K'isst Thursday September 30th, 1999 1:16:06 PM
K'isst reports what she gets from the temples and asks them if they are willing to spend that much for some backup breathing. If so she returns to get the potions and scrolls. "Opinions fellas? I think we should take all we can. Are there spells our mages can cast to help with this? I'm kinda paranoid about running out of air at the bottom of the Dragon Bay. You know the problem.....getting rescued....by a dragon."
Rond Thursday September 30th, 1999 1:16:07 PM
Looking at Branze "Was there anything else you wanted to accomplish?"
Branze Bones Thursday September 30th, 1999 1:16:08 PM
"Excellent the cloak will allow for a foward scout as we will have a way to appear as if we belong. i could not have asked for a more useful item" he says looking at Rond "No rond tomorrow after the mages are ready we go and get the head back. Windhorn Headhunters will do it!
Draax Thursday September 30th, 1999 1:16:09 PM
Draax catches up on some much needed sleep. "zzzzzzzzz"
Borbo Thursday September 30th, 1999 1:16:10 PM
Borbo gets directions from Bill and wanders over to Ruthat's to check on a sword.
Arien Thursday September 30th, 1999 1:16:11 PM
Arien was on his way up to his room when he hears of Bill speaking of water proofing the spell books. He turns around and says, "Yes, that is a VERY good idea, I must be so tired it slipped my mind, here let me go get my book." After the waterproofing is complete Arien completes his journey to bed.
DM Thursday September 30th, 1999 4:25:00 PM
Borbo reaches Ruthat's shoppe just as he is about to close up. "Oh my, dear me, you did startle me so. So you returned? Good. I guess. Is it? Good I mean? Your returning that is? Oh my. So you are in need of a sword? hmmm well we have several types. What did you have in mind? Are you looking to replace the one you have there? Here come back to my little secret room, that is what your friend Bill called it." He leads you back to a wall and pushes on it and behind it there is a weapons room, the likes you haven't seen before. There are many swords but only six long swords are available (see email). Arien waxes his spell book pages and places it in an oil sack and gets to bed sometime after 2 AM. After speaking with Capt. Bearcat, who agrees to keep an eye on young Andover, Galahad and Bill go a hunting (so to speak) but their prey is not to be seen. As Rond and Branze finish testing the area around them goes dark as several somethings block the moon (roll save vs spell -3. K'isst returns from the temples with her info and Bill points out Ezzy to her as she disappears into the back with an armload of laundry.
K'isst Thursday September 30th, 1999 4:25:20 PM
K'isst says, well no one bothered to answer about the potions and scrolls so I guess I'll just make a decision. With that, K'isst goes and the potions and scrolls and says that money will be by shortly. She goes to find Bill. "Bill, who's carrying the kitty cash? I bought us some underwater breathing potions and scrolls. We owe 2,500gp." Then she grins and shrugs. "Well, no one would advise me so I made a decision."
Branze Bones d20=12 Thursday September 30th, 1999 4:25:59 PM
"What in the wold is that." he says looking towards the sky after drying his gear off from the watery journey.((made save with wis bonus))
Sedar the mage Thursday September 30th, 1999 4:43:59 PM
Finishes his meal and he retires to his room to prepare for the next day
Bill T Thursday September 30th, 1999 4:53:59 PM
While outside, Bill talks with Galahad about growing up in Windhorn Hamlet, some of the neighbors. He asks him, "What do you think about the upcoming swim?" After a bit, they head back to the Inn. / [Do Bill and Galahad notice any flames in the air off in the distance before they return to Grog's Inn?] / "Oh, we've got the gold here, K'isst. Thanks. You are so smart to do that." He looks up at the beautiful troglodyte, and smiles. "Do you want us to go with you? Here's an extra 100gp of my own money. Maybe they can say some extra prayers for us at the temples."
Galahad Quivelio Thursday September 30th, 1999 10:34:59 PM
While walking around, Galahad listens to the wonderful tales told by Bill about Windhorn its citizens. When asked about the "grand swim" Galahad just shrugs, "I am prepared for whatever Alemi bids me to do. I just hope we can return the head peacefully without any confrontation, but I have a feeling that's not the way it will be." Seeing K'isst coming towards them in the distance, Galahad cracks a small smile, "Now she's a sight to be seen." He listens to K'isst and Bill speak, "If you would like some company, Bill and I will accompany you, if you don't mind of course K'isst.
Borbo Friday October 1st, 1999 12:49:59 AM
Borbo shops for a sword.
K'isst Friday October 1st, 1999 5:49:59 AM
"Hey Bill. Hey Galahad. Who carries the Kitty around here?" She explains for a third time. :)
Draax Friday October 1st, 1999 8:20:59 AM
Still sleeping
DM 6d20(14+19+11+14+11+9)=78 d20=7 Saturday October 2nd, 1999 9:53:59 PM
Bill and Galahad meet up with K'isst and don't see any "fireworks". Borbo is having a good ole time with the air-headed Ruthat. Sedar, Arien, and Draax are all snoring. Branze and Rond look up and while not fleeing for their lives in absolute terror they are standing frozen and cannot move as six of what can only be DRAGONS fly overhead towards the little Hamlet. Suddenly, there is a volley of arrows puching upwards toward the dragons from the other side of the hill. All the arrows seem to hit the dragons and bounce off. The dragons make a slight turn and head in the direction from which the arrows came and suddenly the air is filled with flames and screams. You see one figure running up over the top of the hill all aflame and just as quickly a dragon dives down from above and puts the flame out, with one mighty BITE. The man is no longer visible except his feet as they are drawn into the dragons mouth. As Rond and Branze stand, mouths agape and fixated on the scene, the sound of many flying things, coming from over the ocean, reaches their ears.
Branze Bones Sunday October 3rd, 1999 7:53:59 AM
"Dragggoooons--dra-dra-drag-drago-dragons! Rond we must get the sentinel head back now. Lets get the others and hurry, we must get that head or all is lost to the dragon flight. Domi protect us and the village if we don't." he says as he runs to the inn to gather the others.
Bill T Sunday October 3rd, 1999 11:24:59 AM
"K'isst, I already told you we have the money here." He holds up some coin-filled bags. "Let's just take it to them now." Bill thinks to himself that he hopes to hear from Merik soon. Want to make sure that the guards stay on the alert... He walks briskly with K'isst and Galahad to the temple, if they will.
K'isst Sunday October 3rd, 1999 11:29:59 AM
"Well, you SAID it was here, but you didn't SHOW it to me," K'isst replies to Bill. "Yes, let's go. Coming, Galahad?" She steps out to walk to the temple, and carries some of the gold.
Borbo Sunday October 3rd, 1999 3:40:59 PM
Borbo picks out his sword and walks out of the shop. He stares at the dragons for a moment in fear/awe. Then a though reoccurs, "Borbo Dragonslayer..." He shakes his head fully realizing now that he was a fool and rushes to meet up with the others.
Rond Sunday October 3rd, 1999 5:17:59 PM
"Yes, we must hurry, and get out of here. Though I wonder why so many are appearing all at once?!" As Rond runs with Branze.
Sedar the mage Sunday October 3rd, 1999 6:05:59 PM
The Mage awakens to all the commotion going on around the inn. Slowly getting up and gathering his things he makes his way down the stairs and out the doors. Asking anyone he comes across what's happening.
