RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Sunday May 12th, 2024 4:53:52 AM
Kaida doesn't want to be late to meet with the chief, however she also doesn't want to miss out on breakfast. She wakes just a little earlier to give herself time to get a full belly. When done she tucks a roll and an apple into her pocket for later.
"Perhaps seal them off until they're needed again?" she adds to Aydi "Leaving them open risks people getting into trouble in some form or another."
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 d20+5=19 ; Sunday May 12th, 2024 12:43:42 PM
After a relaxing soak in the hot springs, Aymar wakes up with a clear head. He prepares for the meeting with Chief Stern. He gathers all the items to present to the chief to make sure they have opportunities to be returned to their rightful owner.
Aymar checks on Aydi and Fritjof. He examines Aydi after hearing his complaints but is unable to figure out what is going on.
"I think we should do a sweep of the whole area, so we can get a better understanding of the steps we can take to make it safe."
{OOC: Knowledge Arcana 19 check fail}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Sunday May 12th, 2024 7:15:48 PM "Oh no, I forgot we were supposed to meet them in the morning! Let's get there and then see if we can find the owners. And Orim, of course", Nora agrees with the others.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Monday May 13th, 2024 1:14:29 AM "I was the slug here, I should have said something last night!" Nadia seems to think on their way over on the things before them.
"I think we should explore the old ruins here, ensure nothing from the past is completely coming to haunt us. Then we can move outside the walls a bit more. Secure the home then the surroundings." she says in agreement with Aymar
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 35/35 Monday May 13th, 2024 3:11:41 PM
Frit nods at his friends' suggestions as they walk. "I've been thinking a lot about, um, Busby--and his mother," he says slowly. "We talked to his teachers and they, um, they seemed to know that he was, uh, troubled. Seems like people know that his m-m-mom is troubled too. It seems like the people here, they take care of each other, but it seems like maybe someone could have done more to, um, help them. Maybe if they had, Busby wouldn't be, you know..." he trails off.
"I don't know what something like that would, um, look like. But I do know that sometimes someone holding out a hand can make all the difference. That's, uh, that's what Master Thrissa did for me."
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Monday May 13th, 2024 5:42:21 PM "You are maybe onto something there... maybe there is some way we could shape the society so that nobody would fall into such troubles anymore. I have no idea how but it kind of feels it should be possible", Nora agrees with Fritjof.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Monday May 13th, 2024 7:15:43 PM
Aydi listens to what Frit says knowing that it is just like for him if he was not told about the call for help from Drakesmeade who knows where he would be. I still wonder who that was that told me about this.
He will then continue on to the meeting
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Monday May 13th, 2024 7:33:27 PM
On the way to the meeting. " Hey all there was something Thaeden wanted us to ponder. What was it again?"
The party shows up to the meeting with Chief Stern, only a smidge late.
Thaeden asks you to repeat the story of what you found and did. After hearing about the altar, Stern asks the clerics of Domi to look at the place.
Do you talk about the loot you found? What do you say?
But Stern is more concerned about security. “Clearly, our own patrols failed to catch this problem before it had gone too far,” says the Chief. “Do you have any ideas or suggestions that will improve our internal security?”
You note that this may be the first real chance you’ve had to interact with Stern in which he treats you as trusted advisers.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 2:56:18 AM
Nadia speaks up, more given to how things are done due to her being the daughter of a clan leader, if slightly smaller clan. She knew a bit of security, and given she was more an outside type, knew how to better hide passings.
"Given what we can gather from this events and items gathered," as she shows off the loot collected and other information gathered from the hidden area,"I believe failure is not the right word exactly. See, this all looks older than your leadership, so to say you or your people failed would be a bit much. This isn't an often checked area, and these items outside of the new additions, are from before the duarger if our information is correct. With that, we do have some ideas. I propose a further exploration into these older areas, with our group as the lead. See, this area was hidden even from my eyesight when looking, but one of the others found it. It seems possible that it was worked to avoid detection by our eyes, meaning other areas may be as well. A thorough check once, taking our time, checking old maps, may be a good thing to ensure nothing else remains. And maybe every so often have the guards take someone none Dwarven with them to check, say once a month. We still have those others who didn't manage to get the contract around, that could be an area they help with. I think one group was the Native Sons?"
I'm leaning towards the extras who help out in the outpost and who failed the first task way back could be used, since I don't remember them having an exact use.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 5:00:46 AM
Kaida still hasn't gotten used to meeting with Stern and the proper way to address him. She goes with "M'lord" and gives a slight bow.
She stands straight and tries really hard not to fidget, but once you're conscious of your hands it's really hard to know what to do with them. With no better idea, Kaida places her hands in her pocket - immediately regretting having put a bread roll there earlier. She grimaces a little but makes room for her hand. The roll will still be good later.
She waits patiently for a break in the conversation. She doesn't have much to add in terms of security or plans, but there is something on her mind. "Excuse me for asking, sir, but has there been any news from the families? Are the children faring well? Is there anything more we might do for them?"
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Tuesday May 14th, 2024 11:59:53 AM
Aydi will step forward, "Great Chief, Besides expanding the populist of the stronghold so there are not places that are not being used. Exploration is what could be used to help. I agree with Nadia that we need to see what the older areas are and if there are any places that are breaches on the security. I know I was lucky to notice that opening to where the children were, and we were even luckier that we were able to help as much as we could. I also know besides the dangers that we found I am sure there are benefits to know all areas of the stronghold. We can use the hidden areas as an added layer of defense if something would ever happen. The most important thing though is we need to see what there is with our own eyes. Once we know we can either fortify the different areas or close them off." Aydi takes a breath realizing that this is really one of the first times he has spoken to the Chief outside of the brief meeting an the dinner so long ago. He also realized he has changes a lot from what he was back then.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 35/35 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 12:31:23 PM
Frit stays to the back of the group and let's his more eloquent friends do the talking.
OOC Total WIS damage 5; -2 penalty to WIS Total Strength damage 2; -1 penalty to STR
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:26:08 PM
Ian nods and mutters to himself "About time we be getting to adventuring."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 2:01:44 PM
Hamlin echoes Nadia' thought on the matter at hand and adds his own consideration. "I agree with Nadia that a full search of the abandoned areas by us would be logical in this situation. The Duegar may have left entrances into Drakesmeade or other insidious traps like this one. Only after we explored all of that should we start to range outward"
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 4:38:22 PM "I would like to check old maps, too. If we could close off the area from a handful of old choke points, and then check the inside? Duergar or whatever don't just come from nowhere, I hope.", Nora adds her minor idea to the more complete plan already presented.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 7:51:27 PM
Aymar listens to Nadia and Aydi give their suggestions and the inputs of Nora and Hamlin. He agrees with everything said. His mind goes to how the party should go about exploring the ruins. Old maps will help, but we will need ways to mark checked areas and make sure we don't miss anything.
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle Wednesday May 15th, 2024 8:08:03 AM
Nadia explains that the secret place was old, so it must have lain hidden a long time. She suggests a very thorough sweep, and then reinforced patrols.
Kaida asks about the children and the families. Stern motions to Brother Orin, who explains that time will heal their wounds. “Your actions have already saved their lives,” says Stern, “so rest easy.”
Aydi suggests more people and more patrols for the keep. He agrees with Nadia’s idea of a thorough sweep.
Frit, still weakened by poison, is quiet.
Ian and Aymar quietly agree.
Hamlin agrees with Nadia’s idea.
Nora suggests consulting any old maps and lore available. She too is worried about other dangers that the Druegar may have left behind, or ways they could return.
Stern ponders this advice and nods. “Yes, please do make a real and deep travel everywhere. No place shall be closed to you. I do not like to think that there may be other old hazards, but this is a warning to us, and I welcome your efforts.”
“And in thanks, please take the items you have found that are of antique make, and use them to make yourselves better protectors of our community. The items that can be identified as belonging to a current resident should be returned, of course.”
“I am proud of your efforts. And I see that some of you are wounded still. Is there anything we can do for you, who have shown that your immigration here was an excellent idea for our community?”
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 5:27:46 PM
Aymar steps forward, "We have 2 of our party that need help beyond what we can provide. Would you be able to help them with your vast resources?"
