Gareth Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:02:59 PM
"Boy, I thought we'd at least have a LITTLE peace!". He rises and engages the big goblin manuvering between it, the staircase, and Anya. He nails the huge creature with a masterful cross stroke making a nice red line across it's chest (14TH, 18 DMG).
Jus Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:00 PM
Due to the cramped quarters, Jus can only pull out one of his swords. His mind on the kids, his attack isn't very effective (th7). Wanting to protect them above all, Jus yells to Jorl, "Jorl, is there any way they can get upstairs!? Do the kids need protection!?"
Kat Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:01 PM
"Well if this isn't completly unexpected. Boys i have to tell you that as soon as Joral said that I knew something was gonna happen." Then she cast Magical Missile on the Bigest goblin.
Onrad Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:02 PM
"Close quarters phooey! I need room to fight! Onrad quickly bolts for the front door that is being attacked and quickly opens it, saying "Boo!" He then attempts to step through and shut the door behind him, trying to take this part of the battle outside. He announces, "Here I am fellows. Let's cut!" . He draws his swords to defend letting his eyes adjust to the lack of light and tries to count the number of goblins he's facing.
Kat's damage Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:03 PM
The magic missle bolts streak toward the large goblin and do 10pts of damage.
Teko Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:04 PM
Teko pulls his shortsword and attacks the nearest goblin. But he slices at thin air (7).
Nonam Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:05 PM
Nonam casts magic missle and sends three bolts flying at three different goblins. The first does 5 pts, the 2nd 2, and the 3rd does 5. Then he begins to move toward the stairs.
Jorl Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:06 PM
Jorl moves to the nearest goblin and swings his sword (9th2). The beast screams in pain (7pts).
Ayna Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:07 PM
Guided by rage and fear Ayna sinks her knife deep into a goblin that gets too close to the stairs... and her children. (20,5/4pts)
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:08 PM
(rnd 1 - goblins iniative) The goblins rush to the attack. The leader screams in rage and swings his blade at Gareth (who undoubtedly would argue that he ate dinner in his armor). But the blade just whistles by (5). Goblin 2 runs to help his leader and clumsily swings at Gareth (3). Goblin 3 attacks Jus, but misses (9). Goblin 4 engages Teko. Its blade bites the gnome (17th1,4dmg). Goblin 5 launches a vicious assault on Jorl (20,12/4,5dmg). Goblin 6 attacks Ayna (20,1/6dmg). Goblin 7 attacks Jus but Jus meets the goblins thrust with his sword, and the creature's rusty blade breaks in half (1).
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:09 PM
(rnd 1 - goblins iniative pt 2) Goblin 8 attacks Teko (18/3dmg). Goblin 9 attacks Gareth, but misses (6). Goblin 10 attacks Nonam, but misses (9). Goblin 11 slices at Kat but misses (4). Goblin 12 leaps at Gareth but misses (14). Goblin 13 bites at Nonam but misses (7). Goblin 14 lunges lustfully at Kat. His blade scratches her delicate skin (16th2/5dmg). Goblin 15 attacks Jorl, but misses (7).
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:10 PM
Onrad makes it outside and suddenly thinks that maybe he shouldn't be here. He opens the door and stands face to face with five goblins that were about to come in the door. He does notice that there are goblins running around everywhere. They are slaughtering the livestock, and a group is about to burn down a field. His mind reels at the thought that these creatures could be motivated by nothing but evil. He estimates that besides the 5 before him there are 20 more running about the farm. He hopes there aren't more on the sides of the house. At least Onrad's sudden appearance seems to have suprised the goblins before him. One even dropped its sword. It's the party's iniative for round 2.
Gareth Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:11 PM
smiles as he begins to fight. He forgot how much he enjoyed the destruction of evil - especially evil directed toward those who farm the land. He takes an ugly but effective swipe at the big guy (6) dealing him another large wound (15 dmg). He then turns his even clumsier attack on his smaller attacker making it wish it would have hit with it's first attack (5TH,13 DMG). He revels in the thought that even a bad attack from him is bad news for his opponents.
Jus Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 2:03:12 PM
Knowing he'll probably get hit from behind, Jus breaks from his attackers to fight Goblin #6 on Anya. He barely manages to hit, but manages to find a vulnerable spot on the Goblin (h9:ac5:d8).
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:02:59 PM
One goblin manages a swing at Jus as he breaks combat. It slices his back as he dashes across the room (18/6).
Onrad Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:00 PM
Onrad exuding confidence he doesn't feel grins at the five of them and becomes a whirl of motion as he dances back and forth engaging #18 for his first strike. He strikes true with his first swing (10/THACO 14 hitting AC4) and does 2 points of damage. He then striking a double critical blow (natural 20 with a 16 following) doing 13 points damage. (max. dmg of 9 with 4 more from the bonus attack) Onrad shouts, "Run while you can!"
Nonam Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:01 PM
Nonam draws his magic dagger and stabs at #10. The blade just whistles through the air though (5).
Teko Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:02 PM
Teko hacks at #4 with his shortsword, but he misses (10).
Ayna Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:03 PM
Apparently absorbed in some sort of blood lust, Ayna sinks her blade deep into goblin 6 (20[20],8dmg).
Jorl Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:04 PM
Inspired by his wife, Jorl makes a vicious swing with his sword at #5. The beast cries in pain as Jorl's blade cuts deep (19,8dmg).
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:05 PM
Results of party's iniative. Goblins #2,5,6, & 18 fall down dead.
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:06 PM
Just before the goblins begin there assault, a loud horn sounds from upstatis. Jorl chuckles and says, "That's my girl" as he pulls his blade from the dead goblin before him.
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:07 PM
Goblin's iniative round 2: Goblin 1 bellows in rage at being treated so by Gareth, and he slashes down his wicked looking blade. The thing grins as blood spurts from Gareth's wound (20[14misses]/11dmg). Gareth, save vs poison. Goblin 3 rushes to attack Gareth, but makes a pitiful attempt (4). Goblin 4 swings at Teko, but misses (13). #7 follows Jus across the room, but is unable to attack this round. #8 attacks Teko and grins as its blade sinks deep (19/dmg5). #9 swings at Gareth, but misses (3). #10 chops at Nonam and hits (16/6dmg).
DM Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:08 PM
goblins pt 2: #11 attacks Kat, but misses (2). #12 attacks Gareth, but his armor turns the blade away (14). #13 strikes Nonam (17/3dmg). #14 makes a pathetic attempt at Kat (3). #15 swings over Jorl's head (3). #16 looks at the vicious Onrad and his sword lying on the ground where he droped it, and he runs out in the field screaming. Some goblins killing a cow, look up from their work and grin with evil in their hearts. They kill the fleeing goblin and start to move slowly toward the house. #17 swings at Onrad, but our hero dodges the blow (12). #19 swings at Onrad but also misses (14). #20 swings his rusty blade at Onrad, but it slips out of his hand and sticks in the wall of the farmhouse (1).