Dm Monday October 4th, 1999 6:42:59 AM
Just about the time that Borbo is leaving Ruthat's and K'isst, Bill and Galahad are finishing up at the temples and returning to the inn, there is a great disturbance (in the force) as the first six dragons dive bomb the town sending panic through the streets and scattering the few wandering town folk that are still out. Sedar is awakened by screams of terror and as the first wave of dragons pass through the town Branze and Rond are arriving back at the inn
Branze Bones Monday October 4th, 1999 8:22:59 AM
::bursting into the inn, the priest of Domi looks about frantically. "Grab the gear, we must hurry after the sentinel. Without the head the dragons will over run the town." he says as he bursts back out and runs towards the beech. He sees a large stone on the ground and picks it up. "Perfect for a light spell under water. he says as he continues his sprint
Draax d20=9 Monday October 4th, 1999 8:38:59 AM
Draax jumps out of the bed at the commotion outside of the inn. After listening to the panicking going on, he guesses correctly about the dragons attacking. He begins to talk to himself as he grabs his weapons and gear. "Great just great, all I have to do is try to enjoy myself or go to sleep and whole wold starts falling apart. Man, I hope this is just another false alarm and not what I think it is." Draax runs out of the inn looking for the others while scanning the skies.
Bill Troublefinder d20=20 Monday October 4th, 1999 8:50:59 AM
Bill looks up, and finds his limbs are in no way paralyzed, as he has heard happens to people who see dragons up close. Nevertheless, he is filled for concern for the townspeople, and chagrined that Judith's warning (as he thinks his name for the hag of the House of the Crystal Sphere) did not spur him on to greater haste. Where is young Merik? Is the boy about who delivered Merik's message? Are the Sons of Dread behind the militia's lassitude, or is it just plain cussed slothfulness? With all these thoughts racing through his mind in a flash, he considers whether the band ought stay and fight the dragons, or dash to retrieve the head. Branze was right, blast it. "To the Inn!" he says to K'isst and Galahad, breaking into a short-legged halfling run, and looking about to see if any there are any who might move people to safety. Ruthat's weapons - they oughtta be given to those who can use them, before his shop is turned to slag and ashes. This town is too complacent, and I've been too blasted nice about addressing that complacence, he thinks. Glancing up again, he acknowledges the awesome power of these wings of evil. "Donyra, do not forsake us," he puffs out a prayer.
Arien Monday October 4th, 1999 12:26:59 PM
Arien leaps out of a bed a dagger held in one hand. The real world sets in and he lowers the dagger. He sprints to the window and looks out. He curses under his breath when he sees the giant winged lizards and grabs his equipment as fast as he can and sprints down the halls trying to get out of the inn in case the dragons decide to burn it.
Borbo Monday October 4th, 1999 6:37:59 PM
Borbo heads back to the inn and meets up with the others, "Let's go now! We can only fight these beasts by going under the water."
Sedar the Mage Tuesday October 5th, 1999 3:07:59 AM
Running out of the Inn, meeting with the others. He follows Triple B's lead to head for the water and begin the finding of the head.
Dm Tuesday October 5th, 1999 6:05:59 AM
As the different groups of the heroes meet back at the inn and decide they have to leave tonight, many other dragons start flying over the town, Little damage is being done except when someone is stupid enough to try and attack one and then that person or the building he/she is in is swiftly attacked and destroyed. So far there are two buildings on fire and four deaths in the town (not counting the squad of archers that was destroyed at Sentinel Point). Mostly people are staying inside though there are a few odd ones looking up at the dragons with looks of awe or dread upon their faces. As you all get ready to leave a small group, the town council, arrives all flustered, scared and out of breath.
Branze Bones Tuesday October 5th, 1999 6:21:59 AM
"I know most of you don't like my tactics. But this is war, and tonight proves it. The Sea devils declared war with us and hope us destroyed by taking the sentinels head. I branded the two prisoners and know you shall know why it will pay off. There is a clerical prayer that will now allow me to track them. I hope they make it back to the village or what ever they call home and where the head will be." he says seeing the council coming tentatively. "Your town needs us a second time to rescue it. And like the first we shall not fail. We need the Sea Devils brought here and freed." he says with all the sternness that years of training in the halls of Domi teaches the Clerics of the war god.
K'isst Tuesday October 5th, 1999 12:59:59 PM
K'isst raises an eyebrow, and says to the members of the puffing council, "Yes?"
Bill T Tuesday October 5th, 1999 1:07:59 PM
Bill, when he arrived at the Inn, raced upstairs, and gathered his things. Then he dashed back through the Inn, grabbing a slice of mincemeat pie off the pie cart. He joins his companions, just in time to hear Brother Branze, and to see the council members approach.
Rond Tuesday October 5th, 1999 2:32:59 PM
"Well, I'm interested in getting the head back. Whether or not that means war, that remains to be seen." Rond will gather all his stuff (if he didn't have it all before).
Borbo Tuesday October 5th, 1999 5:02:59 PM
Borbo looks at the council and says, "As I recall, the sentinel was more like a lock on a door keeping the dragons away. Now the lock is gone and the dragons are here. Simply bringing the lock back won't solve the problem. I suggest that before we get back with the head, you find some mages who can once again expel the dragons to wherever they were banished. Otherwise this trip is for nothing. I'm sure that you won't have much trouble getting some heroes from Plateau City or the Big Float since the head protects everyone in New Elenna."
Draax Tuesday October 5th, 1999 8:12:59 PM
Standing with the group. "Yes, I agree with the rest of you, it is time to retrieve the head. This is the first time I heard about the head being a lock, but if that is the case, the town should start working on Borbo idea as soon as possible."
K'isst Wednesday October 6th, 1999 2:04:59 AM
In her panic, K'isst doesn't pull out the rock of communication she has been using and speaks common for the first time. "Ceremony aborned the head will have to be endeded and do not need a crowd for that? Is hard to get people to come here during attack to renew? I have awful thoughts. What if Sea Devils destroy head? What if Sea Devils want us come after head? What if Sons of Dread hired Devils steal head? Seems as steered down fast river in chasm. No choice." She then whispers to herself in Trog. "Frightened. No think. Must act now." K'isst totally forgetting that she should stay to hear what the council will say, spins on her heels, her face and arms looking slightly green and heads for the door. Once outside, she begins running a dodging pattern through the town heading for the path that leads to the place of renewal. She pauses several times to help people get indoors.
Bill Troublefinder Wednesday October 6th, 1999 9:48:59 PM
"Your honors," Bill says to the council members. "We are prepared to retrieve the head. As my good cousin Borbo suggests, I suppose it is a lock of sorts. But I think, as well, it serves to repel. So we go for it. Time is short. What is your counsel?"
K'isst Thursday October 7th, 1999 12:37:59 AM
K'isst continues to make her way across town screaming hopelessly at the dragons above in frustration while she helps others. She curses when she doesn't see any of her compatriots following. "Foolish surfacefolk." She turns and runs back towards the inn ready to bang some heads until the others get into gear.
Sedar the Mage Thursday October 7th, 1999 2:29:59 AM
Seeing triple B come running through the door yelling for everyone to come along, the mage straps on the gear and heads for the beach "we gotta distribute the items before we jump in Branze, we can do it at the beach"
DM Thursday October 7th, 1999 7:00:59 AM
The council kind of just stands there dragging there feet and hemming and hawing as if they were a bit embarrassed. Lothar and Bearclaw both finally push through and almost in unison and dripping with sarcasm, say, "Well the rest of the council has finally agreed with us that there is a need to retrieve the sentinel head. We have all come here to um.. ask for your help in retrieving the head?" Bearclaw continues. "We would like to hire your services yet again. say upon the return of the head 4000 gold each?" An audible gasp is heard from the other council members. "Nope lets make it 5000 each." He grins at the rest of the council. "I expect you will want to be leaving soon. If you have anything you would like for us to keep for you while you are gone, I will be glad to take care of it personally." As Bearclaw is speaking Little old Ezzy sneaks up behind Arien and tugs on his sleeve. "Psssst I hear you need something for going under water? I got something you can have for a price?" She shows him a silverish pendant with 2 dolphins wrapped around a nice sized emerald. Mean while there has been a total of 22 dragons seen flying over the town and heading inland. There has been word of a very large black dragon setting him self up on Sentinel Hill over looking the bay. About this time the town militia shows up in force and armed for bear. This time they look quite sharp and professional. There is, however, a noticeable lack of archers among them.
