Not looking for players, just creating a post for the game to run on. Game is full.
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Okay my friends, here's the basic breakdown.
PM me what you want your characters to be - races and classes only. You have the full compendium of D&D Rule books for the 4.0 edition to choose from. I will construct the characters using an equally fair and balanced method (no, not FOX news). Then, I will email you your character stats and abilities. We can start playing from there. This will be a long, and extremely invested game. Years will pass during these campaigns. Your characters will grow from weaklings to gods, and perhaps even fall. I promise. You will not be disappointed.
A few house rules:
0. Rule Zero is the Rule of Cool.
1. Posts must be in keeping with forum rules.
2. Rules will be altered as needed to ensure a fully fun version of the game. This will be more or less a bastardized version of D&D.
[roll]1d6[/roll] dice roll
Dice rolling will be handled as follows:
Go to the site rolz.org.
In the upper right hand corner, you'll find a link named "Dice Room". Go there and enter your nickname for this site (For me, Sano Arcanos) and, for the room, Immortals Dream. Then, enter the dice you're supposed to be rolling. This will generate the results.
Next to the results there will be a little white die. Click on that, then paste the at least the second link set (Simple BBCode) into a reply here on the forum. That will generate the image you see below, telling everyone your score.
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And our first party member is born (Well... Sorta...). Character will be named during campaign. Character Sheet is in your inbox, Scarecrow.
It is my wish that we all shall grow into the newest pantheon. What do you want to be god or goddess of, if my far flung dream should descend upon us?
And our next character has been born! Welcome the noble Falchion Brachebach to this adventuring crew!
Glory to the lands beneath the mountain, my friends! A new hero has been born today! Hail Darrak Falkrun, mightiest of the Dwarven Lords! You have your information, Darrak.
For specifications, you each have exactly 100gp to buy weapons, armour, and standard adventuring items. Choose wisely. You have no idea what I might throw at you, or what goodies I might "drop" by mistake. >.> So yeah... don't forget to do that. PM me your equipment so that I can add it to your sheets. Of your armour and/or weapons, I will choose one item to give one enchantment to. So... yeah...
Behold friends, for I have been from my enchantment. No longer
Must I follow that....hag. May she burn in hell.
From the darkest depths of the Wybarn Forests, a new sorcerer has emerged! The world shall quake with the force of his arcane might! Hail, Mithanos Yvandari!
Hey all! I'm a friend of Sano's from a game we play. He told me about all the game he's wanting to run, and I asked if I could jump in for a bit. Said you guys needed another magic user so... yay me! Alright, look forward to playing a good game with you guys!
Ah, yes well. So do you not want us talking about our characters til we get thrown in game together?
So, we're waiting for the lovely ladies to join us by sending me their information, then I'll post the opening scene. Just to recap, we have the following players:
The Noble Falchion Brachebach
The Mighty Darrak Falkrun
The Mysterious Scarecrow
The Primeval Mithanos Yvandari
Ladies, we'd benefit from a rogue or two, or maybe another melee unit... a bard, possible...
Quote from: liam134;609690Ah, yes well. So do you not want us talking about our characters til we get thrown in game together?
Well... I'd like you all to keep them under wraps. You know. Personality and such. Keep them nice and... well, introduce yourselves through the game. No information out of game...
I'm excited!
Quote from: Shinynicoli;609711I'm excited!
Shh little one. The story will begin soon.
What was that? A whisper? A shadow? A thief in the night come to steal your life? Behold the rise of Vivexa Kossiss, and quake at her rage!
The earth quakes as she strolls the planes of reality. The air shimmers with antici...pation at her words. The skys will tremble and fall this day, the day Astraea Hazelwood sets aside her ancient tomes to interact with this realm!
The Noble Falchion Brachebach...
The Mighty Darrak Falkrun...
The Mysterious Scarecrow...
The Primeval Mithanos Yvandari...
The Peerless Vivexa Kossiss...
The Esoteric Astraea Hazelwood...
The cast is set. The world awaits. And your story is about to begin...
I do love how we each have titles :D
You find yourself in the city of Port Sarvin, the capital of the Republic of Verbena, a large, primarily human nation in the south of Yusia. You are in the library of a wealthy nobleman of the nation, a Lord Diaza Holbarn, Dane of Catherbar and Lord Chancellor to President Cestus Dalga, leader of the Verbena Republic.
"Bring me the heart of the Elundari, adventurers, and you will be richly rewarded," begins the nobleman in front of your party. The ornate tapestries and rich, dark-wood paneling of the library in which you stand makes quite obvious the nobleman's affluence and influence.
Lord Diaza sat quietly in his chair, swirling a dark colored liquid in a crystal chalice, ocassionally sniffing it with a sound of approval.
"The Elundari, adventurers, is a tribe of... beast-men who live along the edge of the River Elund, just north of the city. The Elundari have a particularly... shiny stone I would have. Now, I've made quite clear my desire for this rock, and have made many an offer to purchase it from them fair and square. But, all of my offers have been turned down. I'm not telling you to slaughter them all - the males... the females... the descendants... - no... They constantly offer me - me! - an ultimatum. How you go about obtaining the gem is of no concern to me. But, I would greatly appreciate any adventurer who brought the pretty back to me, do you understand?"
Lord Diaza stands and walks to the low burning fireplace. Sighing, he tosses his glass into the fire, causing a loud hiss and musical sound of shattered crystal. "The Heart of the Elundari is kept in their one permanent settlement, the old temple of theirs at the source of the River Elund. They guard it fiercely. I would, of course, recompense any and all expenses involved in obtaining the jewel, as well as a lovely reward for the one - or ones - who bring it back to me."
The nobleman turned back to you. "As skilled as you each are, I feel that... it will be necessary for you to acquire additional aid. Therefore, I have arranged for a particularly... useful addition to your party. He will meet you outside of the city, on the road leading to the north. Gods willing, you'll find him before he finds you. And... do be careful now. Ta ta!"
With your mission in hand, the Lord motions for you to leave the library. A servant stands at the doorway, ready to escort you to the city gates. This is your story.
As for who is present:
Falchion, Darrak, Mithanos, and the character who's name will probably be changed (Vivexa Kossiss) are in the chamber.
The others are not.
From this point on, I will post all story information in "spoiler" blocks, as seen below:
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This is how the story will be written out. All info will be put in these boxes.
Your responses and rolls should also be in spoiler boxes, to separate them from out of game questions and responses. To put a spoiler box in your post, just click the last button on the bottom row of the message box you type in, or put the tags [SPOILER.][/SPOILER.], minus the .'s at the beginning and end of your response.
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Falchion Brachebach, in his constant attempts to observe the customs of the living flesh, slightly lowered his metal head.
"My Lord Diaza, you have nothing to fear as long as you have one of my unique gifts on this task." Falchion's words slightly echoed in his chest as he spoke; his mouth creaked as it opened, and snapped a bit as the final word was said. He would have to see about oiling that later. He saw no real fault in it, but sometime living beings found the creaks and groans he developed annoying. It would not do to have them refuse to listen, should he get lost, or need to hire a smith for repairs.
The metal giant moved away from the others, politely nodding at the servant as he waited to be escorted out of the library.
These colored words are my thoughts
These are my actions
These are words I say outloud
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"As long as I am allowed to excercise my own discretion... I'll be happy to collect your playpretty!" I say with a giddy grin. The chance of having a reason to show off my arcane mastery was a huge plus to the mystery. Hopefully, I used the word discretion right. Last time I said it, a woman slapped me. Or was that desicration? Wait... Which word meant what? As long as I get to excercise my on... Desicration? Dissection? Desecration? Descrition? Excretion? Did it really begin with a d anyway? Why do words have to be so confusing! I remember being a kid... Saying the same five words over and over, and everyone understanding... They thought it was cute. Aw... He doesn't know what he's saying... I'm sure he meant hug! Aww... That's adorable. Or was it the other word... Horrible? Same thing, really... But hat about the badgers? They never found the little ones... Wait... What badger? Who? What? Who's in my head?!?!?!
"Get out of my head whoever you are! There's not enough room in there for the both of us!" Wait... Did I say that out loud? Uh oh... They'll think I'm crazy now... Better say something that isn't crazy... Ah... Uh... Got it! "Is what a crazy person would say. But I'm not crazy. So... Ah... Yes, my Lord Diaza. I'll happily retrieve your shiny." Smooth as lamp oil...
Oh... Is that the lady that's gonna take us to the door? She looks nice... I wonder if she's alive? Alive? Olive? No... That's not right... What's that word! Argh! "Artichoke! No! Available, that's it! Available!"
Shit... Did it again, didn't I? Well...Shit
... oh this is going to be fun... let's see you talk your way out of this one, Sky.
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Lord Diaza curiously eyed the strange child mumbling to himself about vegetables, badgers, and various other oddities. After the sudden exclaimation of "Artichoke! No! Available, that's it! Available!", he decided to step in. "Are... are you okay there, son?"
Perhaps he should have chosen his employees a little more mature... and sane. "How old are you, exactly? And, forgive my asking, but who was your teacher again? Come to think of it... I can't even remember why I hired you... Normally, I tend to shy away from groups with children in them."
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Did he just call me a kid! That arrogant... Play it cool, Mith... Play it cool... This is a big job with a big payout... And he's pretty high up. This is just what you need. This is your big break... Soon everyone will know the name Mithanos Yvandari! Yeah! Alright... Gotta be cool about this... How to convince him I'm amazing?
"Well, sir, I'm just a little nervous being around such an important person. And, it's true I'm only a kid compared to te rest of these guys... But I'm just as strong and super useful, to! I'm ah... Like a mechanic to my squeaky friend over there! Yeah! And, I can cook a mean meal. And, if I have to, I can call down hellish terrors on my enmities heads 'cause I'm so awesome. Besides, we're a package deal! I always go where these guys go..." Smooth... And not a lie so far, either.
Just in case, I'm going to make a diplomacy roll to convince him that I'm reliable. I have a diplomacy of 10, so here's my roll:url=http://rolz.org/info?2778692](http://rolz.org/embed?2778692)[/url]
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Just barely, mien freund. Just barely.
"... riiiight..." Lord Diaza said with a skeptical drawl. "Anyway... what say the rest of you? Do you think you can handle your... associate? He's not going to jeopardize your assignment, is he?"
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Darrak just grunts unhappily, thinking about the wasted alchohol, before nodding at Lord Diaza. "We'll handle the tyke, as he'll handle the mission. Your bauble will comfortably rest in your hands soon enough."
Fingering his chain mail, the dwarf looks over his companions. "We should probably go and meet our mysterious addition. I like to know who not to kill before we get to the point of having to kill."
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"If he becomes a liability, we shall relieve him of his uselessness." The giant did not turn around, but cocked his head sideways so Mith could see the left of his two soulless eyes. His next words were spoken much softer, only those closest (meaning Mith and the maid) heard it in the Common tongue. The rest of the room only heard the squeak and snap of his metallic jaws. "If you touch me I will relieve your body of the burden of supporting your head."
Facing the servant again, "When were ready to get going, I would be very thrilled. I am not getting any younger and the good lord here seems anxious to get his item. Should we not hasten away to obtain it?"
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The maid shudders with the malicious nature of the whispering she hears passing between the boy and the mechanoid. Perhaps she should move a few feet closer to the door. Her master was certainly... risky with his employees. On the plus side, the mechanical monster's reply had distracted the boy's attention from her. And he was leering with the best lechers before then... She wipes her hands nervously on her frock before straightening up and awaiting her master's orders.
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Vex Kossiss flicks her reptilian eyes between the beings in the room but only deigns to nod at Lord Diaza. Afterwards she slinks away towards the maid and tall automation.
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What a funny man!I smile my friendliest smile and pour on the charm. "Duely noted, Mister Metalman! Can we go now? I'm hungry!"
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"Right. Well, my good adventurers, be swift in returning. I am ever so anxious to know about my prize!" the Chancellor commented as he motions towards the maid at the door. The maid opens the door and leads your party through the extensive manor, filled with a plethora of rare and valuable objects. At the door, the maid bows to you and directs you towards a guard standing at the gate of the manor.
"My lord has instructed that you leave the city immediately, as your last member is waiting patiently just outside the city gates. Check around the fields, as it's likely to be his favorite haunting spot."
Not wishing to go against the word of a nobleman in his home city, you swiftly make your way to the city gates. The guards nod to you on the way out before closing the gates. Before you is a wide, open road with large fields on either side. You walk a few yards away from the city walls, and come to a spot that seems reasonable for a meeting of fellow contracted hands. On the left side of the road is a large field with a few trees in it, a few stalks of withered corn, and a scarecrow. To the right is a stable, for all intents and purposes abandoned, and a keeper house connected to it. There is no traffic on the road at this time of day, so you are, for all intents and purposes, allow. Off in the distance, you hear the slight call of ravens, signaling the day's death and the evening's birth. From a casual glance, you see no one awaiting you.
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I smile fondly at the Ravens feasting
Upon the last remaining stalks of summer corn in the
Setting sun. 'Yes, my children, enjoy, lest it return to the earth.' I think to myself. Suddenly, I hear footsteps.
Turning, I see a myriad group of beings walking the path towards
The field. 'I wonder if this is my new charge the
Generous Lord has contracted my services for? Such an odd group.
I do hope they're friendly. People tend to flee from
Me.' I continue pondering to myself as they
Approach. The feasting Ravens scatter to the
Wind with a loud 'CAW!!'
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I walk a little behind the others, because I don't exactly trust the new guy to be immediately friendly. Most of these hired thugs aren't. Gotta make sure to leave escaping distance, right?
I want to check the shed out to see if he's hiding in there. What should I roll, insight or perception?
Okay, first, Sky, the color thing is getting a little confusing. Part of what you wrote sounded more like thinking, so I'm not entirely sure what you're trying to express. How about this. If you're thinking something that the others DO NOT KNOW, for instance "I'm going to burn this house down when we leave", put it in red. If your thinking inconsequentially, like "You can't trust these people, after all", just leave that black. Okay? Just to make things a little less confusing for me... Please?
Also, what time zone are you in?
And finally, you should roll perception, unless you're doing some kind of magical sweep, which would require spells and such. Since I don't think you have anything that lets you do that, just do a perception check, okay? Great.
Also, if you're asking questions about what to do OUT OF GAME, you can put that outside of the spoiler box. And to avoid having a messup in the code, you can put your rolls outside of the box, too. Just be sure to say what you're rolling for. Great job so far, guys!
Yeah, no problem. I'll stop with the different colors for now. Here my perception roll... Not that good I'm afraid.
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And you know I don't just give out info. But, I'm in the same timezone as North Dakota.
You're in Texas, aren't you? You cheeky bastard, I asked you that a month ago! Anyway, yeah... thanks for laying off the color episode.
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Curiously, you analyze the structure of the stable, to determine if anyone was hiding in there. Oddly enough, you couldn't get past the slightly asymmetrical quality of the post positions to actually study the area beyond them.
No, and even if I was, would I tell you? And cheeky bastard? Bit to much Family Guy there, eh?
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What a horribly built shed... Well, at least I don't have a horse. I'd feel bad leaving him there. I built a shed once... I remember it like it was yesterday... Or was it tomorrow? Wait.. Did future me build THAT shed? No... He'd never do something like that. I would... Wait... Am I he or is he me? Why dd I build that shed again? Wait... That's a stable, not a shed... Or is it a shable? Stead? Steer?
"I most definitely did not build a steer that asymmetrical!" I exclaim proudly and loudly before realizing that no one would understand me. Sheepishly, i make myself as small as possible and hang a bit further back. I'm almost positive they think I'm crazy now.
North Dakota, so you're either an hour before us, or the same time, depending if you're E or W. Good. Glad it's not 6 hours difference. Lol
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Glancing back at the obviously deranged child behind him, Derrak shook his head in amusement. Looking around the path, he tried to discern wher their companion might be.
Breathing in deeply, the dwarf bellowed at the top of his lungs, "HELLO? ANYONE THERE?"
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Vex stares in bewilderment at the dwarf near to her. "No need t'get ev'rybeasts attention dwarf. Ah'm sure the other will show up soon enough, so don't get yer pants in a bunch." she says softly with a slight hiss to her speech.
Then turning to the deranged thing behind her she spats with a hiss, "And you child-thing, quiet yer lips or Ah'll quiet them fer ya. Bloody babblin' on like that'll get a knife in yer gut."
Quote from: Shinynicoli;609950North Dakota, so you're either an hour before us, or the same time, depending if you're E or W. Good. Glad it's not 6 hours difference. Lol
North Dakota is West of us lol.
Quote from: Shinynicoli;609950North Dakota, so you're either an hour before us, or the same time, depending if you're E or W. Good. Glad it's not 6 hours difference. Lol
Wow. Oh. Wow. Love ya mate, but pick up a geography book lol.
