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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 12, 2006 1:51:03 GMT -5
Family is Master Ship Builders, now Shipping Company owning 41 % of the Ships in Palanthas
Schooling in High Sorcery in New Ports of Abanasinia, as there are no schools set up in Solamnia and Northern Ergoth as of yet. Been at the school for 2 Years, now at home in Palanthus for two months. During your youth in the Age of Mortals, when the Gods were yet again gone, you ran with several youths that were always causing problems and had picked up being able to use Sorcery. After a time, you leaned how to use the long Magic, but soon, you dreamed many times about an old man in Red Robes, that was apart of a order of Wizards that gained their power from the three moons of magic. Those moons are now gone. Your came to find out that it was your Great Grandfather that was a Wizard of High Sorcery in the Dark Times after the First Cataclysm, in the Age of Despair.
He had a sanctuary rumored to be on the property. After the many years under the occupation of the Dark Knights, The reclamation of Palanthas by the Knights of Solamnia after the War of Souls brought you the chance to find this Sanctuary.
After Months of Searching, you finally find it. Inside, you find scrolls, Spellbooks, and items that you knew immediately were magic in nature.
You open your heart to the Gods of Magic, and Lunitari heard the call of your heart.
You went to School in New Ports, and found High Sorcery to be demanding, strict in discipline, and fused your heart and your head fueled by your soul, open to the Red Moon.
You have met aspirant wizards of this time, your generation that had no connection with the Brother of Magic and yet, here you are, all from different backgrounds, but here for the Magic of the Gods.
Location: Abanasinia
Established by Lasha the White Wizard,
Room and Board at the school
Operates Eight months of the years from autumn to spring
Teaches White, Neutral and Black magiks
Campus consists of:
Library
Dorms
Dining Hall
Common Rooms
Classrooms
Laboratories
Observatory
Ages: Six to Twenty-Five
Novice
Intermediate
Advanced Studies
Classes:
Cantrips
Spellcraft: Somatic, Verbal, and Material components
History of High Sorcery
Scribing
Herb Lore
Magical Item Creation
Magical Beasts
Magical Research
Alchemy
Potions
Schools
Abjuration
Divination
Conjuration
Transmutation
Enchantment/Charms
Evocation
Necromancy
Illusion
Chronomancy
You have been back home for two months and wondering what you are going to do. You have graduated from the school after only being there two years as you breezed the Tests the school put forth for you. At Twenty One, you are as old as Raistlin Majere was when he took his test of high sorcery. The Pomposity of Palanthus is getting to you now, and you know you can not live this live of snobbery, and bootlicking the Administrator of Palanthus and his Knight of Solamnia lackeys. You are lost for days on end and start to doubt yourself. You devote time to study of the texts your great grandfather and learn all you can.
Your friends that you once ran with are gone, all killed by the Dark Knights, but it is an example that you leaned that the road you were on was self destruction, helped along by the Knights of Takhisis.
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Post by elraith on Feb 16, 2006 23:54:12 GMT -5
Sitting comfortably on an old oak chair, leaning a bit closer to the window in the quiet room he had claimed as his study and quarters, Elraith read from the manual that he had found alongside his grandfathers identification workshop. His mother had sent for him to join the family for dinner downstairs about five minutes ago, which he(for the 3rd day in a row) decided to ignore. For one he wasn't very hungry, and for two he wouldn't allow his concentration be disturbed. Hopefully his parents would understand one day. Before he knew it his mother and father were passing by his locked door saying their goodnights. "goodnight mother, father. Rest well." He said, not even looking up from the page he was reading. He heard them walk away together muttering something too quiet to penetrate the thick ornate door, but he was sure it involved their curiosity as to what exactly he had been doing in there for three days straight. He rubbed his eyes and turned them back to the slightly faded ink on the parchment. As he began to pick up reading where he left off, his head floated closer to the book, His eyes shut and he fell instantly asleep.
The sun had just come up when Elraith opened his eyes and realized that he must have fallen asleep reading again, something he often did since he read a lot of the time. He stood and fixed himself up as best he could, grabbed the manual he was reading, and wandered downstairs to get some bread and wine to eat on the way to the mage ware shop. He had to get the items he found in his grandfathers sanctuary identified, and that was the best place to do it.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 17, 2006 0:12:03 GMT -5
Shop
By the DM
Of course you have been here before. Thirteen years to be exact, even when the Dark Knights were here and you had to endure the scrutiny and death glares from the dark overseers.
It is several rooms over two floors of everything magic. Components, trinkets and baubles that is magical in many ways. A library of scrolls (nothing too great) and spell books of some value, mostly low powered to mid range.
There are some Magical items, very high priced as well as potions and dusts.
There are several mages of the Red and White Robe that work here.
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Post by elraith on Feb 17, 2006 4:14:52 GMT -5
Elraith walks into the shop for the first time in thirteen years, taking a deep breath and letting his eyes re-adjust to the softness of indoor light while he takes a quick look around. Smelling the thick spicy aroma he has grown quite fond of over the years, he smiles to himself as he meanders up to the nearest employee that isnt busy, and asks, "excuse me, could you perhaps identify a few items ive recently come across, or point me in the direction of someone who can?"
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 1:34:10 GMT -5
By the DM
A Young lady in White robes turns around, startled as she was deeply immersed in reading a tome comes back to the real world and looks blankly at you. Her mind catches up to what she heard you say.
“Um, yes, I can help you.” She leads you to a room that is unoccuipied and she walks around a table to stand across from you where there is a chair for your comfort.
You hand her the items and she lays them out before you and she on the table, on a cloth she case placed down.
She explains it will be 12 Steel pieces for the services rendered, even if they turn out to not be magical.
You figured as much, and acquiesce to her terms.
Her hair is dark brown that is done up in a bun. It must be very long. Her eyes are green, and she is extremely beautiful and when she smiles at you just now, she smiled with her eyes a genuine warm smile.
She casts the spell and all of the items glow an aurora of red light that circulates all around the items.
The Warm Marble does not give up its secrets readily, it is a few hours later that Raine, as it turns out, the Wizardess that is helping you, Raine is her name, finds mention of the Warm Marble in a codex of Magical items that Mistress Jenna had copied and left here at her shop while she took the original with her to Wayreth when she departed.
It is a Prison that traps creatures in a demi-plane until they are released again. The magical command word is elusive to her probing, and finally she scribbles out who to talk to at Wayreth in the library.
The Necklace of Adaptation, This chain and knot work designed metal medallion.
Raine tells you that the wearer can ignore all sorts of gases that affect creatures through respiration. He can also breathe underwater or even exist in airless space for up to seven days.
“The Key of Silence is an extremely rare find, it has the power to “lock” another individual’s voice to shut off and stay locked until the key is used or Dispel magic is placed on the target. As to how to do that, I’m not sure.”
Raine looks up in a similar codex, ecept this is a encyclopedia of Known Magical Items of Ansalon.
She Reads “Ioun Stones: These magical stones always float in the air and must be within 3 feet of their owner to be of any use. When a character first acquires the stones, he must hold each and then release it, so it takes up a circling orbit, whirling and trailing, circling 1d3 feet from his head. Thereafter, the stones must be grasped or netted to separate them their owner. The owner may voluntarily seize and stow the stones (at night, for example) to keep them safe, but he loses the benefits of the stones during that time.
Black Onyx---------Magical Reservoir Battery
Ander Crystal---------------Infravision
Ziose Stone----------------Protection +1 (Good, Lowers Armor Class By one when the stone is activated)
And last is the Brooch of Alchemy.
She reads of it’s known qualities as detailed in the Encyclopedia.-
“This brooch is made of amethyst that is carved with an alembic pattern. This brooch aids in the identification of potions and their ilk. By placing the brooch into a potion, this brooch gives the owner a percentage (his wisdom + 15) of identifying the potion correctly, or just allows the identifier more obvious clues when tasting.
Nefradina's Identifier: This highly valued item is a magical test kit used to identify potions, powders, and other alchemical substances. It consists of a wooden box (typically measuring 1'x 1'x 3') containing an assortment of vials, flasks, and beakers in small, padded compartments. Also in the box is a copy of a text called Nefradina's Codex. This book instructs the owner on how to use the test kit.