----------------------------------------------- Reposting a list of items and claims (Help if I get anything wrong) -
Claimed: A flat, magical stone (about 3 feet by two feet by one inch), engraved - Smokeless cooking plate Fate Item - Nadia Mithral battleaxe - Nadia Magical Ring - Ring of Sustenance - Hamlin A magical sack - Handy Haversack - Hamlin or Kaida
Need to be claimed: Adamantine handaxe - Magical arrow - Arrow of Halfling Slaying - Unclaimed Not Ian
Items of value that need to be returned: Sapphire Brooch in the Shape of a Spider Topaz Anklet with Musical Charms Silver Locket Emerald-studded Bracelet Opal Pendant on a Silver Chain Golden Ring Ruby-studded Tiara Amethyst Earrings Cameo Ring with an Elven Profile Obsidian Pendant, engraved
Limited or no monetary value items to be returned: Frayed and Patched Stuffed Bear Weathered Leather Journal Torn and Faded Map Chipped Ceramic Music Box (despite its flaws, emits a hauntingly beautiful melody when wound) Frayed Ribbon with a Wax Seal Charred Wooden Figurine Bent and Dented Compass Threadbare Silk Handkerchief
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Wednesday May 15th, 2024 5:29:52 PM "Thank you for your faith in us. I know there is a lot more we can offer to this community. I think besides being able to use some of the items we were able to find at the alter. I think we need time to recover and maybe study some if there are older maps of the stronghold. I know I am a little off, and my friend here is still recovering from the spiders once we are a 100 percent and we can get the information we can do ever we can." Aydi will step back with the group. He also thinks "I hope I did not step on anyone else's toes with that speech. I just know we can get that done
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 5:39:18 PM
" I will volunteer to see to the return of all claimed items back to those who lost them. We can post something at the jolly miner and I'm sure word of mouth will get around and the individuals who lost items will present themselves to claim it.:
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 35/35 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 5:39:42 PM
Frit sends an appreciative look in Aymar’s direction.
As he speaks, he looks down, not meeting Chief Stern’s gaze. “Um, I, um, I think I’ll b—, um, be able to recover on my own in time, sir. I’m just sick from all the, uh, spiders, their, um, bites I mean. But we don’t fully know, uh, what’s happened to Aydi. He and the children, they, um, they should be helped first.”
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 6:34:56 PM "Dear Frit, you don't have to suffer if there's help available. Of course those in worse condition first, but please take the help offered. If not for any other reason, we need you at your best if we run into something dangerous", Nora tries to convince Fritjof.
She takes the anklet on her hand, and looks at it. "It is quite nice, and a memory from the fight. But whoever had it first probably has a much longer time of liking it."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Wednesday May 15th, 2024 6:36:58 PM
Aydi hearing Frit will whisper in Orcish to Frit Highlight to display spoiler: {"Thank you Frit you can use some healing as well. There is no reason you should not see if there is a way for them to help."}
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 35/35 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 8:48:58 PM
Frits nods to Nora with a small smile.
To Aydi, he says replies quietly in orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {"You first. Then, we'll see if they can, um, help me."}
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 8:54:18 PM
Kaida is visibly relieved to hear that the children are doing well. Well, physically at least. Mentally? Well, she's not sure. That sort of experience would haunt anyone, but these are dwarves after all. Resilience is in their nature.
She's still not sure what has happened with Selmyn though. Could her illness be related or just a strange co-incidence? Kaida makes a note to go visit her when the meeting finished.
Being allowed to keep the items is a nice - but unnecessary - reward.
"I'll come with you Hamlin" Kaida has spent time trying to get to know the dwarves of Drakesmeade so may recognise any names that come up.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Thursday May 16th, 2024 3:09:58 AM
Nadia seems satisfied with this, and unless something else was needed, would assist in both return of the items and helping to heal her friends
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d4=2 ; d4=1 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 11:12:56 AM
"Thanks Kaida I'm sure the people who lost their treasured objects will appreciate this. But before we start attending to that. I can help both of you who have been weakened." Cast lesser restoration x2 on our afflicted party members. Frit heals 2 ability damage. Second use heals 1 ability damage. "There hopefully that helps somewhat.
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle Thursday May 16th, 2024 2:02:35 PM
Stern chuckles when Aymar mentions Drakesmeade’s “vast resources."
“You jest, my friend, but I see that you do need some help. Please consult with Brother Orin when our business is concluded.”
Frit manages to speak up and say that he needs no special help, just some rest. Brother Orin nods at that, and speaks to say that it is the same for the children. He will look at Aydi soon, though.
Nora is not so sure, and quietly urges Frit to not turn away from help.
Ignoring the focus on his situation, however, Aydi speaks well for the group and says what needs to be said. The Drakesmeade elders and Stern himself nod in agreement. “But we have little in the way of lore, maps, tomes, and such,” Stern cautions. “We abandoned it all when we fled the Druegar long years ago.”
Hamlin volunteers return looted items. These are the personal items that the devils stole to use in their altar ceremony. Evidently sentimental value mde them useful to the ritual they were trying to conduct:
Frayed and Patched Stuffed Bear Weathered Leather Journal Torn and Faded Map Chipped Ceramic Music Box (despite its flaws, emits a hauntingly beautiful melody when wound) Frayed Ribbon with a Wax Seal Charred Wooden Figurine Bent and Dented Compass Threadbare Silk Handkerchief
Kaida mkes some mental notes to pursue later, and speaks up to say she will go with Hamlin on his chore.
Stern thanks you again and urges you to rest and recover over teh coming days. He invites you to a celebration scheduled for when the children have recovered.
Nadia seems satisfied with this, and turns to help her friends
As the meeting dissolves into people just gathering (and drinking the refreshments set off to one side), Hamlin casts some magic to help Frit get better.
Brother Orim approaches and invites you all to meet after lunch to talk about events in more detail.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Thursday May 16th, 2024 2:13:08 PM
Ian will grab a drink and looks to the others. "I guess me be taken that cursed arrow so no one will use it on me." he delcares.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Thursday May 16th, 2024 2:27:01 PM "Oh that's great! I just don't know what everyone can do, yet. Still surprising me", Nora says astonished of Hamlin's spell.
Nora goes to join Ian at the refreshment table, and looks for the choice most aligned with her taste. "Or, you can use it if your evil twin pops up from the duergar tunnels" she comments to Ian about the arrow.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Thursday May 16th, 2024 5:43:12 PM "Thank you, Hamlin." Frit says, color already replacing his previous pallor. "I feel, um, much better already." [b] He claps Hamlin on the shoulder. [b] "If you, um, if there's every anything I can help you with, I, um, owe you one. Or two, I guess."
He mumbles a "Thank you, sir" to Chief Stern.
He says to Aydi, quietly in orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {"Master Thrissa, she, um, tried to teach me to practice patience. But I, um, I was never I quick study with that sort of thing, and I hope Brother Orim helps you sooner rather than later."}
His stomach lets out a loud growl, and he blushes and ducks his head, making his way to where Nora and Ian are getting refreshments. He piles a plate high with food. Now that the pounding in his head had been reduced to a dull throb, he feels like he can eat without getting sick and he's starving.
OOC Total WIS damage 2; -1 penalty to WIS Total Strength damage 1
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday May 16th, 2024 6:05:17 PM
"Sounds like we need some food then" Hamlin claps Frit on the back as well.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Thursday May 16th, 2024 6:20:11 PM
After the quick exchange Frit tilts his head down and smiles. It really has been lucky that I am here. I think I can say I have friends that are almost like family. He will then follow the group and grab some food before Frit cleans them out.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Thursday May 16th, 2024 7:55:13 PM
Aymar thinks this is a good opportunity to learn more about Drakesmeade outside the dwarven settlement. Map making is going to be important. But that's for tomorrow, tonight we enjoy the small victories and those returned to their loved ones.
