to him. You have a hunch that what he's saying is true}
"Ah! Here he comes now!"
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Movement draws the party's attention to the right of stage, where a tiny fey, bedecked in a pair of comically exaggerated purple pants and sporting an eyepatch, bursts onto the scene with flamboyant flair.
Waving a prop rapier high above his head, the tiny fey exudes an air of theatrical gusto. His presence on the stage is an instant show-stealer, and his antics command the spotlight as he parades amidst the jeers and mock protests of the audience.
"Captain Purplepants!" The fey princess exclaims, her voice laced with melodramatic shock as she clutches her chest with a flourish. Her reaction is a charming blend of surprise and feigned distress.
"Mwah ha haaa! Yes, it's me! Captain Purplepants!" The small fey's voice rings out with theatrical flair, his tone dripping with exaggerated villainy as he delivers his lines with unabashed gusto. "Did your champion think he had bested me?! Drinking? Never!" Captain Purplepants continues, his voice a gleeful crescendo of defiance. His words are punctuated by wild gesticulations and exaggerated flourishes of his prop rapier.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+18=36 ; Thursday November 9th, 2023 7:21:53 AM
Ruby listens to the man with a growing air of both skepticism and resignation. He realizes the man is telling the truth, but the Twilight Ranger is not nearly as certain that any show 'must' go on. What's more, he has spent most of his life trying to convince others that he is not some trained animal to go capering about to the amusement of an audience: and here he is right in the thick of it!
The badgerkin lets out a loud sigh. "Fine! We help you and then you help us with our problem. Maybe your next script will be an Actor's Nightmare, where the main person is the only one who doesn't know what play is happening around them."
He scampers back on 'stage', counting on the dramatic arrival of Captain Purplepants and Ruby's twin to have covered his absense and return. "They were expecting someone else and want us to finish." Ruby knows he stated the obvious, but the unfamiliarity of the situation is making him feel five steps behind everyone else.
............ Sense Motive 36
Ability Dam -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Thursday November 9th, 2023 8:46:52 AM
Berotha tries to gasp in horror at the appearance of Captain Purplepants. "GASP!" she shouts. "The chromatic villain has followed us all the way here! What to do now?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Thursday November 9th, 2023 1:44:43 PM
Naithi pulls two tankards of beer out of nowhere and hands one to Captain Purple Pants. Them is fighting words. A drink off it shall be! Naithi hands him a pint and the other to Sir Cuddlesworth (or drinks it herself if he declines). She then leads the group in a drinking song while encouraging the audience to join in the singing when her hands.
As I went home on Monday night as drunk as drunk could be, I saw a duck outside the door where my old duck should be. Well, I called me wife and I said to her: "Will you kindly tell to me Who owns that duck outside the door where my old duck should be?"
Ah, you're drunk, you're drunk, you silly old fool, still you can not see That's an empty tankard that my mother sent to me!
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Thursday November 9th, 2023 5:21:49 PM
Nightingale joins in on the song, including dancing a jig to the tune ... at this point, she's not sure what's going on, but so far no one has tried to kill the party
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Thursday November 9th, 2023 10:22:34 PM
Lothlo faces Captain Purplepants and bows with a flourish. Ah, I was hoping we would meet again! My feathered friend is clever one. His clues sent us on an epic journey to rescue him. We traveled the land, fought giants, and had the adventure of a life time. In the end he led us right to you, no doubt planning we would face each other in drink and song.
Lothlo turns and faces the audience It was the most amazing Bachelor Party this realm has ever seen! My feathered friend is the greatest Best Man ever!
Lothlo turns back to face Captain Purple Pants.
I think it's time for the next verse of of Willowmoon's song
Weeeeeeeellll,
As I stumbled home on a Tuesday night, as drunk as drunk could be, I saw a pirate outside my door, where my old ducky should be Well, I called my love and I said to her: "Will you kindly tell to me Who's the drunk with the purple pants, where my old ducky should be?"
Ah, you're my love, but you're drunk, you silly old fool, still you can not see That pirate's the priest that my mother sent, to marry you to me!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Thursday November 9th, 2023 10:39:15 PM
Naithi keeps waving her arms and gets the audience to sing the refrain with her and Lothlo.
Ah, you're drunk, you're drunk, you silly old fool, still you can not see...
She then motions for more drinks to be brought in stage for the actors. So they can continue to the next verse.
