Trixie Ravenwood Saturday May 27th, 2000 5:08:59 PM
Trixie sighs, picking up Tristan. "Good luck Alec." Then she holds the cat in front of her and talks to it. "Now how am I suppossed to find out if you really are my brother?" Tristan looks at her and licks her face as she brings him closer to her. After putting him down she looks to the group. "Well, what now?"
Ilsidur Sunday May 28th, 2000 11:53:59 PM
Ilsidur shakes his head and rises from the ground. He looks up in time to see Alec rising into the sky on the twin tracks of lightning. He thinks, "Apparently, unorthodox ways of travel are standard fare for this group." He never knew Alec very well, but he could understand Alec's concern for his family. He wished Alec well in his mind, then gathered his scattered gear together. He smiles at Sly, and says, "Ah yes, the elusive quest for a good cook. Hopefully we can work on that, as soon as we find out about the hobgoblin ruins." [OOC: Jerry, if you look for a replacement for Alec, maybe you can specify only cooks need apply!] With respect to the Oracle, Ilsidur says, "Isn't that just like an Oracle, to give us an answer that could be interpreted at least four different ways. Apparently, it lies, it lies to us and it lies to the east. Which of those are true, or are they all true? Oh, Trixie, by the way, what's in the sack?"
Thrum!!! (DM Jerry) Monday May 29th, 2000 6:23:59 AM
As night falls, the Thrumwood Trees begin to sound. Strange sounds. Sounds of someting being hit. "WHAM! BAM! CRACK!" Over and over, the sounds of whacking and hitting continue. The sounds are all around you. Quickly you realize that the trees surrounding the hill are Thrumwood Trees. Voices at normal levels are now not being heard. It takes a yell to penetrate the sounds.
Trace and Radiant Monday May 29th, 2000 6:59:59 AM
After picking himself up he then tanks Sir Thomas for the healing. "Ok it lies to the east and if we listen we will hear of it's demise. I take it that we will hear how to destroy it. Just a guess nothing in stone. I imagine that it will become clear once we see it. The other problem is that the orcal said the stronghold is East and my map says South East." At that moment all kinds of noise starts up. Any suggestions at this time on what we should do!" Yelling getting ready for whatever comes their way, Trace bares his sword and readies his shield. " I suggest that we get off this hill and start heading South East for half a day and if nothing we head back North another half a day. Right now we need to find somewhere safe to spend the night."
Sir Thomas Monday May 29th, 2000 7:17:59 AM
After arising from his prayers, Thomas watches Alec ride the lightning. "Good luck friend." He chuckles at Sly's comment about the cook, but is interrupted by the sounds from the trees as he is just about to add his light-hearted comment. He drops to a fighting stance and draws his sword from being startled. "This is not good!" He calls to the group over the noise. "This is very unexpected. I bet these trees will carry everything we've said all the way to the fort, however far that is. I have a feeling we're going to be in serious trouble in the next few hours or tommorrow. Come here everyone." He motions for eveyone to collect in one spot on the top of the hill so that talking will be a bit easier, rather than yelling across the entire length of the hill. "I think we should either try to flank the position we think the hobgoblin fort is in, or try to fortify something here. Personally, I'd rather try to flank the fort and take the fight to them (if there is a fort or anyone in it) since we don't know anything about anything, but I know I don't like those trees sending everything we say out across the forest. I think something has to be done. At the very least we should get moving, but I think straight on is a bad idea at this point. Any suggestions?"
Pip Goodfield Monday May 29th, 2000 9:39:59 AM
Hearing Sly's comment, Pip turns to him, putting one hand on his hip. "Now I can cook rather well, thank you very much! It may not be delicate enough for your Elven tongue to delight in it, but it will fill you!" Pip looked as if he would say more when the terrible din started. He tried to put his hands on his ears, then realized that had no effect. He nodded to what Thomas said, and added, "If you want, I'll scout out ahead!"
Sly Foxx and Luke Monday May 29th, 2000 7:22:59 PM
Sly and Luke walks to the others, When the PiP said that he could cook, Sly was so happy that he pick up Pip and kissed him on the forehead. then the din started. Noting that nothing could be heard clearly. Signed to Trace *Let's Get out of here. Let's get out of range, so we can talk again.* Sly will follow the others with Luke at his heels.
Guardian Solomar Tuesday May 30th, 2000 2:49:59 AM
The sound of the thrum tree distracts Guardian from his prayers to Alemi. "Forgive me, honored one." He breaks his meditation and walks over to Sir Thomas and shouts, "Tom, the trees...are we in danger again?"
Thrum!!! (DM Jerry) Tuesday May 30th, 2000 3:06:59 AM
The trees continue to thrum. [Perception checks to notice the direction the thrumming is coming from. The check is at -4; -2 for those that have tracking, direction sense, druid type skills, or something related.]
Sir Thomas d20=16 Tuesday May 30th, 2000 6:47:59 AM
Thomas scrunches up his face trying to detect where the thrumming is coming from, but to his untrained human ears it sounds like it is coming from all around them. (Failed perception check. rolled 16, needed 10) He unscrunches his face and puts his sword away since there is no emminent danger. Thomas speaks over the sound being produced by the trees. "No Guardian, I don't think we are in immediate danger, but I think if we camp here tonight we might wake up to an unwelcoming party. I don't really know what's going on here, but I think the trees are sending everything we say out across the forest. To anyone tuned into that or trained to track those sounds, they will not only know we're here but I'm sure a whole lot more. I think we need to get out of this general area to camp. Trace, Sly, do either of you know any more about these trees? or the sound? or what is going on?"
Ilsidur d20=3 Tuesday May 30th, 2000 7:30:59 AM
Ilsidur shouts to be heard over the din, "The noises are coming from over there! [OOC: made perception check] Wait, didn't the oracle tell Trace to listen and 'you will hear of its demise', talking about the hobgoblin ruins? Is that what all the racket is about? I say we should get going to the east ASAP, and see what is going on!" [OOC: I assume the noise is coming from that direction. If not, insert correct direction.] Ilsidur starts to hurry off to see what all of the noise is about.
Pip Goodfield d20=19 Tuesday May 30th, 2000 9:03:59 AM
Pip looks around helplessly. "Where is the sound coming from? I can barely hear you, Ilsidur. Did you say that there's a feast going on? What sort of creatures would make a feast like this, Dragons?"
