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Delith:Back to Normalcy.

Posted by Ron, The DMFor group 0
Ron, The DM
GM, 3622 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 15:16
  • msg #1

Delith:Back to Normalcy

As the group finishes treasure distribution and talk about what next .. Dualis and Shorty coming from deep in the Library walking toward the group.  Dualis says "Can someone, whose name does not begin with a vowel, summarize what you all were doing on that other world?"

Shorty looks like he has aged a bit, run down.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:29, Tue 31 Oct 2023.
Ez'ard
player, 898 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 20:00
  • msg #2

Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard smiles and gives a wave to Shorty but then the smile turns upside down at Dualis’ statement. He starts to say something but thinks better of it and just sits there.
Warwick
player, 2164 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 21:04
  • msg #3

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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 2):

Warwick launches into a long story that his player isn't going to type.
Ez'ard
player, 899 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 21:30
  • msg #4

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In reply to Warwick (msg # 3):

Ez’ard mutters, “And you thought I was long winded.”
Morteft
player, 1782 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 23:01
  • msg #5

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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 4):

Morteft sighs and rolls his eyes. "Wow, Warwick, you could be a bit more brief."
Shorty
player, 2352 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 23:41
  • msg #6

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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 2):

Shorty finds the biggest and softest looking chair in the room and sort of collapses into it.  He looks more worn and haggard than ever before.  There are no apparent wounds.  The only noticeable difference is that his rather impressive marble bag is missing.  It is the first time amy of you have seen him without it.
Trysk
player, 2229 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 23:54
  • msg #7

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 6):

Trysk is asleep in his chair snoring.
Morteft
player, 1783 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 02:29
  • msg #8

Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 7):

Morteft says, "Does anyone else besides Warwick need to train?"
Trysk
player, 2230 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 02:42
  • msg #9

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In reply to Morteft (msg # 8):

Trysk opens his eyes and sits back up. He looks at Morteft, "No training for me, but I need to heal and run a couple of errands."

He turns to the dwarf, "Warwick, how long do ye need ta train?"
Ez'ard
player, 900 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 02:51
  • msg #10

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In reply to Morteft (msg # 8):

Ez’ard says he’s good to go, no training required.
Morteft
player, 1784 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 04:02
  • msg #11

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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 10):

Morteft nods. "I also have some errands to run. I guess we should meet back here in a couple of weeks."

OOC: Time to drive the DM insane. :)
Warwick
player, 2165 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 04:19
  • msg #12

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Trysk:
In reply to Morteft (msg # 8):

Trysk opens his eyes and sits back up. He looks at Morteft, "No training for me, but I need to heal and run a couple of errands."

He turns to the dwarf, "Warwick, how long do ye need ta train?"


Warwick looks at Dualis.  "Oh great teacher, how long do I need?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3623 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 11:05
  • msg #13

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In reply to Warwick (msg # 12):

First Dualis listens to Warwick's tale.  He comments "So much for a relaxing time.  I suppose I will need to make some visits, ensure proper civilities are observed in the future."

To Warwick's question "I suppose that depends on how quickly you learn.  Two weeks is somewhat the norm.  Of course with the time dilation rooms, should only be a few days in regards to the others.  Unless you have another .. trip."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2231 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 11:31
  • msg #14

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 13):

Trysk stands up and stretches, "Ok, so we're meeting back here in 3 days?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3624 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 11:43
  • msg #15

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 13):

Dualis will look to the rest of the group and say "What about the rest of you, what troubles are you seeking?"

He will turn to Art "The eye is secure?"  and Art replies "Yep, it is in the vault."  "Good good." is the response from Dualis

To Tzar, Dualis says "Sorry you got caught up in their little holiday.  Glad to see you are none the worse for wear.  I would not have cared to explain the situation otherwise."

Tzar nods his head at Dualis "Good was done in the end, that was of import." he gestures to the group "Twas a rough beginning for us but they are a fine group the Lord of Warwick has." he then adds "Is the Captain in residence?" to which Dualis says "I believe he shall be arriving soon."   "Thank you" says Tzar and he sits down at a table.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2353 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 11:47
  • msg #16

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 14):


Shorty stands as well and nods.  “Three day den we comes back her so ken help Penny like us promise.”  Shorty goes further into the library to actually read a book for a bit loinger than it should take.  Then he will return to Stormhold, returning in three days.  He checks with Ez;ard before he leave to see if the elf wants a ride home.
Ez'ard
player, 901 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 13:45
  • msg #17

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 16):

Ez’ard agrees to return with Shorty. He is in need of sorting his stuff and practice with his new daggers.
Trysk
player, 2232 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 14:33
  • msg #18

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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 17):

Trysk clears his throat, "Hey, Ez'ard. Are you wearing your amulet? I tried to send you a message but got no response. You got a few minutes before you leave?"
Ez'ard
player, 902 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 16:04
  • msg #19

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In reply to Trysk (msg # 18):

Ez’ard replies, “Sorry, lost in thought there for a sec. What’s up?”
Warwick
player, 2166 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 16:22
  • msg #20

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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 19):

Warwick nods.  "Three days, real time, then.  Lads, it's been a pleasure.  Tzar, ye were a puzzle at first, but a real good lad to fight beside.  Anytime ye want to join us, we'd be glad to have ye."

"Unless ye all have anything else fer me, I'm going to go take a bath and then have a nice meal."
Morteft
player, 1785 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 16:26
  • msg #21

Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 20):

Morteft nods. "Three days then."

He goes to Tzar and retrieves his extra amulet. "Nice meeting you."

He heads to his room to take care of a few things and then heads out.

OOC: He will be around for the next day and then gone for two.
Trysk
player, 2233 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 16:37
  • msg #22

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In reply to Morteft (msg # 21):

Trysk shakes Tzar's hand, "Good to have met you. Let us know if you ever need assistance."

He then leaves the room and indicates Ez'ard to follow.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3625 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 17:29
  • msg #23

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In reply to Trysk (msg # 22):

Tzar will shake hands in turn - whoever offers - saying various things such as "Was a pleasure.", "Nice to have worked with you.", "I'll see you around I'm sure.", "If I can be of assistance."

To Warwick  "If the Captain permits, perhaps we can train together?"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2167 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 19:08
  • msg #24

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 23):

Warwick is surprised.  "Aye, lad.  If ye're willing to train down to me level.  Ye're a bit more accomplished than I am."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3626 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2023
at 19:37
  • msg #25

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In reply to Warwick (msg # 24):

Tzar shrugs "Training is training, refining what you already know, and in some cases what you don't think you know but actually do know, you just don't know but after will know it for sure."  he smiles.  "I will see you after you've refreshed yourself."

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3627 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 15:00
  • msg #26

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 25):

Each of you go off and do some personal stuff Shorty (after reading a little) and Ez'ard head off to Arcturus.  Warwick goes off for a bath (do dwarves do that - being salt of the earth...) and get something to eat.  Morteft does a few things before heading out and Trysk chats with Ez'ard before doing his thing else where.

Warwick returns to the Library 2 hours later.  Tzar is looking at a manual 'To Twain or not to Twain.'

OOC: You may all still present in 2 hours time .. Shorty is a slow reader .. so I will include you all.

Dualis, Celestron and Art are off in a nearby section of the Library, chatting.

The main door to Library opens and in walk two people.  The first is a knight, you recognize the Paladin named Zargon and the other looks exactly like Dualis.  The one who looks like Dualis exclaims "Success!"

At the entrance of the two new comers, Tzar looks up, drops the book and quickly stands to attention.

Actions?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2168 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 15:22
  • msg #27

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 26):

Warwick looks carefully at the manual Tzar is reading.  "Is that a book about me axe?" he asks, curious.

He forgets his question when the doppelganger of Dualis shows up.
Trysk
player, 2234 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 15:29
  • msg #28

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In reply to Warwick (msg # 27):

Trysk looks at the twin of Dualis with curiosity and then goes back to his conversation with Ez'ard.
Morteft
player, 1786 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 18:53
  • msg #29

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In reply to Trysk (msg # 28):

Morteft will magic missile the imposter!
Morteft
player, 1787 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 18:53
  • msg #30

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In reply to Morteft (msg # 29):

OOC: just kidding, of course.

"Oh, a simulacrum, huh?"
Shorty
player, 2354 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 19:03
  • msg #31

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In reply to Trysk (msg # 28):


Shorty looks up from his book and waves at Zargon.  Then he notes the other person and groans loudly.  “Now bees two a dem dat tinks knowed ebryting?”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3628 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 21:13
  • msg #32

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 31):

"No Shorty." says the Dualis at the door "There is the one that knows and the other thinks he knows."  Dualis (door) speaks to Dualis 1 "Dulles, you can go back to the Lab."  The Dualis (Dulles) that was talking to Celestron and Art says "By your command." and then he walks out of the Library.

Zargon laughs a bit and the 'real' Dualis says "Yes Morteft, a simulacrum; however a greater simulacrum.  He watches over things if we all need to go out for any reason."

Zargon gives a high wave to Shorty.  "Greetings Shorty.  You look quite tired.  I heard about your trial, fine job to overcome."

He then starts walking over to Warwick and Tzar.  "At ease Tzar, we are not formal here." Tzar relaxes and says "Right, thank you Captain." and he sits down.  Then to Warwick, "So Lord Warwick, are you ready to start training.  You and Tzar can start tomorrow."  "Yes sir!" Tzar pipes in.

Dualis then says.  "The Hell issue is pretty much sorted out. Ptah ruled in my favor."

Filled wine glasses or mugs of ale or the persons favorite beverage appears next to each of you .. hovering in the air.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2169 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 21:31
  • msg #33

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 32):

Warwick nods.  "Certainly, Zargon.  I hadn't expected that ye'd be doing the training, but honored just the same."
Morteft
player, 1788 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 22:02
  • msg #34

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In reply to Warwick (msg # 33):

Morteft nods. "Impressive creation."

He takes the glass of Romulan ale from the air and takes a sip of the blue liquid. "Ah, very good."
Shorty
player, 2355 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2023
at 23:46
  • msg #35

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 32):

Shorty carefully puts the book on dragons back on the shelf before wandering over.  To Zargon he answers, “No do by self.  Ifn Ann Ah no helps, be still be stuck in me head.”

Then he looks carefully at Tzar and shakes his head.  “Hows come youse so scarit ta marry dat girl?   Ez’ard say she berry nice.  No like her bees ogre gonna hits youse all a da times.  Ez’ard say youse no marry cause youse Captain maybeso no like it.  Zargon berry nice.  Him lets your go see dat purty girl.”

Shorty glances at Zargon, "Ez/ard day her gots betty nice tail."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3629 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 00:34
  • msg #36

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 35):

Zargon says to Warwick "It is what I agreed to do for Dualis, help in training his teams.  The warriors anyway and Tzar needs to train as well so I can do both at the same time."

Zargon walks over to Shorty and speaks before Tzar can say anything.  "It is the way of our world Shorty.  Tzar is betrothed to another.  My best friends daughter who is also the sister of our king.  He cannot just toss that away because of one girls infatuation .. uh, has the hots for him.  It would be dishonorable."

Dualis says to Zargon: "Good luck with that my friend."  then to Morteft, "Yes, it is impressive.  Unfortunately Dulles did not have the power to deal with Shorty's situation, close, but it was really an Arcturus issue in any event.  It actually made my case against the Arch-Devils a little tenuous, him dropping in on Hell and the market.  Caused quite a ruckus."  he shrugs "But, that is what Shorty's do."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2356 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 02:02
  • msg #37

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 36):

Shorty gives Dualis that look he has many times before.  The patient one that says that someday Dualis might understand.  Then he stares at Zargon.  “Youse bees knight like me.  Dat beens gots…”  Shorty searches for the word he needs then finds it.  “Got faith.”  Shorty reaches out a finger to gently touch Zargon’s forehead.  “Beliebin not up here id youse head.”  Shorty boves the finger down to Zargon’s chest.  “Beliebin hees here in youse heart.  Lub also come from da heart.  No from da heard.  Me knowed dat now.  Maybeso King no so smart ifn no knowed dat.”  Shorty shrugs and moves towards the door looking for Ez’ard.  “No knowed what hots bees, but maybeso no bodies dis place ken knowed what bees in her heart.  Ceptin maybeso Tzar.  An eben ogre knowed better den take mate dat somebodies else pick fer yourse.”
Shorty
player, 2357 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 10:59
  • msg #38

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 37):

Shorty pauses at the door to stare back at Tzar.  Then he asks, "Dis girl...  Her gib up bees bees queen sum day fer youse?  Maybeso die fer youse?  Hows bout girl youse leabe ahind?  Her die fer youse?:

Shorty doesn't wait for an answer.  Smart peoples make his head hurt.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3630 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 11:33
  • msg #39

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 37):

OOC: Larry got his last one out just before I hit post, so it would be prior to his message

Zargon looks at Shorty with compassion as one would a child. "Betrothal has work on our world for many generations and love typical grows in it.  Now, love is something that cannot be defined, truly, it is a force that affects beggar and king alike.  Scholars are deified by it, the commoner is baffled by it.  Love and other things can produce the similar feelings, so what is truly love?  I cannot say as it may be different for me then for you."  Zargon then pats Shorty on the arm  "With all due respect Shorty, my experience with ogres, they just take what they want and there is no love there, not what I call love.  And their protection of what they have may seem like caring, but it is more so, don't try to take what is mine. Again that is not love to me."  he pats Shorty again "You are different my friend, because you have a different influence in your life."

Tzar will come over to Shorty and greet him since they have not met before. "Greetings knight, a pleasure.  As far as Firefox, I do not love her, I do respect her and conviction to her duties.  She is fascinating and says she loves me; but I am not sure of that for she was drawn to something I wield .. if I may."  he steps back and pulls the golden pommel from his bracer and the 3' blade of flame ignites "She was drawn to this, Sol, which she thought was part of me." he then puts the pommel back on the bracer and the blade disappears.  "She is made of fire, so I don't know."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2235 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 11:48
  • msg #40

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Shorty (msg # 37):

he steps back and pulls the golden pommel from his bracer and the 3' blade of flame ignites

--DM2

I just realized that Tzar is Thundar the Barbarian! Lol
Ron, The DM
GM, 3631 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 12:01
  • msg #41

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 40):

OOC: Kind of based on Thundarr yes.  I really liked that cartoon.  I have used quite a few things from that show.  There is an NPC that Trysk knows of from the show.

--Ron
Ron, The DM
GM, 3632 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 14:39
  • msg #42

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 41):

Dualis will say "Still much to do, anyone need anything from me before you go off?  Meet back by 3 days hence .. or I will send Art to hound you."

Zargon will say to Warwick and Tzar.  "Better get some rest, training begins soon."  Tzar says "Yes sir" and begins to move towards the door and stops "Um, where should I go?" and Zargon says "I believe there is a room, 6th down on the right side of the bookcases." Dualis confirms this and Tzar heads down that way.

OOC: We can do the side stuff in private chats.  Just let me know what your chars want to do - some already have.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2170 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 14:52
  • msg #43

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 42):

OOC:  Warwick will be a good puppy and follow his training regiment.
Shorty
player, 2358 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 15:44
  • msg #44

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 40):

Shorty stares deep into Tzar's eyes.  "Maybeso she like sword, but me tinks her bees smart nuf ta knows da difference atween sword and man.  Maybeso youse not see youse self bery goooder yet.  Some a da days youse growed up and see insdie self.  No always bees purty what see in dere.  But maybeso better den youse tink."

Shorty takes Ez'ard and heads outside to go home.  He has people there who would die for him as readily as he would die for them.  That is his definition of what love is for peasant of king.  For arch mage or knight.  This he knows in his heart.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3633 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 17:58
  • msg #45

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 44):

Tzar looks back at Shorty, "She may have some understanding of the difference, she does not necessarily know the difference or the man.  As I have been told and have seen, there are multiple types of love.  She may have one of them I'll grant. The one I think of, I doubt."

As Shorty departs, "Nice to have met."

OOC: Three days starting

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2359 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 20:00
  • msg #46

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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 45):

OOC:  Just say when the trhee days are up.  Shorty will be settling the new folks into Stormhold, finding them homes, getting them set up with supplies.  He will speak to Tankin about the possibility of a dwarven stronghold in the mountains behind Stormhold.  He likes the idea of frinednly neighbors.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3634 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 20:47
  • msg #47

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In reply to Shorty (msg # 46):

A dwarven community up in mountains behind Stormhold would be very agreeable.  "Aye, lad, that be a fair idea ye have."

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1789 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 16:30
  • msg #48

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 47):

Early during the first day of the three days, everyone gets a broadcast from Morteft.

*I was able to get some of the mithril salvaged from one of the golems. I sold it and everyone's share is 12,500 gold. It is in the Bank of Dualis so ping him when you want it. Stronginthearm is still working on the other golem, but I will do the same with that one once it is done.*
This message was last edited by the player at 16:32, Sat 04 Nov 2023.
Trysk
player, 2236 posts
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 22:06
  • msg #49

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 48):

Trysk asks, "When are we planning to clear out the rest of that stronghold?"
Morteft
player, 1790 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 22:10
  • msg #50

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 49):

*What do you mean? I already have it cleared it out and my miners are working the mines. Things are progressing well. Come by and visit some time. Just announce yourself at the gate and they should let you in.*
Morteft
player, 1791 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 22:14
  • msg #51

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 50):

Mortef chuckles.
Trysk
player, 2237 posts
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 22:29
  • msg #52

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 51):

*You let others mine that strange blue mineral and what about the pools? Have all the rooms been explored? What about the fungus room?*
Morteft
player, 1792 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 22:35
  • msg #53

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 52):

*It is a joke, my friend. I haven't done anything there. We probably should, though.*
Trysk
player, 2238 posts
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 22:44
  • msg #54

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 53):

Trysk chuckles, *I was only concerned for the miners and our friends in there. I think we should offer to either move them or expand their cave.*
This message was last edited by the player at 00:54, Sun 05 Nov 2023.
Shorty
player, 2360 posts
Sat 4 Nov 2023
at 23:57
  • msg #55

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 53):

OOC:  Wow.  Shorty isn't flat broke anymore.  Not that he has a clue what to do with money.
Warwick
player, 2171 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 14:18
  • msg #56

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 55):

OOC:  An additional 12,500 xp for the mithral?  Or not?
Morteft
player, 1793 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 14:52
  • msg #57

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 56):

Oh, good question!
Ron, The DM
GM, 3635 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 18:13
  • msg #58

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 57):

No, you do not get XP for selling stuff.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2361 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 20:37
  • msg #59

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 58):

Maybe we are mutliclassed as merchants.  LoL
Ron, The DM
GM, 3636 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 21:40
  • msg #60

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 59):

OOC: Ok, then you need to split your XPs with your merchant class.  Merchants use the thieves table.

The three days are over and everyone starts to return to Dualis' HQ.  Things seem busy as many of the usual 'guests' can be seen around.  Warwick is the first one since he was training at HQ.  Tzar is still there too along with Zargon.  Art and Celestron are wandering about, Korial the Ki-Rin, Xezetl the Coutl and others.  Dualis and Trinny are not there yet.

OOC: Enter as you like.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2239 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 22:28
  • msg #61

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 60):

Lol...I guess there goes the side adventure!

Does Trysk enter with Xylan?
Ez'ard
player, 903 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 23:04
  • msg #62

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 61):

Ez’ard enters with Sharak on his shoulder and waves to everyone. He says, “Shorty will probably be along shortly… (he chuckles to himself over the unintended pun).” He finds a comfy seat and politely shoos Sharak over to his perch where there is sure to be some treat. He asks the library if there is any book of the greatest thieves from each race.
Shorty
player, 2362 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 00:52
  • msg #63

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 62):

Shorty enters the library about a half hour after Ez’ard.   Shorty enters walking along the ceiling.  His old bearskin cloak is gone and the new spider cloak is hanging down towards the floor.  Shorty leaves dragon shaped footprings behind him as he walks in.  His old smile of contentment has returned.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3637 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 02:22
  • msg #64

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 62):

A book floats over to Ez'ard titled 'The Art of the Steal'  By I. M. Pincher.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3638 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 02:23
  • msg #65

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 61):

No Xylan cannot enter. There is a nice picnic table for him on the field.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3639 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 02:25
  • msg #66

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 63):

Celestron looks up and growls a little, "You have got to be ...  CLean-up aisle 1."  some unseen something is removing the footprints left by Shorty

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2240 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 02:36
  • msg #67

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Trysk (msg # 61):

No Xylan cannot enter. There is a nice picnic table for him on the field.

--DM2

Trysk sighs and looks to Celestron, "It's been 3 days already. How much longer before Xylan can enter?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3640 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 02:39
  • msg #68

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 67):

"A month, maybe more." says Celestron irritably, "This is not a hotel."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2241 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 02:42
  • msg #69

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 68):

Trysk sighs, "A month? I guess he'll be staying at my place in Delith until then."
Morteft
player, 1794 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 03:09
  • msg #70

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 69):

Morteft enters and says, "Well met. What next folks?"
Shorty
player, 2363 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 12:37
  • msg #71

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 66):

Shorty looks down at Celestron in surprise.  “Bees, what dat word, D Core a ton.”  Since his artistic flair isn’t appreciated, Shorty turns off the tracks and walks back down the wall.  He pauses to look out a window to see what might be sitting at the picnic table.

Shorty waves at Morteft and replies as he stares out the window.  “Us gets done wid dat bad place den keeps promise ta Penny Dragon.”
This message was last edited by the player at 12:43, Wed 08 Nov 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3641 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 13:32
  • msg #72

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 71):

Shorty is over 100' above the group.  Celestron looks incredulous "Neither decorum or decorating .. more like vandalism."  Art chuckles and is given a quick glance by the mini dragon.

Coming out from behind some of the bookshelves is Trinny, holding a cup of some hot drink as you can see the steam. "Good morning everyone." she says in a cheery manner.  Zargon gives her a half bow and says "A pleasure as always Miss Trinny."  Trinny smiles at Zargon, she then says "Has everyone recovered from their .. vacation?"

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2242 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 14:42
  • msg #73

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 72):

Trysk smiles at the archmage, "Greetings, Trinny. I don't know about the others, but I could have used a few days more. Always too many things to do and not enough time. I need to introduce you to Xylan when you have some time."
This message was last edited by the player at 16:42, Wed 08 Nov 2023.
Shorty
player, 2364 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 15:48
  • msg #74

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 73):


Shorty continues looking out dirrerent windows, even high ones, looking to see who isn’t allowed to come in.
Ez'ard
player, 904 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 16:15
  • msg #75

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard looks up from his book as Trinny enters the room. He places a simple coin in the book to mark his place. He wouldn’t dare fold down the corner and face the wrath of the librarian, whoever that may be.
Warwick
player, 2172 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 16:19
  • msg #76

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 75):

Warwick bows.  "Always a pleasure to see ye, Lady Katrina."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3642 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 16:32
  • msg #77

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty does not see anyone outside of the windows as any windows in the library are just glimpses into other worlds or landscapes .. of course Shorty would not know that fact.

Trinny acknowledges Trysk "Hello Trysk.  Yes it seems always the case but you need to take time to relax."

Ez'ard will remember that the chief librarian is Celestron, the seemingly ever grumpy mini-dragon.

Then Trinny addresses Warwick with a smile "And Warwick, I hope your training with Sir Zargon went well?"

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2243 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 17:07
  • msg #78

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 77):

Trysk nods to Trinny, "That's why I sleep in the time dilation room. Plenty of rest without losing that much time out here. Speaking of which, are we expecting Dualis any time soon?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3643 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 17:14
  • msg #79

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 78):

"Good choice" Trinny replies "Dualis should be along momentarily, he is going over some things with Orkex."

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1795 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 17:20
  • msg #80

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 79):

Morteft looks up. "That is such a great idea, Trysk. I may need to start doing that."
Trysk
player, 2244 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 17:29
  • msg #81

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 80):

Trysk rolls his eyes, "Well, I hope you don't snore."
Morteft
player, 1796 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 17:30
  • msg #82

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 81):

Morteft laughs. "We can alternate times. I just need more time."
Warwick
player, 2173 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 17:52
  • msg #83

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 77):

Warwick nods, looking over at the paladin.  "Aye.  I still don't think I'm any where near yer caliber lass, but I do feel more capable."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3644 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 18:52
  • msg #84

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 83):

Trinny smiles at Warwick again "You are probably not as far behind as you think." Zargon pipes in "You are close to a major stepping stone for a warrior, Warwick.  You will be a formidable opponent."

Tzar will add "Yes, your 2 weapon fighting was challenging."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2174 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 19:12
  • msg #85

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 84):

Warwick smiles at Trinny.  "Lass, I'd never make that assumption with ye."

He winks at Tzar.  "Lad, I think it's more me willingness to trade hit for hit with ye.  Never met anyone so naturally strong as a human."
This message was last edited by the player at 19:48, Wed 08 Nov 2023.
Shorty
player, 2365 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 19:38
  • msg #86

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 85):


Shorty begins to search the window for a latch to open it.  Celestron said there was a picnic table out there and he does not see it.  Maybe if he sticks his head out the window he can figure out where the table and the stange person is.  Besides,  that Dualis’s strange rooms just make you get old fast.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3645 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 19:55
  • msg #87

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 85):

Tzar looks down and shuffles his feet.  "I've been .. enhanced.  It is part of a .. well, test. It takes skills but also luck.  You can come away enhanced, or not at all.  I was lucky."

Zargon says "Tzar is correct, there are many many portals on our world and some open up into strange places where the 'reward' could allow for significant gains in ability. Of course there is true risk as well.  Some are never seen again, some are lessened.  You have a choice and many choose to take the chance.  I myself have been through the trial."

Shorty finds there are no latches on the windows - no way to open a window - no way to stick one's head out.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2245 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 20:06
  • msg #88

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 87):

Trysk's ears perk up, "What kind of trials, Zargon? You know, we rently find a poll that enhances abilities."
Warwick
player, 2175 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 20:27
  • msg #89

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 88):

Warwick clears his throat.  "He means a pool."
Shorty
player, 2366 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2023
at 21:59
  • msg #90

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 89):


Shorty wanders back down to the floor, frustrated by the windows.  The conversation isn’t holding his attention.  He starts to wander closer to the hallway that leads towards the fron door.  If people keep talking so much, maybe he can look out the front door and see who is there.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:06, Thu 09 Nov 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3646 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 00:50
  • msg #91

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 89):

Zargon looks over at Trysk and says "Traverse and survive the guardians of the citadel and then overcome oneself.  No pools there, a stream."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2176 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 01:14
  • msg #92

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 91):

Warwick looks at the others and shrugs.  "I know what some of ye are thinking.  While we could all do with some self-improvement, we do have some urgent matters.  Can we afford to be selfish?"
Ez'ard
player, 905 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 01:27
  • msg #93

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard sends to Trinny, *I think if you want Shorty to do something, you need to get his attention before he decides to head back home… *
Trysk
player, 2246 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 01:45
  • msg #94

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick:
In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 91):

Warwick looks at the others and shrugs.  "I know what some of ye are thinking.  While we could all do with some self-improvement, we do have some urgent matters.  Can we afford to be selfish?"

Trysk shrugs too, "There's no rush to attempt it now, but we have so much to do, especially of we want to set up the lich's fortress as a base."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3647 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 02:36
  • msg #95

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Trysk:
In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 72):

Trysk smiles at the archmage, "Greetings, Trinny. I don't know about the others, but I could have used a few days more. Always too many things to do and not enough time. I need to introduce you to Xylan when you have some time."


Trinny says to Trysk "Yes, your new attendant.  I suppose you should introduce him to everyone other than Morteft.  They might be working with him."  She looks over at Art "You can bring Xylan in and make sure he is in a proper state."  Art smiles and says, "Oh, some fun for me."  He moves to exit.

OOC: Any objections from Trysk?


--DM2
Trysk
player, 2247 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 03:31
  • msg #96

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 95):

Trysk nods at Trinny and warns efreeti, "Use kid gloves with Xylan, Art."
Warwick
player, 2177 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 03:54
  • msg #97

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 96):

"Anything ye should tell us, lad?" he asks Trysk.  "Who is this Xylan?"
This message was last edited by the player at 15:15, Thu 09 Nov 2023.
Trysk
player, 2248 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 04:06
  • msg #98

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick:
In reply to Trysk (msg # 96):

"Anything ye should tell us, lad?" asks Trysk.  "Who is this Xylan?"

OOC - Lol... is Trysk talking to himself now?

BIC - Trysk grins, "All in good time, Warwick. All in good time."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3648 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 12:18
  • msg #99

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 98):

Art turns and shows off his gaping smile, the one popularized on various guides throughout the multiverse, and heads out.

Several minutes later you all see Art return, looks like he is carrying a black sack over his right shoulder.

Art says "Retrieved one Xylan.  He doesn't talk much, a bit uncommunicative at the moment."

Trinny sighs "You did not have to carry him like a sack of potatoes."  Art shrugs, maintaining Xylan on his shoulder "Easiest way.  Where should I put him?" Trinny replies "Take him to conference room 8, we shall be meeting there."  "Right." is Art's reply and laughs "He'll love that."

As Art walks by you can tell that Xylan is a drow.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2249 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 12:22
  • msg #100

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 99):

Trysk looks at Art disapprovinglyY, "Dude, this is your idea of using kid gloves? I hope you didn't do any permanent damage."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3649 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 12:34
  • msg #101

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 100):

"He's incapacitated due to magic." retorts Art "I didn't hurt a hair on his head .. well maybe, might have hit his head on the way thru a door."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2250 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 12:47
  • msg #102

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 101):

Trysk sighs and follows Art to conference room 8.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:42, Thu 09 Nov 2023.
Shorty
player, 2367 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 14:22
  • msg #103

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 95):


Shorty is even more curious that ever now.  He follows Art towards the exit to get a look at this strange creature that everyone is so worried about.

OOC:  ANyone need some snow?  Argh.  Shoveled two inches off the driveway this morning
Ron, The DM
GM, 3650 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 14:52
  • msg #104

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 103):

OOC: I did not see any snow last year so send some down.
Now for a little aside - cut scene to recent past.

If Shorty goes with Art to fetch Xylan, then he will see Xylan stand when he see's Art and then Shorty.  The sight of Shorty is worrisome enough but Shorty is dwarfed by Art.  Neither is a welcome sight and Xylan starts to run .. anywhere.

"Nobody is trusting anymore." Art mentions and raises a hand, the drow falls to the ground and does not move.  Art goes to pick Xylan up, slings him over his shoulder and walks back.

Art looks over at Shorty "Any trust issues on Arcturus?"

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2251 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 15:23
  • msg #105

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 104):

OOC - Oh, wonderful. Let me know when Xylan wakes up.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3651 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 15:57
  • msg #106

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 105):

About when all start heading toward conference room 8 .. wherever that is .. You will see Dualis and Orkex floating down from the 4th level of the library.

Dualis can be heard "In a hurry for your next mission, good.  Follow Art and Trinny then, shoo."

You follow Art and Trinny down to aisle 20 and make a right, 75' later you come to a door with a fancy 8.  Art goes thru then Trinny, when you follow you see a huge forest. What makes it huge are the trees, each looks to be at least 10' wide and reach high into the sky, you cannot see the tops.  The ground has pine like needles, probably conifers notes Shorty.

About 30' beyond the entrance is a large round 'table'.  It looks to be a stump to one of the trees.  It has a 20' diameter and there a 15 well made high back chairs positioned around it.

Both Dualis and Orkex are standing at the far end from the entrance, you did not see them pass you on the way.  Art goes in mutters "Show off." and then plops Xylan into a chair off to the side.

Dualis upon seeing Trysk says "What are your intentions with your new, friend?"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2178 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 16:58
  • msg #107

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 106):

Warwick pinches the bridge of his nose and sighs.  "Could one of ye speak plainly and let the rest of us know what's going on?  Why do ye need to be mysterious all the time?"
Trysk
player, 2252 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 17:05
  • msg #108

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 106):

Trysk replies, "My intention? He's a new recruit of mine and I'd like to get him sure seasoning before he starts accompanying me on missions. Art, can you wake him GENTLY so that we can do introductions?"
Ez'ard
player, 906 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 17:19
  • msg #109

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard following along with everyone has to put his spectacles on the ensure he is seeing what he thinks he is seeing… He takes a seat to the side of Shorty but further away from the unconscious new guy.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3652 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 17:41
  • msg #110

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 107):

Dualis looks at Warwick "Habit, the way of wizards."

Art goes over to Xylan and stands behind him and then flicks the drows check.  Xylan wakes up with a start, seeing everyone and these massive trees; which he has no experience, he falls out of the chair and scrambles to his feet.  Then he sees Art's feet near him, turns and backs away from the efreeti as he looks up.  There is near terror in his eyes as he looks around and finally sees Trysk. "You've brought me here as sacrifice.  I've heard stories."