----------------------------------------------- Reposting a list of items and claims (Help if I get anything wrong) -
Claimed: A flat, magical stone (about 3 feet by two feet by one inch), engraved - Smokeless cooking plate Fate Item - Nadia Mithral battleaxe - Nadia Magical Ring - Ring of Sustenance - Hamlin A magical sack - Handy Haversack - Hamlin or Kaida Magical arrow - Arrow of Halfling Slaying - Ian
Need to be claimed: Adamantine handaxe - Nadia or Aymar
Items of value that need to be returned: Sapphire Brooch in the Shape of a Spider Topaz Anklet with Musical Charms Silver Locket Emerald-studded Bracelet Opal Pendant on a Silver Chain Golden Ring Ruby-studded Tiara Amethyst Earrings Cameo Ring with an Elven Profile Obsidian Pendant, engraved
Limited or no monetary value items to be returned: Frayed and Patched Stuffed Bear Weathered Leather Journal Torn and Faded Map Chipped Ceramic Music Box (despite its flaws, emits a hauntingly beautiful melody when wound) Frayed Ribbon with a Wax Seal Charred Wooden Figurine Bent and Dented Compass Threadbare Silk Handkerchief
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Friday May 17th, 2024 9:18:20 AM "Lunch? Good idea" Kaida is more than happy to head to the tavern. Kada surely knows a lot of the goings on and might be able to identify the owners of some of the items the party recovered.
Ian and Nora talk about the loot division. Aymar keeps track carefully.
Frit thanks Hamlin and Chief Stern, talks to Aydi, and has some food.
Hamlin, Kaida, and Aydi join him at the buffet.
Aymar takes the long view and thinks about exploration.
The event ends with a leisurely lunch. Stern makes a special effort to greet each of you and offer his personal thanks, along with a solid handshake.
Afterwards, it is time for Brother Orim. Meeting with the good brother, he has three things to talk with you about. First, the personal items. Second, whatever is wrong with Aydi. Third, the altar, what it was, and how to ensure it is no problem in the future.
“I’d like to hear your thoughts, my friends, so we can get down to it.”
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Friday May 17th, 2024 5:29:26 PM "Oh, sorry..." Nora sincerely apologizes, "but I kind of rushed to get people to safety." She shuffles a bit, then continues: "We should go back and study the altar very carefully. And probably head to the library first to get some guesses of what kind of rituals would use such items. Do you have any idea? The evil cults are known for valuables or cruel sacrifices, but a well-used stuffed bear? That sounds much rarer."
"In any case, it will probably require some rituals to disconnect it from the evil it tried to call".
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Friday May 17th, 2024 7:14:08 PM "Brother Orim, thank you for meeting with us. I know you are a busy man so lets not beat around the bush. We were able to collect some items that definitely seem to belong to different people around the stronghold. They must mean something important to each of them. One of the items that were on the alter was something I value greatly even though it would be considered not worth much to anyone else. We would like to get all these items back to the rightful place."
Aydi will then take a moment. "On a more personal note. I have not felt right since we had out battle down there. I was touched by a ghost of some sort and ever sense then I have been in a fog and lethargic. Do you know of anything could of happened and a way to remove whatever was done to me? I know this might be a large ask, but any help I would greatly appriciate. I am also worried about the alter have you heard of anything like that or do you know of anyone that is here that might be able to help. I do remember a while back that there was a human that was here that seemed to have a lot of books do you think he would be a source of knowledge even if we go about it getting the information without telling him about the alter itself if he is still here?"
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Saturday May 18th, 2024 12:17:38 AM
Nadia speaks on the alter, having just ideas as she didn't see anything that the others did with it. "A cleansing ritual would be a start, and maybe some holy water. And I wish to ask you something, as I know priest tend to keep really good records. Is there a chance the old maps are somewhere still around, in the older parts of the hold? Just needed to be reclaimed?"
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Saturday May 18th, 2024 12:56:35 AM
"We are all quite concerned about Aydi I was able to help Frit but Aydi's situation appears different."
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Saturday May 18th, 2024 6:59:39 AM
Belly full, Frit sits back and lets the others do the talking, nodding appreciatively when Hamlin mentions healing him.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Saturday May 18th, 2024 8:47:43 AM
Ian lets out a little burp then mumbles “When do we get to exploring?”
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Saturday May 18th, 2024 9:08:15 AM
Ian lets out a little burp then mumbles “When do we get to exploring?”
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Saturday May 18th, 2024 3:24:19 PM
Aymar adds to the conversation, "The items of the alter appear to be attached to sad memories or moments. The creatures that we fought were from the Plane of unrest, it could be what attracted them or why the portal was open to that particular plane. Aydi, does your dagger contain similar attachments?"
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Saturday May 18th, 2024 4:20:32 PM "The only thing about the dagger it is my father's and no one has seen him for years. He disappeared after some type of conflict that no one remembered. I left to search for him and ended up not finding him and now I am here." Aydi replies to Aymar.
Nora suggests checking out the library. Maybe there is some hint of an answer there.
Aydi explains matters to the good brother, and mentions the ghost. He asks about lore that might be found in books, too.
“Hmmm,” says Brother Orim, “maybe a visit to our library would be a good idea ...”
Nadia agrees, and is interested in maps as well.
Hamlin speaks up for his friend, emphasizing Aydi’s need, even more than Aydi does himself.
Frit is content to listen and ponder.
Ian is impatient.
Aymar asks Aydi about his dagger, and he explains its sentimental value.
Orim is pleased to urge the entire group to head for the library right now. As you know, the library shares space with the museum, and most residents are more eager to look at the artifacts exhibited -- and hear stories of might and bravery of old -- than they are to red dusty tomes. This “library” is but a shadow of the great libraries of Plateau City, say, but the few shelves do hold certain rare books that are found nowhere else.
Let’s do a skill challenge, my friends. Please make a skill check relevant to your goals here. Add +2 for the benefits of this library, and another +2 for the assistance of Brother Orin. Depending on the skill you use and the results you roll, you shall gain certain points of lore in answer to your questions ... or not, if you roll poorly!
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 d20+9=18 ; Saturday May 18th, 2024 7:23:01 PM Used geography for an 18
Nadia tries to use her knowledge of the surrounding lands to figure out anything that would be best to use. Perhaps she will find something useful in her search
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 d20+11=31 ; Sunday May 19th, 2024 4:38:07 AM
The library was never Frit’s favorite place in the monastery, but he was occasionally assigned to help resident and visiting scholars with their research by fetching books for them.
So, that’s what he does for the group. With the help of the librarians he grabs any books that look like they might be relevant and brings them to his friends who are more inclined to reading.
OOC Perception 31 (Nat 20!)
OOC Total WIS damage 2; -1 penalty to WIS Total Strength damage 1
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 d20+9=16 ; d20+9=22 ; Sunday May 19th, 2024 6:59:48 AM
Nora sings a song as she walks through the library: "...down to the shadows she went, to win the devils they sent, temple of dark, bearing their mark, was to be cleansed and to her faith bent..." picking up books referring to the words in the song, 'shadow', 'mark', 'devil', on her way.
She settles at a desk with her pile of books and starts browsing. "Let us see then.... hmm, Brother Orin, what does this mean, is it a local saying or what?"
She isn't particularly good at finding, but finds some nice rhymes for the future.
Though, when thinking about rhymes she suddenly gets an idea: "and it rhymes with... Wait, that might actually be it!" she runs to find another book. ------------------ OOC: Knowledge: religion roll 7 + 5 + 2 + 2 = 16. I have a ton of hero points and seems I never use them so let's use one here. 7 + 5 + 2 + 2 = 22
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- d20+6=8 ; d20+6=22 ; Sunday May 19th, 2024 12:43:22 PM
Aydi realizes that maybe he should of tried to get healed before coming all this research. The more he tries to focus the more his head is starting to hurt. He pushes through it and tries to study a bit of Geography and a little bit of the local histories as well.
OOC Kn Geography 8 Kn Local 22 For both the bonus was nulled by the curse.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 d20+5=24 ; Sunday May 19th, 2024 4:46:40 PM
Aymar wants to find more about the Plane of Unrest, dark rituals for summoning creatures and its possible connection to the duergar or other creatures they may have to be worried about.
{OOC: Knowledge: Arcana - 24}
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Sunday May 19th, 2024 5:55:58 PM
Frit notices Aydi struggling a bit and walks over to he is sitting trying to read. He puts a hand gently on Aydi’s shoulder, his brow furrowed with concern. “Are you okay?”
