The Heart of Ga'al falls and Ga'al speaks in anger
DM Kent Thursday February 7th, 2008 6:49:27 AM All take 4 points blood acid damage. This will continue until it is washed or wiped off.
A helpless feeling washes through the Wildcards as the had just seen Ashira fight her way back to her feet and then to just fall unmoving onto the Heart of Ga'al. Nez and Apollo both connect solidly with the Massive plant heart and the last of the flowers fall and amazingly the tentacles cease their flailing.
Rigging overcome by seeing the fall of Ashira and the quiesence of the Heart of Ga'al just manages to not send off his fireball hoping against hope that there is some life still left in his wife.
Ari makes it back into the room to find the fight apparently over and most of his friends in extremely bad shape.
***
Suddenly from out of nowhere a reddish black glow begins to fill the air above the Heart of Ga'al's remains and a form kind of seems to begin to take shape within the glow. There is a sense of great great great power. The only other times you have felt anything like this was when you were in the presence of one of the gods. It seesm Ga'al himself has decided to pay a visit. His voice booms through the room shaking it to its foundations.
"WHO ARE YOU TO KILL MY HOLY ENTITY AND DESECRATE MY TEMPLE? I WILL DESTROY YOU. YOU WILL NEVER REST SAFELY AGAIN, UNTIL I HAVE DESTROYED YOU BODIES AND SOULS. YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN FIND COMFORT WITHIN YOUR GROUP AS A WHOLE AND SHALL SPEND THE REST OF YOUR WOLDLY TIME IN OTHER COMPANY. YOU WILL BE VISITED BY PESTILENCE AND DISEASE AND FIND NO CURE BUT YOU SHALL NOT DIE FROM THEM, FOR YOU SHALL ONLY DIE AT THE TIME I DECIDE."
As the echoes of his voice and curse die out, you realize that the shaking is still continuing and it was just his voice. chunks of the ceiling begin falling down on you and you hear loud cracking noises coming from the walls.
Val (AC 29, HP 40/ 136, Protection from Energy- Fire, Barksin) d20+15=34 Thursday February 7th, 2008 9:09:30 AM
Val lowers her bow and mentaly braces herself for the presence of a god. Despite her hatred of ga'al he is still a god and has all the power of one. Val is worried about being cursed by a god. Such things could be very real. But she has Gargul's symbol around her neck and the mark of the father of elves upon her flesh. Whats one more god staking a claim to her mortal form.
Val pulls out a waterskin and pours it upon the acid to hopefully remove it before it does too much dmg.
ooc disintegrate save 34
Arrows used: 20 Barskin 60 min Protection from fire- 77 points/ 90 min
Appolo ac 30 Hp36/88 Haste Thursday February 7th, 2008 12:44:33 PM
Appolo just laughs at G'aal aluaghter of merriment and glee"Who am I.I'm Appolo.Your son.You punk.Curse us what else is new.So now your telling me you and your's are going to come after us.Tell me some thing I don't know.Why don't you take your curse and shove it where the sun do'nt shine.We maybe eventually seperated by time and distance but we will still a family.This is my familyThis is what we have.Which is everything.What do you have fear hatred mistrust.You have nothing."
Appolo then looks around smiling broadly"Well we finally got his attention I think.Rigging Nez get Ashira.Val lead the way out and take anything that might be of value.We are pirates after all."He says as groans loudly spitting blood witha happy grin on his face.He takes the oils from Ari and pour two bottle on what's left of th heats of G'aal.Then waits for the others to leave.He then walks to the edge of the room lights a torch and tosses on the heart of g'aal's remains. He use his haste and heads for the stiars a few minutes after the others as the place begins shake and crumble.As he heads up the stairs he uses what's left of the oil and pours it on the bodies of the high priests.Once at the top of the stairs he light another torch and tosses it on the oils lighting the entire terrace on fire as sprints away.
Cosmo Thursday February 7th, 2008 1:03:10 PM
Things are starting to get pretty hectic in here. Why would the god destroy his own temple? Have to think on that some more.
"Rigging how do you want to get out of here?"
