Justin Webber (DM) Morning Talks and Rumors Tuesday February 1st, 2005 12:08:36 AM
Come morning Karista enjoys her time spent with Aelanthir and she nods as she giggles at his comment, "Dear Aelanthir, I hope you didn't plan to be rid of me so soon. Melic has asked me to take a small squad of elves to the fort to help defend it once you all have done the cleaning out of any possible threats."
Shogi chuckles when Henri comments to him about sleep and nods after belting back a long drink, "Yep, slept like a baby I did. Looking foreward to seeing this fort of you guy's. Hope it has room enough for me actually. If I can get some students in there then you all can make abit of money also."
As others talk among themselves and some talk to Drogun and Beowulf, Drogun strokes his beard again and looks to Marek, "Now I can't be giving ye a real answer till I see the fort ya see. I mean what type of plans do ye think I can make if the walls need all torn down and new put in there place? or maybe the place isn't even worth keeping any of it standing and needs completely rebuilt?"
Drogun smiles at Marek though and shrugs, "No worries though laddie, me and me men are good hard workers and ye will have a fort able to stan up against a horde of giants when we get done. Now ballistas and catapults are a whole different story ye see. We will need extra wood and hire some special engineers because me men are not up to that task. We work with stone and metal laddie."
Beowulf waves the comments on that to the side and looks to Marek, "I will help as we can but plans are useless till you get there, clean the place out and see what is there to be used. I have sent no body there to even begin to look the place over so you all will be the first on site."
Servain nods and runs a nail of his demon skinned hand over the map as he looks it over, "Yes, I would say you all should move out today too. As soon as possible."
Beowulf looks to Servain and frowns, "You sensing something Servain?"
Servain shakes his head lightly and looks up at Marek and those who are in the feast hall, "Something or someone is inside the fort and you will meet someone on the way who will aid you in defeating it or him or her. I don't know whats there for it is not coming in clear but I sense this. If you do not make haste your aid will be out of the area." ------------------------------------------------
After getting the bit of info from Beowulf, Servain and Drogun a guard wearing Beowulf's colors comes running in and to the table Beowulf is sitting at. The man is huffing pretty good and speaks quickly, "Sir Beowulf....you won't be believe it....the contest your always interested in....it finished finally."
Beowulf's face lights up and he smiles more, "Really, did Sir Gerard do well?"
The guard shakes his head, "Sir Gerard only made it to the 4th match sir. The last men of the contest was a man named Drifter Callings and a bountyhunter named Darkbeast. Drifter won the contest though.....but thats not all sir...it's said that Drifter is a Lakothian...the city really exists if this is true...all though it was said Drifter was injured in the match and now walks using a crutch."
Beowulf drums his fingers on the table and stares at the guard, "You mean someone claiming to be a Lakothian won the best swordsman of Har Del contest? Thats impossible. The Lakothian empire was suppose to of been wiped out by the gods and is strictly a fairy tale."
The guard shrugs and slaps a paper down infront of Beowulf that is scribed with the news of the contest and it's winner.
(OOC:A local Knowledge DC12 will let anyone know that Lakothian is moreless Har Del's equivelent of Atlantis. The people of the city were albino like people of great fighting and magical powers. Their powers far exceeded any other civilization to date. Do to this exceeding power the city was banished to a place by some gods fearing the power the city was growing too. It is rumored in fairy tales that the citizen's some how were able to seal their city away though, protected from the outside world and where they can survive and be safe guarded from threats. A special note to Kashmari when she hears the rumor and if she succeeds in a knowledge psionics check DC12 that the empire of Lakothian was rumored to be the founding race of the power of psionics and that the ruler of the city itself was suppose to be a psionicist of tremendous power.)
(OOC:Local Knowledge DC15 to will give info on Drifter. Drifter's name has came up in the loacal areas in the past. He is suppose to be a mysterious albino swordsman who wields a rapier with deadly accuracy and speed. He's also suppose to have a special attack with the rapier called the "Rose's Thorn". A local knowledge DC15 will also allow you to recal rumors of a bountyhunter named Darkbeast. Darkbeast is brutal and ruthless. He doesn't care if a innocent gets in the way of his target. He is suppose to be a ace in the bounty hunting buisness because he is little more then a killer himself. It is also rumored that he at one time killed off other bounty hunters so he could collect a bounty they were searching for.)
Sir Henri d20+6=21 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 7:10:24 AM
Henri was glad to hear that Shogi is planing to come along with them to their Fort. "That's very good, I was hoping that...."
A servant enters the room and rushes over to Beowulf, to tell him that the contest was over and ther's a winner named Drifter. "Hmmm! that name seem to ring a bell?? I wonder??". He is trying to think back a few years, He wonders.
OOC: Royal Knowlage 21.
Marek Isentomb Tuesday February 1st, 2005 9:28:33 AM
Marek gives a small chuckle at Drugon's comment, "But you see you've already now told me a great deal and around what I now know I can begin planning the defenses of the fort. All without seeing it."
"Lord Beowulf, actually a more important question would be I suppose, is what materials can be locally found that you may know of?"
Marek will pack his things into his cracked and mended leather pack and go over his gear carefully several times to make sure it is all there and hanging where it should. More than likely Marek will be amongst the first to be ready to leave and will be patiently waiting at the gate soaking in a little sunshine while sitting atop the wall.
Ragnalfr Tuesday February 1st, 2005 3:02:33 PM
Ragnalfr joins what appears to be quite an expedition, and waits for someone to say its time to move.
When everybody starts walking, the wizard joins them.
Aelanthir Tuesday February 1st, 2005 4:30:13 PM
Aelanthir returns to his room then chanes into his travelling gear. When Aelanthir is done changing he will gather his gear then go find Kashmari and the others.
Eiras d20+4=12 d20+4=20 d20+4=8 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 6:07:56 PM
After creating some tea for Tyal, he shakes his head at Tyal's story. "There are some wrongs that we should never get over." Eiras gnaws on some hard tack and then douses the fire with the extra water.
He then packs his gear and goes to see if Beowulf has maps of the land around the fort.
Eiras may or may not have recognized the names mentioned by the messenger but he shows no reaction to it.
Kashmari d20=20 d20+15=27 d20=4 d20=14 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 7:06:36 PM
Kashmari has the nerve to spend the night in Mykell's room. Mykell presumably slept on the floor? She wakes immediately upon Mykell closing the door behind himself. Kashmari will smile as Mykell returns with breakfast.
"Concerning your duty to aid your lord against his enemies is perfectly understandable to me. My family demands loyalty as well."
Kashmari has a higher opinion of Mykell. He certainly has integrity.
"Thank you for last evening Mykell. Sorry you had to sleep on the floor," Kashmari apologizes as she leaves. She will go to her room and get cleaned up. Kashmari will don her travelling garb.
She will enter the meeting room just in time to hear about the stranger that might help them with the fort and the contest that Beowulf is so preoccupied with. The names of the men; Drifter and Darkbeast, mean nothing to her. As far as she is concerned they are just men showing off in some inane contest.
The next pieces of knowledge make her sit up and take notice though. Kashmari absolutely recognizes the name Lakothian, and knows that it disappeared and has drifted into legend. The rumours of psionics being common there are old news to her; or even more unbelievable - being "founded" there.
Kashmari knows that psionics is not something you learn; like arcane magic, it is something that you are - that you can do. It is birthright. She grins as the silly rumours are recalled. 'They may have perfected psionics - but founding it; hardly. They were fortunate enough to be gifted; as a rule not an exception.' The sealing away of the city she believes was either done by psionics or High Magic.
"Legend; Lord Beowulf, not fairy tale," Kashmari corrects Beowulf about Lakothian.
(Unskilled Local Knowledge roll: Lakothian: 20 (nat 20), Knowledge Psionics: Rumors of psionics Lakothian: 27, Unskilled Local Knowledge: Drifter: 4, Unskilled Local Knowledge: Darkbeast: 14)
Tyal Tuesday February 1st, 2005 7:13:15 PM
Tyal nods to Eiras and hands back the mug that he had the tea in. "Yes...I shall never forget or forgive...that is how I became a battle priest in the first place." He stands and makes his way back to the gate and finds Marek standing there waiting. He will talk more to Eiras as he walks back if the man speaks to him, otherwise he is pondering his next move in his own personal war.
"Ho Marek...I take it that we are getting ready to leave." He lays his pack on the ground near his feet and leans against the wall. "What did I miss...if anything?" He pulls a piece of hardtack from a pouch and nibbles on it.
OOC: Fort maps Tuesday February 1st, 2005 7:19:42 PM Fort Maps
Mykell Zweihand d20+5=25 d20+5=19 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 9:25:22 PM
Mykell smiles and looks to Kashmari when he returns, holding her up long enough to hopefully have something to eat with her. He thinks over her comment and speaks up, "Yes, I'm glad that such devotion is not un heard of atleast."
Mykell afterwards comes down stairs and also hears the comments on the strangers, etc. He tries to recall anything he has heard of them. He does remember rumors on both Drifter and Darkbeast and shakes his head as he whispers, "Skilled swordsman huh....we shall see I guess if we meet."
Hart, Spirit and Loran Tuesday February 1st, 2005 11:13:42 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberries (3/6): Two days left.
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Create Water, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Produce Flame, Speak with Animals, Pass without Trace Second Level: Tree Shape, Creeping Cold, Spider Climb, One with the Land Rod: 1 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
Hart tries to remember if he's heard about this Darkbeast.
Spirit just runs around.
Loran sleeps.
Fern Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 3:48:32 AM
Fern is quiet but after a while starts asking some questions about the fort as well.
[b]"How much land is included with the fort?" "What are the local exports?" "How big is the nearest town?" "How far to the nearest city?" "What crops do the local farmers raise?" "What gods are primarily worshipped in the area?" and other questions along the same lines.
Marek Isentomb Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 8:44:16 AM
"Morning Tyal! I suppose as soon as the late nighters wander out we will be."
"Miss? Aye not much Unless you count the ongoing saga of Kash and Mykell. Romance in a unit." Marek shakes his head slightly, "Always a bad idea and never anything that can be done about it I suppose."
Marek remains perched on the gate, absently chewing on something till everyone is assembled.
When Fern starts in on the questions he will make his way over to possibly hear the answers.
Sir Henri Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 11:16:50 AM
Sir henri taks some bread and meats for trait food, then picks up his back pack, weapons and helment. Aproches the map of the castle "Hmmm! I wonder where the stairs that leads up stairs are hidden?? Oh! Look there's not too many bed chambers?? Well we'll take care of that when we get there!!"
Henri will pick up his equipment and ask Shogi if he's ready to come on a long walk. He walks to the gate where some of the party is waiting for the others. "Are we ready to leave, I want to be on the road before the sun gets too hot!"
Eiras Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 3:18:31 PM
Eiras will look over the maps and continue his discussion with Tyal.