Dm Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:09 PM
Goblins 21, 22, & 23 climb in the windows. The party has the iniative for round 3.
Gareth Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:10 PM
snarls as he feels the blade and poison. He grits his teeth and fights on (19 SV). With a well place blow to the stomach (18 TH) he deal another painful wound to goblin #1 (11 DMG).
Jus Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:11 PM
Seeing all the Goblins on Gareth, Jus decides to ignore his foe and casts Magic Missile. Two missiles strike Goblin 12 (6d), one strikes Goblin 3 (4d).
Nonam Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:12 PM
Not having much luck with the daggers Nonam hopes he doesn't catch the house on fire and casts Burning Hands. Jets of mystic flame burst from the mage's fingertips and consume #10 and #13 in a ragin inferno. (14dmg ea/sv for 1/2)
Teko Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:13 PM
Encouraged by all the other spells going off, Teko drops his sword and casts Color Spray. Goblins #4, #8, and #23 fall to the ground unconscious as the are washed in the magical light.
Jorl Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:14 PM
Jorl spins to face #15, but he moves too quickly and is off balance when he strikes (4).
Ayna Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:15 PM
Ayna ineffectually tries to stab at #7 (4).
Onrad Wednesday February 3rd, 1999 3:03:16 PM
Onrad, beginning to actually feel the confidence he exudes, Concentrates on Goblin 19 the new one directly in front of him. His blades whirl through the air as he dances around ducking in and out. He gets three oppurtunities to hit and connects on two of them (rolls 12,16,3/THACO of 14/9 needed) and slices the goblin for a total of 6 points damage (rolled 2 and 4).
DM Sunday February 7th, 1999 6:28:59 AM
Results of party iniative for round 3: Goblin 1 falls dead at Gareth's feet. Its evil blade clatters across the floor as its body crumples. Goblins #10 and #13 both fail their save, but neither one collapses. Gareth begins to feel the poison from the blade course through his veins. He can tell he isn't feeling its full effects. Nevertheless he begins to feel dizzy (Dex -2 & save again).
DM Sunday February 7th, 1999 6:55:59 AM
Goblin's iniative round 3: The goblins seem to collectively take a breath when their leader falls. Then goblin #3 snatches up the fallen leaders sword. Upon touching the foul blade he grows larger and he screams out, "Ckarg smukl tordish nlarg!" Whatever it means, the goblins go nuts and they attack even more fiercely. Goblin #7 strikes at Jus once again. This time its blade strikes true (19/5dmg). Goblin #9 attacks Gareth. Its rusty blade strikes the brave warrior (19,4dmg). #10 attacks Nonam, but barely misses (15). #11 attacks Kat, but misses (15). #12 tries to attack Gareth, but he trips and falls at the warrior's feet (1). #13 claws at Nonam but misses (14). #14 jumps at Kat, but misses (9). #15 slashes at Jorl. It misses, but the blade passed close enough to the farmer to slice his sleeve (8). #19 attacks Onrad, but misses (11). #17 attacks Onrad, but misses (3). #20 tries to recover his sword. #21 rushes at Teko, but can't make it all the way and attack. #22 takes a swing at Gareth (4) as he runs toward Nonam. #24-#28 momentarily stop their advance toward Onrad. Each one lights a torch. Then they renew their advance. The party has the iniative for round 4.
Nonam Sunday February 7th, 1999 4:05:59 PM
Nonam casts Magic Missle. The first bolt explodes into #10's chest (3dmg). The second strikes #13 (4dmg). The third and final bolt strikes the oncoming #22 (3dmg).
Gareth Sunday February 7th, 1999 5:34:59 PM
shrugs off the dizzines and proves once again that even POISON can't stop his relentless attack. He yells as he gets a free shot on #3 as he goes for the sword that 'clattered across the floor' dealing him a HUGE blow (20 TH,6 TH, 11+17=28 DMG). He then turns his attack (Round 4) on the goblin that cut him #9 and shows him what a big mistake it was for him to come here tonight (20 TH - Really, 17 TH; 18+17=35 DMG). With his last attack he gets a little sloppy and curses as he only makes a major wound on #12 (14 TH, 12 DMG). He reels with the affects of the poison, but STILL fights on with determination.
Kat Monday February 8th, 1999 2:29:59 AM
Kat casts SHOCK, a wave a electracal energy streams out from her 6' on all sides, everyone there takes 18 points of electric damage. (save for half)
Teko Monday February 8th, 1999 3:22:59 AM
Teko casts upon Goblin #21 a Phantasmal Force of yet another Color Spray.
Onrad Monday February 8th, 1999 4:09:59 AM
Glancing back in the room at Gareth and his mighty strokes, Onrad suddenly gets a inferiority complex. He strikes twice at #19 hitting once (rolls 16 and 3) for 3 points damage. He looks sheepishly at his two new swords, sighs and fights on determinedly.
Jus Monday February 8th, 1999 11:35:59 AM
Jus attacks number 7, just to get rid of the annoyance. Maybe he underestimated this stripling, as his sword whistles through the air (7h).
DM Monday February 8th, 1999 3:59:59 PM
Results of party iniative round #4, goblins 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14 fall dead from the onslaught of magic and steel. Goblin 21 misses his save (1) and falls down.
DM Monday February 8th, 1999 4:06:59 PM
Ayna attacks goblin 7, but she misses (6). Jorl scores a hit on #15 (14, 6dmg).
DM Monday February 8th, 1999 4:16:59 PM
Goblin iniative round #4. Goblin 3 bellows in rage and stabs Gareth with his enchanted thing of evil (14,8dmg & save). #7 lunges at Jus in a fury (20[18], 10dmg). #15 tries to return the favor Jorl paid him, but he drops his sword (1). #17 slahses at Onrad and cuts the warrior on the cheek (18,3dmg). #19 & #20 attack Onrad but both miss (3,14). #22 lunges at Nonam and stabs the mage. It grins with delight as it watches the blood spurt from the wound (20[11miss], 5dmg). Onrad sees #24-28 rush toward the house with their torches. When they get close, #24 throws its torch on the porch and #25 throws its up on the roof. Then those in the house see 26, 27, & 28 throw their torches in the window nearest the fireplace.
DM Monday February 8th, 1999 4:18:59 PM
The party has the iniative for round #5.
Gareth Monday February 8th, 1999 5:32:59 PM
grimaces at the blow from #3 suprised his wound last round was not mortal. He shrugs off the poison from the blade yet AGAIN as he contiues to fight. He applies another solid stroke to #3 in the torso hoping this time will be the last necessary to stop it.
Gareth Monday February 8th, 1999 5:33:59 PM
(18 DMG from last attack)
Jus Monday February 8th, 1999 8:24:59 PM
Jus winces from the pain of the Goblin's last attack, knowing another one of those may just do him in. Carefully avoiding Nonam and Jorl, Jus casts burning hands at Goblin 7, toasting him nicely (13d/sv for half).
