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Wednesday July 22nd, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Nonam examines the unmoving body of Orc #7 and finds that he is indeed not breathing. He turns him over and sees a glowing band on his third finger that seems to be pulsing energy into the dead Orc. As the ring pulses, the wounds on the Orc heal. The ring has a skull on it. The red eyes on the skull seem to have a live of their own and blink once looking at Nonam calmly.Onrad
Thanks guys. I'm ok. I've just had my pride wounded. I....hate.....being like this. Jus, promise me something. If I ever become an invalid, helpless beyond repair,...promise you'll do me. Kill me." Onrad takes a death grip on Jus' arm. "Promise me!" Tears stream down his face as he struggles with his pride. He turns and covers his face.
Gareth
"What do you mean not take them back. We're taking ALL of them back right now. They may still be of use and even if they're not we must not leave them to be found. That would be bad - especially if the orc hoard found out before we got there!". With that, Gareth finishes piling the bodies with the party and says "How do we need to put them so we take them back with us?".
Gareth
"Bind that orc with the ring (Orc #7). Flaust pass me the ring when you're ready ad Onrad - I promise you I will help you anyway I can to regain whatever you may lose in our adventures together. I already thought that was part of our vow anyway."
Jus
"If I recall, we're to put the ring onto the dead orcs' fingers to pull them back with us. Since clothes and possessions go with us, I suppose we could put all the orc pieces together to send them back together." Jus goes over to Onrad. "Onrad, I swear I will do you honor if it ever comes to that. Its as close to your wish as I can get."
Jus
Jus takes his turn with the ring, slips it on a finger of each orc, then passes it onward.
Gareth
Gareth puts the ring on and passes it on.
Tiburon
Tiburon waits for his turn and places the ring on his finger. " Hey guys, why don't we take that glowing ring off of the finger of the Orc."
Onrad
Guys, yaknow how I sometimes know things and you never believe me when I do? Well I know from the mage that taught my brothers and I when we were young that rings like that only work on the living. We'll have to carry the dead to teleport them. Honest. It does no good to slip a finger on something that has no life force.
Gareth
Gareth picks up 4 of the bodies and puts them on his back. "Everyone, grap a body. We must not leave them here. If someone needs help maybe you guys can throw another one or two on top. I doubt I can bend down to pick up more."
DM
Thursday July 23rd, 1998 10:59:59 AM
After everyone has puton the ring, The Three simply find themselves back in the conference room at General Livermore's Headquarters in Floating City. A clerk, half asleep, immediately comes to attention--and consciousness, and goes running into the next room. "Hey everyone, they're back! Get the medics! Get the General! Get some food! Get....get everything! Immediately the party is "assaulted" by friendly help as Priests heal everyone back to full hitpoints, the General and his staff debrief, the code breakers begin to examine the satchel, etc. A prominent Brother of Domi, named Jandar is brought in to cure Onrad of his blindness. The last thing some of you remember is a Nap Spell being cast on the casters to rejuvinate their spells. By the end of the hour, one thing is certain, all the Orcs are dead, their souls did not go to Gargul, God of the Dead, due to the fact that none of them were reachable with the Speak With Dead spell. Orc #7 was regenerating till the eyes on the ring saw where it was. Acting like an intelligience, the ring began to work in reverse causing Orc #7 to become a pile of dust in the corner before anyone could remove the ring. Time passes. The casters awaken. The only noise is the soft conversation of the mages and generals as they examine the satchel afraid to break the seal.Flaust
Flaust spends time in prayer.
Jus
"We'd better go through the orcs' possessions, too; see if there is anything we could use." Jus proceeds to help anyone prepare for the next stage, however he can. Jus grabs one of the people helping, "Does Roscoe have any new info we could use?"
Gareth
"I think we should give Roscoe the information we have. Can you guys tell us what that loud crack of lightning(?) was when the orc opened the satchel? I hope it was not a signal to the enemy. And why didn't you guys tell us that orcs could cast spells? These guys were tough. The first one I fought was almost my equal in sword handling and they had spells and weapons we didn't! And then they had 2 emergency plans! I thought orcs were dumb ugly animal type creatures? Guess I was wrong ... and that ring! What's going on here? Somethings not right."
Nonam
Nonam memorizes spells and waits for someone to tell him what's going to happen next.
Tiburon
Tiburon chuckles when Gareth finishes and says," Hey Gareth, Orcs probably think the same thing about us." Tiburon then sits in prayer to rememorize his spells.
Jus
Hoping someone identifies the orcs' belongings while he is busy, Jus goes and memorizes his spells.
Kat
In shock Kat slumps into a corner. She refuses to let the priests wash the gore off her as she finally rises, checks and doubble checks the party making sure everyone is ok. As she fusses over everyone, she begins mumbling about the unpredictability of powerful mages and spell casting orcs, and her own stupidity on the battle field. When she hears Tiburon's question she answers: "Orcs are genrally stupid however when they are touched by a master wizard lord they do tend to gain some smarts and some unexpected powers." i hope now everyone will understand what I was saying before we left about me being scared. I know something of the Dark Lord and we SHOULD NOT BE PLAYING IN HIS GARDEN!!!!" she screams as she colappses in the corner weeping.
Gareth
Gareth checks out the orcs for items and gets a complete list if they have already been searched from the crew. He looks especially at the sword, sheild and armor of Orc #3. "I think we need to make our things look like theirs. These guys were probably well known by the hoard leaders." When the General, Valdor, or Roscoe become available he asks "What's next? Let's review the plan now that you know more... or do you?"
Nonam
"We're not playing in his garden, we're pruning it." Then Nonam says, "I don't think we should have any conversations in front of that ring." Then he puts on some gloves and carefully takes the ring that orc #7 was wearing, and he drops it in a sack which he produced from his backpack for the purpose. Then he finds an errand boy, gives him the sack, and says, "put this somewhere safe for me until our mission is finished."
General Livermore
The General speaks stating the facts as he knows them. "We found the following things on the orcs. Orc #1 had damaged chainmail and a good shield. He carried a blood red sword, nicked with the same strange set of red eyes on it as was on Orc #7's ring. These eyes have not opened. He had 3 days rations, two daggers, and a long bow with 20 arrows. The quiver has a poison well in the bottom. Orc #2 had the same basic items as #1. He had a brooch with the strange eyes, open and blinking. Orcs #3 and #4 had the same item as well. Their set of eyes are on the inside of their shield. Orcs #5 and #6 carry Rings of Protection AC5. Each had a traveling spellbook with a set of glowing red eyes on them. Orc #5 has a set of blood red dice. Orc #6 has a blood red potion. Orc #7 and 8 were equipped with chainmail and shield. Both carried footman's flails as well as slings. They both carry holy symbols of the red eyes configuration. Both of these eyes were blinking and seeming to observe all around them. Orc #7 had a smoking wand. Orc #8 had a nonsmoking one. It is on the table for you to peruse. We feel it can be identified. We know nothing new except for the obvious. It seems likely that the Dark Lord now knows of at least some of our plans. Also, we only have until the middle of the night to affect the actions of an army that is over 5 times bigger than ours! I have cancelled the Black Blades part in the protection of Edenmoor leaving that to the Red Tigers. The Black Blades now move to try and intercept any second delivery group that The Dark Lord might send. They are without magical disguise and it remains to be seen if they can accomplish this. Our spies near their army encampment, report that there is no undue activity. No special envoys have arrived and the general's tent, which they have now identified remains calm."