When the owner wishes to identify a potion, powder, oil, perfume, or similar liquid or powdered magical item, he looks up the substance's characteristics (odor, color, consistency, and so on) in the codex and follows the directions given to create a test mixture by combining a number of ingredients found in the kit. He then adds a drop of the test mixture to the substance he wishes to identify. The resulting effects (changes in color, sparks, smoke, bizarre odors, small explosions, and so forth) are looked up in the codex and the substance is identified through a process of elimination.
She looks up at you and says that all she knows about the items of power that you brought in.
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Post by elraith on Feb 18, 2006 4:58:04 GMT -5
Elraith follows Raine into the room, and sits across from her. He returns her smile, and as she casts her identification spell, he watches intently. Always eager to observe the fine art of magic.. Especially when performed by such an attractive wizardess. While Raine is looking for the information, Elraith takes the time to read some more of the manual he brought with him.
Upon hearing the description of each item, Elraith quickly scribes down the information on the provided paper. When all is collected, he stands up and gives a respectful bow to Raine, bids her farewell and leaves onto the streets of Palanthas. His grandfathers sanctuary is next on the list of places to visit today.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:33:41 GMT -5
Part 1 of 2 Crucible of Fire From Live Game Session 1 on February 18, 2006 Between The DM Jamie Scamihorn and Player Mabius Majere DM says: hello? Mabius Majere says: hey Mabius Majere says: sorry was sorting some laundry DM says: ah, are you available? Mabius Majere says: yep Mabius Majere says: just have to match socks now which i can do in front of the screen lol DM says: Did you read actully the post I made and read my e-mail? Mabius Majere says: yep DM says: did you get A chance to respond? Mabius Majere says: yep Mabius Majere says: the sanctuary is inside the city right? DM says: oh, my bad, I will che3ck that out before I move on, but did you like the visit to the Shop? DM says: no Mabius Majere says: ohhh dang DM says: well, yes Mabius Majere says: well ill edit my post then DM says: but it is on your property Mabius Majere says: ohhh Mabius Majere says: okedoke Mabius Majere says: so its basicly the room i confiscated DM says: yes Mabius Majere says: as my own Mabius Majere says: ok DM says: yes Mabius Majere says: kool kool, im headed back there to put the items back for safe keeping Mabius Majere says: and yea the shop was fun DM says: Palanthus at this time looks like Rome, but has been damaged and they are working to restore the spendor of the city DM says: you like your magical items? Mabius Majere says: i love them! am i allowed to look them up in the books i have to see the whole description? and while i have the chance to ask, where can i find the currency exchange rate for steel to gold? i only had 25 gp left and i dont know how to take 12 steel for the ID fee DM says: stright gold for Steel, the exchange is exact Mabius Majere says: oh ok Mabius Majere says: good then DM says: whatever money you have that is yours is at the bank Mabius Majere says: i only have what i rolled for right? DM says: no. Mabius Majere says:  DM says: You have potential access to alot more. Mabius Majere says: from my noble family i assume? DM says: yep DM says: a sizable sum Mabius Majere says: sweet DM says: indeed. Mabius Majere says: ok i think ill head to the bank then, after i put those items in a safe place inside the sanctuary. is all the old furniture still there? like chests with locks and possible secret hiding places? |
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:35:08 GMT -5
DM says:
So after you stow your items, what do you do? it is night time now.
Mabius Majere says:
banks closed then?
DM says:
no, you can get some money
Mabius Majere says:
ok ill go see how much is there, just so i have some to carry around incase i see something i need while im out and about
DM says:
how much do you take out?
DM says:
50 stell? 100?
DM says:
steel
Mabius Majere says:
ill go with 100 steel
DM says:
pretty heavy
Mabius Majere says:
is there a letter of credit available?
Mabius Majere says:
or i must deal in coin
DM says:
yes, there are ways to transport the money, but then thats like transportation and the such. a Horse would do it.
DM says:
a conveyance or something.
Mabius Majere says:
indeed, ill take 50 for now, if i need more i can always come back with my horse and a saddle bag
DM says:
okay.
DM says:
now what?
Mabius Majere says:
anything else still open at this hour?
DM says:
the market goes on for some of the night.
Mabius Majere says:
ahh good, what shops are in the market?
DM says:
lots, clothes, leather, boots,
DM says:
belts
DM says:
daggers, knives,
DM says:
books
DM says:
um
Mabius Majere says:
do i need to urchase spell components?
Mabius Majere says:
*purchase
DM says:
you probeley would have done that at the Mage ware shop.
Mabius Majere says:
ok how much should i deduct for those?
Mabius Majere says:
a steel?
DM says:
yes
Mabius Majere says:
k
DM says:
where else might you go before you call it a night
Mabius Majere says:
our property has a stable i assume? which is where my horse is?
DM says:
Your horse is at a stable close to your home, but perhaps two blocks away.
Mabius Majere says:
ill retrieve my horse then, i need to get him outfitted with a good sized bag. all i have for him is riding equipment
DM says:
okay
DM says:
that will be done on credit, no need to pay now.
Mabius Majere says:
good i like credit
DM says:
so what now?
Mabius Majere says:
i think ill head to the bookstore, see what theyve got
DM says:
The Weather of Ansalon
By Haarold of Jonstone & Steve the Miller’s Son
DM says:
Book of the Common Creatures of Abanasinia
By Boltros, Bard of Haven
DM says:
Herbal lore I:
Herbal Lore II: Rashes and their cures
Herbal Lore II:
DM says:
a mythical tale of Krynnspace
DM says:
in any case, alot of differnt things. From Monster books to cooking, to novels.
Mabius Majere says:
reading these would give me bonuses?
DM says:
yes
DM says:
you would have put in time that your character is reading these books so you actully earn the +
Mabius Majere says:
right, kind of like how i am with the manual to that potion workshop?
DM says:
exactly
Mabius Majere says:
gotcha, how much for the herb lore book/s?
DM says:
4 steel for the whole set
Mabius Majere says:
ill take it
Mabius Majere says:
how many books?
DM says:
4 I beleive
Mabius Majere says:
ill stow those on my horses saddlebag for now
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:37:12 GMT -5
DM says:
You go home sometime soon?
Mabius Majere says:
yep, i wanna browse the mage ware shop for scrolls for my spellbook, if there are many useful there, since i have no attack spells yet
DM says:
Okay.
Mabius Majere says:
does it work where i can have whatever spells in my spellbook up t the lvl i would understand, then i can only mem the number of spells per day my level is allowed?
DM says:
exactly
Mabius Majere says:
and i cant choose to forget a spell in the middle of the day if i need to memorize a different spell right? i have to wait until i sleep and rememorize?
DM says:
do you have the Towers of high Sorcery RPG book?
DM says:
well you can cast a spell, but make it uneffective, but you still have to get rid of the spell.
Mabius Majere says:
all i have is 'the last tower: the legacy of raistlin'
DM says:
Do you know of a fax machine that I could send some stuff to you sometime?
Mabius Majere says:
hmm, probably when i get to my dads, which ill be oing there probably in the beginning of march
DM says:
or maybe I can scan it, I don;t know, I have some spells for you, but can't rewrite of this, it would take too long
Mabius Majere says:
i know what you mean
Mabius Majere says:
copying to computer takes for evvvvvvver
Mabius Majere says:
if you cant scan em ill see if i can get a copy of he book somehow, if we cant get the fax thing
DM says:
okay.
DM says:
It is just spells that your character would have been taught at the school. You have the Enearthed Arcana from 2nd Edition?
DM says:
or 1st eddition?
Mabius Majere says:
i had it, i may be able to get it again.. ill have to see
DM says:
well, there are cantrips your character would have learned
DM says:
clean, sneeze, tie
DM says:
that sort of thing
Mabius Majere says:
hopefully i find the book
Mabius Majere says:
cantrips are so useful
Mabius Majere says:
so many mages underestimate them
DM says:
So this night, is done, you head back to your house.
Mabius Majere says:
yea, are there any scrolls to buy at the mage ware shop?