Nezamil Ac 39 Hp 4/92 (26/114Rm) SR-23,Spell immunity,Magic vestment,Shield of faith,Magic circle,Stoneskin,True seeing,hide from undead,Detect undead Righteous might Thursday February 7th, 2008 2:47:32 PM
Watching almost with disbelief as the Heart of Ga'al stops moving "By Domi it's done "
Spottong Ashira's still form nezamil quickly fishes out a scroll .... stepping over to the couragous ranger he quickly reads the the scroll and releases it's magic "Domi heal this humble soul ... onewho has dealt your enemy Ga'al a mighty blow " prays the dwarf (heal spell , 110 pts cured to Ashira)
As Ga'als voice booms in the room Nezamil holds up his anvil holy symbol towards the God "we og courage shall never fear you .... Asildur is free of your grip of evil " growls Nezamil
As the room shakes Nezamil picks up Ashira (he is large sized, righteous might) and plants her on her feet " lets go " as he makes his way out of the room ..... stopping only to grab the high priest of ga'al and sling him over his shoilder like a rag doll " let the people see the high priest has fallen ... i'll throw him out in the street for all to see "
"Ari the temple is most likely held to together not only with stone and masonary but magic ... with the Hearts demise some of that magic will not retain it's hold on the structure "
Active magic Sr-23 11 mins 5th lvl Spell Imunnity 110 mins 4th lvl 1.Flame strike 2.Dispel magic Magic vestments 11 hrs 3rd lvl (on shield)+2 ac Shield of faith 11 min (+3 ac) Magic circle vs evil 110 mins 3rd lvl Stone skin (potion)7th lvl 60/70 pts True seeing 11 mins 5th lvl Hide from undead 11 mins 1st lvl Detect undead 11 mins 1st lvl Magic weapon +1 ,11 mins (on heavy crossbow) Righteous might 6/11) rds Haste (8/10) boots of speed
Nezamil has true seeing spell active - displacement/invisibilty has no affect for him ;) )
(everyone within 10'ft of Nezamil gains protection from evil , please read spell for bonus's)
Rigging Thursday February 7th, 2008 7:59:51 PM
Rigging says to Cosmo, "I have a teleport scroll you can use and between us we should be able to get almost everyone out of here. (Rigging can bring himself plus 4 others) Can you use the spell? If so, lets get back to the ship and out of this cursed city!"
To the others, "Quickly loot this place before the roof comes down! Nezamil, shrink back down so we can more easily teleport you. Lets move people, I don't want to die now!"
Ashira AC30 hps 60/60 (Fly, Prot. from Fire, Haste, Enlarge, Slow) Thursday February 7th, 2008 10:28:31 PM
Pale but mobile, the ranger gratefully accepts Nezamil's help to rise to her feet. Grabbing up her sword once more, she leans on her husband as her arms shake. "C'mon let's get out of here." She smiles as Nezamil takes the priest with him. "If we can only teleport 5 then we better get moving. This place isn't going to last long."
Cosmo (as Troglodyte; AC 25; HP 29/63) - 2nd post d100=36 Thursday February 7th, 2008 10:57:45 PM Active Spells or Effects: Contingency (Invisibility; casting a Summon Monster spell ): 10/11 days Mage Armor (extended): 22 hours See Invisibility: 107+/110 minutes Polymorph: 10+/11 minutes Pearl of Power 2nd level: used Pearl of Power 3rd level: used Pearl of Power 4th level: used
"Rigging, I have the Bracelet of Friends that is attuned to Ashira, Appolo, Val & Bart. I can cast Teleport spell to take Nez, Ari, you and me out of here and then activate the bracelet."
"Are we leaving the other groups that are upstairs on their own?"
"Nezamil I'll need you back to normal size."
If Rigging agrees to the plan then Cosmo will cast Teleport, teleporting them back to the ship (36%). He then activates the Bracelet.
Location: with group with Rod of Maximize and Wand of SM IV in hand.
Spell List (* for cast spell): 0 Level (5): Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mage Hand & Message 1st Level (7): Magic Missile x2 *, Reduce Person, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Mage Armor * & Exp. Retreat 2nd Level (7): Acid Arrow, Scorching Ray x2 *, Web, Invisibility, See Invisibility * & Alter Self 3rd Level (7): SM III x2, Fireball x2, Lightning Bolt, Slow & Haste 4th Level (5): SM IV x2 *, Greater Invisibility, Dimension Door & Polymorph 5th Level (4): SM V x2 **, Animal Growth & Teleport 6th Level (3): SM VI, Chain Lightning * & Scorching Ray (Quicken)
Metamagic Rod & Wand Usage: Maximize 1/3, Extend 1/3, Enlarge 0/3 & Silent 0/3 Wand of SM IV (charges used 14)
DM kent Thursday February 7th, 2008 11:15:17 PM
Those who haven't wiped or washed off the blood acid take an additional 4 points of damage.
Chunks of the cieling start coming down as Apolo and Ari splash oil on the HoG and light it.
Discussions about teleporting are had as the group moves back into the hall way where they find traps being set off right and left filling the passage with fire and bolts and blades and other nasty things.
Bart Ac 32 22/95 d20+20=31 d10+11=12 Friday February 8th, 2008 1:29:58 AM
Bart makes a n final attack to the heart making sure its dead (ac 31 for12) he jumps away from it out of the room (spring attack) lets going teleport us out of here cosmo
(just to late to made the post)
Val (AC 29, HP 40/ 136, Protection from Energy- Fire, Barksin) Friday February 8th, 2008 6:37:09 AM
"Let's just get out of here. I have no desire to finish off any left over priests or soldiers. It's been a long day." She said with a sigh.
Arrows used: 20 Barskin 60 min Protection from fire- 77 points/ 90 min
Rigging d100=55 Friday February 8th, 2008 6:29:49 PM
Rigging will try and reach out with his message spell to any of the survivors, "We are victorious! The heartseed is dead! Fall back! The temple is collapsing!"