DM
Friday July 24th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
On Nonam's orders, all the items with the eyes on them are removed.General Livermore
"I hereby order this office to be vacated and headquarters moved to a new location within the hour. Oh, ahem, I have a message here from the High Lord Mayor that Valdor, Roscoe, and several others of the Gold Dragons had gone to attempt a mission against the Dark Lord."
Messenger Boy
"Once the items were stored away in a safe, the eyes that were open closed. A mage checked and none of them now Detect Magic."
Flaust
Flaust, finished with her preparations, readies herself to be transferred to the next mission location.
Tiburon
Tiburon completes his prayers and prepares himself for the next phase.
Onrad
Onrad still pretty shook up from the previous venture, begins to pace getting himself ready for the action to come. After about five minutes of this he calmly turns to the group and says, "I'm ready. Let's do this thing."
Gareth
"I think you should get you casters to make our stuff look exactly like theirs now that we have the EXACT items. Any luck on forging the orders or breaking the seal on that satchel? I beleive we are ready for the next segment."
DM
Saturday July 25th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
KABLAM!! A thunderclap comes from the planning room. Two figures come into the room both of them with hair standing straight on end, smoking from head to foot and covered with ash.Fireball
"Cough, ahem. Very unusual. I've never run across that variety of explosion before. I'll have to study this. Yes, Yes....definitely have to study this."
Kumal Faast
"We got it open. Now it's up to you guys." He bows, turns to leave, and with his back turn says, "Good Luck." Then he leaves pulling the mage with him.
Fireball
"Hold your breakfast, Kumal. I have one more thing to do. I....hereby declare that..." He then says some words that no one understands, waves his hand and blows some soot from his shirt on everyone. "Good day!" He takes Kumal's arm and follows him out. "My breakfast was fine! Burnt toast, burnt eggs, burnt bacon....."
DM
The party now looks exactly like Orcs 1-7 of the Bloody Claws. Equipment, weapons, glowing eyes and all.
Jus
Jus asks the General, "General Livermore, would you be able to spare someone to identify the wand. We have already memorized our spells for tonight, but that wand may be useful." Jus asks Nonam, "I know that normal Ring of Protections don't work together, but do you think this AC5 would work with my +1?"
Kat
Kat sits sill in her corner silently crying, waiting till she and all her new friends can rush off to die.
Nonam
Nonam's hair turns pink as he stares at the door Fireball exited, "Do any of you realize who that was? I'm impressed." His hair quickly turns back to its normal black and he says, "You're reading my mind Jus. I was wondering if a ring of protection AC5 would work with Bracers of Defense. It's an odd rating for a ring. They are, as I'm sure you are aware, generally rated on the plus-minus system. While bracers are generally measured on the AC system. My guess would be that this ring doesn't provide the protection against magic that a normal protection ring would and only offers protection from a physical attack. My guess would be that this ring will work with your other ring and that it will not work with my Bracers AC6, but even if they don't work together the ring is more powerful than my bracers... hmmm seems I'm rambling so onto the point which you may as well learn this from me as anyone. The only way to discover the truth of a hypothesis is through experimentation." Then Nonam looks down at one of the rings to make certain that it has no eyes on it, and then he puts it on. "Well we'll find out soon enough..." Then Nonam gets a bemused look, and, as his hair turns blue, he says, "Kat, don't you worry honey, I shall protect thee from the evil of the night with my undying love for you."
Gareth
"General. What is the next phase? How do we begin?"
Jus
Jus begins to put the second ring on and hesitates. He looks over to Kat for a moment then walks over and crouches down beside her. "Kat," Jus whispers, "we'll do this as a team. We'll make it." "And we need you to dance upon the rubble!", Jus chuckles, "And to help keep Gareth, Onrad, and Tib in line." He takes Kat's hand, holding the ring it in front of her left ring finger, "Would you take this ring." He winks at her then laughes, trying to pull her to her feet. "Well, you're welcome to it if you want. You or Flaust; it won't help me any."
General Livermore
Sunday July 26th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Turning to Gareth, General Livermore begins, "Next is the delivery of the plans. Our experts are analyzing the originals as we speak. We will make modifications to the replacements as necessary. Expect to be teleported to the outskirts of enemy encampment within the hour, two at the most. You will have to traverse the approximately two miles to the main sentries. What you do at that point onward is for you to decide. Roscoe informed me... excuse me."DM
The general gets the attention of one of messengers -- always at hand. He whispers, sending the woman out.
General Livermore
"As I was saying, Roscoe informed me you had already discussed your infiltration and escape plans. Use the time you have to review and refine. If any further information is obtained from the orcs' interrogation (such as it is) you will be informed. Suffice it to say, the Bloody Claws were very dedicated and focused on getting the plans to the Dark Lord's General. Beyond that, nothing helpful has yet been found. I am willing to spend the time needed for you to succeed. But time is short, and I have other pressing duties. If you have nothing further..."
DM
The General hesitates before leaving, waiting to see if there are any more questions.
Tiburon
Tiburon sits bsck and quitely prays to Domi for the sucess of their mission and the safe return of all of them.
Flaust
Flaust says to the group, "Once we arrive and locate a sentry, give me a moment to cast a spell that, Alemi willing, should allow us to penetrate the camp more easily. We do not have to have the sentry see us, I just have to be nearby. The spell will give us information on the customs of the camp, so that we may blend in more easily."
Onrad
"Flaust, if there is a possibility of the sentry resisting the spell and thus becoming aware that something dangerous to him is up, I'm against it. Although I'm sure it's a well thought out spell, we must act as the orcs we intend to be. Acting is the key! Not spells. Spells and action we save in case the acting fails."
Jus
"I've memorized a spell that will assist up to 4 people in forgetting the last few minutes. If we slip up, let me know and I'll cast it. Only got one shot, so make sure we need it..."
Nonam
"I've memorized the same spell, Jus. Now it seems to me that we should behave like messengers. That would mean walking right up to the camp and calling out to the sentry that we have a message for the general. Then we show the seal, and he takes us right to the general's tent. We give it to him and leave. If the sentry causes us trouble, then Jus or I cast 'forget' on him, and he forgets the whole little conversation, and then we slip past him. Or another thing that might be handy is if we don't know the password the sentry wants, then we get him to tell us after we've blown it. You know something like, 'well now that we're dead anyway, what was the password?' Then we cast 'forget' on him, and when it takes effect, we say, 'We have a message for the general. The password is blablabla.' Well what do you guys think?"
Gareth
"A couple of things General. As Jus mentioned, there appears to be a password. One of the Orcs asked for it during our combat. If you can get your people to focus on getting it, we would probably have a better chance to succeed. Also, their names would be helpful as well. Another issue is that we have seven in our party, they had 8. Perhaps it would be better to bring another person along to complete the disguise. We need to review what each orc did and make sure we not only look like them, but act like them as well. Other than that, I like Jus's plan. After we get the plans delivered, we can try to leave, or if not possible get some place after the hoard begins to move and make our escape then. What would you recommend, general, if we are ordered to stay? It would seem better to stay although that is extremely dangerous."
Tiburon
"... My Lord Domi, amen, " finishes Tiburon. He stands and says, " Domi has granted me the use of spells to aid us. I will let you know what they are so if there is a time someone thinks we need them they can ask for them. I have two Commands, Entangles, Heat Metals,Hold Persons, and Random Causatilies. I have one Silence 15' radius and one Darkness. Let's hope we don't need to use any of them."