DM says:
yes, one moment
Mabius Majere says:
k, i have to go do something, il be like 3 minutes
DM says:
Burning Hands, Web, Lightning Bolt, Sleet Storm, Bull’s Strength, Alter Self, Magic Missile
Mabius Majere says:
how much for all of them?
DM says:
20 steel a piece
Mabius Majere says:
hmm
DM says:
are you there?
Mabius Majere says:
yep
DM says:
you buy/
DM says:
?
Mabius Majere says:
ill buy em all if i can
DM says:
You can work it out
Mabius Majere says:
sounds good, ill write it on my sheet
DM says:
so, then you go home.
Mabius Majere says:
indeed, finally
DM says:
You walk in thru the back or front?
Mabius Majere says:
which is closer to my room?
DM says:
equal distance
Mabius Majere says:
hmm
Mabius Majere says:
i guess thru the back
DM says:
the lights are off
Mabius Majere says:
hopefully avoid talking with family
Mabius Majere says:
hmm, are they usually off at this time?
DM says:
no
Mabius Majere says:
i see
Mabius Majere says:
well, hopefully i havent made too much noise
Mabius Majere says:
i cant see a damn thing right?
DM says:
no
DM says:
though, you also boaght a light spell
DM says:
scroll
Mabius Majere says:
hmm im worried theres someone still here, and light would bring attention to me
DM says:
ah
Mabius Majere says:
ill try to stay quiet and see whats going on i suppose, and ready my staff
DM says:
there is a banging at the font door
DM says:
front
Mabius Majere says:
ill go out the back, move around so i can see the front
Mabius Majere says:
but quietly
Mabius Majere says:
and staying low
DM says:
there is a group of Knights of Solamnia
Mabius Majere says:
do they look like theyre coming in peace to help? or to look for someone?
Mabius Majere says:
can i tell at all?
Mabius Majere says:
from body language and whatnot
DM says:
some of them start coming around back
Mabius Majere says:
ill come out
Mabius Majere says:
drop my staff, and say i live here, whats going on?
Mabius Majere says:
not drop but lower
DM says:
The lead knights says there was a distribence reported here, they have been ordered to find out what has taken place, you say you live here?
Mabius Majere says:
yes, i was out. how long since the report?
DM says:
Two Hours
Mabius Majere says:
i just got home, and found the lights off
Mabius Majere says:
oh my, well lets not waste time, get in thereand see whats going on!
Mabius Majere says:
have you a torch? if not, ive a light spell
DM says:
They look at you. What color of robes are you wearing, or are you at all?
Mabius Majere says:
red
DM says:
okay, The Lead knight orders for you to be brought to the front, and they will all go in together
Mabius Majere says:
alright, sounds good
DM says:
pick up your staff?
Mabius Majere says:
yep
DM says:
They have lanterns
Mabius Majere says:
and my heart too, cuz that just about dropped out of my chest
DM says:
The door is opened
Mabius Majere says:
i just hope whoever it was hasnt raided my room
DM says:
And the light peers in
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:38:50 GMT -5
DM says: And the light peers in DM says: The living room is a mess Mabius Majere says: arg DM says: glass broke DM says: the knights and you advance DM says: nothing more down stairs DM says: up the stairs DM says: nothing DM says: parents bedroom DM says: there they both are DM says: dead Mabius Majere says: ahhh DM says: the knights look grim Mabius Majere says: i put my hand over my mouth and stare in horror Mabius Majere says: , not able to look anymore, i turn away, and whisper we must keep searching, they may still be here DM says: there is no blood DM says: The knights look at each other. One checks the parents room further, the other spread out. Mabius Majere says: 'any evidence of couse of death? Mabius Majere says: *cause DM says: black veins Mabius Majere says: are they on the floor? on the bed? DM says: on the bed DM says: what do you do? Mabius Majere says: the knights are still searching? DM says: they are all around, yes looking at othe rplaces but there is one still on the stairs Mabius Majere says: ill ask him if he knows what death could cause black veins? Mabius Majere says: poison? some sort of magic? DM says: It is obviously the work or a poison, a dust, or something that was injested, or inserted someway into the body. It could even have been magic DM says: . Mabius Majere says: i see. Mabius Majere says: ill go check my room now DM says: One of them comes with you DM says: to help you"check" Mabius Majere says: i insist on opening the door, and making the first observation Mabius Majere says: if theres trouble, ill let him come in Mabius Majere says: not until then, if i can help it DM says: he tell you to leave the door open so he can see if you are okay Mabius Majere says: i nod Mabius Majere says: and open the door DM says: the room is amiss, but it is empty. the window is open and the grand curtins that once served as your boyhood home is left fluttering in the wind swept night Mabius Majere says: anything missing? DM says: not that you can readibly discern, you find things that you would be instantly looking for. Mabius Majere says: ok, did i leave the window open? DM says: no. Mabius Majere says: ok i let the knight know that DM says: the knight comes in and looks out the window to a nearby tree. DM says: he look around and then goes back to the lead Knight Mabius Majere says: ill go see if theyve found anything else DM says: it become sreadily aparent that they have not and are left lost in face of what seems to be the perfect murder by Knightly standards. They have no motive other then they are rich beyond belief, and the oly surviving releltive is you. DM says: not that they quickly jump to those conclusions, but sort of a flash of what they are thinking. Mabius Majere says: i figured they had me as prime suspect anyway DM says: the life of a mage Mabius Majere says: indeed DM says: so what now? Mabius Majere says: i ask the head knight what the procedure is now? Mabius Majere says: "ive only recently returned from the academy, and i spent the last three nights in my room, studying. not even looking at my parents... barely acknowledging their existance. and now... now theyve got my attention." DM says: we will be back in the morning. There will be a contingent of Knights to stay here to gaurd the bodies untill the inspector arives to question you. Mabius Majere says: i nod, and thank him for the "guards" Mabius Majere says: respectfully of course DM says: to see if you have anything that might help us find the answers we are all seeking. We will question the nabiors to see if they know anything more. DM says: "I am sorry for your loss Young Man, Your father did much for the Knighthood, though it would not be far off to ssay that your father coluded with the Dark Knights when they occupied Palanthus, at least that is the talk, but enough money has supressed that. The shipping company is what takes the Knights on transport, and helps bussiness hee in Palanthus." Mabius Majere says: "indeed, his loss is and will be sorely felt by all , but by me most of all, his son. i never spent enough time with him, but such is the life i chose i supose.." DM says: The Lead knight and most of his Rose companions leave except for those to stand gaurd over the bodies, and at the Enternces of the house Mabius Majere says: i sigh deeply, and tired mostly from the shock but also a bit from being out today, i head to bed after straightening up my room Mabius Majere says: if thats cool DM says: dm note: I am sorry sorry right now for my spelling. DM says: yes, it cool. Mabius Majere says: no problem, i havent ha any issues reading anything yet, a lot of different people have different ways of writing online, so im used to it DM says: cool Mabius Majere says: and youre a damn good DM by the way Mabius Majere says: probly the best ive ever played with DM says: so a long night for your character, though you keep churning it in y7our mind, they may try to implicate you in this. DM says: Oh, thank you DM says: I have had players play with me since 92, and they still play, though life has captuered them. They are my best players, and I have always strove to put them through the wringer. to give my best. Mabius Majere says: yeah it shows DM says: ty Mabius Majere says: yep ye Mabius Majere says: *yep Mabius Majere says: sure, and im well aware of that fact, but i have several witnesses around town that saw me im sure, not only the shopkeeps, but citizens as well, how hard is it to miss a guy in red robes and a red cloak pulling along a horse around the market square? Mabius Majere says: im wondering what causes black blood Mabius Majere says: and i intend on visiting raine as soon as i wake in the morn Mabius Majere says: she may be able to help Mabius Majere says: and hopefully ill get some sympathy from her DM says: Your window is still open and a Owl comes in. DM says: a somewhat large one and sits on your now cleared dresser. DM says: there is a scroll attached. Mabius Majere says: oooh Mabius Majere says: i rub my eyes and stand, stretching Mabius Majere says: walk over to it, and unravel the scroll DM says: The Owl looks around at you. Mabius Majere says: "greetings owl" Mabius Majere says: whats the Scroll say? DM says: The scroll says Elraith uth Nostran, you are rquested to come to the Tower of Wayreth on the seventh day of Fierswelt, the seventh month. (16 days) DM says: To take the Test of High Sorcery. Mabius Majere says: my head spins.. 