Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 70/106Character Sheet Wednesday April 1st, 2015 11:21:04 PM
Barratore thanksTuesday, though the name of the cleric still eludes him and so it comes out simply as "Thanks" He looks over at Brom and gives the man a toothy grin, "Gargul looses again Brom"
"What now Peza? Wait for the watch to let them know they are horribly out classed or go wake some important people?"
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Wednesday April 1st, 2015 11:49:44 PM
Gerox struggles in the web, and the turns into a fire elemental and burns his way out. Once free he will resume his normal form and jump off the roof. He activates his ring of feather falling and lands lightly on his feet. He will join up with his comrades and say, " where did those things come from?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Thursday April 2nd, 2015 12:29:02 AM
Edson picks up any loose arrows he can find. Times are tough...
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) Thursday April 2nd, 2015 10:31:20 AM
ooc: can someone delete above post. I keep forgetting to change the header when I post.
"You're welcome, my friend, but your thanks are unnecessary. It's a equitable trade of services. You're the front line, along with our friend Brom, and I keep you two apart of the land of the living. Seems like a good deal to me." Says the merchant priest in his trader vernacular.
"I am not sure." Tuesday volunteers in response to Gerox's question. "I seems they were some sort of spider-like creature. But they cast a powerful cold spell, and there webs seemed to draw the life-force of their victims. They may be from the Land of Shadow. That would be my assumption based on what I've seen so far."
"Perhaps, this situation calls for us to withdraw back to our compound to decide our next objective. Also, my spells are inadequate for our situation based on my assumptions."
In the meantime, Tuesday will channel his healing as the group comes together to discuss. Healing all 6 hp
Knowledges: Arcane DC 23, Religion DC 19; Perception DC 46
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday April 2nd, 2015 10:41:10 AM
"Guess so." He says giving the minotaur a light slap on the back. "Been stab, slashed, burned... when my mind was...can't put into words...it was the worst feeling..."
"Let's see if there's injured around here first. Then, we gotta prepare and see if we can get some divine direction." He says looking at Tuesday.
Rage used: 10/24 rds
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 hasted Thursday April 2nd, 2015 9:40:36 PM
"I'm sure the guard will be here shortly .... we won't have to wait long , we'll explain what we can "
"we'll have them send messages to the local officals also ..... notify the council women .... i'm sure she has plenty of connections ... she should be able to help us with some infomation ...."
"once this is done ... i suggest we get something to eat and get eveyone healed up .... "
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CoDM James Thursday April 2nd, 2015 9:50:14 PM
Sorry for the missed post. My internet was out last night due to the storms. We are still getting 40mph wind, but the internet is up.
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Peza watches as the ethereal arachnid fades from reality. Whoa ..... i wonder if this has to do with whoever is behind the sacrifices .... that unholy one. These spiders might have come from another plane .... very strange and interesting " she says as she turns to help her friends .....
Barratore looks about to see if he can see any others and it is apparent that the others are having a harder time with the darkness than he is. After a quick scan he cuts Gerox free from the webs and loks to the others to see what those things were and confesses to the others that he could see in the magical darkness, though he does not have a reason as to why.
Edson moves forward and puts his weapons away. "That was odd. My eyes couldn't even see through that darkness."
Brom -watches as the last spider is dead and the darkness has lifted, but his mind is still cloudy. He lowers his sword and the fatigue comes over him and stands there, his mind close to collapse.
Tuesday tries to put some of the information together and suggests, [b]"You could see because you touched the item in the shack. It probably gave you that ability." Tuesday then performs triage as he looks over the others wounds, noting both Brom and Barratore took bite wounds from the spider and casting Lesser Restoration on the former as Brom removes a small vial from his pack and drinks it to remove the cloudiness from his mind.
Gerox jumps off the roof and activates his ring of feather falling to land lightly on his feet and asks if anyone knows " where did those things come from?" while Edson picks up any loose arrows he can find. Times are tough...
Tuesday volunteers in response to Gerox's question. "It seems they were some sort of spider-like creature. But they cast a powerful cold spell, and there webs seemed to draw the life-force of their victims. They may be from the Land of Shadow. That would be my assumption based on what I've seen so far...Perhaps, this situation calls for us to withdraw back to our compound to decide our next objective.
Brom agrees. "Guess so." He says giving the minotaur a light slap on the back. "Been stab, slashed, burned... when my mind was...can't put into words...it was the worst feeling... Let's see if there's injured around here first. Then, we gotta prepare and see if we can get some divine direction."
After a while the group turns to Peza. What now? Wait for the watch to let them know they are horribly out classed or go wake some important people?
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As you try to determine your next move Tuesday keeps his eyes open for trouble. Nothing other worldly seems to appear, but the persistent darkness continues to give him a lingering sense of unease, as if something is very wrong with the Wold.
Tuesday continues to think on the matter and is more and more sure that the spider like creatures were from the realm of the Shadowlands and the creatures did in fact appear to be seeking you out. Although he is less certain as to the reason why the idea of life force makes sense to him, but Harper is the only person he can think of that would know enough to speak on the matter with any certainty. (If you were looking for a specific piece of information, please include that with your roll)
After all your discussions two possible courses of actions appear to unfold. Either to seek out divine guidance and speak to Harper or to get some rest and prepare more spells.
ooc: Please note the phrase being used for the realm of shadows is The Shadowlands. Jerry informed me that the Wikki is mistaken in referring to it as The Realm of Shadows and that it needs ot be changed.
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Congratulations. For defeating the spider like creatures you each gain 7,400XP!
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=16 ; Friday April 3rd, 2015 9:47:36 PM
"Anyone else that came across those things are sitting next to Gargul Brom, but we should look anyway." Barratore makes a quick move about the are looking for any survivors.
Barratore can't remember who Harper is but if the others think its a good idea to talk to him why not. Everyone else they initially went to get assistance from were dead. Barratore has nothing to add and waits for the others on this one.
Perception 16
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Monday April 6th, 2015 11:26:55 AM
Gerox grimaces as he moves towards the group. I think we need to rest and recharge. I doubt Harper will even be awake yet. We need to cure our wounds and think on what is happening. We are being attacked personally. Why us?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday April 6th, 2015 1:50:14 PM
"The sacrifice, I'd bet." Brom says responding to Gerox. "Piss off a God, and usually got a target on ya."
"Regroup, I think. When stuff like this happens, we get the call, so make sense information would be sent to League base for when we check in."
Rage used: 10/24 rds
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) Monday April 6th, 2015 3:40:48 PM
Tuesday waits for a consensus on what to do. He already said he thought the group, and he, needed to prepare for possible things. Also, some more information on this God would be helpful. It would at least give them insight on its followers and/or minions.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 hasted Monday April 6th, 2015 9:24:48 PM
"Welli think we should regroup and rest first ..... but we can send a messenger to Harper and see when he is available ..... set up ameeting with him for later tonight ....
CoDM James Monday April 6th, 2015 11:25:53 PM
Barratore makes a quick move about the are looking for any survivors, but cannot find any. Everyone the group initially went to get assistance from are dead and he is out of cantacts that he can think of.
Gerox grimaces as he moves towards the group and thinks out loud. I think we need to rest and recharge. I doubt Harper will even be awake yet. We need to cure our wounds and think on what is happening. We are being attacked personally. Why us?"
Brom thinks about why the creatures would seem to be targeting them, "The sacrifice, I'd bet. Piss off a God, and usually got a target on ya." He then votes to regroup before doing anything else. "When stuff like this happens, we get the call, so make sense information would be sent to League base for when we check in."
Tuesday waits for a consensus on what to do. He already said he thought the group, and he, needed to prepare for possible things. Also, some more information on this God would be helpful. It would at least give them insight on its followers and/or minions.
Peza too agrees. "Welli think we should regroup and rest first ..... but we can send a messenger to Harper and see when he is available ..... set up ameeting with him for later tonight ....
As you discuss your options two city guards men approach. The cursed darkness would be enough to shake most men, and the site of a citizen torn in two does not help to put them at ease. After explaining the situation to them it is clear that they know no more than you do about what is going on and that this is the first they have heard of any attack like the one you described. They quickly agree to send a message to Harper, glad to have something to do and a reason to move quickly away from the grisly seen.
Once the men have left you make your way from the Dread's house back to your rooms in order to rest. The going is slow, with the streets still littered from the past night's activities. He numerous broken bottles on the ground eventually force you to the elevated wooden sidewalks that lead past the various store fronts.
Barratore is surprised by the number of people in the road and on the sidewalk that he has to keep moving around. A couple of them sport wounds and bloody clothes, but they are moving around as if uninjured.
Everyone ecept Barratore perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Barratore is walking funny and appears to be growing paler and harder to focus on.} Barratore only Highlight to display spoiler: { In the darkness, even with your magical lights, the wold apears dull and awash in gray. Suddenly the wold appears to shift and you find yourself falling through the elevated sidewalk. You crash to the ground (2ft) and roll onto the sidewalk. The torch light suddenly brightens and everything shifts back into focus, yet everything looks different. The streets are crowded, but there are fewer people than there were just seconds ago. Some appear to have vanished.}
Suddenly Barratore appears to trip. You look down and he is gone. Nothing but the wooden sidewalk lies where he should be. After looking around you see the large taur lying impossibly in the street, on the other side of a wooden railing!
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+18=22 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2015 10:08:28 AM
Edson sees Barratore walking funny. Then his eyes go wide as he crashes to the ground. He runs over and tries helping the huge minotaur up, but his skinny arms are not enough.
"Brom... need your help here" he says to the barbarian.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) d20+30=38 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2015 3:48:43 PM
Tuesday notices Barratore's change. "You alright?" He says to the minotaur.
Finding Barratore on the street Tuesday wonders what is happening to the minotaur. Tuesday knows he will need to pray on this and hope his God will grace him with answers.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday April 7th, 2015 3:51:51 PM
Brom runs over to Barratore. "Easy man, we'll getcha back to the compound." He says kneeling down over the minotaur. "Find a cart. I can't carry him. I can get him in a cart and pull him back, but we need the cart."
Rage used: 10/24 rds
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 hasted Tuesday April 7th, 2015 9:54:54 PM
astounded at Barratores sudden disappearence and reappearence .... " by Waard what just happned ?... I think those spiders had something to do with it .... wasnt Barratore bitten by one of them ?? "
Brom's idea of carrying the big minotaur brings a paqinful chuckle ..... " yeah a cart .... thats our best chance .... good thinking "
The ranger looks about the street for a cart .... hopefully one with a horse but she'll accept anything .... if she spots one she will gladly pay for its services
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 d20+13=28 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2015 11:00:18 PM
Gerox looks over to his friend with concern on his face. He turns to Tuesday and asks, "Can you pray for cure spells that might rid our friend of this curse. Cure disease? Remove Curse? It looks like he is turning into a shadow creature himself.
Perception check 28
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+10=21 ; d20+5=6 ; Wednesday April 8th, 2015 8:59:29 AM
Barratore rolls and springs to his feet looking around and pulling his sword. (Acrobatics 21)
Barratore shrugs off the hands trying to get a hold of him and steps away from them. "I'm all right and until I stop breathing you are not pulling me around in any stupid cart!" He bellows as he continues to spin and look about. "The Wold just shifted and people vanished" Barratore adds in a mildly excited tone.
"There were more people on the streets just moments ago. None of you saw them?" With a forced inhale and exhale Barratore plants his feet firmly and does a slow turn to take in his surroundings. His mind is a bit addled though and like many times before in his life, details slip past as he fails to concentrate on what he is doing while thinking about everything else he could be doing
Perception 5
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday April 8th, 2015 1:55:09 PM
checking in
CoDM James Wednesday April 8th, 2015 7:47:14 PM
ooc: Working on the post. I needed to let Barratore post.
CoDM James Wednesday April 8th, 2015 8:41:33 PM
Tuesday notices Barratore's becoming pale. "You alright?" He says to the minotaur.
Edson sees Barratore walking funny and his eyes go wide as he crashes to the ground. He runs over and tries helping the huge minotaur up, but his skinny arms are not enough.
Brom runs over to Barratore. "Easy man, we'll getcha back to the compound." He says kneeling down over the minotaur. "Find a cart. I can't carry him. I can get him in a cart and pull him back, but we need the cart."
Peza stares astounded at Barratores sudden disappearence and reappearence .... " by Waard what just happned ?... I think those spiders had something to do with it .... wasnt Barratore bitten by one of them ?? "
The ranger looks about the street for a cart and spots a horse drawn carriage that can carry the group, although the driver informs you that the going will be slow due to the darkness and cluttered streets.
Gerox looks over to his friend with concern on his face. He turns to Tuesday and asks, "Can you pray for cure spells that might rid our friend of this curse. Cure disease? Remove Curse? It looks like he is turning into a shadow creature himself.
Barratore rolls and springs to his feet looking around and pulling his sword, a feat of considerable grace given his large size. Barratore shrugs off the hands trying to get a hold of him and steps away from them. "I'm all right and until I stop breathing you are not pulling me around in any stupid cart!" He bellows as he continues to spin and look about. "The Wold just shifted and people vanished" Barratore adds in a mildly excited tone. "There were more people on the streets just moments ago. None of you saw them?" With a forced inhale and exhale Barratore plants his feet firmly and does a slow turn to take in his surroundings. His mind is a bit addled though and like many times before in his life, details slip past as he fails to concentrate on what he is doing while thinking about everything else he could be doing.
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Everyone except Barratore Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {None of you noticed anyone dissapear and you certainly saw no one bloodied or injured.}
Peza speaks to the owner of the carriage and is pleaed to find that the owner is willing let you use the cart free of charge for the services you did in the square by defeating the Tri Bar. As she walks back to the group to tell you the good news Barratore absolutely refuses the ride. Perhaps it is pride or perhaps it is the fear of falling through the carriage, but either way it looks like you will be walking back to your rooms.
The rest of the trip is uneventful, although several of you find yourselves looking over your shoulders for vanishing or bloody people. When you finally arrive back a messenger is waiting for you with a message from Harper.
The guards told me about your encounter, but they were not able to give me many details. Something strange is is going on. Please come by my place so we can talk. Harper
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Wednesday April 8th, 2015 9:20:42 PM
"That was fortunate timing .... well we should meet up with this Harper ..... if you need sometime to get ready and geared up we will wait .... but we cannot wait to long ,,, this is important .... so get what you need then we'l roll "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Wednesday April 8th, 2015 11:33:58 PM
"Should we lug Barratore there? Or maybe someone fetch Harper and bring him here... "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Thursday April 9th, 2015 8:37:51 AM
Barratore growls in response to Edson. The extra shadow and the mirror was doing something to him that the others couldn't see. He was seeing two worlds. The world of grey shadows, like the mirror world, and the one everyone lived in. None of his friends could help, or even explain better than his very basic understanding. It was a bit frustrating. "If the solution to my extra shadow lies with Harper, I'm going." Barratore hands the messenger 20 gold. "Take me to Harper, now"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 45/94 (65/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday April 9th, 2015 7:42:30 PM
Knowing his friend's fierce pride, Brom lets Barratore stand on his own. "Ya fine now?" He says. "Let's get going. You look like crap. Let's get a drink. That'll help ya get yer bearings."
Rage used: 10/24
CoDM James Thursday April 9th, 2015 11:31:27 PM
Peza is relieved to see the quick response from Harper. Although some of you feared she might still be asleep, you realize that it is likely closer to noon despite how things look. "That was fortunate timing .... well we should meet up with this Harper ..... if you need sometime to get ready and geared up we will wait .... but we cannot wait to long ,,, this is important .... so get what you need then we'l roll "
Edson Kazil ponders the logistics of the trip out loud. "Should we lug Barratore there? Or maybe someone fetch Harper and bring him here... "
Barratore growls in response to Edson. The large taur is well aware that extra shadow and the mirror are doing something to him that the others can't see. He is seeing two worlds. The world of grey shadows, like the mirror world, and the one everyone lived in. None of his friends could help, or even explain better than his very basic understanding. It was a bit frustrating. "If the solution to my extra shadow lies with Harper, I'm going." Barratore hands the messenger 20 gold. "Take me to Harper, now"
Brom, knowing his friend's fierce pride lets Barratore stand on his own. "Ya fine now?" He says. Then speaking like a true friend he adds, "Let's get going. You look like crap. Let's get a drink. That'll help ya get yer bearings."
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- As you turn to leave several of you feel the familiar icy pang of the spider's venom coursing through your bodies. Highlight to display spoiler: { 2 saving throws in a row are required to cure it. If you fail I believe it is 3 charisma damage and 4 more cold damage. }
The feeling of the toxin reminds you what might be laying wait for you and of he importance of fixing what ever is going on as soon as possible. When Barratore asks to be led to Harper's the man looks at the gold a second before nodding. I can take you there, but under one condition. You need to see me safely back to my place first. I live just down the road from her...but...there is something about this darkness. I don't want want to walk in it alone, and once back at my place I don't plan to leave again until the sun is up. I am not a coward, but I am no fool either.
ooc: I am graduating tomorrow, you will officially have a DR.DM. I will see if John can post, if not the post might be late or come Saturday.
John C - Co-DM Rum Friday April 10th, 2015 10:43:59 PM
Hoping rest will post and I'll post later on during weekend
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Saturday April 11th, 2015 8:43:55 AM
"That's fine Edson says to the man. We will escort you back to your place once our friend is to safety and getting checked out. And that is not being a coward, that is being practical and knowing how to survive."