Dualis will say, "Trysk, control your minion."

Ez'ard notes, with his specs, everything looks normal and real.

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1797 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 17:44
  • msg #111

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 110):

Morteft chuckles at the antics.
Trysk
player, 2253 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 18:47
  • msg #112

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 111):

Trysk looks at Morteft and scowls, "You're not helping."

Trysk sighs and turns to the drow elf, "Apologies, Xylan. I should have prepared you better, but the first lesson to kearn if you're going to fight by my side is that not everything is as it seems to be. Now please take a seat and introduce yourself to my companions. No one here is going to sacrifice you."
Warwick
player, 2179 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 19:51
  • msg #113

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 112):

Warwick sighs.  "Art, let him be."

He turns his attention to Xylan.  "Lad, no one's going to hurt ye, despite our appearances. I'm Warwick Forgemaker, a warrior-cleric of Reorx."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3653 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 20:42
  • msg #114

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 113):

Art looks incredulous "Me, I'm just standing here."

Zargon will go over and put a hand on the drow's shoulder.  Xylan's face immediately becomes one of peace.  "It is ok, all is well."  comes the voice of the paladin.

Dualis says "Thank you Zargon. Ok, so you are going to have him tag along." he looks about to add to it and thinks better of it.

Xylan waves at Warwick.

Dualis continues "Find a seat."  he waits  "My first question is, do you expect to first finish securing the home of Roghan and Zelegar or off on the next mission?"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2180 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 20:55
  • msg #115

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 114):

"We haven't spoken about our plans, other than we know that Shorty wants us to go help Penny," responds Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2254 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 21:06
  • msg #116

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 115):

Trysk looks to Shorty, "What do you need us to do to help Penny?"
Shorty
player, 2368 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 22:20
  • msg #117

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 104):

Shorty nods.  “Bery micjes new peoples.  No Bodies trust muches.  Me tryin ta fix dat.”

Shorty points to the drow on Art’s shoulder.  “Hows come little fish bees here?
Shorty
player, 2369 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 22:34
  • msg #118

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 114):

Shorty listens to all the confusion and then jumps to Art’s defense.  “No bees Art fauly.  Little fish run round like scairt.  Me tink it almost pee self.  Art jus keeps it safe.”

Then Shorty looks over at Trysk and shakes a finger at him.  “Posed ta leabe yer squirrels home so dem no kets kilt.  No, dat wrong word.  Not squirrel….  Bes squire.  Squires bees bery little squirrels.”
Shorty
player, 2370 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 22:40
  • msg #119

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 116):

Shorty looks over as he takes his oversized chair.  “Penny Dragon ask us ta takes care a naughty dragon.  It no wants ta listen to big dragons no mo.  She tink it betterer ifn us makes it bees good.”
Trysk
player, 2255 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 22:53
  • msg #120

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 118):

Trysk scowls at the half-ogre, "Quit yer finger wagging. Xylan is safe here. I need him to get more experience before he joins us on any missions."
Trysk
player, 2256 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 22:58
  • msg #121

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 119):

Trysk asks Shorty, "What do you mean by 'takes care of a naughty dragon'? Would the Dragon Council allow us to kill a dragon?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3654 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 23:37
  • msg #122

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 121):

Dualis interjects "It is one of the missions I mentioned before.  There is a red dragon in the mountains near Mt Gargaragoth who has come under influence of Set minions, stirred up by them at the least.  Anyway, the Dragon Council is asking for assistance.  They do not want to remove one of their own and they do not like no-dragons doing it either; however they feel that we are more suited for the task and have given their official OK."

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1798 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 23:44
  • msg #123

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 122):

Morteft says, "I am always up for killing evil dragons with or without council permission."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3655 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2023
at 23:50
  • msg #124

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

Dualis provides "And that would not be a problem before the time realignment.  Now however, it would become a serious problem without their ok. "

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1799 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 00:14
  • msg #125

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 124):

Morteft shrugs. "Evil dragons hunt and kill sentient beings. Therefore, they are free to hunt in my book."
Trysk
player, 2257 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 01:05
  • msg #126

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 125):

Trysk nods, "Sizzle and I are in."
Shorty
player, 2371 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 02:30
  • msg #127

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 121):

Shorty shakes his head at Trysk.  “Him not knowed bees safe.  Start ta runs way when come ta say hullo.  An hows come wants ta takes him on mission?  Ifn scarit a Art, no gonna do berry good gainst dragon and giant an dead tings.  Gonna gets youse squirrel kilt.”

Shorty thinks for a moment about eh dragon question.  “Prolly kills it.  No muches ken do wid old dragon dat do bat tings an no listen ta dem council.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3656 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 02:40
  • msg #128

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 125):

Dualis: "Again, not in this time, the dragons do not do that sort of thing unless they want to be marked.  Of course in this case it matters not as we have been given the go ahead.  So does this mean you want to go after the dragon before cleaning out the lair?"

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2372 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 12:24
  • msg #129

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 128):

Shorty shrugs.  "No so muches in dat place.  Not take long ta do little more rooms.  What Dualis know bout Set Minions dat bees wid Dragon?  Minions all da time bees da problem."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3657 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 13:26
  • msg #130

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 129):

Dualis answers Shorty "We know of at least 3 who have visited, a cleric named Lasco, Alazar a fighter and Keryth a thief.  Keryth seems unusually persuasive, for whatever reason."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2258 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 14:46
  • msg #131

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 130):

Trysk asks Dualis, "Do we need to kill the dragon if we determine the thief is controlling it?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3658 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 15:16
  • msg #132

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 131):

Dualis considers Trysk's question "That would be tricky, first you would need to remove the control and then determine the dragons disposition.  That could end badly."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2259 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 19:42
  • msg #133

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 132):

Trysk asks, "So, where are we headed and when do we leave?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3659 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 19:47
  • msg #134

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 133):

"If you want to try the dragon mission then it will be in the mountains near Mt Gargaragoth." says Dualis  Is that the consensus?"

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2260 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 20:59
  • msg #135

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 134):

Trysk looks at Warwick and Ez'ard expectantly.
Warwick
player, 2181 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 21:17
  • msg #136

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 135):

Warwick shrugs.  "I know this is what Shorty wants.  And it seems like he's had it hard while we've been away.  So, sure.  Let's go kill a dragon and some Set minions."
Shorty
player, 2373 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 21:25
  • msg #137

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 135):

Shorty whispers loudly to Ez’ard with an innocent look on his face, “Dragon gots muches good treasure.  Magics all ober da place.”
Morteft
player, 1800 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 21:57
  • msg #138

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 137):

"Next time lead with that. Some of us are greedy." Morteft  smiles.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3660 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 22:35
  • msg #139

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 138):

Dualis looks around and says "Very well. First let me bring you up to speed on some recent goings some have a direct relation to you.  First, I met with your new 'friend' and Art's, Lemminkäinen.  I told him to stay away from Delith, that kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.  If he wants to come back he had better ask first or else it will go badly for him.  If he or a world he knows needs help, he again, should ask.  I also met with Ilmater, nice gal overall, sort of out in the field but that is that sort of pantheon.  I also mentioned to her that she can ask for assistance especially against our little adversary, jackal head.
    The adjudication of my dispute against the reps of devilkind went well, thanks for asking.  Ptah ruled in my favor and I now have free access back into Hell and they have limited access on Delith.  They may send some minor devilkind in but that should not be an issue.  That will not stop them from sending in non-devilkind, like an assassin you recently met.  Should not have to worry about that for a while. " he stops and thinks

"I guess that is enough current events, now onto the dragon.  The dragons name or his nickname, what he demands he is called by his underlings, is Big Red.  He rules over the mountain fortress called Black Doom Mountain and has quite a nice variety of retainers. First here is a image of Big Red."  An image of a large red dragon appears above the table and begins to spin slowly with animation of the dragon walking, clawing or sitting.  Then Dualis says "For comparison here is his relative size, that is Penny next to him."  You see that Big Red is indeed that, at least twice as long and easily more than twice as massive as Penny.

"Any questions so far?"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2182 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2023
at 23:06
  • msg #140

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 139):

"Anything unique about him or his retainers?  And what about these followers of Set?" asks Warwick.
Shorty
player, 2374 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 01:03
  • msg #141

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 140):

Shorty lets the others ask the questions.  He moves closer to the table and stares at the image.  He looks for any blemishes in the scales or vulnerabilities.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3661 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 01:40
  • msg #142

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 140):

"Unique." Dualis repeats "Nothing really unique, giants, trolls, Illithids, men.  A variety of nasties.  Now Big Red is somewhat unique.  He is as large as the next age class, and can cast spells as a Silver dragon of that age class.  He is a formidable beast."  Dualis looks around "Ready for more?"  Dualis is trying to gauge the groups reaction.

Even with Zargon's hand on him Xylan is starting to look nervous.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 907 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 01:46
  • msg #143

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 137):

Ez’ard turns to Shortly and replies in an equally loud whisper, “Shhh…. Let’s keep that secret to ourselves. Big Red looks pretty tough.”
Warwick
player, 2183 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 02:11
  • msg #144

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Warwick (msg # 140):

"Unique." Dualis repeats "Nothing really unique, giants, trolls, Illithids, men.  A variety of nasties.  Now Big Red is somewhat unique.  He is as large as the next age class, and can cast spells as a Silver dragon of that age class.  He is a formidable beast."  Dualis looks around "Ready for more?"  Dualis is trying to gauge the groups reaction.

Even with Zargon's hand on him Xylan is starting to look nervous.

--DM2


Warwick looks at Dualis, shocked.  "Why would mind flayers serve a red dragon?  For that matter, why would any of them?  Aren't dragons usually solitary creatures?"

"But, yes.  If there's more to know, go ahead and share it.  If we're going to do this, we should know what we're up against."
Trysk
player, 2261 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 02:26
  • msg #145

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 143):

Trysk asks Sizzle his thoughts on Big Red.
Trysk
player, 2262 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 02:31
  • msg #146

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 144):

Trysk shudders, "Mind flayers be bad news."

Trysk looks at Xylan, "Don't worry. You're not going. I'll see what we can do to get you some combat experience while we're gone."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3662 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 02:59
  • msg #147

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 144):

Dualis says matter of factly "Tough to remain solitary when building an army.  The minions may have had something to do with the build up.  There has been somewhat a steady stream of recruits."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2375 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 03:13
  • msg #148

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 146):

Shorty turns and rolls a nut across the table twards the new guy.  “No worry little squirrel.  Keeps you safe.”

Then Shorty looks back at Dualis.  “Lots a bad tings.  All in big fort?  Us no bees army to faights dem all at same time.”
Morteft
player, 1801 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 06:01
  • msg #149

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 148):

Morteft looks at the image of the dragon. "Ancient? Can you show us an image of the fort?"'
Trysk
player, 2263 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 12:51
  • msg #150

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 149):

Trysk adds, "And do you have the layout of the fort or at least where Big Red's lair is located?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3663 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 19:01
  • msg #151

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 149):

Dualis listens to the comments and questions and then says.
"The thing with this kind of hodge podge is that none of the different types species really trust each other too much and so you probably will not have to worry about being ganged up on.  From what we know of the fortress it is sectioned off.  Humans and the like are split off from the other monster types and even the monster types are separated again because they typically do not get along.  The entrance to the fortress is tricky, definitely not straight forward, something to do with patterns.  Big Red himself is very-old but has the size of a venerable."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2376 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 20:06
  • msg #152

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 151):

Shorty shakes his head.  “Ifn dem ken sit on wall wid big bow, not take many.  And hows come we gonna goes in da gate.  Ober wall sound muches betterer.”
Trysk
player, 2264 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 20:51
  • msg #153

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 152):

Trysk nods, "Yes, I'm not one for using the front entrance. Couldn't we could use stealth or an illusion to gain entrance to the fortress?"
Ez'ard
player, 908 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 23:19
  • msg #154

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard finally pipes up with, “Shark and Alexander can fly recon to get a basic layout of the surrounding area and the inside of the fortress. Most fortresses have secret bolt hole if need people can escape or sneak in and out if under siege. There should be a water source can we enter that way?”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3664 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 23:38
  • msg #155

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 153):

Dualis then says "Did I fail to mention the fortress is entirely contained within a mountain - there is only 1 known way in to it, the front entrance."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2184 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 23:46
  • msg #156

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 155):

"Is that how Big Red flies in and out?" asks Warwick.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3665 posts
Sat 11 Nov 2023
at 23:58
  • msg #157

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 156):

"Unlikely, although he could polymorph." is Dualis' response "Perhaps Teleport.  I doubt there is a large secret exit."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2185 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 00:46
  • msg #158

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 157):

"But, before he could teleport and polymorph, how did he get in and out?  Or was this not always his lair?" asks Warwick.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3666 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 01:44
  • msg #159

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 158):

"It was initially built as a worship hall to Tiamat." Dualis explains "I believe Big Red became the keeper about 95 years ago; so he could do either at that point."

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 909 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 03:14
  • msg #160

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard continues, “So you can’t rule out a hidden entrance, just that there is no intelligence of one. And I assume Big Red and possibly some minions can detect a polymorph or invisibility spell. Being able to sneak in and cause confusion helped before. Is Penny or any other dragons willing to assist or at least provide any additional information.”
This message was last edited by the player at 03:14, Sun 12 Nov 2023.
Morteft
player, 1802 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 03:22
  • msg #161

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 160):

"What about an ethereal approach? We find a room and start within?"
Warwick
player, 2186 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 03:24
  • msg #162

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 160):

"So, who's going to go on this little mission of ours?  Tzar?  Zargon?" asks Warwick.
Shorty
player, 2377 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 17:48
  • msg #163

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 162):

Shorty looks up from somewhere lost in hes head.  “Gonna bees long fight ta gets in.  Maybeso mo den one day.  Gonna has to sleep, gets ouches gone, learn magics agin.  No gonna bees safe place ta do dat in dere.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3667 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 19:21
  • msg #164

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 162):

Dualis says "Zargon is restricted from going and as for Tzar, I suppose he could go; but it would be upto Zargon." he looks over at Zargon who says "Dualis is correct I cannot join due to my status; however we might be able to let Tzar go if there are no required duties at home."

Dualis will look over to Morteft, "As far as ethereal, most likely protected or actively scanned.  Remember, illithids are supposed to be there and could be others who can frequent the ethereal plane.  The design seems to force entry by the main entrance."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2187 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 19:55
  • msg #165

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 164):

"Dualis, I've been avoiding this for awhile, but I'm going to need help with me armor situation.  Ever since I started dual-wielding, I've given up a lot of protection.  If we're going to be on a mission where I'm going to have to trade blows, then I'm going to have to do better than the armor of my grandpappy."  He sighs.  "Sorry, grandpappy."
Morteft
player, 1803 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 20:02
  • msg #166

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 165):

Morteft frowns. "How would you protect a place that big from ethereal entry? Do you have any idea how they are scanning? Is there a spell for detecting a place that big? I know the mind flayers might be aware if we got near them, but their ability to detect us should only go so far or is that incorrect? This is a mountain with a fortress inside it so it seems like there has to be some gaps or, at least, I would think. If not, then it should be our keep once we take it. What about scrying and teleportation? Is it protected or blocked from that? If you know, of course. I think we need to consider all angles. I would prefer not to go in the way they would expect."
Trysk
player, 2265 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 20:43
  • msg #167

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 166):

Trysk groans, "I hope we don't have to clear and take over this base, too.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3668 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 21:51
  • msg #168

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 167):

Dualis acknowledges Warwick "You will probably going toe to toe with a number of different foes, so an armor upgrade would be warranted."

To Morteft "Padeur's Plane Lock covers quite an area so something like that can be done, certain materials can block the astral and ethereal planes, the mountain maybe rich in these.  Most creatures that frequent the ethereal can see in both in the Prine and Ethereal at the same time.  If they did have gaps in their defense, how would you determine that, take a chance?  Even if you found a gap, it could be intentional to lead to a trap.  Personally, I have not tried to scry, but you cannot teleport in or out, of that I am almost sure."  A glance over to Trysk and back to Morteft, it is highly unlikely that you could clear the fortress, too many to fight off.  You would eventually be worn down and overwhelmed.  Your biggest advantage is the men will not help the monsters, the monsters will not help the men or each other .. under most circumstances.  "

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2188 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 22:04
  • msg #169

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 168):

"Any suggestions, Archmage?  Ye wouldn't happen to know a good armorer or magic shop, would ye?"
Trysk
player, 2266 posts
Sun 12 Nov 2023
at 23:05
  • msg #170

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 169):

Trysk says, "There's a magic shop in Delith that specializes in magic weapons and armor, or we can look for Bracers of Defense in some other magic shop."
Ez'ard
player, 910 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 02:01
  • msg #171

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard replies, “So we get them to start fighting amongst themselves. Surely people are coming and going. We grab them, alone, mind zap them, and then let them go. They continue to the fortress and ‘innocent’ things start happening like poison falling into the cooking pot, the loo exploding while the captain is inside, and argument starts out cause someone called someone else an insulting name and a dagger ends the argument. Sow distrust and get people to leave. Then we get the Set minions outside the fortress and end their involvement. If we can do that then maybe the dragon council can handle their own problem.”
This message was last edited by the player at 02:10, Mon 13 Nov 2023.
Warwick
player, 2189 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 02:19
  • msg #172

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 170):

"Never been lad, but I'm game to look," says Warwick.  "But, bracers?  Isn't that something mages wear?  I gotta admit, I'd feel a bit naked without armor."
Warwick
player, 2190 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 02:20
  • msg #173

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 171):

"Interesting idea, Ez'ard, but I don't know how to mind zap anyone, do ye?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3669 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 02:44
  • msg #174

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 169):

Dualis shrugs, "There is always Stronginthearm.  I am guessing banded or plate +3 or better may be difficult to come by; but it could happen."

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 911 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 12:05
  • msg #175

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 173):

Ez’ard replies to Warwick, “I have a couple spells that are close to what we want but won’t do what I was suggesting. But there are a lot of mages better than I.”
Shorty
player, 2378 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 15:00
  • msg #176

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 175):

Shorty looks at Ez’ard and then raises a hand to point at his purple feather.  “Ken use hat ta gets inside den us’n go pop and comes ta youse?  Pretend to be snake face or somebodies else dat bees in dat place?

Then Shorty looks at Warwick and Trisk,  “Ifn one a dem stpre gots magic bag a pockets, ken buys fer me wid money Morteft gibes us?  Me brudder gots one.  Hab many pockets inside.  Stick hand in and it gib whichever ting inside youse wants.”

OOC:  That is the best describtion of a pouch of accesssability that Shorty can give so no snickers allowed.
Trysk
player, 2267 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 15:23
  • msg #177

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 175):

Trysk nods to Ez'ard, "It would take some work, but perhaps fomenting trouble between the men and monsters would be useful. It would still require someone to infiltrate to directly poison or attack them, or perhaps use Charm or Domination to do the same."
Ez'ard
player, 912 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 17:18
  • msg #178

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 177):

Ez’ard replies to Trysk, “I was thinking the latter. I can do suggestion but that is not strong enough to cause trouble. I could do what Shorty suggests but think it would work better with confusion already in progress.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3670 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 00:27
  • msg #179

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 178):

Dualis sees a pause and smiles "As you can see it will not be a snatch and grab, more of a hack and slay.  Anyway on to the minions.  First is Alazar a human male fighter.  Very capable, wears heavy armor and shield.  Wields a long sword, not intelligent but probably powerful.  Not a genius but not an idiot either.  We believe he has visited twice before, but not sure if he is there now.  He is from the realm of Flaeness around the city of Greyhawk."  Tzar quickly asks, in spite of himself "From ny world?"  Dualis says matter-of-factly "Yes." and continues "He is bound to have considerable magical aids."

A image of the warrior appears over the table  Looks to be about 6' in platemail, carries a spiked shield and carries dull looking long sword.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2268 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 04:35
  • msg #180

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 179):

Trysk looks at Shorty,"You think you can take him?"
Shorty
player, 2379 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 12:54
  • msg #181

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 180):


Shorty shrugs.  “Maybeso.  Not bees knowin what dat sword do.” Shorty glances over at Tzar.  “Me tinks sum body else maybeso want him mo den me.” Shorty turns back to Trysk.  “Atween us ken kills him.  Question bees ifn dem got magic dat make sword no hit.”  Shorty pauses as he goies over his lessons from Know Man.  “Stone skin me tink it call.’
Ez'ard
player, 913 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 13:53
  • msg #182

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 181):

Ez’ard says to Shorty, “Sword hit but no hurt. But magic missiles can help wear down the stone skin and then sword hits and hurts.”

To Dualis he asks, “Do you have any info on any one else we may encounter?”
This message was last edited by the player at 13:53, Wed 15 Nov 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3671 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 16:40
  • msg #183

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 182):

Dualis replies to Ez'ard in a somewhat jovial tone "Of course young half-elf.  Giving you time to digest."  another image replaces the fighter it is of a cleric, wearing plate mail, carrying a shield, phylacteries are evident as well as a holy symbol for Set and carries a particularly nasty looking mace, all metal with runes down the handle  "This is Lasco, a priest of Set.  He is tough and not only for the weapon he carries.  He is a high priest so quite powerful.  He has been granted by Set the ability to summon Set's Minions who are strong fighters themselves.  His weapon is the Mace of Doom, not much known yet; but it can affect anyone attacking the wielder as a Symbol of Hopelessness."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2380 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 17:21
  • msg #184

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 183):

Shorty stares sullenly at the cleric's image.  "Dat neesds ta gets kilt bery dead."
Morteft
player, 1804 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 20:49
  • msg #185

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 184):

Morteft says, "This is very interesting. I will let Morteft know about all these details as soon as he is available. He will join you then."
Shorty
player, 2381 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 21:46
  • msg #186

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 185):

Shorty looks at Morteft or whoever it is and rises to his feet.  As he moves to block the doorway, a rather large sword appears in Shorty's hand.  Shorty looks to be seriously considering just removing the intruders head.
Morteft
player, 1805 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 21:50
  • msg #187

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 186):

"Whoa Nellie! I am Morteft's simulacrum. He is busy right now and sent me to get the deets. So chill out!"
This message was last edited by the player at 21:54, Wed 15 Nov 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3672 posts
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 22:21
  • msg #188

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 186):

Dualis sighs heavily "Shorty, put your sword away.  No one can get in here without me allowing it.  This Morteft look alike is similar to my double that went with you to Arcturus.  He is a much like a doll and does as Morteft tells him."

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1806 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 15 Nov 2023
at 22:22
  • msg #189

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 188):

Morteft-lite says, "Wow, words hurt, big man. That was waaaay harsh."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3673 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 01:14
  • msg #190

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 189):

Dualis looks surprised "Really, thought it was mild.  I mean I could have showed them your makeup."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2382 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 02:58
  • msg #191

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 190):

Shorty looks from the fake Morteft to Dualis and back.  “To many bad tings no bees what posed ta bees.  Tings get inta heads dat no posed ta bees dere.  Maybe so getterer ifn bees sure.”

Shorty steps back a pace but dpesn’t sheath New Horizons quite yet.  “Why Morteft need dis toy?  Him no has ta bees here to talk wid us.  Bery bad joke.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3674 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 16:21
  • msg #192

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Dualis responds "Morteft made the sim for help with protecting Calator.  Morteft also had a recent excursion that allowed him to start training for new abilities and so he has his sim here to listen."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2191 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 16:45
  • msg #193

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 192):

"T'would have been respectful of ye, Morteft, to have told us," replies Warwick a bit put off by the behavior of his best friend.
Morteft
player, 1807 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 19:25
  • msg #194

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 193):

Morteft- lite nods, "I agree. The boss is entirely in his head these days and not sleeping. I think he has forgotten the niceties of life. I will relay the message."
Warwick
player, 2192 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 19:33
  • msg #195

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 194):

"Then perhaps I should pay him a visit.  I worry about him.  He takes too much of the world on his shoulders."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3675 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 19:33
  • msg #196

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 193):

Dualis shrugs and says to Warwick "Well, you know wizards." then the image over the table changes again
"Here we have Keryth, an elven thief." looks somewhat like a regular elf in size and looks his most distinguishing feature is red eyes.  He wears bracers, dark clothes and a dark cape. Dualis continues "A nasty piece of work, one would expect an assassin.  His favorite weapons are a sword and a short bow, somewhat unusual.  Very sneaky, as one would expect but also does not mind the limelight.  Very accomplished, would probably be a guild leader if not for his solitary style.  I would not turn your back on him even if he asked nice."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2269 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 19:45
  • msg #197

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 194):

Trysk shakes his head, "He's been preoccupied with taking actions to save Calator. He's still will to give his time and support to us, though."
Trysk
player, 2270 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 20:25
  • msg #198

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 196):

"Does he use poison? Do any of them have psionics?"
Shorty
player, 2383 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 21:16
  • msg #199

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 198):


Shorty returns to his chair muttering about made tings purtendin ta bees real.  He sits and lays his sword across his lap.  Shorty glances at the new image.  “Hows come eyes bees dat color?  Dem looks like da one on da piggy face bat ting me kilt.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3676 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 23:29
  • msg #200

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 198):

Dualis answers Trysk, "We believe that Lasco has psionics and yes Keryth does use poison." to Shorty "He has a rare defect that gives him red eyes."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2271 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 23:47
  • msg #201

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 200):

Trysk nods, "Which type of psionics?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3677 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 13:26
  • msg #202

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 201):

Dualis answers Trysk "He is a wild psionic, much like Warwick."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2193 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 13:37
  • msg #203

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 202):

"Wild," remarks Warwick.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3678 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 14:07
  • msg #204

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 203):

Dualis says "Yes, wild.  Not a true psionic like Orkex, or Thyrime whom you battled on Arcturus, he is still a threat."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2272 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 14:13
  • msg #205

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 204):

Trysk looks at Morteft and Warwick, "The cleric looks to be the most dangerous. I would suggest attacking him psionically, but it would depend on how many mind flayers we have to contends with, too."
Morteft
player, 1808 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 15:16
  • msg #206

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 205):

Morteft-lite says, "If there are mind flayers nearby, I would avoid psionic battle. If they get involved, it is over for you that are psionic."
Trysk
player, 2273 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 15:50
  • msg #207

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 206):

Trysk asks Orkex, *What are the best psionic attacks and defenses against a mind flayer?*
Warwick
player, 2194 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 16:13
  • msg #208

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 207):

"Kill them before they can attack ye with their mind."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3679 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 16:22
  • msg #209

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 207):

Orkex thinks back *It is generally difficult for any non-True Psionic to engage a True Psionic.  Use the best defense you have and try to conserve your strength as attacks are more costly then defense even more so for a Primal such as yourself.  They have access to all defense and attack modes, so there is not one clear path.*

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2274 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 19:48
  • msg #210

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 209):

Trysk nods, *So, you wouldn't advise even the 3 of us to attack one simultaneously, right?*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3680 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 01:01
  • msg #211

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 210):

*You could try to overwhelm their defense but you would have to coordinate your attacks, if you have enough difference it your available attacks.  Still you are at a disadvantage as they could break thru your defenses before you get thru theirs.  Mind you it may happen anyway.*  Explains Orkex

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2384 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 02:56
  • msg #212

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 211):

Shorty grows bored with the talk of something he doesn't understand.  He leans forward and points at the sword strapped to Trysk's waist.  "Dat beest bestus was to kill worm face.  BOOM!  Sen bi gots ta worry no mo."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3681 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 15:36
  • msg #213

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 212):

Dualis looks at you all "Any other questions?  Nobody will be able to come in to help if you get in deep trouble.  Once you enter the stronghold you must rely on yourselves."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2195 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 15:52
  • msg #214

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 213)

"So, this is where we go to die, eh?  So much for killing a dragon," says Warwick.  "I knew it was too simple."
Morteft
player, 1809 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 15:55
  • msg #215

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 214):

Morteft-lite says, "Yeah, treasure and kill a rogue dragon. That sounds good. Oh no, dragon plus an army plus mindflayers and minions of set. Got it. Wait, we are doing a favor for this Penny dragon? Is this a favor in return for one already given or a new favor and what are the constraints on that?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3682 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 16:09
  • msg #216

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 215):

Dualis smirks "So much negativity, it will not be a walk in the park for sure but doable.  You will not be fighting an army, just minor skirmishes with a squad at a time.  What happened to the good old gird up your loins and brave the challenge.  As far as the favor for Penny, it is sort of an open contract, we have been given first crack at it given Penny's familiarity with us.  So it is a favor for Penny that we undertake it before some other less trustworthy adventurers are given the opportunity."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2275 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 16:34
  • msg #217

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 216):

Trysk nods, *So, when do we leave?*
Shorty
player, 2385 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 20:01
  • msg #218

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 217):

Shorty glares at the Morteft doll.  "Penny bees friend.  Favor for friend no gets pay back.  Does cuase she bees friend."

Then Shorty turns to Trysk.  "Goes ta store firstus.  Armor fer Warwick,  Maybeso bag fer me.  Den ken go.  Maybeso sleep fer night and go in da mornin?"
Morteft
player, 1810 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 20:28
  • msg #219

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 218):

Morteft-lite shakes his head at Shorty and then says, "I hope they can break a 50,000 gold piece diamond at the shop! The boss gave me a shopping list."
Trysk
player, 2276 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 20:42
  • msg #220

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 219):

Trysk says, "I'll break the 50,000 gp gem for him."
Trysk
player, 2277 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 20:46
  • msg #221

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 218):

"Shorty, let me know if you find a bag that can hold me than ot looks like it should. I have not been able to find something like that."
Morteft
player, 1811 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 21:12
  • msg #222

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 220):

"Oh, thanks, but I think he wants a premium because it is more than that for wizards. Gems that size are rare and are useful for trap the soul, phylacteries and the like. I think he is hoping to get 60,000 or more in value for it due to the value to other powerful wizards."
Trysk
player, 2278 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2023
at 21:26
  • msg #223

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 222):

Trysk grumbles inaudiblely, "Greedy little bugger..."

Trysk shrugs, "Well, good luck then."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3683 posts
Sun 19 Nov 2023
at 13:27
  • msg #224

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 223):

Dualis then says "Your next step is to go shopping? Warwick, I might suggest that you look closer to home for armor.  Unless you are uncomfortable with that option."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2386 posts
Sun 19 Nov 2023
at 18:23
  • msg #225

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 224):

Shorty shrugs at Trysk’s comment.  “Ne beber finds one.  Looks fer long time.  Baby gots one dat him use fer pillow.  But it bees him no me.  Me brudder say maybeso ken find new kind.  No so big.  Gots many little pocket in da side.  Not bees knowing tills me look.  But if find ken puts all me toy in own pocket.  One fer ride.  One fer cat.  One fer flyin marbles.”

Shorty stands up as the meeting breaks up.  He ignors the thing pretending to be Morteft.  Shorty will follow the group from shop to shop.  Shorty will play pack mule for anyone that needs something carried.  Shourty only looks for two thingsw as he wanders around.  A magic bag and as always, small figurines that might make a new friend.
Warwick
player, 2196 posts
Sun 19 Nov 2023
at 20:42
  • msg #226

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Trysk (msg # 223):

Dualis then says "Your next step is to go shopping? Warwick, I might suggest that you look closer to home for armor.  Unless you are uncomfortable with that option."

--DM2


"No, that makes some sense.  Finding armor that fits me would likely to be found in me homeland.  And, if I'm not going to wear me grandpappy's armor anymore, I can return it to me father, as is proper."