Borbo Thursday October 7th, 1999 8:44:59 AM
"Heck, I would have gone for a good meal, but 5000 gold sounds better. Let's get going." Borbo starts to head out and waits for the others to follow.
Branze Bones Thursday October 7th, 1999 9:10:59 AM
"I was going in any way. Now Bearclaw if you would release the prisoner sea devils so we may have a clue where to find the head, we will have a head start." he says trying to be a touch funny given all the goings on. If we get back alive, I will help route the black out. Domi praise us we return soon with the sentinel head," he says as he folds the cloak about himself.
Draax Thursday October 7th, 1999 9:17:59 AM
Draax turns to Bearclaw. "I am not the negotiator of the group, so whatever price my comrades agree upon is good enough for me. My comrades and I have wasted a lot of precious time running around the town trying to find items that would help us retrieve the head. If there is anything that anyone here has with them at this moment that could help us we would appreciated it, if not then we will make due with the items that we have gathered. I will take you up on your offer to hold some of my items, I would like leave my bow and arrows, and most of my supplies, I will be taking some rations wrapped tight to keep the water out and two waterskins." After handing the items to Bearclaw, Draax takes out some extra bowstring and begins cutting them into several foot long strips and one 4 feet strip. He starts using the strips to tie his daggers to their sheaves and short sword to its scabbard. He take one end of the 4 feet long strip and ties it to his wrist and the other end to the hilt of his new long sword, making sure that the string does not interfere with his movement and is still easy to draw the sword. After making sure that everything is secured it turns back to the party. "I am ready."
Arien Thursday October 7th, 1999 12:10:59 PM
Arien hides his shock at seeing the emerald and slowly strokes his chin, trying not to show too much interest. "Oh really, what kind of price are we talking about here?"
Rond Thursday October 7th, 1999 4:45:59 PM
"I suspect one of the biggest things you'll need to store, will be our gold."
Bill Troublefinder Thursday October 7th, 1999 7:54:59 PM
"Sometimes," Bill says, "it's easy to take lightly the customs and beliefs handed down to us. But today's events will likely increase our respect for our ancestors' wisdom. May some of that be granted unto each of us," looking at the council members. "Thank you for your kind offer. Pray for us as we travel beneath the waves. We shall pray for you, our beloved Windhorn Hamlet, and New Elenna as we perform our duties. Enslavement to dragons shall not be our lot, may the gods grant," he concludes with a rather sad smile. / Bill removes a few items from his backpack, and sees that the balance of the gold is given to Capt. Bearclaw (keeping 10 of his own gp in a pouch). "Thank you, sir," he says, with a brighter smile. Quietly, he says to Bearclaw, "Young Merik knows of some good hiding places. Someone was trying to chase him down. I'll leave the boy under your protection in my absence." / Then Bill finishes his piece of mincemeat pie. "Say, with the black watching over the Sentinel, should we enter the water at a different spot, do you suppose?" he asks. He then is ready to accompany his friends and companions to whichever point of entry is chosen.
Bill Troublefinder Thursday October 7th, 1999 9:34:59 PM
"Oh - Oh - the scrolls from the temple," he asks the upset K'isst, "are they waterproofed? If not, Sedar, or any other of us with spellbooks, did you figure out a way to do that quickly? It wouldn't do to take them with us, and have them ruined before we can use them."
K'isst Friday October 8th, 1999 4:42:59 AM
K'isst come bursting into the inn out of breath and looking a little green from anger and exertion. "There's a black on the sentinel hell....I mean hill! He's huge! Come on wimps....time to be heroes...Now!!!" Then she hears Bill's inquiry. She pulls out the scrolls and says, "No. Here!" Then she runs towards the door the sunlight Silhouetting her body as she spins yelling, "People are dying out there! Grab me on the way to the shore. In the meantime, there's things to do." She disappears into the cacophony of the hamlet's panic.
Sedar the Mage Friday October 8th, 1999 6:10:59 AM
"5000 sounds good" quickly adds a satchel next to Draax's. "Spell books , no good to me all wet and damaged" a long drawn out silent goodbye to them as he follows the crew to the water. "Huge Black you say, aye , K'isst, May Wardds' luck be with us, we'll need it"
Galahad Quivelio Friday October 8th, 1999 6:52:59 AM
Watching as everything goes on around him, Galahad hears the comment about water proofing the scrolls and spellbooks, "I forgot to water-proof my spellbook. Would anyone be so kind as to show me how? Sedar?" Galahad takes his spellbook to whom ever volunteers to help him, and proceeds to waterproof his precious spellbook.
Rond Friday October 8th, 1999 9:05:59 AM
"hmm. I will accompany K'isst. Just holler for us when you are ready to go" As Rond bolts out the door "K'isst, wait up". (Dagnabit whipper snapper, slow down! :) )
Bill T Friday October 8th, 1999 11:16:59 AM
"Arien - you waxed your book, right? And put it in an oil bag?" Looking at the woman whispering to Arien, he says, "Say, you're Esmerelda Fipps, right? Do you have a hot or warm iron around? Sedar, you seem to have a good head on ya. Whaddaya think about working with Galahad, maybe you can take the important pages from your spell books and wax 'em quick, and stick 'em in an oil bag. Can you help them, Arien? Do that, if it can be done in less than fifteen minutes, and if you want to, then let's sneak into the water out of sight of that dragon. Grog! Mary! Esmerelda! Counselors! Anyone! Hot wax! Use the candles there! And don't burn the pages! Oil a couple bags for us, quick! Help us do this!" [...starting to get worried about running out of exclamation points.] Bill goes running around helping with the wax job, and enlisting what help is available. As people work on preparing the precious pages [if they do], Bill asks the spellcasters, "Any of you able to dispel magic? Oy, it's hard to get to know people in a day and a half." He whistles a tune his father used to whistle when working in the tool shed. Once done, Bill will move resolutely with the team to the water, picking up Rond and K'isst on the way.
Borbo Friday October 8th, 1999 6:13:59 PM
Borbo rushes after K'isst as fast as his little legs will allow. He futilely shouts as he pants, "The head, K'isst! The head! Not the dragon! There's too many dragons. Our only chance is the head!"
Arien Saturday October 9th, 1999 3:29:59 AM
Arien grabs some wax and tosses it to Galahad, "Here use this I'll be right there to help you." Arien turns back to Esmerelda, "As you can see me and my associates are in a little of a rush so if you'd be so kind as to tell me what you want for this little trinket maybe we can make a deal otherwise I am needed."
Ezzy Saturday October 9th, 1999 5:42:59 AM
Ezzy looks at Arien with a little glint in her eye and says I want either 4000 gold or for you to father an heir for me. You may decide which while you are on your escapade but if you decide you want my pendant then you agree to honoring either one or the other once you return.