Justin Webber (DM) Moving Out Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 6:54:56 PM
Beowulf listens to Fern as she askes questions and nods as he speaks up, "The nearest city or anything is where I am from of course. Any trade and such that goes on is mainly routed through my place to the rest of the world but of course some select towns and such do add to the trade."
The people slowly gather and begins to leave. Beowulf meets you at the gate along with Melic and a few of the priests and they all wish you luck as they will be staying behind to see to repairs, etc on the preiest's fort.
Shogi, Karista along with some of her elven archers and Drogun and some of his dwarven men move out with you. Everyone coming with you is mainly coming to start looking over the place once you have cleaned it out and let you know that on the way.
Drogun moves up beside Aelanthir and nods to him as he huffs along, "I hope you don't mind us waiting till we see the place before giving to much of a answer. You see, with out knowing what the basement holds we can't really make plans. I don't think most of your plans will be to hard though."
The moving is kind of slow with so many people. Some are riding horses and a wagon is even with you that a couple of Drogun's fellow dwarves are riding which the wagon is full of supplies.
You camp twice on the way to the fort with out any difficulties. You find fresh game along the way which can be hunted and not a enemy in sight.
As you move through the small forest that surrounds the fort (the trees are all pine) you find a lone man at one point moving along slowly. The man has a crutch under one arm and his skin, hair and even eyes are pure white, reminding you alot of snow. At the man's waist is a well cared for rapier and he wears a silver tunic and pants, a cloak with the hood up is a darker silver and the outside is colored a dark shade of purple. The man stops in the clearing you see him in and looks around as he sighs deeply, "I wonder."
The fort is just alittle bit farther into the forest of pines, you can some what see it in the distance. From the looks of what you can see the walls and upper floors are covered in green moss and growing plants. The place doesn't look to have been used in many years.
Kashmari Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 8:09:17 PM
Kashmari barely offers Marek a glance for his comment.
"Marek you are not my commander, nor are we a unit under your 'leadership'. What Mykell and I do with our own time is our concern; not yours," spoken with an almost aloof tone.
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Kashmari will ride rather than travel by wagon. She will of course take any watches she has to while enroute.
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Kashmari watches the unusual looking man from a distance. 'I wonder where he is travelling to? He certainly seems to be expecting something from us?'
Hart, Spirit and Loran d4=4 d4=3 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 11:34:47 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Speak with Animals Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, One with the Land, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr smiles wide as he passes into the forest. "Aw, tis ees what I like." The first night into the forest he changes his spell selection. "I can go een, look around quietly and get oot withoot being seen. I can move een the thickets withoot much problem." He offers his help.
He casts One with the Land(using the rod) and prepares to enter. "Eef you like, someone else can enter too."
Spirit is excited to be back in a nice forest and runs off for several minutes at a time.
Loran takes off and hunts.
Sir Henri d20+18=34 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 7:29:07 AM
The paladin had ask Shogi if he wanted to ride, but the big man wanted to walk. So Henri calls his horse Flash, at once the horse appears. Henri puts his baggaes away, not that he has that much, then he mounts his speacils sreed. Off they go to a new home.
The way there is peaceful, no bad events and very good hunting. For once in a long time, he is happy with the wold. Now up a head on the path is this elderly man, he look like a snowman in silver colored clothes, he also has a weapon beside his crouch that he is leaning on. "Hail! Sir, May I ask as to where are you going to? Would you be need a ride? You can mount on my horse and he'll carry the both of us well..."
OOC: Sir Henri will use Aura of Good onthe old man. And Diplomacy when talking to him (34).
Ragnalfr Thursday February 3rd, 2005 4:45:41 PM
The elf is content to walk. He's friendly enough if anyone initiates a conversation with him, but doesn't volunteer information. He also never starts talking with anybody, as he doesn't see a need.
At the clearing, Ragnalfr notes the albino and quickly recalls the words of the man, Servain, about finding aid. This man must be it.
Seeing Sir Henri is already inviting the man to join the group, the wizard simply watches. But, he doesn't intend for the man to get away either.
Tyal Thursday February 3rd, 2005 6:12:23 PM
Tyal looks to the satyr and moves over to talk to him. "Exactly what does this spell do?" He shows a natural interest in the workings of nature and the magics involved. "I would love to travel with you for some time if you do not care." He looks to the satyr and inquires of him about something. "Do you know anything about farming?"
Otherwise he will travel along with the satyr enjoying his company and the wild. "Could I call you Ri'thi...in the Celestial language it means "child of the forest"?" He spots the man in the clearing but says nothing at all. He does not feel anything evil about him but he does look around.
Aelanthir Thursday February 3rd, 2005 6:21:06 PM
Aelanthir will walk chatting with Karista and her elven archers.
"Drogun, I have no problems with that. I just think that it would be safer for all of us if the fort remains looking like it is not inhabited." replies Aelanthir to Drogun.
Each night Aelanthir will spend a couple of hours hunting with Kuari his owl. Aelanthir will rest a couple of hours then he will study his spellbooks then he will ake his place in the watches.
Eiras d20+11=30 d20+15=31 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 6:59:32 PM
Eiras rides along with the group until they get to the forest at which point he dismounts and asks for someone to watch the horse.
With that he disappears into the forest, moving easily and quietly (Move Silent:31), looking for tracks and animal sign to get a feel for the forest around the fort (Track:30).
When the group encounters the person in the clearing, Eiras stays back, bow out with arrow ready.
Mykell Zweihand d20+5=7 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 10:43:19 PM
Mykell moves along with the rest of the group, not minding a walk for sure since he knows that the exorcise will keep his body and muscles in shape.
As he walks he talks to Kashmari about this and that and spends most of the time traveling talking to her. At one point he does move over to Hart and nod to the man, "If we ever get to go to my homeland I think you will like the cities there more then around here. My people build around nature as to not interfer with it as much. Also people of your talents are thought highly of." Mykell shrugs and lets it go just incase Hart doesn't feel like talking.
When the group reaches the clearing where the albino stands Mykell looks over the man carefully <spot:7> but sees nothing as he is distracted do to the man makes him think of the rumors he heard about the Lakothian.
Mykell's hand rests gently on the handle of his katana as his other hand grips the sheath, waiting to see what the man does.
Hart, Spirit and Loran d20+18=26 d20+23=35 d20+20=32 d20+22=30 d20+22=27 Friday February 4th, 2005 12:02:06 AM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Speak with Animals Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, One with the Land, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr listens to Mykell and nods. "Ok." He says simply, but seems less irritated than usual.
As for Tyal (sorry, I forgot what Tyal is), the satyr turns to him. "The spell allows me a better link to Shalm, who speaks to me."
He ponders the name Tyal has given to him. "Ri'thi? I've heard tat name. Eets fitting, I suppose."
"Farming? Not too much. I tend to nature, not organized plants. Orchards are oonatural. Farms I tink are the same. I understand the necessity of human farming. Many of tem lack the skills of the hunt anymore." The satyr seems almost ammused at human failings.
Spirit wanders about.
Loran rides atop the staff, asleep as usual.
Watching Eiras move into the forest, the satyr breaks away from his conversation and moves off in the opposite direction of Eiras. He darts off quite freely into the brush. (Hide 26, Move Silently 35, Survival 32, Spot 30, Listen 27)
Hart d20+12=22 d20+12=14 d20+17=18 Friday February 4th, 2005 2:02:05 AM
He continues his movement around the fort. He notes the types of plants and tries to determine if they are local plants or tranplanted to the fort. If they tranplanted, they were likely brought there by someone or something.
Spirit moves along branches above the satyr.
Loran wakes and flies on ahead. (Listen 22, Spot 14 if shadowy 22, Move Silently 18)
Fern Friday February 4th, 2005 2:12:03 AM
Fern presses for more specific answers to her questions. Upon arrival at the fort she looks around and says "This is going to take alot of work."
Sir Henri Friday February 4th, 2005 8:13:09 AM
OOC: I will take it the the stranger has taken the ride with the paladin. I hate posting with important infomation.
The Paladin arives at the outer walls of the fort and takes a good look around the walls, the towers and the Guards rooms. Just a glance at the fountain inside the court yard.
To the Stranger, the Paladin ask (what looks like an albino)"It looks a little run down, But with a little bit of love and a lot of elbow grease it can be a home! Don't you think??"
Justin Webber (DM) Stranger in the Forest Friday February 4th, 2005 1:55:39 PM
The albino looks to Henri and the others as they come out to greet or sort of greet him, this is of course with the exception of those who go to look around more. The albino looks to Henri and nods to the man now after he scanned the rest of the party, the man's pure white eyes are keen and cetch you can guess every detail, "Sorry good sir but I will walk. It's hard for me to get on a horse with my bad leg."
The albino motions towards the remaining others with his free hand, "May I ask who you and your friends are good sir before I introduce myself? I don't like giving my name to possible enemies or you all could be brigands just wanting to throw me off guard." The albino stands ready with his crutch under one arm, his leg that should be injured is off the ground as to keep weight off of it.
When and if the albino gets all his questions answer he sits on a fallen log in the clearing and lays his crutch beside him, "My name is Drifter, I was wondering through this forest on my own little journey through this world. It's starting to get late though so I was thinking of making camp here. Maybe you all would like to join me for the night. I would love to hear why your all here." (sense motive DC20 will show the man has some other reason for being here. Henri detects no evil from the man, infact he actually senses a strong aura of good from him) Henri can also notice the man looks to be in his late twenties, Drifter is just a actual albino.
Ragnalfr Friday February 4th, 2005 3:12:01 PM
The white haired elf strides up to the white haired man. He grins for a moment in the satyr's direction before very delibrately throwing his name out in public again.
"I am Ragnalfr" he introduces himself easily. "You are Drifter? The one they say is a Lakothian, and won the best swordsman of Har Del contest?"
Tyal Friday February 4th, 2005 6:01:08 PM
Tyal looks to Hart and nods in thanks. "That would do...I just hate to continueously call you hey you or wildone." He cannot help but smile some, which is strange for the cleric.
He glances to the man in the clearing again as Hart moves off. He keeps his ground, but does not try to stay hidden. That is not the way of a battle priest, no head on battle is more to his liking.
Kashmari d20+3=5 Friday February 4th, 2005 6:40:58 PM
Kashmari smiles benevolently Drifter's way, and inquires with polite amusmen, "Brigands travel with heavily loaded wagons in your experience?"
She remains on horseback and looks down at the albino man. She doesn't give her name since she doesn't see any need to divulge any personal information to someone who may not even be travelling the same way they will be. Of course she still knows little about Drifter. His reputation obviously hasn't interested her so far! (Missed Local Knowledge check at the Temple meeting).
Unless Drifter has somehow heard anything about her, all he might take note of is a comely, blonde female half-elf; bearing some form of personal or house heraldry on her well-made travelling garb.
Kashmari doesn't seem to care why Drifter is even here in the first place! He would have to clearly state exactly what he is up to for her to get a hint (yikes! Sense Motive 5).
She looks half up at the tree canopy to see how late in the day it seems. Kashmari would rather like to get some more travelling done for the day before camping; unless they are at a "way stop" for caravans or such.
