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The Beginning of "The Three"

The Beginning: Turn 1-2
Sunday August 24th, 1997 5:00:40 AM
Nonam says, "This is silly. What do we need a name for?"

However he understands bureaucracy, and Nonam proposes the following names, "The Three Dragons," "The Three Heroes," and "The Three Adventurers."

Jus smiles to himself and says, "Hmm."

Gareth summons all his creative ability and says "How about 'The Adventurers'? I'm not much for names. Let's just get going."

Jus smiles wanly and says, "Not quite it."

Then Nonam becomes slightly more thoughtful and says "The Three."

Jus smiles and nods his head grinning from ear to ear. "The legendary duo known as Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser of Lankhmar call themselves The Twain. I like it!"

Nonam also says with a smile, "You know it would be funny if we named ourselves 'the Three' and never changed it even if we had more members." Then he opens his mouth and stares at Jus in horror exclaiming, "I've been around you way too much."

Jus finishes the form and says, "Finished. There ya go."

He hands the form to the Oathbinder and turns to the other two.

"Three, we're off to seek our fortunes, defeat the bad guys, and become famous. Let's be off."

The Three head exit the castle, make their way through Niffwig, and proceed north to Ryanno.

As they leave the affluent village, they notice a unique phenomenon. Their feet seem to glide about 10 feet with each step. In fact, they move at a comfortable pace equal to the speed of a jog even when standing still.

Nonam remarks that all the major roads on the First Plateau are this way. They are known as Roads of Comfort. The Teucri, a strange people who lived here before us made them. They also made the Floating City.

Jus dances around Gareth and says, "Wowwwww."

Gareth snorts.

The party continues skirting the cliff to the Northeast arriving in Ryanno just before sunset. They find an inn of repute named The Red Horizon for the beautiful sunsets visible from its porches on the edge of the cliff.

The next morning, the party rested and relaxed after the previous evenings sunset, heads SE from Ryanno towards Closefuddle at the NE corner of the plateau. A couple of hours later, they hit the turnoff to the Floating City and turn inland.

This road, although not a road of comfort, is dotted with fresh fruit stands, and comfort stations and the walk is pleasant. Sometime after lunch, they come over a low hill and spot the Floating City for the first time. The sight takes the breath away.

Sitting in the middle of a beautiful lake in the bottom of a lush valley sits a columned structure with 5 distinct levels. Castles and temples dot the edges of the city and cover the top level growing ever taller leading to a huge arena that sits in the center of the top level. Over that supported with four huge pillars is the Overlord's Castle.

The party excitedly enters the valley and circles the lake to the west. There sits a small village named Beetlebug. The opulence that faces the main boulevard, masks the poverty of the streets and alleys beyond.

On the wharf is a strange sight indeed. Floating tied to the wharf at least a dozen HUGE turtles. At least 30' from head to tail, these beasts have ropes connected by poles attached to their shells...just as a barge would. A voice from one of the turtles rings out, "Last call for boarding. All aboard for the Big Float."

Rushing past The Three, two young adventurers race toward the boat. One yells, "Hold, friend! We would ride your fine beast! Hold!"

They hurry aboard. The captain looks around and spots The Three. "Hail Adventurers! Need a lift?"

Below-The-Line (OOC) Comments
Sunday August 24th, 1997 5:30:40 AM

David says: With previous experience (943), gold, hero point (200), new XP (2706), and 10% bonus, Gareth is above 3rd level experience. So that makes him second level with 4000 XPs. I rolled an 8 for hit points. (Can I add one for the hero point to the roll or is it 20%?)

Jerry says: Hmm......actually hit points is an exception to the rule. Hero points cannot be used in advance to this particular roll. It may be used to reroll the hit points roll, but not to add to it. Sorry for the inconsistency David. It has never come up before. I'll adjust the House Rules to compensate. Thanks. 1xp for finding the inconsistency.

Jerry says: Keith and Tony! There was your entrance. It's up to you from here to introduce yourselves and to become accepted as a part of The Three. Remember guys, we play weekdays. Welcome to the game fellows!

The Beginning: Turn 3
Monday August 25th, 1997 5:00:40 AM
Nonam follows Jus and Gareth and gets onto the turtle. He tries to do it without using his hands. (Dex is 18) He doesn't want to leave glowing fingerprints on anything in front of all these people.

As the party gets on the barge, the two adventurers that rushed past them excitedly approach and proceed to hit the party with a barrage of conversation and praise.