Zazu shouts in dismay ... "Purplepants! You shall triumph over my dead body! Have at you!"
The mini-elf, mounted on the dire bunny, races at Purplepants. But Boyo and Zazu trip and tumble, somersaulting and flipping OVER the fey, to land on the ground in a tangle, groaning.
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Friday November 10th, 2023 9:09:55 AM
Berotha hums along to the song she doesn't know and then walks over to Zazu and Boyo. She picks up both of them, one in each hand, and sets them each back on their feet and dusts them off, humming all the while.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Friday November 10th, 2023 12:31:49 PM
Ruby, confused as ever by his several new friends acting like they are leads of different stories going on at the same time, sticks close to Berotha, calmed by her humming and unfazed support of the others. ….
Ability Fam -2CON (-9hp)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Friday November 10th, 2023 7:00:35 PM
ooc: I think most of us are responding based on the roles that the Fey woman gave us in her first speech
DM RobC - "Ah, you're drunk, you're drunk, you silly old fool, still you can not see" Friday November 10th, 2023 8:53:28 PM
Ruby, sceptical and resigned, agrees to help with the play in exchange for assistance with their own problem, and returns to the stage.
Berotha, feigning horror, reacts to Captain Purplepants' appearance.
Naithi, seizing the opportunity for a drink-off, hands tankards to Captain Purplepants and Sir Cuddlesworth, transforms the performance into a musical, kicking off a spirited tune with an infectious chorus. Nightingale and Naithi energize the audience, and Lothlo chimes in with the second verse. The result is a resounding triumph! Purplepants and the Fey princess enthusiastically clap and sing along, as if the entire spectacle had been meticulously rehearsed. The entire auditorium echoes with the joyous sound of thousands of fey harmonizing to the refrain, "You're drunk!"
Zazu provides some comic relief in the background, attempting a dramatic charge at Purplepants and tumbling with Boyo. Berotha helps them up, humming along with the song.
The final note of the song resonates, triggering an eruption of cheers, applause, and whistles from the delighted crowd.
Purplepants gives a bow and allows the crowd several minutes to settle before he continues. "Enough!" Captain Purplepants' violently throws his mug to the ground, as his theatrical proclamation echoes through the amphitheater "I can bear these insults no longer! The only way..." He momentarily appears lost in thought, a furrowed brow marring his comically exaggerated countenance. A whispered exchange with the side of the stage follows as he seeks guidance on his forgotten line.
His expression shifts from confusion to renewed confidence. Raising his prop rapier high above his head, he declares with renewed gusto, "The only way this can be settled is with a fight to the death!" His voice reverberates through the air, each word enunciated with a melodramatic emphasis that underscores the dramatic nature of his proposal.
With theatrical finesse, he twirls, spins, and leaps, his prop rapier flashing in the spotlight as he mimics a series of elaborate combat manoeuvres. His interactions are a blend of exaggerated mimicry and comedic flair, each feigned attack punctuated by exaggerated gasps and dramatic dodges.
The tiny fey who stands no higher than Berotha's kneecaps, stabs and slashes at each party member, never coming close to actually landing an attack, and then finally halts beside Lothlo.
The stage crew frantically gesture towards the other party members, signalling for you all to fall down.
Purplepants' prop rapier is poised in midair, his demeanour a blend of exaggerated bravado and mock intensity. "Now it is just the two of us!" he exclaims, his voice ringing with theatrical drama as he fixates his attention upon Sir Cuddlesworth. "Do you have any last words?"
A member of the stage crew rushes on stage and thrusts a small wooden sword into Lothlo's hand, before quickly dashing back off stage. In Lothlo's hands the sword is no bigger than a dagger.
One signals a 'stabbing motion' to Lothlo, indicating he is to 'kill' Purplepants.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Friday November 10th, 2023 9:37:01 PM
Nightingale, seeing the motions, holds onto to her stomach and proclaims, "AH, a mortal wound, well played Purplepants." she then collapses on the stage, where she winks and sticks her tongue out at the attendees
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Saturday November 11th, 2023 5:08:21 PM
Ruby is more confused than ever. He looks to Berotha and does as she does.
Zazu is lying face down after the tumble when Purplepants approaches.
"Wounded" unto death, Zazu cries, "Ow! My butt!" and flops around extravagantly before "dying."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Monday November 13th, 2023 12:46:45 AM
Naithi and Camalayas play dead and listen to the rest of the play. The sound of Camalayas' breathing and the warmth of her fur almost putting Naithi to sleep.