"Someone also suggested wearing bracers like the mages wear.  While the idea makes me uncomfortable, I'm trying to figure out the pros and cons.  I guess the biggest con would be that without magic, I'd be completely defenseless.  That hasn't happened often, but it has happened.  But, when things are magical, what are the pros?"
Trysk
player, 2279 posts
Sun 19 Nov 2023
at 22:19
  • msg #227

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 226):

"Warwick, how many days do you need? Just trying to determine if I have enough time to train for attacking with 2 weapons."
Ez'ard
player, 914 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 01:46
  • msg #228

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Before wandering out with the others Ez’ard asks Celestron, “Can these daggers be recalled before they actually hit something?”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3684 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 11:58
  • msg #229

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 228):

Celestron looks at the half-elf with tired eyes "If you mean to recall them in mid-flight, no, they must finish their travel as prescribed by the laws of motion."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2387 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 13:56
  • msg #230

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 229):

Celestron continues, “You are not actually recalling them.  When they are no longer in moting, the enchantment on the gems tries to reunite the fragments of the gem.”
Warwick
player, 2197 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 14:15
  • msg #231

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 227):

"I don't know, lad.  A day or two, I suppose.  That is, if I go.  None of ye have answered my question," replies Warwick to Trysk.
Trysk
player, 2280 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 14:52
  • msg #232

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 231):

Trysk nods,"Pros of bracers: lightweight, equal protection to most normal armors, can be combined with protection rings and cloaks. Cons: You have no armor if you enter an anti-magic zone. I find that the pros highly outweigh the cons, especially if consider how rarely we enter non-magic zones."
Warwick
player, 2198 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 16:40
  • msg #233

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 232):

"And how good can these bracers get?  As good as me armor?" asks Warwick.  "And I guess I'd have to get a new cloak."
Trysk
player, 2281 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 16:55
  • msg #234

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 233):

"As good as platemail +1."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3685 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 16:59
  • msg #235

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 232):

Dualis chuckles a little "Ah, famous last words Trysk, famous last words.  You are all getting to the point where anti-magic may become more common in your travels.  If you were part mage, I would say go bracers.  The fact is you are not.  Being you have mostly gone with armor, it might be better to stick to it.  Typically the best pair of bracers are equal to plate and shield, these are rare of course.  There are also plate and other armors that have extra properties as well - again rare.  It is your choice."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2199 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 17:24
  • msg #236

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 235):

"What if I wore non-magical plate armor and the bracers?  Then I'd be prepared for both eventualities, wouldn't I?" asks Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2282 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 17:43
  • msg #237

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 236):

Trysk stares at Warwick for a moment, "I guess you could do that, if you want."
Morteft
player, 1812 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 18:24
  • msg #238

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 237):

Morteft-lite says, "No you can't. If you wear armor with bracers, they won't work. it would be a waste."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3686 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 18:40
  • msg #239

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 238):

Dualis, with a head nod to Morteft, says "Snow Mizer is correct, you cannot wear both magical armor and bracers at the same time.  The magical harmonics would negate the magical effects of both."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2200 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 18:41
  • msg #240

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 238):

"Ah.  That's a shame.  Would have been a useful way to work around it."  Warwick sighs.  "Then I'll visit me homeland to find some armor."
Trysk
player, 2283 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 18:42
  • msg #241

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 239):

Trysk says, "Yes, but Warwick mentioned non-magical armor."
Warwick
player, 2201 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 18:42
  • msg #242

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Morteft (msg # 238):

Dualis, with a head nod to Morteft, says "Snow Mizer is correct, you cannot wear both magical armor and bracers at the same time.  The magical harmonics would negate the magical effects of both."

--DM2


Warwick looks back at Dualis.  "Wait.  I said non-magical plate armor."
Morteft
player, 1813 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 19:11
  • msg #243

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 242):

Morteft-lite laughs. "I like that, I guess you are heat mizer with all the flame motifs you have going on with..." He points up and down Dualis "...that."
Morteft
player, 1814 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 19:12
  • msg #244

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 243):

"Oh, and you can't wear non-magical armor with bracers either. Geez. I thought I was clear. I can't get no respect."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3687 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2023
at 19:18
  • msg #245

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 244):

"Right, bracers are funny things that way, temperamental you might say." says Dualis and then "Heat Mizer .." Dualis muses "Maybe Lord of the Flame"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2202 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 03:11
  • msg #246

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 244):

"Aye, I heard ye Morteft-simulcrum, but then the archmage here seemed to say something different, which is why I wanted to confirm.  So, I'm definitely going to visit home.  Anyone want to come with me or do ye all want to continue with yer own errands?"
Trysk
player, 2284 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 04:01
  • msg #247

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 246):

Trysk asks, "I won't have enough time to train, so I will use the time to run some errands. Did you even decide if you're getting bracers or better armor?"
Morteft
player, 1815 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 04:42
  • msg #248

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 247):

Morteft-lite says, "Can you take me with you, Trysk, if you are going shopping?"
Trysk
player, 2285 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 04:50
  • msg #249

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 248):

"I can drop you off somewhere, but I wasn't planning on shopping. Do you have a way to communicate with us telepathically?"
Morteft
player, 1816 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 05:11
  • msg #250

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 249):

Morteft-lite takes a deep breath and looks over to Dualis. "I could if I had one of those fancy amulets..."
Warwick
player, 2203 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 05:16
  • msg #251

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 247):

"Better armor, if I can find some," answers Warwick.  "I'm going to take Dualis' warning seriously."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3688 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 13:54
  • msg #252

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick:
In reply to Trysk (msg # 247):
 "I'm going to take Dualis' warning seriously."


Dualis smiles and says "Clearly a very wise dwarf."  looks over at Mort, "You people must think I can reach in my pocket and pull out one of these amulets." he reaches into his robes and pulls out an amulet  "It does take time." he chuckles "Of course this will not work for you as you are not really real, just partially real." he puts the amulet back into his robes "Now I do have another version that might work.  Just a minute." he disappears and about a minute later reappears with an amulet in his hand which he present's to Mort.  "Here, you can use this one.  With it you can communicate with your maker."


--DM2
Warwick
player, 2204 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 14:24
  • msg #253

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 252):

OOC:  I'm heading out for Thanksgiving, so my replies are going to be even more erratic than usual.  Shocking, I know.

I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and get to spend some time with loved ones.


BIC:  "Okay, I'll keep in touch.  I'd better gather up all me wealth.  I've a feeling I'm going to need it."


OOC:  And Keith has no idea how much money Warwick has...


BIC:  Warwick goes to his quarters and gathers up all his money, gems and somehow hauls it out of the tower to where he can teleport to his parent's house.
Trysk
player, 2286 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 15:07
  • msg #254

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 252):

Trysk looks on with interest, "It might be a touch early, but I'd like to get Xylan one of those amulets when it becomes appropriate."
This message was last edited by the player at 16:03, Tue 21 Nov 2023.
Trysk
player, 2287 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 15:40
  • msg #255

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 253):

Before Warwick leaves, "Can anyone proficient in the long sword? I have a frost brand that will be very effective against the red dragon."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3689 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 15:59
  • msg #256

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 253):

OOC: Have a safe trip Keith and a Happy Thanksgiving

Warwick thinks he has a fair amount of funds as he has not purchased much.
OOC: I will try to get an estimate, should have a decent amount from the last 2 adventures.

Warwick goes to his room and gathers his funds.  Dualis lets Warwick borrow Chest so he can transport it all.  Chest easily takes all that Warwick can toss into it.  Then they go back to the library and see who else will go the Stoneguard with him.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2205 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 01:31
  • msg #257

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 255):

"No, lad.  But, find me a shortsword and I can use one," replies Warwick.
Shorty
player, 2388 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 02:48
  • msg #258

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 257):

Shorty looks at Trysk and shakes his head.  "Bees muches too small to hold in me hand.  No bery good wid little tings."  Maybeso youse squirrel ken use it ifn him no gets kilt afore us gets ta do dragon."

Shorty moves towards the door.  "Goes ta da store now?"
Ez'ard
player, 915 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 02:48
  • msg #259

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard will follow along with Shorty as he goes shopping to help with translation issues and to keep merchants calm as they are confronted with a friendly 8+ foot tall”monster” all decked out in armor and giant swords… and maybe he’ll see something that interests him as well.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3690 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 12:05
  • msg #260

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 259):

OOC: OK, who is going where?  Warwick is headed home, sounds like others maybe headed to shops in other cities.

Please indicate either going with Warwick or which City.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2288 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 13:13
  • msg #261

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 260):

OOC - I believe Trysk is headed to Savron with Xylan and Alexander.
Shorty
player, 2389 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 14:50
  • msg #262

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 261):

Shorty wants to go to the shops in whatever cities people are visiting.  If Trysk is hitting magic shops the Shorty will tag along.  If not then Shorty is not sure where he is going.  Again, Shorty is looking for a limited selection of probably unfindable items.
Trysk
player, 2289 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 15:26
  • msg #263

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 262):

Trysk indicates he is not headed to the magic shops in Savron.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3691 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 15:37
  • msg #264

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 263):

Well, I guess it is up to Ez'ard where Shorty goes.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 916 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 16:06
  • msg #265

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 264):

Ez’ard asks anyone available if they know of a Magic shop that might carry a bag of holding, a handy haversack, or even a portable hole. If he has never been to that magic shop before he will ask for a portal or a clear enough image that he can create the portal himself.
Morteft
player, 1817 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 16:12
  • msg #266

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 265):

Morteft-lite says, "I know of two magic shops in Delith."
Trysk
player, 2290 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 17:25
  • msg #267

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 266):

Trysk interjects, "There's actually 4 magic shops in Delith and 1 in The Cove. I visited them just the other day, but found no such items. One of the shops in Delith did have the Haversack a little while ago, though."
Morteft
player, 1818 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 17:28
  • msg #268

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 267):

"Oh, four? I didn't realize. I didn't know about the one in the cove either." Morteft-lite replies. "That ups the chances."
Shorty
player, 2390 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 17:33
  • msg #269

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will follow Ez'ards lead as he doesn't really know what half those things are.  He barely understands what the item his brother described to him.
Trysk
player, 2291 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 17:38
  • msg #270

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 268):

"The ones in Delith are Magicmart, Mystical & Mysterious, Mages Supply, and... hmmm, I don't think I ever got the name of the last one...I think it specialized in potions or weapons/armor."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3692 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 17:50
  • msg #271

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 270):

 We will just have Ez'ard, Shorty and Mort go to Delith, Warwick, and chest, to Stoneguard and Trysk to Savron.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2292 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 18:37
  • msg #272

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 271):

"Ez'ard and Shorty, let me know if you guys find anything interesting."
Ez'ard
player, 917 posts
Thu 23 Nov 2023
at 03:12
  • msg #273

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 272):

Ez’ard will simply follow the order given by Trysk. He asks Trysk for teleport images and directions to each. Even if it is a bust it will be good to get out.
Trysk
player, 2293 posts
Thu 23 Nov 2023
at 03:16
  • msg #274

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 273):

Trysk sends Ez'ard images of the magic shops in Delith.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:38, Fri 24 Nov 2023.
Shorty
player, 2391 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 19:41
  • msg #275

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 274):

Shorty finds a good seat in the library and brings out his new owl.  He sets up a chair so that Sock Trees can perch on its back and then he summond the owl.  Shorty will spend some time telling his new friend about Arcturus and Stormhold and Know Man and the squirrels Robert and Pat and of course about Ann Ah.  Shorty will talk about the war with Set and the missions the team goes on.  When he runs out of things he thinks is important, he will ask the owl if it has any questions.
Trysk
player, 2294 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 20:42
  • msg #276

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 275):

Several hours after the group went their separate ways, Trysk reaches out telepathically, *Anyone think that it's worthwhile to buy a Well of Many Worlds?*
Morteft
player, 1819 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 20:45
  • msg #277

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 276):

*Yes.* replies Morteft. *I can think of many uses for it.*
Trysk
player, 2295 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 21:05
  • msg #278

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 277):

Trysk chuckles, *Of course you would.*
Morteft
player, 1820 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 21:07
  • msg #279

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 278):

*I will gladly reimburse you for it." Morteft says with a mental chuckle.
Trysk
player, 2296 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 21:10
  • msg #280

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 279):

Trysk replies, *I already purchased it, but feel free to use it. My only concern is that the destination changes every time it's moved."
Shorty
player, 2392 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 21:16
  • msg #281

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 279):

Shorty ignores the discussion of toys that aren’t fun to play with.  Then he remembers something.  “Trysk,  First store have magic bag.  Youse still needs one?”
Trysk
player, 2297 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 21:38
  • msg #282

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 281):

Trysk replies, *Yes, Shorty. Do you or Ez'ard remember which magic shop?*
Morteft
player, 1821 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sun 26 Nov 2023
at 22:39
  • msg #283

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 282):

*Morteft-lite relayed that it was 'Mystical & Mysterious' that had the saddlebags of holding. They weigh 200 lbs and can hold 750 lbs. They were 10,000 gold.* Morteft says.
Trysk
player, 2298 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 00:18
  • msg #284

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 283):

*Ah.*, Trysk says. *That's disappointing and useless since I don't have a steed.*
Shorty
player, 2393 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 00:32
  • msg #285

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 284):

Shorty disagrees with Morteft light.  "No dat ting.  Dere bees bag a hold much at da first place us go.  Bees called magics Smart."
Trysk
player, 2299 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 01:03
  • msg #286

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 285):

Trysk replies, *OK, I'll check it out. Thanks, Shorty!*
Ez'ard
player, 918 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 02:08
  • msg #287

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard settles in and asks Celestron for the last book he was reading. He also asks if the is a target practice room or if he has to head outside. He wants to get a little practice in with his new daggers.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3694 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 17:53
  • msg #288

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 283):

OOC: Correcting a slight typo, the saddle bags hold 7,500 pounds.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3695 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 17:56
  • msg #289

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 287):

Celestron tells Ez'ard that there are several practice rooms, the main target range is room 15 down the left side of the library.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 919 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2023
at 18:31
  • msg #290

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 289):

Ez’ard heads down to practice. He will practice until he hits the bullseye consistently with both daggers from both hands.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3696 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 13:26
  • msg #291

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 275):

The owl moves it's head back and forth as Shorty talks, it does not say a word.  When asked if any questions, Socrates says "No."

Warwick seems to be delayed a day so the group has an extra day if there is anything specific anyone wants to do.

Ez'ard finds his left hand needs a lot of work.  He might not ever leave the room in fact.

You see the various residents of Dualis' keep moving around the library.  Dualis or his sim, you are not sure which, comes in and out as well.

Dualis, Trinny and Zargon will stop by for chats every so often.  Tzar keeps busy with training and books on Chivalry and such.

Ez'ard, Shorty and Morteft are the ones still in the keep.  Trysk and Warwick are still out.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1822 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 16:43
  • msg #292

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 291):

Is Morteft finally done with the training?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3697 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 17:31
  • msg #293

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 292):

Yes he is.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2394 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 18:53
  • msg #294

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 291):

When he hears that Warwick will be delayed a full day, Shorty dismisses the owl nand prepares for a short trip.  He will check to see if Penny Dragon has time to talk with him.  He is currious if she has any recommendations for the attack on the red dragon.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3698 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 19:14
  • msg #295

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 294):

Dualis tells Shorty that they have to go thru diplomatic channels as it appears to be an official visit.  He has to put in a request to Penny, describe the need for the visit, wait for a reply, set up a time to meet, and how long, will there be food, so many things.

Dualis finishes with "Give me an hour, and we shall see."

About an hour later Dualis comes back, "It has been arranged, you can take Ez'ard with you if you can get him out of the practice room and one other, for a total of 3."  Dualis holds up 3 fingers.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1823 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 19:31
  • msg #296

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 295):

Morteft heads out.
Shorty
player, 2395 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2023
at 19:45
  • msg #297

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 295):

Shortylooks rather confused about the whole official visit idea.  He is doing a favor for a friend and only wants to talk to her about it.  But he doesn’t argue as things have been strange since the Troll King almost killed him.  Shorty does check with Celestron during the hour to see if anyone has a horse that nobody wants to eat right now.  Shorty likes taking Penny a snack when he can.

At Dualis’s return, Shorty will look around to see if Ez’ard is present.  Shorty doesn’t feel he needs help visiting Penny Dragon, but Ez’ard is welcome to join him if he wants to.
Ez'ard
player, 920 posts
Wed 29 Nov 2023
at 01:36
  • msg #298

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 297):

Ez’ard takes a break from practice rubbing the soreness from his left arm. He may not hit the bullseye 100% but he is sure he can get a hit. He hears the discussion about a trip to visit Penny and agrees to tag along.
Shorty
player, 2396 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 01:47
  • msg #299

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 298):

Shorty and Ez'ard return from their visit to Penny none the wiser for the trip.
Trysk
player, 2300 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 02:12
  • msg #300

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 299):

Trysk is asleep on a chair in the library with a book over his face.
Shorty
player, 2397 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 12:17
  • msg #301

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 300):

Shorty moves his chair so he can watch what happens when Clestron see how one of his books is being misused.
Ez'ard
player, 921 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 13:37
  • msg #302

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 301):

At least he didn’t face plant into the book and leave drool marks…
Ron, The DM
GM, 3699 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 18:11
  • msg #303

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 301):

As the 3 members relax in the Library, engaged in less then active activities, you notice Celestron comes flying in from overhead, second level of the library.  He stops and then stares at Trysk.  Celestron floats slowly downward, he snarls his lip to show a tooth.  Celestron points at Trysk and then Trysk & chair fall backward fast and stop just before hitting the ground.  The book that was once on Trysk face just hangs in the air.  Trysk and chair go up and down rapidly as if a giant was holding the chair and shaking it. Then it abruptly stops.

Celestron, in a annoyed voice "Such a shameful display of disrespect to a book I have not seen for some time.  At least not since last week.  You bipeds are, uh, infuriating.  I have to start a tally of days when none of you mishandle, misplace or cause a book to go missing.  See how long you apes can go without any of the aforesaid acts."

The book flies back to its designated spot in the library.  Celestron floats off "Maybe give them a reward after so many days."

The chair Trysk is on lightly thuds on the floor.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2301 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 19:08
  • msg #304

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 303):

Trysk chuckles as soon as Celestron leaves the room, "A reward? Looks like my plan worked perfectly."

Trysk sighs and stands up. He sets the chair back up and goes to look for another book.
Shorty
player, 2398 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2023
at 19:55
  • msg #305

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 303):

Shorty whispers a requsts to the library for a bag of popcorn to eat during act 2 of the show.  He promises to wash his hards after the popcorn before going anywhere near a book.

Shorty looks over at Ez’ard as Trysk goes looking for a book.  “Maybeso next book bite him finger… hard.”
This message was last edited by the player at 19:58, Fri 01 Dec 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3700 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 16:03
  • msg #306

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 305):

OOC: OK, I think everyone is more or less done with the side stuff.

You are all back at HQ, in the library relaxing or being scolded by Celestron.  Trinny will call you all in to a conference room, the one you were in previously.  Dualis, Zargon, Tzar, Orkex, Art and Korial (Ki-Rin) are there.  Dualis waits for you all and asks.  "Are you ready to go on assignment or have you made alternate plans?"

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2302 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 17:13
  • msg #307

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 306):

Trysk stretches, "I'm ready to tackle a red dragon."

Trysk looks to Warwick, "What say you, team leader?"
Ez'ard
player, 922 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 17:32
  • msg #308

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 307):

Ez’ard looks to Sharak and then says, “It’s crazy but I’m in.”
Warwick
player, 2206 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 18:21
  • msg #309

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez'ard:
In reply to Trysk (msg # 307):

Ez’ard looks to Sharak and then says, “It’s crazy but I’m in.”



OOC:  Is it just me or do most of Ezard's posts lately look like Gibberish?  I expect to have to work hard to understand Shorty's posts, but Ez'ard's?  Or is there some particular language/font that I need to load to parse that...


BIC:  Warwick nods.  "I need a bit of time to discuss things with Dualis and perhaps Lady Katrina, privately, but after that, we can go.  Make sure each of ye loads up on enough provisions for two weeks.  And ye can grab some fer me while ye wait."
Trysk
player, 2303 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 18:48
  • msg #310

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick:
Ez'ard:
In reply to Trysk (msg # 307):

Ez’ard looks to Sharak and then says, “It’s crazy but I’m in.”



OOC:  Is it just me or do most of Ezard's posts lately look like Gibberish?  I expect to have to work hard to understand Shorty's posts, but Ez'ard's?  Or is there some particular language/font that I need to load to parse that...


BIC:  Warwick nods.  "I need a bit of time to discuss things with Dualis and perhaps Lady Katrina, privately, but after that, we can go.  Make sure each of ye loads up on enough provisions for two weeks.  And ye can grab some fer me while ye wait."

OOC - For Ez'ard's posts, a quotation mark is “ and an apostrophe is a ’.

BIC - Trysk frowns, "Two weeks??? Why so long, Warwick? And are we leaving in the morning?"
Shorty
player, 2399 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 18:50
  • msg #311

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 309):

I think he is posting on the new beta test side and it doesn't appear to be compatible with the normal side.  All of his "and '  get shown as character codes.  I have a dickens of a time figuring half of them out and I deal with typos all the time to fix my own fat fingering.
Morteft
player, 1824 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 18:53
  • msg #312

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 309):

Morteft gets up. "Ok, message me when you all are ready."
Ez'ard
player, 923 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 18:59
  • msg #313

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 312):

You all should try “r.rpol.net” I think the formatting of the screen is better and the font size is definitely better…as in larger and easier to read. I’ve been using it for a long time now. There was a recent change to the “Rpol.net” site that is causing the current issue. They are looking into it but don’t know when a fix will be in place.

I change switch to “Rpol.net” or everyone can switch to “r.rPol.net”…. I vote the later
This message was last edited by the player at 19:02, Sat 02 Dec 2023.
Warwick
player, 2207 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 19:11
  • msg #314

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 313):

OOC:  Sorry, I just keep clicking on the link I get in the email notifications.  I didn't even know about a beta site for r.rpol.net.

BIC:  "Yes, I think we can leave tomorrow morning.  The reason for two weeks of rations lad is preparation.  We don't know if we'll be able to teleport back here or anywhere else whenever we like it.  And, I think I'm the only one who can create food with me spells.  So, if I'm out of commission for whatever reason, the rations might be yer only food source.  Plus, I'm thinking that we might be able to use some of them as a means of bribing some of the monster factions, so I want us all to have more than we need."
Morteft
player, 1825 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 19:13
  • msg #315

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Gary, thanks, I didn't know about r.rpol.net and it is a better interface and deals with those unicode characters really well. Thanks!
Morteft
player, 1826 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 19:19
  • msg #316

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: it would be nice if they had a decent search engine. I wonder if they would be upset if I spidered our game and then indexed it for searching.
Trysk
player, 2304 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 19:34
  • msg #317

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 314):

Trysk shrugs, "Seems like you think we'll be there longer than we've ever been in a mission. Just put a bunch of foodstuff in one of the a Bags of Holding."
This message was last edited by the player at 19:39, Sat 02 Dec 2023.
Warwick
player, 2208 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 19:52
  • msg #318

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 317):

"That'll work, lad, as long as whomever's holding it isn't separated from the rest of us.  I'm trying to plan fer the worst while hoping fer the best.  But, ye do ye."
Ez'ard
player, 924 posts
Sat 2 Dec 2023
at 20:28
  • msg #319

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 314):

OOC: Not really a beta site, more an alternative site for mobile users.

Ez’ard finds the larder and stocks up on bread, meats, and cheese to store in his pouch of holding and hard tack to store in his backpack.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:27, Sat 02 Dec 2023.
Shorty
player, 2400 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 00:01
  • msg #320

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 319):

Shorty lookd sy Warwick and says,  “Me sword make food and water one time ebry day.  New Horizon make bery good food.  An ken gets all da fresh water us needs from bottle.”  But knowing his own appetite, Shorty finds a good supply of jerky and loads three of his new piockets with it.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3701 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 02:49
  • msg #321

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 320):

OOC: I have used the new version.  Not sure if I seen my messages look different as I would use both old and new.  testing'

--Ron
Ron, The DM
GM, 3702 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 03:01
  • msg #322

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 309):

Dualis gazes at Warwick for a moment and then says "Very well.  Come this way."  Dualis and Trinny exit, followed by Warwick.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2305 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 14:07
  • msg #323

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 322):

Trysk will offer Stoneskin to anyone who needs it. He has 3 spells left.
Shorty
player, 2401 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 15:35
  • msg #324

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will ask for a stoneskin.  He like not taking damage.

Shorty will ask for a stoneskin.  He like not taking damage.
Trysk
player, 2306 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 15:51
  • msg #325

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 324):

Trysk will cast Stoneskin on Shorty and ask, "Anyone else? Ez'ard, have you learned to cast Stoneskin, yet?"
Ez'ard
player, 925 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 16:02
  • msg #326

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 325):

Ez’ard replies, ”I’m good. I plan on casting it once we are on site and its needed.”
Trysk
player, 2307 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 16:38
  • msg #327

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 326):

Trysk shrugs, "Ok, not sure why you want to wait until tomorrow, though. Stoneskin lasts until its been dispelled or consumed."
Warwick
player, 2209 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 16:50
  • msg #328

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 327)

"I think Morteft usually is my benefactor for that spell," says Warwick, getting up from the table to follow Dualis.  "But, I'll take one from whomever if he's too busy."
Trysk
player, 2308 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 16:57
  • msg #329

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 328):

Trysk nods and casts Stoneskin on Warwick.

"One left. Tzar, do you need one?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3703 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 19:38
  • msg #330

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 329):

Tzar gives a quick look toward Zargon, who nods, and Tzar says "Sure, set me up with one."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2309 posts
Sun 3 Dec 2023
at 19:52
  • msg #331

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 330):

Trysk nods and casts Stoneskin on Tzar.

He then has a quick conversation with Celestron before he starts searching for books on creating non-lethal poisons.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3704 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 02:17
  • msg #332

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 331):

Dualis, Trinny and Warwick come back a few minutes later.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2402 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 02:28
  • msg #333

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty examines Warwick as he comes back into the room in an attempt to see how his small friend is doing.
Trysk
player, 2310 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 02:41
  • msg #334

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 333):

Trysk asks, "Are we still a go for tomorrow morning? Where are we teleporting into?"

OOC - Ron, was Trysk able to find books on how to create non-lethal poisons?
Warwick
player, 2210 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 02:45
  • msg #335

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 334):

"Aye, ready to go.  As fer where we're teleporting, I've no idea," answers Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2311 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 04:20
  • msg #336

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 335):

Trysk looks to Dualis expectantly.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3705 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 14:27
  • msg #337

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 336):

Trysk finds a formula for a sleep poison and then references to 'see Aztar.'

Dualis says "I can teleport you to a zone about 2 miles away if you want to reconnoiter or I can teleport you to the ledge just outside the entrance."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2211 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 15:18
  • msg #338

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 337):

"I think two miles away would be safer," replies Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2312 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 15:32
  • msg #339

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 338):

Trysk scratches his head and nods, "As long as there's a road or path. Not everyone in the party can fly."
Warwick
player, 2212 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 16:09
  • msg #340

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 339):

"We're adventurers lad.  We can hike across rough terrain if we have to do so."
Shorty
player, 2403 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 17:43
  • msg #341

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty glances Trysk’s direction.  “Ken fly one time ifn needs ta do.  But learn mo on da ground.  Bees ranger.”
Trysk
player, 2313 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 22:11
  • msg #342

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 341):

Trysk nods, "Yes, Shorty. However it's faster and quieter to fly."
Shorty
player, 2404 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2023
at 01:14
  • msg #343

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty shakes his head and mutters, “Only make noise ifn youse feet bees bigger den me feet.”
Trysk
player, 2314 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2023
at 02:22
  • msg #344

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 343):

Trysk shrugs and smiles, "I'll guess we'll see when we get there."

Trysk looks to Dualis, "Say, this mountain fortress isn't built in an active volcano, is it?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3706 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2023
at 12:20
  • msg #345

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 344):

Dualis replies to Trysk's question "No, the mountain itself is not a volcano; however there are volcanics in the area so features may be encountered."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2213 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2023
at 18:47
  • msg #346

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 345):

"In the morning, then," says Warwick.
Shorty
player, 2405 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2023
at 21:33
  • msg #347

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shory goes to find food and powers down a protein heavy meal.  Then he turns in early so he can get up early.  Studying spells and meditating takes a lot of effort.

Ez'ard wo;; a;sp eat amd sleep.

OOC:  Which is more than Gary did on his flight to Paris last night.  He will be in the air to Singapore most of today.  If he can't sleep on this flight, might not here from him again until tomorrow.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:37, Wed 06 Dec 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3707 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 12:51
  • msg #348

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 347):

The team packs it in for the night to get some rest.  Some of you dream about flying or about sleeping while flying.

If anyone wants to do something last minute or has some unresolved issues, a team psychologist is available, we can follow-up; otherwise it is next morning.  A breakfast of steak and eggs.


OOC Forgot about Gary's trip, I have not had to fly for more than 10 hours in a single trip.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2214 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 14:27
  • msg #349

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 348):

OOC:  I feel for you Gary...  My trip to India was not pleasant...


BIC:  Warwick makes sure at least says a goodbye to Trinny since he hasn't spoken to her at all since they've returned.

And then he herds everyone out of the Tower so that they can teleport to their destination.  He has packed two weeks of iron rations in his backpack.
Trysk
player, 2315 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 15:12
  • msg #350

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 349):

OOC - Warwick had a private conversation with her and Dualis last night!

BIC - Trysk eats his fill and preps his gear.

He also summons Alexander and briefs him on the mission.
Warwick
player, 2215 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 15:15
  • msg #351

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 350):

OOC:  Dualis did all the talking.  Shouldn't have been surprised...
Ron, The DM
GM, 3708 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 15:22
  • msg #352

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 351):

OOC: Warwick did not direct anything to Trinny, so what did Warwick expect.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2216 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 23:50
  • msg #353

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 352):

OOC:  More like what did Keith expect?  Okay, fair point.  Well, I guess I can talk to her now, then.  Well, then then...
Shorty
player, 2406 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 00:42
  • msg #354

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  I have to say that this whole conversation is as wacky as some of the one my 9 year old has with the 16 other voices that only exist in her head.  Can't leave her in the bathroom with checking to see that she really is alone in there.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3709 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 13:38
  • msg #355

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 354):

OOC: Time to head out, wacky conversations have ended.

Dualis leads you outside to teleport you all to the landing site two miles from the entrance. Accompanied by Trinny, Orkex, Zargon and Korial.

Dualis first says "Korial, you will be witness that I am only sending these to the mountain."  The Ki-rin nods it head, it's golden mane shimmering in the sun "I will verify." he says.

Zargon gives a thumbs up, Tzar nods, Trinny waves.

Dualis says "May fortune follow you."

You suddenly find your in a snow covered mountain pass, the snow here is only a few inches deep.  It is a little cold, about 32 degrees.  You figure you are high up as there is little vegetation to be seen. There is no wind here, and there are mountain peaks to either side.  Before you is another mountain, rising high and only it's cap is covered in snow.  The mountain is barren and dark as if made from black rock, it is where it's name derives, Black Doom Mountain.

Tzar pulls out a heavy cloak from his pack and puts it on.

Actions?

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 926 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 13:50
  • msg #356

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

A tired E’zard wanders to his room to crash and be ready for the fun to follow the next day.
Trysk
player, 2316 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 13:56
  • msg #357

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 355):

If possible before we Teleport, Trysk will asks, "Why does our Teleport need to be witnessed?"

When the party arrives, Trysk sends Alexander to scout from above, looking for roads/paths to Black Doom Mountain and any activity in the area.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3710 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 14:18
  • msg #358

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 357):

Dualis responds to Trysk "Korial is trusted by the Dragon Council to oversee this mission, to verify neither Trinny, I, Zargon or other meta-beings interject ourselves into this endeavor."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2317 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 14:41
  • msg #359

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 358):

Trysk cocks his head to the left, "What do you mean by metabeings?"
Shorty
player, 2407 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 16:58
  • msg #360

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 359):

Shorty moves up the pass checking for signs or scents that other creatures have come this way.  Strangly, Shorty leaves no tracks as he crosses the snow.  He finds the temperature refreshing.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3711 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 17:24
  • msg #361

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 359):

Dualis replies "That is not important now, if you want to know you can ask on your return."

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2318 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 18:07
  • msg #362

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 360):

Trysk shivers due to the temperatures until he sets his Elemental Belt to protect him from the cold.

Trysk waits for Alexander's report.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3712 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 18:41
  • msg #363

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 362):

Alexander reports that there is a winding path up the mountain toward a ledge with a pair of massive double doors recessed in a shallow cave.

Shorty does not notice anything at the moment.  The snow looks somewhat fresh.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2319 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 19:19
  • msg #364

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 363):

Trysk makes sure Alexander is ok with the cold and then looks to Warwick, "What's the plan, fearless leader?"
Ez'ard
player, 927 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2023
at 23:00
  • msg #365

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard will swap his right ring from his ring of flight to his ring of warmth if needed. He too sends Sharak out to scout out the surroundings, maybe do some light hunting if anything is spotted.
Morteft
player, 1827 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 00:18
  • msg #366

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft rises off the ground and hovers. He twists his ring of guardian and sets it to cold protection. "There must be a number of ways into that mountain besides those large double doors. I suspect there will be sentries watching the front, so I suggest you have the birds do recon for patrols and scouts. Also, the could look for other caves, streams and the like that come from the mountain. Maybe we can find a way in. I could burrow us a tunnel in with enough time but I would only be able to go 60 feet per hour. Even so, that might be enough in two or three days to find a room."
Trysk
player, 2320 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 05:16
  • msg #367

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 366):

Trysk replies, "Didn't Dualis say there was only one entrance?"