The taller of the two, an elf, speaks first.

"Adventurers?" Speaking to the three.......

"I too fancy myself as being an adventurer." The Elf says placing a hand on his chest.

"I do apologize for cutting in front of you getting on the...err.....Barge" he says looking around.

"The way my luck has been going, I was sure I was going to miss the boat....Uh, turtle." He chuckles.

" My name is Talvik."

Talvik is an elf. Around 5'2" tall, slim build with long black hair and almost steel colored eyes. He's wearing leather, soft boots, a cloak, pack, and gloves. All of these are black in color, but his pants are a deep burgundy. Sheathed on his left hip is a long sword, and a short sword is on his right. A burgundy leather thong is tied around his head to keep his mane from getting into his eyes......

At the same time that Talvik speaks and continuing so that both are talking at the same time the other adventurer, short and human says:

"Adventurers ?..." , Tiburon said as he skids to a stop.

"Good sirs, are you really Adventurers ?"

"I and my friend here are going forth looking for others to adventure with. You don't , by chance, need a healer to aid you in your ventures do you ? ".

The lad talking is short but stout, about 5' 4" and around 175 lbs. He has raven black hair and ice blue eyes. He is adorned in Splint Mail and shield, wearing a mace on his right hip and a long sword in a scabbard on his right hip. His shield sports the symbol of Domi and there is a matching Holy Symbol hanging on a thong around his neck.

Jus turns to Nonam and grins, "We could use a Cleric. We could definitely use another elf."

To the elf Jus says, "What is your area of expertise, sir Elf?"

Jus drops his perpetual grin and becomes serious for a moment. Then he looks both of them in the eye as if he is examining their souls and says, "Are you brave? Will you stand with us back to back in the face of overwhelming odds? Will you risk your life for the survival of the group? Are you willing to tie your lives with ours in a way that is closer than brothers?"

The conversation drops off for a moment as the turtle, with a snort that echoes across the lake, begins to swim toward the city in a lazy curve. The smell of the water along with the beautiful farmland in the background behind the spectacular view of the approaching city assails your senses.

Jus pulls on Gareth's shirt and grins once more saying, "I'm getting excited!!!"

Below-The-Line (OOC) Comments
Monday August 25th, 1997 5:30:40 AM

Jerry says: Here is Tony's Hello to everyone. His email address has been given to you. Please add him to your address macro.

Hi Everyone!

First let me thank you all for letting me play in the e-mail game you have created.....

I'm Tony .....I'm Keith's roommate...(don't hold that against me please!) I work at a pizza place with Keith...I like sports (golf, tennis, bowling). I have a great sense of humor...and just like to have fun.

I'm 31 and have been playing RPG's for quite some time. I hope to get to know everyone and I'm sure we'll have a great time gaming!!!!!

JK says: Don't forget that Gareth gets 4 bonus hit points from con. Jus gets none, and I get 2. I rolled a 1 for my hp, so I used my hero point and rolled a 3. So that's 5 with the con bonus. Gives me 11 all together.

Let me know if you need these character sheets back before Sunday.

Jerry says: David and JK, since going up a level causes significant changes to your character sheets, please make the necessary changes to yours and resend it. Include memorized spells and new items attained.

In the Online game, JK, let's make a rule that when you roll new hit points that you get at least half of the possible each level. Keep rolling until you achieve that or above. Example: With a mage, who gets a d4, keep rolling until you get a 3 or 4. Example: With a fighter, keep rolling until you get 6-10. So if you wish, JK, start again and save your hero point.

Well, gentlemen, I'll see you all tomorrow.

Jerry

The Beginning: Turn 4
Tuesday August 26th, 1997 5:00:40 AM
Gareth stands quietly sizing up the two newcomers ready as always but non-threatening in posture. When he's satisfied that they are no threat he begins to look around at the lake and the land surrounding it. He says "I've never seen anything like this before. It's beautiful!"

He asks the guy driving the turtle "How long to the floating city?".

The guy answers, "We'll be there before you know it sir."

Then the driver says to the turtle, "Double-time Clarence."

The turtle snorts and his long head extends out from its shell. It extends back around its body until it's face is before Gareth. It sniffs. Then it licks Gareth on the face with a tongue at least 2 feet across, actually smiles and recoils his head. The speed picks up as the turtle literally makes waves. The city explodes in your vision as it approaches. The size of it is enormous.

The driver looks at Gareth in surprise and says, "It likes you??!!" I don't understand. Clarence likes no one. He never has. Then he turns to Clarence and says, "Clarence, I'm so proud of you. I think you've made a great choice."