[ooc: Fort saves DC 23, DC 27; poison save was DC 23]
Brom manages to shrug off the cold poison. His mind is now free from the purple haze.
Barratore's insistance on seeing Harper pretty much makes the group's decision. "Ok, it's to Harper's." Brom follows the man even though he knows the way - having been there earlier. The barbarian takes out a potion and drinks it on the way, just in case (CSW potion healing 19 points).
"That's right, you don't have ta worry." Brom says to the man.
Perception DC 20
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+11=23 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=25 ; Sunday April 12th, 2015 11:50:10 AM
Barratore readily agrees to see the man to his home safely and then will head to Harpers. The poison still corses through his system, fogging his mind and will.
ooc: Not sure how many saves to throw here. The poison is a 1/hr hit last i knew. 4 rolls Sucess, failure 3 Cha ; failure 3 Cha; Success
Barratore has Cha Dmg 6 DM James You only need to make one save an hour. No damage at this time.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Sunday April 12th, 2015 8:35:07 PM
Nodding in agreement to the mans request t see him home ffirst ... " yeah there is certainly something strange about this darkness .... "
Peza follows after the amn .... all the while keeping an eye on her friends ... especially those seemingly under the spider shadows touch
CoDM James d100=36 ; d20=18 ; Monday April 13th, 2015 6:11:13 PM
Edson agrees to the man's terms. "That's fine. We will escort you back to your place once our friend is to safety and getting checked out.[b] He then assures the man that in times like these his request is that of a practical who knows how to survive."
Edson and the messenger watch as Brom manages to shrug off the cold poison. Barratore's insistence on seeing Harper pretty much makes the group's decision. As the group prepares to head out the barbarian takes out a potion and drinks it, just in case.
Barratore manages to fight off the effects of the poison, for now, and readily agrees to see the man to his home safely.
Peza Nods in agreement to the mans request as well. "Yeah there is certainly something strange about this darkness .... " Peza follows after the man, all the while keeping an eye on her friends, especially those seemingly under the spider shadows touch.
Once the color returns to Brom and Barratores faces the messenger begins to lead the way towards Harper's. The large taur is the first outside, and this time there is no doubt as to whether you should walk or take a carriage. As Barratore tries to hold the door for Brom he once again appears to fade and the door passes right through his hand! Fortunately Brom's cautious attention to his surroundings pays off and he catches the door without missing a beat. Knowing what could result if he fell through the carriage makes walking the default course of action.
As you carefully move through the streets you see a few carts and shops that have chosen to stay open. Candles and Torches have increased in price from a copper to several gold and no one is willing to part with their ever burning torches. In addition to this, the price of food has already begun to climb.
After about fifteen minutes of walking Brom looks up and notices the sign to a local pub. The sign itself is unremarkable, but nine birds sit atop it unmoving. In unison they all appear to look at you before turning to each other and taking off. As if that wasn't unnatural enough they all let out a high pitched cry that in the quite dark of day seems more reminiscent of cats mewling that a birds call, and in an instant their black forms meld into the darkness.
A short while later you find yourselves approaching Harper's. Your guide points to his house saying This is me, and Harper is the last house on your left. He points to a small, but well made house on your left. It is of much higher quality that the Dread's shack, but nothing especially ornate. I can take you up there, if you want, so long as you bring me back down here when you are through.
As you look about Brom finds nothing lurking in the darkness other than the untimely pitch black of night.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Monday April 13th, 2015 9:42:10 PM
"Thank you for you assistance ..... we'll walk to your door .... then head over to Harpers house .... you ave done us a great favor .... "
Once the man is inside his home .... Peza leads the troupe to Harpers house .... pausing amoment then she knowcks on the door "" Harper are you home ?? we need your help "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Monday April 13th, 2015 10:15:52 PM
Barratore nods in agreement with Peza. "You have done more than enough. Stay indoors and keep yours safe." Barratore's pace, as it has been, is slower and more cautious. His unsteady gait on uncertain legs is obviously distressing to him. He can't trust his own physicality and for the fighter, that is practically his very being. The taurs eye dart and his head twitches about as he moves, a shaking hand now holds the still drawn sword as he makes his way to Harpers
Barratore does not pause, and barrels into the door. Even as Peza knocks. Barratore tries to open and brak down the door
"HARPER!" Booms the taur, "OPEN UP!"
Perception 9
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Monday April 13th, 2015 10:35:01 PM
(ooc Sorry guys for the missed posts. Life is just crazy right now and I am thinking of talking a walk about. If I can't post this week, I will do so. fingers crossed)
Gerox tags along with the others wondering what he can do to help. He is concerned for his friends but also concerned that they are now target. When Barratore starts bellowing, Gerox winces but says nothing. He understands his large friend is frightened and lashes out when he is.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Monday April 13th, 2015 10:35:25 PM
(ooc Sorry guys for the missed posts. Life is just crazy right now and I am thinking of talking a walk about. If I can't post this week, I will do so. fingers crossed)
Gerox tags along with the others wondering what he can do to help. He is concerned for his friends but also concerned that they are now target. When Barratore starts bellowing, Gerox winces but says nothing. He understands his large friend is frightened and lashes out when he is.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=25 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2015 12:51:18 PM
"Alright, this stuff is startin' ta weird me out." says the barbarian after seeing the black birds and hearing the gods awful sound they made. Other than his one statement, Brom justs stands watch keeping his eyes outward.
Perception DC 25
Rage used: 10/24 rds
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+19=28 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2015 1:48:06 PM
Edson uses the unatural darkness to hide as he moves ahead of the group go scout.
Stealth 28
CoDM James Tuesday April 14th, 2015 6:29:54 PM
Peza thanks the messenger for his assistance and walks the man to his door as Barratore tells the man to stay indoors and keep yours safe.
As the others move forward Brom stands back and continues to keep an eye out. "Alright, this stuff is startin' ta weird me out." he says after seeing the black birds and hearing the gods awful sound they made.
Once the man is inside his home .... Peza leads the troupe to Harpers house. Barratore's pace, is slower and more cautious. His unsteady gait on uncertain legs is obviously distressing to him.
As she climbs the steps Peza pauses a amoment then she knowcks on the door "" Harper are you home ?? we need your help "
Crash
The sound of splintering wood echoes throug the silent darkness as Barratore runs forward and breaks down the door. "HARPER!" Booms the taur, "OPEN UP!"
Gerox and Edson watch from the street, unsure what they can do to help. Gerox is concerned for his friends, but also concerned that you are now target and Edson puts his roguish skills to use in the unatural darkness as he moves abou the shadows.
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Aye! What be all this now? I gave you all an invitation. There is no reason to be breaking my door down! A second later Harper rounds the corner with a candle in her right hand. Her cheeks are almost as red as her hair, but her words are surprisingly calm for someone who just had her door kicked in.
I'm guessing you must a learned somethin of interest at the Dread's...creepy bugger. Well, I have tea on. Why don't you join me in a glass and catch me up.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Tuesday April 14th, 2015 9:13:18 PM
Her mouth agape at Barratores brashness in kicking the door open ..... but she says nothing .... when Harper makes an appearance ....
"Sorry about the door .... been a strange night ..... i hope we can talk ....." as rea is offered ,.. " yes thank you .... very kind of you "
Peza follows Barratore inside .... finging a chair and makes herself comfortable
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Tuesday April 14th, 2015 9:54:40 PM
Gerox dashes into the room and tugs on the Harper's robe. "I am sorry about your door but Barratore is a bit crazed now. You would be a bit crazy too if you had an extra shadow! Look!!" Gerox points at Barratore's extra shadow and says, "What do you think of that?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Tuesday April 14th, 2015 10:07:55 PM
Barratore snorts at the Harpers appearance and invitation to tea. Her polite and quiet tone simply irritates him more, eliciting a slight growl. Gerox's cut to the chase point of conversation about his extra shadow helps a little. Barratore remains stand and leans into a wall. "Learned of interest? Dread's dead. Interested?" Barratore shifts his head to look more directly at Harper. He proceeds to lay out what he has thus far encountered.
How he grasped the mirror and was pulled to some other grey world where he heard Dread and some creature discussing his death, the master and Dreads lost shadow. Upon returning to the real world, he can now see in the deepest darkness, the demon spiders webs fell off of him and he can see people that no one else seems to be able to.
CoDM James Wednesday April 15th, 2015 12:56:42 PM I must say, that is really quite some story you have there...and I'm afraid you don't understand the half of it... I will tell you what I know and what I have learned about the prophecy you askes about, but you must promise not to reveal this information to anyone, for it involves the secret rites of the Grim. She waits a minute for you all to agree before continuing.
Turning to Gerox and Barratore she says, I suppose we should start with the Dread and his shadow. It might help to make the big guy's vision and the prophecy you had me look up, to make a little more sense...I don't know how much you know about Dreads, Grims, and Spirit Talkers, but I told ya before that they give me he jeebies. Under the best of circumstances, there is something off putting about the way they walk about without their shadows...and knowing how they got that way doesn't make it any easier. One of the rites of passage for a Grim is to travel to the Shadowlands, where the dead go before their judgement, and rend it from their body. They actually split their being and leave part of themselves behind in the land of the dead. This is part of what gives them their unnatural abilities....
But there was something more with Elder Norton. When I first met him he was cold to the touch and smoke emanating from under his robe...like a living fog that seemed to pour out, muttering, whispering, and clawing...and the fait smell of blood seemed to enfold him. Some of these are the effect of the constant teetering on the border of the living and the dead, but only when on missions of great importance does a wispy fog seem to creep from under their cloaks. This is how I knew he was here on a mission of some greater importance than training me.
From what little he revealed, he had been investigating some disturbance in Gullport and followed the "Dead Lights" here to Rum. Unfortunately, he would not tell me what "Dead Lights" are. Perhaps it is something only known to the Grim...
She waits a moment to see if you have any questions before continuing on with her findings on the prophecy and what she can deduce from Barratore's vision.
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Knowledge Local / Religion 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {Gullport was on the map of the sea they looked at while sailing to Rum}
Knowledge Local / Religion 23: Highlight to display spoiler: {Gullport hoped to be a resting and restocking point between Rum and the Mainland, however the ultimate settlement of Rum was too far away to make it a practical layover.}
Knowledge Local / Religion 28: Highlight to display spoiler: {Rumors are that there was an occult on the island, but that the members all mysteriously died one day after a sacrifice gone wrong.}
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=29 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2015 1:43:04 PM
When the group arrives at Harper's, Brom keeps watch. His eyes always looking out the windows and door for trouble. He leaves the thinking stuff to those more capable.
Perception DC 29
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) d20+6=26 ; d20+14=29 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2015 2:06:48 PM
ooc: Knowledge religion DC 26; local DC 29
"Interesting." says Tuesday. He relays what information he knows (basically what's hidden). "Well looks like we have two options at the moment. We book passage to Gullport and try to retrace this Elder's path..." He pauses for a moment as if something came to mind. "...or we could try to pick up the trail here in Rum. We didn't have long at the Elder's home. I say we try and sift through that's left for any notes he might have keep on his investigation." He looks to the others for confirmation or alternatives.
"Also, Barratore I would like you to attempt to pay close attention to your surroundings when you meld into the Land of Shadow. What we are looking for are hints to these dead lights. Also, if some being is attempting to usurp Lord Gargul, the direction these apparitions move may also give us some hint. Watch to see if they are being led or drawn in a particular direction." He says to the understandably disturbed minotaur.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Wednesday April 15th, 2015 9:02:15 PM
Listening to Harper explain the strange ongoings ..... one detail catches her attenion ....
"You said that the Grims lose their shadow ..... Barratore has two shadows now .... he looked into a mirror at the Grims shack .... what do you make of that ?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Wednesday April 15th, 2015 10:06:56 PM
Edson keeps to himself, listening to the story. He wanders around the room, listening and sipping his tea. Gullport, Grimms, deadlights... none of it made any sense to him and was a big blur in his head. He listens, but it goes in one ear and out the other. He keeps an eye on Barratore to make sure he is OK.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 d20+5=24 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2015 10:32:17 PM
local knowledge 24
Gerox confirms some of what Tuesday remembers as well. "I remember looking at a map and seeing the name of Gullport. Seems like a long way to travel to get a hint. Still it might be necessary in the long run. That cult sound interesting. Wonder if they brought a big nasty into the Wold which is trying to take Gargul's place.
Could it be that the Grim's shadow has latched onto Barratore, trying to get him to finish his mission?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Wednesday April 15th, 2015 11:34:03 PM
Barratore's nostrils flare. For him, none of the conversation was appearing that useful. Dead Lights, what in creation are those? he thinks. He glances over at Tuesday as the cleric speaks of Gullport and some occult that disappeared. "Anyone know how the sacrifice went wrong? Right off hand I would say Rum just experienced the same thing. Could it be the cultists who botched it that are on the hunting list as well as us? Maybe we sit this out and the problem of the cultists can sort of take care of itself."
Barratore rolls his head a bit at Tuesday's suggestion of keeping an eye out for the dead lights when he phases to the land of Shadow. "I'll see what I can do." he says dryly, "But really it all looks the same, save some extra people."
He turns his attention back to Harper, "You still ain't really said nothing about this stowaway shadow. You think it is Dread and how in Imod's backside do I get rid of it?"
CoDM James Thursday April 16th, 2015 2:21:20 PM
Brom keeps watch, his eyes always looking out the windows and door for trouble as he leaves the thinking stuff to those more capable.
Tuesday relays what information he can recall about Gullport to the group and suggests two, book passage to Gullport or trying to pick up the trail here in Rum.
Peza listens closely and one detail catches her attenion .... "You said that the Grims lose their shadow ..... Barratore has two shadows now .... he looked into a mirror at the Grims shack .... what do you make of that ?"
Edson keeps to himself, listening to the story as he wanders around the room, listening and sipping his tea , but the information goes in one ear and out the other.
Gerox confirms some of what Tuesday remembers as well. "I remember looking at a map and seeing the name of Gullport. Seems like a long way to travel to get a hint. Still it might be necessary in the long run. That cult sound interesting. Wonder if they brought a big nasty into the Wold which is trying to take Gargul's place...Could it be that the Grim's shadow has latched onto Barratore, trying to get him to finish his mission?"
Barratore's nostrils flare. For him, none of the conversation was appearing that useful. "Anyone know how the sacrifice went wrong? Right off hand I would say Rum just experienced the same thing. Could it be the cultists who botched it that are on the hunting list as well as us? He turns his attention back to Harper, "You still ain't really said nothing about this stowaway shadow. You think it is Dread and how in Imod's backside do I get rid of it?"
Harper listens carefully to the group's questions. Responding to Barratore's question first she begins to explain that that the shadow is a bit out of her realm of knowledge. That sacred knowledge is closely kept by those who specialize in spirit talking and follow the path of the Grim. The exact process is known only to them, and for good reason. Could you imagine the havock a necromancer could reap if he had such abillities? However I will tell you what I do know...
Normally, there are many places that souls go after the flame of life goes out. Under normal circumstances Gimp the Imp will lead the wayward soul to Gargul who will judge the good and the evil alike. One might even be allowed to join the living again, provided that the souls are "taught" and learn the lessons of their former life, and provided they join again with the spark created by the parents of a new child. No soul remains the same after that, as each is joined to the spark from the parents to form a new union. However, a Grim is supposed to nail his shadow down in the Shadowlands, placing him both there and here. That is a special privilege Gargul gives his grims, and I pity any fool who tries to do it without his blessing. Why he would nail his shadow here or to a mirror is beyond me, for now his soul is in the Shadowlands and his shadow is here which is why Barratore seems to be experiencing some of the Grims unnatural abillities. I will see what I can learn about it, but we're kinda moving into uncharted waters. However, if Gerox is right about the shadow being part of the Dread's mission, then trakcking down these "Dead Lights" or putting an end to this infernal darkness might be his only hope.
She then shifts the topic to that of the prophecy. The histores of the Wold have recorded prophecies of the sun failing to rise going back to the time of the first cataclysm. There are several theories behind them of course, but they all tend to agree that it is a dark omen for those ruling the land, indicating the end of a cycle or an age and preceding the rise of another, often brought on by some evil deed or great a great and heroic sacrifice. While a new dawn is often good, the ending of an age is always ominous for those who who are part of it. Once the omen comes the window to change its course is very narrow, it might only be a matter of days.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Thursday April 16th, 2015 9:34:23 PM
Barratore growls and utters a small curse directed at Gargul and Dread. "So I'm stuck with this, this remnant of a dead man until when? Ever?" Barratore grumbles again and clenches a fist, but manages to stop himself before putting it through a wall.
"So we need to finish what Dread started. Put his shadow to rest so to speak. Can we talk to him somehow? If this shadow is part him and allows him to still be partially here, there a spell that will allow us to talk."
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Thursday April 16th, 2015 9:37:50 PM
Her eyes widen " it might only be amatter of days ?? "
" well this unnatural darkness has some dark and evil force behind .... but we don't know much about it .... where else can we research some of those prophecies ?? ..."
