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Zanderallen (Zachary H) 174/238 AC: 38 T: 15 FF: 37 CMD: 36 LoH 5/16 SE 1/6
Monday December 16th, 2024 5:20:54 PM
Slightly befuddled by the sudden rush of yuletide prep Zanderallen waves to Happy and motions to the door. "I'm a big fan of controlled spaces when performing extradimensional travel. Let's head to the HQ and open Gargul's portal from there. And Drall welcome to the Float. Let's go."

Delia (Hannah) HP: 162/187; AC 34/21/28; CMD 44
Monday December 16th, 2024 5:29:04 PM
Delia quickly ducks out of the Giggling Ghost and out of the sudden cheers to take a look outside before they all burst out.

She agrees with returning to HQ.

Armalad (Hugh) HP 127/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27
Monday December 16th, 2024 5:41:35 PM
Armalad is impressed by Bartomus's appetite, "We just had that fine dinner at that inn in Koshe Marr and you're telling me you still have room for pastries?"

She then agrees with the others about heading back, "Yes, let us be back home and get this quest for Gargul completed so we can ponder how we can use the crown, the armor and the sceptre to stop Karkasan once and for all."

Bartomus(Rod) 3/15 // HP: 153/153 AC 21; Glv +18 2d8+2 Slng +15 CMD 14 Melee 13/8/3;Perc+18;Heal+12
Monday December 16th, 2024 6:36:39 PM
Bartomus having picked up a hot apple turn over as be left a few slivers before beginning to eat it looked at Aralad confused.

"What have you got against pastries?"

He waived at Happy as he continued to chew and walk out of the Ghost.

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 105/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip)
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 8:43:35 AM
Stohp braces herself for possible disappointment.

Stock (JonM) HP: 270/277; AC: 35/32/18; DR 4/-; CMD: 43; Rage: 11/46 used
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 8:53:27 AM
Stock shakes a few hands of well wishers, fans and friends on his way out of the Ghost. “Some days I remember just what a good choice I made in settling here…”

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 174/238 AC: 38 T: 15 FF: 37 CMD: 36 LoH 5/16 SE 1/6
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:15:17 PM
Zanderallen has a moment as they're travelling to think about what people would think about Drall walking the streets with them. Hopefully flanked by two taurs he won't stick out that much. Plus walking in the middle of the Silver Shields should stop any concerns.

Lord Gargul (DM MikeK)
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:40:39 PM
Stohp braces herself for possible disappointment.
Unfortunately for the pessimistic taur, there isn't any.

The Shields exit a cheering Giggling Ghost, after helping themselves to whatever pastries and drinks they wish (more than enough is offered by staff and customers alike).

They move with ease to Shield HQ and get themselves into a controlled environment with no issues.

Zanderallen breaks the rod.

Without any warning at all, the Shields again find themselves on a wide but shallow deck jutting out into a small pond. Glades and woods border the forest. A small dirt trail leads back from the deck to a small wooden cabin, where a tendril of smoke lazily rises from the lone chimney. It feels like early morning, just after dawn. A mist rises above the pond. Crickets chirp and birds call.

Reclining in a wooden Adirondack chair is a handsome older gentleman.
He has a fishing pole in left hand, which flicks the pole occasionally.
In his right is a champagne glass filled with an orange bubbly liquid.

Gargul rises and faces the Shields.
The god of death is beaming from ear to ear.
"Well done, Silver Shields. Very well done indeed."

In the fiendish troll's place stands a male elf, decked out in mithril plate with the High Woldian symbol of Gargul etched in its chestplate in gold. A greatsword is strapped to his back.
His piercing green eyes blink several times, as if emerging from a fog.
His eyes clear. He takes in the scene.
And he collapses to his knees, sobbing uncontrollably.

Gargul watches silently, but a brief flash of anguish crosses his features before he resumes his placid norm.

Bartomus(Rod) 3/15 // HP: 153/153 AC 21; Glv +18 2d8+2 Slng +15 CMD 14 Melee 13/8/3;Perc+18;Heal+12
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 12:19:34 AM
Bartomus had made a deep bow towards Gargul and then glanced over to see what Drall was doing. He gasped when he saw the knightly elf in armor that would make Zander envious. When the elf fell to his knees sobbing, Bartomus raised himself up and glanced at Gargul.

He kept looking from the troll turned knightly elf to Gargul and then back at the elf. He did this a few times and tried to figure out what was actually going on.

Armalad (Hugh) HP 127/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 4:16:19 AM
Armalad asks the party in a whisper, "So did Grall used to be an Elf worshipper of Gargul?"

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 105/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip)
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 8:27:31 AM
Stohp doesn't answer, allowing god and follower to have a moment in respectful silence.

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 174/238 AC: 38 T: 15 FF: 37 CMD: 36 LoH 5/16 SE 1/6
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 4:53:45 PM
Zanderallen is almost getting use to this plane shifting. Taking a moment to bask in the tranquility of the place. He bows in respect to Gargul in response to the praise before noticing the troll in their midst is no more. He notes the elf's garb and Gargul's pain and unable to stand and do nothing he makes an assumption and providing a supporting hand on the elf's shoulder says, "Welcome back, friend."

Delia (Hannah) HP: 162/187; AC 34/21/28; CMD 44
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 5:21:01 PM
Delia stands by silently after a respectful nod to Gargul, letting the elf take as long as he needs. She reflects on Gargul's reputation and the unease she tends to feel about him in contrast to the care he's revealed to them and the generous second chances he actually gives.