DM RobC - "AH, a mortal wound, well played Purplepants." Monday November 13th, 2023 2:08:33 AM
Some of the party take the hint and die. Nightingale and Zazu do so quite dramatically, drawing chuckles from the audience. Naithi and Camalayas snuggle together and get comfortable. There's no telling how much longer this performance will go on for.
Ruby is still a little stunned and looks to his 'twin' to see what he should do next.
The crew are getting more frantic in their gestures to Ruby and Berotha to fall down, but everyone is waiting to see what Lothlo will do - and say!
------------ OOC: Holding here a moment. My post was late on Friday and I want everyone to have a chance to act. Hehe. 'act'
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+19=20 Monday November 13th, 2023 6:46:43 AM
Ruby looks at the 'crew' and recalls his promise to the man with the papers, but at the same time feels so silly. Finally, he shouts, "Auugh! I can't believe it!". It's more in frustration because he is doing something that feels completely unnatural, but maybe the generalized anguish will appease the 'crew' as he falls to his knees and then his side.
When he lays down, he makes sure his back is to the 'audience' and he keeps his eyes open to look for cues from the 'crew'.
............ Perception: 20
Ability Damage -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Monday November 13th, 2023 7:15:31 AM
Berotha gasps "Oh no! How awful!" and falls to the stage a bit ungracefully, landing with a massive THUMP.
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) Monday November 13th, 2023 9:17:04 PM
Zazu and Boyo play dead!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Monday November 13th, 2023 9:44:44 PM
Lothlo watches as his trusty crew flop to the floor in this unexpected turn of events. You never were a man of honor. If you had a problem with me, I was standing right before you. Instead, you did the unforgivable and went after my crew. And you committed this shameful act in front of my love. There shall be no mercy. Lothlo waves the sword around in a flourish, spanking the fey on the rear end a number of times in a mock duel, before delivering a elaborate "death blow" with the wooden sword sliding in the opening under Purplepants' his armpit. I had hoped you would be by my side on the day that I wed my true love, and instead you betrayed me and brought pain and destruction with you. Tell me, why did you do it?
DM RobC - "Oh no! How awful!" Tuesday November 14th, 2023 2:36:17 AM
Berotha and Ruby take the hint and drop to the stage floor. It's an unusual situation for the 'twins' to be in. Zazu and Boyo might just be enjoying the whole thing!
Lothlo delivers the fatal strike in retribution for the death of his trusty crew. But why? Why did it come to this?
With a flourish of theatrical prowess, Captain Purplepants dramatically reacts to Lothlo's feigned strike. He emits a loud groan, his hand clutching at an imaginary wound with an air of exaggerated agony. The audience watches in rapt attention as he staggers back, his voice quivering with melodramatic intensity. "Arrgh! You always were the better man... brother!" The revelation elicits an audible gasp of surprise from the enchanted fey spectators.
With a final flourish, Captain Purplepants collapses to the floor, his body splayed in a dramatic sprawl. The fey crowd erupts in a mixture of applause, laughter, and astonishment.
With the flair of a dramatic climax, the fey princess descends from the wooden castle tower. As she reaches Lothlo, she throws her arms around his neck in a heartfelt embrace.
The fey princess then lifts her head, her gaze locking with that of her champion's. With a playful twinkle in her eyes, she positions her face tantalizingly close to his, the illusion of a passionate kiss.
The audience responds with a symphony of cheers and applause.
Breaking 'the kiss', the fey princess steps forward and raises her arms in a graceful arc, encouraging the party and the entire cast to take a bow. Purplepants leaps to his feet and goes to help Zazu and Ruby. "Come, take a bow. Take a bow"
The fey spectators burst into a resounding chorus of cheers, their applause standing as a testament to the stellar performance that has just unfolded. Even the stage crew joins in, and you catch sight of the elderly fey gentleman wiping away a tear.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Tuesday November 14th, 2023 6:47:50 AM
'Ruby the Hunter' stands up again, and follows the lead of Purplepants and the others. If his bow is a little behind theirs, the badgerkin hopes he is only making a pleasant wave motion in the line and not being impolite. His smile may be a bit too fixed, his teeth showing a little too much, Ruby being much too uncomfortable with being even this close to the center of attention or parading about like a dog doing tricks.