(Sense Motive 5!)
Mykell Zweihand Friday February 4th, 2005 11:16:51 PM
Mykell looks to the man who he knows the be Drifter now and leans his head to the side as he listens to what the new wizard says to Drifter. Mykell is interested in the answers Drifter gives Ragnalfr and awaits to see what they are, he does however note Drifter's leg and wonders how bad it was injured or how it was injured.
(OOC:I will post again come morning.)
Aelanthir Saturday February 5th, 2005 1:54:55 PM
Aelanthir listens to what Drifter and Ragnalfr say to each other. Aelanthir moves over by Mykell then says to Mykell "so what doe you think of the groups abilities now? Will we be able to help you if needed?"
fern d20+7=27 d20+8=13 Monday February 7th, 2005 1:38:42 AM
Fern idly listens to the conversations as she keeps an eye out for any trouble from the surrounding area.
spot: 27, nat 20 listen: 13
Marek Isentomb Monday February 7th, 2005 2:54:03 PM
Marek will suggest will break camp for the night and ask for a watch order. He volunteers teh party for the first shift, asks the dwarves to take second and the elves to take third.
Marek has some interest in this Drifter character so will pull up a spot next to him and listen to the conversation, but contribute little unless specifically prompted.
Justin Webber (DM) Drifter Recalls Monday February 7th, 2005 8:02:18 PM
Drifter looks to Ragnalfr, then Mykell and the others as they come closer and shrugs simply as he strightens a skin tight black glove on his right hand, a matching one is on his left, "Yes, my name is Drifter Callings. I participated in the swordsman of Har Dell contest and succeed in winning against a man named Darkbeast."
Drifter chuckles when the comment on Lakothian is made and nods, "Aye, you guess or heard right kind sir. I am a Lakothian, cursed by the gods from what they say." Drifter simply shrugs once more. Ragnalfr might be suprised to see that besides being a pure albino Drifter is as slim and graceful in movements as a elf. The only blimish Drifter has though is the wood crutch that he currently uses to help support himself.
The dwarves look around the forest clearing and Drogun spits to the side as he motions to his fellow dwarves, "Sit up camp ya here me." With this said the dwarves quickly begins working stuff out of their wagon and before long pup tents are set up for the dwarves, a pair of larger pavilion like tents and such for the other and also one larger tent for a mess hall like place.
The elves look around also and Karista smiles as she motions to her fellow elves, "To the trees boys." Shortly after this is said the elves move and after just a tiny bit of rustling in various trees the noise settles down. Karista moves to the mess tent and inside where she sits down.
Camp has been quickly made and some dwarves move about for firewood and such while another dwarf stays in the tent and chops potatoes he brought, complaining as he does, "Aye, one little mistake...one little mistake and yer busted to potatoe chopper and piller."
Hart, Spirit and Loran d20+22=30 d20+22=30 d20+22=40 d20+20=39 d20+25=41 d20+16=34 d20+20=36 Monday February 7th, 2005 8:43:13 PM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Speak with Animals Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, One with the Land, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr is alone on his side of the fort as he moves around, he keeps track of plants and animals that are native and not native to the area. He's looks for pitfalls and loose stone, cliffs, natural hazards and other dangers. (Survival 30, Spot 30, Listen 40, Hide 40, Move Silently 41, Knowledge Nature 34)
Spirit jumps into the satyr's hood and stays low and quiet.
Loran circles the fort in hopes to spot a snack or danger, or both. (Spot 36, low-light vision, dark vision from the air)
Tyal Monday February 7th, 2005 9:50:47 PM
Tyal nods to the man named Drifter and then moves around the area, having a look around. He is not too worried about getting inside a tent too soon, in fact if it is a nice night he will camp under the stars.
He slips over and leans against a tree as he looks over the land. A wry smile crosses his face as he sighs and then wipes something at his eye. "Aye Kara...you would have loved this." He shakes his head as he just stands there against the tree.
Eiras d20+12=25 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 12:09:00 AM
Eiras stays hidden from this strange 'albino' human for the moment, signalling to the elves in the forest his general location before setting up his treebed. Hide:25
Hart, Spirit and Loran Tuesday February 8th, 2005 3:56:26 AM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Speak with Animals Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
He wants to find an animal to 'talk' with, if he finds one, he'll cast Speak with Animals and if he needs to cast Charm Animal. He'll ask the animal if there is anything or anyone living inside the fort.
Loran continues to fly around above the fort.
Fern Tuesday February 8th, 2005 4:48:16 AM
Fern smiles at the dwarf who brings dinner "What did you do?" she asks politely. After dinner she'll look for a stream or lake to bathe in before going to bed.
Huur flies around at night catching herself a rabbit for dinner.
Kashmari Tuesday February 8th, 2005 4:49:52 AM
Kashmari will take a definate polite interest in Drifter's story as soon as he confirms that he is Lakothian. She will assist with any camp preparations that need to be done. Like Marek Kashmari will not be forthcoming with personal information; unless she is directly asked any questions (of course she may choose not to answer!).
Aelanthir Tuesday February 8th, 2005 2:56:33 PM
Aelanthir helps setup the parties camp then moves off and sets up his sleeping position up in a fair sized tree.
Marek Isentomb Tuesday February 8th, 2005 2:58:57 PM
Marek listens to Drifter for a peice and then excuses himself to assit with camp prep. He helps the dwarves in breaking down wagons and collecting wood for a couple fires.
While doing so will confirm the party on first sentry, then the dwarves and lastly the elves.
Mykell Zweihand Tuesday February 8th, 2005 7:19:41 PM
Mykell looks to Drifter but quickly turns his attention back to Aelanthir as he speaks to him and nods, "I think with you all, my friends standing by my side we can handle anything. I guess we'll find out more soon enough huh?"
Mykell smiles and pats Aelanthir's arm before turning his attention back to the camp and then goes about helping set the camp up.
(OOC:I will be making a post after while tonight. Hopeing to allow enough time for MikeK to post and anyone else who hasn't posted. Just a warning. I have to slow the game down abit for rp while getting the module to Jerry for him to look at.)
Sir Henri (Sub DM Justin) Tuesday February 8th, 2005 11:36:33 PM
Henri moves over and listens to what is sai by Drifter before moving to get some food and talk to Shogi if he joins everyone in the mess tent.
Justin Webber (DM) Camp Tuesday February 8th, 2005 11:44:38 PM
Drifter shrugs when the questions seem to fade off but does repeat a question of his own, "So, why are all of you doing out here anyway? I mean, dwarves, elves and what looks to be a adventuering group." Drifter does decide to move to the mess tent and eats alittle bit while talking to people. Most of the dwarves leave Drifter be.
The elves make no noise but you can feel that they are there none the less. It's just this feeling on the back of your neck.
The dwarf who cut the poatoes and pealed them looks to Fern and chuckles, "Aye lass, I dropped me hammer a on the trip here. Just one little drop and yer branded fer life ye are. I be a armor smith by trade. I do know abit about cooking though ya see."
The camp is made and a sleeping place arranged for each group. The dwarves have agreed to second watch and Karista nods and smiles as she agrees that her and the elves will take the final watch.
Outside of the camp Hart succeeds in finding a lone squirrel who didn't run at the sight of the satyr and with a speak to animals spell he get finds out that in the past few weeks some scary men had been seen coming in and out of the fort. The squirrel also tells Hart of how it's great great grandfather squirrel had seen a wizard living in the fort at one time but that the wizard was never seen for a very long time.
Justin Webber (DM) For ADM Tuesday February 8th, 2005 11:53:39 PM
Eunice: please do not mark MikeK as missing a monday post. I forgot all about that he would not be around to make a post this week.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Wednesday February 9th, 2005 6:02:30 AM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr thanks his little squirrel informant with a nut from his pack and then hustles back toward the camp. 'The humans likely started a fire at camp. I must stop them.' He thinks.
Upon reaching camp, assuming there is a fire, he immediately puts it out without explaination. "Companions, tere hab been people of a unsaviory nature traveling een and oot of the fort for the past several weeks. We moost be cautious. No fire."
Spirit nods vigorously and points toward the fort.
Loran returns from his flight and relays information, if any. (OOC: Did Loran see anything from the air?)
Ragnalfr Wednesday February 9th, 2005 11:42:44 AM
The elf is not sure how exactly to respond to Drifter's question. Odd name that, a state of being as a name. Humans no matter how refined in blood line are just all off
The elf directs Drifter to speak with Tyal or one of the others for more on what the contingent is about in the area.
Ragnalfr will adjorn to the mess and hope to find something edible. He will not go out of his way to sit alone, but neither will he move in to a crowded area.
Aelanthir d20+6=19 Wednesday February 9th, 2005 5:19:43 PM
Aelanthir sitsin his tree purch listening to what is being said. Aelanthir will ask Karisa "What do you know about the area around here?" A moment laer Aelanthir pulls out his wineskin and holds it out to her while aking "care to share some with this poor elf?"
**** Listen: 19 ****
Kashmari d20+3=19 Wednesday February 9th, 2005 6:30:09 PM
Kashmari will watch Drifter's body language as he speaks with the others (sense motive 19). She wonders why he is out here in the middle of nowhere. No one travels alone with demons about without a reason after all.
Kashmari sees no harm in giving Drifter an answer to his question.
"We have been asked to evict a few unwanted tenants," she grins slightly, "I suppose you could call us adventurers."
"What would be interesting to know is why you are travelling in these out of the way woods - alone. *slight pause*There are probably demons about," Kashmari says to Drifter with somewhat more than her earlier polite interest evident. She decides to omit any comments about the enemy having spies everywhere.
At this point Hart returns and puts out someone's campfire. She is glad that she already has had a warm meal. Now she just sips at a cup of water.
(Sense Motive 19)
Marek Isentomb Wednesday February 9th, 2005 9:51:48 PM
Marek finishes assisting with the fires and set upgrabs a large plate of everything to eat and plops down. In moments, he scarfs it down as if someone might take it away from him at any moment.
Through mouthfuls he directs a couple questions at Drifter himself, "So where might you be going and if you don't mind me saying. You look pretty healhy for a man descendant of a race legened to de extinct."
Tyal Wednesday February 9th, 2005 11:12:35 PM
Tyal keeps to himself this night. He eats of his own rations and is not seen much as he stays out near a tree, just past the fireline. He does not come in and anyone looking for him will have to come to him.
Mykell Zweihand Wednesday February 9th, 2005 11:42:38 PM
Mykell finds something to eat and chuckles when Hart comes rushing in and puts out any fires made. Clearly Mykell is starting to get alittle use to the satyr and his ways.
Beyond this Mykell mainly sits and listens to the gossip.
Sir Henri (Sub DM Justin) Thursday February 10th, 2005 12:01:01 AM
Sir Henri continues to eat abit and talk to Shogi while listening to the gossip in the tent. The paladin of Pelor is being rather silent, maybe the trip has made him tired or something.