General Livermore
"We will attempt to extract the password. Let one of these messengers know which orc asked. If you are ordered to stay, use your judgement. You have the teleport ring and may use it to leave at your discretion."
Jus
"I agree with Nonam's plans on getting the password. Even if we get the orcs' password, it might not be the same one to get us in the camp. We still need to think of an alternative plan if our spells don't work."
DM
Monday July 27th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Nonam's attention is pulled from the conversations to the ring he just put on. It seems to be getting painfully tight! He then notices an angry whispering in his mind, "Hates it!!!!"Nonam
Nonam's hair turns white as he calmly says, "There is always one drawback to experimentation and that's when you make a mistake... General, if I can't get this off, will you call someone who can?" Then he attempts to take the ring from his finger and hurl it across the room.
DM
The ring constricts even tighter onto Nonam's finger, while the voice raises in volume, "No! it... IT!".
Tiburon
Tiburon says," Quick General, have someone cast a Dispel Magic on that ring !"
Flaust
Preparing for the emergence of a nine-fingered Nonam, Flaust hurriedly walks over to render aid.
Gareth
"If brute force will help let me know. I could try to tear the ring or cutit with a daggar or sword."
Kat
Kat stands, power crackling from her fingers. " Nonam, DON'T call me honey!. Jus thank you for the ring but I can't wear such an evil abomination, my God would not allow it. I like the thought of using the telaport ring for escape. Sir Roscoe has used one of these before, ask him, can everyone put it on but me and how long can I wait before I complet the circuit and get us all home? Kat then sees Noman in pain, she pulls her skull from her pack and casts dispell magic on the ring staight from her book."
Onrad
Onrad stands ready to assist Nonam if he needs it. He grimaces as he relates to the pain Nonam is experiencing.
Nonam
Hoping Kat's spell works, but not willing to waste any time, Nonam snaps the wrist of his free hand and a dagger falls into his grasp. "If anyone cuts off my finger, it's going to be me. Of course my preference would be to use magaaggh." He grimaces as the ring tightens more.
DM
Tuesday July 28th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Believe it or not, Kat rolls a 19 on her Dispel Magic roll and succeeds against the ring. "No..uh...auuugh! That hurts!" it broadcasts into Nonam's mind as it loosens against its will and comes off. Thankfully, Kat was intelligent enough to cast the spell on the object rather than just casting it in general preventing harm to the other magical effects in the room.General Livermore
The General turns to receive a note. "Gentlemen and ladies. One of our scouts watching the movements of the Dark Lord's Northern Army has been instructed to obtain the password. Our Speak With Dead spells are proving uneffective. He is to use his final invisibity potion to infiltrate near the entrance and attempt to overhear the sign and countersign. If successful, he will report back or pass the message on to you upon your arrival.
Kat
As the spell is cast from out of the skull Kat smiles knowing that she has been sucessfull. "I couldn't let you ruin that beautiful hand, now if you all will excuse me I have angered someone and they wish to talk . . ." A loud screem is heard from within the skull, lighting crackles in the eye scockets and rushes out strikeing Kat square in the chest. Kat flys across the room hiting the far wall with a thud and cloapsing in a heap.
Flaust
Looking at Kat, Flaust gets a weird, far-off, look in her eye and mutters. "Bad drugs, dude."
Tiburon
Tiburon quickly moves over to Kat and checks her for any serious injuries. When he finds none he sets out to revive her. " Kat...( patting her... uh.. hand) ..Kat .. are you OK ?" says a concerned Tiburon.
Gareth
"What kind of friends do you have that would do such a thing! General, we will be ready as soon as you direct us to leave."
Jus
While he still has it on his mind, Jus turns to the General, "General, about these wands... Would you please have someone identify them? And yes, please get the control words for both of them; the fireball wand may be useful in extreme circumstances." Jus asks Nonam, "What happened? What caused the ring to tighten? And what was that skull all about, Kat?"
Nonam
"Jus, the ring was probably attuned to evil cretures. Anything which honors goodness would probably have met with the same reaction. From things I have read it could have been much worse. As for the skull, I'm not completely certain as I never studied much witchcraft, but I believe that is how she communicates with her spell-giver, Pantheon... Kat, I appreciate your noble deeds, but in the future never cast a spell directly from your spellbook on my account, and never let me be the one to upset your relationship with your spell-giver... especially when there are so many of the general's priests around that could reattach a finger.
Flaust
Contemplating the thought of the General's staff giving Nonam the finger, Flaust grimaces (not a pretty sight).
Gareth
Gareth helps Kat to her feet - being as gentle as possible.
Tiburon
" Oh sure," Tiburon says under his breath," Gareth always butts in when someone else is helping Kat ". Tiburon steps back watching Kat to see that she's alright.
Gareth
"Sorry Tiberion, just a reaction I guess. With freinds like she apparently has she'll need us both."
Nikar
A regal looking female dressed in a red cloak and robe barges in the room and says, "General, I have your stupid items Identified. I expect payment to my account asap. Whose the mage here?" Some point to Kat and some to Nonam. She ignores Nonam and says to Kat, "The smoking one is a Wand of Fireballs. I think it's had it. Twill take alot of cash and patience to fix it. However, it should be good for one HUGE explosion as it goes out should someone ever get that desperate. The other one is a Wand of Dispel Magic. It has some method of recharging that I haven't the time to figure out. It can tell you by osmosis when it's charged or not. My guess is that it takes a 24 hour period to recharge. It didn't charge in my lab either. But began to do so just as soon as we left. There. Uh, good luck." She turns. "General." She leaves.
Kat
Kat drifts in and out od awareness for awhile before finally coming around to Tiburon and Gareth tring to help. She regains her feet smiling at the two boys and gives each a kiss on the cheek. Looking to Nonam she says "Noman what you have just seen is the skull of my great, grand mother, she grants me my spells just as your book grants you yours. However just as casting a spell out of your book has a price so does my grandmothers spirit ask me for something." Turning to Tiburon she says " Lets not experement with strange objects to offten, OK? " She then sits with the help of the two men. When Nikar enters she pays attention and marks the wands with string.
Onrad
"She uses a skull to keep her spells in??? She..She..." Onrad begins to bang his head into the wall. Hard. Muttering something like "grrrrrahhhhhhhAaaauuurrrrghBrrrreeagggghhhhhNoooowowwwwwayyyy!spewwwwweaaaaaarrrrghhhhh!" He turns around several times, tips over once like he's gonna faint, then marches out into the kitchen and slams the door.
Tiburon
Tiburon blushes and looks down at the toe he's rubbing on the floor, " Uh.. Ok, Kat... ummm... as long as you're alright now .. uhh, maybe you're right about not experimenting with the unknown." Tib looks up with a grin as Onrad starts to leave, " Say Onrad, at least the spells stay in the family ."
Gareth
General, I think we are ready now. Is there a possibilty of an eighth joining us? It would be obe less thing to explain away when we get there."
Jus
"Unless anyone disagrees, I say let's consider these few items party treasure until we have more to split up. And unless Gareth wants to carry the wand of fireballs," Jus looks at Gareth, almost hoping he does, "I'll keep it in my belt for this outing -- and hopefully never use it."