"I'm bowing, I'm bowing! How do we get away?"
...... Ability Damage -2CON (-9hp)
ooc: for the record, contrary to Ruby, his Player is LOVING this! :-)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Tuesday November 14th, 2023 10:05:45 AM
Berotha breaks her dead character for a second to mutter "Brother?!" in surprise and confusion. Then she gets to her feet and bows as if this all somehow made sense to her. She tries to maintain her normal air of dignity but it is certainly more difficult than normal today.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Tuesday November 14th, 2023 8:29:35 PM
Lothlo considers Purplepants' deathbed revelation. Brother! Wait, that just brings up more questions.... and why the duck? I really wish we could have seen the first two acts. With the hand of the fey princess in held in his, Lothlo faces the cheering audience and takes a bow.
Zazu and Boyo, the former grinning widely, take bows!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Tuesday November 14th, 2023 11:32:13 PM
Naithi and Camalayas take their bows as well.
DM RobC - "and why the duck?" Wednesday November 15th, 2023 5:35:47 AM
Ruby rises to his feet, reluctantly joining the parade of bows led by Purplepants and others.
Berotha attempts to maintain her usual air of dignity despite the bizarre circumstances.
Lothlo, reflecting on Purplepants' unexpected revelation wonders what might have happened in the first act or two. He holds the hand of the fey princess and takes a bow.
Zazu and Boyo, both grinning widely, enthusiastically take their bows.
Naithi and Camalayas gracefully join the bows, acknowledging the cheering crowd.
The audience keep cheering, and the cast keep taking their bows. Minutes pass before the curtain finally starts to close.
As the curtain descends, the fey princess, with a heartfelt smile addresses the party, her words carrying the weight of sincerity. "Thank you" she says, her voice soft and melodic. "What a performance!"
The crew members rush backstage in a flurry of excitement. Among them, the older, balding fey man with thin-rimmed glasses perched upon his nose. A warm smile gracing his lips as he approaches. "Well done everyone! Well done! Bravo! Bravo! A little off script at the end, but a wonderful performance all the same!"
Purplepants is making his way around the stage crew, shaking hands and congratulating them on their efforts. He approaches each of you to shake hands.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Wednesday November 15th, 2023 6:57:11 AM
Rubalad keeps his bowing going as the polite thing to do until the curtain closes and the others break the line first, and is more comfortable about shaking hands with Purplepants and the others. He brings out and holds the orange glow berry to the older balding man. "I am happy to help, though I did not know what I was doing. But could this be a clue? We found it hidden in a nest of Quicklings that had attacked us."
Ruby is solemnly aware that if the expected actors had this bauble to appear at the right moment, well, with the aggressiveness of the Quicklings, the actors are unlikely ever to appear anywhere again.
...... Ability Damage -2CON (-9hp)
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:49:43 PM
Nightingale will take her bows, and hand shakes, and congratulate all on a "Bang up performance!"
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) Wednesday November 15th, 2023 9:39:12 PM
Zazu shakes hands with everybody and says how wonderful the performance was!
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Thursday November 16th, 2023 9:04:06 AM
Berotha shakes hands, a little uncertainly with Purplepants in particular. She was not used to pretending hostilities but actually being friendly. Nevertheless, her large hand enfolds Purplepant's tiny one as politely as she can manage.
Then she watches carefully to see how Ruby's presentation of the orange bauble is received.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Thursday November 16th, 2023 7:40:18 PM
Holder spot
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Thursday November 16th, 2023 8:54:25 PM
Lothlo enthusiastically shakes Purplepants' hand. You were magnificent. You will have to fill me in on the duck's story when this is all over, brother.
DM RobC - "Bang up performance!" Friday November 17th, 2023 1:49:51 AM
Nightingale, Zazu, and Berotha participate in the bows and handshakes, with Berotha managing the balance between feigned hostilities and friendliness.
Additional fey characters are making their entrance onto the stage. Judging by their costumes, it's evident that they are part of the cast from preceding acts. Among them is a fey woman attired as an enormous sandwich, another adorned in a costume resembling a pink 7-legged spider, and yet another who appears to be a walking disco ball. Those are just a few. Fey in more and more ridiculous costumes keep appearing, until you share the stage with dozens upon dozens of them. It is quite crowded and a little difficult to move, especially for the like of Berotha. It would be far too easy to step on a diminutive fey and cause an incident.