" we seem to be in the dark as much as the darkness outside .... how could something this magnitude happen and we not have any inkling of it ?? afterall there must be many sides/ groups vying for different paths of this prophecies to come true for themselves ..... thats many people ... some must be the talkative type "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Thursday April 16th, 2015 11:30:14 PM
Edson quietly walks up behind Barratore. He reaches up and puts his hand on the minotaurs shoulder. "Don't worry big guy. We are with you on this. If we need to go fight a god, I got your back. While you have him distracted, I'll steal his crown." the elf says with a smile.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) Thursday April 16th, 2015 11:30:35 PM
Tuesday responds to Barratore's question. "There is a spell that can allow us to speak with the dead. It usually requires a body, but it might work on the shadow. We can give it a try. It'll take me a little time to get the spell ready." He turns to Harper. "Unless you have the spell prepared already."
Tuesday has an open slot that he can use to prepare Speak with Dead. I don't know how long it takes to prepare a spell using an open slot.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=15 ; Thursday April 16th, 2015 11:40:30 PM
Brom keeps one ear to the conversation and his eyes trained on things going on outside. "Is that the island were we got attacked by those flying head things? Wonder if that had something ta do with what yur talkin' about."
Perception DC 15
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
CoDM James Friday April 17th, 2015 8:34:57 PM
Barratore growls and utters a small curse directed at Gargul and Dread. "So I'm stuck with this, this remnant of a dead man until when? Ever?" Barratore grumbles again and clenches a fist, but manages to stop himself before putting it through a wall.
Peza's eye grow wide 'it might only be amatter of days ?? " She then discusses various avenues that might lead to more information on the prohpicies.
Edson quietly walks up behind Barratore. He reaches up and puts his hand on the minotaurs shoulder. "Don't worry big guy. We are with you on this. If we need to go fight a god, I got your back. While you have him distracted, I'll steal his crown." the elf says with a smile.
Tuesday responds to Barratore's question. "There is a spell that can allow us to speak with the dead. It usually requires a body, but it might work on the shadow. We can give it a try. It'll take me a little time to get the spell ready." He turns to Harper. "Unless you have the spell prepared already."
Brom keeps one ear to the conversation and his eyes trained on things going on outside. "Is that the island were we got attacked by those flying head things? Wonder if that had something ta do with what yur talkin' about."
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Harper listens as you discuss your various plans. When the idea of casting speak with dead comes up she points up that a shadow is not the same as a corpse, and the spell specifically needs both a corpse and a mouth the work. Given the strange circumstances this morning I did prepare that spell, but unless you can find the Dread's body I am afraid it will not do much good today. I am afraid that is all I have been able to learn so far, but I will let you know if I discover anything else on dealing with similar prophecies. Perhaps you can find something more at his house?
ooc: I am out of town for two weeks and will be handing things back to JohnC
John C - Co-DM Rum Saturday April 18th, 2015 10:11:26 AM
I would like to post early on Monday, so as to give 24-25 hours between posts to respond.....
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 d20+13=17 ; Saturday April 18th, 2015 11:29:46 AM
Gerox doesn't have much to add to the conversation. He feels out of his depth. He gets up and leaves Harper's house and scans the street and sky. (Perception check 17) He is looking to see signs of the sun.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Sunday April 19th, 2015 11:11:21 AM
"I'm irritated, not worried Edson." The Minotaur looks down and bears his teeth in a grin, "thank you though".
Barratore watches Gerox exit and turns back to Harper and Peza, "We just came from searching Dread's place and now it's just a pile of scrap wood. There was the mirror, now busted, the piano thing, I played it, searched and now the shack lies in ruins on top of it, there was the cot and that was it." Barratore folds his arms across his chest, "we have no idea what is really going on, no idea on how to stop it, and no means of our own to solve either if those problems apparently. I say we pick a place, make a stand when it hits the fan and make the most of our names for whatever history may follow."
Barratore looks to Brom, "you in?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=15 ; Sunday April 19th, 2015 12:21:07 PM
"Ya know it, brother. I'm thinkin' the dock area...Salty." He says. "That old coot always knows somethin'. If stuffs happenin' he know somethin'. Ya think it's worth a try?" He says again. Looking to Barratore. "This started at the docks, I say let's finish it there? We can swing by Salty's on the way and see if the salty dog knows anythin'."
Perception DC 15
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+30=38 ; Sunday April 19th, 2015 12:33:03 PM
"We head back to Dread's home. We barely searched the place before. There might be a cellar underneath. Besides, we don't have many other options at this point...and I don't making a final stand makes good business sense."
DM JCC The Dread's shack was on a raised platform (like a boardwalk), about 10-12 feet in the air, there was no cellar.
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Monday April 20th, 2015 8:49:18 AM
All this talk of a final stand has Edson questioning the choices he made in life. He could be sitting next to his brother running the thieves guild but instead is sitting here with some of the best warriors around planning to fight darkness if that was possible.
"It might be the end of us, but I am glad it'll be by you guys.. and lady" he adds looking at peza.
John C - Co-DM Rum Monday April 20th, 2015 2:27:04 PM
The group discusses their next moves, one wants to head to the docks and find Salty, another thinks a further search of the Dreads shack might show more results. with the decisions still unmade, they once again seem to feel the darkness pressing in upon them, but it must be their imagination.
Perception rolls everyone, thank you.....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+18=38 ; Monday April 20th, 2015 3:41:34 PM
Edson heads to the door when he feels the darkness pressing again, or atleast his imagination telling him the darkness is pressing again. He rubs his shoulder when he walks out, not even realizing it.
Perception 38(Nat, 20)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; Monday April 20th, 2015 8:53:03 PM
Barratore looks at Tuesday, to him they had searched the shack. None of the others were chiming in and so he was going with Brom. "Good with me Brom. Let's see if Salty has an inkling and then hit the docks area where they were going kill those kids."
Barratore nods to Harper. "If your god feels like telling you something important, we'll be at the docks." Barratore leaves Harper's place and starts for the docks. The darkness is deeper, maybe it was just the Dread shadow. The fighter had a feeling this was coming to a head soon. He would meet it with steel and blood and maybe die horribly and that was begining to suit him just fine.
Perception 23
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 d20+13=20 ; Monday April 20th, 2015 10:03:33 PM
Gerox glumly still outside waits as the others join him. He shudders as the darkness presses in. "I don't like the feel of this. It is almost like we are going to be attacked again. I am going to take a look around. Gerox casts a fly spell and moves up into the air to try and get a better look at things. (perception 20)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Monday April 20th, 2015 10:08:44 PM
"I agrre Barratore ... this whole disaster has just snuck on everyone .... whoever or whatever is behind this is a master of secrets .... the whole of Rum and its leadership has been in the dark as well "
" But with Waards luck we'll figure something out .... we always have ..... "
"Ok see what old salty has to say .... afterwards meet back at the Inn .... i'm going to visit Council women Hellsha ... see what she knows .... " with a look at the others to see if anyone follows .... Peza then makes her way there
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) Tuesday April 21st, 2015 8:07:04 AM
ooc: sorry about missing yesterday. Will post this morning.
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+30=39 ; d20+14=16 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2015 10:11:19 AM
ooc Perception DC 39; Knowledge Local DC 16
Tuesday doesn't know this Salty, but it seems others know this person. If he is a font of local knowledge, as the others think, he thinks it cannot hurt to see if the man knows anything.
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=32 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2015 10:15:11 AM
Perception DC 32
Leaving Harper's Brom heads towards the docks with the others. "If Salty doesn't know nuthin', what next?" He says trying to start the conversation before they get there.
Rage used: 10/24
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
John C - Co-DM Rum Tuesday April 21st, 2015 1:16:35 PM
Having made a decision, the group leaves Harper's and begins trekking to Salty's, which is down the hill and located right on the waterfront at the Docks. The group heads down towards the docks, there are a few people out apparently doing those errands that are needed, most people have realized that this night has lasted much longer than 24 hours and are frightened about it. Most everyone notices that those people who are out, are armed even more than usual, some of them actively carrying the weapons in their hands. They are not conversing with anyone they pass, but eyes flicker trying to keep watch of anyone else out moving around in this darkness.
Everyone except Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { You have passed maybe 15-20 people and have cover 3/4 of the distance from Harper's to Salty's}
Barratore Only Highlight to display spoiler: { You are beginning to get used to seeing in mostly shades of grey, it has been un-nerving but it's beginning to become normal for you. As you are walking along, you are surprised to notice a few of the 40 or 50 people moving about are unarmed and seemingly uncaring about the darkness. You almost miss it when a little girl walking towards the group doesn't veer off, but walks towards and then straight through Tuesday as if he wasn't there.....}
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Tuesday April 21st, 2015 9:04:28 PM
Wwalking quickly towards Salty's place ... notices the fear in peoples eyes ..... " guess eveyone is freaked out about this maddening darkness .... "
" I wonder how long it will last .... i don't think can be that long .... the power to hold this darkness must be staggering .... a hugh drain on whoever or whatever is doing it .... the natural order of things will eventually come back ..... by Waard i hope so "
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Tuesday April 21st, 2015 9:56:44 PM
Gerox floats along about 10' above the group and says, "Lots of folks wearing weapons but I guess that is to be expected. I wonder if Salty is even there?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+21=29 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2015 10:09:54 PM
Barratore blinks hard and shakes his head to adjust himself. Barratore keeps going and then stops suddenly. "I still see extra people they are unarmed and I think they're dead." Barratore moves quickly past Tuesday in the direction the party just came from and reaches for some unseen thing maybe 4 feet high.
"Little girl wait stop." Barratore attempts to touch her on the shoulder [CMB 29]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+18=20 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2015 10:30:22 AM
Edson watches as Barratore chases after a little girl who isn't there.
"This is getting bad. If he is seeing people he thinks are dead, I hope that doesn't mean he's dying. "
Edson waits to see what happens when Barratore gets close to the "girl".
Petception 20
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+30=48 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2015 1:51:08 PM
"No, seeing into the Land of Shadows is an ability apparently being given by his second shadow." Tuesday says reassuring Edson. "Let's hope he can find out something from those residing there. It's bad business to wander without a plan."
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
John C - Co-DM Rum Wednesday April 22nd, 2015 3:15:45 PM
The trip to Salty's is going well, until Barratore suddenly stops and then turns saying, "Little Girl, wait, stop...." Of course there is no little girl there and Tuesday's comments seem to ring true, Barratore is seeing more than anyone else in the party, now the question is, is it a curse or a blessing, but more importantly, just how long is this going to last and will getting rid of the extra shadow, solve it?
For Barratore: Highlight to display spoiler: {not going to "spoiler" it for now, it'll be easier for everyone, If you tell me you are not relaying everything, I'll go back to spoilers}
The little girl jumps a bit as Barratore tries to grab her, but his hands go right through her like a knife through water, but not even leaving a ripple behind. She spins about looking at the party, and realizes that only the Minotaur can see her, "You can see me? How? Most everyone can't see me or the others, but we knew this would be so....."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=25 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2015 3:56:25 PM
Brom watches Barratore. He was very glad he didn't grab that mirror. He hopes Salty, and his other dock friends are okay. He picks up his pace a little.
Perception DC 25
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Wednesday April 22nd, 2015 11:11:59 PM
Barratore holds a hand out to others and waves off their talking not taking his eyes off of the girl. "Yes I can see and hear you little one." Barratore squats down. "I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan and with the Woldian League of Adventurers. You knew it would be so what?" As he waits for an answer he quickly relays the girls surprise and what what she says to the group.
"I can see and hear her, but not touch her or the others i suspect." He says to his friends back over his shoulder.
"We are looking for lights that you might know of, or perhaps one of the others you know?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=17 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2015 3:41:48 PM
Brom holds and waits for Barratore to relay what he learns to the rest of the group.
Perception DC 17
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+30=48 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2015 3:43:54 PM
Tuesday finds Barratore action interesting. Talking to the dead...he waits for an answer.
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
John C - Co-DM Rum Thursday April 23rd, 2015 4:07:47 PM
To everyone except Barratore, this is extremely strange, even for you. Barratore relays what's going on, but still it's odd.
Barratore tries to talk to the little girl, she's maybe 12 or 13, hard to tell.... The Girl asks, "Are you dead too? Where you a sacrifice like the rest of us? If everyone knew dieing was so painful, no one would want to cross over. No one should have trusted Bittern and Con..." She's cut off in mid sentence as she blinks out of existence. Barratore perception roll, DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice that some of the people that only you can see are passing your location again, going the same direction as when they passed only a couple minutes ago.}
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Thursday April 23rd, 2015 9:59:13 PM
Listening as Barratore relays his conversation ...... " so strange ...."
"Can you ask her or anyone else you see ... who sacrificed them ??? and to whom or what were they sacrificed ??? could help us figure out what direction we need to go .... before this whole thing just implodes on us "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2015 11:26:28 PM
The girl vanishes and the fighter straightens. Another dead end. "She's gone." he says to the others. "She was going on about being sacrificed and how she shouldn't have listened to Bittern and Con, but was cut off in the last part." Barratore looks at the others, "Anyone got anything about that?"
"Not sure we entirely stopped the sacrificing part of the end of the Wold here."
"Old Salty and the docks then" Barratore resumes the walk to the old man's place
Perception 9
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+14=15 ; Friday April 24th, 2015 9:36:11 AM
Hearing Barratore's mention of Bittern, Tuesday tries to think if that name is familiar. The cleric doesn't think the name is familiar. "Sorry, I don't think I know anything about that guy." He says.
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=23 ; Friday April 24th, 2015 10:17:28 AM
"I bet Salty know those guys. Let's go." He says while maintaining his vigil.
Perception DC 23
Rage used: 10/24
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Friday April 24th, 2015 10:24:49 AM
"We should get off the streets. I don't like that only one of us can see people around us. If they are dead or not, it doesn't matter if they want to harm us. Like Brom said, lets head to Saltys. "
John C - Co-DM Rum Friday April 24th, 2015 2:53:08 PM
Having decided that there was no more information to be gotten, the group returns to heading towards Salty's. They only get about 300 yards before Barratore hears someone yelling "Hey, mister Taur!!" Of course no one else hears this.... Turning, Barratore sees the young girl again, headed towards him from a different direction. When she gets close, "So, you really can see and hear me, are you sure you aren't dead? Because no one here who hasn't given themselves can. You wanted to know something, what was it?" It seems she remembers some of the conversation, but not all of it, sort of like a partial reset happened, in both mind and place...
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Saturday April 25th, 2015 2:52:30 PM
Gerox still flying above the group is worried about the dead people. "Barratore, if you can, ask how long ago she was killed. It can't have been that long ago since Rum is still pretty new but it would be bad if it was this morning."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Sunday April 26th, 2015 7:27:30 AM
Barratore stops short again, "hi there again. Yes I am sure I am not dead, though many things have tried." The taur begins again, speaking to the air to his left. Barratore again drops down to her level.
"Can you remember when you gave yourself and can you tell me more about who convinced you and the others? ". Barratore pauses for her to answer and continues, "the cleric who travels with us tells me that when a person dies, they are guided to the land of rest. Were you not met by a guide?"
Barratore relays what is going on with his conversation to the party and if they have any input, he relays itto the girl.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Sunday April 26th, 2015 7:15:59 PM
Edson fidgets with his bow as Barratore stops again and talks to someone Edson cant see. Asking the dead what happened makes him feel uneasy. the fact that his friend is seeing and talking to the dead makes him even more uneasy.
John C - Co-DM Rum Monday April 27th, 2015 4:37:22 PM
The young girl looks at Barratore, I'm from Gullport, that's where the ceremony took place, but this place doesn't look like Gullport. I don't think we should have trusted Bittern and Conti. In the end it was their doom. Now he has done the same thing here. You would have been better if Stoatis had turned Conti awa....." Her words are cut off again as she vanishes once more.
It seems that she imparted a few more names this time, maybe, just maybe they mean something.
Everyone Highlight to display spoiler: {Sorry for not doing a recap, but posting everyone stands around and Barratore speaks seems redundant. Recaps will resume though.}
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Monday April 27th, 2015 9:57:01 PM
"Gullport ?? anybody ever hear of Gullport ?? .... if not we need to research that ....or find someone who does ..... i wonder if old Salty might know .... that aold seadog should know something "
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Monday April 27th, 2015 10:18:17 PM
Is not Gullport that trading post we saw on the map. It was to be a waypoint for traveler's coming to Rum but failed. Haven't we heard that name before? It is a long travel to there from here.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday April 27th, 2015 11:02:59 PM
Brom watches Barratore have a conversation with his imaginary friend. He has no idea who any of the people reference are so he watches into the darkness.
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+14=22 ; Monday April 27th, 2015 11:04:41 PM
Tuesday didn't know Bittern, but he may know the other guy. He searches through his memories for an answer.
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Tuesday April 28th, 2015 9:14:01 AM
"Yes Gullport was to be the stop over, but ended up being to far away." Barratore grimaces, "Shes gone again." He stands and looks to Tuesday, Cleric seems to know a lot about nearly everything. "How do people killed hundreds of miles away end up here?"
Salty was still a direction and the girl seemed to be able to find him, but Barratore changes his mind and scans the area for dead people. If he sees some he bellows at them. "I am looking for Bittern, Conti and Stoatis! You dead of Gullport!" If some are turning to look his direction "Yes! I can see and hear you! Gather about!
John C - Co-DM Rum Tuesday April 28th, 2015 3:36:30 PM
Barratore's head starts to ache, his vision blurs a bit and all the extra people he had been seeing wink out of view... Are they still there or was he imagining it all? Tuesday, wracks his brain for information, and he seems to remember an election a while ago where someone named Stoatis something was running for election, something to so with shipping or the port....
