Nonam Tuesday December 12th, 2000 8:26:50 AM
Nonam sighs, "It appears that her attacker took the contents of this envelope that was meant for us. I suppose we will have to go to Brinkwater to get to the bottom of things."
Nonam stands and asks Lorna, "Do you need anything, milady? A glass of water? An escort to some other place that you feel more comfortable?"
While he waits for an answer, the wizard moves over to Gareth and whispers in his ear, "When Jus and the others return we should search them for this letter. I don't believe they did it willingly, but people can be possessed. You remember what happened to Onrad."
Gareth Tuesday December 12th, 2000 10:37:00 AM
When Lorna finishes speaking, he says "I'm sorry to be asking you more questions, but I think it important for us to know what we can so we can avenge this attack on you. Did you happen to see the color of the elf's skin who handed you the envelope? And was there anyone else in the area when this attack happened. They may be dead too if so. But if they are alive, then maybe we could get more info. And one last things, we are at your disposal, M'Lady. Please name anything you need - as my friend here has stated - and you shall have it.". When Nonam whispers his message, the warrior takes a deep breath and sighs. "Sounds like a good idea, Nonam. We'll do it immediately upon their return.". He turns his attention back to the lady.
Tericus Tuesday December 12th, 2000 11:00:33 AM
"Im sorry about deciving you earlier." Tericus says. its obvious hes ashamed at what he did, and he dolts around Lorna, examining every nick and scratch she has
Onrad (visible) Tuesday December 12th, 2000 1:46:54 PM
Onrad is totally taken aback by the brazenness of the street youth. His mouth hangs open for a moment and then he laughs.
"I thought you were dead. I was checking to be sure." He pauses considering the boys words.
"You, boy, are exactly right. You are free and I'm overwhelmed with responsibility. Plus you're pretty alert to observe all that since I"m invisible."
Onrad releases his invisilibity.
Onrad watches his face carefully to see if he reveals seeing it before...like when someone looking like him might have passed this way earlier.
Onrad sits, not invading the kid's space, but sits. He sags against the wall and closes his eyes.
"I envy you everything except your empty stomach and the hard ground."
Jus d20=10 Wednesday December 13th, 2000 12:11:01 AM
Jus remains crouched down on his knees, looking around at the patrons. He spends a moment on each face, memorizing those he can see. Call it intuition, but Jus half expects that the true murderers are here.
Satisfied he's done all he can in this room, Jus begins to look for a quiet way into the back room. He quickly realizes, however, that he probably shouldn't be down here at all. If Lorna thought she saw him attack her, someone else could claim the same.
Quietly retracing his steps, Jus makes his way back upstairs to his room. He takes this opportunity to use his skills again and search his room for any signs of an unwelcomed entry (volunteer skill check rolled).
Teko (Invisible) Wednesday December 13th, 2000 3:04:05 PM
Assuming that Teko returned to the room soon enough to hear what is going on he waits for a chance to let one of the other party members know that he is there without being overheard by Lorna.
DM (kent) d20=18 Wednesday December 13th, 2000 7:06:26 PM
Lorna listens to what the two are saying to her and thinks for a moment. Well I expect I am going to need someone to speak to the owner about my unexplained absence.
As for the color of the Elf's skin, I have to say that I really didn't notice anything unusual, but then he was pretty well covered up and never really even looked up as far as I can tell. Wait, there was something that was a bit peculiar. He said something else but it didn't make any sense to me. Before he said to give the envelope to you all, he mentioned something about a name. It sounded like he sneezed when he said it so I guess It didn't register. But it sounded a bit like, Hattchhume. I don't know, does it mean anything to you?
She thinks amoment about his next question and then shakes her head. No there was noone else in the area when the attack happened. I had sent all the boys on errands. There were, however, quite a few patrons in the bar, but you can't see the desk from in there.
Jus peruses the folk in the bar and is fairly sure he would recognize them again if necessary. His inspection of the exterior of their rooms turns up nothing unusual.
Brindle (DM Kent) Wednesday December 13th, 2000 7:40:21 PM
Even before Onrad becomes visible the boy seems to be looking right at him. So that's hows you be treat'n th' dead then? throw rocks at'm? Gargul not be happy w'that. An if'n yous don wanna be seed then you'n ought be standing where's you cast shadows. Geesh, you'n a mage an don know that?
As Onrad becomes visible, the boys eyes open wide and with a silent "OH" he then says, Yous not a mage. How'd you do that? I thouts only mages coud do that?
Well atual like me stomachs not all that empty. I eaten morning afore. As for the ground being hard, well it ain t'bad if'n yer used to't. Hey how's com you spek'n to me like? I ain no like thems inna "the dis'rict."
Tericus Thursday December 14th, 2000 6:28:21 AM
after hearing the elfs name, Tericus looks a Noonan, but doesnt say anything
Nonam Thursday December 14th, 2000 7:58:50 AM
Nonam moves over to Tericus and whispers the same message about Jus and the others to the cleric.
Gareth d20=1 Thursday December 14th, 2000 10:09:24 AM
Noticing Tericus' decision not to mention his name (Int), the warrior nods at the womans words. "Interesting. So this well covered elf wants us to join him in Brinkwater, eh. That should be interesting. We will be happy to speak to your owner regarding your absence. We can manufacture an excuse for you. Do you have a preferrence as to what it is? We want to make sure your reputation and position are intact from this encounter. Also, if you would like, I'm sure Jus would be honored if you were to still accompany him tonight to the party - and so would we.".