Rigging then nods at Cosmo and says, "Save the braclet! I have the spell memorized! Head back to the ship." Rigging will hand Cosmo his scroll if he needs it, otherwise just start his own casting
Rigging will then call out to Ashira, Swirl, Nezamil, Bart, and Val having them join hands. He will teleport back to the ship. (occ assuming I get Swirl as a freebie since he is my familiar, but if not, then he will book out on his own flying at full speed. base 100)
Rolled 55 so assuming I made it.
Nezamil Ac 39 Hp 15 26/114Rm) SR-23,Spell immunity,Magic vestment,Shield of faith,Magic circle,Stoneskin,True seeing,hide from undead,Detect undead 2d8(2+2)+11=15 Friday February 8th, 2008 11:18:34 PM
Feeling the burn from the acidic blood from the HOG Nezamil knows he has to act quickly ... "Domi heal us all " prays the dwarf (casting cure mod wounds mass (2d8(2+2)+11=15 cured to all}
feeling slightly stronger from the cure Nezamil Quickly dismisses Domi's Righteous might the dwarf regains his normal form .... taking a monet as the others gather together to for the teleport spell he rifles thru the High Priests gear and stuffs what he finds into his haversack Active magic Sr-23 11 mins 5th lvl Spell Imunnity 110 mins 4th lvl 1.Flame strike 2.Dispel magic Magic vestments 11 hrs 3rd lvl (on shield)+2 ac Shield of faith 11 min (+3 ac) Magic circle vs evil 110 mins 3rd lvl Stone skin (potion)7th lvl 60/70 pts True seeing 11 mins 5th lvl Hide from undead 11 mins 1st lvl Detect undead 11 mins 1st lvl Magic weapon +1 ,11 mins (on heavy crossbow) Haste (8/10) boots of speed
Nezamil has true seeing spell active - displacement/invisibilty has no affect for him ;) )
(everyone within 10'ft of Nezamil gains protection from evil , please read spell for bonus's)
Bart Saturday February 9th, 2008 8:03:19 AM
Bart grabs hands with rigging and the wounded fighter hopes they will all teleport back to the ship
Appolo Hp 55/88 Saturday February 9th, 2008 9:09:30 AM
Appolo recieves some healing from Nezamil"Thanks my friend."He then proceed upstairs come on people Let's not leave just yet.This city going to be in kaos.Let's do some pillaging.Any ways don't worry about me."He then heads swiftly upstairs pouring oil on the bodies of the high priests,using his spider climb ttatto once at the top,he tosses a torch on them as the building rumbles grumbles and continues to collapse.Once the bodies of the high priests are on fire move quickly as possible back all the upstairs and inot the main room.He'll head outside as quickly as possible using his ring of invisibility to stay unseen.He wants to watch as the catherdral collapses.
DM kent Saturday February 9th, 2008 9:34:04 AM
Apparently several of the group want to hang around and watch what happens as others want to depart immediately.
The feelings of the day are mixed as they definitely struck a serious blow to Ga'al and his minions, but realized that they did nit totally accomplish the goals that they set out to do. The alter and stautue still stands, and there are at least two gardens of heartseeds still in existance, at least for now, hopefully the fire and collapse of the cathedral will take care of them, but who knows. The feeling is that you have done what you could do, but there is a feeling of was it enough, that niggles at your heart and mind.
Those tha teleport directly to your most recently purchased ship in the harbor, pop aboard and start looking around and waiting for the others to show when you realize there is an awful lot of chaos at the docks.
Looking around you see thoudandss of people just lying motionless in the streets. You realize after a moment that these are all everyday Ailsiduians as the foreigners seems to be the ones running around scared. Around a few of the motionless bodies you see children, all under the age of 12, crying and clinging to their fallen parent.
Back at the catherdral things get interesting for those trying to escape the normal way, as the way is treacherous with falling rock, furniture and fires springing up. Interestingly enough though there seem to be no quads, guards, priests around, until you get to the sanctuary. There Apollo and whomever is with him find the pews filled with the midday whorshipers, all of them collapsed across each other in the pews and over the floor. Here you do find a few pirests etc but they too are sprawled on the floor. Making your way out of the building, you open the exterior doors and see what must be thousands of commoners, shop keepers, militia, teenagers all lying on the ground where they fell. Ocasionally you hear and see a small child wandering around crying or huddled next to a still figure on the ground weeping. Other than a few foriengers there seems to be noone alive except for those under twelve.
Appolo d20+10=12 Saturday February 9th, 2008 4:27:34 PM
Appolo continues to loot and rob what he can of the dead,He is after alla thief,He is enjoying himself emensely.He will head over to the Jack an Gooty across the street,Order a pint and watch the Cathederal and the general caos witha broad smile on his face,Patrons will notice that despite usinga rain barrel to wash most of the grime off him self he is stil covered with bllod guts dirt and sweat.He also looks for any survivors of the other groups or any other pirates of Jack that might be around.