Without waiting for a response, Trysk has Alexander fly around the mountain to look to for caves and streams.
Ez'ard
player, 928 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 05:19
  • msg #368

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: I am a bit confused as to where we teleported into. I thought we were to teleport a ways out and scout and maybe capture someone to learn some info. If so, then this cave entrance may be unrelated to the mountain fortress.
Morteft
player, 1828 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 05:21
  • msg #369

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 368):

Morteft says, "Well, if that is the case, then there is no decision to make. We have to make a frontal assault."
Trysk
player, 2321 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 05:33
  • msg #370

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 369):

Trysk snorts, "What happened to making our own entrance?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3713 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 11:52
  • msg #371

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 367):

The mountain is huge, it would take quite a while to look around the whole thing even with the birds splitting the chore, Falcon high hawk low.

A couple hours for an obvious entrance and neither could see a concealed entrance.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2322 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 13:39
  • msg #372

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 371):

Ron, did the birds see any scouts or troops?

Anyone visible at the big double gates?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3714 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 14:20
  • msg #373

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 372):

No and no.  Nothing yet anyway.  The birds will not find any other noticeable entrances.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2323 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 14:27
  • msg #374

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 373):

Trysk muses aloud, "If that's the only entrance, what would happen if we just sealed it up?"
Morteft
player, 1829 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 14:54
  • msg #375

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 374):

Morteft chuckles. "Interesting thought. It would take a lot of walls."
Trysk
player, 2324 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 15:07
  • msg #376

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 375):

While waiting for directions from the party's fearless leader, Trysk asks Alexander for a description of the doors and if the hinges are on the outside (or how the door might open).
Morteft
player, 1830 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 15:14
  • msg #377

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 376):

OOC: I think we are going to need more details. Right now, it sounds like this is essentially a solid triangular stone with a single large tunnel with double doors. I am assuming the tunnel is a bit bigger than a dragon, but how much so? What is the size of the mountain? How high and how wide at the base? It sounds like there are no patrols either, right? Is there any movement in an out or are the doors closed? Is there a road leading to the doors? Also, it is black rock. Is there any other black rock like that around or is this stone unique in this area?
This message was last edited by the player at 15:35, Fri 08 Dec 2023.
Warwick
player, 2217 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 15:34
  • msg #378

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 377):

"What have ye been doing while I was away?" asks Warwick.  "I thought ye were refining those ideas of sowing dissension between the factions and figuring out how to infiltrate them.  Did ye do none of that?"
Trysk
player, 2325 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 15:36
  • msg #379

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 378):

Trysk chuckles, "Sure, we can still do that, but we gotta get inside first!"
Morteft
player, 1831 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 15:45
  • msg #380

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 379):

Morteft says, "Maybe this won't be too bad with all the factions, but we still have to get past the gates. This would be easier if we could use teleporting or ethereal travel. Let's just go there. I can cast invisibility in a 10 foot radius once we are closer. We just need to be careful about spacing and bumping into each other. I can be in the center since I will be able to see everyone even if invisible. Warwick, you can cast silence when we get close to the gates. What do you all think?"
Shorty
player, 2408 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 18:27
  • msg #381

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty ignores the arguments.  It is a two mile walk to the doors afterall.  He moves up the pass looking for the trail that the falcon reported.  Maybe there are some tracks visible there.  Shorty fervently hopes that his friends have a way to make their foes as crazy as they are making him right now.
Warwick
player, 2218 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 19:00
  • msg #382

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 381):

"Aye, I can cast silence.  I thought ye folks had a way to sow dissension without having us inside the walls.  I didn't realize we had to be on the other side of those doors fer yer plans to come to fruition.  Well, if that's the way it's got to be, then we're going to have to find ourselves a place to hide fer a while."
Trysk
player, 2326 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 19:23
  • msg #383

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 382):

Trysk ponders a moment, "Well, our group isn't particularly patient, but if we're willing to wait for them to receive supplies or visitors, I'm sure we can figure something out."
Warwick
player, 2219 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 19:36
  • msg #384

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 383):

"Well, lad, then the other option is to start killing them and fight bigger and bigger battles without being able to teleport out.  Because we aren't very stealthy."
Morteft
player, 1832 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 19:40
  • msg #385

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"This would be easier if I could open a gate inside or had a portable hole to carry you all in. Then I could go in as a bird or bat." Morteft says.

OOC: If there is a road or trail leading to the doors...

"Have the hawk fly along it to see if there are any caravans or groups coming from afar. We might be able to sneak in that way."
Trysk
player, 2327 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 21:03
  • msg #386

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 385):

While waiting for Ez'ard's hawk to scout the road, Trysk says, "What about causing a landslide or earthquake to have them come out and investigate?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3715 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2023
at 21:45
  • msg #387

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 377):

The mountain itself is roughly 15,000 in height and is part of a group, so it's base is shared in a sense.  Around 20 miles across.  The doors are large but not large enough for an older dragon.  The doors are metal, no observable hinges or locks.  There is a winding road to the platform which is about 40x40.  No patrols or movement have been noticed.  There a few black mountains and Black Doom is the largest.  If any character has geology NWP, I can give more info on the rock.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 929 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 00:35
  • msg #388

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: If the doors are not big enough for the dragon there must be another exit hidden somewhere…

How cold is it here does anyone in the group need to be concerned with it?

Ez’ard will continue to have Sharak scout slowly moving down the trail away from the entrance looking for game and any humanoids…

He says to the group, “I think we need to be patient for a bit and hope we can capture someone exiting and coming to the mountain. From there we can gather information needed to further any plan. If we capture someone I can likely impersonate them and get inside and then we would have a teleport reference point. Or someone can just go up to the door and knock…”
This message was last edited by the player at 00:45, Sat 09 Dec 2023.
Trysk
player, 2328 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 00:42
  • msg #389

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 388):

OOC - Or the dragon polymorphs before leaving the mountain...
Ez'ard
player, 930 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 00:46
  • msg #390

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 389):

There is that…In reply to Trysk (msg # 389):
Trysk
player, 2329 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 00:52
  • msg #391

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Morteft (msg # 377):

The mountain itself is roughly 15,000 in height and is part of a group, so it's base is shared in a sense.  Around 20 miles across.  The doors are large but not large enough for an older dragon.  The doors are metal, no observable hinges or locks.  There is a winding road to the platform which is about 40x40.  No patrols or movement have been noticed.  There a few black mountains and Black Doom is the largest.  If any character has geology NWP, I can give more info on the rock.

--DM2

OOC - How high up Black Doom are we? Or are we at the base?

Does the platform look like it's made of different material than the black mountains?

BIC - Trysk sighs, "Maybe if we had a powerful druid we could locate another way in easily, but I think we need to get closer to examine the main entrance until at least someone else shows up."
Morteft
player, 1833 posts
Logical, detached
Represses emotions
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 02:58
  • msg #392

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"Yes, let's go. We will approach from the side so we aren't in sight of the entrance."

He starts flying in that direction.
Trysk
player, 2330 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 05:20
  • msg #393

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 392):

Trysk uses Shape Change to grow wings and follows Morteft.
Shorty
player, 2409 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 13:48
  • msg #394

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 393):

OOC:  Shorty never stopped moving up the pass looking for that winding trail.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3716 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 14:45
  • msg #395

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 394):

You would estimate you are maybe 1/3 up the mountain side, the entrance is between 2/3 & 3/4 up the mountain side.  The rock of the platform looks the same as the mountain.
As far as temperature, if you have cold protection, no issue, as long as you have a decent covering you should be ok too.  It is just near freezing; however there is no wind at the moment once you clear the pass the wind may pick up.

Morteft and Trysk take to the air, they do notice a breeze as they get higher.  The pass opens up in about 1/4 mile and the snow disappears about that point as well.  The birds notice one other trail up the mountain that intersects with the one you are on about 1/2 mile away, it looks steeper and more open to the elements.

You make your way up the pass and then exit it and out in the open.  You can all feel a breeze maybe about 12 mph and it will feel colder.  The snow also begins to disappear and eventually Shorty is able to make out some light tracks.  He looks at them for some time, walking up the path and stopping every so often.

He will eventually say something to the effect, he notices at least 3 distinct prints - ogre, definitely, giant probably hill and troll.  OOC: Shorty's presentation may be different.
Tracks are not fresh, couple days old maybe, some older.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2331 posts
Sat 9 Dec 2023
at 16:14
  • msg #396

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Shorty (msg # 394):

Morteft and Trysk take to the air, they do notice a breeze as they get higher.  The pass opens up in about 1/4 mile and the snow disappears about that point as well.  The birds notice one other trail up the mountain that intersects with the one you are on about 1/2 mile away, it looks steeper and more open to the elements.

Trysk has Alexander investigate the other trail.

Does it have similar tracks on it?

Where does it end at?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3717 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 02:22
  • msg #397

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 396):

Alexander could not see any tracks.  The trail goes down another side but he will lose it after a while, a small landslide has covered it.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2332 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 03:00
  • msg #398

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 397):

OOC - What about Alexander following the trail uphill? Where does that lead?

I'm assuming that the 2 trails formed an X.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3718 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 18:01
  • msg #399

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 398):

It was mentioned the trails intersect 1/2 mile away, forming a Y, more like a lamba.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1834 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 18:56
  • msg #400

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Once the party is within a 1/2 mile or so of the entrance, Morteft says, "I could go invisible, polymorph into a bird and do some recon. Any objections?"
Warwick
player, 2220 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 19:09
  • msg #401

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 400):

Warwick shakes his head.  "Go ahead lad."
Morteft
player, 1835 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 19:32
  • msg #402

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 401):

Morteft casts polymorph self and then invisibility on himself. He then turns into a snow owl and flies low along the snow up toward the gate. Once he is near, he will turn into a wren and fly around the front gate area. He will look for nooks, gaps or any opening that might allow entry beyond the doors.

OOC: He will relay everything he sees via telepathy to the entire group.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3719 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 22:42
  • msg #403

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 402):

Morteft disappears from sight and then you hear mumblings and then nothing.  About 15 minutes Morteft relays that there are no guards at the doors and the doors themselves looks strong and well shut.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2333 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 23:28
  • msg #404

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 403):

*Any way to tell what's on the other side of the doors?*
Morteft
player, 1836 posts
Sun 10 Dec 2023
at 23:45
  • msg #405

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Are there any gaps he could send a wizard eye through?
Morteft
player, 1837 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 03:27
  • msg #406

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 405):

*Ok, come up. There is no one here and no gaps. Passwall didn't work. I will try knock next but if this gate opens, I don't want to be by myself.*
Warwick
player, 2221 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 03:38
  • msg #407

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 406):

*Heading up to ye, lad.*  Warwick starts walking.
Trysk
player, 2334 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 11:42
  • msg #408

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 407):

*Honestly, I wouldn't use Knock. Even if you do open it, everyone inside will be alerted and we'll be fighting at a disadvantage. We need to wait until they have a reason to open it or find another entrance. We've seen tracks, so there must be patrols or supplies being brought inside.*

Trysk heads up to Morteft and Warwick.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:40, Mon 11 Dec 2023.
Ez'ard
player, 931 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 12:56
  • msg #409

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard effortlessly blends in with the terrain and follows everyone else up the path. He will have Sharak help keep an eye on Shorty.
Shorty
player, 2410 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 13:41
  • msg #410

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty continues his march up to the door.  He studies it carefully.  Dualis said the door was some kind of a puzzle.  Shorty isn’t good at puzzles so he looks very closely.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3720 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 14:01
  • msg #411

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 408):

You all head up to the doors.  Morteft continues to look at the doors, nothing has come out to investigate.

The group makes it to the doors without incident.  Near the top SHorty begins to notice other footprints, bigger giants than hill, man sized, orcs, minotaur and others, some snake like creature...

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2335 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 14:28
  • msg #412

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 411):

Trysk checks the door for magic.
Shorty
player, 2411 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 15:47
  • msg #413

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty studies the tracks making sure whether they all lead in or if there are any tracks that depart from the mountain.  Then he turns his attention to the door.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3721 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 16:17
  • msg #414

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 413):

The doors are magical and the tracks are jumbled, some would be leading out, mostly some giants, men and orcs.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1838 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 16:53
  • msg #415

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 414):

Morteft casts knock on the door. "It is magical by the way. This entire area seems to be."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3722 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 17:14
  • msg #416

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 415):

Morteft casts his spell, maybe hearing a quick protest from Trysk, and the you hear an audible click, the doors move out about 1 inch, no gap can be seen thru.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1839 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 17:24
  • msg #417

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft says, *Uhm, I didn't expect that to work.*

He casts wizard eye and sends it in.
Trysk
player, 2336 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 17:52
  • msg #418

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 417):

Trysk casts Invisibility on himself.

*Uh, that was unexpected. Almost too easy, like a trap..."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3723 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 17:58
  • msg #419

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 417):

Morteft casts his spell and moves the eye forward, he finds that there is no gap large enough for the eye to make it all the way thru.  There is a 'lip' on the back edge of the right hand door that prevents passage.  The doors will need to be opened a little more for the eye to get thru.

At about 6.5 feet in height on both doors appear to be hand holds in the door.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1840 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 18:10
  • msg #420

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Warwick, can you cast find traps? Anyone have telekinesis to move the door a bit more?* Morteft asks.
Warwick
player, 2222 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 18:52
  • msg #421

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 420):

*Aye and aye.* replies Warwick casting find traps and then using his psionics to move the door.
Morteft
player, 1841 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 18:52
  • msg #422

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 421):

Once the door is open enough, he will send the eye forward to see what is beyond.
Trysk
player, 2337 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 19:25
  • msg #423

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 422):

Trysk hovers off the ground and out of reach of the door if it swings open.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3724 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 23:41
  • msg #424

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 421):

The doors are massive, Warwick tries his Telekinesis but the mass of the doors too great.  He used 30 points in the attempt.

Warwick, after casting Find Traps,  finds no trap on the doors.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2223 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2023
at 23:54
  • msg #425

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 424):

*Sorry, lad.  I ain't strong enough, mentally, to move the doors.*
Morteft
player, 1842 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 00:10
  • msg #426

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 425):

*No traps. Can you and Shorty move it open or is it too big for the two of you?*
Warwick
player, 2224 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 00:20
  • msg #427

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 426):

*I've no idea, but I'm willing to try.  How about ye, Shorty.*
Shorty
player, 2412 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 01:31
  • msg #428

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty watches the antics of the group with a sad look on his face.  When the spells stop going off and everyone calms down…  he points back to the path behind them.  “Hill girant an ogre get in dere.  No ken bees so muches hard work.”  Knowing the door isn’t trapped, Shorty walks up and grabs the handle of the open door with both hands.  He braces one foot against the door that isn’t open and begins to pull.  He will increase the force until the door opens using only as much of his cloud fiant strength as needed to open the door.
Trysk
player, 2338 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 03:36
  • msg #429

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 428):

Trysk examines the area around the doors for peepholes or ways for others to look outside.

He has Alexander keep an eye out for anyone approaching.
Warwick
player, 2225 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 03:47
  • msg #430

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 429):

Warwick assists with his fire giant strength.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3725 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 10:34
  • msg #431

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 430):

The doors open more easily than you would expect, so the initial pull almost brings the doors into Shorty and Warwicks face.  The doors themselves look to be more than 4" thick and Warwick notes that the metal is layered, more than 1 kind of metal used.

As the doors open you also feel a slight warm breeze, outward, on your faces.

Trysk examines the doors and cannot find any peep holes or anything to indicate there is a way to look thru the doors.

Beyond the doors is a black space, no light penetrates beyond the doors.

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1843 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 11:35
  • msg #432

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Is the blackness magical darkness? It is magical in nature?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3726 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 12:27
  • msg #433

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 432):

Morteft suspects it is some sort of magical darkness as the light stops at the entrance with no fade to black.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1844 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 12:30
  • msg #434

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

He will send his eye through the darkness.
Ez'ard
player, 932 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 12:45
  • msg #435

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard hangs back watching everyone else and everything else….
Trysk
player, 2339 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 13:07
  • msg #436

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 435):

Trysk asks Ez'ard, *Do your glasses allow you to see through magical darkness?*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3727 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 14:30
  • msg #437

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 436):

Ez'ard will report that he can only see a few feet beyond the door and that what he can see is in grayscale.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2413 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 14:43
  • msg #438

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will take one of his throwing rocks and toss it 30 feet ahead listening to see if it hits anything.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3728 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 14:47
  • msg #439

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 438):

Shorty tosses his stone and after the stone passes into the darkness, disappearing, you all can hear the stone hit a solid surface, probably stone, and it bounces a few times, then silence.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1845 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 15:19
  • msg #440

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 439):

Morteft will pull out one of his continual light coins and will toss it into the darkness.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3729 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 15:29
  • msg #441

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 440):

Morteft pulls out his coin providing a bright light in the cave entrance.  He notices the light still does not seem to penetrate the darkness so he tosses it thru the opening.  It goes into the darkness and it's light fades quickly as if someone with a torch is speeding away from you and then is all dark.  It only lit up about 1 foot around the coin initially and it may have travelled about 5' before going dark.  You can all hear the coin hit and bounce a few times and stop.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1846 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 15:35
  • msg #442

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft walks in with another coin. "Mega darkness I guess."

He will keep moving forward hovering above the ground.
Trysk
player, 2340 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 16:21
  • msg #443

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 442):

Trysk sighs and moves forward, *I seem to recall another fortress just like this.*

He let's Alexander know that they are headed inside.
Warwick
player, 2226 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2023
at 16:42
  • msg #444

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 443):

Warwick takes out his own coin and casts continual light to create another light beacon.  He hands it to Tzar.


Warwick then uses his boots to float off the ground figuring that he's less likely to trip any traps that way, although the find traps spell should warn him.
Trysk
player, 2341 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 07:13
  • msg #445

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 444):

OOC - Traveling in the Canary Islands until 21Dec, so moves may be sporadic.
Ez'ard
player, 933 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 08:10
  • msg #446

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard calls Sharak to him and seems to have a conversation.

OOC: Ez’ard asks if Sharak can see any better into the darkness and if he prefers to stay and watch the outside or enter with him.
Trysk
player, 2342 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 08:17
  • msg #447

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 446):

Trysk will use his rod to scan for magic and evil.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3730 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 11:44
  • msg #448

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 447):

OOC: Another world traveller, a little closer though

Morteft decides that it is time to do some personal investigation, he moves forward and is floating.  He enters the darkness and disappears from view.

Warwick takes out a brightly glowing coin and hands to to Tzar.  The warrior gives Warwick a puzzled look and asks "What's this for?"

Trysk pulls out a rod and detects for evil, finds none, and for magic which is in abundance before him.

Ez'ard and Shorty watch the show, as the others do various things.

OOC: a slight pause for Warwick and Trysk as Warwick may answer Tzar's question and for Trysk to react to his detects .. given Nolan's travel I will move Trysk in after Warwick.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2414 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 12:02
  • msg #449

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will check the inside of the door to see if there is a handle to pull it closed with.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3731 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 15:22
  • msg #450

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 449):

There are handholds on the inside of the doors, a little lower down then on the outside.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2343 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 16:05
  • msg #451

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 450):

Trysk lets everyone know his findings.

He then draws Sizzle and continues to scan for evil every 30 feet (or whatever the range is).
Ron, The DM
GM, 3732 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 16:11
  • msg #452

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 451):

OOC: Is Trysk walking in or flying, if flying, how?  The doors are not opened wide enough for Trysk's wings to fit.

The range is 30' for the rod's detect.  It is not a spell, it is a spell-like ability so it is more limited in range.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2344 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 16:18
  • msg #453

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 452):

Walking
Warwick
player, 2227 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 16:22
  • msg #454

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 448):

"So, ye can see, lad.  Unless I'm wrong, ye don't have infravision.  Ye can't see things that give off heat.  So, even if this magical darkness should dissipate, ye're going to have a hard time seeing in the dark."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3733 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 16:59
  • msg #455

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 454):

Tzar shrugs and hands the coin back.  "Thank you Lord of Warwick; but you see, Sol can cast Continual Light so I would not need it."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2228 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 17:22
  • msg #456

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 45
Warwick takes back the coin.  "Ah...  I hadn't realized.  Quite the useful sword."  Warwick takes out a little tar, rubs it on the coin and then pushes it against the front of his helm.
Shorty
player, 2415 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 17:36
  • msg #457

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

If everyone is through the doors, Shorty will pull it back closed so no one can see the group from outside.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3734 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 18:20
  • msg #458

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 457):

Right now only Morteft is in the dark area, Warwick will advance into the dark area, floating on in and he disappears from view.

Ez'ard, Shorty, Tzar and Trysk are still on the outside.  Trysk will be moving in next.

OOC: Waiting, a little while, if Trysk is flying or walking in.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:20, Wed 13 Dec 2023.
Trysk
player, 2345 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 19:13
  • msg #459

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 458):

OOC - I responded earlier that Trysk walked in and drew Sizzle for light.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3735 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 20:29
  • msg #460

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 458):

Trysk walks in while holding Sizzle, but the swords light does little to nothing to penetrate the darkness.

As soon as Trysk steps into the dark area the darkness abruptly disappears and before you is a large room, with Morteft about 30' in and Warwick about 10' in, both floating.  The room itself is 70x70 and about 30' high with smooth stone walls, floor and ceiling.  The floor seems to be made of 10'x10' tiles of either all white or all black.

Before you have a chance to investigate Trysk gets a message from Alexander.  Cloud giants, 3, are flying toward the entrance and most likely have seen the group.

Actions?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2229 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 20:49
  • msg #461

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 460):

Warwick grins and gives a chuckle over the telepathic link while he draws Twain and his mace.
Trysk
player, 2346 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 21:26
  • msg #462

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 461):

Trysk relays the message from Alexander to the others.

He looks for a location inside to backstab one of the cloud giants when they enter.

*What's the plan, Warwick? Fight inside or outside?*
Morteft
player, 1847 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 22:28
  • msg #463

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 462):

Morteft flies back out. *We should take them outside if they are hostile, I think. If we battle inside, we may alert others.*
Warwick
player, 2230 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 22:41
  • msg #464

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 463):

*Aye, outside.  More place for us to move around as well.  Mages, do ye want to hit them with spells or should we just fly at them and fight them in the air?*
Trysk
player, 2347 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 22:49
  • msg #465

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 464):

*Definitely better to soften them up before you engage them.*
Morteft
player, 1848 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 23:42
  • msg #466

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*I could fireball them, but they may not be evil. Seems like they probably are, but what if they are not?*
Warwick
player, 2231 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 23:52
  • msg #467

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 466):

Warwick sighs.  *Aye, you're right.  They're either neutral good or neutral evil, but there's no guarantee on which one.  Okay, what do ye want to do?  I can go out and talk to them.  The rest of ye can hold back.  And, if they attack me, ye can hit them with fireballs.  I'll wear me ring of fire resistance and I'll attempt to fly out of the path of any incoming fireballs.*
Trysk
player, 2348 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 00:47
  • msg #468

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 467):

*Warwick, I'll flank them and see if I can get behind them to use Detect Evil. If they are or if they attack you, I'll backstab one of them.*

Trysk will walk back outside and then fly up to the right so that he can swoop behind them. He'll try to glide in quietly within 30 feet of them to use Detect Evil.
Morteft
player, 1849 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 01:32
  • msg #469

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


*Sounds good. I will fireball if they attack. Ez'ard, can you do the same?*
Shorty
player, 2416 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 01:46
  • msg #470

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty steps back outside, loosening his swords as he goes out.  Shorty looks at all the commotion and shakes his head.  “Bees only tree fiant.  Nice soft gieant dat sword cut bery easy.  Talks dem firstus.  Maybeso dem knowed sumtin us needs knowed.  Ifn’t dem bees bad, kills two.  Den talks ta da udder.”  Shorty then walks back dwon the trail whistling happily.
Warwick
player, 2232 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 05:22
  • msg #471

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 470):

*Shorty, stay here with the others.  I'll do the talking.*  Warwick sheathes his weapons and takes to the air to meet the Cloud giants.
Ez'ard
player, 934 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 09:47
  • msg #472

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard moves into the shadows outside the gate. He sends Sharak up to be out of the way and to watch for other “guests”.
Shorty
player, 2417 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 12:41
  • msg #473

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty keeps moving.  *No.  Tink bouts it me friend.  Ogre and giant comes here all da times.  Youse no belong here.  Me no bees os strange.  Me talk.  Just puts question in me head.*

Shorty moves well out in the open where the giants can see him.  He waits till they are within yelling range and then does what the gate guard does at Stormhold.  He reaises one hand high in the air palm out and yells.  “”Halt.  State youse busy ness.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3736 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 13:53
  • msg #474

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 473):

OOC: Now I will wait for Warwicks response, if he continues forward or lets Shorty do the talking.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2233 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 14:40
  • msg #475

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 474):

*Damn fool boy.*  Warwick holds up.  *Okay, I'm not going out.  It'll just confuse matters.  Shorty, we're talking about this later.*
Morteft
player, 1850 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 15:27
  • msg #476

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 475):

Morteft watches Shorty and shakes his head sadly.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3737 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 15:32
  • msg #477

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 472):

The giants continue their descent towards the cave.  The giants notice the movement of the group as you see them point .. and chuckle.

One of the giants follows Trysk movement as he does his flanking maneuver (if Trysk continues with it).

They continue toward the opening but then stop when Shorty shouts.  They look at Shorty, then each other and laugh.  They stop about 50' from Shorty, about 45 degree angle off the center of the cave to the right side.

The 3 giants are in a V formation, the middle one is furthest.  The two on the edge wear finely made tunics but you can tell there is some form of armor beneath.  They both have large mauls that they carry in their right hand and they each have 4 boulders attached to their belts with webs of rope.  One, on the parties right, wears a helm that has a 'fin', extending from the crown of the head, highest point, and tapering down as it goes toward the back.

The one in the middle also wears fine clothing, does not appear to have armor and instead has heavy bracers.  He also carries a maul in his right hand; however, no boulders, instead he has a rod in his left hand.

It is the middle one who speaks to Shorty with a deep rhythmic voice, and a demeaning tone. "You inquire beyond your station little one.  Do you have a death wish?"

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2418 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 15:58
  • msg #478

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will study the giant that spoke with what he hopes are knowing eyes.  His hands stay away from his weapons for the moment, but he does not seem affected by the implied threat.  "Me bees da one ta meets youse fer reason.  Bestus fer ebrybodies if us plays nice.  Me job is ta ask question afore your go inside.  Me ask nice what bees youse business dis place?  Me tinkin dat nery strong giant no be comin to serbe dat dragon.  So come fer sumtin else me tinks.  So me ask nice.  What bees youse busy ness here?"

Shorty messages the team, *Dem gots fancy clothes like fer special ting.  Maybeso us needs to know hows come.  Better ta get nice answer den ta kills.*
Trysk
player, 2349 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 18:02
  • msg #479

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 477):

Trysk will stop trying to swing around the giants and keep his distance, *I guess these are not ordinary giants.*
Warwick
player, 2234 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 18:30
  • msg #480

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


*Nope.  I'd bet they're able to cast spells.  Ez'ard, Morteft, Tzar, be ready to scatter if things go bad.  Because there will be spells coming at us.*

Warwick gets ready to fly away at top speed.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3738 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 19:16
  • msg #481

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 480):

OOC: Quick question, is Morteft still invisible?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1851 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 19:18
  • msg #482

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 481):

Yes, he is..he hasn't attacked anything except the darkness ;)
Shorty
player, 2419 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 19:39
  • msg #483

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty has an inspirtation of sorts.  He looks up at the giant who has been speaking.  "Maybeso play a nudder kind of game dat helps both us.  Take turns askin question.  Trade truth fer truth.  Me eben gibes youse fer question."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3739 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 19:42
  • msg #484

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 478):

The apparent lead giants shakes his head a bit and says, more to his companions than to any of you "Ok, this ogre is really annoying, hurts the ears." and then he says to the whole group "Make way all of you or be kicked to the side."

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1852 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 22:02
  • msg #485

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 484):

*I think that is an invitation to dance. Shall I begin with some romantic lightning?*
Warwick
player, 2235 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 22:20
  • msg #486

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


*Or they think an ogre is a poor diplomat.  Do ye think that's enough to take them out, lad?*
Morteft
player, 1853 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 22:27
  • msg #487

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 486):

*Ha, no, not yet. I doubt they understand what Shorty is saying. I was just checking to see if you all thought it was time or not. I don't think they are good.*

OOC: How far off are they, Ron?
Warwick
player, 2236 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 22:33
  • msg #488

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 487):

*I don't think they're good, lad.  Ye're going for lightning bolts?  What about ye, Trysk?  And ye, Ez'ard?  It'd be good to know what ye're going to shooting if I'm going to be flying into.* sends Warwick
Ez'ard
player, 935 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 22:41
  • msg #489

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: I am confused… (not the first time) but are they approaching from the outside?
Trysk
player, 2350 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 00:09
  • msg #490

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 486):

OOC - What's the distance between the cloud giants and the rest of the party?

BIC - *Fireball.*
Warwick
player, 2237 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 00:19
  • msg #491

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez'ard:
OOC: I am confused… (not the first time) but are they approaching from the outside?



OOC:  We're all outside...
Ron, The DM
GM, 3740 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 00:22
  • msg #492

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 490):

OOC: Hopefully you guys can 'see' what I explain.  Facing away from the entrance the giants would roughly be at 10 o'clock.  The giants are roughly 50' away from the platform that you guys are on and about 30' higher then the platform.   They are coming from the air outside.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2351 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 00:43
  • msg #493

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 492):

OOC - I'm assuming that Trysk is still airborne and flanking the cloud giants
Ron, The DM
GM, 3741 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 01:13
  • msg #494

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 493):

Yes, but the one on Trysk's side is watching.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2352 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 01:51
  • msg #495

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 494):

Understood. Trysk will put away the rod and sheath Sizzle, but keep his hands on the pommel while awaiting the signal.
Shorty
player, 2420 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 02:38
  • msg #496

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty ignores his friends banter knowing they have his back if necessary.  But the giants words rankle a bit.  Shorty isn’t used to be dismissed by living giants.

Shorty suddenly stands taller and straighter.  “A Knight no step aside.  Ifn youse wish…”  Shorty gestures at the two armored giants…  “Youse may challenge me fer ta pass.  Who youse chose to bees youse champion?  Or do it takes two ta bears one little ogre?”
Shorty stares at the speaker.  “Ifn me wins, youse answer me fried question.  If youse wins, me bees dead and ken go ta dragon an listen ta him lies.”
Trysk
player, 2353 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 12:12
  • msg #497

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 496):

*Heads up! Incoming human flying in...450 yards away. We seem to be attracting a lot of attention.*
Warwick
player, 2238 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 16:24
  • msg #498

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Just keep track of him fer now, Trysk.  Let's not widen the fight unless we have to do so.  But, don't leave yerself vulnerable to an attack from behind.*  says Warwick.


*Ez'ard, how about ye give us yer plan fer a spell now?  This is getting to the point where we're going to have to act and it'd be nice to know what yer going to do.*
Shorty
player, 2421 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 17:54
  • msg #499

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty sends to the team, *Ifn da giant accept challenge, gonna tries no ta kill.  Gonna neats but keep no dead.  Want dem ta talks.  Carry fancy clothes dem do.  Needs ta knowed why dem come here.  Ifn glyin people get in da way, gib it hard smack.*
Trysk
player, 2354 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 18:38
  • msg #500

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 498):

Trysk continues to watch the cloud giant watching him, but starts tracking the location of the approaching human.
Ez'ard
player, 936 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 00:29
  • msg #501

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 498):

Ez’ard sends to Warwick (and all), *Magic missiles first at whatever is the current danger.*I
Ron, The DM
GM, 3742 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 00:45
  • msg #502

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 501):

OOC: Sorry all, busy day.

Apparently the middle giant seems tired of the 'conversation' with Shorty, he sighs, points his rod and a lightning bolt flies down at Shorty.

The two other giants separate flying out in different direction and begin to hurl boulders.

As the LB is coming from above, the ground in effect is like a wall, the bolt will bounce back and hit Shorty twice, 1 save.

OOC:You can make moves as everyone was tensed for this, I will do the giants boulder attacks at that time.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1854 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 00:54
  • msg #503

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 502):

Morteft flies in the opposite direction of Trysk and away from Ez'ard. He will cast a fireball against one of the giants throwing the boulders (unless he can get more than one...which he would do if it is possible).

18:54, Today: Morteft rolled 53 using 16d6 ((3,3,4,2,6,2,4,3,1,5, 1,6,3,4,1,5)).
Trysk
player, 2355 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 01:33
  • msg #504

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 503):

Trysk teleports psionically 100 feet above the clouds giants.

