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The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

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The Storyteller
NPC, 674 posts
The Bard
Sun 14 Dec 2008
at 21:56
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The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As everyone settles in behind the ward most exhausted and hungry, others heart-broken or heart-sick, a small fire is prepared for warmth and comfort as well as the preparation of a hot meal.  Something needed even though food had only been consumed a short time ago.

Marissa leaves all that to the rest of you as she carefully undoes the various straps of the pack and begins to remove various items that are carefully stored within.

Besides a rather large book and a writing kit, some clothes that would fit Sarah, a mess kit and some trail rations there are six items of note.  The largest a helm, a pair of boots and a belt.

Three other items are wrapped in silk cloth, two rings and an wrist bracelet.

The leather bound and clasped book is clearly Sarah's journal glancing at the first few pages, a journal that goes back for just over a year.  This must be her most current journal.

[Private to Marissa: You know that Sarah was forever keeping a journal as she was always having this idea or that thought and without it down on paper it was hard to keep track of everything she had going at once.]
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Asurii
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Sun 14 Dec 2008
at 22:46
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

<<Watch, I will cook.>>> Asurii's fingers signed.

In typical Aiel fashion Asurii ignors her injuries and moves to get a fire going. She set up a tri-pod to hang the cookpot over the fire, which she kept low and as smokeless as possible.  Then she gathered supplies to make a nutritious soup.  Normally, she or Raiel would have hunted for meat for the pot, but she made do with what was packed at Emond's Field, better to not leave the warded area.  She stared with water and dried meat and cooked it until it was almost tender, added, some smoked sausages cut up, and vegetables. To thicken the soup she pulled apart bits of bread and cast it into the pot, stirring it till the bread fell apart and the broth thickened.

"The Soup is finished,"  She stood and beckoned Raiel to eat as she stood up to take watch.
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The Storyteller
NPC, 675 posts
The Bard
Sun 14 Dec 2008
at 23:02
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa flips through to the last few pages and begins reading:

   A few weeks ago I came across six items at the dig at Heris, locked in a strong box and protected by a failing weave to prevent the contents from aging.  I believe these items are from the Breaking and the parchment scrolls that I found with them would seem to indicate this as well.

    It was a prophecy written by Kessa, a woman known to have the Sight in that age and who accurately foretold of events within her visions.

    This one speaks of a time when Tarmon Gai'don is near where the Three - a Triad of powerful servants of the Dark One join together to attempt to circumvent the Dark One's prison.  Blessed with abilities beyond normal kin, she prophecied that these three would attempt to break four seals on the Serpent's prison and if they succeeded that he would walk the world before the Light was ready to meet him in the Final Battle.

     Kessa claimed they would invoke a mighty ritual between them but it required the souls and minds of a Wise Woman, a Madman, and an Archer from without the Wheel.

     That five would oppose but without the six items of power that they would fail.  The Helm and the Belt she said must go to the one who takes others burdens.  The Dawnstar to the one who Sees Without Seeing.  I can only surmise that she means the bracelet.  The rings to be worn separately by two who are one and the Boots to the Noble Seeker of Love and Family.

     They were named in the parchment as follows Attanu's Belt, the Boots of Suran, the Dawnstar, the Helm of Majesty, the Ring of the Maiden and the Ring of the Spear.

     The prophecy does not speak of who these Three are but indicates that they are powerful.  Then Darkfriends took Roger Riverside but I managed to make one talk after I captured him.  I learned that they were also after Jennor Elan and from what I have learned he has disappeared.  Could they be the Madman and the Archer for my sources say and the Darkfriend confirmed that they were serving a special master, one that stayed aloof from the Forsaken though I wonder if they too are Forsaken after a manner...but who then would be the Wise Woman.

     The Prophecy mentioned where the five would be and as near as I can tell it will be on the wild plains many leagues east from Tar Valon near the Spine of the World...that they will be traveling to find the one whose body lives without.  I do not understand this yet but I will...I must get to the site as it is only a few short weeks away.  I wish I could talk to Marissa, she would know more about this.



     I am here now.  Sher'tem has gone ahead to scout.  Something isn't right here.  He believes we may be near the fortress of one of the Three.  The one in fact who took Roger, poor Roger...I have gleaned what will be done to them and if I do not find the Five in the next week, the ritual where he will be sacrificed will break one of the Seals and his soul...oh his poor soul...



     Sher'tem is dead now...I felt the Darkhounds kill him.  They are coming for me now.  I am sure he found one of the Triad's residences to the east or at least an indication that it was near.  I cannot outrun them.  Whomever finds this, I beg thee find the five and deliver these to them.  The Prophecy claimed they are three women and two men.  I beg thee as well if you are of good heart and mind travel east, find the One who is of the Three, of the Triad and rescue the one known as Roger Riverside before one of the Seals is broken.  I beg thee...

     Oh mercy...I can hear them now.  I must protect this all.  May the Light bless what I have tried to do.

     Sarah Sedai.

The date written at the bottom is today's date.
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Raiel
player, 551 posts
Mon 15 Dec 2008
at 00:07
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel took up the first watch as Asurii perpared a meal.  Taren has sat sown and barely stirred, Addaru kept near Marissa but was also quiet. Marissa was examining the pack of the fallen friend.

The day had included a hard fought battle, costly in terms of injuries and the woman who had lost her life. Especially since she  was known to Marissa and had been called sister. The burning of the body was strange to her.  Aiel did things much differently, the dead were buried standing up and facing ease towards the sunrise where they would greet He Who Comes with the Dawn when he returned.  However, they were alive and with rest would recover.

When Asurii called out sometime later that the soup was ready she waited until Asurii ate first and then took her post and went to eat a bowl of soup. thought before eating her own portion she passed out a bowl of the hot steaming soup to Taren, Addaru, and Marissa. Here this will help and then you need to rest.

The warmth of the hot soup was appreciated, a bread-thickened broth of dried meat, spicy sausage and vegetables was hardy and would sustain them well. Asurii had a good hand for cooking. She frequently kidded her about being a good prospect as a wife.  Asurii usually would take s swing at her for that.  Raiel would bloke it mostly but sometime Asurii got through to her.  Either way they would end up laughing about it all and both woudl swear they would never give up their spears for a man.
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Marissa
GM, 569 posts
Mon 15 Dec 2008
at 02:22
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As Marissa unpacked the pack, she carefully set the cloths and other items aside and read the journal. She tried to cypher what was written. It seemed clear, but if she was wrong.

Finally, after some time, she spoke to the others.

"Sarah stumbled upon something that is well worth risking all our lives for. There was a Seer, a long time ago. she foresaw that 3 Forsaken would try to release the Dark One and if successful, it would be before the Light was ready for the Final battle."

"Three people would be needed for this ritual, a madman, an archer, and a wise woman. Roger, Jennor, and now Mirya have been taken."

"There would be 5 that could only stop this plot with the aid of these items. Those five are named as the two who are one, the noble seeker of love and family, the one who sees without seeing, and the one who takes others burdens."
Marissa
GM, 570 posts
Mon 15 Dec 2008
at 02:48
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa picked up the two rings.

"These are the rings of the Maiden, and the Rings of the Spear. Each of you should wear one of them." Marissa holds the two rings out in the palm of her hand for the twins to grab.

"Taren, are you noble born by chance?"
Asurii
player, 486 posts
Mon 15 Dec 2008
at 03:17
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurri listens carefully, Wheel weaves as the Wheel will, I pray the Light guides us to prevent the breaking osf the seals.  Asurii the reaches for both rings and put one in each hand and then behind her back. "Let the Light guide the chooser to the ring that is best for her."

She brings the hands forward and holds them out for Raiel to choose.
Raiel
player, 552 posts
Mon 15 Dec 2008
at 07:14
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel listens to Marissa's words, they were not so strange considering all that had happened to them so far and what had brought them here to begin wiht.  She clearly remembers the spirit world about how Emon's Field would be overrun by Trollocs if they did not do something.  Prophetic words it seems after all.  Considering Marissa's friend being here with these items and the story she wrote done.  All the piece were falling together.

They were the five she had not doubts about that. two men three woman, all the descriptors seemed to fit as well as she knew them except about the noble but she know he was searching for his family and Mirya,  She was his love-Raiel found that interesting as well.  Off course Addaru took on burdens not his own because he was Marissa's Warder,a and Asurii and she were the two who were one.

Asurii reached out her hands holding the two rings.  Raiel really did not care which she took but she considered the matter first and silently asked the Light for guidance and then she reached for the one in her right hand.  Sure in the knowledge that it was the one she should wear just because she choose it.

Raiel took up the ring and opened herself to the one power to discover, if she could, what ring this was, before she slipped in  on whatever finger fit it best.
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Taren Gildar
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Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 00:02
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa picked up the two rings.

"These are the rings of the Maiden, and the Rings of the Spear. Each of you should wear one of them." Marissa holds the two rings out in the palm of her hand for the twins to grab.

"Taren, are you noble born by chance?"


Taren shakes his head no, "But I do believe I am noble of heart and I do seek my family..."

Taren stutters to an ackward pause then a blush begins to climb his neck and flame his face before he can go on.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 845 posts
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Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 00:05
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru looks up from resting his chin on his chest, saving Taren from continuing, "Trust me.  Taren fits the Noble Seeker.  I am the one who takes on other's burdens. Though I will not speak of it except to say there could be no one else among us given all things."
The Storyteller
NPC, 676 posts
The Bard
Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 00:11
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
Raiel took up the ring and opened herself to the one power to discover, if she could, what ring this was, before she slipped in  on whatever finger fit it best.


Engraved upon the ring is the symbol of a young woman, unclothed from the waist up, depicted in what appears to be some type of defensive stance.  Raiel has taken the Ring of the Maiden.

As she delves the ring with the One Power she comes to realize it is a unique item with definitely some type of affinity or alignment with the One Power but whatever those special qualities are, it will take Raiel some time to unlock its secrets.
Marissa
GM, 571 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 00:41
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles at Addaru and says, "Then these are for you," handing him the belt and the helm.

"Taren, the boots go to you and the bracelet to me."

"From here, we must go East. Sarah's Warder was killed in that direction thinking he had found one of the Three's hideouts, or was very near."
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Asurii
player, 487 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 01:44
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


"Raiel, it might be a good time to use you statuette of the desert hawk.  Maybe you can connect with a bird out over the area where we will be going."

Asurii slips the ring of which ever finger it fits and then focuses on standing watch.

Once Asurii has finished her watch, she takes a second bowl of soup, for it was their practice never to over eat.  She found a place to sit and took out the ring that had been left to her.  She, too, gathers the One Power and examines the ring.
Marissa
GM, 572 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2008
at 02:04
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa follows suit, probing the bracelet with spirit and studying it.

Weavesight 25
Knowledge One Power 35
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Taren Gildar
player, 366 posts
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Wed 17 Dec 2008
at 21:59
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods to Asurii as he accepts the boots from Marissa.  Beyond the exhaustion, there is the look of one in conflict...of one torn in two directions.

Slumping to the ground, "I will try but I must rest first."
The Storyteller
NPC, 677 posts
The Bard
Wed 17 Dec 2008
at 22:02
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
Once Asurii has finished her watch, she takes a second bowl of soup, for it was their practice never to over eat.  She found a place to sit and took out the ring that had been left to her.  She, too, gathers the One Power and examines the ring.


Asurii too delves the ring with the One Power only to realize it is a unique item.  It definitely has a type of affinity or alignment with the One Power but whatever those special qualities are, it will take some time to unlock its secrets.

For the moment what the Ring of the Spear may do is unknown however Asurii is left with the feeling it is safe to wear.
The Storyteller
NPC, 678 posts
The Bard
Wed 17 Dec 2008
at 22:09
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa follows suit, probing the bracelet with spirit and studying it.

Weavesight 25
Knowledge One Power 35


After some time Marissa is certain of three things though how they all fit together is another story.  It is certainly a sa'angreal that greatly amplies the use of One Power but only when multiple channelers are linked.

The Dawnstar itself has something to do with containment of the One Power.  Marissa comes away from the delving feeling exhausted and knowing that she has a long way to go to truly understand this item.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 846 posts
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Wed 17 Dec 2008
at 22:11
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru frowns as he looks at the helm before taking both items.  He walks over and accepts a bowl and sits down to eat.  Then returns for a second and third bowl obviously ravenous from the healing.
Marissa
GM, 573 posts
Wed 17 Dec 2008
at 22:23
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

"Thank you," Marissa says as she takes this meal, and eats it. She is starving and soon has a second helping, all the while seemingly in thought.

"Have you learned anything of the rings?" she asks. She has her suspicions, more of a hunch really of what ties the items together; other than the prophecy. She needed more information on what all the items did.
Raiel
player, 553 posts
Thu 18 Dec 2008
at 01:22
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Raiel makes sure all have been served and then digs into her own meal. to make the soup go further she takes out some of aiel trail rations and chews of the sustaining rations of dried dmeats, grains honey and dried fruit all formed together.

Raiel will take time to try to work on the ring to see if she can learn most but her eyelids droop and so she gives it up for the day and curls into her blanket.
Taren Gildar
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Mon 22 Dec 2008
at 21:32
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: I am checking in folks. Hope things are good with you. Life here is sucking more and more and it is only getting worse. Now am facing shut off notices from gas and electric. Anyways...checkin in.]
Raiel
player, 554 posts
Tue 23 Dec 2008
at 16:57
  • msg #22

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Raiel shakes her head at Marissa's question.  "It is the ring of the Maiden and I think has some affinity it is linked to but nothing else yet.  could you examine it for me?"
Marissa
GM, 574 posts
Tue 23 Dec 2008
at 23:20
  • msg #23

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nods and reaches her hand out. Taking the ring, she will channel the smallest bit of spirit into the ring. She will do the same for the other ring, or other items, if asked.
Asurii
player, 488 posts
Wed 24 Dec 2008
at 03:48
  • msg #24

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


Asurii does as Marissa does, channeling different affinities into the ring to see which one it reacts to.  Once she feels a reaction and will then use that affinity to probe the nature of the ring.
The Storyteller
NPC, 679 posts
The Bard
Fri 26 Dec 2008
at 22:35
  • msg #25

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

As exhaustion sets in, Marissa and the twins are almost certain that the Dawnstar and the two rings help enhance the amount of the One Power that can be channeled specifically to contain or counterspell other uses of the One Power but it may be easier to delve the specifics after everyone has rested and recovered.
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Raiel
player, 555 posts
Sat 27 Dec 2008
at 02:09
  • msg #26

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Asurii take first watch.  Wake me when it is time  Raiel drapes her cloak over her not wrapping herself up in it.  She could get up quickly that way.
Asurii
player, 490 posts
Sat 27 Dec 2008
at 05:05
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


Asurii puts off delving the ring and takes up her watch.  She remains alert keeping her sense tuned to the sounds and sights of the night, keeping contact with the One Power to enhance those senses.  She noted a star in the east and waited until it was a halfway to zenith, a quarter of the night, and wakes Raiel.

After Raiel is up she releases the One Power and like Raiel she sleeps lightly under her cloak a spear in hand.
Marissa
GM, 576 posts
Sat 27 Dec 2008
at 14:13
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

With the ward vs Shadowspawn up, Marissa snuggles up next to Addaru, more tired than she had been in some time. Her ability to channel had increased, and with her angreal, she could channel much more.

Tonight, it was an emotional weariness. They had lost so much, in just a few hours. It seemed like the were walking in quicksand, one step forward, two back, and sinking deeper.

She trusted the twins to wake her when it was her turn and to know that Taren and Addaru needed their sleep to fully heal.

When she was awoken for her turn, she channeled a simple weave, using her angreal and with the new one fastened around her wrist, to detect shadowspawn in the area. She wanted to know if there were any outside of their warded area.
The Storyteller
NPC, 680 posts
The Bard
Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 19:57
  • msg #29

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

The night passed slowly, events weighing heavily on some, exhaustion from healing weighing on others.  The Darkhound pack had left the vicinty at some point in the night but they had the scent of you now and if they chose to hunt you, it would place you all in grave danger.

But for now, things were quiet and as the hours passed, strength was regained through rest and by morning, beyond the hunger and the torn clothes, there was no real evidence left that a battle had taken place between Darkness and Light hours before.

[Private to Marissa: The bracelet seems to store the One Power as you channel the weave through it.  You can feel it pulsing inside, waiting, and you are sure it could hold more...much more.  But your weave actually operates at less proficiency as the One Power is drained away from it.  However, there are no Shadowspawn around for some distance.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 848 posts
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Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 20:00
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru slips an arm around Marissa's tiny shoulders as they settle in for the night and gently cradles her head against his chest, laying his blade and his bow within easy reach and his other weapons nearby.  He is fast asleep though and stays that way until the early morning hours.
Taren Gildar
player, 368 posts
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Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 20:16
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren slept heavily throughout the night, exhausted in both mind and body and heavy of heart.  Waking in the morning, it took him some time to gather himself and rise just before the coming of the dawn.

The battle with the Darkhounds had cost them a half day's travel and now Marissa was proposing another delay.  Taren kept his patience and quietly approached Marissa as she sat on watch, "Must we really go east?  What about Mirya?  Every moment we delay could be the moment that this all becomes fatal for her?"

The anguish in his voice is clear as he struggles with his desire to rescue Mirya and the knowledge that they were in a position to stop a great evil and may even be the prophecied ones.

"What else can you tell me about what Sarah's notes or was it a journal said?"
Marissa
GM, 577 posts
Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 20:47
  • msg #32

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

[Private to GM: she will first try to figure out why her weave is being drained away, then try to figure out if the bracely holds an active weave, so the channeler doesn't have to, or if it holds a weave, waiting for the wearer to release it.]

Marissa hands Taren the journal. "It was written in her journal. Luckily for us, she kept copious notes to keep track of the many ideas and projects filling her mind."
Taren Gildar
player, 369 posts
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Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 20:57
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren gently takes the journal, reading the relevant passages.  With each passage, his shoulders slump further and the young man almost wilts.  Closing the journal he hands it back to Marissa, "We do what we must but we needs be quick about it and done with it.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 849 posts
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Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 21:01
  • msg #34

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

A short time later Addaru rises and begins a series of stretching exercises to take the stiffness out of his muscles.  After a time he joins Marissa and Taren clearly giving them time to complete the conversation they are having.  Giving her a light kiss on top of her head, he crouches down beside them.

"Any sign of those Darkhounds?"

[Private to Marissa: It appears to store the One Power, absorbing its energy.  It appears to be used for counter-channeling (spelling) other uses of the One Power ... but not on a small scale.  There is a limit to how much it can hold but for the moment, Marissa is uncertain as to the amount.]
Asurii
player, 491 posts
Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 22:16
  • msg #35

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


Asurii had risen with the first morning stirrings.  As Taren spoke of the delay getting to Mirya, she stepped soundlessly up to him.  "Taren," she said softly as she reachedd out a nand to his shsoulder.  It would seem that whomever we go to deal with is either directly or indirectly involved in Mirya'd capture.  From what Marissa read, she will be kept alive as along as they need her for the ceremony."
Marissa
GM, 578 posts
Mon 29 Dec 2008
at 23:02
  • msg #36

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles at Addaru. "Not within range that my weaving will detect. The bad news is, if the stories are to be believed, they can track our sent no matter the distance or passage of time, until they are killed."

Looking at the twins she says, "This bracelet cancels other weaving, using energy stored within. I know not how much it will hold yet, but I think it might hold as much as I can channel unaided, perhaps more."

Marissa walked over to Taren, looking at him as an older sister might. "This tower or stronghold is closer, and if we can stop this ritual, or the next, then they will have to wait to get replacements, since it requires all three in order to work, like taking a building apart, stone by stone."

she can understand, perhaps better than the others but not by much, since Mirya was like a sister to her, and she knows how she would fee were Addaru in the same predicament.
Raiel
player, 556 posts
Tue 30 Dec 2008
at 01:46
  • msg #37

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


Mirya is a Wise One and Aiel, neither she, nor any other Aiel should be used so.  This ritual must be stopped so that they can never perform it, even if it means trying to destroy the Forsaken themselves." Raiel states with feeling.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:09, Tue 30 Dec 2008.
Asurii
player, 492 posts
Tue 30 Dec 2008
at 04:13
  • msg #38

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

In reply to Raiel (msg #37):

"It would be best to recuse all those taken for the ritual."  Asurii looks to the others.  "There may be something that also needs to be used to break the seals and if that is destroyed also, then we would eliminate the danger of the victims being captured again at a later time.

"Marissa is there anything in the book to indicate some artifact that is needed to perform the ritual?"
Marissa
GM, 579 posts
Tue 30 Dec 2008
at 04:19
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

"No, It says it is a ritual, but we can't assume the Seer from the Age of Legends saw all, or that there are not any items needed by the Triad to complete the ritual, besides the souls and minds of the Mad Man, the Archer, and the Wise Woman."
Taren Gildar
player, 371 posts
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Tue 30 Dec 2008
at 23:36
  • msg #40

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren nodded, clearly bowing to the inevitable course.  "I know we must do this but I do not have to like it.

"Since we must, I would ask that we do this as quickly as we can, for I wish not to tarry until I know Mirya is safe."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 850 posts
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Tue 30 Dec 2008
at 23:42
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Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa smiles at Addaru. "Not within range that my weaving will detect. The bad news is, if the stories are to be believed, they can track our sent no matter the distance or passage of time, until they are killed."


Addaru nodded, "There is at least some truth to those tales.  Then we will have to endeavor to kill them.  I have been thinking that I may need to gather warriors to aid us.  I have heard through certain sources that there are several that are attempting to catch up with me.

"As much as I am not pleased with the idea, it is said that they wish to follow me.  Yet there will be need."

Addaru sighs and for the first time Marissa notes that he is wearing the helm and the belt.  His tone is more melodius and charming, hitting just the right pitch to calm listeners and win them over.  His face almost seems to shine with an aura of charisma and when he smiles, it is a smile that could easily win over most.
Marissa
GM, 581 posts
Wed 31 Dec 2008
at 00:16
  • msg #42

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles and as she leans in to give Addaru a kiss, says, "The garb of a charming leader. I'd best be careful lest someone be charmed out of their senses and into your bed. They'd not be of much use as bubbles of ether burned from the weave."

Her smile was as sweet and warm as ever, her kiss and the emotions he could feel as passionate as ever, but it was clear she would give any border woman a run for hardness and protecting what was hers.
Asurii
player, 493 posts
Wed 31 Dec 2008
at 02:46
  • msg #43

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

ASurii woke early and set herself the task of delving into the ring and learning its secrets.  Asurii will begin to ply the ring with the individual powers of Air, Earth, Fire, Water and Spirit.  If nothing seems to come of that then she will begining to use pairs of poweres and then finally triads of power.  If there is enough time she will keep trying until she finds the right combination or she gathers together all five powers and channels them into the ring.

As Marissa and Addaru speak and the Warder speaks of others he might gather to help them she addds her own thoughts."

"It would help if we as a few septs of Aiel Warriors." added Asurii.  "Putting a spear into the Leafblighter's plans would be something they would gladly do."

She sight, "Unfortunately Manetheren is too far away for call for aid, and there is the shadow creature that they must deal with."

"Addaru, where would these people be? Is there anyway of knowing? We could gate to them, maybe we could gate to Rhuidean and gather warriors and Wise Ones to aid in this battle."  With all the Foresaken could bring to bare a fight, we could not hope to counter it all."

"By the Light, we must use everything in our power to stop the ritual."
Raiel
player, 557 posts
Wed 31 Dec 2008
at 03:21
  • msg #44

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Raiel  cannot help but overhear Marrissa's comment to Addaru.

"It is gooe that you let him know you will not share him with Others but what about with  a near sister? or sister-wife?" she asks qurious about Wetlander customs.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 851 posts
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Wed 31 Dec 2008
at 05:55
  • msg #45

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa smiles and as she leans in to give Addaru a kiss, says, "The garb of a charming leader. I'd best be careful lest someone be charmed out of their senses and into your bed. They'd not be of much use as bubbles of ether burned from the weave."

Her smile was as sweet and warm as ever, her kiss and the emotions he could feel as passionate as ever, but it was clear she would give any border woman a run for hardness and protecting what was hers.


Addaru smiles, lightly stroking back Marissa's hair, brushing her cheek with the back of his fingers, "You are my heart's desire Love.  My heart and my desire only have focus for you."

Wrapping an arm around Marissa's shoulders, he chuckles then quietly whispers into Marissa's ear as he leans over her.  [Private to Marissa: "I am looking forward to a nice quiet winter together where we're snowed in and can stay abed for hours."]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 852 posts
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Wed 31 Dec 2008
at 06:02
  • msg #46

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
"Addaru, where would these people be? Is there anyway of knowing? We could gate to them, maybe we could gate to Rhuidean and gather warriors and Wise Ones to aid in this battle."  With all the Foresaken could bring to bare a fight, we could not hope to counter it all."

"By the Light, we must use everything in our power to stop the ritual."


Addaru releases Marissa and turns to address Asurii, "I have been hearing rumors and have been approached a few times but have usually turned them away.  I am sure if I stayed in one spot long enough they would find me.

"Unfortunately, at least not right at this moment, we do not have time to go find them.  We do have to investigate, at least scout out this region and see what we are up against.

"If it turns out the way I think it will then we can fall back, gather any warriors brave enough to follow me and deal with what must be done."

Addaru shakes his head, "But first we must find this place without being detected and get a lay of the land.  Can you each take turns using the One Power to sense for Shadowspawn so we are not surprised again?"
Taren Gildar
player, 372 posts
Find out IC
Mon 5 Jan 2009
at 21:52
  • msg #47

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren certainly looks interested in the three women's answer to Addaru's query.
Marissa
GM, 583 posts
Mon 5 Jan 2009
at 22:44
  • msg #48

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles at Addaru, then listens.

In response to his question, she says, "It is not a hard weave. We could tie it off to keep it active. One to sense shadowspawn, one to sense darkfriends, and one to detect channelers."

"I was careless in not having though of it before. Gating is clearly not enough of a surprise to the enemy."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 854 posts
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Mon 5 Jan 2009
at 23:01
  • msg #49

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nodded, "So all of you are proficient in this weave then?"

Glancing at Marissa, "Perhaps it is not enough of a surprise or the Darkhounds had time to recover as we were coming through and launched their own assault which seems to me more likely.

"However, I am wary given what warnings we have had that our foes have made note of us and may be tracking us by our very means of travel."
Asurii
player, 495 posts
Mon 5 Jan 2009
at 23:27
  • msg #50

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


"We must do what we can," Asurii comments, "even an Aiel can be tracked." It was a saving that only an Aiel can track an Aiel.

"We do have one advantage, the Light is on our side."  It was something the Asurii had felt for some time, that all that had transpired to she, Raiel, and now these others, friends and comrades; they had been guided by the Light.  Yet not pushed for the Light offered choices and by ones choices did they live, and grow.  Even as they were all growing to be whatever was needed at Tarmon Gaidon, at the Last Battle.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 860 posts
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Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 01:33
  • msg #51

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods though the frown on his face indicates he has some issues with that comment, "Many people believe that they have the Light on their side but that is not always enough even when one applies themselves.  The Light does not help those who do not help themselves and even then ... even then it is not always enough.

"But we must do this for we are the ones that are here, even if we may not be the ones so prophecied, we cannot turn our backs on this.

"If such weaves need to be taught then I would suggest that the teachings commence immediately as we should not tarry over long before we set out."
Marissa
GM, 584 posts
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 03:55
  • msg #52

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nods.

"You saw the weave for shadowspawn? Did you learn it?" If they both learned it, then she continues, "the others are similar." She shows them the weave against channelers, and one to detect darkfriends.

The three were similar weaves, yet very different in the pattern woven with like elements.

They were all simple to learn.
The Storyteller
NPC, 681 posts
The Bard
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 04:07
  • msg #53

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

It took some practice but in fairly short order, taking only a few hours, the Twins had learned the weaves that Marissa displayed that they had not as yet learned.  By this point it was approaching mid-morning.
Raiel
player, 558 posts
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 04:44
  • msg #54

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

After Marissa finished asking the twins if they had seen the weave, Raiel shakes her heard, "I saw but not enough I was busy if you will show me again I will have the chance to learn it. I will do my best."

An hours of so later Raiel and Asurii both could make the weave.

"Thank you Marissa you are an able teacher."

"Now Addaru one of us will go with you  Asurii and I will toss the spear for it.   With that Raiel tossed her spear up in the air to let Asurii catch it in her hand the hand nearest the top would win.  hand over hand they clasped the shaft of the spear.

Raiel won the toss she was able to get her whole hand on the last bit of the shaft leaving only a finger or two of width for Asurii.  With a smile of pleasure at winning she nods to Addaru,  "I will go with you."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 861 posts
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Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 04:57
  • msg #55

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru raised an eyebrow, "I think I was misunderstood, for at least the first part of the journey I want us all together as there is strength in numbers especially with the hounds out there.

"Scouting this place, whatever it is that Sarah's warder found, will come once we have a better idea where it is.  From there if I go scouting on my own, then I shall honor your spear toss Raiel."

Having packed his gear during the hours spent learning weaves and then practicing forms with Taren, who had become by all rights quite the accomplished swordsman, Addaru began saddling Mothem, "Shall we be off then once you've tied off the various weaves?"
Raiel
player, 559 posts
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 05:30
  • msg #56

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

"Hrumpf."

"I am Dar Dareis Mai. We are scouts as well."

As you say we will go together for now and perhaps who knows that we will do later."  She says eye to eye with Addaru and those  gleamed.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 862 posts
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Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 05:33
  • msg #57

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nodded, "I do not question your skill Raiel, we have traveled far and fought together as companions.  Until we have either dealt with that pack of Darkhounds or have confirmed they have left the area, none of us should be separated from the rest."
Asurii
player, 500 posts
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 06:37
  • msg #58

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


"A sound strategy," say Asurii, also sure Raiel cheated by spreading her hand to take up more space.

"Next time I get to toss the spear."

With no horses to prepare Asurii and Raiel were ready.
Taren Gildar
player, 375 posts
Find out IC
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 23:05
  • msg #59

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren prepares his own mount and double-checks the litter that is carrying Mirya's body.  Lingering for a time, he softly brushes back her hair, something he never would have dared do any other time but he finds himself naturally drawn to do so.

Finally though, he stands and prepares to begin the journey.
The Storyteller
NPC, 682 posts
The Bard
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 23:10
  • msg #60

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

With the camp now broken down and the firepit disposed of in an orderly fashion, the companions make ready to move out.

OOG: Don't forget to mark the appropriate weaves down on your character sheets that you learned.  Also, before I move us forward, I want to know the strength at which you are setting each weave and who is performing it?
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 864 posts
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Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 23:20
  • msg #61

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods to Raiel, "I must first pick up the trailsign before we set out.  Raiel, you and Taren come with me.  Taren I would have your assistance while Raiel watches our backs.

"Asurii, stay with Marissa and Mirya unless we call.  Marissa can you please keep the horses calm.

"We will not be going far and you will easily reach us or us you if there is need but before we travel, what I can learn from the tracks will be of an aid to us."

With that Addaru sets out, taking his time to examine the area around where Sarah Sedai's body was found.

[Private to GM: 16:19, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 20 using 1d20+13. Wilderness Lore to track.
16:19, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 22 using 1d20+21. Search to find tracks.
16:19, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan, on behalf of Taren Gildar, rolled 24 using 1d20+4. Wilderness assist to track.
16:18, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan, on behalf of Taren Gildar, rolled 11 using 1d20+3. Search assist to find tracks.]
Taren Gildar
player, 376 posts
Find out IC
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 23:23
  • msg #62

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods, quietly following Addaru out to Sarah Sedai's last stand and begins to examine the ground around where she fell and then was later immolated.  He points to the crushed stalks and trampled grass, as well as other signs as he assists Addaru in unraveling the chaos of the combat that occured with the direction of travel and flight that was taken.
Raiel
player, 560 posts
Tue 6 Jan 2009
at 23:37
  • msg #63

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Raiel hand talks quickly to Asurii.  <<I am be good enough to watch there backs while they search.>> she make a scoffing gesture <<I should thank them for that>>  then signs again <<Never!>> with a clear emphatic gesture if the negative.

Marissa IF you please see what you can make of this item I have carrier from Malkier.  Raiel holds out the small craving of a bird a desert hawk even to the reddish color.  It is  an angreal that much I know, but I do not know what it does.

Raiel picks up her spears and weaves the detect Shadowspawn weave.

"I will watch your backs." Raiel says flatly, her eyes keen. She means to to exactly that.  She would not shirk her duty due to ire certainly not against the Shadowspawn.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 865 posts
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Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 00:34
  • msg #64

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "Thank you Raiel, there are few that are as adept as you in battle and fewer still that I would trust to be able to protect us, many of those stand here now in this company on both counts."

He seems unaware of Raiel's change in tone though his own tone is one of complete sincerity.
Asurii
player, 502 posts
Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 02:13
  • msg #65

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


"Raiel, the Hawk in not a angreal, but a item that allows the user to see out a a bird's eyes. You, like I also have an Angreal +1 a small statuette of a female."

She signs back to Raiel, <<Why are you so upset?>>

"Before you all go, I think it would be best to join in a circle and let Marissa make the weaves so they can be at the highest possible level."
Marissa
GM, 585 posts
Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 03:45
  • msg #66

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nods. "We can link, and pass the weaving around so that each monitors for something different, otherwise, one person would get a warning and not know whether it was Shadowspawn, channeler, or Darkfriend."



[Private to GM: Linked, with the angreals, the weaves would be level 6, using a 0 level weave, 1 for channeler, 1 for linked, and 4 from Marissa's sa'angreal.]
Asurii
player, 503 posts
Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 05:32
  • msg #67

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.


Asurii nods, "You are the most experienced of us, in this you must lead.  We will do as you instruct."
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The Storyteller
NPC, 683 posts
The Bard
Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 18:41
  • msg #68

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

It takes Addaru roughly ten minutes to decipher the chaos of the trailsign and determine with absolute certainty the trail that was Sarah Sedai.  Without Taren's aid, he is not sure he would have found it at all given how badly contaminated the area was with tracks and trailsign, though it was certainly odd for Darkhounds to leave as much as they did.

As the three practicioners of the One Power tie off various weaves, the company sets off though Addaru is walking leading Mothem by his reins pausing at times to confirm the signs and follow the tracks.

A brief stop is made for a quick lunch of cold rations and other sustenance before the company pushes on and by mid-afternoon, Addaru holds up his hand to stop everyone, a short distance away is an abandoned campsite.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 866 posts
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Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 18:46
  • msg #69

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Holding up his hand to indicate that everyone should stop, Addaru observes the abandoned campsite calmly, "If this is the camp of Sarah and her warder then I hope to be able to pick up his trail, even though it is a remote chance given the age of the sign itself as we know not how long it has been since Sher'tem left to investigate and I very much doubt he made it back here so there won't be fresher sign of his comings."
Taren Gildar
player, 377 posts
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Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 21:21
  • msg #70

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Taren took a few moments to check on Mirya when the call to halt was given.  Checking to make sure she was comfortable, he tucked the bedroll around her more firmly as it had loosened during the journey.

He did this more for himself then anything, he could feel the pressure of her presence faint and distant, far to the north ... certainly not to the east, the direction they were currently traveling.

Suppressing a sigh, Taren stood and walked forward to where Addaru had stopped.
Marissa
GM, 587 posts
Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 23:21
  • msg #71

Re: The Prophecies of theTriad and the Four Seals.

Marissa walked along, leading her horse as well. trutch be told, she needed the distraction of walking and leading the horse, or she would worry too much about what lay ahead.

So, much has happened in such a short time, she was still sorting through it all. She knew what must be done and thanks to Sarah, they had a decent idea of what they were up again. She hadn't wanted to voice it aloud, but it was likely they would be facing at least 3 Forsaken, and whatever of the Dark One's resources he controlled.

With luck, it was only 1 Forsaken. She tried to recall everthing she knew of those sealed away with the Dark One. One was known for working from the Shadows, and considering the dream world her own. The unseen enemy was often the deadliest.

She searched her memories for any clue as to who might work with the Spider, or likely to try to release the Dark One Early. She thought it more likely they were women, perhaps Lanfear or Graendal. Either of those two might enjoy having control over the 2 men.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 867 posts
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Wed 7 Jan 2009
at 23:45
  • msg #72

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nodded to Taren, "I shall require your assistance again."

Addaru turned to give Marissa a look, a wink and a brief smile before turning to Raiel, "Did I hear Asurri correctly, you have an item that lets you use the eyes of nearby birds to see by?"
Raiel
player, 561 posts
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 06:24
  • msg #73

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Yes, I have small carninvg of a bird.  Supposedly I can see though their eyes but I have never used it before.

I could give it a try but expect not miracles.  i I could find a hawk or ragle it would be best.  Their eyesightis keenest, perhaps an owl if it is still dark.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 868 posts
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Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 08:27
  • msg #74

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"If you could try Raiel I would appreciate it." Addaru requests softly before he heads carefully into the abandoned camp, attempting to find days if not weeks old sign.

[Private to GM: 01:25, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 32 using 1d20+13. Wilderness.
01:24, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 38 using 1d20+19. Search.
01:24, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan, on behalf of Taren Gildar, rolled 14 using 1d20+4. Wilderness assist.
01:23, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan, on behalf of Taren Gildar, rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Search assist.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:30, Thu 08 Jan 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 378 posts
Find out IC
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 08:30
  • msg #75

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren quietly moves to assist Addaru but his mind is clearly distracted, fortunately while he doesn't initially help, neither does he hinder.  He keeps glancing toward Mirya emitting a small sigh now and again without realizing it.
The Storyteller
NPC, 685 posts
The Bard
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 08:57
  • msg #76

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: It is going to take Addaru and Taren some time to decipher the trail signs left here.  Once I know who is holding each of the other weaves, I would also like to know what each of you are doing while they are busy.
Marissa
GM, 588 posts
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 13:46
  • msg #77

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

While the others work, Marissa looks around the camp, and looks out over the area with nothing else to really do. She holds the one power as she distracts herself with searching the area for anything unusual, or the enemy.

08:51, Today: Marissa rolled 20 using 1d20+2. Search.
08:51, Today: Marissa rolled 24 using 1d20+6. Spot.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:53, Thu 08 Jan 2009.
Raiel
player, 562 posts
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 20:14
  • msg #78

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel takes out he small carving and opens herself to the One power testing it with a flow of each affinity to see which would make it work.
The Storyteller
NPC, 686 posts
The Bard
Thu 8 Jan 2009
at 20:21
  • msg #79

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Spirit flows into the stattuete and the One Power begins to flow through, glancing upward Raiel notices a bird, probably a hawk though it is hard to tell from this distance...

...then suddenly she is seeing through the bird's eyes and for a moment a wave of dizziness hits Raiel as she adjusts to the difference between bird sight and human...

It takes a few minutes to adjust fully before Raiel understands what she is seeing; a great expanse of plain that slowly becomes lightly wooded foothills and mountains beyond...

... there are only a few different animals scampering about but suddenly the hawk spots a rodent and plummetts from the sky, once more causing a brief of wave of dizziness as the ground rushes up....

... then the hawk is soaring into the air once more.
Raiel
player, 563 posts
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 02:43
  • msg #80

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As the hawk swoops with increasing speed toward the earth below Raiel wavers as her hawk's sight registered in her brain. She elt felt momentarily dizzy until she grounded her spear and was able to separate her own sense of balance from her visions.
The Storyteller
NPC, 687 posts
The Bard
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 03:28
  • msg #81

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

It is clear that the campsite was used for many days, perhaps even close to two weeks but after about a half hour, the two woodsmen have sorted the sign and are fairly certain that they know the direction that Sher'tem had initially traveled.

Marissa can tell that the fire was left to burn itself out and that Sarah left in a hurry, risking a wildfire in her haste to flee.  Blankets and a bedroll have been shredded and torn and various pots and other cooking items overturned.  The Darkhounds had been quite thorough in their destruction of the site as they pursued Sarah.

