DM MikeK - Ohen Ancalagon Saturday January 23rd, 2021 11:01:09 AM
The Shields assure the corporal and his guardsmen that the situation is all clear. The guards, visibly relieved, relax. They nods and smile in return when given kind words and additional orders.
The Shields make the short walk to the Giggling Ghost, and enter to the familiar sights and sounds of the preeminent tavern in the Wold. Residents of the Float mingle with adventurers from around the Wold that are somehow corporeal and yet not. Occasionally, a flash of green from one of the many fireplaces announce the arrival or departure of another Woldian hero.
In the midst of this, Happy, the innkeeper, immediately spies the entrance of the Shields, and moves to cut them off. Taking Zanderallen by the elbow, he leads the paladin toward a table, while calling out loud enough for the rest of the Shields to hear,
"Yes, I know. Belkior is waiting. But, he can wait a touch longer. I've been keeping an ear to the ground since Dorbin took his sabbatical, and have found you a sorcerer. I am positive you'll like him."
Perhaps the only innkeeper in the Wold able to get away with putting off a Lord Paragon, Happy brings the group to his destination, where a tall, black haired human man with startling glowing golden eyes rises with the easy confidence of someone who knows what he's doing.
Happy makes the introductions "Silver Shields. Ohen Ancalagon. I believe you go by Kuldrven? Anyway, these are the Silver Shields. I am confident you'll get along splendidly."
Happy looks around. "And I have another for you as well. You all get acquainted while I find her."
The innkeeper moves off.
For those who know Draconic - Highlight to display spoiler: {‘Kuldrven’ is Draconic for golden eyed}
Ohen Kuldrven 10d6=36 ; 2d6=8 ; Sunday January 24th, 2021 2:47:39 AM
Ohen turns his glowing gaze towards the party "Ah the Silver Shields! I have heard great things about you! I am Ohen, and yes Kuldrven is my epithet, but there is no need for anything but first names among friends! "My father is in town on a trading expedition, and I am here to see the great floating city, meet interesting people, and, ah, dissuade banditry. "Anyway, I have heard how you do noble deeds, help the common man, revere Domi, the Great Champion, and perhaps are in need of additional help?"
Also rolling dice for hitpoints, got 36 with two ones, rerolling the 2d6 gives 8. So 34 + 8 + the 6 starting hitpoints + 14 Con and Toughness gives 81 hit points. The exact dice might be wrong on my character sheet, I don't know if I can see the 10d6 now that I've rolled the 2d6, but the total is right.
Micah (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Sunday January 24th, 2021 9:48:30 AM
A solidly built man of medium height appearing to be in his mid twenties and dressed in full plate with a large shield slung on his shoulder turns to the newcomer. For a moment he seems puzzled as if undergoing some inner dialogue as he fidgets oddly with his shield. Suddenly the shield begins to glow, casting light about the intensity of a torch. "Yes, yes, of course," he mutters, apparently to the object.
"Well met, Ohen. I am Micah Smith, a servant of the Domi you mention. This," he adds as he turns his shield to face him, revealing the High Woldian symbol of Domi prominently emblazoned upon it, "Is Azer. It appears that your mention of our Lord as gotten her attention." Shield held to one side, the priest warmly extends his hand in greeting.
Ohen Kuldrven d20=18 ; d20=1 ; Sunday January 24th, 2021 2:42:03 PM
Ohen shakes his hand with a pleasant smile. He fixes his piercing stare on the shield.
33 Knowledge Arcana to determine a school of magic of the shield. 16 Spellcraft to determine the properties of the magic item.
"Interesting, is that a sentient shield? I can't see it's properties... ah but what a terrible way to speak of her. Send Azer my greetings, Micah. I've been somewhat restless lately, I feel I've been doing too little these past few months. After hearing so much of the Silver Shields, I thought perhaps I could join you, and do some good."
Ohen gestures at the shield,
"I mention your Lord because I myself revere Alemi, and if our friendship grows to be one tenth of our masters' I would consider myself fortunate indeed!"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Sunday January 24th, 2021 6:54:04 PM
A tall elf with long red hair that has been shifting towards blondes and browns of nods and orders two rounds of everyone's favorites and whatever the new guy is drinking. He says to Ohen, "I'm Sid, nice to meet 'cha. Play nice and run headlong into danger at the drop of a hat and I'm sure we'll get along fine."