'im so young!! why would they want me so young?' DM says: A thought comes to you to get the owl a bite of something. DM says: or something Mabius Majere says: ahh, ill grab a chunk of bread from yesterdays trip, it should still be fairly fresh, and hand it to the ol Mabius Majere says: *owl DM says: It seems happy with the treat. Mabius Majere says: it doesnt look ready to leave does it? DM says: well it leaves after resting a while then looks at you, then flies off. Mabius Majere says: good good Mabius Majere says: ok well ill roll up the scroll and put it in my case DM says: what are your plans now? Mabius Majere says: i cant let the knights know im leaving.. if something somehow goes orribly wrong and im kept past the date im due to take my test...well i dont even want to consider it, so im heading out for wayreth today Mabius Majere says: after i do a thing or two Mabius Majere says: i need to hit the mage ware shop first DM says: there is a way to the Sanctuary from your house. It is in a tunnel that leads away and down from your house. Mabius Majere says: when i leave for wayreth ill leave through there DM says: you hear outside your room a blade being pulled. Mabius Majere says: ack, is there a way out of this room other than the door? DM says: no DM says: you begin to think. self preservation is one thing, but your whole family fortune and birthright to being stolen from you and you don't even know why. Mabius Majere says: ill get the words to my cantrip spell ready in my head, raise my staff and open my door DM says: The Knight is laying on the ground, face first. everything is dark again. Mabius Majere says: i can cast the light spell from the scroll right? is it a continual light spell so i can carry the light around with me? DM says: you will have to cast it on something and bring it with you. Mabius Majere says: ill get a steel coin out of my bag Mabius Majere says: and cast it on the coin DM says: fine. You go down stairs. |
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:40:27 GMT -5
DM says: fine. You go down stairs. DM says: The family record wing is occupied at the moment. Mabius Majere says: can i tell who it is? DM says: A Black Robe Mabius Majere says: bastard.. has he noticed me yet? DM says: just then, a couple of rats squeak around you Mabius Majere says: crap Mabius Majere says: do i have time to duck? Mabius Majere says: and cover the light? DM says: The black robed figure looks up DM says: and walks your way. Mabius Majere says: how far is he? DM says: sorry Mabius Majere says: s'ok DM says: He is 30 feet from you Mabius Majere says: anywhere close i can hide to try and catch him offguard? Mabius Majere says: well id just like to take a look at his face really DM says: he takes out a knife and throws it nerrowing missing you Mabius Majere says: ack DM says: He chants Mabius Majere says: can i run? Mabius Majere says: or must i fight Mabius Majere says: ? DM says: he chanting Mabius Majere says: if i can run im runnin DM says: two snakes drop on the floor in front of you. DM says: from midair DM says: they don't look non-poisoness Mabius Majere says: i figured, and im assuming somewhere on my parents corpses are small snake bites Mabius Majere says: still not able to run? DM says: I don't know what I would do honestly. Mabius Majere says: oooh Mabius Majere says: my warp marble! Mabius Majere says: i can hide in it Mabius Majere says: i dont know the words!! DM says: yes, you can Mabius Majere says: damn DM says: wel, thats true Mabius Majere says: if i knew the command words DM says: yeah, that sucks DM says: Mabius Majere says: lol DM says: the Person says "Young Uth Nostren Mabius Majere says: 'yes, thats me.." DM says: Sorry I missed you earlier Mabius Majere says: 'so am i.. why are you here?' DM says: Your father reneged on a deal he made when he profited so heavily with the return of the Knights. He forgot who it partners were." DM says: his partners". Mabius Majere says: "i see.. so youve come to assassinate all of us then?" DM says: Oh I'm affraid Your father even doubled dealed the New Knight Commander that Runs the Knighthood now. Your father did not think he owed anyone anything. That he made his own way. He was helped all along." DM says: I am going to take these bank notes with me, and you will be here." Mabius Majere says: i start to say something, but i bite my tongue Mabius Majere says: id rather come out of this alive if i can Mabius Majere says: can i tell what he looks like? DM says: You look at him, he is younger, but confindent. He has a honest face, and you can tell that he is not lieing to you. You feel fire erupt thru you calf as venom runs it's course thru your body. Mabius Majere says: ack Mabius Majere says: i can do nothing against poison Mabius Majere says: i dont wanna dieeeee DM says: Roll Paralyzation, Poison or Death Magic: 14 at roleplayinggames.net/cgi-bin/view_pub_diceroller.cgi?game=dd and e-mail me at gw_stormwind@hotmail.com DM says: a Twenty sided die Mabius Majere says: +4 from con bonus right? DM says: from what if I may ask? Mabius Majere says: constitution of 15 and in the PHB it has a table for saving throw bonuses from con score Mabius Majere says: unless thats for something else Mabius Majere says: table 9 DM says: 0 is the Poison save at leaset what I am reading from your character sheet. DM says: Constitution: 15 - Hit Point Adjustment: +1 - System Shock: 90% - Resurrection Survival: 94% - Poison Save: 0 - Regeneration: Nil Mabius Majere says: i have it listed under "other abilities" i found it in the back of the PHB its table 9, should be right after the ability scores are listed Mabius Majere says: haha its for dwarves.... lemme erase it off my sheet Mabius Majere says: i thought it was for everyone.. Mabius Majere says: ok i hit roll dice, does that mean it emailed you? DM says: did you enter my -mail? Mabius Majere says: yep DM says: I will look in one moment, I am figuring something out Mabius Majere says: k DM says: I have not getten the roll yet, what did you get? Mabius Majere says: 2 DM says: I'm very sorry Mabius Majere says: dang DM says: well, you are on your feet, still, a little swaying going on, but it might be a good time to do something to help yourself, sorry if I am preventing that in making your situation worser and worser Mabius Majere says: well im going to sit down, making sure theres no snakes under my ass when i sit Mabius Majere says: i know moving makes it spread further Mabius Majere says: 'well usually Mabius Majere says: am i able to ask the black robe a question? DM says: sure |
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:41:53 GMT -5
Mabius Majere says:
am i able to ask the black robe a question?
DM says:
sure
Mabius Majere says:
"how long do i have before this poison kills me?"
DM says:
oh, a few minutes
DM says:
DM-enough time to get to the Sanctuary . . . . maybe
Mabius Majere says:
"is there anything i could do or offer you to reverse the effects? anything at all?" i say as i slowly stand up careful to not get my heart pumping too hard
Mabius Majere says:
slowly inching my way closer towards the way to the sanctuary, as i try to labor my breathing and slow my vital signs as much as possible
DM says:
well now, that is a inerresting propistion that you bring up. My God is never known to turn down a profit
Mabius Majere says:
"what is it you'd have me do?"
Mabius Majere says:
i slow even more, but keep moving just incase he changes his mind
DM says:
well the shipping company will be put in a trust run by me in the name of the Dark Prince to see that it does not taken over by the Currupted Knights of Solamnia.
Mabius Majere says:
i nod slowly, feeling woozy
DM says:
you fall down the steps into teh celler where the tunnel is
Mabius Majere says:
ouch
DM says:
he lets you die in peace, but you crawl to the Sanctuary
Mabius Majere says:
i pray fervently to lunitari to help me get there, so i may take revenge on this mage someday
Mabius Majere says:
there has to be something there i can use to help my stuation
DM says:
There is nothing as you lay there, then with perfect clarity, "It is not Nuitari that does this, though my brother in the dark Art is not above this sort of thing. No this is Hidekael. I must take your test.
DM says:
No strike that
DM says:
Thats what meant her to say
DM says:
No fuck
DM says:
this is what she says at the end. You have to take your test yet.