Nonam Tuesday February 9th, 1999 12:45:59 AM
Nonam snaps his wrists and his magic daggers spring into his hands. He stabs at #22 with each blade and hits with each (14,19). He looks on with disgust as the evil creature's blood drips from the polished steel (4dmg,5dmg).
Jorl Tuesday February 9th, 1999 12:49:59 AM
Jorl swings his trusty sword once again at #15. He awkwardly hits the evil thing (8), but he does so with force (8dmg).
Ayna Tuesday February 9th, 1999 12:50:59 AM
On seeing the fire in the house, Ayna screams, "The Children!" and turns to run up the stairs.
Kat Tuesday February 9th, 1999 2:20:59 AM
Kat runs up stairs as well to help with the children.
Teko Tuesday February 9th, 1999 2:54:59 AM
As quickly as he can, Teko finishes the goblins he has incapacitated - #'s 4, 8, 21, and 23, in that order.
Onrad Tuesday February 9th, 1999 6:05:59 AM
Onrad directs his first attack on the stubborn #19 and hits (9) for 6 points damage. He then turns to #17 and strikes twice at him hitting once (10) for 3 points damage.
DM Tuesday February 9th, 1999 4:24:59 PM
Results of party iniative round #4. #15 & #19 fall dead. Teko kills #4 and prepares to move on to the next goblin (can only off one per round). #3 falls dead at Gareth's feet. It still clutches the evil sword in its grimy hand. Gareth feels the poison in his system. He knows it won't kill him, but it is strong. He feels so dizzy... and sweat is beading on his brow... He loses another 2 dex points. And Strength drops 2 (count all exceptional str as 1). Save a 2nd time.
DM Tuesday February 9th, 1999 4:30:59 PM
Goblin iniative. Goblins #8 and #21 wake and struggle to their feet. They still seem dazed. The smoking #7 struggles to slash at Jus, but it barely has the strength left to left its sword (12). #17 attacks Onrad but misses (2). #20 attacks Onrad but misses (13). Then 20 looks at the fire and turns to run off (even-odd for the free attack). #24-28 crawl in the windows while the fire spreads.
DM Tuesday February 9th, 1999 4:44:59 PM
Suddenly a man leaps through the window behind #26, 27, & 28. As he moves through the air a long sword flashes and the three goblins fall dead as he hits the floor. The remaining goblins in the house screams, "Djrughar!" and run for any exit they can find (Jus gets even-odd on #7). As the goblins get outside the house, they call out to their fellows around the farm. Within a seconds goblin shouts of "Djrughar!" are going up over the farm. #17 hears the cries and he too breaks (even odd). From his vantage point, he can see all the goblins on the farm fleeing into the nearby wood. The man is all dressed in silvery blue. Even his hair and eyes seem to be the same color. He puts away his sword but keeps his hand on the hilt. He eyes the evil sword at Gareth's feet and begins to speak, "I have been tracking this band since dawn. They stole a blade from me. I mean to have it back." He looks at Gareth, "I see you have been struck. My... apologies. Since you are still alive you will stay that way. You may be sick for several days however." He begins to walk across the room toward Gareth.
DM Tuesday February 9th, 1999 4:46:59 PM
Onrad sees a group of men approaching at a rapid speed on horseback. He can tell from their dress that they are most likely from Ft. Baenville. The men see the goblins fleeing into the woods and they chase after them. Soon cries of dying goblins can be heard by all. A detachment of 5 rides toward the burning house.
Gareth Tuesday February 9th, 1999 5:31:59 PM
says "I was hit three times with this thing, Djrughar." as he reaches down, picks up the sword, and puts it in his belt. He says "I thank you for your concern but we have two problems. First, I don't know you. Second, that will have to wait because the house is on fire. Help us put it out and then we'll talk about the sword." and with that keep his eyes on the new comer to see what he will do as he moves toward the flames near the fireplace. He yells "Onrad, put out the fire on the porch. The roof got torched as well!". He continues to try and put out the fire with his shield unless the newcomer makes an offensive move toward him.
Jus Tuesday February 9th, 1999 7:52:59 PM
Jus swings at Goblin 7 as he breaks away, but misses (even). He then looks for anything he can use and helps put out the fire. "Everyone alright upstairs?", he yells.
Onrad Tuesday February 9th, 1999 8:40:59 PM
Onrad does not strike the Goblins as they leave, but immediately takes off his cloak and begins beating the fire with it on the porch. He glances around for a well and a way up to the roof. "I could use some help out here!"
DM Tuesday February 9th, 1999 9:49:59 PM
Gareth picks up the blade and it burns his hand. He takes 15 points of damage and thinks twice about putting it in his belt like he said.
Nonam Tuesday February 9th, 1999 9:50:59 PM
Nonam looks for a blanket or something and starts trying to beat out the fire inside.
Gareth Tuesday February 9th, 1999 11:06:59 PM
leaves the blade and goes after the fire saying "OUCH! Enough! That thing has caused me enough injury, take it! But I would still like to know who you are after we clean up this mess."
Kat Tuesday February 9th, 1999 11:56:59 PM
Kat continues to help upstairs.
Teko Wednesday February 10th, 1999 2:39:59 AM
As Teko puts his dagger to the throat of the next goblin, he says to the newcomer, "Do you wish to take these" - Teko points to the goblins he is about to kill - "as prisoners or do we finish them?"
Jus Wednesday February 10th, 1999 3:52:59 AM
Not hearing anything from upstairs in awhile, Jus runs up to help.
DM Wednesday February 10th, 1999 3:55:59 PM
The newcomer smiles at being called Djrughar then he does something which looks like casting a spell to the unitiated, but it looks more like lip-synching to Nonam and Teko. When he finishes all the fires in the house wink out. He glances at Teko and says, "It's a goblin," as if that should answer the question. Then he walks over to Gareth and bends down to pick up the sword. He winces as he touches it, and his hand begins to smoke. He holds it until it stops and then puts it in an empty scabbard hanging from his belt. As he does this, he speaks to Gareth, "Your second problem is solved. I care little about the first." He unfastens a small worn leather bag from his belt and throws it to Jorl. Everyone hears the clink of coins as Jorl catches the bag. The farmer reaches in and pulls out an oddly colored coin and looks at the man in confusion. The man says, "It's mithril goodman. It should be sufficient to pay for your damages." Then he begins to walk out the door.
DM Wednesday February 10th, 1999 3:57:59 PM
Ayna, Jus, and Kat see that the torch thrown at the roof caught nothing on fire, and they make it downstairs with the children in time to see the strange man leave.