He touches his staff to activate Globe of Invulnerability and then casts fireball on the cloud giants (trying to get a many as possible or the one eyeing him if he can only get one of them. Damage is 41 (11d6).

He then grabs the hilt of both Sizzle and his unnamed short sword, but doesn't draw them.
Warwick
player, 2239 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 01:34
  • msg #505

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Wariwck flies straight up, chasing one of the cloud giants, drawing his battleaxe and the mace in the process.  He'll go at top speed in attempt to close with the giant as he quick as he can.
Shorty
player, 2422 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 02:44
  • msg #506

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty used his amulet to pop behind the giant that cast the lightning and begins to swing with both swords.  As he attacks he whispers loudly.  “No bery smart.  Me telled youse ta play nice.”

OOC:  Attacking per my private message.  Damage shown below is full damage.

NH    9 hits AC -15 for 49 pts
TS    11 hits AC -14  for 40 pts
NH    17 jots AC -23  for 41 pts
TS    16 hits  AC -19 for 41 pts
NH    13 hits AC -19 for  51 pts
Ez'ard
player, 937 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 04:32
  • msg #507

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard fires off his magic missiles at a cloud giant not engaged or at least one of his companions is not in the way of getting hit. That unless the inbound humans get sin range and starts more hostilities against us then he will aim for it.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3743 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 15:33
  • msg #508

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 507):

OOC: some tactical info, the giants are still all in the air and separating from each other laterally.  They are approx 50' in the air.  Trysk is to the open air side, Morteft would be going to the mountain side (not much room between him and the mountain) with a giant moving toward him.

For Warwick, which of the two will Warwick attack, outside one (open air side) or inside one (mountain side and nearing Morteft)?

For Shorty, I should not guess on this being its Shorty, if he teleports behind the giant he will begin to fall as the giant is in the air.

By the time the fireballs go off you will only be able to hit one giant per FB.  I will assume the mages will not try to get their companions in the blast .. unless they indicate otherwise or the mage ceases his casting.

Some decisions to make. Go.

Ez'ard's MM target will be determined afterward.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2356 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 15:49
  • msg #509

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 508):

Trysk maintains his entire move.

Warwick is aware of what's going to happen with the fireballs. :)
Shorty
player, 2423 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 16:32
  • msg #510

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  It was not clear to me that they were flying.  Coming up the trail seemed to imply on foot.  However, Shorty does have a potion of flying that he would have used if it was obvious they were in the air.  Even if forced to wait a round, Shorty has his ring of no fall down and would not hesitate to pop up there to engage.  I leave how this plays out in the DM's hands.  It will become obvious fairly quickly that Shorty is tryint to subdue the leader that lightening bolteed him.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3744 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 16:35
  • msg #511

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 508):

Forgot to mention, Shorty takes 38 damage from the LB.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1855 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 17:29
  • msg #512

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will still fireball the giant headed toward him. If he did hit two, he would hit Trysk? If that is the case, then he will hit the two giants or three for that matter. He knows Trysk and Warwick aren't going to take much damage from his fireball.
Warwick
player, 2240 posts
Sat 16 Dec 2023
at 19:24
  • msg #513

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 512):

Warwick will go after the one heading towards Morteft.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3745 posts
Sun 17 Dec 2023
at 20:11
  • msg #514

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 513):

OOC: Busy day yesterday too, we are looking to replace a car.  Now onward.

Warwick will fly at the giant to his left, who hastily tosses a rock at Warwick, missing and getting ready to strike with his maul.

The giant to the far right throw a rock at Shorty, who disappears and reappears behind the lead giant and starts to float slowly down.  Shorty swings and hits but the sword bounces off, his second swing does the same thing - each successive hit pushes Shorty away.  Shorty then feels something strike his back and bounce off.  Then another arrow comes in and bounces off the giant.  A third arrow again strikes Shorty and bounces off.

Some of you can tell the arrows came from the flying form about 200 yards out and closing.

Trysk has also teleported.  He holds a staff in one hand and he begins casting.  The giant on the far right looks around seeing Trysk above he flies at Trysk.

Warwick attacks the giant and the giant responds in kind.  Warwick is able to hit twice doing damage, misses with his 2nd swing of Twain.  The giant hits Warwick once, which bounces off.

Then a fireball (Morteft) goes off around Warwick and the giant.  Warwick saves and takes 15, the giant appears to have saved as well.

Ez'ard cast Magic Missile and targets the Giant flying up toward Trysk - 6 missiles hit the giant.

The main giant turns and strikes at Shorty, hitting but again the strike bounces but pushes Shorty even further away, he floats in a nice long arc, as he does so he pulls out a potion.

Tzar, not being able to fly, puts Sol away and pulls out a bow and fires at the giant flying after Trysk, hitting the giant.  With the giant closing Trysks fireball goes off, the giant emerges from the ball of fire and strikes Trysk, which also bounces off.

OOC: I think that is it, next round

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2241 posts
Sun 17 Dec 2023
at 20:38
  • msg #515

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick redoubles his efforts against the giant.

*Morteft, lad, get out of the way so that he can't hit ye.  See what ye can do to winnow the odds, though."
Trysk
player, 2357 posts
Sun 17 Dec 2023
at 20:40
  • msg #516

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 514):

OOC - Ron, didn't Tzar take a Ring of Flying as his pick for treasure in the last adventure?

Also, did the giant attacking Trysk look injured from the fireball?

BIC - Trysk dives towards Tzar so that he can engage in melee with the giant. When he lands near Tzar so that he's protected by the globe, he casts Magic Missile at the giant for 25 hp damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:47, Mon 18 Dec 2023.
Morteft
player, 1856 posts
Sun 17 Dec 2023
at 21:11
  • msg #517

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft will fly to the side so he has a clear shot at the giant on Warwick. He magic missiles him.

OOC: 15:08, Today: Morteft rolled 35 using 8d4+8.  Morteft magic missiles the cloud giant on warwick.

Nice roll, I must say! :)
Ez'ard
player, 938 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 00:55
  • msg #518

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard will use his second Magic Missile spell. Same parameters… Keeping an eye on the incoming target which is now shooting arrows to come in range or to target the same giant as before.
Shorty
player, 2424 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 01:45
  • msg #519

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Based on how things have been played by everyone else, Shorty should be able to do this.

Shorty ignores the human archer choosing to focus on the giant.  He releases his troll blade and allows it to drop to the ground below him.  He reaches into his pouch and pulls out the potion of flying which he chugs.  Then he casts his first ever magic missile in combat.  Eight reddish-brown (squirrel colored) bolts fly at the leader of the lead giant to reduce its stoneskin.  Shorty halts his slow drop, keeping the leader within range of New Horizons.
Morteft
player, 1857 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 02:43
  • msg #520

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 519):

OOC: FYI. Too many magic missiles. Shorty will have 1 or maybe 2 unless there has been a change in the rules.
Shorty
player, 2425 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 03:07
  • msg #521

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  I reread the players handbook.  The spell says that he casts at his level which is 15.  He may not have the number of spell levels that a mage does, but there is nothing I see in the ranger write up that says he casts as a first level mage.  I am open to suggestion because if he isn't getting his levels worth then I will not waste the spell on it.  Shorty has other ways to deal with stone skin.
Morteft
player, 1858 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 03:23
  • msg #522

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Well, it is up to Ron, but there was an official ruling posted in Polyhedron 7 that that the level you first gain a spell of a class is level 1 for that spell and each level after is another level. So, in my games, rangers cast druidic spells as a caster of CURRENT_LEVEL-7 and mage spells as CURRENT_LEVEL-8. So, at 15th level, you would cast as a 7th level mage which is actually 4 missiles. I didn't realize Shorty was 15th level. Again, it is up to Ron how he plays it. :)
Shorty
player, 2426 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 15:48
  • msg #523

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Thanks for that.  Guess we will see what Ron rules.  The only spell that really makes a significant difference is Magic Missile.  Nothing else Shorty can cast does nuch damage.  Especially not any Druidic magic.  Maybe heat metal but that isn't level based.  What is the official status of the magazine?  Sprry but I never read anything except Dragon magazine.  Still trying to sell those all off or give them away.  Got another box of them in the basement.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3746 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 16:02
  • msg #524

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 523):

OOC: Pretty much as Matt shows, I have waffled with this one thru the years but it does make sense.  Never really looked at Polyhedral myself, looks fairly official as it is a TSR product.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3747 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 16:06
  • msg #525

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 516):

Tzar does have the ring but he already wears two and that is not one of them.  The giant did look injured from the Fireball yes.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2427 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 16:46
  • msg #526

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Ok then, the little flying squirrel bolts will wair for another time.  Not enough hits.  Ron this will also require your interpretation.  Shorty now has loose gravel in his rock pouch.  He grabs and throws it an ogre handful at a time.  I had my own system for detwemining how many pieces hit.  I will let you decide.

After drnking the pointion, Shorty reaches into his rpck pouch and grabs a large handful of small loose gravel pieces.  He hurls this at the giant before fly at the giant with New Horizons ready to strike.  (Rolled a12 which is good for AC -9)
Ron, The DM
GM, 3748 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 17:44
  • msg #527

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 526):

OOC: Oh, right, that tactic.  That will not work for diminishing Stoneskins.  At most a Stoneskin is removed on a per attack basis, and at most throwing a bunch of pebbles would be considered 1 attack.  I still not would consider it an attack as it would be more of a nuisance than ability to do actual damage, a boulder sure, a bunch of pebbles, no.

The Ice Storm thing I did in a previous adventure is different as it is an attack, multiple, since and you are getting plastered with baseball or bigger hailstones at significant velocities.  Actually I am still thinking about how Ice Storm should affect Stoneskin.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2428 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 18:47
  • msg #528

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 527):

OOC:  Sorry but I feel like we are rewriting the players handbook here.  Stoneskin states that the protection is reduced with each strike.  It says noting about the speed or the size of the strike.  An arrow has the same affect that a spord blow does.  A thrown stone has the same effect as a thrown boulder.  A small stone thrown by someone of Shorty's strength has more velocity that most hailstones that are more impacted by air resistance that a small smoot rock.  With the in game elimination of spell rudation, you are making the stoneskin more powerful than it was ever intended to be.  The rock trick I used in the game is directly out of dragon magazine about 4 decades or so ago.  The untouchable mage syyndrom was one of the big reason the duration was reduced to 1 hour in later editions.  Fine...  Shorty will just hack with new horizons until the protection is gone.
Trysk
player, 2358 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 18:56
  • msg #529

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 528):

OOC - Simpler rule might be to use 1st edition rules for Stoneskin: protects against only 1 hit.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3749 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2023
at 19:31
  • msg #530

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 528):

OOC: It specifically says 'attack' and I mentioned throwing something would be considered one attack and also I do not consider throwing a bunch of pebbles to be an attack .. unless you can somehow morph the pebbles into boulders .. and would also diminish speed and accuracy.  Strength does not necessarily confer velocity, the fastest pitchers are not the biggest and strongest - I knew some big goons who could not throw a lick.  A single small stone can be more difficult to throw with accuracy than a larger object such as a baseball, gripping is very important.  A smooth stone, unless round, can go any number of ways depending on how thrown.   Magic tends to be the best way to remove a stoneskin, Magic Missile is great.

And we move on.

I will stick with 2nd ed version.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2429 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2023
at 00:43
  • msg #531

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  In some ays you are using the reasoning from the old article as a counter argument.  Each small stone is a separate attack.  Each one does less damage.  Shorty can throw a large stone for a d6 of damage or three smaller stones that might only do 1-2 damage or 6 single stones that each do a point.  Each is an attack that can cause independent damage like a burst of magic missiles.  Its one spell, but each missile does its own damage. Thrwowing a twig that can't do damage isn't an attack.  A giant throwing a tree is an attack.  The spell was meant to have limits and weaknesses.  But be that as it may.  Shorty will move in close with his single sword since he needed to drink the potion.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3750 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2023
at 20:00
  • msg #532

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 518):

OOC: more battle

Trysk flies down to get some room away from the oncoming giant, the giant in turn tosses a boulder at Trysk, hitting him (lose 1 stoneskin) and upsetting his flight .. he sort of lands awkward.  Just after the giant threw the boulder, an arrow buries itself in the giants back, followed by a second arrow missing and hitting the mountain, then a 3rd arrow again burying into the giant.  The giant does a mid air stagger and a single Magic Missile causes the giant to go limp and drops from the sky.  Tzar seeing the falling giant leaps away and rolls out before the giant hits with a wham. Trysk is a little slower and his wings make it awkward to get out of the way, he is able to move enough so that when the giant lands the body only traps Trysk's legs.  He will need help to get out.

Those with a view could tell the arrows came from the flying human, still making his way toward the area.

Morteft with a volley of missiles and Warwicks 2 hits causes their giant opponent to fall from the sky, hitting the mountain side and tumbling down for about 200'.  The giant was able to hit Warwick once - removing a stoneskin.

Shorty drinks his potion and begins to fly back toward the final giant, who saw his 2 companions fall.  The giant gives a shallow growl and then, diaspears, just before Shorty swings his sword.  Shorty hitting nothing but air, being a little unexpected, rotates a moment in the air.  He now sees the flying human.

About 175 yards away, flying slowly toward the group, is the human bowman.

Actions?

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:05, Tue 19 Dec 2023.
Morteft
player, 1859 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2023
at 20:43
  • msg #533

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft says, *Let's greet the human to see what he is doing here. He did focus on the giants. Hopefully he won't see just an ogre in Shorty.*

He will fly upward toward the human.
Shorty
player, 2430 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2023
at 21:12
  • msg #534

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty looks to both of the fallen giants to see if either one is possibly still alive.  If either looks like he can be saved, Shorty will fly to that giant and try to heal it.  He is still looking for someone to talk to.
Warwick
player, 2242 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2023
at 21:19
  • msg #535

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 534):

*Morteft, please check the area to make sure the other cloud giant teleported and didn't just turn invisible.  We don't need to be surprised.* asks Warwick.  *Let me go talk to the human.  The rest of ye stay back and cover me if things get nasty.*


*Oh and someone help Trysk with the dead giant.  I'd like to have him mobile, if possible.*


Warwick sheathes his weapons and flies up to the human at a little less than top speed, but tries to make sure that the human doesn't get too close to the party.


In Common he says, "Greetings.  I'm General Warwick Forgemaker.  What brings you to this place?"
Trysk
player, 2359 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2023
at 22:31
  • msg #536

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 535):

OOC - Did Trysk cast the Magic Missile that killed the cloud giant attacking him? Just tracking spells cast

BIC - "Hey, Tzar. Give me a hand please."
Ez'ard
player, 939 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 00:00
  • msg #537

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard continues to watch the approaching human and the entire area in general for any new surprises. He will briefly don his glasses to get a look at the approaching human.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3751 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 12:47
  • msg #538

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 537):

OOC: battle results - it was Ez'ard's Magic Missile that took down the giant that fell on Trysk, so Trysk did not get a chance to cast the spell.

Shorty will go to check on the giants ..

Tzar responds to Trysk and says "Sure thing."  Tzar goes over and tries to lift part of the giant up enough to allow for Trysk to pull his legs out.  Tzar will try a few ways as moving dead weight can be difficult.  Tzar eventually straddles Trysk's legs and grabs onto the giants clothing to try to clear Trysk's legs - there is enough room where Trysk can wiggle out.

Shorty arrives and assists at the end and then checks the giant, there are 2 arrows deeply embedded in it's back and the giant is burned in several places, as well as the fall from almost 100' did not help either.  The giant looks too gone to be saved.

Tzar says "Don't think he'll make it big guy." and then "Don't think we formally met." he holds out his hand  "Tzar, Knight of the Great Kingdom, Defender of Zielny."

The giant that went down the mountain is far gone.

OOC: Next post Warwick and Morteft meet the bowman.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3752 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 12:58
  • msg #539

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 538):

Morteft and the bowman fly toward each other, the bowman does not show any sign of aggression.  Warwick will join Morteft.  You all stop at about a 30' distance and the bowman says.

"Hello friend," he says.  "Thank you for helping slay these giants.  I have been following them, for they raided my adopted village.  My name is Ayre Vafir, of the Nocturnal Grove."

Ayre wears a tunic of green and brown, trousers, soft leather boots and gloves.  On his left side, pinned to his tunic, is an oak leaf of silver, inlay with green.   On his wrists are two bracers of silver with gold inlay.  He wears a hooded tunic of green.  On his left side is a sword, a dagger on his right.  Across his back is a quiver and he holds a bow in his hand.  His hair is silver, and comes to his shoulders.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2431 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 13:08
  • msg #540

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty sighs at the lost opportunity to talk to the giants.  Then he turns and reaches out to shake T’zar’s hand.  “Me bees Shorty, Green Knigt a Arcturus.  Me serve da Lady a da Forest.”  Shorty looks back up to see how the his friends are doing with the archer who shot him in the back.
Trysk
player, 2360 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 13:41
  • msg #541

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 538):

After Trysk wriggles out from beneath the giant, he thanks Tzar for the assistance and returns to his wingless drow form.

He starts searching the dead cloud giants for magic and treasure.
Warwick
player, 2243 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 15:51
  • msg #542

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 538):

Morteft and the bowman fly toward each other, the bowman does not show any sign of aggression.  Warwick will join Morteft.  You all stop at about a 30' distance and the bowman says.

"Hello friend," he says.  "Thank you for helping slay these giants.  I have been following them, for they raided my adopted village.  My name is Ayre Vafir, of the Nocturnal Grove."

Ayre wears a tunic of green and brown, trousers, soft leather boots and gloves.� On his left side, pinned to his tunic, is an oak leaf of silver, inlay with green. � On his wrists are two bracers of silver with gold inlay.� He wears a hooded tunic of green.� On his left side is a sword, a dagger on his right.� Across his back is a quiver and he holds a bow in his hand.� His hair is silver, and comes to his shoulders.

--DM2



Warwick nods.  "Ye pack quite a punch with those arrows of ye, Ayre."  Warwick takes a closer look at him.  "Ye're a druid!  And a ranger?" he says with some surprise.  "Huh.  The ogre ye shot is also a ranger.  Ye might want to make with some apologies on that.  Luckily, we were all protected with some spells, so ye didn't do any damage."

Warwick is a medium height dwarf with a brown beard and brown eyes.  He has a dwarven battle axe and a mace attached to his belt and a light crossbow with a quiver of quarrels slung across his back.  He also carries a backpack in which he carries some of the possessions that aren't arrayed on his belt.  He wears a gray cloak over his platemail and a helm.  Around his neck he wears the holy symbol of Reorx, a hammer striking an axe blade atop an anvil.

He nods to Morteft.  "This here's Morteft, a mage of some renown in Calator.  Come with us and ye can meet the others.  We're an odd collection, but I don't want ye to worry about any of our appearances.  The ogre is probably the gentlest soul ye'll ever meet.  And the drow is a good egg, too."

Warwick begins to descend slowly towards the others, expecting Morteft and Ayre to keep pace.
Morteft
player, 1860 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 17:52
  • msg #543

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Mortef nods at Ayre. He is a very handsome human. He wears a purple robe, a gold-colored cloak and a small silver helm. His black hair is cut very short and he is clean shaven. At his right side is a small quiver and sticking out from it are the tips of several wands and rods. He looks Ayre over with a serious demeanor and then looks down at the half-ogre. "I wouldn't call him gentle. He is a murder machine but he is fighting the good fight. Oh, don't get annoyed when he judges your every action. It really doesn't help." He smiles.

Morteft descends with Warwick.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:01, Wed 20 Dec 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3753 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 20:18
  • msg #544

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 543):

Ayre repsonds, "Friend Dwarf, I missed your name," he says before turning to the other persons, "Well met Friend Morteft.  I would be happy to meet the others.  I do, however, have to check the dead to see if they have the items stolen from my adopted village, the supplies are important to the townfolk.  Unfortunately I was on a scouting trip when they attacked."

"I will apologize to your comrade, I clearly didn't anticipate someone appearing in the combat, so an honest mistake."

OOC: All. Welcome new player Tim, I think most of you know him.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1861 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 20:57
  • msg #545

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Welcome to the game, Tim!
Shorty
player, 2432 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 21:06
  • msg #546

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

IIC:  TIm?  Not sure if I missed the last name along the way.  Or poaaiblt Buahnell from Savron

Welcome Tim.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:09, Wed 20 Dec 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3754 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 21:14
  • msg #547

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 546):

OOC: Yes, Tim Bushnell aka many names ...

--Ron
Trysk
player, 2361 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 21:23
  • msg #548

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 546):

OOC - Tim DMs the Signs game.
Ayre Vafir
player, 1 post
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 22:30
  • msg #549

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 545):

Happy to be here.  Thanks for the invite and welcome.
Trysk
player, 2362 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 22:47
  • msg #550

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 549):

OOC - Ron, with Ayre joining the party, will Tzar be staying?
Warwick
player, 2244 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2023
at 23:19
  • msg #551

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 550):

OOC:  Tim, if you scroll up a bit, Warwick introduced himself.  So, we'll just pretend you did catch his name so that Warwick doesn't think Ayre is daft.

And welcome to the insanity!
Morteft
player, 1862 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 00:42
  • msg #552

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, "Ez'ard did you look around to see if that giant became invisible when you put on your glasses? Tzar, you have your own amulet now right? Ayre, do you want to join us in exploring this mountain? They seem to be allies to the dragon and other creatures within so it might help your village if you help us wipe them out."

He says, "Let's search the giants." He will assist the others with seeing what they had on them.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3755 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 00:57
  • msg #553

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 550):

If Tzar starts something he will finish it .. unless called away for something like Ragnarök.

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 2 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 01:47
  • msg #554

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 552):


"Since these giants stole from my adopted village, I would be delighted to try to eliminate their pestilence," Arye replies, "And if there is a dragon involved, the greater glory."
Ez'ard
player, 940 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 02:22
  • msg #555

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 552):

OOC: Don’t know…. Master DM?
Ez'ard
player, 941 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 02:27
  • msg #556

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Once everyone is on the ground, Ez’ard goes over to Ayre and introduces himself. He hopes Ayre is not offended by a halfbreed.
Morteft
player, 1863 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 02:28
  • msg #557

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 554):

Morteft nods. "Good. Take this on loan." He tosses Ayre an amulet. The throw goes wide and to the left. Clearly Morteft doesn't have any skill at throwing things. "It will allow you to communicate with us via telepathy over any distance."
Warwick
player, 2245 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 02:34
  • msg #558

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick looks around.  "Okay, that seems settled, then.  Welcome to the group, Ayre.  Just so things are clear.  This band of misfits have seen to stick me in charge.  And they listen to me about half the time.  So, I'll expect about the same from ye.  But, when it comes to the important things, like fighting, that's when ye do listen and follow me instructions, clear?  Ye want to act like these guys and ignore me when it's not important, that's all well and fine."
Ez'ard
player, 942 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 08:03
  • msg #559

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 558):

Ez’ard listens to Warwick and replies with a grin, “What he said.” He briefly has a coin spinning through the fingers of his right hand before it just as quickly disappears.
Trysk
player, 2363 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 08:09
  • msg #560

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 558):

Trysk wipes the dust and dirt off of him and introduces himself, "Greetings, Ayre. The name is Trysk."

Trysk is a male Drow with long silver hair, jet black skin and violet eyes. He appears to be of average height (5 feet) and weight (100 lbs). He is plainly dressed in a simple tunic, leather pants, high soft boots, a fine robe and a large leather belt. You see a sheathed long sword and short sword hanging on his belt, as well as a staff across his back. A pair of pouches also hang at his right hip. Peeking out from under his cloak, you can see what appears to be a bracers on each forearm and a ring on each hand.
Shorty
player, 2433 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 12:37
  • msg #561

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty recovers his troll slayer from where he dropped it.  He watches the new guy very carefully.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3756 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 12:42
  • msg #562

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 555):

Ez'ard confirms that the 3rd giant is nowhere to be seen, it did not go invisible.  Shorty completely missing the target was a clue.

OOC: Also I meant to put in the original post that the 'pop' of someone teleporting away could be heard.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3757 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 13:06
  • msg #563

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Ok, summarize time.

Now that you are in close proximity with Ayre you can all tell he is a 1/2 elf.

There are some introductions with most of the group, with Shorty away getting his sword and checking the 2nd giant.

Morteft tosses Ayre an amulet and the throw is bad, Ayre makes a play at it but it just goes off his finger tip and bounces on the mountainside, the amulet survives the fall.

You check the giants, they were wearing a sort of scale mail under their garments and carrying normal weapons.  On their belts they had a small pouch with 30 platinum a piece and at their back they each had a small pouch, both magical.

Shorty flies down and grabs his sword that bounced down the mountain a bit, it survived the fall, and returns to the group, he actually would be the first to the second giant.

A stiff wind starts to blow up the mountain, causing a chill for those not magically protected from cold.

Actions?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2246 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 15:00
  • msg #564

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"Okay, are we ready to go back in again?  Morteft, Trysk what did ye learn the first time we entered?  Enough to make a decision about which way we go?" asks Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2364 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 16:18
  • msg #565

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 564):

OOC - Ron, were the cloud giant pouches magical or something inside?

What color square did Trysk step on and what number square was it from left to right?

BIC - Trysk shakes his head, "I didn't get a chance to look around before we went back out to fight the giants. You probably saw as much as us. I think my walking in canceled the darkness, though?"
Warwick
player, 2247 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 16:20
  • msg #566

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 565):

"Well, lad.  Then ye can try it again and see.*  Warwick chuckles at his own joke.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3758 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 16:32
  • msg #567

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 565):

The aura seemed to be around the pouch itself.

No one had a good enough look at the inside of the room determine to determine much of anything.  The square inside the doors are white.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2365 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 16:54
  • msg #568

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 567):

Trysk puts his hand on Sizzle's hilt and peers inside. Is it light or dark inside?
This message was last edited by the player at 17:09, Thu 21 Dec 2023.
Ayre Vafir
player, 3 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 18:04
  • msg #569

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Ayre takes the amulet, holding it in his hand, "As long as you can't read my mind with this," he says, "I am not sure what you'd learn. I have worked alone for so long, I tend to talk to myself.  Not sure you'd want to hear those conversations."

He places the amulet on.  "As I said, I'm used to working alone.  Hazard of the business I am in," he says, looking at Warwick. "However, I have had some experience following orders for the greater good.  So you know a few things for your strategies.  I am better than fair with the bow, and prefer distance combat where I can.  I can wield a sword as well. "

He pauses, "I am not from this world.  On my world, I am an ArchDruid, but Sylvanus in his infinite wisdom chose for me to continue my work on this world. Someday, I do hope to return to my home grove, but for now, I will do my best to spread his works around."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3759 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 18:36
  • msg #570

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 568):

Interestingly enough, the large double doors are closed again.

Ayre finds, after putting on the amulet, that he cannot read any minds but has a strange feeling he can 'think' at the others.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2366 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 18:39
  • msg #571

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 569):

Trysk raises an eyebrow at the shut doors, "A powerful druid, eh? Ayre, perhaps you can cast a spell to determine if there's another entrance into this mountain fortress?"
This message was last edited by the player at 18:58, Thu 21 Dec 2023.
Shorty
player, 2434 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 19:20
  • msg #572

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 571):

Shorty moves past the group to the two closed doors.  He makes sure he knows where the  new guy is before he turns his back on him to tug on the door that opened for him the first time.

OOC:  For Ayer…  Shorty is a 7’8 inch ogre with pale green eyes.  Shorty wears leather armor that looks very unusual.  It has an oak leaf pattern across his chest.  Two 2-handed swords stick up over Shorty’s shoulders.  There are a variety of other weapons strapped to hi back and a rather impressive looking shield.  A silver circlet rests on Shorty’s head.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3760 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 20:14
  • msg #573

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 572):

The doors will open easily for Shorty. Again it is pitch black beyond the doors.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:24, Thu 21 Dec 2023.
Shorty
player, 2435 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 20:38
  • msg #574

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty will draw both blades and slip silently into the darkness; listening, smeelling, sensing for anything moving nearby.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3761 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 21:19
  • msg #575

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 574):

As Shorty steps into the darkness and his foot hits on the other side the area lights up to reveal a large room.

The room itself is 70x70 and about 30' high with smooth stone walls, floor and ceiling.  The floor seems to be made of 10'x10' tiles of either all white or all black.  The walls & ceiling are of black stone like the mountain.

The room is empty.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2248 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 21:31
  • msg #576

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 575):

Warwick pulls at his beard.  *There must be some significance, else why bother with the extravagance?  The dragon certainly wouldn't care about the dang tiles.* says Warwick over the telepathic link to everyone.
Morteft
player, 1864 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2023
at 22:05
  • msg #577

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 576):

*Maybe the rangers can determine the path normally taken through the room.* Morteft adds. *I suspect this is some kind of trap.*
Ez'ard
player, 943 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 02:05
  • msg #578

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard dons his glasses briefly before stepping into the room. Everything looks as “normal” then he will enter and again look around through his glasses before putting them away.
Shorty
player, 2436 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 02:20
  • msg #579

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  What color tile did shorty step on when he entered the room?

Shorty will go to one knee to study the tiles.  He looks carefully and sniffs the air.  Are there any tracks or disturbed dust on the tiles?  Mud marks from dirty feet, etc?
Trysk
player, 2367 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 03:26
  • msg #580

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 579):

Trysk muses, "Perhaps we should have let the cloud giants enter instead of killing them."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3762 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 13:19
  • msg #581

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 578):

Welcome mat

Ez'ard dons his specs and takes a look at the room from the outside, he does not see anything out of the ordinary and so he steps in, to onside of Shorty who is examining the tiles.

Ez'ard looks around the room, all appears to be normal as well.

Shorty is checking the tiles for tracks, he is a little confused as to why he sees none.  There are tracks just outside the door; but none on the inside, the tiles are clean ..look new actually.  The air in the room is somewhat stale, although fresh air is mixing in from the outside.  Shorty smells a hodgepodge of light odors, nothing truly distinguishable, he is not sure how old, at least a day he thinks since anyone else has entered.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2368 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 15:19
  • msg #582

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 581):

Trysk uses his boots to levitate up to inspect the ceiling.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3763 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:01
  • msg #583

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 582):

Trysk levitates up to the ceiling for a look.  It appears to be solid black rock, very smooth.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1865 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:06
  • msg #584

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*I wonder if there is another entrance. This doesn't make sense.*
Trysk
player, 2369 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:13
  • msg #585

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 584):

Does the ceiling rock radiate any magic?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3764 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:18
  • msg #586

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 585):

The whole area radiates magic, strong magic.

OOC: I will try to provide a decent look of the room on one of the maps .. stay tuned.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2437 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:36
  • msg #587

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

As Shorty puzzles over the clean floor, he looks around for the light coins that the team tossed in earlier.  Are they still on one of the tiles or have they disappeared as well?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3765 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:51
  • msg #588

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 587):

The light coin is still there (I believe only 1 was tossed in), still have light coming from it but the room is well lit so they do not show off as much.  The coin is 20' ahead and the on square 2,4 (Bottom top, left right)  Shorty's rock is on square 5,3.

OOC: See map 7 for the room, double doors (bottom) are South side.

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 4 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:53
  • msg #589

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Shorty (msg # 574):

As Shorty steps into the darkness and his foot hits on the other side the area lights up to reveal a large room.

The room itself is 70x70 and about 30' high with smooth stone walls, floor and ceiling.  The floor seems to be made of 10'x10' tiles of either all white or all black.  The walls & ceiling are of black stone like the mountain.

The room is empty.

--DM2


Are the black and white tiles laid out like a chess board or at random?  Do we see any passageways and/or doors on any of the walls from the entrance?
Ayre Vafir
player, 5 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 16:55
  • msg #590

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC sorry for my ignorance, where do I find the map 7?
Trysk
player, 2370 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 17:10
  • msg #591

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC - Under Game Map... you may need to wait until it refreshes. I sometimes have a lag before I can see the maps Ron loads
Warwick
player, 2249 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 17:19
  • msg #592

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 591):

OOC:  I'm walking Tim through the steps over Discord.
Warwick
player, 2250 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 17:43
  • msg #593

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 592):

OOC:  Unfortunately, map 7 doesn't show up for Tim.  Maybe it's a yet, but it does show up for me.  Not sure why it would be a delay for one person and not another...
Ayre Vafir
player, 6 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 18:11
  • msg #594

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC - Thanks for the help Keith.  I have the map now. I also checked the game map menu and now have it as well, so perhaps it was just lag.