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Ah, lovely. A stuttering maniac spellcaster, and a loud dwarf. At least I hope the schizo cast spells. He is not going to be any use if he is forced to fight properly. I do wonder what the stereotypes for a Kobald are. I do hope our little lizard breaks the mold... I would prefer not to be surrounded by walking cliches.
Falchion looked around the area for some sign of the last member of their ragtag band.
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-1 for my lovely mod
For clarity, unless I use quotation marks, I am not speaking......
Quote from: liam134;610026Wow. Oh. Wow. Love ya mate, but pick up a geography book lol.
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Ah, lovely. A stuttering maniac spellcaster, and a loud dwarf. At least I hope the schizo cast spells. He is not going to be any use if he is forced to fight properly. I do wonder what the stereotypes for a Kobald are. I do hope our little lizard breaks the mold... I would prefer not to be surrounded by walking cliches.
Falchion looked around the area for some sign of the last member of their ragtag band.
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-1 for my lovely mod
For clarity, unless I use quotation marks, I am not speaking......
While rolling your die, you can type in "-1" into the box to roll the dice plus your modifier. Just a handy tip.
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The area around you seems empty and devoid of life, save to the occasional caw of a crow in the field. Nothing unusual stands out about the area, and for the most part, the only humanoid thing you see is the scarecrow.
Also, North Dakota is split down the middle in time zones apparently. So... yeah... I think he mean if you're in the east side of the state or the west...
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What a loud group of people. Oh! The large metal one looked my direction! Hm... He doesn't see me? Must not have eyes.
A brief game alteration: Vivexa Kossiss has evolved into Vivexa Sharpeclaw. Your four foot scaly kobold has become a 7.5 foot... fur covered... beast. So yeah... yay!
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;610165A brief game alteration: Vivexa Kossiss has evolved into Vivexa Sharpeclaw. Your four foot scaly kobold has become a 7.5 foot... fur covered... beast. So yeah... yay!
Many big loves for the little DM. XD
Hyener rawrwrooo!
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Vex scratches the back of her ear with a claw and glances about the field. "This other being needs t'get a move on before I go grey and patchy."
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"Perhaps this new addition is going to meet us further along the road. Unless any of you have suggestions, I say we continue North towards this 'River Elund' the Lord spoke of. I mean, the only thing around here is that scarecrow and I highly doubt were waiting for a scarecrow... Unless... Well... I am living metal... Who am I to deny a bundle of straw the capacity for higher thought?"
Falchion is now heading to the scarecrow.
And that makes much more sense, the state being split in half I mean. I was concerned about Nicoli lol.
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Vex watches the clanker move toward the scarecrow, chuckles shortly, then moves in closer towards the large metal beast and the straw sack.
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"Whoa! Where'd that scarecrow come from! That is most definitely a crow scaring device! Unless... It's a trap! The crows built it to scare us!" I cautiously approach the straw man, feeling, for all intents and purposes, like a cowardly lion.
I'm going to scan the field around the scarecrow for arcane influences.
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I think you might have passed that Sky. Just maybe....
Well... actually, in order to get a master success, you'd have to roll a 25... so... maybe he did, maybe he didn't...
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The results have been pm'd to you.
But yeah... nothing here depended on a master success. However... the move is now yours.
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I grin maliciously and loudly scream, head thrown back and fists on my hip, "Just as I thought, I'm the hottest thing in this field!" turning towards the group, I explain "There's an animation spell around the scarecrow. So... Yeah... Not half as powerful as me but still... It's magic! Anyone got some candy I usually get a treat when I do good!"
... You seriously just did that, didn't you? How old are you again? Twelve? Thirteen? You go from an overly arrogant hormonal male to a candy-addicted boy.
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Vex stares at the deranged little thing spouting about candy and rewards for a few seconds before deciding it wasn't worth her time. She shifts her attention to the magicked scarecrow, claws on her short sword just in case.
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'Well, this is an entertaining group. The way they're going now, I suppose I'll have to be the eyes of this caravan. Lest we are ambushed or watched.'
I leap from the tree which concealed me and approach silently. I decide it's time to get on with this adventure and reveal myself. I look upon the group which i am to be a part of. Such short statured creatures. Towering at 8'1" most humanoids look like playthings in my midst. Still, I feel great power emanating from this child here. The dwarf is good natured I believe. I'll have to teach him how to walk without crushing every twig beneath his boots. I do love animals. So much easier to talk to than humans by far. They don't run from me. So, I'll get along with her. The metal behemoth carries a similar enchantment as myself. The gleam of eyes within his helmet sends a chill through my straw. Wait....I don't feel chills. What's a chill? *shakes head*
As everyone's back is to me, I kneel behind the childlike sorcerer, the ghost-light from within the Jack-O-Lantern atop my shoulders illuminates him in an eerie glow.
'Pardon me...but, but whatever are you doing? Talking to inanimate objects tends to get one nowhere.'
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I laugh as after I have spoken to the sorcerer
Game Master, describe my laugh. :)
Well, I shall dutifully try to describe that... thing... you call a laugh. Just remember. You gave me that power.
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A sound echos across the barren field as Morpheus drapes his translucent cloak over the realm. A laughter, in most languages, involves the expulsion of air from the body in a manner to express joy, confidence, or other key moods. This sound could, for one, not be described as "expelled from the body", rather, it originated from the area in which the mysterious stranger stood, and resonated throughout the field. It was a sound that, aside from its origin, was ineffable. Yet, it's effects were not so... merciful.
The sound brings to mind all the fear and sorrow of losing a loved one, the horrors of uncertainty, and the terror of a child as the wind moves the branch ever so gently across the window on a moonlit night. Children cower at night, awaiting the cold embrace of certain death when this sound was heard. Adults contemplate slitting their offsprings' throats to spare them the horrors of meeting the source of the sound. Only the bravest of fools would dare stand before it. It was, for the most part... fuckin' creepy as hell!
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Vex swivels her full frame of seven foot six inches around to face the noise, nostrils flaring in alarm, her short sword drawn in anticipation as she takes in the sight of the pumpkin headed creature. Snarling at the new stranger she growls out a warning. "Hold yerself stranger, before someone gets themself hurt."
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"So... Anyone else see the giant pumpkin floating about my shoulder? Yeah? Okay, not just me then... Ahem..." I emmit an ear shattering, exceptionally prepubescent scream as I leap towards the nearest source of safety. Which ever one of my teammates is closest. I think it's the dwarf or thing that was a lizard... Hopefully, it's not the Metalman.
Also... I'm somewhere... Youngish. Not out of my teens yet.
Who you calling short Nicoli? I'm 7'9 bitch :p
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With a squeak as his jaw opened, Falchion spoke to the newly arrived member.
"Well, that is different. Very different. I assume you are the member his lordship Diaza instructed to meet use here. If you are not, I suggest we make haste to head north. If you are, I suppose introductions are in order. Starting with you."
As the Warforged finished speaking his mouth snapped back loudly. For the first time around the group, the mechanized metal's presence shifted. His seemingly perfect posture shifted (Although, if one is designed to stand perfectly straight, is it really perfect posture?). The giant shook his head in anger, his metal joint clanging around against each other.
Squeak, "Ah, to hell with this infernal squeaking." Falchion reached into his bag, pulled out a pint of oil, and preceded to drink it as he waited on the scarecrow's reply.
Whoops didn't see your post til after mine Sky. Actually, it still kinda works lol. Hope I'm not gonna drop my oil.....
After a detailed sit down and diagram, I have determined that your nearest teammate is, in fact, Monsieur Metalman... I need you to make an acrobatics roll.
So, depending on how this works, I might need to change my actions....
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I bring the volume of my "laughter" to a slight chuckle, then it stops.
'I apologize for startling you. I just couldn't help myself, friends. I am a Wandering Scarecrow.'
*Theres a rustle of if straw as i rise to my full height.
'From what ive gathered of my "life", i was created by a nameless old hag. I used to guard a magical artifact known as "The Light", she held so dear to her twisted, diseased heart. Alas, it consumed her tainted soul and vanished from this plane of existence. Freed from her enchantment and tyranny, I set off to build a life for myself. The good Lord found me standing in his private gardens speaking to some birds and contracted my services. Before I left the witch's hovel, I studied everything that she owned. I'm a formidable spell caster of great power. I've learned much in my 170 years of existence.
*cocks head to side and back as if twitching*
'Hm...you asked my name. Sadly, I do not know it. I haven't spoken to intelligent humanoids in a long time. I prefer the company of birds. They do not flee in fear of my shape and sound'.
*A sound emenates from the pumkin headed lifeform which could only be described as a sigh, rather a chill wind settles on the company*
'So, my dear friends, it is up to you what you call me for I care not. After my lengthy anecdote I'm prepared to set off for our journey if the rest of you are.'
*more laughter as I pet the head of the young frightened sorcerer*
'Indeed child, The Great Pumpkin is my Lord and protector. My He bless us all with grace and a bountiful harvest'
Uh oh... Ah... Okay...
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I don't have my character sheet right now, but you have my sheet somewhere, right?
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Looking at the monstrous form in front of him, Derrak scratched his head thoughtfully. "Hmm. How about we call it Ben Dover. Or Bo Nerr. Or Willie Focker, or maybe Ray Pugh."
Laughing heartily, the dwarf looked around at his companions. "I have some more, but those are my favorites. Personally my vote goes with Ray Pugh. It has a nice ring to it."
Your acrobatic score is 2, so you got a 12.
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Terrified of the strange and nightmarish visage that had recently violated your sacred space, you vault towards the nearest figure of safety and protection... or rather, the lesser of two frights. You catapult directly into the body of the mechanoid. Your speed catches him off guard, and so you manage to slam into him. However, your momentum is not enough to knock him over, or to even truly rattle him. In short, you smash your face into a metal man's chest.
So, you tied his reflex, so he didn't dodge you, but you didn't match his fortitude, so you didn't shake him. Yay.
Imma veto those suggestions. I cannot in all seriousness write the a story or campaign line that says "Ray Pugh then violently pounds the dwarf into submission".
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Looking at the monstrous form in front of him, Derrak scratched his head thoughtfully. "Hmm. How about we call it Ben Dover. Or Bo Nerr. Or Willie Focker, or maybe Ray Pugh."
Laughing heartily, the dwarf looked around at his companions. "I have some more, but those are my favorites. Personally my vote goes with Ray Pugh. It has a nice ring to it."
Imma veto those suggestions. I cannot in all seriousness write the a story or campaign line that says "Ray Pugh then violently pounds the dwarf into submission".
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"Ah. Well, I am going to call you Scarecrow. Mostly because the dwarf is being ridiculous. I am Falchion Brachebach, or rather you may address me as such. Much like you, I am not truly alive, and thus I have a name only in a symbolic form. I suggest you come up with your word of recognition, it makes it easier for those of living flesh to accept that you... well that you exist."
The squeaking and snap that usually accompanies the warmonger's words has faded a good bit. He looks down at the child, still drinking the oil when there are pauses in his speech.
"Yea. That's what happens. I'm metal, its not like hugging a human. Or even a tree! Drunk half-Orc tried to headbutt me one time. His skull cracked open. So, did you learn your lesson?"
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'Dear friends, you may call me Jack. And Jack means...me!'
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"Very well. I suggest the rest of our introductions take place while we walk."
Taking another swig of oil, Falchion headed back towards the road.
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Vex watches the commotion around her grimacing when the small humanoid with less hair smashed into the giant metal man. Her yellow eyes flick to watch the warforged head towards the road. "Ah'm Vex. Ah'm not some dog t'be petted and fed neither. Ah'm a gnoll of the Sharpeclaw pack. Former Sharpeclaw pack. Don't get in mah way or you'll find a blade between th' ribs."
She then starts to follow the metal man her sling out twirling it as she walks in the vicinity of him.
By the way. Anatomically speaking only gnolls and other beasts can tell the difference between male and female gnolls. Females are normally bigger (of which I am that stereotype) Just for future reference. I also as you see, have not given my gender through speaking. XD KTHANKSBAAAAI!
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'On the road once more. Bring on the night, for I prefer it's company. Cheers, my new friends. Young one, why are you sleeping. Hello? *Pokes* Sigh, I wish I knew what sleep was like. Come, young one, it's time to go.'
*follows the iron man and Vex to the road...dragging the sorcerer with him.
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I assume that the reason the world is moving beneath me is because the nice metal man didn't cut my head off... Slowly, I come to (courtesy of several rough bumps in the road). Taking a minute to compose myself, I pull my form from the scarecrow's clutches, stand up, and dust myself off, bein very careful to readjust my awesome hair do that it continues to defy logic.
"My name is Roshen Mithanos Hydanal Galbraith Yvandari. Yes, yes, the Mithanos Yvandari. No autographs!" I shout, pointing at the backs of the rapidly progressing group. "Okay, maybe just a few!"... "Guys?"
Also, Mr. Arcanos... I'd like to do that thing now. What do I need to roll?
Well... if it's the thing I'm thinking about, it's not a rolled ability... ah... pm me what you're talking about.
Everyone, make a saving throw on Willpower. Chop chop! That means add your WIS mod to the results, btw... just in case someone didn't know the differences...
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About time I start getting decent rolls...
Damn...
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BAH
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Your original roll was a 4. Please don't keep rolling until you get a good roll.
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As you walk down the road, a slight breeze brushes across the lands.The cool autumn air feels refreshing. As your party makes a particularly sharp turn around a bend in the road, you realize... you're alone! There's no one or no thing on the road, aside from the usual wildlife. However, in the distance, you can hear the sound of running water. A ways in the distance, there is a bridge crossing a massive river. You have reached the River Elund.
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Ah, Great River Elund. Many times I've fallen into your depths as I learned to walk. And many times you've rotted my straw. I shall avoid thee forever.
*I begin to cross the bridge.*
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Deciding that a man made of straw could not be too terribly heavy, Falchion followed onto the bridge
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Derrak waits for the two giants in the group to crisscross the bridge safely before he decides to cross it.
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Laughing jovially, I sprint across the bridge, slipping between the mechanics monster and the scarecrow. "Come on slow pokes! I bet there's candy somewhere over there!"
Maintain!
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I look to the young sorcerer.
'Candy? What is this "candy" that you speak of, Young One?'
Sky what's your movement?
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Watching her new associates cross the bridge Vex adjusts her armor then continues across the bridge behind them all, peering over it to watch the waters roll along below her.
Well, since he's running, it's double what it normally is, which means it's still more than yours. He's legitimately out in front, though he can't do anything else except free actions until it's his "turn" again. As in, until everyone else does something.
Confutatis maledictis,
flammis acribus addictis!
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You all safely make it across the bridge, which was, after all, a perfectly sturdy and reliable bridge on a main thoroughfare.
Across the bridge, the road continues for a little while. Your presence, however, is not unnoticed. Ahead of you, you see a lone figure perks up, looks in your direct, and runs off into the woods, following a trail that is similar to the road you're on.
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'Hm...that figure ran from us. I think it unwise to blindly follow. But I leave that decision to you my friends. We may continue a bit further to set up camp for the evening. That is my suggestion. Fear not, young one. The Steel Warrior and I do not slumber. We shall keep our "eyes open" if all of you need rest this night. Young One, You are the only enigma left of our group. I pray you tell us your story. You amuse and entertain me.
Just to clarify, the path that the figure took is in the woods, but runs parallel to the road. It could be considered like an old road before this one was made.
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"I agree with you Jack. There is no need to abandon the main path. I'll take point. Mithanos, stay behind me, and do not stray too far from the scarecrow. I am under the assumption you both use magic to defend yourselves? Vex and Derrak watch our rear."
Falchion continues on, being vigilant for any signs of ambush.
What time of day is it?
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Perception check, just in case I need to roll it.
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"Hey! What do you mean my story? Everyone knows me! I'm THE Mithanos Yvandari! Sorcerer Supreme in training! Lord of the Thundering Highlands! Walker of the Misty Plains! The biggest star since... Since... Since Polaris!"
I then crumble to the ground, and in a depressed voice reply "Who am I kidding? No one knows me yet..."
"I'm a sorcerer. My master sent me here to complete my training with independent experiences... That's my story."
It's night. It's been night for a while. The sun set while you were meeting Jack. No perception check needed...
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Vex narrows her eyes at Falchion as he walks farther down the path. "Ah'm thinking we should find a place off th' beaten path to set up camp. No fire. Don't want t' ruin mah night eyes or alert any unwanted visitors." She then glances at the child with a blank expression, "Stop mopin' and get up small one and prove yourself to us and your master. Keep yourself focused and worry less about....that...candy..things you seem t' go on about."