Nonam
"Considering recent events, I think Kat should carry the wand of dispell magic... and Kat, my spells aren't granted by anything save my own desire to learn them." Nonam then sits down to wait for the password, and as he rests, his hair returns to it's normal black color.
Kat
Kat leans back against Tiburon and Gareth support. "Onrad, it is the skull of my dead great grandmother. Every spell she ever knew is imprinted within it's magic. This is the way my people honor their ansestors. You may continue to insult that belief at your own peril. Nonam the way we use magic is the same only the tools are diffrant. NOW if we could please stop squabaling about this and get down to bussiness!"
Flaust
"Please, everyone...if the Black Blades can cooperate with the Red Tigers during this whole mess, we can too. Let's get to cracking before we lose the advantage that we've gained so far. Do you want me to go ahead and try to use that spell I mentioned earlier (giving us the camp customs) and one of you use Forget afterwards...or should I 'forget' the spell?"
Gareth
"Sounds great Flaust. How do you propose we begin. I think we should transport some place a few miles from camp. We need to travel a bit so we look like we have not just stepped out of an inn or something. Then we can hear your idea for the spell, maybe in the mean time this 'agent' will get us the password, and then we can proceed. We can use the spells to make those guys forget (I'm assuming you can do it) and then deliver the orders. Once we have done that we better see what this guy says and then slip out at the most opportune time. Something like that - any ideas?
Kat
Kat asks" Did anyone find out if you can all put the mass teloport ring on now and the I'll wait so we can make a quick getaway? Will that work? How long will it work for? Are there any draw backs? Roscoe has used this artifact with the Gold Dragons before he would know, can we PLEASE ask him?"
Tiburon
Tiburon stands there and admires Kat's .... umm ....desire to get things going. He waits silently contemplating what can go wrong and making personal plans for each contengency.
General Livermore
Wednesday July 29th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Responding to Gareth, General Livermore states, "We had hoped to provide an eighth member, however, our resources are stretched on all fronts..." The General is interrupted once again, this time by a young page who moves like someone falling downhill. Small hands shove parchment into his glove, and a puzzled look crosses the General's face. Looking up, he says, "Our scouts have just reported a change in the level of activity in the camp, or, rather, above the camp. Thunderheads have boiled out of the empty sky." A nod from him sends the level of activity up several notches throughout the room. "Three, it is time. As soon as you leave, be aware that the headquarters will be moved -- once your mission is accomplished in the camp, proceed immediately to Edenmoor and help the Red Tigers in the evacuation and defense of the area. May the Gods be with you!"DM
The General immediately exits the room, along with most of the staff. Two or three attendants wait at the door for a few minutes, before realizing that Onrad is still in the kitchen. One pokes his head thru the door, and timidly says, "Sir, the rest are waiting..."
Flaust
"Ummm...Kat, I think they said Roscoe and the others had to go on another mission...from what little I know, I'd guess that the ring has to be used fairly quickly..."
Onrad
Onrad straightens from where he was leaning his head onto the wall and joins the group. "Kat, this is not over. That there skull is pure evil.....I mean strange. I think we'd better hear it all....later. After this is done." He looks to the group. "Let's do this!" Then purposefully, "For the Gods of Wold and New Elenna!" He reaches for the ring.
Gareth
Gareth reaches for the ring after Onrad and says "Good luck to us all"
Jus
"Let's be goin'!" Jus takes his turn with the ring.
DM
Thursday July 30th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Our heroes, having defeated the Bloody Claws and stealing the Dark Lord's final orders to his northern army, returned to the Floating City to have the plans changed by General Livermore and his staff so that the Dark Lord's army could be defeated. They now attempt to infiltrate the Northern Army to deliver the altered plans wearing the forms of the orcs they so recently defeated.
DM
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Quickly the remaining members don the ring and pass it on, finally completing the circuit to Kat. A slight mutter, and the scene changes to a clear night sky filled with a stiff stale breeze. Getting its bearings, the group quickly spots the destination several miles off to the right, where piles of clouds fill the sky. Something does not seem quite right, but in a moment, Jus notices it: Flashes of green light seem to strobe thru the roiling clouds.
Onrad
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Whispering, Onrad says, "Ok people, act like responsible mid-ability Orcs on a mission from the Dark Lord who've had a two-day journey....however you do that." ::bitter grin::
Nonam
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"Well, I think that we act like we're better than all the other orcs, and we expect them to do as we say when we say it. Afterall, We're the Bloody Claws, and SOME FREAKIN' HUMANS JUST KILLED ONE OF OUR MEMBERS AND I DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THIS KIND OF TREATMENT FROM THE LIKES OF YOU!!!" Nonam then snarling whips out his wand of shocking and starts to shake in anger. Then he stops and smiles in amusement. Nonam made a pretty good snarling orc except that all the while his hair was changing colors - just about ruining any effect he might have been trying to achieve.
Kat
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Kat looks to the green clouds and says. "Onrad THAT is evil." Then she turns to the group. " Please friends, don't underestamat our opponent, I couldn't stand to losse ANY of you. Even you Onrad." She leans down and kisses Onrad. "Well we best be going" Kat sholders her pack and begins walking tword the camp.
Gareth
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Gareth moves toward the camp tightly hold the satchel with the new orders. "Let's walk in that direction and keep an eye out for the agent who is supposed to meet us. If he doesn't, let's be ready with plan B. Make the guards spill the password and then make them forget."
Flaust
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Looking at the clouds, Flaust turns a pale green and numbly follows the group.
Tiburon
Thursday July 30th, 1998 11:00:06 AM
Tiburon walks with the froup while keeping a wary eye out.
DM
Friday July 31st, 1998 10:59:59 AM
The group has made its way stealthily over slightly rolling terrain for 10 or 15 minutes, when it is brought up short by a strange sight: Before you and ahead of you to the left and right, the ground is sporadically littered with the bodies of birds, rodents, and even a wild dog and small deer here and there. The scrubs and plants seem to be dead -- even the evergreen plants are now the color of milkweed. Both Jus and Kat begin to notice that their wands, from the orcs, seem to throb in unison with the green lightning strokes in the clouds ahead - which are still a good mile distant.
Onrad
Friday July 31st, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Onrad blushes from Kat's kiss, gulps down his last meal from the dead animals, and whispers, "Stop shaking....stop shaking. Act. You're an orc." He continues to walk forward......carefully.
Gareth
Friday July 31st, 1998 11:00:01 AM
I think they know about us already. That lightning strike when the orcs began to run. Flaust, you have any ideas on getting that info you were talking about? I don't like how this is playing out.
Jus
Friday July 31st, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"Think the Ravenloft mist killed these animals? Maybe its just signs of the army's passage." Looking up at the clouds, Jus says, "I just hope that doesn't blow this wand! And I hope no one notices the rest of our belongings are not pulsating!"
Flaust
Friday July 31st, 1998 11:00:03 AM
"Without someone around from their camp, my spell is useless...sorry."
DM
Saturday August 1st, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Gareth and Tiburon notice a movement in the ground to the left of the party, not more than 20 yards away. A humanoid figure seems to rise up out of the ground.
Kat
Saturday August 1st, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Kat stands ready to greet the figure as if she expected it to happen.
Gareth
Saturday August 1st, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Gareth eyes him closely and waits ready to draw his sword an fight at the first sign of trouble.
Nonam
Saturday August 1st, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Nonam calls out, "WHO'S THERE?"