Speaking to Jus, Talvik says crossing his arms ," I really don't profess any area of expertise, although I can thank my foster father for showing me the ways of locksmithing."

"As for being brave," the elf says turning to look out across the lake, "Well, I guess we'll just have to see if I meet your expectations."

"But if accepted into the group, I will guard your lives as though it was my own." He says turning to Jus," There are no jewels I have found that compare to the value of friendship." His voice becoming low and monotone. "This I know." He stares across the lake for a time.

"So tell me," Talvik says coming out of his trance, "What is in store for us here?"

Jus answers, "We're here initially to meet a sage who employed us recently. We will report on our findings and then," Jus grins...."And then we'll see what fortune has in store for us."

Tiburon then looks Jus in the eye and says, " I will fight with you, good sir, until the last breath leaves my body," says Tiburon. "My skills and powers will be used to strengthen and heal this group , if you allow it. This I swear by my Lord Domi whom I serve now and forever."

As he says this oath, Tiburon clutches his Holy Symbol and bows his head.

"Again, my name is Tiburon, and I bid you well met. Your names and professions are....?"

"Jus answers. I am Jus the Elf. I am a Warrior and an archer. Nonam there is a mage of import. Gareth, an extraordinary fighter."

Below-The-Line (OOC) Comments
Tuesday August 26th, 1997 5:30:40 AM

David says: Hey JK, do you have gold totals yet for that list of stuff?

I will be leaving for Atlanta in the morning on business and I may not have opportunity to get my email until Sunday night or Monday night. I'll try to answer the turn if I see it tomorrow AM before I leave.

Thanks for the notice David. Have a good trip.

Jerry says: I didn't receive a turn from JK today.

Jerry says: I received two emails from John today. He was experimenting with different services to see which would be reliable. I've added both of them to the macro for now so that he can get this turn. I'll catch him up with the turns he has missed as soon as he is ready and he will take back over Jus and try to undo the damage I have done to his character....Muhahaha.!!

John, again let me know when you're ready to catch up. Also let us know when you're ready for us to send you emails and which address or addresses [grin] it will be.

Jerry says to Keith and Tony: Please begin using your character names to identify who is speaking before opening your quotation marks. It keeps me from having to add them when I cut and paste the conversation together. If it's redundant, I'll remove it. Also, I use a block paragraph form, so there's no need to indent. No big deal.

I'm very happy with how things are going. You two guys are naturals.

Jerry says: Hi Lila! Bored yet?

I'll see ya'll tomorrow,

Jerry

The Beginning: Turn 5
Wednesday August 27th, 1997 5:00:40 AM
Nonam nods his head at the two new comers and waits for the turtle to finish crossing the lake.

Tiburon exclaims in awe, "I have never seen such a city! Are there many more such sites? Can we travel there and see them? I'm sure that our future will be long and prosperous." Turning to look at the others he says," Tell me of some of your adventures, I'd love to hear some of what our future holds."

Jus says: Aye, when we've had our fill of this place, we can visit Plateau City, The City of Adventurers! It is said that adventuring groups there are so rich that they keep their money in the Temple of Wealth, because the banks can't hold it all. It is also said that if you hang out in Adventurer's square, rich adventurers throw their old magic items into the crowd and give away bags of gold to every thief who wants one.

As the city towers over you, Clarence pulls into the dock. The smells of fish and trash mixed together assails your nostrils. A half-dozen smart-looking lads race over offering their services as guide. They hold fliers labelled "Korbo's Transport." (see your campaign folder)

Jus says, "Nonam, smell the fish? Good huh?"

Below-The-Line (OOC) Comments
Wednesday August 27th, 1997 5:30:40 AM

Keith says: I forgot that specialization gives you a +1 to hit and +2 to damage when I sent you Tiburon's char. sheet. The correct THAC0 for his Long Sword should be 19 and the damage should be 1d8+2/1d12+2

Jerry says: Keith, each time you change your character sheet, simply send it to me via attachment or email and I'll replace the old one. It easier for me that way.

Jerry says: Tony, did you send in a turn Friday? I didn't get one. [smile]

JK Says: Yes, you have to have the spaces when mailing from aol to aol.