She then proceeds into the forest away from the small trail the stranger went down to find a suited campsite.
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"Hey! What do you mean my story? Everyone knows me! I'm THE Mithanos Yvandari! Sorcerer Supreme in training! Lord of the Thundering Highlands! Walker of the Misty Plains! The biggest star since... Since... Since Polaris!"
I then crumble to the ground, and in a depressed voice reply "Who am I kidding? No one knows me yet..."
"I'm a sorcerer. My master sent me here to complete my training with independent experiences... That's my story."
There's an anime called Soul Eater. There's a character named Black*Star. You are Black*Star. Except you just admitted that your really a nobody.
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"Well Supreme Sorcerer in training, if you just sit on the ground like that your going to get left behind. Come on mate. Besides your still young-plenty of time left to become Lord of the Whispering Hills."
If one saw the metal giant out of the corner of his eye, one could almost imagine him smiling at the child. Of course once looking directly at his face, they would realize there was no possible way for the metal to change from its rigid form. Still, in the red glow of his soulless eyes, there was almost a look of amusement mixed with sympathy.
Ummmm....... Why are we walking around in the dark? :confused:
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'Agreed, Vex. No fire. *twitch* When you are weary as well, I will take over watch. Young One, fear not. You will prove yourself soon. I shall protect you from enemies if you so wish for me to. I am a Guardian after all. Sir Steel, I believe you and I shall make a great team. The the drunk dwarf. Where is he?
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"He seems to be lost in contemplation of his drink. Your in charge of getting him to the camp, Jack. Good luck with that."
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Vex while looking for a suitable camp stays within earshot of the group. "Ah'm thinkin' the dwarf is in a stupor. Or trance...or somethin' that humanoids do when they just stand there. Ah'll be awake for awhile t' make sure the camp is secured."
Shall I roll or something to find a secure camp?
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"Well Supreme Sorcerer in training, if you just sit on the ground like that your going to get left behind. Come on mate. Besides your still young-plenty of time left to become Lord of the Whispering Hills."
If one saw the metal giant out of the corner of his eye, one could almost imagine him smiling at the child. Of course once looking directly at his face, they would realize there was no possible way for the metal to change from its rigid form. Still, in the red glow of his soulless eyes, there was almost a look of amusement mixed with sympathy.
Ummmm....... Why are we walking around in the dark? :confused:
Because your group continued on instead of setting up a campsite after meeting the scarecrow. At any point in time before the bridge, you could have set up camp and rested...
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;610756Because your group continued on instead of setting up a campsite after meeting the scarecrow. At any point in time before the bridge, you could have set up camp and rested...
I was unaware it was night....
I thought it was the middle of the day.
Oh... I don't know... anyone checked the area? Anyone know if there's a enemy standing right behind you? Try doing perception checks and the likes.
Also... in game, you're aware of the fact that you're traveling with a machine and a scarecrow. A dwarf, as well. I'm not sure if Vex has said what he/she is, and I know Mith hasn't... you could be walking next to a fraking black dragon!
You're going to find an excuse IN GAME to observe these people's entities if you want to...
I figured it out. Your reference to Morpheus in describing his laugh was literal. I thought it was more of an emotional response. As in the dread that some people feel during twilight hours.
I'm not playing this game to do perception and nature and bull shit checks every three posts. Pretty sure in real life I can look over and see I'm walking with a metal thing, a jack o lantern scarecrow and a dwarf. Sadly though since I have no clue what everyone is cant really describe Mith though I'm sure he's a teenaged human.
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i help Vex set up camp. In doing so, I observe my party members. The iron warforged. The beast. The drunken dwarf. As I round my gaze to Mithanos, I ask, 'Young One, of what racial origin are you? I think you may be older than your appearance suggests.'
I do believe I just looked at Mith, and I have multiple times. So, while I might not be able to say exactly what race he is, I think I could narrow it down to "some form of Elf", or "No way is that thing Human." I am not gonna ask, simply because Falchion has no real reason to care. Also, I thought you wanted us to do less perception checks, hence why I have only done one. I assumed things like time of day would be incorporated into the storytelling, but I can start rolling more.
Quote from: liam134;610765I do believe I just looked at Mith, and I have multiple times. So, while I might not be able to say exactly what race he is, I think I could narrow it down to "some form of Elf", or "No way is that thing Human." I am not gonna ask, simply because Falchion has no real reason to care. Also, I thought you wanted us to do less perception checks, hence why I have only done one. I assumed things like time of day would be incorporated into the storytelling, but I can start rolling more.
^this
Quote from: Mishafox113;610762I'm not playing this game to do perception and nature and bull shit checks every three posts. Pretty sure in real life I can look over and see I'm walking with a metal thing, a jack o lantern scarecrow and a dwarf. Sadly though since I have no clue what everyone is cant really describe Mith though I'm sure he's a teenaged human.
First, I've asked for one group roll: the Will save. That's it, and it was for a specific reason. All the other rolls I've asked for are rolls specifically for an action some one was trying to take. Most of the time, people are rolling before I even ask for it... I'll reference Taylor's (unnecessary, but appreciated) perception roll a few posts above, and several of Sky's skill rolls. None of the rolls I've asked for are "bullshit rolls".
When I made the comment about rolling perception, I meant something along this line. In real life, you can look around and make sure that the campsite is safe. However, it takes a bit more time and attention to make sure that you're not setting up a tent next to a snake-burrow. Likewise, if someone is HIDING in the woods near you, a cursory glance would not reveal anything. Only doing a good amount of observation and realization would reveal that something is out of order. The rules of D&D embody this amount of observation and realization in the perception skill. You went into the woods, where an unknown person has just disappeared. You didn't know if he had friends, or if he was just a scout. But, you just went into the woods away from the path he took. He could have left someone behind to watch you all.
I bring up the Mith thing because I'm just a bit shocked that no one thought it odd that there were two characters whose race was a mystery. That's all.
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Vex narrows her eyes at Falchion as he walks farther down the path. "Ah'm thinking we should find a place off th' beaten path to set up camp. No fire. Don't want t' ruin mah night eyes or alert any unwanted visitors." She then glances at the child with a blank expression, "Stop mopin' and get up small one and prove yourself to us and your master. Keep yourself focused and worry less about....that...candy..things you seem t' go on about."
She then proceeds into the forest away from the small trail the stranger went down to find a suited campsite.
I have not gone into the woods where an unknown stranger just disappeared actually. I have yet to role for the suitable campsite because I'm trying to wait for everyone to post before I just roll and say oh yeah campsite come here or be square.
Quote from: liam134;610765I do believe I just looked at Mith, and I have multiple times. So, while I might not be able to say exactly what race he is, I think I could narrow it down to "some form of Elf", or "No way is that thing Human." I am not gonna ask, simply because Falchion has no real reason to care. Also, I thought you wanted us to do less perception checks, hence why I have only done one. I assumed things like time of day would be incorporated into the storytelling, but I can start rolling more.
Time of day was incorporated into the story. First, I said in post #33, "There is no traffic on the road at this time of day, so you are, for all intents and purposes, allow. Off in the distance, you hear the slight call of ravens, signaling the day's death and the evening's birth. From a casual glance, you see no one awaiting you." Later, I said in post #59, "A sound echos across the barren field as Morpheus drapes his translucent cloak over the realm."
I just didn't know it was night, although you did say the Morpheus thing, I just did not realize what he was at the time and even after finding out I did not realize you were being literal. As far as races, Falchion really just does not care, but not it a "Whatever" way. He thinks beings should be known on the basis of their actions.
And I believe Misha is under the impression that we are in a path in the middle of a forest. So if the random guy we saw was on the right of us, she went into the forest on the left.
I thought we were on a path in between a forest and a steep hill.
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;610770Time of day was incorporated into the story. First, I said in post #33, "There is no traffic on the road at this time of day, so you are, for all intents and purposes, alone"
I thought it was early morning, and that was why there was no traffic...
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Vex narrows her eyes at Falchion as he walks farther down the path. "Ah'm thinking we should find a place off th' beaten path to set up camp. No fire. Don't want t' ruin mah night eyes or alert any unwanted visitors." She then glances at the child with a blank expression, "Stop mopin' and get up small one and prove yourself to us and your master. Keep yourself focused and worry less about....that...candy..things you seem t' go on about."
She then proceeds into the forest away from the small trail the stranger went down to find a suited campsite.
^that. You went into a forest, when a stranger has recently slipped into the same forest area. He could have been one of the many enemies in the area.
Yea, Vex proceeded away from the forest the stranger went into. Which is why I asked Misha if she thought there was a forest on each side, because her post confused me. She explained the Vex went into the opposing forest, because Misha thought we were already on a path between two separate forests.
Quote from: liam134;610773Yea, Vex proceeded away from the forest the stranger went into. Which is why I asked Misha if she thought there was a forest on each side, because her post confused me. She explained the Vex went into the opposing forest, because Misha thought we were already on a path between two separate forests.
Regardless of which side she goes into, there is a very high chance that the shadowy stranger wasn't the only one there. It's exceptionally unlikely that only one person is in the area.
Quote from: liam134;610771I just didn't know it was night, although you did say the Morpheus thing, I just did not realize what he was at the time and even after finding out I did not realize you were being literal. As far as races, Falchion really just does not care, but not it a "Whatever" way. He thinks beings should be known on the basis of their actions.
And I believe Misha is under the impression that we are in a path in the middle of a forest. So if the random guy we saw was on the right of us, she went into the forest on the left.
I thought we were on a path in between a forest and a steep hill.
I thought it was early morning, and that was why there was no traffic...
Finish the quote, Liam. "There is no traffic on the road at this time of day, so you are, for all intents and purposes, allow. Off in the distance, you hear the slight call of ravens,
signaling the day's death and the evening's birth. From a casual glance, you see no one awaiting you."
Perception Check:
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Nature Check:
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Insight:
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Dungeoneering:
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History:
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Arcane:
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Ah. Well. At this stage, I am confused, because I thought Vex was walking to the woods, and Jack, Mith, Derrak and Falchion were all still on the road, but then Jack teleported away to the camp ... So yea
Lets just continue guys. I love all of you.
I'll repost from earlier.
So far. It's nighttime.
We're setting camp.
In the forest.
Here we go.
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i help Vex set up camp. In doing so, I observe my party members. The iron warforged. The beast. The drunken dwarf. As I round my gaze to Mithanos, I ask, 'Young One, of what racial origin are you? I think you may be older than your appearance suggests.'
Quote from: Shinynicoli;610779Lets just continue guys. I love all of you.
I'll repost from earlier.
So far. It's nighttime.
We're setting camp.
In the forest.
Here we go.
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i help Vex set up camp. In doing so, I observe my party members. The iron warforged. The beast. The drunken dwarf. As I round my gaze to Mithanos, I ask, 'Young One, of what racial origin are you? I think you may be older than your appearance suggests.'
We can't move on. We have a stagnant dwarf and a DJ that is working right now.
Just set up camp. I'm not arguing this anymore.
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The NIGHT is dark. A crescent moon is in the sky, though clouds from a storm that had come through a few days ago still lingered, causing the light to dim drastically occasionally. A night owl calls in the forest, ready to hunt. Dawn is several hours away, and not even a hint of the rosy aura of the sun's rising is present in the sky. It is dark in the forest and on the trail.
Your party has set up a camp just inside the forest.
Wow... I did not expect all that... Ah...
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I'm just a normal little half-elf!" I say with a huge grin. Nervously,I flick my tongue across my sharp teeth and wince when they cut it. "Fuck!" i yelp. Softly, I suckle the damaged organ and bemoan the few drops that had escaped before I managed to escape before I closed my mouth. Grinning again, I giggle sinisterly. "Well... Normal is a relative term, isn't it? Yup. I'm just a little half-elf. But I'll grow up one day, and I'll be as big as you! Just watch me! I'll be the biggest star out there!!! Yeah!!!!"
Maintain!
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"Right, Boy Sorcerer, get some sleep. Same for you Dwarf. Vex, if you insist on guarding, stay up with Jack for two hours, then get some rest. I trust all of you fleshlings have some form of bedroll to sleep in. Jack, tell me when four hours have passed. Ill take over for the remaining four hours."
The metal brute finds a nice, sturdy tree, and lowers himself to the ground. His eyes dim from their usual red glow, til they are unable to be seen outside the mask. Sitting there, his back supported by the tree, Falchion quiets his internal systems and retreats back into whatever device functions as his brain.
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'Sleep well, my friends. We will guard your rest this night.'
I turn to Mithanos. 'Half elf huh? I still believe there's more to you than meets the eye. I suppose you'll tell us over time.' *pats Mith's head*
I sit upon the ground and begin watch.
In order for maximum hilarity, read the secondary boxes after reading the stand alone sentences. Also, everything in the secondary boxes that are in quotation marks ("xyz") can be assumed to have been said out loud... Also, as I think people would rather not have their retina seared with all the red writing, can I just say that, aside from what's said out loud, no one knows what he's thinking? This is just some funnies to lighten the mood!
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I growl softly under my breath at being patted on my head. Secretly, I want to bite the hand that offended, but I realize that straw might not be the best taste to go to bed with. 'Not as bad as artichoke, but definitely up there. Probably around rancid milk? Maybe a little closer licorice? Licorice makes my tongue numb... and it smells really weird. Kind of like that thing over there. The short one. With the beard. He smells like... "cheap pleasures of the world"... that's what Master called that smell... not that it's a particularly mild smell... that's a weird word... smell... smmmmmeeeellllll.... smell. Shmell. Shmill... Shill... Shilling... have shilled... will have shilled... am shilling... shilt? Shi- oops... almost thought a no-no word... that was close... wait... didn't I already say shit? Damn it! Oh no! I did another one! Wait... does it count in my head? But I already said shit out loud... fuck! Oh... uh... well... that one certainly counts... what the fuck! Why the hell is there a stick up my ass! Damn ground... damn sticks... damn trees dropping their dead parts all over the place, trying to get all up on me like that... If I'd been naked, that would have gone right where the sun don't shine! That would have hurt bad like... almost as bad as wrestling a razorback... wrestling in general kind of hurts... especially when you're fighting for real. Then you don't get any of the safety stuff... ah fuck it... I'm going to bed. Wonder what's for breakies? I hope sausage. I love sausage! Blood sausage, especially. Real blood sausage, not that cheap human stuff... Oh, and eggs! And some bacon and toast that's kinda dark...'
"But not too dark, cause then it hurts my mouth something fierce..."
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'Oh, and jam, because I love jam! Sweet, sticky gooey jam... Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Black Currant, Boysenberry... I'd lick that off of anything! Spilled on the table? No problem! Dishes? Delish! Cups, empty jars, cupboards, furniture... dressers... chests... maybe not cheap chests, though... might get splinters... but it's so yummy!'
"Hell, I'd lick that sweet sticky goo off of any chest!"
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'Mmm... all this thought about breakies makes me hungry... but I'm tired... this spot isn't that comfy... Plus there's that stick that's trying to "plunder my boycave"... whatever that means...' I eye the stick suspiciously. 'Master always says never trust a "phallic-esque object" too close to your rear... whatever that means. But I'm betting whatever that is is definitely what this stick is. Rather not shit splinters for a week, thank you Mr. Stick. I'm sure you're a lovely... stick... but... you're just not my type! You're so scrawny and twiggy and... a stick. No curves! No jiggles! No smooth, voluptuousness awaiting a vigorous... ah... well... you know... hehehe... yeah... need the jiggles... hey! I just used that word Master taught me! Yay!' I bounce excitedly. 'OUCH! Damn stick again! And the ground is like ninety-nine percent rock and one percent stick. It's like rocks on rocks on rocks...'
"I bet if I just bounced down on it...Ow... it's really, really hard!"
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That's it! This spot isn't gonna work out... let's see... the spot by the scarecrow looks comfy... there's even some moss! That'd be soft and warm! Imma ask if I can sleep over there... Gotta make it sound cute though... that'll make him feel sorry for me. Hey! He might even let me use some of his straw for a pillow!
"Mr. Scarecrow, can I sleep with you? I'm so cold and alone over here, and it's so hard it hurts just laying here! I don't know what else to do..."
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'Nailed it! Booyah! That'd probably make even the Metal Man feel sorry for me!'
Quote from: Sky Clouden;610845In order for maximum hilarity, read the secondary boxes after reading the stand alone sentences. Also, everything in the secondary boxes that are in quotation marks ("xyz") can be assumed to have been said out loud... Also, as I think people would rather not have their retina seared with all the red writing, can I just say that, aside from what's said out loud, no one knows what he's thinking? This is just some funnies to lighten the mood!