Sly Foxx and Luke d20-2=6 Tuesday May 30th, 2000 6:37:59 PM
Sly put's his hands over his ears, Then points in the same direction as Ilsidur is pointing.[OOC: made perception check] Then look to Trace and signs*Now Issidur is going towards the direction of the noise, what are we going to do next. I'll be right in back of you*.
Sly Foxx and Luke d20-2=6 Tuesday May 30th, 2000 6:38:00 PM
Sly put's his hands over his ears, Then points in the same direction as Ilsidur is pointing.[OOC: made perception check] Then look to Trace and signs*Now Issidur is going towards the direction of the noise, what are we going to do next. I'll be right in back of you*.
Trace and Raidiant Wednesday May 31st, 2000 2:46:59 AM
Trace can only smile and shake his head while Illusdur races off blindly after where the sound is. "Well so much for a plan ....I guess we need to back up Illusdur!" Trace takes off into a quick jog to catch up with Illusdur to make sure that he is not attacked by himself. "Hey next time make sure we all agree what your doing is right. I might not jump off a cliff with you....if you know what I mean." Trace walks with Illusdur, sword and shield in hand ready for anything.
Down the Hill to find the Thrumming (DM Jerry) Wednesday May 31st, 2000 6:32:59 AM
Some of the group begins to head down the hill in the direction of the thrumming. Others just stare open mouthed. The thrumming continues, getting louder and louder. "Think Metallica! Hoody Hoo!"
Ilsidur Wednesday May 31st, 2000 6:43:59 AM
Ilsidur waves for the rest of the group to follow along. He thinks, "If we don't get moving, we might miss something. Let's go!" [OOC: Jerry, is Ilsidur heading east?]
Pip Goodfield Wednesday May 31st, 2000 9:28:59 AM
Pip shrugs, and follows Ilsidur.
Trixie Ravenwood Wednesday May 31st, 2000 2:44:59 PM
(OOC: sorry, been really busy the past few days) Trixie grabs her pack and follows behind Ilsidur, Tristan jumps onto her pack, frightened by the sounds. "Are you sure you know where you're going?" she calls ahead to Ilsidur.
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday May 31st, 2000 6:16:59 PM
Sly will knock an arrow and and have it at the ready, while fellowing the other. Sly tells Luke "follow me and leave the cat alone."
Guardian Solomar d20-4=13 Wednesday May 31st, 2000 7:20:59 PM
Guardian also senses the direction of the thrumming and joins with those who are headed in the direction of the noise. The priest keeps Thomas close. "This noise is most troublesome, whether there is danger attached to it or not."
Sir Thomas Wednesday May 31st, 2000 7:21:59 PM
Sir Thomas shrugs. "At least we're moving!" He breaks into a slow jog to catch up with the group. As the thrumming grows louder he finds it harder and harder to deal with the sound. Even worse though is his not knowing what's going on. "So . . . where are we going?"
The Thrumsters (or) Finally we're there! (DM Jerry) Thursday June 1st, 2000 3:18:59 PM
The party runs pell mell through the forest at night. Eventually the party must slow to a forced march as the forest becomes thick with thrum trees and other vegetation. A couple of hours later, ears ringing with the sounds and feeling half-deaf from the experience, the party sees the remains of the fort atop a cumbling hill and overlooking a dry riverbed. "Ho!" comes a huge voice breaking the now obvious construction noises. The voice echoes away through the trees. A huge face, the size of a catapult rises over the side of the far wall of the fort holding a huge hammer. He swings! "BLAMO!" A section of wall falls down. A second face appears identical to the first one. "HOY!" he shouts and the roof of a tower goes flying. Two identical giants wielding huge hammers the size of a wagon are destroying the fort! And there are no hobgoblins to be seen. Could they possibly be asleep throughout all of this noise?
Ilsidur Friday June 2nd, 2000 6:54:59 AM
Ilsidur hits the brakes when he sees the giants attacking the fort. He waves his arms to stop the party from barging into the clearing, then turns to them and shouts, "Well, do we try to talk to these wrecking machines, or not? At least we have found out what happened to the fort, and the sounds that the elves were hearing. We should probably try to figure out why these giants are destroying the place."
Sly Foxx and Luke Friday June 2nd, 2000 10:34:59 AM
Sly comes to a quick stop, Then takes a good look at the sceen. Look down at the poor excuse of a bow and arrow and sword, Then from his possion he says " I vote that we talk."
Trace and Radiant Saturday June 3rd, 2000 7:20:59 AM
Trace stops with the others. "I dont know do we really want to confront these beast. They are much larger than us and we were not supposed to kill giants only hobgoblins. I say that we let the elves know that it is giants making the noise and not their old foe the hobgoblins. I would say job well done and our task is over. It would be tectanly a whole new job to rid the area of giants, and if I say so a much more dangerous one at that.
Pip Goodfield Saturday June 3rd, 2000 10:46:59 AM
Pip looks at Trace. "Their problem isn't over yet. The problem with Elves and Men and Dwarves and other races is you think too grandly, don't think about the day-to-day problems. They're STILL going to hear these noises every night, and I don't know about you, but _I_ couldn't sleep with all this horrible din around. And even some Elves are horribly superstitious, they wouldn't believe us, they'd say that some wight or other had bewitched us, send in a priest, and when the priest failed to avail us, they'd kill us. Just because they're Elves doesn't mean they're not as superstitious as the people of Heranmar. Individuals may be smart, but mobs aren't."
Sir Thomas Sunday June 4th, 2000 3:21:59 AM
Sir Thomas comes to a screeching halt at the site of the giants heads. He crouches down in the brush to be sure he is not seen. "I think before we do anything, we should scout around the area a bit. We don't know anything about anything really. There could be an undergound barracks that shuts out the noise for the hobgoblins, or a camp somewhere else, or these giants could have killed the hobgoblins and if we talk could wind up being our friends. I think we scout around. WE should talk second and fight last. If we wind up talking, I'll volunteer as the messenger." Thomas kind of shrugs his shoulders matter-of-factly as he offers this last thought.
Trixie Ravenwood Sunday June 4th, 2000 7:17:59 AM
"I agree with Sir Thomas. I don't want the guilt of killing the giants if it wasn't necessary, or seeing any of us killed in the process. Let's just think things through first." Trixie crouches down, cringing at each sound of the fort being destroyed and the giant's yelling.