DM says:
there
Mabius Majere says:
got it
DM says:
that is what it was supposed be
DM says:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
DM says:
okay
DM says:
any way. You wake up in the Sanctuary on your back on the floor, feeling . . . okay. A broken bottle beside you and you feel fine.
Mabius Majere says:
i rub my head and try to recall the face of the mage
DM says:
you are not sure how much time has passed.
Mabius Majere says:
can i remember his face?
DM says:
yes
Mabius Majere says:
good
Mabius Majere says:
ill never forget it
Mabius Majere says:
ill avenge my parents one day
Mabius Majere says:
Mabius Majere says:
i pick up the broken bottle and lay it safely on a desk
Mabius Majere says:
brb gotta help my cousin
DM says:
There is more to do here, but We can call it a nmight if you want., I'm okay, but I don't want to hold you up all night
DM says:
Okay, I am going to get more cigerttes, and I will be back. I have had lots of fun, but only Seventeen minutes has passed since you ran in with the Priest
Mabius Majere says:
oh no im good for a while yet, a few more hours at least, i just have to help carry this dresser back, shouldn’t take long.. and i figure ill rest here for a bit just to make sure that clerics gone
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 18, 2006 23:45:25 GMT -5
Part 2 of 2
Crucible of Fire
Mabius Majere says:
im back... i figure ill wait about 2 hours before leaving the room. ill sit in silence and reflect on what has happened and how my life just turned upside down in the matter of a day.. but i expected as much opting for a life of magic. after the 2 hours of waiting ill sneak out as quietly as possible to make sure hes gone.
DM says:
Now, what do you do after you leave the Sancturay?
Mabius Majere says:
the clerics gone?
Mabius Majere says:
emty house again?
DM says:
yes, but it is starting to get light out.
DM says:
There is a knock at the door
Mabius Majere says:
can i look to see who it is before answering?
DM says:
yes. It is White Robe, not Raine
DM says:
At least you don;t think so, the hood is pulled up
Mabius Majere says:
ok ill open the door
Mabius Majere says:
as long as its not a knight
DM says:
She reaveals her hood. It is your Teacher, the headmaster of the School in New Ports, Lashia Arbagon, a Conclave member of the White Robe.
DM says:
she iss beautful and very Qualinesti Elven
Mabius Majere says:
i smile broadly as im extremely happy to see the closest person to me, now that my parents are dead and i nearly escaed death..
Mabius Majere says:
*escaped
DM says:
The Knight outsde behind her is Asleep.
Mabius Majere says:
nice
DM says:
You explain the situation, She is very helpful, she helps you pack up what you need, and goes thru the records room with you pretty quickly after she casts haste on you both.
Mabius Majere says:
excellent
DM says:
She casts Wizard Locks the Sanctuary Door after you have retrieved everything that you want from there.
Mabius Majere says:
ood good
Mabius Majere says:
*good
Mabius Majere says:
im glad i bought a large saddlebag
DM says:
You both get the bodies down stairs , and you and she take your parents outside. She says a magical word and her Griffon appears.
DM says:
Lashia teleports the bodies of your parents and the Knight that was killed last night to The Mage Shop.
DM says:
Lashia then Wizard Locks your house's Doors and the two of you leave on her Her Griffon, to the Mage Shop thirty blocks away.
DM says:
acceptable?
DM says:
nevermind. She will fly to The Mage Shop, you ride your horse, but she casts alter other on you to make you look like a peasent.
Mabius Majere says:
i dont have that much, but my weight allowance is only 45
Mabius Majere says:
sounds good
DM says:
Now. I Think your character will sleep in a room at Jenna's old Mansion that Coryn uses now.
Mabius Majere says:
okay, i ask lashia if i should leave immediately to the tower for my test? im unaware how long it takes to get there and i've only 16 days
DM says:
"Lets try to get things sqaured away here first. It won't take that long to get to Wayreath, trust me. Let us see what Jenna's Accountents can look into your father's shipping bussines, and see what kind of money you can get for yourself. Its yours, and you can't let anyone take whats yours, I wish I could say that for the elves."
DM says:
You lie low for a couple of days and prepare yourself, your journey to wayreth has already.
Mabius Majere says:
i nod and realise i need to relax and take control of myself.. its just been a rough coule of days
DM says:
Okay and that is where we wil close the story part.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 19, 2006 0:46:01 GMT -5
On Fire
By the DM
The next morning,
You are able to take a bath, and soak. Get up, finds a tray of bacon, pancakes, sausages, and eggs, with Orange Juice from Nordmaar, and a large pot of the finest coffee on Krynn, from Haligoth Southlund.
You are able to read the Palanthus Hearld while eating, coming back to the reality that is your life.
The Palanthus Hearld
News from Solamnia and the World
One Copper Peice
Front Page
News
Business
Variety
Eye in the Crowd
Weather
Rain
High: 65°F
Low: 57°F
Avg: 61.0°F
Current Issue: Latest Stories
Shipping Noble Kelvin Uth Nostren and his wife, Annian were slain last Night,
By Nightcrawler
Rose Knight Calof Krejlgaard is also missing after taken sometime last night after set to guard the bodies of the shipping moguls, whose bodies also disappears without a trace.
Son, Elraith,21, (who is a mage,) is also missing, but has not been ruled out as a suspect, but Lord Commissioner of Palanthus has said that the Mage is responsible for more then the Knights are willing to say.
The Home of the Slain Couple is locked by some magical means as even the heaviest battering ram could not get into the building two entrances.
Murderous Minstrels Terrorize Southern Solamnia
by B'naa
Panic rising throughout Solamnia as Murderous Minstrels remain on the loose.
Merchants Guild Chairman Resigns
by Ravenmantle
Lord Ghuire Yuirron has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Palanthas Merchants Guild.
Editorial
Eye in the Crowd - Who Is Safe in This City?
by JOSHUASIGEP44, Updated 2/13/2006
Who do you think is responsible for Thurston's kidnapping?
Life Section
Hoopaks - Not Just For Kender
by Carteeg Struve, Updated 2/13/2006
A few weeks after Hared Goodstaff celebrated the grand opening of his store specializing in hoopaks, it is becoming clear that kender are no longer the only race interested in these strange weapons.
Elven Eye For the Human Guy
by Benathalis, Updated 2/13/2006
This week kicks off a series of articles written by our resident fashion guru, Benathalis who will give the citizens of Palanthas tips on fashion and etiquette.
You read to see if there is anything else about you, and then sigh.
You are screwed . . . maybe. Maybe this can be turned around, you are aren’t sure, but at least the house is safe, then you realize you forgot that Coryn was going to investigate the bodies of your parents today to see what killed them and if thee is any evidence that it was a cultist of the Prince of Lies.
Tonight you bury them in the cemetery that many generations of your family has been buried in.
There is a clean red Robe folded among your things that where taken off the horse and brought in silently while you slept. You feel fortunate that your Shafi came to you when she did. What a mess of things.
You are glad you had some time to rest, you were dead exhausted.
What do you do now?
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Post by elraith on Feb 19, 2006 19:45:34 GMT -5
As Elraiths eyes passed over the text that read "...Son, Elraith,21, (who is a mage,) is also missing, but has not been ruled out as a suspect, but Lord Commissioner of Palanthus has said that the Mage is responsible for more then the Knights are willing to say..." He snorted derisively, and raised his voice a bit over speaking volume, "Responsible for what? i wasnt even there at the time! Trust the knights to blame the mage!! Who cares if hes their son?" Shaking his head he lowered it and clenched his jaw tightly, trying to ready himself for another, probably more difficult day. He checked the rest of the paper for anything else regarding him, and set it down on the table with a sigh. Standing up, he needed to go talk to Lashia about Coryn, and what she thinks the best course of action would be at this point.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 19, 2006 20:43:34 GMT -5
The Burial
By the DM
At least six generations of Uth Nostrens are buried here. Legacies of many stories, but you are the last of all of these, and now you are in the world by your self.
Lashia, Raine, and Lashia’s Griffon Solvern silently watch over you as you bury your parents and close that part of your life off for you, until you can come back and face your past, but for now, you have to look to the future, your future.