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I growl softly under my breath at being patted on my head. Secretly, I want to bite the hand that offended, but I realize that straw might not be the best taste to go to bed with. 'Not as bad as artichoke, but definitely up there. Probably around rancid milk? Maybe a little closer licorice? Licorice makes my tongue numb... and it smells really weird. Kind of like that thing over there. The short one. With the beard. He smells like... "cheap pleasures of the world"... that's what Master called that smell... not that it's a particularly mild smell... that's a weird word... smell... smmmmmeeeellllll.... smell. Shmell. Shmill... Shill... Shilling... have shilled... will have shilled... am shilling... shilt? Shi- oops... almost thought a no-no word... that was close... wait... didn't I already say shit? Damn it! Oh no! I did another one! Wait... does it count in my head? But I already said shit out loud... fuck! Oh... uh... well... that one certainly counts... what the fuck! Why the hell is there a stick up my ass! Damn ground... damn sticks... damn trees dropping their dead parts all over the place, trying to get all up on me like that... If I'd been naked, that would have gone right where the sun don't shine! That would have hurt bad like... almost as bad as wrestling a razorback... wrestling in general kind of hurts... especially when you're fighting for real. Then you don't get any of the safety stuff... ah fuck it... I'm going to bed. Wonder what's for breakies? I hope sausage. I love sausage! Blood sausage, especially. Real blood sausage, not that cheap human stuff... Oh, and eggs! And some bacon and toast that's kinda dark...'
"But not too dark, cause then it hurts my mouth something fierce..."
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'Oh, and jam, because I love jam! Sweet, sticky gooey jam... Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Black Currant, Boysenberry... I'd lick that off of anything! Spilled on the table? No problem! Dishes? Delish! Cups, empty jars, cupboards, furniture... dressers... chests... maybe not cheap chests, though... might get splinters... but it's so yummy!'
"Hell, I'd lick that sweet sticky goo off of any chest!"
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'Mmm... all this thought about breakies makes me hungry... but I'm tired... this spot isn't that comfy... Plus there's that stick that's trying to "plunder my boycave"... whatever that means...' I eye the stick suspiciously. 'Master always says never trust a "phallic-esque object" too close to your rear... whatever that means. But I'm betting whatever that is is definitely what this stick is. Rather not shit splinters for a week, thank you Mr. Stick. I'm sure you're a lovely... stick... but... you're just not my type! You're so scrawny and twiggy and... a stick. No curves! No jiggles! No smooth, voluptuousness awaiting a vigorous... ah... well... you know... hehehe... yeah... need the jiggles... hey! I just used that word Master taught me! Yay!' I bounce excitedly. 'OUCH! Damn stick again! And the ground is like ninety-nine percent rock and one percent stick. It's like rocks on rocks on rocks...'
"I bet if I just bounced down on it...Ow... it's really, really hard!"
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That's it! This spot isn't gonna work out... let's see... the spot by the scarecrow looks comfy... there's even some moss! That'd be soft and warm! Imma ask if I can sleep over there... Gotta make it sound cute though... that'll make him feel sorry for me. Hey! He might even let me use some of his straw for a pillow!
"Mr. Scarecrow, can I sleep with you? I'm so cold and alone over here, and it's so hard it hurts just laying here! I don't know what else to do..."
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'Nailed it! Booyah! That'd probably make even the Metal Man feel sorry for me!'
I had to attach my reply...
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I look to the sorcerer rolling and bouncing and muttering to himself. He walks over and asks his question. Of course you can sleep here, Young One. I will keep you warm. This child delights me.
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The first four hours of your rest have passed uneventfully... aside from the random mutterings of your sorcerer. Two hours ago, Vex went to bed. It is now exceptionally dark, as if to suggest that dawn is only a few hours away.
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I chuckle at the stone sleeping sorcerer snoring, wrapped snugly around my leg. I whisper to Falchion, trusting he hears every word. Even if I was further away,
"4 hours have passed, Sir Steel. Dawn is not far off. I take my leave now."
I enter "sleep". The ghost light of my Jack-o-lantern, fading until only darkness remains in the motionless head.
Rodriguez will return sometime on Christmas Day. Happy Yule, friends. :)
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As the last hours of your rest slowly drift past, a haunting melody begins to fill the air, almost as if an anthem hearlds the rising sun. The haughty string melody starts to swell as your group comes alive. It's source is nearby.
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I sit and allow myself to come to full consciousness, just to be sure this music isn't just part of my dreams. Once I'm sure I'm not imagining it, and I've got the general idea of the music, I pull out my pipe flute and start playing a harmony with it.
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The metal brute has not moved since Jack "awoke" him. But he has been listening and watching, his red eyes peering into the night. Then song filling the air, though haunting, does not feel him with dread or fear. He feels no emotion, only a logical inclination that one should not idly wait for trouble to arrive.
"Mithanos, stop it, and make sure the dwarf is awake. Jack rouse Vex, if she needs it."
The metal joint turn and twist inside his body as the giant returns to his full height. Now that they were well oiled again, the group could not hear them, but Falchion knew exactly what they were doing. He was pleased at the silence of his body.
Perception check on the direction of the music
(http://rolz.org/embed?2813541)
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I awaken Vex. I listen to the melody. Wishing I had the power to create such music. I do an arcana check on the music.
(http://rolz.org/embed?2814595)
Your results have been mailed to you.
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As your camp breaks up, and a you prepare for whatever encounter awaits you, a voice adds to the music.
Forward peerless soldiers,
Elund, your heart of light,
No power make you kneel,
No might shall shake
your fearless heart,
Kethesis, most hidden of souls,
What arcane arts lie beyond your grasp,
What mysteries by your great eyes,
Dare remain unseen?
Kantaur, wisest of minds,
No enemy a outshines your plans,
No warrior survives
The darkness of your night.
The music and words begin to fade, almost as if a dream were passing.
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"Aw... the pretty music went away..." Wait a minute... that music was pretty strange... I wonder if there's anything going on around here... Hmm... I'd better check...
I'm doing an Arcana check for any magical influences in the area not caused by our group, and I'm doing a History check for information about the area we're in, and the country we're in, just in case this place had a battle or graveyard nearby.
Arcana:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2815091) (http://rolz.org/info?2815091)
History:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2815092) (http://rolz.org/info?2815092)
Results are in your inbox Sky. And might I just say, you have some freaky good luck with RNGs...
... hehehe...
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"The Republic of Verbena is a federation composed of nine different subdivisions - seven Kingdoms and one Province. The capital city of Port Sarvin is in the kingdom of Merkoth, a medium size kingdom on the western coast. North of Merkoth, seperated from it by a river, is the kingdom Bellanon, a small kingdom. Further north of Bellanon is the smallest kingdom, Elunsine, the northern-most kingdom - and the source of the River Elund. East of Elunsine is Ravnarel, the largest and most powerful of the kingdoms. South of Ravnarel is Verreaux, a large kingdom. Venaine is a medium size kingdom south of Verreaux, and is one of only two kingdoms to line the southern coast. The other, Albane, is the second largest kingdom in the Republic. The area in the middle of the entire nation is the small province of Taebarn, which is ruled over by a council, instead of a king or queen.
The government of Verbena is divided into the offices of President (who leads the nation and government), Chancellor (who oversees international affairs), and Prime Minister (who tends to the daily necessities of the nation), in descending order of importance. Traditionally, a leader of one of the kingdoms is elected to an office for a predetermined number of years by the noblemen of the entire nation in an assembly called the Claives. Currently, the President of the Republic is Cestus Dalga, Premier of Taebarn. The Chancellor is King Auldine of Verreaux, and the Prime Minister King Ravinborne of Elunsine. President Cestus's term has, for the first time in history, not been limited.
The area you are in is the southern lands in Bellanon. The area you find yourself in now has always been particularly blessed with a peaceful existence. However, its inhabitants have not. The Elundari are exiled beast-men from Elunsine. No one is sure as to why they were exiled, but they keep this area under their control with blessings from all the heads of the kingdoms and the province, including the king of Elunsine himself. The Elundari are descended from legendary warriors from the Tribal Lands far to the East," I narrate dutifully as if repeating the words a voice whispered to me.
"Also... I'm hungry!" I then proceed to stroll off a few feet in the woods to take care of a little issue.
Quote from: Shinynicoli;611029****** will return sometime on Christmas Day. Happy Yule, friends. :)
... Please edit my name?
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;611566... Please edit my name?
Yea Nicoli, ya jerk :p
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"Damn, its like taking care of an 8 week puppy. Little sorcerer, do not go into the woods, do wake the dwarf, and then we all are returning closer to the road. the sound is coming from the north, and I do not wished to be ambushed in the middle of these woods. Same formation as last time."
Falchion starts heading towards the road.
Hehehe... I know something new...
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Heading the call of the mechanical man, I pause. Then, grinning, I decide to take care of two problems at once. "Monsieur dwarf sir... Wake up!" I shout as I take care of my number one problem. On the ground right next to him.
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'Come Young One, if we can't wake the dwarf, I guess we'll drag him. It seems he's relieved himself nearby. Do watch your step.'
I follow Falchion, pushing the sorcerer along and dragging the dwarf.
'Where is the Claw Creature? Ah, wake up! It's time to go.'
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Vex is awake and following the group
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having just barely managed to tuck myself back in - not an easy feat, considering I'm wearing robes and... Other, bigger issues ;)... I snicker impishly and allow myself to be propelled forward.
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You break out of the forest and back onto the road. Several dozen yards ahead, you find what could be the origin of the mysterious music. A little girl is sitting on a large rock on the side of the road, strumming a lute careful and humming a tune, trying to make the two tones match.
As a child, she's not particularly remarkable - average height and size, typical youthful face, your ordinary tail and wolf ears, commonplace clothes, a random pile of childhood treasures like "cool" rocks and toys next to her... wait... tail?
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Falchion proceeds directly past the girl, having no immediate desire to speak to her or any reason to do so.
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'Greetings, child. Such lovely music you play. What brings you to such a lonely rock?'
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Staring momentarily at the rather rude metal man (can he really be considered a man if he just walks by a little girl all alone on an abandoned road?), I approach the girl playing her song and smile.
"Morning, fair maiden! What beautiful music you have in your soul! Was it you whom I just so recently played a thrilling duet with?" I ask politely. As a last thought, I add "And, might I just say, your tail is absolutely beautiful."
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Vex hangs back and watches the girl carefully.
(http://rolz.org/embed?2830867)
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?2830869)
Insight
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Falchion keeps one trudging along. As he does, he yells back at the group.
"I wonder, did I miss the part where our mission was to talk to a random child in the woods. For all you know she is some foul demon like a succubus child or a kitsune, here to steal your souls."
Lowering his voice, Falchion remarks, "Good thing I am lacking in that department."
Perception check Falchion's surroundings
(http://rolz.org/embed?2831134)
Ewww
Results are in your inbox.
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The girl pauses in her deliberate strumming to attend to the travelers in front of her. "O-oh... hello!" she stutters in shock, as if you'd just materialized from the air - which, as engrossed in her playing as she was, was probably what seemed to have happened from her perspective. "I was just... ah... what are you doing here?" she asked suddenly, a guarded expression on her face.
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'Come now, Sir Steel, no need to be quite so.......unfeeling. Child, we're simply traveling. We heard your music and followed it to this area. The Young One here played the beautiful woodwind. I'm a harpist myself.'
Arcana check on the girl.
(http://rolz.org/embed?2831345)
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"It has nothing to do with feeling, Jack, it is unnecessary, and it is wasting our precious time. The girl is here. She knows how she got here. She is not crying, nor is she asking for aid. Thus, let us depart!"
Falchion has not turned around during any of his dialogue. He proceeds to take a few more steps forward.
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Vex calls out to Falchion, "Stay yaself a moment Falchion, this girl seems to be of a tribe. Maybe of th' Elundari. " She walks closer to Falchion and whispers, "She could be an easy and less blood filled way of gettin' into the temple and grabbin that stone.
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Falchion makes eye contact with Vex. He nods slightly.
"Very well. But lets be quick about this. I have no desire to stand here all day"
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Vex grins slightly, "Right ya are sir. " She walks closer to the girl careful to make herself seem less intimidating by slouching and showing she had no weapons in her hands. Stopping in front of her Vex says,"Hello young one. Ah'm Vex. We're a bunch of adventures lookin' for a place to rest. We've been wanderin' 'bout for a day or so. Might you know of a fair place away from that dreadful city? "
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"Mmm...hmmm..." she murmurs almost to herself as she glances off to the side. "Well, I'm not sure why you'd be going down this road... but aren't you the strangest group of travelers? A talking scarecrow, a towering wolf... person... thing... a machine with an attitude, and... a rather talented musician... personally, I think you're up to something. Wanna know a secret?" She leans in close to the Scarecrow and Mithanos and whispers in their ears.
Her whispered words are in your inbox.
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'Hm...such a strange child....we are indeed searching for something. Perhaps you'd like to tell us what you know...?' The glow of my jack-o-lantern begins to burn brighter as my nightmarish laughter washes over the clearing.(my intimidation)
Intimidation roll.
(http://rolz.org/embed?2833902)
Wow, his intimidate is even higher than mine.
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For a moment, it seemed as if the little girl would withstand the horrific visage of the monster looming over her. Then, her courage wavered, and she bolted from the rock, dashing into the forest and vanishing within moments.
Quote from: liam134;612547Wow, his intimidate is even higher than mine.
Yeah... and he just used it on a child...
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I watch as she runs into the forest and shake my head. "Hate to see her leave like that... but daaaaaymmmmmnnn do I like watching her go... Way to go Pumpkin Eater, she was probably going to help us! Or at least stick around long enough to get to know her better..." Eyeing the area she vanished into, I shrug and start moving along the road. "Oh well... plenty of fish in the sea, plenty of birds in the sky,plenty of... wolf-girls... in... the... :D hehehe... I'm with Mr. Metalman, we need to get to the village as soon as possible!"
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"Jack, never ever lecture me again about my lack of "feelings" again. At least I have the courtesy to ignore the child. You probably just sent it to its death."
The metallic brute turns around and proceeds to continue north.
"Standard formation, my lead, kid and straw in the middle, the silent one and Vex in the back, you guys know the drill."
Nicoli your character's personality seems... All over the place.
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'Perhaps that was a bit rash. It was fun though. All well. Come young one.'
I fall into line as Falchion says.
Quote from: liam134;612558Spoiler
"Jack, never ever lecture me again about my lack of "feelings" again. At least I have the courtesy to ignore the child. You probably just sent it to its death."
The metallic brute turns around and proceeds to continue north.
"Standard formation, my lead, kid and straw in the middle, the silent one and Vex in the back, you guys know the drill."
Nicoli your character's personality seems... All over the place.
Actually, this is how I see it. He's Hughes. Nice and friendly, then suddenly "GIVE ME WHAT I WANT!" >:)
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;612563Actually, this is how I see it. He's Hughes. Nice and friendly, then suddenly "GIVE ME WHAT I WANT!" >:)
NEVER COMPARE THAT DEMENTED BUNDLE OF STRAW TO HUGHES! HUGHES ONLY EVER ACTED CRAZY TO PROTECT HIS DAUGHTER! It wasn't about getting stuff he wanted.....
An excellent point! Jack Maes Hughes is his name now. Congratulations, Monsieur Hughes.
You will regret this. I know just the character to mock too.
Nothing you can say will ever top the pleasure I get from this. Go after Lelouch if you want. It matters not. Jack Maes Hughes will live on.
It won't be Lelouch. You didn't attack Ed, so it is not worthy of Lelouch. It is just one level lower.
Sorry, but there's no one who's so awesome to me as Lelouch. Even Charles is like fifty miles lower.
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Vex does as she is told.
I feel we should discuss our plans before posting so theres less mix up and fumbles mcstumbles.
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Your party, slightly confused about the recent encounter with the little wolf-girl, continues down the road. Several miles later, you break free from the dense forest and arrive at the outskirts of a village sitting safely in a plain-like area. The buildings around you are made of a strange mixture of wood and stone, as if the people had just recently decided to make a permanent settlement of the area. In the distance, you see a massive ziggarat towering over the landscape. Several people are walking the roads and streets between buildings surrounding the structure. The sun is midway on its rise to the sky's throne. It is late morning. Your approach does not go unnoticed, though. Already, a group of armed men are making their way towards you, a familiar individual occasionally peeking out from behind the central guard. It appears that the little wolf-girl made it back before you arrived.
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Hm...seems we have a warm welcome awaiting us. Perhaps I shall have to bluff our way through.