Ilsidur Sunday June 4th, 2000 5:20:59 PM
Ilsidur speaks up to be heard over the din, "I agree, we need to find out what is going on. I just don't think its a good idea to send only one person. The giants that I am familiar with might just look upon one person in metal armour as 'snack in a can'. I suggest, if we are going to approach these giants, we do so as a group. With Sir Thomas along, we have the added bonus of being able to tell if the giants are evil, or at least have evil intentions." Ilsidur ducks his head to avoid being hit by a flying piece of debris. "I suggest we get going, before one of us gets hurt. These giants may or may not mean us any harm, but I can't say the same for these flying chunks of building."
Guardian Solomar Monday June 5th, 2000 12:33:59 AM
"Giants...Alemi, what will you have for us next?" Guardian says this with heaviness, sure to get the day's beating by these two huge strangers. "I'd say we stand a good chance of being on their side if we help destroy the building. It may be the fortress we've come to destroy. At any rate, we're not hobgoblins, and that's something going for us."
Fun with giants! (Assistant DM Cameron) Monday June 5th, 2000 9:16:59 AM
As everyone else tries to make themselves heard over the din, the giants continue to demolish the fort. Over the sounds, one yells to the other, "You know, Grungle, when this thing is out of the way, life here will be so much more pleasant. This must be the ugliest thing in any forest I've seen." The other one simply grunts agreement while demolishing the walls some more. "Smeaghle, Fleaghle, where are you hiding? Come here and help us! Where are they off to now?" As the giant says this, you notice two figures walking towards you from the north, about man-sized.
Ilsidur Monday June 5th, 2000 5:21:59 PM
Ilsidur is getting impatient, what with all the skulking in the bushes. He thinks, "Enough planning, time for some action!" He shouts to the party, "Well, the only way we're going to find out what is going on is to ask. So, here goes..." He stands up and moves out into the clearing around the fort, draws himself up to his full 4' in height, waves his arms over his head and shouts, "Hallo, friend giants, can you tone down the racket a bit! We want to talk to you!"
Sly Foxx and Luke Monday June 5th, 2000 7:04:59 PM
Sly get's Trace attention and signs = two figers comming form the North, Human size =, Then knell and hold Luke, and whispers to the dog "wait for a few minutes so we can see if it's freind or foe"
Sir Thomas Tuesday June 6th, 2000 1:45:59 AM
Sir Thomas is quite shocked by Ilsidur's sudden move to show himself. He doesn't like the dwarf being out there alone and so jumps up and stands beside him waving. WIthout turning to any group member Thomas shouts. "I think the rest of you should stay hidden!! Maybe try to flank our friends?!?" He tries to keep it short, simple, and to the point in case his frineds can only hear bits and pieces of what he's trying to tell them. As he waves his arms he calls to the giants as well as trying to talk to Ilsidur. "HEY!! Over here!! . . . Ilsidur! Do you really think this is wise?!?" Thomas starts to wonder if he's got a white piece of cloth around.
Guardian Solomar Tuesday June 6th, 2000 1:55:59 AM
The priest just slaps his hand to his forehead and hangs his head. Another plan thwarted by haste. He notices the strangers from the north and looks back to Tom. "Go get Illy safe, and I'll go with Trace and Sly to see about these men."
Trace and Radiant Tuesday June 6th, 2000 6:08:59 AM
Fool!.....Trace just shakes his head at the unwise move Illusdur makes. "We need to have a tlak with our head strong friend. He needs to understand the reason we dont have a true leader is because we plan our actions. These acts of his will surly get us killed soon. I suggest that the rest of you keep an eye on the others headed from the North. I will stay hidden in the woods with my bow to cover both of you incase this turns out bad." Trace takes cover behind a tree and sheaths his sowrd and lays down his shiled next to him for easy access. Trace then readies his bow with an arrow puts four more into the ground next to him.(sheaf arrows). "I guess now we wait and see" Trace watches carefully to see if the two groups have any wrongfull intentions.
Pip Goodfield Tuesday June 6th, 2000 9:12:59 AM
Pip looks at Ilsidur as he runs forward. "That fool!" he yells, just under the din. He runs forward and says, just loud enough for the Dwarf to hear, "Just because they're knocking down a hobgoblin fort doesn't mean they're gonna be friendly if you walk up to them all bold!" He then looks up at the giants, waiting for their response.
And the Din Disappears (DM Cameron) Tuesday June 6th, 2000 9:52:59 AM
Ilsidur's call gets attention very quickly from the two giants. The nearer one turns quickly and looks at the Dwarf, and the Halfling that runs up next to him, and laughs suddenly. "Look, Grungle, either Smeaghle and Fleaghle have found a new game, or we are honored by a visit from the pixies again." Grungle laughs as quietly as a 12-foot giant can, a low rumble. "This looks more like a pixie prank, although they usually don't play them at night." Back in the bushes, everyone else notices the two figures coming from the north suddenly change in shape to 12-foot tall giants. "Oh, if they're pixie tricks, there are many more in those bushes over there. Come, Fleaghle, let's scare them out." With that, the two figures start beating bushes nearby the party with the flats of their blades, slowly moving towards the party.
Ilsidur Tuesday June 6th, 2000 5:00:59 PM
Ilsidur turns to Pip and Sir Thomas with a surprised look on his face, "What? You mean you didn't want to talk to these big guys and find out what was going on? I thought that we had decided...Oops. Sorry." He turns back to face the giants, and thinks to himself, "Oh, well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens now. Its good to see that my new companions are backing me up. My dad always told me to face my problems and questions head on. I just hope that advice doesn't end up getting us into a pack of giant trouble."
Trixie Ravenwood Tuesday June 6th, 2000 11:18:59 PM
Trixie gets a little nervous as the giants get closer to their hiding spot. "Nice going! Now they're gonna kill us! What should we do? Run?"
Pip Goodfield Wednesday June 7th, 2000 12:04:59 AM
Pip turns to Ilsidur, and says, "Might as well keep in the headstrong vein then." He then looks up at the giants three times his height. "Well, now, I wasn't Pixie-born, nor am I Pixie-led, and I am most certainly NOT a giant in disguise! My name's Pip Goodfield, if you please, and did you know that the Elves back there think that all this din your making knocking down walls is made by Hobgoblin spirits come to destroy the Elves for being killed off by the Elves? You've scared a whole... Country-side of Elves who are too afraid to come here and see for themselves. I doubt they'd believe us either, if we told them!" Pip, at this point, runs out of steam. "And tell those two, Dumple and Frumple, or whoever they are, not to hit our friends with all their bush-whacking."