DM
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 10:59:59 AM
The person, if that is what it is, stands no taller than a drawf, but seems strangely thin. Because of the darkness, it's hard to tell if it is a person covered with brush, vines, and undergrowth, or if it in fact is some type of plant creature. You all here one distinct word spoken, "Pring."
Jus
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Jus pulls out the fireball wand and twirls it through his fingers, eyeing the newcomer. He looks around and sees if he can spot anyone else concealed.
Gareth
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:01 AM
"Thank You. Come on guys, lets go." And continues to walk with authority toward the camp. "If questioned about losing a member, we were attacked by a human party. We killed them but they got one of us."
Tiburon
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Tiburon looks at the figure and says," Thanks, now you better get away while you can." He then follows the rest of the group.
Kat
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Kat blows the figure a kiss and mouths the words "Thank You" she then begins singing a song to her self under her breath. "If the log rolls over we will die we will die, if the log rolls over we will die."
Onrad
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Onrad whispers, "Kat, this is not the time to be blowing kisses at logs. Focus."
Jus
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Jus looks askance at Gareth, "I don't think its any of their business what happened to him! And if they push, maybe we ought'a SHOW them what we did to those humans!" Jus puts his hands on his swords menacingly as he utters this last threat. (common speech, not orcish)
Nonam
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:06 AM
"From here on in, we're orcs. They could have spies as easily as us. No more talking about our purpose or our true feelings. And let's stick to speaking orcish. I assume we still can..."
Flaust
Sunday August 2nd, 1998 11:00:07 AM
Flaust peers at the thing for a moment, watching to see what it does.
DM
Monday August 3rd, 1998 10:59:59 AM
The Three begins to ascend a hill. Upon reaching the summit, they come upon an unbelievable scene of horror. To the left, at least a dozen elven females of varying ages have been staked down upon the bare ground. Several Humanoids some of your recognize as Hobgoblins, pour molasses on them. On the opposite side of the trail road, a like number of male elves are likewise staked out. Their tonges have been removed and hang around each elves own neck. Beyond the elves you stare in horror as a series of huge ant hills descend down the hill to the south. The orcs laugh as they work nodding knowlingly at you as you pass.
Kat
Monday August 3rd, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Kat smiles in order to hold down her lunch and her anger. she hopes no one sees her tear.
Jus
Monday August 3rd, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Jus looks straight ahead with barely concealed rage. Noticing he has already pulled his swords out in reflex, Jus begins chanting to himself, "the big picture, remember the larger goals..." This helps little.
Flaust
Monday August 3rd, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Unable to contain herself, Flaust walks over to the nearest elf staked out on the ground. Muttering under her breath to herself in Halfing, she commends the elves to Alemi. Taking her dagger, she flings it at the ground near the body, and then rejoins the group.
Gareth
Monday August 3rd, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Gareth looks straight ahead as he knows he would not be able to stop himself from doing something to compromise the mission. He strides forward toward the front gate ready to get this overwith.
Hobgoblins
Tuesday August 4th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
The Hobgoblins turn toward Flaust. "What the?? You commend this filth to who? Alemi??!!!! What kind of orc are you?" Then he notices the dropped dagger. The 4 of them draw wicked curved swords. "You'll die for that." They get initiative. He swings at Flaust hitting for 10 points of damage slicing open his belly. A second Hobgoblin attacks also hitting for 8 hit points of damage. "Traitor! he yells" Hobgoblins #3 and #4 both miss cursing and calling on the secret name of The Dark One.
Tiburon
Tuesday August 4th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Tiburon cast Hold Person attempting to Hold all of them.
Flaust
Tuesday August 4th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Flaust casts Hold Person, attempting to affect all 4.
Nonam
Tuesday August 4th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"STOP THIS NOW!!! ALL OF YOU!!!" He walks up between the hobgoblins and Flaust. "I believe you elfin girls merely misunderstood my companion. If not, well then I'll rip her heart out myself." Then he whirls on Flaust, and draws a dagger. "What exactly is it that you said, and why did you drop that dagger? TELL ME!!!"
Gareth
Tuesday August 4th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
He says to the hobgoblins. "How dare you attack an emmisary carrying orders for the Dark One! If he finds out your life is in forfeit no matter WHAT she said! He will deal with this himself!" He waits a moment to see how they react ready to engage themif they resist.
DM
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
No answer if forthcoming as all four hobgoblins cease to move.
Gareth
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Come on. Let's go." And with that motions to the others to move on with him. He strides again toward the goal trying to look confident and not enraged at the scene around him. He whispers "We MUST not be distracted again from our mission, no matter what!"
Nonam
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
"Gareth, before we leave we have to finish this matter." Then Nonam turns away from Flaust and slits the throat of the first hobgoblin. "Help me kill the rest of these. We can't let them live now. Might as well cut down the elves too. Try to make it look like an escape. That way maybe we won't be the next ones up on those posts."
Jus
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Jus puts away his swords and looks around, seeing if anyone else is within sight. "I think this is all foolishness." Not one to hide his feelings, Jus turns to Flaust, keeping his voice low, but intense, "Flaust, you had better swear not to be such a fool again. NO MATTER YOUR PERSONAL FEELINGS! We ALL feel the same way, but the mission must continue. If you cannot swear, then return and wait for us. If you can, then let us keep our minds fixed upon our goal!"
Tiburon
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Tiburon looks at Flaust and says in a low voice," Look, this is WAR ! There are going to be atrocities but we have a mission to finish or this will happen to many, many more ! Keep this in mind and take it out on the enemy AFTER the mission is complete. " With that said Tib turns to continue onward.
Kat
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Kat says "Quick, place all the goblins near each other. She then cats PIT under the goblins the once they hit the bottom she drops the spell burying the dead goblin bodys."
Gareth
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
"Enough of this!" Gareth cuts one of the females free and says in common in a low voice "Cut your kinsman free and get out of here." He turns once he's sure she doesn't turn on him (seeing he's an orc) he says in orcish "Lets go! No more distractions or we're finished!"
Flaust
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:06 AM
Flaust says a silent prayer of thanks to Alemi and requests safe passage for the elves. She then walks over to Gareth and proceeds travelling to the camp.
Jus
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:07 AM
Jus stops. "Flaust," he calls, "I do hope you're not ignoring my demand, hoping I'll go away. I'm DEAD serious, we could -- and probably will -- see this again."
Onrad
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:08 AM
Onrad whispers, "Focus on the goal people. Flaust if you do something like that again, I'll kill you myself. Many more lives than these depend on our success. Who knows who might be listening. Stay in character!" Then he switches to orcish. "Hungry need grub. Wonder if they have female slave pens to reward us...heh...heh."
Flaust
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:09 AM
Nodding to Jus, Flaust grabs up one of the hobgoblin's weapons. Taking a strip of cloth off a hobgoblin's body, she wraps it around her head, covering her eyes. Using the weapon as a crutch, she again nods in Jus' direction and says, "Good enough?"
Nonam
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:10 AM
"Let's get out of here now. And Flaust, everyone else may threaten, but I was going to kill you..." Nonam heads toward camp.
Gareth
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:11 AM
"We gain nothing by threatening each other. Stop it! Flaust, we need you at full strength. If they see that weapon they will ask questions and worse, they would have expected us to kill you if you were injured that bad. Walk in normally and remember we will save thousands of lives by not reacting to situations we see. If we fail it will be our fault they die. Saving one and sacrificing many makes no sense. Even if it is hard." Gareth moves in the direction of the camp.