DM Wednesday February 10th, 1999 4:06:59 PM
The soldiers from the fort ride up and quickly produce blankets four of them help Onrad beat out the fire on the porch. The fifth walks in the front door stopping the stranger from leaving. He quickly surveys the room, and begins speaking in an out-of-breath voice, "Jorl, we heard your horn and came as fast as we could. When we saw the house on fire... well it's good that you had company. My men should take care of the ones that ran off. Agh, all these goblins lately. Ever since that Dark Lord's army broke up, they've been drifting back through here in small bunches. This is the biggest bunch I've seen though. Beats me how they get up here. Must be some tunnels through the plateau that we don't know about. Glad your okay. Anything we can do to help out?" The stranger scowls at mention of the Dark Lord and speaks, "Perhaps I can explain this large band, Mar... the Dark Lord sent them to steal my sword. Apparently he isn't completely finished yet. I wouldn't expect him to do something like this again for awhile. I have... dealt with the matter."
Nonam Wednesday February 10th, 1999 4:10:59 PM
Nonam listens to all that happens around him as he ponders what "djrughar" might mean in the goblin tongue.
Gareth Wednesday February 10th, 1999 5:34:59 PM
says to the stranger "I thank you for your help. You have proven yourself to be an ally. Anyone who opposes the Dark Lord is OK in my book. I would like to know your name - the goblin translation was so ... goblinish. I am Gareth, we are The Three. We opposed to Dark Lord from the Floating City and worked with the Gold Dragons to accomplish his armiy's defeat. If you are willing I would like to hear more about the Dark Lord as I suspect we will be fighting against him again. Your help would be greatly appreciated." With that Gareth step forward and offers his hand.
Onrad Wednesday February 10th, 1999 8:31:59 PM
Onrad,ignoring all the politics, begins to gather up all the dead goblins and pile them in a heap downwind from the house. Once gathered, he asks for some oil to soak them down and burns them beyond anyone's ability to resurrect them or make them into undead. He throws his "smoking" jacket onto the fire as well.
Jus Wednesday February 10th, 1999 8:48:59 PM
Jus praises Jorl and his family on their calm actions, "Has this happened before? You seemed very prepared."
Teko Thursday February 11th, 1999 2:29:59 AM
Teko does kill the rest of the unconscious goblins and then helps Onrad gather the bodies together. He examines the bodies for any emblems or markings and looks for any possessions of interest.
Kat Thursday February 11th, 1999 4:39:59 AM
Kat checks the children for any marks or hurts, then she scans the party to see if anyone is hurt to badly. While she listens to the strange man talk about the Dark Lord. She can not place the feeling, but she does not trust him. Not knowing where the feeling comes from she shakes it off.
DM Thursday February 11th, 1999 4:26:59 PM
Jorl looks at Jus, "All who live near the monster preserve expect something every now and again. Thank you for saving my family again. I especially thank you for rushing to my Ayna's aid without regard for your own safety (hero point for Jus). As Jorl speaks to Jus the stranger addresses Gareth, "I wouldn't be so hasty in your judgements. I only honor those willing to die by my side in battle with the title of ally. Should you already feel this way about me, you are a fool." Then the stranger walks out the door pointedly ignoring Gareth's inquiries about his name. As if to make a point, he stops in the yard and turns to face the door. Suddenly silvery blue limbs begin to grow in size and take on new shape. Features distort and spread. Blue hair begins to grow and take on a more solid form. Leathery wings begin to grow, and within seconds a mighty dragon stands before the house. Moonlight flashes off sparkling blue scales, and the beast opens a mouth to reveal wicked fangs. It's almost like it's... grinning. Then it spreads its wings and flies to the south as you all stand in shock. Shrill draconic laughter and the crackle of funeral pyres sound through the night, and the smells of dead livestock on roasting goblins fills the air.
Nonam Thursday February 11th, 1999 4:33:59 PM
Sounding very much out of place, Nonam excitedly says, "Of course, djrughar means dragon. I don't know why I didn't think of it. It's very similiar to the dwarven." He realizes no one else cares, and he grabs the broken chair Ayna had been sitting in before dinner. He casts "Mending," and sets down an undamaged chair. Then he moves on to the next broken item.
Gareth Thursday February 11th, 1999 4:37:59 PM
stands and seeths with anger at the man as he walks away fighting the urge to prevent his departure. The rage melts away as his jaw drops open when he sees that the man was really a dragon. "So that what a dragon looks like." He staggers over to the chair he was sitting in before the conflict began and falls into the chair. He says "I hope that guy was right about that poison. I feel terrible." He asks the men who came to the house "Who WAS that? Does he live near here?"
Onrad Thursday February 11th, 1999 6:51:59 PM
Onrad sits down on the wet ground watching the transformation dumbfounded from being so close to IT. Then tears flow down his face. "Beautiful...so beautiful...."
Jus Thursday February 11th, 1999 8:41:59 PM
Jus runs outside as soon as the transformation begins, "Bless my elven ears! I saw a dragon!!! A real live dragon!" He skips around laughing, watching the dragon fly away. "That is sooooo cool."
Kat Friday February 12th, 1999 1:44:59 AM
Kat shudders in fear and then faints to the floor.
Teko Friday February 12th, 1999 5:38:59 PM
"That was remarkable." After a moment, Teko speaks up. "I don't mean to downplay the profundity of the moment, but I really should practice this right now, while the memory is still fresh." Teko creates an Improved Phantasmal Force of the man/dragon, replaying it several times until he gets it right. "Criticism of this reproduction is most welcome. It must be as realistic as possible."
Nonam Friday February 12th, 1999 11:08:59 PM
Nonam goes over to help Teko. "A little longer with the wings... good, now the tongue's not quite right... YES there..."
DM Sunday February 14th, 1999 3:08:59 PM
After muttering a feverish prayer, one of the guards answers Gareth, "Garg's Eye, I would swear it was the Lord Elgin. But by Alemi's Teeth I swear that we'll not have such a one rule us any more." After a little practice, Teko gets his dragon just right (200xp for Teko). Soon soldiers begin returning from the woods, and they begin to help clean up the place. Jorl takes his family into town, so they won't be faced with the horrors of the evening any longer. After they've grabbed their belongings, he looks to the party, "You are welcome to stay the night if you wish, but I need to get my children away from this. My thanks again. Had you not been here, we'd be dead. We are still in your debt it seems. Maybe you can stop by on your return trip."
Onrad Sunday February 14th, 1999 5:43:59 PM
"Teko, the aura is missing, though. What about adding a little fear into the mix? Is that possible? I don't know about you guys, but it wasn't what I saw as much as what I felt in it's presence. A sense of awe combined with fear and some majesty." After the fire burns out, Onrad sets to levelling the fire and burying any bones, etc. that remain after incineration. He tries to spread dirt on the site after carrying off all the logs that didn't completely burn, so that the kids upon returning don't have notice there ever was a burial fire there.
Gareth Sunday February 14th, 1999 8:55:59 PM
says "I would like to sleep here. You'll be safe enough with the men. Guys, I can't take first watch, I'm sick." And with that looks for a place to lay down, a couch or something and goes to sleep.
Teko Monday February 15th, 1999 1:33:59 AM
"You are right Onrad. The aura is missing. But if you had not known that it was an illusion, you yourself may well have provided what was lacking. Especially now that you have seen an actual dragon. Paradoxical, I suppose. One thing I do not want to reproduce is the stench of these goblins! And I thought I smelled bad after taking that hell hound's breath. Disgusting!"