Raiel loses herself in the sights that the hawk shows her through its eyes but it is clear that the bird is not dallying and is clearly heading somewhere.  As it flies higher up toward the mountains, Raiel can just barely make something out on a distant cliff facing, something odd...out of place, certainly not natural but the bird wings over and begins descending toward a nest, a nest filled with hatchlings and clearly the rodent is meant to be dinner.

Asurii is left on overwatch even though much of the view is blocked by the nearly shoulder-height wild grass.  Ocassionally checking on Mirya as her companions are busy.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 871 posts
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Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 08:46
  • msg #82

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru circles around the campsite, motioning for everyone to join him. "The trail we must follow leads east angling slightly toward the north.  It looks to be heading into the foothills then from there up into the mountains themselves.

"Unfortunately, due to the age of the trail we're going to have to move fast and at a forced march if we do not want to lose it entirely from it growing cold.

"This will be quite strenuous even for those of us conditioned to such things."
Taren Gildar
player, 379 posts
Find out IC
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 08:49
  • msg #83

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren glances worriedly toward Mirya's still form, "We may need to secure Mirya even more firmly.  If we are going to be pushing our limits, she's likely to get jostled."
Marissa
GM, 589 posts
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 14:34
  • msg #84

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa sorts through the camp and fire with her eyes, looking to make sure nothing had been missed in Sarah's haste, or the Darkhounds hunting.

Addaru could feel the pain of loss, but nothing showed on Marissa's face. she might not be Ais Sedai in name, but she had never looked more like one than she did at that moment.

With Addaru and Taren's work finished for the moment, Marissa says, "She will not fall. Taren can sense her channeling as she weaves a cocoon of hardened air from different planes of hardedned air.

The twins can see the plates, shield sized and enough to hold Mirya in place, but let her breath.

"We can take turns washing fatigue away," Marissa says, including the twins in her plan. It would enable them to travel faster, for longer, but they would need food and rest if this took more than a few days. At least the should be able to get ahead of the trail.
Raiel
player, 566 posts
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 19:57
  • msg #85

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel turns the direction of the distant view         of the strange plance against the hills and then breaks off contact with the bird turning off the flow of spirit ti the small carved bird.  She keeps her eyes closed for a bit then them opens them slowly letting herself adjust to seeing through her own yes.

"I saw something but it ws far off, even in the hawk's vision. . IT lays in or near those distant hills.  It wasn't natural that much I could tell.

"It lays that way." she points.
The Storyteller
NPC, 689 posts
The Bard
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 20:15
  • msg #86

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The direction Raiel points is roughly in the same direction that Addaru believes Sher'tem traveled.

[Private to Raiel: The bird statuette ter'angreal is activated by sacrificing one 0-level weave of spirit.  (You have used up one daily casting)]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 873 posts
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Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 20:23
  • msg #87

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Interesting.  It may be a coincidence but then again it may not.  Either way, it is time to move out.

"Taren and I will lead so we can continue following the tracks.  Marissa can you handle guiding what is fast becoming our horse train please?  That won't distract you from the weave will it?"

[Private to Marissa: Marissa feels Addaru's own emotive wave of reassurance that there will be time to grieve later and he will be there for her.]

Turning to the twins, "With our focus on the trail and Marissa's likely to be taken up by the horses, you will need to be our eyes and ears as well as the guardians of the other two weaves.

"I leave it to you to figure out the best manner to do so."
Asurii
player, 506 posts
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 21:02
  • msg #88

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


"The Light saw fit to make us both Fare Dareis Mai and Wise Ones, it is in us to do both.  We will scout and guard with Light-given and power-wrought senses and weaves."  Asurii replies diffidently (with modest reserve, My 25 cent word for the day.)

She rebalances her spears and moves to the right side of their small train.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:36, Sat 10 Jan 2009.
Raiel
player, 567 posts
Fri 9 Jan 2009
at 22:20
  • msg #89

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel travels near Mirya and guards the group's rear.  Asurii and she will change off during the day but Asurii was right she was stronger wiht the weaves than she was.
Marissa
GM, 591 posts
Sat 10 Jan 2009
at 00:59
  • msg #90

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nods. She had years of experience with horses, having ridden since she was young enough to stay astride a horse.
The Storyteller
NPC, 690 posts
The Bard
Sun 11 Jan 2009
at 19:46
  • msg #91

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Even with using the One Power to ward off exhaustion for a time, the forced march eventually wears on everyone and the mounts as after a week of this, you've covered half again as much ground as you would under a normal pace.

At times the trail was lost and then regained but each time it became far more difficult until finally as it entered the foothills there was no more sign and everyone needed time to rest and recover.

But in the distance, as the sun sets something odd can be seen against the cliff face of the nearest mountain...something unnatural...something Raiel had seen through the hawk's eyes...

And the tracks had been heading in that direction...

OOG: Mark off a week of rations each.

[Private to Asurii: At the very limit of your weave, you feel the presence of Shadowspawn.]
Asurii
player, 509 posts
Mon 12 Jan 2009
at 00:14
  • msg #92

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii suddenly feels an odd sensation at the periphery of her weave.  She circles once around the group to get angles on exactly where it is.  Returning to the group she quickly whispers "I believe I feel Shadowspawn." she points the direction indicated by the angles. "Just at the edge of my weave."
The Dark One (GM)
GM, 257 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 12 Jan 2009
at 20:27
  • msg #93

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The sensation is about three hundred feet to the Northeast of your current position and traveling fast but Asurii does not get the impression that the 'spawn are traveling toward the company.
Asurii
player, 514 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 02:07
  • msg #94

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii tries moving with it to get its general direction by keeping it in the same place as when she first perceived it. (By keep it it the same place in my weave I would have to move in the direction it is moving.)

"It is not coming towards us."  Asurii says as she begins to move to judge its speed and trajectory.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 258 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 02:12
  • msg #95

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii begins moving toward the North by Northeast then begins to move across, the arc very slowly.  Whatever is at the limit of the range will apparently cross the path the company is taking somewhere ahead...not too far distant.

IGA: Asurii please make three concentration checks.
Asurii
player, 515 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 02:19
  • msg #96

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Light is with me:
18:18, Today: Asurii rolled 24 using 1d20+10. Concentration.
18:17, Today: Asurii rolled 24 using 1d20+10. Concentration.
18:17, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+10. Concentration.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 259 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 02:26
  • msg #97

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii takes her time and as the beings swing across the path that the company was taking, she focuses her concentration beginning to learn what is nearby.  A howl that shivers with evil but continues to move on...soon disappearing from the sensing of the weave.

[Private to Asurii: It is a group of Darkhounds, 300+ feet, heading northeast by east.]
Asurii
player, 516 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 06:26
  • msg #98

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


"They move that way, a pack of Darkhounds,"  she points the direction she has perceived for her analysis.

She become more intent on her weave, least the beast circle about and try to come after them.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): Can I tell how many?]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 881 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 06:58
  • msg #99

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru follows where Asurii points, nodding slowly, his expression becoming grim.  "Then they travel on a similar course to us.  We wait here then for the night and I suspect we are on the right path given that sign.

"However if they come back across our path later, they'll know we are here and if it is the same pack that attacked us, they will come after us but we need rest for now.

"Set up whatever wards you deem necessary but we rest in shifts.  Prepare to leave at first light.  From this point on we are in constant danger.

"Raiel, you seemed to be least affected by their poisons, though I know not why but before we rest tonight, I want to practice forms with you as you may be our greatest assest in what is an inevitable battle against the Darkhounds."

Addaru walked a short distance away, pulling his sword even though all his muscles screamed in agony and he was bone-weary.

[Private to Asurii: Not now, as they've moved off before you could get a complete feel for their numbers as it was right at the edge of the weave's range.]
Taren Gildar
player, 381 posts
Find out IC
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 08:22
  • msg #100

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren checks on Mirya first then begins to care for the horses, realizing that they are less capable of adjusting to the hardships of such a forced march.  If not properly cared for, it could eventually kill them.

If it would save Mirya, he would sacrifice the beautiful creatures but if he could help it otherwise, Taren would not let them die if he could.

Taren was tired and his muscles ached but he was no worse then any of his other comrades but he spent almost two hours tending all their mounts and pack animals.
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:25, Tue 13 Jan 2009.
Marissa
GM, 595 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 13:26
  • msg #101

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

marissa waited til the horses had been cooled, combed, and unloaded, able to catch their breath and eat some oats before she tended to the horses as well. She healed them first, the odd gentle weave she used that lacked the cold shock of most channelers' healing.

She then washed away most of their fatigue so they could eat and drink in comfort, and sleep the night through. She did the same for everyone else, after setting up the wards for the camp.

She then retired to her bedroll and stretched out.
Raiel
player, 570 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 17:31
  • msg #102

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Raiel stood ready to back up Asurii when she said she had felt Shadowspawn.  She move halfway between then group and Asurii until she said whatever it was was gone.

When Asurii begins to returns back to the camp Raiel moves with her. She sets to work setting up the camp being less exhausted that the Wetlanders.  They were not use to such a quick pace and unending travel, not so the twins.  Aiel were a people tempered in the Waste, the unforgivable Three-fold land.

The Aiel were a warrior people. tempered by constant battles amongst themselves for water and the necessities of life.  The twins themselves had been constantly traveling for nearly two years.  Never stay anywhere long. Having crossed form the home in the waste through to the blighted lands to the north then south into the wetlands and west and then to Malkier, Rhuidean, Caemlyn, and then into Manetheren, the Two Rivers and now here, wherever here was.  There were other places whose names she did not even know.

Taren tended to Mirya, Raiel let him but she to check on her as well, As Marissa and Taren tended horses they rode and the one that carried Mirya's body.  Raiel hunkered down and quickly built a fire into a scooped out depression in the ground.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:04, Tue 13 Jan 2009.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 884 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 18:32
  • msg #103

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru glances back at Raiel as she begins setting up camp wondering if he had heard him, "Raiel?"

He then slowly begins swinging his sword and going through the motions to loosen up his muscles.
Asurii
player, 517 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 19:18
  • msg #104

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


As Marissa goes to tend the horses, Asurii come over to help.

"Please tell me what to do." she says to Marissa.  Though most of our people do not ride the Aiel have horses for the old and the very young, and for packing.  Raiel scoffs at the idea of learning to ride, but I think we should learn to ride.  When the world is free of the Leaf Blighter, we will have a kingdom to rebuild."  She chuckles slightly as at picture that crosses her mind, "I can not see the important people riding about as their Heirs walk."

Asurii will take Marissa's direction and help to unload and groom the horses and then studies the weave she uses to aid humans and animals alike.

As Raiel bent to prepare a fire, Asurii stops her.  <<No fire.>> her fingers sign. <<Addaru wants you to practice and I will take the watch.>>

When there is time for her to rest Asurii will continue to figure out the ring, knowning how to use it could be very important in a battle with a Foresaken.
Marissa
GM, 596 posts
Tue 13 Jan 2009
at 19:23
  • msg #105

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa shows Asurri what to do; how to wipte down, comb, brush, check the hooves for cracks, clean the pads, etc. she then shows her the weaves to remove damage and fatigue. "If there is time, like now, let them cool down, and eat before using the weaves, then feed again."

Once settled onto her bedroll, with alarms and wards in place, Marissa studies the items in turn, trying to learn more.
The Storyteller
moderator, 695 posts
The Bard
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 03:34
  • msg #106

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The rings are definitely connected but they seem to resonate with the Dawnstar.  With a little experimentation, it becomes clearer that indeed they react to someone else channeling.

All three appear to be receptacles of the One Power to be used to counterweave, there is also a hint that the three may link as well...but that is all that is discovered this night.
Taren Gildar
player, 382 posts
Find out IC
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 07:50
  • msg #107

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren took his meal after he was done with the horses.  He appreciated Marissa's and Asurii's help but he could feel the weight of his worry and had taken glances over at Addaru while he was loosening up.

He had been tempted to ask to join the practice but Taren's exhaustion came from more than just the physical exertion and he wasn't sure Addaru would wanted Raiel distracted.  He decided in the end that rest was more important, he'd ask to join the practice in the morning if there was one.

Seeing Asurii taking first watch, Taren called out to her "Wake me for second watch." then spread out his bedroll and lay down.
Raiel
player, 571 posts
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 08:44
  • msg #108

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

I hear you Addaru,  I will join you in a moment."  Raiel finishes putting in the meat, and vegetables for  a stew/soup for their dinner.  “Everything has a time and place in the turning of the wheel.  Dinner must be made before it can be eaten,."

In short order Raiel stands up with one smooth motion from her hunkered position next to the small pot that she has placed over the fire..  She reaches up to the hilt of the sword over her back and pulls it out as she moves over to join Addaru going through the forms.  She sticks her spears down point first in the soft ground close to hand.

For a moment she stands back and watches him and he moves through the intricate forms of his sword dance.  Though she would not tell him it was like a dance.  After all she was first and longest a Dancer of the Spears.  The strange thing was that now she could put a name to some of his moves, Cat in the high Grass, and Heron on the Wing.  Memories, not hers, but hers to use, put names to his movements.

“ I see you and stand ready, Addaru si Bashan Kellan.  Teach me to dance as you do.”  Raiel moved into position facing him and saluted him with her sword.  She would pick up no other sword but that one to use. This had been given her, it was hers to master.

“I have never heard of a person being immune to thier pison.I do not know that I was less affected than you by their poison”  I was weakened by it the same as you. I was just bitten later so it had less time to affect me.  But I do agree I have much to learn about this way of….moving.”  She had been about to say dancing but had corrected herself."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 886 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 21:38
  • msg #109

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "You've fought animals in the Waste with your spears which are an adept weapon for such encounters.  Darkhounds while more intelligent must still conform to similar motions.

"As such, fighting them with a sword is quite a bit different.

"The question I have is were you affected by their poisons before or after you drew the sword?"

After Raiel's answer, Addaru begins instructing and demonstrating various forms for using a slashing weapon against beasts, animals, and shadowspawn with a similar form.

The training is hard and repeatative, Addaru keeps Raiel at it for close to two hours, showing movements on how to spin and position the blade so that the creature's own momentum slashes them open or drives them right upon the blade.

By the end of the session, Raiel has learned the "Spinning Bull", "Leaping Thrust of Impalement", and the "Shonshu Legging".

"Your sword gives you a powerful advantage over Darkhounds and you may be our best hope for defeating them when they return." Addaru states as he sheathes his blade after the practice and training session.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 887 posts
Back where it all began.
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Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 21:48
  • msg #110

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa shows Asurri what to do; how to wipte down, comb, brush, check the hooves for cracks, clean the pads, etc. she then shows her the weaves to remove damage and fatigue. "If there is time, like now, let them cool down, and eat before using the weaves, then feed again."

Once settled onto her bedroll, with alarms and wards in place, Marissa studies the items in turn, trying to learn more.


Eventually Addaru joins Marissa to sleep for awhile letting Asurii know to tell Taren to wake him for third watch.  Laying his weapons nearby, he folds his arm around Marissa's shoulders.  "Tomorrow is going to be difficult, slow and dangerous but we have tonight."
Raiel
player, 574 posts
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 22:52
  • msg #111

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru's question caught her attentios.  However, she was not about to let his distraction keep her from paying attention but it dis give her a moment pause.  She stepped back holding the sword at ready but her attention was busy with her memories of that night almost a week ago.

I think"  she paused for a moment, "I was wounded by a darkhound before I drew my sword but I cannot be positive."

She turned questioning eyes to the man  "What is it that you think?"
Marissa
GM, 598 posts
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 23:07
  • msg #112

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles and with one last weave, creates and opaque wall around them, to shiled them from sight. No words were spoken, but Marissa approached this moment as if it might be the last time they would be together. She held nothing back and lay drenched with sweat when they finally finished.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 888 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 23:19
  • msg #113

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru looks the blade over then looks back to Raiel, "I do not know for sure but there was a legend about a Jade blade among the Borderlands.  It mentioned that the blade was a decent weapon against Shadowspawn but its greatest assest was in that it protected its wielder from a number of the 'spawn's more insideous powers.

"Some claim that the blade made its wielders legendary with the special abilities imbued in it by the One Power but I believe that much of the legend comes from the ability of the men and women who wielded it.

"Nonetheless it held at least some power but the blade itself disappeared over a hundred years ago when its last wielder entered the Blight with a raiding party.

"I do not know if this is the same blade, a sister blade or a similar blade but it bears consideration."
Raiel
player, 576 posts
Wed 14 Jan 2009
at 23:33
  • msg #114

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"You are most skilled Addaru.  I thank you for teaching me your dance.  It is a dance no less that my with my spears.  Now you lady waits you  I will rest Taren will watch second and I will take next if their is need we will wake you."

Raiel eats her stewm curles up near the fire with spears near to hand and the helt of the blade closest.  She would not think on it  THere was time for eatting and resting and watch that was enough for now for her.

She turned her face from the opaque wall Marissa had made as well.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 890 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 15 Jan 2009
at 07:21
  • msg #115

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, accepting the compliment and acknowledgement of his skill.  Only three years ago he would have dismissed it but he realized he had come to terms with what had happened and moved on.

He would miss his brother but it no longer filled him with doubt or caused him to question his own ability.  Addaru realized at some point, he had forgiven himself though he wasn't entirely sure when...but tonight, Raiel's comments are what had brought upon this epiphany.

"Thank you Raiel.  May your cup always be blessed with water."
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 264 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 15 Jan 2009
at 07:28
  • msg #116

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The camp eventually beds down, the night seems quiet enough as the first watch begins.  The sky is clouded over thick enough that the moon cannot be seen but there is a flash of lightning in the distance over the mountains.

[Private to Asurii: Please give me one spot check and two concentrations check.]
[Private to Raiel: Please give me two concentration checks and one spot check.]
[Private to Marissa: Please give me three concentration checks.]
Raiel
player, 578 posts
Thu 15 Jan 2009
at 08:37
  • msg #117

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


00:34, Today: Raiel rolled 19 using 1d20+12. Listen.
00:33, Today: Raiel rolled 13 using 1d20+7. Concentration.
00:32, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+7. Concentration.
Marissa
GM, 603 posts
Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 02:07
  • msg #118

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Hadn't seen this yet when responding in the OOC thread.

Low Con rolls for Marissa, not surprising

21:06, Today: Marissa rolled 28 using 1d20+24.
21:06, Today: Marissa rolled 32 using 1d20+24.
21:06, Today: Marissa rolled 29 using 1d20+24. Con check.
Asurii
player, 519 posts
Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 05:01
  • msg #119

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii bemain vigilant.

21:00, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+12. Spot.
21:00, Today: Asurii rolled 19 using 1d20+10. Concentration.
20:59, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+10. Concentration.
The Storyteller
moderator, 700 posts
The Bard
Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 06:33
  • msg #120

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii notes that shortly after everyone beds down a flock of ravens fly overhead though as far as she can tell given the rather dark night they keep heading west but it is not a pleasant night for anyone, it is in fact quite rough on everyone ...

First the wind picks up, gusting strong enough that everything needs to be tied down.  The thunder rolls across the campsite every few minutes, rumbling the ground as lighting strikes in the foothills setting several fires, fires that may spread out toward the prairie land...forcing even greater vigilance.

But even worse, the weaves set to sense shadowspawn are probed and set off approximately every hour leaving everyone with the almost absolute certainty that the 'spawn now where you are and know about your weaves.

Each time they come just a bit closer, almost playing a game of cat and mouse forcing the company to rowse and prepare themselves only to have the Darkhounds move off again.  Each time the probe comes from a different direction but it appears to be only the one pack of seven that is causing the disturbances but they never approach close enough to engage ...

... for now ...

The storm abates near dawn and the sky finally starts to lighten but remains overcast as those among the company rise with the coming morning.
Marissa
GM, 604 posts
Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 14:34
  • msg #121

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa awake after a troublesome night, checking on the horses and feeding them.

She then went back to see what to do about breakfast, if someone else hadn't. She saw no sense in not having a fire, since the enemy clearly knew where they were.

"The books don't mention Darkhounds being that intelligent, which means someone must guide them."
Asurii
player, 520 posts
Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 18:15
  • msg #122

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Once again Asurii helped Marissa with the horses, while brushing on of the pack horses she queries the wilder. "Marissa, are there ways of attacking the Darkhounds through the weaves?"
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 892 posts
Back where it all began.
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Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 19:22
  • msg #123

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru rose, folding up the bedrolls, he began a series of exercises to loosen up his muscles and focus his mind to diminish the effects of his weariness.  Swinging one arm around his other shoulder as he twisted at the hips, "It is certainly rare but Darkhounds are more intelligent then many realize.  However, I agree that they are likely in league with and being coordinated by another.

"One that knows we have channelers so they will hit us when they are ready and they will have a plan to mitigate the fact that we have channelers.  They will certainly take losses but we best move soon and hard giving them less time to prepare so instead of overwhelming numbers they will have to come at us in waves.

"I think we are close and that Sher'tem discovered this, realized that and tried to get back with whatever information he learned, perhaps gather a strike force.

"We have become that strike force and all are resources will be needed before this is through."
Asurii
player, 521 posts
Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 20:05
  • msg #124

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


"What if we make a short jump using a gate, lest say North a few miles.  That might put them off and give us time to set up something more to our advantage.  They might just think we ran away."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 893 posts
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Fri 16 Jan 2009
at 22:21
  • msg #125

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"If time was not against us, that would be a possible plan but that would give them time to fortify and we still need to stop the ritual.  A ritual that we have no idea when it needs to be completed.

"Also that takes us away from the direction Sher'tem was heading.  That creates additional distance to travel.  I know we can gate back but if we are dealing with a Forsaken, who can say how they can use that against us." Addaru stated.
Marissa
GM, 605 posts
Sat 17 Jan 2009
at 00:00
  • msg #126

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa listens to the others, and smiles. "We've been here long enough to gate from here, and linked, you've seen the place you think we are going."

"If we were to create a gate, prepared to attack through it from behind a ward against the one power, we likely would have the element of surprise, be shielded from channelers attacks ourselves, and be able to see what we are facing and attack through the gate."

Marissa motions for everyone to gather close and bend forward, clearing not want anyone watching to be able to see. She makes open hand sign, saying "Ward," then a closed fist, saying "attack". She then motions to her temple, makes the shield sign, then counts 1, 2 with fingers, followed by lifting the open hand up and making attack sign with the other hand, followed by the shield dropping back down, then counting 1, 2, 3 then shield sign up, attack sign, shield sign down.

Finally, counting to 5 with fingers, shield up, attack, then, says, "either go through," making a thumb up motion with her hand, "or again", making the series of shield, count to two, attack, shield, count to 3, and a motion with her hands, index fingers rotating around each other.
Marissa
GM, 606 posts
Sat 17 Jan 2009
at 00:28
  • msg #127

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles, looking around, "Or we could leave the horses here in a ward, and fly in while it is dark out."
Taren Gildar
player, 383 posts
Find out IC
Mon 19 Jan 2009
at 22:44
  • msg #128

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"If we leave the horses then we are leaving Mirya and even with a ward, I hesistate to leave her alone unguarded." Taren states firmly, no uncertainty in his tone at all.

"Could this be what they are trying to do separate us from her body?  After all we have no idea if they need the body for this ritual."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 894 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Mon 19 Jan 2009
at 23:02
  • msg #129

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We do not know what we face there and weaves can be countered or unwoven.  I do not like the idea of splitting up or of leaving anything behind as we may not be able to get back.

"Do you mean to assault this pack or something else?" Addaru asks Marissa, glancing to take in the others to see what they think.
Raiel
player, 580 posts
Mon 19 Jan 2009
at 23:45
  • msg #130

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I will not leave Mirya's body behind," Raiel states simply.   "We should keep together and work together.  That was told.  We would need to work together to win this battle. We will go on and if they attack again and somehow will through the wards we will face them."

"They are but a diversion that we cannot slow down for."
Marissa
GM, 607 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 00:48
  • msg #131

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I didn't suggest splitting up, and wouldn't. We stand the best chance together and I'll not leave Mirya's body behind either."

"I merely suggest a way to surprise the enemy. To unweave a weave being held, they would have to shield those holding the weave. If linked, especially with angreal, that becomes very hard to do."
Raiel
player, 582 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 02:17
  • msg #132

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel hods in agreement.  Let us decide what we will do.  "Linked we are all stronger-Taren too."  Addaru thinks the jade sword might protect me from Dark Hounds  I will not bet my life on it, but we shall see when the time comes."

"We must move forward as soon as possible.  I will do what is decided between us."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 896 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 03:00
  • msg #133

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "A short gate to throw off our trail and observers may not be a bad idea if what Raiel saw is indeed our objective.  Nonetheless there is a fight coming and if we left the horses then who would carry Mirya or would you risk your concentration to use the One Power to do so?"
Raiel
player, 583 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 03:32
  • msg #134

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Then this is what we will do." I will be ready to link and fight as needed."  rail nods again. She moved her veil up int position.  "It is a good day to die."
Marissa
GM, 608 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 03:45
  • msg #135

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"She is safest on the horse, with the shields protecting her."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 899 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 07:30
  • msg #136

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "Then we all go including the horses.  Gate us east into the foothills, from there we continue moving double-time until we find what Sher'tem did.

"I doubt we will get another chance to rest until this is over."
Raiel
player, 584 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 08:03
  • msg #137

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel links with Asurii, Marissa and Taren. passing the control to Marissa. Raiel was a fighter more than a channeler.  If the sword was one that protected her from dark hound poison she would be in the forefront of battle, however with caution because it would not protect her from wounds that could also kill.
Marissa
GM, 609 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 13:13
  • msg #138

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

When everyon was ready, Marissa wove a ward against the one power, similar to hardened air, to shield those on this side of the gate. she then Wove a gateway and if her still tied weave to detect channelers didn't sound any warnings, she gave the thumbs up for the others. She looked to the twins to make sure their weaves didn't warn of shadowspawn or darkfriends nearby.

If everything seemed clear, she motioned for everyone to go through.
Raiel
player, 586 posts
Tue 20 Jan 2009
at 18:15
  • msg #139

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel stands ready to move through the gateway with the sword in her hand a spear in the other. With heightened senses from being open to the one power Raiel scans the area.

When she moves though with the others she will move to give room for the others to come through.   The young Aiel maiden followed what she knew what she had been trained to do by her Sister Far Dareis Mai.  Drill and drilled again so it became second nature.  It had to be to ensure  your best chance of survival.  Aiel like was like that simple.  You learn what you needed to know and did it to stay alive  The dangers in the Waste were many, poisonous  plants animals, Trollocs,Shadowspawn, and even other Aiel in the constant strife that had shaped Aiel life.
The Storyteller
moderator, 701 posts
The Bard
Wed 21 Jan 2009
at 23:29
  • msg #140

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As the gate opens to expose the steep wooded hills close to the mountains, more rugged then rolling.  All seems quiet on the other side, none of the weaves seem to detect anything...

One by one, the company steps through to the other side and still nothing seems out of place though the area does seem quieter then normal but that may be the company's intrusion.

The gate snaps shut when it is let go when nothing happens after a few minutes.

IGA: Spot and listen checks from everyone please.
Asurii
player, 523 posts
Wed 21 Jan 2009
at 23:58
  • msg #141

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

ASurii steps to the side and cocks her head to listen to the area about her as her eyes swept across the terrain and the vegetation.

15:56, Today: Asurii rolled 24 using 1d20+16. Spot + Power ennanced.
15:56, Today: Asurii rolled 19 using 1d20+17. Listen + Power enhanced.
Marissa
GM, 610 posts
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 00:03
  • msg #142

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa steps through last, shutting the gate behind her. She left the ward tied where it was. If they needed to gate back, it could provide some cover.

She looked around, wondering if they had in fact gotten the drop on the enemy.

OOC

15 for both Listen and spot.
Raiel
player, 588 posts
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 01:10
  • msg #143

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel steps through before Marissa.  Sword in hand  She check around the area holding the one power to heighten her senses.  Taking out the bird angreal room her pocket she tries to locate a bird that she could use for a bird-eye view of the area.  She sends a trickle of power into the angreal to establish a connection.

[Private to GM:
16:58, Today: Raiel rolled 32 using 1d20+16. listen.
16:57, Today: Raiel rolled 17 using 1d20+14. Spot .]
Taren Gildar
player, 385 posts
Find out IC
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 20:49
  • msg #144

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren follows last leading the horses, having a care to make sure that Mirya's traversing is gentle.  His dilligence though keeps him mostly distracted though Taren notes the quietness and his hand strays toward the pommel of his blade without conscious thought.

[Private to GM: 13:46, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 10 using 1d20+8. Spot.
13:46, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 22 using 1d20+8. Listen.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 903 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 20:55
  • msg #145

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru had already drawn his blade as he rode Mothem through the gateway.  Looking around, he deftly guided Mothem away from the opening to give the others a chance to come through having ridden in after the twins.

From the look of things, all was quiet ... but such things could be deceptive.

13:52, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 33 using 1d20+20. Spot.
13:52, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 19 using 1d20+18. Listen.
The Storyteller
moderator, 703 posts
The Bard
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 21:31
  • msg #146

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Off in the distance, seemingly built out of the cliff face of the very mountain appears to be a tower several hundred feet above the ground.  Even from this distance it can be made out which indicates that it must be massive, there appear even to be windows dotting the rock structure...though they may be doors???

But unless one can fly, another method of entry is likely.  The moutain itself is likely still a good mile away but it will take time as from here it is clear that no trail has been broken to it.

Raiel is sure this is what she saw from the hawk's eyes.

[Private to Raiel; Taren Gildar: You both hear a shushing rustling sound as if someone is trying to draw an object without being heard.   Taren you may speak up to five words then I need an initiative check before you take any further action.]

[Private to Raiel: You hear multiple similar sounds from various points around you, but you are unable to see what made them.  You are certain that it is the sound of an arrow being drawn from a quiver and that they are likely hiding among the woods.  You may speak up to five words then I need an initiative check before you take any further action.]

[Private to Asurii: You notice a man trying to hide behind a tree about forty feet away, wearing black leather armor and drawing a bead on the group with a longbow.  You may speak up to five words then I need an initiative check.]

[Private to Addaru si Bashan Kellan: You notice a half-dozen men trying to hide behind various trees about forty feet away, wearing black leather armor and drawing a bead on the group with a longbow.  You may speak up to five words then I need an initiative check.]

[Private to Marissa: You've been surprised.  But figured I would mention this since you can read all the other PMs.  :) ]
Marissa
GM, 612 posts
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 21:43
  • msg #147

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa looks to Addaru, knowing his senses were better than hers when it came to danger.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): Well, at least she has hold of saidar. Does she feel Addaru's concern or anything over seeing them?]
Asurii
player, 524 posts
Thu 22 Jan 2009
at 22:48
  • msg #148

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii raise her the spears in her left hand to point at the man. "Bowman,
40 feet, drawing," then she adds a bit move loudly, "Light."

14:49, Today: Asurii rolled 19  5 using 1d20 +14 Init Bonus.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:22, Fri 23 Jan 2009.
Raiel
player, 591 posts
Fri 23 Jan 2009
at 02:31
  • msg #149

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel corrects what Asurii said.  "Multiple archers around, need shield."

18:41, Today: Raiel rolled 33 using 1d20+14. Init.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:46, Fri 23 Jan 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 386 posts
Find out IC
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 02:15
  • msg #150

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren turned to address the others, "Something is not right here..."

19:12, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 9 using 1d20+7. Initiative.
Marissa
GM, 614 posts
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 03:07
  • msg #151

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

That's all it took as Marissa channels as she had with the Wolfhounds, weaving air into a hardened bubble around the group.

"Did your weave not warn you?" Marissa asked of the twin that held the tied weave vs Darkfriends." If they weren't darkfriends, then perhaps others hunted thise within the tower, or the Darkhounds.
Asurii
player, 526 posts
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 06:57
  • msg #152

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"No warning, that is why I said Light, they might be hunting what we hunt." Asurii had a spear ready, but also wove a shield of hardened air. "Is Melina covered?"

If not she will use her shield to protect Mirya.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:35, Sat 24 Jan 2009.
Raiel
player, 593 posts
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 07:44
  • msg #153

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I felt nothing though the weave. I heard their bows drawn.  Does it detect Darkfriends or just Shadowspawn."

"Shall we hold, till they attacks us first?"
Marissa
GM, 615 posts
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 14:13
  • msg #154

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We all are til we determine whot hey are."

Marissa looked towards the Mirya's horse to be sure the shields tied in place the day before were still in place. They should last weeks if not untied. She also checked the weaves the three of them had knotted.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 905 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Mon 26 Jan 2009
at 21:56
  • msg #155

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru tenses, "Bowman...maybe bandits.

[Private to Marissa: Marissa feels him tense and get the surge he would right before combat.]

15:46, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 15 using 1d20+8. Initiative.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:47, Mon 26 Jan 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 273 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 26 Jan 2009
at 21:57
  • msg #156

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Posts 151 through 154 have not happened yet..we're in the surprise round...

Combat is no longer free-form, the surprise round shall be posted in the morning.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:49, Mon 26 Jan 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 277 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 27 Jan 2009
at 19:26
  • msg #157

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Arrows fly from various directions but none connect, a voice cries out commanding, "Stand down and do not try to act or the next ones will not miss."

{IGA: Raiel, you may act as you are up in the surprise round but keep in mind you can only take one standard or one move action.}
Raiel
player, 595 posts
Wed 28 Jan 2009
at 01:00
  • msg #158

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel opens links with asurri and passes the link into Marissa's control but does not move a muscle.
Asurii
player, 528 posts
Wed 28 Jan 2009
at 05:21
  • msg #159

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Even if they were not aligned with the Shadowspawn, Aiel popping in on Wetland warriors was not a wise thing to announce, so the diplomacy would be left to Addaru and Marissa, if they were the type to accept diplomacy.  If not they would find it hard to get through Asurii's shield of Hardened air.

She keeeps her head down so that they would not see an Aiel, however strange an Aiel she and Raiel now were.  What with the fancloth Cadinsores, turbans and veils, and for now her veil was up.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 278 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 28 Jan 2009
at 22:35
  • msg #160

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii weaves her shield of hardened air, preparing for what may come.

GM Note: Previous action taken out of turn has now been implemented.  Same dimensions as last time Asurii?
Asurii
player, 529 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 01:46
  • msg #161

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOC: yes, unless Mirya is not shielded, Asurii will do that first and then herself.

Asurri making one with terrain.  :)
Marissa
GM, 617 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 02:46
  • msg #162

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Is this round 1 or the surprise round?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 279 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 09:12
  • msg #163

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IG: It is the surprise round.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 906 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 09:18
  • msg #164

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru does not yet draw his blade but carefully surveys the men that he had spotted, "We have no quarrel with you, withdraw and live, stay and die!"

IGA: Intimidate check.  02:17, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 13 using 1d20+8. Intimidate.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 279 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 09:35
  • msg #165

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru's words seem to have little to no effect, one man shouts "We will not suffer a witch trying to tame us...but the master will enjoy her."

The twang of several arrows being released is heard and the shafts fly close but do not strike true...all that is except for one that cuts deep into the muscle just below Marissa's shoulder hard enough to pierce the other side.

[Private to Marissa: Marissa takes 8 damage, please make a fortitude save.]
This message was last edited by the player at 09:35, Thu 29 Jan 2009.
Marissa
GM, 618 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 13:53
  • msg #166

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa gasps in pain as the arrow punches through her shoulder. Addaru can feel the searing pain as Marissa fights to maintain her hold of saidar.

OOC using Addaru's Fort save 20
Con check to hold saidar 31
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:53, Thu 29 Jan 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 283 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 22:04
  • msg #167

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

A wave of numbness spreads out from the wound, deadening the muscle some within Marissa's upper torso but with great resolve she seems to focus past the pain and the numbing effect it had.

[Private to Marissa: IGA: Make me a heal check please.]

Taren you're up next in the order of combat.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:05, Thu 29 Jan 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 388 posts
Find out IC
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 22:07
  • msg #168

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren without even thinking quickly draws the strange longbow that he had gained, quickly stringing it, he begins to reach for an arrow.

IGA: Draw the unusual longbow.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 284 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 22:12
  • msg #169

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Another comes sailing swiftly out from among the trees, it slams deep into Marissa, taking her in the stomach...causing great pain as a second shaft now sticks from her body.

[Private to Marissa: Marissa takes a critical hit from the arrow.  Damage is 12.  I need another fortitude save please.]
Marissa
GM, 619 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 22:25
  • msg #170

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOC Heal of 26 Fortitude of 11.
Asurii
player, 531 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 05:24
  • msg #171

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

(OOC: Not sure where we are at, but I will put second harden Air on Marissa as a shield.)

The Hardened Air she was planning for herself now goes to shield Marissa
Raiel
player, 597 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 07:23
  • msg #172

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel cast up a shield of harden air around Marissa.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 286 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 16:58
  • msg #173

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
OOC Heal of 26 Fortitude of 11.


[Private to Marissa: You recognize it as a type of poison, extremely rare, only able to made from a certain type of mushroom deep underground.  It is very expensive and causes one to lose consciousness.  It is applied through contact or ingestion.  Marissa also loses consciousness.

You may reroll initiative when or if you are returned to consciousness if the combat is still ongoing.]

Marissa abruptly slumps to the ground, her body going limp.

{GM Notes: It is the end of the surprise round, please do not jump the gun on actions until I call for them.  As certain events that need to be resolved may impact your actions.

It is the beginning of Round 1.  New initiatives please.  Then I will call for your actions when it is your turn.  Please remember to post them here.}
This message was last edited by the player at 16:59, Fri 30 Jan 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 389 posts
Find out IC
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 17:07
  • msg #174

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren winces as Marissa hits the ground.  Whether these were darkfriends or just plain bandits, didn't matter.  They intended to do harm and he would prevent that.  Taren just hoped that Marissa yet lived.

[Private to GM: 10:03, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 18 using 1d20+7. Initiative.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 908 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 17:09
  • msg #175

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru represses an inarticulated scream as he feels Marissa's injury.  His face changes to a cold mask of controlled fury.

[Private to GM: 10:03, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 17 using 1d20+8. Initiative.]
Marissa
GM, 620 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 17:14
  • msg #176

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

At least Addaru gets an extra +2 on his attack rolls now. :)
Asurii
player, 532 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 18:57
  • msg #177

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


If they though they had neutalized the Channeler, they were in for a rude awakening.  Asurii prepared a fireball, and looked for the tightest grouping of archers.

(Init 28)
Raiel
player, 598 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 20:01
  • msg #178

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

11:58, Today: Raiel rolled 25 using 1d20+14. Init.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 293 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 20:39
  • msg #179

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

{GM: Asurii, you are start the round out.  So what actions are you taking?  Remember to keep in mind what are standard actions, move actions and full-round actions.}
Asurii
player, 533 posts
Sat 31 Jan 2009
at 00:51
  • msg #180

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Was I surprised or not.  For I would have started a Harden Air when I first saw the archers.  Intent to use Harden Air lvl 2 (1 action) and Fireball lvl 5 (1 action.)
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 295 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 3 Feb 2009
at 21:03
  • msg #181

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
Was I surprised or not.  For I would have started a Harden Air when I first saw the archers.  Intent to use Harden Air lvl 2 (1 action) and Fireball lvl 5 (1 action.)


GM: You were not surprised but you can only take one action in a surprise round which you did when you hardened air.  As I understand it you are now moving that hardened air to protect Marissa's fallen form while weaving a fireball?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 296 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 08:36
  • msg #182

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

A small bead of fire forms in Asurii's hand then streaks out toward a small area between a set of trees, then suddenly it bursts in a brilliant expanding ball of fire that engulfs several trees and three of the archers...two are completely engulfed in flames, consumed and killed before they can even scream.  The third manages to duck behind the trunk of one tree, his skin scorching badly...