Lothlo expresses enthusiasm, shaking Purplepants' hand and complimenting his performance, eagerly anticipating learning the duck's story.
Purplepants casually wipes the sweat from his brow. "The duck? I think that was from Act 72. The squeaking of the duck was being used to summon whimsywobbles and turn them into whiskerwuffles". He looks curiously at Lothlo. "It was all there in the script. Didn't you read it? And you were supposed to bring the props with you. Good thing the crew were prepared. Regardless, the show is done and everything went well. I do hope they have some food at the afterparty. I'm famished!"
The conversation is interrupted by calls from the fey gentleman. "GATHER 'ROUND! Gather 'round, everyone, gather 'round!" The fey man gestures for all to assemble in front of him. He places his hand upon his heart. "Your performances tonight were not just admirable; they were truly magnificent, splendid, and beyond! Why, you all were magnificently splendiferous!" He briefly removes his glasses to wipe a tear from his eye. "'The Remarkable Adventures of Lady Tickle-twirl: A Whimsical Fey Odyssey Illuminating the Pathways of Joyful Wonderment' will be remembered as the greatest show ever to grace our humble stage! For that, you have this old man's eternal gratitude. Take a moment to celebrate, but be sure to get an early night. Tomorrow's matinee promises an even larger audience!" He leads the group in a round of applause.
Ruby finally gets a chance to ask a question or two of the old man. He presents the orange glow berry, emphasizing its discovery in a nest of Quicklings during their encounter.
"Quicklings. Bah! Nasty folk. I won't tell you what they did to our practise stage, suffice to say the stains will never be removed and our choreographer is missing a foot" He shakes his head as he recalls the scene but then notices the glowing fruit. "Ah! A lumina berry. Torm - do you know Torm? - Torm was here earlier looking for some. Nice fellow. His appearance in Act 103 really added to the star power of the show."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Friday November 17th, 2023 6:55:59 AM
Nightingale's ears perk up at the mention of the turtle they are seeking. "I'm sorry, did you say Torm was here...any clue where he might have mosied off to?"
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Friday November 17th, 2023 7:08:14 AM
Ruby is dumbfounded. All these Fey, all this information. "Act 72? Act 103??", he squeaks, "Matinee!! The Twilight Ranger really prefers to take his time with learning and understanding information, and there is just too much all at once!
In desperation to keep his equilibrium, he latches onto Purplepants' revelation of food, momentarily forgetting even about Torm and the Lumina Berry. "Food, yes, food sounds normal."
...... Ability Damage -2CON (-9hp)
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) d20+22=36 ; Friday November 17th, 2023 11:41:10 AM
Zazu is also excited to hear that the Turtle was part of the performance. Maybe he'll be at the afterparty?
Zazu offers congratulations to all the players. "It has been an honor and a pleasure!"
The elf listens carefully for directions to the after party and to any other mention of the Turtle.
Perception 36
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Friday November 17th, 2023 7:26:56 PM
Lothlo's ears perk up at the mention of Torm. How long ago was act 103? Hopefully Torm was invested in the show and stayed to see how it ended.
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Saturday November 18th, 2023 9:39:35 AM
Berotha mutters "Yes and what act did we participate in?" She becomes worried that they will be expected to perform in the matinee showing as well...
DM RobC - "Matinee!!" Monday November 20th, 2023 2:02:47 AM
Nightingale expresses interest in Torm's presence and inquires about his whereabouts.
Ruby, overwhelmed by the flood of information, clings to the idea of food.
Zazu congratulates everyone and hopes the Turtle might attend the afterparty.
Lothlo is concerned about the timing of Act 103, wondering if Torm saw the end of the show.
Berotha asks what act you had beena part of, anxious about her role in the performance and the possibility of participating in the matinee showing.
"Ah yes. Act 152. 'The dock, the dirk, and the duck'. The final act, as it were. You took things a bit off script, but the big reveal ending was all the same. It's a pity Torm couldn't remain, but I think he may have had a touch of stage fright. He went that way" the helpful fey replies, gesturing toward the prop-castle door. He sighs. "Many, many hours ago. It's a pity he didn't stay to watch the full performance, but I suppose duty calls even in the realm of whimsy and wonder. Perhaps he will catch tomorrow's show?"