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Sunday May 19th, 2024 6:21:52 PM "I am just having trouble focusing on what is in front of me. I think it is still what that ghost did to me. Hopefully soon we can find a way to cure it. Thank you Frit for your concern" Aydi replies to Frit.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 d20=18 ; Sunday May 19th, 2024 7:49:16 PM
Kaida keeps her eyes open for a book that might tell her more about the history of Drakesmeade. She figures there might be something they can learn about the past. Are any of the items they found significant? Is there a history of creatures coming up from underneath Drakesmeade? Was that shrine something that had previously been discovered?
--------------- Knowl History: 18
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 d20+9=26 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 12:23:21 AM Speaking of hero points I might as well use mine! Maybe I can do better than 18 with one. I did! 26! Maybe her study of the maps did reveal something!
Nadia takes a cue from Nora and studies the maps in more detail than she previously had, hoping to catch any mistakes or mishaps she had overlooked before hand.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 d20+12=29 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 8:01:21 AM
Ian looks for maps and books on the layout of Drakesmeade before the fall. He will try to cross reference it with current maps and books to see what is still undiscovered. He will ask the priest for help.
Kn-Dungeoneering - 29
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Monday May 20th, 2024 3:45:08 PM
Nora peers over the shoulders of her friends when passing by. "Oh, that looks so promising! And that! Great work, folks!"
She goes back to her own desk, singing to herself: "We know much about history, we know much biology..."
Your combined efforts are a success, and you discover the following bits of lore ...
Famous adventuring group that was based in the Scab, the Grim Guard, once encountered foes like the ghost you saw. Their deeds are recorded in a set of books titled “The Forged.” A passage from the tomes reads ... “These undead, called ‘Darnocs,’ appeared as smokey, vaguely humanoid shapes with red glowing eyes.”
Another tome makes you think you met a lesser sort of thing, called a Werdewe.
Your research suggests that the shrine was as an attempt to create a gateway, leading to the home of devils. The personal objects were being used some how to open the gate.
The effect of the Werdewe is that of a Bestow Curse.
The good brother says he will pray, and tomorrow cast a Remove Curse.
[OOC: What was the final loot division?]
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 3:18:01 AM "Hmmm... Open a gate to the home of devils. Not sure that's a gate I'd want to go through" Kaida shakes her head.
"I don't suppose anyone can tell if any of these objects are inherently evil? I know there are spells that can do that, but, you know" She really doesn't know as many spells as her friends and sometimes it's a bit of a bummer. "I'm not sure we'd want to return something like that to it's owner"
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 8:33:48 AM
Not having done any of the reading himself, Frit listens thoughtfully to the others as they share what they've learned.
He is silent for a while before frowning and saying, "How did, um, Busby get involved in all of this in the first place? The kids, it, uh, looked like they'd been playing their a while, so, um, why try to use them to open this gateway now?"
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 1:44:34 PM
Hamlin considers what Frit said for a moment. " Well one could theorize that such a creature might call out to one who is suffering in some way. Offer to make things better or even offer revenge on one's enemies. Children can be casually cruel as I have experienced myself. I believe this may have been the case here"
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 1:46:22 PM
Ooc I took the ring of sustenance and the handy haversack so I don't have a claim on much else.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Tuesday May 21st, 2024 2:59:33 PM "I agree with Hamlin that he probably was called and did not really know what was going on. I just hope his mother will be able to recover. I know we still have a lot of the items we found. If possible I would like to return the compass to who it belongs to." Aydi speaks up.
OOC Aydi did not take anything
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 3:38:43 PM
Frit nods, satisfied by Hamlin and Aydi’s explanation. They know more about how these kinds of things than he does. His expression darkens, though, when Hamlin mentions children being cruel to him.
OOC: Frit has the sapphire broach that Nora gave him.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 5:58:45 PM
Aymar is happy the group was able to use their individual talents to achieve a bigger goal. "We can head into our next challenge equipped with knowledge and that gives us an edge."
{OOC: Aymar would not mind the handaxe but I am already far above everyone in WBL. Can Aydi or Frit use it? Its always good to have special material weapons.}
----------------------------------------------- Reposting a list of items and claims (Help if I get anything wrong) -
Claimed: A flat, magical stone (about 3 feet by two feet by one inch), engraved - Smokeless cooking plate Fate Item - Nadia Mithral battleaxe - Nadia Magical Ring - Ring of Sustenance - Hamlin A magical sack - Handy Haversack - Hamlin Magical arrow - Arrow of Halfling Slaying - Ian Sapphire Brooch in the Shape of a Spider Fritjof
Need to be claimed: Adamantine handaxe
Items of value that need to be returned: Topaz Anklet with Musical Charms Silver Locket Emerald-studded Bracelet Opal Pendant on a Silver Chain Golden Ring Ruby-studded Tiara Amethyst Earrings Cameo Ring with an Elven Profile Obsidian Pendant, engraved
Limited or no monetary value items to be returned: Frayed and Patched Stuffed Bear Weathered Leather Journal Torn and Faded Map Chipped Ceramic Music Box (despite its flaws, emits a hauntingly beautiful melody when wound) Frayed Ribbon with a Wax Seal Charred Wooden Figurine Bent and Dented Compass Threadbare Silk Handkerchief
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 6:40:40 PM "Ghosts had some kind of thing... normal stuff could not hit them? But positive energy, healing and such might hurt? And magic weapons. Well there's the spell plan", Nora considers her options.
"Of course there's the hiding spell, but there are too many of us and it doesn't always work anyway".
----------------- OOC: Nora will keep the anklet if she doesn't find anyone from the stronghold who claims ownership to it. No other loot needed. Spells back to bless & magic weapon.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 7:51:22 AM " Why do we not look into giving the items back, and maybe fighting ghost later? I do not feel we will fight many ghost often, but we shall look to nature to restore order and balance. As Fhorge wills it." Nadia nods sagely as if this was the most simple answer in the world.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 12:27:52 PM
Ian looks around and says "Me don't know about you but me be thinking we should be hunting down this here spirit before anymore kids or innocents get hurt. Let the priest return the items."
Hamlin suggests that the devilish influence found willing ears among the children.
Aydi agrees, and hopes the mom will find peace.
Aymar thinks the whole thing has been a chance to learn and grow.
OOC: Note that these Items are antique and do not have owners: Topaz Anklet with Musical Charms Silver Locket Emerald-studded Bracelet Opal Pendant on a Silver Chain Golden Ring Ruby-studded Tiara Amethyst Earrings Cameo Ring with an Elven Profile Obsidian Pendant, engraved
Nora ponders options for fighting foes like this next time.
Nadia thinks the ghost may be an enemy later.
Ian agrees and wants to hunt down the ghost.
Knowledge Religion or Arcana or Planes DC12: Highlight to display spoiler: {You think that a spell like Detect Evil would let you check over the items AND maybe track the ghost-thing. Very evil creatures leave an aura trail.}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 d20+1=4 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 5:31:51 PM "Oh, there was something I heard about this... Wait, it was something... I just had it..." Nora almost remembers something possibly useful.
"Ah, no. Maybe it will pop into mind later."
----------------- OOC: Knowledge, should have been +5 and not the +1 that bardic knowledge gives, but it's still a fail.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 d20+6=25 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 6:24:55 PM
Aymar considers, "Maybe we can use the aura from the items to track the Werdewe. My Detect Evil should help me identify and track the creature."
{OOC: 25 Knowledge: Religion check}
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=17 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 6:51:18 PM
Knowledge planes:17. " that's brilliant Aymar detect evil might give us a method of tracking these creatures. There might still be other gates around" Hamlin would then suggest that the group heads to check it out.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 6:54:17 PM
Frit looks skeptical about going to hunt down the spirit. He agrees with Nadia.
“The spirit, it, um, is something we should, um, fight. But we need to know how first. If Nora’s right, then, I don’t think my fists or kamas will do, um, anything. Master Thrissa always said that one of the most foolish things you can, um, do is start a fight you don’t have a plan for w—winning.”
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 7:15:38 PM "I think right now we should go after but I think we should at least give it the night so we are all close to 100%. After it touched me I had to really focus when I was attacking the spider. We also need to make sure if it happens to someone else we need to make sure we can remove it quickly or we are at a huge disadvantage." Aydi chimes in
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 7:54:20 PM
Kaida is pretty sure she mentioned casting a Detect Evil spell over the items just a minute ago. Maybe she just needs to speak a little louder?