The trees caught in the area of the burst and the dry grass burst into flame, the wind catching licks of the fire, cinders, and sparks causing the fire to quickly begin to spread among the dry foliage...

Raiel, you are now up in the initiative order...
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 911 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 08:39
  • msg #183

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru blanches as he sees the fire begin, clearly fire in the wilds, at least these types of wilds is a very bad thing.
Taren Gildar
player, 391 posts
Find out IC
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 08:42
  • msg #184

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren looks absolutely horrified as the fire starts and begins to spread into the wild grass and the nearby trees. "That's more ..."  He pales but keeps his focus.
Asurii
player, 537 posts
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 21:32
  • msg #185

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Ok your stated that the FERNS would not protect Raiel from area affect bowshots.  Ferns live in wet conditions.  As there was not other earlier mention of these being dry and parched lands, I assumed the area was wet and not parched dry.

Asurii would have known the danger of fire in parched lands and picked another type of attack.
Marissa
GM, 623 posts
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 21:50
  • msg #186

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

I thought we were in mountainous forest as well. :) Doesn't mean it can't be a very dried out mountainous forest.

What other attack ro action would you have taken?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 298 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 6 Feb 2009
at 02:55
  • msg #187

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG:

I've used the term grass, wild grass, and descriptions as to the height of the grass; I have not to my knowledge used the term ferns when describing this area.  I just did a quick search of this thread and ferns only comes up in your post Asurii.

I know I mentioned somewhere that the grass would not protect from arrows and neither does it protect from area-affect weaves...however if you are wondering why said archer used the trees for 'cover' that was descriptive prose for succeeding at a reflex save.

Also dry does not necessarily reflect parched...just a region that hasn't seen rain in awhile.  I live in area that is very similar to that which the characters currently travel through and it can burn and has burned even when there has been rain at times.

In the game, normal fire, wouldn't have started such a blaze, a weave and its effects are in essence magic and as has long been established in the d20 rules, far more powerful than regular fire.

Most DMs tend to ignore how destructive certain magical spells/weaves are.  I do not.  Besides which, while the twins have traveled the wetlands for quite some time, that doesn't necessarily make them experts, and this would be a learning experience.

It also adds an interesting element to the current combat and a challenge in itself...which adds to the danger and helps to create those stories told to the children on one's knee after said adventurers have retired.

I believe in keeping things dynamic and I also believe that characters shouldn't have an easy ride all the time...they should face very real danger...and not even my own characters are safe.

In a seven year live campaign, I worked out with the DM because he wanted to make a point to the severity of the final battle and its danger to kill my character at the onset of battle...he was 24th level and was killed in such a way that there would be no resurrection...the rest of the players faces just dropped and they were freaking throughout the whole final battle, desperate and totally terrified that they had a very real possibility of failing.

I do not go out of my way to kill characters but I also do not believe that they should walk through every encounter.  However any further discussion of this should be moved to OOC...
Marissa
GM, 625 posts
Fri 6 Feb 2009
at 13:27
  • msg #188

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

I agree, Dark. It makes it more interesting. Even here in Florida, with seasons of torrential rain, we are in ou dry season when we have fire in the everglades, and sometimes back yards, that burn hundreds of thousands of acres, and close down roads and cause evacuations from smoke and fire risk both.

I just hope someone heals Marissa or picks her up when they run. :)
Raiel
player, 601 posts
Fri 6 Feb 2009
at 17:30
  • msg #189

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel races to Marissa keeping low and her shield up once at her side she pull any arrows out and heals her.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 302 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 12 Feb 2009
at 06:44
  • msg #190

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Are you using the heal skill, delving first or blindly weaving a heal Raiel?
Raiel
player, 602 posts
Thu 12 Feb 2009
at 06:55
  • msg #191

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel will delve first.  then heal after pulling artroows out
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 303 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 12 Feb 2009
at 09:21
  • msg #192

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
Raiel will delve first.  then heal after pulling artroows out


Raiel begins delving, the careful testing and probing take critical time and leaving her vulnerable as the battle continues around her.

OOG: Opponents are up...will post tomorrow or friday as time permits.  I need sleep.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 304 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 13 Feb 2009
at 05:16
  • msg #193

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Three arrows arc through the air toward Raiel but slam into the ground, imbedding themselves deeply into the ground while two arc toward Asurii, to find that the only target they have is the ground as the two twins deftly avoid the shafts, Raiel by pure instinct given her focus and Asurii with the gracefully deftness of a dancer as she actively dodges away from them.

IGA: Taren, you're up.  Not sure if you are back with us fully yet but I will give you some time to respond before I NPC you.
Taren Gildar
player, 396 posts
Find out IC
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 18:14
  • msg #194

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren takes aim with his bow and lets loose an arrow, letting it fly towards it's target.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 308 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 18:31
  • msg #195

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren's first arrow catches the injured archer in the throat as he is peering out from behind the tree followed quickly by Taren's second arrow that plunges deep into the man's eye, dropping him forever and sending his spirit on into the afterlife.

As the body slumps, both arrow shafts snap.

IGA: Addaru is now up in the initiative order.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 913 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 18:40
  • msg #196

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru charges the archer who clearly dropped Marissa intent on removing his head from his shoulders.  An inarticulate cry escapes his lips as a cold fury descends upon him.  As his blade strikes, he parts-the-silk.

[Private to GM: Power Attack 8 points, charge attack, Warder's bonus for fallen bonded, two-handed, parting the silk.

11:37, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 25 using 1d20+17.  35 damage.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 309 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 18:43
  • msg #197

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru's blade cuts across the archer's chest drawing a sharp red line as both skin and muscle are sliced open.  The man's face blanches as the pain hits him.  It is a deep and severe cut but he does not yet fall.

End of Round 1.  Everyone please roll initiative for Round 2.
Raiel
player, 604 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 19:17
  • msg #198

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

11:15, Today: Raiel rolled 23 using 1d20+14. Init.
Marissa
GM, 628 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 21:40
  • msg #199

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


16:39, Today: Marissa rolled 12 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
Asurii
player, 539 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 21:56
  • msg #200

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

13:54, Today: Asurii rolled 30 using 1d20+10. Initi.

Init Debate:  Does Dances with spears init bonus count when not using spears.

If yes I get 4 more for init, if not jeanne gets 4 less.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:02, Thu 19 Feb 2009.
Marissa
GM, 629 posts
Fri 20 Feb 2009
at 00:36
  • msg #201

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Having looked at the rulebook, and the descriptions, I would think you would still get it with medium or smaller weapons.

Of course, if wearing armor, you'd lose all class abilities including the improved intiative.

The class concentrates on speed and agility much as a monk would. The weapon used, with some exceptions, shouldn't affect the years of training.

With that said, I would also say that not being proficient with a weapon would affect it. Hard to be agile and fast, when you aren't sure how the weight of a weapon will carry its motion, exactly how long, short, thick, or thin a weapon is would mean not knowing how sharply one might be able to turn, or how much clearance might be needed, etc.

What does everyone else think?
Asurii
player, 540 posts
Fri 20 Feb 2009
at 01:06
  • msg #202

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Well I will be throwing a spear--so it should count.
Marissa
GM, 630 posts
Fri 20 Feb 2009
at 01:11
  • msg #203

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Of course it would then, your debate question was whether it applied when not using spears. :)
Asurii
player, 541 posts
Sat 21 Feb 2009
at 04:28
  • msg #204

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


True.  I do need to know that, too.
Taren Gildar
player, 397 posts
Find out IC
Sat 21 Feb 2009
at 06:03
  • msg #205

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Well, I say she gets the full benifit. She has had years of training in her speed and agility. That is why you get a penalty of -4 to hit with weapons you are not proficient in. The hit penalty should cover her unsureness of the weight, size, and agility of the weapon in question.
Taren Gildar
player, 398 posts
Find out IC
Sat 21 Feb 2009
at 06:05
  • msg #206

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren Gildar rolled 26 using 1d20+7. Initiative.

My initiative. I thought initiative lasts the entire encounter? Or did we change that since I was gone?
Raiel
player, 605 posts
Sat 21 Feb 2009
at 21:06
  • msg #207

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOC: Rolling for initiative depends on DM.  You can have it last for the encounter of once per found.  It would go faster if we did it once per encounter  that way we could know what order we go in and when one had posted.  The next would be able to  post in order without waiting.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:06, Sat 21 Feb 2009.
Marissa
GM, 631 posts
Sat 21 Feb 2009
at 21:44
  • msg #208

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Can you all see the GM initiative orders for combat thread? While keeping an initiative per encounter, with the exception of giving up one rounds action to move to the top of the initiative order, makes combat a bit faster, it also leaves one stuck with their initiative.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 914 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Mon 23 Feb 2009
at 01:40
  • msg #209

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: 18:38, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 14 using 1d20+8. Initiative.

Addaru seems to lose all sense of his surroundings except for his focus on the men who must die.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 311 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 23 Feb 2009
at 01:43
  • msg #210

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: I prefer the initiative switch up as it changes combat up.  Yes, it slows things down but I find it forces a different set of tactics at times.

At the moment, the thread Marissa mentioned can only be seen by GMs.  It is also my way of tracking who is involved so players don't always know what or how many people or things they are facing.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 312 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 23 Feb 2009
at 01:49
  • msg #211

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
13:54, Today: Asurii rolled 30 using 1d20+10. Initi.

Init Debate:  Does Dances with spears init bonus count when not using spears.

If yes I get 4 more for init, if not jeanne gets 4 less.


While the spirit of the novels would suggest it must be with spears, I'm going to allow it to stand as is, which means it applies ... to all weapons that is used.

Though technically, given the class description we're already ignoring the swords penalty but keep the armor off.  :D

IGA: Asurii, you're up to start the initiative.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:47, Mon 23 Feb 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 399 posts
Find out IC
Mon 23 Feb 2009
at 03:34
  • msg #212

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: Book Mark]
Asurii
player, 545 posts
Wed 4 Mar 2009
at 23:59
  • msg #213

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii held the first of three spears ready to throw, she waited until one of the men rose to shot, and threw her first of her 3 spears. When she downs one she will go to the next closest.

The spears are cuendar

15:45, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+14.1 hit.
15:46, Today: Asurii rolled 28 using 1d20+9. 2 hit.
15:46, Today: Asurii rolled 19 using 1d20+4. 3 hit.

15:51, Today: Asurii rolled 6 using 1d6+4. 1 dam.
15:51, Today: Asurii rolled 8 using 1d6+4. 2 dam.
15:52, Today: Asurii rolled 10 using 1d6+4. 3 dam.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 321 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 18 Mar 2009
at 20:14
  • msg #214

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The first spear strikes in the bandit's thigh causing him to stagger a few steps back but he remained standing. The second caught him across the ribs, cutting open skin and breaking at least one rib though it ended up a few feet beyond him as it never found firm purchase within his flesh.  The third did however, penetrating high on the right breast, just below the shoulder.  The man fell backwards and while he yet breathed, he was unmoving.

Taren, you're up.
Taren Gildar
player, 407 posts
Find out IC
Thu 19 Mar 2009
at 15:32
  • msg #215

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM):
10:26, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 27 using 1d20+14. attack.
10:26, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 19 using 1d20+9. attack.
10:28, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 6 using 1d8. dmg.
10:28, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 4 using 1d8. dmg.

Rolls should be in order of succession. All on one target.]

Taren takes aim and in rapid successions, he lets loose two arrows down range with his new bow at a single target. His consintration never faultering as he fires. His speed at which he fired his two shots is uncanny.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 322 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 20 Mar 2009
at 23:47
  • msg #216

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren's arrow catches one of the bandit's high in the thigh as he doesn't quite keep himself sheltered by the tree.  The heat from the fire can be felt by all now as it leaps around setting even more things ablaze.

The horses are becoming extremely skittish.

Raiel, you're up.
Raiel
player, 609 posts
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 00:17
  • msg #217

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel removes the arrow in Marissa's stomach and weaves healing first and foremost.  Not sure what the ring of the Maiden and circlet so to help me cast.  I will use healing at level two and if I can push it a it to give her greater healing.  Raiel does not want to risk overchanneling and being out of commission.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:29, Sat 21 Mar 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 324 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 00:24
  • msg #218

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
Raiel removes the arrow in Mariisa's tomach and weaves healing first and foremost.


Raiel continues to delve.

OOG: Sorry about that, it slipped my mind that you were channeling a weave that takes several rounds.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 915 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 08:49
  • msg #219

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru proceeds to use a series of cuts, slashes and thrusts to get past the man's guard.  His first true strike slashes open the bandit's throat forcing the man to drop his bow and grab for his throat as his blood fountained out.  Addaru had already turned to face another of the bandits, striking hard before the first had fallen from his cleaving.

The strike takes the man's head clean off of his shoulders, the body still moving for a moment, not yet even registering that it is dead.  Addura continues to turn from this latest cleaving until in his fury, he faces the last bandit, hampered by Asurii's spears thrusting his sword deep into the man's chest, the blade collapses his heart and Addaru kicks him off his blade.


[Private to GM: Power Attack 8 points, charge attack, Warder's bonus for fallen bonded.

02:39, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 19 using 1d20+7. Atk #3.
02:39, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 30 using 1d20+12. Atk #2 Critical Check.
02:39, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 31 using 1d20+12. Atk #2.
02:38, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 19 using 1d20+17. Atk #1.

02:42, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 27 using 1d10+25. Damage Atk #1.
02:45, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 41 using 2d10+36. Critical Hit Atk #2.

02:48, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 33 using 1d10+25. Damage Atk #3.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 325 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 08:51
  • msg #220

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Just like that the battle is over, leaving everyone feeling almost anti-climactic except for the blazing fire that still threatens.  Raiel continues her delving...

IGA: What do the rest of you do?
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 916 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 08:54
  • msg #221

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru rushes to Marissa's side, looking impatiently at Raiel as he takes up Marissa's hand.  "Taren, calm and contain our horses.  Asurii can you channel a weave to try to contain, diminish or put out that fire?"
Asurii
player, 547 posts
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 19:07
  • msg #222

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Taren, Link with me." with that done she will draw on the one power and weave as large an area of harden air she can to smother it.
Marissa
GM, 633 posts
Sat 21 Mar 2009
at 19:18
  • msg #223

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Create Fire can be used to reduce it as well. For the same weave level, it will affect more fire. :)

Master Ward works for larger fire, like wildfires, forest fires, etc, at high enough levels since it will do a mile radius. :)
Taren Gildar
player, 409 posts
Find out IC
Mon 23 Mar 2009
at 01:00
  • msg #224

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods to Assuri and opens himself up for the link. Taren has become quite accustomed and well practiced in linking as by now, he is not only able to link easier, but also able to do other things while linked. IE calming the animals. So, Taren steps up to the horses and begins to whisper to them softly as he strokes them, reassuring them that everything will be fine. He uses all the skills he has in calming the animals down...for a blaze this size makes it a bit more difficult.
Asurii
player, 548 posts
Mon 23 Mar 2009
at 22:03
  • msg #225

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurri changes her mind and uses the same weave that she had used to start the fire, to knock it down.
Raiel
player, 610 posts
Tue 24 Mar 2009
at 04:37
  • msg #226

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel is working on her wave of delving and healing on Marissa.   One thing is noticeable is that she does use hand gestures to creat her weaves.
The Storyteller
moderator, 706 posts
The Bard
Tue 24 Mar 2009
at 18:07
  • msg #227

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii eventually with the use of Taren't link brings the fire down then eventually out while Raiel determines that Marissa has not only been injured but there is a poison within her system.  One that knocks a person out rather then dehabilitates or kills.

Taren calms the horses, keeping them from running off too far but clearly they dislike being so near a danger such as fire while Addaru tries to keep his patience and wait while Raiel works.
Raiel
player, 611 posts
Tue 24 Mar 2009
at 19:26
  • msg #228

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Addaru."  Raiel speaks up though she does not turn from her work at hand.  "The arrows were poisoned but it was meant only to render whoever they hit unconscious.  Now I can heal her but I want Assuri and Taren to link with me to do so."

Once linked with the other two.  Raiel seeks to heal the wounds first if she can she will try to negate the poison if not she will have to let it run it course.
Asurii
player, 549 posts
Wed 25 Mar 2009
at 16:42
  • msg #229

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii will move over to Raiel and beckon Taren to join them.
Taren Gildar
player, 410 posts
Find out IC
Wed 25 Mar 2009
at 17:37
  • msg #230

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods to Riel and maintains himself open for her, since he is already linked with Assuri, he moves over when Asurii beckons him to join. He secures the animals first, taking them away from the heat of the freshly burnt areas of the forest. He kneels down between the twins and waits for the linking...thoughts do run through Taren's head, mostly of Miyra and what would happen if word gets out of his ability.
The Storyteller
moderator, 708 posts
The Bard
Thu 26 Mar 2009
at 15:59
  • msg #231

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

It takes some time to heal Marissa then remove her poison eventually though she awakens, ravenous with hunger but fully healed.
Marissa
GM, 635 posts
Thu 26 Mar 2009
at 18:32
  • msg #232

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru knows Marissa has awoken before she opens her eyes from the anger coming from her.

"Thank you. They wanted us alive, but you must know that if you found the poison and healed it. :
Raiel
player, 612 posts
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 05:48
  • msg #233

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"So it seems. and that was fortunate all things considered," comments Raiel.  It took all of us linked to achieve this though.

"I thinks we chould move from here.  I cannot figure out how they knew we would arrive at this spot or is someone may be monitering our use of the One Power.  If that is so, other will be sent after us.
Marissa
GM, 636 posts
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 13:32
  • msg #234

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I can not imagine either, unless they have one with foretelling. I've never heard of it being so precise though. Likely we encountered a patrol. There are probably others, so we should be going."

Marissa;s stomach rumbles as she gets up to get something to eat from her pack. "Addaru, did you check the bodies for clues? The patrol might not be with the Forsaken in the tower."

Marissa eats quickly, looking around at the fire damage, and the bodies. "The damage from a few bolts should not have been that bad. I think I could have managed a single dose of the poison. It was fortunate we had several channelers."

"This weave will remove poison and disease. The stronger the weave, the stronger the poison or disease it will remove." Marissa demonstrates a somewhat intricate weave of water and spirit, until the others have grasped it.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:37, Fri 27 Mar 2009.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 917 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 15:58
  • msg #235

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I have not yet searched the bodies, your health was far more important and of immediate concern." Addaru responded quietly, softly stroking Marissa's cheek.
Marissa
GM, 638 posts
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 17:40
  • msg #236

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I'm fine, and I see the attackers paid a high price." Marissa smiled as she took Addaru's hand and held it for a moment. Quietly she said, "Either they got lucky, or they had descriptions. Either way, if I should be killed, I don't want you to throw your life away defending me." Marissa knew the risks they took every day, and some were reasonable, but now they were going up against Forsaken, and who knew what armies they might have.

She knew the group was strong, but poison could work better than killing someone, and quicker.

She looked at the others, "Linked, with your angreal, you should be able to handle Balefire." She demonstrated the weave very slowly so they could learn it. seperately, they wouldn't be able to use it, but together it might mean the difference between one of them dieing or not.

"If one of us is taken down, or killed, use it on the attacker until just before the attack. Too far back and we might cause a tear in the Pattern, rather than a thread ending early, only to be replaced with the thread of one of us continueing on."
Raiel
player, 613 posts
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 20:12
  • msg #237

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I wondered who he meant when the bandit said His Master wanted us?"Raiel asks Marissa.  Leafblighter or or someone else, like a Forsaken?"

Raiel Concentrates on the two weabes Marissa teaches them. The healing one she could do on her own but with balefire she had to be linked to with at least Asurii to make it happen at all. Linked Together  with Taren and Marissa they were capable of much more.  SHe left Addaru to search for the moment but later after the lessons went to double check the area especially for tracks and directions.  Any usedul arrow she takes and crossbows as well packing then on the pack horse.
Marissa
GM, 639 posts
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 21:04
  • msg #238

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Most likely, the Forsaken." Chills ran through her, not at the thought of the Forsaken, but of the possibility they may have attracted the Dark One's direct attention. None of them were the Dragon Reborn to be facing the Dark One.
Taren Gildar
player, 413 posts
Find out IC
Fri 27 Mar 2009
at 21:34
  • msg #239

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren sighs softly as Marissa recovers. He looks over at Miyra's body and sighs sadly again.....he walks over to her and kneels next to her body, protectively covering the body with some blankets to keep her warm. He checks the straps that is holding her onto the litter to make sure they are secured enough to hold her on without constricting her too much. He then just sits there quietly next to her, trying to establish another link with her in hopes he can find a way to free her somehow.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 918 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 3 Apr 2009
at 20:01
  • msg #240

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru gave Marissa's hand a squeeze before going over to check the bodies but he left them all with one thought, "It may not be the Forsaken.  The Dark One has other agents, powerful agents and newer ones that have sold themselves to him believing they will be rewarded soon.

"Who can say that it is even them though.  We could be facing someone or something else that has an interest in things that is serving its own purposes without direct affiliation with the Dark One or the Dragon Reborn.  In these chaotic times, many will attempt to attain power through various nefarious actions."
Marissa
GM, 640 posts
Fri 3 Apr 2009
at 20:40
  • msg #241

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nodded. "All possible and probably preferable to one of the Forsaken."

With the inspections done, and weaves learned, Marissa said, "Let's move quickly now."
Raiel
player, 615 posts
Sat 4 Apr 2009
at 06:40
  • msg #242

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We are ready.  which direction or rather how waling or gateing?" response Raiel to Marissa's  recommendation to move on quickly.

Walking over to where Taren checked on Mirya. "How is she, Taren?"

Raiel then gathers her spears and any arrows that are still whole  Checking to see if their enemies have any useable arrows or extra daggers.
Marissa
GM, 641 posts
Sat 4 Apr 2009
at 13:03
  • msg #243

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Walking, for now." Marissa replies, as she gathers up her horse and Mirya's, leading the two as she walks.

She let's Addaru and the others scout as they will. "Check your weaves," she says, referring to the tied off weaves each of them carried to detect enemies.
Taren Gildar
player, 415 posts
Find out IC
Sun 5 Apr 2009
at 04:11
  • msg #244

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren look up to Riel with soft sadness, "The same. I still can't pinpoint her exact location and have yet to find a way to free her from here." He says softly as he stands, grabs the reins of his horse and moves on as well. He has done very little in the ways of scouting, considering this is his stomping grounds, his concern has been for Miyra ever since she went into this state. He does keep watch as thoughts of what he will do to the bastard that did this to her and how he will do it. A soft smile crosses his face as he runs several scenerios over and over in his mind on what he wants to do. All the while, he looks for trouble.
Asurii
player, 550 posts
Tue 7 Apr 2009
at 06:56
  • msg #245

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii checked her weaves, and though they seemed to still be tied she followed the endss of the weave through the entrice braiding of the knot that tied them off and for good measure snugged them tight.

This time she moved with even more caution, as when she and Raiel had stalked a half fist of Trollocs throught thte blight, by themselves.
The Storyteller
moderator, 713 posts
The Bard
Wed 8 Apr 2009
at 20:32
  • msg #246

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Several of the ambushers' equipment has been ruined by the flames but a half dozen daggers, three longswords, a shortsword, and mace are recovered.  Almost three full quivers of arrows is also available as are several changes of clothes and roughly about twenty mk in various coinage is on the bodies.

Gathering it all up, Addaru brings it over, "Take what you want, the rest we take with us.  Scavengers will deal with the bodies."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 919 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 8 Apr 2009
at 20:35
  • msg #247

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru took none of it and after it had been picked over, packed it away on several of the mounts.  Giving Taren a sympathetic glance, he left the horses to be led by Taren and Marissa as he took the lead.

"We are going to move quickly and push it, I am sure that we have drawn attention to ourselves at this point so we need to make up the element of surprise."
Marissa
GM, 642 posts
Wed 8 Apr 2009
at 20:39
  • msg #248

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Ready when you are." Marissa says with a smile, in between bites of dried fruits and nuts.

She has the horses she is leading tied in two trains, with hers and Addaru's mounts leading those trains. She will lead them. With one in each hand, she is partially covered should there be a surprise attack, she could step back for further cover, and hopefully enough time to channel.
Taren Gildar
player, 416 posts
Find out IC
Wed 8 Apr 2009
at 21:15
  • msg #249

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods to Adduru as he gather some arrows for his quiver, leaving the coin for Marissa to handle. He remains quiet as he steals himself and prepares for the forced march they are about to undertake. Every so often, he looks back at Myira with a sadden look before looking back forward to carry on.
Raiel
player, 616 posts
Wed 8 Apr 2009
at 22:33
  • msg #250

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Asuriiscout ahead and to the right I will scout the left and behind. and cover out trail as best I can.  I think I can use a weave of air like a vortex and sweep away the tracks and scent."
The Storyteller
moderator, 714 posts
The Bard
Thu 9 Apr 2009
at 20:55
  • msg #251

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru sets a hard pace, eating the miles up as you strike deeper into the foothills and then on up into the mountains.  The hours slip by and soon it becomes clear that you are traveling toward a tower crafted from the very mountain itself...

Raiel's attempt to mask your trail may have worked but it is hard to say for certain given the other pyrotechnics involved in the battle.

IGA: Please give me spot, listen, and search checks from each player.
Raiel
player, 617 posts
Thu 9 Apr 2009
at 21:50
  • msg #252

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel keept up her attempts to cover their back trail until they finally approached the tall tower carved from the mountain itself.

[Private to GM:
14:45, Today: Raiel rolled 18 using 1d20+16. Listen.
14:44, Today: Raiel rolled 21 using 1d20+14. Spot.
14:43, Today: Raiel rolled 15 using 1d20+1. Search ]
Marissa
GM, 643 posts
Thu 9 Apr 2009
at 22:12
  • msg #253

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

18:10, Today: Marissa rolled 23 using 1d20+6. spot.
18:10, Today: Marissa rolled 22 using 1d20+6. Listen.
18:09, Today: Marissa rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Search.
Taren Gildar
player, 419 posts
Find out IC
Fri 10 Apr 2009
at 03:26
  • msg #254

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

P[Private to The Storyteller:
22:24, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 21 using 1d20+3. Search.
22:24, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 24 using 1d20+8. Spot.
22:24, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 11 using 1d20+8. Listen.
]M
Asurii
player, 551 posts
Fri 10 Apr 2009
at 03:55
  • msg #255

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


20:52, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+16. Spot.
20:51, Today: Asurii rolled 22 using 1d20+17. Listen.
20:51, Today: Asurii rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Search.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 920 posts
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Sat 11 Apr 2009
at 22:01
  • msg #256

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

16:01, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 28 using 1d20+20. Spot.
16:00, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 20 using 1d20+19. Search.
16:00, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 22 using 1d20+18. Listen.
The Storyteller
moderator, 715 posts
The Bard
Sat 11 Apr 2009
at 22:06
  • msg #257

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to Asurii; Marissa; Raiel: You hear voices upon the wind drifting down from above but what is being said is beyond you at this time.]

Everyone notes two forms rather high up the mountainside leaning out what appears to be a small open slit in the tower-like formation you had noted earlier.  Furthermore, a very narrow set of steps seem to be cut in the mountainside.

[Private to Taren Gildar: While searching for a place to keep the horses safe from discovery, you and Addaru discover a small cave at the base of the mountain.]
Taren Gildar
player, 421 posts
Find out IC
Sun 12 Apr 2009
at 04:40
  • msg #258

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren guestures in an attempt to quietly and stealthly get Marissa's attention and if possible.....the twins....he even tries a mental attention getter. Anything to show them the cave without giving thier position away.
Marissa
GM, 644 posts
Sun 12 Apr 2009
at 13:58
  • msg #259

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa tries to make out the words on the wind with no success. She looks at the stairs, a route that would leave them wide open for attack.

She turned to look towards Addaru and Taren, then says quietly to the others, "this way," as she heads towards Addaru and Taren.
Raiel
player, 619 posts
Mon 13 Apr 2009
at 03:12
  • msg #260

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel motioned silence to the others and pointed upwards to where the sound of voices, but not worked originated.  She moved with great care to the horses and motioned to Marissa to come close.  "Do we take Mirya' with us I do not want to leave her here without any protections." she whispered to Marissa.
Taren Gildar
player, 422 posts
Find out IC
Tue 14 Apr 2009
at 13:32
  • msg #261

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren moves up closer and taps the ladies on the shoulder then points to the cave and very quietly speaks, "There. A cave." without another word, he begins to quietly and stealthly move his way there. Doing his best to keep out of site.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 921 posts
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Thu 16 Apr 2009
at 18:21
  • msg #262

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru having spotted the cave as well nods affirmation, "Taren go with the twins and check it out.  Marissa and I will remain with the horses and keep them quiet."
Asurii
player, 552 posts
Thu 16 Apr 2009
at 22:09
  • msg #263

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii nods and follows Taren to where he pointed, ever alert, ever careful, ever Aiel.
Taren Gildar
player, 423 posts
Find out IC
Thu 16 Apr 2009
at 23:15
  • msg #264

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods in aggreement and releases the reins of his horse to Addaru then knotches an arrow, prepared to fire if need be. He carefully enters the cave, letting his senses take over, listening for any signs that this cave is occupied. Hopfully, it is currently not occupied so they can occupy it. He pears into the darkness, using what light he can from outside to see if his eyes detect movement as well as his ears.
Raiel
player, 620 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 02:19
  • msg #265

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel moves with the other two to inspect the cave.  she uses her nose and her eyes first after they adjust to the darkness inside before moving forward.

Hopefully nothing make this its lair.
The Storyteller
moderator, 716 posts
The Bard
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 02:21
  • msg #266

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The cave has been long abandoned, in fact it appears that you three are its first visitors in years maybe even decades as dust, dirt and debris have that settled pattern one gets with age.

As your eyes adjust, it is clear that nothing has laired here or yet lairs here that travels by a locomotion other than foot.
Marissa
GM, 645 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 02:32
  • msg #267

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Do you want to check farther back? If I were building a fortress, I might like an escape route hidden in a cave, or a way to check the horses that didn't involve walking down the side of a cliff in a snowstorm."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 922 posts
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Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 02:34
  • msg #268

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru whispered back, "No, they can do it.  I intend to stay right here with you and manage the horses as they can give us away more than anything else at this angle that the watcher's have."
Marissa
GM, 645 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 03:49
  • msg #269

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"The cave looks the best place to leave the horses, sheltered from sight and the elements."
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:49, Fri 17 Apr 2009.
Raiel
player, 621 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 03:41
  • msg #270

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel does check back into the depths of the cave she wants no surprises but if all is clear she returns to the mouth of the cave and nods to Asurii and Taren.  I didn't find any hidden places in there  It seems a good enough place to leave her considering the climb we have to make up those stairs. The best place  yes but Raiel was not happy doing so despite the need.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 924 posts
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Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 03:51
  • msg #271

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
"The cave looks the best place to leave the horses, sheltered from sight and the elements."


"Perhaps the Light provides after all.  Ta'veren should count for something after all." Addaru replied with a small smirk.

[Private to Marissa: Did you intend to post as me or was that a scrolling accident?]
The Storyteller
moderator, 717 posts
The Bard
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 03:53
  • msg #272

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The cave is dry and quite large once past the narrow neck of its opening.  There is room enough to keep the horses tethered and a place to let Mirya rest comfortably away from the mounts.

Though there is no smoke hole or other ventilation that Raiel could find.
Raiel
player, 622 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 06:44
  • msg #273

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel unpacks and unsaddle the horse and tethers them loosely with extra measure of grain to keep them there for now.  if they don't get back the horses will be able to pull free and fend for themselves.  She will not leave them so securely tied that they would die there in a worse case scenario.

They could not fail, Mirya would die as well and by the light she would do all that she could to prevent that from occurring.

"Taren, we must not fail," Raiel says as they move out of the cave back to where Marissa and Addaru are standing.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:45, Fri 17 Apr 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 344 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 06:55
  • msg #274

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Before we move the horses in, I'd like to give Taren and Asurii a chance to take actions.
Marissa
GM, 646 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 13:21
  • msg #275

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to Addaru si Bashan Kellan: Scrolling accident I guess. not sure how it happened. :)]

Marissa waits, keeping the horses quiet and calm while the others check out the cave.

She smiles at Addaru. "I suppose, but if you live on a cliff, your animals have to rest somewhere."
Asurii
player, 553 posts
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 18:55
  • msg #276

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurri also checks out the cave, a different set of eyes and perspective were always better than just one.  She rejoins Raiel and waits for Taren.

In the back of her mind she wonders if there is any way for them to come at the fortress from the top.
Taren Gildar
player, 424 posts
Find out IC
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 20:53
  • msg #277

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren remains at the mouth to cover the twins and if need be, send a warning to Marissa if trouble occured. Once the twins arrive back and assured him that all was clear, he turns and stealthly makes his way back to the horses, taking note of any obstacles that can be used to hide the horses as they move them into the cave. All the while, staying out of site himself.
The Storyteller
moderator, 719 posts
The Bard
Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 22:53
  • msg #278

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii agrees with her sister, the cave appears to hold no surprises, a short time later the horses have been lead inside tethered, hobbled and unsaddled while Mirya is moved to another area of the cave.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 925 posts
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Fri 17 Apr 2009
at 22:55
  • msg #279

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa waits, keeping the horses quiet and calm while the others check out the cave.

She smiles at Addaru. "I suppose, but if you live on a cliff, your animals have to rest somewhere."


"Presuming you have or use animals.  Those stairs may not be the only way in but that also does not mean that this cave is that other entrance."

Placing the saddlebags from Mothem on one wall, Addaru begins to rummage through them for some trail food.
Raiel
player, 623 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 00:47
  • msg #280

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Reial returns with the other to where Marissa, and Addaru are standing.  She turns and stops on the first step carefully testing it and then continues, methodically and tirelessly up the steep stairway. Her steps are sure and measured a life spent traveling on her feet form north to south, from the Threefold land to the Wetlands had left her fit and hard.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 926 posts
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Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 01:49
  • msg #281

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Raiel, you may want to hold a moment before we take the obvious way in." stated Addaru quietly from the mouth of the cave as he chewed on some jerky.

"While we have what appears to be a hideaway, we still have to decide on the manner in which to approach this.  I'm concerned about leaving Mirya here but if we are the chosen of the prophecy then we are going to need all of us together and even if we are not, leaving one behind to guard weakens us all.

"But I am at a loss as to leaving Mirya alone.  Could the One Power be used to subtly increase the difficulty of spotting this cave?"
Raiel
player, 624 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 02:07
  • msg #282

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Mirya spoke of illusion spells but neither Asurii or I have learned them yet opting for those that are more useful for us.  Perhaps Marissa knows a few She is much advance in the use of the One Power.  I would thank that a use of and wall of hardened air  with an illusion in front of it would work. even if anyone felt around for the opening.  But we would have to make sure there was some kind of air way in there.  We shouldn't seal it all up so perhaps just the illusion would work unless on of the people searching was a user of the One Power..
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 927 posts
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Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 02:42
  • msg #283

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We would not want to make the changes too drastic as that would draw attention to the familiar eye that something was out of place but I think we may be forced to leave Mirya here and make our assault as fast as possible unless we can find another way in.

"Which may not even be on this side of the mountain." Addaru stated.  He finished eating the jerky, turning to Marissa to see whether or not she knew any feasible weaves.
Marissa
GM, 647 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 03:26
  • msg #284

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"It could be on any part of the mountain," Marissa says with agreement.

"It might also be that there is no other way to walk up the mountain. Supplies could be lifted up on pullies, while keeping the tower very defensible."

Marissa thought for a moment. "There is a weave to make a wall that can be altered to look like different surfaces. Placed a bit inside the opening, it could be made to look like the inside of the cave, perhaps. Another weave would darken the shadows in the cave. There are numerous wards to keep people, animals, elements, the One Power etc out."

"There are illusion weaves that might be adapted to alter the appearance to an empty cage, but they wouldn't provide any protection."

"Each has their drawbacks." she looks to Addaru, and he can feel her desire for his input.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 928 posts
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Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 03:35
  • msg #285

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I think being subtle is the key here.  As a tracker and hunter what draws your attention is what is out of place and the more changes we make, the greater the risk that one's natural senses will tweak into something being out of place.

"Which then draws attention to rather than away from and invites further scrutiny.

"Masking or diminishing sound, deepening shadows, creating the look of a wall deeper into the cave would be about as far as I would go.

"As the more of the One Power is used, I'd be concerned about it being detected." Addaru states, slowly at first as he considers then orders his thoughts before voicing them entirely.
Asurii
player, 554 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 18:11
  • msg #286

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


"Perhaps there any way to create a niche further back in the cave that would not change the outward appearence," offers Asurii.
Marissa
GM, 648 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 18:51
  • msg #287

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles.

"There is a way to deepen the cave, although we wouldn't want to cut into the rock too deeply. It would take much longer than an illusion."

"Is there anything farther back in the cave? If there isn't then we should move the horses as far back as we can and weave a couple wards."
Raiel
player, 625 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2009
at 20:03
  • msg #288

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I didn't think about using enhances senses in there.  I will go back and sheck it out more carefully using the One Power." Raiel shruggs and returns to the cave for a closer examination.  Opening herself to the One Power and using it to look over the cave even more carefully than before.  Though it irked her a little.  She had looked it over well before, but it didn't really bother her that much.  She didn't really want to leave Mirya's body her alone and unprotected but with the possibility of facing  Four Choisen they had to be at their strongest as a party.

Her thoughts took a darker turn then,four Chosen againstand four of them, on the face of it impossible odds, but the real goal was not the       fir no five of them surviving but stopping this ritual from being completed.    Raiel would do all in her ability to accomplish that goal her continued existence was no part of that.  It was a good day to die.
Taren Gildar
player, 425 posts
Find out IC
Sun 19 Apr 2009
at 04:36
  • msg #289

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren has been very quiet. His attention was solely upon Mirya as he strokes her hair softly. His eyes moisten as his fears of what could happen to her creeps within his mind. He finally looks up, "I don't want to leave her alone. That may be just what they want. And if there are forsaken in there, there is a good bet they know we are hear already and are waiting for us to leave her alone. I am sorry, I can't leave her. I will stay with her." He says softly as his eyes never leaves Mirya. His words alone proves his conviction and that his mind is already made up.
Raiel
player, 626 posts
Sun 19 Apr 2009
at 06:21
  • msg #290

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel really didn't know what to say. She had the same feelings but she balance it with the goal she must keep in mind.

Taren needed to make his own decisions.

She set back to making a close survey of the area,

"Taren, link with me so I can extend my ability to detect any sign of the One Power.
Marissa
GM, 649 posts
Sun 19 Apr 2009
at 13:23
  • msg #291

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa looked at Taren, then nodded. "Then she shall go with us. Being split from two of us is even worse."

Arms of air could easily carry an maneuver her, and the hardened air of the shields around her would keep any physical harm from her.