He grins and looks to the group. "I don't suppose you would be interested in repeating your performance? The Pipperwick Troop might be here by then, but you embodied the essence of the characters so perfectly!" he asks, a hopeful gleam in his eyes. "If you want more lines I can see what I could accommodate, however it would be a shame to tinker with perfection"
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Monday November 20th, 2023 7:32:15 AM
Ruby couldn't be enticed to stay if he were given a blue pinafore and told to chase a white rabbit with a pocketwatch! With the others asking the better questions and given a direction on where Torm was several hours ago, the little hero forgets about food and all but skips to the prop castle door.
"Oh! Very sorry, couldn't possibly. Quite busy. We are late for a very important date. Queen Ma'ab business, you know."
...... Ability Damage -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Monday November 20th, 2023 10:22:04 AM
Berotha nods in agreement with her "twin". "Oh yes. Terribly busy. We must find Torm." She follows Ruby.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Monday November 20th, 2023 10:43:02 AM
Nightingale thinks for a moment, almost says something about staying and then changes her mind, "As fun as that would be, we really need to catch up to Torm."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Monday November 20th, 2023 2:36:20 PM Parting is such sweet sorrow... Naithi says as the group excuses themselves.
This is the "old man" fey who has been talking, and who seems to be the director, right? Zazu smiles and agrees that the party has to go.
"But my heart does long for the stage ... maybe another day. But may I ask a boon, sir? What is your name, that we may tell the tale of our adventures aright to our grandchildren?"
"And if you have a memento of the performance, maybe a prop that would not be missed, it would mean the Wold and be an heirloom of my house."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Monday November 20th, 2023 8:14:44 PM It was the honor of a lifetime to fill in for the Pipperwick Troop, but as my colleagues have said, we already have a prior engagement and be part of tomorrow's show. I do hope that you'll keep us in mind for your next show. By the way, what is in the direction that Torm was headed? What can we expect to find beyond those castle doors?
DM RobC - "Parting is such sweet sorrow" Tuesday November 21st, 2023 2:48:20 AM
The group, led by Ruby's whimsical excuse, swiftly moves towards the prop castle door, eager to find Torm. While the fey host expresses a desire for them to repeat their performance, each member politely declines, emphasizing the urgency of their quest.
Zazu, however, seeks to learn the host's name and requests a memento of the performance.
The fey man with thin-rimmed glasses puffs out his chest. "Ah, my esteemed performer" he begins, his voice carrying a touch of theatrical flair. "I am Thistledown Puddleglimmer, the humble director, producer, stage manager, prop master, and yes, creator of the masterpiece that has unfolded upon our stage. If the Troop had arrived as scheduled we would have had an extra duck and sword, but alas, it wasn't to be. If you were to remain for the next performance I'm sure they will arrive soon"
Lothlo expresses gratitude for the opportunity but inquires about what lies beyond the castle doors and the direction Torm took earlier. "I'm afraid I don't know what's on the other side. It was mid performance when Torm arrived and left."
Opening the castle door, Ruby and those nearby can see a twirling, swirling portal of vibrant colors, each hue of the rainbow blending and merging in a mesmerizing dance.
The party are free to enter the portal at their leisure.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Tuesday November 21st, 2023 7:13:25 AM
Ruby opens the door, and pauses. "Oh, yes, another portal", he states with a complete lack of enthusiasm. "It's not so much the strange places or the feeling of nothing beneath your feet, or the possibility of getting twisted inside-out. It's that you don't know where you are going and that it is so hard to track your quarry."
"Ah, well, once more into the breech!"
The Twilight Ranger steps through.
...... Ability Damage -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Tuesday November 21st, 2023 11:06:31 AM
Berotha nods grimly. "Nothing for it, comrade." She pats Ruby on the shoulder in a spirit of comradery then follows him through.
Zazu bows and says, "It was a true pleasure, Mister Puddleglimmer. Thank you!"
The elf tries to figure out the portal before stepping in ... Arcana 31?
But will not hesitate to ride through with the rest of the party.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 6:45:21 AM
Ruby glumly waits to see what this portal is going to do...
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 2:23:57 PM
Naithi spurs Camalayas forward. From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 4:29:17 PM
Nightingale, while amused at the play, is ready to get more serious and heads into the portal
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 7:51:21 PM A portal? Well, I don't know what I was expecting... Allons-y!
Zazu is paused in passing within and through the portal, and in the suspension of space in time, wonders at the deep feeling that things are beginning and ending, changing in chaos and wonder.
"I wonder what wonderful wonders are next," the elf says.
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