Now the group has a couple options, continue to Saty's or to search out the Stoatis person, wherever he might be.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Tuesday April 28th, 2015 9:21:24 PM
"Well that two leads we can follow .... i say we head down and find old Salty first .... see what stories he has about Gullport .... then we can look about for this Stoastis ..... i think Council women Hellsha might be helpful there .... afterall he was running for election .... she could have some info about his politics and what part of town he ran for election ... not too mention exactly what position he was running for .... he should of had supporters "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Tuesday April 28th, 2015 9:48:00 PM
Not knowing where Gullport is, or what link it has to Rum and the visions Barratore is seeing keep Edson from chiming in. If the group wants to continue to Salty's, then so be it. If they want to search out this new person, then he is all for that too.
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) d20+14=32 ; d20+30=36 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2015 10:37:28 PM
Tuesday continues to chew on the names given to Barratore by the dead in the Land of Shadow. For each name given, he sifts back through his memory to see if he can remember some bit of information that would be useful.
Prepared: [(c) means used] 0: Read magic, detect magic, guidance, light 1: Comprehend languages, protection from evil, shield of faith, command, divine favor, command, Sanctuary 2: zone of truth, Lesser restoration(c), hold person, spiritual weapon(c), (open slot), shield other 3:magic circle against evil(c), dispel magic, summon monster 3,(open slot), protection from energy 4: summon monster 4(c), summon monster 4(c), sending,(open slot), sending(c) 5: Breath of life, greater command(c),(open slot), teleport(c)
Tuesday Shiner ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 49/57 (SUB Rich P) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7yveCSnfXBol2s_fOKtkkJGBDM26jFHHivsKUOPKOY/pub
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=31 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2015 10:39:05 PM
Brom knows nothing about nothing and again turns his attention to finding Salty. The old coot's gotta know at least on of those names.
Perception DC 31
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=16 Wednesday April 29th, 2015 3:35:45 PM
Barratore winces and closes his eyes for a moment. "That was unpleasant." he says to no one in particular. Shaking his great bull head a couple times to clear the pain and his vision he looks
"They're all gone." he nods to Peza, "Salty's then. If Stoatis was connected to the shipyard, Salty will know the man."
"Sounded like the girl and the others in Gullport volunteered to be on the sacrifice menu."
Barratore moves out smartly behind Brom for Salty's place. "Man better not be dead." he grumbles to the barbarian
perception 16
John C - Co-DM Rum Wednesday April 29th, 2015 3:44:51 PM
With the darkness still surrounding the party, what would be a easy trip to Salty's, it takes almost twice as long. As the group reaches the area where the Dock's start and the cheap homes ends, they hear a scream, it's a woman's voice. "Get out or I'll spill your guts on the floor!" This scream comes from a house just down a side alley to the right.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Wednesday April 29th, 2015 9:32:16 PM
Hearing the threats and screams down the alley .... Peza jumps into action .... " lets check this out " as she surges forward towards the altercation ......
never knowing what they will encounter .... with these strange and dark times .... they might learn something from this .... every bit of infomation will help decipher what is happening
The sound of a scream breaks the silence of the "night", and Brom is off.
Perception DC 25
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; Thursday April 30th, 2015 8:54:08 AM
Barratore spins at the sound of the scream and heads towards it, drawing his sword as he does so.
Perception 11 Speed 40
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+18=28 ; Thursday April 30th, 2015 11:59:54 AM
Edson follows the others, the bow in his hand and his first arrow knocked.
Perception 28
John C - Co-DM Rum Thursday April 30th, 2015 3:48:36 PM
The party rushes towards the sounds of the woman threatening someone. You find the house, or rather a much better version of Dreads ramshackle shack. The door is closed, but the woman is still making threats at someone or something inside with her.
Perception check DC25Highlight to display spoiler: { you can't hear anyone else in the the shack, just her yelling in the direction of the door.}
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Thursday April 30th, 2015 9:11:00 PM
Edson runs up to the shack and peers inside through a crack If possible.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 d20+13=15 ; Thursday April 30th, 2015 10:15:16 PM
Gerox is flying along above the group. He looks for open windows or anything else he can fly into the building with. Perception check 15
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=25 ; d20+7=12 ; Thursday April 30th, 2015 10:32:36 PM
Brom doesn't hear any other person in the shack with the screaming woman, but that didn't mean much this day. With a lowered shoulder, Brom puts his massive strength behind his attempt to crash through the door...and he stops dead in his tracks. (Str check DC 12)
Perception DC 25
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Thursday April 30th, 2015 10:50:47 PM
Peza pauses a moment as Brom kicks in the door ..... Peza charges in after him .... or at least till she bounces off his back ....
"Whoa .... kick that door down " growls the ranger ......
John C - Co-DM Rum Friday May 1st, 2015 7:49:11 PM
Even with the feeble attempt to kick open the door, it does slam wide open, just not off it's hinges. What's seen is a woman, in her late teens, brandishing a knife, not a dagger, a knife, like what you'd carve up a bird for cooking with. "Get out the heck out, You have no business here." Is what she was saying when the door came crashing open wide and the Bigger members of the party rushed inside. There is no one else in the room with her, she squeaks in shock as you rush in, she blinks three or four times as she takes in the group. "How'd you do that. Don't matter anyways, get out I told you before and I meant it." She turns a little and threatens the group standing just inside the doorway, looking like she's trying to mean business with the knife.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=21 ; Saturday May 2nd, 2015 12:24:09 PM
Barratore leans down and pokes his head and shoulders into the doorway. Barratore sweeps the room looking for anything. The woman was no threat at all and so he ignored her on that front. She could brandish any weapon at all and would pay her little to no mind
Perception 21
"Who are you yelling at and why?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=24 ; Sunday May 3rd, 2015 1:04:19 PM
Brom just stands and takes measure of himself. The attempt wasn't exactly what he'd intended, but none-the-less, it was not a complete embarrassment.
Perception DC 24
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Sunday May 3rd, 2015 9:21:54 PM
A little surprised at the girl being alone .... shouting to nobody ..... " ah maybe she see's dead people like Brom does ? "
Peza does chuckle a little at the situation ... a kitchen knife ..... that won't do much versus Brom or Barratore
John C - Co-DM Rum Monday May 4th, 2015 2:48:10 PM
The young lady, still brandishing her knife at the group, "I've been telling you for five minutes, get out of my house. You have no business here. I don't know how you got back over by the door from over there and I don't give a damn. Just leave me alone, this darkness is bad enough with out people busting open my door, two times." Now the group, has not been here more than a few seconds, it has never been in her place, and obviously only busted open the door once, just what is going on here and what is the party going to do about it?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=15 ; Monday May 4th, 2015 9:10:03 PM
"What're bleed on about woman, we just got here. Heard yellin' and shouts and now we're here. Put that pig-sticker away 'fore someone gets hurt." Brom says.
Perception DC 15
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Monday May 4th, 2015 11:23:26 PM
Barratore turns his ahead a bit as he regards the woman. "Dark is getting to her, Let's be on." The minotaur had enough mysteries to deal with
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Tuesday May 5th, 2015 8:47:43 AM
Edson puts his arrow and bow away and nods to Barratore's suggestion. "If we don't stop this darkness then this will be happening more and more."
John C - Co-DM Rum Tuesday May 5th, 2015 3:10:17 PM
As the team turns to leave, "Be sure you can swim, it's a long way to shore." the young woman says as she closes the door when the group leaves.
She does seem a strange one, you are still quite a ways from the docks, swim? and you are elevated above the flood plains that are under the boardwalk. You continue your journey to Rusty's, hopefully he has information, especially about the names you have learned from that dead girl.....
(Turning the game back over to James)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Tuesday May 5th, 2015 9:15:48 PM
Shaking her head at the young womens words .... "its like people are living in two worlds .... two different places .... seeing things that aren't there .... "
"what ever is happening is completely sytrange and i fear will change the wold as we know it ...."
"Swim?? .... well we better hury to Rusty's .... and see whatr we can figure out "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Wednesday May 6th, 2015 10:30:26 AM
"Maybe she is like Barratore, and sees these ghosts." Edson says, but stops dead in his tracks. "She wasn't talking to us right? I mean we are not dead"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Wednesday May 6th, 2015 11:00:55 AM
Barratore straightens and grunts in agreement to Peza and Edson and then reassures the rogue, "Not dead yet."
Though Barratore too, quickens his pace towards Salty's
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=23 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 11:25:58 AM
Brom waves off the mad woman and quickly follows the others to Salty's shack. "Let's hope she ain't some kind of seerer."
Perception DC 23
CoDM James Wednesday May 6th, 2015 3:32:22 PM
ooc: Who was Rusty? Did you mean Salty?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday May 6th, 2015 3:49:22 PM
ooc: yes i think so.
CoDM James Wednesday May 6th, 2015 5:11:31 PM
As you leave you hear the woman's cryptic words and decide that either the dark has addled her mind or perhaps this is some new colloquial phrase along the lines of Don't let the door hit you on the way out. The journey back to The Squid's Ink is slow as you keep to routes that will prevent certain members from falling through floors, and all around you the glinting eyes of crows and night creatures prowl just out of sight.
As you approach the docks the sight appears almost foreign. The area which would normally be bustling with activity is still and deserted like a ghost town. Moving closer you see a candle burning in the window of The Squid's Ink Tavern, just a single candle which you expect is now worth its weight in gold. As you enter you find Old Salty, a man known for knowing everything first, drinking from his metal tankard as usual and wonder if he is unafraid for the enveloping darkness or if he has no other place to go.
Aye. Can I help ye lad? he says with his usual greeting. Why don'tcha join me in a beer, the Black Ink is as good as ever, best beer in Rum. Foods overpriced with none fishin anymore, but that just slows down the beer...
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 Wednesday May 6th, 2015 5:36:09 PM
Gerox sees to the others to the docks and then says, "Guys, I will let you take it from here. I am going to head back to the WLA compound for now." He zooms away into the dark night.
OOC Guys, I am sorry to say I am going to be leaving the Wold and go on Walk about. I have been playing for 15 years non stop and just don't have the enthusiasm for it that I once had. I am not posting well and that isn't fair to you folks. It has been a pleasure playing with you all and I consider it an honor. Who knows, maybe I will refresh and revive in a few months and come back. Good luck with this one!!! George
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Wednesday May 6th, 2015 9:40:59 PM
Smiling at old Salty .... " you seem at ease in this time of darkness .... what can you tell us about it ??? or more importantly who is behind it ?"
Peza sits down near the old sailor .... waves the barmaid over to order a round for eveyone " drinksfor everyone in the bar "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Wednesday May 6th, 2015 11:02:16 PM
Barratore looks up and follows Gerox for as long as his enhanced sight allows. The gnome grated on him now and then, but he was a good friend and comrade. One more of the original company gone. "Good luck and Imod watch over you little one" he says to himself as he raises an arm to wave.
Barratore turns on his heel and ducks into the Squid. The fighter moves up and takes a seat across from the old man. Brom knew him best and so he would let the barbarian take a spot next to him.
George, it has been a good deal of fun over the last 13 or so for me to adventure with you. Hope you cath a second or third wind and rejoin us down the road. - Dan K
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Wednesday May 6th, 2015 11:24:57 PM
Edson waves to Gerox as he heads back to the compound. He follows Barratore into the bar to listen to what Salty has to say. He never met the man, so he would let the others do the talking.
OOC: Take it easy George, thanks for the memories.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=22 ; Thursday May 7th, 2015 9:41:48 AM
Brom sees Salty and is relieved that the old coot is still alive. "Maybe more than one." He says back to the man. He bellies up to the bar and has a seat next to Salty. "Pretty quiet down here." He says. "Like it better when the docks 'er busy." He continues and pauses for a moment. "Glad ta see yur still alive..."
Brom doesn't wait long to get right to the point. Small talk and pleasantries were never his stile, but Salty always wanted conversation. Perhaps it was because it made Brom uncomfortable that the old coot did it.
"We're in strange times..." He says."...wondering if you heard anythin'. We got a couple of names...Bittern, Conti, or Stoatis...we think they're stuck in the middle of this crap-act an' we gotta find'em."
Perception DC 22
ooc: Sorry to see you leave George. It has been a very fun run. Hope to see you back here again. - Richard
CoDM James Thursday May 7th, 2015 6:05:37 PM
George, we are all going to miss you. It has been fun playing with you and I hope that you find yourself back here some day. We wish you all the best.
CoDM James Thursday May 7th, 2015 6:55:58 PM
The bar keep looks around at the empty bar when Peza orders drinks for everyone and with a shrug pours himself a shot. Business is a bit slow. As if the darkness wasn't bad enough, there are stories of strange things lurkin about and animals actin...unnatural.
A minute later the bartender brings over some drinks your you and Salty. The Old man drains his tankard and stars on the new one. Bittern, Conti, and Stoatis... ... ...Not sure about the first two, but that Stoatis guy has ruffled a few feathers. Stoatis Carter is that politician in charge of shipping rules. I tell ya, you should hear what they say about him on the docks, words that would make an oars man blush! He has a place in the political district.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=18 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 2:11:55 PM
Brom looks at the bartender and says "Ain't no stories, no stories at all. I can tell ya that first hand. Be best ta stay indoors for a while."
Brom listens to Salty's words. "Politician..." he says with his eyes getting squinty. "...that figures. Probably greases his palms with bribes while guys on the docks get next ta nothin' for a day's labor." You can see Brom's veins pulsate as he hears more about Stoatis.
Brom spends a couple of beers talking with Salty and the bartender of the Black Ink before deciding it's time to get moving. "Alright, old man, ya keep yur head down. This is probably gettin' worse before we can end it." He says standing up. "Be safe."
Brom gathers his things and gets ready to leave. "Let's find this guy." He says.
Perception DC 18
CoDM James Friday May 8th, 2015 6:09:31 PM
Checking in. I will give you a little longer, but I still plan to post tonight.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Friday May 8th, 2015 11:16:46 PM
Edson takes a deep gulp of his ale, hopefully the alcohol took off some of the shock of the darkness.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; Saturday May 9th, 2015 3:10:30 PM
Barratore drinks several ales with Salty and Brom. He nods in agreement as Brom cautions the man about staying indoors. To Salty's phrasing about what they say on the docks about him, Barratore presses for a specific example or two. "Is he a cheat, a thief, a liar? Vindictive? Viscous and cruel? Barratore wantsa bit more. "We aren't oarsmen and aren't prone to blushing old man"
Barratore thanks Salty, reminds the barkeep to stay put as well and heads back into the darkness with Brom Perception 17
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=25 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 1:13:23 PM
Brom heads off towards this politician's home in search for answers or heads to smash.
Perception DC 25
CoDM James Monday May 11th, 2015 5:08:23 PM
Brom looks at the bartender and says "Ain't no stories, no stories at all. I can tell ya that first hand. Be best ta stay indoors for a while." After a brief conversation he gathers his things and gets ready to leave saying, et's find this guy."
Barratore drinks several ales with Salty and Brom. He nods in agreement as Brom cautions the man about staying indoors. He also presses for a specific example or two. "Is he a cheat, a thief, a liar? Vindictive? Viscous and cruel?
As the others talk Edson takes a deep gulp of his ale, hoping the alcohol will take off some of the shock of the darkness. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Salty answers the last of the group's questions before you head back out in to the darkness. No, not cruel...just a politician. They think these rules help people, but every time they make a new one it makes it harder to run a business. Every new law forces someone else out of business or cuts into profits. Like a land lubber like him knows anything about life on the sea or sailing a ship. He then sites several ordinances that have hindered the trade business. Ranging from increased taxes to requiring more life rafts on each ship. Changes that large shipping guilds can adapt to, but the cost of which are hard for individual merchants to afford.
All to soon your drinks are gone and you find yourselves venturing back into the dark of day. This time the trip is in complete silence. You encounter no animal of any sort on your walk. No dogs. No birds. No eyes shining in the darkness.
It takes about fifteen minutes to walk back to the political district. Even though it is black as night you can see the fine craftsmanship of the building before you. Candles appear to shine from every window and a guard stands outside, his eyes trained on you.
Is there anything I can help you with? It is recommended all citizens stay inside for the time being.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Monday May 11th, 2015 9:30:39 PM
During the quiet walk to find Stoatis Carter .... Peza mentions " so we need to figure out what we will ask him ?? .... i don't think a man of his ilk will just answer and admit to whatever he is up too "
" i will be the first to say i'm at a loss of what to say .... way too many questions and no answers .... we have barely a clue of what is happening .... i feel like we're just walking around in the dark hoping to stumble onto something .... "
"i say again how can something so vast be happening and nobody has any clue ??? absolutely no oppostion to whatever we're facing " finishes the ranger
Finnaly as they reach the politicians building .... " somebody is awake .... they certainly seem to have a plan .... guess we just go in and wreck the place ...." laughs Peza
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 11:27:50 PM
Barratore shrugs at Peza, "He's a politician, he wont say anything useful without something in return. Don't know if he's a bad guy yet."
Barratore walks on and as the house comes into view, "he's home likely, with all the candles. and how did you know my secret knock Peza?"
Barratore stops about 8' from the doorman and nods at him, "We know, we're the ones that made the recommendation." But after that he looks towards Edson and Peza to talk to him. or even Tuesday. He found humans tended to ignore him, he assumed it was a racial prejudice.