BIC - Ayre looks over the room, "I could potentially warp the nature of one of these tiles, reforming it into something more useful or to at least peak below it.  Something around 4 foot by 3 foot by 1 foot I could manipulate. Alternatively, we can explore the squares remotely. I could shot a blunt-tipped arrow onto a square in question and see if it is a trap, assuming the force of the arrow landing on it would trigger it."
Warwick
player, 2251 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2023
at 18:38
  • msg #595

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 594):

OOC:  Is there a door anywhere on the other side of the room?
Shorty
player, 2438 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 00:47
  • msg #596

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Cab abtibe ekse get nao 7 yo>  Trued redycubg nt dusokat suze abd everttgubg, Akk r.rpol shows me is 4-6 and E.  The old version shows the same plus F

BIC:  Shorty doesn't know if this is like the green and white tiles on the Path.  It looks the same except for the colors.  He makes a decision and steps onto a white tile.  Then looks around to see what happens next.
Ez'ard
player, 944 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 07:30
  • msg #597

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard replies to all, “Everything appears to be what it is, nothing different using True Sight.”
Ez'ard
player, 945 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 11:51
  • [deleted]
  • msg #598

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

This message was deleted by the player at 11:51, Sat 23 Dec 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3766 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 12:30
  • msg #599

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 595):

There are no other doors visible other than the ones you came thru.

OOC: Shorty is already on tile coordinate 1,4 I will assume Shorty steps ahead onto tile coordinates 2,4.  He could also go laterally to either tile 1,3 or 1,5

Shorty steps onto the white tile just ahead of the tile he entered on, other than the sound of his step, nothing happens.

OOC: if Shorty went to either of the other tiles mentioned above, same thing, nothing happens.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2371 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 13:16
  • msg #600

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 599):

OOC - Ron, is everyone else except Shorty on 1,4?

BIC - Trysk keeps his hand on Sizzle's hilt and switches his belt to protect vs. lightning and lands with the others.

*Ez'ard, at what range can your glasses see and can they detect secret doors?*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3767 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 17:36
  • msg #601

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 600):

I would say the rest are on one of the 3 tiles in front of the door.

The doors close once everyone is inside.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2439 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 19:08
  • msg #602

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty would have stepped forward.  He mores again, diagonal forward and right onto another white tile.
Ez'ard
player, 946 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 01:49
  • msg #603

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: somehow I posted this in private…

Ez’ard sends, *the glasses do not  increase my vision but my enhanced range is quite far. They are true sight. I can use my wand to detect traps and secret doors.* with that he uses his wand.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3768 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 19:08
  • msg #604

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 602):

OOC: So is that 2 moves .. moves forward 1  to tile 3,4 and then diagonal right to tile 4,5?

Or from tile 2,4 .. left actually, to a white tile 3,3?

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2440 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 19:46
  • msg #605

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Sorry but I can't see map 7.  3,4 the 4,5.  Moving like a knight in chess staying on white tiles.
Trysk
player, 2372 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 20:56
  • msg #606

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 605):

OOC - I'll just note that I still can't see map 7.
Warwick
player, 2252 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 21:28
  • msg #607

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Should we start a discord group?  Nolan I'll send you a screen shot of the map on discord.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3769 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 21:47
  • msg #608

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 605):

OOC: Right, sorry about that Larry.  I think for Nolan it is a cache issue, I could try to load it into another slot.   Try map Q, it has not been used before.

Shorty moves to tile 3,4.  As he steps onto it the tile disappears and Shorty starts to float down into a 20' deep pit.


--DM2
Trysk
player, 2373 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 22:08
  • msg #609

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 608):

Map Q works for me.
Warwick
player, 2253 posts
Sun 24 Dec 2023
at 22:12
  • msg #610

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 608):

Warwick sighs, flies in and grabs his arm, pulls him back up and flies him back to the entrance.
Ez'ard
player, 947 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:05
  • msg #611

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Merry Christmas everyone!
Trysk
player, 2374 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:16
  • msg #612

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 611):

OOC - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Trysk
player, 2375 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:21
  • msg #613

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 612):

Trysk inspects the 2 magical pouches found on the giants for traps before opening them.
Warwick
player, 2254 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:30
  • msg #614

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Bah Humbug!  ;-)
Ron, The DM
GM, 3770 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:41
  • msg #615

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 614):

A pile of coal appears at Warwicks feet.

The bags from the giants look to be a regular pouch in every respect except for being magical.  To Trysk the bag seems to weigh about 15 pounds but he cannot tell what is in it from holding the bag.

Warwick flies Shorty out of the pit and places him on square 2,4.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2255 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:46
  • msg #616

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Warwick (msg # 614):

A pile of coal appears at Warwicks feet.



OOC: Finally, the DM gives Warwick something useful!   :-P
Ron, The DM
GM, 3771 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 00:53
  • msg #617

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 616):

Warwick sees that the coal is Subbituminous type coal, a low grade variety.  A little less useful.

Warwick also begins to hear a strange noise , like chains being rattled.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2441 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 01:56
  • msg #618

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty looks down to see if there is anything interesting at the bottom of the pit to pick up or collect.  If not, Shorty will see if his potion of flying is still working and fly back up to land in 3,4.  If the potion has expired, Shorty will reach out and touch the side to top his motion.  He will use his arachnid cloak to walk back up and stand in 3,4.  Either way, he grins his thanks to Warwick.


MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.  Except GARY.  MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOOD MORNING TO YOU GARY
Warwick
player, 2256 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 02:58
  • msg #619

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Warwick (msg # 616):

Warwick sees that the coal is Subbituminous type coal, a low grade variety.  A little less useful.

Warwick also begins to hear a strange noise , like chains being rattled.

--DM2



OOC:  You're playing the Grinch now, Ron.  ;-)

I hope everyone has a great Christmas!
Ron, The DM
GM, 3772 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 03:04
  • msg #620

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 619):

OOC: Actually that is Dickens ;)  Merry Christmas!

--Ron
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:04, Mon 25 Dec 2023.
Trysk
player, 2376 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 03:27
  • msg #621

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 615):

Trysk opens the pouch from the cloud giant he attacked. Assuming nothing bad happens, he will check the contents of the other pouch.
Warwick
player, 2257 posts
Mon 25 Dec 2023
at 04:30
  • msg #622

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Warwick (msg # 619):

OOC: Actually that is Dickens ;)  Merry Christmas!

--Ron


OOC:  I meant that you were taking away Warwick's coal.  :-)
Ron, The DM
GM, 3773 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 14:23
  • msg #623

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 618):

OOC: The coal is still there for Warwick.  Since Shorty can still fly we will skip the Warwick part and do this..

The flying potion is still active on Shorty and he sees nothing is at the bottom of the pit.  The tile 3,4 is the one where the pit is; so it is still open.  Shorty lands back on tile 2,4.

After a minute the tile 3,4 reappears and is still white.

Then you all notice a light tingle sound, sounds like a heavenly bell, you all sense to look in your packs and notice a new potion and you know for certain it is an extra-healing potion.

OOC: Merry Christmas to the characters .. I was thinking of giving Warwick just a healing potion but relented.  ;)

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 7 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 14:46
  • msg #624

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


OOC - Is Arye's flying is still active?

"So what do we do General?" he asks.
Shorty
player, 2442 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 15:07
  • msg #625

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will drop a throwing rock on 3,4 to mark the trap.  He will then float across 3,4 amd land on 2,5 which should be white.
Warwick
player, 2258 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 15:14
  • msg #626

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 623):

OOC:  You softie!!!


OOC:  Merry Christmas to everyone players and characters alike.
Ayre Vafir
player, 8 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 16:00
  • msg #627

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


OOC - I take it not that Ron's being nice and a softy, but that the sh*t is about to hit the fan ... And no I'm not paranoid.  Too much.
Trysk
player, 2377 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 16:32
  • msg #628

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 627):

OOC - Ron, what about the magic radiating pouches from the giants? Traps and what's inside them?

BIC - *Warwick, do you have Detect Traps active?*
Warwick
player, 2259 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 16:47
  • msg #629

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 628):

OOC:  Ron, is the one that Warwick cast before the fight with the Cloud Giants still active?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3774 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 17:07
  • msg #630

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 629):

OOC: To find out what inside the giants bags you have to look, so we will let Trysk do so .. luckily none is a bag of devouring.

Warwick's previous Find Traps has ended.

Trysk rummages around inside a bag and pulls out a 10 lb sack of flour, he pulls out several more, then a barrel which he has to drop on the floor because of its weight .. corn meal.

Shorty puts a rock at the tile that disappeared and came back, he then moves to tile 2,5, (white) nothing happens when he steps on the tile.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2378 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 17:20
  • msg #631

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty:
Shorty will drop a throwing rock on 3,4 to mark the trap.  He will then float across 3,4 amd land on 2,5 which should be white.

Trysk follows Shorty's path (except 3,4) and leave a copper coin on each square to mark the safe path.

*Whoever is last should pick up the coins.*
Warwick
player, 2260 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 17:21
  • msg #632

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 631):

Warwick casts another Find Traps spell.
Shorty
player, 2443 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 18:48
  • msg #633

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty sticks with the white squares and moves to 3,6.  If it is untrapped, he will move to 2,7.
Warwick
player, 2261 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 19:06
  • msg #634

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick flies up over the floor and looks down, trying to discern if any of the tiles have traps.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3775 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 00:53
  • msg #635

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 634):

Shorty finds that tile 3,6 & 2,7 are untrapped.  Trysk follows and drops copper coins.

Warwick floats above the floor and looks at the tiles after casting Find Traps.  He unhappily notices that nothing is showing up as a trap.  He can tell at the periphery of is vision (360 degrees) there is a multi-colored (rainbow like) aura

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2444 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 03:24
  • msg #636

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty pauses his advance and looks back to where Trysk took things out of the pouch.  If all of the food was not returned to the pouch, Shorty will fly over to Trysk and hold out his hand for the pouch.  Arctiris jas lmpw jimger amd je wo;; mpt see the fppdstiffs gp tp waste/  Sjprtu wo;; f;u nacl wotj the [picj amd ;pad the ;arge ote,s nacl omtp ot.
Trysk
player, 2379 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 03:44
  • msg #637

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 636):

OOC - Trysk would have put back everything into the bags before leaving the first square.
Ez'ard
player, 948 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 09:39
  • msg #638

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 636):

OOC:What he said…. Lol
Ez'ard
player, 949 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 09:41
  • msg #639

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC2: I will be heading into Cambodia in about 16 more hours and likely will not have internet until I get back to the ship at Phu My (Ho Chi Min City) in 2 days… So don’t get into trouble where I die!
This message was last edited by the player at 12:48, Wed 27 Dec 2023.
Ez'ard
player, 950 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 09:42
  • msg #640

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC3: Ez’ard did use his wand to cast detect hidden doors and traps…
Ron, The DM
GM, 3776 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 13:52
  • msg #641

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 640):

Ez'ard does not detect any traps either.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 951 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 15:21
  • msg #642

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

And hidden secret doors?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3777 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 15:22
  • msg #643

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 642):

No secret/hidden doors.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2445 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 15:32
  • msg #644

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Seeing that all of the valuable food is put awa, Shorty moves to 3,8 and then 4,9.

OOC:  Forgot how big the tiles are.  How far across the room is Shorty?
This message was last edited by the player at 18:31, Wed 27 Dec 2023.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3778 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 18:23
  • msg #645

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 644):

OOC: The OOC of your post was garbled.

The room is 70x70, there is no tile 3,8 or 4,9  .. goes from 1,1 to 7,7.

This whole thing would be faster face to face but I have a plan for speeding it up once you gather enough info; so initially it may be a little long.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:25, Wed 27 Dec 2023.
Shorty
player, 2446 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 18:36
  • msg #646

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Sirrt was distracted this morning.  Fixed the gobbldigook but you answered the question.  Shorty has crossed the room.  He will move along the far wall examining it.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3779 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 19:51
  • msg #647

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 646):

The wall is made of smooth black stone, looks like the exterior of the mountain, except for the smooth part.

I am assuming Shorty is staying in tile 2,7 and not moving into another tile as he examines.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2447 posts
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 23:49
  • msg #648

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Bad assumption.  This IS Shorty.  He will move along the wall into 3 then 4 etc till he reaches the corner.  The last trap was fun.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3780 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 01:21
  • msg #649

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 648):

Is he flying or walking?  If he walks he will step on a black tile and so far he has only stepped on white tiles .. 3,7 is a black tile.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:28, Thu 28 Dec 2023.
Shorty
player, 2448 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 03:25
  • msg #650

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Good question.  LoL.  This is Shorty.  He will do both.  He will walk on the white tiles and fly oer the black ones.  He does have his little quirks.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3781 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 12:15
  • msg #651

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 650):

OOC: away we go

Shorty starts his 'stroll' along the E wall, heading North.  The next tile over is a black one, and like the plague, he avoids it by flying over to land on tile 4,7.  Tile 5,7 is black so he flies over that to land on 6,7 and the last tile 7,7 is black and so he hovers over that one.

Shorty has found nothing interesting on the wall as he went.

Anyone else?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2262 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 14:23
  • msg #652

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 651):

Warwick is hovering above, monitoring.
Ayre Vafir
player, 9 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 16:08
  • msg #653

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Ayre is intrigued by the room. He attempts to disbelieve, thinking this may be an illusion to hide the real exits.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3782 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 19:12
  • msg #654

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 653):

Ayre forces his mind to try to see what is really there, after which he continues to see what he has seen before.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2449 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 19:49
  • msg #655

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty lands back on  6,7/  He sees everyone basically watching, so he continues to play with the room.   He will briefly check in with New Hoeizons in case the sword has detects something that Shorty does not.  Then Shorty will pull the maul off his back.  He will rap tile 7,7 solidly three times.  Once in the center, once on the south edge and once on the east edge.  Maybe the tile will turn over and become white.  If nothing happens, he will try 6,6 and 5,7.
Morteft
player, 1866 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 21:59
  • msg #656

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will fly to one of the squares that Shorty stepped on at the far end of the chamber. He pulls out a cube and presses against the wall.

OOC: Using the passwall/gate feature of the cube of explosive force.
Ayre Vafir
player, 10 posts
Thu 28 Dec 2023
at 22:04
  • msg #657

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC - I knew there was going to be a boom.  There is always a boom.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3783 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 00:59
  • msg #658

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 655):

Shorty puts away his swords and takes out his maul, New Horizons has nothing.

Shorty then 'raps' the black tile 7,7 in the middle and the maul and Shorty rebound.  Shorty is lifted about 1' in the air, in a modified projectile motion,  he floats back down about 8' from tile 7,7 very close to tile 5,7.

Morteft takes his new toy and pushes it against the wall at tile 4,7.  To his chagrin, nothing seems to happen.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2380 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 01:44
  • msg #659

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 658):

Trysk uses his Boots of Levitation to rise a few inches off the ground and Staff of Power to propel him to square 7,1.

He examines the wall opposite the entranceway and then raps on it with the staff.
Shorty
player, 2450 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 01:55
  • msg #660

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty looks at the maul and then at the tile.  He seems a bit unsure if that was fun or not.  Then he puts the maul away and waits for one of the smart people to igure this out.  Saddly, there aren’t any squirrelts to ask for help.
Morteft
player, 1867 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 04:35
  • msg #661

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, "Well, I wasn't expecting that to work."

He will search for concealed or secret doors. He will also look for illusions. "This seems like a very odd front door to a keep."
Shorty
player, 2451 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 14:41
  • msg #662

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty glances over at Morteft.  "Dullis says door bees puzzle."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3784 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 15:16
  • msg #663

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 661):

Shorty gives his maul a look and then the tile, ponders a moment and puts his maul away.  He gets a dreamy look in his eye.

Trysk levitates and does his best air paddle to the NW corner of the room (7,1) and then moves over to opposite the door.  Perhaps ignoring what happened to Shorty, Trysk raps the wall.  The wall sounds very solid, Trysk seems nothing unusual about the wall besides it being ice smooth, not polished though.

Morteft looks around and he determines everything he sees is as it seems, no illusions, no secret or concealed doors.  Perhaps why the front door needs no guards.

Both Mortfet and Trysk conclude the black and white tiles are not in a checkerboard pattern; however, being that the white & black tiles are perfect squares it would indicate these are not naturally occuring and there must be some sort of purpose or pattern for the different tiles.  The walls and ceiling are quite uniform, no discernable pattern there.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2381 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 15:41
  • msg #664

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 663):

OOC - Ron, please confirm that Ez'ard did not see any markings, letters or numbers on the tiles.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3785 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 18:32
  • msg #665

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 664):

Ez'ard does not see anything different then the rest of you.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2382 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2023
at 18:46
  • msg #666

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 665):

OOC - I'm assuming that's with his glasses on.

Trysk would like to request a feat of intelligence to get a(nother) hint.

Do the blue lines on some of the walls mean anything?
This message was last edited by the player at 18:47, Fri 29 Dec 2023.
Ez'ard
player, 952 posts
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 10:29
  • msg #667

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Back on the ship but still catching up. The tour was very nice. The getting to and the getting back not so much.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3786 posts
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 14:40
  • msg #668

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 666):

OOC: There are no blue lines on the walls - they are black and smooth.  If I typed blue anywhere it was a mistype.

As far as an INT check, not enough has been done to glean much information.  You know it has something to do with the floor, more trial (and error) are needed.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2383 posts
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 16:14
  • msg #669

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 668):

OOC - Ah, OK. I thought you meant we should have seen the pattern already.

BIC - Trysk will keep a hand on Sizzle and start walking on all the unknown white squares, using his Boots of Levitation to prevent him from falling into any pits.
Morteft
player, 1868 posts
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 16:45
  • msg #670

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will fly back to the entrance. He will go directly left to 1,1 then to the opposite wall (1,7) and then directly to the middle of the wall (4,7).

He will use his flying to make sure he doesn't fall into a pit as well.
Shorty
player, 2452 posts
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 17:57
  • msg #671

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Assuming Shorty's dreaming state isn't debilitating or more so that he normally is impaired....  Shorty will return to the pit trap.  He will glance over at Warwick and say, "Maybeso needs youse ta oppens dis back up."  Then he will step on the tile again.  Shorty will fly or float down to the bottom of the pit and inspect it.  He looks up to see if the tile will close over his head.  Perbaps there is something hidden below the tile.
Warwick
player, 2263 posts
Sun 31 Dec 2023
at 18:47
  • msg #672

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 671):

*Aye, lad.* replies Warwick over the link.  *Let's keep our communication over telepathy in case anyone happens to be watching and listening, okay?*

Warwick hovers over Shorty as he approaches the trapped tile.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3787 posts
Sun 31 Dec 2023
at 19:39
  • msg #673

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


By the methods described you would find pits at tiles 3,3; 3,4; 4,6 5,4 & 6,3.

Morteft does his tile hopping and finally lands on 4,7 .. nothing out of the ordinary happens.

Shorty activates the trap at 3,4 and he floats down to the bottom.  Nothing of interest is at the bottom, smooth black rock is all that is there.  After a minute the pit is still open ...

Actions?

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2384 posts
Sun 31 Dec 2023
at 19:54
  • msg #674

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 673):

Trysk tests the black squares the same way.
Warwick
player, 2264 posts
Sun 31 Dec 2023
at 19:54
  • msg #675

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 673):

Warwick pulls Shorty back up.
Shorty
player, 2453 posts
Mon 1 Jan 2024
at 01:40
  • msg #676

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty motions for Warwick to wait.  He walks up the sidewall that the tile is resting against.  <Assi,omg pme sode os jomged somehow>  Shorty will attempt to look at the wall behind the handing tile.
Warwick
player, 2265 posts
Mon 1 Jan 2024
at 01:58
  • msg #677

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 676):

OOC:  Happy New Year everyone!


BIC:  Warwick hovers there, waiting.
Ez'ard
player, 953 posts
Mon 1 Jan 2024
at 12:25
  • msg #678

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard has no new originals thoughts to add so he stands by watching the goings on and everything else.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3788 posts
Mon 1 Jan 2024
at 14:22
  • msg #679

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 676):

OOC: Happy New Year!

The tile over the pit completely disappears, it is not a mechanical trap. Finding no hinged tile, Shorty will exit the pit.  Shorty begins to feel the flying potion is wearing off.

Trysk begins to traverse the the black tiles (I will start in tile order). Trysk goes over and steps on tile 1,2 and nothing happens, he moves over to tile 1,6.  After stepping on it Trysk disappears, and reappears on tile 5,4.  The tile disappears and Trysk drops about 8' before he can activate his boots.

Trysk then floats up and out of the pit.

Does Trysk continue his traversal of black tiles?  Any other actions?

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 11 posts
Mon 1 Jan 2024
at 16:06
  • msg #680

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"And this is why I became a ranger and druid," Ayre says as he looks at the others trying to figure out the puzzle.

Using his boots of striding and springing, he will jump from the door to 1,7.  From there he will walk (2,7), (3,6), (4,7), (5,6), (6,7) and end on (7,6).
This message was last edited by the player at 16:06, Mon 01 Jan.
Shorty
player, 2454 posts
Mon 1 Jan 2024
at 17:31
  • msg #681

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 680):

Shorty sits down on a safe white tile and pulls out a piece of jerky to chew on.  He watches Trysk with interest.  He has exhausted his ogre brain cells.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3789 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 00:17
  • msg #682

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 680):

Ayre makes a nice leap over to tile 1,7 and then makes his serpentine trek across the tiles finally making it to tile 7,6 without issue.

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 12 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 01:17
  • msg #683

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


He will begin to explore the wall in front of him. Looking for a secret door.
Trysk
player, 2385 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 02:36
  • msg #684

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Shorty (msg # 676):

Trysk begins to traverse the the black tiles (I will start in tile order). Trysk goes over and steps on tile 1,2 and nothing happens, he moves over to tile 1,6.  After stepping on it Trysk disappears, and reappears on tile 5,4.  The tile disappears and Trysk drops about 8' before he can activate his boots.

Trysk then floats up and out of the pit.

Does Trysk continue his traversal of black tiles?  Any other actions?

--DM2

Trysk decides he still needs more data.

He heads to test the black squares in the following order, pausing if any of them are trapped:

2,3
3,1
3,5
3,7
4,4
4,2
5,5
5,7
6,1
7,3
7,4
7,5
7,7
Ron, The DM
GM, 3790 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 14:24
  • msg #685

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


OOC: I will pause if anything different happens from a previous result.

After the teleport tile Trysk resumes his testing.  Trysk steps on tile 2,3 and he is teleported to tile 6,3; which disappears and Trysk falls again but only a few feet as he was anticipating the event.  Trysk levitates out and then he goes to tile 3,1.  Again Trysk is teleported, this time to tile 4,6 and again the tile disappears and Trysk falls a few feet.  Trysk levitates out and goes to tile 3,5.  When Trysk steps on that tile he again teleports; but this time he reappears on 7,4 .. the middle black tile at the north end of the room.

Actions?

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2386 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 14:46
  • msg #686

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 685):

Trysk examines the wall again for secret doors and changes from when he was here earlier.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3791 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 16:12
  • msg #687

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 686):

Nothing else has changed that Trysk can see.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2266 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 16:16
  • msg #688

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Well, lads?  Any thoughts so far?* Warwick asks as he hovers over the room watching everyone like a mother hen.
Trysk
player, 2387 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 16:18
  • msg #689

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 687):

Trysk continues to map out the effects of the black squares.
Ayre Vafir
player, 13 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 17:46
  • msg #690

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC - Is there anyway to post a map or image to the group?

I have been trying to visualize the pits, teleports and normal squares in case someone sees a pattern
Ron, The DM
GM, 3792 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 18:38
  • msg #691

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 690):

OOC:Map Q or Map 7 has the room as first seen.  Pits are at 3,3; 3,4; 4,6 5,4 & 6,3.

I will show a map with the traps.


Trysk will go to the other black squares, 3,7 and 6,1 have pits which Trysk floats out of.  No other tiles have teleported Trysk.


OOC: map 8 has the map with pits .. except for the black tiles

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:40, Tue 02 Jan.
Shorty
player, 2455 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 19:32
  • msg #692

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty takes a sip of water to help his swallow the now well chewed bite of jerky.  He has been enjoying the Trysk show very much.  He points out before taking another bite that he didn’t try all of the white squares.
Trysk
player, 2388 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 19:38
  • msg #693

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 692):

OOC - Trysk already walked on all the white tiles that Shorty didn't.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3793 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 19:54
  • msg #694

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 693):

OOC: That is correct, all tiles have been tried now.

Actions?

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2389 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2024
at 21:11
  • msg #695

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 694):

Trysk starts back at the doors and flies this path:

1,4 -> 1,2 -> 4,2 -> 4,4 -> 5,5 -> 5,7 -> 7,7 -> 7,5
Ron, The DM
GM, 3794 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 00:40
  • msg #696

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 695):

Trysk makes a little flight pattern passing over some of the black tiles.  He ends up at tile 7,5.

Trysk does not notice anything when he does this.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1869 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 02:23
  • msg #697

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Maybe it has to be walked and not flown?* Morteft adds.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3795 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 16:43
  • msg #698

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 697):

OOC: I realized Tzar (NPC/PC) did not introduce himself to Ayre, he would have done it, so here it is.

The young tall man in shiny armor walks up to Ayre and holds out his hand and says.

"I'm Tzar, glad to meet you Ayre.  So you are from another world too I hear and I see you're a master with the bow.  I know others with your talents.  Very impressive what you can achieve with a goose shaft."

Tzar is a tall well built young human, he has longish brown hair and blue eyes.  He wears platemail and carries a shield.  He also wears golden bracers, upon the left bracer,a s if attached, is a golden hilt of a sword.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2390 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 16:49
  • msg #699

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft:
*Maybe it has to be walked and not flown?* Morteft adds.

OOC - Sorry, that's what I meant for Trysk to do. Walk on only those tiles specified.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3796 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 18:29
  • msg #700

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 699):

OOC: OK

Trysk steps on the designated tiles and finishes at 7,5.  Nothing noticeable happens when he does so.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2391 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 19:42
  • msg #701

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 700):

Trysk walks to the next black square 7,4.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3797 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 21:45
  • msg #702

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 701):

Trysk walks to tile 7,4 and nothing significant happens.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2392 posts
Wed 3 Jan 2024
at 23:00
  • msg #703

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 702):

Did something insignificant happen?

If not, Trysk walks to black squares 7,3.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3798 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 00:29
  • msg #704

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 703):

OOC: I was thinking someone might ask, the only thing insignificant was that air molecules were moved around.

Trysk is now at tile 7,3.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2393 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 11:08
  • msg #705

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 704):

*Well, that was disappointing. Let me try one more thing.*

Trysk heads back to white square 1,4 and walks directly to black square 1,6. He expects to teleport to black square 7,4.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3799 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 12:29
  • msg #706

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Trysk tries his next idea, as he steps on 1,6 .. expecting to be teleported .. he finds, to his disappointment, he remains at tile 1,6.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2394 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 12:42
  • msg #707

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 706):

*Hmmm... that should have teleported me to the pit trap in white square 5,4. It's interesting that the second column from the left (x,2) has didn't have any traps. Nor did the furthest row (7,y).*

Trysk starts back on white square 1,4 and walks to black square 1,2 then white square 7,2 and then to black square 7,3. He pauses.

If nothing happens, he moves to black square 7,4. He pauses.

If nothing happens, he moves to black square 7,5.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3800 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 12:45
  • msg #708

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 707):

Trysk takes his stroll, nothing happens.
OOC: see private.

The others just stand and watch .. or take a nap.


--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 14 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 20:31
  • msg #709

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Waking up from his cat nap (not in the shape of a cat, yet). Arye stretches. Since he is at 7,6 (white), he is going to start strollingto the left - moving to (7,5), (7,4), (7,3) over to (7,1) and turn south to move to (6,1).  He'll traverse the whole room in that pattern, unless something comes up.

Should a pit open up under him, he'll jump up with his boots of striding and springing. As does, he'll hum a tune.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3801 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 21:48
  • msg #710

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 709):

OOC: I am guessing you mwn to traverse every row going back and forth?

Also, the black tile 6,1 was trapped and you could tell by the way the pits operate - the tile disappears .. poof - that you would not have time to spring top avoid falling into the pit.

Shall Ayre continue?

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 15 posts
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 21:50
  • msg #711

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Yes, he will continue, and I don't know if he is still got any flying potion left.  He'd anticipate falling into the pit and then bounding out.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3802 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 00:56
  • msg #712

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 711):

Flying potion is done.

Ayre does his path down the rows.  He gets to tile 6,1.  The tile disappears and Ayre drops into the pit, he hits the bottom and disappears with a pop.  He does not reappear anywhere within the room.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2267 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 01:03
  • msg #713

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Everyone, follow what Ayre, did!* orders Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2395 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 01:35
  • msg #714

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 713):

Trysk follows and says, *Crap! Always the new guy causing trouble!*
Morteft
player, 1870 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 01:39
  • msg #715

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Ping us with what is on the other side, Trysk.* Morteft says starting to move forward.
Warwick
player, 2268 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 04:06
  • msg #716

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 715):

Warwick waits for everyone to follow Ayre and then he's the last one to go.
Ez'ard
player, 954 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 08:11
  • msg #717

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 715):

Ez’ard adds, *And which direction to be facing if there is a fight going on…*

Ez’ard goes in the same time as Warwick… always nice to have a shield to hide behind…
This message was last edited by the player at 08:12, Fri 05 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3803 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 12:29
  • msg #718

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 717):

OOC: So I have Trysk going in, Morteft waiting, Warwick waiting for everyone else to go and Ez'ard going with Warwick.  In other words, only Trysk goes in ...

Trysk steps on tile 6,1 which disappears from under him and Trysk allows himself to fall to the bottom.  As soon as Trysk hits the bottom, he disappears with a pop.

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1871 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 12:41
  • msg #719

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 718):

Morteft messages. *Ayre and Trysk, where are you? What do you see?*
Ayre Vafir
player, 16 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 12:51
  • msg #720

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 719):

Ooc - does Arye hear this?  What does he see?
Trysk
player, 2396 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 12:57
  • msg #721

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 719):

*We're outside. Dead cloud giant. Watch that first step!*
Ez'ard
player, 955 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 13:29
  • msg #722

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Will be back home late Monday….   But was there more than one pit? One goes outside, one goes inside?
Trysk
player, 2397 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 13:44
  • msg #723

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 722):

OOC - Only 1 pit and it teleports you outside.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3804 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 15:16
  • msg #724

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 720):

Ayre can 'hear' the mental communication as he has the amulet given to him by Morteft.

Communication has a bit of static though.

There are 2 black tiles that open to pits 6,1 and 3,7.  No one ever reached the bottom of 3,7 as Trysk would levitate in time after activating the pit.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2269 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 16:27
  • msg #725

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 721):

*Can ye get back to the entrance and open the door?* asks Warwick.  *If that's how ye leave, then we don't need to follow ye.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3805 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 16:48
  • msg #726

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 725):

OOC: I will save everyone some time here.

Neither Trysk nor Ayre can open the doors to get back inside.  It does not seem to be a question of strength - the doors are stuck fast.

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 17 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 17:16
  • msg #727

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 726):


What is the door made of?  Stone?  Metal?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3806 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 17:34
  • msg #728

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 727):

It is a thick metal door.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:35, Fri 05 Jan.
Trysk
player, 2398 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 19:07
  • msg #729

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 728):

*So, you guys coming back out or trying to open the door from your side?*
Morteft
player, 1872 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 20:10
  • msg #730

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will cast knock on the door.
Shorty
player, 2456 posts
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 21:59
  • msg #731

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty wanders over to open the door for his entertaining companions.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3807 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 01:05
  • msg #732

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 730):

Morteft spell reflects back on him and his belt comes undone and falls off on to the floor.

Shorty finds that he cannot open the door now, no matter how much force he uses.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2399 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 01:40
  • msg #733

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 732):

*What's going on, guys? You coming out?*
Warwick
player, 2270 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 02:10
  • msg #734

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 733):

*We're unable to do so and Morteft is getting undressed.*
Trysk
player, 2400 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 06:11
  • msg #735

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 734):

*Just jump down into the same pit we did.*
Morteft
player, 1873 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 06:14
  • msg #736

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 735):

*Maybe we should and try to find another way in?* Morteft will head to the same pit and jump in.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3808 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 14:04
  • msg #737

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 736):

Morteft steps on tile 6,1 and he falls to the bottom and disappears.