When everyone has their drinks he clears his throat, "Pardon me all, I have a toast I'd like to make, well two. First, I'm not a religious man, Wardd knows, but to Cal and her passing and the crumbling end we just saw. She and her's caused us no end of grief, but an Age has passed."
"Secondly, to Ohen. Welcome! To new beginnings and long friendships! Well that's my talking done."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday January 24th, 2021 10:44:06 PM
Stohp introduces herself.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Sunday January 24th, 2021 10:44:24 PM "But we are supposed to meet the Paragon, and," Bartomus tried to protest Happy's slight and simply sighed and followed along. He was a bit surprised to see the human with the gold in his eyes. He listened and nodded with a smile when he heard that the man was the son of a trader.
"What was the business of your family? Where did you all come from?" Bartomus asked as the otehrs started with the welcomes. "Bartomus, nice to meet another person who made their living in the markets."
He took one of the glasses and raised it in the toast Sid made. "I would add to Eberyon and his goodman Robin Goodfellow, for I think they deserve a lot of the credit in getting us out of that pickle jar we were in."
After his second drink, he turned back to Ohen and offered a hand, "welcome Ohen, it's an adventure for sure. Glad to have you willing to be apart of group as well."
Ohen Kuldrven Monday January 25th, 2021 12:22:06 AM
Ohen nods in thanks for the drink, and cheers and drinks with the others at the toast. "Thank you Sid, pleasure to meet you too."
"Greetings Stohp."
"I was born in the plateau city, and that is our main base of operations, my father's specialty is exotic goods, however, so he travels extensively. I often accompany him when I am between adventures. My father would love to regale you with tales of his marketing exploits, and all the minutiae of trading, but alas I was useless at it. I will tell you the little I know, however, with good drink and good company!
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Monday January 25th, 2021 10:30:39 AM
Stock nudges Bart to the side to introduce himself to Ohen. "Name's Stock. More hands are always welcome, especially if Happy's doing the hiring for us. Let me tell you, we just came out of some pocket plane that was collapsing and could have used somebody of your bent." He rubs his chin, fingering the large scar on his face.
"Try not to die. The whole being judged by the gods thing and making a case to come back ain't really that fun."
Micah (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Monday January 25th, 2021 11:21:36 AM
Micah noticed Ohen's focused attention on his shield, adding support to his suspicion as to the nature of glow in the sorcerer's eyes.
When Ohen mentions Azer, the shield stops glowing then lights up again a few seconds later. Micah, an amused grin, on his face, responds, "No need. She can hear you herself and she says 'hello' back.
"Glad to have you join us, Ohen."
Micah then turns anxiously to the door, looking for Happy to return so that they can get back to meeting with the Paragon.
OOC to Ohen: The aura of the shield is strong and of mixed schools. You are unable to identify its properties. Welcome to the Woldian die roller.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday January 25th, 2021 1:19:25 PM
Manhandled by Happy, even as big a man as Zanderallen has little choice but to go along with the Minotaur's wishes. He frees himself of Happy and looks the newcomer over. Zander is a young man, tall and broad, his face wears a broad easy smile but underneath carries the scars of many wounds. His hair and beard are well kept and orderly. His plate mail is readily apparent under a plain, but well made, brown tunic, emblazoned with the hammer and anvil of Domi. A broad belt is around his waist and from it hangs a sword, a hammer, and a large bag. He offers a hand to Ohen, "Greetings Ohen, I am Zanderallen, Zander to my friends, and Z if that's all you can manage in a tight pinch. Happy has recommended us some fine additions and I'm sure we could use a member with mastery of the arcane. Micah has been stretched a little thin being both cleric and wizard for the group. Join us in meeting with Lord Belkior and seeing what the future holds." The paragon will be able to sense if anything is wrong with the fellow Zanderallen thinks as he offers the invitation.
DM MikeK - Delia Hayward Monday January 25th, 2021 6:44:12 PM
Everyone gets to know one another just a bit.