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday June 7th, 2000 1:33:59 AM
Sly will go with the Guardian, but first he will sign to Trace *We have to do something, anything, even if we bluff maybe??* Luke will follow Sly.
Sir Thomas Wednesday June 7th, 2000 3:40:59 AM
Sir Thomas knows trouble is ahead no matter what course of action is taken. "Well, if I die it will be in honor." In hopes of protecting those in the bush by stopping the giants from whacking, he walks right up to the one of their huge feet (of one of the giants who is whacking bushes) , shield (but not sword) in hand, and looks up at him. Thomas yells at the top of his lungs hoping to be heard. "Good sir!! We are no joke!! Nor are we any figment of your imagination or a prank of any pixies! We come in peace and mean non of you any harm. We simply wish to speak with you and then be on our way! So if you will please stop beating the bushes and settle down might we do so now?!?" Thomas is fully prepared for the giants to attack him. Thomas extends his hand as if he were going to shake hands with the giant so that it will be much closer to his sword hilt over his left shoulder. "I am Sir Thomas Hurley, messenger of Alemi's word and protector of Domi's honor." He smiles to try to disarm any anger or hostility. You know how a nice warm smile can do that?
Sir Thomas d20=11 Wednesday June 7th, 2000 3:41:59 AM
(OOC:Sorry, I wanted to roll a charisma check for this action, but forgot.) THis is my successful charisma roll. rolled 11, needed 18. (Thomas has reaction +7)
Trace and Radiant Wednesday June 7th, 2000 4:27:59 AM
Trace signs to Sly "move out and join the others I will try to remain hidden so that we dont show all our cards." In an attempt to distract trace commands Radiant with a hand signal to fly between the two giants. If all turn to look at th eagle Trace will move further into the woods but still with in range so that he can rush to join his friends. If they all dont watch the bird Trace will sling his bow and ready his shield and lay his hand on sword. (ooc:I am thinking the ranger kit of giant killer would have been real good about now.)
Pip Goodfield Thursday June 8th, 2000 8:44:59 AM
The two giants who were demolishing the walls look amused at Pip, then, hearing the mention of Elves, they look at each other. "What do you mean, we've scared an entire country of Elves?" Seeing everyone run out of the bushes, the two (apparently) younger giants stop beating the bushes, and then disappear off to the north again. The closest of the other two giants, turns to Thomas, and says "We don't always give our trust to people who swear by names we don't know, so, you can stay around if you like, but I've got to get my two boys back here so we can help demolish this ugly old thing." With that, both he and the farther giant run off towards the north after the two younger ones.
Ilsidur Thursday June 8th, 2000 5:01:59 PM
[OOC: Cameron, I presume the message that you sent last night from Pip was meant to be from you as acting DM?] Ilsidur smiles, "Way to go, Pip! Pip the Giant-Scarer! Now, what is the plan? I promise not to do anything this time, until everyone has agreed. I plan to go and poke around these ruins a bit, and see if I can find anything of interest, while the giants are gone. I'm sure they won't mind. I would think that when they get back, we will have some explaining to do. I suggest Sir Thomas talk to them, since he is probably our best spokesman," (certainly the most eloquent, he thinks to himself). Then, waiting while the party discusses their proposed actions, Ilsidur starts to sidle towards the ruins, as if pulled by an invisible force (curiosity?). He keeps glancing at the ruins with a gleam in his eye.
Sly Foxx and Luke Thursday June 8th, 2000 6:33:59 PM
Sly is so impress with Pip, that sly pick up the halfling and gives him a big HUG, them tells him" Pip my Big Tall Friend, I'll be forever your little brother. Now what do you want to made for us to eat? I have to go hunting anyway?" Sly puts Lil Bro Pip down and sign to Trace + All is right, come on out.+ Sly pets the head of Luke and tell the dog " Meet you new brother".
Sir Thomas Friday June 9th, 2000 2:49:59 AM
In the time it took the giants to respond, Thomas had begun to perspire quite heavily from nerves. "Thank you Alemi." Thomas clenches his holy symbol. As the giants run off in the distance he turns to the group that has or is coming out of hidding. "Well, that's not the response I was expecting, but I can't complain. I guess we have free reign of the territory until they return. I say we do some investigating . . . any difference of opinions?" Thomas politely offers everyone else a chance to speak as he wipes the sweat from his brow and palms. "I would like to look around the inside of what's left of the fort. Sly, do you think you and Trace and maybe Pip would consider scouting the surrounding territory for occupancy by any other group than ourselves or these giants? The rest of us could look around these ruins for anything unusual." Hoping not to sound too bossy, Thomas simply offers the options that he thinks are the best for them at the present time.
Trace and Radiant Friday June 9th, 2000 11:45:59 PM
"Sounds good to me ......me and Sly will do some hunting for our meal tonight. Oh if there are too many passages in there I wouldnt go too far. I would hate for yall to be in their when the giants decide to come back and finish up their job. What do you say Sly and Pip, want to do some hunting?" Trace readies his bow and starts to move in to the woods if their is no more discussion.
Sly Foxx and Luke Saturday June 10th, 2000 4:26:59 AM
"Sounds good to me" Sly replies,"Big brother Trace did you see what Little Brother Pip did? He (Pip) buck the giants down. Boy what a halfling." Sly leaves his back pact and takes his bow and arrows with him, turns and call Luke to come with them.
Ilsidur Saturday June 10th, 2000 5:32:59 AM
Since the party seems to agree with his decision to poke around the ruins a bit, Ilsidur hurries over as fast as his little feet can carry him. When he gets there, he slows down and looks around, to make sure the ground is safe to walk on, and nothing is in immiment danger of falling on his curious head (using dwarven knowledge of stone construction). He heads for the most obviously interesting part of the fort left standing. If he does see any unsafe spots, he points them out to anyone following him to inspect the ruins.
