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?"
Bill T Saturday October 30th, 1999 3:12:59 AM
"Uh, oh, uh, yeah. I mean no. I put it in a stream near town. But I thought ..." Bill just stops speaking, and blushes, although it might be hard to notice in the airy water.
Branze Bones Sunday October 31st, 1999 4:43:59 AM
"Shall we." he says in simple reply ready to take on what awaits them.
Draax Sunday October 31st, 1999 6:14:59 PM
Draax gets ready for the water to surround him again.
K'isst Sunday October 31st, 1999 7:24:59 PM
K'isst bows deeply this time. "My thanks for your understanding. By what name shall I call you when I tell this tale to my people?" When they answer, she bows again and then takes her place upon the flank of the party nodding at Branze that she is ready, once the map has been consulted, to go.
Borbo Sunday October 31st, 1999 9:06:59 PM
Borbo says, "Ready," and he watches his feet so he can see them change back into the fins.
Arien Sunday October 31st, 1999 10:11:59 PM
Arien eyes the scrolls and responds simply "Lets go."
Rond Monday November 1st, 1999 1:04:59 AM
Rond is a little bewildered with everything that happens. He smiles as Bill rattles about this and that, and then nods in agreement, as everyone gets ready to go.
DM Monday November 1st, 1999 2:31:59 AM
The sea elf bows in return to K'isst and Tells her that he is known as Bel Vinaret, and as the groups part and the water rushes back in, the sea elves as one clasp the dorsal fins of the corresponding dolphin and they rapidly disappear to the North away from where you are headed. Those mages and clerics looking at the spell scrolls can tell that they could in all likelihood be copied, but that mages would have to do the work. As for the map, it shows that you need to head roughly Southeast and towards a small archipelago. Now that you have all been down about an hour and a half, or so, you are starting to feel a bit more comfortable in the water and even starting to enjoy some of the beautiful reef fish. you have been parted from the elves for about 25 minutes when suddenly there is an unbelievable amount of fish activity coming from your right and you are being surrounded and buffeted by thousands of fish from the size of your hand to 20 lbs. or so. (Need Dex and Int rolls from everyone)
Sedar the Mage d20=10 d20=4 Monday November 1st, 1999 3:44:59 AM
(OOC easily makes both checks) As the fish begin to swarm, the 1/2 elf quickly gathers himself together and tries to see what is causing this sudden onrush of fish.
Arien d20=8 d20=15 Monday November 1st, 1999 4:54:59 AM
(Ooc: made Dex by 9, Int by 2) As the fish rush by Arien struggles to get above the large stream of fish to see what caused them to panic.
Draax d20=18 d20=2 Monday November 1st, 1999 5:51:59 AM
Draax is unable to avoid the swarm of fish (failed Dex), but he does not panic and is aware of his surroundings (made Int check).
Bill T d20=15 d20=3 Monday November 1st, 1999 6:43:59 AM
"Something is chasing them. Get ready for something hungry!" Bill says. Oh, who's going to understand? "Sharks ... Sharks maybe. Sharks?" He makes sure his spear gun is ready, and signals to Rond to ready his, as well. Bill lies down next to, or between, rocks or plants on the seabed, looking in the direction of the oncoming sealife. He checks his sword strapped to his hip. Watching. [OOC: on other PC, rolled dex: d20=9, int: d20=4. Got internal server error on submit. In either case, rolled less than or, in this dex roll, equal to, Dex, & well under Int].
Galahad Quivelio d20=3 d20=15 Monday November 1st, 1999 9:56:59 AM
Galahad looks on towards the fish (Rolled Dex : 1D20=3 & Int : 1D20=15...made them both) Keeping his wits about him, Galahad tries to look on through the swarm of fish that block the view around him. "I do wonder what is the cause of this." Checking his mace at his side, Galahad readies himself for an onslaught of sea devils.
Borbo d20=7 d20=10 Monday November 1st, 1999 4:27:59 PM
Borbo uses his new fins to could effect and keeps clear of the oncoming fish. He keeps an eye out for the cause.
K'isst d20=11 d20=14 Monday November 1st, 1999 8:05:59 PM
K'isst rolls with the buffeting fish letting their momentum move her backwards so as to not be left in the wide open and right in front of the maw of whatever is coming after them....if something is. She comes close to panicking (am at school and don't remember my exact intel) and tries to maneuver so that she retains her flanking position. She readies her trident, keeping it reversed for the moment so as to not snag any fish by accident and attempts to keep a low profile.
Bill T Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 4:35:59 AM
As fish swim overhead, Bill looks to see if there is anything resembling a trout. Despite what Borbo pointed out to him. *'My trout could go ANYwhere'* thinks the hobbit.