Spot 12
Ari Sunday February 10th, 2008 9:20:07 AM
(ooc sorry for the sudden disappearance, I didn't plan that well. I'm back from India, though I'm not sure how Ari is leaving.)
If Ari is coming back by foot then he says, "we must see who we can help in the temple, or see if we can get any outside help" and Ari will check a body to see if it's dead or unconscious.
If Ari is teleported he'll look around the docks with the rest of the cards.
George Sunday February 10th, 2008 12:31:07 PM
Not quite sure that anyone is coming by foot. Both Cosmo and Rigging each had teleport spells which should have easily gotten everyone back.
Ashira Sunday February 10th, 2008 10:22:03 PM
Still depending to a large degree on Rigging to help her support her weight, Ashira waits expectantly at the docks, eager to spot the return of those who went on foot. As she surveys the damage, Ashira shakes her head sadly. She had been in such a rush to charge in and kill priests... All this destruction and loss...this is my fault. She looks over at the weeping children, wondering whether their parents are merely fainted or truly dead. There is true sorrow in her eyes as she looks up at Rigging. "The children" she croaks. "What will happen to all the children?"
Bart Monday February 11th, 2008 12:13:40 AM
Batis shocked from what he is seeing, my what have we done Freed from Ga'al but for what prize. Are they dead or unconsious?
Bart Monday February 11th, 2008 12:14:55 AM
Come let us have a look and see if we can do anything for them
Val (AC 29, HP 55/ 136, Protection from Energy- Fire, Barksin) Monday February 11th, 2008 8:27:04 AM
"This has never been done before. Nobody could have known what would happen. Let's not forget while we fight the good fight this is a war. People will adapt and survive. I wasn't much older when I was orphaned alone in the wild."
Arrows used: 20 Barskin 60 min Protection from fire- 77 points/ 90 min
Nezamil Ac 39 Hp 15 26/114Rm) SR-23,Spell immunity,Magic vestment,Shield of faith,Magic circle,Stoneskin,True seeing,hide from undead,Detect undead Monday February 11th, 2008 4:37:27 PM
Being teleported back to the ship Nezamil smiles as he knows Ga'al's domination of Asildur has been given a devastating blow .
Standing aboard the ship he again snatches a scroll from his haversack and quickly reads it and releases its magical powers (Casting Restoration on Ashira)
His smile fades as he see's the level of the fallen Asildurian citizens {b]"By Domi ........."[/b] as the Cleric of Domi stops in mid sentence
Taking in the toll of the scene in front of him on the docks "Captain we cannot leave the children like this ..... at least i'm not leaving .... i will stay and help rebuild Asildur ..... this is where i will call home from now on " adds the dwarf with determination in his voice
"I cannot walk away from this " as tears run down his face
"Captain we should start to set up a relief center here on the docks this way we can direct all the ships that come in and how they can help"
"we cannot let Asildur get looted .... we must call on others to help "
Active magic Sr-23 11 mins 5th lvl Spell Imunnity 110 mins 4th lvl 1.Flame strike 2.Dispel magic Magic vestments 11 hrs 3rd lvl (on shield)+2 ac Shield of faith 11 min (+3 ac) Magic circle vs evil 110 mins 3rd lvl Stone skin (potion)7th lvl 60/70 pts True seeing 11 mins 5th lvl Hide from undead 11 mins 1st lvl Detect undead 11 mins 1st lvl Magic weapon +1 ,11 mins (on heavy crossbow) Haste (8/10) boots of speed
Nezamil has true seeing spell active - displacement/invisibilty has no affect for him ;) )
(everyone within 10'ft of Nezamil gains protection from evil , please read spell for bonus's)
DM Kent Monday February 11th, 2008 9:42:16 PM
Apollo heads over to the Jack's Booty, passing by quite a number of fallen Ailsidurians and even finds a couple of the inn's patrons laid out on the floor as well. The mood is silent indise for some reason and there is an awful lot of blood around the entry way and trailing into the back rooms.
Getting his ale Apollo heads back toward the door so as to watch what's ging on at the Cathedral.
*****
Back at the docks, there is general consternation as the Wildcards watch the unexpected results of their concluded business. Bart, Ashira, and Nezamil seem horrified at the fact that they may have just orphaned tens of thousands of children under the age of 12 and killed everyone elso over the age of 12, while Val seems to take a more mercenary viewpoint.
Bart and Ari move back on to the docks themselves and make their way toward the nearest bodies to take a look.
Val (AC 29, HP 55/ 136, Protection from Energy- Fire, Barksin) Tuesday February 12th, 2008 12:01:30 AM
"I imagine that those under the influence of a heartseed lives through torment each day. Not able to express their free will. While appearing tragic this is also merciful."