Ezzy d100=60 Saturday October 9th, 1999 5:50:59 AM
K'isst finally hears Borbo and slows down enough so that Rond and Borbo finally catch up a few blocks down. By the end of fifteen minutes you all are at the entry to the ceremony field, and the town militia is there along with Capt. Bearclaw, making plans for trying to drive the black away. Sedar informs Bill and the others that there is no way they can do a complete job on the scrolls and book pages in fifteen minutes as just doing his book took him several hours to complete once he had everything set up. Finding oil pouches is not a problem and several are produced quickly. in the allotted 15 minutes you are able to properly water proof 40% of what you were trying to get done, by using several assembly lines.
Arien Saturday October 9th, 1999 9:08:59 AM
"I'd love to haggle with you but as you see I'm in a hurry and since gold is easier to come by than heirs I'll pay you that 4,000 gold and I always honor a bargain. Alright since that's been decided how does the thing work? Oh and by the way, I like the way you operate, after I get back from this little head-hunting party what do you say we talk about going into business together?"
Bill T Saturday October 9th, 1999 10:55:59 AM
"Esmerelda, how about a third option?" Bill asks, hardly looking up from the scroll he is waxing. "He rents it from you for 1500 gold, up front, and if it's somehow lost, we pay you 2500 when we return? If it's returned, nothing more is owed you. 'Course, weddings are always fun," he says, turning the page over. "How'd you come across that beautiful ring in the first place? I'll bet you have some very interesting stories from your life," he says with genuine hobbit sincerity.
Galahad Quivelio Sunday October 10th, 1999 1:53:59 AM
Cursing himself for his stupidity, Galahad knows it's pointless for him to start waterproofing his spellbook when he knows he will not even get half done. "Capt. Bearclaw, would you be so kind as to hold onto my spellbook for me. It is my most precious possession, so please be careful with it." Knowing that he has to be very select in his spell casting (what, with only 4 spells available through memory.....), Galahad knows that the might of his new mace will have to protect him now. Galahad gets set to wax a few pieces of parchment for the trip. Putting his spell components, some writing ink, a few quills, and his paper into a large pouch, he tries to make it as waterproof as humanly possible. Galahad then helps out whom ever needs a hand waterproofing there equipment.
Rond Sunday October 10th, 1999 3:49:59 PM
Keeping an eye on K'isst (ready to follow her), "Can we do anything to help?"
Borbo Sunday October 10th, 1999 4:33:59 PM
"Hey Bill do you think this little pin that Berik Andovin gave me will let me breathe in water? I wonder how it works if that's what it does. I wonder if it does something else. Anyone have any suggestions?"
Bill T Sunday October 10th, 1999 9:31:59 PM
"That's funny, Borb - Ruthat's list told us that Berik Andovin had some sort of a bracelet that allowed you to breathe underwater. A pin, huh? Maybe there was just a mix-up as to what it was. But people heard this morning that we were going to chase down the sea devils, and that's when you were still with us, so Berik probably knew that... I'll bet you it does. I HOPE it does, cousin!" Bill takes a look at the pin. He smiles at Borbo. "I don't think a glass of water is quite the way to test it, though!" He puts the finishing touches on waterproofing another scroll.
Bearclaw to Branze's earlier question Monday October 11th, 1999 2:53:59 AM
Shaking his head a bit as he hears Branze's comments about the prisoners, Bearclaw says, funny thing about them, not moments after we put them in their cells, they died. We even had our healers work on their wounds some, but to no avail it is almost like they just gave up on life or even wanted to die. I don't know, it is mighty peculiar though. and with that he turns and with his men head to the bay.
Sedar the mage Monday October 11th, 1999 3:11:59 AM
Smiles and then laughs out loud. "just and those spell books next to my satchel there, Galahad ..... I know exactly how you feel. Kind of pointless, knowing we do not have the time to finish. we'll just have to hope what we have memorized is enough." turns to Borbo "haven't been able to try any more powerful spells since we came to town yesterday." looks about at all the commotion "alright we all here I think .... anyone not have an item of magic for our under the waves trip shout now. ... whose got what items anyway ?"
K'isst Monday October 11th, 1999 4:48:59 AM
K'isst letting other's catch up while she helps some kids get indoors and helps their mother board up her windows, for whatever good that does against a dragon, hears about Galahad's spellbook situation. "Well, there's certainly a lot to do around here if we need to get his spellbook waterproofed. Going off half-ready and dying is no better than having to wait a bit while continuing to help the people. On the other hand, perhaps there will be an air pocket where Gal can finish the job. Will the oiled sacks protect it as long as it's not opened? If so, I say bring it along and let's go. Otherwise, I say we stay till the job's done." K'isst, then takes big breath and says, "Sorry, I blabber on at the mouth when I get excited. Nervous habit." Then as if she can't stand still a moment longer, she races to help a farmer right his cart. "Come on Rond! There's stuff we can do!"
Dm Monday October 11th, 1999 6:58:59 AM
After seeing that they can never get everything waterproofed in time, the group decides that they will get better use out of their time by waterproofing what scrolls they have and keeping their spell books in the waterproofed oil pouches, in the hope that they will be able to find somewhere to read them in safety if needed. Doing this will only take five minutes and will enable them to catch up with K'isst and crew moments after they arrive at the ceremony site. K'isst and the others with her right the upturned wagon and get to the sentinel point, just as Bearclaw and his men are deploying to have a go at the black dragon. Ezzy turns to Bill and says "I'm not interested in renting the ring and where I got it is none of your business. To Arien, Like I said before, you need not decide upon your method of payment until you return. She then turns and disappears inside.
Branze Bones Monday October 11th, 1999 7:07:59 AM
"I hope by Domi we can track them then. I will be at the beach when its is time to leave." he walks towards the beach and waits for others.
Draax Monday October 11th, 1999 8:43:59 AM
Draax answers Sedar’s question about the items by showing the mage the ring on his finger that he obtained from Lothar. He joins Branze and walks to the beach to wait on the others, making sure that they avoid any dragons especially the big black on Sentinel Hill.
Bill T Monday October 11th, 1999 10:44:59 AM
"Sedar, I've got this brooch from Judith, I mean the lady from the House of the Crystal Sphere," he answers. / "Fine, Esmerelda, didn't know its origin might be a sore point with you. Thanks for your help, though." Bill says thanks and goodbye to those left at Grog's Inn, but not before grabbing some extra wax to take along for later. As the party members leave together, he waits until they are out of earshot of the inn. "Sorry for intruding there, Arien. You answered her real well. But if some lady is going to ask about fathering her child, she oughtta be, seems to me, ready to marry him, so they can be papa and mama together. I think kids deserve that, even though not all get it. Least, that's the way I was taught. That was good what you said about an heir, too." The halfling sighs. "Ezzy will probably be mad at me, now." As they walk along, he asks, "Sedar, Galahad, Arien, what sort of spells do you know, anyhow? Anybody have light stones?" / If possible, he tries to keep his and his friends movements hidden from the black dragon. If not ... oh, well. / He makes sure the brooch is secure, and looks in his pouch. The beryl stone is there. He reseals the pouch. He conceals the speargun under his cloak. / Once all are assembled by the site of the ceremony, Bill says, "Brother Branze, you want to say a quick prayer, then let's go?"
Galahad Quivelio Monday October 11th, 1999 11:24:59 PM
Not knowing what to do, Galahad puts his precious spellbook into one of the oiled pouches. "I suppose it's best I take this along with me incase I do run out of spells." Turning to Bill, "Currently I can cast shield, magic missile, sleep, and feather fall. But i don't see any use for Feather fall, so I might just cast that one off when I have some time and memorize a different spell. I don't have light rock, but Alemi has granted me the use of the spell "Light", so I'm sure that will come in handy eventually." Thinking it time to get going, Galahad makes his way down to the water hoping that others get the clue that it's time to go.