Nonam Monday February 15th, 1999 3:13:59 PM
Nonam goes out to search in the grass for dragon scales, claws, or the like.
DM Monday February 15th, 1999 3:19:59 PM
Nonam actually manages to find a small blue scale (gave 25% chance - rolled 25). It sparkles as he moves it in the moonlight. Gareth throws up his dinner and then falls into a feverish sleep. Eventually all go to sleep. The next day you awake and see that the farm has been restored to near perfect order. Certainly new crops and livestock will be necessary, ut the place is livable.
DM Monday February 15th, 1999 3:20:59 PM
Gareth awakes feeling a little better. He has a high fever but doesn't feel sick to his stomach any longer (2 pts of dex return).
Gareth Monday February 15th, 1999 4:56:59 PM
looks around the farm a bit after eating to see if there is anything he can see to do - as he he a great deal of experience with such things - hoping the fresh air will help improve his recovery. If he finds anything he does it and then returns to sleep.
Onrad Monday February 15th, 1999 8:40:59 PM
Onrad helps Gareth and then suggests, "Guys and Kat, I suggest we head to town, say goodbye, and be on our way."
Gareth Monday February 15th, 1999 10:00:59 PM
agrees and goes to the wagon to make sure the goblins didn't mess it up too bad.
Jus Tuesday February 16th, 1999 2:01:59 AM
"I certainly hope the horses are okay, I'm certainly ready to start our vacation! What would a dragon be doing in this area anyway? Did anyone get a chance to ask the guards?"
Teko Tuesday February 16th, 1999 3:05:59 AM
Teko hobbles a bit from his wounds as he picks up his equipment. "I thought our vacation was already well underway..."
Kat Tuesday February 16th, 1999 3:47:59 AM
"Dragon? What dragon? Did you have a dream about a dragon too? It was the funiest thing guys I had this dream that we were attacked by big goblins and then this guy came and picked up this sword and then turned into a dragon and then . . . i don't remember anything after that but I must have slept walked cause I woke up in the middle of the down stairs door jam this morning with all my cloths on, and everyone knows I sleep in the nude, so you had a dream about dragons too?"
Nonam Tuesday February 16th, 1999 3:27:59 PM
"Yes Kat, we all dreamed about a dragon. I even dreamed up a dragon scale into existence." He holds the small glittering thing aloft and then tucks it away. "Let's go."
DM Tuesday February 16th, 1999 3:32:59 PM
The party makes it into town and says goodbyes to Jorl and his family. Before leaving, the band notices one of the soldiers from the previous night whipping a small group into a frenzy, "I tell you the Lord Elgin is a dragon. I saw it with my own eyes. A man dressed all in blue? Who wears blue?" The crowd cries, "ELGIN" The man goes on, "Yes, Elgin. He was blue and he turned into a blue dragon. Are you can let one of those filthy creatures live around here?" "NO!" "Well then let's round up a big enough group and show this lord what we think of dragons!" The crowd cheers and whistles and runs around grabbing up pitchforks and the like.
Gareth Tuesday February 16th, 1999 5:22:59 PM
says to Jus "They said it was Lord Elgin.". After saying goodbye to Jorl and family Gareth says to the guard "How do you know the dragon was Lord Elgin? Last night you said you only THOUGHT it was Lord Elgin. Haven't you seen Lord Elgin before? You'd better be sure before you attack. And by the way, last night you swore by Alemi. Isn't Alemi a dragon? Do you really think you can beat a dragon with pitch forks? Your a soldier! You know this is not the way to beat a dragon! I only speak because not to would mean your death and I would not like to see that - especially after your help last night."
Onrad Tuesday February 16th, 1999 8:35:59 PM
I'm not as educated as Nonam about such things, but my tutor once told me that Alemi is human in form, but once fought a battle as a dragon long ago. Is that correct Nonam?" Onrad thinks for a minute and says, "Perhaps we'd better stick around and be sure these fine people here don't get themselves killed by doing something stupid. Somehow I don't think this dragon if he is Elgin in disguise would be so stupid as to reveal his nature to us. I think it's more likely that this dragon wanted us to think that he was Elgin we'd go kill or cast him out saving the dragon some trouble. Colored dragons are evil and I know the High Lord Mayor wouldn't allow one to be a duke of the kingdom if he knew about it. I say we confront this Elgin fellow and check things out a bit before we leave. Combine that with what happened to me and the connection of my abduction to Elgin as well and we have a grand and important mystery to solve. Who is Elgin? Is he legitimate? Is he good or evil and if good, who's trying to ruin his reputation and manipulate in his name? All fine questions don't you think?"
Gareth Tuesday February 16th, 1999 11:00:59 PM
looks a bit confused and says "I don't think he's evil. He MUST be good. He forgave all those taxes at the very site of wrongdoing by him." Speaking to the guards he asks "Where does Elgin live? If you'll tell me I'll go ask him some questions about this dragon. That way nobody gets in trouble for anything."
Nonam Wednesday February 17th, 1999 1:05:59 AM
"Elgin's estates are on the way to Tincrow. I checked earlier, and we do have an invite... And for what it's worth, Onrad's more or less right. Alemi can turn into a dragon, but he isn't one. I don't know that I'd say he has the aspect of man though. I think the idea is that he's a god. He can look like whatever he wants." Then in a barely audible voice, "..assuming of course that he even exists."
Jus Wednesday February 17th, 1999 3:24:59 AM
Jus loads the rest of the stuff on the wagon while everyone talks. He comes over when it is done, "I vote for Elgin, too. My daddy always said to accept a king's invitation..."
Teko Wednesday February 17th, 1999 3:30:59 AM
"I say we go to Elgin. Quickly. Before these folk get too eager."
Onrad Wednesday February 17th, 1999 3:58:59 AM
He's not a king. There is no king in New Elenna. After the last one, there probably never will be another one. Instead the High Lord Mayor of Plateau City serves as the leader and he is elected. Except for The Floating City who doesn't recognize him and views themselves as a City State Loyal to any past and future King of New Elenna. They are loyal to the idea of a king, but not to the country he rules. Strange. But then Jus is an elf and wouldn't be in a position to know all that.
DM Wednesday February 17th, 1999 3:23:59 PM
The soldiers and peasants give Gareth hate filled looks and look as if they are about to ask whose side he's on anyway, but then they pick up on the king discussion between Onrad and Jus. They didn't seem to think anything of it when Jus spoke. Afterall lords are lords to the common folk, but on hearing Onrad they begin to murmur. The leader jumps up and screams, "The Dragon is trying to become the king. I hear Dragons killed good King Claudia. KILL THE DRAGON! KILL ELGIN!" In the few minutes that the party has witnessed this mob, it has doubled in size. It now counts many more armed soldiers in its ranks. The party beats it out of town quick and heads south. Gareth doesn't feel up to driving, so others take turns driving. Toward late afternoon, the party finds a trail branching off the main road that Nonam claims leads to Elgin's estate. The party follows it until dusk, but the noble's home isn't in site yet. Nonam guesses that if you pressed you could arrive by midnight or by noon if you stopped for the night.