Pip Goodfield Saturday June 10th, 2000 10:42:59 AM
Pip, watching the giants walk off, breathes a shuddering sigh of relief. He then turns to Ilsidur. "If you ever do such a stupid thing as that again, I'll leave you to take what you deserve. I just about fainted out there, and I have half a mind to just let you get crushed under some of that fort if it falls." Panting, Pip's anger seems to diminish. "But, in any case, since you're so determined to poke around in that decrepit old thing, which obviously hasn't had a Hobgoblin, dead or alive, live there for centuries, I might as well make sure you don't almost kill yourself again." With a resolute look, he accompanies Ilsidur.
Pip Goodfield Saturday June 10th, 2000 10:56:59 AM
[OOC: this is a sort of addendum to the last note in between the rant and then deciding to go off with Ilsidur] On being picked up by Sly and complimented by others, Pip blushes. "Er, um, okay, thank you, I think..."
Pip Goodfield Saturday June 10th, 2000 11:05:59 AM
To Ilsidur's eyes, the most interesting part seems to be a tower to the north, nearly intact, and connected to some other building that vaguely looks like a temple or shrine of some sort. As he and Pip, and maybe Thomas, approach the tower, they see that the stone is of much better quality than the rest of the fort, such that it even looks better. As Sly and Trace head off into the woods, they find a few harts grazing in a small clearing, about 30 feet away from the edge.
Sir Thomas d20=17 Saturday June 10th, 2000 10:38:59 PM
Thomas follows Ilsidur into the ruins, "I'll let you go first friend. From the looks of it you seem to know what to look for better than I." Thomas notices that neither Guardian nor Trixie followed them to investigate the ruins. He calls back to them, "If you guys don't want to investigate or don't have anything else to do, would you mind setting up camp? We'll help you when we finish in here." He smiles and waves, then turns back to the task at hand. "Where should we start Ilsidur? I kind of like that tower. If we start there, we can post a lookout to keep watch for the giants' return from the top of the tower. I would be happy to do that if neither of you want to." Thomas looks at his two companions while they decide what to do first. He then surveys the ruins further to note anything else of interest . . . signs of unexpected company, watchful eyes, or signs of anyone else's recent presence besides the giants'. (failed perception check rolling 17, needing a 14)
Ilsidur d20=14 Sunday June 11th, 2000 7:39:59 AM
Ilsidur answers Sir Thomas, "You're right, the tower and attached buildings look like the most interesting piece of architecture left since those giant wreckers have been so busy. Let's head over there and have a look. I'll keep my eyes open for anything structurally unsafe [OOC: made my perception roll, 14 vs 17 WIS]. And just out of interest, Pip, what would we have done differently back there, besides spending a few precious moments discussing talking to the giants, and risking getting spotted by those giants as spies or worse?" After hearing Pip's answer, Ilsidur heads over to the tower, to take a closer look,
Pip Goodfield d20=11 Sunday June 11th, 2000 10:05:59 AM
Pip blushes. "Well, I don't rightly know what we would have done, but we might have tried at least walking forward with a white flag." He looks for any structural problems with the tower up ahead as well.
Ilsidur Sunday June 11th, 2000 4:57:59 PM
Ilsidur talks to Pip as they head over to the tower. "Point taken, friend Pip. I will try to be more patient in the future. It's just sometimes that my curiousity and desire for action overtake my better judgement. But I want to thank all of you for backing me up in my rather foolish decision (that luckily didn't turn out too bad in the end."
Sly Foxx and Luke Sunday June 11th, 2000 7:07:59 PM
Trace and Sly comes to a clearing, and there they spy a a heard of Red Deer (Harts)grazing. Among them was a lesser male, he looks healty enough but is cripple. Sly turns to Trace and signs *the deer with the lame leg, He's the one to take, the wolves will kill him anyway because of the leg, he wont be able to get away and we didn't have that much meat lately. What say you Trace.*
Sir Thomas Monday June 12th, 2000 4:19:59 AM
Sir Thomas smiles at the conversation at hand and decides to give his two cents. "Well friend Ilsidur, it may not have been wise what you did, but for that matter it may not have been unwise the way things turned out. But I do know this little bit. It is always wise to stick with your friends. Think nothing else of it friend."
Trace and Radiant d20=17 d20=18 d8=5 d8=3 Monday June 12th, 2000 7:18:59 AM
Trace moves around into range useing his Ranger abilities to get in close. Trace signs to Sly "Fire two at the chest I will do the same. Hopefully we bring him down on the first shot." Trace brings his bown down in line with the buck and lets loose the first arrow finding its mark deep and true and with smooth accuracy he notches the second arrow and lets it fly before the buck relizes what is happening. The second arrow finds it way also (hit -2 and -3 ac and 8total hp's damage)
Sly Foxx and Luke d20=5 d20=12 Monday June 12th, 2000 8:53:59 AM
Sly bring his bow down and aims for the chest of the deer, fires twice and misses, The dog made a quick move and distracted Sly. Sly swears to himself, he must kill the deer quickly. Sly will use magic missel to put the deer down faster.
Pip Goodfield Monday June 12th, 2000 10:35:59 AM
Despite Sly's claim, none of the animals are lame. Trace's arrows bring one down, and the rest flee into the woods, leaving Sly no time to get off a magic missile. (OOC: one action per round, remember. Shooting arrows and casting a spell are one action each.) Guardian and Trixie, apparently, stay where they are for a bit, not doing anything. Pip, Thomas and Ilsidur reach the tower. To the north of the tower there are no more walls, while to the south, some of the remains of the walls lie or stand. No doors are visible on the west side, although there are gaps through the walls allowing them to check on the east. To the southeast the remains of what was once a Barracks stands, and on the area you can see furthest south, there is a blotch of yellow.
Pip Goodfield Monday June 12th, 2000 8:30:59 PM
Pip, looking at the Barracks, sees the blotch of yellow. "Hey, what's that?" He starts to run there.
Ilsidur d20=15 Tuesday June 13th, 2000 6:18:59 AM
In the spirit of sticking together, Ilsidur hurries after Pip (at least as fast as a dwarf can hurry), shouting, "Hey Pip, wait up! What are you running after?" As he runs past the tower, he has a quick look to see if it is solid enough to hold someone inside, and would it be worth a further look, once Pip and he get back from whatever it is that caught Pip's eye. [OOC: made perception roll with 15 vs 17 WIS.] He shouts back over his shoulder to Sir Thomas, "Thanks for the vote of confidence! Now it seems that Pip has caught the curiousity bug! Are you coming?"