Branze Bones d20=12 d20=5 Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 5:23:59 AM
:: in the form of a manta ray Branze wonders why the fish would swarm a natural predator.::
DM Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 5:40:59 AM
As you all are buffeted and surrounded by fleeing fish of varying sizes you are amazed and entranced by the color and variety, but not so much that you miss seeing the six large, shadowy figures heading your way. (OCC as you all made you Dex and Int throws, you all have initiative, distance 60 ft and closing rapidly. Please when and if you attack choose opponent by # 1-6)
Bill T Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 7:06:59 AM
Bill thinks, "Let them eat fish." Unless one looks like it's going to scoop things off the bottom, he is biding his time.
Draax Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 10:56:59 AM
Seeing that the figures are getting closer, Draax readies his short sword and waits to see what is approaching.
Rond d20=11 d20=5 d20=17 d20=17 d6=2 d6=3 Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 1:31:59 PM
Rond anxiously watches thru the fish as they swarm around him. As shadows start to appear Rond will bring his spear gun to the ready. Once they are in range, and Rond can definitely see that they are coming in for the attack, he'll let fly with his first volley, picking up the closest person,, scoring a hit on AC -1 for 5 points dam (assuming d6, forgot to ask).
Galahad Quivelio Tuesday November 2nd, 1999 9:04:59 PM
Galahad, seeing the shadows coming closer, waits until they get closer before attacking with his new mace. Hoping that a fight does not occur, Galahad will try and be prepared for anything that happens. Looking more closely, he tries to make out what types of creatures are coming towards the party.
Sedar the Mage d20=5 Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 5:33:59 AM
Tucks in the old lung to secure it (OOC hope he wasn't a smoker). draws his short sword and allows the attacker(#1) to come to him, not knowing if it's an enemy yet, he will wait till the last moment. (if attacked the 1/2 elf misses his reply)
Branze Bones Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 6:54:59 AM
::waits till creatures are closer before deciding to attack::
Arien Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 7:28:59 AM
Arien draws his dagger and pulls slightly to the back, waiting until he can tell if they are going to attack before responding.
Bill T d20=14 d6=3 Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 9:03:59 AM
Just to be on the safe side, Bill, still lying on the sea floor, draws his short sword with his left hand, his right still holding the cocked speargun. Only if it appears one of the huge creatures is swimming directly for him will he fire an arrow.
Bill T d20=14 d6=3 Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 9:04:00 AM
Just to be on the safe side, Bill, still lying on the sea floor, draws his short sword with his left hand, his right still holding the cocked speargun. Only if it appears one of the huge creatures is swimming directly for him will he fire an arrow.
Borbo Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 4:33:59 PM
Borbo readies his new sword and waits several feet above Bill.
K'isst d20=7 Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 7:55:59 PM
K'isst keeping on the flank anchors herself on the bottom digging in with both feet. She reverses her trident for offensive action and sets herself against a charge. She will parry until she can decide how best to deal with these creatures. She rolls a 7 and curses at her clumsiness in the water.
DM Breakfast is served and the entree is an 8 PC Omlette (Hamlett) d20=8 d20=11 d20=3 d20=12 d20=3 d20=18 2d4(2+4)=6 2d4(3+3)=6 2d4(3+1)=4 Wednesday November 3rd, 1999 11:59:59 PM
Once the mass of smaller fish pass you by, you can see that the sharks have been, and are, in a feeding frenzy. There is a reddishness to the water and bits of fish are floating everywhere ahead and they are moving towards you in a hurry. When they get to be about 25 ft away Rond takes his shot with the speargun and his first shot goes well and strikes the lead shark, adding yet another billowy thread of red to the water and even a bit more chaos to the already crazy situation. Meanwhile the rest of you are readying your weapons and Galahad finds that his Mace is not likely to be of much use underwater and those with swords realize that swinging is likely to be ineffective as well. After the lead shark is hit, the sharks close in looking hungry. #1, after being struck by the arrow is trying to dislodge it and miss times its attack on Sedar. #2 rushes towards Branze but somehow just missed its mark and Branze is al but knocked over as the shark passes him and catches him with his tail (Branze roll dex). #3 decides at the last moment that Borbo looks like a nice sized appetizer and heads straight for him only to be hit by a sea turtle that was disturbed by all the ruckus and so Borbo is missed. #4 senses movement from Rond as he is finishing up firing his first shot and is reloading the speargun and decides it is his turn to go through the buffet. MMMMMMM that was good it thought as Rond takes 6 pts of damage from a bite. #5 also seeing movement but this time from K'isst arrows towards her and veers away as it senses the pointy thing kind of aimed at its snout. #6 decides like #3 that Hors D'oeurves sound good and goes after MR. Bill (OH NO!) and manages to get a good taste of halfling goulash as Bill takes 6 points of damage as well.
Branze Bones d20=12 Thursday November 4th, 1999 5:33:59 AM
::avoids the shark barely and in the form of the manta ray cannot figure out how to attack the beast, so he continues on to the sentinel's head::
Arien Thursday November 4th, 1999 10:20:59 AM
Arien glances at his dagger then at the shark then back at the dagger and the shark again. he shakes his head and quickly sheaths his the minute weapon and loops around the battle field towards the retreating Manta Ray while muttering to himself, "An elf that runs away lives to steal another day."