Nonam Wednesday February 17th, 1999 3:25:59 PM
"I think we should camp for the night. It's safer. Elgin's guards probably won't let us in that late, and I doubt the rabble of Baenville will get up the nerve to come out here for a couple of days yet."
Gareth Wednesday February 17th, 1999 5:18:59 PM
says "I'm tired but I think we'd better go on. Don't forget that some of the leaders are soldiers and might try something sooner. That way we give him more time to prepare - and he'll need to prepare."
Teko Thursday February 18th, 1999 1:13:59 AM
"I'd like to press on, but how is Elgin going to react to midnight visitors? We'll need to come up with a good excuse. Or do we just come out and tell him, 'Oh, by the way, anytime now you'll be attacked by angry townspeople.'? We still need to find out what he's about."
Gareth Thursday February 18th, 1999 1:31:59 AM
"True, what if the town folk are correct? Unlikely. I'll wait until morning if everyone wants to."
Onrad Thursday February 18th, 1999 3:55:59 AM
"I say we go on. We're trying to save this guy....if he deserves to be saved. That we must find out before the crowd gets there. We won't know the situation there till we arrive. We can rest once we know whether this duke is to be protected or deposed.
Jus Thursday February 18th, 1999 12:38:59 PM
"I'd hate to wake up in the middle of an angry mob with a dragon strafing the crowds. Let's press on."
Nonam Thursday February 18th, 1999 2:58:59 PM
"I hope whoever was keeping watch would notice an angry mob well before they were trampling you in your sleep. But it sounds as if the vote is for pressing on. So let's move out after a quick dinner."
DM Thursday February 18th, 1999 3:08:59 PM
The party presss onward through the night. Gareth's lack of rest makes him feel sick to his stomach. His exertion will likely keep him from improving again in the morning. The road is rough in places and the going is slow. There is no moon this night, and so it is very dark. The thick trees on either side of the road don't help matters. The going is slow but uneventful until Jus's elven ears pick out the sounds of something keeping pace with the wagon in the forest. It is about 11pm.
Gareth Thursday February 18th, 1999 5:07:59 PM
"Guys, I don't know if any of you can help but I am STILL sick from that poison sword. If one of you guys can help now might be a good time if we are going to have to fight again soon."
Onrad Thursday February 18th, 1999 8:35:59 PM
"Grin and bear, Gareth. Shh, Jus. Hear that?" Motions to the sounds in the forest. Points at Jus and himself. Then Onrad makes walking motions with his fingers towards the sounds and a questioning shrug. (He's asking Jus if they should go check things out.)
Jus Friday February 19th, 1999 4:39:59 AM
Healing! Of course! Jus considers Gareth's words, thinking that he's not in very good shape himself. However, with a great big grin in hearing Onrad, Jus nods and begins quietly stalking to the fore side of the noise, motioning Onrad to go to the aft.
Nonam Friday February 19th, 1999 9:04:59 AM
Nonam silently hopes it isn't another bear.
Kat Friday February 19th, 1999 6:07:59 PM
If we would just sit still for awhile I can heal some of us.
Teko Friday February 19th, 1999 6:47:59 PM
Teko whispers, "Kat, that's a WONDERFUL idea. I had hoped that these scuffs of mine were imaginary, but I don't think that they'll go away for many days yet, at least not without assistance. Gareth, I have protection items if you think they might help you to resist the poison each day."
DM Sunday February 21st, 1999 4:03:59 PM
Suddenly a ferocious deer springs out in front Jus. It stares with its big eyes at the party for a second and then it runs across the road. No one hears anything else.
Gareth Sunday February 21st, 1999 5:17:59 PM
rolls his eyes and says "Come on guys, lets go. Keep your ears open but let keep going." To Teko he says "Thanks for the offer but it's just a slow recovery. Maybe in a couple more days I'll be OK."
Jus Sunday February 21st, 1999 8:46:59 PM
"I'd like to take Kat up on her offer, for healing that is! I have to admit I'm in no shape for another fight."
Nonam Sunday February 21st, 1999 10:32:59 PM
Nonam notices that almost everyone is indeed hurt and frowns, "Something tells me that we weren't too bright in our decision to come out here."
Kat Monday February 22nd, 1999 1:39:59 AM
"I'll be happy to heal people but I need some rest and a chance to change spells."
Teko Monday February 22nd, 1999 2:51:59 AM
"So, then. Do we continue on?"
Onrad Monday February 22nd, 1999 3:20:59 AM
No, we keep ourselves alive. I'm not hurt much, but I can see that some of you are. We camp here on the road. It's a safe road. The magic of the thing makes it impossible for anyone to purposefully harm anyone else while you are on it. I'll take the first watch. You guys get some rest. Onrad hops off the wagon and says, Anyone want to help me get some firewood? I'd like to get out of this armor before long.
Nonam Monday February 22nd, 1999 3:03:59 PM
"Onrad, I do not think this is a safe road. We took this trail off the main road late this afternoon (see the dm turn for 2/18). Elgin lives out in the sticks somewhere, and by now we can't be more than an hour away. While I think we should have camped before dark, now we are so close that I think it would be more dangerous to sleep out here than continue. We were ready to plunge on into the darkness before. Why let a deer scare us?"
Gareth Monday February 22nd, 1999 6:16:59 PM
says "I vote we keep going. The closer we get hopefully the less chance of dangerous activity. We can rest when we get there."
Onrad Monday February 22nd, 1999 8:25:59 PM
"Ah, thanks Nonam. That's what I get for napping in the wagon. Yes, we must go on.
Kat Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 2:39:59 AM
"Either way I need to rest before I can heal."
Teko Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 2:46:59 AM
"We're on our way then."
Jus Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 6:58:59 AM
"I don't mind going, the worst thing that could happen is to die. I've always wondered what that would be like."
DM Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 4:28:59 PM
The group climbs back onto the carriage and continues on in the darkness. Soon you emerge from the trees and are in a hilly region. Most likely the grass is soft and green in the daytime. The rest of the journey takes slightly longer than Nonam estimated, but not by much. The path comes out on a small castle just a little after midnight. There are two towers inside a stone wall. You can just make out a little movement on the battlements, and two guards stand at the main gate. They seem to notice you immediately, but they make no move from their post.
Gareth Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 5:50:59 PM
"Maybe we ought to identify ourselves. I wouldn't want to get shot on the last leg of our journey.". He turns and calls to the guards "I am Gareth Justinian. We are the Three. We have come from near Baenville with news for Lord Elgin."
Onrad Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 8:43:59 PM
Just in case I've been here before when I wasn't myself, I turn to face the rear of the wagon pretending to fiddle with something. Then I pull on my hood and do my best to hide my face. I concentrate on the voices and faces as we proceed to see if anything sounds or looks familiar to me.