Zanderallen invites Ohen to join them in meeting Lord Belkior.
Immediately, Happy reappears at the table.
This time he is escorting a tall, lean woman with grey eyes and shoulder length auburn hair that she keeps pulled out of her face. The woman moves with an easy grace, sidestepping stools and spilled ale and waving arms with practiced ease.
"And here we are!" announces the innkeeper.
"Silver Shields. Delia Hayward. Delia Hayward. Silver Shields." The man leans conspiratorially toward the woman. "I believe you and Sid, the elf there, share a common interest."
Happy fires an imaginary bow, and then smiles at the semi-impatient Zanderallen.
"You'll get along famously, trust me. When you're up to it, Belkior is up there."
Happy indicates a door off of the upstairs balcony, where the private booths are located.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday January 25th, 2021 11:32:49 PM "Well, Ohen, I suspect we may have some new markets for your father and many others to explore based upon some of the extended trading networks recently opened up to the Float and beyond," Bartomus offered in response to the explanation of the man's travels with his father.
He looked over at Happy when the Inn's proprietor reappeared and this time with a tall woman that seemed much at ease in all of her movements. He raised his glass in recognition of the newcomer. "Welcome, Delia Hayward, Bartomus. Good day to start with the Company here, as we get to go explain a few things to one of the leaders of the Float, and also a very good man to many regardless of who they are."
Ohen Kuldrven Tuesday January 26th, 2021 2:04:05 AM
"Greetings Delia, are you looking to join the Silver Shields as well?"
"I look forward to the explanation, Bartomus, perhaps I can gain some context into what you all have been talking about, if I am welcome."
Ohen follows behind the group as they approach the private booths.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday January 26th, 2021 7:00:57 AM "While we have some Domi followers I wouldn't say our group is particularly devoted to him as a whole. More like we allow all faiths and just happen to have a few devout in our number."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Tuesday January 26th, 2021 9:50:52 AM "Hello Delia. I'm the party Dwarf. Pleasure to meet you...All the new faces! Might have to think about renovations to HQ to manage such a full house."
Then to Ohen's comment he says, "So there we were, enjoying a quiet morning at Shield HQ when we heard quite the commotion outside. So we run down the street only to find these giant tree men rampaging through the place, harassing the locals. It was quite a fight but we managed to put the brutes down. It was at that moment that Stohp finally got her armor on and joined us..."
He accompanies this last comment with an elbow to the taur's ribs.
"So then we go exploring a bit up the street and find that the tree men had burst out of this lonely hut. Inside...after a bit of searching...we found this gate of sorts. On the other side was a whole pocket plane filled with exhibits not unlike a zoo. The exhibits contained everything from killer bees to a kraken to an avatar of Eberyon...oh and the plane was collapsing destroying the exhibits and setting free the beasts. Long story short, I'm not certain we know exactly the purpose of the place but we did manage to dispose of all of the beasts so that no more will come charging through that shack. And now we go tell Belkior that all is good."
He looks at the rest of the party and says, "What did I miss? When Z looks at me like that it's usually because I missed something."
Delia (Hannah) Tuesday January 26th, 2021 11:14:41 AM
Delia flips down the hood shadowing her face, revealing a fairly plain young woman with a faint scar across one of her tanned cheeks and an unpracticed smile. “Hi! I’m Delia-but, well, Happy already said that… I recently came back into town and he said there was an adventuring group that could use someone like me, so… here I am. I would be glad to join the Shields. If you will have me.”
She nods to the party members as they greet her, murmuring their names in response and assessing them, her eyes lingering a little longer on Ohen's glowing face.
In response to Stock's summary, "That sounds... very odd. Don't let my presence delay your report to Belkior. It sounds important." With that, she joins the movement of the group towards the private booths.
Micah (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday January 26th, 2021 11:27:55 AM
Micah listens to Stock's summary as well, but mainly to use the time to observe the newcomer. He did not miss her subtle grace, nor Happy's reference to archery.
"Welcome, Delia," says the priest, extending his hand in greeting, "Happy to meet you." After withdrawing his hand, he flinches a bit and then repositions his glowing shield to face her. "And Azer says 'hello' as well."