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Deciding to be diplomatic in my approach, I first bow to the head of the group before addressing them. "Beautiful Tail! Thank goodness you made it safely! When my thoughtless friend frightened you into the woods, I had feared the worst! Gentlemen, please, I assure you no harm was meant. Our group is an odd one, for sooth and certain, but we are in no way dangerous to your humble homes. As you can see, for all intents and purposes, I'm the only, how should I put this... ah... normal one, in our party. With a man made of metal; a walking, talking scarecrow; a powerfully built... creature of indeterminate gender... and a dwarf who's sole accomplishment thus far in our journey has been standing upright, it is a rather... intimidating presence we exude. But rest assured, we mean you no harm. As a token of good will... I'll even burn part of the mean old scarecrow that frightened our lovely lass here. How about his leg? It's terribly mildewed anyway." I offer with my best and most winning smile. As a show of good faith, I ignite a small flame in my hand and await their decision.
For Diplomacy:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2849873) (http://rolz.org/info?2849873)
For Bluff to convince them I'm speaking for the entire group:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2849878) (http://rolz.org/info?2849878)
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Falchion draws his fachion from his side and gently rested it on his right shoulder. His red orbs grow to fully encompass the holes in his helmet, his anger boiling inside.
"Child I do not recall telling you that you could speak for me, nor do I recall giving you permission to burn the scarecrow."
His attention turns to the group of armed men.
"That being said, the young one is right. We are an odd group, and most of us meant no harm to the girl. If you wish for blood, the scarecrow is yours, though blood he most likely lacks blood. I do imagine letting the child roast him might be an interesting display. It matters not to me."
The giant briefly turns to the pryomaniac, "That is me giving my permission and blessing to roast the scarecrow."
Returning to facing the village people, "What does matter, is we are heading for source of the River Elund. Could you please point us in the proper direction."
Diplomacy
(http://rolz.org/embed?2850029)
Perception on the village
(http://rolz.org/embed?2850037)
Insight on the Villagers
(http://rolz.org/embed?2850042)
I hate that site.
Quote from: Mishafox113;612761I feel we should discuss our plans before posting so theres less mix up and fumbles mcstumbles.
That
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The guards lower their spears and swords, and the one who appears to be the leader approaches Mithanos. "Your words do you credit, child. You speak with the learning - and fanciness - of an elder. There's no need for your strawman to burn. Your... metallic menace," he casually glances towards Falchion and his falchion,"on the other hand, should learn some of those fancy words. Elony told us of a monster approaching the village. Typically, we wouldn't think of this as a threat, but Elony has never been one to exaggerate, and given the recent issues with the border... we'd rather not take chances. From where do you travel, strangers? For you to be going to the Elund Springs... you've got a thousand miles at least ahead of you..." The captain of the guards says with an inflection that suggests that he is suspicious of your supposed destination. "However, you're welcome to stay the night here in our village, provided you keep your... companions under control. The village of the Elundari is at your disposal."
As a point of order, just because I'm not sure if Liam actually intends to go to the source of the river because he thought that's where you were supposed to go, or if he was trying to lie to the guards, but either way, you're looking for a gem called the Heart of the Elundari in the temple of the Elundari. So, yeah... Also, Liam, roll results are in your inbox.
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Vex watches the proceedings then says in a lowered voice so only the party can hear, "Ah'm a gnoll you damnable little shit. Have ya not seen a gnoll before. Let us get a look around for that shiny we need."
Raising her voice to address the villagers, "Ah, yes we'd like t'stay in yer place for night. Good food an' shelter are always welcome t'me. If we could perhaps maybe take ah tour around yer fine village, Ah can't help but be curious to know more about you all."
Diplomacy:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2850651)
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;609730"The Heart of the Elundari is kept in their one permanent settlement, the old temple of theirs at the source of the River Elund. They guard it fiercely. I would, of course, recompense any and all expenses involved in obtaining the jewel, as well as a lovely reward for the one - or ones - who bring it back to me."
Maybe I just overlooked something again, I just thought Diaza was sending us to the source of the river.... my bad
Permanent settlement Liam. LOL Though it does say the source of the River Elund. Maybe it came from there?
I suggest we either Steal the stone or Diplomacy it out. But I have a feeling we'll need both. Maybe a large feast to distract everyone while I sneak to it. But a feast will probably be out of the question now that Mister Scarecrow has fucked shit a bit. Though Mister Psycho might fix it oddly enough.
Okay, let me just clarify this real quick. What they think of as the "source of the River Elund" and what you think of as the "source of the River Elund" may be two different things. Don't get too thrown off just yet... ;) Remember, these are tribal people; source could mean any number of things: a spring, a god, a giant rock from which all cheese arose...
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"Well, what a polite bea... ah... wom... um... ma... crea... person. My what a polite person," the guard captain stutters as he turns his attention to Vex. His tail flexes nervously as he motions for one of his soldiers to return to the village. "Haythyn here will have some beds prepared for you. You'll have to forgive us. Recently, the Elders and the Alpha have decided to settle down here, and we're building our village a little at a time. In fact, if you look over yonder, you'll see the Temple of Aurast being built." He directs your attention to the ziggurat on the other side of the village, which is about halfway constructed. He releases a weary sigh and shakes his head. "It is a hard job, but once we are done, we will have rest and safety for the rest of our lives." The solider he sent returns. "Ah, good. The Alpha himself will house you tonight! Come!" He leads your party through the streets of the village. As you walk, your have a strange sense that something isn't right. Perhaps its the fact that most of the buildings, despite being 'brand new' according to the captain, look decades old, perhaps even centuries.
Yea, I agree it might take some distractions to steal the stone. If that is what we want to do.
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Falchion feels his eyes burn brighter than they have in a long time. As he starts to open his mouth, he hears a slight squeak. His anger turns to pure rage in an instant, before he calms himself and,in turn, his eyes. Reaching into his bag, another pint of oil is produced. He takes a sip as he looks around at these strange people and their temple.
History on the temple
(http://rolz.org/embed?2850965)
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"Excuse me, but, by any chance do you have a... mass homicidal murdering spree around here?" I ask the captain curiously. Sneakily, I extend my arcane senses to detect any spells targeting our party.
Arcana Roll:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2851003) (http://rolz.org/info?2851003)
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Vex looks sharply at the small human, "Might you want ta choose yer words careful runt, for all yer smooth talking and the like you can be daft at times."
Then Vex's ears perk up at an unknown noise. Slightly distracted she says, "You all are very kind to let us into yer place like this. Might fine place too. Why does it take ah city ta keep you all protected? Surely there's not much out there that could best you all." She gestures to their animal qualities.
Noticing how old many of these structures seem Vex comments, "It seems these buildings have been here much longer than ya say, what was or who was here before?."
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Staring cautiously at the sorcerer for a moment, the guard captain turned his attention to the large fur-covered person. "I'm... not quite sure what's gotten into your friend there, but rest assured, our tribe is, as you pointed out, strong enough to defend ourselves and any we grant sanctuary. None of us kill our kind, either. As for who was here before us, no one was. We found this place empty of all signs of advanced life. Its closeness to the river pleased the Elders, and the abundance of fresh meat from the forests pleases the Alpha, so we settled here and built our temple. We've only been building for maybe three weeks... isn't that right Geshpun?" The captain asks over his shoulder. Another guard nods. "'atz raeght, ca'pn. Sure it'z..." he trails off. The captain nods his head. "Yes. Three weeks. I'm sure of it... anyway, Alpha will be waiting to meet with you all. I do hope you enjoy your stay here."
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Turning to her companions she whispers to them, "Somethin' doesn't seem right here. Mayhaps they're under a spell or some such witchcraft." Turning back to the Captain Vex smiles disarmingly, "Yes let's get going then mate."
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Whispering to Vex, "I really think we shouldn't be this civil. Something feels... Wrong.... In fact, I think I am ready to leave."
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Vex whispers back, "Patience Falchion, let us see what has these people in a grip first just keep yer wits about you and ya weapon on hand."
Streetwise to see if anything might be amiss within the town and people:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2851719)
Religion (Just curious LOL):
(http://rolz.org/embed?2851729)
Perception if Streetwise is not viable with that:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2851735)
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Whispering back, "Yea, you be patient. I think I will just stroll on out of here while all my metal is still shiny. You just howl if you need me."
Falchion attempts to subtly break off from the group and leave the town.
I roll stealth just in case. Hope he doesn't need it... considering... lol
(http://rolz.org/embed?2851783)
Party splitting... and somehow, I knew it'd be you, Liam.
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As the clanking, whirring, clanging, screeching, squealing-joints metallic man tries to "sneak" away from the group, the captain of the guard spins around. "What is that unholy Aurast-forsaken noise! Oh... its you... I'm not sure what you're up to, but bear in mind. My guards are all over this village. If you so much as touch a single hair on an innocent's head, we'll dismantle you one plate at a time. That being said, feel free to explore the village. When you've finished menacing the townsfolk, the Alpha's hut is just over there, at the base of the temple. Feel free to join your companions."
One bad, naughty child gone. Four sweet, good, innocent little children left. Tsk tsk tsk...
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I feel it unwise to wander on your own, Sir Steel...perhaps I shall go with you. Nay, the dwarf goes with Falchion. I will remain with Young One and Vex. Stay sharp everyone.
Aracana roll on people and surrounding area
(http://rolz.org/embed?2856545)
Perception roll on the same
(http://rolz.org/embed?2856549)
Insight on the guard
(http://rolz.org/embed?2856581)
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Vex whispers to the group (excluding Falchion for he has left), "This place is definitely mess up ah'm sure of it. Ah think it best we just get what we need and leave quick like without too much attention on ourselves. We need ta locate that thingamajig and Ah can easily filch it for us."
So your gonna send the Dwarf with Falchion? :D Yea, you do that.
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Falchion nods politely through the insults, and proceeds to get the hell away from the main part of the village. As he makes his way towards the exit, he tries to determine what is so odd about this place.
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?2856864)
Religion
(http://rolz.org/embed?2856865)
Just so everyone can enjoy this, Nicoli made a random comment about rolling an "Arcana check on everything". This is what he could have learned.
"Five thousand miles away, in the glittering obsidian tower of Blackwatch, the Archmage of the Warsor armies is preparing a spell to shave. Five thousand and one miles away, in the shimmering ivory tower of Whitewatch, the Archmage of the Warsor armies is preparing a spell to bake his delicious chicken potpie. Three hundred miles from your current location, a man is currently using Prestidigitation for a purpose it was not intended for. Spoiler alert, he'll need a doctor later. The beetle on the flower next to your foot once contemplated casting a magic spell... but then realized that it had had a thought, and decided to dedicate its life to contemplating how it had managed a thought in the first place. This is quite difficult, as you can imagine, as beetles cannot think."
Moral of the story... don't be TOO general with what you're checking. Otherwise, you might wet your self and fall off of a bar-stool laughing.
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Noting the departure of the ridiculous automaton and the alcohol-infused dwarf, I follow the captain diligently. Leaning back towards the towering fur-beast and the scarecrow, I whisper, "Some strange spell is over this entire area. The source seems to be coming from the temple. It's making these people... stay here. And, I'm pretty sure it's trapped us too..."
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Vex deliberates on this news. Whispering to the other two, "Shall we go see this Alpha an' see if it knows anythin' or have ya persuade us to the temple? Seems bad for business to leave these saps like this." Thinking back to a few moments before Vex blurts out in a hushed voice to the short human(or elf) and the straw being, "Ah! Almost fergot, I heard a whisperin' not long ago. Ah'm thinkin' maybe it was a call for help."
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The guard turns slightly at your blurted statement. "You're... hearing voices? That's... ah... alrighty then... never said you were sane, I suppose..."
Blirted whisper. Blirt does not mean loudly. It's more like abruptly.
These people are a breed of people and wolves. They have much more superior senses of hearing and smell. This was his way of letting you know that he's heard all of your whispering so far.
Quote from: liam134;613249So your gonna send the Dwarf with Falchion? :D Yea, you do that.
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Falchion nods politely through the insults, and proceeds to get the hell away from the main part of the village. As he makes his way towards the exit, he tries to determine what is so odd about this place.
Perception
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Religion
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So... about these checks?
Oh... oh... ooooohhhh shit...
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Grinning goofily, I scratch the back of my dirty mop of silver hair. "Yeah... we're all a little on edge right now. We've had a rough journey, and we're not exactly sure of what to expect. I hope you'll forgive any... perceived rude mumblings my companions and I might have uttered in our exhausted and fatigued state. It's nothing a bath and hot meal wouldn't fix, I assure you. About that homicidal killing spree... any chance people been a little more violent towards each other than usual lately? My companion has apparently heard some... disturbing whispers, and I myself have heard a few people mutter 'they must all die' from time to time..."
Diplomacy to... not get destroyed by eavesdropping guard?:
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Sky that thing loves you
Yes... yes it does... That, and your mods don't suck Equus asinus phallus. Or rather... your interaction mods don't.
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'I think you mortals need a nice long sleep.'
I follow and urge the companions on to where the guard is leading
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The guard chuckled lightly. "Aye... Exhaustion can do things to you . Ah, this is the chief's hut. I imagine he'll want to talk to you about your.... Interests in our village. One moment." The wolf man knocked on the door softly. An almost inaudible noise seemed to be the sign for him to enter. A few moments pass, and he reemerges from the hut. "Alpha will see you now. Please keep it down. Young Teki has just settled down for a nap and Alpha is rather reluctant for him to wake up right now." he holds the door open for you to enter...
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'Your Alpha is very generous to help us, sir warrior.'
I enter the hut very cautiously.
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"Many thanks for your generosity and helpfulness. It bodes well of your tribe, your Alpha, your Elders, and your people as a whole. And, again, little Elony, I am so sorry about the strange strawman..." I smile before quietly entering the hut.
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Vex nods at the Captain, then enters.
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As you enter the hut, you are struck immediately by a sense of something being both right, and wrong. Across from the door, in the center of the hut, is the fire pit. A low glow of embers is visible, though the hut proper is lit by light coming in from the pit's opening in the roof and various windows. Directly opposite of you, sitting on a slightly raised mat, is the Alpha of the Elundari tribe. He is remarkably young compared to the others you've seen around the village - at most, he might be pushing thirty. Long, ebony hair is pulled back into a tail which hangs midway down his back. He wears a simple leather vest and trousers. A single scar runs down his chest diagonally, crossing right over his heart. Eyes the color of autumn grass flick up towards you as you enter, before returning to the object of their greater interest. The Alpha is sitting slightly hunched over, gently stroking the equally dark, albeit slightly shorter, hair of a little boy, curled up in his lap, snoozing softly, his small torso swelling and collapsing in the gentle tempo of death's younger brother.
After a few moments of silence, the Alpha looks up at your party and speaks softly, "Welcome, travelers. Please, make yourselves comfortable. One of the womenfolk will be by shortly with meat and drink."
As you settle in the hut, you begin to look around. There are several shelves filled with various earthware jars of herbs and roots, as well as several odd stones and gems of some value, though the way they are strewn about suggest little concern about their worth. A particularly dangerous looking spear is resting against one shelf, along with a powerful bow and a quiver of deadly arrows, though that seems to be the only part of the hut remotely organized. In all reality... the place looks more like a bachelor's pad than the hut of what would equate to a village chief.
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'Hail, Alpha, you're most gracious for your hospitality.
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I smile softly and nod towards the sleeping child. "I take it there's been some issue with him sleeping? I find a cup of warm milk makes even the most resilient sleep-resister drowsy." Cautiously, I cast a general galnce around the hut, searching for anything out of the ordinary.
Arcana Roll on hut contents:
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"G-ggwow?" a soft, whimpering growl breaks the silence in the hut as the small bundle in the Alpha's lap squirmed before sitting up and sleepily rubbing his bleary eyes. The left eye shines like the sun, molten gold in color. The other shimmers like the moon, burnished silver in color. Slowly, he settles his eyes onto your party before sniffling softly and violently clinging to the Alpha. "O-oke! Nana oke! Hakiti li nan oke!" the boy whimpers into the Alpha's chest. Softly, the Alpha strokes the child's hair and whispers soft words of reassurance to him. Once the boy settles down, the Alpha nuzzles his hair softly and returns his attention to you.
"My pup has had nightmares for days now. Most of the time, he can't remember them, but a few of the times, he wakes up crying like this."
A few mumbled words escape the child, and the Alpha smiles and mumbles something back. "He seems to think that you are all bad people who are going to take him away, like in his dream. Not likely, considering you're here for an entirely different reason. I take it you're the 'or else' that Diaza mentioned in his last... negotiation?"
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To see what language the child is using.
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I promise we are not here to cause violence or harm. I assure you. Regardless what the Lordship has told you.