Sir Thomas Tuesday June 13th, 2000 6:49:59 AM
"Well I was . . . " Thomas starts and trails off as his two friends chase after the curious yellow spot. After admitting to himself that he too is very curioius as to what that is, Thomas calls to Ilsidur. "NO!! I'M GOING UP TO THE TOP OF THE TOWER TO KEEP WATCH OUT FOR THE GIANTS. I DON'T REALLY THINK THEY COULD, BUT WE CERTAINLY DON'T WANT THEM SNEAKING UP ON US. YOU AND PIP CHECK THAT OUT AND I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT I SEE FROM THE BIRD'S EYE." Thomas looks around the area and then looks for a door into the chapel/tower that they had been heading for before the appearance of the yellow spot.
Fun with lemon-shaped rocks. DM Cameron Tuesday June 13th, 2000 10:34:59 AM
As Pip and Ilsidur come closer, they see that the splotch seems to only have been a stain, but of what isn't visible. As Thomas searches for an entrance, he finds double doors on the southeast side of the chapel/shrine building. And, looking south, he notices a much bigger yellow splotch than caught Pip's eye. In fact, from 80 feet away, it looks as if it were a plant of some kind. Where Trace and Sly look at their kill as the rest of the bucks run off, a bird trills in song.
Guardian Solomar Tuesday June 13th, 2000 7:12:59 PM
Guardian sets up camp, following Sir Thomas' leading. The priest is glad to see a break in the action, and he prays to Alemi for this peace to continue just a while longer...
Trace and Radiant Wednesday June 14th, 2000 2:30:59 AM
Trace starts to drag the young buck to the nearest tree so that he and Sly can dress it down for our food for the next couple of days. Winking Trace turns to Sly, "You want me to show you how to use that bow after a while? Just kidding little brother, lets get this guy cut up, I am getting hungry.
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday June 14th, 2000 3:03:59 AM
Sly smiles and help with the deer,answers Trace "Yes Big Brother, I don't know if it's the arrows or if it's my knotch on my bow, but it seems that I cannot hit anything lately. HA HA And again I'm always hungry."
Sir Thomas Wednesday June 14th, 2000 4:29:59 AM
Something occurs to Thomas, but since no one is around to suggest it to, he just logs it as something to think about. He then calls out to Pip and Ilsidur, "THere is another large yellow spot over hear. I'm going in these doors and up to the top of the tower. I'll call back when I'm up there and in position." Thomas opens the doors somwhat wearily. If it's dark, he lights a torch and enters, if not, he just enters. and tries to find his way to the top of the tower.
Ilsidur Wednesday June 14th, 2000 8:38:59 AM
Ilsidur shouts up to Sir Thomas, "Careful in the tower. Give us a shout when you get to the top, or sooner if you need any help." He then turns to Pip and says, "So Pip, lets go over to have a look at this yellow plant that Sir Thomas spotted. But let's keep our distance, since we seem to have run into a number of wierd plants, and we are bound to meet one that is dangerous."
Pip Goodfield Wednesday June 14th, 2000 11:17:59 AM
Pip nods to Ilsidur. "We don't want to be consorting too much with strange smart plant things. We might hurt our image as rough-and-tough types." He then heads over to the other side.
This isn't a Munchwagon, is it? (DM Cameron) Wednesday June 14th, 2000 11:34:59 AM
As Trace and Sly start to cut up the deer, they hear the sound of wooden wheels turning, and a few branches snapping, off to the north. An Elf comes into view, followed by an Ox pulling a wooden cart. As Guardian prepares the campfire, Tristan seems anxious and Trixie watches him, raptly. She turns to Guardian, and says, "I think I must go now, Tristan seems to be agitated about something." At that, the cat runs off, with Trixie following close behind, as dusk settles. As Pip and Ilsidur round the corner, the strangest view ever confronts them. Climbing up the southeastern corner of the wall, is a light green climbing plant, draped like ivy, but the resemblance stops there. Several yellow flowers and a few dark green buds stand out. Two Centaurs come around the corner, as if they're guarding the plant. As Thomas opens the door and lights a torch, a scene of destruction is before him. Broken stone benches lie in a small semblance of the order they once had. In the northern end of the room, a statue of some sort lies smashed. To the west a pile of old armor lies, rotting or rusting as per its materials. To the northeast lies a door, scarred with axe and sword blows, yet somehow still intact. It seems that this destruction happened centuries ago, probably when the Elves destroyed the Hobgoblins in the first place.
Ilsidur Wednesday June 14th, 2000 10:43:59 PM
Ilsidur stops when he sees the centaurs approaching. He greets them, saying, "Well met, sirs [OOC: assuming they're both male?]. We mean neither you nor the plant any harm. We were sent here by the elves of Lunetta Springs to determine if hobgoblins (or worse) were using the fort here for any evil purposes. Now that we know the source of the disturbance was the giants destroying the fort, we had planned to look around a bit and make sure everything was on the up and up, and then head back and report to the elves. Can you tell us why the giants were destroying the fort?" He waits for the answer, with his loaded crossbow pointing down at his side.
Sir Thomas Thursday June 15th, 2000 6:56:59 AM
Thomas raises the torch up high so it can shed its light across the room better. As he enters the room he thinks to himself, ::I hope this was the sanctuary of something evil and not a respectable diety the way it has been left.:: He doesn't give that a second thought though as he crosses the room to the only door he sees. He approaches it cautiously, not because he is afraid of being ambushed but because the disarray of the room seems to call for it. Oddly enough, it sets him at easy to be a little over cautious this time. He pulls the door open with his hand that is holding his shield. As he does so, he shoves the torch into the open doorway when the door clears.
Pip Goodfield Thursday June 15th, 2000 9:12:59 AM
Pip looks at the centaurs. "Whoa! Horse-men. I never seen one of them before. Umm, I hope they're friendly..." He says, not sure whether any given centaur stance is friendly or not.
A Picture of the Eighth Wonder (DM Cameron) Thursday June 15th, 2000 9:55:59 AM
As Ilsidur and Pip talk, the centaurs, who have a glazed look that they now notice, walk forward as if in a trance. As Thomas opens the door, he finds himself in a sort of antechamber in the tower. To the left are stairs going up, and to the right stairs going down, straight ahead are double doors, bearing few marks of any kind.