Over the Course of the Day,
Lashia tells you that Coryn, the Head of the White Order has been in Contact with Mistress Jenna, the High Wizardess of the Conclave, and both agree that they will hire a investigator to get to the bottom of their murder and task accountants to look into the family records of ownership to help piece together your family fortune.
Lashia tells you she went to the bank and was able to get Two Thousand Steel taken out of the Trust from the Bank of Palanthus and transferred to the Wizard’s Bank also located in town, underground, in the old city. There it will be safe for you.
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Post by elraith on Feb 19, 2006 21:32:23 GMT -5
Elraith was visibly upset by the whole ordeal and burying his parents didnt make anything better.."You have my thanks for everything Mistress Lashia, and you as well, Raine. It would have been very difficult to go through this alone. Other than laying low, what should i do now? I'm sure that murderous bastard was a priest of Hiddukel, and he said something about the knights being corrupt. I think i should look into this. I can't just sit here and do nothing, and i can't concentrate enough to study.. Which bothers me even more... On top of the fact that i have to take my test in little more than two weeks and i dont know if i am ready."
He sighed, shook his head and regained his usual demeanor, painful as it was. He knew being calm and collected was how to get through these sorts of situations, but that was easier said than done.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 19, 2006 21:41:07 GMT -5
Choices
By the DM
Excerpt from Raine
DM NOTE: A listing of your magical items
The Necklace of Adaptation, This chain and knot work designed metal medallion.
Raine tells you that the wearer can ignore all sorts of gases that affect creatures through respiration. He can also breathe underwater or even exist in airless space for up to seven days.
“The Key of Silence is an extremely rare find, it has the power to “lock” another individual’s voice to shut off and stay locked until the key is used or Dispel magic is placed on the target. As to how to do that, I’m not sure.”
Raine looks up in a similar codex, ecept this is a encyclopedia of Known Magical Items of Ansalon.
She Reads “Ioun Stones: These magical stones always float in the air and must be within 3 feet of their owner to be of any use. When a character first acquires the stones, he must hold each and then release it, so it takes up a circling orbit, whirling and trailing, circling 1d3 feet from his head. Thereafter, the stones must be grasped or netted to separate them their owner. The owner may voluntarily seize and stow the stones (at night, for example) to keep them safe, but he loses the benefits of the stones during that time.
Black Onyx---------Magical Reservoir Battery
Ander Crystal---------------Infravision
Ziose Stone----------------Protection +1 (Good, Lowers Armor Class By one when the stone is activated)
And last is the Brooch of Alchemy.
She reads of it’s known qualities as detailed in the Encyclopedia.-
“This brooch is made of amethyst that is carved with an alembic pattern. This brooch aids in the identification of potions and their ilk. By placing the brooch into a potion, this brooch gives the owner a percentage (his wisdom + 15) of identifying the potion correctly, or just allows the identifier more obvious clues when tasting.
Nefradina's Identifier: This highly valued item is a magical test kit used to identify potions, powders, and other alchemical substances. It consists of a wooden box (typically measuring 1'x 1'x 3') containing an assortment of vials, flasks, and beakers in small, padded compartments. Also in the box is a copy of a text called Nefradina's Codex. This book instructs the owner on how to use the test kit.
When the owner wishes to identify a potion, powder, oil, perfume, or similar liquid or powdered magical item, he looks up the substance's characteristics (odor, color, consistency, and so on) in the codex and follows the directions given to create a test mixture by combining a number of ingredients found in the kit. He then adds a drop of the test mixture to the substance he wishes to identify. The resulting effects
(changes in color, sparks, smoke, bizarre odors, small explosions, and so forth) are looked up in the codex and the substance is identified through a process of elimination.
Story
After taking stock of your life, there are some fundamental choices to be made. How will you be getting to Wayreth? Surely Lashia is not going to act as your personal wayfarer teleportation service for the duration till your test, so what does that leave?
As you look out the window, you can see the Waxing Gibbous Red Moon ascend over the night and onto the Harbor.
It will be High Sanction by the time you are to arrive at Wayreth, and that will only strengthen your connection with the Red Maiden. You look out onto the Harbor and realize that half the ships in the harbor are yours now. Well, you will have to steal what’s yours.
You have only been on a ship once, and you would have to get it out in the next day if you were to do it at all. There would be limited ports you could use, due to the Solamnic navy being reconstituted and don’t want to take any more chances then you have to, but this is to take your test, they at the conclave believes you can do it, your Teacher believes it, or does she since she is here and has helped you to a greater extent?
You ponder this, but it is as Lashia said, the journey there has already begun, the journey…
The Knights you find out later is fighting a Large uprising of Goblins from Lemish and Throtyl and Estwilde. Solanthus has been sacked and that the Goblins were cut off to Planthus by some renegade knight in Caregoth. It’s all completely chaotic, but According to Coryn, the Leader of the Knights of Solamnia, not a knight per see, but a Administrator of the Knighthoods, in charge of them while there is a schism between the knighthoods and the such.
Coryn advisees that the situation with the knights will come to a head whether you are involved or not. The Rouge Knight that saved Palanthus is coming here next to deal with the Administrator. I have a feeling your crisis will soon be the last thing on any of the Knight’s minds.
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Post by elraith on Feb 20, 2006 3:02:28 GMT -5
A new resolve in his head, and a firm determination, he knew he could only keep his mind on one thing now. His test. After speaking with his mistress and Raine a while, he headed to solitude where he prayed to lunitari, and meditated deeply cleansing his mind of all the negative energy that has been building up over these last couple of days.
All that swam in his mind now were spell formulas, Arcane words, component correlations and visions of arms and hands making the necessary gestures required for spellcasting. Elraith was absolutely determined to dominate his test, stopping his preparations only to make ready his plans to steal his favorite ship in the port at the perfect time(which included packing his horse with all it could effectively carry, essential supplies like quill pens, ink, scrolls both blank and those he needed to scribe to his spellbook, and anything else he would need for the journey).
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 21, 2006 19:50:37 GMT -5
Changes
By the DM
Coryn the White Witch of Palanthus walks along the Port in the early morning. She is rest and sure of her self, moving through the hard laborers and Dock workers going to and fro the Ships to the Warehouses and back again.
She enters a large Bar on the Docks called Zeboilm’s Rest. A local establishment where on would go to hire a crew and captain that are outside the law Knights as well as those that are out side the law in any sense of the world which now makes her a oddity here in her white robe, but she is not ashamed. Some times the means get you thru to the end.
He meets with Rogoth, the Dock Union representative that she has made an acquaintance sometime after she arrived to Palanthus.
“Ahh lady of the White, what horror it is to see you such a place as this.”
Almost on cue, somebody throws up violently on the 2nd floor and you hear it spatter on the floor, then some fighting breaking out.
“I am looking for a Captain and a Crew that you would hire to take you to New Ports.” Coryn says
“That I would want? Huh.” Rogoth smiles a knowing smile, “Ah shucks now darling, you know I would not sail you wrong, the Captain that you want is here, now. He has a partial crew, and could be paid to hire the rest, now, you ask only for the Captain and Crew, what of the Boat, you do need a boat . . . Right?”
“Well that beings us to the second part of my query… I need to speak with a good thief, that can put together a little crew to steal the ship we are hiring the Captain and Crew for.”
“Would’ve just been easier to make a ship, or maybe buy a ship, I mean this is a little crazy, even for you.” The un understanding Union rep flusters.
“Well, I know the owner of the ship you see, but we need to steal it for the owner to be completely honest to you.”
“You don’t really need to understand, all you need to do is hook me up with the people I asked for in the first place.
Rogoth eyes the White Witch with a unflattering rebuke in mind, but decides to swallow it down with a pint instead. He rises and holds his hand out. She hands him a purse filled with pearls and precious stones and he leaves without any further adieu.
You spend most of the day getting affairs settled; spending some time with your horse and making sure things are ready for your departure. You spend time with your studies.
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Post by elraith on Feb 21, 2006 21:13:18 GMT -5
Having all business apparently taken care of, Elraith sits quietly and reads his newly purchased herbal lore book to keep his mind sharp. His spellbook also getting equal attention, to make sure he keeps his spells in his head.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 22, 2006 18:28:38 GMT -5
"So it Begins"
By the DM
Lashia comes out and tells you that Coryn has secured a Captain and Crew, and the Theft of Ship will happen tomorrow night.