Reunion (DM MikeK)
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 6:43:54 PM
After a few more moments, elf-Drall composes himself, reaches up, and places his hand over Zanderallen's own.
Rising to his feet, he clasps the paladin in a fierce hug.
"Thank you," he whispers into the man's ear.

Letting go, Drall faces Gargul.
The expression on his face and the steel in his eyes are pretty clear indicators of what he's about to ask.

The old man shakes his head.
"No, my Grim. You have earned your rest. Go and take it."

Drall hesitates a brief moment before accepting with a bow of his head.
The elf dissipates and is gone.

Gargul turns back toward the Shields.
"A soul for a soul, Silver Shields. Your debt is fulfilled."

He sits back down in his adirondack, and casts out a line.
"Oh, I also left a pile of diamonds on your dining room table. For your preparation for your next chapter. I will also give you a few minutes more here, should you have any further questions?"

Armalad (Hugh) HP 127/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27
Thursday December 19th, 2024 3:22:47 AM
Armalad says, "Forgive my ignorance and intrusion into this, m'lord, but just what exactly is Grantham Drall's full story?"

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 105/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip)
Thursday December 19th, 2024 8:51:49 AM
Stohp was about to answer Armalad's previous question, but she asks Gargul so she lets the god tell it.

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 174/238 AC: 38 T: 15 FF: 37 CMD: 36 LoH 5/16 SE 1/6
Thursday December 19th, 2024 4:50:20 PM
Zander returns Drall's hug with equal ferocity. He turns his head to hide wiping his eyes. His thoughts wander to Domi as Drall disappears into the Lands of Rest, silently praying someday he may earn that same praise from his patron. He then bows to Gargul, "Thank you Lord Gargul. You have done my heart good to be part of returning Drall to where he's supposed to be." He listens with interest if Gargul chooses to share Drall's story.

Bartomus(Rod) 3/15 // HP: 153/153 AC 21; Glv +18 2d8+2 Slng +15 CMD 14 Melee 13/8/3;Perc+18;Heal+12
Thursday December 19th, 2024 5:09:09 PM
"A good deed repaid and apparently justly deserved." Bartomus said to Gargul. He nodded in agreement with the request for knowing Drall's history.

"We didn't get our Nemesis, bit we have denied him the scepter, we think."

Bartomus shrugged.

Delia (Hannah) HP: 162/187; AC 34/21/28; CMD 44
Thursday December 19th, 2024 5:34:30 PM
Some unknown tension releases in Delia's chest. Somehow, doing Gargul a favor made it easier to feel she deserved this second chance. And she knew she wouldn't waste it, even if it only lasted until Karkasan was permanently put down, she would make good on his generosity.

Reunion (DM MikeK)
Thursday December 19th, 2024 8:43:45 PM
Gargul casts his line again, considering the Shields' request.

At last, he decides to offer this,
"As I had told you, Koshe Marr is a land of great evil and temptation. Most find themselves being tempted beyond their ability to withstand. Grantham Drall was one such. He was a Grim, one of my best. He entered Koshe Marr....and was lost."

"The powers there, knowing my affinity for him, took great pleasure in subverting his mind."

"This is all I wish to say on the matter."

There is silence.

Bart adds, ""We didn't get our Nemesis, bit we have denied him the scepter, we think."

Gargul responds, "Yet. With the Scepter, you have the means."

Armalad (Hugh) HP 127/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27
Thursday December 19th, 2024 11:35:39 PM
Armalad responds to Gargul's observation, "It is funny you mention that. I was speculating over dinner that if we were to word our request to the sceptre correctly we could be rid of Karkassan once and for all. Do you know any pitfalls concerning the use of the sceptre? Is it literal in the interpretation of wording of requests or do you get what you ask for but it includes an unexpected negative unless you word the request in such a way to prevent it like the mythical monkey paw?"

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 105/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip)
Friday December 20th, 2024 7:41:48 AM
"We were told that the scepter honors the spirit of the request, not just the letter, so no monkey paws. Perhaps we ourselves can use it to extract the evil of the woods and destroy it safely, denying the lizard folk their scheme and ending the danger of the woods. It'll take some thinking."

Bartomus(Rod) 3/15 // HP: 153/153 AC 21; Glv +18 2d8+2 Slng +15 CMD 14 Melee 13/8/3;Perc+18;Heal+12
Friday December 20th, 2024 1:57:29 PM
"I wonder," Bartomus started to say and then paused. He glanced at Gargul and then to where Drall had been and vanished from.

"I wonder if there might be a way to remove that evil. We know that some aspects of the wood were bound and created for long forgotten purposes. Could the evil be the same? Could it be living it's own tormented reality like Drall?"

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 174/238 AC: 38 T: 15 FF: 37 CMD: 36 LoH 5/16 SE 1/6
Friday December 20th, 2024 9:11:47 PM
Zander queries Gargul, "I know you are not fond of those who would cheat death. Karkasan has avoided answering your judgement for a very long time. Do you know if the scepter has the power to end him or merely make him vulnerable?"

Delia (Hannah) HP: 162/187; AC 34/21/28; CMD 44
Friday December 20th, 2024 10:43:27 PM
Delia waits to see if Gargul will/can answer their questions. It would be great if they could use to scepter to completely end Karkasan, but things never seemed to be that easy. Still, she was curious.