Rond d20=2 d20=13 Thursday November 4th, 1999 10:22:59 AM
Rond winces from the bite. He quickly decides that it might be wiser to pull out this nifty new sword he has, and just keep it between any approaching sharks. When a shark approaches, Rond will intercept it with his sword, but since he hasn't tried any maneuvering with the sword, it comes across more as slow motion, rather than trying to intercept the shark. (Ooc 2nd d20 was accidental).
Draax d20=14 d6=1 Thursday November 4th, 1999 5:36:59 PM
Seeing that two sharks are on Bill, Draax attacks #3 with his short sword, hitting the large fish along its side (2 dam).
K'isst d20=2 Thursday November 4th, 1999 8:06:59 PM
K'isst also heads towards Bill stabbing at #4 to chase him off. She misses and curses her lack of experience underwater. She yells, knowing that simple commands can be understood. "Bill back to back! She reverses and stands at Bill's back facing the other direction, but keeping her eyes looking everywhere. The fear in her grows as these beasts circle so fast and effortlessly compared to the groups ponderously slow movements.
Bill T d20=19 d6=1 Friday November 5th, 1999 10:33:59 PM
[The speargun arrow mentioned in the previous post was launched for 3hp dam - note contingent post.] Bill, sword in hand, stabs at shark #6 for 2hp damage. He drops the speargun and pulls out a dagger, ready to attack next round, his back to K'isst.
Galahad Quivelio Saturday November 6th, 1999 11:45:59 AM
Galahad, knowing he is offenseless, looks around for anything that might help in the battle between them and the sharks, Looking down at the air scroll that the sea elves gave the party, grinning,
Borbo d20=18 d8+1=4 Sunday November 7th, 1999 3:55:59 PM
Borbo holds his sword out in front of him and swims straight at shark #3. (18hitsac0,4pts dmg) While attacking Borbo thinks to himself that all those stories about sharks attacking anything bleeding, like the lead shark, when in a frenzy must not be true. He wonders what other surprises he'll find down here.
Sedar the Mage d20=4 Monday November 8th, 1999 3:33:59 AM
Water horrible blurring his vision he misses with a thrust of the short sword on an attack when old #1 comes back for a return treat. screams to himself 'fighting sharks underwater ... this must be madness ....what have i gotten myself into'
DM Second trip through the buffet line d20=9 d20=13 d20=5 d20=2 d20=3 d20=18 2d4(2+3)=5 Monday November 8th, 1999 5:00:59 AM
Where as before the sharks had attacked, the water was already just filled with fish bits and blood (as was posted before)the new blood just adds to the mix and the sharks seem to be attacking anything that is moving that isn't another shark at this time. Shark #6 which was the smallest and attacking Bill is noticeably moving sluggishly and is attacked by two other sharks #3 and #2 and is literally torn to shreds Bill and Borbo (roll dex -4) to avoid the mayhem. Three of the others 1 #1, #4 and #6 seem to hesitate as #6 is attacked and miss their attacks, #5 however seems to have overcome its fear of pointy objects and takes a chomp out of K'isst's hide for 5 points
Rond Monday November 8th, 1999 5:57:59 AM
Since no shark approached for another attack Rond will move to intercept and assist the closest person, if he can see anything. If he cannot, he will try to move out of the mayhem (away from the sharks).
Arien Monday November 8th, 1999 10:01:59 AM
Arien curses himself as a stupid sentimental thief and reverses direction. As he returns he draws his dagger and looks for an opening.
Bill T d20=9 d20=12 d20=19 d6=2 d3=2 Monday November 8th, 1999 10:12:59 AM
[Dex check 9-4 made by 10.] Bill manages to avoid getting mooshed by sharks #2 or #3, and at the same time pokes with short sword and dagger at #2 as it curves by. The sword doesn't quite penetrate the skin, yet the dagger cuts along the passing fin (for 2+1=3 hp damage).
Draax d20=11 d6+1=6 Monday November 8th, 1999 5:24:59 PM
Draax tries to team up on #2 with Bill (hits AC3 for 6dm)
Sedar the Mage Tuesday November 9th, 1999 2:06:59 AM
Moves next to anyone willing to begin forming a defensive ring. pointing his short sword away from himself. A thought occurs to him 'I know what a worm on a hook feels like now' As the sharks swirl about.
Branze Bones Tuesday November 9th, 1999 5:29:59 AM
::Tries to motion towards the others to get out of there, the sharks will feed on the fish, but is having a difficult time in the new form::
Galahad Quivelio Tuesday November 9th, 1999 9:22:59 AM
Galahad, watching the carnage going on around him, looks towards the scroll again (regarding he is carrying one of them?) **OOC: Oh BTW, sorry about that last post, I suppose that it screwed up...I didn't see that until now*** Pulling out the scroll, and opening it, Galahad looks for a good place to cast it (where a few sharks are gathered together). Hoping he is able to pronounce the arcane words underwater, Galahad prays to Alemi for the best.