She gives you a book of 1-5 level spells that he might find helpful.
The next day, you have lunch with Raine, whom you have come to really be fond of. She shudders to even think of her test, you decide she is the first girl you have ever made a connection with.
You finish your meal and the two of you walk back to Coryn’s Mansion.
As you walk, twelve long blocks later, you spot someone in an alleyway up on your right.
All you need is a glance to tell that it is the face of the man you will never forget.
He smiles and disappears around the corner.
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Post by elraith on Feb 23, 2006 15:23:28 GMT -5
Elraith was relieved to hear that the plan was on, but at the same time, he gained the tenseness felt before a plan such as this goes into action. Upon recieving the spellbook from Lashia, Elraith told her, "Thanks to your guidance, i believe i will be ready for my test, the past few days have made me realize very quickly, that things don't always happen for the best, and I must always be prepared for the worst."
After enjoying lunch with Raine, he talked with her about spell formulas and certain rare components on the way back to Coryns mansion.. Then out of the corner of his eye, he saw the man that would haunt his memory until the end of time. He saw the man dart behind a corner after flashing an evil grin, and his eyes grew wide as he said, "Raine! that was him! the man that killed my parents, and almost me! We should get back to the mansion quickly, im not powerful enough to survive another encounter with him."
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 25, 2006 17:10:49 GMT -5
Raine takes off after the Dark man. She rounds the corner and disappears from your view.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 27, 2006 19:02:18 GMT -5
DM Note: Not Edited
Mabius Majere says:
i suppose the only thing for me to do is sigh and start running to catch up with her. i cant very well leave her to deal with him alone, it wouldnt be right.
Jamie says:
You run around the corner of the Alley and see that there is a long alleyway.
Jamie says:
She is half-way down it by the time you catch up.
Mabius Majere says:
is the priest in sight?
Jamie says:
you can't see him from where you are at
Mabius Majere says:
i ask her if she knows where he is
Mabius Majere says:
raine that is
Jamie says:
"he's right around here!"
Mabius Majere says:
ill cast prot. from poison
Jamie says:
allright.
Jamie says:
Raine goes around the corner to the left.
Mabius Majere says:
am i all finished casting?
Jamie says:
yes
Mabius Majere says:
alright, ill yell out "come face us! If you showed your face you must be looking for something, come tell us what it is we can help you with!"
DM says:
You are alone in the alley, you are coming up to the ajoining road,
Mabius Majere says:
ill take a look around, do i see anything suspicious?
Mabius Majere says:
any trace of him?
DM says:
There is alot of people on this road as it is the market place, but in front of you, you do see a Knight of Solamnia looking at you with several others around him.
Mabius Majere says:
!!!
Mabius Majere says:
i cant run into them...
Mabius Majere says:
hmm
Mabius Majere says:
ill yell out for raine
DM says:
They start walking towards you
Mabius Majere says:
ill urn and start walking towards where i came from
Mabius Majere says:
*turn
DM says:
they call out for you to stop!
Mabius Majere says:
ill run back to where i last saw raine, and look for a place to hide
DM says:
No, I mean you came to the end of the alley to the market. Right in front of you was the Knights. You last seen Raine run to the left onto this road.
Mabius Majere says:
ohh!!
DM says:
so do you run down the alley again or something?
Mabius Majere says:
yes
Mabius Majere says:
back down the alley and look for a place to hide, if i can get out of their view
DM says:
One of them finally tackles you into a garabage heap in the Alley
Mabius Majere says:
damn
Mabius Majere says:
"let me go! you dont understand, i cant be held back!"
DM says:
You feel like you have broken something
Mabius Majere says:
arg
DM says:
a rib or two
Mabius Majere says:
DM says:
You are retstrained
Mabius Majere says:
"now youve done it" i say bewteen coughs.."youve broken my ribs!"
Mabius Majere says:
ill mem sneeze and unlock for cantrips
DM says:
They drag you up, and take you to a caraige where you are taken to a precint
DM says:
This is a better lock then what the Cantrip can open.
DM says:
but I hear what you are saying
Mabius Majere says:
understood, i figured for simple locks nothing like these
DM says:
So you are taken to headquarters and thrown in jail.
Mabius Majere says:
DM says:
it is clean, but the beds are heard
DM says:
hard
Mabius Majere says:
at least its clean
Mabius Majere says:
any kender about??
Mabius Majere says:
i probably dont have anything on me anyhow
DM says:
no, but after Four hours, one is brought in.
Mabius Majere says:
what do i have with me do i have any books??
DM says:
a mean one too. He is cussing up a storm, coming up with biting taunts and is thrown into the cell.
DM says:
He picks himeslef up and looks at you and says "what are looking at?"
Mabius Majere says:
i nod a freindly greeting to him
Mabius Majere says:
"sorry, was just remembering how i was handled.." i say, rubbing my ribs
DM says:
As soon as the joiler is walked off, he walks over to you and says, "Are you uhh, something Uath Nostoern or something?"
Mabius Majere says:
i nod and reply "Elraith Uth Nostren, at your service"
Mabius Majere says:
OOC: sorry again, needed more water
DM says:
"Wonderful, I found you. Course don;t know how many red Robes the Knights are used to dragging in on a Nightly basesis, but I took my chances. Hi.
DM says:
"I'm Longshot Farwalker."
DM says:
"Formerly of Kendermore."
Mabius Majere says:
"a pleasure to meet you, farwalker." i extend my hand
DM says:
He shakes your hand very friendly like then lets go and goes to sit down on the bench.
DM says:
"I'm friends with Lasha, even before she was married."
Mabius Majere says:
"a long time then.."
DM says:
Well, really, since she was first married to this swashbucker, Montaoyio . . . I'll stop my self right there. So do you want to stay here or do you want to get out because I have places to go, as I'm sure you do as well."
Mabius Majere says:
i nod fervently..
Mabius Majere says:
"much to do, little time, you know a way out i presume?"
DM says:
You notice your family ring is off your finger
Mabius Majere says:
hmm
DM says:
Well, I do you?
DM says:
I mean I do, do You?
Mabius Majere says:
"perhaps you know where they keep our belongings as well? I cant go anywhere without my things."
DM says:
tell me about it, I have so many things, in my pouches, I'm lost without them."
Mabius Majere says:
"and no i am unaware of a way out, i was hoping you'd escort me out."
Mabius Majere says:
"after we retrieve my things of course."
DM says:
"Thats what I'm here to do. I gotta stop to get my stuff, I thought I would get yours as well."
Mabius Majere says:
"a sound plan, Farwalker.."
Mabius Majere says:
"is there anything i can assist you with?
DM says:
"Naw, well, hmm, naw, it's okay. I'll be in done in a jiffy."
DM says:
He pulls at his hair and pulls a couple of tools out of his topknot.
Mabius Majere says:
i nod at him.. "alright then.. I'll see you soon. although were indoors im sure lunitari will grace you on your mission."
DM says:
He starts to work on the lock, and then tells a wild story about flying ships and visiting the moon one time before the 2nd cataclysim.
DM says:
Red Moon that is.
Mabius Majere says:
i smile and nod, really not paying attention, but thinking how bad my ribs hurt and if Raines okay..
DM says:
"Okay, done." He pushes the door open and he goes silently down the hall, waiting for you, he listens for anyone coming.
Mabius Majere says:
ill follow him out
Mabius Majere says:
Busting Out
Prison
Longshot
DM says:
He starts to work on the lock, and then tells a wild story about flying ships and visiting the moon one time before the 2nd cataclysim.
DM says:
Red Moon that is.
Mabius Majere says:
i smile and nod, really not paying attention, but thinking how bad my ribs hurt and if Raines okay..
DM says:
"Okay, done." He pushes the door open and he goes silently down the hall, waiting for you, he listens for anyone coming.
Mabius Majere says:
ill follow him out
Mabius Majere says:
Slowly
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 27, 2006 19:04:00 GMT -5
The Prison Break
DM says:
"Thats what I'm here to do. I gotta stop to get my stuff, I thought I would get yours as well."