Diplomacy roll on the Alpha
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Arcana check on the child
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Perception for danger, then insight for the same
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"Aw..." I coo softly, "Who's a shweepy puppy, huh?" Turning to the Alpha, I nod politely. "He really is adorable. But, if I might ask... what exactly does his dreams entail? Because, I've been hearing whispers since I've arrived, and I believe my beast friend here has too, though of two entirely different natures. For instances," I chuckle lightly, "And, you're going to just laugh at this when you hear it," I chuckle a little louder and shake my head, "But, when I was just casually looking at you, I heard a voice shouting 'Spill the blood of the innocent' or something of that nature. Isn't that just... strange?" I stop laughing. "What's going on here? Perhaps we could help you, if you'd let us... lettuce... vegetable... green... trees... sap... amber...orange... sun... hey, your kid has two different colored eyes! What's up with that?" I squeak out suddenly, pointing at the boy.
Sky, do a perception check, modified with your arcana score, por favor. In other words... role perception, but use your arcana mod, not your perception mod... if that makes any sense. Just do it... I suppose the short way of saying that would be to make an arcana check, huh... eh, I like my way better...
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So... what's going on boss?
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Vex says to the child, "Don't cha worry little pup. It is safe for now."
Presenting...your healer! ;D
Nice to meet you all.
So, yes, there will be a new player to replace the... absent dwarf. He's a healer, so... enjoy that guys... you'll need it.
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The Alpha's form is extremely tense now. His eyes glance over you all carefully before returning to the still whimpering child. "Elf-boy. Be careful what you say in here. Despite how... unexpectedly polite you've all been, I assure you if my guards detect the slightest threat to me or Teki, you will be slaughtered. The fact that you are hearing voices leads me to believe that you might be some danger to my village. However, you've shown no ill intent, and I'll forgo any... cautionary measures. Teki's eyes are a gift from Aurast himself, a sign of his destiny and purpose." Again, the Alpha's hand makes several soothing strokes on the boy's head. Suddenly, a muffled voice comes from the Alpha's chest. He chuckles and shakes his head.
"Teki would also like to know which of you smells funny. I'm not entirely sure what he means, but I assume he's referring to you," the Alpha points to Jack. A few more mumbles, and the Alpha hugs the boy and shakes his head.
"No, they're not going to take you away. They're friendly.. a bit strange, but friendly. Aren't you?" he glares at your party. Then, as if he already knew the answer, he turns the boy around and sits him on his lap. Smiling, he leans down and nuzzles Teki's cheek before resting his chin on top of his head.
"Teki yentspi saru nae saeosin." The Alpha grins at you.
The little boy stares wide eyed at all of you for a few minutes before nervously mumbling "Saru..."
So... is the dwarf still the dwarf, or is the dwarf magically now another person?
Also, the other person who you made a character for that you said won't be joining us until later? She says "My character is taking a bubble bath while reading a good book and she simply cannot be bothered to join you all at this time."
Lol the dwarf is still the dwarf. The DM will be controlling him. This new person is a friend of mine whom I've invited to replace the dwarf player-wise. He's a real person.
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Sir Alpha, has our Lord asked you nicely for the gem he seeks? We are simply retrieving for him if possible. Where is it , if I may ask?
Quote from: Shinynicoli;614967Lol the dwarf is still the dwarf. The DM will be controlling him. This new person is a friend of mine whom I've invited to replace the dwarf player-wise. He's a real person.
Really? Gee wiz, I thought it was a typing cat. Thanks for clearing that up for me.:pundit:
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The Alpha smiles fondly at you. "As I have answered his... Excellency... the gem is not ours to give. Our very existence is tied to the stone. No amount of gold or threats could pry the Heart from my grasp. And beyond that, a man like Diaza must certainly never have it. The Heart has powers you cannot begin to imagine. I am sorry, friends, but your journey here was... wasted. I will see to arrangements for you to leave as soon as possible. It is best that you don't stay much longer, least it notice you. There is another who has been waiting a while for transport out of our home. I'll send you with him. Guards, fetch the stranger," Scratching the child's head, he sighed. "Say good-bye to our guests, Teki."
Suddenly, the little boy seems to have been struck by pure insanity. He rapidly starts babbling in their native tongue and pointing wildly at various things, all while vilolently clinching his father's vest in his other hand. Occasionally, he shakes the Alpha. His rambling suddenly stops, and he looks at the man holding him and nods. "Nana saru salash. Oke." He nods firmly, and the Alpha sighs.
"Apparently, it is a bit late for you to leave. In that case, I have a favor to ask of you. As you may have noticed... our people are in a bit of a rut. To be more precise... we've been repeating the same few weeks for... a long while. I see a solution for at least one of our mutual problems. While building the temple a long time ago... there was an issue in the inner chamber. Something went horribly wrong, and a spell was unleashed against our people. We have need of those not of our tribe to travel through the temple and... correct the issue. It will require some skill, and... certainly, some amount of arcane prowess... It will be dangerous, as well... An excellent reason to get that other traveler involved. Ah, here he is!" The door swings open, and a pale wraith-like figure strides in. Hair black as a moonless night, and skin as white as the moon, the figure exudes a sense of cold about himself. The guards beside him are shivering ever so slightly. "Scarecrow, child, and gnoll, may I introduce Nil."
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You must hail from the North, Frost-child, for this icy wind to assault our senses. Wish I knew what "feeling" is. Well, I don't want to spoil anything. And I suppose we can help you, Alpha. What is your name, I forgot to ask. How impolite of me. Companions, do you oppose this decision?
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"Why--hello. I wasn't expecting such a rabble upon my arrival today." Upon entry, Nil stared at the newcomers, fingering a stray tuft of black hair glittered around his high, pointed ears. He eyed them coldly, even condescendingly. As he looked toward them, he began to fidget slightly with his sleeve. What looked to be a half-elf, a scarecrow(!?), and a wolf...thing...lovely. "I truly apologize. I'm sure, by now, that you're aware of some of this situation. I've been stuck here...for some time--how long, I have no idea. Nevertheless, it is very nice to meet you--I'm Nil."
Nil bowed elegantly, curling his right hand before him in a gesture that could almost be described as something eccentric. As he stood upright, he glanced to the Alpha. "Has there been any improvement? Have the nightmares ceased at all?"
As he spoke, kept the strangers in his periphery and continued to fidget with the sleeves of his robes. What could they want?
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"I am afraid not, fair healer. If anything, they've grown worse," the Alpha explains. "I was just about explain the issue to the newcomers. I think, perhaps, we finally have a chance to end this." Shifting the boy so that he was more comfortably settled, he turns his full attention to the group.
"Our people venerate the glorious Aurast, champion of the battle of the sun and sea, above all of Yosei Aval-Nueki, Thorusan's children. Our temple is dedicated to him, but before it was consecrated, Necoc Yaolt, the Enemy of Both Sides, caused one of the sanctification spells to go... wrong. Instead of setting the temple off as a place of high honor, it set the entire village off as a place of temporal distinction. A fancy way of saying we're stuck in the past. All that needs to be done is to complete the ritual. Sadly, our high priest is elderly and incapable of traversing the deadly place that the temple has become. However, he has prepared the appropriate rituals and consecration oils, so any capable of understanding the complexities of the rituals would be able to perform it. All that remains is to recite the ritual and pour the oil on the altar. And, I know for a fact that our good healer here knows several rituals," the Alpha explains calmly as he gently runs his fingers through Teki's hair.
"Part of my pup's distress is the temple. He is very connected to the high places. A spiritualist is born every generation in our tribe, and as you can see, he is particularly in tune with the divine realms. The massive distortion of spiritual energy has, it's my understanding, caused him no end in troubling dreams. If you were to consecrate the temple, the spell would resolve, and the spiritual energies would dissipate. My pup would be able to sleep at night, the temporal distortion would resolve, and you could leave."
The Alpha pauses for a moment before shaking his head. "My apologies. I totally skimmed over your question, though so few ever ask my name, I, for a moment, forgot my own name. I am Tekan son of Tekai, father of Teki, raeyar of Jaeli, who returned to Thorusan, Aval-Nueki, Yosei long ago. Might I inquire as to your scents?"
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'Good sir, my name is Jack. And Jack means...me!' My companions will introduce themselves accordingly.
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"It is a pleasure to meet you, Nil, was it? And, as for introductions, I am Mithanos Yvandari - yes, yes, the Mithanos Yvandari. No autographs. As for your request, Alpha Tekan, I personally would be happy to assist this little pup in getting better dreams. However, what are we supposed to tell our employer? He will be... quite unhappy about our failure. As for little Teki, what exactly makes him a spiritualist? Does that have anything to do with his eyes, or is that just a side effect?"
Softly, I lean over to the scarecrow and very, very, exceptionally softly whisper "Be careful what you look for. You might not like what you find." Then, I demonstrate my abilities to the scarecrow, and him alone.
I'll pm my issue.
And here it is:
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Quote from: sky clouden;615061and here it is:
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oh shit...
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To those few sensitive to the arcane arts, the energies in the hut flicker just slightly. Somewhere, many, many miles away, an Archmage just slipped and sliced his cheek open because the arcane disturbance interrupted his shaving spell. Further away, a chicken pot pie was burned. A man using prestidigitation was just dismembered... literally, dis-MEMBERed. And a small island nation off the coast of Rosaria just sank into the sea, only to reemerge five miles further away from the coast. Of course, you all know none of this. All you know is that someone just had a magic thought. Perhaps that beetle is up to something again.
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i whisper back to Mithanos.
"I see, Young One. Do not allow that to happen again, lest the nightmare become reality. My consciousness doesn't take kindly to intruders. If you'll excuse me."
I walk to the corner of the room and sit down. The glow inside my head dimming slowly, the vanishing into darkness.
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Nil began examining his nails contemplatively as he listened to the others, the other hand fingering the spine of a metal-encrusted tome hung by his hip and dangling from a chain slung across his shoulder. He furrowed a brow slightly at a slight disturbance in the room. He scanned the room for a moment, but could see nothing out of the ordinary--oh, except for the fact that Jack had seemed to...shut down? Looking to Methanos and the wolf, he inquired, "Is something wrong with him?"
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The little black-haired boy giggles softly as the scarecrow "shuts down". "Baga yumpki-ya!" and claps his hands. Tekan stares momentarily at the scarecrow before turning his attention to the half-elf. "Diaza will... unfortunately, have to be displeased again. Were it in my power to give the stone, I assure you, for this service I would give it. Sadly, I literally cannot give to you the Heart." Tekan gently shuffled the boy off of his lap and stood, stretching. "I'll happily give you these, however, as a reward." He collects various gems and jewels and drops them into a leather pouch. "It should be a considerable sum. As for Teki... well, his mother was from a family of many spiritualists. Teki was gifted with much more powers than the past few, but as a child, he can't really control them that well. We were going to seal his powers on the altar until he was able to master them, but... as you can see that's not an option right now. And his eyes are just... special.
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I cast a cursory glance at the scarecrow before nodding slightly towards the Alpha. "And, if I might ask, why is the Heart not avaliable?"
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"Because it's sealed within the temple and can never be removed. I am sorry. But there is one... rather important issue. In the temple, you will encounter our fallen brethern. They have... already died. However, they have given themselves to the service of the Enemy of Both Sides to continue their existence on this plane. Show them the error of their ways, but beware. There are powerful mages amongst them, and several are more than capable of manipulating you with words alone. Do not give in to their wiles. And finally, it is important that you not enter the temple at night. Their powers are greatest then. You may rest now. In the morning, you'll be guided to the temple entrance. Any more questions?" Teki yawns loudly in a comically adorable manner, stretching his tongue out a good two inches from his mouth and curling it before lashing it back and licking his sharp teeth - the right front of which was missing.
The Alpha stretches again and stoops to pick up the boy. "Are you sleepy again, loveling?" The boy nods blearily. Tekan smiles softly and carries him to a fur pallet in the corner of the room. Right about the time he places the sleepy boy's form on the pallet, the door opens again and a young woman walks in carrying a large pot of rich smelling stew. Another, older woman comes in carrying a pitcher of water and bowls.
"Maeya, Ava, thank you so much! It smells wonderful! Please, set it here," Tekan motions to a place next to the fire pit. "My friends, this is Maeya, my sister's daughter, and Ava, my sister's husband's mother. They have been more than divine since Jaeli returned to Thorusan, Aval-Nueki, Yosei."
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Falchion throws the hut door open and rushes in.
"Guess what fokes, it's 'Loop Day'! It's horrible, yet brilliant! Also, and I will try to.... well, nevermind explaining it. The point is, it should not be happening and while I want to leave now, we are unable to do so. So, I assume you lot had ample time to negotiate the acquisition of the stone, thus all that should be left is to break this curse and leave."
The metal giant looks at the group with great expectations.
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The glow returns to Jack's head as he speaks,
"The stone is out of our grasp, Sir Steele. And we're heading to the temple to resolve this issue as soon as it's daylight. You might as well shut down for the evening."
I shift my weight to a different position as the glow vanishes once more.
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The Alpha looks blankly at the new addition before sighing. "Ah yes... the metallic menace that reeks of oil. I had almost forgotten there was another of you. I'm sure your allies will happily fill you in on the full situation, but as it is rather late, and the stew is getting cold, I strongly recommend your party taking meat and resting for the evening. If you'll excuse me, I have some arrangements to make. Please, do keep it down. Teki is sleeping. Maeya, could you two watch Teki for me while I'm gone? I'll go make arrangements for the guests lodgings for the evening." The Alpha bows to the group before slipping quietly out of the hut. The two women move over to the pallet on which the sleeping wolfling reclined and sat quietly, watching over him. The Alpha returns some time later and informs you that beds have been prepared for those who prefer them.
Now is a time to eat and rest. Remember that some of you do actually have to eat in order to... live. When you're ready, just post something about you going to bed. The story will continue once everyone has rested.
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"Ah.... well then.... Mithanos, I am going to get our pet dwarf and show him were the food is. Will you walk with me?"
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Eyeing the pot of stew longingly, I momentarily consider declining the metal man's request. After all... at one point, he had threatened to cut my head off if I touched him... and I did touch him... maybe he was about to follow through with that threat. But, on the other hand... did metal men have that long of a memory span? Plus, I had been wondering where the hell the dwarf had gotten off to... And there were guards, so I wouldn't be completely isolated. And it wasn't like we could leave anyway... so...
Casting one last longing glance at the stew, I nod, stand, and follow the metal man. Maybe Vex would leave a little for me...
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Startled by the door, he peered toward the source of the commotion. A tall metallic...thing...had appeared. He eyed it warily and listened to it as it spoke.
"You've been here a day and you just now figured that out...?" Nil wasn't quite sure if he'd been heard nor did he really care. After he partook of the stew, he bid the group farewell and left for his dreamworld.
Oops. Sorry it took me a bit to respond, guys.
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After arriving back with the mechanoid and the dwarf, I eat and relax. Mithanos is now splayed out in his sleeping arrangements snoring softly, occasionally mumbling about random beetles and pot pies.
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Falchion puts his pet dwarf in the tent, puts a bowl of stew in his lap and hopes the aggravating thing does not choke on it. He finds his own space in the tent and enters his four hours of meditation. The preciseness of his rest is almost like he keeps a watch near him at all times.
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Vex also gets a bowl of stew then makes a place with her bedroll outside under the shelter of a tree.
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The night passes uneventfully for you all, but as you awake and reconvene by the Alpha's hut, you find that the guards are all... dead. The door is open, and within, you see the Alpha panting aggressively, ramming a spear a foot deep into a dying, monstrous half-man, half-wolf creature's chest -a foe who was at least twice his size. Blood splattered across his face, the normally handsome face transformed into a terrifyingly demonic visage of pure primal rage. After ten or twelve brutal stabs, the Alpha's face relaxed, and the blood-color drained from his eyes. Cautiously, he licked his lips clean of the beast's blood. Glancing towards you, he chuckled nervously. "Sorry about that..." he coughs slightly. A soft whimper immediately draws all of your attentions. Teki is sitting on the pallet you last saw him on, whimpering softly and watching his father. Tekan smiled, and leaping over the massive monster and stooping to scoop up Teki.
"Shh... shh... kunuki... shh..." he makes soothing noises. Teki starts to giggle slightly and reaches for a few strands of Tekan's blood-soaked hair. Tekan shook his head and brushed the strands away from Teki's reach. "Ah ah ah! Kunuki sasa nuyake, Teki!" he chided playfully. Teki laughed and began clapping his hands, "Oke yaka! Oke yaka!" Sitting the boy down on the pallet again, Tekan turns to you.
"There's been a slight... issue. The creatures attacked this morning, and most of our warriors were wounded or killed. We had intended to send in a few guards with you, so that they could point out some traps and such... but the few that are left are needed here. However," Tekan turns and picks up a large leather sack. "Yokan prepared the ritual last night... a good thing, as he was one of the first targets of the attack. Yokan has returned to Thorusan, Yosei, Aval-Nueki. As has... several others. Here," he hands the sack to Nil, "Take great care with that... we can't replace it."