Borbo d20=20 Tuesday November 9th, 1999 4:52:59 PM
Unable to use the new fins to good effect Borbo gets caught up in the mayhem. (failed dex)
K'isst d20=2 Wednesday November 10th, 1999 4:36:59 AM
K'isst grimaces with the second hit and furiously rounds on shark #5 but screams upon missing yet again. "Come on you.....son of a squid! You....YOu....I'll get you yet!"
DM Second trip through the buffet line d6=2 d6=2 d20=1 d20=4 Wednesday November 10th, 1999 5:48:59 AM
Borbo gets caught up in the frenzy of the destruction of shark 6 and is knocked around and takes 4 points of damage. Galahad finds the scroll and is able to center it so sharks 2, 3 and 4 are in the range, the spell comes off the scroll disappears and the three sharks drop to the ocean floor as does Galahad, Borbo and Bill who are also in the area of effect. Those sharks drown rather rapidly. leaving # 5 and #1 to come back around for thirds. however as #1 circles to attack Sedar he runs smack in to the spelled area and falls to the floor and will also drown #5 having had a taste of K'isst comes back for more but misses and goes after floating shark #6 pieces. K'isst, Rond and Arien may have an attack from the rear. as the shark leaves
Rond d20=18 d10=2 d10=5 Wednesday November 10th, 1999 7:32:59 AM
Knowing that swing a sword is useless, or at least seems to be, Rond Lunges with his brand new sword towards the retreating figure of the shark. (18+1(sword bonus=Ac-1)(2nd d10 mistake). Rond feels the blade bite, but discovers that he doesn't get much (2 points, assumed not large).
Arien d20=16 d4=3 Wednesday November 10th, 1999 7:54:59 AM
As the shark flees Arien lunges at the shark and if it hits (ac 4) feels the blade sink into its flesh for 3 points of damage. (large sized?)
Draax Wednesday November 10th, 1999 9:59:59 AM
Seeing that the immediate danger is over, Draax waits to see if anyone is still able to travel before continuing on.
Borbo Wednesday November 10th, 1999 3:11:59 PM
Borbo exclaims, "FEET!" Then he picks himself up, returns his sword to its scabbard, and exits the area of air.
K'isst Wednesday November 10th, 1999 7:48:59 PM
K'isst slumps to a rock holding her side where two huge chunks of her flesh are missing. She looks a little pale from loss of blood. "No, I'll be all right. Just felt a little dizzy there for a minute." She forces her grimacing face back to a neutral demeanor. Just let me rest a second.
Sedar Wednesday November 10th, 1999 10:01:59 PM
Moves over to K'isst to give a hand or two
Branze Bones Thursday November 11th, 1999 6:14:59 AM
::tries to move back in the strange form and lend help where he can:: "Need to find a purpose for this cloak or a better way to breath." he thinks to himself
Bill T (by Jerry) Thursday November 11th, 1999 7:00:59 AM
Bill, finding himself hurled to the ground by a blast of air underwater, struggles to stand and quickly but rather oddly, being underwater and all, gets himself up and away from the sharks in case one of them decides to come take a bite out of his hiney. "That was interesting. Kinda fun too, except for landing on my bum and all." He then moves towards K'isst and those gathering there. "We should move on quick. There may be Sea Devils owning those hunter sharks wondering before long why rover doesn't come home." He weebles and wobbles up to K'isst and sees her. "Ouch, I've heard of being 'shark food' but the reality is a bit different. Can someone help her?" Concern and curiosity for the huge size of the chunks of missing K'isst make his eyes go big.
K'isst d20=12 Thursday November 11th, 1999 8:56:59 PM
K'isst turns to Bill. "I'll be fine." She winces as she rises. "Let's leave this carnage behind." She begins to continue in the direction they were previously travelling, (Int. check of 12) but can't remember it. "Uh, I've got the flank once again. Who's leading." Slightly frustrated that no one offers her any healing, she puts it out of her mind and continues the trek.
Rond Friday November 12th, 1999 12:09:59 AM
Sheathing his sword after seeing no further threat, Rond notices that K'isst is the only one injured. "I think what was yours, should be used by you now!". As he hands over a left over potion she gave him earlier, smiling at her.
Galahad Quivelio d8=2 Friday November 12th, 1999 12:24:59 AM
Galahad, surprised that the spell did such a good job, returns to his feet. "Well that was interesting. I do wonder how long this spell will last. It will at least help us in travelling for a bit." Noticing that Rond is about to give a potion of healing to K'isst, Galahad quickly intercepts the exchange, "We should save those when we most need them. Right now, let me pray to Alemi for healing powers to help you K'isst." Placing it hands over the shark bite, Galahad quickly and quietly prays to Alemi, "Almighty god Alemi, please grant me the power to heal this brave woman, for she has and will help us greatly in the journey ahead." Galahad feels the warmth of Alemi's presence enter and leave him as part of K'isst's wound closes. "That should help you until we can get a good rest. I am sorry I couldn't do more for you." Hoping K'isst will be alright, Galahad waits to find out which way the party will travel. "Is anyone up to cutting the sharks open and finding out what's inside their bellies? I heard they hold many items, both valuable and not." Shrugging, Galahad continues to wait.