Mabius Majere says:
"a sound plan, Farwalker.."
Mabius Majere says:
"is there anything i can assist you with?
DM says:
"Naw, well, hmm, naw, it's okay. I'll be in done in a jiffy."
DM says:
He pulls at his hair and pulls a couple of tools out of his topknot.
Mabius Majere says:
i nod at him.. "alright then.. I'll see you soon. although were indoors im sure lunitari will grace you on your mission."
DM says:
He starts to work on the lock, and then tells a wild story about flying ships and visiting the moon one time before the 2nd cataclysim.
DM says:
Red Moon that is.
Mabius Majere says:
i smile and nod, really not paying attention, but thinking how bad my ribs hurt and if Raines okay..
DM says:
"Okay, done." He pushes the door open and he goes silently down the hall, waiting for you, he listens for anyone coming.
Mabius Majere says:
ill follow him out
Mabius Majere says:
slowly
DM says:
The kender sneaks into the possessions room, and comes out five minutes later with everybodies things that he can stuff in his pouches.
Mabius Majere says:
i insist on checkin his pouches twice and securing each one of mine safely as i check and recieve my things
Mabius Majere says:
just to "make sure i didnt miss anything or drop anything"
DM says:
He lifts a manhole in the ground
DM says:
He checks it and pull a dagger out as he jumps down.
Mabius Majere says:
ill follow
Mabius Majere says:
then ready my staff as i stand up
DM says:
There is a smell, but Longshot says this is'nt as bad as some of teh other sections of palanthus.
Mabius Majere says:
"Then im grateful were here, and not there.."
DM says:
"yeah. So now we are headed to the stables where you are then supposed to go the waterfront."
Mabius Majere says:
ooc: i should grab my horse while im at the stables yes?
DM says:
Yep, She is loaded up for you. Something about Raine is okay, they found her a block later, knocked out. She's okay."
Mabius Majere says:
i look puzzled
DM says:
"I kind of forgot to tell you this earlier.I'm sorry."
Mabius Majere says:
muttering "only knocked out? shes ok? i wonder why..." snapping out of it, shaking my head i tell him "its alright, thanks for telling me"
DM says:
After consulting a map two later, Longshot leads you to a Lader going up and a couple of Gnomes in Exploration gear nearby in the sewer."
DM says:
You get up to the stable and you and the kender get on Onyx and ride toward the docks.
Mabius Majere says:
alright, i try to remain unsuspicious, but check behind every few minutes
DM says:
you both ride
The Ride to the Docks
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 27, 2006 19:05:15 GMT -5
Equinox
By the DM
The Bay of Branchala
Onto the Equinox, a three mast Galleon that was once your family’s ship and now it is so again.
Lashia is on board at amidships, and Solvern her Griffon mount is below in the hold. Longshot is at the bow of the ship, with the wind flickering thru his top knot as the Equinox clears the Gates of Paladine and out into open waters, heading northwest around Tanith.
Lashia brings Elraith to the stern castle to meet the Captain, Captain Boren Kane, a Dark skinned man, those that come from northern Ergoth and famed for their skills at sea.
Over his left eye is an eye patch with a scar that emerges from above and below his patch. He has shaved his head bare, and is wear a black surrcoat that is billowing in the wind behind him.
He looks you over for a moment and then shakes your hand.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 27, 2006 19:06:22 GMT -5
Out on the Turbidus Ocean
By the DM
Lashia points out a woman nearby and says she is the first mate, Alissa Getani of Saifhum.
Over the next couple of hours, Lashia gives you a crash course of sailing since you never learned much from your father on the subject. Back then, you two spoke different languages.
Sailing Primer
Basics
The first, most obvious, feature of a sailing ship is that it is a ship. ie it is a box-like structure displacing enough water to float on the surface. This box is called the hull and is generally shaped in such a way as to make it easier to travel in one particular direction, which we call forward.
Viewed from above, a ship moves forward most easily if the front tapers to a point. For this reason the front is usually referred to as the pointy end. This is a bit of a mouthful, so it has also come to be known as the bow, but ‘pointy end’ is still perfectly acceptable on most ships. The other end may be referred to as the blunt end, and you'll probably get away with it, but the generally accepted term is the stern. Moving toward the pointy end (while on the ship) is moving forward, and salty old sea dogs like to abbreviate that to forr'ard. 2 Moving towards the stern is moving aft. If you face forward then the side of the ship on your left is known as port, and the right hand side is starboard. 3
These names stay the same whichever direction you turn. If you are standing on the bow, facing aft, and walk forwards you are still walking aft. Walking forward in nautical-speak would mean stepping (backwards) off the bow into the water. Likewise port and starboard are fixed in relationship to the ship, not to the observer. Port is left if you are facing forward, and right if you are facing aft.
The 'lid' of the box is the deck, and this word can be used to describe any horizontal, flat, surface on which we might normally stand. For instance, there is generally another 'level' inside the hull, between the deck and the cargo hold (place where you put the cargo), which is known as the 'tweendeck. 4
DM will send you any information the Player would like on the subject of sailing, all he has to do is let me know.
The Lighthouse at the edge of Tanith notes that soon the ship will be making a heading for west and come about once the ship has cleared the northern tip of Ansalon. The Lighthouse is operated by a newly installed Firekeeper of Sirrion.
When at last the great watchful flame is out of view and Ryx has gone past, you find yourself at the bow with the kender, enjoying a memory of when you traveled to New Ports on the Evening Star, two years ago. So much has changed now.
You look up to the star and stare with wonder up at the gods above in their constellation forms.
The Red Moon waxes as it moves across the sky, along with her brother Solinari and Nuitari is out there, somewhere, you feel you must pay homage to all of the brothers of magic, just out of respect and not to offend on this night of destiny.
Much later, exhausted you move below decks your private room, and climb into your hammock, and drift very easily to the lull of the sea.
A Day later,
You have come to be tempted to use your key of silence on the kender, just as the crew is making the kender walk the plank.
Lashia apologizes and tells the Crew they will be paid 50 steel more as a bonus per man for letting the Kender live on the remainder of the trip. That seems to make Captain Kane a little happier as the picture now moves behind the Equinox to another ship, from the Solamnic Navy.
The ships are both moving at 14 knots, but now they are catching up.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 27, 2006 19:07:04 GMT -5
Showdown
By the DM
At the bow of the Blue Horizon, Yori Granger of the Holy Order of Habbakuk prays to his god to grant the Blue Horizon haste in the Knight’s rightful mission.
Fire erupts behind the priest as the forward catapult is readied.
The command “fire!” is shouted
A flaming bale is catapulted over the aft of the Equinox.
All of this is being played out in the Eyeglasses of those at the stern castle of the Equinox.
Captain Kane tells Alissa to wet the sails.
Alissa moves instantly and jumps over the kender Longshot, who is on deck and going thru his pouches. She yells at the crew to wet the sails. The crew breaks formations and grabs pales at the ends long ropes and they are dropped into the water and brought up and thrown onto the sails to give them more substance to pick up more wind.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Feb 27, 2006 19:09:16 GMT -5
Whoooooosh!
By the DM
It doesn’t help that much in the end, or maybe it does…
As the Navy ship moves up, a megaphone is brought out on the Blue Horizon and the Captain speaks, “Elraith Uth Nosten, I am Captain Lyndon Mer-Krel. I am charged by the Knight Commissioner of Palanthus, you and your ship will halt immediately, and come aboard into my custody and stand trail for the death of Rose Knight Calof Krejlgaard, and your parents Uth Nosten.”
“I found it!” is emitted from an excited kender at amidships.
He is holding a pouch or, bladder or some kind of…?
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSHHHHHHH!!!!!!
You feel your self taken off your feet as the lurches forward at 46 knots!
Thankfully no one is taken overboard but everyone is taken off their feet and forced to hold on for dear life.
Longshot is thrown into the stern castle, as above, Captain Kane and Hector Beck the wheelman hold the wheel and pray the masts will hold, but begins to really worry when the wind is not stopping?
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