"The entrance to the temple is open, courtesy of this," he delivers a violent kick that causes several dozen bones to audibly shatter, "bastard. I'll personally stand guard at the entrance to await your return. Good luck."
The temple entrance awaits you.
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"I'm sorry lord Alpha. I am glad you and your child are unharmed. We shall attend to the matter of this curse at once. I will be glad to protect the ritual as we traverse the temple."
Falchion bows his head toward the alpha and steps forward with respect, his massive metal hand slightly outstretched.
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The alpha takes your hand and grips. It appears he is about to speak, but a woman wearing strange fur garments comes running and shouting towards you. Tekan turns to her just as she slams into him. Jumping back with a start, she starts furiously apologizing and bowing.
"Maeyst, please, there is not much time. Why has the priesthood sent you?" he asks, his voice just twinged with annoyance. She shoves a fur-wrapped bundle into his arms and runs back to the village.
"A strange one... but a good candidate for the priesthood. Let's see..." he unwraps the bundle, "Oh! Oh of course, brilliant! Here, Falchion. Take this. In our native tongue it is called Palla Sa'salym, which, loosely translated, means Flames Which Burn Away to the Truth. Many traps and encounters in the temple are based on our priesthood's abilities to construct illusions. This sword can burn away the illusions when thrust into them... including those that the enemies within might have constructed. It is a sacred treasure, but as we cannot send anyone in with you... it is the best hope. Please, do not let it fall into the enemies hands, and return it when you have finished. Good luck, my friends."
Enkidu, add one (1) Ritual of the Elundari to your ritual list. Falchion, add one Palla Sa'salym to your weapons list. Palla Sa'salym has the following stats:
Attack: 2d4 fire damage
Prof.:+3
Enchantments:
At Will; Standard
Once per turn outside of an encounter (fight): you make a saving throw against an illusion or what you expect to be an illusion with +5 mod.
Encounter; Standard
Once per encounter (fight) you can use this ability:
Make a saving throw against an illusion or what you suspect to be an illusion. If you succeed and it is an illusion, the next attack you make against the target before the end of your next turn has a +5 attack and damage bonus.
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There's a rustle of straw as Jack is re-stuffing parts of his torso.
"I'm ready to go if the rest of you are. Sir Alpha, thank you for your hospitality and protection. I pray this journey is a swift and safe one. Great Pumpkin watch over you and yours. Come companions."
I head to the temple.
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"Aw man... the pretty boy and robot got new toys... Fine! But I call dibs on any cool toys in the temple!" Mithanos shouts as he chases after the scarecrow. Turning his head back towards the hut, he shouts happily, "Don't you worry, Teki! Big brother Mith'll kill all the scary monsters and you'll get to have nice and fun dreams again!"
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Flachion takes the sword carefully, testing its weight. He looks at the swords craftsmanship and finds it is of usual make, but not without merit.
"Lord Alpha, I am honored to accept the care of such a weapon. Though I do not make promises lightly, I will do my best to care for this weapon, and I shall return it when I am done."
Falchion bows his head to the Alpha and takes two steps backward. The metal giant grabs the dwarf by his hair and pulls the brain dead fool to his feet. He then makes his way to the exit, Drinking some fresh oil as he waits for the rest of the troupe.
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Vex thanks the Alpha and heads to the temple
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Nil bowed graciously to the alpha as he took the sack. "I'm glad that you're all right, Alpha. I must admit that I was worried for a moment when I saw that the guards had met their unfortunate end. You needn't worry. I'll be sure nothings happens to it."
Attaching the sack to the rest of his belongings, he turned to the others and gestured toward the door. "Shall w--"
He stopped suddenly, realizing they had all already left. With a sigh he followed after them, muttering indistinctly to himself. He thought, passingly as he heard Mithanos screech gleefully about toys in the temple, that he'd possibly found himself among the oddest assortment of people he'd probably ever met.
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The entrance to the temple is rather plain, honestly. When you first arrived, it had been almost perfectly completed, with many primitive, but artistic works. However, now, you see that only the skeletal structure of the ziggurat has been constructed. Very little to any artistic or cultural garnish has been applied to the structure yet, and the top of the temple seems roughly constructed, at best. In fact, it looks as if the temple was just about done with construction, but just beginning the decoration process. at the base of the steps leading up to the entrance of the large stone structure, a pair of powerfully carved stone warriors stand on plinths. As you make your way up the long path of stairs, you notice the steps seem to be aging slightly the further up you go. At the landing several hundred feet above the ground, you arrive at the actual temple. A row of towering columns hold up the awning, and beneath it, you find the entrance, safely guarded by two more stone soldiers. Each soldier wields a stone carved spear pointing from their hands down to the ground. The spearheads rest soundly within special indentures in the stone, and the shafts cross through metal braces on the doorways, locking them from the outside. You have arrived at the temple of the Elundari.
Haha. Sack. Just say it. Sack. Lol sorry.
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This temple confuses the mind. I approach the doors and knock.
Perception and arcana check on the statues.
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?2930657)
Wow..........
Arcana
(http://rolz.org/embed?2930659)
Good job
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After knocking on the door, your scarecrow companion screams out loudly "I SEE NO THING!!!", your party is both distracted and confused. All perception checks in this area suffer a -5 penalty.
As the scarecrow steps back from the door, you hear a shout from the area below you "That's nice to know!" in a mocking tone. Meanwhile, a crow flying by relieves itself on the scarecrow, with a distinct caw that sounds more like "You saw nothing!" than "Caw".
Sorry guys. Lol
Ok, well if no one with actual modifiers is going to attempt to do anything....
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"Well, that is good to know haystack."
Falchion walks up to the door and crouches down. He moves around while crouched, placing his hands upon the door and at different points placing his head against it, as one who had ears would do to listen. He observes the statues in the same manner, except placing his forehead against them instead of the side of his head.
Religion
(http://rolz.org/embed?2976579)
Streetwise
(http://rolz.org/embed?2976581)
That is kinda odd... and amazing....
So... I rolled ten times in the room, and the spread seems fair... sorry guys... you just have bad rolls. Except for you Sky. You're good... Click on the image to see the rolls I made.
(http://rolz.org/embed?2976779) (http://rolz.org/info?2976779)
Yea, I know. If i just roll I do fine. Its only when I want to do well that it sucks. :idunno:
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Falchion attempts to lift the stone spears from the indentures.
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Mithanos pushes his way to the front of the group and cracks his knuckles. He then grins and loudly proclaims "Let a real man handle this!" He then starts poking the statue in the stomach. "Hey. You. Yeah, you! Stone guy! Yeah... open up! C'mon! Let us in!"
Arcana on the door, statues, and locking mechanism:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2976805) (http://rolz.org/info?2976805)
Can I... bluff the statues open? You know... like... "We are the adventurers you're looking for"?:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2976807) (http://rolz.org/info?2976807)
And if no... I'm going to try and pick the lock using theivery:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2976808) (http://rolz.org/info?2976808)
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As Falchion tries desperately to pull the spears, he is incapable of moving them. Something is holding them in place. Almost as if by some divine sign, the sorcerer begins playing around with the statues. As Mithanos fiddles around with the locking mechanisms, your entire party hears an extremely audible click. The spears, which wear locked into place, have now been unlocked. However, because of their size and the fact that they are solid stone, the child playing around with them can't lift them. Perhaps a stronger character should try.
And for the record, even if you had rolled another natural twenty... YOU CAN'T BLUFF ROCKS!
Nice work Sky. :)
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Falchion nods thankfully at the small sorcerer, and once again grabs hold of a stone spear.
Strength
(http://rolz.org/embed?2983471)
Well.... At least I can do that...
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The scarecrow collapses in a heap on the ground, ashamed of his failure. The sound em emenating from the haystack could be described as crying. It could also be described as small children being slowly roasted alive.
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As the warforged grips the spear and rips it from the hole it was embedded in, as well as from the statue's hands, the force of his pull causes the spear to swing wildly behind him, just barely dancing over the sorcerer's head before coming to a sudden stop. A sickening crack echos across the small, windswept plaza as the spear collides with something almost directly behind the sorcerer and his metallic companion. There's a soft gush of air, and a rustling of fabric as something collapses on the ground. Slowly, an individual begins to fade into existence. It appears to be a member of the Elundari, though the face has been so badly damaged by the spear that it's hard to tell much of anything. It is a female, and it is dressed in brown cloth. Her hand is extended towards Mithanos, and a simple, yet deadly dagger is resting in her limp appendage. She is dead.
Congratulations, you've corrected Nicoli's mistake... and good timing, too. Sky, thank the nice metal man who saved your life.
When can I get in the Sanos?
I am ready to earn some gold.:D
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Although the spear shattered the skull of the assassin going after the sorcerer, there was no luck in regards to the one going after the gnoll. A short, soft gasp of air is all that you hear as a spurt of blood sprays the ground in front of it before it collapses. Behind her stands a grinning assassin, arm still raised in the killing position. However, as you adjust to the most shocking and sudden development, a red spot appears on the assassin's chest. It grows and grows, and suddenly, the assassin makes coughs. "Gnghhhah!" The assassin collapses, and behind him, you see another figure, arm extended with a wicked looking dagger in the exact place the assassin's heart was moments ago. The figure, a male with short cropped black hair grins. "Sup?"
Ladies and gentlemen... well... gentlemen, at least. I'm sad to say that we lost our dear friend Misha... she'll be missed. But, at least she was avenged by our new friend Mahahn Rasvahn.
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The stack of hay reassembles himself, rising to his feet. Jack-o-lantern in arm, he turns to Vex's corpse.
"Poor Vex...may your soul be taken into The Great Pumpkins bountiful vines."
I close the gnoll's eyes, laying it's sword upon it's breast.
A hollow voice addresses the new companion as I loot the assassins.
"Many thanks to you, Stranger. Things could have turned out much worse had you not shown up. Pray tell, Who are you, and what brings you here?"
Perception check on new companion
(http://rolz.org/embed?2994385)
Damn...
Also what did I loot? :)
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Falchion throws the stone spear to the ground and looks at the two dead assassins, his red eyes glowing brightly.
Okay, guys. I am soooo sorry. My first week has kind of been a nightmarish adjustment this semester because of my schedule and my change of major. But I am back. I promise.
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Fidgeting uncomfortably after he watched the wolf meet its untimely demise, he looked scoped what was left of the assassins. How convenient that that a person would appear in time just to help us.
He fingered his sleeves and peered at the newly arrived figure. Who was this person, and why was he here? Was this a trap? What was going on?
Eyes narrowed, he asked the figure, "Who are you?"
Perception on the general vicinity:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2997788)
Arcana on the general vicinity:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2997803)
Insight on the dead assassins and the new figure:
(http://rolz.org/embed?2997808)
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"Straw if your going to loot our friends corpse like a common street urchin steals from a crypt, then I charge you with the care of her body after we emerge from this temple."
Falchion throws the stone spear to the ground and looks at the two dead assassins, his red eyes glowing brightly.
I looted the assassins, not Vex lol
Quote from: Shinynicoli;619401I looted the assassins, not Vex lol
Yea, my bad
The attachment is for Nicoli, because he didn't kill either assassin. Also, he did not post who he was looting, or what he was looking for, and obviously the killers have first rights in this situation...
I've nothing really to post until Razma posts his responses to Enkidu's question... and you all decided to be happy time friends or sad time enemies...
And last but not least. Did you know that R is the last letter of the English alphabet? Because, apparently, when arranging graduated cylinders in alphabetical order by their lot codes, R goes at the end, even after Y. So yay... Imma go die a bit.
So..... what does the red eyes giant find on assassin A's body? lol. Also, that's interesting.....
I was specifically looting the assassins of everything. So, they would be naked. And how come I get nothing? I don't remember that being a rule.
I believe our GM is doing it to limit the arguments of who gets what
Ohy my lord, I look away for a few hours and you two have a full on conversation... yes, sort of to limit arguments. In a battle, where everyone contributes equally, loot is generally split between the party members. In a pre-staged battle where no actual conflict occurs, those who deal the killing blow should, by right, have claim to the spoils. If I didn't say that, then while you're rifling through the corpse's possessions, Liam might find it offensive that you're taking what he views as his property.
... I'm about to pm your roll results people, give me a tick.
Also, doom.
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As your party nervously examines the area around you for signs of another assassin, the mechanoid menace reveals another method of public disturbance. He strips the dead assassin nearest him naked, pocketing all of her earthly belongings. As the assassin died face down, it was rather difficult to determine her particular looks. However, she had an amazing personality. Like, top notch, win over even the staunchest guy, blossoming and outgoing, massively attractive personality. The kind of personality that no doubt had her going to bed at night hoping that she didn't smoother herself with her personality. And her attitude... plump, tight, and curvaceous. Shame she died... she was a blessing to both her village, and the world. She they will be missed
Just because I know something equally hilarious is going to happen...
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Hmm... she looks pretty normal... no comparison to some of my chicks, but not bad... maybe it's just the ears and teeth thing... I think. Mithanos then makes his way to the other dead assassin and, through whatever method is best suited for this, pulls the assassin's pants front up to answer a question bugging him since he met these people.
You did not just... Fine, but I'm pm'ing that one.
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Mithanos humbly bows his head. "He was a credit to his race. His charisma will certainly be missed," he mumbles out rapidly and looks away, a slight blush on his cheeks.
... You are seven kinds of weird and four kinds of freaky...
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*Rahn pulls out cloth and wipes blood off blade* So.... I accidentally overheard your conversation with the Alphas, and I was wondering if you guys need a extra slippery hand.
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Falchion, lacking any concept of shame, looks at the half-elf with wonder.
"I did not think such behavior was considered acceptable among cultured societies. In review, we were just attacked by two members of the same race that sent us up here. I say we move on, before more of them arrive. The mystery of the Elundari Assassins after we break the curse."
Turning to the second new random wanderor in the past 24 hours, Falchion shakes his metal head.
"Sure. Why not? At this rate we are going to have more strays than the number of people we had when we started this damn trip. You, and you too healer. You both get half of a share. Whatever we find, you two split what would have been Vex's share. Until you prove to me I can trust you."
Falchion turns around, pulls out a sunrod, and marches into the temple.
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silence emenates from the scarecrow. There's a flicker in the Jack-o-lantern and a rustle of straw as he matches after Falchion.
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*Vahna notices the withering dwarf* Does that thing still get a share of the loot?
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Falchion stops and abruptly turns around.
"Know what! Fine! Five people were hired for this job. We now have six. I was attempting to keep the pay rate equal for the people actually hired for this expedition, but your right, you, some random guy who just shows up, you really deserve a full amount of pay."
Falchion clicks a gear to call the dwarf to him as one with a tongue would summon a dog. He then places his hand down gently on the dwarf's shoulder, and slides his falchion down through the dwarf's neck into his body. The angry metal abomination uses the dwarf's beard as a rag to clean the blood off his blade.
"Now, if we are all happy, I would like to continue."
The metal giant sheaths his blade, grabs the equipment off the dead body, and heads forth.
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"You crazy sonnova..." Mithanos mutters before shaking his head and kneeling down next to the dying (dead?) dwarf. "Hmm... Can I have his stuff?" he asks the metal murdering machine. "And his beard?" Mithanos brandishes his dagger and carves a nice R.I.P. in the dwarf's forehead. For added farewell, he claps the dwarf on the chest and says, "Sorry, mate... If I knew missing your head would have been this... unpleasant, I'd have just pissed in your face to begin with..."
Sano, Activate.
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Nil looked coolly toward the stranger. "The more the merrier--that is, if the chil--I mean--our leader has no objections. Thank you for your help."
He stared silently at the child as he shamelessly inspected the wolf's loins. "Did you really just...ugh..." He closed his eyes and rubbed his temple with one hand while fidgeting the thumb and pointer finger of his other hand. He stepped forward a few steps and then stopped, muttering indistinctly to himself, "These people are really my hope of leaving this godforsaken place...? I suppose I'll just have to--"
Opening his eyes mid-sentence, he had the misfortune of observing large mechanized...thing slay one of the companions, one of whom he hadn't particularly even noticed until that very moment. Taking care not to soil his shoes in the blood that would inevitably begin pooling around the body, he took a few steps forward again, passing the group and heading further into the temple at an increased pace. He wanted to be done with this as soon as possible. These people, to him, were, for lack of better adjective, insane.
Perception straight ahead to check for any dangers
(http://rolz.org/embed?3034582)
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Mithanos grins at the stranger. "If it looks fun, I keep it. Shiny I'll share. Everything else is up to the others. Welcome aboard. Mr Metalman will direct you on how to kill." He giggles as he pokes his finger into the sword wound in the dwarf. "He's pretty good at that part." He then licks his fingers clean and wanders into the temple, trusting on the ones before him to trigger any traps.