Justin Webber (DM) Talks and Camps Thursday February 10th, 2005 12:20:06 AM
The group spends time talking and doing there thing. Luckily for the dwarf who did the cooking his fire was already taken care of when Hart comes to the camp and begins going around and putting out the fires.
Hart also finds that his owl has found no interesting info in his flight around the forest.
Karista smiles and except a drink from Aelanthir and winks to him, "You are a whole lot less poor then me Aelanthir. I hope one day we can see the noble castle together." Karista smiles and looks to be enjoying spending time with Aelanthir.
Drifter looks to Kashmari and Marek and chuckles as Marek makes the comment on Drifter looking pretty good for a extint race. Drifter looks to Kashmari first and grins, "I wonder like all people till I find my place or my purpose. Mayhaps I have a purpose but one of a nature that can not be told or can not be told yet....an a few demons mean so little to me, my sword skill is something even a demon could not match, bad leg or not."
Drifter looks to Marek and smiles, "Yes, legends and fairy tales. So many things are those but as they say, there is even some truth in those tales. Like for instance elves, we read about them in the Lakothian empire but yet we have never seen one. Even our elders have never seen one and yet here I have found many elves." Drifter shrugs and grins, "My kind sought to gain power yes and in so lost the thing most dear to any life of the world, are humanity. We gave up so much to perfect one or more arts...we have learned to live for thousands of years and our elders have learned how to live even longer then that. We have learned magics and powers far greater then this world would ever be ready for for a long time."
Drifter stands slowly, hoping as he slides the crutch under his arm, "One of our greatest achievements is the Angelic Halo project. We had succeed in making a angel like form and with our magics we have learned to meld that form perfectly into our own to increase our powers and give us angelic might and abilities. However with one side of the coin there is always the other and not all of my people likes just angels..."
Drifter turns and looks over his shoulder, "An then of course there are those like me, I perfected the sword art, In my hands any sword can be used to the fullest and deadliest effect and I have learned to combine those abilities with other "gifts" I have obtained." Drifter glances to Kashmari and grins before a glass lifts from the table and floats to him, Drifter taking it and draining the wine from the glass before a perfect and gentle voice sounds in Kashmari's head <A kindred spirit perhaps or maybe I am wrong. I just follow my gut and the gem in your head kind of gives me the idea I am right...this is the extent of my abilities though> Drifter shakes his head as a pain shoots through his mind from the use of the psionic ability to speak to Kashmari and he walks out of the mess tent slowly, sweating abit from the exertion.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Thursday February 10th, 2005 1:39:05 AM
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr is a little upset at the thought that no one seemed to hear his details on the occupants of this fort. He walks up to Tyal, the companion most likely to hear what he's saying. "Tere are persons moving een and oot very recently. Will you join me for a bit of exploration?" He askes with a smirk. The druid isn't very interested in the story Drifter is telling. However, the clever satyr does want to gain the attention of the arcanic Ragnalfr, so he says one thing a bit louder than the rest. Looking at Tyal, "Did I tell you of the great wizard that ees said to reside in the stone building?"
Spirit, at this point has disappeared for the night.
Loran circles the fort trying to spot anything else of interest.
Kashmari Thursday February 10th, 2005 3:06:05 PM
Kashmari will make her excuses and then leave the mess-tent herself. She quickly catches up with Drifter.
"You are correct Sir, I am indeed a psion. Unfortunately I have even more limited telepathy abilities than you do," Kashmari smiles, "I make up for that by being graced with talent in psychokinesis though."
Kashmari gives Drifter a few minutes to recouperate from the strain of using psionics before saying anything more. She wonders why he was never taught to seek inner calm and balance.
"The legends concerning your people and their adeptness at psionics are well known to me. If you have the time and inclination I would like to learn more."
Kashmari will be walking either slightly behind or right next to Drifter depending on how space there is to do so, as she speaks to him.
Aelanthir Thursday February 10th, 2005 4:01:07 PM
Aelanthir sends Kuari off to hunt and havea look around the area. While Kuari is gone Aelanthir will sit and watch the area from his current purch. Aelnthir will settle down and relax holding Karisa.
Eiras Thursday February 10th, 2005 6:09:56 PM
Eiras will finally move into view of the albino but remains quiet, taking in what the satyr and others are saying.
Mykell Zweihand Thursday February 10th, 2005 8:52:40 PM
Mykell looks to Drifter and the others then simply shrugs and allows Drifter to leave and Kashmari to follow.
Mykell looks to Hart and nods, "Guess we will find out more later. You like alittle company if you go scouting?"
Ragnalfr d20+15=23 Thursday February 10th, 2005 9:01:35 PM
The elf nods to Hart, "Yes I heard you and understand. As there is nothing particular to do from here at this moment, there is little reason to do anything but think on the matter."
"Do not overly concern yourself, it is not healthy."
With that the elf finds a quiet place and opens some of his books to perhaps find something to spark a memory of this wizard. [Know arcana 23]
Hart, Spirit and Loran Friday February 11th, 2005 9:36:52 PM
[OOC: Um, no one is posting. So I'll make a post for Friday.]
Active Spells: Wood Wose: (cast at noon, lasts 8 hours, rod used) Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr nods back at the wizard Ragnalfr and goes with Mykell to scout further. Passing by Ragnalfr, the satyr says, "I care not for the matters of wizards or humans, but I thought, perhaps, you might be interested."
"Tyal, would you like to join our scouting party?"
Loran continues his hunt.
Justin Webber (DM) Nights, Talks and Scouting Saturday February 12th, 2005 12:21:45 AM
(OOC:Sorry for not posting yesterday. It was my mom's b-day plus some family members weren't feeling well. Eunice, I know I forgot to post everyday for Sir Henri so please mark him down as making a post everyday. Thanks)
Mykell, Tyal and Hart move out to do abit of scouting from the sounds while others go about their buinsess.
Karista stays with Aelanthir and smiles as she leans against him, "It will be nice to be stationed at you guy's fort considering."
Drifter nods to Eiras as he steps out where he can see him and smiles to the man before giving a small wave with his right currently black gloved hand. Drifter turns to look to Kashmari and shrugs, "I was only guessing of course but my skill is far limited compared to my sword mastery. However dear lady our head elder is a master of psionic arts. It is said he can hear even the slightest thoughts throughout the city. If you wish to talk then please do." Drifter moves to the fallen tree and sits beside it, moving slowly with his injured leg and crutch. Drifter pulls a small piece of metal out of a pouch at his waist as he looks to Kashmari, "Now, what would you like to know? Please be aware that my people spend 100's of years perfecting a single art too." While waiting for Kashmari to ask her questions Drifter removes his black gloves and runs a hand over the piece of metal and from what Kashmari can see it is a solid 4 inch piece of iron, with delicate movements he begins moving his fingers over the metal and his hands nor fingers seem to flex at all as he begins to slow bend the piece of metal into a figurine. The figurine having no exact look to it yet but it is slowly taking shape. (Drifter has taken his gloves off to do his little iron figurine. If Kashmari does a spot DC16 she will notice that the skin of Drifter's hands are pale white just like the rest of his skin that she can see, however under the flesh where handbones, knuckles, fingers, etc would be is a small hint of grayness to the skin.)
Ragnalfr studies his book and thinks over what he heard about this wizard in this area. However for the life of him he can not remember hearing of any wizard of any power living in this area. Maybe the wizard kept to himself alot.
Henri moves to his tent to call it a night. The traveling was a long one for the paladin even on horse back of his trusty steed.
Eiras Saturday February 12th, 2005 5:43:01 PM
Eiras nods towards the albino, but since his face is obscured, his expression is also not visible.
Eiras says softly, "Smart, send a battle cleric and a fighter out with the druid to scout. That sounds a bit more like sending them out for a wakeup call."
He sits down with the others and listens to their conversation.
Sir Henri Sunday February 13th, 2005 6:27:02 AM
He takes care of his horse, feedeing him, brushes him down and put's a blanket on the horse. "Now! time to rest, but wake me up early in the morning, just before sunrise to say my prayers. Good night and if there's any trouble(here Henri whispers into his horse's ear)wake me up!
Aelanthir Sunday February 13th, 2005 7:21:08 PM
Aelanthir looks to Karista then asks "concidering???"
Ragnalfr Monday February 14th, 2005 11:48:45 AM
The elf wizard sits and watches.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Monday February 14th, 2005 2:32:55 PM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
He scouts with the others, getting to know them better.
Marek Isentomb Monday February 14th, 2005 3:56:43 PM
Marek keeps his attention turned to teh outside of the camp as he walks the perimeterr, chain in hand.
Kashmari d20+4=21 Monday February 14th, 2005 4:50:09 PM
After Drifter sits down and begins working on the small piece of metal Kashmari considers whether or not she has any specific questions to ask.
She notices the odd color of his hands (spot 21).
"Are you ill sir? Your hands have a most unusual grey hue."
Kashmari continues to study Drifter's hands as she tries to think of any specific questions.
Suddenly she laughs lightly as she thinks of something.
"How irritating. I finally have an opportunity to ask questions about the psionics of your people, and I cannot think of a single question I would truly like to ask!"
Kashmari finds a place to sit, and with a sigh she shakes her head.
"For now may I hear of the basic knowledge of psionics that your people have, please? I feel certain that it is not quite the same as what I myself know."
Sir Henri d20+5=25 Monday February 14th, 2005 5:29:25 PM
Henri will take a look around the grounds, to see if it's safe for Friend Heart.
occ He will use Detect evil and spot 25 (I hate to roll a natural 20 and not kill anybody)
Justin Webber (DM) Talks and Scouting Monday February 14th, 2005 10:27:36 PM
Hart, Mykell and Tyal move out to go scouting. They slip off into the forest and find very little going on as they scout around abit. From the looks of the fort in the background there is no lights burning from within the place.
Karista smiles and looks to Aelanthir and winks, "Considering you will be there most of the time of course. I think I will like this new post."
Henri makes his way to check on his horse before calling it a night.
Other mainly sit around and listen to the talk and such. Eiras thinks it is alittle ironic sending a fighter, battle priest and druid off to scout by themselves but says nothing else.
Drifter looks to Kashmari and smiles abit as she brings up the comment on his hands, "As I said, my people are known for various alterations to their bodies to enhance their abilities." Drifter looks to Kashmari, "How else would you figure a simple man as myself could use his bare hand to mold this solid chunk of metal into a figurine." Drifter looks down and continues his work while thinking and speaking slowly, "Well, the one who leads us has icredible mental powers, he can move objects with his mind, pickup thoughts of people. I heard he is even powerful enough to wipe the mind of a person and make him or her forget everything for a very long time." Drifter smiles and speaks, "My mother could heat objects with her mind and even cause them burst into flames."
Henri feels or senses no evil with his detect evil ability.