While they talk , he takes in the surroundings. Perception 20
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=19 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 11:28:28 AM
Brom walks through the darken streets. The perpetual night is a little unnerving, even for the seasoned warrior. Gods and there disputes had no place in the Wold.
"Ya," Brom says in response to the guard's statement. "We're looking inta what's goin' on. That's why we're here. We're here ta see yur boss. We have business with 'im. Get 'im."
Perception DC 19; Sense Motive DC 18
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+18=28 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 2:24:55 PM
"It's your breath," Edson says to Barratore, as he flashes a smile. " I think Peza should do the talking, she seems the most level headed of us all."
Edson follows the others up to the door, and takes a look at the house.
Perception 28
CoDM James Tuesday May 12th, 2015 5:21:15 PM
During the quiet walk to find Stoatis Carter Peza ponders what you will ask him.
Barratore shrugs at Peza, "He's a politician, he wont say anything useful without something in return. Don't know if he's a bad guy yet."
Brom walks through the darken streets. The perpetual night is a little unnerving, even for the seasoned warrior. Gods and there disputes had no place in the Wold. Perception DC 19; Sense Motive DC 18
"It's your breath," Edson says to Barratore, as he flashes a smile. b]" I think Peza should do the talking, she seems the most level headed of us all."[/b]
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Having said your piece the guard shakes his head. I am sorry, but he will not be coming out today given all that has happened. If you wish to see him, I can show you in to the sitting room where he will be happy to see speak to you. Glancing at your weapons he adds, And I am sure you know that there are laws against drawing weapons in any building in the government district... you are unsure if there is any such rule, but Brom is sure the man is only trying to maintain the peace and detects no deception.
The man then waits by the door, content to let you talk among yourselves until you are ready...assuming you keep a respectable distance from the house. (ie. you can make any plans you want in peace)
As you wait nothing outside appears out of the ordinary, other than the lack of the sun, light or animals.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:12:53 PM
Barratore nods to Peza. Going inside was what he thought they wanted. As to the weapon thing, the man was telling them it's against the law to draw them and if all is on the up and up he had no need to do so and so that was fine by him.
The fighter chuckles though a bit, "If I have to pull my blade, breaking an ordinance is not my main concern." he says to Edson, but likely loud enough for any to hear including the guard.
Barratore could think of little when it came to prep or planning. "what are we going to say to him? Ask him about Gull port and the folks that volunteered to be sacrificed to some dark abysmal demigod? Don't think he'll volunteer much that way. "
He looks at Brom, "An we ain't here to beat on him."
"Cleric? Um Tillsdey, Tilley, Tuesday" Barratore almost lights up as he gets the man's name right in only 3 tries. "Tuesday, can you detect evil?"
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:22:26 PM
Nodding as the guard informs them they can wait for the politician inside.... " ok we'll come in and wait ..."
Peza walks into the building ..... and takes a seat in the sitting room .... " hopefully he waon't make us wait too long"
CoDM James Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:34:55 PM
ooc: I believe Tuesday is one walkabout. Shame, with the increasing prices of food, candles, etc his venturer could have made a killing.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Wednesday May 13th, 2015 9:43:01 AM
OK Folks, there is just 4 of us left here. Barratore - Fighter Brom Barbarina Peza Ranger Edson Rogue
Dont want to play outside of our characters abilities, but we might need to stretch them a bit
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday May 13th, 2015 10:05:34 AM
Brom scoffs at Barratore's accusation. The barbarian gives the fighter a look, which Barratore can easily interpret as I don't always use violent negotiations.
"Not gonna hurt the guard...but this politician who's ta blame fer the dead in that port town, I make no promises." He says to the group as they discuss things before Peza gives the guard there answer.
He says to the guard. "Don't worry will ya, not pullin'." He holds out his forearm at a perpendicular angle from his body showing the guard the size of his fist. "Don't need it." He says as he walks in straight faced looking straight forward.
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Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Wednesday May 13th, 2015 12:37:42 PM
"Don't worry. The size of you two guys is enough to keep these guys in check. No need to draw weapons."
OOC: Uh Oh... don't need to check to know what that is about. Let me check anyway,,,, YEP.
CoDM James Wednesday May 13th, 2015 1:01:24 PM
Barratore nods to Peza. Going inside was what he thought they wanted. "what are we going to say to him? Ask him about Gull port and the folks that volunteered to be sacrificed to some dark abysmal demigod? Don't think he'll volunteer much that way. "
Peza nods as the guard informs them they can wait for the politician inside.... " ok we'll come in and wait ..." She then walks into the building ..... and takes a seat in the sitting room .... " hopefully he won't make us wait too long"
Brom scoffs at Barratore's accusation. The barbarian gives the fighter a look, which Barratore can easily interpret as I don't always use violent negotiations.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ooc: Sorry, but our time table has been unexpectedly moved up. As a result I will be moving things along a bet faster then normal. If we leave a scene before all your questions are asked I will still try to answer them for you.
The guard brings you inside where a butler in a highly starched uniform leads you into a plush waiting room and directs you to several leather couches around a large coffee table. Mr. Carter will be down shortly. Can I get you a drink while you wait? Burbon or coffee perhaps?
The servant leaves and returns shortly with your drinks. Less than a minute later Carter enters the room. Good evening. I assume the reason you are hear has something to do with this infernal darkness, but I am at a loss as to how you think either shipping regulations or myself might be able to help. So tell me, what brings you here today? The man then holds up two fingers and the butler pours him a double, bringing the glass to the table.
As he sits down he sets a waterproof lamb skin bag on the table and opens it up. The bag is worn on the edges and looks to contain his most recent and relevant legal works and communications and is likely the bag he brings to his daily meetings. At the top of the pile is a letter sealed with red wax and a signet ring.
Perception 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Only people of importance, guild leaders, politicians, and those with money and power seal their letters with signet rings. It is not a common practice in Rum} Perception 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {When you have had breakfast with Ceri you have seen her open several letters sealed with similar red wax.} Perception 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {That is the same wax symbol that was on the letter the vampires had referring to Ceri as a cow.}
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+18=22 ; d20+12=15 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 7:21:48 PM
Edson notices the red wax, but says nothing. He moves over to the servant and takes his drink. He walks around the room looking at anything of interest while he scouts the room. Did any guards stay in the room?
Perception 22
DM James No. It would appear the guard trusts you...at least more than whatever is said to be lurking about outside.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=16 ; d20=2 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+17=24 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 12:34:10 PM
Brom doesn't recognize the red wax or its significance. He looks at the guys and says "I'm gonna get right to it. We know you were involved with what happened in Gulport. Your involved with some dark god that's trying to take on Gargul. I want to know what's the plans for Rum is." He looks at the guy straight in the eye as the guy responds. "I'd come clean..." He says and leaves the rest to the guys imagination.
Sense Motive DC 2, Perception DC 16, Intimidate DC 24
CoDM James Thursday May 14th, 2015 4:06:17 PM
ooc: Sorry, for not waiting longer, but with the new timeline I cannot wait extra long for everyone to post. I will try to accommodate if this is a problem.
Edson notices the red wax, but says nothing. He moves over to the servant and takes his drink. He walks around the room looking at anything of interest while he scouts the room.
Brom doesn't recognize the red wax or its significance. He looks at the guys and says "I'm gonna get right to it. We know you were involved with what happened in Gulport. Your involved with some dark god that's trying to take on Gargul. I want to know what's the plans for Rum is." He looks at the guy straight in the eye as the guy responds. "I'd come clean..." He says and leaves the rest to the guys imagination.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Carter pays little attention to Edson's wandering about the room. The art and decorations in this house are beautiful and well chosen. Nothing made by anyone famous or particularly valuable, but it is clear that whoever purchased them has an eye for undiscovered talent.
Suddenly Brom looks the man in the eyes and speaks what is on his mind. The man appears a bit startled. What are you babbling about? I am a bureaucrat, a paper pusher, not a cleric. I know nothing about gods or darkness, and all I know about "plans for Rum" are that it is planned to be the next big trade route just as Gullport had been. That is until Rum was established and determined to be a superior location. Carter pulls the top letter with the red wax seal out of his bag and hands it to you. It is filled with recommendations made by the Shipping Guild on rules and regulations that it recommends Rum implement. The letter is signed S.G.
Hidalgo Conti brought theses in to me. He is now the Head of the Shipping Guild. From what I gather he talked the Lord High Mayor of Plateau City, Sturtevant, and was a crucial player in the establishing of a strategically-located port city to act as a gateway to exploration and trade with lands west of the South Yrthian Archipelago, the City of Rum. Rumor is that he was part of a huge construction project, hoping to establish a settlement that could supply the massive army of builders required for the project. They tried to out-race the forming Fixer Fleet and establish a settlement of Gullport. Unfortunately they miscalculated where Rum would ultimately end up. Gullport is now on a practically barren island that was too far away from Rum to be of any significance to us or the trade route with the Main Land. (Barratore detects no deceit in the mans words.)
Local 15 or Profession Sailor 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {A careful study shows that the rules would be most advantageous to the large guild. It would have the more lenient taxes and tariffs than most of the Wold, but just enough regulations to make it difficult for small shippers to comply with the regulations.} Knowledge Local 12Highlight to display spoiler: { You once again remember that in the vampire's mansion there was a strange poem you has presumed was written by the departed. I lived a life of theft and lies Was a man of great despise I paid the debt such men must pay My death to be a great display Imagine then their great surprise When in the darkness I did rise} Knowledge Local 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You also remember that when dealing with the Vampires who were taking out important figures in Rum that you found a letter stating As you are aware, we have suffered several setbacks recently and have a few problems that need to be dealt with. The men we hired were unable to prevent the minotaur captain from reaching the island, forcing us to change our plans. The cow is no longer a hindrance and is to be left alone, but make sure her "League Adventurers" will not interfere in our plans again.
We also need you to locate a man named Jacaret and make sure he does not reveal his plans. He is a tall fixer identifiable by his silver cloak containing the symbol of Alemi, three overlapping silver circles contained within a third circle.
S.G.} If the previous check was successful Knowledge Local 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You recognize the symbol of Alemi consisting of three overlapping silver circles contained within a third circle was worn by a man that bought them drinks after Theringer's funeral.} If previous check was successful Knowledge Local 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You remember that Jacaret had created much of the finer architecture in the city. Including one large project you heard about, but never looked into.}
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Knowledge 5 Highlight to display spoiler: { It is beginning to become clear that someone has been working very hard behind the scenes since before the founding of Rum. You are beginning to see little clues in every adventure you have had that seemed insignificant at the time, but if followed up on could have drastically changed Rums outcome.}
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+12=29 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 5:01:43 PM
It all starts making sense to Edson. The elf was smart, but he initially missed this all.
To the man Edson speaks Elvish... " What happened to the town of Gullport? " The question is asked not for an answer but to see if the man answers him and speaks Elvish. (Bluff 29).
If... and only if the man doesn't answer him, Edson turns to Peza and continues in Elvish , hoping the others understand. " The Shipping Guild, or more importantly their leader is involved in this. Those papers and the ones in the Vampires den are both signed SG, perhaps shipping guild. But its all tied in.. the guild, the vampires, the darkness. There are probably more of these vampires in town now."
Turning back to the man he adds in comonn " is Mr. Conti in town?"
CoDM James Thursday May 14th, 2015 5:14:56 PM
The man does not speak elvish.
Mr. Conti? No, I do not believe so. Hidalgo Conti has not been here in many weeks, not since he brought me these documents. As a hereditary member of the Shipping Guild he is very busy. He is the one who thought of this shipping route, did a lot of the initial groundwork to explore the feasibility for the project and even managed to get the blessing of the Lord High Mayor Sturtevent for this proposal. He is a very driven and business minded man. I think the only reason he cam is person is because the settlement of Rum was not where he predicted and the shipping guild has a vested interest in this trade route. Normally they just send messengers and letters on their ships.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; d20-1=14 ; d20-1=8 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 7:37:31 PM
Barratore notices little about the room other than the very obvious things. He takes the offer of a drink and has a seat. His addition to the conversation comes from where he got the information in the first place.
"The issue is that we have contacted those in Gulport who were sacrificed or rather who were tricked into being sacrificed to this Dark One and those souls, currently stranded here in Rum, have named you. We know a Grim of Gargul was tracking the darkness from Gulport to here and after he got here the Grim called Dread was arrested and executed. We have killed several creatures of the foulest other worldly sort and have stopped what we know to have been another sacrifice to this Dark One upon your very docks. We have destroyed multiple vampire threats and know that more are likely about and this darkness is a beautiful way for them to take full time control of Rum."
Barratore takes a drink from the glass he was offered. "We are not going to permit that from happening. Right now and right here though, we have you as a lead. We also feel pressed for time and we are not diplomats."
CoDM James Thursday May 14th, 2015 8:25:06 PM
The man looks a Barratore quite confused, and it is clear that if Rum was not bathed in blackness that he would be referring you to the nut house. I have never been to Gullport, nor have I had any dealing there. I believe that was a man named Bittern. I know no more about this than you do, less it would seem. I met with Hidalgo Conti only twice. Once shortly before the Leviathan shrimp were discovered and once a couple weeks after, and that was mainly concerning the purchase and construction of docs so they could have their own designated lane. Like I said, he foresaw the use of Rum for shipping lanes, and the discovery of the shrimp caused that investment to pay off even greater than expected.
once again you get the feeling he is telling the truth.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:12:54 PM
Listening as questions get asked and answered ..... Peza settles in her chair trying to piece together the puzzle ....
" there is still a lot of things that don't connect .... at least on the surface ......this Dark one is a presence here in RUM .... it has support from many factions .... but they are all well hidden .... a very closed group that has a long reach around the city and those that come here ..... "
"We need to figure out somehow to draw them out .... throw some light on them .... but i'm sure it has to do with this Hidalgo conti.... he must have made a deal .... a dark deal .... he had too much on the hook .... he would of been ruined if his expedition didnt succeed .... as they say follow the money "
" You have any idea where Hidalgo Conti is ?? "
CoDM James Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:42:14 PM As I said, I believe he is back on the Main Land in Plateau City. I know nothing about this "Dark One", and it doesn't seem like the sort of thing he would be involved with. He was a business man, and seemed to do everything by the books. Not the sort of person to get his hands dirty. He spoke with some politician about setting up his shipping route, visited with the new head of the WLA which I assume was about protection, and he dropped by the edifice.
knowledge local 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You remember Ceri mentioning at one of your breakfast meeting that the talk of the town was that the fixers were building some great new edifice that was sure to become a sight tourists will want to see when visiting Rum and reflect the greatness the is Rum. At the time it did not seem important, so it was not followed up on. Strangely, you do not recall much other talk about this edifice.}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20-1=9 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 4:44:08 PM
"Fine," Barratore stands abruptly, he's done with this man. "The dead of Gullport blame Bittern and Conti for gaining their trust and ultimately causing their deaths. And they say the same thing is happening here. You were specifically mentioned as a helping hand in all of this. Right now, i believe you. Conti is well beyond our reach on the mainland then. Is this Bittern person here in Rum?"
Barratore looks to the others, "Pretty much another dead end here"
The minotaur has more to say but it is pretty apparent he does not want to discuss it in front of Stoatis
Know Local 9
CoDM James Friday May 15th, 2015 5:19:35 PM
As Carter answers your questions Barratore once again feels his vision begin to cloud and fade out of the physical realm. Those around the large taur notice he himself is harder to focus on. Reflex Save 12 to touch Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { You also see what he sees, slipping partly into the Shadowlands with him.}
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As the land of the living slowly fades the Shadowlands once again reveal themselves to you. You find yourself standing in a large throne room where, oblivious to your presence, a man pleading for his life. It takes a moment for your eyes to adjust, but after a couple seconds you realize it is Angeni, former leader of the Cabal Nocturn. I beg of you, have mercy on me. I was set up. I never should have been put to death. I am innocent of that murder. Please, let me serve you.
On the other side of the room, sitting on a large throne is the most intimidating figure you have ever seen...before you stands a god! His voice echoes like thunder and emanates with power.
HOW DARE YOU PETITION ME!!! YOU, WHO WOULD WILLINGLY GIVE AWAY THEIR IMMORTAL AND EVERLASTING SOUL!!! YOU, WHO THOUGHT SO LITTLE OF YOUR GREATEST GIFT THAT YOU BARTERED IT AWAY FOR PETTY GAINS IN LIFE!!! I WILL NOT INTERVENE FOR ONE SUCH AS YOU AND RECLAIM IN DEATH WHAT YOU GAVE AWAY TO BILLOOPL FREELY IN LIFE. THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE UPHELD AND YOU WILL BE RETURNED TO THE DEEP CREVASSE TO SERVE YOUR CHOEN MASTER!!!
The man lowers his face to the ground and he swallows as he hears his fate has been sealed. He nods slowly and swallows before raising looking back up and staring Gargul straight in the eyes. I am sorry. Please, my mistakes were mine, but the children...please...they had no part in this. Spare the lives of my followers.
Once again the god's voice reverberates across the room, as loud and powerful as ever, but somehow less harsh. THAT MATTER HAS ALREADY BEEN DEALT WITH. OTHERS HAVE ALREADY SPARED THOSE WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT DOWN BY YOUR GREED, AND UNLIKE YOU, THEY HAVE TIME TO ERNESTLY REPENT OF THEIR DEEDS. YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE THINGS YOUR ACTS HAVE SET IN MOTION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE ABEL TO COME TO AN ARRANGEMENT.