Micah wishes to ask her tactical questions about her abilities, but decides now is not the time. Instead, he gestures to the door Happy indicated, "Shall we?"
Stage whispering, he says to Stock, "Remember, let Zanderallen do the talking."
DM Robert - silent chiming Tuesday January 26th, 2021 6:02:18 PM
Have you divided up treasure? Have you leveled up? Do you need to go to the Catacombs?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday January 26th, 2021 6:19:34 PM
Zander, barely having adjusted himself to one newcomer, turns to greet the second person Happy is marching up to the group. "Welcome Delia, I am Zanderallen. It seems Happy is determined to get as up to full fighting strength. Anybody else lurking about before we go talk to the Paragon? He's going to be tickled to have dispatched a group of 6 and have a group of 8 show up to report. Not trying to be rude Delia, we can have further introductions back at headquarters, good thing we build some extra rooms. But one of the leaders of the city is waiting for us right up there on a matter that was threatening the entire city."
DM MikeK - Lord Paragon Belkior Tuesday January 26th, 2021 7:16:46 PM EXPERIENCE!! The original six receive 8000 xp for the final scene
Happy waves off Zanderallen's concerns regarding keeping a city leader waiting. "Oh, he'll be fine."
Nevertheless, the innkeeper signals one of the waitstaff who clears a path through the crowd without any of them realizing that's what he's doing.
Zanderallen leads the strengthened group up the stairs, and into the private booth.
Immediately, everyone is overwhelmed by that sense of peace that comes with being near a Paragon. For most, it is a familiar, if still startling feeling. For Ohen and Delia, the very air is a soothing calmness not often felt. Bruises lighten, aches fade, and the odd sniffle disappears.
Sitting at the booth is an older halfling in a white robe emblazoned with both the sigil of Floating City, and the sign of Alemi. He's probably new to Ohen, but Delia will recognize Lord Paragon Belkior, one of the nine councilpersons in charge of the city, and high priest of Alemi to boot.
The halfling blinks once at the newcomers before laughing an easy, contagious laugh. "Good thing you didn't stay any longer. I'd need to rent another booth."
Belkior indicates the spread of bread, sliced meat, cheese, wine, and ale. "Help yourselves. I presumed this would be a better place to report than some side hall on the Gold Level. I assume all is well?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 12:17:29 AM
He followed along with the others, old and new, and climbed up the stairs, and found a seat within the private booth. As he sat, there was just a calm that swept over him and within a few moments, he just felt better. He smiled and the smile was a bit more genuine in its reflection of happiness. When the offer was made, he helped himself to the ale and it was smooth tasting and just had a warming that flowed throughout his body.
"I would say it went well," Bartomus said without really thinking about it. "We made it back and none of the nasties came back with us, right Zander?"
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22, Touch: 14 (20 inc), Flat: 20, CMD: 19; Perc: +15; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 1:23:21 AM
Ohen gazes curiously at the Paragon, intrigued by his peaceful presence. He then sits and waits while the others talk, contented with the good food and soothing aura. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ohen uses a standard action with Arcane Sight to determine if the paragon is a arcane or divine spellcaster, and the strength of the most powerful spell or spell-like ability available for use. He also notes any magical auras on him.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday January 27th, 2021 8:21:55 AM
Stohp gives a full report including the various beasties they found, their fates, the assistance from Goodfellow, and the items and artifacts they found inside. "So to summarize it seems the former owner of that home was a Cealdera follower with a passion for capturing dangerous creatures to make a zoo. With her death it was falling apart and freeing the prisoners, but now they're either returned to their homes or dead."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Wednesday January 27th, 2021 9:17:30 AM
Stock snaps his fingers and turns to Delia, "Caeroldra...that's what I forgot to include" He turns back to the Paragon smiling. "So what else is new, boss?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 1:34:06 PM
Delia perches on the edge of the booth, feeling like an outsider in this debriefing. She allows the life-giving presence of the Paragon to ease the tension out of her slightly, but remains alert.
Noticing Belkior's reaction, he gestures to the two additions to their group, "More recruits from Happy it appears. Allow me to introduce to you, Delia Hayward and Ohen Kuldvren, recent additions to the Silver Shields. Delia and Ohen, this is Lord Paragon Belkior, High Priest of Alemi and Councilperson of the Float."