OOC

Your weave would still be active, unless unwoven by someone and I think we were linked when they were woven.
Taren Gildar
player, 426 posts
Find out IC
Sun 19 Apr 2009
at 23:51
  • msg #292

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods to Raiel though he don't remember severing the link with them. "Haven't we been linked all this time? I don't recall severing our link. Ever." He then looks to Marissa, "If you insist..." is all he replies to her as his attention goes back to Miyra while opening himself up, allowing the twins and Marissa to link with him again...and hopefully maintain the link this time. But, again, liniking has become second nature for him thus far.....then another fear rises up from the back of his mind.......-What if I start to channel? What would that do to her if I start to loose my mind? What if I am already loosing my mind and all this is just an illusion?-
Raiel
player, 627 posts
Mon 20 Apr 2009
at 05:22
  • msg #293

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I am glad we are not leaving her behind," is all Raiel says.  She bends to help Taren lift Mirya and set her on his shoulder.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:29, Mon 20 Apr 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 427 posts
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Mon 20 Apr 2009
at 23:36
  • msg #294

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren smiles to Raiel with a soft thanks that is barely audible. He motions for Raiel to wait till Addaru and Marissa is ready to venture out before lifting Miyra up on anyone's shoulders. He remains mostly quiet. It is quite clear that Miyra's condition is hitting Taren extremely hard right now. Mostly the look of failure is present upon his face at this time.
Marissa
GM, 651 posts
Tue 21 Apr 2009
at 00:10
  • msg #295

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

MArissa weaves and ties off the weave. Should she die, at least Mirya won't be unceremoniously dumped on the ground. She uses the weave to place Mirya roughly 30 inches from the ground, and following behind Marissa, as if tied with a cord., or in this case, a weaving of air.
Raiel
player, 628 posts
Tue 21 Apr 2009
at 00:31
  • msg #296

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel watches closely at the useful weave Marissa wove,  Using Weave sight to figure it out if possible.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:11, Wed 22 Apr 2009.
Asurii
player, 555 posts
Wed 22 Apr 2009
at 00:02
  • msg #297

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii senses some of Taren's emotions.  "She will be alright, and you will be all right.  We are here for you too."
Taren Gildar
player, 430 posts
Find out IC
Wed 22 Apr 2009
at 17:11
  • msg #298

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: Just fyi...having to live in a shelter/prison for a while till I can find a place to live. I will do my best to keep you informed. Which means net access will be extremely limited.]

Taren nods to Asurii with a soft smile of thanks before he maintains his vigilance to protecting and if possible rescueing Miyra. His thoughts still swimming with emotions and other what nots.
Marissa
GM, 652 posts
Wed 22 Apr 2009
at 18:26
  • msg #299

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Shelter/prison? is that a metaphorical prison? Did you mention you have children before?
Taren Gildar
player, 431 posts
Find out IC
Thu 23 Apr 2009
at 16:20
  • msg #300

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: YEah...it is a metaphore. The shelter is being ran like a prison for the most part. I have 2 kids. 7 and 6 yrs of age.]
Marissa
GM, 653 posts
Thu 23 Apr 2009
at 18:21
  • msg #301

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

So, all 3 of you are in the shelter? I had hoped your move was to your parents or something. What State are you in?
Taren Gildar
player, 432 posts
Find out IC
Tue 28 Apr 2009
at 16:04
  • msg #302

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: Oklahoma. And since DHS has stepped in, they tell me where I must live.]
Marissa
GM, 654 posts
Tue 28 Apr 2009
at 16:26
  • msg #303

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Sorry to hear. I imagine the job market and unemployment is worse than here in FL.
The Storyteller
moderator, 723 posts
The Bard
Fri 1 May 2009
at 20:36
  • msg #304

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Even with enhanced senses, the cave seems to have nothing unusual about it.  Though a sense of peace, calm and security settles over anyone who ventures within.

With the decision though seemingly made, now is the time.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 929 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 1 May 2009
at 20:39
  • msg #305

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods almost as if to himself, "Raiel, you lead.  I will follow then Marissa and Mirya, Taren will follow them and Asurii you will take up guard at the back.

"Given the narrows on those steps, I want you two at the forefront of any possible attack as I trust that you will be sure of foot on such terrain as this."
Marissa
GM, 655 posts
Fri 1 May 2009
at 21:46
  • msg #306

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nods, ready to get moving. If they could stop the first part of the ritual, it should by them some time, and maybe yield some clues as to where the other rituals would be.
Asurii
player, 556 posts
Fri 1 May 2009
at 22:59
  • msg #307

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii takes up the rear guard, she expands her senses to cover the rear of their group. she moves in a sideways crab-like manner, changing sides in a random manner.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:44, Sat 02 May 2009.
Raiel
player, 630 posts
Fri 1 May 2009
at 23:18
  • msg #308

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel takes the lead without comment, nodding to Asurii who she knows will take the rear.  She had the jade sword in her right hand, her spears in her left.  She moved at a only moderate but steady pace to accommodate the others.
Raiel
player, 632 posts
Fri 15 May 2009
at 02:20
  • msg #309

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel scouts up the trail ahead of the others, making sure it it clear of traps or opposition.  Using all her senses she moves with great stealth from one step to another
This message was last edited by the player at 03:13, Fri 15 May 2009.
The Storyteller
moderator, 724 posts
The Bard
Fri 15 May 2009
at 21:05
  • msg #310

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

With care, each step is taken, narrow and slippery with age and wear.  But the companions climb without incident and none come to challenge.  Except for the cry of an eagle in the distance and the lonely whistle of the wind, it almost feels like there is no one around but you.

After several minutes of climbing though, a landing can be seen.  But for those holding on to the one power, something does not feel right.

IGA: I need everyone to give me a spot and balance check please.
Marissa
GM, 660 posts
Fri 15 May 2009
at 21:50
  • msg #311

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa step carefully, knowing it is a long way down, and that falling would not spare a life at that height or if one landed on one's head.

17:49, Today: Marissa rolled 20 using 1d20+1. Balance.
17:48, Today: Marissa rolled 24 using 1d20+6. Spot.
Raiel
player, 633 posts
Sat 16 May 2009
at 00:54
  • msg #312

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel moved ahead of the others as lead scout.  She was holding the one power to heighten her senses.  When she first spotted the flattened area she slowed and examined it form a distance.

It was not so muxh her physical senses that told her something was wrong just a preseption or a hunch.  Raiel flashed hand talk back to Asurii.  <<Do you sense anything wrong with this?>>


17:50, Today: Raiel rolled 16 using 1d20+14. Spot woth One Power Active.
17:49, Today: Raiel rolled 26 using 1d20+8. Balance.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:02, Sat 16 May 2009.
Asurii
player, 558 posts
Sat 16 May 2009
at 06:54
  • msg #313

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Even though she is not on point, Asurii keep her eyes and ears open. The sounds of the wind whistling and moaning in the rocks bring memories of her home in the Three Fold Land.

23:50, Today: Asurii rolled 34 using 1d20+16. Spot.
23:50, Today: Asurii rolled 23 using 1d20+8.  Balance
Taren Gildar
player, 436 posts
Find out IC
Fri 5 Jun 2009
at 20:51
  • msg #314

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren stays near to Mirya, watching her more than anything else as he makes his way up the narrow steps.

14:50, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 19 using 1d20+8. Spot.
14:49, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 14 using 1d20+9. Balance.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 930 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 5 Jun 2009
at 20:54
  • msg #315

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru works his way up the steps but his frame makes it difficult in some ways to stay on the narrow steps as he climbs toward the top.

14:52, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 24 using 1d20+20. Spot.
14:52, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 9 using 1d20+8. Balance.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 347 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 5 Jun 2009
at 20:56
  • msg #316

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Everyone climbs the narrow steps without difficulty except Addaru whose broad frame throws off his balance part way up, his foot slips off the ledge and he finds himself arms windmilling and his body starting to be gripped by gravity that will provide a long fall...

Reflex Save please.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 931 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 5 Jun 2009
at 20:58
  • msg #317

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru tries using some tricks he learned in training to redistribute his weight and cling to the cliff face.  Pulling his leg up and swinging it down toward the step below.

14:56, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 24 using 1d20+11. Reflex.
The Storyteller
moderator, 727 posts
The Bard
Fri 5 Jun 2009
at 21:02
  • msg #318

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru's training saves his life and the rest of the climb toward the odd looking watch point is uneventful.  However, the two guards sit there chatting on a sill, with their backs to the very area they are supposed to be watching.

One has the head of a ram and furry arms while the other the head of a bison and the hips and legs of a ram while both have the torsos of a man.

As they come into view, those of you with the One Power realize what has been bothering you...it has been slipping away until you can only feel the One Power at a distance...not blocked from it but yet unable to manipulate it.  The Weaves that were in use seem to still be working but beyond that...

Each of you may take one action as part of a surprise round.
Raiel
player, 635 posts
Sat 6 Jun 2009
at 02:45
  • msg #319

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel Moved up as silently as possible while moving with alacrity.

[Private to GM: Raiel rolled 19 on d20 +12 (6+13)]

As soon as Raiel sees the Beastmen on guard and not paying attention to the stairs coming up, she swiftly throws her spear at the  ram's headed Trolloc.

[Private to GM:
20:05, Today: Raiel rolled 36 using 1d20+16.
15:59, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan, on behalf of Raiel, rolled 20 using 1d20+16. Crit confirmation.
15:56, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan, on behalf of Raiel, rolled 21 using 3d6+12. Proper crit damage.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:01, Thu 11 June 2009.
Marissa
GM, 661 posts
Sat 6 Jun 2009
at 02:50
  • msg #320

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa stops, not wanting to place a foot wrong and give away the element of suprise with the warriors. she has her staff at the ready, but delays attacking until after the warriors have surprised the guards.
Asurii
player, 559 posts
Sat 6 Jun 2009
at 20:15
  • msg #321

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii signals Raiel to cut their throats so as to cut off any alarm they might give. Using her innate skills as a Maiden of the Spear she moves with stealth and speed, going for the Bison headed Trolloc.

13:24, Today: Asurii rolled 45 using 1d20+27. stealth.
13:55, Today: Asurii rolled 20 using 1d20+16. Attack 1
13:58, Today: Asurii rolled 9 using 2d6+4. Damage 1.
13:56, Today: Asurii rolled 29 using 1d20+11. Attack 2.
13:58, Today: Asurii rolled 10 using 2d6+4. Damage 2.
13:57, Today: Asurii rolled 23 using 1d20+11. Attack 3.
13:59, Today: Asurii rolled 15 using 2d6+4. Damage 3.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:58, Sat 06 June 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 437 posts
Find out IC
Sun 7 Jun 2009
at 18:12
  • msg #322

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren remains where he is, still carrying Myira he does not want to brin her into danger. Instead, he gently lays her down at his feet and readies an arrow just in case the twins don't succeed in killing them.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 348 posts
Shai'Tan
Sun 7 Jun 2009
at 19:42
  • msg #323

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Please review the rules on actions during a surprise round in the WoT Combat section.  You are only allowed one standard or one move action during the surprise round.

The person leading can close the 5 feet and make one attack but after that it would be move actions as the stairs are too narrow to pass each other on.

I'll adjust actions based on the given actions tomorrow when I get home if they haven't been done so already.
Asurii
player, 560 posts
Mon 8 Jun 2009
at 05:34
  • msg #324

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

(Would Asurii's Mobility, Spring Attack and Whirlwind attack give her extra hits, or even aiel Flurry?)
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 349 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 11 Jun 2009
at 16:52
  • msg #325

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: No, as that requires a full attack action which requires a full round.  A surprise round is in essence the equivalent of a half-round.
The Storyteller
moderator, 729 posts
The Bard
Thu 11 Jun 2009
at 22:06
  • msg #326

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel's spear throwing pierces through the ram-heads back right between the shoulder blades.  The trolloc staggers forward a step, tries to find its balance and twist to see what struck it.

Over-balanced, the dying trolloc falls from its perch, arms flailing as it plunges to the ground far below.  The other trolloc is only beginning to react, not quite comprehending that his comrade is already dead.

Please roll for initiative, though it will be special as all other characters are being treated as having held their actions.
Raiel
player, 636 posts
Thu 11 Jun 2009
at 22:12
  • msg #327

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to GM: 15:10, Today: Raiel rolled 16 using 1d20+14. Init. ]

Raiel move across the ledge towards the other Trolloc so the other behind her can get up the stauir.  She deliberately angles to the side to give others a shot at what is going on.
Asurii
player, 561 posts
Thu 11 Jun 2009
at 23:04
  • msg #328

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii throws her spear, hoping for a surprise as she can not move and attack.

20:16, Today: Asurii rolled 15 using 1d20+14.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:18, Fri 12 June 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 438 posts
Find out IC
Fri 12 Jun 2009
at 02:15
  • msg #329

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Storyteller:
18:11, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 1 using 1d8. Bow dmg.
18:10, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 19 using 1d20+14. Bow Attack.
18:09, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 18 using 1d20+7. Initiative.

Just in case I hit. Still not sure on the bonuses and such of the bow.]

Taren takes aim and lets an arrow fly towards the trolloc. The arrow flies easily between his companions with little effort. All they felt was the wind of the passing arrow and the sound of the wind through its fletching as it spirals towards its desinated target.
Marissa
GM, 662 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2009
at 02:28
  • msg #330

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Initiative 8

IC

When the others move, Marissa does so as well, her staff at the ready.

Move up the stairs when able and prepare for others coming out to attack.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 932 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 12 Jun 2009
at 18:58
  • msg #331

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Tensing Addaru prepares to move but finds his way blocked initially, so he finds himself waiting for a moment before he can act.

12:56, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 20 using 1d20+8. Initiative.
The Storyteller
moderator, 732 posts
The Bard
Fri 12 Jun 2009
at 19:02
  • msg #332

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Given the narrowness of the staircase as it is built right into the side of the cliff leading up to the tower fashioned from the side of the cliff, you cannot angle out Raiel.  You can move up and attempt to enter through the open window slit, crossing the window ledge that the one trolloc was leaning against opening yourself up to an AoO and then take one attack or you can take a second move action to clear the window ledge entirely to allow others to try to move in...

What would you like to do Raiel?
Raiel
player, 637 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2009
at 20:04
  • msg #333

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

PM [Private to GM: Can I dive and roll/tumble through the window.  IF so I do that if not I Raiel will clear to move ]

[Private to Raiel: make a tumble check You would still need to move up the case and clear the way to get to the window.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:37, Sat 11 July 2009.
The Storyteller
moderator, 733 posts
The Bard
Sat 11 Jul 2009
at 16:42
  • msg #334

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurri, make a dex check please. You are last in line on the stairs, trying to throw a spear to clear the others and the cliff above, and rolled a critical failure. Evil laughter. :)
Asurii
player, 562 posts
Sat 11 Jul 2009
at 17:01
  • msg #335

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

:P to your evil laugh.  Rolled 11+5=16
The Storyteller
moderator, 734 posts
The Bard
Sat 11 Jul 2009
at 19:43
  • msg #336

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOC Should have been Balance, which you barely made with the extra ranks in balance. :)

IC

Asurii lets loose with her spear, hoping to take him at range. She over balances on the narrow stair. Her spear hits the rock face, narrowly missing Taren and Marissa, before tumbling over the side.

Asurii is about to follow it but manages to throw herself forward, smacking into the rock herself.

OOC

2 points of damage to Asurii.
The Storyteller
moderator, 735 posts
The Bard
Wed 22 Jul 2009
at 04:33
  • msg #337

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Still waiting on tumble check for Ra'iel if she is moving up the stair and trying to tumble through the window. If not, what are you doing?
Raiel
player, 640 posts
Wed 22 Jul 2009
at 07:12
  • msg #338

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel attempts to tumble through the Trollocs However it soesn't go well as she had planned on

[Private to GM: 00:10, Today: Raiel rolled 9 using 1d20+7. ]
The Storyteller
moderator, 738 posts
The Bard
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 16:06
  • msg #339

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel moves up, and is about to tumble past the Trolloc remaining, when his swinging polearm catches her. Quicker than she'd judged, or he had heard her coming.

This gives those behind her a chance to move up the stairs. They do so, moving towards the side, as the Trolloc near the stairs swings at them and calls warning to those inside.

OOC

Assuming everyone used full AC against the Trolloc to get up the stairs. Everyone is up and spread out now, with Asurri having just cleared the top of the stairs.

Raiel takes 8 points of damage, Addaru gets hit, but not enough to damage. Marissa takes damage as the Trolloc misses her with the AoO, but attacks her as looking the weakest.

Next round.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:06, Fri 31 July 2009.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 933 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 16:18
  • msg #340

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru steps in and with a high-handed arc neatly beheads the first trolloc, using the weight of his swing to bring him around, he uses his momentum to gut the second trolloc before it can even try to defend itself.

Blood spurts high and hard covering everyone in it as the two dead trollocs drop hard to the ground but just to be sure, Addaru stabs the second trolloc twice more ending its life with certainty.

10:12, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 27 using 1d10+18. Damage.
10:12, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 34 using 1d20+18. Cleave Attack.
10:12, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 50 using 2d10+32. Damage from Crit.
10:09, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 20 using 1d20+18. Confirm.
10:09, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 36 using 1d20+18. Attack #1.

Wiping his blade clean even though blood is upon him, Addaru looks around.  "Be prepared.  They managed to get warning out, presuming their companions were not being slack, we should have company shortly."
The Storyteller
moderator, 739 posts
The Bard
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 16:20
  • msg #341

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The chamber is fairly small, maybe 15 by 15 roughly with only one apparent exit.  A rough-hewn arch that leads to something that appears to be a cross between a corridor and a tunnel.

There appears to be no light issuing forth from deeper within that passage and those normally attuned to the One Power cannot feel it here.  Similar to on the stairs but far stronger.
Raiel
player, 642 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 19:04
  • msg #342

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel heals herself, first. and then takes the lead once everyone is ready to go on
Raiel
player, 643 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 19:07
  • msg #343

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Asurii. Heal Marissa." Raiel stays while she heals herself, and then takes the lead once everyone is ready to go on.

"You are good, Wetlander. Raiel casts over her shoulder."
The Storyteller
moderator, 743 posts
The Bard
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 19:47
  • msg #344

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

You attempt to draw on the One Power and cannot.  In fact, no one that can touch the One Power can draw upon it.

GM note: The condition mentioned outside part way up the stairs still applies.  You can sense the One Power but all powers failed at a certain point and you could not draw upon it.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:49, Fri 31 July 2009.
Raiel
player, 644 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 20:08
  • msg #345

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

However Raiel could not draw on the One power to heal herself.  She could sense it still but that was all.  She tooke out bandages to bind her wound as best she could. After that she ignored it as best she could.
Asurii
player, 563 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 21:02
  • msg #346

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii will get out her firstaid supplies and tend Marissa's wound.  She uses a precious bit of healing balm to aid in the healing.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 352 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 21:16
  • msg #347

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: Each of you please make a heal check.
Asurii
player, 564 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 22:04
  • msg #348

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

15:03, Today: Asurii rolled 19 using 1d20+1. Heal.
Raiel
player, 645 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2009
at 23:02
  • msg #349

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

15:59, Today: Raiel rolled 16 using 1d20+1. Heal.

Ah going over my items I noticed that I had not added in the +2 AC bonus from my cadinsor of Blending.  I say  a note below my AC information asking me not to change the text, so I am letting you know that I need the +2 in misc. added to my character, or permission to do so.
Asurii
player, 565 posts
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 00:34
  • msg #350

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Me  too +2 for Cadinsor of Blending
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 353 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 03:36
  • msg #351

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
15:59, Today: Raiel rolled 16 using 1d20+1. Heal.

Ah going over my items I noticed that I had not added in the +2 AC bonus from my cadinsor of Blending.  I say  a note below my AC information asking me not to change the text, so I am letting you know that I need the +2 in misc. added to my character, or permission to do so.


Actually it is in there under miscellanious Raiel.  That is where the +2 Misc comes from.

Asurii, I've adjusted yours.
The Storyteller
moderator, 746 posts
The Bard
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 03:44
  • msg #352

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii binds Marissa's wounds, taking care of the scrapes and bruises before applying the healing salve to her sister when Raiel struggles with her own cleansing and binding.

The minor injuries taken in the skirmish are healed using more mundane methods.

OOG: Asurii, Raiel and Marissa regain the hps lost from the most recent skirmish.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 934 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 03:49
  • msg #353

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods acknowledgement to Raiel, moving over to Marissa, he gives her a brief hug before he unslings his pack to remove a torch.  Seeing that Mirya's stretcher has settled to the floor, Addaru nods to Taren, "You will need to drag the stretcher if we are to continue."
Raiel
player, 646 posts
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 03:59
  • msg #354

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel is grateful for the help the wounds in her middle torso was awkward to treat.

[Private to GM: Do you know what the -2 under class is for.  I can't figure out what it might be from.]
This message was last edited by the player at 04:04, Sat 01 Aug 2009.
Marissa
GM, 664 posts
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 04:01
  • msg #355

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

So, the slipping away of saidar, able to sense but not touch it is no longer?
The Storyteller
moderator, 748 posts
The Bard
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 04:19
  • msg #356

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: That is correct Marissa.
Marissa
GM, 666 posts
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 04:26
  • msg #357

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa examines the Trollocs, looking for any distinquishing markings.

Marissa is frustrated with not being able to reach saidar, but she tends to the wounded, checking for poisons, but more concerned about the filth on Trolloc weapons.

OOC

Rolled 26 and 28 for heal checks. not sure how many need tended.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:37, Sat 01 Aug 2009.
The Storyteller
moderator, 749 posts
The Bard
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 04:59
  • msg #358

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Sorry Marissa, I managed to misread that.  You still cannot reach for saidar inside the guard tower.
The Storyteller
moderator, 750 posts
The Bard
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 16:09
  • msg #359

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Most everyone is in good shape having caught the trollocs by surprise.  Their equipment is well maintained and each wears a sigil of a cross between a bull's and a goat's head with rams horns.

Marissa finds no poison and even their weapons seem to be clean.

IGA: Listen checks please from everyone.
Taren Gildar
player, 440 posts
Find out IC
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 16:11
  • msg #360

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods to Addaru and picks up one end of the litter carefully.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 935 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 1 Aug 2009
at 16:16
  • msg #361

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru give Marissa's shoulder a comforting squeeze before joining Raiel at the arch.

10:15, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 36 using 1d20+18. Listen.
Marissa
GM, 667 posts
Sun 2 Aug 2009
at 13:57
  • msg #362

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa notes the sigils saying, "I've never found such sigils on Trollocs before, and never found gear so clean." There commander must like order and cleanliness.

Marissa moved forward with the others after grabbing the other end of Mirya's liter.

OOC

Listen 16
Raiel
player, 648 posts
Sun 2 Aug 2009
at 15:52
  • msg #363

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel turnes to the others and adds nor have I seen those of mixed beast types. ( I suppose I haven't I never heard of such in the books.)

08:49, Today: Raiel rolled 35 using 1d20+16.

Oops  -4 =31 as Raiel does not have connection to the One Power.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:47, Sun 02 Aug 2009.
Asurii
player, 566 posts
Sun 2 Aug 2009
at 17:45
  • msg #364

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


10:44, Today: Asurii rolled 28 using 1d20+13. Listen.
Taren Gildar
player, 441 posts
Find out IC
Wed 5 Aug 2009
at 19:56
  • msg #365

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

13:56, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 14 using 1d20+8. Listen.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 356 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 5 Aug 2009
at 20:00
  • msg #366

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to Addaru si Bashan Kellan; Asurii; Raiel: You make out the sounds of several cloven feet traveling quickly, but it almost sounds as if they are traveling away from the guard post not toward it.  The sounds come from somewhere deeper within the bowels of the complex, down the corridor into its darkness.]

PM
This message was last edited by the player at 21:18, Wed 05 Aug 2009.
Raiel
player, 649 posts
Wed 5 Aug 2009
at 21:07
  • msg #367

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We must stop them from warning others. Hurry There are Torollocs within and they are moving away from us,  We must stop them for informing any others."
This message was last edited by the player at 21:20, Wed 05 Aug 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 442 posts
Find out IC
Wed 5 Aug 2009
at 21:09
  • msg #368

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren looks puzzled, "Stop who?"
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 936 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 02:33
  • msg #369

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "Lead the way Raiel."

Addaru moves to follow Raiel, though he keeps close to Marissa.
Raiel
player, 652 posts
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 06:30
  • msg #370

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel sets off at a good pace her soft foot falls allowing her to listen for more tell-tale sounds and using her nose to following the Trolloc's stench..
This message was last edited by the player at 16:53, Wed 30 Sept 2009.
The Storyteller
moderator, 753 posts
The Bard
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 16:45
  • msg #371

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel slips into the darkened tunnel, using her hand and her sense of smell to guide herself deeper into this fortress carved from the side of the mountain.  Addaru follows keeping Marissa behind him while Taren carries Mirya just behind her.  Asurii brings up the rear-guard.

Though Raiel finds the stench not as powerful, almost as if these trollocs were keeping themselves clean, only their natural body scent remains and even that is muted.

It takes some doing in the near darkness of the tunnel corridors but eventually all can hear the sounds of chanting from up ahead.  Carefully peering around the edge of the wall where there is an intersection of corridors, Raiel sees a pair of double doors ahead.  There are two guards, trollocs - large even for their size carrying some rather nasty looking pikes standing to either side.

The sense of the One Power is quite distant here, untouchable... but from the sounds of the chants something diabolical is occuring just beyond those doors.
Raiel
player, 653 posts
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 16:58
  • msg #372

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel pauses and holds up her hand out to halt progress.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 937 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 19:23
  • msg #373

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Stopping in place Addaru raises his own hand to pass the signal to halt down the line to his companions behind him then waits to see what Raiel reports.
Raiel
player, 654 posts
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 20:12
  • msg #374

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel steps back to Addaru thrn further back so all could hear..  In low tone pitched so it will not carry far, she tells them, "Two big Trollocs guards with  pikes, One Powers distant.  If we can sense it our use of the One Power will warn others. It is time to Dance."
Taren Gildar
player, 447 posts
Find out IC
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 21:19
  • msg #375

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods slowly, his arrow notched and ready to loose. Waiting for the signal to act.
Marissa
GM, 669 posts
Wed 30 Sep 2009
at 23:34
  • msg #376

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa walks along, feeling saidar getting further away with each step. The sensation is troubling at best. She can wield a weapon, but knows she is more of a liability here than an aid.

Addaru can feel her concern as well as her steady herself for what is to come. She is no wilting flower to shirk her duty.
Asurii
player, 569 posts
Thu 1 Oct 2009
at 05:33
  • msg #377

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii reads her spears, she too is read to Dance.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 938 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 1 Oct 2009
at 15:49
  • msg #378

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods and pulls his blade. He quietly asks, "How wide is the corridor?"
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 363 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Oct 2009
at 15:50
  • msg #379

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel answers "About twenty feet across."

IGA: I need initiatives from everyone please.
Marissa
GM, 670 posts
Thu 1 Oct 2009
at 16:37
  • msg #380

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Ritual magic?" marissa half asked, half sounded suprised.

Marissa is ready to attack, not sure whatt he chanting is, but knowing it isn't anything good.

19+1=20 on initiative.
is there ritual magic known in this world?


09:34, Today: Marissa rolled 20 using 1d20+1. Init.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:55, Fri 02 Oct 2009.
Asurii
player, 570 posts
Fri 2 Oct 2009
at 16:31
  • msg #381

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


09:30, Today: Asurii rolled 27 using 1d20+14. Init.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 939 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 2 Oct 2009
at 16:57
  • msg #382

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

10:56, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 13 using 1d20+8. Initiative.

[Private to Marissa: It is believed that Ritual Magic existed in the ancient days before the Breaking and in some ways the Circles are reminescent of that...but Ritual Magic itself is a lost art to the modern day user of the One Power.]
Raiel
player, 655 posts
Fri 2 Oct 2009
at 22:13
  • msg #383

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel eady two of her lesser spears for throwing.


14:57, Today: Raiel rolled 25 using 1d20+14. Init.

15:06, Today: Raiel rolled 23 using 1d20+14. Spear 1.
15:08, Today: Raiel rolled 8 using 1d6+4. Dmg 1.
15:07, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+9. Spear 2
12.15:09, Today: Raiel rolled 10 using 1d6+4. Dmg 2.
Taren Gildar
player, 448 posts
Find out IC
Fri 2 Oct 2009
at 23:11
  • msg #384

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: I guess Taren is still effected by the loss of Miyra.
16:09, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 8 using 1d20+7. Initiative.]

Taren, still not able to shake off his shock of loosing Miyra, hasitates in the moment of truth.

[OOC: Just puting his low initiative roll in game tirms.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 364 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 6 Oct 2009
at 20:16
  • msg #385

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: Asurri take one standard or move action as per the dictates of a surprise round please.
Asurii
player, 571 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2009
at 04:40
  • msg #386

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

In reply to The Dark One (GM) (msg #385):

Are the targets in range for a throw.  OR how far are they away.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 365 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 7 Oct 2009
at 15:09
  • msg #387

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: Provided you step out into the corridor, yes.
Asurii
player, 572 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2009
at 15:59
  • msg #388

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii will move cautiously to the corner and peer around it.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 368 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 9 Oct 2009
at 16:56
  • msg #389

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurri sees the two trollocs Raiel mentioned as her twin steps into the corridor and throws one spear at the nearest trolloc.  The spear catches the trolloc along his ribs.  It grunts in pain...

IGA: Marissa?
Marissa
GM, 671 posts
Fri 9 Oct 2009
at 21:15
  • msg #390

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

marissa is back a ways, She waits for the others to move forward so she can move. If she can, she attacks with a thrown dagger, but think she'll have to wait.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 940 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 10 Oct 2009
at 18:27
  • msg #391

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru steps out into the corridor and slightly ahead of  Raiel, his blade drawn striding forward to engage the trollocs.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 369 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 10 Oct 2009
at 18:28
  • msg #392

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: Taren, action?
Taren Gildar
player, 449 posts
Find out IC
Sun 11 Oct 2009
at 23:27
  • msg #393

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren will step out, pulls back the string of his bow and lets loose an arrow towards the trolloc that is open for a shot.

14:50, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 6 using 1d8. Dmg.
14:49, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 17 using 1d20+14. Atk.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:50, Thu 15 Oct 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 371 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 15 Oct 2009
at 20:57
  • msg #394

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren's arrow flies true from his bow, striking the already injured trolloc in the right thigh, puncturing all the way through.  He grunts in pain, stumbles and almost falls but manages to retain his balance.

End of Surprise Round!
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 373 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 15 Oct 2009
at 21:04
  • msg #395

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Even with being surprised, the trollocs recover quickly with the uninjured one grunting something at the injured one as he hefts open the door.  Several forms can be seen beyond and the injured one quickly limps through, tapping those closest to him with a hand and motioning back the way he came...

All else is cut off as the uninjured one closes the door behind his comrade and sets himself...apparently willing to sell his life to guard the door and delay those that have invaded his home...

IGA: Asurri, you are up.  Actions?
Asurii
player, 574 posts
Sat 17 Oct 2009
at 20:57
  • msg #396

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii moves forward 10 feet and throws her spear.

(Remember that her spears are made of cuendillar (Spelling?))
13:57, Today: Asurii rolled 15 using 1d20+7. To Hit.
13:58, Today: Asurii rolled 3 using 1d6. Damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:00, Sat 17 Oct 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 375 posts
Shai'Tan
Sun 18 Oct 2009
at 04:27
  • msg #397

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The trolloc deftly avoids the spear, his mouth opening showing massive teeth, its lower jaw moving up and down silently...its eyes showing amusement at the throw...

IGA: Raiel, you're up in the order of things...
Raiel
player, 657 posts
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 01:16
  • msg #399

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel Throws her last spear she has in her hand, then she draws the ivory and Jade blade.

"Prepare to die Spawn of Darkness."

18:12, Today: Raiel rolled 10 using 1d6+4. Dmg .
18:11, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+15. spear .
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 376 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 08:50
  • msg #400

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel's spear speeds through the air, oddly the trolloc does not try to avoid this spear but seems instead to embrace it, stepping into it.  The head of the spear creases its ribs and it grunts in some pain but remains standing, waiting...

IGA: Marissa, your actions or are you still waiting, effectively holding your action?
Marissa
GM, 672 posts
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 13:06
  • msg #401

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

marissa continues to wait for the others to move out of the hallway, saying, "We need to keep going. That chanting sounds like tales of dark magics, blood magics that have nothing to do with the One Power."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 941 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 00:29
  • msg #402

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Needing no further urging, Addaru sprints around the corner, his boots slapping hard against the stone as he races to engage the trolloc.

IGA: Move up to the trolloc with a charge, 4 points of power attack applied to his one single attack.

18:28, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 23,24 using 1d20+19,1d10+17. Atk, Damage.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:30, Wed 21 Oct 2009.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 379 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 00:32
  • msg #403

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

There is a soft click even as Addaru's overhand chop brushes aside the trolloc's attempt to block, burying his blade through the shoulder and neck, smashing its breast bone and lodging there...

IGA: I need a reflex save from everyone please.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 942 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 00:36
  • msg #404

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: 18:35, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 30 using 1d20+11. Reflex Save.
Marissa
GM, 673 posts
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 01:00
  • msg #405

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

20:58, Today: Marissa rolled 27 using 1d20+10. reflex.  With addaru's +11 would be 28

No sooner does Addaru charge, then Marissa charges out with staff ready to attack.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:00, Wed 21 Oct 2009.
Raiel
player, 658 posts
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 16:41
  • msg #406

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

09:40, Today: Raiel rolled 21 using 1d20+13. Reflex Save.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:26, Wed 21 Oct 2009.
Asurii
player, 577 posts
Sun 25 Oct 2009
at 01:44
  • msg #407

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: 19:43, Today: Asurii, rolled 22 using 1d20+12. Reflex Save.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:45, Sun 25 Oct 2009.
Taren Gildar
player, 452 posts
Find out IC
Sun 25 Oct 2009
at 01:45
  • msg #408

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: 19:45, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 23 using 1d20+10. Reflex Save.
The Storyteller
moderator, 756 posts
The Bard
Fri 12 Feb 2010
at 21:53
  • msg #409

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Rather abruptly the floor opens up all along the corridor, plunging everyone but Addaru into tubes that are greased causing those within to abruptly pick up speed as they plunge into darkness.

Addaru manages to throw his blade toward where the Trolloc remains standing on guard, just managing to catch the lip.  The trolloc smiles grimly, raising its weapon high over its head with Addaru fairly helpless at its feet.
Marissa
GM, 677 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2010
at 22:35
  • msg #410

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa presses her arms and legs against the sides, trying to slow or stop her decent.

she worries abotu Mirya, but the weaves of hardened air meant to shield her from attack, should shiled her from the sliding fall.
Asurii
player, 585 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2010
at 16:47
  • msg #411

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii takes her spear in hand and angles it across her body. as much horizontally as possible, until she has is wedged against the walls, that doing so will slow her down.
Taren Gildar
player, 458 posts
Find out IC
Sun 21 Feb 2010
at 02:55
  • msg #412

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren uses presses himself against the wall with all his limbs in hopes to at least slow his desent. He does his best to keep Miyra from falling faster as well by using his body to shield her and slow her desent as well. If all else fails, he will just use his body to cushion her fall.
Raiel
player, 661 posts
Sun 21 Feb 2010
at 10:38
  • msg #413

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel uses her limbs as well as her spears to try to slow her fall.
The Storyteller
moderator, 759 posts
The Bard
Sat 6 Mar 2010
at 05:40
  • msg #414

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa worries as Mirya gets seperated as well, the flows cushioning Mirya's body should help but given the violence of the trap, Mirya too slips into her own tunnel.

Each of you come flying out of the tubes at fairly good speed even with your attempts to slow your descent...as you try to roll with the upcoming impact with the floor...you take note of several things.

You are in a pit of some kind with several armed trollocs standing around the walls.  There are several more above you watching and chanting from their positions around the pit some twenty feet above you and you are very much alone, none of your other companions are here.

OOG: Each of you are in your own separate pits with a number of trollocs.  You have no idea what has happened to the others or what is now befalling them. However, I will run these combats here in the one thread but none of you have actual character knowledge of what is going on until such time as you can obtain it by your actions.

Will each of you please give me a reflex save.
Raiel
player, 662 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2010
at 08:10
  • msg #415

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel makes every attempt to landing on her feet. If necessary tumbling to her feet.

00:08, Today: Raiel rolled 23 using 1d20+13. Reflex save.  a crit,
This message was last edited by the player at 20:27, Thu 11 Mar 2010.
Marissa
GM, 678 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2010
at 00:00
  • msg #416

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

18:59, Today: Marissa rolled 15 using 1d20+10. Reflex Save.
Asurii
player, 586 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2010
at 07:24
  • msg #417

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii tumbles up to her feet (25 for tumble) and seeing the Trollocs dives her left hand into her belt pouch to grab the Crystal Spar.

Crystal spar. 6in x 3/4in 2in of ivory handle then a bluish green crystal
    25ft radius of light, 4d6 dam/round to shadowspawn.

Damage
23:28, Today: Asurii rolled 16 using 4d6. Damage from Crystal Spar.

01:22, Sun 07 Mar: Asurii rolled 25 using 1d20+12.  Reflex.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:59, Fri 19 Mar 2010.
Taren Gildar
player, 460 posts
Find out IC
Thu 11 Mar 2010
at 19:24
  • msg #418

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

11:24, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 24 using 1d20+10. Reflex.

Taren's reflex.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 387 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 21:43
  • msg #419

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Asurii:

Asurii tumbles to her feet drawing the Crystal Spar though even with her acrobatics she still takes a number of cuts, bruises and scrapes.  But most astonishing of all, the Crystal Spar does not glow and from above a gutteral maniacal laughter rolls out across the pit.

Having recovered enough to set herself, (OOG: Since you have won initiative I have taken your actions above as your first actions for this round.) Asurii begins a desperate dance as the trollocs close in, stabbing and thrusting with their weapons.

Only one of the four while four more hang back scores a blow.  But that blow finds a way through her defenses and strikes hard across her ribs, breaking two as the blade slices deeply through skin and muscle.

[Private to Asurii: You take 7 hp damage from the fall and another 22 from being hit by the Scythesword.

Current HP: 80 of 109.]

15:03, Today: Asurii, rolled 25 using 1d20+14.

Actions for Round 2?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:43, Fri 19 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 387 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 21:42
  • msg #420

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Raiel:

Raiel tumbles to her feet quickly assessing the situation, she realizes two things.  She still cannot touch the source in this pit.  It is a fairly large pit nearly fifteen feet high and thirty feet square.  Secondly, there are eight trollocs in the pit, one at each cardinal point and one in each corner.  They have their swords drawn but seem slow to act, apparently they were expecting Raiel to take longer to recover.

[Private to Raiel: You take 6 hp damage from the fall.

Current HP: 105 of 111.]

15:37, Today: Raiel, rolled 34 using 1d20+14. Initiative.

Actions for Round 1?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:44, Fri 19 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 388 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 21:50
  • msg #421

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Marissa:

Marissa rolls out on to the floor, finding herself flat on her back with four trollocs staring hungerily at her. The pit is easily twenty feet high and around thirty feet square.  They seem slow to react as they seem to be looking around for fallen weapons that Marissa may have.

[Private to Marissa: You take 11 hp damage from the fall.

Current HP: 95 of 106.]

15:45, Today: Marissa, rolled 18 using 1d20+1. Initiative.

Actions for Round 1?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 389 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 21:58
  • msg #422

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Taren:

Taren rolls out on to the floor, finding himself flat on his back with six trollocs staring hungerily at him, rage in their eyes. The pit is easily twenty feet high and around thirty feet square.  They are not so quick to respond giving Taren a chance to act first especially given that he managed to hold on to his weapons during the slide.


[Private to Taren Gildar: You take 7 hp damage from the fall.

Current HP: 81 of 88.]

15:54, Today: Taren Gildar, rolled 22 using 1d20+7. Initiative.

Actions for Round 1?
Asurii
player, 587 posts
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 22:12
  • msg #423

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii does a Aiel flurry targeting the nearest of the Trollocs. She know her life is in danger and fights to stay alive.

Aiel Flurry and Spears of Death (+1d6 dam)

16:13, Today: Asurii rolled 28 using 1d20+16. Attack 1.
16:14, Today: Asurii rolled 21 using 1d20+16. Second Attack as 16.
16:15, Today: Asurii rolled 20 using 1d20+11. Attack 2.
16:15, Today: Asurii rolled 10 using 1d20+5. Attack 3.

Damage includes the extra d6 for Spears of Death.