Galahad Quivelio Monday October 11th, 1999 11:25:00 PM
Not knowing what to do, Galahad puts his precious spellbook into one of the oiled pouches. "I suppose it's best I take this along with me incase I do run out of spells." Turning to Bill, "Currently I can cast shield, magic missile, sleep, and feather fall. But i don't see any use for Feather fall, so I might just cast that one off when I have some time and memorize a different spell. I don't have light rock, but Alemi has granted me the use of the spell "Light", so I'm sure that will come in handy eventually." Thinking it time to get going, Galahad makes his way down to the water hoping that others get the clue that it's time to go.
Rond Monday October 11th, 1999 11:37:59 PM
"We won't know for sure, until they get here, what they plan to do with the various magic." As Rond continues to help K'isst with various things, along with making sure anyone outside has a place to go inside, including children and the elderly.
Borbo Tuesday October 12th, 1999 1:59:59 AM
"Oops, my mistake it is a bracelet. Certainly it's the bracelet mentioned. How lucky."
K'isst Tuesday October 12th, 1999 5:01:59 AM
"Raise your own children? How backward! You can't raise warriors that way. They will be too attached to their families rather than to the tribe." After a awkward moment she continues. "Well is everyone ready to breathe water and get all wrinkled? Let's go get that head!" And with that and a shake of her hand toward the black dragon nearby, she stalks off into the water. "Well come on!"
Bill T Tuesday October 12th, 1999 5:04:59 AM
"Good selection, Galahad." "Terrific, Borbo, yep, that's perfect for the water." "Hi, K'isst, hi Rond. We're all here." Bill shuffles some sand over his toes as he awaits Brother Branze Bones' invocation.
DM d20=10 d20=9 d20=19 d20=5 d20=2 d20=5 d20=10 d20=8 Tuesday October 12th, 1999 6:21:59 AM
You all arrive and see Captain Bearclaw marshalling his men and women to try and drive the Black away. You also get the impression that he is doing this to give you all a chance at getting safely to the surf. as his forces spread out in an attempt to circle the beast, it rears up and opens its jaws full of dagger-sized teeth and spits out a stream of greenish liquid which directly hits three militia men and splash several more sending them all screaming to the ground.
Branze Bones Tuesday October 12th, 1999 7:00:59 AM
"Damn, the dread brother hood and the Sea Devils." Branze says at the sight of the militia giving there life to gain them the time to gain the head back. "We have to get that head back and hurry." he says grabbing onto the cloak in one hand and the stone he picked up earlier. "Domi light my way so this war may be won." he says lighting a stone then dives into the ocean following the drag marks the head left on the ocean floor.
Rond Tuesday October 12th, 1999 8:18:59 AM
"well, lets hope there's no special instructions for these things" As Rond will follow into the surf.
Draax Tuesday October 12th, 1999 9:06:59 AM
Draax turns away from the sight of the town's militia willingly risking and losing their lives to give them a few precious seconds. Not wanting the brave men to die in vain, Draax runs to the surf, turns the ring on his finger and says the words to activate the rings, before diving under the waves.
Bill T Tuesday October 12th, 1999 10:28:59 AM
Bill blanches as he sees over his shoulder the dragon's work. Bill takes a couple of steps toward the water, presses the pearl in the brooch. "Good prayer. Succinct ..." are the last words he says as he submerges himself in the sea. Under the waves, he experiments to see whether swimming or walking works best ... and trusting to the magic of 'Judith's' gift, he inhales underwater.
K'isst Wednesday October 13th, 1999 5:32:59 AM
K'isst seeing the dragon in action stops in the surf. "Oh, Gods.....D-D-d-d-d-dra-g-g-g-g-on-n-n. She begins to shake and just stand there. "It-t-t's Real." She turns green.
Borbo Wednesday October 13th, 1999 6:25:59 AM
Borbo looks at K'isst and tries to bring her back to the task at hand, "A good warrior would dive beneath the waves to save the helpless rather than stand rooted to the beach!" Then Borbo runs out into the water.
DM Wednesday October 13th, 1999 7:24:59 AM
As you all enter the water the militia makes its first real attack. you see spears, lances, javelins and other longer range and reach weapons being employed. Some strikes are successful and others are not. The is a screaming coming from the Black and like as not the strikes that injure it are the last strike that person makes due to either claws or teeth. As you each submerge you see a sight to behold of Captain Bearclaw leaping onto the neck behind the head of the black, sword in hand, with a very feral look in his eye. And is that foam around his mouth? as you each are enveloped by the water and you activate your devices you find that some function better than others but that you all seem to be able to breathe under water, at least for the time being. Branze looks like a large underwater bat, and as Borbo and Arien submerge and start breathing water there feet and legs start growing together to form dolphin like tails. There are much to everyone's surprise, a partial trail of dragging marks along the sandy bottom due to the fact that the reef corals and such have been broken and crushed in places. As you head northward you travel about thirty minutes and up ahead you see another group of beings ahead of you and angling kind of towards the celebration Bay.
Sedar the Mage Wednesday October 13th, 1999 8:40:59 AM
After strapping on the old lung , with some disgust. The mage enters the water. after making a little way .He spots the other group and points them out to his friends. He tries to speak ,but doesn't know how well his friends would understand it.
Arien Wednesday October 13th, 1999 12:32:59 PM
Arien pauses a moment to make sure all of his belongings are secure and the plunges into the waves. Once he submerges he looks in amazement as his legs turn into a flipper. He experiments for a little but until he gets the hang of moving with the flipper and then catches up to the rest of the party.
Borbo Wednesday October 13th, 1999 5:44:59 PM
"AHHHH! MY FEET!!!!"
Branze Bones Wednesday October 13th, 1999 7:42:59 PM
::moves forward to get a better look at the new beings::
K'isst Wednesday October 13th, 1999 8:12:59 PM
Finding herself underwater and far from shore and not sure how she got there, she clears her head and says, "Brbrbrbrbrbrbrr..." She thinks, "Oh forget it." Upon seeing the other creatures, she moves her trident to a neutral position behind her shoulder and moves to the side to take up a flanking position on the left.
Bill T Wednesday October 13th, 1999 11:51:59 PM
BEFORE we have spent a half hour in the water, and after a couple of minutes to adjust to being underwater, Bill speaks up. "Hello. Can anyone understand what I am saying. If so, hold up three fingers." He repeats his request in a higher voice, and a lower voice. He also wants to spend a few minutes seeing what different people's relative speeds and motive power are. [Ooc: Please, Mr. DM, give us a few posts to adjust to the water, and see what we can do, before we face those 1/2 hour from our starting point. :-) ]
DM Thursday October 14th, 1999 12:08:59 AM
(Ooc. absolutely go for it roleplay away and if you have any questions email me .)
Rond Thursday October 14th, 1999 3:05:59 AM
Rond will look around in a little surprise (having been his first trip underwater). Rond will try walking a few steps, and seeing how his body reacts to the surroundings. If he hears anyone, he'll respond to them by looking their way. If not, he'll get a little caught up in what he's doing.
DM Thursday October 14th, 1999 7:10:59 AM
As you all get acclimated to the water you find that with enough weight, which few of you have, you can walk along the bottom. Most though must swim due to buoyancy. Borbo, Arien, and Branze have no choice as they effectively have no feet or the use of their feet. Also, while some sounds travel better than others under water you realize that it is going to be communication by sign language for most of the time. As for vision, use of Infravision during the daytime will more than likely blind the person making the attempt. At night it might work but only up very close and with warm bodies that haven't been under water very long. you might for instance be able to see if there was a thermal jet some where. Ultravision would work but since we have no PCs that have that ability...... normal vision in the area you are in during the day will be very good. At night not so good. As you get past the reef and into deeper water the normal vision is likely to diminish as well.