Jus Thursday December 14th, 2000 5:48:54 PM
Jus leans against the wall, noticing the old worn surface full of scratches and history. He's reminded of his home, so far away, and all that has happened since he left.
Casually scratching the back of his leg with his other foot, Jus waits outside the rooms for one of those inside to come get him -- hoping Lorna will accept the truth that he wasn't involved.
The wood of the hallway, the voices drifting up from downstairs, and his rare time alone give Jus a peace he hasn't felt in a long time. Closing his eyes, he relaxes and enjoyes the solitude.
Tericus Friday December 15th, 2000 6:38:18 AM
nods back at Noonan.
Nonam Friday December 15th, 2000 9:28:01 AM
Nonam corrects Gareth, "The Inn's owner. Not her owner. That's much different."
Onrad Friday December 15th, 2000 2:39:26 PM
"Hmm...I've never shown a shadow before. I wonder what's wrong? I'll have to get that checked out. Thanks."
He sits down by the kid, but not too close.
"The district huh? Which do you mean? The arrogant adventurers of Adveturer's Square or the Snobby rich of Gold Quarter? I hates 'em both."
He pauses pulling out a piece of bread and some butter and taking a bite.
"And to be honest, I'm afraid I'm becoming that first type. I became an adventurer to have unlimited freedom. To escape my father and 4 bullying brothers. Now, though, it seems that all adventuring has turned out to be is a different kind of responsibility."
He tears the bread and offers the boy some.
"I have to go to a party tonight at the Mayor's place. We have to dress up in all sorts of frilly stuff that makes us look like girls. I hates it. Perhaps I can use my invisibility to sneak out early. Hmm..."
He offers the kid some butter.
"Well I guess you saw me looking around. I saw some tracks over under our rented room in the garden. Seems someone was casing us or used it to get up into our rooms while we were sleeping. Someone came in supposedly magically looking like me and hurt one of the waitresses. Did you see anything? Would help me out if you did."
He watches the lad's face hard, but pretends to be self-absorbed.
Teko (Invisible) Sunday December 17th, 2000 7:21:29 PM
When Teko sees Jus waiting outside the room, he, too, waits outside and whispers to Jus, "It's me, Teko. I found out nothing downstairs. I'm not sure when it will be best to make myself visible again. I'll play it by ear." And he listens quietly to the conversation with Lorna.
DM Kent Monday December 18th, 2000 8:05:31 PM
(ooc, Hey guys, I just realized that my friday nite post didn't go thru, I'm terribly sorry about that, I guess I will have to start checking,)
Dm Kent ( interrogations) d20=1 Monday December 18th, 2000 9:08:28 PM
Looking between Tericus, Nonan, and Gareth and noticing the look, Lorna raises an eyebrow and at Gareth's question, shrugs and then says, "Well I guess you could tell him, you had me running and errand for you.
At the mention of the party, she looks a bit askance and with a shake of her head answers, "Well I don't know about that. After, all, that ruckus . what she was about to say, fades out. And besides I would have nothing to wear at such a fancy affair.
Teko and Jus hear and then see several boys coming up the stairs carrying packages.
At this time there is a knock on the door.
Brindle listens to Onrad and answers as he goes along. "Well I've always 'een able to see majiks been dun er been used. Tis a talen I gots. t's why ahm so goods at my job. Four brothers? T'aint nuttin, I got 6 sisters all oler'n me. Talk about a dwarf's boil.
As Onrand asks about seeing anything in the back the boy shakes his head and gives a succinct "nope ain' seen nuttin don go back there ain no profit init."
As Onrad asks about anything odd or out of the ordinary out front, where he has been sitting, Onrad, because he is looking for it, notices a distinct change in the boy's tenseness and when he speaks there is a tightness in his voice that wasn't there a moment ago.
Taking a quick nervous and almost unnoticeable glace over his shoulder, Brindle shakes his head and very firmly states, "I ain't seen nuttin all night since you all came in and then you and the others went back in." "Aint been no funny elves or nuttin." "An besides iffen I had see sump'm an I was to talk to you, My life be not worth usd sewr papr. They'd be back t'kill me too."
Onrad Monday December 18th, 2000 10:44:34 PM
Onrad makes no move as he says this. No threatening looks, etc. In fact he looks away as he says it.
He whispers, "Son you just gave yourself away. The tightness in your voice... Funny elves? I didn't ask about that. They'd kill you? Who? Don't worry, I ain't gonna hurt you. I'll help you. Come inside. We'll hear what you got to say and plan how to keep you and your family out of trouble over it. You have my word. You must trust me."
Then Onrad says, "They still inside? I can deal with that too. Just talk to me...but not here. Up in our room where our mages can secure the area."
"It's your choice young man. You can fall in with the good guys who are gonna win, or the bad guys who are gonna lose. Your choice."
Teko (Invisible) d100=98 Monday December 18th, 2000 11:32:36 PM
Teko steps quickly into the room, wishing to do so quietly. Unfortunately, he stumbles loudly in the doorway. "Sorry, Onrad," he whispers, "It's just me." Teko moves on inside the room and listens intently to every word being spoken.
Gareth Tuesday December 19th, 2000 10:51:55 AM
The warrior winces at his misuse of words but smiles as Lorna mentions the dress code. "I actually intended to say your employer, not your owner. That just came out wrong - sorry. On the issue of wardrobe, we can most certainly take care of that. In fact, I'm sure Jus would prefer to help you with that - if your still interested. We cannot promise a 'quiet' evening but we most certainly can keep you safe. There won't be anybody trying to kill you while your with us. That's simply up to you.". As the boys come up with the packages, the warrior gets his clothes and prepares to put them on.