Tyal Tuesday February 15th, 2005 12:41:13 AM
He has done his best to keep up with the two he travels with, not a hard feet since he was raised in a wilderness setting. Still keeping up with the druid is a chore, but one he relishes. Though not as quiet as most he tries to do his best and his armor has taken on a darker aspect to allow it to blend a little better.
When they finally come within sight of the fort he stops with the others and smiles. "So...do we knock on the door??" He hopes that his two companions are not offended at his humorous timing.
Fern Tuesday February 15th, 2005 2:19:07 AM
Fern is sitting quietly on a log near the fire apparently listening to the conversations around her. When a log breaks and falls she jumps then laughs "I'm sorry I seem to be falling asleep. I'll see everyone in the morning" She says as she heads to her tent.
Hart, Spirit and Loran d20+22=40 d20+22=25 d20+20=22 d20+25=37 d20+22=39 Tuesday February 15th, 2005 5:58:04 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
Apparently the scout leader, Hart moves toward the fort and looks for a back entrance or even the garden he was told about a week ago. (Spot 40 and Listen 25, Hide 22 and Move Silently 37, Survival 39[hopes to avoid pits/hazards, loose rock and unstable ground] and also see if there is a secret passage under the walls or trap doors)
Marek Isentomb Tuesday February 15th, 2005 8:57:33 AM
Marek stays on his perimeter patrol until relieved by the dwarves in the deeper night. Grabbing a last drink he heads to his tent. The chain is coiled neatly the Elven chain pulled off and folded and then he simply grabs his pack and plants his face in it, asleep before he hits the ground.
Ragnalfr Tuesday February 15th, 2005 10:41:21 AM
The elf wizard sits and watches.
Sir Henri d20+5=20 d20+5=21 Tuesday February 15th, 2005 11:09:46 AM
The paladin is now wondering what kind of night animal life there was in these woods. So instead of going to sleep in his tenth, Henri will climb a tree and settle down for the night a few yards towards the fort. "We'll see what goes on during the night, if there's any life at all."
Listens 20 Serch 21
Aelanthir Tuesday February 15th, 2005 5:24:46 PM
Aelanthir tells Karisa "I will be taking watches in the early morning. Shall you take it with me?"
Kashmari Tuesday February 15th, 2005 8:36:15 PM
Kashmari grins, she forgot about the augmentation remour it seems.
"I have to say that I thought it was magic of some sort. Body alterations are not common where I am from. Is it some form of mineral or metal that gives your hands that unusual grey hue?"
Kashmari is bold enough to study Drifter's hands more as he works. This new bit of knowledge certainly puts the color in to new light. She listens to the psionics Drifter mentions. Kashmari nods once at the mention of Drifter's mother's psionics; psychokinesis, her own chosen area of specialization.
"Do your people recieve any formal schooling in psionics? The various branches of study sound the same to me." Kashmari decides to mention a little about her learning process.
"I had to teach myself at first, then I came across others to learn from later. Are your people tested for specific talent; like psychokinesis - your mother's talent, or is it random? Something that just comes to be."
Kashmari will prefer to take watch at dawn, if she even gets some sleep!
Mykell Zweihand d20+5=23 Tuesday February 15th, 2005 10:52:22 PM
Mykell does his best to keep up with Hart and lookso ver the area carefully before spinning his sheathed katana once, "So far so good from the looks." (spot:23)
Justin Webber (DM) Night and Scouting Continued Tuesday February 15th, 2005 11:28:15 PM
Some people head to sleep while others talk abit more and Hart, Mykell and Tyal stay out scouting for abit longer.
Ragnalfr sits up and listens to the talks yet as the hour begins to grow late slowly.
Drifter looks to Kashmari and chuckles, "We have a great school where everyone must attend for around 100 years. During that time each persons various gifts or lack there of are found out by the teachers and then your true studies begin on that power or gift."
Drfiter grins and moves one hand up and cleches it into a fist, "Lets just say that there is nothing living in these hands and even arms, they are as cold as "mithril"." Drifter slowly stretches and puts his backpack behind his head as he leans back and pulls his cloak hood over down more to shade his eyes, "Forgive me miss but the night is growing late and sleep is calling." Drifter noticeably sleeps with one hand resting on his rapier.
Karista smiles at Aelanthir's question and nods, "You got it sweet Aelanthir, for now some sleep would be great." She snuggles into Aelanthir and proceeds to try and sleep against him.
Hart finds behind the fort is a small area (roughly 30yards wide and 50yards long), the area has various wild flowers growing in it at the moment. There are smaller walls of about 8ft high surrounding the garden area. Hart nor no one else sees anything threatening or any secret passages or anything.
Eiras Tuesday February 15th, 2005 11:41:39 PM
Eiras bids the group at camp goodnight and goes back to his own bedroll outside of the main camp.
fern Wednesday February 16th, 2005 5:20:55 AM "ZZzzz, hmm, wake me for watch. ZZZsnortzzz" Fern mumbles as she hears the others go to bed.
Sir Henri Wednesday February 16th, 2005 8:08:55 AM
Henri is in a cozy place, up in his noch in the tree, just like back in hiss childhood. He can see the night sceen with the critckets and the fire flies blinking in the night. He fall asleep in a deep and restful sleep...
"zzzz snort! zzzz"
Hart, Spirit and Loran Wednesday February 16th, 2005 8:23:40 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.]
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr turn to the others. "We should head back." He turns and moves quickly to the camp and beds down fro the night.
Loran returns shortly.
Ragnalfr Wednesday February 16th, 2005 11:53:31 AM
The white haired elf meditates, gets what sleep is required of one of his race, and meditates some more.
Tyal Wednesday February 16th, 2005 12:49:38 PM
Tyal nods to the satyr and then looks to Mykell with a nod as well. "Seems we have learned a little...but not much." He slips off with the two scouts with a smile on his face. This could still be fun...a little mystery would not hurt them too much.
Once he gets back to camp he finds his sleeping spot as he left it and slips under his blanket. Maybe the morning will shed new light on thier objective.
Aelanthir d20+11=28 d20+6=24 Wednesday February 16th, 2005 2:27:00 PM
Aelanthir tells Kuari "Wake us in a couple of hours for our watch." Then Aelanthi snuggles down with Karisa sleeping in his arms and gets some rest.
When woken for his watch Aelanthir will gently wake Karisa and tell her "I guess it is our turn on watch." Aelanthir will climb down from the tree then make a patrol around the outside of the camp, then find another tree and climb up into the upper branches to have a look around.
***** spot 28 listen 24 *****
Kashmari Wednesday February 16th, 2005 4:33:47 PM
Kashmari smiles. "Yes it is late. I did not mean to keep you up this long, forgive me sir." Kashmari is about to turn and leave when she pauses to say. "Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. Good night." Kashmari turns and heads off for bed. She asks to be woken for the dawn shift change.
Mykell Zweihand Wednesday February 16th, 2005 11:13:09 PM
Mykell nods and follows Hart back to the camp and Tyal. He smiles as they walk along in the forest and whispers to Hart, "I kind of like this forest, it reminds me of home in a way."
At camp Mykell sits up his sleeping bag in the tent that is his and gets some sleep till he is wokeup for his watch.
Justin Webber (DM) Covering a few things 6d10(10+9+1+2+4+8)+12=46 10d20(14+15+10+15+9+14+16+3+6+19)+5=126 Wednesday February 16th, 2005 11:34:11 PM
(OOC:Sorry people for this but tonight a nasty headache along with sinus troubles have kicked in so this post is really short and to the point. I promise a better one come tomorrow.)
The night passes for everyone slowly or quickly depending on there sleep and watches pass with no problems other then the strange sense of very few animals this night are making noise in the forest.
Come morning a couple dwarves are hard at work making a cold breakfast since they figure Hart will only put out their fire if they start one.
(From back at the Fort *previous module*) I keep forgetting to hand this out and since I had to cut the fort battle short I went ahead and reworked the treasure to make it easier.
Each character got 1,624 exp Each character also got 4,600gps and 1,260 silver for the fort battle. Each character is rewarded 3 AP
Hart, Spirit and Loran (AC is 20 in TreeForm) d8=6 Thursday February 17th, 2005 2:22:24 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) One with the Land: Gives +2 competence to Animal Empathy, Move Silently, Search, Hide, Intuit Direction, Wilderness Lore and Handle Animal (lasts 8 hours, rod used)[Several skills no longer exist, so it will benefit the ones that took their place.] Treeshape: (lasts 4 hours)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Detect Crossroads, Guidance x2, Detect Poison, Detect Magic First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares Second Level: Tree Shape, Spider Climb, Earthfast Rod: 3 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
"I weell take first watch." Hart casts Treeshape. The druid shapes into a large dead tree in the middle of the camp.
Loran takes off in the still of the night to hunt once more, returning a short time later to perch on the druid tree.
Sir henri Thursday February 17th, 2005 5:37:55 AM
Henri wakes in the middle of the night, he cannot seem as to why he was awaken. Then his senses kiicks in No Night Noise. That is odd??
He climbs down from the tree and stand watch untill dawn. The feeling has not gone away, about the lack of night animal?? How Odd??
Ragnalfr Thursday February 17th, 2005 9:26:11 AM
Ragnalfr awakes and spends some time preparing his spells. By then, he's pretty hungry, so he joins the dwarves to get some breakfast.
The elf politely thanks the dwarves for the meal.
Having finished everything he needs to do, the white robed wizard returns to his position on a nearby log, and patiently waits for someone to decide what they're going to do next.
Marek Isentomb d10=9 d100=30 d20=16 Thursday February 17th, 2005 12:09:37 PM
Mith Tap character lv up HP 9+2
Marek wakes and washes out his mouth with some water and pours a sizable amount over his head. After his bath, he combs his hair straight back with is fingers and then pulls over his armor and weapon methodically cleaning and oiling them.
Donning his armor and wrapping his chain, he heads for some food and will sit with the dwarves awaiting the return of the scouts on the fort.
Kashmari Thursday February 17th, 2005 6:38:19 PM
Kashmari will have been up and awake for a few hours since she had last watch. She does her usual morning rituals before meditating. Kashmari will help with breakfast if the dwarves let her. She will also thank them for the meal. She hopes that the group will be leaving early.
Aelanthir Thursday February 17th, 2005 7:35:13 PM
Aelanthir takes and studies after h finishes his watch shift.
****** Memorized Spells: Level 0: Mage Hand, Touch of Fatigue, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Grease, Mage Armor, Shocking Grasp, Magic Missle Level 2: See Invisible, Touch of Idiocy, resist energy Level 3: Blink, Vampiric Touch ******
Tyal Thursday February 17th, 2005 7:49:04 PM
The following morning Tyal can be found of to the side of camp. He is almost naked as he goes through his morning exercises and kata to get himself ready for the new day. After a long grueling amount of exercise and repetitive moves he comes back into camp wiping off with a towel.
He will take the time to get some breakfast and then gird himself for war. When it is time to move out he will be ready, of that you can be sure.