DM Second trip through the buffet line Friday November 12th, 1999 4:28:59 PM
Rond realizes that as he reaches for K'isst that some of the blood he is seeing is coming from not only wounds to K'isst but from wounds to Bill, Borbo and a large wound to his own side, and now that the adrenaline of the fight is wearing off Rond is definitely starting to feel the pain. Galahad uses his gods healing powers to work on K'isst with some success and then turns his attention to the sharks, pondering whether or not to do some elective surgery or not. K'isst suggests that the group moves on and as you look at the map you see that you should be fairly close to the first landmark.
Arien Saturday November 13th, 1999 8:17:59 AM
Hearing Galahad's suggestion Arien makes his way over to the dead sharks and slits open their bellies. If any are laying on their stomachs he will try to get someone to help him push them over so he can gut them too.
Sedar the Mage Sunday November 14th, 1999 6:02:59 AM
Feeling safer for the moment inside the air pocket. He waits till those with healing abilities tend to the wounded.
Branze Bones Sunday November 14th, 1999 6:18:59 AM
::enters air pocket and will call upon Domi to heal the worst wounded:: "We did not need to fight that, we must concentrate on the mission at hand." he says bluntly as he comes out of the manta ray form
Draax Sunday November 14th, 1999 10:20:59 AM
Draax goes into the air pocket and waits until the others are ready to continue.
Borbo Sunday November 14th, 1999 3:20:59 PM
Borbo pops back into the air pocket since that seems to be the trendy thing to do. "FEET" He looks at the glares and adopts a downcast look, "OK, I'll stop." He begins to bandage up his wound as best he can with wet cloth while he keeps talking, "You know, if we see lots of fish running from something again then we should probably run too instead of staying to see what they are running from. So what's that map say? Can anyone tell direction under water? If so, how? It all looks the same to me."
K'isst Sunday November 14th, 1999 8:10:59 PM
K'isst thanks Galahad graciously and nods towards Rond to drink the potion himself if he feels he can't wait. She takes a look at the map and point at the landmark. [What does it look like?] "Let's be on our way. We should perhaps get as far as we can as quickly as we can, then rest and heal before beginning the actual assault." Impatient to be off, she urges everyone to be quick with their tasks as she is still lost as far as direction and location.
DM Monday November 15th, 1999 4:42:59 AM
After passing through the coral archway that the party saw just ahead of them, after a time they come across a cluster of small islands. In the distance they see the next major landmark they are looking for. The large cave is ahead but, is that a large group of beings standing around the opening in a defensive formation?
Bill T (back to Kim) d6=3 Monday November 15th, 1999 6:02:59 AM
At Brother Bones' comment, Bill says, "Right, we didn't need to fight them. I was just lying on the bottom between that rock and, and that, that bushy thing there, thinking it would ignore me. But did it - I mean the shark - ignore me? No!" Bill shows the toothy raking marks it made from his thigh to his buttocks. "And it didn't ignore several others, either," he nods toward Borbo, K'isst, and Rond. Adopting a sing-song voice for a moment, he says, "We did not need to fight that, we did not need to fight that, Bold Brother Branze who swam away says we did not need to fight that." Returning to his normal voice, the halfling says, "You're not our schoolmaster, Branze. Rebuke yourself for not helping, but I'll not swallow this rebuke from your lips." [BTW, everyone should have at least three healing potions, purchased with group money from Ruthat.] Bill downs a healing potion, recovering 3 hp. Then he says, "But you're right, the mission at hand is our focus. I'm just not going to ignore obstacles that bite me." Also, Bill helped with the gutting of the sharks. [Was anything of interest found?] ...
Bill T Monday November 15th, 1999 6:12:59 AM
[This being an island, is the cave opening underwater? Though Bill asked the aquatic elf, didn't get an answer as to what is above water and what is submerged. In reference to the map, which Bill has memorized, does the map seem to require us to enter the cave, or can we circumvent the cave and still reach the temple destination we seek?]
Branze Bones Monday November 15th, 1999 6:13:59 AM
"Bill there was a school of fish they where swimming after. Do you halfling always miss the obvious, or is your face shooved to far up a pie to have comoon sense. Now if we could get on woth the mission.
Galahad Quivelio Monday November 15th, 1999 9:34:59 AM
Galahad, noticing the creatures, tries to get a closer look to see what exactly they are. "I am basically useless for underwater fighting with my mace. I hope the air pocket spell will last awhile. It will help us all in fighting."
Draax Monday November 15th, 1999 11:01:59 AM
Draax looks toward the large group of beings, trying to get a count of how many there are.