21:09, Today: Asurii rolled 5 using 2d6+2. Damage 1.
21:09, Today: Asurii rolled 9 using 2d6+2. Damage 1 Second One.
21:08, Today: Asurii rolled 11 using 2d6+2. Damage 2.
21:08, Today: Asurii rolled 8 using 2d6+2. Damage 3

Remember Asurii's weapons spears are of Cuelldelar Not sure of spelling
This message was last edited by the player at 04:12, Sat 20 Mar 2010.
Taren Gildar
player, 461 posts
Find out IC
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 22:57
  • msg #424

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren ignores the impact pain he is feeling now. Seeing the Trollocs moving slowly, Taren spins to his feet, striking at the nearest Trolloc possible, utilising what skills he has and what skills he observed the Twins using in their dance in hopes the mix would keep him alive to save Miyra.


[Private to The Dark One (GM): 15:58, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 34 using 1d20+14. Attack. Natural 20...wahoo!!!!!]

[Private to The Dark One (GM): 16:00, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 19 using 2d10+6. Dmg. ]
This message was last edited by the player at 23:01, Fri 19 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 390 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 22:58
  • msg #425

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: I do need your actual game actions and rolls as well please.
Taren Gildar
player, 462 posts
Find out IC
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 23:02
  • msg #426

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: Got it...was working on it. *points above to his edited post.*]
Marissa
GM, 679 posts
Sat 20 Mar 2010
at 02:57
  • msg #427

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa prays to the Creator and begins spinning her staff, trying to clobber the Trollocs.

22:56, Today: Marissa rolled 7 using 1d20+2. Attack.
22:56, Today: Marissa rolled 12 using 1d20+7. Attack.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 391 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 20 Mar 2010
at 03:50
  • msg #428

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren Gildar:
[OOC: Got it...was working on it. *points above to his edited post.*]


[Private to Taren Gildar: You still need to confirm the critical.]
Asurii
player, 588 posts
Sat 20 Mar 2010
at 04:13
  • msg #429

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Previous post edited for attacks and damage.
Taren Gildar
player, 463 posts
Find out IC
Mon 22 Mar 2010
at 21:30
  • msg #430

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

P[Private to The Dark One (GM): Doh!!!!    14:29, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 30 using 1d20+14. Crit Confermation.]M
Raiel
player, 664 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 22:21
  • msg #431

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to GM: Where did tube come out? which Trolloc is closest  >
THe die roller hated me today rolled to hit only fot 3 , 6, 4.]

Raiel attack closest Trolloc and then the next closest throwing her regular spears first reserving her first and second best ones for melee atacks.  She did not forget the Jade Sword either.

15:45, Today: Raiel rolled 9 using 1d6+4.
15:45, Today: Raiel rolled 5 using 1d6+4.
15:44, Today: Raiel rolled 8 using 1d6+4. Dmg.
15:37, Today: Raiel rolled 4 using 1d20+1. spear.
15:35, Today: Raiel rolled 17 using 1d20+11. Spear.
15:26, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+16. Hit.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:25, Fri 26 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 392 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:01
  • msg #432

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Raiel
Finding herself really without much room to throw without opening herself up to various attacks, Raiel closes with the nearest trolloc who she swears was standing right underneath the tube in the south wall.

But the opening has closed now and there is no sign of any tunnel or tube along that wall now.  She strikes hard catching the trolloc in the arm and then the leg before it finally begins to have a chance to deflect her last strike.

Her blows draw some blood but the trolloc appears to ignore the pain as his comrades close in around Raiel, fortunately for her, not all of them can approach at the same time.

Most of the trollocs flail away at her and she dodges deftly, whirling and dancing away from their blades.  All except the one she struck, his blow would have taken her head off but instead she managed for the most part to slip away from the blade so that it only laid open her left cheek to the bone.

[Private to Raiel: You take 21 hp damage from the critical hit.

Current HP: 84 of 111.]

Actions for Round 2?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 393 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:14
  • msg #433

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Taren
Taren steps into the nearest trolloc not waiting for them to react.  His first blow drives his blade deep into the trolloc's chest from the bubbling sound the beast makes, it is likely he collapsed its lung.  Using a foot braced against the trolloc's knee, he pulls his blade free and slices it hard against the trolloc's arm, hoping to cause it to drop its own sword, no such luck however as the beasts close in.  It is however bleeding heavily.

Taren finds himself in the fight for his very life, dodging left and right, blocking blows but the combined thrusts finally force an opening and he is struck hard across the leg, opening a deep gash on his thigh.

[Private to Taren Gildar: You take 10 hp damage from the blow.

Current HP: 71 of 88.]

Actions for Round 2?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 394 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:21
  • msg #434

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Marissa
Desperately Marissa lays into the nearest trolloc but it easily deflects her staff as the four close in around her.

Two she manages to deflect but the other two get through her attempts to stave them off, one grazing her across the arm while the other slashes hard across her back.

[Private to Marissa: You take 26 hp damage from the two blows.

Current HP: 69 of 106.]

Actions for Round 2?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 395 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:25
  • msg #435

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 1 Other
Over the sounds of the chanting, there is a loud crash, almost akin to a heavy door slamming against a wall ... but naught else can be heard over the chants as they reach a frantic and frenzied crescendo...
Marissa
GM, 680 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:25
  • msg #436

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa looks around desperately for a means of escaping. The Trollocs certainly didn't get here through the chute.

If she sees an open door, she will go full defense and try to get out of it. If not, she will continue to attack til she dies.
The Storyteller
moderator, 767 posts
The Bard
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:31
  • msg #437

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Near the opposite end of the pit from whence Marissa was ejected, at the top appears to be some type of chain or link ladder that can be tossed into and then raised from the pit.

But for the moment, it is out of Marissa's reach...

[Private to Marissa: IGA: Make me a will saving throw as well during your attacks this round.]
Marissa
GM, 681 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:33
  • msg #438

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

of course rolled a 1 for a 15. Just kill her now. she can't survive against 4 Trollocs doing more than normal max damage and if they have special weapons on top of the extra damage. The others have a chance but even they might die.

Seeing no out, she attacks, missing wildly on the first attack, scoring a glancing blow the second.

21:40, Today: Marissa rolled 1 using 1d6.
21:40, Today: Marissa rolled 21 using 1d20+2.
21:40, Today: Marissa rolled 11 using 1d20+7.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:41, Fri 26 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 396 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:38
  • msg #439

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 2 Asurii
Asurii's quick jabs open up several wounds upon the trolloc before her but the wounds are not deep nor enough to put him down though he appears to be labouring hard from the pain.  She is far too busy dodging and avoiding the attacks against her to be totally focused on providing the killing blow.

That focus saves her life, as only one blow is landed and it is barely a grazing cut...


[Private to Asurii: You take 9 hp damage from the Scythesword.

Current HP: 71 of 109.]

Actions for Round 3?
The Storyteller
moderator, 768 posts
The Bard
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:41
  • msg #440

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
of course rolled a 1 for a 15. Just kill her now. she can't survive against 4 Trollocs doing more than normal max damage and if they have special weapons on top of the extra damage. The others have a chance but even they might die.


OOG: Wait and see...you all have chances in this.  But I do feel your pain.  Let's see whether the die roller treats your attacks any better.
Marissa
GM, 682 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:42
  • msg #441

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

it didn't. :(
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 397 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 01:56
  • msg #442

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 2 Marissa
Marissa clips one lightly across the bridge of its nose causing its eyes to well up and sting with tears as she feels the fear begin to come over her.

[Private to Marissa: But she can sense Addaru nearby, frenziedly fighting his way to her.  He is in the direction that the loud banging sound came from.  He is wounded however, not badly yet but he is taking his fair share of cuts and blows.]

It causes him to miss and fortunately only two landed weak blows.

[Private to Marissa: You take 14 hp damage from the two blows.

Current HP: 55 of 106.]

Actions for Round 3?
This message was last edited by the player at 10:40, Sat 27 Mar 2010.
Marissa
GM, 683 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 02:00
  • msg #443

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa chided herself for letting her fear overcome here. Not for the first time she thanked the Light for Addaru, as she felt his struggles to reach her. she swung hard, roaring as threateningly as she could, like a madwoman or berserker.

She fought the fear , clinging to the bond she shared.

21:57, Today: Marissa rolled 11 using 1d20+2.
21:57, Today: Marissa rolled 18 using 1d20+7.
22:00, Today: Marissa rolled 2 using 1d6.



going after a different target, figuring the one with tears in its eyes less threat now, but then snapping back on him if he leaves himself open.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:01, Fri 26 Mar 2010.
Asurii
player, 589 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 03:06
  • msg #444

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii continues to fight defensively. Here her Aiel endurance wo stand her in good stead, that and her will to live to save Mirya.

20:00, Today: Asurii rolled 34 using 1d20+16. Attack 1.
20:00, Today: Asurii rolled 35 using 1d20+16. 1.2
20:00, Today: Asurii rolled 23 using 1d20+11. 2
20:00, Today: Asurii rolled 21 using 1d20+5. 3

20:01, Today: Asurii rolled 7 using 2d6+2. Damage 1.
20:01, Today: Asurii rolled 6 using 2d6+2. Damage 1 Second One.
20:02, Today: Asurii rolled 8 using 2d6+2. Damage 2.
20:02, Today: Asurii rolled 4 using 2d6+2. Damage 3
Raiel
player, 665 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 04:18
  • msg #445

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiek goes on the defensive, She has one spear in her right hand and attack with her spear (using Spears of death to augment Damage) with her left hand she draws the ivory and jade sword.  (she has two weapon fighting feat)

20:57, Today: Raiel rolled 26 using 1d20+16. Flurry of blows
21:05, Today: Raiel rolled 12 using 2d6+1. Damage Spears of Death.

20:58, Today: Raiel rolled 17 using 1d20+16. Flurry of blow
21:05, Today: Raiel rolled 6 using 2d6+1. Damage Spears of Death.

20:58, Today: Raiel rolled 26 using 1d20+11
21:05, Today: Raiel rolled 7 using 2d6+1. Damage Spears of Death.

20:58, Today: Raiel rolled 7 using 1d20+1.
21:06, Today: Raiel rolled 6 using 2d6+1. Damage Spears of Death.




.
 .
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 398 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 04:31
  • msg #446

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 2 Raiel
Raiel dodges and weaves, ducking under blows and jumping over some but finds it increasingly difficult to move as the trollocs crowd in, eager in their attempts to kill her.

While she did manage to solid jabs into the previously wounded trolloc, she almost loses one spear when she twirled around and it slammed into the hard unyielding scythesword of one of the trollocs.  This threw off her jab and she failed to spear the big hulking torso in front of her.

But fighting defensively even though it makes it far harder to land a killing blow also manages to save her life as she avoids two thrusts that would have impaled her but fails to block a third though she merely turns it into a deep cut from a life-spilling impalement.

[Private to Raiel: You take 7 hp damage from the hit.

Current HP: 77 of 111.]

Actions for Round 3?
Taren Gildar
player, 466 posts
Find out IC
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 16:54
  • msg #447

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM):
09:47, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 27 using 1d20+14. Atk 1.
09:47, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 15 using 1d20+9. Atk 2.
09:48, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 10 using 1d10+3. dmg 1.
09:48, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 4 using 1d10+3. dmg 2.]

Taren's only thought is getting to Miyra so he continues his attacks. He dances, weaves, and dodges with aggressive attacks and acrobatics, possibly throwing off the Trolocs in leaving an opening so he can cut them down as he makes his way to the exit as these bloody shadowspawn did not get here through the same means he has.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 400 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 19:52
  • msg #448

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 2 Taren
Taren's blade cuts deep into the trolloc's throat.  It drops its blade and grasps both hands to the wound, staggering back it stumbles then slumps to the ground unconscious...it's life blood leaking out around the dying trolloc.

But Taren has no time to stop and swiftly turns his attention to the next trolloc even as another rushes to engage the Two-Rivers warrior.  The trolloc is obviously distracted momentarily by its brethern's plight and Taren scores a grazing cut across its forearm.

He manages to dodge the heavy swords, all except one as the flat of the blade slams hard across his ribs.  Had it been the blade, Taren likely would have been cut near in half.

[Private to Taren Gildar: You take 9 hp damage from the blow.

Current HP: 62 of 88.]

Actions for Round 3?
The Storyteller
moderator, 773 posts
The Bard
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 19:56
  • msg #449

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 2 Other
Some of the chanting seems to have broken off though the main incanter is still speaking quite loudly in a tongue no one recognizes.  However some of the trollocs that had been watching the pit fights no longer seem to be paying attention to the plight of those below.

They seem distracted by some type of commotion in the main chamber...
Asurii
player, 590 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 20:20
  • msg #450

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii hears the incanting change and tries to draw on the one Power while fighting defensively and dodging the Trollocs strikes.  If she connects tpo the One Power she will grab the spar in her left hand and use it.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:23, Fri 26 Mar 2010.
Marissa
GM, 684 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 20:24
  • msg #451

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa continues to try and punch through whatever barrier prevents her from reaching the Source. It is a subconscious thing, having access to it so ingrained to be more than habit.

She doesn't stop fighting though.
Raiel
player, 666 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 21:32
  • msg #452

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel notices the change in the chanting. She goes off defensive mode.  With the sword in her right hand and her best spear in her left she attacks using two weapons figthing. She can't afford to just defend. She gave  an Aiel battle cry and attacked.  Gathering ring all her strength, agility and fighting she focus on the Trollocs.   Everything that she was she threw at them.


[Private to GM: 17:36, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+12. Sword.

17:37, Today: Raiel rolled 17 using 1d20+7. Sword.

17:37, Today: Raiel rolled 9 using 1d20+7. Sword.


17:38, Today: Raiel rolled 15 using 1d20+12. Spear.
17:40, Today: Raiel rolled 11 using 1d6+5.

17:39, Today: Raiel rolled 10 using 1d20+7. Spear.
17:40, Today: Raiel rolled 8 using 1d6+5.

17:39, Today: Raiel rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Spear.
17:40, Today: Raiel rolled 9 using 1d6+5.

It happened again, an Inordinate number of very low numbers.
13, 10, 8, 3, 3, 2  5 x out of 6 numbers under average. I just don't understand the hi number of low numbers in the past two times I have rolled.  Something seems to be wrong with the dice roller I have noticed consecutive low numbers recently in  other games I play .   ]
This message was last edited by the player at 01:21, Sat 27 Mar 2010.
Taren Gildar
player, 467 posts
Find out IC
Fri 26 Mar 2010
at 22:04
  • msg #453

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren continues his attack, ignoring the pain for now. All that he cares about right now is getting to Miyra. Was it his heart or the bond that is taking charge here. Or both for that matter. Who knows but Taren. Still, he dances, weaves, and dodges as he aggressively attacks the trollocs with the look on his face that would shaken even the hardiest of warriors.

[Private to The Dark One (GM):
15:05, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 33 using 1d20+14. Atk 1
15:06, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 33 using 1d20+14. Possible Crit.
15:06, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 18 using 2d10+6. Crit dmg???.
15:06, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 6 using 1d10+3. dmg 1 (If no crit).
15:05, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 17 using 1d20+9. Atk 2.
15:06, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 6 using 1d10+3. dmg 2.]
This message was last edited by the player at 22:11, Fri 26 Mar 2010.
The Storyteller
moderator, 774 posts
The Bard
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 10:36
  • msg #454

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Neither Asurii or Marissa can reach the One Power ...


... yet ... but whatever is blocking them does seem to be weakening.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 401 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 10:42
  • msg #455

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 3 Marissa
Marissa manages to clip another of the trolloc's hard across the hand.  There is an audible crunch and the beast growls in pain but manages to keep its grip on its weapon.

However Marissa realizes she is starting to get a feel for this type of fighting and while one of the trolloc's catches her hard against the arm with the flat of his blade she manages to deftly evade the other attempts to take her life.

[Private to Marissa: You take 8 hp damage from the two blows.

Current HP: 47 of 106.]

Actions for Round 4?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 402 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 10:53
  • msg #456

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 3 Asurii
Asurii's skilled use of her spears opens up several deep piercings into the trolloc's body.  Its face shows tremendous pain seemingly by sheer force of will though it stays on its feet and with quite the look of determination is prepared to take Asurii with it into the next life...

Clearly not leaving herself open while seeking a killing thrust is what is keeping this Maiden from transcending on to that next life and while she cannot avoid everything she does avoid the worst of it as she takes only a grazing slice across the ribs.

[Private to Asurii: You take 8 hp damage from the Scythesword.

Current HP: 63 of 109.]

Actions for Round 4?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 403 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 11:10
  • msg #457

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 3 Raiel
Raiel abandons the defensive fighting style she had been using and almost throws herself upon the wounded trolloc.  As she drops the one spear to draw the ivory and jade blade.

It only allows her one strike but the strike is true as she drives it across the trolloc's throat the blade seems to dance with sparks and arcs of energy causing the trolloc to convulse as it's entire body goes into one huge spasm and the cracking of its bones can be heard even over the chanting.  It is dead before it hits the ground.

This only seems to spur on the remaining trollocs, surprisingly they show no fear and two strike fairly solid thrusts of their own.

[Private to Raiel: You take 19 hp damage from the two hits.

Current HP: 58 of 111.]

Actions for Round 4?


[Private to Raiel: It is the nature of a computerized random number generator.  They are not truly random and each RNG creator tends to get stuck in one or both extremes at times.  In the case of RPol's it tends to go low and it is a pattern I've noticed since I started playing on Rpol.  It was so bad in one game, the GM just told me to honor roll my own dice.

As a sidenote, since you had to drop and draw, you only were able to get one attack this round and without greater or improved two-weapon fighting feats you actually only get one additional attack with the sword.

Another possible feat to look at is Quick Draw so you can maintain a full attack action.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 404 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 11:18
  • msg #458

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 3 Taren
Taren's slash across the Trolloc's belly nearly disembowels the goat-head and his return slash cuts heavily into the trolloc's arm leaving the beast near death but not quite dispatched.  It prepares to sell itself dearly, clearly more afraid of its master then of dying itself.

But Taren's desire and need seem to cloak him in safety as none of the scytheswords leave their mark upon him by tasting his flesh.

[Private to Taren Gildar: Current HP: 62 of 88.]

Actions for Round 4?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 405 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 11:22
  • msg #459

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 3 Other
The chanting reaches its highest pitch yet.  Some trollocs are starting to move away from each pit toward something when a scream of pure rage and horror roars above even the chanting.  "Noooo!!! Jennor!!!!"

There is the sound of steel now ringing against steel from somewhere above...

[Private to Marissa: You can feel absolute rage and horror from Addaru.  Desperation, panic and fear.  You can feel him turn and move away from the pits.  He seems to be rushing blind to any blows that fall upon him, yet you can feel his body's pain as those blows do land...but he is desperate to stop something, something so terrible that he has turned from trying to reach you...]
Marissa
GM, 685 posts
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 13:30
  • msg #460

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

marissa draws on Addaru's rage, letting it fuel her own at this whole situation. She reaches for saidar again, not as she normally would, but through her sa'angreal and fueled with rage. She was determined to break through the weakened barrier and save Addaru and Jennor.

[Private to GM: She is level 14, had a level 4 sa'angreal to draw through, and can overchannel 3 levels without failing her roll.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:38, Sat 27 Mar 2010.
Asurii
player, 593 posts
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 19:56
  • msg #461

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii continuse to fight defensively, looking for killing openings even as she focused on the sa'angreal of the Manetheren diadem hoping to break through to the one Power.

13:00, Today: Asurii rolled 33 using 1d20+16. Attack 1.
12:59, Today: Asurii rolled 17 using 1d20+16. Attack 1.2.
12:58, Today: Asurii rolled 21 using 1d20+11. Attack 2.
12:58, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+6. Attack 3.
02:10, Today: Asurii, rolled 20 using 1d20+6. crit confirm. Attack 3.

13:02, Today: Asurii rolled 15 using 2d6+5. Damage 1.
13:02, Today: Asurii rolled 11 using 2d6+5. Damage 1.2.
13:01, Today: Asurii rolled 9 using 2d6+5. Damage 2.
13:01, Today: Asurii rolled 11 using 2d6+5. Damage 3.
02:12, Today: Asurii, rolled 11 using 1d6+5. crit damage.

If needed

12:57, Today: Asurii rolled 12 using 1d20+10. concentration.
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:13, Wed 31 Mar 2010.
Raiel
player, 668 posts
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 20:06
  • msg #462

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel switches back to defensive fighting. She can't take many more hits from the Trollocs.  Her biggest problem besides the Trollocs was breathing deeply  but she needed to and fought though the pain of her broken ribs.  Raile wie]ds both weapons and if a Trolloc goes down takes aim of the next closest Trolloc or holds her action until one does closes.  [Private to GM: If they move in on me do I get an AoO?]

13:18, Today: Raiel rolled 22 using 1d20+12. sword.
13:19, Today: Raiel rolled 23 using 1d20+7. Sword.
13:20, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+2. Sword.
GM Note: You only get one secondary attack from your off-hand.


13:21, Today: Raiel rolled 21 using 1d20+18. Spear.
13:25, Today: Raiel rolled 13 using 2d6+5. dmg
13:21, Today: Raiel rolled 17 using 1d20+13. Spear.
13:25, Today: Raiel rolled 14 using 2d6+5. dmg.
13:23, Today: Raiel rolled 22 using 1d20+8. Spear.
13:26, Today: Raiel rolled 13 using 2d6+5. dmg
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:25, Wed 31 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 406 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 30 Mar 2010
at 18:15
  • msg #463

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 4 Marissa
Marissa attempts to force the barrier by brute force and as she gathers her strength she feels a change in the barrier but she is not entirely sure it is weakening so much so as being dropped...but gather her power she does and...

Two blows strike hard against her even as she tries to avoid them but she is determined it will not break her focus or her anger...

[Private to Marissa: You take 16 hp damage from the two blows.

Current HP: 31 of 106.

Give me a concentration and spellcraft check please, separately from your actions for next round.]

Actions for Round 5?
Marissa
GM, 686 posts
Tue 30 Mar 2010
at 18:34
  • msg #464

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

14:30, Today: Marissa rolled 36 using 1d20+24. Concentration.
14:30, Today: Marissa rolled 22 using 1d20+19. Weavesight.
14:30, Today: Marissa rolled 39 using 1d20+19. Knowledge arcana.
14:29, Today: Marissa rolled 12 using 1d20+2. Spellcraft.

Marissa is elated to have reached saidar and channels balefire to slice through the Trollocs and the door alike. She burns them from the pattern, undoing whatever they'd done for as far back as she can.

In the back of her mind, a very small voice says such unraveling of the pattern could be dangerous, but she is too angry to care at this moment espcially since such evil is best removed from the world.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 409 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 30 Mar 2010
at 18:41
  • msg #465

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Clarification, those rolls were just to see if you could get through the barrier, it is not down yet.  However, let these actions stand...there will be an effect. ;-)
Taren Gildar
player, 469 posts
Find out IC
Tue 30 Mar 2010
at 22:35
  • msg #466

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM):
15:30, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 15 using 1d20+14. Atk 1.
15:31, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 10 using 1d10+3. dmg 1.

15:31, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 16 using 1d20+9. Atk 2.
15:31, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 5 using 1d10+3. dmg 2.]

Taren presses his attack. Not yielding nor showing any signs of slowing down as the thought of getting to Miyra dominates his mind.
Raiel
player, 670 posts
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 03:17
  • [deleted]
  • msg #467

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

This message was deleted by the player at 18:06, Wed 31 Mar 2010.
Raiel
player, 671 posts
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 03:24
  • [deleted]
  • msg #468

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

This message was deleted by the player at 18:02, Wed 31 Mar 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 412 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 08:19
  • msg #469

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 4 Asurii
Asurii realizes she cannot focus on both and if she drops her defenses for even a few mere seconds the trollocs will cut her down.  So launching into a brutal though defensive assault she tries to cut down those that threaten to end her life.

Spearing the trolloc that is badly wounded, she slices open an artery and it quickly collapses unconscious.  Without thought she turns swiftly trying to catch another trolloc off guard but it is ready for her and deflects her spear away.  But in doing so it opens itself up to quick solid jabs.

Even as the one drops, another steps up to engage.

It quickly becomes clear to Asurii that continuing to fight defensively had been a wise choice as she barely avoids what would have been several mortally incapacitating blows.

[Private to Asurii: Current HP: 63 of 109.]

Actions for Round 5?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 414 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 08:37
  • msg #470

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 4 Raiel
Raiel strikes hard and quickly, viper quick she jabs with her spear twice cutting deep and into vital organs as her strange sword cuts deep searing flesh.  Though sorely wounded the trolloc still stands attesting to its stamina and battle hardened stature.

None of the trollocs manage to strike a blow against her for now as her deftness allows her to avoid several decapitating blows.

[Private to Raiel: Current HP: 58 of 111.

No AoOs as they are effectively taking a 5 ft step and they also have reach.]

Actions for Round 5?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 415 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 08:44
  • msg #471

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 4 Taren
The trolloc desperately fends off one blow as Taren nearly slips and falls and even his second blow is relatively weak but Taren manages to catch the trolloc across the temple and it drops hard, the head wound bleeding profusely even as the last trolloc steps over and takes a swing.

Only one trolloc manages to land a solid blow but it staggers the young man hard.

[Private to Taren Gildar: Taren takes 11 damage.

Current HP: 51 of 88.]

Actions for Round 5?
The Storyteller
moderator, 777 posts
The Bard
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 08:53
  • msg #472

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 4 Other
Abruptly power surges through the chamber.  A sickening surge sweeps through every wielder of the One Power regardless of gender, even those like Taren who are merely a recepticle.

Nauseated and barely keeping the contents of one's stomach in place, there is a feeling of greasiness slithering across one's soul, an evil oil that coats as a great evil is perpetrated.

A scream of absolute agony rips out over the roar of the trollocs, another of absolute denial...

OOG: No one can yet touch the One Power.  Marissa has made her round 5 actions which I will resolve in the near future.  If you reach for the One Power while the barrier is in place, you will be opening yourselves up to attack.

[Private to Marissa: The second scream, the one of denial is Addaru's.  His fury seems to redouble.]
Taren Gildar
player, 471 posts
Find out IC
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 15:13
  • msg #473

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren winces in pain but quickly dismisses it after the Trolloc wollups him good. He regains his footing and maneuvers himself closer to his goal, the exit, while pressing his assault upon the Trollocs. He can not let up now for doing so will certainly spell doom for Miyra. He must get to her at all costs. No matter what. With renewed strength of will, Taren steps up his assault like a mad man bent on death.

[Private to The Dark One (GM):
08:08, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 20 using 1d20+14. Atk 1.
08:08, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 7 using 1d10+3. dmg 1.
08:08, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 10 using 1d20+9. Atk 2.]
Asurii
player, 595 posts
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 16:46
  • msg #474

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii twists and turns in a spear dance of death and not dying.  Death for the Trollocs and to keep herself clear of dying.  There are too many Trollocs to go into full attack.

Just as the last of her attacks the One Power surges sickeningly through her and she falters on her 4th strike. (OOCs believe I missed the last attack so it fits with what is going on :))

09:36, Today: Asurii rolled 32 using 1d20+16.
09:37, Today: Asurii rolled 12 using 1d20+5.
09:37, Today: Asurii rolled 21 using 1d20+11.
09:37, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+16.

09:39, Today: Asurii rolled 17 using 2d6+5. Damage 1.
09:39, Today: Asurii rolled 8 using 2d6+5. Damage 1 Second One.
09:38, Today: Asurii rolled 12 using 2d6+5. Damage 2.
09:38, Today: Asurii rolled 15 using 2d6+5. Damage 3.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:54, Wed 31 Mar 2010.
Raiel
player, 673 posts
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 23:36
  • msg #475

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel could not worry about the significance of the change in the chanting. She was too busy staying alive, fighting defensively. She used her  blade and spear to keep the Trollocs from hitting her and took attacks only if she could minimize their chance of hitting her.  She dodges and twists and jumps to avoid blows. After her hit with her spear she uses it held in her hand with her shield to help deflect blows.

11:17, Today: Raiel rolled 18 using 1d20+11. Sword.
11:17, Today: Raiel rolled 19 using 1d20+6. Sword.
11:17, Today: Raiel rolled 19 using 1d20+1. sword.

11:22, Today: Raiel rolled 28 using 1d20+18. spear.
17:41, Today: Raiel rolled 10 using 1d6+5.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:37, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 417 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 04:51
  • msg #476

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5 Marissa
Marissa screams in absolute agony as she feels the One Power build within her...corrupted, ugly ... evil ... madness claws at her mind as she sees babies sacrificed and their marrow sucked from their bones even while they yet live.

Acts of obscenity flash through her mind of women and men cavorting with trollocs and worse...could this be what the men feel when they touched the source?

Worse things seem to claw at her soul as the very strength of the One Power eats at her soul, something within the ritual is escalating the very channeling of the One Power increasing it exponentially....

She barely manages to contain it, to pull it back in and not let it burn her out even as she unleashes the Balefire against the nearest trolloc but even the power of that weave is seriously reduced as she pushes through the barrier with all of her strength.

The trolloc disappears but it is clear he has only been erased from the weave in the last second or so as nothing changes.

The other three trollocs step back, reverse their swords and much to Marissa's shock, horror and dismay they fall upon them...killing themselves and as their life ends, she can feel their sacrifice fueling the ritual increasing its power and from somewhere above others are doing the same!

[Private to Marissa: Consider yourself stunned and unable to act for the next round but go ahead and do up a post expanding on what just happened.  But the others need not know that you cannot act. ;-)

Current HP: 31 of 106.]

Actions for Round 6?
This message was last edited by the player at 04:54, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 418 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 04:58
  • msg #477

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5 Taren
Taren manages a decent slashing strike against the nearest trolloc's thigh.  But it merely smiles, salutes with its sword and each steps back in turn to the corner.  They reverse their swords and fall upon them, causing a mortal wound that over time will end their lives.

Oddly each trolloc seems pleased by this...

[Private to Taren Gildar: Current HP: 51 of 88.]

Actions for Round 6?
This message was last edited by the player at 05:00, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 419 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 05:06
  • msg #478

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5 Asurii
Asurii drives one spear into the shoulder of the trolloc and her other spear into its stomach before slashing open its throat.  It is dead before it hits the pit floor but much to Asurii's shock the two furthest from her and not engaged turn and jump for the lip of the pit, pulling themselves up and over.

The other four break across the pit and leap trying to jump free of the confines of the pit itself leaving themselves open to attack.

Asurii take four attacks of opportunity with your primary hand weapon only at your full attack bonus.  These need to be resolved before I move you on to round 6.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:17, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 420 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 05:17
  • msg #479

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5 Raiel
Raiel's mind clears and without thinking she launches in to the Swan Swoop that beheads one trolloc and allows her to take a second by surprise jabbing her spear deep into the right shoulder while slashing twice across its chest.

The badly wounded one steps back reverses its sword and drives it deep into its own gut which surprises Raiel slightly.  Distracting her slightly as the two who had not engaged and were standing back near the walls turned, leapt and pulled themselves over the lip of the pit as the three remaining broke from the melee with Raiel leaping toward the top of the pit trying to clear it.

Raiel take three attacks of opportunity with your primary hand weapon only at your full attack bonus.  These need to be resolved before I move you on to round 6.
Raiel
player, 674 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 05:54
  • msg #480

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Attacks of opportunity

22:52, Today: Raiel rolled 27 using 1d20+11.
22:52, Today: Raiel rolled 24 using 1d20+11.
22:52, Today: Raiel rolled 12 using 1d20+11.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 421 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 05:59
  • msg #481

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5.1 Raiel
Raiel manages to wound two of the three trollocs but neither mortally as with powerful leaps they manage to clear the lip of the pit and race away leaving three dead around Raiel within the deep pit.

[Private to Raiel: Current HP: 58 of 111.]

Actions for Round 6?
Raiel
player, 675 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 07:33
  • msg #482

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Heal herself first then fight to stay conscious (if necessary)
This message was last edited by the player at 07:35, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
Marissa
GM, 689 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 13:55
  • msg #483

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa can be heard screaming above the chanting, a horrendous, almost murderous growl as she fights back the horrible images in her mind. The growl changes to almost a sob as she still screams in anguish this time, the sort of anguish one would hear from a mother losing her children to bandits, or worse, watching her daughter be forcefully butalized by Trollocs.

seeing the Trollocs fall on their own swords, she yells as loud as she can, "Don't let them kill themselves!"

She turns the beam of balefire, across the Trollocs, hoping to wipe them out before their last life has left their bodies, then on the door to escape this place.
Asurii
player, 598 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 18:39
  • msg #484

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii take the oppotunty of this strange behavior and attacks with a vengance.

"Light, Take you!" she cries attacking with her finest weapon.

11:37, Today: Asurii rolled 28 using 1d20+16. Attack 4.
11:36, Today: Asurii rolled 30 using 1d20+16. Attack 3.
11:36, Today: Asurii rolled 25 using 1d20+16. Attack 2.
11:36, Today: Asurii rolled 26 using 1d20+16. Attack 1
This message was last edited by the player at 18:40, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 422 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 19:12
  • msg #485

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5.1 Asurii
Asurii's powerful strikes and jabs as the trollocs run past leave deep wounds upon each of them but they ignore her thrusts, taking the injuries and obviously powering through the pain.  Their muscular legs drive them up as they bound up and over the top of the pit racing away at a dead run even as they leave a trail of blood behind them.

[Private to Asurii: Current HP: 63 of 109.]

Actions for Round 6?
Taren Gildar
player, 474 posts
Find out IC
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 19:19
  • msg #486

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren does not hasitate, he rushes towards the remaining Trollocs and performs Cou De Gre on each remaining Trolloc in hopes of robbing them of the satisfaction of killing themselves, "I don't think so, beasts. Your deaths will be mine and mine alone." He continues his Cou De Gre on the remaining Trollocs in a rush to kill them first.
Asurii
player, 600 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 19:23
  • msg #487

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii heads out side, but again triees to open herself to the One Power hoping that she can reach it to heal herself.
The Storyteller
moderator, 787 posts
The Bard
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 19:29
  • msg #488

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 5 Other
There is the sounds of several hundred bodies collapsing to the floor shortly.  In the suddenly painful near silence other sounds become swiftly apparent.  At least a few dozen of the trollocs are running hard somewhere above, the differing sounds from their unique feet creating an odd symphony of sound.

The rasping of someone breathing heavy, gasping for air; ragged, harsh and in pain.

[Private to Marissa: Marissa can feel Addaru, nearly dead on his feet from his many wounds.  Barely able to stand, his horror clear in her mind even as he wills his muscles to keep him moving forward toward whatever has so filled him with horror, away from her...what would drive a Warder to do that and not come for her first must be something extreme.

These realizations come to her after she manages to take command of her own senses from the rape of her mind and soul by the uncleansed One Power.

OOG: Since you have no actions really over the next round due to how overpowering this was, I'll get your next turn up.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 423 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 19:53
  • msg #489

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 6 Marissa
There is far too much pain, Marissa can barely hold on to the weave as she masters herself much less wield it.  She does manage to gasp out her warning but she cannot stop the trollocs as their wounds finally take them and their bodies stop twitching.

Trying to focus through tears of pain, Marissa slowly realizes that there is no apparent door or means to leave the pit.

[Private to Marissa: As she comes to her senses, she begins to realize what she is sensing from Addaru and that for now the barrier remains but she has kept her connection but at a cost.]
Raiel
player, 676 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:01
  • msg #490

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel wastes no time in wondering what happened.  She needed to heal herself before attempting jumping up as the Trollocs had done, at lease those who had not impaled themselves on their own weapons.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:09, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Storyteller
moderator, 789 posts
The Bard
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:02
  • msg #491

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 6 Raiel
Raiel begins to bind her wounds, taking the time to staunch the blood flowing freely soaking into her clothes before assessing what to do next.

There are no exits apparent except for attempting to climb or jump out of the pit.

[Private to Raiel: Using her heal skill, Raiel regains 3 hp.

Current HP: 61 of 111.]

Actions for Round 7?
The Storyteller
moderator, 790 posts
The Bard
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:04
  • msg #492

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
Asurii heads out side, but again triees to open herself to the One Power hoping that she can reach it to heal herself.


The only way out of the pit that is apparent is either through climbing or jumping.

IGA: Furthermore, if you are going to try to leave the pit you cannot attempt to bypass the barrier to reach for the One Power.  So which action do you wish to take, getting out of the pit or reaching for the Power?
Marissa
GM, 690 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:05
  • msg #493

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

With no door, tears still wet on her cheeks but again in control, Marissa opens a gate in front of her to take her to the top of the pits where the other Trollocs had been. She expects they are in pits sunk into the floor above her.

She urges Addaru back, but doesn't order him. He can feel her concern, and her trepedition at witnessing whatever happened to Jennor to cause Addaru's reaction.

OOC

Gate to outside the pit and look around. She is still more concerned with the others, especially Addaru, to bother healing herself yet. She is looking for anything that looks like it might be a focus for the shield.
The Storyteller
moderator, 791 posts
The Bard
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:08
  • msg #494

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 6 Taren
Taren manages to end the life of one of the trollocs but the others manage to finish their suicide attempts, ending their own lives before Taren can get to them.

[Private to Taren Gildar: Current HP: 51 of 88.]

Actions for Round 7?
Asurii
player, 601 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:16
  • [deleted]
  • msg #495

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

This message was deleted by the player at 21:47, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
Raiel
player, 677 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:21
  • msg #496

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 7 Raiel
Raiel tries to open herself up to the One Power.

If she achieves that, she will heal herself, if not she Tries to jump out of the pit. taking a running start.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:28, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 424 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:26
  • msg #497

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
reach for One power.


IGA: Give me a concentration check, followed by a will and fortitude save please.
The Storyteller
moderator, 792 posts
The Bard
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 20:29
  • msg #498

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
Round 7 Raiel
Raiel tries to open herself up to the One Power.

If she achieves that, she will heal herself, if not she Tries to jump out of the pit. taking a running start.


IGA: If you are going to try to get through the barrier please give me a concentration check, will and fortitude saves please.
Asurii
player, 602 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 21:47
  • msg #499

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Looked how long it would take for healing, scotch that and bandage self and climb out of the pit.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 425 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 21:59
  • msg #500

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 6 Asurii
Asurii quickly binds her wounds, staunching the flow of blood before turning to assess her situation.

[Private to Asurii: Asurii manages to regain 3 hps.

Current HP: 66 of 109.]

Actions for Round 7?
The Storyteller
moderator, 793 posts
The Bard
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 22:06
  • msg #501

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 6 Other
There is the sound of a huge whoosh as if air itself is being pushed aside and the glowing flash of some size.  Several trollocs let up a cheer and the sound of running can be heard once more and then abruptly receding.

[Private to Marissa: Marissa feels Addaru take a clubbing blow to the head as a huge blade cleaves through his side.  He screams, the blade clearly stuck lodged in his ribs.  He screams again as the blade is attempted to be wrenched free and then Addaru seems to collapse or perhaps he was shoved to the ground.  The sword left in his side from the burnnig pain you can feel in his mind.]
Raiel
player, 678 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 22:11
  • msg #502

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 7 Raiel
A sickness, a darkness, a poison touches her soul as Raiel pushes through the barrier and finally touches the Source.  Nearly throwing up she draws together the weave and begins to heal herself but even as one of the wounds begins to close, she realizes that it will not be a clean heal...this barrier is corrupting all uses of the One Power and a scar will remain where the wound once had been.

[Private to Raiel: Raiel heals 13 hp.

Current HP: 74 of 111.]

Actions for Round 8?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 426 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 22:26
  • msg #503

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 7 Marissa
Barely managing to open the gate and get to the top of the pit before it snaps shut, Marissa is stunned as she takes in the scene before her.  There are indeed several pits around the chamber but on the main floor hundreds of trollocs are now dead, dead by their own hand.

Quickly seeking out Addaru, she finds him laying prone on the steps leading up to a dias.  His clothing is ruined, cut and shredded and soaked in his own blood.  Barely clinging to life, even now he tries to use his sword to push himself to his feet, to reach the altar upon the dias.