Mykell Zweihand Thursday February 17th, 2005 8:18:48 PM
In the morning Mykell exits his sleeping bag and straps on his armor, he picks his sheathed katana up and with a quick sliding of the katana out abit to check the pull he nods and goes to get something to eat. Afterwards he spends time going through his morning practice, a combination of sword training and meditation to prepare his mind for the combat that is sure to come.
Eiras d20+12=25 Friday February 18th, 2005 12:30:35 AM
Taking care of the normal equipment check in the morning, Eiras will tell Tyal he is going to take another short look around to see if anything has been stalking around the camp. From his tone, it is clear he is concerned about the absence of normal sounds.
{Survival:25 for tracking purposes}
When he returns he will tell the others what he found if anything.
Fern Friday February 18th, 2005 12:37:19 AM
As Fern sees that everyone is going to have a cold breakfast she asks "Cant we have a small fire just long enough to heat some water?"
If a fire is started fern makes some tea after washing in warm water. If a fire is not started she shivers as she washes in cold water and regretfully looks at her tea before putting it away.
Justin Webber (DM) Morning and Fort Friday February 18th, 2005 10:54:39 AM
The morning slowly moves on just abit and the group gets food and their morning rituals finished.
Fern is able to get some heated water as one of the dwarves has brought a special tool with him that produces heat without smoke.
Eiras looks around and finds no tracks in the forest at all beyond those of Mykell and Tyal inless they were masked by Hart.
Afterwhile the dwarves and elves meet up with the group and speak to them. Mainly the talking is done by Karista, "We think you all should move on to the fort while we stay here. We're here mainly for taking care of the fort and defense of it after you clean it out. You can't really afford to loose any of us."
Pretty much no matter what the group says or does the dwarves and elves will be staying behind. However Drifter who is moving around with his crutch looks around and smiles, "I will travel with you however."
With this said the group can start moving out to the fort to find out what trouble or gains await.
(OOC:Will be looking for charactersheet updates throughout the weekend and through next week. Would like to have them in by Wednesday if possible.)
Sir Henri Friday February 18th, 2005 11:12:36 AM
The Paladin will take his armor off, take his sword and plant it in frount of him as he kneels. Henri faces the rising sun in the east. There he prays with consentration of a pure heart. But it is diffacult because of the lack of night life.
After prays he waskes and shaves with a sharp dagger. He now goes off to breackfast, he except any food offered to him, he will sit next to Shogi. When the Dwafs and Elves are to stay behind, is alright with him. But when it come to cleaning out the castle, that sound like fear to the paladin."Good Morning to you, Friend Shogi! I would like to know if you are comming aling to the castle today? I would like to have a good friend with me when I dust my room." The paladin smiles at his big friend.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Friday February 18th, 2005 9:38:12 PM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 7/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ To be announced after leveling.
Hart indeed does what he can to cover the others tracks while they were tracking and scouting.
(Expect email ffrom me this weekend Justin.)
Fern d20+4=20 Friday February 18th, 2005 11:28:22 PM
While the others pray or memorize spells Fern has Huur fly around and view the area around the castle. While Huur does this Fern uses Huurs eyes and draws a map. If possible she also has Huur go as far inside the castle as possible, Fern wants a GOOD map before they go inside.
cartogophy: 20
Marek Isentomb d20+1=10 Saturday February 19th, 2005 11:39:45 AM
Marek nods to Karista, "and neither can you."
He turns away and looks to his platoon, "All right we got a fort to take so let's get to it!"
"Druid, you got point we are giving you 50' all the way, Fern take up a position 30' out on our left flank, Eiras you have the right. Everyone else form up on me."
"We are going by two's 5 foot spacing, Tyal, me, Then Mykell and Henri, Kashmari and Ragnalfr and rear is Aelanthir and Drifter."
Marek will take out his bow and keep an arrow notched as they close on the fort. Though he knows he has to rely more on his flankers and point then his own skill to spot potential dangers and enemies.
[Spot 10]
Eiras {AC:24 HP:56/56 Invisible} d20+10=29 d20+15=31 d20+12=26 Saturday February 19th, 2005 1:57:21 PM
Eiras chuckles slightly at Marek's orders but fashions a jaunty salate moving off into the forest to the right.
Once inside the forest again, Eiras becomes invisible and begins moving quietly through the forest, continuing to look for any other tracks. {Spot:29 Move Silent:31, Hide in Shadows:Invisible, Track:26}
Kashmari Saturday February 19th, 2005 4:24:47 PM
"Marek your marching orders aren't sound tactics. Aelanthir is a wizard he shouldn't be at the rear. Mykell, Henri or yourself should be at the rear and Aelanthir near the center. Haven't they taught you anything about ambushes from the rear??"
Kashmari shakes her head at Marek's appearent lack of marching order knowledge and ambushes.
"Brother, you swap places with one of the fighters. *pauses* Warriors aren't supposed to be in the middle of the marching order according to common, sound tactics."
Kashmari will ignore any arguments from Marek if they involve Aelanthir; or even herself, being placed at the rear. Marek mustn't have thought of ambushes from behind obviously. She is surprised that he forgot that simple knowledge, he seems to come across as a skilled warrior otherwise.
((Marek, Kashmari is not trying to be insulting. She is very surprised however, which is what I am trying to communicate. Maybe there is just a bare hint of noble imperiousness, but it is mostly surprise. Hope you aren't offended!))
Marek Isentomb Saturday February 19th, 2005 5:35:52 PM
Marek looks to the Psion with a raised brow but otherwise seems quite unoffended and calm. With a deep breath he corrects her in a tone that greatly implies she has no idea of what she is talking about.
"We are not on a catacomb trek or bug hunt against a mobile force who's location we do not know. We are assaulting a fixed position Psion. I don't want our wizards standing right next to each other, Hart Eiras and Fern are in positions that will make it all but impossible for any sizable group to circle us unseen or heard and then catch us from behind with out being seen or heard. You say ambush, but as those are stationary, it is virtually impossible for that to happen in the relatively open tree line we are going to be moving throuh, that has already been scouted once not over 10 hours ago and showed no sign of enemy activity. Drifter is lame and can not close with an enemy line fast enough, but can provide ample personal support to you and the other non combatants. Rumor has it he is not too shabby with a sword. The front 4 are the punching power physically of this assault and we can not afford losing any of that frontal assault power. In this situation it is tatically unsound to have heavy armor in the rear. If we were bug hunting, or spelunking yes, but make no mistake, here it is a mistake."
"Aelanthir, stay close to Drifter, you'll be fine."
The last words come much more in the tone of reassurance than the almost berrating like tone Marek used on his sister.
((OoC no offense at all :) ))
Kashmari (to Marek) Saturday February 19th, 2005 6:18:04 PM
"No Marek. Aelanthir will not be at the rear. That is far too risky. You will not be permitted to continue with that unsound line of thought. I know you are not a fool so stop acting like one." (This comment is spoken in an imperious tone in true Noble fashion, as response to Marek's berating tone.)
Kashmari gives her reply with equal calm. She knows that Aelanthir will trust her. His life and health are what concerns her primarily.
"Marek you have no clue what we will be walking into. I will not leave my brother's life and health up your errant decision. This discussion is settled now. Warriors at the rear, not spellcasters. If you absolutely insist on this then Aelanthir will be with me."
She will not back down and will not have her brother at risk at the rear with a seriously injured (?) unknown fighter to cover his back. Kashmari has not acknowledged Marek as leader, she does allow him his "whims" though. ;)
"You forget about invisible enemies, which none of your "scouts" can see."
If Marek doesn't concede then Aelanthir will be travelling next to Kashmari.
((OOC: Cool that you aren't insulted. If you don't mind I will enjoy this "banter" just a bit longer. Kashmari has respect for Marek's fighting abilities, she just doesn't trust his thoughts for the welfare of others. She has a specific duty to watch over her brother's welfare. Marek may or may not pick up on this?))
((Commentary, Kashmari)) Saturday February 19th, 2005 6:22:14 PM
((The warriors at the rear comment is a referrence to her thing on tactics not a command. She isn't saying to put all warriors at the rear, just that spellcasters should not be at the very back no matter what while on the move. Pitched battles are different. I am just trying to make that comment more clear since I cannot edit my post!))
((Kashmari HP roll for level up)) d4+3=6 Saturday February 19th, 2005 6:31:42 PM
((HP 6. Dang it! Forgot to roll this 3 times.))
Tyal Saturday February 19th, 2005 6:58:37 PM
Tyal shakes his head as the bantering begins. Though he would like to see how it will play out with the hard headed man and woman he so feels the itch.
He moves up shaking his head as he comes to stop, arms crossed and laughing lightly. "I will take the back with Drifter...let Aelanthir move forward to take a place by either Mykell or Sir Henri as needed...the other can move up by you in my place." He hopes that they will take this as a good idea and get the march started as he would like to be at the fort by at least midday. "I can handle myself with an ambush and if needed can make it to the front for healing as needed or better yet...those that need healing can fall back to me." Looking to Hart he shakes his head and looks to heaven for help. All he really wants to do is prove himself to Inana on the battlefield once more...that is not the diplomatic battlefield either.
Mykell Zweihand Sunday February 20th, 2005 1:02:03 AM
Mykell chuckles when the bantering comes in, he is about to saying something when Tyal speaks up and he nods as he grins, "Yes, we can just have Tyal take the back. He can fight and heal and the healing is not a ability we can afford to loose so if the front does get into trouble then we can do what he said."
Mykell nods to Marek and smiles, "Let us go with that formation and leave it be friend. Anyway, I have your back or anyone elses back of this group as needed." Mykell spins his sheathed katana since the blade locks into the sheath nicely and grins, clearly ready to get going.
Hart (Jay B) Sunday February 20th, 2005 8:26:06 AM
OOC: I agree with Kashmari about the positioning of the spellcasters. However, I wouldn't consider Hart strickly a 'spellcaster', perse.... I wish to take up the rear to cover the multiple tracks so many people will inevitably leave (to the best of his ability). :)
(Justin, I rolled hps on Thursday February 17th, 2005 1:22:24 AM.... character sheet to follow)
Sir Henri Monday February 21st, 2005 6:21:51 AM
The paladin answers, "As You Wish! My Lady." He heads for the rear of the line up.
Henri is thinking, 'She must know something we don't? To protect the rear with so many Fighters? Oh! well We'll see who or what we're facing soon enough!'
Marek Isentomb Monday February 21st, 2005 3:06:10 PM
Marek exhales slowly and deliberately from his nose as if trying to prevent himself from doing something rash.
Invisible enemies, No I have not forgotten about the fact that the forest is populated by hordes of invisible flying silent monsters that have been floating about for the last 24 hours while we sent in a small scouting force to look at the fort, or while we bed down not 50 yards away with no fortifications or true perimeter watch. I fully expect the invisible flying silenced demons to attack at any moment along with the dragons. Is the scathing retort he wishes to say and hopes the Psion picks up on even, but it would not help and the commander is not suppose to blow his stack, it dents morale.