Arien Monday November 15th, 1999 11:51:59 AM
If anything of interest was found in the sharks Arien Pockets it in a pouch so that it can be divided up later. He then turns and looks at Bill and Branze, "As fun as it is listening to you two I think our energies would be better spent finding out just exactly what those things out there are." As he speaks Arien points toward the large things
Borbo Monday November 15th, 1999 4:27:59 PM
"Stop your bickering, landlubbers! We've important tasks at hand."
K'isst Monday November 15th, 1999 11:54:59 PM
Knowing she tried to parry after trying maneuver away from the sharks, yet was still attacked, K'isst holds back on the comeback to Branze at her lips. Instead, she says with as much charm as you can muster, "Focus on the enemies boys."
Sedar the Mage Tuesday November 16th, 1999 1:21:59 AM
Squints to make out the figures. he awaits the party to move on, but comments "You know they will be fighting within the element .... we will be at a severe disadvantage here ... do we really have to ............."
Bill T Tuesday November 16th, 1999 3:56:59 AM
"Yes, Branze, we halflings always miss the obvious. It's so hard to see through cream toppings." [OOC: Nota bene: Branze's comment was well before we saw the new set of critters. Returning from the UK last night, I separated the before-the-arch and after-the-arch entries.] "Hey, Borbo - you want to try that ring you got off of the Dread mage? Maybe going invisible would be a good idea for a while. And, Branze, as a ray - you could probably swim close enough to get a better look - but not close enough to get poked - without arousing too much suspicion. Hey - if a few decide to chase you, you could take them in a loop, and we could kind of hide, then spring an ambush on 'em as you swim by."
DM Tuesday November 16th, 1999 5:08:59 AM
Other than fish bits, found within the sharks were 10 gems, 30 gold pieces 3 silver spoons and a partially digested hand wearing a signet ring. The cave is definitely under water and the map isn't exactly clear whether or not you go thru the cave or around the island. the drawn line goes to one edge of the island on the cave side and starts again on the other side. The group of individuals around the cave entrance seems to be a mixture of two types of humanoids the large number of them appear to be crablike in appearance and the others, as you get closer seem to look an awful lot like K'isst
Branze Bones Tuesday November 16th, 1999 5:27:59 AM
"Yes I like the idea and I'm sorry for the outburst. Perhaps a ambush into a pre arranged airpocket area would be good. But wait aren't those K'isst's people, or close to them, and those crab men don't look like Sea devils perhaps she can negotiate us past them. And lead us to are true enemy."
Bill T Tuesday November 16th, 1999 10:12:59 AM
[Back by the sharkectomy] Bill speaks to the hand, "Forgive me," and removes the signet ring. With his foot, he digs a hole at the place between the rock and the bush. "May this hand rest in peace, and its owner be yet alive." He puts the hand (what species? any idea?) into the hole, and covers it up with a nearby rock. Then the halfling examines the ring to see what symbol is upon it. / [Back to the present] "Okay, Branze, no hard feelings." Looking at the guardians, he nods in agreement. "Yes, they do look like her. And, since we can see them so well, they can probably see us, too. K'isst, what do you suggest?" Bill thinks for a moment how much he likes crabmeat, but then forcibly suppresses such notions.
Rond Tuesday November 16th, 1999 2:30:59 PM
Seeing that the potion is not needed, Rond will put it away.
Draax Tuesday November 16th, 1999 5:44:59 PM
Draax waits to see what K'isst thinks of Bronze's idea.
K'isst Tuesday November 16th, 1999 8:20:59 PM
K'isst nods solemnly at Branze and then says, "Looks like I get point on this one. Don't give me away until the right moment. These may be friends. Come comrades." She steps forward and slowly, but resolutely, begins walking toward the cave entrance, reversing her trident and keeping her hood closed for the moment.
Sedar the Mage Tuesday November 16th, 1999 10:55:59 PM
agreeing with both the ambush and K'isst making contact first, as both sound good, the latter better. He follows after K'isst after she speaks "come comrades". weapons replaced into their proper place.
Galahad Quivelio Wednesday November 17th, 1999 1:23:59 AM
Galahad, watching K'isst and Sedar walk towards the cave entrance, stands back and watches, making sure that nothing surprises them from behind. Turning towards Arien, "It's a good thing you decided to check the sharks. We can use the money to pay off any debts owed when we get back, that is, of course, if we have any."
Arien Wednesday November 17th, 1999 4:30:59 AM
"yeah, I know I can sure use some of that to help pay off that lady who sold me this pendant." Arien watches as K'isst approaches the creatures as well as watchful eye out for anything that might want to sneak up behind them.
Bill T Wednesday November 17th, 1999 4:54:59 AM
Just before K'isst steps forward, Bill slips two vials into her free hand. "Healing potions." Bill tries to figure out whether to step back, or go forward, so he vacillates for a moment. When K'isst asks her comrades to come, that decides it for him, and he steps forward. His speargun is reloaded, but pointing upward and at a slight angle backward over his shoulder. He lets his gaze track left, right, up and down, with an occasional glance backwards. [Req.: signet ring description?]