-- -- -- -- --
The wold then returns to focus and you are bc in the waiting room. No time appears to have passed.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 d20+12=23 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 8:52:07 PM
Reflex save d20+12=23
Reacting quickly as Barratore starts to fade .... Peza reaches out to touch his arm ..... she watches in stunned awe at the scene .... listening to their conversation ...... the ranger blurts out
" he speaks the truth ....." is all she can manage before the Wold returns from the realm of the shadowlands
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+13=24 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 9:20:28 PM
Edson grabs at Barratore and then he sees what the Minotaur saw. His eyes go wide at the site of a god, amd his mouth begins to form the words of his namw even though no sound comes out. Once back he looks around to make sure everyone is Ok. "We saved the children !"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+6=11 ; d20+13=23 ; Saturday May 16th, 2015 3:00:10 PM
Brom doesn't react fast enough to grab his friend. He stands there on alert as things happen. His instinct is to draw his sword , and he has his hand on the hilt ready to eliminate any threat.
Reflex Save DC 11; Perception DC 23
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Sunday May 17th, 2015 6:50:17 PM
Barratore sucks in his breath and holds it for a moment as things go grey again and the living wold fades. Even though he is not being spoken too, Barratore tries to kneel and drop his gaze. This was something he should not be seeing, should not be hearing and should not be part of. The proud minotaur of the Starlight clan has never really known fera until this moment. The power, the authority, the sheer will that emminated across the room was more than humbling. Barratore quickly knows he will have no words for his friends when this passes, if this passes. For surely Gargul knows he is there and what might such a being think to the audacity of a mortal to intrude upon him such.
Upon his return, Barratore can only exhale and say, "Angeni is dead, a former follower of Gargul it seems who made a pact with Billboop. I think Bittern is our next stop."
CoDM James Monday May 18th, 2015 5:22:34 PM
Peza - Reacting quickly as Barratore starts to fade and watches in stunned awe...the ranger blurts out "he speaks the truth ....." before the Wold returns from the realm of the shadowlands.
Edson grabs at Barratore. His eyes go wide at the site of a god, and his mouth begins to form the words of his name, even though no sound comes out. Once back he looks around to make sure everyone is Ok. "We saved the children !"
Brom doesn't react fast enough to grab his friend. His instinct is to draw his sword, and he has his hand on the hilt ready to eliminate any threat.
Barratore sucks in his breath and holds it for a moment as things go grey again and the living wold fades. Even though he is not being spoken too, Barratore tries to kneel and drop his gaze, for surely Gargul knows he is there...he is certain Gargul knows he is there intruding into his realm.
Upon his return, Barratore can only exhale and say, "Angeni is dead, a former follower of Gargul it seems who made a pact with Billboop. I think Bittern is our next stop."
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Carter looks confused at the sudden exchange of words, apparently unaware of anything having taken place. Kids? Billoopl? What are you talking about? And the only Bittern I have ever heard of is in Gullport. I think this darkness is getting to your heads. He then finishes his drink and stand up, a not so subtle suggestion that this meeting is over.
At first it would appear that with Bittern and Cortez and Conti were dead ends, but then you remember that Carter mentioned Conti visiting Ceri and the Edifice. You also recall that Harper was looking into the matter of Barratore's dual residence in the Shadowlands.
Ooc: I to be move this along since we only have a a couple weeks to complete this module, but if you have any last questions on your way out I will answer them.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=30 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 8:43:43 PM
Brom relaxes as there doesn't seem to be any danger. He looks at Carter before leaving. "Not the darkness, things ya just don't know about."
Outside Brom says. "Ya want ta check out this statue thing before headin' back ta see Harper?"
Perception DC 30
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Monday May 18th, 2015 9:47:52 PM
"Sounds like a good idea Brom .... sooner or later we'll catch a break and piece togther some of the clues ... we're chasing ghosts .... we need to shine some light into this darkness .... for the people of Rum and our own sanity "
"Thanks for your help " adds Peza to Carter
"Lets get a steppin guys .... time is of the essence .... this darkness isnt going away until we figure this out "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Tuesday May 19th, 2015 6:48:11 AM
" To the edifice then?" Edson asks to the group As he downs the Remenants of the drink in his hand. He puts the empty glass down and swipes any untouched drinks on the table and downs them as well.
"Liquid Courage" he adds to the official.
CoDM James Tuesday May 19th, 2015 4:12:14 PM
As you walk towards the edifice your heat begins to pound and you find your foot steps begin to fall in unison. The journey seems to take longer than expected, likely due to the fact that with every step your hearts pond harder and louder. It doesn't take long before you are sure that anyone that might be passing by can hear, the sound is so loud. Suddenly you hear it, a rhythmic chanting that fill the night air like dreadful knocking as if the devil himself was requesting entry to Rum.
A moment later you turn the corner and come face to face with the edifice, that thing sure to become a sight tourists will want to see when visiting Rum and which would reflect the greatness the is Rum. Not a statue or a monument as some had expected, but a large green and ivory colored building on the edge of the island. Next to it is a large pool, the edge of which contains a great arch connecting it to the sea. You are unsure if this is a church or a government building, but the large gilded doors are cracked open and the strange chanting continues from within.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+19=22 ; d20+18=37 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 5:39:52 PM
Edson sneaks up to the open door to peer inside.
Stealth 22 Perception 37
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 9:54:04 PM
Barratore looks over at Carter and blurts, "Oh shut up." The others getting up to leave, distract him from saying more and he departs.
Once outside Barratore brings up his other thought, "The new captain might be in on this."
Barratore moves along as best as he can and upon rounding the corner he heads quickly towards the doors. He is not nearly as stealthy as Edson, but he pulls up about 15' short of the door so that Edson has a chance to quietly look in and report
Perception 11
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 64/94 (84/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=16 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 11:48:19 PM
Barratore's words strike harder than any the man has heard. Betrayed by a comrade, a member of the WLA, their captain...Brom's blood begins to boil. "Fer her sake, she better not be..." He says.
Like Barratore, Brom pulls up short of the doors and waits for Edson to scout. Brom's sword is out and he is itching to slaughter cultists.
CoDM James d20=20 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 5:00:18 PM
Edson sneaks up to the open door to peer inside, the people's chanting covering up any sound from his stealthy movements.
Once outside Barratore brings up his other thought, "The new captain might be in on this." Barratore then moves along as best as he can and pulls up about 15' short of the door so that Edson has a chance to quietly look in and report.
Bom feels Barratore's words strike harder than any the man has heard. Betrayed by a comrade, a member of the WLA, their captain...Brom's blood begins to boil. "Fer her sake, she better not be..." He says. Like Barratore, Brom pulls up short of the doors and waits for Edson to scout.
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Inside the building dozens of robed figures stand chanting words long forgotten. The room is a sea of green, their heads moving like the waves of the ocean. At the front of the room several figures stand, set apart in their robes trimmed in gold and silver. Behind them stands a serpentine altar somehow reminiscent of the one you saw when rescuing the marooned sailors, the type worshiped by the Sea hags in the 4th age of the Wold before the Cataclysm.
As you scan the people you are relieved by just one thing, no one there is over 8ft tall with large horns sticking out from under their robes, and most in the crowd are of average size if not smaller.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 76/106Character Sheet Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:09:20 PM
Barratore waits for Edson to report back. Once he has heard the details of what is going on, Barratore readies his shield. His blade remains sheathed to free his hand to drink a potion or two before the assault. Barratore plans to drink a fly potion and mirror image philter and then blast into the room
The fighter looks to the others, "Gargul's waiting for them and Imod is with us."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:47:20 PM
Edson heads back and relays what he saw. He takes his bow out, and readies his arrows. "What's the plan?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d20+13=29 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 3:16:38 PM
"Charge in and send 'm all ta Gargul..." He says in response to Edson. Brom drinks a CSW potion and plans to drink an Enlarge potion before going in.
CSW potion: heals 23.
Perception DC 23
CoDM James Thursday May 21st, 2015 3:47:06 PM
ooc: Has anyone heard from Peza / Chris? Are you all ready to enter the temple?
CoDM James Thursday May 21st, 2015 5:39:27 PM
As you stand at the temple door you make your last second plans. Do you go in swinging or casting spells? To you try to start a dialogue? Would it b better to attack those closest you or focus on those i the front of the room? As you decide the seconds tick by.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 101/106Character Sheet d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d4=2 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 8:38:41 PM
Barratore had forgotten he was wounded until Brom drank a potion. He smirks and drinks one as well. (Heals 25) "I'm not for killing everything that moves in there. Some might be like them stupid kids. Might not have to kill me all. We go in loud, see who runs and who stands. Those that stand we give one chance to sit and then we put them down."
"Edson trail in behind me and Brom"
With that, BarrTore drinks the fly potion and then the toros philter of Mirror Image
Barratore pulls open the doors and moves inside with a great bellow. "I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan and I am ending this darkness!
Fly speed 40 49/50 Mirror image 3 images 30/30
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Thursday May 21st, 2015 9:25:22 PM
" I'll stay by the door and give you bow support. Im only attacking any I see being aggressive."
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Thursday May 21st, 2015 9:33:17 PM
Peza follows closely behind her friends ..... staying quiet she nods as Edson does his recon .... she quietly and smoothly unslings her crossbow ..... snapping a mgaical bolt into place [ screaming bolt ]
As Barratore bellows his challenge ..... she fires the bolt down the middle of the room .... it screams a wide [20' ] path behind it
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+18=27 ; d20+19=31 ; 3d6+13=22 ; Friday May 22nd, 2015 9:20:01 AM
Seeing Barratore drink down a couple of potions, Brom drinks down his Enlarge potion too.
He follows Barratore in with his sword out. "Surrender, or yur gonna die! The barbarian stands next to the minotaur, his frame is now larger than that of Barratore's. His massive frame exudes an aura of bad dude.
AoO for his now 10-ft reach: AC 31, damage 22 (used for opponents who are attacking and not for opponents that appear to be fleeing past Brom)
Intimidate DC 27
Spells: Enlarge (10/10)
DM James I had to change a word due to language. There was a language reminder on the DM board this week.
CoDM James Friday May 22nd, 2015 4:37:35 PM
Barratore remembers how many of the Cabal turned out to be mere children, "I'm not for killing everything that moves in there. Some might be like them stupid kids. Might not have to kill me all. We go in loud, see who runs and who stands. Those that stand we give one chance to sit and then we put them down." He then drinks several potions and proceeds to layout a plan.
Edson agrees to stay by the door and give support, but will only attacking those being aggressive.
Peza draws her crossbow as well as a screaming bolt.
Brom drinks an enlarge potion and follows behind Barratore.
As soon as Barratore finishes drinking his toros philter of Mirror Image several copies of the large taur open the doors and moves inside with a great bellow. In unison they chime,"I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan and I am ending this darkness!
Immediately behind him Brom charges in with his sword out. "Surrender, or yur gonna die! The barbarian stands next to the minotaur, his frame is now larger than that of Barratore's. His massive frame exudes an aura of bad dude.
SCREECH!!!!! Peza follows closely behind her friends and fires the bolt down the middle of the room. Chaos erupts as followers drop to the ground or try to escape through the windows. Only those in the front of the room appear unaffected.
Edson stays in the doorway, watching for any signs of aggression, and he is not disappointed. Three of the leaders in the front begin draw swords. Come at us then. We have awoken the ancient power of this land! Do you really think you can defeat us? Come at us then!
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+13=19 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=2 ; Saturday May 23rd, 2015 12:34:17 AM
Edson fires twice at G-14. He looked aggressive enough for the elf.
Hit ac 20, 4 dmg Hit Ac 19. 2 Dmg
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 101/106Character Sheet d20+18=31 ; 4d8+16=35 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=23 ; 2d8+16=24 ; 2d8+16=26 ; Monday May 25th, 2015 2:52:52 PM
Barratore uses the flight granted from his potion to move straight ahead just above the floor. (Charge move to J/14) "Then we will destroy that as well!" He calls back. Barratore draws his great blade as he propels across the floor
(Charge, power attack, vital strike hit AC 31. DMG 35. Target h/12) AoO if needed hit AC 22/23. DMG 24/26
Fly speed 40 48/50 Mirror image 3 images 29/30
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 d20+16=35 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=22 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Monday May 25th, 2015 9:27:34 PM
Snapping a bolt into place as her eyes sweep the room .... watching most scatter or dive for cover ...
"Yeah ... we'll bring this place down upon you " responds Peza as she lets fly a salvo at the one who spoke " Waards luck is on our side " as she sees he bolts slam home "
Temple beast shot d20+16=35 ! crit hit !!~ damage d8+1=4 shock damage d6=4 total damage 8 crit roll d20+16=27 ! woot !! damage d8+1=4 shock damage d6=3 total damage 7 2nd shot d20+11=22 hit ?? damage d8+1=5 shock damage d6=5 total damage 10
the raven haired girl keeps loading bolts as she shiffles a few steps forward [ 5'ft move ]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=19 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=23 ; 3d6+16=28 ; 3d6+16=30 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 9:46:17 AM
Brom moves to M10/N9. The large man has his sword out ready to end the lives of the usurpers.
Perception DC 19
AoO, for reach: AC 41 (threat, AC 23 to confirm), damage 28 (add 30 more if crit)
Rage: 11/24 Enlarge: 9/10
CoDM James d20=8 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=7 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 6:51:07 PM
At the drawing of swords Edson fires twice deciding the act aggressive enough to justify the act. The first arrow hits its mark, burying itself deep into one of the cleric's side.
Barratore uses the flight granted from his potion to move straight ahead just above the floor. "Then we will destroy that as well!" He calls back. Barratore draws his great blade as he propels across the floor, his attack doing naturally large amounts of damage. (Vital Strike cannot be used with a charge reference. I learned this after typing this post, so the extra dmg counts this time.)
Peza snaps a bolt into place as her eyes sweep the room .... watching most scatter or dive for cover "Yeah ... we'll bring this place down upon you " responds Peza as she lets fly a salvo at the one who spoke. (forward center) Waards luck is on our side " as she sees he bolts slam home.
Brom then moves moves forward, his sword out ready to end the lives of the usurpers. Perception DC 19 AoO, for reach: AC 41 (threat, AC 23 to confirm), damage 28 (add 30 more if crit) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
As Brom and Barratore move forward and attack the cleric in the centers eye's seem to glaze over and they feel the air seem to thicken as if the room is closing I around them. Will Save 18, if failed Highlight to display spoiler: { As you approach the enemy you feel him giving off an aura of madness. Visions of creatures long since dead and better off unremembered fill your head. Humanoid figures with tentacles dangling from their face seem to surround you and you find yourself awash in confusion}
Feeling a bit out of sorts? The man on the left asks as he engages the the enlarged Brom. The man swings, but not hard enough to pierce the barbarian's tough armor. Brom, on the other hand, retaliates (AoO) and nearly takes the man's arm off.
A moment later lightning rains down from the ceiling as the woman on the right calls out, You think you can defeat us who have been granted the powers and riches of the deep? Your bodies will be sent to the watery depths before this is through! (Brom takes 9 electrical damage, Barratore takes 7)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 d20+16=34 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 9:15:44 PM
Filled with confidence .... Peza keeps firing .... her bolts hitting home in a tight group ....
" Defeat you ... Yes ... you''ll be vanquished and food for the crabs .... " retorts the ranger
Temple beast shot d20+16=34 crit hit !! damage d8+1=2 shock damage d6=3 total damage = 5 crit roll d20+1=23 damage d8+1=2 shock damage d6=6 total damage 8 2nd shot d20+11=26 ! damage d8+1=4 shock damage d6=3 total damage [/b] 7 [/b] Totaloverall damage = 20
Smoothly reloading bolt after bolt .... Peza shuffles a few steps forward [ 5'ft move ]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+12=24 ; 2d8+16=25 ; 2d8+16=32 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 10:04:01 PM
Will save 11 Failed. I like the description but i think something got cut off. There is no game affect listed with the fail
Barratore sidesteps and clenches his eyes tightly for a moment as the spell washes over him and even stranger things are pulled from his nightmares than simple dead people. He steps left, setting up a flank for Brom and strikes again at the head cleric in front of him
5' move to J/13 Attack H/12 Power Attack Hit AC 32/23 Dmg 25+32 (first roll should have been at +16 b/c of Power Attack and the second at +11)
Fly speed 40 47/50 Mirror image 3 images 28/30
DM James Thanks, the link got dropped somehow. It was supposed to say confusion. It has been corrected now.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet d100=9 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 7:34:20 AM
Barratore's confusion roll 9, act normally. Yay my post remains....
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+6=9 ; d100=45 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 11:48:24 AM
The visage of the man-thing sends waves of mental energy washing into the barbarian's mind. The sudden onslaught confuses the man and he stands there babbling incoherently.
Will save DC 9, confusion roll 45
Current AC 19 Rage: 12/24 Enlarge: 8/10
CoDM James Wednesday May 27th, 2015 7:26:19 PM
Peza - Filled with confidence keeps firing, her bolts hitting home in a tight group in their quarry. "You''ll be vanquished and food for the crabs .... "
Barratore feels the strange aura wash over him, and although he feels himself scumming to it he manages to keep fighting and sidesteps as he clenches his eyes tightly for a moment. He steps left, setting up a flank for Brom and strikes again at the head cleric in front of him. As his blade finds its mark and the cleric dies Barratore feels the aura dissipate.