She's disappointed not to get the haversack, but perhaps selling the remaining items will give her enough gold to make one of her own.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 7:55:43 PM
Nadia having no idea about anything when it comes to ghost, looks at Stone as if he had an answer. He was snoring, and she took that as a sign to just continue. " We shall hunt down this Werdewe, banish or put it to rest, then explore more. That is the plan yes? We do that."
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 10:56:29 AM
Ian looks around and says "Let get to hunting then!" He then turns to Hamlin and says "Be remembering that there fancy bag that you be wearing is to carry party items. It is not just for your stuff."
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 3:09:31 PM
Frit still isn't sure that hunting the ghost when the party doesn't really know how to fight it is the wisest thing to do. But, if that's where his friends lead, then that's where he'll follow them.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 3:15:11 PM "Frit, I can enchant one weapon temporarily with magic, that usually helps at least a bit. My spells are probably my best attacks against ghosts, so no use using the spell on my bow. Doesn't work on fists, but what's your best weapon? It doesn't last very long, so I have to use it when we are already fighting." Nora suggests Fritjof.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Thursday May 23rd, 2024 4:00:29 PM "One thing though we need to heal the rest of the way. Also I wonder if the armory here would have a small magical item we could borrow for this mission. We just need to make sure we can actually hurt a ghost." Aydi says
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 8:09:38 PM
Aymar realizes the party is excited to get on with it, but "I am eager to take on this creature, it is still effected by my divine smite. However, waiting until tomorrow has its merits. Aydi can be cured, Frit would be back closer to full strength, and everyone would have all their abilities.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 9:59:32 PM
" I agree we should wait a day and get back to full strength"
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Friday May 24th, 2024 1:26:46 AM
Kaida is also keen to wait until tomorrow. "I'd also like to check in on Selmyn. Now that we know what was behind some of the troubles I want to see if it could relate to what's ailing her. It could be unrelated, but I'd like to check in on her"
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle Friday May 24th, 2024 6:50:00 AM
Aymar thinks about using Detect Evil, a first level spell. An excellent answer!
Hamlin suggests trying that out.
Frit worries about how to hurt the creature.
Aydi thinks that it would be better to wait for morning.
Kaida already thought of casting Detect Evil ... is that a spell she has prepped, or even can cast?
Nadia is in favor of hunting this thing down. Ian too!
OOC: Good questions have been raised: How will you attack this enemy? Keep in mind that it is incorporeal ... Creatures with the incorporeal condition do not have a physical body. Incorporeal creatures are immune to all nonmagical attack forms. Incorporeal creatures take half damage (50%) from magic weapons, spells, spell-like effects, and supernatural effects. Incorporeal creatures take full damage from other incorporeal creatures and effects, as well as all force effects.
Also, note that Detect Evil lasts only 10 minutes per level. How many castings will you need?
Eleonora can enchant a weapon, so that may help, a lot!
A plan is quickly hit upon, and the next day sees action. Please do list your spells, since you may need them all! With spells ready, you begin the hunt.
But first, the items -- none of them are evil.
And second, the good brother prays for and casts Remove Curse on Aydi. He feels the fell burden lift!
Also, the altar is evil, and Brother Orin suggests dismantling it and purifying it with holy water. He is happy to do this as you hunt for the Werdewe.
Frit remains worries about how to hurt the incorporeal foe.
What preparations do you make prior to your hunt, and then, how do you go a-hunting?
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 18/14/11 -- CMD 18 -- HP 35/35 Friday May 24th, 2024 1:14:39 PM
Frit thanks Nora and shows her his kamas, which are the only weapon he has except his fists.
He wakes before the sun rises and, feeling better, decides to train by going for a run and doing some light strength training. He is finishing up his meditation as much of the rest of the compound wakes up. He meets up with the rest of the group for breakfast before they attempt to track this ghost. He plans to follow their lead.
OOC Total WIS damage 1 Total Strength damage 1
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Friday May 24th, 2024 2:29:06 PM
Nora gets up, and rethinks: "We might really need even more magic..."
She prays to her goddess, asking all the magic weapon spells she can get.
She goes to meet the party at breakfast. "I promised one magic weapon to Frit, but who wants the another one when going gets tough? It is very short so I have to give it when we find the ghost."
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Friday May 24th, 2024 6:53:54 PM
Aymar thinks about how best to approach this creature, "Is there a way for us to acquire holy water? That would be a good option to attack this creature."
After inspecting the items with Detect Evil and coming up with nothing, "I think the altar is our best option to find this creature. We should not dismantle and purify it until the creature is taken care of."
As for Nora's question, "My divine smite should allow me to overcome any obstacles, granted if we end up fighting more then one creature, I might be in trouble. I think your spell would be of better use for Aydi or Nadia."
After breakfast, "We should go to the altar and start from there."
{OOC: I can cast Detect Evil at will} {OOC: If we can acquire holy water at the standard 25 gp, Aymar will acquire 8 of them}
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Friday May 24th, 2024 7:01:15 PM
Aydi wakes up still feeling the curse and heads over to see Brother Orin. After the Brother Orin removes the curse Aydi will find the rest of the group "Nora when the time is right would you be able to enchant my shortsword? I think I can help with the healing a bit my spells are not the most useful right now but I can at least heal some." Aydi chimes in. "I think I might go find a quarterstaff as well."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 --Cursed-- Friday May 24th, 2024 7:01:53 PM
2 total lvl 1 spells
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Friday May 24th, 2024 10:32:15 PM
After breakfast (and second breakfast) Kaida goes to check on Selmyn. Now that they know what caused some of the trouble in Drakesmeade she may be able to tell if Selmyn's symptoms are related.
Her mood isn't great, and she's feeling that she's going to be a burden to the party on this adventure. The creature they fought was immune to all of her spells and to face it again will have the same result. Given she's incapable of physically defending herself, and can't even attack an incorproeal creature from a distance - even with holy water - she's not entirely sure what she'll add other than to slow the rest of the party down.
Still, she's not going to let them go without her. She'll just have to work something out when the time comes.
"Ready when you are" she says as she forces a smile.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Saturday May 25th, 2024 1:57:40 AM "I am as ready as I ever will be. Though this magical pot and axe I shall miss if we didn't they have owners. Oh well, maybe the ghost has good loot?" Nadia jokes as she prepares her spells and Stone for the future trip.
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle Saturday May 25th, 2024 9:51:22 AM
Frit shows Nora his weapons, hoping to get them temporarily enchanted.
If anybody makes a Spellcraft DC12 check, then Highlight to display spoiler: {If we are talking Magic Weapon, the spell can affect one manufactured weapon, say a kama. It can also affect all unarmed atacks, so long as they are all made with the same fist or foot. OTOH, Magic Fang can only enchant natural weapons or unarmed attacks, again, for example, all unarmed attacks made with the same part of the body.}
Frit is still feeling a little under the weather from the spider poison, but he’s getting better.
Nora loads up on Magic Weapon spells, preparing two.
Aymar finds out that Brother Orim will give the party three vials of holy water he has available, free of charge since the cause is just. “Just give me back what you do not use, please.” He mentions that he has reserved two vials to use to purify the altar.
Aymar joins the party at breakfast and talks strategy. Start at the Altar?
Aydi prepares a spell to use to enhance a staff. He can find one for at the general store.
Kaida worries that she will be ineffectual, but puts a brave face on that and sticks by her friends.
Kaida visits Selmyn and, after seeing Aydi’s affliction, suspects they are similar. Perhaps tomorrow Brother Orim can try Remove Curse?
Nadia gets ready to join her friends. [OOC: with what spells?]
You gather at the altar. Stern has set a couple guards at the old apartment, but of course they let you in right away. Brother Orim joins you there.
“Haven’t seen anything, but this place gives me the willies,” one guard says.
Orim is resolved to stay at the altar, in case the ghost returns here. And he wants to take this evil thing apart today!