Jus Tuesday December 19th, 2000 11:31:35 AM
Jus quietly walks in behind the errand boys. He stays by the door, watching quietly, trying to guage the situation.
When Lorna looks his way, Jus gives a shy smile and nods his head in greeting.
"How are you feeling?", Jus carefully asks.
Nonam Tuesday December 19th, 2000 3:09:54 PM
Seeing the situation under control for the moment, Nonam moves to a corner and plops his nose in his spell book.
Tericus Tuesday December 19th, 2000 3:48:53 PM
taking a hint from Noonan, Tericus goes to a quiet corner and begins to chat softly, praying to his goddess
Brindle d20=6 d20=11 Tuesday December 19th, 2000 5:12:23 PM
With a look like he is dealing with the daft, Brindle shakes his head and says, "I know you didn't ask me those thins, But I was try'n not to tip off the one watchen us know tha' I was tell'n you sumfin, while tell'n you that I did know sumfin." "Geesh, Just how you be manag'n to stay 'live as long as you ben? As fer who, I thin yer bout to fin out. Fac'is, I'd be say'n he's bout 8 ft behin you and clos'n fas."
Just as he says this Onrad catches a movement in the corner of his eye as a black figure suddenly appears and a sword misses Onrad by a scant hair.
Lorna Tuesday December 19th, 2000 5:17:50 PM
As the door opens and the parade of adventurers and boys with parcels enters, Lorna starts momentarily and as Jus speaks she looks a bit nervous. With a shaky smile she says, I think I'm doing a bit better than I was a little while ago any way." As for tonite I believe I would enjoy a pleasant evening after todays excitement, although as I was just telling your friends, I really don't have anything to wear."
Onrad d20=6 Tuesday December 19th, 2000 9:40:22 PM
"Boy run inside to room 1 now for help. Go!"
He grabs the boy and pulls him to his feet, as Onrad himself does the same. He propels the lad towards the door. Onrad then spins on his opponent, his action spent helping the lad.
"Who is so cowardly as to attack me by surprise! Identify yourself!"
Onrad's face is set in stone.
Tumbling to disengage, (see dexterity master--rolled 6 needed 17), he uses his movement to move 60', half his move, retreating backwards toward the garden and even within it if possible developing his options as he goes.
Then he draws two daggers, studying his enemy for a moment.
Teko (Invisible) Tuesday December 19th, 2000 10:03:38 PM
Teko reluctantly holds off on his spellbook for the moment. He simply watches and waits.
Tericus Wednesday December 20th, 2000 7:18:33 AM
chanting away...
Nonam Wednesday December 20th, 2000 9:55:14 AM
Oblivious to the commotion outside, Nonam looks momentarily looks up from his book, "Like Gareth and I have both said milady, we will be happy to take you out to find something... or send you out on your own if you prefer. We will be happy to pay." Then Nonam returns to his studies, trusting Gareth to handle the rest.
Gareth Wednesday December 20th, 2000 12:17:16 PM
The warrior nods to Lorna as Nonam speaks and walks back over near her as he unwraps his package. "I'm sure Jus wishes to speak to you. I will be glad to stay here or to leave as you please. I will speak to the inn owner and will make sure you are properly attired for tonight. It will be our treat completely.". The warrior makes no move to leave unless asked to.
Jus Wednesday December 20th, 2000 4:19:21 PM
"I know just the people to help," Jus tells Lorna with a smile. Stopping one of the boys before they leave, Jus asks them to visit the halflings once again. "Tell them we have a most beautiful female that will honor us with her company at a party tonight, and that I would like her to have an outfit fitting for her beauty." He stresses that he would like it tailored and made just for her -- and to let us know where to escort the lady for her fittings.
After the boys leave, and after another shy smile towards Lorna, Jus walks over to Gareth to talk quietly -- but loud enough for Lorna to hear, if she so chooses. "I would like to escort Lorna somewhere a bit away from here until we find the culprits. I would trust the halflings to see to her protection until tonight, if everyone is amenable to the walk. We could also request the mayor's help, or go to a suitably secure inn. Thoughts?"
Gareth Wednesday December 20th, 2000 4:22:34 PM
The warrior nods to Jus. "I think that would be a good idea. I'll be glad to go with you when you're ready. I wonder what is taking the others so long to return?".
Lorna Wednesday December 20th, 2000 6:06:33 PM
Still a bit nervous of Jus she takes an involuntary step backwards as he steps forward. Catching herself as she does so, she gives Jus an apologetic smile and steps back forward. Then as he takes control of the clothing situation she seems to relax a bit more.
The boy chosen rushes off and almost runs over a begger lad as he exits the inn. Several moments later there is some very frantic and loud knocking on the room door.
Brindle Wednesday December 20th, 2000 6:13:58 PM
At Onrad's urging the lad runs helter skelter to the inn's door and is almost run over by one of the inn's lads charging out on an errand.
Onrad gets up, draws his daggers, and retreats in to the gardens quickly followed by his cloaked and cowled opponent.
Onrad can't see his opponents head or face at all due to the cowled cloak his opponent is wearing and gets no response from his question except for a hollow laugh. He is able to see that his opponet is now sporting 2 rapiers, is wearing leather armor and is slowly advancing on the now waiting Onrad.