DM Wednesday November 17th, 1999 5:54:59 AM
As K'isst gets closer she recognizes several of the trogs as members of her tribe that had been off on a trading mission when many of her tribe were killed. The reunion is happy, sad and sweet, but short-lived as the crabmen seem very anxious about something. they are babbling in a language you don't quite understand and keep pointing at you all and then pointing into the cave.
Bill T Wednesday November 17th, 1999 11:05:59 AM
[K'isst should understand what they're saying, right?] [What symbol is on the signet ring?]
Rond Wednesday November 17th, 1999 11:08:59 AM
Rond will move up with the party.
Borbo Wednesday November 17th, 1999 5:25:59 PM
Borbo leans over Bill's shoulder to look at the ring."
Draax Wednesday November 17th, 1999 6:08:59 PM
Draax moves up with the others, waiting to see if it will be safe to approach the creature without a fight.
Branze Bones Wednesday November 17th, 1999 6:12:59 PM
::listens to babbling and wonders what they are saying:: "Be ready something my be coming out the cave, or perhaps they want us to go in....: he scans the earth for any signs of anything heavy recently dragged through here.
K'isst Wednesday November 17th, 1999 8:19:59 PM
Revealing her full face then, she pulls out her translation stone and activates it to see if that helps her understand the Crabmen. Taking the chance, she offers during a break in the conversation, "We are after an important magical device called the Sentinel Head which was stolen from the surface village west of here. Without that head, the dragons of the bay are free to migrate westward killing and pillaging at will. We would take back the head from the Sahuagin that took it and meet out justice to them as well. How may we be of service to you?" K'isst waits patiently, fervently hoping that being straightforward was the correct tact to take here.
Sedar the Mage Thursday November 18th, 1999 6:55:59 AM
After the strangers reveal themselves to be clans people of K'isst. The 1/2 elf relaxes. Quite happy about the group getting bigger. Patiently waits as she deals with her kindred.
Galahad Quivelio Thursday November 18th, 1999 9:45:59 AM
Galahad watches the reunion between K'isst and her kind. Not being able to understand anything the crabmen say, Galahad waits for any guidance for K'isst as what the group should do.
DM Friday November 19th, 1999 6:35:59 AM
From what K'isst can gather from her Trog tribe-mates and then once she gets out the stone, She is able to figure out that inside the crabmen's cave is an amazing thing and that something wonderful has happened. And that "the prophesied ones", meaning you, have finally come as foretold and that Atomos has awoken and awaits you inside. They are terribly excited and agitated and really trying to get you to come inside with them.
Bill T Saturday November 20th, 1999 10:03:59 AM
"Atomos!" Bill exclaims. He looks for a moment at the brooch he wears. "K'isst - ask them how big Atomos is."
Arien Saturday November 20th, 1999 11:23:59 AM
Arien looks at the others and asks quietly, "Who or what is this Atomos and is it friendly?"
Bill T Saturday November 20th, 1999 1:41:59 PM
"Hey, wait a minute. Judith said his name is 'Atomas.' K'isst, ask them who 'Atomos' is, and what he was freed from." Further remembering the words of the Hag of the Crystal Sphere, he adds, "And, I hate to say it, but let's be kinda careful. What's this 'prophecy' stuff?" He maintains a cheerful countenance.
Draax Saturday November 20th, 1999 1:50:59 PM
"I'm with Bill, I would like to know what the PROPHESIED ONES means. Are we the saviors or are we lunch?"
Branze Bones Sunday November 21st, 1999 6:29:59 AM
"Geez in a second prophecy regarding the dragons coming. Wonder if I'm in any others, I'm going to have to hire a scribe when we get back and see what our next prophecy holds for us." he says with his bland sarcastic humor. "Let us go and meet Atamos."
Galahad Quivelio Sunday November 21st, 1999 8:51:59 AM
Galahad looks at each member in the group, trying to think back to the days of studying. "Do I know anything about Atomos? Let me see..." Galahad continues to think back to the past while trying to listen what's going on around him.
Borbo Sunday November 21st, 1999 4:52:59 PM
"Of course we're the heroes of the prophecy. So let's go fulfill our destiny and meet this Atomos fella."
K'isst Sunday November 21st, 1999 8:55:59 PM
K'isst chuckles to herself concerning her friends. ::Fighting sharks bad....meeting Atomos good:: She tells her friends, "Just speak up. The stone will translate for everyone!" She tells her brethren, "I am fine. I'm learning a lot, although I still miss my birthfather enormously. I strive every moment to live up to his sacrifice." She nods a lot at the crabmen and leads the way inside if there are no objections.