Arrows used: 20 Barskin 60 min Protection from fire- 77 points/ 90 min
Appolo Ac 30 Hp45/88 Haste Invisible d20+10=28 d20+8=20 d20+8=23 d20+18=31 Tuesday February 12th, 2008 12:56:05 AM
Appolo notices the blood on the floor,draws his swords while keeping his eyes and ears open for trouble.He follows the blood trail.He thinks this interesting.He moves silently while he does activating his ring of inviisbility. Spot 28 search 20 Listen 23 Move Silent 33
Ari Tuesday February 12th, 2008 7:40:37 AM
Ari checks out one of the fallen bodies with Bart. "I wonder how the Jacks came out of all this. "
Ari offers up a prayer to Alemi for guidance. All these bodies, I hope what we've done is right. I hope this finishes everything too!
Rigging Tuesday February 12th, 2008 1:48:33 PM
Rigging will check several of the fallen bodies to find out if they are truly dead, unconcious or some other.
OOC Kent if you can let me know the condition, then I will post again Rigging's portion of the plans.
Rigging 2nd post Tuesday February 12th, 2008 8:10:33 PM
If the population is still alive but only unconcious, Rigging will pull everyone back to the ship and say, "We have a couple of choices to make. We need to decide if we want to cut and run right now or stage another raid while the population, priests, and soldiers are down. The morals are a little murky since we would be killing people unable to fight back but we could take out every priest in the city.
I can't make this decision, but I will stand with the majority vote. Right now we haven't accomplished our mission that the Dragon Consortium put in front of us. The temple is still standing and we saw the gardens of the heartseeds which we left behind. Do we want to finish it? Or have you had enough blood?"
If the population is dead, Rigging will say, "I think we need to stay and try and help the children. We should send the ship to the nearest non Aisidlarian port and have them bring back help. We can try to salvage what we can here."
Nezamil Ac 39 Hp 15 26/114Rm) SR-23,Spell immunity,Magic vestment,Shield of faith,Magic circle,Stoneskin,True seeing,hide from undead,Detect undead Tuesday February 12th, 2008 8:32:05 PM
Listening to Captain Rigging the Cleric of Domi chimes in " well i up for finishing it .... just give me a few minutes and i'll burn thru my healing wands to bring everyone back to health "
"Of course we won't have many of Domi's spells left to use but ... muscle power will hafta do " grins the dwarf as he shakes a fist playfully
Looking about at all the fallen citizens " we must finish this ... this is just too much to take if we don't ...... " trails off Nezamil
Active magic Sr-23 11 mins 5th lvl Spell Imunnity 110 mins 4th lvl 1.Flame strike 2.Dispel magic Magic vestments 11 hrs 3rd lvl (on shield)+2 ac Shield of faith 11 min (+3 ac) Magic circle vs evil 110 mins 3rd lvl Stone skin (potion)7th lvl 60/70 pts True seeing 11 mins 5th lvl Hide from undead 11 mins 1st lvl Detect undead 11 mins 1st lvl Magic weapon +1 ,11 mins (on heavy crossbow) Haste (8/10) boots of speed
Nezamil has true seeing spell active - displacement/invisibilty has no affect for him ;) )
(everyone within 10'ft of Nezamil gains protection from evil , please read spell for bonus's)
Cosmo (as Troglodyte; AC 25; HP 29/63) Tuesday February 12th, 2008 10:14:11 PM Active Spells or Effects: Contingency (Invisibility; casting a Summon Monster spell ): 10/11 days Mage Armor (extended): 22 hours See Invisibility: 107+/110 minutes Polymorph: 10+/11 minutes Pearl of Power 2nd level: used Pearl of Power 3rd level: used Pearl of Power 4th level: used
"Rigging, I am up for going back in. We need to make sure we have finished everything we were supposed to do. Now would be a good time while the city is in chaos. I do have some party scrolls that may help us. They are Party Scrolls - Teleport, Passwall, Prying Eyes & Wall of Stone. I also have the Wand that can summon Lantern Archons to search out the temple as they are very fast and very mobile even if they are only around a short period of time.."
"I am getting a little short on studied spells though."
Location: with group with Rod of Maximize and Wand of SM IV in hand.
Spell List (* for cast spell): 0 Level (5): Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mage Hand & Message 1st Level (7): Magic Missile x2 *, Reduce Person, True Strike, Enlarge Person, Mage Armor * & Exp. Retreat 2nd Level (7): Acid Arrow, Scorching Ray x2 *, Web, Invisibility, See Invisibility * & Alter Self 3rd Level (7): SM III x2, Fireball x2, Lightning Bolt, Slow & Haste 4th Level (5): SM IV x2 *, Greater Invisibility, Dimension Door & Polymorph 5th Level (4): SM V x2 **, Animal Growth & Teleport * 6th Level (3): SM VI, Chain Lightning * & Scorching Ray (Quicken)
Metamagic Rod & Wand Usage: Maximize 1/3, Extend 1/3, Enlarge 0/3 & Silent 0/3 Wand of SM IV (charges used 14)
Ashira Tuesday February 12th, 2008 10:14:38 PM
The color returning to her cheeks after Nezamil's Restoration and healing, Ashira listens to her husband. "I'm all up for destroying the temple and any remaining heartseeds...but I won't attack a defenseless enemy. If they are alive they may be free of Ga'al's influence."