Teko (Invisible) Wednesday December 20th, 2000 8:13:09 PM
"I'm here Gareth. I thought it expedient for the lady's sake to remain invis-..." Teko is cut short by the knocking at the door.
Onrad d20=5 d20=20 Thursday December 21st, 2000 2:21:28 AM
Onrad, spins suddenly and throws his two daggers at the window of the room where the rest of the party is. (He had spotted it earlier, remember?) The first one misses horribly. The second one, however, finds it's mark breaking the window.
Onrad, continues to back another 60' or until he's just below the broken window. He now draws his two swords.
"Oh, are we all mysterious then?" Onrad says in a mocking voice.
"I have a hood in my pack somewhere. Shall I put it on too so we can both be mysterious?"
Onrad waits ready.
Gareth Thursday December 21st, 2000 7:51:15 AM
Hearing the commotion at the door, seeing Onrad's daggar come through the window, and then hearing Onrad taunting his opponent, the warrior grabs his sword and barrels down the stairs to help his firend. He goes invisible as he hits the front door (how many rounds to get outside?).
Tericus Thursday December 21st, 2000 9:12:01 AM
moving to the window that was just broken, Tericus looks outside and sees Onrad in his battle stance. "Whats wrong?" he yells to Onrad as he prepares a spell to cast
Nonam 5d4(4+4+1+4+4)+5=22 Thursday December 21st, 2000 9:48:17 AM
The words of a spell already on his lips, Nonam moves to the window. If he sees Onrad's attacker, Nonam shoots his Magic Missiles at the attacker (22pts). If not, he stops the casting and drops to the ground from out of the window.
Dm (kent) Twins Friday December 22nd, 2000 9:34:56 AM
As Onrad's dagger flies through the window and he turns back toward his opponent, hooded one drops his cloak in between the two combatants and in a very familiar voice says, " I believe you know me very well. In fact you probably know me, as well as I know myself. (Onrad roll surprise as you seem to be fcing yourself)
Gareth turns and bolts for the door, stairs, outside and into the garden and as soon as he hits the door runs into and over a young scruffy looking beggar boy, sending him flying against the opposite wall in a heap.
(31/2 rounds normal, 2 rounds full bolt. Of course you run the risk of running into more human obstacles)
Tericus and Nonan run to the window and look down to see what the problem is and see Onrad facing Onrad, both circling each other and both holding twin rapiers at the ready.
Lorna looks out the window and quickly places a hand over her mouth. "Oh my, which is your friend?"
Gareth d20=2 Friday December 22nd, 2000 10:52:20 AM
The warrior calls over his shoulder "Sorry, son. It's an emergency.". He also yells back "Make sure the boy is OK!". As he bolts down the stairs he yells a warning to anyone who might hear hoping to avoid any more 'heaps' (full bolt). He watches as he goes and tries to go around or jump over anyone else (Dex by 13).
Nonam d20=2 Friday December 22nd, 2000 2:33:50 PM
Nonam leans out the window and stares in confusion. Knowing little else to do, he studies the two Onrads to see if he can tell a difference. (Int by 16)
Jus (7 Stoneskins) d20=15 d20=12 Friday December 22nd, 2000 6:31:35 PM
Jus pulls out a wand and fires it down into the Onrad and Onrad pair. A 6" thick Wall of Ice forms between the two, with its top below the window's level. Hoping to keep them cut off from each other, Jus tries to orient the wall accross the entire garden (10'x60', 20'x30', etc).
Hopefully, this will give Gareth some extra time to get down there -- and time for them to figure out which Onrad is which.
Jus calmly but quickly moves to Lorna, talking to the others while he goes. "Anyone have some way to test for magic resistance? Or maybe a dispel magic? Be on the lookout for another Jus." Turning to Lorna, he asks, "Might I have a lady's colorful favor that I could tie to my sholder -- so my friends will know which is the real Jus."
Tericus Saturday December 23rd, 2000 9:03:53 AM
"Onrad?" Tericus says in confusion. then, as Noonan and Jus have crowded the window, Tericus moves back away from it a bit and moves near Lorna. "We better wait here for a bit until they figure out who is who." he tells her. and to make sure no one enters the room and surprises us, he thinks to himself
Onrad (water spot on seat) Saturday December 23rd, 2000 12:23:10 PM
"Thanks Jus. One of you try a dispel magic on both of us. It has to be magicked somehow. Otherwise, take us both out. You can determine who is who with us both in custody."
(I will not resist any attacks upon my person from my party.)
As the moment before hand to hand ensues continues to be avoided for the nonce, I pull out a flask of water and pour water on the back of my pants to distuinguish me from my opponent, hopefully in a way that he won't notice, since I plan on staying faced toward him. I look up toward the window for a second to see that they notice what I'm doing. Then I concentrate on the wall of ice before me. I watch the edges of the ice in case the False Onrad races around.
Teko (Invisible) Sunday December 24th, 2000 12:37:35 AM
Teko casts Detect Magic and gazes out the window. He seeks to identify the type of magic emanating from each Onrad, one at a time.
Onrad (Kent) Wednesday December 27th, 2000 8:44:34 AM
As the two Onrads face each other with swords drawn, a wall of ice crossing from one wall of the garden to another and 20 ft tall appears between the two of them, effectively trapping the real Onrad between wall and Inn. As Gareth comes around the corner he sees the wall and Onrad trying to peer through the ice. Hearing Gareth's approach, Onrad looks up and sounding just a bit more than irritated says, "He's back there somewhere behind the ice. He better not escape. I really want some ansers from him." How much time before we have to be at dinner.