Nonam Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 10:26:59 PM
Nonam pulls out the invitation to show the guards when they get closer.
Teko Wednesday February 24th, 1999 2:28:59 AM
Teko smiles and waves, trying to look harmless.
Jus Wednesday February 24th, 1999 3:00:59 AM
Jus smiles broadly and waves to the guards.
Kat Wednesday February 24th, 1999 4:21:59 AM
Kat tries to look unapealing
DM Wednesday February 24th, 1999 1:16:59 PM
The guards stand at their post and wait for the party to get closer. Once you do, the one on the left steps out from the gate and walks up to the wagon, "A little late to be travelling isn't it? The castle is shut down for the night. Come back in the morning." At that Nonam hands over the invitation. The guard apparently can't read it, but he recognizes Elgin's seal. "Well I suppose you can sleep in the kennel, but you won't be able to see the Lord til morning."
Gareth Wednesday February 24th, 1999 6:21:59 PM
"That's fine. We just wanted to be able to get here and speak to him early. It's important but can wait until then. Thank you for the hospitality."
Onrad Wednesday February 24th, 1999 8:36:59 PM
Onrad keeps his head covered from the guards, and continues to look around and see if he recognized any of this.
Teko Thursday February 25th, 1999 1:10:59 AM
"I hope you all like dogs. I'm very fond of them myself, though my family never kept any. So many breeds of dog were bigger than us, you see."
Nonam Thursday February 25th, 1999 4:42:59 PM
"Don't worry Teko, I won't let them eat you. Lead the way, guard."
DM Thursday February 25th, 1999 5:09:59 PM
Onrad recognizes nothing. He also realizes that the likelihood of him having time to travel this far and back in the time he was controlled is extremely unlikely. The guard leads the party to the kennel. It's warm and dry, and plenty of soft hay to sleep on. For the most part the dogs sleep, but every so often all 50 of them start barking. The next morning finds the group only partially rested and a little grumpy. Gareth does feel a little better after even such a fitful night of sleep. (1pt str returns) Soon a steward comes to the stables to fetch you. He mutters something about how you all stink and aren't fit to appear before a family of trolls much less a lord. So he remedies the situation by bringing you into the castle and getting each of you bathed and a set of new clothes. He also explains that none of you are allowed to meet with Elgin while armed or armored. He waves away all protests to the contrary and says its either a choice of doing what he says or not meeting Elgin. Soon the party is back together and standing before a pair of giant double doors. You're all perfumed and look like little lordlings. Everyone but Gareth that is. He looks like a sick farmer trying to pretend to be a lord. Then the doors open and you are led into a large chamber. A short, overweight, balding man with a full grey beard and a twinkle in his blue eyes sits upon a chair at the far end. He is obviously not the dangerous man with blue tinted skin and silver hair you met at the farm. Once you are inside, he calls out in a booming voice, "Welcome. I'm glad you all decided to come so I could see the men that helped uncover the plot against me." As he speaks, everyone notices a young girl standing behind him on his right. She has long red hair, and a twinkle in her blue eyes that surely name her as Elgin's daughter. The only word that comes to anyone's mind to describe her is beautiful. The old man continues speaking, "Well, feel free to guest here for a few days. You can have pretty much free run of the place. I have a decent library that your mages may want to see, and I'd be happy to take a hunting trip with you this afternoon. There are plenty of deer to be had around here. Oh yes, I'm sorry about you having to sleep in the stables." At that the girl leans forward and whispers in his ear. He turns around and looks at her, "The kennels you say. Even worse. Friends I appologize. Morton bring that guard to me." The steward bows and walks out. The old man keeps on talking, "Well I can see you all have something on your mind. What is it? Might as well get it over with so we can have fun."
Gareth Thursday February 25th, 1999 6:05:59 PM
shuffles his feet a little being at least as uncomfortable as he looks. He looks at the others hoping they will be able to say something with a bit more 'grace' than he knows he can muster. He clears his throat since he seems to be the one to talk first most times. "I'm not sure how to begin, Lord Elgin. There seems to be a lot of activity on your lands by evil creatures. We had to fight off a large band of goblins the other night. They had an evil sword that gave them extra power. It poisoned me. Guards came quickly but a family would have died if we had not been there. It seems the people there are getting restless about it."
Onrad Thursday February 25th, 1999 8:29:59 PM
::Stands in the back trying not to be noticed::Holding back the urge to talk for once in a civilized setting makes him squirm a little.
Jus Thursday February 25th, 1999 11:27:59 PM
Surprisingly, Jus seems more comfortable than usual in this setting. "Thank you for your concern for our stay last night. Granting us audience before your lord, and", nodding towards his daughter, "allowing us to behold what surely must be your kingdom's preeminent jewel easily makes recompense." Bringing his eyes back to Elgin after a brief smile of admiration for his daughter, Jus continues, "But as you say, we do have thoughts to share. Our compatriot Gareth alluded to a battle; a battle which ended with the appearance of a blue dragon in human form. For some reason, a few of the guards present believed the dragon to be you, and have raised a mob to remove the dragon from its seat of power. To 'Kill the Beast', as it were."
Teko Friday February 26th, 1999 3:54:59 AM
Teko watches Elgin closely.
Nonam Sunday February 28th, 1999 4:06:59 PM
Nonam pulls the dragon scale out from one of his many pockets, "I have one scale from the creature... and a few wounds to prove our story."
DM Sunday February 28th, 1999 4:35:59 PM
Elgin frowns at goblins, smiles at praise of his daughter, mutters that he doesn't rule a kingdom, frowns at blue dragons, but on hearing that the people think he's a dragon, he takes on a look of absolute suprise and blurts out, "It's preposterous. I'm not a dragon. Do I look like a dragon? I shall send some of my best men to investigate the situation in Baenville, and I thank you for bringing it to my attention. I do not think that we have anything to fear from mobs though. We live far enough away from settlements that a mob would probably dissolve before it got here. Even if it did, they could not successfully seige the castle - even if they do have soldiers with them. I shall inform the current leadership in Plateau City about the dragon. I've heard rumors, but they've all been very different. That scale there proves that at least you saw a blue one." Elgin's daughter looks calm at discussion of goblins, but once the topic turns to dragons she appears anxious. Just then you hear a commotion in the hallway, and suddenly the man you know as Djrughar walks into the room. A pair of guards come rushing in after. One of the guards blurts out, "Sorry milord. We couldn't stop him." Elgin leaps to his feet, "What's the meaning of this? Who are you and what do you want?" The blue man smiles, "They know who I am, and I've come to claim someone dear to my heart." Then he transforms into the dragon you saw once before. It barely fits even in this huge room. Nevertheless a full grown dragon stands before you. Save vs Dragon Fear (spell) +7 or you are unable to act.