Brom stands still as the visage of the man-thing sends waves of mental energy washing into the barbarian's mind. The sudden onslaught confuses the man and he stands there babbling incoherently. Finally the feeling leaves as Barratore strikes down the center cleric.
As Brom and Barratore feel the oppressive aura leave them the cleric next to Brom allows his eyes to glaze over and you once again feel the air thicken as if the room is closing. Will Save 18, if failed Highlight to display spoiler: { You feel the cleric giving off an aura of madness. Visions of creatures long since dead and better off unremembered fill your head. Among the more terrifying visions is a creature whose name no lips dare speak aloud, and who gnaws hungrily in inconceivable, unlighted chambers beyond time amidst the muffled, maddening beating of vile drums and the thin, monotonous whine of accursed flutes; to which detestable pounding and piping dance slowly, awkwardly, and absurdly the gigantic ultimate gods, the blind, voiceless, tenebrous, mindless messenger of crawling chaos.}
In the back of the room the last cleric puts her hand on a holy symbol and begins chanting, casting some sort of spell.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 d20+16=27 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+1=2 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:09:59 PM
A small grin of satisfaction as her target falls ..... she spots Brom standing still .... [i] " thats odd . he 's normally a blur of agression ..... she quickly focuses on his foe amd fires a salvo to support her friend
d20+16=27 ack no crit ;-) damage d8+1=2 shock damage d6=5 total damage 7 d20+11=19 missed no damage
"Edson .... fire at Brom's foe .... i think he is enspelled of some sort "
Peza again shuffles a little closer to the mighty duo of warriors [5'ft move forward]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+14=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=3 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:22:23 PM
Edson takes Peza's suggestion and fires at the cleric facing Brom. Both arrows look good as they leave the bow.
Hit ac 22, 7 dmg Hit ac 18, 3 Dmg
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; d100=84 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=20 ; 2d8+16=22 ; 2d8+16=27 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:44:55 PM
Barratore growls as the first spell leaves his mind. he is about to adjust for a further tactical advantage when the second spell tears into him. Barratore's mind reels and seeks haven at the furthest reaches and earliest memories, but even there the hunger calls for him in t the darkness. he is small and helpless, in the corner of his fathers hut as the things attack the Starlight clan. Brays of pain and anguish reach his ears from beyond the thin walls. The door bursts open and his father begins to enter with his uncle Metascar. Both great warriors but now their eyes rounded with fear. Barratore hears them scream something and then he is coated in a hot vegetable soup. The two taurs falls forward with a squishing thud. Looking down the young Barratore knows now that he is covered in their blood and internal organs where their chests have exploded.
Barratore screams aloud, That is not what happened! DIE!" he strikes the thing in front of him. DIE!! he strikes again with all the pain a lost child now grown can muster
confusion 84 attack the nearest creature L/11 Power Attack Hit AC 23/20 DMG 22/27
Fly speed 40 46/50 Mirror image 3 images 27/30
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+6=26 ; d100=99 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=20 ; 3d6+25=32 ; 3d6+25=36 ; 3d6+25=31 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 9:55:48 AM
Unlike before Brom resists the mental attack from the cleric. Fueled with a renewed anger, the barbarian strikes at the man in front of him.
Attack (PA): AC 27, AC 33 (threat, AC 20 confirm crit); damage 32, 36 (67 if crit)
Current AC 19 Rage: 13/24 remaining Enlarge: 3/10 remaining
CoDM James Thursday May 28th, 2015 7:18:42 PM
Peza grins with satisfaction as her target falls. Then she spots Brom standing still .... [i] " thats odd . he 's normally a blur of agression[i] ..... she quickly focuses on his foe amd fires a salvo to support her friend. Once again the ranger proves her worth as one of the two bolts find its mark.
Edson takes Peza's suggestion and fires at the cleric facing Brom. Both arrows look good as they leave the bow, but only one hits.
Barratore is taken over by the madness and strikes out at the thing closest him...fortunately that is one of the green clerics and not Brom as both blows connect sending forth a rain of blood and sinue.
Brom clears his head and resists the new attack. Fueled with a renewed anger, the barbarian strikes at the man in front of him. The enlarged barbarian swings his enhanced sword and watches as it tears the mans arms clean off. The cleric drops to his knees before collapsing face down on the floor.
Fools! You think you have won? The green clad woman yells. Our souls belong to the Lord of the Deep, not to Gargul. We took down the best of his servants in this very room, and with our deaths He Shall Rise and we will remain to serve him! With that her arms thrust towards the ground and lightning once again rains down from the ceiling and envelopes her. When the air clears all that remains is the smell of burnt flesh and ozone.
As you look around you notice the shattered shards of a mirror, laid out in a rough approximation of how the mirror would have looked when whole lies on the altar with its silver frame laying close by. The glass of the shards present seems suspiciously clouded in places as if the mirror has trapped the image of something reflected on its surface.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet Thursday May 28th, 2015 11:28:08 PM
Barratore looks at the crazy woman as she falls and the other two, already dead. "Yea. I do think we won." Barratore has had enough of mirrors and has no intention of playing with another one. "Peza. I say we set the whole place alight
Fly speed 40 45/50 Mirror image 3 images 26/30
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=20 ; Friday May 29th, 2015 4:21:10 PM
Brom nods at Barratore's statement to the pile of barbecue, but the battle hardened warrior thinks that couldn't been all there was to it. He notices the mirror on the floor and thinks that since this started with a mirror, that's where it will end.
Sword still drawn, Brom moves up to the mirror and examines it without touching it. He looks over it to see if there is something special about it, including looking into the pieces.
Perception DC 20
Current AC 19 Rage: 14/24 used Enlarge: 4/10 used
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Friday May 29th, 2015 9:51:36 PM
A little perplexed at the womens sacrifice..... her attention is drawn as she watchjes Brom study the broken mirror .... she also approachs it ...... at little hesitant to look but she does it anyway .... they needed to figure out what they are facing ....
" Barratore got a new shadow from a mirror .... i'm sure this has similar properties of some sort ... something trapped in the mirror or released .... intresting to note that they claimed they killed the previous serrvants of whatever they worship "
DM James That was meant to imply Gargul's servant, not the Lord of the Deep.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+14=15 ; d20+9=11 ; Friday May 29th, 2015 10:20:08 PM
Two more arrows fly from Edson's bow, but neither comes close.
CoDM James Friday May 29th, 2015 10:46:20 PM
Barratore looks at the crazy woman as she falls and the other two, already dead. "Yea. I do think we won." Barratore has had enough of mirrors and has no intention of playing with another one. "Peza. I say we set the whole place alight
Brom nods at Barratore's statement to the pile of barbecue, but the battle hardened warrior thinks that couldn't been all there was to it. He notices the mirror on the floor and thinks that since this started with a mirror, that's where it will end. Sword still drawn, Brom moves up to the mirror and examines it without touching it. He looks over it to see if there is something special about it, including looking into the pieces.
Peza, A little perplexed at the woman's sacrifice approaches the mirror intent of figuring out what you are facing. She also ponders why they would kill their god's own servants, but then she realizes it must be referring to Gargul's servant, possibly the Dread.
Peza and Brom slowly approach the mirror, staring into its cloudy image. Through the haze you can make out the outline of a woman who appears to be in the processes of breaking the mirror. Brom picks it up and the image begins to change to that of the Shadowlands where two figures appear to be talking.
Perception 10Highlight to display spoiler: {As the mirror is picked up Barratore begins to fade and become translucent.}
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=19 ; Saturday May 30th, 2015 6:51:17 PM
As the man looks into the mirror, he unconsciously reaches for and begins to pick the mirror up. He looks at the image displayed in its surface and sees, and hears, a conversation occurring between two people. Instinctual, Brom then focuses on something that catches his eye. Barratore begins to fade away!
His head immediately snaps over towards his friend and he is speechless at the sight of what he sees. Although words do not cross his lips, the instinct-driven barbarian moves to action. With a few steps, of his now large frame, he is standing within reach of the vanishing minotaur. With his arm outstretched, Brom extends the mirror to the minotaur and places it in his hand. Now Brom and Barratore stand together in contact with the cursed mirror waiting for whatever is to happen to befall them.
It is in that moment Brom finds words to speak. "If this be the end, then let it be together...as brothers..."
Perception DC 19
Current AC 19 Rage: 15/24 used Enlarge: 5/10 used
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet d20+5=22 ; Sunday May 31st, 2015 9:38:30 PM
Barratore snorts and moves towards Brom as the man touches the mirror. He thought he had already proven what a dumb idea that was earlier. Barratore nods at Brom and bares his teeth in a smile "Not dying today like this. When we go the gods will be watching so as to write songs about us. "
Barratore tries to steel his nerve for what lies ahead, perhaps a meeting with Gargul
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Sunday May 31st, 2015 9:40:18 PM
With Brom quick to react to Barratore's fade to the shadowlands as he did before ..... she knows its not a physical crossover .... the previous time they could hear what was happening as the young thief spoke to the dreadlord .... but could not interact with the scene ....
Peza observes the mirror .... watching to see if Barratore's fade will be seen in the reflection of the mirror
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday June 1st, 2015 4:30:00 PM
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CoDM James Monday June 1st, 2015 7:10:23 PM
ooc: Working on a post. I was trying to give Edson time to post.
CoDM James Monday June 1st, 2015 7:40:23 PM
Brom looks into the mirror, unconsciously reaching for it. Instinctual, Brom then focuses on something that catches his eye. Barratore begins to fade away! Brom extends the mirror to the minotaur and places it in his hand.
Barratore snorts and moves towards Brom. "Not dying today like this. When we go the gods will be watching so as to write songs about us. " Barratore tries to steel his nerve for what lies ahead, perhaps a meeting with Gargul
Peza observes the mirror .... watching to see if Barratore's fade will be seen in the reflection of the mirror
Edson remains motionless.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
As Brom hands Barratore the mirror shadows appear to leak out of the mirror and envelope the room. Before you a vision of the Dread kneels speaking with Gargul in his throne room.
My Lord, I swear that I never entered into any arrangements with Billoopl. All I have done has been to stop his rise back to power and to try to prevent him from subverting the peoples of Rum.
The enormous visage of Gargul nods. YOU HAVE BEEN A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT, AND I AM WELL AWARE OF YOUR ACTIONS. YOU HAVE SHOW GREAT FORTITUDE IN THE FACE OF THE MOST AUDACIOUS OF EVILS AND I COMMEND YOU ON YOUR STRENGTH OF WILL. UNFORTUNATELY, I WILL NOT HELP YOU IN THIS MATTER. THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF MAGIC THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO USE MAGIC, AND THOSE PRECONDITIONS INEVITABLY ARRANGE THEMSELVES. PART OF THIS IS THAT ALL THINGS MUST TAKE ON THE WEAKNESSES OF THE FORMS THEY INHABIT. WITHOUT YOUR SHADOW YOU SHALL NEVER FIND REST. UNLESS SOMEONE RETURNS IT TO YOU, I AM AFRAID THAT YOU SHALL CONTINUE TO WANDER LOST IN THE SHADOWLANDS.
The man lowers his head. I understand and am sorry if I have displeased you. My intentions were honorable, and if this is my fate it is a price I will gladly pay to have been in your service. I only wish I could have served you better.
Bossy Man!!! Gargul turns and glares at the dancing imp behind him. I HAVE TOLD YOU NEVER TO CALL ME THAT!!! CALL ME...BOSSY MAN AGAIN AND YOU WILL BE IN THE LANDS OF UNREST SERVING GA'AL! But there are people, not spirits, people! Gargul raises his eyebrows in a look of mock suprise.
"COME ADVENTURERS STAND BEFORE ME AND MAKE YOUR REQUEST. I IMAGINE THERE IS MUCH YOU WISH TO KNOW. SPEAK HONESTLY AND I WILL REPLY IN KIND."
Suddenly the shadows around you are gone and you are all fully in the Shadowlands, not just a vision, but physically in the realm.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Monday June 1st, 2015 9:38:28 PM
Edson looks to the others, and his knees begin to go week a bit. He steadies himself as he slings his bow over his arm. What would a puny bow and arrow do if the God Gargul decided to end them.
" What is happening to Rum? Why is it perpetual darkness?"
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Monday June 1st, 2015 10:05:13 PM
Steeling her herself as she realizes they have suddenly been granted a audience with Gargul himself ....
"Yes indeed they is much to ask .... not sure where to start .... but here goes ......
Something dark and powerful has been awakened in the new City of Rum... it happened in a short time that the building of Rum might even have been a cover too perpertrate this act ..... sacrifices have been made againist innocents to empower this dark being ..... Billoopl. i think it is called .... we know littleof it or its powers ..... some helpful hints in how to battle it would be useful ...... as my friend asks this darkness that hangs over Rum .... is it to cover its actions to subvert Rum to its will ?? ...."
AS for this dread .... he has lost his shadow .... but i beilieve we have found it .... if we may return it to hm for his honorable quest to defeat the dark one " as Peza eyes seek out Barratore
" Alson recently you had a a young man here ... a theif .... his name is Angeni .... we have proof he was setup by the minions of this Billoopl..... written proof .... i hope that that can be weighed in his favor to at least lessen his punishment "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 9:19:08 AM
Barratore moves forward, an impulsive reaction to the power of Gargul instructing him to come forward. His weapon in hand, forgotten. His shield, forgotten as well. All the young minotaur knows at this moment is Gargul, lord of life and keeper of the dead. A few strides is all he manages before descending to a knee and finding a spot on the floor in front of him to stare at. Somewhere behind him, Peza's voice sounds with Edsons.
Make a request? What kind of request? What was worthy? What was significant? The questions overwhelm his mind and Barratore answers by continuing to stare at a spot on the floor
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:33:15 AM
Brom gives Barratore a smirk. "Yur right."
Brom looks around defensively at the scene of the Land of Shadow. He instinctively looks for opponents before he realizes Gargul is there. The awesome power of the deity overwhelms the young man and he blocks out all others save the God before him.
The question posed by Gargul seems out of place- make a request of a god? A flood of possiblities, which should have been running through the man's mind, are replaced with emptiness. Brom's mind goes blank and for many moments, the barbarian cannot for a thought. Eventually, one thought does come to his mind. He wants Rum returned to how it was before the darkness fell. But how does one make a request to such a power?
CoDM James Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 8:14:12 PM
Looking at Peza and Edson Gargul says,
I THINK THIS WILL BE EASIEST IF I ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS OUT OF ORDER. UNFORTUNTAELY ANGENI'S FATE IS ONE OF HIS OWN MAKING AND HE WILL NOT ENJOY LIFE AGAIN UNTIL HE HAS PAID FOR HIS SINS.
THE STORY BEGINS MANY YEARS AEON AGO, ALMOST SINCE THE TIME THE JERICHO FIRST CREATED THE WOLD. THERE WAS AN IMMORTAL POWER OF THE SEA AT THAT TIME NAMED BILLOOPL. BILLOOPL DIDN'T REALLY BECOME SELF-AWARE UNTL THE SECOND AGE. EVEN THEN, BILLOOPL DID NOT REALIZE THERE WAS MORE TO THE WOLD THAN THE DEEP. AFTER GAINING AWARENESS HE WENT IN SEARCH OF OTHER INTELLIGENT LIFE.
HE EVENTUALLY ENCOUNTERED A SEA-FARING PEOPLE WHO WILLINGLY WORSHIPPED HIM AS "FATHER OF THE DEEP". THE ONSET OF THE CATACLYSM ENDED THE 4TH AGE OF THE WOLD AND CAUSED HIS BASE OF WORSHIPERS TO DWINDLE TO ALMOST NOTHING. WHILE THERE IS OTHER LIFE IN THE SEA, SUCH AS THE GIANT JELLY FISH, BILLOOPL FOUND HIMSELF WANTING FOLLOWERS WHOM HE COULD ACTUALLY HOLD A REAL CONVERSATION WITH.
UNTIL RECENTLY, NO ONE ELSE TRAVELLED AS FAR EAST OF THESE ISLANDS AND HE LAY ALL BUT FORGOTTEN. IT REMAINED THAT WAY FOR AGES WITH ONLY SMALL A FEW FAMILY HANDING DOWN TALES OF HIS POWER. IT WAS NOT UNTIL BITTERN, A MINOR OFFICIAL IN THE ALL-BUT-DEAD ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS THE SHIPPING GUILD SHARED THAT INFORMATION WITH HIDALGO CONTI.