DM kent Wednesday December 27th, 2000 8:50:27 AM
As the ice wal forms between the two Onrads, those looking down from below can see one but not both Onrads now as the wall is 20 ft tall. The Onrad you see, fumbles at his waist and taking a water skin pours some on his britches.
Teko's Detect Magic focussed on the Onrad you can see, lights up several auras from items held by or found on this Onrad. As he moves to try and check the other Onrad, Teko nearly blinds everyone nearby when his spell hits the wall of ice.
Brindle (kent) Wednesday December 27th, 2000 8:52:35 AM
As the boy lies crumpled in a small heap outside your door from being battered and then run over by Gareth, a soft moan can be heard emanating from his mouth. "ooohh."
Gareth d20=13 d20=15 d8+10=16 d8+10=15 Wednesday December 27th, 2000 6:02:34 PM
The warrior draws his sword and closes in on 'Onrad'. "Drop your weapons. If you are the real Onrad I will be able to tell soon enough. If you're not, nothing can save you from me. Do it now or I will make you - and if you are the real Onrad, you know I can.". If this Onrad moves to engage him, he attacks, watching his moves to see if they are truly that of a Dexterity master. If he does not immediately comply, he also attacks and observes his moves. (Hit AC -6 and -5 for 31 DMG).
Teko (Invisible) Wednesday December 27th, 2000 9:19:53 PM
Teko let out a disgusted "Agh!" when the wall of ice blocks his "view". Assuming the visible Onrad to be well in hand, he waits for the other one to appear (and takes his attention off of the wall of ice). He will scan the other Onrad if he appears.
Jus (7 Stoneskins) d20=6 Thursday December 28th, 2000 6:11:27 AM
Tying something to his shoulder [whether something from his pack or a scarf from Lorna], speaking the whole time. "I can Dispel and Detect Magic, and perhaps get a Message the Onrads asking for something only the real one can answer. If you need the Wall dropped, let me know and I'll do it in an instance." When another idea pops into his head, he adds, "I suppose we can drop the wall and tell Onrad not to fight. One will either ignore us, or we'll have time to consider which one is real."
Jus hears the moan from outside the door [rolled perception]. He motions to the others that someone else is down -- perhaps another enemy. Whatever happens, Jus does not leave Lorna unprotected.
Tericus Thursday December 28th, 2000 9:50:18 AM
"Ill stay with Lorna." he says to the others. "Go down if you need to."
Nonam Thursday December 28th, 2000 11:06:55 AM
Keeping watch out the window Nonam says, "Drop the wall, Jus. If the fake Onrad is the one we can't see, he might escape somehow."
Onrad Thursday December 28th, 2000 12:23:16 PM
Deciding that the only way to handle this is to dispel magic or defeat the imposter, Onrad begins to prepare for the latter. He begins the extreme contortions that he calls stretching.
Looking up to the window, he asks Jus, "Is the girl ok?"
Dm Kent d20=18 d20=6 Friday December 29th, 2000 8:43:51 AM
Almost as if waking from a dream, Lorna looks up sharply as Jus calls her name. "What...a favor? As she looks down at the tattered bloddy remains of her dress and the blanket she is wrapped in, she finds a 10" piece of forest green, nearly luminescent ribbon on the end of one sleeve. With a quick tug she tears it off and hands it to Jus, whispering, "Go with my blessing Warrior."
As he starts stretching, Onrad hears Gareth on the other side of the ice talking to Onrad. It is eerie for Onrad to hear his voice emanating from another's mouth in near perfection.
DM Kent Friday December 29th, 2000 8:53:49 AM
Gareth aproaches Onrad with his command and weapons at the ready and Onrad looks at him like he's lost his mind. "You want me to put my weapons away when there is an armed imposter around here? Oh fine then." He sheathes his weapons. "Now what?" "And what was that nonsence about knowing that you can defeat me? You might be able to over power me in a straight on battle but I could run rings around you and tire you out, not to mention letting out some of that hot air that you are so full of. As Onrad finishes speaking, he vanishes from Gareth's sight.
Gareth d20=18 d20=12 d8+10=18 d8+10=17 Friday December 29th, 2000 11:43:33 PM
The warrior says nothing, closes his eyes and attacks instantly slashing his invisible foe as if he is still visible (Improved Blind Fighting - penalty figured into AC) slicing him twice (Hit AC -10 and AC -4 for 35 DMG). He is almost certain he now has the right 'Onrad' in his crosshairs and maneuvers so as to block his assailant from retreating around the wall of ice.
NOTE: Gareth has only a -1 to hit invisible opponents due to his Improved Blind Fighting skills garnered from Patrark. That is unless he went invisible.
Onrad Saturday December 30th, 2000 3:06:33 AM
Hearing Onrad on the other side in combat, Onrad decides to crossover. He looks around and then pulls out a levitation potion from one of his front pouches and imbibes it.
Half his move left, he rises 10'. (how tall is the ice?)
Nonam Saturday December 30th, 2000 3:58:13 PM
Nonam rather helplessly stares out the window.
Teko(Invisible, Detecting Magic) Saturday December 30th, 2000 11:44:12 PM
Teko continues to wait for the other Onrad to come into view.