Seeing Hart, Tyal and Henri all moving to the back of the group Marek stows his bow and pulls his chain.
"Fine. I'll take point."
Marek moves off at a jog [30x3] into the woods to get a 50' lead, before slowing to a more patient half move [15]
Ragnalfr (Mage Armor) Monday February 21st, 2005 3:16:36 PM
Ragnalfr watches the discussion on tactics in silence, a bemused expression on his face.
While they bicker, the wizard uses the time to cast a protective spell upon himself. [Mage Armor (Extended)]
Without breaking his silence (or his expression), he drops into his assigned place beside Kashmari.
Kashmari Monday February 21st, 2005 5:08:37 PM
Kashmari just about laughs as three of the others move to the vanguard. Restraint keeps her from laughing however.
She wonders where Marek knew she was a psion from? It is not common knowledge by a long shot and she has never stated that much in public either. Kashmari is very certain that Marek has no formal teaching in knowing what psionics is or how to recognize it (i.e. no ranks in knowl. psionics). Maybe that darn Goddess mentioned it? For a 'simple warrior' Marek can certainly be a puzzle at times.
Since Ragnalfr agrees with Marek's plan Kashmari will fully expect Aelanthir to take a place just in front of her since she was nearly at the rear according to Marek's plan.
She ponders why Marek thinks he can just come out of nowhere and without a single "if you please" start trying to run things? His renoun certainly doesn't seem notable enough to warrent it, since she has never heard of Marek before, but then again she hadn't heard of Drifter before either! She contemplates these things as she idly watches Marek's departing back.
If Marek hadn't left so quickly she would have informed him that scouts can often miss things of importance. After all they were most likely not searching for magicked enemies. She would also have mentioned that they aren't up against 'run of the mill' foes either; especially if the enemies are demons or in league with demons. Kashmari suppresses the urge to make an unladylike shrug. A worthy adversary is both cunning and patient. Waiting one night in order not to sacrifice a good plan is no great loss. Only true-blooded humans lack the time to wait things out properly.
She did note the look of repressed annoyance on Marek's face. He did better than she might have expected. Her respect for Marek in general remains as it was. However Kashmari is no Telepath so Marek's thoughts are still his own.
Once everything is set and the group moves out. Kashmari will not evince either a show of enthusiasm or boredom. She is just about as motivated to go check out the fort as she would be to peel potatos for KP duty.
((Just picking on Marek a bit more.))
Aelanthir (AC 26 HP 35, See invis, Invisible, mage armor) d20+15=32 d20+14=33 d20+14=28 Monday February 21st, 2005 6:20:05 PM
Aelanthir listens to the talk about where he should be during the walk to the fort. Smiling Aelanthir shakes his head then tells Karisa "I will see you later my dear."
"Kashmari, don't worry about me I will take care of it." Aelanthir interrupts.
Aelanthir then casts See Invisible(scroll) on himself sharing it with Kuari. Aelanthir casts Mage Armor (extended) on himself sharing it with Kuari. Aelanthir then triggers his wand of Invisibility causing himself and Kuari to vanish.
Aelanthir takes up a position towards the middle of the group but on the opposite side as Eiras.
Active Spells: See Invisible (50 minutes) Mage Armor (10 hours) Invisibility (5 minutes)
Tyal Monday February 21st, 2005 10:19:59 PM
Tyal looks to the othes as they start to move back and he shakes his head. "Please stay at he front Wild One and Sir Henri." He points back to the lead positions and shakes his head. "They will have need of your scouting abilities Wild One and your sword arm Sir Henri." He looks to the others and shakes his head one last time and then looks to Kashmari. "That sounds like a better plan...does it not??" It is not really his normal role, diplomat, but he finds that it is one that needs to be taken every once in awhile.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Monday February 21st, 2005 10:29:07 PM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 6/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ To be announced.
The satyr wakes early in the morning and prepares his spells for the following day. He eats a goodberry for breackfast.
Fern Monday February 21st, 2005 11:09:15 PM
Once Fern is done making the map and everybody is ready to go she'll go in the placement that the others have argued out.
ooc: you guys do know that although Fern's a ranger she's the non spellcasting variation right?
ooc2: I'm going over some prestige class options for fern could someone please explain the difference between cover and concelment, one class I'm thinking of the target only receives +2 to cover instead of +4 and another the miss chance for concelment is reduced.
Justin Webber (DM) Fort HO! Monday February 21st, 2005 11:25:00 PM
The group moves on, slowly at first do to the fact of a small bickering picks up.
Fern finds it abit dis-satisfying when her eagle comes back with no real outline of the fort anyways the inside mainly.
As the group moves on you really don't notice anything till you reach the fort itself. As you approach you see the all around the fort is a area where there is no earth, it looks to be like dug up or so. You can't see the bottom of the dug out area around the fort since it is to dark as the hole extends farther down. The sides of the fort are covered in moss and other vines and plant growth. The only thing noticably from where your at is that the iron gate (the gate is arm sized iron bars that are linked together, think like jail cell bars), the bottom of the gate is sharpened points. The gate however is different from the fort as it is completely free of any plant growth.
Justin Webber (OOC Notes) Monday February 21st, 2005 11:28:21 PM
Like to comment to people just so you all know. The player of Namfoodle will be rejoining soon. I know everyone will be happy to hear that :) Also coming in March we will be adding StevenK to the game. From there we will not be adding anyone else inless we lose some players.
I would like a favor from all players in the game. Please email me with thoughts and comments on the game. I would like to know how you think it is going, anything you noticed that could be improved, anything you might like to do coming up, etc. Even include character growth comments and such. I want to be kept in the loop and keep the game fun for you both as players and for your characters.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 2:25:09 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 6/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours, rod used)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Detect Magic, Light x2 First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Spider Climb, Earthfast, Barkskin, Master Air Third Level: Harrier, Daylight Rod: 1 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
Hart wakes and prepares the spells and moves off with the others, attempting to cover their movements.
Spirit Rides along in the satyr's hood.
Loran flies into the hole to seek danger.
Sir Henri Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 6:07:31 AM
The Paladin stand were Kashmarie requested him to be. Stands there in line.
But a perplex look come up on his face, when Tyal ask himself and Wild one to go back in frount. "Alright! As long as I don't have to cook. I burn food." Mumbles Hank.
It's a beautiful forest, But it seem void of life?? No sign of anything wrong, until they come to the Fort and the hole with no bottom?? Then there's the fort with vines covering it, except the frount Gate? It has no moss and vines?
Henri ask his line partner, "Look at that! (Hank point to the pit) A really big hole with no bottom and freshly dough? And a brand new iron Gate? To keep strang people out? Do you think we have squaters??"
Marek Isentomb Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 8:57:19 AM
Marek slides back to the group and motions everyone to gather around. "All right what we seem to have here is an intelligent tool working enemy. Our maps show no deep dry moat and they apparently don't fly or at least they all can not at will and therefore use the gate."
"For the moment we are also limited to using that gate and during the daylight. It would be best to strike at night and slip over one of the walls and into the fort. So can this done?"
"I have two darkvision potions but nothing that flies."
Ragnalfr (Mage Armor) Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 11:22:07 AM
Ragnalfr actually says something.
"I can see in the dark. And I can provide three individuals the ability to fly."
Tyal Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 5:57:09 PM
Tyal smiles as he looks around and then laughs lightly. "I have no way but the direct approach to get into that fort." With a shake of his head he looks to the new wizard and nods. "If our new friend can get us in...then who should make the trip??" He does not volunteer as his healing maybe needed after the door is open.
Eiras Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 8:07:26 PM
Eiras comes back and whistles, "It's Eiras, I am coming back in, but I am invisible."
"I will volunteer to go inside," he says in answer to Tyal's question.
Aelanthir (AC 26 HP 35, See invis, mage armor) Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 9:01:47 PM
Aelanthir nods to Ragnalfr then says "I can also give three people the ability to climb the walls like a spider or I could make upto 2 people fly."
Active Spells: See Invisible (50 minutes) Mage Armor (10 hours)
Hart Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 10:45:46 PM
"I can fly and see well at night een very dim light. I too can climber like the arachnids. My owl friend is quite the hunter at night, as you know."
Mykell Zweihand Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 11:31:05 PM
Mykell looks to the gate when the group appraches it and shakes his head before grinning, "I do not like the idea of waiting, we either force the gate up or go in now in my opinion. We also do not know where about the lever or whatever to raise that gate is."
Mykell looks to the others before moving to he supposes a bridge that would span the hole that is around the fort.
Kashmari Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 1:32:06 AM
Kashmari looks at the others. "Its better to have a few fly in and then open the gate. Forcing it will make far too much noise. Gathering into one small area to force the gate will leave us open to several nasty traps as well."
Sir Henri Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 7:38:24 AM
"I'll go in there, but I cannot see in the dark" said the paladin.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 8:36:18 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 6/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours, rod used) Spider Climb: (50 mins)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Detect Magic, Light x2 First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Earthfast, Barkskin, Master Air Third Level: Harrier, Daylight Rod: 1 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr gets a little tired of all the talk and casts a spell, then moves to the wall. "I can carry one person on my back and go up to move the gate." He looks at Tyal, Mykell and Eiras. "Well?"
Fern Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 9:23:18 AM
Fern looks up startled "For some reason Huur cant give me an image of the inside of the castle, wait a moment why I find out why"
Fern concentrates on Huur again, trying to find out why she cant get an image of the inside of the castle.
ooc: justin why cant she, Huur is an owl, not an eagle and should be able to see in the dark.
Marek Isentomb d20+1=6 Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 2:55:09 PM
Marek nods as input comes in, "So it looks like between spell and skill all of us can come in over the wall, which just leaves the seeing in the dark part. Depending on what is in the fort, there may or may not be light sources in use, we should..."
Marek trails off and his jaw drops in incomprehesion as Hart heads out across the open territory in broad daylight towards the fort and moat dug about it.
the saytr has completely lost his mind
Marek takes a little cover behind a tree and waits for something bad to happen. [Spot 6]
Justin Webber (DM) Fort closer few Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 6:59:56 PM
(OOC:Anyone who sends a animals companion or such to go into the fort will find that the animal companion won't because it senses evil inside the fort.)
Hart moves across the clearing to the fort more and sees that where the gate is is also a large plank like draw bridge that spands the gap to the gate. The drawbridge is lowered into the ground abit and is almost invisible from the distance the group was.
Drifter sighs and looks to the others, "Let me take a look at that gate while you all decide." Drifter using his crutch under one arm begins moving out also and travels to the gate where he spends time standing there and now and then giving the gate a light flick as if checking something.
Others are ready to go and others talk over plans.
Justin Webber (DM) Addition Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 10:23:13 PM
Coming up behind the group and through the forest can be heard a gnome who is whistling to himself and you can see him finally break through and into view of the group. The little gnome looks strangely familiar as does his mule.
(Namfoodle, you can start posting now.)