Bill T Monday November 22nd, 1999 4:23:59 AM
Bill looks up at K'isst's clansmen, and feels sorrow at their tribemates who were slain by the Sons of Dread just two days ago. He wonders whether Donyra decided to raise those who died or not. He had wanted to return to see, and to help if he could ... but there has been no time. Then, seeing the excitement of the crabmen and the joy of reunion of K'isst with members of her clan, he decides he'd better shake off his remembrance and keep his eyes and ears open. "Bless Donyra that you are well!" he says to the troglodytes. He follows K'isst in to the cave's entrance, happy at the reception, yet alert, thinking of 'Judith's' caution. His eyes scan, as before, left, right, up, ahead, and, less often, to the rear.
DM Monday November 22nd, 1999 5:29:59 AM
Seeing that the group has decided to accompany them into their caves, the crabmen are ecstatic and their chittering increases to an almost unbelievable level. The under water caverns are extraordinarily beautiful decorated as they are with many small live colorful fish darting in and out and lit by several types of phosphorescent growths and rock formations. Finally they lead you to what appears to be a stairway leading upward and you suddenly find your self in a dry cavern with fairly fresh air. In the center of this cavern are two pillars that while straight do lean inward towards each other.... wait, those aren't pillars... those are legs and they are attached to a giant body and 20ft up they can see a head....ALL stone, almost as if the giant were frozen or turned to stone in mid step. As each party member enters the cavern the cave gets brighter and brighter. For a moment the "statue" almost seems life like. the stone takes on a fleshy color and you can almost see the giant's hair move in the slight breeze. At that moment, a very deep and resonant voice speaks and the voice fills the cavern and rings off the walls. "Entombed forever in vilest stone, The Lord of Air stands mute alone. Plea! Seek you the marble shark, And from its bowels, withdraw its heart. Then chip my breast with that you find, And watch my withered soul unbind. So go now; search the sands, So I may return to my wasting lands." As quickly as the voice began, it silences and the stone statue is stone once more.
Sedar the Mage Monday November 22nd, 1999 7:27:59 AM
Taken aback by beauty of the cavern. The 1/2 elf inhales deeply. As the giant of stone seems to speak he is awed by the event. He holds his tongue as he contemplates what has just been spoken.
Bill T Monday November 22nd, 1999 10:44:59 AM
Bill looks up and up and up.
Draax Monday November 22nd, 1999 11:19:59 AM
Draax looks around the crave as he enters, surprised at the beauty of the place and equally surprised at hearing the voice. He ponders the meaning of the words wondering where the riddle will take them.
Borbo Monday November 22nd, 1999 4:25:59 PM
"If he stands mute and alone, who just spoke?"
K'isst Monday November 22nd, 1999 6:29:59 PM
K'isst awed by the occurrence just stands there with her mouth open. Then she nods at Borbo's statement. "Perhaps it means he's been mute until we came and is not mute again until we help him." She touches the statue, half with curiosity to see what his skin feels like and half with the strange need to comfort this tragically trapped giant. She whispers, "We'll help you. It won't be long now." She spins walking out of the cave home of the Crab Men. "We will do our best to return and help Atomos." With that, she bows and exits the cave, her heart pulled in many directions: for Atomos, the people of Windhorn, her home tribe, and her need to be here with her friends.
Rond Tuesday November 23rd, 1999 1:05:59 AM
Rond stares in awe of what happens. Shaking himself out of the reverie, he'll place his hand on the leg of the Giant, as if in comfort to the Giant.
Branze Bones Tuesday November 23rd, 1999 6:58:59 AM
"Ok so now where do we find a marble shark?"
DM Tuesday November 23rd, 1999 5:59:59 PM
As Atomos comes to life and speaks, the dozen or so crabmen who came with you fall to the ground in absolute abasement. The stone picks up several utterances like, "true it is, they be the ones" and "set it right will they". Rond and K'isst reach out and touch the Atomos. They feel that his skin definitely feels like rock, but they also notice that there is warmth, where rocks would be cool. As your hands fully come into contact with Atomos, you both feel a tingling sensation shoot up your arm and throughout your bodies, (both K'isst and Rond are fully healed now, if they weren't) and a sense of well being insinuates itself into your mind. The two of you haven't felt this aware, awake or alive for as long as you can remember. As the party leaves the cavern the light starts dimming and as the last person exits the cave goes dark. The crabmen, through the use of the stone tell you that Atomas once helped destroy the Sahuagin in this area many, many years in the past and when they finally returned tricked Atomos and were able to turn him to stone as you see him. The crabmen explain that they are the guardians of the statue and for several generations have been awaiting the prophesied ones. They are extremely excited and happy that you are going to help Atomos, and offer to show you where you need to go in order to fulfill both of your now accepted tasks.
K'isst Thursday November 25th, 1999 5:00:59 AM
K'isst bows to the crabmen, "Truly you are of the Noble Races. You honor us with this task. We will not fail you or Atomos. We are doubly honored to accept any help you can give. We are at your service." She graciously accepts the crabmen's help finishing her bow and awaits their lead.
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