David, I haven't put out the prices yet because I was waiting to sell the items in floating city, but here's what everything will sell for once we sell it: silver spearhead (8gp), ring (Nonam was happy to discover that this was a black pearl ring worth 550gp), short sword (8gp), 1 dagger (non-magical) (1gp), iron cobra (2000gp), scroll with control words for cobra (less case) (included with the cobra or the guy wasn't going to buy it), 2 battle axes (8gp), 3 silver bracelets (these turned out to be dwarven made 800gp), gold broach (The broach was made by none other than Rokstor, the finest Dwarven craftsmen of the last two centuries - 2000gp), gold drinking goblet (this was made in Ailsildur before they were isolated - 300gp), sling w/ 4 bullets (Nonam couldn't get much for this and gave it to a little kid). Grand total 5675gp. Nonam used the money to buy gems as they are easier to carry. He got a brilliant blue marble sized sapphire worth 1500gp, a deep purple golf ball sized oriental amethyst worth 1500gp, and a candy red nickle sized fire opal worth 1500gp. Then he got three teensy tiny green emeralds worth 350gp each. The remainder he changed into 9pp. While he lost a few gp in the conversion process, he assures the group that he bargained well.

Jerry, I rolled the ring on the gems table and the bracelets, broach, and goblet on the objects of art table in the dmg. If you think the prices are too high then just change them.

Jerry says: JK, you missed that Gareth and Jus sold the stuff back in the village while you were recovering from Identifying the items. So they are sold already. The amounts are somewhat high, but....well.....Bring on the Thieves!!!

Jerry says: JK, did you include a 10% cost for exchanging the money into gems? Is the reason for the three gems so that each character gets one? Who gets what is what Gareth and Jus want to know.

John says: Hello one and all from the island paradise of Kwajalein (well... I'm currently at work on Roi-Namur). We have been here since last Saturday (your Friday) and are slowly getting over the shock. The weather is hot and humid, sleep is still in short supply, grocery shopping is a new experience, and our back-ends are not used to riding bikes again.

Other than that, things are good. ;)

We are just about broke from the time we had between jobs; but will probably just squeak through. The frantic fray against our unyielding yard in Colorado Springs, the cost of a day for the family at Disneyland, 3 days in Hawaii, and then -- to top it off -- the purchase of 2 adult bikes and a burly for our primary transportation are weighing heaving on our bank account. (Yes, you're supposed to feel sorry for us for having an -- almost -- 2 month vacation, and no house or utility payments.)

Delania has started pre-school. She has only attended one day, but absolutely loved it. They have a "messy art" class once a week where she was able to cover herself in whipping cream. I guess they now how to cater to children here.

Tina has already met about a dozen people and is quickly becoming friends with the lot.

I can claim the boast that I have eaten at almost all the establishments of both Kwaj and Roi-Namur. Only 1 more Cafe to go to make all 5.

We have set up an account to allow a central point where we can forward all mail from. So, please address all mail (and useless humor - Sara) to:

If any of you are interested; this e-mail service through netaddress is free, remains yours for life, and can be set up to forward mail to multiple accounts (which I am doing).

Let me know if you want to hear more sensless rambling about the Kwaj experience and I'll write more as things progress (I still owe Tina's parents descriptions of our entire trip to TX, CA, and Hawaii).

Later for now, jrk

Jerry says: Well, Robinson Crusoe, sounds like you're really roughing it. Ridden any ostriches yet? (obscure Swiss Family Robinson referencej)

Jerry says: Everyone add John's new email address to your address macro.

John also says: Send the old turns onward to my address. Again, I will be sending e-mail primarily from this address, but the usa.net is a bit more reliable and will forward the mail here.

Later, jrk

Jerry says: I'll mail the old turns tomorrow (Mon.)

Jerry says: John, will this transfer thing allow you to do daily turns?

Jerry says: John, I noticed that Joey Chapa's email address was on your address list. Have you approached him about our game?

David says: 1 XP!! Does that mean if I start a fight I get to be third level?!!??

Jerry says: 1 xp should put you up to third level. That's why I gave it to you...:) David, I think you missed out on a turn. Let me know if I need to resend.

I don't really expect to receive this one back on Monday seeing that no one is at work. If not, I'll wait until Tue night to send the next one.

Jerry

Below-The-Line (OOC) Comments
Thursday August 28th, 1997 5:00:40 AM

Introduction from The Jericho: During this time, we experience a player explosion. We could easily bring in other ex-players and now have somewhat of a waiting list. I recruit JK to be my partner in Dming the online game and that helps. It is taking from 45 minutes to 2 hours to run a turn. Neither of us mind because of the success we're having. The online game is arriving.

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