Sedar the Mage Thursday October 14th, 1999 7:23:59 AM
Looking at BillT bubbling something he replies by pointing to his ears and shaking his head, then tracing a question mark with his outstretched hand..
Draax Thursday October 14th, 1999 10:40:59 AM
Draax experiments in the water half walking on the bottom and half swimming, he notices how sound is distorted as it reaches his ears. After watching Sedar signal his confusion to Bill, Draax copycats the same signal by repeating Sedar’s movements.
Rond Thursday October 14th, 1999 10:55:59 AM
Rond will shrug his shoulders, and point in the direction of the trail.
Arien Thursday October 14th, 1999 1:49:59 PM
Arien experiments a little more with his new flipper for awhile before noticing the others trying to communicate. He treads in place and tries to talk himself but just gets a bunch bubbles. Shrugging his shoulders in a gesture of futility he motions to the trail with a questioning look on his face.
K'isst Thursday October 14th, 1999 11:11:59 PM
K'isst, having been taught of underwater travel, enjoys her first trip under and enjoys more her friends getting used to it. She picks out a plant and begins getting used to using the trident underwater. She also experiments with her "underwater breathing" trident to see if she has to have the trident in her hands to breathe or simply on her person. She'd prefer to use her new magical trident if possible and strap the other trident to the side of her pack.
Borbo Friday October 15th, 1999 12:13:59 AM
Borbo gets the hang of things and starts swimming about. He swims alongside Bill and starts talking about something at length. It's rather unintelligible in the water, but he seems to be wondering about his boots.
Sedar the Mage Friday October 15th, 1999 2:46:59 AM
The 1/2 readjust his gear and tries some swimming about a little. 'Thinking to himself that this is a catastrophe waiting to happen' under water, can't talk, can't spell ... heck what have we gotten ourselves into darn.
Bill T Friday October 15th, 1999 12:09:59 PM
Bill looks around to see who is wearing the helmet from Capt. Bearclaw. / Bill gets the idea that Borbo is concerned about what has happened to his legs and attire. He glances at his own customarily unshod feet. He tries to signal a question with his hands to see if it's okay with Borbo for Bill to touch his new fins or flippers or whatever they are.
DM Saturday October 16th, 1999 6:14:59 AM
As you all work out the kinks of swimming and moving, you manage to get a basic form of communication working through simple symbols. K'isst finds that she needs to be in bodily contact with the trident for her to be able to benefit from its water breathing effects. Borbo noticed that his feet along with his boots sort of morphed together when his tail was created. After about thirty minutes of practice and scouting around you head out following the broken coral trail, when in the distance you see a large group of movement coming your way.
Galahad Quivelio Sunday October 17th, 1999 2:37:59 AM
Looking around, and watching everyone trying to get the hang of movement underwater, Galahad sees a large group of something moving this way. Trying to signal a warning to the others, he pulls out his new mace a gives it a quick test swing. Thinking to himself, "this will be very interesting. May Alemi watch over all of us down here."
Rond Sunday October 17th, 1999 7:54:59 AM
Seeing the group of beings in the distance Rond will pull out his new 'underwater' bow and bring it to a defensive position.
Branze Bones Sunday October 17th, 1999 8:41:59 AM
::swims towards the group, gliding through the water as a manta ray::
Arien Sunday October 17th, 1999 11:29:59 AM
Arien mutters about the lack of visibility and draws his dagger from his belt while reviewing the spells he has in memory.
Draax Sunday October 17th, 1999 12:49:59 PM
Draax pulls his short sword and looks for an area in the water that is defensible or where he can hide and surprise the group when he attacks.
Borbo Sunday October 17th, 1999 5:11:59 PM
Borbo lets Bill feel his fins and becomes more assured after looking at Bill's feet and remembering that he never wore shoes either.
Bill T Sunday October 17th, 1999 5:51:59 PM
"Nice scales, Borbo," bubbles Bill. As the figures approach, Bill loads an arrow into his speargun. He looks around - left, right, back, up, and down, then forward again. He is on the right flank.
K'isst Monday October 18th, 1999 1:10:59 AM
K'isst, knowing that simple commands seem to be understandable says, "Peaceful everyone." She holds her trident in a defensive posture. ::Before, as we were testing the equipment, K'isst decides that she doesn't want to take the chance of having the weapon dropped and her choking to get it back, so she gets Bill to rope it to her back, inside her top so that it's touching her at all times. Then she hefts her newly bought magical trident in her hands.::
DM Monday October 18th, 1999 1:26:59 AM
Draax really can't find any kind of hiding place within the area they are in and as the others ready weapons and fix equipment, Branze swimming ahead gets a pretty good look at the company. The group approaching seems to consist of a dozen well armed and wary Aquatic elves. When they get to the point where they can see you and you them a bit more clearly, they stop. Weapons at the ready but making no overtly hostile movements, they look a bit perplexed and agitated at the makeup of your group. In fact several look down right confused.
Bill T Monday October 18th, 1999 1:56:59 AM
Bill feels a little funny being so close to the beautiful elvish troglodyte. But he does an *excellent* job of tying the trident to her back in the fashion she requested [d20=3]. / Elves! Under the water! Bill swims forward just a little, and in the elvish tongue he says, pausing slightly between each sentence, and with careful enunciation, "Hello, noble ones. We are hunting Sahuagin who stole from us! We are delighted to see you." His free hand on his chest he says, "My name is Bill." And then sweeping his hand to the left, "These are my friends."
Branze Bones Monday October 18th, 1999 8:10:59 AM
::swims to the elfs in hope of some allies in gaining back the sentinel head::
Galahad Quivelio Monday October 18th, 1999 9:12:59 AM
Galahad, seeing the elves approach, puts his own mace away (straps it to his belt as best as he can), steps forward (or as forward as one can underwater), and speaks only one word, "Cousins."
Draax Monday October 18th, 1999 2:05:59 PM
Draax puts away his sword and swims toward the sea elves, hoping that they are friends.
Rond Monday October 18th, 1999 4:07:59 PM
Rond will put the bow in a relaxed manner, and smile out the newfound guests.
K'isst Tuesday October 19th, 1999 12:52:59 AM
K'isst keeps her hood tight not wanting to expose that she has elven blood in her ancestry. She is worried that the elves will think her a bastard. However, she steels herself for the possibility that they will challenge her and if so, she will meet that challenge with her ancestry! She stays in the background trying to look uninteresting.
Borbo Tuesday October 19th, 1999 12:58:59 AM
Borbo grins like an idiot and waves at the elves.
Sedar the Mage Tuesday October 19th, 1999 4:16:59 AM
The 1/2 ELF swims towards the sea elves, Triple B's hopes the same as his own.
Arien Tuesday October 19th, 1999 7:39:59 AM
Arien sheaths his dagger and swims forward hoping to gain some help from his aquatic cousins.
Bill T Tuesday October 19th, 1999 11:02:59 AM
"Do you dwell near here?" Bill asks, again in Elvish. "Did you see the dragons above?"
K'isst Tuesday October 19th, 1999 9:23:59 PM
K'isst still keeps herself slightly back and unobtrusive. She wars with herself for her lack of pride in who she is, stomping her feet once in self-derision.
Rond Wednesday October 20th, 1999 1:26:59 AM
Rond will approach K'isst. If her translator stone is still around her neck, he's going to motion to her to take it off and let him see it for a minute. Once Rond has the stone in his hand, he'll hold it next to K'isst ear, and talk in a soft whisper, "Can you hear me clearly even thru the water?"