Kat
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:12 AM
Kat shouts in Orc " Stop squabling over the spoils of war all of you maggots or i'll see that you are spoiled for sure. Get your rears in line and look proud, we are the BLOODY CLAWS!" she begins to sing "We don't wanna go to war today, but the lord in the black says nay, nay, nay. So we march all day all day all day!"
Flaust
Wednesday August 5th, 1998 11:00:13 AM
Tossing the sword behind her, Flaust throws the cloth off her face and marches to Kat's chant.
DM
Thursday August 6th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
A quarter of a mile further, the party enters the region near the encampment. Although the clouds continue to churn overhead, all wind at the ground level has ceased. The putrid stench you have smelled over the last mile becomes almost unbearable. As you crest a slight rise in the ground, you spot the obvious source: large pools of blood lie here and there on the ground. Past them, you see the tents of the camp. Seeing that these may not be skirted, the party proceeds toward their goal. As you near the first of the pools, you begin feeling horrible headaches, causing everyone to suffer 1 point of damage. Looking at each other, you see that blood seems to be oozing from the pores of your foreheads. Flaust's recent belly wood immediately opens up, and she suffers an additional 4 points of damage as she doubles over. Almost immediately, two of the nearest pools bubble, and one skeleton arises from each, covered in ichor.
Jus
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Jus tries to ignore the skeletons and keep walking. In his pain, Jus remembers the General said he would try and get the password to them. Realizing this may be a great time for it, Jus looks at one of the skeletons and -- hoping he's right -- says "Pring".
Onrad
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Onrad, staying very near Flaust, says in Orcish, "Cleric, Do a Cure Light on yourself or drink a potion. You must be strong for the upcoming battle." Onrad looks for a gate or something that would be the place to report our presence and purpose.
Nonam
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Nonam tries to look like he enjoys the pain, and he grins as he walks into camp. He also ignores the skeletons, and he keeps an eye out for anyone who looks like someone he should report to.
Gareth
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Watches the skeletons closely out of the corner of his eye as he passes ready for any offensive move.
Flaust
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Turning away from the skeletons, Flaust lays hands on herself, curing 10 points of damage and sealing the wound.
Kat
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Kat continues to chant "Keep that line straight, so we march all day all day all day." Kat sees that Flaust is done healing herself so she grabs her by the arm and yanks her to her feet. "GET UP you lazy maggott is this how you wish to appear a weak elf lover!" Under her breath she wispers to Flaust "backhand me, NOW!"
Tiburon
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:06 AM
Tiburon continues onward thinking about the mission as he grimaces with pain. " Let's get on with it." he says thru clenched teeth.
DM
Thursday August 6th, 1998 11:00:07 AM
The air turns black around Flaust's hands as she attempts to heal herself. When the darkness clears, her hands are frozen to blood-icicles in her belly. No healing has occurred, and Flaust takes an additional 4 points of damage. As Kat yanks on Flaust's arms, the hands rip free, dealing another 2 points of damage. At the same time, a pseudopod of blood lashes out from one of the skeleton pools, latching onto Flaust's waist, swiftly dragging her over to the pond. The skeletons stand motionless. No other creatures are seen in the vicinity. Everyone takes another point of damage, as blood streams down your faces.
Gareth
Friday August 7th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Gareth grabs Flaust and attempts to drag her away from the blood pools away from the camp as quickly as possible.
Gareth
Friday August 7th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Cut it!
Jus
Friday August 7th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Jus looks towards the camp to see if anyone is taking an interest in what is happening, hoping no one is looking.
Onrad
Friday August 7th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Onrad draws his sword and slices at the Pseudopod with both swords rolling a 16 and a 20. The critical roll is an 18. (honest) That's hits on AC-1, AC-5, and AC-3. If successful, he immediately sheathes his swords and moves onward with a scowl on his face.
Nonam
Friday August 7th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Nonam tosses a jar of Kheotum's Ointment to Flaust. "Try using this, if it doesn't heal you, then I don't know what to do." Then he continues on his way - quickly.
Tiburon
Friday August 7th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Tiburon moves to help Gareth .
Kat
Friday August 7th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Kat bends over the hurting Flaust. She helps apply the ointment as she trys to hurry Flaust away.
DM
Saturday August 8th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Gareth's attempts to free Flaust appear to be in vain - it is like pulling the stump of a great tree out of the ground. However, Onrad's blows do have the desired effect -- all three blows land, severing the tentacle. Flaust fails back gasping and drained (she takes another 6 points of damage from contact with the tentacle). Kat's minstrations seem to work, and Flaust runs bent over with the group toward the camp. Strangely, no sign of life has appeared from near the camp, which stands some 200 yards away. The Three manage to skirt the remaining pools and walk unmolested to the edge of the camp. It is silent. The clouds above seem lower than they were a few minutes ago. Hundreds of tents are placed here and there, but no movement is detected. However, as the group takes several steps, something like a veil seems to lift from before their eyes. Shadowy movements become more solid with each step, and then the camp disappears altogether! You find yourselves at the vanguard of a travelling army. Behind you, the landscape has altered drastically. It appears that the troups have marched many leagues from the last known position of the camp! Immediately, you are confronted by several ogre-type creatures, who demand to know your business. To the left and right, hordes of black creatures shamble on. The general was wrong -- this army is far bigger than its estimated 5000 creatures.
Nonam
Saturday August 8th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Nonam tells the ogre-like creatures, "We're supposed to deliver a message." Then he nods at Gareth.
Gareth
Saturday August 8th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
"We have new orders from the Dark Lord for the general. Take us to him now!"
Kat
Saturday August 8th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Kat holds Flaust in such a way that is helpfull but looks as if it were a punishment, while muttering "You lazzy elf lover if you make us look bad I will skin you my self."
Tiburon
Saturday August 8th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Tiburon nonchalontly looks around the area, noting the size and make-up of the units around him. He tries to count the number of creatures at each campfire and then the number of campfires to get a rough estimate of the true size of the army. He tells Noname and Onrad to remember those numbers and memorizes them himself.
Voice
Sunday August 9th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
The sound of a wicked whip rings out. "Hocus! What I say 'bout your stupid 'llusions, huh?" The whip rings out a second time. "Save them for battle like General Flak say!"
High-pitched Voice
Sunday August 9th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Aurrrrieee! Ya don't have to hit me."
DM
Sunday August 9th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
The vision of the moving army also vanishes before your eyes. The trail has narrowed and goes between two huge granite rocks which seem to form a makeshift gate. Extending to the left and right of the rocks are huge coils of barbed wire. You stand between these two rocks. The ogres resolve themselves into Goblins. However, these goblins are like none you've ever heard of. The intelligience almost shines out of those sinister black eyes. Beyond this gate, is a large camp. The size of the army is impossible to estimate from the thousands of moving forms and the hundreds of tents, lean-to's and campfires burning in the early evening.
Goblin Leader
Sunday August 9th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
The evident leader of the goblins draws a wicked looking curved blade the size of a long sword and puts it to Tiburon's throat. He then speaks in perfect common with an aritocratic accent. "Why, pray tell, do YOU SCUM neeeed to know the SIZE of our arrrrmy, hmm?" He nods to his second.