Near the altar, a huge gate is open though to where cannot be seen as the last few trollocs run through.  On the altar is the eviscerated body of Jennor, a huge trolloc standing over twelve feet tall, huge even above the standard of trollocs and muscles upon muscles standing over the remains, one foot also upon Addaru's chest keeping him down.  His head is that of an eagle with the horns of a ram, the torso of a giant of man but wings spread out from his shoulders and the legs that look almost bear-like with fur covering them.

The trolloc pockets something, picking up a body from behind the altar that Marissa realizes as he stands up is Mirya.  Smiling malevolently, he sketches a salute at Marissa, growling "If you wish him to live, do nothing.  Act and you will lose all!"

[Private to Marissa: Current HP: 31 of 106.]

Actions for Round 8?
Marissa
GM, 691 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 22:35
  • msg #504

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa stops, but takes in everything. She wills Addaru to survive, to draw on her strength as his bonded. There was nothing to be done for Jennor, except morn, and she prayed to the Creator that the shields around Mirya would keep her safe.

Marissa mentally felt along the shield she'd managed to breach for its source. There must be a focus to maintain the shield, unless the abomination before her could hold the spell and  fight.
Taren Gildar
player, 476 posts
Find out IC
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 22:35
  • msg #505

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren growls and kicks the dead suicide Trollocs, "COWARDS!!! Rob me of killing you! That is fine, I will get your comrads!" He yells in anger then sheeths his sword and quickly climbs out of the pit. He then takes a look around, gathering his barings, seeing if he can locate a path to take that will guide him strait to Miyra. He then softly speaks to himself that is directed to Miyra, "Please....please.....please still be alive. He then concentrates solely on Miyra.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 427 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 22:56
  • msg #506

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren Gildar:
Taren growls and kicks the dead suicide Trollocs, "COWARDS!!! Rob me of killing you! That is fine, I will get your comrads!" He yells in anger then sheeths his sword and quickly climbs out of the pit. He then takes a look around, gathering his barings, seeing if he can locate a path to take that will guide him strait to Miyra. He then softly speaks to himself that is directed to Miyra, "Please....please.....please still be alive. He then concentrates solely on Miyra.


IGA: Please give me a climb check.
Asurii
player, 603 posts
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 23:05
  • msg #507

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 7 Asurii works to climb out of the pit
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 428 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 23:08
  • msg #508

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
Round 7 Asurii works to climb out of the pit


IGA: Please give me a roll for a climb check.
Taren Gildar
player, 477 posts
Find out IC
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 23:20
  • msg #509

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): 16:19, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 21 using 1d20+9. Climb Check.]PM
Raiel
player, 679 posts
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 00:26
  • msg #510

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel takes a running jump to try to get out of the pit the same was the Trollocs did. Hopefully she had heal herself enough so that her ribs had started to knit.  Not that she would let the consideration of or the pain stop her.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 429 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 00:27
  • msg #511

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
Raiel takes a running jump to try to get out of the pit the same was the Trollocs did. Hopefully she had heal herself enough so that her ribs had started to knit.  Not that she would let the consideration of or the pain stop her.


IGA: Please give me a jump skill check and a reflex save.
Asurii
player, 604 posts
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 01:43
  • msg #512

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


18:42, Today: Asurii rolled 22 using 1d20+8. Climb
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 430 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 02:06
  • msg #513

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 7 Asurii/Taren
Both manage to climb up out of the pit though it takes all of their strength and focus to do so, worming their way on to the floor of the chamber, flat on their bellies ... they begin to take in the chaos and devastation around them.

IGA: You both begin Round 8 prone, Actions for that round?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 431 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 02:09
  • msg #514

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 7 Summary
A few remaining trollocs continue to stream through the gate at the far end of the chamber while the beast of trolloc that managed to somehow speak prepares to follow them.  Clearly waiting for them to escape before he takes his own exit.

Within his arms is the limp body of Mirya, his foot upon Addaru's struggling body prepared to crush the warrior's chest.
Asurii
player, 606 posts
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 04:41
  • msg #515

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii reaches for the One Power, there is not way to through a spear that far, or close on shime before he can crush Addaru and leave.  Her one chance was to weave hearened air to stop him, but not at him but to block the doorway behind him.

21:37, Today: Asurii rolled 19 using 1d20+11. Fort Save.
21:37, Today: Asurii rolled 20 using 1d20+8. Will Save.
21:36, Today: Asurii rolled 14 using 1d20+10. Concentration.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 433 posts
Shai'Tan
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 05:03
  • msg #516

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: Before the round 8 actions occur I need new initiatives from Taren and Asurii as well please.
Asurii
player, 607 posts
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 05:26
  • msg #517

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


22:25, Today: Asurii rolled 27 using 1d20+14. Init.
Taren Gildar
player, 479 posts
Find out IC
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 01:46
  • msg #518

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): 18:44, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 13 using 1d20+7. Initiative... ]

Taren screams..."NOOOOOOO!!!!!" He jumps up with renewed will and sprints after the beast as fast as he can run, his sword drawn.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 434 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 02:18
  • msg #519

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Round 8 Summary
Raiel hears Taren's scream as she begins running toward the wall of the pit even as she leaps she realizes it is not going to be enough.  Flinging out her hands she manages to grasp the lip of the pit and prevent herself from falling back down but for several seconds it is a close call as her fingertips begin to slip before she secures her grip and gets her feet against the wall.

[Private to Raiel: IGA: You failed the jump check but managed to make the reflex save to just catch the lip and stop yourself from falling.  However, it takes the rest of the round to secure your position.  You'll be able to climb out during round 9.]

Asurii tries to power through the barrier only to be overpowered by it in turn.  It sickens her, feels like an oily poison is coursing across her soul and she barely manages to keep her composure and prevent her body from emptying her stomach or her mind from fleeing into darkness.

[Private to Asurii: There are no ill effects by touching the corruption of the barrier but it takes the full round to keep your composure.  You may act again in Round 9.]

Marissa begins weaving as the massive trolloc begins to move, the air starts to harden around him as she completes her weave but he seems to deftly avoid or overpower it and she fails to contain him.

[Private to Marissa: IGA: He made his save but Marissa also could feel that whatever is causing the barrier also aided the trolloc.]

The trolloc does not stop to give Addaru the coupe de grace but instead steps through the Gate carrying Mirya with him.

Taren now on his feet sprints toward the Gate as Addaru staggers to his feet, stumbles twice and falls against the altar, his sword dropping from almost nerveless fingers.

Actions for Round 9?
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 945 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 02:34
  • msg #520

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru scoops up a bow that is among some equipment at the base of the altar, drawing an arrow from a quiver dumped by the bow, draws a bead and quickly looses an arrow through the Gate.

This last act is too great a strain on his already ravaged body and Addaru's mind tunnels down into darkness, his frame slumping once more against the side of the altar and slides down it.  The bow tumbling from his grip.
Raiel
player, 681 posts
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 03:36
  • msg #521

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel ran and jump But came up short. Raiel caught the lip of the pit with only the tips of her fingers  of one hand and fought to get her other hand up on the lip. Her ribs were strained as she hung above the floor and tried to pull herself out of the pit.  It was a slow and painful process, as she struggle to maintain her tenuous grip and not fall to the distant floor.m  Getting her feet on the wall it to help herself up stained her arms even more. Finally she pulled herself up enough to flop  on the edge of the pit. She attempted to stagger to her feet.
Marissa
GM, 693 posts
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 04:15
  • msg #522

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa runs towards Addaru, knowing he isn't dead, but knowing he is bad off. She is confounded by the spell or whatever helped the Trollocs evade her hardened air.

"Do not go through the gate!" She orders all. They would persue, but they all needed to get out of here as quickly as possible.

Marissa binds Addaru wounds, not wanting to heal anyone here.
Asurii
player, 608 posts
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 04:50
  • msg #523

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii turns and yells down the hall RAI-EL!"
The Storyteller
moderator, 802 posts
The Bard
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 05:15
  • msg #524

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren reaches the gate with his hard sprint just as it snaps shut.  Marissa racing up after him.  As the Gate finally closes the Barrier drops cut off at the same moment the Gate is gone.  The reassuring presence of the One Power can be felt once more.

Raiel crawls up over the lip of the pit, her muscles aching as Asurii screams her name and begins looking around.  Asurii spots her a few seconds later.

Marissa drops to her knees and begins to bind Addaru's wounds.  Her ministrations rouse Addaru to consciousness.

The stink of evil, death and slaughter still permeates the chamber.

Jennor's body has been cut open from chin through the crotch and it was clearly done while he yet lived.  His heart was ripped from his chest and his genitals stuffed into his mouth.

One tav'er'en's jouney upon this weave of the Wheel was over...  Jennor Elan's body was no more.  Under the altar is a seal etched with sigils and other symbols arcane, a seal that was now cracked and broken.

OOG: We're now out of combat.  The barrier has ceased and all those that can wield the Power can reach for it again.

[Private to Taren Gildar: I figured you would continue to sprint for the Gate during this final round of combat.  React as you would.  You can still sense the presence of Mirya now far away but safe.  Whether her body has joined her soul you do not know.]

[Private to Marissa: As Addaru stirs, you swoon overcome by a vision.  At first you feel trapped and as you look and feel around you find yourself in a prison of odd edges and angles, hard surfaces all around.  The surface itself is blood red but opaque.  As the vision continues, it expands and you feel yourself floating free of the prison.  Turning you look down into a roughly scaled hand that ends in clawed fingers.  Within the huge palm of that hand is a blood red ruby gem and trapped within you can see a miniaturized version of Jennor Elan.  A cackling laugh rolls across your skin and mind and you realize you are seeing this from the perspective of the one that holds the gem.  The being seems to sense you though and closes its hand around the gem and turns.   As you step back, the being comes into a view.  It is the trolloc that was leading the ritual, the one who spared Addaru.  The one who spoke to you now from within your own mind.  Its malevolance washes over you, an evil even more poignant than what you felt when you faced the Forsaken.  Within its embrace, you swoon and the vision stops leaving you lightheaded.  The trolloc you realize managed to block the vision further.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The cleansing and bandaging of his wounds bring Addaru back to consciousness though he groans loudly, he begins to reach up to his eyes with a blood-grimed hand and then snaps back, looking around and assessing the situation.

He nods to Marissa, pushing himself to his feet and taking up the bow again but this time lifting the quiver.  He does a quick survey of the chamber then turns back to Marissa.
Raiel
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel was standing spears in hand.  What are you doing here? I heard Taren scream? We need to find him."
The Storyteller
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel quickly spots the others at the far end of the chamber upon a dias near an altar.
Raiel
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Miry! Did we get her back/' Raiel says says as she races towards the end of the chamber.  When she got there she saw Jennor's body mutilated and Addaru on the floor bloodied but the blood still dripping from those wounds, He was still at least alive.
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"No." Addaru rasps, his voice quite raw and dry.  "He took her through a Gate and apparently thought so little of our threat that he did not bother to kill me when he had the chance."

Addaru's tone is disgusted and filled with loathing whether at the trolloc, himself or both is uncertain.

Still barely able to stand, he nonetheless turns and begins to gather up several of the things around the altar.  He places the silver bow that he was holding into a fine wooden box and sets it aside.  Rapidly going through the rest of the things, he sets much aside, "These will be of use in our quest."

He then unrolls a bedroll and blanket, gently lifting Jennor from the altar though it is a clear strain on his already taxed body, he places Jennor in the bedroll, removes his genitals placing them far more appropriately and then wraps Jennor's bedroll around his body.

He then wraps that in the winter blanket.  "We do not have time to return him to his home for proper burial but we will give him one outside this place and bury his heirlooms with him.

"We all swear that when this is over, whoever survives returns to reclaim his body and take him home to his family so he may be properly honored.

"He had become a sure friend and did not deserve this fate.  I would see him properly honored in death where he cannot now be in life."
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Raiel
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"If I live I will do so."  Now we need to heal and I have a request, can we gate back to Marissa's house for your  horses and the spears we took in Manetheran?  It will not take us that long and will is the Trollocs are running and it will improve our chances to recover Mirya's body and spirit. Beside e cant gate to where they went unless we know the place we are leaving from very well.  Marissa knows her home well."  Oh we can't gate any faster to Marissa's house than we can to follow the Trollocs.
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru looks mildly confused, "The horses we left sheltered below in the caves.  Or are you looking to start riding one?"
Marissa
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa's eyes roll into the back of her head and her ministrations of Addaru stop. she swyas slightly in place a look of recognition, then horror crossing her face. Finally, she snaps out of her trance and barely manages to turn to the side as she empties her stomach onto the floor.

The heaves continue long after there is nothing left to come up.

Finally, she speaks. "There is a chance. If we burn the Chimera from the pattern, we might free his soul from the gem it is trapped in.

"It was so foul, more evil than the Forsaken we faced. And the one Power, so tainted. My very soul feels soiled and gangrenous from breaching the barrier."

"Thankfully, it is gone now." she wastes no time in healing Addaru, then herself, then the others.
Taren Gildar
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Back IC at time when gate closes:

Taren, at full speed, sprints past Adduru, ignoring Marissa, leaps over the alter, using it as a spring board to try to jump into the gate before it opens but just misses and he lands, sliding to a screatching hault. With tears streaming down his cheeks, his fustration and rage boils over and he screams "MIYRA!!!!" He then slumps down to his knees, fuming, not saying anymore nor responding to anyone else. Tears free flowing down his cheeks now.

He remains there now, not moving nor saying another word. Is he even breathing???
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Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru turns as Marissa heaves, strides over and crouches down.  "Marissa?"  When she does not respond and he realizes that her body needs to take its own course, he wipes his hands as best he can on his leggings then gently takes up her hair and holds it back and away from her face.
Marissa
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

After Marissa stops heaving and Addaru is holding her hair up, she says softly. "I pray this is the worst of it, but fear it is not."

Marissa looks to the others, after telling them how foul it was, "The library at Tar Valon, or perhaps Caemlyn might offer a better idea of what we are dealing with. It isn't channeling. It is something else, more foul and using blood sacrifice, mor elike a Dark Magic, if such existed."
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods as he helps Marissa to her feet, giving her a quick hug.  He waves the twins over as Marissa begins to speak, Addaru begins to frown.  "Did you see something?"

At the mention of Tar Valon he frowns, "I do not think we have time for research.  If they plan to do to her what they've done here we may not have the time."

Addaru frowns, turns and strides over to Taren, checking him.  "Ahh hell."

Giving Taren a hard slap, "Taren!  This is no time to surrender!  Mirya is still out there and we need you functional to rescue her...or...or is she now dead, did you just sense her die?"

Addaru feels Marissa's touch and the cooling heat that races through his body as she takes the time to fully heal him.
Taren Gildar
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

After Addaru gives Taren the hard smack, Taren reacted with speed and agility that would make a Fade look like they are moving in reverse as he spins in reaction to the slap, bringing his sword up to Addaru's throat, stopping just short of touching as Taren reacted mainly out of instinct as it is apperent that he is still jacked up from the fighting. Tears moisten his eyes as he relises he was about to decapitate his friend. He retracts his sword, using it as support, he speaks softly, "Who is surrendering?" as he turns back from Addaru. He rests his head softly on the pommel of his sword as he takes deep breaths. The rage, anger, and sorrow boiling within his veins are now showing upon his face as he concentrates on where Miyra is and prays to the creator that he can track down the beast and reclaim her body. There is now a small pool of blood where Taren is kneeling as he ignores his wounds while trying to gather his barings to track down and kill those that would dare hurt Miyra or even touch her.
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru does not flinch or try to block Taren's blade, merely keeping his gaze locked with Taren's as he comes to his senses then works to gain control of himself.

"Good.  You are a decent warrior and a boon companion and I would hate for this setback to take your will to fight away."

Turning he addressed the others, "Have any of you noticed the pattern that seems to be unfolding here?

"If Taren can still sense Mirya, then I say we take long enough to recover the horses and then follow as best we can.  Time I would think is of essence though I would still see us bury our dead first.

"Marissa do you think if the barrier is fully gone that you could gate us to the plains below so we can avoid those steps leading up here?"
The Storyteller
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

PM

[Private to Taren Gildar: You can sense her now. still to the north but there is also a pull somewhere far off to the west.  Though it is bothersome to have the feeling of two, Taren can tell that for now Mirya still lives at least in some form.]
Raiel
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I am not surrendering, Taren, do not even consider repeating that.  Mirya is a Wise One and our teacher."


Marrissa I will heal myself as much as possible but I night not be fully healing I will live with that.  Addaru and Taren need your healing  If you can ward Jennor, I will carry him with us."

"Wait, Just move every one away and we can link together and blast away that alter.  High enough so we can bring  Jennor back now," Raiel says quickly.
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru shakes his head, wondering about this place as the stress and wounds, perhaps this taint that Marissa mentioned has confused their minds and senses.

"Can you be certain that removing the object will bring Jennor back as it wasn't the altar that killed him?

Factor in if this is not something that uses the One Power but as Marissa said something darker, possibly in some ways older, it might not even be affected by the One Power."

Nonetheless, Addaru stepped away offering a hand to help Taren to his feet.
The Storyteller
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa completely heals herself but she can feel the ravenous hunger and that exhaustion is truly beginning to loom.
Asurii
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii heals herself, and then reaches into her belt pouch for some jerky and slips it into her mouth to suck on until it softened whiwle the others spoke.  She was profoundly affected by the lose of Jeennor and Miyra, especially.

"Perhaps we can just crush the gem."
Taren Gildar
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren rises to his feat, ignoring the pain and stiffness he is feeling right now. He sheeths his sword and steps away from the alter, towards the direction of the last spot of the gate. He then looks both to the North and to the West. He then speaks, "I can sense her in two directions. North and West both at same time." He then goes quiet again....his tone is of anger, rage, sorrow, and coldness. May the creator take pitty upon those that has earned his wrath.
Raiel
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Sat 3 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Bale Fire is Bale Fire, it is its use that would bring him back and not destroying the altar.
Marissa
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I think we can gate down, but then I need to eat and rest, a lot."

"The altar has no doing in this slaying. We must find and kill the beast, and remove him far enough back in the pattern to undo everything."

"That may not be possible," Marissa admits.

"Link with me." She waits for the others to be ready, then weaves a gate to get them back outside where their horses were left."
Raiel
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We take his body, don't we?" She says and she Links with Marissa opening herself to the One Power.
Taren Gildar
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren just waits silently. Then follows when appropriate.
Asurii
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Reminder: when Asurii and Raiel link we get a + 4 because of the circlets.

Asurii joins the link to boost the circle.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel:
"We take his body, don't we?" She says and she Links with Marissa opening herself to the One Power.


"Yes at least insofar as to bury him below.  Unless once we get below it is decided to gate elsewhere."
The Storyteller
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Gate opens fine just outside the cave mouth where the horses were left.  Each of you steps through with Addaru carrying Jennor and once everyone is through the weave is undone and the Gate closes.

Stepping out into the heat is cleansing, a weight upon the soul seems to lift off everyone though the sorrow of loss and anger remains.
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru looks around quickly realizing that digging a grave would be a challenge though not impossible.  No point in doing so though if the others insisted on returning to civilization.

"So which is it?  Go back or go on?" he asks as he carefully lays Jennor's wrapped body down, the sheets now soaked in blood.  He then lays the box down and shrugs off both packs.

Picking up some of the dirt and sand, he dry scrubs his hands while awaiting an answer.
Raiel
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel throws 2 more first level Healing weave and then a second levle weave of healing s. "Taren, will you link with us?" Raiel asks.
Asurii
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

ASurri does the same--at this time 3 level ones and 1 second level Healing weave.

If we gate to Marissa's home we can have Jennor taking care of by those who handle the dead.  If he were Aiel he would be buried standing up and facing the east awaiting He who Comes With the Dawn.
The Storyteller
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

All of Asurii's wounds close and the hunger hits her immediately while most of Raiel's injuries close leaving only a few superficial scratches, injuries that should heal with a good night's rest.

[Private to Raiel: You are at 107 of 111 hps.]

Marissa heals Taren and in short order, everyone is momentarily distracted as they tear into their rations as their bodies demand food.  Before anyone realizes it, two days worth of rations are consumed each and exhaustion begins to claim its toll.

Leaving only the question of how to proceed to be answered.

OOG: Rations removed from character sheet.
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Raiel
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"As much as I would like to go back there and gather up a few of the things we gathered in Malkire and Manethran, that will delay us, The longer we wait to destroy that Trolloc that hook Jennor's life and held Mirya. She had only gotten a glimpse of him and beside being larger than every Trolloc she had every seen.  He had the combined characteristics of the various types of Trollocs."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"So we have two votes for going on from here and one for returning to civilization.  How do you want to proceed Marissa and Taren?" Addaru asked.

He was certain of Taren's response but much hung on Marissa as they needed her talent with the One Power, he was sure of it if they were going to have any hope of finding and saving their friends, or at least their souls.
Marissa
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nodded to Addaru and he could feel her determination. "We go on now. sensing the others holding saidar, she says, "Wrap him in hardened air to preserve his body, then we shall build a caryn."
The Storyteller
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Jennor's body is laid to rest quietly and with a brief ceremony.  By the time it is done, everyone finds they need to rest for a time before moving on.  As they rest you each contemplate the things that have occured, what they may mean and how this all interacts with the Prophecy and the parts you believe you are to play within it.

OOG: And with this part of the adventure done, experience shall be posted shortly.  However, we shall continue on still in this thread so post away!
Taren Gildar
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren closes his eyes as he does not answer but he does link with those that is holding the power, giving himself fully over so that they can open a gate easily. The quicker they can get to Miyra the better. His gloved hands creek as he grips his sword hilt, white nuckling the handle as he waits with antisipation on continueing the hunt to save Miyra. He opens his mind up to the link he and Miyra share and in his mind he speaks, "Miyra, please hear me. You must survive no matter what. You stay alive. Don't you ever give up. I am on my way. Just hold out longer...please hold out longer.... His thoughts trail off as another set of tears slowly trickle down his cheeks.
Asurii
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii reaches out to touch Taren,  "We will find her and do evertything to release her.  By the Light, you have my Toh on that."  She does not add that were in necessary she would take Mirya's life to keep her from being sacrificed, and used by the Dark.
Taren Gildar
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren does not reply as the tears slowly trickle down his face. He remains quiet as he has not the words to speak anymore. His nuckles soon start to hurt as he grips his sword extremely tight. He continues to repeat his thoughts to Miyra over and over repeatedly. He loosens his grip upon his sword then tightens back. He does this repeatedly as well. His anxiety heightens with every second as they wait to continue the hunt. Taren's mixed emotions of rage, fury, and sadness boils way beyond the breaking point and it shows greatly upon his face.
Raiel
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"One is her body Oneis her spirit,"  Raiel replies after some thought about how Mirya can bee in two places at once. "I wish we knew which was which." she finishes
Taren Gildar
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Sun 4 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I feel the pull towards the west. I can sense she is in both places but I sense a strong pull towards the west." He says that softly without even looking up.
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Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Before the cairn is completely Addaru lays Jennor's sword, swordbreaker, dagger and shortbow upon Jennor's body.  Stepping back he folds his hands at his waist, bows his head, and contemplates a few moments of silence.
Marissa
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The woman would notice Marissa struggling one more time with the one power. She weaves and inverted hardened air, even hardening the air between the bits of dirt, then ties it off. She'd struggled with the amount of power she'd put into the strands, wanting something that would last as long as possible.
Taren Gildar
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren, not even looking up as usual, opens up himself and links with Marissa, concentrating solely upon her in hopes she will recieve full benifits of his ability upon her. Hopefully she will not have to struggle anymore now.
Asurii
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii adds her own power to Marissa, feeling Raiel is with her.
Marissa
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa takes the strands and weaves them into the shield, keeping it tight and compressed., wanting a small area that will last as long as possible.

She thinks about making a ter'angreal, one that would hold weaves so they never ended til the one who created them untied them. It seemed simple really, a weave that would draw in One Power, and feed it to the tied off weaves held by the ter'angreal.

She focused, actually touching the caryn with her hands, using them as a guide for where she wanted the warding, really more than merely hardened air, but proof against everything. A Master ward that wouldn't allow even air in or out of the caryn.

She concentrated and wove, finally, exhausted and unable to stand as she finished the weave, she unceremoniously plumped down on her rump already half asleep from exhaustion. She released saidar and decided here would be a very good place to camp for the night.
Taren Gildar
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren remains quiet for now. His thoughts on Mirya solely now. Since Marissa is finished, he relinguishes the link as he concentrates completely on Mirya and Mirya alone. Hopeing to get a glimps of where she is and maybe a clew as to how to rescue her. If he has to, he will leave on his own. The others can catch up to him if need be. But he can't bare the thought of that beast doing to Mirya what it did to the man they barried here. With each passing moment they wait, brings his fears of that very act happening closer. He steps away from the others as he concentrates. He reaches out to Mirya with all his heart, mind, and soul in hopes of linking up with her, and in his mind he sends out the mental speach to her "Please Mirya, take my strength and make it your own....I will every ounce of my being to you in hopes it will free you. Please....please..." His thoughts trail off as he concentrates.
Raiel
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We will have to see to hunting. You stay here, I will hunt," Raiel motions in an arc that went west about half of the arc that was clear before them. "When I get bask." Raiel tells Asurii, "I will hunt to the west and north you can hunt the rest of the area.

Raiel takes up her bow and spears and trots out Raiel hunts for a bird in the sky hopefully a hawk, eagle or some other predatory bird.  Where they hunt their prey would be a good area to hunt.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Mon 5 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru spent several minutes remembering Jennor.  The training regimes in the mornings, reasoning with him when his emotions got the better of Jennor and almost caused more than one duel.

A brief smile creased his lips as he recalled Jennor's surprise when he had introduced Marissa as his wife.  That would be one memory he would forever cherish.

Memory after memory slipped into his mind and silently he vowed to bring justice to the man, his life cut short not in battle but some foul sacrifice.

Turning to Marissa as she works the weaves, "Make sure that any of us can come back and retrieve the body if you can.  One of us needs to see him home."

Quickly walking over to Marissa when she falls over, he kneels behind her letting her rest against him, his hands come to rest upon her shoulders and begin to gently kneed and massage her shoulders.
Marissa
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Clenched in Marissa hand is a crystal, about the size of a walnut. It looks like amber, and encased inside, a strand of hair.

"The warding is inverted and tied, but this will open it if I can't make it back."

"Sleep now?" she asks sounding already half asleep.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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  • msg #574

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Yes.  Though we should move back into the caves where it is somewhat more defensible." Addaru states.  Standing, he lifts Marissa in his arms and begins walking toward the cave mouth.

"I know we are all tired but we are going to need to set watches.  Taren do you need time or can you stand the first watch?

"Asurii you take the next watch, Raiel the watch after and I will take last watch.

"That means it will be night and we will eat again then.  Make any final plans and be on our way.  Each watch is two hours.  That gives each of us six hours and Marissa eight.

"If further rest is warranted we will factor that in to our plans."
Asurii
player, 616 posts
Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 05:18
  • msg #575

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Before we go hunting, we will set up a ward against Shadowspawn.  Asurii links with Raiel and then when it is set before the cave, she heads out to hunt, bow out and arrow notched
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 08:07
  • msg #576

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Hunting?  We will eat from our rations first and foremost as distasteful as that can be.  I want our exposure minimized as we are still at the heart of an enemy.  This is guard duty and only one person per watch.  The others rest unless they are on watch.

"Taren has first watch unless he objects." Addaru states, catching the twins gaze.

"The ward is a good idea so please do set that up."
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Taren Gildar
player, 502 posts
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 17:55
  • msg #577

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren remains where he is. Making no sign or sound of protest or aggreement. He remains outside of the cave. His eyes closed as a tear slowly trickles down. His anxiety getting higher and higher as he does not want to wait. Yet, they must rest. Even Taren's own body is objecting to Taren pushing himself way beyond capacity as it were. But, with every second they wait, brings the enemy that much closer to accomplishing thier goal and performing the ritual and Mirya will be beyond saving. "I understand that rest is important but also remember that with every second we delay, brings the enemy that much closer to accomplishing thier dark ritual and Mirya will be beyond saving." He looks towards the west as everyone can see in his eyes the pondering of going on alone. "I don't know if I can take that chance and wait." His tone is soft and mornfull. His eyes moist from tears and exhaustion. Only thing keeping him afoot is sheer willpower and determination to save Mirya.
Asurii
player, 617 posts
Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 18:15
  • msg #578

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


"If we are all fatigued-how can we help her."  Asurii says matter-of-factly.  "Eat and rest so that we will be at full strength."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 964 posts
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
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  • msg #579

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "If this is indeed dark magic, we need those of us who can use the One Power at their full strength otherwise we risk failing by an even greater degree."

Addaru walks over and claps Taren on the shoulder, "I understand your pain Taren but we must balance speed and our own capacities, recognizing our limits if we are to succeed.

"I promise you we will hurry but going after them now will only guarantee everyone's deaths.  These are powerful foes we face.  And that one, I suspect may rival even the Forsaken.

"Are you up for the watch Taren?  I need to know."
Raiel
player, 693 posts
Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 20:15
  • msg #580

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel looked at Addaru. and gives him the slightest nod. Taren fortunately was faced outward. She hunkers down and takes out some jerky ans dried fruit that had been pounded together with honey.  It kept well and provided you food value to sustain life.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 965 posts
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 20:47
  • msg #581

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru acknowledges Raiel's nod with one of his own, "We face a time of difficulty whether we are those prophecied about or not, we are committed to this for the sake of our loved ones and friends.

"To find justice and prevent a great evil.  I have questions and concerns but that will not delay me any more then it must.

"I fought that trolloc lord and he bested me.  I plan to not let that happen again but in order to do that we all need to be at our best and I am going to need you there with me Taren, clear-headed and focused.

"If you need time to master your emotions, I will take first watch and you can take last."
Taren Gildar
player, 504 posts
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 21:17
  • msg #582

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren looks to Addaru and nods to him, "I will be fine." Addaru does have a point and Taren must come to grips over that. Maybe taking first watch will help him clear his mind. "I better take the first watch. Give me a chance to clear my head." His tone of voice is still soft with the hint of anger, fury, and sadness in it. Only another Warder can truely understand how Taren feels right now. He takes position outside the cave. He unsheeths his sword and cleans it off well. He stops momentarily to examine the Heron mark upon the blade of the warder sword [Katana for those that want an idea of what it looks like].
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Tue 6 Apr 2010
at 21:23
  • msg #583

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, glancing at the heron-mark, "Do you plan to one day become master of that sword and the techniques so you can be accounted among the ranks of the Blademasters?"
Raiel
player, 694 posts
Wed 7 Apr 2010
at 01:55
  • msg #584

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel goes over to close to where Marissa is laying.  She took one of her lesser daggers out and and digs out a shallow body shaped depression.  Then she loosed the hard ground with that daggers to make the ground softer.  She gently pulled Marissa over and into that depression trying to make her comfortable.
Marissa
GM, 701 posts
Wed 7 Apr 2010
at 02:49
  • msg #585

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa manages to stay awake long enough to eat some trail rations and drink some water. it is automatic and methodical, almost as if she is sleep eating. When she is done, she is asleep with moments of laying back. she sleeps soundly through the night.
This message was last edited by the GM at 06:42, Wed 07 Apr 2010.
Raiel
player, 695 posts
Wed 7 Apr 2010
at 03:13
  • msg #586

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Wake me I will take the next watch after Taren, you next after it is my watch. Ahlandrs  the next, and Addaru the morning watch. Tell him that. Marissa will sleep better with him near her."

Raiel curls up in her blanket  leaving part of it loose so she can quickly get out of it.and her spears near to hang. Before laying down  She tells Asurri.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:01, Wed 07 Apr 2010.
Taren Gildar
player, 506 posts
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Wed 7 Apr 2010
at 19:10
  • msg #587

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Perhaps...someday." He says softly as he continues to clean his blade. "With all that is happening....I believe I am getting what you say...a field testing." He says softly again. His voice barely above a whisper. His thoughts still on Mirya and his only course of action he can think of is to get to her as fast as he can. "My father started my training for this mark years ago...I was barely able to hold a wooden sword at that time." softly again as he finishes up the cleaning of his sword. The tone of his voice then took change to fear upon the mentioning of his father as he grows quiet, pausing with a tail tell sign of soft trembling as his memories go back to his life before he left his home.......



[Private to The Dark One (GM): Do you remember Taren's background story???]
[Private to The Storyteller: Do you remember Taren's backgroun???]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 970 posts
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Wed 7 Apr 2010
at 20:19
  • msg #588

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru listens without interrupting before responding, "I am by no means a master of the blade though I walk the path and those that are recognize that.

"I can teach you the basic forms and test you so you can begin walking that path if that is your desire?"
Taren Gildar
player, 509 posts
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Wed 7 Apr 2010
at 22:22
  • msg #589

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru can see that something is a miss....Taren is staring off into space as it were, his sword slightly trembling softly, barely noticable except by those that is next to him. He does not respond as his thoughts serface of his life with his father....
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Thu 8 Apr 2010
at 06:49
  • msg #590

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru took in Taren's demeanor and while his thoughts and desires were with his wife he suspected that Taren needed him more right now or at least needed to share a burden he had carried for too long.  "Do you want to talk about it?"
Taren Gildar
player, 510 posts
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Thu 8 Apr 2010
at 17:00
  • msg #591

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren looks up to Addaru "No....you need rest. Go sleep now." With that, he goes quiet and says nothing else for the rest of the night.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Thu 8 Apr 2010
at 22:23
  • msg #592

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nods, "Another time then Taren.  If you desire to talk let me know, I will make the time."

Addaru claps Taren on the shoulder, leaving him to his own thoughts and peace before proceeding back into the cave.  Placing his weapons within reach he lay down beside Marissa.  Wrapping himself around her, he embraces her gently within his arms letting her head rest upon his shoulder.

Within a short time he has joined her in slumber.
Marissa
GM, 702 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 01:36
  • msg #593

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Even in her deep slumber, sensing Addaru next to her, Marissa curls in against his body, one leg over his as if to keep him from leaving. She doesn't move from that position and very early in the moring when she rolls to her other side, on the berge of waking, but not wanting to.
Asurii
player, 618 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 02:21
  • msg #594

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Asurii will sleep, watch and sleep again. if there is time.  She wakes before dawn and faces east to greet the rising sun, to celebrate the dawn of a new day.
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 02:37
  • msg #595

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The watches pass without incident, the land seems to be more at peace with itself then it was a mere day ago.  Even so there is a stillness upon the land that indicates most of the wildlife avoids the area.

Each person upon guard spends their hours with their own thoughts and have time to consider what went on the day before but soon enough the time has come to rise and face the new day and all that is before them.
Raiel
player, 699 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 02:45
  • msg #596

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel rises as Asurii rise even though she had stood the one just before Asurii did.  she stood her she knew she and Asurri would rise to greet the sun and joined her.  Asurii gets up and gives her a smile and they both walk out to greet the sun. The sun was their symbol for The Creator, The Light against The Dark One and all his minions from the least Dark friends to the Shadowsworn to the Chosen.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:06, Fri 09 Apr 2010.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 02:45
  • msg #597

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru carefully disentangles himself from Marissa when he is woken for final watch, kissing Marissa's brow before he rises.  Stepping outside, he takes a deep breath then finds an outcropping from which to stand his watch.

The hours pass, Addaru taking in the pre-dawn as it begins to rise.  Standing, he drops down off the rock and stretchs lightly before proceeding into the cave.  Seeing Asurii rising, he nods amicably but stays silent as he moves back over to Marissa, sitting cross-legged above her head.  He strokes her hair lightly out of her face and gently massages the bridge of her nose, a smile slipping across his lips.  "Oh sleepy...my sleeping beauty, time to rise with the dawn."
Marissa
GM, 703 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 02:53
  • msg #598

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiles at Addaru's words, but then remembers the night before. "We must go. We can eat rations on the way."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 03:06
  • msg #599

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Yes." Addaru stands, lifting Marissa to her feet.  He gives her a solid kiss, wrapping his hands around the back of her neck and lifting her head up to meet his.

"I will get the horses ready."

Addaru strides away though his fingers are the last to part with Marissa's.  Approaching the horses, he begins their preparation, groomnig them and then saddling them and leading them outside.
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 07:38
  • msg #600

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Rather quickly and in efficient order, the camp is broken and the five travelers and growing companions are ready to begin their journey.  The air is crisp, the land quiet but looming above them is the fortress, a silent reminder of the deadliness of their quest and the forces that they oppose.
Marissa
GM, 704 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 13:32
  • msg #601

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa looks around, then asks Taren, "How far West do you feel her?"
Asurii
player, 619 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 18:24
  • msg #602

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


Typical of Aiel, there was nothing to pack. She added a prayer to the Light for Mirya and restated her toh to see her released.  She moved up to flank the others knowing Raiel would take the other side. They may be the Daughter Heirs of Manetheren, but they were Far Dareis Mai first.

<<Seek the One Power and link with me.>>

As she embracced the One Power it came to her that it was like the Dawn, with its rays of The Light filling her soul.
Raiel
player, 700 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 22:18
  • msg #603

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel picked up her bedroll and put them in her pack.p her bedroll and blanket and rolled them tight and packed them away. Taken out the pounded dried fruit and meat she stuck it in mouth and chewed as she pick up her weapons spears in hand, buckler on her left arm.  She was ready to move
This message was last edited by the player at 21:18, Mon 12 Apr 2010.
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 22:44
  • msg #604

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

PM

[Private to Taren Gildar: You can barely feel her to the West, either that part of her is growing weak or she is a great distance, spanning continents or more.  Her feeling to the north is stronger by comparison ... though what that portends is hard to say.]
Taren Gildar
player, 512 posts
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Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 23:12
  • msg #605

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren was already awake and outside the cave. His head is facing at a 45 degree angle towards the ground as he concentrates on Mirya. "I sense she is either getting week or is very very far away towards the west. To the North, however, she is very strong. Which is strange for yesterday, she was week towards the North and very strong pull to the West." A strong tone of worry, anxiety, and fury is heard within his voice as he speaks. He centers himself, opens himself up to Mirya and extends his feelings in hopes to see where the pull will take him for this change of senses has puzzled and worried him greatly.
Marissa
GM, 705 posts
Sat 10 Apr 2010
at 03:57
  • msg #606

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa looks to Taren, wondering which way they should go. "it coudl be some sort of dark magic to fool us, or they could have gates to the North."

"Which seems further away?" Marissa asks on a hunch.
Raiel
player, 701 posts
Sat 10 Apr 2010
at 04:17
  • msg #607

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel moves over closer thinking they will weave and Gate to where they are going once it is decided.  She gices a quick prayer to the Creator for the success of of their search and the recovery of Mirya both parts of her. And for the Strange trolloc that had some responsibility for Jennor's death if not directly.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Mon 12 Apr 2010
at 17:32
  • msg #608

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru waits patiently knowing that it may take a few moments for Taren to sort out the sensation especially when dealing with the emotions the young man had to be feeling with Mirya in danger and other emotions growing between them.
Taren Gildar
player, 513 posts
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Mon 12 Apr 2010
at 19:25
  • msg #609

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[OOC: Book mark. waiting for GM reply]
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Tue 13 Apr 2010
at 17:56
  • msg #610

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: See the PM I sent above in msg #604 and draw your own conclusions. ;-)
Taren Gildar
player, 514 posts
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Tue 13 Apr 2010
at 23:08
  • msg #611

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren thinks a moment then looks up, "I felt the pool towards the west the srongest yesterdy. We go west." With that, he collects his horse and links with all the channellers at full force. He then tries to project his thoughts of where to open the gate to try to get the gate as close to where they need to go as possible.
Marissa
GM, 706 posts
Tue 13 Apr 2010
at 23:33
  • msg #612

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"How many leagues West, do you think?" When Taren tells her, Marissa weaves hardened air to protect those on this side of the gate, then opens the gate.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:19, Wed 14 Apr 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
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Shai'Tan
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 00:55
  • msg #613

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: That too is in the PMs.
Taren Gildar
player, 515 posts
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Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 15:02
  • msg #614

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren waits.
Taren Gildar
player, 516 posts
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Fri 16 Apr 2010
at 22:26
  • msg #615

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): Just FYI....you only gave me vague information. Not exact. If I am to give her distance, I need to know approximate ranges.]