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Sunday December 31st, 2000 1:32:10 AM
Jus drops the Wall of Ice and heads over to the boy groaning by the door. Jus carefully checks for a pulse and sees if he can do anything to help the boy recover. Jus glances around while he works -- still expecting another Jus to show up at any moment.
Tericus Monday January 1st, 2001 9:49:25 AM
Moves over to the window next to Noonan "Anything happen yet?" he asks Noonan
DM Kent Monday January 1st, 2001 12:55:49 PM
(the ice wall was 20 ft tall)
Onrad levitates, Gareth swings his sword, Jus drops the wall, those watching suddenly see Gareth attacking nothing. Jus checks on Brindle and he seems to be fine considering he was just battered by a door and then run over by a charging Gareth. He is regaining conciousness.
Gareth Feels his first strike bite home and is rewarded with a grunt of pain and the sight of blood on his sword. His second strike appears to have missed and moments later, Gareth and those who are really paying attention, see something push aside some branches and exiting near the top of the garden wall. Out of the corner of Gareth's eye he sees a vast disturbance as the wall comes down and something is floating above the level of his head.
Onrad (levitating) d20=2 d20=14 Monday January 1st, 2001 7:10:11 PM
Onrad sees Jus trying to help the boy. "Jus, get him inside and give him a potion or get Tericus to help him."
In the meantime, Onrad shouts, "Gareth, something over by the collapsing wall!"
Onrad descends the 10', impatient to do something other than slowly descend, and then rushes towards the false Onrad closing, but unable to attack this round.
He draws one of his swords and starts looking for differences in this guys fighting style that he can take advantage of. (I want to know how exactly he's imitating my fighting style and how well's he's doing at fighting dexterously.)
Teko(Invisible, Detect Magic) Tuesday January 2nd, 2001 12:05:50 AM
When the wall finally clears away, Teko will detect magic on the Onrad that just appeared to his how that aura appears with the other Onrad's.
Nonam Tuesday January 2nd, 2001 9:52:10 AM
Nonam decides that it would be better to be on the ground, and he leaps out the window with the aid of a featherfall spell.
Gareth d20=3 d20=10 d20=4 d10+8=16 d10+8=18 Tuesday January 2nd, 2001 12:05:02 PM
The warrior sees and hears the retreat of the fleeing Onrad and follows (Int). He again attempts to close and attack the assailant who he now is 99% sure is the correct one. As the other 'Onrad' approaches he says "Put your weapons away, Onrad. If you're the real one you won't attempt to flee or fight.". (Hit AC -3 and AC 4 for 16+18 DMG).
Tericus Tuesday January 2nd, 2001 7:09:58 PM
for the moment, Tericus decides to stay in the room, keeping an eye out for anything unusual
Teko(Invisible, Detect Magic) Tuesday January 2nd, 2001 10:28:21 PM
Urr...that is to say, Teko wants to compare the auras of the two Onrad's.
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Tuesday January 2nd, 2001 11:51:07 PM
Jus pulls the boy into the room, closes and locks the door. He then heads back to the window to check on the Onrads, seeing that Gareth seems to have things in control. With occasional glances back to the boy by the door, Jus strings his bow and nocks an arrow. He scans the roof and windows across the garden for anything suspicious.
"Nonam, Gareth!", Jus calls out, "We need to get the real Onrad and quickly find the Mayor or Sturtevent. We may each have a double loose in the city -- there's no telling what atrocities they may be perpetrating."
Dm Kent d20=3 Wednesday January 3rd, 2001 6:56:15 PM
Onrad can tell nothing of the imposters fighting style as Onrad 2 is invisible. Gareth's next attacks hit absolutely nothing but air. Jus gets Brindle indise and resting doesn't appear to be terribly injured other than a few bruises.
Teko never sees the other Onrad but following line of escape and rustling branches gets an accidental hit with his spell which shows a possible different type of aura, but not for long enough to truly br sure.
Nonan floats to the ground safely and is currently 20 feet behind an Onrad and about 38 feet behind Gareth, who is at the garden's exterior wall, swinging at the trees.
Teko(Invisible, Detect Magic) Wednesday January 3rd, 2001 9:22:01 PM
Teko will continue to scan for the invisible Onrad. If he can find that magic source again, and if it is relatively still (still enough to hit with a spell), Teko will cast Glitterdust upon it, assuming that he can avoid hitting the others of his party.
Onrad (levitating, but on the ground) Thursday January 4th, 2001 12:16:37 AM
Exasperated, Onrad puts up his swords, but says, "No Gareth, it's not what I'd do I'd help you, that's what I'd do. Now stop stereotyping me please. Any signs?"
He turns to Nonam behind him, "You have a dispel magic up? Might help if you knew where to center it."
Nonam d20=6 Thursday January 4th, 2001 2:00:01 AM
Nonam says rather curtly, "I didn't cast dispel magic. Now then, you're levitating just like the real Onrad would do, and you have no idea what you're talking about. Ergo, you're the real Onrad." The wizard points at Gareth, "This musclebound twit is foaming at the mouth, swinging at nothing but air, and threatening everyone in earshot. So, he is the real Gareth." Here Nonam holds out his hands to put himself on display, "I'm rude and snappish. Furthermore," Nonam pauses and pulls his impossibly long staff out of a small pocket on his robe," I can do that. Therefore, I am the real Nonam."