Gareth Sunday February 28th, 1999 5:28:59 PM
unimpressed by the display (15 sv) draws his sword and says "You'll have to explain better than that. Don't advance any further." and waits not wanting to commit what looks to be suicide best he can tell.
Nonam Sunday February 28th, 1999 10:19:59 PM
Terrified (2), Nonam drops to the ground and puts his hands over his head and mutters over and over again, "don'tkillusdon'tkillusdon'tkillus..."
Onrad Sunday February 28th, 1999 11:52:59 PM
Onrad has been keeping a low profile in the rear of the group all this time. He turns and finds himself face to face with this dragon and his heart nearly stops with excitement as he has always dreamed of fighting a dragon. Having seen him once before, he quickly gulps down his fear (rolled an adjusted 18) and quickly dives and rolls to the dragon's left (voluntary dex check of 13) coming up on his feet. He then uses the rest of the first half of his movement to move further back on the dragon's flank where he holds position looking for a pillar or something like it to quickly get behind if he needs to dodge the dragon's breath. He holds his attack and prepares himself mentally with a quick prayer ,to the gods in general, to fight and possibly die.
Jus Monday March 1st, 1999 3:28:59 AM
Jus raises is eyebrows in mock surprise when 'Djrughar' enters, but shows no fear (19s). "Somehow, I've been expecting you." He draws both his swords and positions himself in front of Elgin's daughter; his elvin blood screaming to protect this masterpiece at all costs.
Teko Monday March 1st, 1999 3:29:00 AM
With relative calmness (saving with a 14, before modifiers), Teko quickly casts Hypnotism directly upon Nonam, making eye contact with him if he can, and says soothingly to Nonam, "It's okay, you are becoming calm, your are clear-headed, you are in control of yourself, you are calm..."
DM Monday March 1st, 1999 2:20:59 PM
The guards run from the room screaming. Elgin faints dead away. Teko's hypnotism gets Nonam to shut up, but he still lies on the floor unable to move. Everyone who draws a weapon realizes that they don't have their weapons or their armor because the steward wouldn't let you see Elgin while you had them. Remember? The dragon looks toward Gareth and asks, "Haven't you learned by now that I don't feel the need to explain myself to you?" Then it addresses the group, "Nevertheless, I didn't come here to kill any of you." Then the creature lowers its head and looks right at Jus. In a cold raspy whisper it says, "Now move."
Gareth Monday March 1st, 1999 4:32:59 PM
disgusted at himself for being unarmed so easily, looks at the dragon and says "You will feel that need one day. It would seem to me that a creature with your power would have better things to do than chase goblins and terrorize unarmed people.". He looks for another way out of the chamber - from the back preferrably. Once seen he runs to the girl (somehow knowing that is who the dragon is after), grabs her and attempt to get out the door - knowing there is nothing he can do without his weapons against this thing. (If there is no way out he stays put and tries to think of something else).
Jus Monday March 1st, 1999 10:20:59 PM
Grasping air as he reaches for his swords, Jus considers his options. He turns to the girl while Gareth is looking around and, after a slight hesitation as he almost uses her ring finger, he slips his +1/7% ring onto her index finger. Whispering, he tells her, "Keep this on at all times. And don't worry, we'll be there." Jus tries to stay next to her for as long as possible, between her and the dragon.
Onrad Monday March 1st, 1999 11:30:59 PM
Realizing that dragons always say they aren't gonna kill you just to set you up for a breath attack, Onrad races the rest of the way down the dragon's torso to his tail region and in front of the door he came in. He then tries to distract him from the girl knowing he'll probably die for this. He yells, "Hey Djrughar! Your father was a hamster and your mother smells of Elderberries! You stink of goblin breath! You are a coward...a big guy like you pitting himself against weaponless humans! Be you Wyrm or Orc?? Face me like the coward that you are!!!!!" Onrad scrambles in his pack for a hopefully helpful item are prepares to pull it out.
Teko Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 3:39:59 AM
Teko casts a second Hypnotism spell upon Nonam, saying, "Your fear is disappearing, you feel courage flowing into you, you are no longer afraid..."
DM Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 3:35:59 PM
Gareth discovers there are no other doors, but everyone, with the exception of Nonam, noticed that a large hole opened in the ceiling. So someone who could fly would probably have little difficulty fleeing with the girl. The dragon speaks, "You know there was a time when I could appear before a bunch of humans and elves and they'd all fall down screaming. Frankly I just don't understand it. Now when you come upon the lesser beings you get all this running about. And for the little guy behind me, why insult me? Plus I don't know what good it does you back there. I doubt you'd walk behind a horse if it was giving you trouble, and I guarantee I can kick harder than a horse. If I wanted to kill any of you, I wouldn't have come in here talking. It must be some odd set of circumstances that even brought you here when I was coming. I don't have any special attachment to you. It's strange really I tend to try to avoid humans since most don't understand my kind. It's probably your short lifespan. So let me explain the way this works to you. When one of my kind graces you with the gift of seeing us in our true form - especially when one does so twice - and then actually speaks to you, pay attention. Do what we say. Weep in admiration for our beauty. Don't run around and call us cowards. It doesn't really sit well. That is unless you want to provoke us into killing you because some of us get mad very easily when the lesser races fail to know their place. So with all that said - and it was really a mouthful I haven't spoken that much in your common tounge in a century. Again you should feel blessed. - Now as I was saying, give me the girl now, or I WILL start killing you. And I'll start with her father."
DM Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 3:43:59 PM
After listening to the dragon the girl spins away from Gareth and Jus. She punches Gareth in the mouth (2pts) and says, "You will not endanger my father any longer." In the seconds in takes the two brave heroes to react. She runs toward the dragon. "Take me but don't hurt them." The dragon quickly grabs her in its claw, and says in a mocking tone, "See warrior, there are some things you will never understand. Like the mind of a woman." Then the creature stretches it's mighty wings and flies through the hole it created earlier in the ceiling. You can just make out that it was flying east before the hole closes back up. Nonam recovers, but whether from Teko's spell or the dragon's departure, who can say?
Nonam Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 3:45:59 PM
Nonam stands up and straightens his robes, "Sorry about that. Let's wake up Elgin." He begins to shake the man awake.
Gareth Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 7:39:59 PM
angry at himself helps wake up Elgin. He then goes and gets his weapons and comes back almost WISHING someone says something to him about it..
Jus Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 9:35:59 PM
Wanting to lighted Gareth's mood, Jus begins to say something about it to him. Gareth's glare quickly changes his mind. "On second thought, how 'bout we go kick some dragon tail? -- after we heal up, that is." Jus looks around the floor, hoping Elgin's daughter took the ring he offered, and didn't drop it to the floor in her haste to leave.
Kat Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 12:51:59 AM
Kat continues to sleep.
Gareth Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 2:13:59 AM
says "Wake up Elgin. Maybe he can help us with supplies and healing. We're going to need all the help we can get!"
Teko Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 2:50:59 AM
Teko looks around for any remnants of the dragon's presence.
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