Taren looks to Marissa, "I believe they are taking her body leagues away, spanning several continents." He says softly as he continues his concentration on Mirya to get as close as he can. He will concentrate on the closest point he can upon her in the Western direction.
Marissa
GM, 707 posts
Fri 16 Apr 2010
at 23:33
  • msg #616

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I thought as much." Marissa's hair on her arms stands on end. She'd been thinking such magics, to affect the world, would need to be at 3 points around the world.
Asurii
player, 621 posts
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 02:50
  • msg #617

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii had had been wait for Taren ro speak.  It left her with questionz.  nody and spirit They took Jennor and Mirya's spirt and they needed one more, Jennor was dead. vut did they have his spirit,

"Okay,If they need three for their ceremony, how can they continue their  ceremony if they only have Mirya's body and spirit, unless they had Jennor's spirit as well.  Who is the third?"
Raiel
player, 702 posts
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 05:03
  • msg #618

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"The sooner we go the sooner we have a chance of recovering all of Mirya, and perhaps Jennor as well. I will not leave any part of Mirya in their hands. Taren can you detect her spirit or her body?  I am not sue what part we could get first.  I think getting her body is the first thing we need to do then find her spirit to and thwn join her together.
The Dark One (GM)
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Shai'Tan
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 07:20
  • msg #619

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

PM

[Private to Taren Gildar: A link only gives a vague impression when it is over vast distances.  And it is quite vague to the west.]
Marissa
GM, 708 posts
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 12:43
  • msg #620

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa opens the gate, hardened air shield wall in place/ she focuses on placing the gate 2 leagues to their west.
Taren Gildar
player, 518 posts
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Mon 19 Apr 2010
at 16:11
  • msg #621

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren remains quiet for now. Waiting for the gate. Once the green light is given, he will step through, not waiting for any to follow.
Raiel
player, 703 posts
Mon 19 Apr 2010
at 18:36
  • msg #622

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel slips through the gate to scout the area her spears are in hand.
her keen eyes swept the area 360 degrees.
Asurii
player, 622 posts
Mon 19 Apr 2010
at 20:41
  • msg #623

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii ducks through the gateway right after Raiel turning the other direction while she scanned the horizon.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 978 posts
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Tue 20 Apr 2010
at 08:50
  • msg #624

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Leading the horses through Addaru let the others do the scouting...

[Private to Marissa: As soon as Addaru steps through the gate, he feels quite a bit farther away then he should and there is definite concern on his mind.]
Marissa
GM, 709 posts
Tue 20 Apr 2010
at 14:15
  • msg #625

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Everyone stay here." Marissa orders as she steps through the gate.
Taren Gildar
player, 519 posts
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Tue 20 Apr 2010
at 15:47
  • msg #626

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren does not reply. He concentrates on Mirya to see if she is closer.
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Tue 20 Apr 2010
at 23:54
  • msg #627

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
"Everyone stay here." Marissa orders as she steps through the gate.


Too late, Marissa realizes that they all stepped through before her and fanned out around the scene shown but as she steps through the Gate, Marissa immediately understands what she felt as do you all...

... when she steps through the Gate ...

... as your insides seem to twist around and fold in on themselves ... a greasy sick feeling sweats across your mind, soul and body ...

and even those who turned back to try to reenter the Gate find they cannot ...

Instead of being only two leagues distant, everyone finds themselves standing on a beach where a wild jungle lay only a few feet from the edge of the sands.  It is night and somewhere deep in the jungle you can see a huge emerald green beam shooting from within the depths high into the sky!
Taren Gildar
player, 520 posts
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Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 01:46
  • msg #628

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren looks at the beam of light and does his best to ignore the sickning feeling as he concentrates on Mirya to locate her. His hand upon his sword as he tries to locate Mirya.
Marissa
GM, 710 posts
Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 02:08
  • msg #629

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa closes the gate, but maintains her hold on saidin. She looks around, wondering how someone could grab the gate and twist it.
The Storyteller
moderator, 849 posts
The Bard
Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 02:44
  • msg #630

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren Gildar:
Taren looks at the beam of light and does his best to ignore the sickning feeling as he concentrates on Mirya to locate her. His hand upon his sword as he tries to locate Mirya.



[Private to Taren Gildar: Part of her feels very near now but far off to the north now she feels very distant.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 02:47
  • msg #631

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru's attention is focused on the horses as they attempt to rear and bolt in a panic, nearly dragging him off his feet.  He'd felt his insides twist and knew what his own mind had done, no wonder the horses were reacting as such.

It takes several seconds to get them under control and several more minutes to calm them which keeps his full attention though he feels Marissa's transition and had been worried after his own and what he had felt.

He leaves the others to scout and warn of danger and takes no note of the beam lancing into the sky.
Asurii
player, 623 posts
Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 04:44
  • msg #632

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

This dense greenery was strange to Asurii, thicker than anything she had every been in before but non of that affected what she knew about scouting.  All her sense were on alert. Many strange animals calls resonated in the night in this unknown place..
Raiel
player, 704 posts
Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 07:25
  • msg #633

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel uses the desert birds calls to keep incontact with Asurii as she spiraled outwards scouting the unusual place they had gotten to. She sniffed to detect smoke of human scent, even Trolloc. She scanned with ears ayes as well.

After scouting our the area carefully she gave the whistle of a night hawk which meant to return to camp  she cut back along her trail scooping up the small pointed branches the pointed the way back.  she gathered any downed wood as she went for a fire.  And if she got a chance hinted as well
Taren Gildar
player, 521 posts
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Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 16:58
  • msg #634

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"She is Close. I can feel her. We have little time. We must get to her." He says with a worried, saddened, and anger filled tone.
Asurii
player, 624 posts
Fri 23 Apr 2010
at 00:01
  • msg #635

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

What next, How to we go, foot or a short hop?".
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 23 Apr 2010
at 00:39
  • msg #636

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Having finally calmed the horses Addaru looks around, "Where are we?  I have never seen anything like this, though I have heard about such..." he says with a wave toward the foilage.

"Considering what we felt and the fact that we are not where the Gate was opened to...that is concerning and not something to be taken lightly before we choose to employ such measures again."
Marissa
GM, 711 posts
Fri 23 Apr 2010
at 00:47
  • msg #637

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"We should ride. Gating is unstable. At least I can still grasp saidar. "It might have been some outside force. It might also have been thinking about Mirya, and the ritual points around the world. I don't think our direction changed as much as the distance."
Raiel
player, 705 posts
Fri 23 Apr 2010
at 04:25
  • msg #638

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel takes up the lead with Asurii they splite their scouting to front and sides setting off towards the visible emerald green light at a fast slow run, not wanting to out run the horses in the dark
Asurii
player, 625 posts
Fri 23 Apr 2010
at 06:13
  • msg #639

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii split to the front left, for now, with a quickly wave in that direction and increased her pace to Raiel's. Her spears hell Ready for use. Time was of the essence they had to recover both parts of Mirya and find a way to make her whole. It seemed an impossible task.  They did not even known how she was taken apart. But at least the Shadow would not have her.
Taren Gildar
player, 522 posts
Find out IC
Fri 23 Apr 2010
at 21:43
  • msg #640

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren mounts up and takes off at a dead run towards where he can feel Mirya. All he can think of is getting to her as fast as he can. He knows that caution is the best idea but also he must take into account that time is extremely short. The others can be cautiouse but there is a time for it and a time to throw it to the wind. And this is one of those times to throw it to the wind.
Asurii
player, 626 posts
Sun 25 Apr 2010
at 03:00
  • msg #641

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii lengthening her stride a biot but did not race ahead of the others. They were a better together than separately.
Marissa
GM, 712 posts
Sun 25 Apr 2010
at 14:56
  • msg #642

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa mounts up and follows after Taren, not too quickly as they didn't want to be ambushed or tire the horses too much, but as quick as they could and keep up the pace.
Raiel
player, 706 posts
Sun 25 Apr 2010
at 18:52
  • msg #643

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel couldn't keep up with the sped of a horse running hard but she could last longer than they could  Left to it own a horse will pick a pace it can sustain over long distances when it need to move quickly.  She did stretch out and increase her pace to keep up.  There was not real scouting to be done in this case. They would just have to fight through whatever they encountered. She was ready to go again as needed she may not be at her best with all they had been through but she would do her best. This is what Aiel had been fashioned for--tempered by the Three-Fold Land for thousands of years since the Breaking of the World.
Taren Gildar
player, 523 posts
Find out IC
Mon 26 Apr 2010
at 03:14
  • msg #644

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren concentrates on getting to Mirya as he moves quickly. He is in enough control of his emotions to not push the horse too hard as he quickly makes his way to Mirya.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 981 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 29 Apr 2010
at 17:56
  • msg #645

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren Gildar:
Taren mounts up and takes off at a dead run towards where he can feel Mirya. All he can think of is getting to her as fast as he can. He knows that caution is the best idea but also he must take into account that time is extremely short. The others can be cautiouse but there is a time for it and a time to throw it to the wind. And this is one of those times to throw it to the wind.


"Taren!  Stop!  You'll break your neck riding like that! Addaru yelled knowing full well letting a horse run through such terrain at night would likely cause the horse to break a leg and kill itself and its rider.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 982 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 29 Apr 2010
at 18:02
  • msg #646

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru seeing that Taren has controlled himself and is picking a safer pace focuses on his own riding while trying to keep his eyes open to what may be out there.
The Storyteller
moderator, 851 posts
The Bard
Thu 29 Apr 2010
at 18:08
  • msg #647

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The horses race across the beach kicking up wet sand as the Twins race to keep up.  The twins have a much easier time when the horses are forced to slow to deal with the thick trunks and roots, branches and other foilage.  It is wet and steamy with many places that could trip up a horse or person...

Travel slows to a crawl as the canopy above kills all light from the stars and moon.  Even the strange beam cannot be seen and yet Taren continues onward drawn by the sense of Mirya.

Hours pass and everyone even those holding Saidar are feeling the oppressive heat and humidity as they travel deeper into what almost feels the Heart of Darkness...

... the feel that something or someone is watching the party cannot be shaken but nothing can be seen ...

OOG: Give me ride checks and survival checks please where appropriate.
Raiel
player, 707 posts
Thu 29 Apr 2010
at 18:54
  • msg #648

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Never had the twins encounter any vegetation so thick thay it blotted out the sky totally. They had to twist,turn anf fight their way through the trees, roots and strange root-like tendril hanging in the air.

11:27, Today: Raiel rolled 18 using 1d20+1. survival Asurii.
11:26, Today: Raiel rolled 20 using 1d20+1. survival.
Marissa
GM, 713 posts
Thu 29 Apr 2010
at 19:00
  • msg #649

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Earlier training in her life, hours spent on the road since their journey had begun, and a fair helping of luck saw Marissa riding with the ease of a Borderlander.

14:24, Today: Marissa rolled 15 using 1d20+5. Survival.
14:23, Today: Marissa rolled 25 using 1d20+5. Ride.
Taren Gildar
player, 524 posts
Find out IC
Fri 30 Apr 2010
at 00:27
  • msg #650

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Storyteller:
17:25, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 26 using 1d20+8. Survival.
17:25, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 28 using 1d20+10. Ride.]

Taren continues his treck through the dense jungle, ignoring the heat and humidity as his only thought is bent on the destruction of the Shadowspawn and rescueing of Mirya.
Raiel
player, 708 posts
Fri 30 Apr 2010
at 03:33
  • msg #651

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel and Asurii actually have an easier time on foot that the horses Sometimes the jungle is so thick the riders have to find another path for the horses to get through especially with with the tangle of vines and the thick boles of trees growing close together.  They tried to stay close to Taren who was forging to the fore and the others that followed.  The vegetation helped them to do keep in that zone.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:41, Fri 30 Apr 2010.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 983 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Fri 30 Apr 2010
at 18:53
  • msg #652

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru rides close to Marissa, his discomfort at the closed in terrain.  One hand remained on his reins and one near the pommel of his sword.  "I have never seen the likes of this ..."
Marissa
GM, 714 posts
Sat 1 May 2010
at 01:47
  • msg #653

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Nor have I. It's denser than anything I have even heard of."
Raiel
player, 709 posts
Sat 1 May 2010
at 02:54
  • msg #654

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii and Raiel would have concurred but they were on the ground forcing their way through the dense vegetation. They persevered It i was the Aiel way  to them it didn't matter where it was the trials of the Threefold land or this strange land.  Their goal was ahead in the direction that Taren had headed.  Their goal was to get there as well. they used their daggers and spears to but a way through the foliage to let the Horse Marissa and Addaru rode dehind them.
The Storyteller
moderator, 852 posts
The Bard
Sun 2 May 2010
at 23:17
  • msg #655

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As the small group forces their way deeper into the inlands, the sounds of the night close in around them and the roar of several beasts can be heard somewhere out there...
Raiel
player, 710 posts
Mon 3 May 2010
at 02:25
  • msg #656

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel whistles to Asurii and brings her in closer. Two clearing the path would make it easier for those following them on horses.  The forests were so thick, that those beast that cried out in the darkness could be on top of them in a single leap.  together Asurii and Raiel had always been stronger.  They protected eachother's back and presented a united front to their opponents.
Taren Gildar
player, 525 posts
Find out IC
Mon 3 May 2010
at 18:10
  • msg #657

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren listens to the roars and takes note of them as his senses heightened. He will not do Mirya any good by dieing tonight. He continues to press on, niether wavering or faultering.
Marissa
GM, 715 posts
Mon 3 May 2010
at 18:13
  • msg #658

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa checked with Taren to ensure they were still heading in the right direction. She continued on as quietly as she could, eventually releasing her hold on saidar.
Asurii
player, 627 posts
Tue 4 May 2010
at 00:53
  • msg #659

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii continue to cut a chop her way through the heavy leaves and brush of the vegetation that grew is such profusion together with Raiel. hardened muscles well used to the hard work of battle, none the less strained to cut through every foot the progress forward.
The Storyteller
moderator, 854 posts
The Bard
Tue 4 May 2010
at 21:34
  • msg #660

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

There is a soft low growl from above and looking up, most of you freeze.  Majestically clinging to a tree limb, crouched and seemingly ready to pounce is an ebony-coated great cat.  Its fur sleek and shiny.

Its tail twitches back and forth aggitated.

The horses tense and begin to try to take the reins, clearly even with the training of some of them wanting to get away from the large beast.

IGA: For those riding please give me a check please.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 984 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Tue 4 May 2010
at 21:40
  • msg #661

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addura quickly brought Mothem to rein.  Calming the mighty warhorse with a soft touch and quiet voice.  Speaking low but projecting his voice so the others could hear even over the other struggling horses.  "No sudden moves.  Keep your mounts calm."

15:34, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 27 using 1d20+8. Ride check.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:02, Wed 05 May 2010.
Raiel
player, 711 posts
Tue 4 May 2010
at 22:07
  • msg #662

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel and Asurii stopped and fropped into a ready position.  Very slowly they raised the tips of their spears into a set postion. If the great cat leaped the spear points would be ready to met its charge.
Taren Gildar
player, 526 posts
Find out IC
Tue 4 May 2010
at 23:34
  • msg #663

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Storyteller: 16:31, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 19 using 1d20+10. Ride Check.]

Taren manages to keep his mount at bay as well dispite his emotional state right now. He looks up to the cat and hopefully, by the light, he can calm the animal down and make a new friend or at least send it on his way.



[OOC: Or am I thinking of the Ranger and Druid class in DnD. I believe Woodsman have a similar ability.]
Marissa
GM, 716 posts
Tue 4 May 2010
at 23:54
  • msg #664

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa's mount was well trained, and seen Trollocs or worse. While the giant cat was intimidating, it paled compared to a sword wielding Trolloc.

She and the mount stood quietly.

[Private to Marissa: Still need a ride check regardless of what the horse has fought or been trained to deal with, even with such training they can be startled.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:09, Wed 05 May 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 447 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 5 May 2010
at 18:09
  • msg #665

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

PM
[Private to Marissa: Still need a ride check regardless of what the horse has fought or been trained to deal with, even with such training they can be startled.]
The Storyteller
moderator, 855 posts
The Bard
Wed 12 May 2010
at 01:16
  • msg #666

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOC: Taren give me an animal empathy check please.
Asurii
player, 628 posts
Wed 12 May 2010
at 02:11
  • msg #667

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii froze when the animal growled.  She lifter her spears crossing one for defense and one ready for any attack. She looks around for any place she can dodge into for cover.
Taren Gildar
player, 527 posts
Find out IC
Thu 13 May 2010
at 00:02
  • msg #668

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Storyteller: 16:56, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 21 using 1d20+5. Animal Empathy.]

Tarin hands the reins of his horse over to Adduru, puts his bow and arrow away, then approaches the animal calmly and none threatoningly. He starts to sing to it softly and soothingly in hopes of calming it down and maybe even gain a friend and ally.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 449 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 17:19
  • msg #669

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The great cat seemed to calm for a moment then bounded away at an angle avoiding the riders.  That's when you feel the ground shaking, odd rumbling thumps pounding through the ground and the rustle and crack of various trees being forcibly moved somewhere deeper within the jungle.
Asurii
player, 631 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:27
  • msg #670

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii moved to cover keeping between the crashing noise noise and the group.  She flashes Raiel in Maiden hand talk,<< Is will go scout that out you protect the rest.  Stay alert.  This is a strange place." She moves off using the strange trees as cover scout out the source of the crashing sounds. What could rip through trees?"
Marissa
GM, 718 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 20:11
  • msg #671

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"It might be better if we find out, rather than it finding us unawares." Truth be told, Marissa was more curious than concerned about it finding them unawares.
Taren Gildar
player, 534 posts
Find out IC
Tue 22 Jun 2010
at 05:42
  • msg #672

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren watches as the cat leaves then turns his attention to the crashing....he whips out the bow and notches an arrow again....and moves up to see what it is...prepared to fire if need be.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 985 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 4 Dec 2010
at 20:02
  • msg #673

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Pulling out his own bow, Addaru moves with Taren, ready to support him. "Raiel, Asurri protect Marissa and everything else while we check this out."
The Storyteller
moderator, 862 posts
The Bard
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 01:09
  • msg #674

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: I need spot, move silent, and hide checks for anyone trying to do so please.
Marissa
GM, 727 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 02:11
  • msg #675

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

21:09, Today: Marissa rolled 26 using 1d20+6. spot.

Knowing the more eyes the better, Marissa proceeded ahead, a few paces behind Addaru and the others. She was calm and focused as she tried to spot any danger.

21:09, Today: Marissa rolled 26 using 1d20+6. spot.
Raiel
player, 720 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 03:50
  • msg #676

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Assaru, you should protect her and let Asurii and I scout. That is what we do best."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 986 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 04:39
  • msg #677

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Shaking his head at Marissa's insistence, Addaru did not bother arguing with his wife this time.  Too many things were changing.  "We all go together then." he replied to Raiel though he was looking at Marissa as he said it.

21:36, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 40 using 1d20+21. Spot.
21:35, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 42 using 1d20+28. Move Silently.
21:35, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 14 using 1d20+13. Hide.

Raiel
player, 721 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 07:52
  • msg #678

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel took front left this time. and applied all there skills of survival lessons that had been learned thoroughly by the time she was 20 and honed for right years of Aiel Life and a want to be Maiden and later as a full maiden of the Spear.  Balanced evenly on her feet and moving with a soft step Raiel held her spears at the ready position just in case they were surprised.

12:50, Today: Raiel rolled 15 using 1d20+14. Spot.
12:50, Today: Raiel rolled 33 using 1d20+21. Move Silently.
12:49, Today: Raiel rolled 39 using 1d20+20. Hide.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:52, Sun 05 Dec 2010.
Marissa
GM, 728 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 13:45
  • msg #679

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiled at her beloved. He could feel love and determination through their link. It was enough that she always allowed him to go first when his countrywomen would be right beside him.

Marissa wouldn't back down from fighting the shadow, but she did understand Addaru could better protect her and the others if she stayed back a bit.

08:47, Today: Marissa rolled 15 using 1d20+1. Move Silent.
08:47, Today: Marissa rolled 12 using 1d20+1. Hide.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:48, Sun 05 Dec 2010.
Asurii
player, 633 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 20:40
  • msg #680

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurri took to the front right though she did not entirely agree with her sister, Addaru's skills were competent and he likely had more experience moving through certain terrain as he had lived his entire life in the wetlands but Addaru had a wife and he needed to remember that.  Keeping her own spears at the ready, she moved forward.

13:33, Today: Asurii rolled 25 using 1d20+6. Spot.
13:32, Today: Asurii rolled 41 using 1d20+29. Move Silently.
13:31, Today: Asurii rolled 34 using 1d20+18. Hide.
Taren Gildar
player, 544 posts
Find out IC
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 20:47
  • msg #681

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren fumed at the quick discussion, moving ahead even as the others sorted things out which put him in the front center heading toward whatever was coming.

13:44, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 15 using 1d20+10. Spot.
13:43, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 16 using 1d20+8. Move Silently.
13:43, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 9 using 1d20+8. Hide.
The Storyteller
moderator, 863 posts
The Bard
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 21:28
  • msg #682

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The horses clearly are tense, their muscles bunching as their heads move from side to side seeking a path as the shaking of the ground increases, the trees begin shaking harder some of them dropping strange, hard, rounded objects from their limbs.

In this near complete darkness, the heat and humidity still oppressive, the creatures are upon you before most of you see them.  They are huge creatures, four-legged. each leg the size of a huge column, their hide is thick and leathery.  Their height is almost uncomprehensible as they are easily the height of four or five men.  Their eyes seem almost intelligent but filled with something and a long limb of some kind protrudes from their heads, swiping back and forth and two dangerous looking tusks jut from just below their mouths.

There appear to be several of them and some odd gear appears to be attached to their backs...

... and they are charging right through you...

Actions?  Please include a reflex save with your posts.
Marissa
GM, 729 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 22:19
  • msg #683

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa doesn't hesitate to imagine the amount of pain such a charging creature would cause. Already thinking they may have to dodge or flee, Marissa spurred her mount to the side while she channeled to create a wall of hardened air.

19:02, Today: Marissa rolled 29 using 1d20+10. Reflex Save.
17:15, Today: Marissa rolled 18 using 1d20+7. Ride check.
17:19, Today: Marissa rolled 26 using 1d20+25. Concentration.

Concentration difficulty for level 5 spell on galloping horse would be 20, so should be a bridge sized wall for the creatures to crash into.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:03, Mon 06 Dec 2010.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 987 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sun 5 Dec 2010
at 23:07
  • msg #684

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru abruptly startled by the stampede of huge and very strange creatures, Addaru quickly guides Mothem out of their path or at least tries to given the size and number of them...

16:03, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 26 using 1d20+8. Ride.
16:03, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 25 using 1d20+11. Reflex.
Taren Gildar
player, 547 posts
Find out IC
Mon 6 Dec 2010
at 14:33
  • msg #685

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Storyteller: 06:30, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 27 using 1d20+10. Ref.]

Taren quickly reacts to the charging creatures and dives out of the way, trusting Marissa to get his horse out of the way as well.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:24, Mon 06 Dec 2010.
Raiel
player, 722 posts
Mon 6 Dec 2010
at 23:05
  • msg #686

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel, Calls out to Asurii, You take Marissa, I will take Mirya she said even as she took Mirya body and jumped to the side perpendicular to the charging beasts. Never had she see such animals in her life however she had not real time to study them at this moment. She fought to keep her feet so that she had options in case the animals veered her way. If she can find and really thick tree she plans to get behind it. A thick wall of air might had helped but she had not time to stand there to weave it.

16:29, Today: Raiel rolled 17 using 1d20+13. Reflex.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:30, Mon 06 Dec 2010.
Asurii
player, 634 posts
Mon 6 Dec 2010
at 23:13
  • msg #687

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii darted to Marissa side and sided her id moving away from the stampeding beast,  They were like great walls of gray flesh on stump size legs. Long curving projections waves and the swung their heads back and forth clearing their own pathway with those scythe like protuberances.  What they didn't brush aside the literally trampled beneath there huge feet or what serve them as feet. She pulled Marissa along to speed her up.

16:27, Today: Asurii rolled 35 using 1d20+16. Reflex.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:28, Mon 06 Dec 2010.
The Storyteller
moderator, 871 posts
The Bard
Mon 6 Dec 2010
at 23:49
  • msg #688

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel remembers at the last minute that Mirya's body was taken in the strange fortress by the trolloc that appeared to be able to channel.  The moment's hesistation costs Raiel as one of the great beasts catches her with a foreleg and throws her out of its path.  [Private to Raiel: Reflex save failed, take 22 damage.]

Marissa realizes she has no time to focus on channeling as she guides horses and herself to safety even as Asurii dodges toward her.  Nonetheless even her skillful guiding of the horses and keeping her own seat and Asurii's deftness of foot does not entirely protect them from the torn earth and other debris thrown up by the stampeding beasts.  [Private to Marissa: Marissa's horse takes 10 damage, Marissa takes 11.]  [Private to Asurii: Asurii takes 15 damage.]

Taren dives to the side, one of the huge round limbs barely missing his head but the debris it throws up flings several rocks against the side of his head causing him to momentarily see stars where none had been visible before.  [Private to Taren Gildar: Taren's mount takes 14 damage.  Taren takes 14 damage as well.]

Addaru also finds himself forced to focus on guiding Mothem while trying to keep his seat as the giant beasts swing their heads and the trunks come perilously close to hitting him.  [Private to GM: Mothem takes 11 damage, Addaru takes 12.]

It takes several precious seconds to calm the nerves of the horses but no more rampaging beasts come through and those that have are clearly heading for the beach and crushing everything in their path leaving devastation in their wake.  As each of you assess your bruises, cuts and other abbrassions having been thrashed by tree limbs and other natural elements in your rush not to be trampled to death, you all take a few moments to assess the situation and try to come to terms with what just happened as well as the strangeness of these beasts.  Are they a new species of dark beast?

And if so what were they fleeing and why did they not attack?

One thing is certain, whatever spooked them, these beasts seemed to come from the direction you are traveling toward, almost directly...
Raiel
player, 724 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 00:10
  • msg #689

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel tumbles to her feet bruised and batter by the passage of the monumental beasts. She turned in the direction they had come from.  IT was the directions that they were headed in.  What could have frightened those huge creatures. Whatever it was ot they were it  would not deter her from regaining Mirya's body. She weaves a healing weave as best as she can to heal herself and moves to find the rest of her companions who had scattered to the four winds.

"Call out if you can hear me.  Is everyone okay or do you need help and healing?" under her breath she adds stupid horses.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 457 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 00:40
  • msg #690

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

It takes one minute for Raiel to weave the healing and while it deals with most of her injuries, it does not heal them all.  Now tired, she can hear the stirring of her companions and the whinnying of the horses as they express their distress.  [Private to Raiel: Raiel is healed 15 points.]
Raiel
player, 725 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 01:01
  • msg #691

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel moves to those in need that have not healing of their own first. She begins to start a weave then stops.  I thinks we need to link up to do this right.  [Private to GM: I just reread healing in the rule book that a person can only be healed one a day and that is it based on that we need to use out best possible healing on all of those yet unhealed. ] "If you walk in do so and we will link to heal you all. IF you can't then I will come and get you.
Asurii
player, 635 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 01:06
  • msg #692

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii gets up and goes to steady the horses.  She can hear Raiel calling out to the other. "I am fine" is what ssshe says for now. She had been hurt worse many time before. SHE patiently gather up the horse she had seems to crowd together as she did.  Perhaps reassured by a human presence.  They were strange beast as well.  One n=moment ready to flee, then nest clinging to company. Traits of heard animals if they were to be known.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 01:28
  • msg #693

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru leapt off Mothem as his horse staggered from injuries, keeping the reins.  He leads Mothem toward the last place he saw his wife, something he normally would not have done.  He could feel her and knew she yet lived but those creatures had shaken him to the core.

He strode quickly toward her, "Marissa..."
Marissa
GM, 732 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 01:47
  • msg #694

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Even a level 1 or 2 heal depending on the amount of damage will heal full.

IC

Marissa looked  around, watching the creatures run away. She quickly dismounted and began healing the animals first. She kept a firm hand on the reins so that the horses would not bolt when healing them and they felt the sudden chill from it.

She heard Addaru call out. "Here and safe beloved." Her voice was calm but he could sense the edge of adrenaline in their link.

"I've never seen such creatures before," she says with some wonder as she reaches out to heal Mothram, then Addaru.

She checks on the others, still marveling at the damge the beasts had caused.

OOC

Were these s'redit or something else? They've seen s'redit long ago I think.
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The Storyteller
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The Bard
Tue 7 Dec 2010
at 02:44
  • msg #695

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Yes, they are s'redit but there is only one point that they might have seen them.  I will double check that.  It does not look like we have yet and even if we have, let's just go with the flow and say this is the first time up close.  :P
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Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Tue 7 Dec 2010
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  • msg #696

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru keeps firm hold on Mothem's reins, while talking softly to his horse, stroking Mothem's nose as Marissa healed the animal.  He wrapped one arm around Marissa as she turned to heal him and then the others.

Addaru looked at Taren frowning and then looked at the horses.  They were exhausted and scared even with their training and he knew that every one of them would feel the healing this night.

He then glanced at the twins, which almost brought a smile as he knew the Aiel attitude toward the animals though he wondered if that attitude might slowly be changing over time...not that he ever expected them to truly pick up riding.

"Neither have I but they clearly can be dangerous just from their size alone.  They had some odd things on their backs, looked like baskets so I wonder if they are domesticated for use as beasts of burden.

"As much as I do not wish to push the horses to collapsing I fear we are running out of time and must push on.  So we rest for a quarter hour, feed the horses and eat ourselves then we push on following the path that those beasts cleared.

"However, to protect them we will not ride.  Each of us used to handling such animals will lead our own mount.  We will form a line.  I will lead.  Marissa will follow.  Taren will take up behind her.  Asurii and Raiel will take point.  Asurii, I would ask you to trail Taren by several feet and watch for the return of those beasts or others.  Raiel, I would ask that you take point as our scout watching for whatever may have scared those beasts."

From long observation Addaru knew he was the best overall scout among the companions with Raiel a close second in some aspects but the twins believed otherwise and it was a point that he doubted either might ever recognize.  He smiled.  Addaru respected everyone's skill but he was also realistic and that may well be the twins weakness eventually, if they were unable to recognize those that may have more skill, they could get in over their heads.

As he considered that, his smile turned to a frown...perhaps they were all in over their heads now.
Taren Gildar
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Wed 8 Dec 2010
at 02:27
  • msg #697

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren does not reply as he quickly dismounts and starts to sooth his horse. "Easy my friend. I need you to be strong. I need your help in recovering and rescueing Mirya." He says softly as he strokes his horse softly to sooth it. He does not like to be put in the back as his skills as a scout are not shabby but he does not care either as all he cares about right now is rescueing Mirya and punishing those that dare to touch her.
Raiel
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Wed 8 Dec 2010
at 20:45
  • msg #698

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel simply nods and moves to take up the pint position. The rail had men made easy for them for know the pull came from much the same direction as did the huge beast.  The one good thing about the whole affair was they no longer had to cut though so much --so they could make better time now.  Once everyone ws ready and mounted she set off at a goodly pace.  Time was fleeting as well.
Asurii
player, 636 posts
Wed 8 Dec 2010
at 20:58
  • msg #699

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii waited until the others had remounted and started out in single file before she took up her position as rear guards.  She had healed herself.  A thought struck it that such as skill was most useful to a warrior. even though she may be watching out for the animals she would know of the presence quick enough without looking because the ground trembled with their movements.  She also kept watch for other things that might stalk them as well. though the thick undergrowth and the deep shadows under the tall trees made it more difficult. In such cover she could move up unseen to right under another nose..
Taren Gildar
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Thu 9 Dec 2010
at 04:50
  • msg #700

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

After his horse is healed, calmed, fed, and watered, he motions that he is ready. Mounting up if the others do, he takes his position as directed but when looked upon, all can see the look upon his face. It is a look of grim sadness, anger, rage, and determination. May the light have mercy upon the poor souls that ever dared to touch Mirya for it looks as if Taren will have none when he gets his hands upon them.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Thu 9 Dec 2010
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  • msg #701

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru speaks up as he notes the desire to mount, "We will not be riding in this darkness and with the damage caused by the stampede.  The wounds on all of us may be healed but we all feel the strain of the healing, especially the horses.

"We'll move quickly on foot but with care.  Forced marching if we must but until we have light again, we will not ride."

Stowing his bow and securing the rest of his weapons he nods to Raiel to take the lead.  Addaru knew that Taren was less impressed with the arrangement and he did not blame the young man.  The Aiel had a tendency to dismiss Wetlanders in general, even Borderlanders in general.  The Twins' attitude when he had first met them had worn him but they had changed over the months but they still had yet to realize at times that they had slipped the path of the warrior and scout some to focus on using the One Power.  There were times though it was good to let them take the lead.  Addaru had his reasons and perhaps when this was all over he would explain his reasons to Taren and he would see the wisdom thereof.

As Raiel began to move out Addaru followed leading Mothem carefully across the shattered and broken trail.
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Thu 9 Dec 2010
at 08:01
  • msg #702

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Even with the trampled path, the going is slow in places and tiring for all even the Twins.  Their land may have conditioned them to be hard and to persevere but this land is so far outside of their experiences that it is a different set of trials.

Hour after hour creeps by, the night passing by...the sounds now are quieter, natural but still guarded...the nocturnal inhabitants keeping their distance but the pace and the terrain wear on the companions.

The humidity wears on everyone but especially the Aiel unaccustomed as they are to this level of humid heat even with their sweat lodge experiences.  It begins to rain, a heavy downpour that soaks everyone even with the shielding of the trees.  The rain does not offer any relief as it is quite warm bordering on hot.  While it is tempting to use the One Power to shield everyone from the rain, the sense of the One Power ahead leaves all wielders cautious, desiring to conserve their own capacity for the time being.

Finally though after countless hours, the companions see a glade ahead.  One that is glowing a deep green and seems to be open to the sky for another glow can be seen - the pre-dawn glow of the coming of the day...and not a cloud in the sky even with the rain...
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Thu 9 Dec 2010
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  • msg #703

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru dropped back some, "Taren.  What do you feel from that glade?"

[Private to Taren Gildar: IGA: The feeling of Mirya now is quite strong, she is very near but seemingly still without any true consciousness.]
Marissa
GM, 733 posts
Thu 9 Dec 2010
at 15:11
  • msg #704

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa stops, embracing saidar. She had not forgotten the trouble embracing it before, so opens herself and holds it now.
The Dark One (GM)
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Shai'Tan
Thu 9 Dec 2010
at 17:40
  • msg #705

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

In Game Mechanic:  I forgot to mention in the post above that everyone is feeling fatigued after the march and under the effects of that game mechanic for the time being.
Taren Gildar
player, 551 posts
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 16:31
  • msg #706

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren steps up and closes his eyes and then opens them and looks to Adduru, "She is here. Her presence is very strong but her consciousness is still lacking. Thus far, she is unharmed." He then says something none audible but Adduru gets the idea of the terrable things he wants to do to the Trollocs and thier master once he gets to them as his teeth are clenched as his gloves creek from his extremely tight grip upon his bow.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 17:56
  • msg #707

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Suppressing his fatigue as best he can, Addaru nods.  "Not the most ideal situation but we bear and do what we must.  For the moment, Asurii and I will stay with Marissa hanging back here with the horses.

"I want you and Raiel to scout the glade and report back what you find then we will all move up together.

"Four of us here are all seasoned scouts but Marissa will not stay back unless I do and it is time that we started working together in a slightly different manner.  None of us have really any experience in this terrain but by pairing as I have suggested we bring different factors together to broaden our chances of dealing with it.  One Aiel and one Wetlander." Addaru states with a smile.

"Go forth Taren with Raiel and check that glade out.  Do not engage and if engaged fall back or call for us as quickly as possible.  Understood?  No heroics, not yet."
Marissa
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 18:07
  • msg #708

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

marissa smiled and said, "You know I let you lead, just don't ask me to stay back too far while you head into danger." Her tone was sweet but had an undercurrent at least across their link of not being some helpless spoiled noble that couldn't dress herself.

"Addaru, you are no doubt as good a scout, and being linked, you can handle more injury. I will stay 500 feet back if that would help set your mind to ease, beloved. We should rest once we know the area is somewhat safe."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
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  • msg #709

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru smiles at Marissa and she can feel across the link that has nothing to do with him thinking she is anything close to helpless.  Far from it.  "There are other reasons besides protecting you that I would ask to do it this way.  We three will move up soon enough."

She can also tell through the link that he is teasing her a little with his earlier statement.
Marissa
GM, 735 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 19:10
  • msg #710

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Go, already," she says with a smile as she moves to take a seat and wait, as if waiting for dinner to be served or about to beginning emroidery work in the solar.
Raiel
player, 727 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 20:16
  • msg #711

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel take as quick glances at Asurii, before moving up to Taren. "Let use circle around this place first to see if they have laid traps for any who might come after them. I would not like to be caught like a hopper rat in a trap."

Raiel sets off in a counter clockwise circle about a 100 yards out from the glade and then dircles the glade and then closes in the circle by spiraling in.  She moves with caution and all her senses on high alert, relying on her skills and training.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
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  • msg #712

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
"Go, already," she says with a smile as she moves to take a seat and wait,H as if waiting for dinner to be served or about to beginning emroidery work in the solar.


Addaru smiles back though he is not entirely certain the two of them are on the same page.  Some times women were so difficult to understand.  A fight was coming, one that obviously would involve the One Power if the last few encounters were any indication.

He waved the two to go do the quick circuit then and glanced back at his wife.
Marissa
GM, 736 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 22:09
  • msg #713

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa sat, resting her body and more importantly, allowing the horses to rest. If need be, she could use renew to get them through an hour or two, but then the fatigue would return, worse than before the weave.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 22:15
  • msg #714

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru walked behind Marissa and squatted, resting his hands on her shoulders before beginning to massage them lightly.  She can feel an impatience from him, a need but he was masking the reason behind it.

Nodding to Asurii, a frown creased his mouth.  "Asurii, would you mind giving us a few moments please." Addaru asked as the other two moved off.
Marissa
GM, 737 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 22:21
  • msg #715

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"What is it?" she asked her beloved. she'd expected him to head out and scout with the others while she waited back her with the horses and those who remained with her.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Waiting until Asurii has moved off far enough to give them privacy, "The world is breaking.  Tarmon Gaidin is coming.  I can feel it.  There are so many things wrong...so many abominations blood and bloody ashes.

"Even if we succeed, we are only buying time.  We are not the Dragon Reborn or his retinue.

"A storm will soon be gathering and I do not trust what is to come.  We do what we must because we have too.  I have doubts but I will not share them with the others.  I will not undermine their strength by showing my weakness.

"But have you ever heard of a Trolloc that could channel?" As he asks this question, Addaru's hands massaging her shoulders stop and he has a small intake of breath.

"Though I suppose it could have been using some power-wrought item." he pondered for a moment.  Marissa can feel him shake his head then he returns to working her shoulders.

"No.  That doesn't feel right.  Still the One Power is involved.  In your studies have you ever heard of a Trolloc wielding such power?  The others have commented that it may be one of the Forsaken but I don't know.

"Nonetheless, the Prophecy spoke of a Triad and that means three.  We've had many companions over the last several months and many have parted ways for one reason or another.  The twins hold some ability with the One Power but you hold the most.