Micah settles in a chair, truly relaxing for the first time since they first entered the failing demiplane. He realizes it is more than just the result of the Paragon's aura. His friends are safe, so he can let his guard down.
He nods in agreement as Stohp gives her report, all the while watching the Paragon's reaction.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 3:57:40 PM
Zanderallen laughs along with Belkior, "Happy it seems has a mission to help those that wander in his doors find a place, and a knack for recognizing talent." He follows along with Stohp's report adding only at the end, "The only loose ends would be dealing with the portal stone, which I presume will go dead when the plane finishes collapsing, and the whereabouts of the elf who tended to it. But neither seem all that dangerous." Zanderallen watches their two new companions as they hear the tale, curious who they react to knowledge of a personal demi plane zoo of the recently departed goddess.
DM MikeK - Debriefing Wednesday January 27th, 2021 7:05:46 PM
Belkior nods along as Stohp gives her report.
Ohen takes the opportunity to scan the halfling with his Arcane Sight. Ohen - Highlight to display spoiler: { The DM hasn't specced out the particulars, but he's a divine spellcaster capable of casting 9th Level Spells. Both he and nearly everything he's wearing has a magic aura, some strong, others moderate. Safe to say, he's a very high level cleric. }
The room quiets as everyone realizes Belkior is watching Ohen watch him. "Are you satisfied, or shall I stand on the table and pirouette a few times for you?" asks the Councilman, obviously piqued at the liberty Ohen has taken.
Belkior regards Ohen a few more seconds, and then turns to Zanderallen, his characteristic smile back in place, and acting as if nothing untoward ever happened. "Wonderful. I'm sure the guard can keep an eye on it until we're sure the plane has completely collapsed. Well done, all."
The halfing filches a grape, looks up to answer Stock, chuckles and waves a finger in front of the dwarf. "Master Simpleshard, you're bleeding on my table." Stock's wounds heal. "Better. Nothing of interest is new, at least not at the moment. There's a rumor about of pirates, of all things, but nothing solid. At the moment we're occupied getting to know our new friends from It'lal better. I would say you have secured yourselves a well earned rest."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday January 27th, 2021 9:37:04 PM "Pirates? On the lake? What would they even steal, everything comes by gate." she thinks about it. "Shipments from the lizardfolk and woods settlements?"
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Thursday January 28th, 2021 12:56:07 AM "Pardon my rudeness Lord Belkior, sometimes my curiosity gets the better of my manners, as I had never met a Paragon in person, only heard tales of them. Please continue and forgive my interruption."
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Thursday January 28th, 2021 9:04:11 AM
Stock nods to Stohp. "As soon as there is a little commerce, there is somebody who tries to take it away."
He then raises his hand and calls for a tankard of goat milk. "Well Belkior, with all we've seen since the founding of the Shields, I'm sure nothing can possibly happen now that is worse than what we've seen."
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Thursday January 28th, 2021 9:04:14 AM
Stock nods to Stohp. "As soon as there is a little commerce, there is somebody who tries to take it away."
He then raises his hand and calls for a tankard of goat milk. "Well Belkior, with all we've seen since the founding of the Shields, I'm sure nothing can possibly happen now that is worse than what we've seen."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday January 28th, 2021 10:14:43 AM "So, did I hear you correctly Lord Belkior, that we get a rest? Now there is something to celebrate, in addition to the help from the Fey King in the menagerie of the planes." Bartomus raised his ale tankard in salute to Belkior and took a sip. "Though, I think my fellow Taur has a pretty good question there about who the pirates are targeting. Any effort to reach out to the merefolk to see if they might know anything?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday January 28th, 2021 2:58:03 PM
Zander cringes a little on the inside at the rebuke of their new companion, but he's used to dealing with undiplomatic remarks from other companions so it doesn't phase him too badly. "I'm glad relations with It'lal are continuing to grow. Don't speak about us resting too loudly, last time we thought we had a moment murderous tree monsters broke out of an extra-dimensional zoo right outside our door. I wonder if adventurers attract trouble or if trouble attracts adventurers?", Zander muses out loud, calm and thoughtful in the aura of the Paragon.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 Thursday January 28th, 2021 4:42:56 PM "I think it likely to be both, Delia says softly, We adventurers poke into the dark and bring the trouble crawling out and trouble puts people in danger which brings us." She lapses into silence, seeming startled that she spoke in the presence of a Paragon.