Certainly, the place remains evil. And there are traces lingering. Has the incorporeal monster been here? Yes. Lately? Hard to say.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 Saturday May 25th, 2024 2:59:50 PM
Frit shudders has they pass the children's drawings of the spiders, quickly looking away from them.
During their walk, he observed that Kaida is not fully her self, her smile not as bright as it usually is. While the others discuss how to track the ghost with Brother Orim, he stands beside her and quietly asks, "Are you, uh, okay?"
OOC Total WIS damage 1 Total Strength damage 1
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 d20+7=26 ; Saturday May 25th, 2024 4:00:33 PM
Aymar graciously accepts the vials. "Thank you Brother Orim. We will be sure to put them to good use." He will turn to the party, "Who do we think can benefit the most from these?"
Aymar will place his hand on the guards shoulder after his statement, "Your bravery and resolve are appreciated." He will then move to the altar and cast detect evil. He will begin looking for lingering aura's at the altar and at the place where the shadowy figure disappeared in their fight.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 d20+13=23 ; d20+1=9 ; Saturday May 25th, 2024 4:10:17 PM
Ian looks around the room for anything that might give run an idea of where to go next.
Perception 23
Spellcraft 9
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 d20=17 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=28 ; Saturday May 25th, 2024 5:26:42 PM
Aydi will think of what is the best way to strengthen our weapons. He has been trying one spell a couple times when he was out with Yuki. It always seemed to hit a little harder. "I think I maybe able to do a little damage to that ghost with a little help of one of my spells. Not to good with quarterstaff but I think it might work if we go against something like that." He will then take a look around for anything new or any signs other then the guards that have been around the alter.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 d20+13=23 ; d20+1=9 ; Saturday May 25th, 2024 6:08:47 PM
Ian looks around the room for anything that might give run an idea of where to go next.
Perception 23
Spellcraft 9
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 d20+13=23 ; d20+1=9 ; Saturday May 25th, 2024 7:57:38 PM
Ian looks around the room for anything that might give run an idea of where to go next.
Perception 23
Spellcraft 9
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 d20+13=20 ; d20+7=12 ; Sunday May 26th, 2024 7:36:08 AM
Nadia kept her spells similar, but instead of a spell for strength, she went for something that would hopefully highlight an invisible foe. " This spell is used to track any fae creatures, surrounds them with fire."
Stone and Nadia then stay with the group, but do try to see if anything was missed as they move along the passages.
20 for Nadia, 12 for Stone. Probably found a mouse.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Sunday May 26th, 2024 9:40:39 AM
Nora, unlike her usual back position, walks close to the front, ready to give her magic to the melee fighters.
At the altar, she looks around, insecurely. "I have little idea what should happen now. I've never purified things like this before. But, we all being here brings Flower's aspect of love, and can play something that vaguely counts as art. Let's start from that", she says, takes out her lute and carefully tunes it.
"Well, I'm ready to kill it softly with my song. Hit it", she says to Orim, nodding toward the altar.
-------------------- OOC: Maybe starting the purification ritual will anger it and bring it back? Tracking something incorporeal sounds pretty hard.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Sunday May 26th, 2024 8:04:50 PM
"I wonder if we can destroy it with physical damage if a ritual doesn't work"
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Sunday May 26th, 2024 8:38:52 PM "I'm fine" Kadia replies quietly to Frit, and keeps her focus straight ahead. After a few more paces she opens up "I just don't want to get in the way and see any of you hurt because of it, you know? I'm kinda growing attached to you all"
She stands a little taller. "I'm going to do my best to help however I can, but it might not be a lot against these devils. Best I can do is prepare you for battle. When you think the time is right, let me know and I'll cast a protective spell on you that works even against incorporeal things"
As the party nears the altar area, Frit asks Kaida if she is ok.
Kaida says she is ok, and explains that she has a protective spell at hand.
Aymar takes the holy water and thanks the guards for their service.
Ian gives the place a good look over. The entire area is unchanged since you last saw it. Brother Orim tells you that left orders to touch nothing just to be safe.
“But I am eager to clean this filth and purify it.”
Aydi confirms that there are no tracks or disturbances of a physical nature. He hopes the shillelagh will hit the monster.
Nadia explains her spell strategy and looks around too.
Nora is ready to start with the good brother is. She plans to play her music.
Hamlin ponders violence as the solution.
Brother Orim begins his prayers, and Nora plays along to accompany him. After a minute, the familiar smoky apparition rises from the altar. You all fel the same unnerving aura you felt before ... within 20 ft, you all take a -1 on attack rolls and skill checks. To cast a spell, continue playing music, or continue praying, make a concentration check. For spells, the concentration DC is DC 5 + spell level. For praying and playing, it is DC8.
We are in combat.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 Monday May 27th, 2024 4:06:04 PM “Thank you, Kay,” Frit says and the cloud appears. He hisses out a swear before turning to Kaida. “I think, um, now. Now would be good. Thanks. We, um, need this, need you.” He clumsily reassures her before sprinting over to Nora, knowing that he can’t do anything without her enchantment.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 d20+3=21 ; d20=10 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 4:38:13 PM "I'm ready, here, go with Flower's blessing!" Nora says, calls the magic of her goddess, and touches Frit's kama to give it a temporary enchantment.
------------- OOC: Magic weapon to Frit's kama. 1 minute +1 attack & damage. Nora still has a move action, if there is any use for it she'll continue playing with it. Concentration check on spell 21. For play, flat 10, do I add the skill bonus to it or what?
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 Monday May 27th, 2024 5:19:21 PM
Aydi sees the ghost and immediately takes a few steps back while grabbing his quarterstaff and will cast shillelagh on it. "This better work!"
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 Monday May 27th, 2024 5:20:37 PM
ooc 1 unused spellslot
shillelagh Your own non-magical club or quarterstaff becomes a weapon with a +1 enhancement bonus on attack and damage rolls. A quarterstaff gains this enhancement for both ends of the weapon. It deals damage as if it were two size categories larger (a Small club or quarterstaff so transmuted deals 1d8 points of damage, a Medium 2d6, and a Large 3d6), +1 for its enhancement bonus. These effects only occur when the weapon is wielded by you. If you do not wield it, the weapon behaves as if unaffected by this spell.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=21 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 5:26:00 PM
Concentration check to cast spell. 21 so successfully cast. Hamlin casts Aide on Frit 11 temp hit points +1 bonus on attack rolls.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Monday May 27th, 2024 10:25:11 PM
Kaida gives Frit a pat on the back as he moves past her, using the opportunity to cast Mage Armor on him.
From all the spells now cast on Frit, he seems the party's best chance of a quick fight.
------------- Standard: Cast Mage Armor on Frit. Concentration check autopass
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 23/19/20 -- CMD 24 -- HP 35/24 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=9 ; d10+9=17 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 10:25:36 PM
Aymar wastes no time and casts Smite Evil on the creature. He will move up to the creature and swing his sword at it.
{27 to hit, 10 to confirm critical, 17 Damage} {I assume this creature is an outsider with evil subtype or undead, if not the damage is 14}
{OOC: Updated AC for Smite Evil}
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 d20+7=24 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:31:01 AM 24 concentration for faerie fire
Nadia prepares to cast a spell once she can see the creature fully form, calling out "I will light it up! We will see it then!"
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 11:54:40 AM
Ian will grab his arrow of hafling and watch the ghost appear.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 1:01:24 PM "But what is it in essence, and why did it appear here, in Drakesmeade?" Nora wonders the origin of the ghost.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 46/35 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 6:42:50 PM
Frit is grateful for his friends magical help. He attempts to position himself between them and the ghostly apparition, holding up the kama that Nora enchanted.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 7:06:19 PM
" there may be an object anchoring it to this world? Perhaps try to destroy something around here after you destroy the ghost"
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:56:37 PM "I think we need to worry to not get touched by that ghost and we need to make sure Brother Orim does not get hit as well." Aydi speaks up and tries to be about 20 feet away to make surevthe spell works.
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle d100=45 (Fairie Fire is effective); d20+5=15 (touch att vs Orim); d20+7=24 (Orim saves); Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:23:56 AM
Nora concentrates and enchants Frit’s weapon.
Aydi moves 20 feet back out of the range of the aura in order to cast a spell to enchant his quarterstaff.
Hamlin concentrates and casts Aid on Frit.
