A Well-Earned Respite (DM Cayzle) Tuesday November 5th, 2019 5:57:25 AM
[OOC: Your DM is assuming that everybody went to visit Hmartin of the WLA in Jarlswolf, and that you all are chatting with him.]
Velarin, reminded that he is the only teleporter, mentions the disadvantages of wind walking. Emrys, the caster of the group's wind walking spells, seems just a tiny bit put off, and carefully details the various ways he has of moving the party around fast. Does your DM sense a smidge of friendly caster rivalry here? :-)
Velarin also mentions that the group might want to "check in on the lands of the sea dragons." At this, Hmartin chuckles. "Oh no, my confused friend. The Sea Dragons are a hero group, like the Emerald Dragons of the Culverwood or the Iron Dragons of the far south. They're a very new group, so you have not heard of them. They used to call themselves the Lionfishers, out of Bonetown in the Middle Seas. There are no "sea dragons" that I know of, except for dragon-turtles and maybe the ones in Dragon Bay."
"I was saying that I was considering sending word to the Sea Dragons to have them check out the coast north of here," says Hmartin. "I have not heard from my contact in Effacia. He's usually a very consistent correspondent, and I have a bad feeling about it, is all."
Lanliss is all for heading off to help the halflings. But Hmartin quickly assures him that no help is needed. "That was weeks ago, and the little guys really did quite a good job of beating the giants back. I predict the big folk won't be pestering the halflings again for a long while. Last I heard, they were having a huge celebration. 'Course, that's par for the course up thataway."
Answering Lanliss's question about the cards, Hmartin explains. "Well, the heroes in the Dragon Consortium got plenty of fans, especially kids. They even got a ... fan club of sorts." You do not need a Sense Motive check to tell that he considers all this to be a bit silly.
"Well, one enterprising fellow started producing trading cards and action figures. That started up with the old Gold Dragons and Valdor the Dragonstone, I figure. Well, I hear that the new Sea Dragon group is getting some cards made up by this fellow."
"Of course, it's not just Dragon Consortium heroes. I hear the old Blackbird Lake crew had some action figures made up too, once upon a time. Those are actually more valuable now than most of the others, seeing as they are rarer. And you got collectors going after these trinkets nowadays, not just the tykes."
Lanliss asks if they are magic. "Not as a rule," Hmartin answers. "But sometimes you got special editions with minor magics on them."
Edson has more serious matters on his mind. He's all for hunting giants and dragons, of the non-heroic kind. "I don't doubt," says Hmartin, "that you could still find some giants to bash in the Scab, were you to head north thataways. And like I was saying, there's still dragons enough in Dragon Bay, though less than there were before Marteaus culled them, the poor beasts. 'Course, there's always hero-work to be done, if you're looking for action. I can check the network and let you know where the WLA rumor mill is a-buzzing. Take me just a couple weeks to hear back from the main office in Plateau City. Or you sturdy types could just pop over there yourselves, I suppose, and back the same day!" He nods to Velarin and Emrys.
Tishe' enters a bit late, busy as she was with her training. She asks for more specificity to this "north coast" business. Hmartin clarifies. "My friend is in Effacia, the coastal town just north of the old Dreadlands. Not so far from here, actually."
The Sea Dragons are based west of Aisildur, north of the Taur Isles, but they should be willing to roam farther afield now that they're in the Consortium.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday November 5th, 2019 7:56:15 AM
"Sounds like we should take a trip up to Effacia, and if nothing is going on there, we could head to the main WLA office in Plateau City."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 39 (42 Raged); HP: 245 (296 raged), -0 hp; DR 4/- (7/- raged) Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:34:07 AM
With nothing better to do, Brom doesn't care what he does. A dragon sounds like fun as do giants. He goes with the flow amid feasting and drinking.