He finds himself just outside the doors with Ayre and Trysk.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2401 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 15:04
  • msg #738

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 737):

Trysk calls to the others, *Whenever the rest of you are ready to join us, we can try this again. I have a feeling that this entrance probably teleports us to the true location of the dragon's lair.*
Morteft
player, 1874 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 15:37
  • msg #739

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 738):

*I think we should find another way in. This seems like a tar pit to me. Just to waste time. It makes no sense.*
Warwick
player, 2271 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 16:11
  • msg #740

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 739):

Warwick looks to Shorty and Ez'ard.  *Ye heard them lads.  Get in the pit.*  Warwick's the last to go to make sure that they do follow and don't go wandering off on their own.
Shorty
player, 2457 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 18:49
  • msg #741

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty shakes his head and turns to face the far wall.  “Hill giants do dis an dem no bery smart.”  He marches up the untrapped column (2,x) and then turns and walks all the way to the end at 7,7.  Uf the tile begins to move underneath him, Shorty will jump off it and remain on 7,7.
Warwick
player, 2272 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 19:49
  • msg #742

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 741):

*Shorty, are ye disobeying me order?  Ye agreed to let me lead this group.  And I'm saying follow the others so that we can all be together again.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3809 posts
Sat 6 Jan 2024
at 20:39
  • msg #743

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 742):

Tzar will go over to tile 6,1.  "Better to be together then separate in a place like this."  Tzar hops onto tile 6,1; the tile disappears and when Tzar hits the bottom he teleports and is now outside with the others.

Ez'ard, Shorty and Warwick are left in the room.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2458 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 01:21
  • msg #744

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty slows his walk as he looks up at the flying dwarf.  “Me hear dem gib order not youse.  Dem no bees boss.  Tink bouts it.  Ifn all go outside maybeso nobodies gets back in.  Ifn one gets inside den udder ken goes pop ta bees wid us.”

Shorty walks rather slowly waiting for Warwick to answer.
Ez'ard
player, 956 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 05:47
  • msg #745

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard replies to Shorty, “I think we all have to leave so the room will reset and then we can try the other pit when the door is allowed to open again.”
Ez’ard follows the necessary path to the pit to outside and drops in.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:45, Sun 07 Jan.
Ayre Vafir
player, 18 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 15:03
  • msg #746

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


What is the door set into?  Is it surrounding rock?

And the door is metal.

Can Arye use a rock to mud spell on the rock surrounding the door? to try to remove the stone around the door?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3810 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 17:49
  • msg #747

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 746):

The doors are set into the stone, yes.  Yes Ayre could try the spell to see.  Does he?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2273 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 18:10
  • msg #748

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 744):

*Shorty, I have thought about it.  I want ye to follow the others out.  That is my order.  I've said it several times.  If ye think that order is coming from someone else, then there's something wrong with how ye're hearing me in yer mind.*
Morteft
player, 1875 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 18:13
  • msg #749

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 746):

Morteft says to Ayre, *I don't think any magic is going to effect this thing.*
Shorty
player, 2459 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 18:21
  • msg #750

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty stops and turns to face the pit.  “Youse say me heared what dem say.  Dis time dem no bees right.  All gonna bees stuck out da side now.  Why dem no go pop back in wid us?”  Shorty walks to the pit and stands there for a second staring up at Warwick.  If Warwick doesn’t change hi mind, Shorty will drop slowly into the pit.
Warwick
player, 2274 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 18:37
  • msg #751

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*We're all going back out.  If that doesn't reset the doors, we're going to find another way in.  But, they're all out there and I ain't splitting the party.*
Trysk
player, 2402 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 18:51
  • msg #752

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 751):

OOC - While the group inside continues to argue, Trysk sees if Morteft has any additional insight into the DM's hints.

BIC - *Morteft, here are my thoughts about the puzzle inside:

I'm still convinced it is something to do with the black tiles. Tile 6,1 seems to be an outlier as it disappeared like a pit tile and hitting the bottom teleported the person out. The only other black tile that opened to a pit was 3,7 but no one touched the bottom of the pit, so it might also teleport out when hitting the bottom ... just conjecture.

Tile 1,2 did nothing, tile 1,6 teleported to a white pit tile, 2,3 did similar as did 3,1. Then 3,5 teleported to the middle top black tile; after which nothing when touching a black tile except for 6,1.

Any additional insights? I was thinking we may have needed to reset the puzzle, so getting teleportedout may not have been the worst outcome.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3811 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 21:53
  • msg #753

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


OOC: I am going to say those remaining in the room stand on tile 6,1 and drop into the pit.  And it looks like you are going to try the doors again and so

Once everyone is outside someone goes over to the large double doors to try to open them.

The doors open easily.  Again it is pitch black inside, beyond the doors.

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1876 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 22:05
  • msg #754

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft says, *Yes, I think it has to do with the black tiles. It seems random, but a hill giant can keep it in their brain so it has to be somewhat simple. Let's avoid 6,1 since it seems to deactivate this thing. Maybe we should try the black tiles on rows 4,5 and 6?*
Warwick
player, 2275 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 22:58
  • msg #755

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"Go ahead and try this logically.  The rest of will do what ye want us to do, but won't explore on our own.*  He looks at all the others to make sure he gets agreement.
Trysk
player, 2403 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 23:14
  • msg #756

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft:
Morteft says, *Yes, I think it has to do with the black tiles. It seems random, but a hill giant can keep it in their brain so it has to be somewhat simple. Let's avoid 6,1 since it seems to deactivate this thing. Maybe we should try the black tiles on rows 4,5 and 6?*

*OK, but what's the walking path? 1,4 -> 1,2 -> 7,2 -> 7,3 (7,4) (7,5)?*
This message was lightly edited by the player at 23:15, Sun 07 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1877 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 23:29
  • msg #757

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*That makes sense. It would be easy to remember and avoids the pits. You try that. I will try 1,4->1,5->7,5->7,7 if that doesn't work.*
Shorty
player, 2460 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 23:48
  • msg #758

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty doesn’t argue with Warwick.  He said his piece and now he steps into the pit.

OOC:  Bully the big guy around and let the mages run wild any time they want.  LoL.  We know who the teacher’s pers are.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3812 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 23:49
  • msg #759

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: OK I think I got your paths.

Trysk goes to 1,2 then straight up column 2 and then over to 7,5


Morteft goes from 1,5 straight up column 5 then over to 7,7.

No teleports happen, you both are on the last tiles mentioned.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1878 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 00:12
  • msg #760

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

check for doors, secret and/or concealed...press and push against the walls.
Trysk
player, 2404 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 00:23
  • msg #761

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 760):

Trysk will do the same.

If that doesn't yield any results, he'll ask, *Perhaps we need to step on all the black squares that don't trigger a trap?*
This message was last edited by the player at 02:58, Mon 08 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3813 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 02:39
  • msg #762

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Trysk nor Morteft find any doors, secret or concealed.  The walls are solid.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 957 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 12:08
  • msg #763

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard patiently waits for those with higher wisdom to figure things out  and head for the other pit location.
Morteft
player, 1879 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 13:27
  • msg #764

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft flies back and starts on 1,5 to 7,5
Ron, The DM
GM, 3814 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 13:50
  • msg #765

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Morteft is following the same path as he did before?

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 19 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 15:56
  • msg #766

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC - I am very confused.  Ron posted in 753 that everyone was outside and the doors eventually opened easily.

Then there is a flury of posts still exploring the checkered room.

I'm so confused.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3815 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 16:18
  • msg #767

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 766):

OOC: Sorry, the assumption was that once the doors were opened everyone would step into the room again and continue.  Once someone enters the room, the lights go on.  Then Trysk and Morteft are trying to work out the sequence/pattern of the black tiles in the hopes of finding/activating the way to get to the main fortress.

So all are in the 70x70 room with the black & white tiles.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1880 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 16:35
  • msg #768

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 765):

No...a direct line this time
Ron, The DM
GM, 3816 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 16:50
  • msg #769

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 768):

OOC: OK, maybe I missed something but here goes.

Morteft flies back to tile 1,5 and then goes straight up and retreads column five again to end at 7,5 .. nothing noticeable happens.

A thought occurs, perhaps it is distinct tiles.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 958 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 19:35
  • msg #770

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: are you saying there are patterns or symbols on certain tiles that may not hav been picked up on before…. And are not merely JUST black or white?
This message was last edited by the player at 19:36, Mon 08 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3817 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 19:55
  • msg #771

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 770):

OOC: No, there are no patterns on the tiles or walls themselves.  I refer more to a pattern or sequence of tiles, such as touching tiles in a specific sequence or some such thing.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2405 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 20:11
  • msg #772

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 771):

Trysk tries 2 paths after Morteft:

1) 1,4 -> 1,5 -> 3,5
2) 1,4 -> 1,2 -> 4,2 -> 4,5 -> 3,5

OOC - I just thought of a bad scenario where Morteft or Trysk figure out the sequence and are teleported to the enemy lair...
Ron, The DM
GM, 3818 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2024
at 22:31
  • msg #773

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

 In reply to Trysk (msg # 772):

OOC: I think I get the sequence.

Trysk takes his two new paths.  First he heads toward a new black tile (3,5) by way of white tiles 1,4 to 1,5 and then up column 5, ending on black tile 3,5. Then he goes back and re-steps on tiles 1,2 and 4,2; eventually getting to 4,5 .. stepping on black tile 4,5 and ending back on 3,5 again.  Nothing seems to happen.

Black tile 3,5 is what teleported him to 7,4 the first time he was in the room; but not this time and Trysk has stepped on it twice during his circuit this time around. Previously it was the 5th black tile in the sequence Trysk stepped on.  So far Trysk has stepped on more than 5, some multiple times, which included the 3 center black tiles at the north end of the room.

Mortefts direct, walking, line from 1,5 to 7,7 would take him over the pit at 4,6, but I guess he can fly out once the tile disappears,  I will also say he steps on black tile 5,7 along the way.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1881 posts
Tue 9 Jan 2024
at 03:10
  • msg #774

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, *I stepped on 3,5 without getting teleported. You did when you did it so maybe we just need to figure out a sequence from there?*

He tries the next two sequences:

1,4-2,5-3,5-4,4-5,6-6,4-7,4
then
1,5-2,4-3,5-4,4-5,5-6,4-7,5
Ron, The DM
GM, 3819 posts
Tue 9 Jan 2024
at 11:59
  • msg #775

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 774):

OOC: Updated description

Morteft tries a different path then before, in his first sequence as soon as he steps on black tile 4,4 he is teleported to the middle black tile at the N end of the room, tile 7,4.  He is facing the N wall.

Actions?

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:40, Tue 09 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1882 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 11:29
  • msg #776

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


He will touch the wall, push it and search for a secret or concealed door again. Just in case.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3820 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 12:53
  • msg #777

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 776):

Similar to what Trysk did before, Moerteft checks the walls for anything and nothing is revealed.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2461 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 15:23
  • msg #778

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty will walk up the safe Column 2 until he reaches the wall.  Then he will turn and walk to where Morteft stands.  Shorty will knock on the door 3 times with his knuckles.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3821 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 16:51
  • msg #779

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty walks up column 2 and then goes over and stands on tile 7,3 next to Morteft on tile 7,4.

Shorty knocks on the 'door' and detects a solid smooth stone wall.

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3822 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 16:55
  • msg #780

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 779):

OOC: Lost power yesterday and I was going to say I sent some private posts to some if you have not noticed.  So saying it now.  Trysk & Morteft.

--Ron
Trysk
player, 2406 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 17:17
  • msg #781

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 780):

Trysk walks the following black squares in this sequence:

1,2 - 4,2 - 4,4 - 3,5
Ron, The DM
GM, 3823 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 17:49
  • msg #782

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 781):

Trysk has walked that sequence previously, nothing changes, nothing happens.  He has stepped on the same 4 tiles multiple times.

OOC: msg 772   2) 1,4 -> 1,2 -> 4,2 -> 4,5 -> 3,5  Ok you skipped 4,5 this time.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2407 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 18:54
  • msg #783

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 782):

Trysk tries 1,2 - 4,2 - 4,4 - 5,4 - 5,7 - 7,7
Ron, The DM
GM, 3824 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 20:30
  • msg #784

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 783):

OOC: I will assume Trysk will fly/levitate the pit at 5,4

Trysk tries another route - after tile 5,4 disappears he floats over to tile black 5,5.  As soon as he steps on 5,5 he is teleported to tile 7,5; just to the right of Morteft.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2408 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 20:47
  • msg #785

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 784):

OOC - Sorry, 5,4 should have been 5,5 (black square). I'm assuming the pattern deals only with black squares.
Shorty
player, 2462 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 23:01
  • msg #786

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Losing track of all the paths being explored.  Has anyone just walded the black diagonal from the door  1,1  2,2  3,3 4,4 5,5 6,6 7,7?  That would be Shorty's next wandering if not.
Morteft
player, 1883 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 23:26
  • msg #787

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft tries the following

1,4
2,5
3,6
4,7
5,6
6,5
7,4
Ron, The DM
GM, 3825 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 00:54
  • msg #788

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 787):

Nothing happens to Morteft in his latest pattern.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1884 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 00:59
  • msg #789

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 788):

OOC: I didn't think anything would since it was mostly white squares, but I thought I would try something a "hill giant" could figure out. :)
Ron, The DM
GM, 3826 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 01:07
  • msg #790

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 786):

OOC: This actually would have happened prior to Morteft moving.

Shorty starts on tile 1,1 and goes on a diagonal path the 7,7.  He floats into the pit at tile 3,3 but is able to get himself out again as before (not flying anymore spider climb).  he then makes his way to tile black 7,7 crossing over black tile 4,4 and 5,5.  When Shorty steps on tile 7,7 he is teleported to tile 7,3 just to the left of Morteft.

Warwick, Ez'ard, Ayre and Tzar watch the show.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2276 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 01:44
  • msg #791

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick, and especially his player, just wants this to be over.
Ez'ard
player, 959 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 01:50
  • msg #792

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 791):

Amen to that
Ron, The DM
GM, 3827 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 02:27
  • msg #793

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 792):

OOC: I was hoping it would not have been this much of a problem but you never really know till you try.

No matter what we shall move on tomorrow, will see if someone comes up with the solution before then.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2463 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 13:49
  • msg #794

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty looks to his right at Morteft.  “Maybeso ebrybody gots to pop till whole back row bees full?”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3828 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 14:55
  • msg #795

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 794):

Tzar will shrug and then follow the same path as Shorty, he exchanges out one ring for the ring of flying he got from the last adventure, he goes from the entrance 1,4 to 1,1 then diagonally to 7,7 .. flying out of the pit at 3,3.  He gets to 7,7 and nothing happens, he looks around and then he goes and hops (literally) onto black tile 5,7 - nearest one.  When he lands he immediately teleports onto tile 7,4 standing next to Morteft.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:03, Thu 11 Jan.
Trysk
player, 2409 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 15:04
  • msg #796

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 795):

Trysk tries 1,2 - 4,2 - 4,4 - 5,5 - 5,7

He then tries 1,2 - 4,2 - 4,4 - 5,5 - 7,7
This message was last edited by the player at 15:08, Thu 11 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1885 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 15:43
  • msg #797

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 796):

Morteft stops Trysk from leaving the square. *Everyone, please follow the same pattern as Trysk and Shorty.*
Trysk
player, 2410 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 15:59
  • msg #798

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 797):

OOC - Matt, did you mean Tzar instead of Trysk?
Morteft
player, 1886 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 16:14
  • msg #799

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 798):

OOC: yes...sorry.

Morteft says, *Follow shorty's path, Trysk. Nothing else.*
Ayre Vafir
player, 20 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 17:12
  • msg #800

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ayre will comply and follow the path that Shorty took.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3829 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 17:46
  • msg #801

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 800):

Just one thing with following Shorty's path, the pit at 3,3. Unless you can fly/levitate/feather fall then you will drop into the pit.  The shortest & pitless detour is 2,2->3,2->4,3->4,4 continue to 7,7.

Follow strict Shorty path or use detour?  So far it does not seem that the path matters.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1887 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 17:58
  • msg #802

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 801):

*Use the detour!*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3830 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 18:23
  • msg #803

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 802):

OOC: Alright, moving on then.

The rest of the group walks Shorty's path with the minor detour.  Ayre, Ez'ard and Warwick walk the path in that order.  Ayre gets to 7,7 and since he did not teleport he heads to 7,5 as Tzar did and when Ayre steps on tile 7,5 he immediately is teleported to tile 7,5 to stand with Trysk.  The Ez'ard takes a walk, he follows the detour, gets to 7,7 and then over to 7,5 - poof - he teleports to stand with Shorty on tile 7,3.  Finally Warwick strolls off down the path; getting to tile 7,7 and then to 7,5.  Upon stepping on 7,5 Warwick is teleported to tile 7,4 along with Morteft and Tzar.  You are not sure what happened but Tzar and Morteft's position on the tile was changed to accommodate Warwick on the tile.

Once all have been teleported to the top 3 black tiles, up from the floor of tile 7,4 rises a black stone circular pedestal.  The pedestal is about 4" in diameter and has a large blue gemstone mounted in the top.  The pedestal rises to about 3' and stops.

The pedestal would be just in front of Morteft.

Actions?

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:56, Thu 11 Jan.
Trysk
player, 2411 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2024
at 22:46
  • msg #804

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 803):

Trysk uses his rod to detect magic, evil and Invisibility on the blue gemstone.

He then estimates the value of the blue gemstone.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3831 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 00:04
  • msg #805

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 804):

The gem, pedestal .. everything radiates magic.  It is not a sapphire but it is probably worth near 1000 gold.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1888 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 00:08
  • msg #806

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Augury? Or should I just touch it?*
Warwick
player, 2277 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 00:33
  • msg #807

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 806):

Warwick casts augury to see if Morteft touching the gem will be weal or woe for the party.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3832 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 02:40
  • msg #808

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 807):

Warwick casts augury regarding the gem and the result is weal.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1889 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 02:59
  • msg #809

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will touch the gem.
Shorty
player, 2464 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 12:06
  • msg #810

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty just shakes his head.  The he mutters, “Tinks too muches.  Hill giant just tries ta takes it.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3833 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 13:04
  • msg #811

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

When Morteft touches the gem, the party finds itself transported instantly into another room with the wall situated behind the group.  The room itself looks to be an inverted L shape, 20 feet wide and extends 40' ahead, after 20' the room extends off the the right and is 20' wide at that point as well, the ceiling is 30' high.  The walls and ceiling are of the smooth black rock you have seen; however on the floor is a deep red, close knit rug that covers the entire floor.  At the wall opposite you are a pair of large golden double doors, on the doors is embossed the image of Tiamat.  The gold doors and red carpet are a bold contrast to the black walls and ceiling.

Nothing else that you can see is in the room, although you do not know how far the room extends off to the right.

Actions?

OOC: I will try to post another map.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2412 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 13:25
  • msg #812

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 811):

OOC - What's the source of lighting in this room?

BIC - Trysk moves up to cautiously peer around the corner.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3834 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 13:57
  • msg #813

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 812):

You do not know the light source of the room, it is just lit up, by magic probably.

Trysk moves up the right hand wall and peeks around the corner.  He sees that the room extends 20' to the right and at that far wall is a large black stone desk.  On the desk are some papers, a quill, an ink well, 2 bottles of wine, a gold mug, a small golden plate with what could be biscuits on it.  There is a large picture of a huge red dragon on the far wall.  Behind the desk sits a man who is wearing plate mail, he has the quill in his hand and is writing something, he has black hair.

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1890 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 14:51
  • msg #814

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Shall we approach him and try to get some information?* Morteft asks.
Ez'ard
player, 960 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 15:07
  • msg #815

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 814):

Ez’ard sends, *Maybe one or two, not the entire group. Hopefully surprise leverage. Then of course he may already know that the door has been activated and by how many….*
Warwick
player, 2278 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 15:16
  • msg #816

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Morteft and I will go,* answers Warwick.  *The rest of ye stay and be ready.*
Ayre Vafir
player, 21 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 15:39
  • msg #817

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Arye will nod and nock an arrow.
Trysk
player, 2413 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 15:47
  • msg #818

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 817):

Trysk shrugs, but stays at the corner.
Warwick
player, 2279 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 15:48
  • msg #819

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 817):

Warwick walks forward, nodding to Morteft to walk with him.  Once they get to the desk, Warwick speaks.  "Good day to ye."
Morteft
player, 1891 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 16:06
  • msg #820

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 819):

Morteft follows along and tries to look like an evil necromancer.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3835 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 16:39
  • msg #821

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 816):

Tzar will salute Warwick and then get in ready position; which apparently is staggering his feet and bending at the knees, shield arm slightly extended and right arm at 90 degrees with hand open, seemingly ready to grasp something.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2414 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 16:55
  • msg #822

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 819):

*Heads up! The guy definitely knows what happened in the tile room.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3836 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 18:37
  • msg #823

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 820):

As Warwick and Morteft move up and turn the corner, the man in armor puts the quill down and looks toward the pair.  The man has a strong face and close trimmed beard, he has brown eyes.  His voice is a tenor and he says "The rest of you can come along, no need for skulking.  Let me take a look at you." he gives Warwick and Morteft a once over, makes a facial expression as if to say 'ok, I've seen better' and he waits.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2280 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 19:01
  • msg #824

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 823):

*Okay, the rest of ye come on over, but keep yer mouths closed fer now.*  Warwick turns to look over his shoulder and waves everyone over.
Trysk
player, 2415 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 19:55
  • msg #825

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 824):

Trysk turns the corner, but keeps his distance from the desk.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:05, Sat 13 Jan.
Shorty
player, 2465 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 20:34
  • msg #826

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty waits until Warwick and Morteft walk around the corner.  Then he grins and wings at Tzar and Arye.  He pantamimes a big explosion with his hands and moths the word “boom.”  He doesn’t want either of them to be surprised when the plan goes to the nine hells.

Then Shorty saunters around the corner doing his best to act like...  well, an ogre.  He approaches the desk and looks down at what the man was writing.  After all, Ogre's can't read.  Then Shorty looks up at the man.  "No makie bery good pictures."
This message was last edited by the player at 20:45, Fri 12 Jan.
Ayre Vafir
player, 22 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2024
at 23:12
  • msg #827

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Arye will relax his draw on the bow, walking slowly into the room.  He'll keep the arrow nocked on the bowstring, ready to draw if needed.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3837 posts
Sat 13 Jan 2024
at 12:08
  • msg #828

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 827):

OOC: Post later today, forgot to mention I added a map of the room.  Map 9.

--DM2
Ez'ard
player, 961 posts
Sat 13 Jan 2024
at 16:56
  • msg #829

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard follows along at the end of the group. He tries to get a very detailed look at the ‘gatekeeper’
Ron, The DM
GM, 3838 posts
Sat 13 Jan 2024
at 21:33
  • msg #830

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 829):

In what way does Ez'ard try to get this detailed look?

--DM2
Ron, The DM
GM, 3839 posts
Sat 13 Jan 2024
at 21:42
  • msg #831

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 827):

Warwick and Morteft make their way toward the desk and then the rest of the group follows in succession.  You all come around the corner and head toward the desk.  The man will ask you to stop about 5' in front on the desk, indicating so by putting up his hand.  As you get closer, nothing else is revealed about the room or the man in armor.

OOC: Assuming Shorty does not heed this

Shorty makes his way up to the desk and makes his comment while the man in armor just shakes his head.  He says "Not very much for manners.  He seems smarter than the average ogre, also short for most ogres too .. but still.  You have your work cut out."  This last bit seems to be aimed at Warwick.

Shorty will just see a bunch of scribbles on the page in any case.

The man in armor then asks "What is your business? New recruits?"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2281 posts
Sat 13 Jan 2024
at 22:01
  • msg #832

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"Aye," responds Warwick.
Ez'ard
player, 962 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 01:34
  • msg #833

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 830):

Trying to get an accurate visual in case I use the hat of disguise to imitate him.
Shorty
player, 2466 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 01:42
  • msg #834

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty stands where he is near the desk, but quits trying to look at the writing.  He stares down at his gloved hand as if discovering something of interest while Warwick chats with the man.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3840 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 03:18
  • msg #835

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 834):

The man in armor waits for an answer to his last questions.  He will glance at Shorty but mostly keep his attention on the whole group.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1892 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 03:32
  • msg #836

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, "He said 'aye' and more like a strike force than new recruits. We aren't new at the killing games."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3841 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 19:03
  • msg #837

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

The man in armor regards Morteft, "Oh, I see, a dwarf of few words.  One answer fits all." he then nods his head "Ok, then line up and sign here." he brings forward a piece of paper that has two columns of words, first column seems to have names and the other column, perhaps occupation/class.  He places the quill next to the paper.  He also points at Shorty "Can he write?"

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2282 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 19:12
  • msg #838

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"Ye want more words, ask better questions," replies Warwick.  "These are me men.  He can make an X next to his name, but I'll have to write his name for him."  Warwick takes a closer look.  "Why don't ye just let me fill this in for me men?  They can sign next to their names if ye want or just acknowledge their names when ye call on them."


*Morteft, do ye think I should use our real names or fake ones?*
Morteft
player, 1893 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 20:18
  • msg #839

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 838):

*Fake. Remember, you are famous.*
Ez'ard
player, 963 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 20:20
  • msg #840

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 838):

Ez’ard jumps in and sends, *Real names, just no fancy titles. If he recognizes any we deal with it then. Besides, what name would you give Shorty that he would remember?*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3842 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 23:27
  • msg #841

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 838):

The man in armor gives a smirk at Warwick's reply.  "Ah, a leader of .. well a leader anyway.  I would prefer they sign their own names, yes.  I am a bit of a graphologist.  His own 'X'" indicating Shorty  "would be fine."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2283 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 00:03
  • msg #842

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 841):

*Well, what do ye folks want?  Fake names or real names?*  sends Warwick, stepping up to write his name.
Morteft
player, 1894 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 01:12
  • msg #843

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 842):

Morteft takes a look at the document. "What is this for? A guest book?" He quickly reads whatever is there as well as any other names (and other data).
Shorty
player, 2467 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 01:47
  • msg #844

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty glares at the man.  “Me write bery gooder.”  Shorty holds up the fingers on his left hand and begins to tick them off.  “One, Two, Four, Lots.”  He then gives the man a smug look.

Shorty answers the team, *Me bees Hunter.*
This message was last edited by the player at 01:50, Mon 15 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3843 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 13:02
  • msg #845

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 843):

The man in armor answers Morteft "A guest book of sorts you could say."

Morteft looks over the page, sees a bunch of scribbles, some X's and mostly lists the type of creature under class/occupation - giant, ogre, troll etc, they seem to be grouped so probably came in as groups, in all about 20 names.  He notices unique titles besides two of the names .. 'Noble' and 'Ambassador'.  'Alubzus Udhor' is next to Noble and underneath these are two other names listed as guards. Across from Ambassador is the name 'Keryth', whom Morteft recognizes from Dualis' brief on Set's minions, the thief/assassin.  Keryth is near the top of the page while the noble is at the bottom.

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 23 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 18:16
  • msg #846

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Ayre will wait his turn to sign the book.  'Black Fox, Hunter'
Ron, The DM
GM, 3844 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 18:33
  • msg #847

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 846):

OOC: There is only one Black Fox .. No I'm the Fox.

--Ron
Morteft
player, 1895 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 18:53
  • msg #848

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft signs "Thonyr Awso, Mage"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3845 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 19:36
  • msg #849

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 844):

The man in armor looks at Shorty as he displays his counting prowess and the man in armor says "Hmm, yes, that certainly is .. got some others recently who might be able to do that too .. Next."

Tzar will take the quill, hesitates a moment and signs 'Thor, warrior.'  The man in armor looks at it.  "Your Pa named you, right?

To Morteft he says, "Looks like a mouthful."

To Ayre he just nods.

--DM2
Ayre Vafir
player, 24 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 20:49
  • msg #850

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 847):

The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle, the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true.
Trysk
player, 2416 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 21:05
  • msg #851

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ayre Vafir:
In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 847):

The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle, the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true.

No! The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon! The vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true!
Trysk
player, 2417 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 21:10
  • msg #852

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 849):

Trysk prints 'Darkfriend, exterminator" in Solomian.
Warwick
player, 2284 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 21:30
  • msg #853

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 852):

Warwick looks at Ez'ard, waiting for him to sign.
Ez'ard
player, 964 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 21:44
  • msg #854

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard steps up and enters “Bimdithialan. Acquisitions.” If there was anything on the desk that he could successfully snitch he will. He will turn away take a step and then turn back around and toss it back to the table. If nothing there he will do his typical display of making a coins appear, flip through his fingers and just a quickly making it disappear again.
Warwick
player, 2285 posts
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 21:54
  • msg #855

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 854):

Warwick chuckles at Ez'ard.  "Gotta watch that one," he says to the man behind the desk.  He writes into the book.  "Killer.  Killer/Leader"
Shorty
player, 2468 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 00:02
  • msg #856

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty picks up the quill since everyone else got to play.  Shorty’s tongue sticks out between his tusks as he tries tofit the tip of the quill in the tiny box.  In the first box, he draws a picture of something that he might have killed years ago.  It appreas to have decayed badly.  In the second box he draws something that if you squinted real hard might look like a sword.  Then he announces to the ma in armor.  “Bees Hunter.  Me kill tings.”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3846 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 02:36
  • msg #857

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 851):

OOC: That's because they broke the chalice from the palace. :)   Both of you get a 100 XP bonus.


The man from the armor watches you all sign.  Nothing on the desk for Ez'ard to take, so he does his coin flip, the man in armor gives him a quick smile.  After Shorty signs and comments the man in armor says "Yes, the common language."  He brings the papers back together and then says "Oh, by the way.  Who recruited you?"

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1896 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 02:45
  • msg #858

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, "Keryth. Can you point us in Keryth's direction, please?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3847 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 16:40
  • msg #859

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 858):

The man in armor's eyes show mild surprise at the name Morteft spoke, and he says. "Keryth you say, hmm, I don't recall him mentioning any recruits.  Have you arrived early?"

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1897 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 17:10
  • msg #860

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 859):

Morteft shakes his head. "A wizard never arrives too early or too late. We arrive just in time. Which direction to him?"
Warwick
player, 2286 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 17:20
  • msg #861

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick looks from the man to Morteft and back to the man.  "Well?  We ain't getting any younger."
Morteft
player, 1898 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 17:36
  • msg #862

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 861):

Morteft adds. "A map would be great. If you could scribble something out, I would appreciate it."
Ron, The DM
GM, 3848 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 19:27
  • msg #863

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 862):

The man in armor looks amused in an unamused sort of way and says "Didn't think dwarves cared so much for time." and then to Morteft "A map, is that all you want.  I'm thinking a smart one like you won't need a map; so I'll direct you.  Go to the doors there, walk thru to the next room then choose the door across from the entrance, that'll lead you to where you're need to go."  He indicates the double doors.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2469 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 19:52
  • msg #864

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty is muttering to himself by this point.  Shorty is holding six fingers up and staring at them.  “Him say comes in tree day and gets muches gold fer ta kill tings.”  Shorty glances at the man in armor and asks him, “How muches bees tree day?  An when me gets ta kills umtin?  And when gets muches gold?”  Then Shorty leans close the the man and whispers in is overly loud voice… “No lets da fuzzface touch me gold.  Him takes sumtin called taxes from in.  Me never get muches den.”
This message was last edited by the player at 21:46, Tue 16 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1899 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 19:56
  • msg #865

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft nods. "Very well then." He turns and heads to the double doors.
Warwick
player, 2287 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 20:05
  • msg #866

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 863):

"Who said I'm like other dwarves?" replies Warwick glaring at him.
Ez'ard
player, 965 posts
Tue 16 Jan 2024
at 22:34
  • msg #867

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard, or Bimidt…whatever backs away from the sparring word folk. He also is keeping aware if anymore guests should arrive.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:35, Tue 16 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3849 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 01:09
  • msg #868

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 864):

The man in armor looks at Shorty, "Sorry, I can't count that high. If your leader says you need to pay him" indicating Warwick "then I guess that is what you need to do.  We get paid in time, we wait for that time.  Eat, drink and battle till then."

Then back to Warwick "You didn't say you weren't."

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2288 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 01:24
  • msg #869

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick chuckles.  "Would've thought it was obvious by the fact that I'm here."  And he points his thumb at the ogre and the drow.  "And with them."
Shorty
player, 2470 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 02:48
  • msg #870

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty follows the others, truly perplexed by the thought of being pain in time instead of in gold.  What an interesting place.
Ayre Vafir
player, 25 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 14:08
  • msg #871

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Ayre, the Black Fox, will follow the crowd, being ever alert and looking for secret doors along the path.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3850 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 15:21
  • msg #872

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

The group heads to the double doors.  The embossed image of Tiamat is very detailed and in full color, the red dragon head is in the middle of the doors and at a level higher than the other 4, with blue then white of the left and green then black on the right.  Each head on either side gets lower in succession.  The blue and green dragon heads each 'hold' a large metal ring, about 8" in diameter.  The rings are inset in the doors and are to made to look as if they have symbols dangling from them.  The left symbol under the blue dragon head has 5 distinct claw marks, the symbol on the right is a 5 pointed star hovering over a black mountain.