Goblin Second
Sunday August 9th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
The Goblin second reaches for a whistle at his neck and blows it. No sound is heard.
Gareth
Sunday August 9th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
"How DARE you question emmisaries of the Dark Lord! You will take us to the General now or we will see you flayed and roasted alive!!
Tiburon
Sunday August 9th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Tiburon sneers at the Goblin ," Content yourself to doing your duty, not questioning you betters !" With that he slaps the sword away from his throat . " Take us to the Commander , " he haughtly orders the Goblin," We have the plans he has been expecting . And remember, I won't forget this slight from you. "
Goblin Leader
Monday August 10th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Quick as lightning, the goblin slices back at Tiburon missing once and hitting once with his curved sword for 8 hit points of damage just as a squad of ogres comes into view.
Goblin Second
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Squad! Arrest these men and take them to the interrogation station. We'll soon have the truth out of them! ...and teach them a thing or two about rank in this army!"
Goblin Leader
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
"Never raise a weapon to the Tribeleader of the Scarred Foot! Go back and tell whoever it was that sent you that you failed to infiltrate the camp of General Claw! Your foolish cleric here opened his stupid mouth and revealed your mission!"
Ogre Leader
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"Weapons on ground!" His voice booms echoing through the camp and down the trail. His squad begins to surround the party."
Goblin Second
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
"As you can see here, we are extremely ready for battle! Go tell your bosses we are undefeatable!"
Jus
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Jus looks very confused, then turns to Gareth. With a look of fierce concentration, trying to play stupid, Jus stutters, "M..M..Mission! No d..d..deliver plans, dark l..l..lord kill tribe! He say k..k..kill all in way! He give us POWER!" With that, he nods at the others and pulls out the pulsating fireball wand.
Flaust
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Anger creeping into her voice as Flaust stares at Jus, she backs off and says, "Put that thing away -- the Dark Lord will have our hides if you decimate half the camp!"
Kat
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:06 AM
Kat hands the telaport ring to Flaust and wispers to her so that NO ONE celse can hear or tell that she is wispering "If things don't work put this on your finger and pass it around quick, coming to me last!"
Gareth
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:07 AM
Drawing his red arced sword Gareth says in orcish: "Tell me fool, you would dare accuse the Bloody Claws of treachery! You truly don't care to live! You will put YOUR weapons down or you will die! Or better yet, YOU take the Dark Lord's orders to the General and tell HIM you wouldn't let us through!" And with that Gareth throws the satchel to the Hobgoblin leader.
Nonam
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:08 AM
Nonam says nothing, but he crosses his arms in an evil way, glares at the goblins sinisterly, and waits for a response with malcontent in his heart and eyes.
Tiburon
Monday August 10th, 1998 11:00:09 AM
Tiburon steps back a pace and rubs his fingers across the wound the Goblin made. He then licks the blood off his finger and says, " This does not taste half as sweet as your blood will after I kill you. I will deal with you after we have finished our mission." . Tiburon turns to the Ogre Leader and says ," Well ?? Are you just going to stand there ? Take us to the Commander. Now ! "
Ogre Leader
Tuesday August 11th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
"Ugnh! Take not to commander. Take to interrogation. Ugnh!"
Goblin Leader
Tuesday August 11th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Hold! I'll take you to General Claw myself once you satisfy me as to who you are. Know that I have FULL authority over live and death at this gate. I can kill you here and General Claw will get your message just as well as you know. If you wish to live, answer my questions. First, why does this one (pointing to Tiburon) want to know the number of tents in the camp. Well?? My patience wears thin. Answer that and I'll move on to the next question. Satisfy me with the answers I seek on each question and I'll take you straight to the general who will lavish praise upon me for my throuroughness. Otherwise, I think we'll skip the interrogators and kill you here. I won't let such through my gate!"
Gareth
Tuesday August 11th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
With a glare and anger in his voice Gareth says "First of all, I am the leader. You will direct your questions to me! Secondly, you may think you will be praised for your actions, but if the general fails to carry out the Dark Lord's wishes because of your 'thouroughness' I am sure you WILL get a reward - slow and painful death! Now, to answer your question: My orders to my squad are to ALWAYS assess their situation when on a mission. He was doing nothing but that - assessing his situation. Next question if you dare delay further!"
Kat
Tuesday August 11th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Turning to Gareth "If i may sir," Then to the Goblin leader "We would not have been assessing the situation if one of YOUR men had not broken General Flak's direct order and cast an illusion here. We walked into a unknown situation and assessed it for danger, counting tents and men that we knew and did not know." Now I am sure that if you want to continue to bicker over details General Flak would love to know why what we carry was held up and not brought to his attention upon arival. Personaly I do not wish to displease our lord another moment."
Jus
Tuesday August 11th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Jus' hands begin to quiver. Very excitedly he turns back to Gareth and holds the wand up, tightly clasped in both hands. "Dark Lord's precious wants b..blood! We kill, we g..go! Yes? Precious say yes."
Tiburon
Tuesday August 11th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Tiburon says to the Goblin Leader, " My leader speaks the truth. Don't you asses the situation when you first enter it or are you too stupid . Besides, I wanted to see how big the army was so we could wager on how many Humans and Elves we will kill."
Goblin Leader #1
Wednesday August 12th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Ahh! Very well. I am pleased. You were not acting like the Bloody Bones I've known all these years. Now, if you would just answer one more question we'll be on our way. Is his majesty the Dark Lord, heh...heh as the nasty Elennians call him, feeling better? Is he getting over his injuries?
Gareth
Wednesday August 12th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Gareth laughs - "Injuries? Our master has no injuries and he did not reveal himself to us directly when he gave us the orders! We will NOT answer questions on how the operations are conducted. There are EARS everywhere. ENOUGH, let us pass or we will put an end to your duties!
Nonam
Wednesday August 12th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Nonam narrows his eyes some when Gareth says that he's the leader, but he still just stands there menacincly without saying a word.
Kat
Wednesday August 12th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
To the goblin leader "Again with questions designed to trap. Do you continue to prsume to test us? We will be punished now that you have delayed us. It will be painful beyond measure, i will remember your name when asked whay we were late. Oh did you call us the Bloody Bones?"
Tiburon
Wednesday August 12th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Tiburon looks at Kat and says with a smile," I , Tork of the Bloody Claws, have already claimed this pathtic ones life. After we finish our task ( turning to the Goblin Leader ) I will return to take it ."
Goblin Leader
Thursday August 13th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
"Sir, they genuine as far as I can determine. What do you wish?"
Goblin #2
Thursday August 13th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Yes, I agree, however you will be punished for your lack of memory. They are the Bloody Claws, not the Bloody Bones, fool! Report to interrogation for 20 lashes!" Goblin #2 opens his robe to reveal that he is the true leader. "You may proceed to the General's tent. I'm assuming you know which one it is?"
Goblin #1
Thursday August 13th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Drops to his knees in front of his superior and says, "Yes sir." He rises and departs in a northerly direction once through the gate.
Nonam
Thursday August 13th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Nonam finally speaks. "ALL OF YOU ARE FOOLS!!!" With that accomplished he really begins to spew venom of a zealot, "That halfwit goblin just ran off with our message for the General. If all of you can think back long and hard, our nimrod leader gave them to him in a fit of rage. My master will kill us all if we don't hurry up and get them in the hands of the general." Then he eyes the goblin, "My master will kill you too. Don't think that he won't know that you ordered the fool to run off for his punishment. Well, I say that he needs a little more punishment than 20 lashes. I say we kill him for forgetting to give back our satchel. And we should make a big event of it. Everyone in this camp needs to know my master's price for forgetfulness. Forgetfulness is a lack of love for my master and for that death is required."