Sky, I love your character. xD
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*with a surprised looks on Vahna's face*
*Vahna quietly scavenges anything he can find on the dwarf*
Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
I have two questions.
What do we do now and how much gold can I get from selling a dead dwarf?
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Sticking his head out of the temple door, Mithanos calls to the assassin slayer. "Oi! We're in 'ere!" Then, running to catch up with the cleric, I lean in and whisper something secret to him.
And, why thank you, mysterious person. He is a loveable scamp...
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Nil stopped abruptly. His heart accelerated, and he gripped the tome slung over his shoulder hard enough for his knuckles to turn white. A bead of sweat trickled from his forehead onto the floor of the temple. Was he turning an even paler shade of white?
He bent so that he was eye level with the child and got very close to his face, a vicious glare protruding through his panic. He whispered something in return, but he then stood upright, took a deep breath and seemed to regain his composure. He then leaned in and whispered something else, peering sternly into Mithanos's eyes.
Too much whispering, not enough Gming. Where is Sano? lol
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*Vahna quickly removes the dwarf's heart and puts it into knapsack*
Hey guys!
Wait for me!
*Catches up to party*
I'm here, Liam. The bio department have discovered a source of free and - to them, unending - energy: slave labor. But, aye, on with the story.
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As your party makes its way into the temple, you find that the structure was built like a labyrinth. You arrive in a room from which five hallways lead out of, with you standing in one of the five. On the floor, you see four massive stone concentric circles. The outermost circle is divided into four parts, each one labeled with either a tree, a stone, a flame, and a spring. The second outer circle is divided into two parts, one marked with a sun and the other with a moon. The third circle is divided into five portions, with signs that you can vaguely translate into numbers - 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The inner most circle has a large podium on it. The room is lit by an opening in the ceiling, from which a powerful beam of light is allowed entrance. There is no one you can see in the room.
And, for everyone's general good playing, I hereby, by the power invested in me, award unto ye mine players, the following summary of rewards:
500exp each.
Yeah... so... don't blow it all in one place...
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*Vahna checks the room for traps*
(http://rolz.org/embed?3042674)
Arcana check on the room.
(http://rolz.org/embed?3044062)
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?3044063)
You know I have never rolled a good number. Ever.
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Mithanos pushes his way past the front-people and into the room proper. Seeing the podium in the center of the room, he dashes to it giddly. "Hey guys! Look what I found! It's a big rock-thingy!" He then peers at the podium intently for a while before nodding. "Yup, definitely a big rock thingy."
Arcana check on the podium and its contents
(http://rolz.org/embed?3048320)
And I assume I can see what's on the podium without a check, right?
Quote from: Shinynicoli;621334Arcana check on the room.
(http://rolz.org/embed?3044062)
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?3044063)
You know I have never rolled a good number. Ever.
Just be glad you have that 7 mod lol. It will happen. I rolled that one good number and saved our little sorcerer. Don't rush it. They come when they are most needed.
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Falchion marches back to the entrance of the temple. He pulls out his rope, checks for a secure part of the non-broken statue and ties it securely around its shoulder. He then fastens it to his left hand and walks back to the center room. He kneels down and inspects the various markings, running his hands over the etchings in the floor. The metal beast occasionally places his forehead against the ground.
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?3048648)
History
(http://rolz.org/embed?3048649)
Quote from: liam134;621628Just be glad you have that 7 mod lol. It will happen. I rolled that one good number and saved our little sorcerer. Don't rush it. They come when they are most needed.
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Falchion marches back to the entrance of the temple. He pulls out his rope, checks for a secure part of the non-broken statue and ties it securely around its shoulder. He then fastens it to his left hand and walks back to the center room. He kneels down and inspects the various markings, running his hands over the etchings in the floor. The metal beast occasionally places his forehead against the ground.
Perception
(http://rolz.org/embed?3048648)
History
(http://rolz.org/embed?3048649)
You didn't specify what you were looking for with History, and really, even perception... thanks Liam. You'll regret that.
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;621668You didn't specify what you were looking for with History, and really, even perception... thanks Liam. You'll regret that.
Sorry, I thought it was obvious... History of the markings, and perception was in case I needed it at any point during my post. I did not think I would, it was just a precaution.
Quote from: liam134;621671Sorry, I thought it was obvious... History of the markings, and perception was in case I needed it at any point during my post. I did not think I would, it was just a precaution.
Too late! You get EVURYTING!
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Falchion stands up and looks around at the troupe.
"Gentlemen. After studying these marking, and deep contemplation into the meaning they might have, and a bit of a detour down the contemplation of our existence, I have come to the conclusion we should appreciate birds more. Except pigeons. Fuck those flying rats! But yes, Birds. We should take time to appreciate them. With their beautiful plumage. You know, I completely overlooked how nice the word 'plumage' is. Say it a few times. 'Plumage.' 'PLUMAGE!' '"plumage.' Well, that's all I have. Oh. And we need some keys. So, unless any of you have any ideas, I am going to try using my new toy."
The warforged draws Palla Sa'salym from his left side, where his falchion normally is. He has strapped his falchion to his right hip... metal... thing...
Sano. I laughed so many times.
Quote from: liam134;622001Spoiler
Falchion stands up and looks around at the troupe.
"Gentlemen. After studying these marking, and deep contemplation into the meaning they might have, and a bit of a detour down the contemplation of our existence, I have come to the conclusion we should appreciate birds more. Except pigeons. Fuck those flying rats! But yes, Birds. We should take time to appreciate them. With their beautiful plumage. You know, I completely overlooked how nice the word 'plumage' is. Say it a few times. 'Plumage.' 'PLUMAGE!' '"plumage.' Well, that's all I have. Oh. And we need some keys. So, unless any of you have any ideas, I am going to try using my new toy."
The warforged draws Palla Sa'salym from his left side, where his falchion normally is. He has strapped his falchion to his right hip... metal... thing...
Sano. I laughed so many times.
Really, I was just waiting to get to do something randomly stupid like that... it was totally worth it.
Quote from: Sano Arcanos;622026Really, I was just waiting to get to do something randomly stupid like that... it was totally worth it.
Hey, I have a mod in History. I like History. I'm using the skills you gave me lol
Quote from: liam134;622028Hey, I have a mod in History. I like History. I'm using the skills you gave me lol
And the fact that you didn't specify what you were looking for gave me the leeway to do as I saw fit. I gave you useful info deserving of the roll result... just a shit ton of entertainment to go along with it.
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*looks at Falchion with a wide glance*
Okay....someone drank too much mead before this quest
*looks at podium*
I think that this thing requires a few keys.
(http://rolz.org/embed?3056116) (http://rolz.org/info?3056116)
Quote from: RazmaVahna;622036Spoiler
*looks at Falchion with a wide glance*
Okay....someone drank too much mead before this quest
*looks at podium*
I think that this thing requires a few keys.
(http://rolz.org/embed?3056116) (http://rolz.org/info?3056116)
Okay then... No idea what that roll is for...
I am incredibly sorry. I meant to roll for perception. Please forgive me all mighty Sano. If I could, I will kiss your feet for forgiveness.
Ego te absolvo a peccatis tuis. Proceed.
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"Mead? The honey would get stuck in my armor and never come out."
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The scarecrow looks silently at the group before him. He checks the podium the releases a "sigh".
"This podium is enchanted. We need the keys to activate whatever the mechanism is, I'm assuming. These hallways must lead somewhere. And you can bet the keys are not going to be lying on a platter awaiting us. They're sure to be guarded."
The straw man begins to proceed down the corridor to the left of the one the group entered from. Taking a cue from The Iron Giant, he drops a kernel of corn every few steps.
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As the scarecrow tries to enter the hallway to the left of the entrance, he finds himself repelled by a strange force. He can go no further.
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Mithanos chuckles as the silly scarecrow seem to walk into a wall. "There's something here, Mr. Strawman!" he calls out. Looking at the podium, he grins and starts messing around with it. He begins by moving the little green stone and placing it to the side, before running his finger along the smooth, shiny surface of the first ring in the podium. "There are some instructions... I think. They sound instructive... I guess... Listen."
"Trouble me not with your diamonds and pearls,
But leave to me the treasures of the natural world,
Earth, deep and strong, holds all that it keeps,
Fire so hot, yet burns not with its heat,
Wood from the forests, strong though they sway,
Water, the healer, takes all pains away
My storeroom aplenty with water ye'll know,
My tomb ye shall find ablaze and aglow,
My chambers in the third hall remains,
My treasury in its wealth the earth does contain,
My realm ye have come from, the wood here rests.
Secret is the way from here to the rest,
The rings hold the clue, the hallways, the rest,
Shift the room and the halls will remain,
Though the barriers against may very well change.
Hide from the sun
And dance with the moon,
Take a key with you,
but return it soon.
To enter my chambers, leave gems behind,
Bring not through my doorway these treasures divine,
My ways are secret, but here lies the path,
That which is first in my presence, in my past, is last."
Mithanos scratches his head before smiling. "It's a riddle! I love a good riddle! Okay, I got some stuff... Like Mr. Strawman said, we need keys. These rocks are the keys," he holds up the green rock. "If we put the right rock in the spot on the pedestal, it will activate some mecahnism that will affect the hallways. From what I can gather, if we put a rock into this small wheel up here, then turn it to where it faces a hallway, if it is the opposite of the gem hidden inside the hallway, something will happen and we'll be able to get into it. But, there's this part about hiding with the sun and dancing with the moon that I don't get. Any ideas?"
He places the green stone in the wheel and turns it so that it faces the hallway that matches the symbol that stands for 1.
So, what I'm guessing is that, each of these halls has a number, and the numbers match up with their opposites, if we ignore the one that doesn't have anything in it (the "chambers"). Of course, I could be wrong.
Quote from: Sky Clouden;622074Spoiler
Mithanos chuckles as the silly scarecrow seem to walk into a wall. "There's something here, Mr. Strawman!" he calls out. Looking at the podium, he grins and starts messing around with it. He begins by moving the little green stone and placing it to the side, before running his finger along the smooth, shiny surface of the first ring in the podium. "There are some instructions... I think. They sound instructive... I guess... Listen."
"Trouble me not with your diamonds and pearls,
But leave to me the treasures of the natural world,
Earth, deep and strong, holds all that it keeps,
Fire so hot, yet burns not with its heat,
Wood from the forests, strong though they sway,
Water, the healer, takes all pains away
My storeroom aplenty with water ye'll know,
My tomb ye shall find ablaze and aglow,
My chambers in the third hall remains,
My treasury in its wealth the earth does contain,
My realm ye have come from, the wood here rests.
Secret is the way from here to the rest,
The rings hold the clue, the hallways, the rest,
Shift the room and the halls will remain,
Though the barriers against may very well change.
Hide from the sun
And dance with the moon,
Take a key with you,
but return it soon.
To enter my chambers, leave gems behind,
Bring not through my doorway these treasures divine,
My ways are secret, but here lies the path,
That which is first in my presence, in my past, is last."
Mithanos scratches his head before smiling. "It's a riddle! I love a good riddle! Okay, I got some stuff... Like Mr. Strawman said, we need keys. These rocks are the keys," he holds up the green rock. "If we put the right rock in the spot on the pedestal, it will activate some mecahnism that will affect the hallways. From what I can gather, if we put a rock into this small wheel up here, then turn it to where it faces a hallway, if it is the opposite of the gem hidden inside the hallway, something will happen and we'll be able to get into it. But, there's this part about hiding with the sun and dancing with the moon that I don't get. Any ideas?"
He places the green stone in the wheel and turns it so that it faces the hallway that matches the symbol that stands for 1.
So, what I'm guessing is that, each of these halls has a number, and the numbers match up with their opposites, if we ignore the one that doesn't have anything in it (the "chambers"). Of course, I could be wrong.
... The hell.
Fine...
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As the sorcerer turns the wheel on the podium, the stone rings on the floor moves with an ominous sssshhh. The outer ring, bearing the four elemental signs, has the wood symbol lined up with the symbol marked as one. Simultaneously, you see that the hallway to your right now has a shimmering barrier in front of it. The ring with the sun and moon on it is in such a position that the earth and one symbols fall within the scope of the sun.
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"Well, that works better than my plan. Now we just have to get beyond this barrier..... I'm still good with randomly thrusting, unless our resident riddler has another idea."
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The scarecrow turns to Mithanos.
"I pray you know the next move, Young one?"
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"Trouble me not with your diamonds and pearls,
But leave to me the treasures of the natural world,
Earth, deep and strong, holds all that it keeps,
Fire so hot, yet burns not with its heat,
Wood from the forests, strong though they sway,
Water, the healer, takes all pains away
My storeroom aplenty with water ye'll know,
My tomb ye shall find ablaze and aglow,
My chambers in the third hall remains,
My treasury in its wealth the earth does contain,
My realm ye have come from, the wood here rests.
Secret is the way from here to the rest,
The rings hold the clue, the hallways, the rest,
Shift the room and the halls will remain,
Though the barriers against may very well change.
Hide from the sun
And dance with the moon,
Take a key with you,
but return it soon.
To enter my chambers, leave gems behind,
Bring not through my doorway these treasures divine,
My ways are secret, but here lies the path,
That which is first in my presence, in my past, is last."
...So a green stone creates a barrier for that hall.
*Vahna immediately puts all the gems on the podium except for the Earth gem*
*Vahna raises both of his hands in the air*
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
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"Trouble me not with your diamonds and pearls,
But leave to me the treasures of the natural world,
Earth, deep and strong, holds all that it keeps,
Fire so hot, yet burns not with its heat,
Wood from the forests, strong though they sway,
Water, the healer, takes all pains away
My storeroom aplenty with water ye'll know,
My tomb ye shall find ablaze and aglow,
My chambers in the third hall remains,
My treasury in its wealth the earth does contain,
My realm ye have come from, the wood here rests.
Secret is the way from here to the rest,
The rings hold the clue, the hallways, the rest,
Shift the room and the halls will remain,
Though the barriers against may very well change.
Hide from the sun
And dance with the moon,
Take a key with you,
but return it soon.
To enter my chambers, leave gems behind,
Bring not through my doorway these treasures divine,
My ways are secret, but here lies the path,
That which is first in my presence, in my past, is last."
...So a green stone creates a barrier for that hall.
*Vahna immediately puts all the gems on the podium except for the Earth gem*
*Vahna raises both of his hands in the air*
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
What other gems?!?!
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*Vahna realizes that he just picked up some random pebbles that he found on the floor*
Ohhhhh.....No wonder they weren't shiny.
Did something happen anyways? :D
No. Nothing happened.
Arcana check and perception on glowing green barrier.
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It's not letting me do this correctly lol.
So... since no one is doing anything...
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Mithanos picks up the green stone from the wheel on the pedestal and tries to walk through the glowing green hall entrance (herein to referred to as a portal).
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The scarecrow follows Mithanos through the green light.
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I hope this works.
*Vahna follows the kid*
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Well now, I suppose if that's what you wanna do, I have no objections... ALLONS-Y!
The automaton rushes fowards, pushing the group through (possibly into) the barrier
About time... alright...
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As your party passes through the green barrier, a strange sound lightly flits through the hallway's air, as if some fragile glass shattered rooms away. A soft brush of wind causes your lighter clothing to ruffle slightly. The hallway is well lit with narrow, tall windows all the way down the route. Sunlight is pouring in, and if you look outside of the windows, you see the beginnings of a village at the base of the temple.
The hallway is long and narrow -about ten feet wide. Despite the light pouring in from the windows, after about thirty feet, the visibility in the hallway drastically falls - mainly due to the sharp turn, but also partially because of the dust in the air. The hallway itself is lined with rich blue carpet and painted with deep blue and green shades and motifs of rivers and springs.
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*looks at Falchion*
"Rude..."
"Alright guys. Time to look around for some random bear traps,pitfalls, rock slides, or other dangerous crap that always inhabits these places."
*checks for traps*
Perception:
(http://rolz.org/embed?3282858) (http://rolz.org/info?3282858)
Dungeoneering
(http://rolz.org/embed?3282860) (http://rolz.org/info?3282860)
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"You were all moving too slow. Be glad I even let you come, stranger."
Falchion looks out the window at the village being built. "Know what I think, I think, well..... We just traveled through a window. Like a time shifty thing. Like... This whole village is stuck in a look, but they are unable to break out out. And we, while probably still stuck in that loop, are in a section of the temple when that little village was just being built"
He turns to the others. "Of course, I know nothing about traveling through minutes backwards... ummm journeying against the flow of nature.. or, history travel... well, I don't know what you would call this, but that is not my point, I came up with a theory, if I am right, I'll name it later."
The metal giant inspects the integrity of his rope.