Kaida concentrates and casts Mage Armor on Frit.
Aymar activates his paladin’s Smite Evil, then moves to attack the werdewe. His swing is true, and his nonmagical weapon passes through, doing no harm. [OOC: After research, I conclude that incorporeality is not damage reduction. The smite bypasses damage reduction, but it does not make the weapon magical. Nonmagical weapons cannot damage an incorporeal target. sorry.]
Nadia concentrates and casts Faerie Fire. There is no save. The spell outlines the werdewe. [OOC: Per the rules, “Corporeal spells and effects that do not cause damage only have a 50% chance of affecting an incorporeal creature.” I rolled a 45%, so the spell works!]
Ian has a magical arrow! Granted, it is designed to kill halflings, but it is a weapon and it is magical. So there’s a good reason to think it might be useful now! He takes it in hand.
Frit, buffed and ready, stands between the ghostly figure and the party.
Hamlin speculates that something must be destroyed to be really rid of the creature. The altar, maybe?
Brother Orim concentrates on continuing his prayer. He is fifth level and 16 Wis, so at +8, he cannot fail the DC8 check.
That is something the werdewe cannot abide. It sinks into the floor, going around Frit, and reppears up from the floor next to Brother Orim. It reaches out to touch the cleric and hits ... but the cleric rolls a 17 on the save and resists its attack!
It is floating among you, next to Orim, within a five ft step of everybody except Aydi, who is 20 feet away.
REMEMBER: unnerving aura means you all take a -1 on attack rolls and skill checks within 20 ft.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 d20+9=11 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 7:18:31 AM
Kaida tries to give Brother Orim the same protection that she gave Frit, but she's unable to concentrate with the werdewe within arm reach. The spell fizzles just as she utters the last words.
---------- Standard: Defensively cast Mage Armor on Brother Orim. Concentration check DC17: 11=Fail! The spell is lost.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=14 ; 2d4+6=11 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 7:44:26 AM There was actually a FAQ by Pazio concerning smite and incorporeal. Smite does NOT affect unless the weapon is already magical. I didn't want to metagame that because I knew it existed, and to say anything felt like cheating/ telling another how to play their character. Which sucks because I think only one of us can attack the creature.
Nadia sees the creature get lit up, and then cast Magic Fang on Stone after taking a five foot step away, sending him into fight the creature. It seems even holy magic may not work here, so maybe natural will. " May Fhorge come and cleanse you from this place!'
Stone does the full round attack, got a 6 for the bite, a 25 for the claw, a 18 to confirm, and a 14 for the second claw. I do not know if the second claw hits, but the crit damage was 11. Magic Fang is a magical weapon.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 46/35 d20+5=20 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+5=15 ; d6+3=6 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 9:42:21 AM
Frit spins around to where the ghost has appeared behind him, swinging his enchanted kama in its direction. After the first strike, he flips the kama and attempts a backhand attack.
OOC: DM, if we are all within 5 feet of the ghost, do we get a flanking bonus? I assume that we have him pretty surrounded?
Attack 1: 20 to hit (22 with flanking) Damage: 8 + 1= 9 (Nora's enchantment) Attack 2: 15 to hit (17 with flanking) Damage: 6 + 1 = 7
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 d20+2=11 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 1:36:59 PM
Nora runs over to Aymar. "Aymar, I have the other spell, here, it will make your weapon magical, too!" She casts the spell and touches Aymar's sword.
------------ OOC: Concentration 11, DC 5 => success. Aymar's sword is magic for a minute. Frit, Aymar, remember +1 hit/dam from the spell.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 23/19/20 -- CMD 24 -- HP 35/24 d20+9=12 ; d10+10=17 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 2:48:46 PM
Aymar was shocked by his weapon passing through the creature.
After Nora casts her spell he turns to her, "Thank you, perhaps I should have done more research on these creatures."
Aymar collects himself and moves towards the creature and takes another swing.
{OOC: 12 to hit; 8 damage}
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 d20+2=16 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:14:33 PM
Aydi knowing the spell is in affect will move in the 20 feet go I for an attack.
OOC Attack 16 Damage 4
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Wednesday May 29th, 2024 7:12:57 PM
Hamlin will try to move out of the creature's aura and cast command undead. DC 18 will save. If successful I order it to stand down. " everyone don't attack it if this spell works. I can make it stand down"
Kaida’s concentration fails in the aura at the last second, ruining a spell.
Nadia casts Magic Fang on her companion. Note that per the spell, “Magic fang gives one natural weapon or unarmed strike of the subject a +1 enhancement bonus on attack and damage rolls.” Just ONE natural weapon.
Stone makes a full round attack, but only the first strike has a chance to hit. That is the bite, and a 6 fails to hit.
Nora concentrates and casts a buff on Aymar’s sword.
Aymar swings at the monster and misses.
Aydi moves up, swings and misses.
Hamlin tries to control the werdewe, but he discovers it is an incorporeal outsider, not an undead.
Frit attacks with kama and fist, but only kama can hit. That attack hits AC20, a hit! There is a 50% chance to damage the werdewe. The DM rolls a 23, so that’s a hit! The werdewe takes its first actual damage, 9 hp! And since it has, in fact, exactly 9 hit points, it is banished back to its home dimension!
Brother Orim continues to pray, and when he is done, also sprinkles holy water, removes curses, and dispels magic. This is enough.
The evil is ended.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Thursday May 30th, 2024 9:34:05 AM
After everything seems to be taken care of and done, Nadia would poke around the area to ensure everything was fine. Not that she didn't trust Brother Orim, just she was an expert in magic in a different way, and was curious if they had offended any natural balance by their actions in the first place. The creature did come from somewhere after all.
" Who has a guess to what caused this creature? Feelings of abandonment? Loneliness? The dread of every closing end of life for this cycle during which the natural order is upset?" Her last words were a bit of a joke, given she knew everything had it's time and place.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Thursday May 30th, 2024 11:24:05 AM
Ian looks around and says to himself "Me didn't get to stab the cursed beast with this damn evil arrow."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 Thursday May 30th, 2024 1:29:24 PM "Well that went quicker then I thought it would. That was a good hit Frit. We should check the other locations that are not being used to make sure there are not any other surprises that are left behind. Aydi speaks up.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 46/35 Thursday May 30th, 2024 3:39:53 PM
Frit’s cheeks go a little pink at Audi’s compliment. Running his hand over his head, he says, “It was a lucky hit. And I, um, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything without Nora, Hamlin, and Kaida. Thanks for all the spells.”
“Let’s look around a bit and then I think I could use, uh, a trip to the b-b-baths and the tea shop to relax. It’s been a, um, a rough couple of days.”
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Thursday May 30th, 2024 4:30:59 PM
Once the creature is dispelled, Aymar will kneel and pray to Domi. When he is finished, he joins in the conversation, "Frit is correct, this was a good team victory."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday May 30th, 2024 6:04:04 PM
"Good work everyone we did it!!"
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Thursday May 30th, 2024 6:07:04 PM
Nora, ready to cast more or inspire, is surprised by the efficiency. "Oh, that, er, um..." She composes herself, realizing the victory: "Yay! Well done Frit! And thank Flower!" She jumps to hug Frit, but quickly stops. "Sorry... I guess you are not used to that."
"But nobody got hurt? Great job, everyone!"
After the enemy is gone and Orim continues his prayers, Nora accompanies with her lute, a celebrating melody of a victory.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Thursday May 30th, 2024 9:23:02 PM
Kaida stands silently as Brother Orim goes about his business, not wanting to disturb him. She wonders how much action the dwarf has seen and whether this little encounter is something he'd consider a terrible battle or just another day. She might have to get his story later.
She had a 50/50 success in that last combat with her spells, but the main one on Frit worked, so she's not too displeased.
A thought occurs to Kaida that this might not be the only one that got through the gateway. She doesn't want to ruin the celebrations though so adds it to the list of things to talk to Brother Orim about later.
"A good team effort! I'm just glad no-one was badly hurt"
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle Friday May 31st, 2024 7:07:50 AM
Nadia searches the area. She feels that the sinister atmosphere has lifted. She asks about the origin of the creature. Brother Orim suggests that the sentimental emotions of the stolen items powered the altar and allowed the creature to exist in the area.