HIDALGO CONTI, THE HEAD OF THE GUILD, MANAGED TO TALK THE LORD HIGH MAYOR OF PLATEAU CITY, STURTEVANT, INTO SUPPORTING HIS VISION OF ESTABLISHING A STRATEGICALLY-LOCATED PORT CITY TO BECOME A GATEWAY TO EXPLORATION AND TRADE WITH LANDS WEST OF THE SOUTH YRTHIAN ARCHIPELAGO--THE PLANNED CITY OF RUM. REALIZING THAT THE HUGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WOULD PAY VERY WELL INDEED FOR THE CLOSEST ESTABLISHED SETTLEMENT THAT COULD SUPPLY THE MASSIVE ARMY OF BUILDERS REQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT, BITTERN GATHERED ALL OF HIS PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN ORDER TO OUT-RACE THE FORMING FIXER FLEET AND ESTABLISH A SETTLEMENT NAMED GULLPORT. BITTERN WORKED QUICKLY, REACHING WHAT HE ESTIMATED TO BE THE PERFECT LITTLE ISLAND JUST TO THE WEST OF THE LARGEST ISLAND IN THE SOUTH YRTHIAN ARCHIPELAGO, USING UP PRACTICALLY EVERY LAST BIT OF THE SHIPS AND SUPPLIES HE'D BROUGHT TO ESTABLISH GULLPORT. FAR TOO LATE, HOWEVER, BITTERN AND EVERYONE WHO HAD SETTLED THE OUTPOST WITH HIM DISCOVERED, TO THEIR UTTER HORROR, THAT THEY HAD GROSSLY MISCALCULATED WHERE RUM WOULD ULTIMATELY END UP: GULLPORT WAS NOW ON A PRACTICALLY-BARREN ISLAND THAT WAS TOO FAR AWAY FROM RUM'S FINAL LOCATION ON CRESCENT ISLAND FOR ANY OF THEM TO REACH ALIVE...NOT WITH ALL OF THEIR OWN RESOURCES USED UP.
BITTERN'S FAMILY HAD BEEN ONE OF THE FEW WHO EVEN REMEMBERED THAT BILLOOPL WAS CALLED "THE FATHER OF THE DEEP." BITTERN MADE THE PROPER RITUAL AND SACRIFICE TO GET THE ATTENTION OF THE POWER OF THE OCEANS...AND BILLOOPL ANSWERED. SEEING A WAY TO FINALLY GET SOME INTELLIGENT SOULS TO INHABIT THE DEEP ONCE MORE, BILLOOPL EAGERLY SUPPLIED THE BOUNTY OF THE SEA AND THE PROPER WEATHER TO GET CROPS TO GROW ON THE ISLAND WHEREUPON GULLPORT WAS LOCATED. IN RETURN, THE CITIZENS OF GULLPORT WHO WISHED TO SHARE IN THE PROSPERITY WOULD ALL WORSHIP BILLOOPL, FEEDING THE BODIES OF THE DECEASED TO THE SEA AND--ONCE A YEAR--GIVE A PORTION OF LIVING SOULS OVER TO THE FATHER OF THE DEEP AS WELL. EVERYONE IN GULLPORT AGREED, AND BILLOOPL WAS EAGERLY LOOKING FORWARD TO CONVERSATIONS THAT HAD ACTUAL WORDS IN THEM ONCE MORE.
CoDM James Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 8:22:11 PM FOR THE SAKE OF TIME, LETS JUST SAY THINGS DID NOT WORK OUT THANKS TO THE CREW OF THE LIONFISH (BONE TOWN'S GAME), AND BILLOOPL, IN HIS TERRIBLE ANGER, IMMEDIATELY CALLED IN THE CONTRACT HE'D MADE WITH THE ENTIRE TOWN, CAUSING EACH AND EVERY ONE OF HIS WORSHIPERS TO DROWN IN THE SEA. UNFORTUNATELY A FEW OF HIS FOLLOWERS WERE SPARED AND SPREAD HIS FOLLOWING TO RUM. THE TOWN'S CORRUPTION WAS A SLOW PROCESS. BITTERN AND MEMBERS OF THE SHIPPING GUILD ORGANIZED THE TRI BAR IN ORDER TO REMOVE KEY OFFICIALS FROM POWER, INCLUDING THE HEAD OF YOUR WLA IN HOPES OF REPLACING THERINGER WITH A SERVANT OF HIS OWN. WHEN CERI WAS CHOSEN INSTEAD HE TRIED HIRING ASSASSINS TO DO THE JOB FOR HIM. ONCE AGAIN YOU WERE VICTORIOUS IN SIDETRACKING HIS PLANS.
UNFORTUNATELY, BITTERN WAS NOT ONE TO GIVE UP SO EASILY. HE MANAGED TO GET THE SHIPPING GUILD TO CONTACT CERI AND CONVINCE HER TO CONTACT BILLOOPL. REST ASSURED THAT SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT SHE WAS DOING, BUT HER ACTIONS RESULTED IN BILLOOPL RELEASING THE LEVIATHAN SHRIMP AND SHOWING HIS FOLLOWERS THE GIFTS HE COULD GIVE THEM. AFTER THAT THE SHIPPING GUILD BUILT A TEMPLE FOR BILLOOPL AND HIRED A GROUP OF VAMPIRES TO CONTINUE TAKING OUT KEY OFFICIALS.
EVENTUALLY HIS FOLLOWING BECAME LARGE ENOUGH THAT THEY ATTEMPTED AN ANCIENT RITUAL SACRIFICE THAT WOULD BE POWERFUL ENOUGH TO ELEVATE BILLOOPL TO GODHOOD. THE DARKNESS YOU EXPERIENCED IS A SIN OF HIS RISING POWER, BUT YOUR SAVING OF THE CHILDREN HALTED HIS RISE TO GODHOOD.
BECAUSE OF THIS WE WERE ABLE TO TALK TO HIM AND CONVINCE HIM TO CHANGE HIS WAYS. IT IS A SLOW PROCESS, BUT ALL LIVING THINGS DESERVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REDEMPTION. NO LONGER WILL HE DIRECTLY BE INVOLVED IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE WOLD. ANY INFLUENCE HE HOPES TO HAVE MUST COME THROUGH THE WORK OF HIS FOLLOWERS. WHAT IS MORE, BILLOOPL HAS BEEN SHOWN THERE IS A MORE RIGHTEOUS PATH AND AGREED TO FOLLOW IT. FOR NOW, HE WILL BE A SUBORDINATE OF GA'AL. REST ASSURED THAT NO MORE EVIL WILL COME FROM HIM.
IN ADDITION TO THIS, WE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO CLEANSE HIS CHURCH, BUT IT APPEARS YOU TOOK CARE OF THAT FOR US.
(Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to make sure the backstory and link between your past modules were clear. Because of the merger things are a little rushed.
Please start making sure your CS are up to date. Everyone should have exactly lvl 10 XP and wealth. Adjust your gear accordingly.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 9:40:04 PM
Barratoer takes in the story, well some of it anyway, while his gaze continues to burn into the floor. Finally he finds his voice, "I do have a boon to ask. I have been....blessed to have Dread's shadow merge with me, but I would ask it be returned to him now. I am a simple warrior and the gifts of the Shadowlands are not for me."
OoC Wealth at 62k? XP 105k?
DM James That is correct. You do not need to do this in the Catacombs since everything is at full price.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 9:40:36 PM
With a respectiveful bow to gargul
"Thank you for enlightning us .... its been an honor .... i'm glad we could play a minor role in setting this on a better path .... hopefully Rum will be better for it ....."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 11:55:09 PM
Edson just laughs....
" We do the work of gods it seems." he says to the others. "The work of gods."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 12:23:24 PM
Brom stands before Gargul, his eyes never leaving the deity. He listens to his words, most he understands and some he doesn't bother to put brain power towards understanding.
Brom waits to be sent back or told to leave.
Before leaving, Brom does say one sentence. "My Lord, I hope it'll be a long time 'fore I see ya again, no offense, my Lord."
CoDM James Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 2:54:16 PM
As you take in what Gargul said and begin talking the Dread speaks up. Did you say you brought my shadow???!!!
YES. Gargul responds. I KNOW YOU DID WHAT YOU DID SO THAT IN THE EVENT OF YOUR DEATH OTHERS MIGHT BE GUIDED TO STOP BILLOOPL, BUT IN DOING SO YOU YOU CORUPTED WHAT WAS SACRED...I AM WEARY OF THE POWERS OF THE WOLD SUBVERTING MY PRIESTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE AS IMPORTANT AS THE GRIM. HOWEVER, YOU HAVE SHOWN FAITH AND HUMILITY, AND I BELIEVE THE LESSON HAS BEEN LEARNED.
Gargul then turns to you, THIS SACRED RITUAL WAS REVEALED TO HARPER, BUT SINCE YOU WERE UNABLE TO MEET WITH HER BEFORE COMING HERE WE WILL HAVE TO DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY....
BARRATORE , BLESSED BY THE HEART OF IMOD, NEPHEW OF METASCAR AND DECENDANT OF THE STEELWIND CLAN. COME FORTH AND STAND BEFORE ME. YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH THE ABILLITIES OF A GRIM. THE ABILLITY TO STRIKE THE INCORPOREAL, TO PEER INTO THE SHADOWLANDS AND EVEN TO BYPASS OBSTACLES OF THE PHYSICAL REALM...EVEN IF THEY WERE BEYOND YOUR CONTROL, BUT IT IS TIME TO GIVE BACK WHAT WAS LOST.
Suddenly several adamantite nails float in front of each member of the party.
FOR YOUR HELP, I WILL ALLOW YOU TO TAKE PART IN THIS MOST SACRED AND SECRET OF RITUALS. TAKE THESE NAILS AND PUT THEM UPON THE DREAD'S SHADOW, AND TAKE CARE TO AVOID ANY AREA WHERE IT OVERLAPS WITH BARRATORE'S... ONE NAIL ON EACH EXTREMITY. ONE ON THE HEAD. THE REMAINDER IN THE VICINITY OF HIS HEART. DO NOT WORRY, BARRATORE WILL NOT BE INJURED.
As you hold the nails Gargul speaks once again. DREAD NORTILN, YOU OWN MUCH TO THESE PEOPLE. I WANT YOU TO REMEMBER THIS AS THEY HOLD YOUR YOUR NAILS, AND WHENEVER YOU LOOK DOWN WHERE YOUR SHADOW SHOULD BE I WANT YOU TO REMEMBER THE DEBT YOU OWE THEM.
Dread Nortiln then stands before each of you I turn and thanks you for your courage and your help before hammering down the nail. With every strike the metallic echo of the nail rings throughout the Shadowlands, and with every strike the silver rivulets of Woldsblood echo the sound, filling the land with a hauntingly beautiful music that you know you will never forget.
When the last nail is in place Gargul speaks again. VERY GOOD. HEROES, YOU HAVE DONE WELL. COMPLIMENTS DO NOT COME EASILY FROM MY LIPS, ESPECIALLY HERE WHILE I PERFORM MY DUTIES. YOU CAN REST ASSURED THAT YOU HAVE RESCUED RUM FROM A TERRIBLE FATE AND THAT ALL WILL BE RESTORED TO NORMAL. I TELL YOU THIS BECAUSE THE FATES HAVE SPOKEN AND IT APPEARS YOUR DESTINY LIES ELSEWHERE.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:32:48 PM
Quickly gathering up a nail a the honor that Gargul has bestowed upon themm in participating in this ritual ...Peza walks cautiously around the shadows ... and places her nail in the heart of the dreads shadow ...
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:56:17 PM
Barratore finds the will to finally stand in Gargul's presence and cannot help but to stand a bit taller as the names of his clan and beloved uncle as well as his own, come from the very lips of Gargul himself. Normally the minotaur would have flinched and perhaps even cringed as the adanantine nails were hammered home through Dread's shadow. But not at this moment. Perhaps the beauty and auspiciousness of the occasion being afforded to all of them helped fuel his resolve. Perhaps it was something more personal, but Barratore would soak in every moment and ingrain every perception he could muster to this moment above all in his short life.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Thursday June 4th, 2015 2:02:59 AM
Edson nods to the god, takes his nail, and hammers it home. None of this made sence to the elf, as of now he didnt worship any one diety and only cared about his friends who were with him.
CDM Jerry Announcement Thursday June 4th, 2015 10:01:20 AM
There has been a vote on the merging game email thread about the name of the new game. I will call the vote and the name will be "Tales From The Float" tomorrow evening unless the majority decides otherwise. Feel free to go vote.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday June 4th, 2015 5:48:51 PM
Brom shrugs his shoulders and takes a nail and drives into the shadow. It seemed strange to him, but when a god ask you to do something...you do it.
The barbarian is somewhat perplexed by Gargul's last statement. Elsewhere?
CoDM James Thursday June 4th, 2015 9:18:10 PM I CAN SEE THE QUESTIONS IN YOUR EYES. MOST MORTALS ALLOW THEIR DESTINY TO BE CONTROLLED BE THE LAND OR THEIR KING, BUT UNCOUNTED POSSIBLE FUTURES LIE AHEAD OF YOU. YET ONE STANDS OUT AMONG THE REST. IT ALONE WILL BRING YOU HAPPINESS AND PEACE, FOR WITH OUT IT THE WOLD AS YOU KNOW IT WILL FADE AND GIVE WAY TO EVIL AND CHAOS. YOU ARE FREE TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN FATE, BUT BEWARE THAT IT IS A RESPONSIBILLITY MORE BINDING THAN CHAINS.
THERE ARE NO GUARENTEES IN LIFE, BUT IF YOU WISH TO SEEK OUT THIS GREATEST OF DESTINIES, FOLLOW THIS ROAD I LAY BEFORE YOU AND SEEK YOUR PATH. The Lord of Life and Death then raises one hand. Slowly the rivulets of Woldsblood begin to move together and combine and gradually a silver arch rises from the ground and thrums with power.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet Friday June 5th, 2015 8:14:29 AM
Barratore bows deeply. He has no words and his moment of bravado and total self assurance has passed. the minotaur turns to look down the path and then to Peza, Edson and lastly a smile to Brom. Still he says nothing, but with one more bow to Gargul, Barratore begins down the path laid before him. The direction to adventure, excitement and perhaps immortal glory
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 Friday June 5th, 2015 9:42:38 AM
Edson starts after Barratore. Things were odd, but he knew they Had to stay together.
"Wait up Barry" he calks to him. " You still need me to protect you."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday June 5th, 2015 3:56:27 PM
Brom just smiles as he sees his friends walk off. "Ya think yur gonna get this glory fer yurself? Don't think so; 'sides Rum's no fun if I got nuthin' ta do any more." Brom trots up along side Barratore and Edson.
"Ya gonna protect me?" He says to Edson with a smile.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 Friday June 5th, 2015 9:24:52 PM
"Hahahahh.... " laughs Peza at their friendly banter ..... " we're all in this together "
Wwith a bow to Gargul " thank you for this honor " and she quickly follows in Broms footsteps ....
CDM Jerry Saturday June 6th, 2015 11:15:00 AM
DMs please check email gentlemen. Several things to decide. Delete once both of you have seen. :) Things are needing to move very quickly.
DM James saw it. John, delete this when you see it.
CoDM James Saturday June 6th, 2015 8:14:52 PM
Barratore bows deeply and begins down the path laid before him. The direction to adventure, excitement and perhaps immortal glory
Edson starts after Barratore. Things were odd, but he knew they Had to stay together. "Wait up Barry" he calks to him. " You still need me to protect you."
Brom just smiles as he sees his friends walk off. "Ya think yur gonna get this glory fer yurself? Don't think so. He then trots up along side Barratore and Edson.
Peza laughs Peza at their friendly banter ..... " we're all in this together " With a bow to Gargul she quickly follows in Broms footsteps ....
As you make your way to the arch a gentle breeze moves through your hair. Never before have you heard of Woldsblood acting this way, and there is no telling what lies on the other side. Something about it makes your hair stand on end and you feel the tingle of electricity as you pass through.
There is a flash of cold and everything goes black. Then, slowly, your eyes begin to adjust and you find yourselves in an unfamiliar area.
It has been a pleasure CoDMing Rum. Starting Monday we will be moving to Tales From The Float and John C will be taking over. Please use this link until there is a link on the main page. I believe they are still working on the icon.
Lastly, I hope this last module tied up any loose ends in Rum. We did not know that there would be a merger and had to condense the time frame, but I think all key points in the back story and behind the scenes things were clarified. It would have been difficult to prevent Billoopl from rising at all, and many of the small details you were not expected to pick up on. There were also many evens, like the sacrificing of the children, that could have made matters a lot worse for Rum. You all did very well and should be proud.
Please make sure your character sheets are update with gear/wealth equaling lvl 10 so both games are on the same page. I do not believe we have anyone with a leadership feat, but if so your followers will have found a way to the new location.
CoDM James Sunday June 7th, 2015 11:04:48 PM
Please do not post on The Float page until told to do so.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 94/106Character Sheet Monday June 8th, 2015 11:50:15 AM
I really enjoyed my time in Rum. See you guys at the Float. I think I'm going to need to add some outdoor skills to deal with the forest next door.
CoDM James Wednesday June 10th, 2015 7:04:12 PM
ooc: Please let us know when your CS are ready for review.
CDM Jerry Saturday June 13th, 2015 2:40:32 PM
The word is given to begin posting on the Tales From the Float board and I've sent an email to you as well. Feel free to begin posting out of character while some finish their character sheets. Here is the email I sent:
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Hey folks!
You may begin posting out of character [OOC] on the Tales from The Float board at will. YOur DMs will let you know when in character posting begins.
Remember that ALL players are starting at the start of 10th level.
Rum players will be losing a bit of xp, going back to the start of 10th level.
Legacy of Heroes players will be leveling up to 10th level.
Also remember that since the game is 10th level, it is now considered a Veteran Game and may not recruit new players. Luckily you are full at the moment. :)
The icon is not up, but the game is and you may hit the link. Headed there now to invite you in.
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I will be instructing our IT guys to take down your former games here in a bit. A link to the archives will be on Woldipedia on the games page and those games pages will be reclassified as a non-current game.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 87/94 (107/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Saturday June 13th, 2015 4:29:33 PM
Brom's ready to look at.
LOG ON