The doors themselves are about 20' high and 10' wide.  The red dragon head is about 15' above the floor, blue and green about 9', white and black about 7'.

No secret doors are noticed.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2289 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 16:11
  • msg #873

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick motions to Trysk.  "Lead the way."

*Morteft, do ye want to head directly to Keryth or should we try and find someplace to hole up?*
Morteft
player, 1900 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 16:21
  • msg #874

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 873):

*Hole up is probably the wise decision. Can you and shorty open these doors? They are huge.*
Shorty
player, 2471 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 18:59
  • msg #875

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty reaches up to grab on of the rings and then he pulls on it.
Warwick
player, 2290 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 19:25
  • msg #876

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 875):

Warwick waits to see the results.  If Shorty needs help, Warwick will assist.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3851 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 19:43
  • msg #877

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 875):

Shorty finds the doors do not budge, as if the doors are locked or held fast.  Warwick joins in but finds it is no help.

The man in armor calls out "Sorry, I forgot to unlock the door." he reaches down slightly, below the level of the desktop and then ..

You hear a deep reptilian like voice come from the vicinity of the red dragon head it and says "Welcome to Chaos."

OOC: Make a save vs magic, all except for Trysk and Ez'ard, the rest save at -2, Wis bonus applies.

I do not believe I described the desk fully, the desk has no legs, it looks like a block of black stone that could have been carved from the mountain itself.

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2291 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 20:07
  • msg #878

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Looks like Warwick failed with a natural 1.  Only way he could fail...
Shorty
player, 2472 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 21:36
  • msg #879

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty rolled a natural 18
Morteft
player, 1901 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 21:54
  • msg #880

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft got a 23.
Trysk
player, 2418 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 22:02
  • msg #881

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ron, The DM:
In reply to Shorty (msg # 875):

Shorty finds the doors do not budge, as if the doors are locked or held fast.  Warwick joins in but finds it is no help.

The man in armor calls out "Sorry, I forgot to unlock the door." he reaches down slightly, below the level of the desktop and then ..

You hear a deep reptilian like voice come from the vicinity of the red dragon head it and says "Welcome to Chaos."

OOC: Make a save vs magic, all except for Trysk and Ez'ard, the rest save at -2, Wis bonus applies.

I do not believe I described the desk fully, the desk has no legs, it looks like a block of black stone that could have been carved from the mountain itself.

--DM2

Any lies detected?

Were Trysk and Ez'ard the furthest from the door?
Ayre Vafir
player, 26 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 22:09
  • msg #882

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Arye joins Warwick with a nat 1
Ron, The DM
GM, 3852 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2024
at 22:11
  • msg #883

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

No lies detected.

Trysk and Ez'ard would probably be there near Morteft, certainly within the area of effect.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1902 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 00:20
  • msg #884

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 883):

Morteft will look over at the man. What is he doing? What is happening with Warwick and Ayre?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3853 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 01:18
  • msg #885

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 884):

Warwick just stands where he is.  Ayre begins to aim his bow at Morteft.  Out of the corner of his eye Morteft can see the man in armor stand up and seemingly pull a long sword out from the desk, other than that he stands there, he says with a smile "You forgot the password."

Tzar has saved with a 14.


Morteft and Shorty may react.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:44, Thu 18 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3854 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 01:44
  • msg #886

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 885):

OOC: Opps Trysk and Ez'ard do not get saves.

Trysk may act as normal.

Ez'ard just stands around like Warwick.

--DM2
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 01:44, Thu 18 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1903 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 01:57
  • msg #887

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, "You forgot to give us the password." He casts hold person on the warrior.

OOC: Either -4 or -7 on the save. I think it should be cumulative, but that is me. :)
Ron, The DM
GM, 3855 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 14:20
  • msg #888

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 887):

OOC: yes, it would be cumulative.

Morteft casts his spell, the man in armor speaks (so probably did not affect him) "What were you doing there waving your hands in the air like that?" but does not make any other moves yet.

OOC: Trysk & Shorty can still react.

Ayre fires 3 arrows, point blank, at Morteft .. hitting all 3 times but they are deflected by Morteft's Stoneskin (down 3).

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2473 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 17:26
  • msg #889

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty spins on the man in armor.  “Tzar wid me.”  Shorty shoulders Arye aside as he begins to march back towards the man in armor.  Both blades are suddenly in Shorty’s hands.  As he matches towards the man Shorty speaks very clearly.  “No bery smart, Old Man.  Maybeso youse fixes dis, me no gonna has ta hurts youse so muches.”  Shprty closes to attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:40, Thu 18 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1904 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 18:06
  • msg #890

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft casts dispel magic on Ayre and Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2419 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 20:45
  • msg #891

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 890):

Trysk holds his action until he sees what the armored man does and what the effect of Morteft's spell is.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3856 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 02:37
  • msg #892

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 891):

Morteft's Dispel Magic will go next round, it is area of effect so it will get all in a 30' cube and possibly affect every spell on the characters.

Shorty moves forward toward the man in armor and Tzar happily moves with him.  Tzar grabs the pommel on his left bracer and a 3' blade of flame emanates from the pommel, the man in armor seems a little surprised by this event.

As Shorty and Tzar cross back into the Eastern section of the room, symbols glow on the ceiling, Shorty and Tzar are wracked with severe pain - both are now -4 to hit an -2 on AC.  The initial onslaught of pain staggers both warriors.

The warrior sits down again and reaches toward the left side of the desk.  A massive volley of arrows fly out from the wall behind the desk.  The volley starts at a little higher than 4' and sort of silhouettes the desk an man in armor - arrows fly above his head at about 5' in height.

The arrows are too high to hit Warwick and fly harlessly overhead.  However the rest of you .. both Shorty and Tzar are hit by 3 (-3 from stoneskin), Morteft, Trysk and Ez'ard are hit by 2 (-2 from stoneskin) and Ayre is hit by 1 (7 damage).  After the volley the man in armor stands again.

OOC:Trysk may go and then we'll continue

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1905 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 02:58
  • msg #893

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: He has to place the entire cube in the room?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3857 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 12:08
  • msg #894

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 893):

No, it is not like fireball expanding into available space, it would be a 30' cube based on where it was centered, cropped by walls.  Using Warwick as the center, since he is at a door it would be roughly 15'x30' - 15' extending back from the door.

I will try to get a battlemap together so you can see where I currently see the characters.

Initially it was Shorty and Warwick at the doors - Shorty left, Warwick right.  Behind them Ez'ard (left) and Tzar.  Behind them Ayre (left), Trysk, Morteft.  Tzar and Shorty have since moved and are just inside the right side extension of the room.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2474 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 13:52
  • msg #895

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  I want to clarify that the armored man is now seated in his chair.  No real ability to use his sword or to effectively dodge sword swings.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3858 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 14:46
  • msg #896

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 895):

The man in armor stood up again after the arrow volley.  Even if he was seated he could still defend and deflect with sword and attackers would be hampered a bit by needing to reach over a desk, he would not get Dex bonus and not really attack much.

BTW the desk is about 3' deep and tall, roughly 6' wide.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1906 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 16:29
  • msg #897

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Confusion gives a new save each round?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3859 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 16:45
  • msg #898

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 897):

Actually the spell was Chaos, and only 1 save, those affected get rechecked for an action each round for the duration.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2475 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 16:59
  • msg #899

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will stomp towards the man in armor with both swords in position to strike.  There is a very determined set to Shorty’s face.

OOC:  Waiting to be told I can attack.  I don’t think a three foot desk is going to impact much with Shorty’s height and reach.  Unless the armored man wants to crawl undwer the desk.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:13, Fri 19 Jan.
Morteft
player, 1907 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 17:48
  • msg #900

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says to the man, "What is the password and how do we remove the affect of it from our friends?"
Trysk
player, 2420 posts
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 23:20
  • msg #901

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 900):

OOC - Sorry for the delay. Just returned from a work trip in the Netherlands.

BIC - Trysk casts Magic Missile at the armored man.
Shorty
player, 2476 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 02:38
  • msg #902

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

TOOG:  Totally out of Game....  Any of you avid readers that might be interested in a test read?  I am working hard on book I'm not sure which.  Its a total break awy from anything I have done so far.  Not a hint of Shorty or F'lar.  I decided I needed to explore the origins of the motral races on our world.  Where did orc, elves, drow, dwarves, etc come from.  Shorty is based on the year 4000 or so AD.  But the races were created by the evil mages of science in 2019 and onward.  Anyway, I have the first half of the book pretty much done with a couple of people editing.  But my editer isn't a fantasy fan so I am looking for someone who is to tell me if the story line is any good.  This one is different and many of the events and places are rather realistic.  Send me a PM or email if you are at all interested.  Thanks
Ron, The DM
GM, 3860 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 14:27
  • msg #903

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 902):

TOGO:  I am not much of a reader, have dyslexia so it is somewhat slow.  However my wife and daughter are very much so, as a matter of fact my daughter is writing her own set of novels.

--Ron
Ron, The DM
GM, 3861 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 14:59
  • msg #904

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 901):

OOC: And away we go.

Trysk casts a Magic Missile spell and fires away; however all of the missiles dissipates about 5' in front of the man in armor.

Shorty and Tzar bear down on the man in armor with staggered steps, waves of pain wrack their bodies.  Then Tzar disappears and reappears to the man in armor's left.  The man in armor is slightly taken aback at this and Tzar is able to get in an attack, he manages a hit but does no apparent damage.  The man in armor regains his composure and attacks, hitting Tzar twice but no apparent damage to Tzar.  The MiA says "Tricky ones I see.  A true test this may be."

OOC: Shorty may get his attacks in from across the desk.  I will set up for next round below.

Morteft says "What is the password and how do we remove the affect of it from our friends?"  The MiA yells as he engages with Shorty & Tzar.   "Non-believers receive no password."

This round Warwick continues to stand confused, Ez'ard will attack Trysk, Trysk will stand there confused and Ayre attacks Morteft again same method.

OOC: Morteft still casting Dispel Magic?

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1908 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 15:41
  • msg #905

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft does cast dispel magic.
Ez'ard
player, 966 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 16:28
  • msg #906

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Does Ez’ard have enough control that he can cast his minor globe of invulnerability as a defensive measure? If attacking he would use first one then the other of his new throwing daggers
Ron, The DM
GM, 3862 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 16:32
  • msg #907

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 906):

Throwing daggers it is.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2421 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 17:01
  • msg #908

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 907):

I guess Trysk just stands there...doh!
Shorty
player, 2477 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 17:29
  • msg #909

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty reaches the desk and begins to swing.  He asks New Horizons if there is anything to be done about the pain.  As shorty attacks, he presses his legs hard against the desk to see if it will move towards the MIA.


<< The -4 to  hit is factored into these results
NH          11 hits AC -13    for 35 pts
TS            16 Hits AC -15    for 23 pts
NH            5  hits AC -7     for 29 pts
TS             15 hits AC -14     for 17 pts
NH             5 hits AC -7     for 25 pts>>
Ron, The DM
GM, 3863 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 18:09
  • msg #910

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 909):

Of the 5 of attacks Shorty's attacks only 3 hit and they bounce off.

New round,

Morteft will begin casting his spell.

Ayre fires again at Motreft and hits with the first and misses with the second, the first bounces away.

Ez'ard throw his daggers at Trysk, he hits with both but they glance off.

Morteft casts his spell.  He successfully removes stoneskin from Warwick, Ez'ard and Trysk but fails to remove the effects of the Chaos spell from any of them.

Tzar and the man in armor trade blows, Tzar hitting twice, both bouncing and the MiA hitting 3 times also bouncing.  The MiA also positions himself closer to the  E wall, effectively making Shorty need to clear the desk to attack the MiA in a meaningful way.  Shorty can still get 3 decent attacks in before needing to move.

Following round will be, Warwick act as normal, Ez'ard will stand confused, Ayre will wander away .. toward the wall you teleported to, Trysk will attack Ez'ard, weapon or attack spell, upto player.

Actions next round?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1909 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 18:25
  • msg #911

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will magic missile the man in armor.
Morteft
player, 1910 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 18:27
  • msg #912

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft laughs. "Let's see if we can last long enough for our companions to regain their senses."
Warwick
player, 2292 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 18:53
  • msg #913

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 910):

*Morteft, do ye want me to help with the man behind the desk or occupy Ez'ard and Ayre?*
Morteft
player, 1911 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 18:58
  • msg #914

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 913):

*Try hold person on them or tie them up. Until that chaos spell runs out, we are at its mercy....it will likely affect you too. If I couldn't dispel it from any of you, it is at a very, very high level. Maybe drop your girdle as well. You will do less damage if you attack one of us.*
Warwick
player, 2293 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 19:14
  • msg #915

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 914):

Warwick casts hold person on Ayre and Ez'ard.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3864 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 19:27
  • msg #916

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 915):

In their current state Ayre and Ez'ard will have -2 on the save vs magic.

Morteft casts Magic Missile and the missiles will dissipate before they get to the man in armor.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1912 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 19:34
  • msg #917

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 916):

*Either he is an anti-paladin or the desk is magically protecting him.*
Shorty
player, 2478 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 20:21
  • msg #918

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


.  If the desk doesn’t move with shorty leaning into it hard against it (See previous post), Shorty will move around the desk as he is attacking.  Also, any response from NG about the pain?

<< TS        16 Hits AC -15    for 20 pts
NH          18 hits AC -10    for 29 pts
TS            13 Hits AC -12    for 23 pts
NH          12   hits AC -14     for 25 pts
TS             15   hits AC -14     for 17 pts>>
Ayre Vafir
player, 27 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 20:56
  • msg #919

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Arye saved (rolled a 12, needed a 10).
Trysk
player, 2422 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 21:18
  • msg #920

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 919):

Trysk attacks Ez'ard with Sizzle.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3865 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 21:46
  • msg #921

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 918):

OOC: oopps , NG says that only Dispel Magic or spell ends will remove the pain.

Desk is part of the floor so it will not move

Shorty's attacks bounce off and he moves around the edge of the desk so he can attack the MiA properly.

Trysk is able to hit with Sizzle and since Ez'ard's stoneskin is gone Ez'ard takes 15 points of damage.

Ez'ard makes his save with a 19.

Next round

Ayre still wanders, Trysk begins to follow Ayre, Warwick is confused again and so is Ez'ard.

Actions?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2294 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 22:16
  • msg #922

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  Isn't Warwick immune to confusion because of his high wisdom?
Morteft
player, 1913 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 23:27
  • msg #923

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 922):

OOC: Did the hold person go off?
Morteft
player, 1914 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 23:29
  • msg #924

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 923):

Morteft will cast hold person on Trysk, Ayre and Ez'ard...should be at a -4 save minimum and -20% MR

OOC: Need a 23 wisdom to be immune to chaos.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3866 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 23:32
  • msg #925

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 922):

Warwick's Wis is good enough for confusion yes, not for Chaos though.

Both Ayre and Ez'ard saved vs the Hold Spell by Warwick - that was Ez'ard's save that was mentioned.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2423 posts
Sun 21 Jan 2024
at 23:48
  • msg #926

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 925):

OOC - Crap, forgot Stoneskins were dispelled.

BIC - Trysk follows Ayre.
Ez'ard
player, 967 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 00:43
  • msg #927

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard is so confused! LOL Hopefully someone can fix that soon.
Shorty
player, 2479 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 01:37
  • msg #928

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Shorty growls at the MIA, “How long youse spell gonna last.  Hit youse many times.  Gonna hits youse many mo.  Den gonna bees dead.”

<< NH     10 hits AC -12    for 29 pts
TS            16  Hits AC -15    for 24 pts
NH           11  hits AC -13     for 28 pts
TS             13 hits AC -12     for 19 pts
NH            20 hits AC -22     for 28 pts>>
Ron, The DM
GM, 3867 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 02:25
  • msg #929

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 928):

OOC: new round

The MiA looks to be hasted he is moving quite fast.

Morteft begins casting his spell while Tzar & Shorty attack the MiA while the rest wander or stand confused.

Morteft's spell goes off, Trysk, Ayre and Ez'ard need to make a save vs magic at -4.

MiA replies to Shorty, "Then glory awaits."  he attacks Shorty this time hitting 5 times, all bouncing.  Shorty and Tzar hit the MiA with a barrage of strikes .. most of them bounce.  Then Shorty's last strike gets thru and the MiA grunts.  Tzar's last strike gets thru and this time the MiA does not grunt for his head falls to the left as his body falls to the right.

"A fine strike Sol." Tzar remarks as the MiA's head falls away.

OOC: Need saving throws

The battle ends but the Chaos spell is still active.  Tzar and Shorty are still in a great deal of pain.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1915 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 03:45
  • msg #930

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 929):

Morteft will go over to the desk and check for anything that might act as a control mechansim, look for notes, booklets and the like about the entrance. *You guys may need to subdue those folks until they regain their senses.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3868 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 12:40
  • msg #931

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 930):

Morteft finds 5 pieces of paper on the desk and the 5 sheets cover a small volume that looked like it was part of the pile of papers.  The 5 sheets of paper seem to be a visitors log, names or creature type, many names look like gibberish, there is even a Grog, with an occupation/class as Grog.  Morteft will notice the other two names Dualis mentioned, the cleric Lasco and the fighter Alazar, both seemed to visit a while back if the sheets were in chronological order. He also notices a peculiar name .. 'Master' with a title of 'Traveller'.  The small volume is leather bound with a bronze filigree on the front, back and spine.

There is a cushioned chair of red oak at the desk, the front of the desk is plain except for 4 gems set into the desk, a green and red on the right side and a blue and clear gem on the left side.  The gems are one atop the other with the red and clear gems about 3" below the green and blue gems.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2480 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 13:23
  • msg #932

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty returns his swords to their scabbards before grabbing the head and tossing it hard across the room.  He aims for the far wall with hopes of leaving a pretty mark on that wall.  Then shorty pulls a rope from his pack and lopoks for a friend to tie up.
Trysk
player, 2424 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 13:30
  • msg #933

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 929):

Ugh...Trysk makes his save.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3869 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 13:55
  • msg #934

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 933):

Trysk and Ayre will make it to the back wall and just start walking into the wall, bumping back a foot or so and walking into the wall again and continue that cycle. Both Warwick and Ez'ard just stare into space.  The two pairs are on opposite sides of the room about 40' from each other.

Morteft has enough understanding of the spell to guess that Ayre and Trysk will just stay at the wall till the spell ends; while Warwick and Ez'ard may still have a chance at 'individual' action.

Who will be be restrained?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1916 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 14:27
  • msg #935

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy


Morteft says, *Restrain Warwick and Ez'ard until the spell ends. Probably need to take off Warwick's girdle so he doesn't break the ropes. I would start with him since he can deal a lot of damage quickly.*
Morteft
player, 1917 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 15:48
  • msg #936

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will take all the papers and use the rod of alertness to detect magic. He will toss all magic from the fellow into a sack (using another stack to handle them) and then toss his head into a water-proof sack. *We may want to question him later.*

He looks at the gems. *Ok, so these do some things. One is probably an alarm. Probably red. The clear one might stop the alarm. Hard to say for the other two. One of them may have activated the defenses of this desk too. Too bad it is attached.*
Ez'ard
player, 968 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 16:05
  • msg #937

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard rolled an unmodified “7”
Ron, The DM
GM, 3870 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 17:06
  • msg #938

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 936):

The whole area is magical but Morteft can discern that the headless man in armor's plate armor is magical, he has 2 rings, and his long sword; which shocks Morteft thru the sack (burning it) for 10 points and a steely voice says 'Take your stinking hands off me, you damn dirty human.'

Morteft will also notice that the neck of the body seems to be healing until after removing the rings.  He places the head of the man in armor into a sack as well.

Ez'ard just barely saves.  Tzar will take care of Warwick, first taking off the belt and wrapping Warwick up in some rope.  Shorty will take care of Ez'ard.

After 2 minutes Ez'ard becomes docile and tries to roll toward the wall where Ayre and Trysk ar located until he is stopped.  Warwick goes from a stunned state to yelling obscenities and demanding release or cut of various body parts of somebody to 'did you have to tie the ropes so tight and what have we found?' to remaining dazed for the next few minutes.

After another 8 minutes Trysk, Ayre, Ez'ard and Warwick are all back to their senses again.

Actions?

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1918 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 17:18
  • msg #939

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 938):

Morteft will double bag the sack. "You are going to be sorry you did that, blade."
Morteft
player, 1919 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 17:19
  • msg #940

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 939):

OOC: He would have put the sword in the scabbard for it before putting it in the sack. FYI.
Trysk
player, 2425 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:02
  • msg #941

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 940):

After a Trysk recovers, he asks Morteft, "How is it that you weren't affected by Chaos? We also need to find a defense against that."
Morteft
player, 1920 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:08
  • msg #942

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Anti-magic will protect us from it, but I don't have it today.*
Trysk
player, 2426 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:16
  • msg #943

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 942):

Trysk nods, *I have one left still.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3871 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:17
  • msg #944

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 939):

You hear a steely raspberry come from the sword, 'I'm sorry already, I've been defiled.'

The leather bound volume was also magical, forgot to list it.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2427 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:21
  • msg #945

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 943):

Trysk adds, *There was something blocking detection spells on the armored guy. Any idea if it was something on him or the stone desk?*
Morteft
player, 1921 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:23
  • msg #946

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will be careful with the book as well then before putting it into the sack.

OOC: Once everyone is back to their senses.

*Probably the desk, but it might be one of these items. Ok, let's go deeper if you have anti-magic and find a place we can hole up. I would like to see if I can open a pocket dimension here via magnificient mansion. If we can, this becomes a bit easier. If not, we are going to be having some issues being safe.*
Trysk
player, 2428 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 18:51
  • msg #947

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 946):

Trysk nods, *It's a one time shot from my ring until you or another mage can recharge it.*

Trysk will cast Stoneskin on himself and anyone else requiring it, *I have 3 spells left and it's best I use them now since I may lose my bonus spells if we need the anti-magic shell.*
Morteft
player, 1922 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 19:00
  • msg #948

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*I have two stoneskins memorized as well if anyone needs it.* Morteft adds.
Shorty
player, 2481 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 19:01
  • msg #949

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Since he missed a lot of the action, Shorty will stay on guard against any new arrivals into the room.  This place seems to attract a lot of people.  If Morteft doesn’t need the visitor log,  Shorty will place those pages in one of his magic pockets to give to Penny for her dragon council to review.


OOC:   Djd the pain fade away during the ejght hour wait?  Also, Cam I get an exact list of the magic found for my treasure file?
Ron, The DM
GM, 3872 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 19:10
  • msg #950

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 949):

OOC: It takes 8 minutes for the Chaos to wear off, it takes longer than that for the pain, so the pain is still going on.

Magic items: plate armor, long sword, 2 rings and a book.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1923 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2024
at 21:22
  • msg #951

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 950):

OOC: I updated the commmunity chest for this adventure. It is here: https://docs.google.com/spread.../edit#gid=2038824330
Ez'ard
player, 969 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 00:46
  • msg #952

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Once Ez’ard is released he mentions he has one stoneskin spell and can handle himself for now. He asks, “If you cast anti-magic will that ruin the stoneskin again?” He waits for an answer before casting the spell.
Morteft
player, 1924 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 00:48
  • msg #953

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 952):

Morteft shakes his head. *It will only impact it while you stand in it. Once you step out, it will be back.* He looks to Trysk. *You want to do the honors and anti-magic shell the door? Shorty and Warwick can then force it open after Ez'ard and you check for traps.*
Ez'ard
player, 970 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 00:50
  • msg #954

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard nods and casts his stoneskin on himself. He wanders over to the doors and begins inspecting it and around it to include the floor and ceiling. He will use his spectacles during the inspection.
Morteft
player, 1925 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 00:52
  • msg #955

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 954):

As Ez'ard moves toward the door, Morteft says, *STOP! You don't want to be chaosed again. Wait until the anti-magic shell is cast and you will need to do a manual inspection. Magic and magic items will not work.*
Warwick
player, 2295 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 01:06
  • msg #956

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"I think I need a stoneskin again, lad.  And does anyone need healing?" asks Warwick.
Morteft
player, 1926 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 01:11
  • msg #957

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft will cast stoneskin on Warwick.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3873 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 01:39
  • msg #958

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 957):

OOC: Will move to a new thread soon.

You reload your stoneskins and start healing magic - I think only Ez'ard got injured, both Tzar and Shorty's stoneskins are almost gone, Morteft got hit 4 of his SS as well.

Trysk casts his anti-magic and moves toward the doors.  Ez'ard looks them over as best he can normally since his specs will not work in anti-magic.  He determines there are no traps on the doors or locks for that matter.

Will Warwick and Shorty attempt to open the doors?


OOC: Since we have a new player and it tends to be forgotten - here is the list of bonus XP's.

The other ways to gain experience:
   Gain 10xp for every hit point lost
   Gain 20xp per level of Cleric spell cast
   Gain 50xp per level of Mage spell cast
   200/polymorph - caused by an adversary
   500/level drain from monster/spell/item
   1000/stoning - you actually became stone not smoked some exotic weed.
   5000 xps/death (characters own death)

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1927 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 01:42
  • msg #959

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: Thanks for reposting that. I might track it this time. :)
Trysk
player, 2429 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 02:07
  • msg #960

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 958):

Trysk cast Stoneskin on himself, Shorty, Tzar and Ayre (he assumes Ez'ard can cast the spell now, too) before changing rings and casting Anti-magic Shell.

Trysk grumbles, "I can't wait until I can cast it myself!"
Morteft
player, 1928 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 02:09
  • msg #961

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, "I will recharge it for the time being."
Warwick
player, 2296 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 02:16
  • msg #962

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick grabs the door and pulls it open.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3874 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 02:40
  • msg #963

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 962):

The door does not budge.  Shorty joins in and the doors still do not budge, almost if they are welded shut.

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2482 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 02:56
  • msg #964

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty will watch Warwick attempt the door.  If he fails, Shorty will move up and try to open it.  “Me tinks door maybeso like me.  Chaos bees good ting.”
Morteft
player, 1929 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 03:05
  • msg #965

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC: What is the door made of? Are there hinges?

*I am guessing that we have to guess at the buttons on the desk or guess the password to get this open. It seems the anti-magic isn't enough to work on it.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3875 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 12:47
  • msg #966

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 965):

The doors are made of metal, there are no hinges that can be seen.

--DM2
Trysk
player, 2430 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 14:09
  • msg #967

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 965):

*Risky ploy, but one of those rings seemed to help him regenerate. If we put it back on him, maybe I could get the info from his head before he awakens.*
Warwick
player, 2297 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 14:17
  • msg #968

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Or I could cast speak with the dead.* replies Warwick.
Trysk
player, 2431 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 14:43
  • msg #969

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 968):

*Ah, much better option, but will he give us the info?*
Morteft
player, 1930 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 14:47
  • msg #970

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Ok, cast speak with dead then.* Morteft replies.
Warwick
player, 2298 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 14:57
  • msg #971

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Get yer questions ready.*

Warwick casts speak with the dead.
Morteft
player, 1931 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:11
  • msg #972

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 971):

*How about:

Are the gems on the desk activated by touching them?

(OOC: If yes, then...)

What does the green gem do when touched?

What does the blue gem do when touched?

What does the clear gem do when touched?

What does the red gem do when touched?

Or something like that? How many questions do you get?*
Trysk
player, 2432 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:14
  • msg #973

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 972):

*Ha! Maybe we should have used this this with the cloud giants! In any case, I think we should ask more direct questions:
How do open this door safely?
What's on the other side of this door?
Where is the red dragon's lair?*
Morteft
player, 1932 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:17
  • msg #974

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft says, *Maybe just how do we open the door? Drop the safely since he will say you need a password.*
Trysk
player, 2433 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:31
  • msg #975

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 974):

*You're assuming there even is a password. I couldn't tell that he was telling lies, but I'm sure he was.*
Morteft
player, 1933 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:34
  • msg #976

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft nods. *Maybe so. Let's see what he says.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3876 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:44
  • msg #977

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 976):

Warwick casts Speak with the Dead on the man in armor.  You hear a slightly muffled "Malcontents", as if someone is speaking in a bag.

Warwick may now ask his question 5, not 3, ere the other side he see.

OOC: What are the questions?

--DM2
Warwick
player, 2299 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 15:56
  • msg #978

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

"How do we open the doors?" he asks the head.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3877 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 16:09
  • msg #979

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 978):

I will assume Morteft takes the head out of the sack.

The head responds 'You a lowly priest ask me for how to open the doors!  Pull on the rings of course.  Dwarves, so far your like the rest.'

OOC: Remember, the dead will be evasive and somewhat literally interpret questions especially if they significantly differ in alignment from the caster.

--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:12, Tue 23 Jan.
Warwick
player, 2300 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 16:17
  • msg #980

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

OOC:  I had forgotten that the dead will be difficult.

*Okay, we need to be more precise with our questions.  This guy's not going to answer the question willingly.*
Trysk
player, 2434 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 16:20
  • msg #981

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 980):

Trysk checks if ESP is effective on the head.

*Perhaps we either ask what is the password to open the door or Morteft's questions about what hairball when you push each of those buttons on the desk.*
This message was last edited by the player at 16:22, Tue 23 Jan.
Ron, The DM
GM, 3878 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 16:23
  • msg #982

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Trysk (msg # 981):

ESP is not effective on the MiA anymore.

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1934 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 17:18
  • msg #983

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Ask it: 'will pressing one of the gems open the door?' - a yes or no question might help us.*
Warwick
player, 2301 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 17:19
  • msg #984

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick addresses the head.  "Will pressing one of the gems at the desk open the door?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3879 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 17:24
  • msg #985

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 984):

Warwick asks "Will pressing one of the gems at the desk open the door?"  a voice from a ghostly image surrounding the head speaks 'What else' in confirmation and then adds 'You sniveling unkempt dwarf.'

--DM2
Morteft
player, 1935 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 17:30
  • msg #986

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 985):

*Ok, let's do a binary search. Is the gem on the right side of the desk?*
Warwick
player, 2302 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 17:39
  • msg #987

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Do ye want to do that or ask other questions?  I can use an augury to determine which gem.  We can ask other questions of the head if ye want to gain more information of this place.* replies Warwick.
Morteft
player, 1936 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 17:41
  • msg #988

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 987):

*Auguries can be incorrect, if I am not mistaken. I don't think he will get anything useful from this guy but if anyone has any good questions, go for it.*
Shorty
player, 2483 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 18:47
  • msg #989

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty groans in frustration as the duscyssion goes on and on.  “Tinkin liks smart peoples again.  No bery smart.  No askin how ta open door.  Knowed dat already.    Askin hows ta unlocks da door and hows ta turn off da trap.”
Ez'ard
player, 971 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2024
at 20:44
  • msg #990

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Ez’ard sits back and lets the ‘smart’ ones work out the answers.
Warwick
player, 2303 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 04:35
  • msg #991

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

*Any objections if I ask one of Shorty's questions?* asks Warwick.
Morteft
player, 1937 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 04:40
  • msg #992

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 991):

Morteft laughs. *Go for it.*
Warwick
player, 2304 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 04:48
  • msg #993

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Warwick asks the head.  "Which gem unlocks the door?"
Ron, The DM
GM, 3880 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 10:09
  • msg #994

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Warwick (msg # 993):

OOC: I could be real nasty and say 'one on the desk' ...

Warwick asks "Which gem unlocks the door?" the ghostly image sort of roles it's eyes "Oh how long shall I put up with you. Look to the right."

--DM2
Shorty
player, 2484 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 14:49
  • msg #995

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Shorty growls in frustration at not being able to make Warwick understand.  “Whiches color marble on da dest unlock da door?”
Morteft
player, 1938 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 15:37
  • msg #996

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Shorty (msg # 995):

Morteft says, *Shorty, use the amulet to communicate.*
Shorty
player, 2485 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2024
at 23:40
  • msg #997

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 996):

Shorty gives Moprteft a sad look.  "Too muches noise in me head some a da times.  Us bees only one here cept fer dead guy.  Who him gonna tells?"
Morteft
player, 1939 posts
Thu 25 Jan 2024
at 00:05
  • msg #998

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

Morteft nods. *I understand, but you never know who might be listening or scrying with magic especially in this place.*
Ron, The DM
GM, 3882 posts
Thu 25 Jan 2024
at 00:18
  • msg #999

Re: Delith:Back to Normalcy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 998):

OOC: New thread started .. Delith:Raid on Black Doom

--DM2
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