"Now then, Teko is invisible somewhere probably nearby... yes, he's probably the one that just cast the glitterdust (made spellcraft by 12), and Tericus and Jus are up in the room with the girl. If Teko's spell catches anyone, rush after them, but if not, we should reassemble in our rooms and come up with a password or something to distinguish ourselves from impostors. That is unless Gareth thinks it would be better to dash all over town looking for invisible clones."
Even though he's been speaking, Nonam keeps an eye out for anything showing up in Teko's spell or otherwise looking out of place.
Gareth Thursday January 4th, 2001 11:23:04 AM
The warrior looks over the wall to see if he can locate any sign of the assailant (or the other Jus). He smiles as Nonam begins his verbal assault. "Yes Nonam, I believe it would be very difficult to immitate your ability to simultaneously annoy everyone. Sorry Onrad, I figured you were the right one. If you put away your weapon and complained I knew I'd be right - and you did.". Unless he sees the assailant or another Jus - in which case he would pursue - the warrior sheaths his sword and walks back to the room. "I feel no need to chase 'ghosts'. Let's regroup and get ready for this evening.".
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Thursday January 4th, 2001 7:41:46 PM
Jus leans out of the window, shaking his head in mock disgust, but loving every minute of the bantering he hears.
"Are you guys finished proving who is whom... whom is whom... who is who? Anyway, not to rehash anything, but to rehash what I just said: I *really* think we need to get in touch with the city's law enforcers and possibly the mayor. There may be a brutish half-orc Gareth storming the mayor's residence right now, and unless we let the law know of these imposters, they'll be hunting for us."
DM kent Thursday January 4th, 2001 10:06:44 PM
Tekos dust gthers on nothing and the others finally adjourn back to their rooms. The boys show up with Lorna's gown and she promptly heads down to change.
Brindle is now sitting up, but has moved himself to a far corner and is watching you all warily.
Very nervously, in fact almost scared, he speaks up. "Umm taint youens thos day call The Three? Yuse in trub the quarter. Why yuse bin trashin dem inns?
Teko(Invisible, Detect Magic) Thursday January 4th, 2001 11:56:20 PM
Teko shrugs his shoulders when the Glitterdust fails to reveal anything. He cancels his invisibility and becomes visible to all. "If I had had time to relearn Detect Invisibility...ah, well." Hearing Brindle's words, Teko replies, "It wasn't us. It should be an easy thing to have clerics and wizards verify for the authorities that we speak the truth. It's more complicated than that, of course. It appears, Jus, that, in seeking the authorities right now, we'll also be turning ourselves in. Not necessarily a bad thing; it might certainly minimize the damage done. But I am wondering: who owns who in this town?"
Onrad (levitate capable) Friday January 5th, 2001 1:01:16 AM
"Whoever owns who? Good assessment Teko. To the room."
Onrad levitates into the window. Once in the room, Onrad suggest several things in quick fashion, while he begins to dress.
"First, we need the ability to do as Nonam said---be able to identify ourselves to each other. Second, we are not secure here. We could be scryed upon, and infiltrated with inivisibility. This may be occuring right now. We need something that gives us protection from that. Moving quickly, for now, we should buy some detect magic scrolls and dispel magic scrolls.
Now, if our imposters have been doing all this, then we may be wanted by the law. If nothing else, our reputations have been besmirched in those places. We may be walking into a "social trap" this evening by showing up and another one by not showing up. Therefore we might as well use ourselves as bait and show up, just to see what will happen.
"No doubt we'll have to be quick with the tongue to deflect some planned accusations tonight and remain regal and debonair. I have experience in this area growing up in a wealthy family. The rest of you have common sense in this area. We'll be fine.
"After the party, hopefully, we'll dig into this further and set up a sting for those who have been imitating us.
"For now, can we stop by a magic shop quickly on our way to the party and buy some scrolls?"
Onrad finishes dressing.
He turns to Nonam. "BTW, I was suggesting that you cast a Dispel Magic, if there was a opportunity, not complaining about where one had been cast. Sorry I wasn't clear."
He turns to Brindle. "Son, you have been most helpful this night. You have our thanks. After all this is over, we'll talk about a reward for you."
Onrad lets some gold jingle as he dresses.
Tericus Friday January 5th, 2001 9:34:22 AM
amazed at the speed everyone arrived back at the in, Tericus says "What now?"
Gareth Friday January 5th, 2001 12:32:53 PM
The warrior dresses quietly as he ponders what the party should do. After he finishes he says "Well, at least if we show up we can defend ourselves. And I'm sure this sort of thing has happened before. No suprise for the mayor I'm sure. In fact, he might help us with the problem if need be.".
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Friday January 5th, 2001 2:31:48 PM
"Thank you for confirming my suspicions," Jus says, addressing Brindle. "Yes we are The Three. No we haven't been trashing any inns -- we've been here all night, as a matter of fact."
Turning back to the others, Jus says, "As always, I'll go along with the majority, but I think it's a mistake to go to the party without letting the authorities know there are doubles of us -- after all, they'll probably just think we've come to crash the party."
Nonam Saturday January 6th, 2001 8:58:15 AM
After a few more checks to make sure everyone is really everyone, Nonam gathers them in close and says, "Our password is, 'The Gold Dragons won't be first much longer.' And the counter will be, 'Because nothing can stop a Three-Headed Dragon.' Now let's go."
Dm Kent Sunday January 7th, 2001 1:21:18 PM
Brindle looks around at you all and then back at Onrad as you all get dressed and ready for the dinner and says, " I'lls beleef when I's sees that's fer shur. I got's to go. I spectin my life ain worht squat bout now so's I gots to find a hidey.