DM Wednesday October 20th, 1999 2:05:59 AM
As you all group around to meet the sea elves, one of them breaks off and moves towards you. When he gets within about 10 feet of you the feel of the water changes and those of you with fins change back to feet and you realize that all of you are "breathing" air of a sort. Heavy, thick air, but air all the same at the same time you notice that you all and the sea elf as well have sunk down several feet and are basically standing on the bottom. In fairly clear common, the sea elf says, why sea devils come land and go back? We see they come and go, follow little way, come back, want answers. What they want from manlett folk? why you here?
Arien Wednesday October 20th, 1999 6:14:59 AM
"The Sea Devils are the enemies of the land dwellers as they are to all creatures of good. They stole the magical artifact that protected the hamlet from dragons, now the dragons are back and that is why we are here, to retrieve the magic so that the dragons will be driven away again."
Sedar the Mage Wednesday October 20th, 1999 6:21:59 AM
Surprised at the sudden air pocket that was formed. He calms himself, then shows agreement with Arien statement. "yes that's quite correct"
Branze Bones Wednesday October 20th, 1999 7:48:59 AM
Releasing the black cloak about his shoulders Branze looks at the elves and speaks. "The dragons have broken through the barrier thanks to the Sea Devils, they stole an artifact from our village and now all will be destroyed, if we do not recover it. It is a giant statues head. Any help you could give on this would be greatly appreciated.
Bill T Wednesday October 20th, 1999 9:55:59 AM
Forming his arms into a half circle, Bill says, "The head was *this* big. Some sea devils made themselves invisible. Others attacked us during the manlett folks' ceremony. The invisible sea devils broke the statue at the neck and swam away. We need the head back. Dragons have come, because the head is gone. Our people begin to die. You can show us where sea devils are?"
Draax Wednesday October 20th, 1999 12:19:59 PM
Startled at the sudden appearance of the air pocket, Draax can only stare in amazement at the sea elf. He listens to the others ask and answer questions and waits for the water elf to answer Bill’s last question.
Borbo Thursday October 21st, 1999 12:32:59 AM
Borbo nods in agreement with the others as he wiggles his toes. Then he suddenly looks up at one of the elves, "I've got FEET!"
K'isst Thursday October 21st, 1999 5:19:59 AM
K'isst motions to Bill to wait a bit and calmly listens to the elf letting the others take the lead.
Galahad Quivelio Thursday October 21st, 1999 8:04:59 AM
Taken aback by the sudden rush of somewhat fresh air, Galahad steps forward a bit after all is said by the others, *speaking in elven* "Cousins, we are not here to harm you nor your homes or families. We are in dire need of assistance at the moment. As one of my friends have said, the head has been stolen by these Sea Devil creatures. You may or may not know the importance of the head to the surface people, but I am almost certain that soon you will be surrounded by dragons, and you may be forced to fight them. These dragons are causing havoc among the city, especially a particular black one. We would much appreciate it if you could give us as much help as possible. Do you know where the Sea Devils "contain" themselves?" If so, are you willing to help us retrieve the head from them?" Galahad then steps back with the rest of the group and waits.....
DM Friday October 22nd, 1999 12:31:59 AM
The Leader of the sea elves is a bit taken aback with everyone speaking at once and seems only to relax a little when Galahad steps forward to speak. After Galahad speaks, The sea elf pulls himself up tall and straight and says, Of course know we of the Teucri's Sentinels. We to want find why sea devils come shore, now we know. Hmm help you we can, go with you we not can. wait here. He turns and goes back to his patrol. as he gets about 20 ft away all your gear kicks back in as the water suddenly changes back. You all see him huddling with his people and some things are exchanged.
K'isst Friday October 22nd, 1999 12:53:59 AM
K'isst nods and smiles shyly as one looks her way. Her face turns slightly green as she sees how dainty these kinfolk are. She knows that this belies their inner strength and abilities, but she can't quite resist the idea of asking her hatchmother to take one home for a pet. She grins uncontrollably for a second with a crooked smile as she fights to hold in the giggles.
Branze Bones Friday October 22nd, 1999 6:01:59 AM
"I believe one of the scrolls we have can duplicate that effect. If we fight the sea devils we should use that. Huh oh!" he says seeing the water rush in again grabs his cloak and reforms into a manta ray.
Draax Friday October 22nd, 1999 9:19:59 AM
Draax watches as the sea elf goes to confer with the others of its group.
Rond Friday October 22nd, 1999 1:06:59 PM
Rond will stand idly by, watching the proceedings.
Arien Friday October 22nd, 1999 1:37:59 PM
Arien floats in place and hums a little ditty to himself while waiting for the sea elves to finish talking.
Galahad Quivelio Friday October 22nd, 1999 2:04:59 PM
Seeing the leader go back to his people, Galahad wonders what they can possible give them that will help in their journey. He then wonders if any of these sea elves praise Alemi. "I wonder if I can start a temple devoted to Alemi down here." Grinning at the thought Galahad continues watching with curiosity as the elves converse.
Sedar the Mage Saturday October 23rd, 1999 5:01:59 AM
intakes a last breath as the water rushes back in around him. looks to see what is exchanged besides words if anything, among the water elves.
Bill T Saturday October 23rd, 1999 11:25:59 AM
Bill admires Borbo's feet ... then watches with fascination as they meld and change to a fish-like tail. He looks around again - left, right, back, up, forward. [Who is wearing the helmet?]
DM Saturday October 23rd, 1999 5:43:59 PM
(OOC. This is what I have people using. 3B - cloak, K'isst - trident, Borbo - Bracelet, Bill - broach, Sedar - Lung, Arien - Pendant, Galahad - ring, Draax - Ring, Rond - helmet.
Arien Sunday October 24th, 1999 6:07:59 AM
Arien sighs to himself impatiently and scans the bottom for anything interesting while thinking to himself, "I know I like to talk but these guys are worse than a committee!"
Borbo Sunday October 24th, 1999 11:54:59 PM
To no one in particular, "Well all this is very exciting. Elves under the water. Who would have thunk?!?"
DM Monday October 25th, 1999 1:53:59 AM
After only about five minutes and some heated discussion The leader of the elves returns with several scroll cases tucked into his belt and one held in his hand. As he returns to your close vicinity the old switcheroo occurs and once again the water breathing items turn off.
Galahad Quivelio Monday October 25th, 1999 4:22:59 AM
Galahad watches as the leader of the sea elves returns with some scrolls. Wondering what each does in particular, Galahad waits to see what the sea elf has to say before commenting on anything.
Bill T Monday October 25th, 1999 9:42:59 AM
"Are you water elves?" Bill asks. "I like how you can change the water like that."
Draax Monday October 25th, 1999 11:48:59 AM
Draax watches the sea elf in amazement as the air pocket appears again.
Sedar the Mage Monday October 25th, 1999 5:47:59 PM
ready for the water change this time he just waits to see what the sea elf has to say.
Borbo Monday October 25th, 1999 6:20:59 PM
"FEET! This is fun, Bill. The change tickles too. Or maybe it's not the change but this air pocket spell that tickles. I suppose if that were the case, then it would tickle everyone else too. So does it? Does it tickles, I mean?... What do they have there? Scrolls? I hope they are maps to the water devils' lair."
K'isst Monday October 25th, 1999 8:29:59 PM
K'isst moves over to Sedar and whispers, "If that's a spell they are using to let us breathe air, that's a very useful thing." K'isst watches Borbo and Bill carrying on as usual and thinks to herself that they are fun and useful and interesting, but dangerous in negotiations and when "good behavior" is needed. She smiles at the thought of thumping them both in the ear and telling them to behave. She moves behind both of them a hidden crooked smile on her green tinted face.