Sly Foxx and Luke Thursday June 15th, 2000 10:15:59 AM
Sly stand and watches the figure and wagon coming closer to them. "Look Trace" said Sly, "Someone is comming our way. And making all that noise. Good chance we brought down that deer now, or We would all have starved."
Alyndar Rainfelt Thursday June 15th, 2000 8:31:59 PM
Walking before you stands an average height grey elf, with silvery grey hair and amber eyes. A little older than your normal elf. He is wearing a tunic and breeches and boots and with closer examination has a jovial look and spying you he breaks out into a wider grin, stops the wagon and ox, tieing the reins to a sapling and walks up towards you, hands outstretched in a sign of friendship, saying: Hail good travelers, you look like you are in need of someone to help roast that hart of yours. With your permission I would feel honored if you allow me the right to make that into a fine feast for you and your friends. I am a farely good cook, back where i am from, and by the looks of you 2 you are in dire need of a good meal or 3. He comes closer, extending his hand in friendship to both people standing there and says: my name is Alyndar, well met my new friends.
Ilsidur Friday June 16th, 2000 6:33:59 AM
Ilsidur whispers,out of the corner of his mouth, "Pip, I don't like the looks of this. These centaurs appear to have blank looks on their faces, almost as if they were being controlled by someone. Let's be careful." As the centaurs continue to advance, Ilsidur slings his crossbow, unslings his silver battleaxe, and addresses the centaurs in his most commanding voice, "Hold, sirs! We mean you no harm, but stay back from us. Your appearance is distressing, and I want you to keep your distance while we figure out what is going on." If the centaurs continue to advance, Ilsidur will back up, and call out to the rest of the group, "Hey, we seem to be having a bit of trouble over here!" But if the centaurs do stop, Ilsidur will try to talk to them, staying at least 20' away, and holding his battle-axe.
Trace and Radiant Friday June 16th, 2000 7:35:59 AM
Trace reaches out to shake the hand of the stranger when he hears the others calling for help. Rolling his eyes and turning to run, "Will wonders ever cease?" Trace breaks into a sprint to help and when he arrives he draws his sword and readies his shiled.
Alyndar Rainfelt Friday June 16th, 2000 10:23:59 PM
As he turns to shake the hand of the one who isn't Trace (ooc: sly didn't say his name but did call Trace by his name) he says: No, friend, you would not have starved, noone starves when I am around.
Sly Foxx and Luke Friday June 16th, 2000 11:18:59 PM
"Oh Excuse me, Sir Elf" as Sly shakes the Wizard's hand. "Brother Elf and I have just killed our party's meal(pointing to the deer) When I'm affair they(the Party and pointing in the direction of the fort) are in a little trouble and in need of my help. Sly turns and start to leave, stops and thinks better of it. Turn back to the wizard and ask" Did you say that you can cook??? I'll help you put the deer on your cart and show you the way to the fort and the rest of the party." Sly is grinning form ear to ear and think to himself* I'll not let this cook get away.*
Sir Thomas Sunday June 18th, 2000 12:55:59 AM
Sir Thomas showers the darkness witht he light of his torch. He looks down the stairs and up the stairs before he makes a decision. He knows he wants to go up, but he doesn't want to get caught from behind by some lingering something or other. He doesn't hesitate long before heading up the stairs though as he wants to get to the top as soon as he possibly can. If Ilsidur calls and Thomas hears his call he will immediately turn back and retrace his steps to the front door. If this occurs, when he leaves the tower he will have his sword drawn, drop the torch, and call to Ilsidur "Where are you friend!?!" to try to pinpoint his location.
Alyndar Rainfelt Sunday June 18th, 2000 7:05:59 AM
says: Then lead on young friend, for I have new friends to meet and a feast to prepare. He mumbles to himself, and if sly overhears so much the better, lets see, buttered mushrooms, wild potatoes with gravy, onions, and for dessert - strawberries with sweet juice served over sugar cakes.
Sly Foxx and Luke Tuesday June 20th, 2000 9:41:59 PM
Sly helps the Elder Elf put the deer meat on the wagon, then pointing the way to the rest of the party. Sly will walk with the Elder Elf Raunfelt, on the way Sly will tell him about himself"Trace is a full Elf and I'm a half/elf, I lost my farther in an raid of gobblin and outlaws. My mother then taken us childern to the Montenverde range in the Krag Us Monde Mountains to raised us in the bosom of her natral tribe. The Wood Elves were very good to both my sister and I. One day while Us younger Elves went hunting for food, and came back to what was left of our village, every thing was gone nothing was left. So now My quest is to find my Mother and Sister. It is my first quest, I am but only 29 but I have my bow and my mother's magic. May I ask you Elder Rainfelt what bring you this way and did you say something like Sweet Cakes?"
Pip Goodfield Wednesday June 21st, 2000 8:28:59 AM
Pip edges back, along with Ilsidur. "No, I don't like the look of these either."
Lucky for you I'm a flexible DM Cameron Wednesday June 21st, 2000 8:34:59 AM
The Centaurs do advance, and they seem to be as menacing as sleepwalking centaurs can be. So Ilsidur does indeed call out, and many an otherwise mistaken post goes vindicated. Unnoticed, the night has slowly rolled away into a sort of pre-dawn haze, and dark clouds hang in the west. Ilsidur and Pip stand there, backing up, the somnolent centaurs walk forward, menacingly, Guardian and Thomas seem frozen, and the elven trio stand ready to load up Alyndar's munchwagon and hightail it to the fort.
Alyndar Rainfelt Wednesday June 21st, 2000 9:25:59 PM
Says: There isn't much to tell about myself, was born into a good family of average folks, I entered the elven school of arcane sciences when i was 60. When I was first enrolled, like all novices, I was put into the kitchen my first 3 years there. To learn discipline and such. Well, to make a long story short, I graduated and instead of leaving to pursue adventure and fame and wealth, i chose to stay and cook. Cooking is my, how would you say it, hobbie. I LOVE to cook, more than anything else i might say. I hope to one day be able to combine magic with food. It was just recently that the wanderlust bug bit me and so, here I am, looking for adventure, maybe a few extra coins to put in my pocket for retirement but more importantly, I am looking for a group of people to call friends AND to cook for. By the looks of you and your young friend, you NEED someone to cook for you. Alyndar stops the wagon, and goes to the back of it, pulls the canvas back, and reaches into a bag and pulls out a chunk of yellowish looking bread and offers it to Sly saying: Here, you asked of sugar cakes, maybe this will tide you over til supper. I made it just yesterday, has a bit of honey in it as well as sugar.