Gareth
Thursday August 13th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Taking his lead from the Goblin leader with rage Gareth forcefully backhands Nonam saying "You will DIE if you speak of me again! We have no time! We must deliver the orders! Recall your sentry and return the orders. I require he come with us so he can explain himself to the general. That we may at LEAST escape with our lives. You owe us at LEAST that for your questioning!"
Jus
Thursday August 13th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
In the background to all this conflict, Jus stares angrily at the wand, clenching it with white knuckles. He walks over to 'Tok', shoving the wand back into his belt saying, "Ugh! I HATE when it does that! Next time you carry the accursed wand!" "Ah, shut up lest I break ya!" he adds, looking down and giving the wand a thump.
Goblin #2
Friday August 14th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
"Aauugh! We're all dead if he gets to the interrogation station and they discover those plans on him! Quick, I can't leave the gate. Take these ogres and chase him down. Crud here (pointing to the Ogre Leader) knows where to go. Then he whispers something in Gareth's ear.
Tiburon
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
goes stiff for a moment in surprise then relaxes, smiles and says, "Oh, by the way, Goblin Commander, we have an eighth member as you know. We left him behind as he was injured. He should be catching up with us in a bit. Watch for him. Give him the "usual" welcome and send him to us.
Figure
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
A figure emerges from the top of the rock to the left of the gate. He slides down the side of the rock and says, "I'm already here."
Onrad
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
immediately goes to this new person's side and pushes him through the gate. "We're in a hurry! All is at risk! Lead on Crud! Go!" Onrad grabs Crud by the elbow forcing him into a very fast walk. And then softly "Let's go."
Flaust
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Flaust picks up the pace trying to look important and looks furtively for the missing Goblin.
Nonam
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Nonam smiles at Gareth, "You know you're always welcome to try." Then he begins to follow crud and Onrad while keeping a close eye on the stranger.
Gareth
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Gareth turns and says "CRUD! Catch the goblin that just left here as fast as you can!" and with that races after the Goblin at top speed saying "Come on, Crud! Catch him fast!" He races after Crud unless he can see the goblin in which case he races ahead making sure to keep him in sight.
Jus
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:06 AM
Jus runs up along side Nonam. Quietly he says, "You continue to impress me with your restraint. Well done."
Gareth
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:07 AM
"We'll finish that dirt bag as soon as we have him."
Kat
Friday August 14th, 1998 11:00:08 AM
Kat looks at Flaust to make sure shes OK and says "Boy's and their tough kill the world way. Come on lets catch that goblin!" As she runs with the others.
DM
Saturday August 15th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Everyone sees the goblin calmly walking toward an area where bricks have something enclosed. He is oblivious to what is behind him.
Crud
Saturday August 15th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Crud smash!" The ogre and his fellows all raise clubs to attack the goblin.
Goblin #1
Saturday August 15th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Goblin #1 turns and seeing the ogres charging and the Bloody Claws coming right after, defends himself with the only thing he has handy, the satchel, holding it over his head.
Nonam
Saturday August 15th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"My master requires your death for taking our satchel."
Gareth
Saturday August 15th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
"Wait Crud! You! You wretched piece of dirt! Return the satchel to me and be quick about it! You will pay dearly for your error!"
Jus
Saturday August 15th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
"And then get moving to the General! We'll decide what to do to ya' on the way!" Jus yells, glaring at the goblin.
Crud
Sunday August 16th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
"Yes master." Crud grabs the satchel and gives it to Gareth. "Master pleased? Can pound puny Goblin now?"
Gareth
Sunday August 16th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
"Not yet Crud. Take him to the General's tent. If he makes a sound THEN you cna pound him. We'll see if the General wishes to make an example of this idiot." And with that Gareth waits and follows the Ogres.
Nonam
Sunday August 16th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
"Crud, I'm sure that you know how to hurt him without killing him. Feel free to do that on the way." Nonam waits to follow too.
Kat
Sunday August 16th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
Kat follows the others
Teko
Sunday August 16th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Teko follows along with the rest. "Slow and painful death," he grunts, "is always the best way. Next best is the kind of pain where they WISH they was dead. Heh, heh."
Crud
Monday August 17th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
"Yeah. heh...heh." Crud grabs Goblin #1's arms and yanks at them. They come off in his hands. "Heh...heh."
Goblin #1
Monday August 17th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
The Goblin's eyes light up in shock, he spins around a few times spurting blood over everyone and then he screams, "AAUUUUUGHHHHHH!!!" His eyes roll up in his head and he collapses unmoving.
Nonam
Monday August 17th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Nonam laughs a fiendish orcish laugh. "Well done, Crud. You have pleased my master. Now carry him to the general's tent and hurry. We need to get there before this fool dies."
Gareth
Monday August 17th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"Let's go! We are running out of time. Good job Crud. Take him with us."
Kat
Monday August 17th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Kat smiles broadly, ignoring the blood driping off her chin from biting her own toung to keep from screaming.
Teko
Monday August 17th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
Teko pulls his eyes away from the sight of those arms and wipes his brow. "Yeah...yeah...let's go..."
Flaust
Monday August 17th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
feeling sick at all the violence, flaust follows the others fighting the instinct to help the wounded
Crud
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 10:59:59 AM
Crud leads the way swinging his extra set of arms in one hand and dragging the goblin by his hair with the other. He winds through hundreds of tents set up in a disorganized fashion. At one point you see two young Halflings already dead on a spit being cooked for a feast. Their mouths are stuffed with vegetables and a broth is being poured over them. At another location you see 4 stone giants playing bones for a dwarven hand with a diamond ring on it. Eventually you reach an open area where the trees and grass have not been drained. "Goblins always come here to talk to General." The area almost seems peaceful.....too peaceful.
Jus
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:00 AM
Jus pulls his attention away from Crud and the goblin to look around. He notices the newcomer, recalling Onrad and Tiburon's reaction to his arrival. He goes over to Onrad and whispers (for his ears only), "I didn't realize the eighth member of our party would be here so soon. You mind telling me -- before we see the general -- how you expected him?" Jus palms one of his daggers in case it is needed.
Nonam
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:01 AM
Nonam, oblivious of the newcomer, decides that the peaceful scene is too peaceful to be the center of the evil camp, and he attempts to disbelieve.
Gareth
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:02 AM
"What do they do, Crud? Just walk in or do they say something first?" Gareth looks carefully at the tent and the green area taking note of anything he can see and noting the area's size and possible escape routes. Trying not to think about the visions of the pat the Goblin's demise brings back.
Kat
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:03 AM
Kat silently checks with Flaust to make sure she still has the telaportation ring.
Flaust
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:04 AM
a tear runs down her cheek and the sight of two halflings staked is almost to much for her to take. she bites her lip to keep from screaming and quietly confirms Kats question about the ring
Teko
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:05 AM
Teko looks around for signs of animate life - animals, humanoids, or other. He waits for a response from Crud.
Onrad
Tuesday August 18th, 1998 11:00:06 AM
Turns to Jus, "What nonsense you talk now! You act more human ever day. Get out of my face!"
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