Val (AC 29, HP 55/ 136, Protection from Energy- Fire, Barksin) Tuesday February 12th, 2008 10:36:16 PM
"I would like to finish the task at hand. Destroy the temple and everything in it. Realisticly we have done all we can. Were hurt, tired, and lucky to be alive. Magical strength is all but gone. The smart move would be to get out of here before reinforcements arrive. No doubt ga'al has his followers traveling magically to our location. I would be suprised if we had more than a couple hours."
Arrows used: 20 Barskin 60 min Protection from fire- 77 points/ 90 min
DM Kent Tuesday February 12th, 2008 11:09:01 PM
As you first inspect the prone population you find that there are no heart beats or any breaths being taken. This is true for each of the persons clsely surrounding those you first look at. Then almost as if on cue, there is the sound of an inhaled gasp and then those on the ground seem to be breathing once again. During your inspection you found what appeared to be a shiveled heartseed and a bit of bllod on the chest or abdomen of each peron.
Apollo follows his blood trail to the back room where he finds 5 members of the teams that went in with them originally. They are in pretty bad shape but they will at least live and heal.
Outside and from the docks a dark column of smoke can be seen as the fire begins to spread inside the cathedral hopefully completing much of the job that was left undone as you left.
Rigging Tuesday February 12th, 2008 11:21:34 PM
Rigging smiles when he hears the population start breathing again. "Nezamil, Try your wand out on one of them. Lets see if they can be cured."
Rigging looks up at the Cathedral's fire and smoke and grins. That decides it for me. We are getting out of here. Get aboard the ship. Where is Appolo?"
Rigging reaches out with his message spell to see if he can find him. "Appolo, get back to the ship now! We are getting out of here."
Rigging looks at Cosmo and says, "If Appolo doesn't show up in the next 15 minutes, use the braclet to get him here."
Bart Wednesday February 13th, 2008 1:01:51 PM
Bart is glad their raid on the temple didnt turned out as the jhazzard it seems to be
Ari Wednesday February 13th, 2008 6:03:00 PM
Ari sighs in relief as the collective takes their first breath of freedom. "I'm glad they all chose to live, assuming that ga'al wanted to take them away"
Moving back towards the ship Ari says to Rigging, "they'll be wondering what happened. Do you think some kind of message should be left? Anonymous of course"
Appolo Wednesday February 13th, 2008 6:58:48 PM
Appolo looks becomes visible snd shesthes his sword"Hello my friends.Great job.You guys did well.You look alittle beat.I think it's best we get you out of here.Let's head for the docks,unless you guys have your own exit strategy.The Cathedral is burning and the heart of g'aal is dead.So we better move quick before the enemy regroups."He says to them.They can see he is still injured and bloody.Appolo will then head out the back and make his way to the ship.Hopefully the injured heros will follow him.
Nezamil 2d8(2+7)+5=14 Wednesday February 13th, 2008 8:18:01 PM
Daring to hope that all the citizens are still alive the Cleric of Domi quickly taps the nearest one with a wand of cure(2d8(2+7)+5=14 cured)
"I hope this is true " hopes the dwarf
Hearing Captain Rigging mesage Appolo " Captain aren't the other leaders hooked up with your message spell ?? .... hopefully some of their leaders survived .... ask how they are and if we can help "
"Get Swirl to do a fly by of the temple and gives us a report " adds Nezamil
" hold on Rigging lets take some time to see how the people react to their freedom from Ga'al .... it could be a big shock to them ... we don't want the whole city panicing and falling into chaos now do we "
Val Wednesday February 13th, 2008 10:40:43 PM
"See they are all freed of the heartseed. Perhaps it was luck, fate, or the hand of an unseen force. Regardless the rebellion just got a lot stronger."
Ashira Wednesday February 13th, 2008 11:49:41 PM
Ashira breathes a sigh of relief as the commoners show signs of life. She smiles and nods at Nezamil and Val. "Rigging, Nezamil is right. Someone needs to stay and make sure that things don't descend into chaos. It might as well be us."
DM Kent Thursday February 14th, 2008 8:50:17 AM
Appolo is met by the wounded heroes and when he suggests that they come with him to the docks to depart they each shake their heads. "No, we are needed here. Someone will need to stay and help our people transition into the future whatever that looks like.
Nez looks to use some healing on one of the survivors and does but sees no real change in his patient as there are no apparent physical wounds. There does appear though to be a decided lack of awareness at the moment, which hopefully will wear off as Nez doesn't think and entire country of imbeciles would make for a positive place to live.
Discussions are made about whether they should leave or stay or perhaps they should split for a while and do both. Appolo is looked for and not located around the docks, but then he can take care of himself. Rigging suggests that Cosmo use the bracelett to bring him back.
All around the area most of the people are getting back on their feet though their appears to be a major lack of emotion from any but the children, and not much direction of drive to do much of anything.