Alyndar Rainfelt Wednesday June 21st, 2000 9:31:59 PM
Upon hearing Ils's cry for help I bid Sly to go and help his friends and assure him that I will be close behind. I hurry the ox and cart along til we reach the outskirts of the fort, I tie the reins to a fallen post and then run into the fort and take up position where I feel I can do the most good. Once in position I ready my components needed to cast my spells accurately and speedily.
Sly Foxx and Luke Thursday June 22nd, 2000 3:39:59 AM
Hearing the cry of the party, Sly will take the sweet cake and relates to Alyndar,"Thank you Elder Rainfelt, We'll Meet you at the fort". With that said bothe Trace and Sly run to the for the fort. (ooc; It would be nice to have a map of what we see and where we are)
Trace and Radiant d20=14 d8+3=11 Thursday June 22nd, 2000 3:57:59 AM
Trace runs and confronts the centaurs with sword and shield ready. "Well I would hate to strike down at these guys but I dont know if they mean harm." Trace turns to the centaurs and bellows out a command. "Stop! You come any closer to me and my friends I will be forced to strike you down without mercy." (If the centaurs do not stop this is my reaction if they do stop ignore this second part.) Since the centaurs do not stop their advance Trace moves in to a fighting stance standing on the outside of the centaur on the right and with just as quick of a movement he brings his sword down with a thud as a little bit of blood is sprayed (hit ac1 and does 11 pts damage) Trace readies his shield ready to fend off an attack. Radiant move anxiously on a stone edge above waiting for it's master to give the command to attack but no sign is made.
Sir Thomas d20=8 d20=20 Thursday June 22nd, 2000 7:05:59 AM
Thomas exits the building into the open area of what used to be the fort's commons ground. He draws his sword and calls out, "Ilsidur!! Where are you friend?!?" Not knowing what is going on or where everyone is makes Thomas edgy. He quickly searches the area while waiting for Ilsidur's reply hoping to see something that would lead him to Ilsidur. (Perception check successful rolling 8 needing 14) As luck would have it Trace runs out of the woods and into the crumbling, rock strewn compound just as Thomas spots Ilsidur backpedaling from behind a wall. Thomas rushes toward him and being a larger, less agile fellow, is passed by Trace on his way. He drops his flaming torch to free up his hands for combat and takes a defensive stance in front of the advancing centaurs. "HALT where you are and we can discuss this without our weapons. What do you say?" (rolled a CHR check, but unfortunately failed rolling 20, but needing 18)
Pip Goodfield d20=11 d20=20 Thursday June 22nd, 2000 9:24:59 AM
Pip starts to run from the advancing centaurs, and, if Ilsidur doesn't come with, drags him along (made a str check at -4) and runs as fast as his short legs can carry him with the extra burden. He runs towards Trace and Thomas who he hears ahead of him in the pre-dawn light (failed perception check but Trace was making a lot of noise...).
The Wild Centaur Dance! (DM Cameron) Thursday June 22nd, 2000 9:41:59 AM
As Pip drags Ilsidur away, the centaurs back off, and seem to stand guard over the plant. Thomas and Trace stand there, Guardian, presumably, still works on setting up camp. Sly and Alyndar slowly come to the scene.
Alyndar Rainfelt Thursday June 22nd, 2000 9:46:59 PM
As Alyndar enters the scene he comes to a halt just inside, takes in what is going on with everyone, spies the Centaurs backing up in a non hostile manner, and, seeing a dwarf being man-handled by a halfling lets out a chuckle. He puts his spell component bag up, composes himself, and approaches the young group.
Sly Foxx and Luke Friday June 23rd, 2000 5:22:59 AM
Sly will follow the Elder Ayndar Rainfelt (seeing that he's noot too worried about the Centors). Sly will munch on the sweet cakes, while patting Luke (Luke is excited apon seeing the halfhorses.)
Alyndar Rainfelt Saturday June 24th, 2000 8:18:59 PM
Alyndar approaches Trace and his companion, stands with them watching the Centaurs backing up, then turns to the human, extends his hand, and says: Well met my new friend, your companions(motioning to Trace and Sly), I have already met. Giving a slight bow to an obvious person of nobility and says: I am Alyndar Rainfelt, my services, if you should need them are yours mi'lord.
Ilsidur d20=11 Saturday June 24th, 2000 11:43:59 PM
Ilsidur is shouting at the centaurs, "Hold it right there! Not one more ste... WHOA!" He suddenly feels something grab his collar and haul him backwards. As he struggles to keep his feet, he looks over his shoulder to see what has grabbed him. Seeing Pip with the grip on his collar, he yells, "Let go, Pip!" and pulls himself free (Made his strength check by +6). However, he does turn and follow Pip away from the centaurs. "Pip, what are you so afraid of?" When they reach about 50' away from the centaurs, Ilsidur stops to watch the centaurs return to guard the yellow-flowered plant. He then notices Trace and Sly approaching with a stranger leading an ox-cart. "Hello, who is this?"
Sir Thomas Sunday June 25th, 2000 6:08:59 AM
Thomas accepts the stranger's greeting with a bow of his own and the acceptance of his firm handshake. "I am Sir Thomas Hurley. I'm sorry, but I missed your name." After geting the reply to his question, "I'm pleased to meet you." He then turns to the centaurs and returns his sword to it's sheath. He bows low toward them. "I hope we did not offend you by jumping to any conclusions about your intents, but you caught us off-guard you see. I, as I was just explaining to Alyndar here, am Sir Thomas Hurley, messenger of Alemi's word, and protector of Domi's honor. We have only the most honorable of intentions I assure you." with that he shuts up and starts to concentrate on discovering their intentions if he can by peering into their eyes. (detect evil)
Trace and Radiant Sunday June 25th, 2000 8:38:59 AM
Trace continues to stand guard in front of the centaurs. "What were yall doing when they came out and where did they come from?" Trace waits for some suggestions on a course of action. "Mr. Rainfelt glad to have you with us kind sir, tell me what other talents you have besides cooking?"
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