When Stock makes his comment about nothing worse being possible, Micah nearly chokes on the wine he was sipping.
"Neither fate nor the gods should be tempted so," he mutters. Then he returns back to his wine, content to enjoy its flavor while they have the moment to relax.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday January 28th, 2021 6:33:14 PM
"Well," Sid says quietly, "as long as it is above the water I think we'll manage." He shudders a bit at the memory of the bottom of the lake. He smiles at Stock's comment, "Wardd's Pick Stock try not to pick a fight with Fate! My money's on you, but I'll still prefer the easy bet." Sid's eyes flit about a bit, making sure that he hasn't missed anything as he was lost in thought on the way up.
DM MikeK - Conclusion Thursday January 28th, 2021 7:15:15 PM
Belkior shrugs in reply to Stohp. "No idea. We'll keep checking, and if something horrible turns up, I'm sure I can find someone to take care of it." The halfling winks.
To Ohen, he waves a dismissive hand. "No harm done. Just remember that at your power level, the folks you'll be rubbing elbows with have likely been there and seen that. Consider the consequences before staring too intently at people. That advice goes for paladins and priests, too."
Stock's comment brings quick responses of various kinds from his comrades.
Belkior is quiet. "There's always worse," he notes softly, blinking back a memory.
His eyes flick, and the Paragon is back in the moment. He rises. "Well, time for me to go do boring Councilperson stuff. You all enjoy yourselves. Food and drink are on me....or rather, my account. Have fun. Relax, rest and recuperate. As Delia has pointed out, we're bound to need you again."
With a nod, he leaves.
The Shields are now free of pressing business.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Friday January 29th, 2021 1:25:29 AM
Ohen turns towards the group, "So let me get this straight, there was a kraken-filled zoo dimension that was letting all the exhibits out, here? Onto the streets of the Float?" He shakes his head, "Your job doesn't sound boring, that's for sure."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday January 29th, 2021 7:47:09 AM "One kracken and it didn't get out. We only had to fight some ogres and plant guys called tall me." Stohp goes down to eat on the paragon's dime. Feeding an 800 pound taur is expensive and she's always happy to pass that expense on to someone else.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday January 29th, 2021 9:25:23 AM "The Kraken is what got to me," Bartomus chimed in on Stohp's recap. "I mean how do you capture something like that and then put it in some type of astral time stop? Hey, so, those scrolls and such, should we do a group scroll read over the next few weeks? Everyone read one and pass it on?"
Bartomus ordered a few platters of finger foods and a Taur sized tankard of fine honey mead.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Friday January 29th, 2021 11:57:52 AM "Nope Ohen. Never boring. Often fun. Sometimes deadly - usually for the other guys...Well I'm going to turn in for the evening. Gotta get up early tomorrow and clean up the workshop...maybe I'll work on a new project if we have some downtime."
Stock downs his drink and heads out to HQ.
Micah (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+11=27 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=29 ; Friday January 29th, 2021 2:33:54 PM [OOC:] I think we are still infected with the bloodgrass disease. Micah's actions are based on that assumption.
"I think I am going to head back, too," says Micah as he grabs another bite of food and washes it with a sip of wine. "However, we still need to deal with the infection from the trolls. Stohp, Sid, Stock, and Bartomus, if you meet up with me a little later tonight after I have some time to pray, I can try to cure us of the disease. "
================== Time permitting. Pray for and cast Heal on Stohp and four castings of remove disease on the other infected (including Micah), using 2 third, 1 fourth, and 1 fifth level open spell slots . Nice rolling. I believe everyone should be cured now.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 Friday January 29th, 2021 5:45:13 PM
Never one to turn down food, Delia orders a hearty meal as well, eating with... very effective but not the most polite table manners. She also tucks a few scraps away as she listens to the chatter.