Kashmari d20+4=21 Thursday February 24th, 2005 12:20:56 AM
Kashmari watches both Hart and Drifter make their way to the fort. She grins as she thinks 'I have to say that Hart is determined to check the fort out quickly. Then she hears a hooved animal approaching from behind the group (Listen 21). Kashmari wonders who that might be, since the animal approaches without haste. She truns to look and sees a familiar looking figure appear. 'Namfoodle? she asks herself. Kashmari touches Aelanthir's shoulder and whispers quietly to him: "I think Namfoodle has returned. Turn around and tell me what you think."
Aelanthir d20+11=25 d20+11=28 Thursday February 24th, 2005 12:48:11 AM
Aelanthir hears Kashmari's comment about Namfoodle then turns around and looks back. "I believe it looks like him." Aelanthir tells her (spot 25)
Aelanthir then turns towards the fort seeing Hart move off Aelanthir triggers his wand of invisibility causing himself and Kuari to vanish. Aelanthir whispers to Kashmari "I will go support them." then takes off following Hart and Drifter.
Aelanthir will continually scan the area for any hidden opponents in the area (spot 28.) Aelanthir draws one of his shortswords.
Active Spells: See Invisible (50 minutes) Mage Armor (10 hours) Invisibility (5 minutes)
Hart, Spirit and Loran Thursday February 24th, 2005 6:17:47 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 6/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours, rod used) Spider Climb: (50 mins)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Detect Magic, Light x2 First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Earthfast, Barkskin, Master Air Third Level: Harrier, Daylight Rod: 1 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr moves off toward the fort and hears nothing of the gnome's return.
Spirit, who seems always to be riding in the hood, sees Namfoodle and waves frantically. He pokes the satyr in the head, but his druid friend is ignoring him.
Loran hoots softly at the gnome songsayer.
Sir Henri d20+5=25 d20+5=6 Thursday February 24th, 2005 9:23:13 AM
The Paladin wait as Heart and the Albino approches the gate. But some body is riding into our mist. A dwarf on a donky. "Why it's Namfoodle! Hi! There you finally found us? I'm happy to see you friend!".
Then Henri turn his attention back to the duo at the gate.
Listens at 25 Spoting at 6 (blindo)
Ragnalfr (ac18, Mage Armor) d20+7=8 d20+7=25 Thursday February 24th, 2005 10:32:34 AM
Ragnalfr watches as half the group ignores Marek once again and heads for the gate, while the warrior himself takes cover. He doesn't seem to be nearly as in charge as he thinks, the white haired elf quietly muses.
Thinking that perhaps those at the gate may require some help, Ragnalfr also walks that way. He stops some 40' back of the gate, before stepping foot on the drawbridge even, and scans the tops of the walls.
Listen 8 Spot 25
Tyal d20+6=16 Thursday February 24th, 2005 1:22:16 PM
Tyal holds his position and waits to see what will happen. He makes to get to anyone that will be needing his healing in the near future. His left hand does tighten upon the shield that he holds but otherwise he watches and waits.
He turns for a second to have a look at the man approaching them. He smiles slightly as he shakes his head. "So, Namfoodle is back." He chuckles lightly under his breathe as he returns his attention to the wall and the group moving out.
[spot 16]
Marek Isentomb Thursday February 24th, 2005 2:23:23 PM
Marek shakes his head slightly. Amazing any of these people are still alive. Never been to war obviously. Mercs, very well we play by merc rules then
Marek adjusts his position to get a clear shot towards the gate, keeping his cover with the tree. With the news that Namfoodle is wandering up behind them, he will just mentally remember the odd fellow is back.
Eiras d20+12=31 d20+15=30 Thursday February 24th, 2005 3:42:38 PM
Eiras moves of to the side of the fort, still invisible, to check for any side entrances for anyone trying to flank the group. {Spot:31 Move Silent:30, Invisible)
Fern Thursday February 24th, 2005 6:32:49 PM
Fern is a bit worried that Huur has detected evil inside the fort, especially since nobody is planning anything or sticking to plans that others make. Fern quietly goes up to Namfoodle and whispers "Hi Nam please be quiet there's something in the fort"
Mykell Zweihand Thursday February 24th, 2005 10:09:12 PM
Mykell glances back and then at those who do follow him, that he can see anyway and speaks up mainly to Drifter, "Any ideas? I really don't want to wait till night and just get in there."
(OOC:Will be emailing the player of Namfoodle. Would like a post from him before moving the game on.)
Marek Isentomb d20+10=28 d8=3 Friday February 25th, 2005 5:07:36 PM
Marek maintains his position withthe tree providing cover, bow drawn at the gate.
Readied action to shoot first non party member to stick thier head out. Hit AC 28 dmg 3
Hart, Spirit and Loran Friday February 25th, 2005 11:17:26 PM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 6/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours, rod used) Spider Climb: (49mins, 54secs)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Detect Magic, Light x2 First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Earthfast, Barkskin, Master Air Third Level: Harrier, Daylight Rod: 1 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr continues forward.
A triumphant return Saturday February 26th, 2005 3:01:14 PM
As Namfoodle strolls up to his comrads,he smiles mischeviously,he looks at each of his friends and smiles genuinly,"Namfoodle is pleased to have found you. There is much rejoicing to be done,but that must wait,"flashing a devilish grin,"Namfoodle the magnificent and Amazing does grant his permision to be touched and spoken to by his mortal companions."
Laughing a deep and full hearty laugh he begins to greet his friends.
Taking Kashmari's hand in both of his he looks up into her eyes,"How has my ever in full bloom rose been?" Kissing her hand ever so gently. Quickly turning towards Henri,"And how fares thy continual quest to quell the realm of all injustices?" Once again before he can hear an answer he turns to Fern,"My fair halfling lass what conquests have you made?" Turning to Aelanthir,"Great mage what amazing arcane riddle have you uncovered?" Bowing his head to Marek,"I have not forgotten our fierce warrior,it appears that you are as imposing as ever." Spinning and turning his gaze to Hart,and speking in elven,"How are things in the great balance treebrother, later we will play."
Looking around,"I cannot see you but I know you are around here somewhere master of shadows,come out Erias."
Looking at the newcomer,"Greetings who are you and how have you come to be in such fine company?"
Marek Isentomb Saturday February 26th, 2005 7:51:53 PM
Marek talks out the side of his mouth to keep most of his attention to the gate.
"Namfoodle, we're kinda in the middle of starting to storm a occupied fort, do you mind not calling out all our positions to the enemy?"
Sir Henri Sunday February 27th, 2005 6:04:21 AM
As Namfoodle shakes the paladin's hand, Henri bow to the little man but has no chance to say anthing about there position at the moment.
Hemri just smiles at Namfoodle, and whispers th Marek "He has not change a bit, same old big head."
Justin Webber (DM) Fort Sunday February 27th, 2005 9:11:25 PM
Namfoodle returns and greets the group as they get ready for their attack on the fort.
Those looking around the for for any side entrances or such find that none exist. From the looks there is one way in and one way out.
Drifter and Mykell walk across the small draw bridge that is lowered. At Mykell's question Drifter looks at the gate and taps it a few times with his pointer finger and then nods.
After a few moments of standing there testing the gate Drifter hops on his good foot and gets himself balanced before grabbing a bar of the gate in each hand and begins lifting. Drifter has the gate up far enough this round for someone the size of a halfling to slide under. The weight of the gate you can guess would be very heavy for anyone or maybe even two people but Drifter's arms looks like they aren't even straining under the weight and his single leg that he balances on only buckles alittle as it takes the strain.
Hart, Spirit and Loran Monday February 28th, 2005 6:38:50 AM
Active Spells: Goodberry: 6/7 (lasts 8 days, rod used) Wood Wose: (10 hours, rod used) Spider Climb: (49mins, 42secs)
Prepared Spells~ Orisons: Guidance x2, Detect Magic, Light x2 First Level: Charm Animal, Detect Pits and Snares, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist Second Level: Earthfast, Barkskin, Master Air Third Level: Harrier, Daylight Rod: 1 charge(s) used today Pearl 1: Unused
The satyr moves up to the gate and starts scaling the wall beside it. He makes it to the top and looks for the gate release.
Spirit hops out of the hood and looks around.
Loran soars above, seeking danger.
Sir Henry Monday February 28th, 2005 6:40:14 AM
The paladin watches as the Drifter starts to lift the gate, "He's lifting the gate high enough to get some one small in, he need help! I'm going to help to hold the gate up!
Some body Please get some thing strong to hold the gate up, So every body can get in!" With this said Henri carefuly crosses the small draw bridge, and will try to help the drifter.
Aelanthir (AC 26 HP 35, See invis, Invisible, mage armor) d20+10=28 Monday February 28th, 2005 3:15:04 PM
Aelanthr moves forward then tumbles (tumble 28) under the gate coming up with both short swords in his hands.
Active Spells: See Invisible (50 minutes) Mage Armor (10 hours) Invisibility (5 minutes)
Namfoodle Monday February 28th, 2005 4:31:04 PM
After hearing the groups activities,his voice drops into a whisper,"Never a dull moment,right. What do you need me to do?" His voice and mnnerisms are no longer playful,although the merry twinkle in his eye is still there.
Marek Isentomb d20+10=23 d8=5 Monday February 28th, 2005 4:48:07 PM
Marek covers Henri as he moves across the open ground with his bow.
delay on opponent hit AC 23 dmg 5
Kashmari Monday February 28th, 2005 4:58:11 PM
Kashmari welcomes Namfoodle back. "Welcome back Namfoodle. I am fine as ever." Kashmari smiles; she is speaking with a very low voice so she doesn't cause too much noise.
She turns back to the fort and watches Drifter lift the gate some ways. She would like to have assisted him by animating the lifting winch, but she cannot see the winch from here. Hopefully whatever Drifter has planned will go well. Kashmari does consider closing the distance between herself and the gate, but decides to wait instead. The distance would take too long to close so it wouldn't matter much to what Drifter is doing, and she doesn't want to give Marek anything else to gripe about. It was clear enough that he didn't approve of the "tactics".
Ragnalfr (Mage Armor, Fly) Monday February 28th, 2005 9:13:03 PM
Ragnalfr casts a spell upon himself. The elf flies straight up from his position in front of the drawbridge, attempting to see over it into the courtyard beyond.
Perhaps he can see an approaching enemy and call out a warning before Drifter and Henri get creamed.
Is this the task for which we required the stranger's help? he wonders idly.
Mykell Zweihand d20+5=13 Monday February 28th, 2005 9:24:04 PM
Mykell blinks at the show of strength from Drifter and speaks to the man quickly as he glances through the gate area <spot:13>, "You need help there. I mean the gate must be heavy?"
Mykell waits and will assist if needed.
Eiras {AC:28 HP:56/56 Invisible Mage Armor} d20+12=29 d20+12=25 d20+12=26 d20+12=31 Monday February 28th, 2005 11:05:15 PM
Eiras moves to the wall and attempts to climb it after he casts mage armor on himself. He wants to be in position along the battlements to cover anyone coming in the front.
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