There are a few that do not reawaken, so to speak, and when checked are found to be truly dead. those waking and not are from all walks of life and ages and it appears to be absolutely random. Here and there priests wake and then down the way several do not. There doesn't seem to be any reason for who returns to conciousness, though it appears that about 85% are doing so.
Bart Thursday February 14th, 2008 5:01:04 PM
We need to dig graces for thes people and hold a funeral for them Nez can u say some words?
Ashira Thursday February 14th, 2008 6:11:48 PM
The ranger looks over at her husband. "It's up to you, but I would think that right now we should focus our energies on helping to restructure the country, rather than resuming our attack on the temple." Ashira looks out on the populace and begins to ponder how long it will take to teach an entire nation how to think for themselves again.
Appolo HP 45/88 Haste Invisible Thursday February 14th, 2008 7:33:32 PM
Appolo smiles at them"Well suit yourselves and good luck.Remember when they get organized the first place they are going to look is here.So I suggest you find some were else to rest and heal."He then heads out the back boots of speed ring of invisibility.Appolo heads back to the docks.He finds the ship and reappears next to Rigging and Ashira"I'm sorry but we need to go back to the cathedral and finish this.Make sure those heartseed rooms are destroyed.I says we head out to sea find aplace to rest and come back at night or go back right now.I also found some of our friends from the attack.They are resting and healing.Only five left of the groups that helped us."Appolo is stil injured and spits a little blood on the ground."We need to press the attack while they are still disorganized and confused."
Nezamil Thursday February 14th, 2008 9:28:58 PM
"There were five survivors ?? .... are they in good shape ?" asks Nezamil " back at the Inn?"
" I would like to help them .... i think i'm gonna stay .... there is much work to be done to rebuild peoples faith here ... give them choices other then Ga'al ..... not sure how open they would be about gods anyway ... but hafta start somewhere " as the dwarf keeps talking he becomes more resolute in staying and helping
" Captain it doesn't seem like there is any threat anymore ... i mean after all the link between the heartseeds and Ga'al has been broken .... people will be able to make their own choices .... at worst they wil have to make their own choices without Ga'al's influence "
"By Domi i'm gonna stay " growls the Cleric of Domi
Cosmo (as Troglodyte; AC 25; HP 29/63) Thursday February 14th, 2008 9:31:49 PM
"Hey Nezamil I could use a cure. I have a few more wounds than I would like."
Cosmo is glad when Apollo shows up so he does not have to use the magic bracelet.
Cosmo waits for Rigging to make his final decision on what to do.
Rigging Thursday February 14th, 2008 11:24:17 PM
Rigging nods at all the advice coming his way and says, "I think we have accomplished our goals here but I also think we have a responsibility to these newly freed peoples."
Rigging looks at his friends who have become his family and says, "I think it is time us to seperated. I have lost my ambition to be a dragon and I think this my place for now. Ashira and Nezamil feel the same way so I think we need to stay, work with the underground and try to help the people from within.
I very much doubt that Ga'al is going to let this happen this easily. Who knows if the seeds will grow back, if there is another heartseed queen plant waiting to take over, but if these people are free, then we need to assist people like the Empereor and my father in leading them to a better life.
Still we need to hedge our bets and develop our town, and have some of us become Dragons. We can then call on the Dragon Consortium to aid us if Ga'al gets nasty." Rigging walks over to Val and says, "I am making you temporary Captain of the Sword. I am resigning. You are in charge until you can have an election to confirm you as leader. I am sure you will do a great job. You have grown to be an incredible leader and a wise fighter who I trust to keep my crew and people alive.
After we do some work here, I am hoping to return to our new colony and do some good works there. It is time for me to build instead of tear things down. I hope you understand."
Rigging leans in and kissing Val on the cheek. "Be wise and kind in your leadership. Now get out of here. I will be in touch occassionally. Listen to the winds or pay attention to your dreams."
Rigging collects his things and says, "Use my portion of the treasure to help build the colony. Buy ships! We need more ships!"
Rigging holds out his hands to Ashira and says, "Coming dear?'
OOC Guys this seems like a logical part to leave the group. I hate going but I can only play in one game. Good luck and know I will be keeping tabs on this game!
Ari Friday February 15th, 2008 11:12:08 AM
"I too wish to stay and help out and maybe help to establish a stronger merchant base or help the jacks, or something to give people a place to fall back to should things go awry for some reason. I also need a release from all this blood and gore. Maybe I'll go out into the forest for awhile and see what kind of shape things are out there. I don't know."
Looking at his friends Ari offers hugs to those that might take them.
(ooc I'm taking George's cue for Ari too. If this is not a place to do so, just let me know)
Bart Friday February 15th, 2008 11:51:21 AM
I feel that i have reponsibilty to these people, they need help and it is good to know that they are in good hands Rigging, but i think my sword can be used better in other places, there are other people who needs help. The help here i can give isn't much, i am no nobleman like u im only an orphant who has lost his real family. I understand u want to stay here, but i feel my path goes another way. I will allways remember u all and i think if Domi grants us that we will see each other in the future
Val Friday February 15th, 2008 12:45:16 PM
She knew this day would come. Although it was sooner than she expected. At some point all humans she meets will choose to settle down and take things easier. Such is the way of the shorter lived races.