AC 24/ T24/ F21 CMD23. HP 136/136 Tishe’ (SteveK) Tuesday November 5th, 2019 12:02:19 PM
Tishe’ ponders. “As Keepers, we help Crescent Valley, but we should also help those who border the Valley so the people of the Valley don’t have to worry. Effacia seems to be our pattern, and if wverything there is fine, maybe the WLA friend there will have more rumors to follow?”
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:120 /141 Tuesday November 5th, 2019 7:40:35 PM
Lanliss agrees with Tishe. Lanliss asks Hmartin about the availability of the cards? Where can he buy them ?
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 16 FF 29), CMD:42; HP: 227/227 Barratore Steelwind Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:01:06 PM
Barratore thanks Hmartin, "I think we should head up north. The Dragons have bigger fish to fry then to check on WLA outposts. Heck, normally we do, but right now we don't We can be up there and look into things, send word here near instantly and let the Dragons focus on the Cosmos dragon stuff."
"I agree at some point Tishe, we are the Keepers of the Vale and we help Crescent Valley, but I'll also help any beyond who need, Just so we know where my mind is. This case, though. Certainly our northern neighbors are very much our concern as they could quickly be trouble to the valley."
"Lanliss, if you are done being star struck, can we be off to Effacia and be all heroic ourselves/"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Wednesday November 6th, 2019 12:19:31 AM
"Effacia sounds good. In fact anything at this point sounds good. My muscles are starting to get flabby, and my nerves are going crazy. Lets do it"
A Well-Earned Respite (DM Cayzle) Wednesday November 6th, 2019 7:17:11 AM
There's a strong party consensus that looking into the Effacia situation is the best way to go. Hmartin has a request, before you head out. "Please do go visit Dulcet. She's in Witchspawn at the moment, so it is not too far out of your way. You can travel to Effacia by the road north of here, or by the western road. Both are fine, and Witchspawn is west-a-ways too, so you can head north from Witchspawn after consulting Dulcet. I ask because she will likely have more information for you, seeing as she has actually been to the place, though that was years ago. And she can let the Council know that you are looking into it."
The chapterhouse leader nods when Lanliss asks where he can find these trading cards or action figures. "Well, any big city is a good bet, but the Dragon Group home towns are even better bets. Plateau City, the Emerald Kingdom, Hook City, and, pretty soon, Bonetown all seem like good choices if you want to go start a collection. Sense motive DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {Hmartin seems to be suppressing a smile.}
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:120 /141 d20+10=27 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2019 4:24:42 PM
Lanliss smiles. "Thank you Hmartin, We are going to pay a visit to Dulect", Lanliss states (Assuming the rest of the party agrees). He notices Hmartin body language and says plainly, "I want to see it with my own eyes and feels the cards with my own hands" "They might be a handy thing to have", he says making a glance to Hmartin and continues "The cards might be very valuable wealth wise if you know to buy low and sell high " "Otherwise I think having a card like that might somehow come handy in the future"
Sense motive 27
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac20 hp109/109. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Contingency: BoL. Bless. Planar Adapt. d20+17=25 ; d20+30=45 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2019 4:50:21 PM
"Effacia it is then! I remember reading something about the place once. I wonder if I can recall what it was."
AC 24/ T24/ F21 CMD23. HP 136/136 Tishe’ (SteveK) Wednesday November 6th, 2019 5:56:13 PM
Tishe’ agrees to travel to WitchSpawn. “It will be good to see Dulcet again. She was the first one who greeted me and my second group when we were magically transported here and became the Sunrise Song.”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday November 6th, 2019 7:14:50 PM
"I'm in for visiting Dulcet and then off to Effacia. And with all the teleporting we have done lately, it will be good to take a nice long walk and see what we run into. Granted, I still plan on casting the mansion at night for sleeping comfort purposes."
"Actually. That gives me a thought. We should test if our communication tattoos work across pocket dimensions."
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 16 FF 29), CMD:42; HP: 227/227 Barratore Steelwind Wednesday November 6th, 2019 10:13:00 PM
Barratore nods in agreement, no reason not to and so off they go to see Dulcet
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