"An eventful life the Silver Shields lead. I have not travelled with other adventurers for a while, so I look forward to the good we can do together." She looks around at her new allies, "Are you the types to seek out necessary trouble or do you plan to wait until the next problem seeks you - us - out?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday January 29th, 2021 6:58:56 PM
Zanderallen bows to the Paragon as he leaves, "Many thanks Lord Belkior, closing up extradimensional pocket planes does bring on the appetite." Zander takes a couple minutes to remove the more restrictive pieces of his plate armor, stowing them in the bag at his waist, in which by any mundane means they should not fit. Stretching out a little he sits down at the table, eager to talk with their new companions. "Delia, we have yet to get bored enough to seek out our own trouble. Whether it's monsters in the streets, a mission from the council, or the sky falling down on us something always seems to come up. Don't forget about the Dragon Turtle that was caught from the very lake we are in the middle of now."
After the eating and drinking is finished Zander heads out, but rather than going home he heads down Lakeview, asking around and finding the families of those killed in the Tall man rampage. He grieves with them, offers what comfort and blessing he can, and assures them the danger has been dealt with. He comes home with a heavy heart. He checks with Micah to see if any aid is needing in curing those infected from the blood trolls. Checking to make sure Delia and Ohen have been shown their new rooms he heads to his own to rest.
DM MikeK - Good Night, Sweet Shields. Saturday January 30th, 2021 2:04:41 PM
The Paragon is gone before anyone (including the DM) remembers five of the Shields are infected with a very nasty disease.
Fortunately, Micah is on the case, and has everyone cleared up before any unpleasant symptoms start manifesting themselves.
Stock heads to HQ early, and Zanderallen takes some time to check in and comfort the families of the Tall Men's victims.
Delia, Ohen, Stohp, and Bartomus take advantage of Belkiors' offer, and get themselves a well-deserved meal.
Afterwards, its up to the two taurs to show the newcomers where Shield HQ, and some extra rooms, are located.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Saturday January 30th, 2021 5:18:53 PM
Stohp leads the way back at a lazy stroll, talking about various locations on the way and mentioning they get a free meal a day from each of 3 inns. Once they've arrived she gives them the tour, including where their beds are, before going to bed herself.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Sunday January 31st, 2021 12:40:14 AM
Well feed and feeling the benefits of a few tankards of a fine mead, Bartomus followed Stohp and the others back to the Shield's headquarters. "It's a nice place, we've been improving as time goes. Lots of space, decent rooms, and we have some folks who help us keep the place up. So, welcome, get settled in and rested."
He followed along on the tour and then spun off to the side of the upper story that led him to his room. "Good night. Talk with you both in the morning."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 Sunday January 31st, 2021 4:29:20 PM
As they leave the Giggling Ghost, Delia lets out a sharp whistle and a mid-sized hawk alights on her shoulder. She feeds him the scraps from her meal as she follows the two taurs through the Floating City to Shield HQ, adding some of her own comments and questions about how things have changed as they travel through her home.
Once she is shown to her quarters, she throws open the window, thanking Stoph and Bartomus for their tour and bidding them goodnight in turn.
Micah quietly makes certain the newcomers are accommodated. Noticing Delia's companion, he nods quietly to himself as he retires to his own chamber.
Before settling in, he checks his armor and weapons and does an inventory of his gear. Having ended up with some of the collector's writings, he starts to organize them in preparation for studying them in the future.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday February 1st, 2021 4:35:46 PM
Feeling very tired Zanderallen turns in for the night after returning from his visits. Occasion exclamations and heavy scribbling can be heard from his room as he makes some notes and rages at his quill. Pepper always told him he was too heavy handed when writing. But after how public the first portal event was if he didn't have something to tell her about it she was going to kill him. So he finishes some notes before going to sleep. The next day he heads off to see her.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday February 1st, 2021 5:19:17 PM
Sid returns home to be with Elly, filling her in on their adventures while he helps around the shop. Watching the new apprentice that Elly has and dealing with customers.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Monday February 1st, 2021 5:40:28 PM
Ohen checks in with his father, telling him about the new friends he's found, and that he will likely be staying in the Float for a while, then retires to his new rooms.
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