Just as he reaches the door and you are all still debating whether to go or not there is a timid knock on the door.
When opened Lorna is standing there in this beautiful forest green gown with gold brocade and a neck scarf that sesm to change everytime you look at it. First it was a grove of trees, but now as you look at it, it is showing a scene of several children playing. the dress really emphasizes Lorna's emerald green eyes and long auburn-red hair. All signs of her recent experiences are gone and as you stand looking at her, she smiles and then blushes lightly.
Tericus Monday January 8th, 2001 8:47:04 AM
bowing toward Lorna Tericus says "You look ravishing, my lady. may I have the honor of escorting you?" he asks her with a bow
Nonam Monday January 8th, 2001 10:09:02 AM
Nonam smiles at Lorna and then closes the door behind her. He waits a moment and then opens it back up and gives a quick check for eavesdroppers. Once he's sure no one is around, he says, "I didn't intend to let Brindle hear the password, so we should change it. Something completely different. Begin with, 'The evildoers are in trouble.' Counter it with, 'I know. Gareth just cast a blue fireball.' If anyone tries that other password, then they are a phony, and our friend Brindle has some explaining to do. Now let's go."
Gareth d20=8 Monday January 8th, 2001 10:32:33 AM
Gareth retains his composure without gawking too much as Lorna enters the room. He kicks himself for not being more aggressive than Jus in securing the company of this beautiful woman. He notes this for later situations. He bows and says "Greetings Lorna, I'm pleased that you chose to join us. You looks very nice this evening. I hope your time with Jus is most pleasant.".
Onrad Monday January 8th, 2001 12:42:07 PM
Onrad does a slow stretch to see how flexible he can be in this outfit. He hears a slow "riiiip" sound begin and stops stretching. "Uh oh, gonna have to be careful and stiff tonight."
Onrad grins at Tericus and waits to see if he can steal the girl from Jus.
Meantime, he opens the door for everyone and with a few flourishes and "careful" bows, follows the others down stairs.
Teko Monday January 8th, 2001 9:08:01 PM
Teko quickly dresses, exits, and heads downstairs. "This is going to be much too interesting. I wonder if we'll actually make it to the party?" He smoothes his clothes and keeps walking.
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Monday January 8th, 2001 11:56:33 PM
"Lorna, you are very beautiful, as is evident by Tericus' honest request. If you are still willing to join me tonight, I would be honored to be your escort." While Jus awaits Lorna's response, he admires her eyes and hair. He can't help but smile even more when he realizes that her luxurious hair is almost the identical color as his own. Indeed it will be nice to dress up and escort this lovely Elfin to the party.
DM Kent (decisions, decisions or do I stay or do I go) Tuesday January 9th, 2001 6:27:13 PM
Blushing, at the compliments and the attention being paid to her Lorna looks for a moment as if she is going to cry and then as Onrad almost splits at the seams, with the next breath says, "You are all far to kind, and Tericus I would be honored to accompany you, however it must be another time perhaps as I have already agreed to and look forward to spending the evening with Jus.
The Three and Lorna head down the stairs and out of the inn and make the short stroll to their destination, without any interference.
About half the way there, Gareth realizes he is still holding the scrap of envelope that Lorna had been clutching in her hand from Hatchme.
Onrad Tuesday January 9th, 2001 10:22:27 PM
Onrad on the way out the door, on instinct, stops dead in his tracks looking at his usual attire.
With a totally worried look on his face he says rather quietly, "Uh guys, what about our stuff? Will they allow us to carry weapons? Check them at the door? Confiscate them? What about potions and other stuff. I feel naked without my stuff."
Nonam Wednesday January 10th, 2001 9:54:15 AM
Nonam trots down the stairs, "It would be horribly gauche to wear a backpack to a party. Though I imagine you'll be able to wear your sword."
Tericus Wednesday January 10th, 2001 10:14:51 AM
Tericus bows again. "Of course, my lady." he says to Lorna. then he journeys down with the others
Gareth Wednesday January 10th, 2001 10:56:42 AM
The warrior strides on having already strapped on his sword. "I am not too worried about our supplies, but the mayor has always allowed weapons in his audiences. I doubt this will be any different.". As they walk he hands the scrap of paper to Nonam and whispers "You looked at this yet? Please check it out.".
Jus (7 Stoneskins) d4=3 Wednesday January 10th, 2001 4:10:21 PM
Jus puts his swords across his back -- impressed that the new outfit was made to make the weapons seem as if they belong. He's pleased even more as he finds discreet pockets around his waist for spell components, and a discreet holster for a single dagger.
Slipping the dagger in place, Jus realizes something is odd about his hand. When it finally dawns on him, Jus turns to Nonam, "Nonam, would you mind returning my Ion Stone and Ring now? It 's been so long since the Dragon [or at least feels like it], that I've almost forgotten I gave them to you."
After one last look around, Jus calls for Lyric and has him contact the halflings once again and arrange to have their backpacks transferred to secure facilities. Giving Lyric 10 gold pieces, Jus stresses how pleased everyone's been with Lyrics help.
As he finally finishes getting ready, Jus offers his hand to Lorna. With genuine affection, Jus requests, "Lorna, would you mind if I placed a spell upon you? You won't notice it is there, but it will offer some protection from accidental harm." [If agreeable, Jus casts his spell conferring 7 Stoneskins upon Lorna.]
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