Ian regrets not getting to stab the monster! Maybe next time!
Aydi congratulates Frit and helps Nadia look around.
Modest Frit stammers and then encourages everybody to rest and relax.
Aymar prays in thanks.
Hamlin congratulates the team.
Nora is glad the fight is over fast.
Kaida has a range of thoughts, keeps them private, and also congratulates the team.
Brother Orim sighs, dusts off his hands, and invites you all to The Jolly Miner for a well-earned drink.
Jason Whited - Ian Shadowcrest -- AC 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 31/31 Friday May 31st, 2024 7:43:03 AM
Ian thinks a drink is well deserved.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Friday May 31st, 2024 4:55:58 PM "Of course a celebration is in order", Nora says but looks still like thinking about something. Soon she continues: "I wouldn't want to ruin the party, but I have a nagging feeling that there is something more. Why and where did that thing pop from? Well, in any case that trip to the library or elsewhere is for tomorrow."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 d20+6=18 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 5:27:06 PM
[b]"I agree Nora, there is more that we are not seeing. I think we can find a way to relax, but I do not think we need to let our guards down. Maybe we can get some added information before we go to the other areas that are not being used. Also I think the baths are calling to me." Aydi says. He will take a quick check on the Brother to see if he also wants to tell us more then just have a drink. (Sense Motive 18)
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Friday May 31st, 2024 6:11:00 PM
Aymar agrees, "Celebrations are in order today and back to planning tomorrow."
Before leaving, he will use Detect Evil on the altar and room to verify there is not any auras still left.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 46/35 Friday May 31st, 2024 6:12:30 PM "I'll help tomorrow--if I, um, can," Frit says to Aydi and Nora. "Though I don't know how much that will, uh, be. But baths and drinks tonight."
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/10 Friday May 31st, 2024 6:21:06 PM
After ensuring the monster was dead, Nadia and Stone both seem satified at first with the results, but after a moment say " We really needed Frit there, and then.. who first found the door again? Aydi right? Both none dwarves, solving dwarven problems. It really does prove we need help from each other sometimes, or else we will repeat mistakes of the past. But as for celebrating, we need to find out if there are anything else like this around."
Nadia was convinced they had more to explore in this older sections of the hold.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Friday May 31st, 2024 8:40:54 PM
"Hmm it's hard to say how much use I'll be if they are spectral outsiders however I will try my best."
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Friday May 31st, 2024 10:37:48 PM
Kaida doesn't have to be asked twice. "To the Jolly Miner!" she declares, raising a finger in the air.
Once in the tavern she tries to find her favorite chair - the one where she can freely dangle her legs - and orders a pint to start with.
While waiting she looks about to see if she can see Selymn, and if not, enquires of Kada where she might be.
Aftermath - DM SteveM & Cayzle Saturday June 1st, 2024 7:45:39 AM
Ian is happy to join the cleric in the tavern.
Nora agrees, but fears that there is more to this situation.
Aydi has the same sense as Nora, but all he senses from the good brother is satisfaction at the end of an evil and a little sorrow at the damage it caused.
Before accepting Brother Orim’s invitation, Aymar scans the entire area. No remaining auras of evil remain.
Frit is glad for baths and drinks.
Nadia wisely comments that it was not dwarves that were key to solving this crisis. Brother Orim agrees. “Truly, Thaeden was right when he suggested calling for adventurers to join our community. I shudder to think of the deaths that would have otherwise occurred.”
Hamlin hopes he will be effective against future foes, but certainly he has the bravery for the tasks ahead.
Kaida is glad to visit the tavern for some down time. There, she asks Kada about Selymn. She learns that Brother Orim removed the curse yesterday, and she is doing much much better.
Clearly he is thinking about Busby’s death. “And of course, there is still one funeral on the morrow. Will you good folks attend?”
You also find that Thaeden is in the Jolly Miner as well, and he is eager to hear about the resolution to this mess.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 46/35 d20+8=19 ; Sunday June 2nd, 2024 5:46:35 AM
Frit puts down his ale at the mention of Busby’s funeral. The drink no longer tastes as good, and he doesn’t feel much like celebrating. “We’ll be there, sir,” he says to Brother Orim.
While this others speak with Thaeden, Frit slips out of the Jolly Miner and heads back home. He climbs the fortifications around Bear Cliff and joins the watch, staring out into the darkness.
Perception 19
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/28 Sunday June 2nd, 2024 11:41:09 AM
Nadia and Stone enjoy the time relaxing with the group, but she still feels saddened by the fact they were unable to help all the kids. Sure, Busby was probably a handful, but that doesn't mean he should have been lost.
"We have cleansed the area. But that does not mean everything is fine now. We should check thoroughly the rest of the areas that are unused."
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 24/24 Sunday June 2nd, 2024 12:12:51 PM
Aymar has been to too many funerals in his life, it never makes it easier. He nods in agreement with Frit's statement. He worries that it will not be the last one. We need to find the source of who performed the ritual.
He will have a couple drinks before heading off to the baths.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 d20+8=11 ; Sunday June 2nd, 2024 1:05:47 PM
Aydi will agree that he will go to the funeral the following day. "With that area cleared how many more do you think should be cleared. I think after tomorrow I would like to continue clearing out the areas. I just hope we do not find any more surprises. I think I might go clean up a bit and then go for a watch if you all do not mind."
Aydi will then head to the baths for a quick rinse and then head out for a watch surprised, but not really surprised that Frit is already up there. "Been quiet, I hope?" Aydi says to his friend.
OOC Perception 11
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Sunday June 2nd, 2024 6:31:30 PM
Nora sips her honey-laden drink, torn between joy and sadness. "We won this battle, if not the war. And I know in war, you face losses. But it still hurts, especially when they could have been avoided by just a bit more. We should at least make a lasting memory of this, somehow."
"And yes, continue clearing as much as possible, to make this safe for the people."
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17*/13/15* -- CMD 11 -- HP 24/24 Sunday June 2nd, 2024 7:05:41 PM
The ale gets stuck in Kaida's throat but she forces it down. "We'll be there" she says rather solemnly "Is there a tradition we need to follow? Should we bring something for Busby's mother?". She'd follow the standard etiquette of funerals, of course, but if there is something they group are supposed to do then she wants to know about it rather than make a mess of things.
On a positive note, Selmyn is feeling a lot better and that is a relief.
Jess- Fritjof -- AC 19/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 46/35 Monday June 3rd, 2024 10:06:08 AM "Seems to be," Frit replies to Aydi.
"Think I like the threats better coming from out there, though. It, um, it feels somehow easier to fight against. It's f---, it seems easier to protect people from. I keep thinking about it--if there was anyway we could have, um, saved him. But I, uh, I don't know. We didn't know he needed saving until it was, maybe, already too late."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 28/28 Monday June 3rd, 2024 12:56:28 PM "I understand amd the internal threats are what can keeper up at night. I do not know much about the people that we are protecting. I look back I may of met the child, but I can not be sure now if it was him. I also wonder now if there are others that could be not who they seem to be. I also wonder what else could come from areas that we do not know of in the stronghold. I just hope the sacrifice will be enough for a bit of change or at least a warning that we as a community can head Aydi will look out to the horizon. "I think we will be okay. We will just need to watch out for each other while we protect our home."
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 28/28 Monday June 3rd, 2024 2:47:50 PM
While Nadia was inside still carousing with everyone else, she would pull aside the chief and ask him privately, or as privately as possible, " What all should we expect from further looking? What has the patrol seen, and then who has led those patrols? I would like to speak to them if possible." Naid was betting not everything was told to the Chief, if nothing else because feelings are not always proof of something.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 17 -- CMD 12 -- HP 23/23 Monday June 3rd, 2024 4:28:31 PM "It is easier when there's clear, overwhelming danger. If you faced it and took quite a beating, you feel you tried. But having something happen while you were singing at a tavern, it feels more like you could have done better. Even if we don't live just to survive, but also to sing."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Monday June 3rd, 2024 6:11:12 PM
To Theaden. " of course we will attend and then continue to search for other threats from that world. It would break my heart to lose more people to these... curses". Hamlin will put on his best robes for the funeral.
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