"This is the logical decision. I am no nursemaid nor do I have the desire to stay. Trying to fight thegood fight when the desire no longer burns is all but a deathwish. Our paths may cross again though the wold is a big place. I shall make it a point to keep an eye on your children and grandchildren in the decades to come."
DM Kent Friday February 15th, 2008 8:14:54 PM
The Wildcards make their plans, some to saty and some to go, but in either case communication will be had between the groups whenever possible. After all there was a black ghost ship still to chase down, a colony to get up and running, and now a country to help rebuild itself. Needless to say there is work enough for all, but at least one of the major stumbling blocks was considerably lessened if not eliminated.
The party members say their farewells and soon the ones staying behind watch their friends sail off into the sea.
(OOC: Ladies and Gentlemen, It has been my great fortune and honor to have been your DM. Good gaming in whichever game you remian.)
Todd Saturday February 16th, 2008 12:02:59 AM
As always Kent, thank you for DM'ing and taking up the mantle. Hopefully my posting schedule and other things didn't make you fudge things too badly and I hope you were able to enjoy yourself during this last module before the changeover.
William aka Bart Saturday February 16th, 2008 5:04:41 AM
Thanks all it was fun all these years pitty this game is ended but new paths lie in front of us have fun!
Rigging "Final post" Saturday February 16th, 2008 9:06:12 AM
Before the groups can seperate, Rigging's will board his little ship and say goodbye to his crew. He will then pull Val aside and give her Wayfinder, the magical artifact telescope, which is so much of an advantage at sea.
"I charge you with finding its brother. That black ship is probably going through some rough times right about now! Good time to track her done, kill the swine and take what is yours back! Some how I doubt that crew is suddenly going to see the light and come to Domi!"
Rigging will also give whatever treasure he was holding in his bag of holding from the last adventure to the new Captain of the Sword of Redemption.. "Remember to buy at least one ship with some of this! The colony is going to need ships! I am sure our paths will cross again."
Rigging pulls Val into a hug and whispers, "Remember to uphold my habit of making long speeches. The crew loved em!"
Rigging makes his way from the ship his eyes strangly watering.
George d4=4 Saturday February 16th, 2008 1:24:54 PM
Rolling hps for who knows...maybe someday
Matt C. /Cosmo Saturday February 16th, 2008 10:29:02 PM
OOC - Thanks for Dm'ing Kent.
OOC - "Wildcards" it has bee a fun time gaming with you.
Cosmo gets sad as the group he only just recently joined starts to disband. It seems so final.
"Rigging I will stay here and help out as best I can. You need my magic to keep out of trouble."
Cosmo says goodby to all the members that leave on the ship.
Bart Sunday February 17th, 2008 12:23:05 PM
Rigging i had the wayfinder in possesion but i have no problem to hand it over to Val
Ashira Monday February 18th, 2008 10:54:42 AM
Looking downcast, the ranger takes her place by her husband. Never did she dream that she would put her sword aside and take up a more domestic role. As a matter of fact, there was a time that she would have killed herself rather than let that happen. But somehow she knows that this is the right path for her and her husband. Aisildur needed a strong set of hands to help shape its new future and who better than those that had fought so hard for this day.
Trying to keep a smile on her face, the ranger hugs those who have chosen to continue on. "Be brave and look after each other. I hope there is a time that our paths will cross again. But until then, we will be depending on you to keep us out of trouble." Grinning, the ranger pulls Val and Appolo in for another hug. "And you two...you watch each other's backs. You won't have your big sister to look after you anymore, so I expect you two to behave!" With one last lingering glance toward the vessel that had been her home for so long, Ashira links hands with Rigging and makes her way into town.
OOC: It has been an honor and a priviledge to game with you guys! Keep up the good fight!
Appolo Monday February 18th, 2008 6:02:21 PM
When Rigging announces and the others announce there intention to leave,Appolo looks absolutely shocked.He is angry a,look of betrayal crosses his face."So you're all going to leave.We're on verge of total victory andgeatness.You going to quite."Hr jus turns anmd walks away muttering dome very profane curese in three languages all of them running together.The still injured Appolo is enraged.{No one ever cast healing on him.Hes tomps his way on to the ship.
OOC What is going to happen to the Ship and the colony.Also there should be WOLDWIDE effects of what we have done.
Bart Tuesday February 19th, 2008 2:27:30 PM
loose ends: what about our dragon status? black ship? ....
Walter Tuesday February 19th, 2008 3:46:19 PM
I'm guessing the black ship will go unresolved. As for Dragon Status, that was a multiple quest thing. As for what next, I have no idea.
William aka Bart Thursday February 21st, 2008 2:02:29 AM
Thats what i said an ending this game doesnt deserve
Appolo Friday February 22nd, 2008 8:16:53 PM
Testing
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