K'isst Monday October 25th, 1999 8:30:59 PM
K'isst moves over to Sedar and whispers, "If that's a spell they are using to let us breathe air, that's a very useful thing." K'isst watches Borbo and Bill carrying on as usual and thinks to herself that they are fun and useful and interesting, but dangerous in negotiations and when "good behavior" is needed. She smiles at the thought of thumping them both in the ear and telling them to behave. She moves behind both of them a hidden crooked smile on her green tinted face.
Bill T Tuesday October 26th, 1999 2:16:59 AM
"Yeah," Bill agrees with Borbo regarding the notion of a map. "The bubbles kinda tickle," he acknowledges. He resumes his visual sweep of the area. He gives a little wave to K'isst as he sees her behind him.
Sea Elf Chieftain Tuesday October 26th, 1999 5:51:59 AM
As the air pocket settles around you and he has your attention he speaks. So, hunt you the sea devils you do? Track them did we. Map you to give for aid in finding, yes? Live they on an island near, in a temple old, do they. Map way will show you. Help any other, you we give? ::he looks at each of you in turn, as if awaiting an answer::
Branze Bones Tuesday October 26th, 1999 6:06:59 AM
"Perhaps some help with a distraction so it is easier for us to get to the temple. Or even some aid in recovering the sentinel's head.. If not your map is a great deal of help and we thank you." he says while trying to acknowledge the chief with proper respect.
Draax Tuesday October 26th, 1999 12:19:59 PM
Draax nods to the sea elf and speaks slowing in elven. "We thank you for the help that you have already provided. Although I am an accomplished swimmer, I am not comfortable spending a large amount of time under the waves and can not move very fast. With the dragons’ activities above the waves, time is also our enemy. If you have any means that would speed up our journey, I would be most grateful."
Galahad Quivelio Tuesday October 26th, 1999 12:35:59 PM
Galahad listens to each persons requests in thought. Overhearing K'isst talk something about an air pocket spell, Galahad comes up with something he wouldn't mind obtaining, even if it were for his own use. *speaking in elven* Dear cousin, what is this spell you use to breathe air under the waves? If it is a spell indeed, do you have an extra copy of it on one of your scrolls. It could come in handy for our travels, it definitely would make it faster." Waiting for a reply looks at the map that is in the chieftain's hands.
Borbo Tuesday October 26th, 1999 4:55:59 PM
"Exalted Honorable Aquatic Elven Chieftain Sir, we have no knowledge of these sea devils beyond the fact that they stole are sentinel head, live in water, and have some knowledge of fighting and magic. Any additional information - for example a weakness - would be much appreciated... Oh, and is the map waterproof, or can we only look at it in an air pocket?"
Rond Wednesday October 27th, 1999 1:58:59 AM
"The others speak of what we need" when the chieftain looks at Rond.
K'isst Wednesday October 27th, 1999 5:07:59 AM
Seeing that things are well in hand, K'isst suddenly makes up her mind. Throwing back her cowl, she takes a step forward and says, "Is there anything we can do for you in appreciation for your help?" She swallows several times waiting to see how they are going to take her pointed ears and elven nose.
Sedar the Mage Wednesday October 27th, 1999 6:22:59 AM
Seeing K'isst finally stepping forward to announce her distant kinship with this sea elves. He quietly acknowledges her inner strength. And watches the sea elf's reaction, not only to K'isst but to all the questions being focused his way.
Bill T Wednesday October 27th, 1999 10:09:59 AM
"May I look at the map?" If so, Bill will look it over, and get ready to ask questions about any symbols or writings he does not understand. "Who is old temple for? What god? How guarded? Is temple under water?" And after K'isst's question, the halfling says, "Yes, tell us if we can do good for you."
Arien Wednesday October 27th, 1999 11:06:59 PM
Arien waits for the Sea Elves to answer the questions before he asks any of his own.
Sea Elf Chieftain Thursday October 28th, 1999 7:03:59 AM
The pupils of the sea elf chief narrow to thin slits as all of the questions bombard him. As K'isst removes her hood, his eyes go wide in surprise as her elven features are revealed. Even more flustered now, he manages to answer a few of the questions as he hands over the map. No can we go with you. We needed be at other place. No get captured by seadevils, eaten you be. Map is safe watered. No have airwater spell for your time for under water? How speak each to? How spells say? No good no be prepared. Here 4 airwater scrolls; each one good for one arc. No help we need you from, except help keep seadevils away us from. ::looking at K'isst:: Trade future maybe when again dragons no. OK? good friends to have above water and below, help, trade, fight.
Branze Bones Thursday October 28th, 1999 7:08:59 AM
::bows in respect:: "Thank you." he says as he turns to his companions. "Perhaps we best get to the temple now, that black could kill the whole militia if we do not return soon."
Draax Thursday October 28th, 1999 10:48:59 AM
Draax also bow in respect to the sea elf and nods in agreement to Bronze's statement.
Borbo Thursday October 28th, 1999 5:01:59 PM
Borbo bows to the departing elf as he speaks to Branze, "I'd worry about sea devils instead of dragons right now. We all know the consequences if we fail."
K'isst Thursday October 28th, 1999 8:01:59 PM
K'isst overwhelmed at their seeming to accept to accept her heritage, gives a proper elven bow as her hatchmother taught her, and smiles proudly. She seems to carry her head a little higher. "The next time we come, we will bring gifts worthy of sea elves and in thanks for your generous help. May the sea be calm and the sun warm upon the oceans of your souls."
Bill T Friday October 29th, 1999 1:32:59 AM
Bill focuses his attention on the map [Ooc: can you email?]. "Thank you! Oh, can we ask your name?" If there is anything unclear to him on the map, Bill will ask for clarification before the chieftain leaves.
Sea Elf Chieftain Friday October 29th, 1999 6:52:59 AM
The map is a hastily scrawled thing that shows several underwater and topside landmarks along with two or three islands. The Sea elf tells and shows you that the first landmark is an underwater cavern and then the temple is on the next island. The entrance to the Sea Devil lair is through this temple. He also tells you that this is the only way in that they are aware of or have been able to locate. after talking with Bill, Galahad and Branze for a few moments, K'isst addresses him with her little speech and as she finishes, he turns to her and says "little sister, It is we who are honored to meet you and yours, if you are who we think you are. Tales have already reached our ears of the adventurers along with the mixed blooded lass who helped salvage the caverns. may the dolphins and friendly denizens of the deep, share with you the light of the deepest depths and may your paths be kept free of rough waters and cross currents." As he finishes you all see off to the sides over a dozen dolphins that you could swear had not been there before. As they come into sight they move up beside each sea elf as if waiting for something.
Galahad Quivelio Friday October 29th, 1999 12:02:59 PM
Standing in awe, Galahad watches the amazing sight before him as the dolphins arrive beside the sea elves. Waiting for the rest of the group to decide what to do, Galahad looks over the scrolls that were given as help from the sea elves, wondering if they are copyable.
Bill T Friday October 29th, 1999 1:56:59 PM
"Stupendous!" remarks Bill. "That happened only a day and a half ago. Tales travel quickly underwater!" He looks at K'isst with admiration. He listens to what others may say, then a thought pops into his mind. "Um, have you seen a rainbow trout since yesterday?"
Borbo Friday October 29th, 1999 7:26:59 PM
"Bill, you know this is saltwater and the trout is a freshwater fish. You didn't put it in the ocean did you?"
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