"I fear we are approaching our own Last Battle and that we may well be going into this heavily outnumbered and likely facing the One Power.  I have not fought a wielder of the One Power and since I must protect you, are there any tricks you can tell me to fortify myself against the One Power when it strikes?"
Marissa
GM, 738 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 23:31
  • msg #717

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

A brief hint of fear crossed their link at the mention of the Trolloc who channeled. It was quickly quemched with determination of what needed done.

"Fear is healthy, not weakness, beloved. I'v heard stories of those who worked with Aes Sedai, long before the breaking, perhaps in the Age of Legends. We've seen there are other abilities besides channeling; dreaming, foretelling, wolfkin, those who see the elements of the Pattern themselves."

"In the tales, there was song and dance, not unlike treesinging and stonesinging, that could shape the world. In the tales, it was used along with channeling, like two people rowing on opposite side of a canoe."

"As for the abomination, it is likely a forsaken somehow placed in a Trolloc's body." Marissa shivered as chills raced up her arms and back, past her neck and across her scalp.

"I'm stronger than most channelers since the Age of Legends, perhaps even as strong as some of the Forsaken, but they have far more practice, and perhaps tricks we haven't even thought of."

"As my bonded, let your bodies reflexes guide you and your mind take shelter in mind. Each of our defenses can help the other as if we are one in body and mind as we are in spirit and love."

"There is a technique that goes by various names. It involves focusing so intently that everything except your purpose rolls past you. In Tar Valon and most of the midlands it is the Flame and the Void."

"Too much, too often and it can leave one hardened and cold. Blademasters use it in battle with blade. It should offer some protection if you can learn the technique."

"Remember, breaking often leads to something better. Weeds and fields are broken down to feed the soil over the fall, corrupt government are broken and overthrown so that the just may rule, the world rebuilt after the last breaking and will do so again, perhaps without the Dark part of the pattern next time."
Addar could sense in the deepest part of Marissa's soul the complete acceptance that they would die together so that others would be around the rebuild. She cherished as a freezing man did a bonfire the love they shared, whatever challenges were thrown at them. The gried of Sarah and the other losses has been shaped into a resolve sharper than any power wrought blade. There was no doubt she would rain fire from the heavens until her body was charcoal like the last Queen of Manetherin if it meant defeating the Dark One and his minions.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Fri 10 Dec 2010
at 23:47
  • msg #718

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru squeezed Marissa tight for a moment before brushing her hair lightly back off her ear and quietly whispering in her ear, "If we must, we will but if we can find a way to live then we fight for that too."

Kissing the back of Marissa's head he then asked, "What if it is not a Forsaken though but something almost as old or older?  What of the other two?"
Marissa
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:07
  • msg #719

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Which other two? If it was something older then I'd say the best hope we be a Green Man." Marissa looked around at this strange world then smiled.

"Or something from one of the Mirror Worlds to battle it with."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:23
  • msg #720

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Triad can mean three and from what you shared of the Prophecy, I am inclined to think that somehow there are three.  As much as I cannot wrap my head around a channeling Trolloc, if it is what it is then I am not so sure it is acting on its own initiative." Addaru responded.

Tapping a finger lightly against Marissa's neck, "Perhaps we should read Sarah's notes and translation of the Prophecy again.  Make it fresh in our minds.  I know it has only been a short time but it feels like it has been several months since we found those translations."
Marissa
GM, 740 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:32
  • msg #721

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nodded. She'd read, but truth be told the wound had been too fresh and the reading was hurried.

She took out the journal, and began reading through the notes and Srah's thoughts on what she was translating. Reading, she she focused her attention on it. She could almost hear Sarah discussing her findings, and the possible meanings. She could imagine Sarah sorting through the possibilities and finally deciding on the most likely meaning.
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:35
  • msg #722

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa flips through to the last few pages and begins reading:

   A few weeks ago I came across six items at the dig at Heris, locked in a strong box and protected by a failing weave to prevent the contents from aging.  I believe these items are from the Breaking and the parchment scrolls that I found with them would seem to indicate this as well.

    It was a prophecy written by Kessa, a woman known to have the Sight in that age and who accurately foretold of events within her visions.

    This one speaks of a time when Tarmon Gai'don is near where the Three - a Triad of powerful servants of the Dark One join together to attempt to circumvent the Dark One's prison.  Blessed with abilities beyond normal kin, she prophecied that these three would attempt to break four seals on the Serpent's prison and if they succeeded that he would walk the world before the Light was ready to meet him in the Final Battle.

     Kessa claimed they would invoke a mighty ritual between them but it required the souls and minds of a Wise Woman, a Madman, and an Archer from without the Wheel.

     That five would oppose but without the six items of power that they would fail.  The Helm and the Belt she said must go to the one who takes others burdens.  The Dawnstar to the one who Sees Without Seeing.  I can only surmise that she means the bracelet.  The rings to be worn separately by two who are one and the Boots to the Noble Seeker of Love and Family.

     They were named in the parchment as follows Attanu's Belt, the Boots of Suran, the Dawnstar, the Helm of Majesty, the Ring of the Maiden and the Ring of the Spear.

     The prophecy does not speak of who these Three are but indicates that they are powerful.  Then Darkfriends took Roger Riverside but I managed to make one talk after I captured him.  I learned that they were also after Jennor Elan and from what I have learned he has disappeared.  Could they be the Madman and the Archer for my sources say and the Darkfriend confirmed that they were serving a special master, one that stayed aloof from the Forsaken though I wonder if they too are Forsaken after a manner...but who then would be the Wise Woman.

     The Prophecy mentioned where the five would be and as near as I can tell it will be on the wild plains many leagues east from Tar Valon near the Spine of the World...that they will be traveling to find the one whose body lives without.  I do not understand this yet but I will...I must get to the site as it is only a few short weeks away.  I wish I could talk to Marissa, she would know more about this.



     I am here now.  Sher'tem has gone ahead to scout.  Something isn't right here.  He believes we may be near the fortress of one of the Three.  The one in fact who took Roger, poor Roger...I have gleaned what will be done to them and if I do not find the Five in the next week, the ritual where he will be sacrificed will break one of the Seals and his soul...oh his poor soul...



     Sher'tem is dead now...I felt the Darkhounds kill him.  They are coming for me now.  I am sure he found one of the Triad's residences to the east or at least an indication that it was near.  I cannot outrun them.  Whomever finds this, I beg thee find the five and deliver these to them.  The Prophecy claimed they are three women and two men.  I beg thee as well if you are of good heart and mind travel east, find the One who is of the Three, of the Triad and rescue the one known as Roger Riverside before one of the Seals is broken.  I beg thee...

     Oh mercy...I can hear them now.  I must protect this all.  May the Light bless what I have tried to do.

     Sarah Sedai.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:43
  • msg #723

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru read over her shoulder but allowed his senses to expand, to keep one eye and both ears on their surroundings.  He did not fear what was to come and if he died he would accept that but Marissa, that was another story.

She was as brave as any Borderlander woman and he would fight at her side soon enough but until then, he felt a need to protect her.  Not because she was in need of it but because he was in need of it.
Marissa
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:45
  • msg #724

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Unkowingly, tears flowed again as Marissa read. When she finished, she thought for some time. Sarah was convinced she'd know more about it. Why was Sarah convinced of that? Did it have something to do with Marissa's talent for healing? Was it something else even Marissa didn't know she knew, or was it merely the faith and prayer of a friend to the Creator?

OOC

Not sure what to roll to try and figure anything out here.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
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Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru holds her as he feels and sees the tears, giving her his strength and support without saying anything.  There were times he missed his old self but she really did bring the best of him so it was the least he could do in return.

[Private to Marissa: OOG: I mostly wanted to put this out there to get it fresh in everyone's mind again and to consider what may be ahead.

However give me a Knowledge: Shadowspawn, Knowledge: Arcana and an Intelligence check please.]
Marissa
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 00:56
  • msg #726

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa leaned against Addaru, saying nothing for a time.

[Private to Addaru si Bashan Kellan:
19:55, Today: Marissa rolled 17 using 1d20. INT check.
19:54, Today: Marissa rolled 14 using 1d20+4. Knowledge Shadowspawn.
19:54, Today: Marissa rolled 24 using 1d20+20. Knowledge Arcana.  ]
The Storyteller
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The Bard
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 01:40
  • msg #727

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The two took comfort for a time as Marissa searched her memory trying to make a connection...

[Private to Marissa: Marissa vaguely recalls reading a treatise a long time ago on history, the Wheel of Time and the Patterns of an Age.  Every person returns to the Pattern and is weaved back into the Wheel, reborn into the new age to repeat the pattern of the new age...

... but the treatise posited that people could be pulled out early, exiting into the full age as the fully realized person from the previous age ...

Rumor had it that some Heroes of the Horn had been pulled out from a previous age...what if powerful servants of the Shadow from a past age had been released from the Wheel before their time to maintain the balance?  What if these three were not Forsaken but something similar from a past age, now released in the present and trying to bring about their own agenda regarding the Dark One?]
Marissa
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Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 02:01
  • msg #728

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa suddenly sat up, her face pale. It had been so long ago, a treatise that Sarah had suggested when they were so much younger.

"They are here too soon," she said. "People are recylced through the Ages, spit out into the pattern when they are needed. A treatise explored what would happen if those people could be pulled out into the pattern early. They'd be formed whole here but before their time, without the tie to the body they'd have been born to."

"It may be that the Trolloc was used to tie the Forsaken to this reality, since the Trolloc would have been part of the normal pattern."

"The good thing is they should be able to be killed. Balefire would be the best. They shouldn't be here so the harm to the pattern should be minimal."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1003 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 02:12
  • msg #729

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nodded slowly then spoke softly, "If it is that which seems possible.  However is not the use of Balefire prohibited?"
Marissa
GM, 744 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 02:19
  • msg #730

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa smiled. "It is severely frowned upon by the Tower. There are those who feel it endangers the pattern. While it may remove one thread, removing that single thread often replaces with others."

"In this instance, these Forsaken shouldn't be here."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1004 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 02:39
  • msg #731

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Does it remove them all the way back through the Pattern?" Addaru asked.

He was frowning and Marissa could feel his concern and something else gnawing at him.
Marissa
GM, 745 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 02:44
  • msg #732

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"That depends on how powerful the balefire. The weakest is about 5 seconds and isn't a very long beam. The most powerful beams are over 1,000 feet long, can be swept across and area hitting eveything in the line of travel, and remove the targets days and weeks back."
OOC

For higher level weaves, with the exponential increase in time burnt from the pattern, would you increase the levels beyond the table in the book?
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1005 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 02:52
  • msg #733

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru grunted, clearly not liking the answer but accepting it, "I can see where that may change the Pattern entirely and why people would be concerned about its use.  But you say the weakest removes them from the past five seconds?" Addaru mused.

"Perhaps it would be best to minimize just how far back it goes as we have no idea how that would reweave the pattern, presuming Balefire even affects them."

He tensed then.  "What about the issues with the One Power when we confronted the Trolloc.  Do you think it was the site, the ritual, or the being that caused the impact?"
Marissa
GM, 746 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 03:10
  • msg #734

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I've never even heard of such an effect from a weave, so probably not the person. The closest would be a warding against the one power, but that only affects weaves passing through. It doesn't prevent weaving within the ward."

"It was similar to a shielding. Enough power can break through a shield, but I couldn't imagine a shield that would effect everyone in an area, let alone some in an area and not others."

"I would think it more likely the area, or perhaps the ritual. The area could have been a siphon, perhaps even where wellsprings come from."

"The ritual would be like pebbles tosed in a pond, all creating waves to disrupt the surface. A rock would make a larger ripple, busting through the smaller ripples, but not traveling as far as they would without the smaller ripples."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1006 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 03:19
  • msg #735

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru rubbed his jaw, "Or a storm perhaps?"

He pops his own neck before continuing, "We do not know the time we have before this all comes to pass but do you think you could fashion an item that would calm such ripplings and allow everyone to use the Power with less disruption?"
Marissa
GM, 747 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 03:40
  • msg #736

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa thought, taking out her own journal and pen. Crystals were the most resonent. She drews symbols for each of the affininties, working out a patterning from what she knew of warding, shielding, amplification of sound, even a weave for boring a hole in a ward.

"Yes, I think I can. It would take some time, but not too long. Crystal I think would be best, second best would be sea folk porceline, third best would be granite or obsidian I think."
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:50, Sat 11 Dec 2010.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1007 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 03:49
  • msg #737

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru gave Marissa's shoulders a squeeze before standing to stretch and loosening out his muscles.  "Just something to think about and perhaps improve our odds."
Raiel
player, 729 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 22:01
  • msg #738

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel quickly disappears with Taren into the heavy growths surrounding the glad. she moved from cover to cover. taking her time to move cautiously in such heaviy growth and not lose Taren as well..
Asurii
player, 637 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 22:47
  • msg #739

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii nods silently giving the two some privacy.  Walking out far enough to not overhear, she ponders her own changing nature.  They were expected to be trained as Wise Ones but so many things were changing for her and even for her sister.

They were being broken and remade.  What would Mirya think once they saved her?  What would she demand of them?  What would be their toh?

All of these thoughts and more absorbed her mind, even as she cast her senses forth keeping watch for any other strange terrors in this place.
Taren Gildar
player, 552 posts
Find out IC
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 22:53
  • msg #740

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren nods accepting the order easily enough.  Addaru's ta'va'reen nature impacted him even if he never directly felt the pull.  He seemed to know what to give each of them here so they felt useful.  Well, all except maybe his wife.  The man led but refused the honor of being elevated to nobility no matter how his blood supposedly ran.

He headed out with Raiel to do the circuit before exploring the glade itself, though he fretted at doing so and his anxiousness squeezed his heart and lungs so hard it was difficult to draw breath.  Nonetheless, he forced down his objections and moved to pace Raiel.
The Storyteller
moderator, 880 posts
The Bard
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 23:06
  • msg #741

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Time passes as the two scouts passage is slowed by the thickness of growth around them once they are off the trampled down trail, not to mention the lack of decent lighting but they do progress.

Asurii is lost in her own thoughts even as she listens and watches for signs of any more strangeness, be it exotic beast or the dead walking giving Marissa and Addaru a chance to have their private discussion.

[Private to Raiel: IGA: I need the following four rolls from you please. Hide, Move Silent, Listen and Spot please.]

[Private to Taren Gildar: IGA: I need the following four rolls from you please. Hide, Move Silent, Listen and Spot please.]

[Private to Marissa: I need a Knowledge: Arcana and listen check please.  Also did you decide on the missing feat?  Also to answer your question, I might under special circumstances.  See the OOC thread.]

[Private to Asurii: I need a Listen and Spot check please.]

[Private to Addaru si Bashan Kellan: I need a Listen and Spot check please.]
This message was last edited by the player at 23:10, Sat 11 Dec 2010.
Marissa
GM, 748 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 23:21
  • msg #742

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa continues to make notes and puzzling out a ter'angreal for their purposes.

[Private to The Storyteller: Wondered since, Marissa has enough concentration and all affinities to overchannel 3 levels and weave a level 16 balrefire without linking.
18:18, Today: Marissa rolled 15 using 1d20+6. Listen.
18:18, Today: Marissa rolled 27 using 1d20+20. Knowledge Arcana.
]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 478 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 23:23
  • msg #743

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa puzzled at the problem finding it a nice distraction of a challenge, something out of the oridinary.

[Private to Marissa: I need a concentration check too please.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1008 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 23:29
  • msg #744

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru glanced around the trampled area, he could barely make out Asurii in this blackness, this darkness.  He scratched absently at his neck as the humidity beaded on his skin.

[Private to GM: 16:26, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 37 using 1d20+21. Spot.
16:26, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 27 using 1d20+19. Listen.]
Marissa
GM, 749 posts
Sat 11 Dec 2010
at 23:57
  • msg #745

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa is intently focused on the task.

Natural 20 on concentration


18:56, Today: Marissa rolled 45 using 1d20+25. Concentration.
Taren Gildar
player, 553 posts
Find out IC
Sun 12 Dec 2010
at 06:34
  • msg #746

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren obeyed Addaru without question or saying a word. He waited till Riel is ready then sets out on the scouting mission with her. His sense up and alert as was her's. While out scouting, he takes careful note of the terrain they are to fight in and a plan begins to formulate within his head and ponders how to use those beasts to their advantage to even the odds a little. While formulating a plan, he maintains a watch as he studies the surround and all within to best utilise the advantage they can get or may already have.

[Private to GM: 00:40, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 16 using 1d20+10. Spot.
00:40, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 30 using 1d20+10. Listen.
00:39, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 25 using 1d20+8. Move Silent.
00:39, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 17 using 1d20+8. Hide. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:42, Sun 12 Dec 2010.
Raiel
player, 730 posts
Sun 12 Dec 2010
at 07:04
  • msg #747

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel makes her way through the hot humid tangle of lush vegetation. She was used to heat but in the Waste. Sweat evaporated quickly and cooled the skin. Not here, sweat beaded on the skin and ran in rivulets down from hair and face, from everywhere. She ignored the irritation. easily enough. The situation was must to fraught with unknown dangers for her to be distracted by sweat and discomfort.


22:51, Today: Raiel rolled 33 using 1d20+21. 21 Hide.
22:50, Today: Raiel rolled 40 using 1d20+20. Move Silently.
22:50, Today: Raiel rolled 19 using 1d20+18. Listen.
22:50, Today: Raiel rolled 35 using 1d20+18. Spot.
Asurii
player, 638 posts
Sun 12 Dec 2010
at 07:08
  • msg #748

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

At Addaru's request Asurii move apart out of hearing but not out of sight. She kept an attentive watch on their surroundings, using all her senses. to do so. If those creatures returned she would know it. She took out a piece of jerky and started shewing the tough dried meat.  It had been long since they had eaten or rested so she did not now during this brief respite..


22:57, Today: Asurii rolled 25 using 1d20+18. Listen.
22:56, Today: Asurii rolled 30 using 1d20+18. Spot.
The Storyteller
moderator, 883 posts
The Bard
Sun 12 Dec 2010
at 08:11
  • msg #749

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As Marissa figures out more and more how it would be theoretically possible to cut through the chaff, completely focused on this task she does not remains unaware for the moment until she feels the concern through the link between them.  He senses something he is off but cannot seem to be place it for a moment then he looks up sharply toward Asurii.



Asurii notes it almost immediately, all sound around her ceases.  She cannot even hear herself breathe.  It is most unnatural, not the silence of nature that ends when someone unwanted disturbs them.  She notes an odd distorted bubble moving through the air and even as she springs to her feet, the ground beneath her does not feel nearly as solid.  [Private to Asurii: Please make a reflex save.]



Raiel and Taren spot the creatures about the same time.  Raiel notices that at least one seems to be bleeding from a jagged rent in its thick hide.  They look like huge frogs though each has three eyes protected by a horned ridge with a sharp beak.  There are at least four and they do not seem to be aware of Taren and Raiel yet...
This message was last edited by the player at 08:27, Sun 12 Dec 2010.
Marissa
GM, 750 posts
Sun 12 Dec 2010
at 14:34
  • msg #750

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa closes the book as she embraces saidar.
Taren Gildar
player, 556 posts
Find out IC
Sun 12 Dec 2010
at 15:06
  • msg #751

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren crouches down and insures he has cover as he makes sure Riel notes the beasts too. He slowly and carefully notches an arrow in preparation in case these animals will try something or notice them. He studies them for a moment.

[Private to GM: 23:59, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 14 using 1d20+8. Move Silent.
23:59, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 26 using 1d20+8. Hide.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:00, Tue 14 Dec 2010.
Asurii
player, 639 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2010
at 07:04
  • msg #752

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Strange.  Disturbing.  Asurii not liking the look of the air or the change in the solidity of the ground she moves to get out of the way of the strange air and on to more solid ground.

[Private to Asurii: 00:02, Today: Asurii, rolled 25 using 1d20+16. Reflex Save.]
Raiel
player, 731 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2010
at 07:11
  • msg #753

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel slips down behind one of the trunks with Taren, acknowledging silently that she had seen them.  Keeping quiet, it was clear that Taren was studying the creatures, very strange beasts indeed.

[Private to GM: 00:08, Today: Raiel, rolled 23,26 using 1d20+21,1d20+20. Hide & Move Silently.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 489 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 14 Dec 2010
at 07:17
  • msg #754

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii abruptly flings herself away as a patch of it transforms almost instantenously into a thick liquidy, gritty soup that seemed to suck at her and pull her down.  Scrambling on to more solid ground, she watches as the strange air bubble passes nearby.

There is an almost oily feeling to the air now and it feels greasy, ugly, evil...



Both Raiel and Taren come to the same realization about the creatures before them.  They are Seanchan beasts.  Taren recalls their names as Grolms just as one of them lifts its head, looking in their direction, its head having snapped up like it heard something.



Addaru and Marissa both see Asurii's mad dive and the distortion passing through the air...
This message was last edited by the player at 08:36, Wed 15 Dec 2010.
Marissa
GM, 751 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2010
at 13:59
  • msg #755

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa tries an experiment, having heard of bubbles of good and evil floating around. She tries to capture the bubble in a Master Ward.

OOC

Weave Master Ward around the floating bubble.
Taren Gildar
player, 559 posts
Find out IC
Tue 14 Dec 2010
at 18:59
  • msg #756

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren controls his breathing as he gently and silently lays a hand upon Riel to hold her still. He watches the grolm as he reconises it and the look upon his face reveals his sudden relisation of where they are. He may not know exactly what land he is in but he knows that they are in Sanchean lands which means if caught by them, the women will be leashed. That, he will not allow. He remains quiet for now, studying the beasts and formulating a plan. If the Seanchan can befriend them, why can't he?
Raiel
player, 732 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 06:44
  • msg #757

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel drops down, staying hidden.  Taking Taren's lead she waits to see what he has in mind or some indication thereof.
Asurii
player, 640 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 06:46
  • msg #758

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii moves back to stand with Marissa and Addaru, trying to keep watch on both the distortion and the ground beneath her feet at the same time.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1009 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 06:48
  • msg #759

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru keeps his hand upon his sword watching the distortion as well.  Through the link though Marissa can feel some uncertainty, pondering, puzzlement and helplessness.

Shaking his head he mutters, "Life used to be so much simpler.
Marissa
GM, 752 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 06:54
  • msg #760

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa weaves the Master Ward, seemingly it contains the distortion for it stops moving...



Taren and Raiel study the Grolm, as he ponders possibilities.

[Private to Taren Gildar: IGA: I suspect I know what you have in mind but let me know for sure what it is.]



IGA/OOG:  I jumped the gun on the 48 hour limit by a bit but I want to keep things moving.  If you want to do something post it even if it is doing nothing but pondering the strangeness that you are discovering. ;-)
Raiel
player, 733 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 07:04
  • msg #761

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel lifts her bow up slowly, taking aim but not initiating an attack at this point.  She drops her voice to a low note that stills carries to Taren. "We could trying backing off or we can take it down."
Taren Gildar
player, 560 posts
Find out IC
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 14:03
  • msg #762

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren quietly and carefully puts his bow away then with careful moves, places his hand gently upon Raiel's and guided her aim down then whispers to her under his breath loud enough for her to hear yet not for the creature. He hopes... "Wait, I want to see if I can befriend it first. If the Seanchan can, so can I. Just keep ready in case all goes wrong. It looks hurt. But we need to return to the others soon. Marissa needs to know where we are and that you ladies need to be careful with your power. Just cover me." And without another word, Taren pulls out some rations and carefully steps out of hiding and slowly moves towards the grolm, holding out the food. He coos in a soothing tone in hopes of winning it over. He does his best to not appear as threatoning as possible.
Marissa
GM, 753 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 14:57
  • msg #763

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"That it did my dear, but look at all the wonders we've seen as well." As bonded, they'd have had centuries to explore the world, but they'd been forced to early, and she had little doubt that circumstances had also forced them to learn quicker, move quicker, and gain more skill and power than they would have in three times the amount of time that had passed or more.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 491 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 16 Dec 2010
at 19:06
  • msg #764

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As Taren moves out into the open, all four grolm raise their heads looking right at him but none make a move to flee or to attack.  There is an air of expectation or maybe curiousity from them, not exactly normal behavior if these beasts are wild...

[Private to Taren Gildar: Please give me an animal empathy check.]
This message was last edited by the player at 08:27, Sat 18 Dec 2010.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 492 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 18 Dec 2010
at 08:37
  • msg #765

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Suddenly the Master Ward seems to shrink as if being sucked in on itself then abruptly it unweaves as the distortion blows outward ruffling the odd leaves on the trees.

The trees shake violently under the blast, the limbs twisting and shivering, almost seeming to warp from the explosion yet none of its force reaches Asurii, Addaru, or Marissa.

Then something horrifying happens, these strange trees ... three of them do warp faces appearing in the bark twisted with hatred.  They uproot and turn toward the three, other portions of their trunks warp sprouting branches that begin to reach for the three...

IGA: Asurii, Addaru, and Marissa I need initiatives please.



Taren's soft cooing and talking seems to aggravate the strange beasts as they begin to snort and shake their heads back and forth.  Taren has no doubt as to the change in their attitude as they paw at the ground, turn toward him and lower their heads...


IGA: Taren and Raiel I need initiatives please.
Marissa
GM, 754 posts
Sat 18 Dec 2010
at 13:43
  • msg #766

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa is shocked as she sees what happens to the weave, then the trees.

08:42, Today: Marissa rolled 20 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
Taren Gildar
player, 561 posts
Find out IC
Sat 18 Dec 2010
at 14:10
  • msg #767

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): 06:08, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 26 using 1d20+7. Initiative. Holding Initiative.]

Taren stops and backs off a bit, prepared to act if need be but he refuses to give up on this venture. One is wounded so very understandable that they are aggitated.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1010 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sun 19 Dec 2010
at 04:29
  • msg #768

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Definitely simpler..." Addaru mutters, shaking his head in disbelief.

[Private to GM: 21:27, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 17 using 1d20+8. Initiative.]
Asurii
player, 641 posts
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 15:34
  • msg #769

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii grips her spears tightly, her composure as unsettled as her comrades but a look of determination to deal with this latest corruption of the Dark One.

[Private to GM: 08:32, Today: Asurii rolled 32 using 1d20+14. Initiative.]
Raiel
player, 734 posts
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 15:38
  • msg #770

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel is pretty sure that was not what Taren intended as the Grolm turned toward him.

[Private to GM: 08:35, Today: Raiel rolled 34 using 1d20+14. Initiative.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 498 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 16:28
  • msg #771

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Patrol
Tension mounts as the Grolm seem to be assessing Taren...

IGA: Raiel, you are up in the initiative.  Actions?
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 500 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 16:42
  • msg #772

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Prophecy - Glade

As the three overcome their shock, it is clear that whatever happened these awakened trees are now a threat.

IGA: Asurii you are up in the initiative.  Actions?
Asurii
player, 642 posts
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 19:56
  • msg #773

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii had though that they were to hold off on the use of the one power but in this situation her battle knowledge and skills with spears and bow she knew instinctively would not be of much use.  She targets one of the trees with a fireball.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:01, Mon 20 Dec 2010.
Raiel
player, 735 posts
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 21:12
  • msg #774

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Back off Taren, you are in their territory and obviously do not like it that you are."  She steps back but brings up her bow as she does. "They could well be a wild species of that same animal and not tame at all."

Raiel then takes another step back
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 504 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 21:33
  • msg #775

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii:
Asurii had though that they were to hold off on the use of the one power but in this situation her battle knowledge and skills with spears and bow she knew instinctively would not be of much use.  She targets one of the trees with a fireball.


The fireball bead is almost dodged as the strange animated tree dodges away from it but the burst portion that radiates out a good ten feet does catch it causing a number of leaves to flash away and bark to smoulder.  [Private to GM: 12 damage after save]

But the tree is still animated and even more hostile now then before.

IGA: Marissa you are up in the initiative.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 505 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 21:38
  • msg #776

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel apparently is prepared to cover Taren as she begins to slowly back away drawing a bead on one of the Grolm.

IGA: Taren, you are up in the initiative order.  What are your actions?
Marissa
GM, 756 posts
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 22:08
  • msg #777

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

These are unlike anything remotely normal in this world, brought about by the bubble of evil from the Dark One.

"Stay out of the way," Marissa calls as she doesn't hesitate as she weave all powers together, drawing through her angreal. A bright white beam, like molten sun, strikes out in a steady ray, striking the closest tree, then continueing on.

OOC

6th level slot to cast 9th level Balefire +2 levels to make duration concentration to make a sweeping beam. It is a 75 foot bean eliminating struck creature a minute back from the pattern.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 506 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 22:37
  • msg #778

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

IGA: I need a ranged touch attack please Marissa.
Marissa
GM, 757 posts
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 22:56
  • msg #779

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Not sure how the sweeping beam will affect hitting, like trying to avoid a flasklight beam being waved side to side.

17:49, Today: Marissa rolled 10 using 1d20+8. Ranged touch attack.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 507 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 23:14
  • msg #780

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

OOG: Even continuous you have to target a creature which means there is a chance you could miss but I wouldn't worry overmuch about these creatures.

Prophecy - Glade
The beam slashes through nearby plants and ferns then it strikes one of the animated trees, flaring into a brilliant afterimage before disappearing from existence.

IGA: Addaru you are up in the initiative order.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1011 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 23:44
  • msg #781

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru steps up and to the side of his wife, drawing his sword as he does so but otherwise holding and waiting.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 508 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 20 Dec 2010
at 23:51
  • msg #782

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Prophecy - The Glade
Both of the remaining animated trees swing wildly, one focusing on Asurii and the other on Addaru.  The strange warped tree limbs shake and creak even as they swing with terrific force but not one limb connects as the two warriors quickly dance aside.

End of Round 1.  Beginning of Round 2.  Asurii, you are up in the initiative order.
Asurii
player, 643 posts
Tue 21 Dec 2010
at 08:49
  • msg #783

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii lobs another level two fireball at one of the trees. but is prepared to duck and dart if needed aborting her cast or holding the One Power, if she can.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 510 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 21 Dec 2010
at 18:32
  • msg #784

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Prophecy - The Glade
This time the bead strikes dead on causing the animated tree to be blasted hard but even as some of it smoulders and shows little fires, it still moves. [Private to GM: Takes another 24 damage - total 36.]

IGA: Marissa you are up, you need a ranged touch attack to deal with the next one.
Taren Gildar
player, 564 posts
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Tue 21 Dec 2010
at 19:08
  • msg #785

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren continues to attempt to calm the animals. He does not want to kill it and they could use some more allies to their cause. He backs away slowly though, showing it that he is not a threat to it.

[Private to The Storyteller: 11:14, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 16 using 1d20+5. Animal Empathy. ]
[Private to The Dark One (GM): 11:14, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 16 using 1d20+5. Animal Empathy. ]
This message was last edited by the player at 19:15, Tue 21 Dec 2010.
Marissa
GM, 758 posts
Tue 21 Dec 2010
at 20:23
  • msg #786

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa continues to sweep the beam, careful not to hit any other living creatures, especially her companions.

15:22, Today: Marissa rolled 23 using 1d20+8. Ranged touch attack.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 514 posts
Shai'Tan
Tue 21 Dec 2010
at 20:24
  • msg #787

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Grolms look at Taren, shake their heads and three of them wander off in the other direction away from the two strange beasts.  The wounded one just watches Taren but makes no move at first then begins to lope in Taren's direction...

Actions? Raiel...Taren?
Taren Gildar
player, 567 posts
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Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 02:33
  • msg #788

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren pulls out some of his left over rations and offers it to the Grolm. He whispers over to Riel, "When I give you the word it is safe, please heal this creature. It is wounded. The others are not interested but this one may be of use." He continues to watch the Grolm..."Just in case, be on the ready."
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 517 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 19:12
  • msg #789

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa continues to sweep the beam, careful not to hit any other living creatures, especially her companions.

15:22, Today: Marissa rolled 23 using 1d20+8. Ranged touch attack.


The beam catches the next animated dark tree and it begins to glow then brightly fades from existence.

IGA: Addaru is now up in the initiative order.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1012 posts
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Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 19:22
  • msg #790

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru takes a five foot step closer hacking at the limbs that threaten Asurii but making sure to stay well clear of the beam that is sweeping out and across the glade.

[Private to GM: 12:18, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 25,28,33 using 1d20+24,1d20+19,1d20+14. Atks.
12:21, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 17,14 using 1d10+12,1d10+12. Damage.]
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 518 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 19:27
  • msg #791

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru's sword cuts through the limbs with ease though his first full slash missed as his attention wandered and focused on the beam of balefire but his series of cuts and scores afterward seems to cut the Dark One's strings as the limbs severe and the animation leaves the tree...

... standing several feet from where it started, stripped of bark and palm leaves with smouldering places as the humidity dampens the few small fires on its trunk.

No further attacks appear to be forthcoming, it appears inanimate once more.

IGA: Actions Marissa & Asurii.
Raiel
player, 736 posts
Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 19:30
  • msg #792

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel takes another step back moving out of the animals "territory"  however being unfamiliar with the range of that territory for this animal she just keeps backing up .
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 519 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 19:39
  • msg #793

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren Gildar:
Taren pulls out some of his left over rations and offers it to the Grolm. He whispers over to Riel, "When I give you the word it is safe, please heal this creature. It is wounded. The others are not interested but this one may be of use." He continues to watch the Grolm..."Just in case, be on the ready."


The creature comes over snuffling at Taren's hand then with its sharp beak snaps up the proffered treats gulping them down.  It shakes its head, seemingly making a face before it sneezes abruptly spraying Taren's arm and upper torso.

It butts Taren hard in the chest with the back of its head but Taren gets the sense that it is more of a greeting then any real threat though its strength alone could do some injury.
Taren Gildar
player, 568 posts
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Wed 22 Dec 2010
at 19:55
  • msg #794

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren smiles and rubs the beast on the head, finding the spot that every animal has that just iches but they can't reach and scratches it for the creature. He pulls out more rations and feeds the animal if he can. If it takes it, good. If not, he watches to see what it actually does eat so he can offer that food to it. He looks back over his shoulder, "Very calmly come closer so you can examine its wound. Make no sudden movements and make yourself appear as nonthreatoning as possible." He continues to befriend the creature.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1013 posts
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Thu 23 Dec 2010
at 16:28
  • msg #795

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru glances around at his two companions, sword held at the ready...
Marissa
GM, 760 posts
Thu 23 Dec 2010
at 16:42
  • msg #796

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa quickly ends her weave, moving forward to examine the area. "If this is only a bubble caused by his bonds being released one at a time, what will happen when he breaks free?"
There was no need to mention who. Marissa checks the area, to see if the intense heat and release of energies has left any crystal structures behind. Such material could be just what she needs to make a ter'angreal to let everyone access the One Power.

OOC

Thinking it might be easier to make a smaller ring sized ter'angreal for each person, rather than a larger ter'angreal to cover and area.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1014 posts
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Thu 23 Dec 2010
at 19:17
  • msg #797

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Only the Dragon Reborn can truly stand against him.  If he cannot then all will be lost but that does not mean we should not fight against his influence or his agents." Addaru commented watching the glade for the return of their comrades or other threats.
Marissa
GM, 761 posts
Thu 23 Dec 2010
at 19:19
  • msg #798

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa shivered at the thought and Addaru felt fread through their link for the first time. There had been grief and anguish, fear and anger, joy and love. This feeling of dread was new and very unlike his wife.

She moves back over to her seat after examining what changes the bubble had wrought, and finished working on her plans for the ter'angreal the channelers would need soon.

OOC

14:20, Today: Marissa rolled 28 using 1d20+20. Weavesight.
14:20, Today: Marissa rolled 22 using 1d20+20. Knowledge Arcana.

With the time to work it out, can 10 or 20 be taken?
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:21, Thu 23 Dec 2010.
The Storyteller
moderator, 890 posts
The Bard
Thu 23 Dec 2010
at 19:54
  • msg #799

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa does manage to find some crystalline objects near where the one animated tree was blasted.

OOG: A 10 can be taken though just for figuring out the current theory.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:57, Thu 23 Dec 2010.
Marissa
GM, 762 posts
Thu 23 Dec 2010
at 20:38
  • msg #800

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa collects the crystaline objects then continues back to her work.

OOC

OK, taking 10 will give her a 30 for figuring out the theory.
Asurii
player, 644 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 00:28
  • msg #801

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii steps away from the tree that had moments before tried to kill her, skirting the glade to check for any other hidden dangers. She hoped Raiel did not encounter one of these bubbles...
Raiel
player, 738 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 00:31
  • msg #802

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel quietly and calmly approaches the grolm.  Laying her hands upon the beast, trying to heal it.  She will delve first to assess the true nature of the injuriess.
Taren Gildar
player, 571 posts
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Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 03:10
  • msg #803

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren will continue to calm the grolm and befriend it. Make it a pet if need be.
The Storyteller
moderator, 892 posts
The Bard
Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 03:34
  • msg #804

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren manages to keep the Grolm relatively calm though it reacts with fear and tries to shy away when Raiel heals it but then it seems to calm once again butting up against Taren.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1015 posts
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Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 04:31
  • msg #805

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru stalked the glade absently doing various forms as he paced watching for the return of their scouts.  Thoughts had started entering his mind, none that he liked yet he had a duty.  Maybe he even had a destiny but regardless of whether he believed it, not everyone had a choice.

If he made it out of this he would have to find his cousin and get her to return to Stonebridge.
Taren Gildar
player, 572 posts
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Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 17:19
  • msg #806

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren scratches the grolm and nods to Riel, "We best finish our scouting then return to the others. They will get worried soon." He continues to pet his new friend as he looks around the area then back to the grolm, "If only I can understand your language, my friend." He says out loud. Then he has an idea and opens himself up to Riel then Assuri and finally to Marissa. He hopes doing that will let those back at the camp know all is well still. "I hope by doing what I just did will let the others know we are still good." He says to Riel as he motions her and the Grolm to follow as he continues on the scouting mission.
The Storyteller
moderator, 894 posts
The Bard
Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 19:01
  • msg #807

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Opening yourself to the Source only really lets Raiel sense you given the distances involved (but it was a good idea), as the two of you continue your patrol.  The Grolm falls back, staying some distance from Raiel but definitely intent on not losing Taren.

It takes about a half hour to complete the patrol and as the three of you return to the glade, you see Marissa intent on making notes with Asurii and Addaru patrolling the glade.  There is the smell of smoke and the recent sign of fire, as one of the strange palm trees has been blasted by something.

Addaru and Asurii both take note of the Grolm following their friends but it doesn't seem threatening.  Asurii and Marissa both note that Taren is open to the Source.
Marissa
GM, 763 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2010
at 19:06
  • msg #808

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa:
Marissa collects the crystaline objects then continues back to her work.

OOC

OK, taking 10 will give her a 30 for figuring out the theory.


As Marissa senses that someone is approaching that is open to the Source, she comes to the conclusion that what she wants to do is definitely possible but it would take some time to actually perfect and create.
Marissa
GM, 764 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 00:41
  • msg #809

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I can make ter'angreal to let us cut through whatever was blocking our access to the One Power. It might take a few tries."

"Taren, since you are back, I'd like everyone, including you to link with me in control."
Marissa knows the weaves will be challenging and would rather have the aide of the others for the power needed, so that she will have more powerful weave available if they are ambushed before they can rest.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1017 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 01:11
  • msg #810

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru looks puzzled, though he keeps his wary gaze on the Grolm.  "Are you going to try to make them now?  Do we really have the time?"
Marissa
GM, 765 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 01:14
  • msg #811

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"I don't know. I'm afraid if we head in without them, we may end up in the same mess. I want to try one to test my theories and adjust the next attempt."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1018 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 01:24
  • msg #812

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru nodded, though his concern deepened.  "I suspect time is of the essence and might we not be tipping our hands if you draw enough of the Source that whatever or whoever is out there if they are female or have access to it might sense your channeling?"
Marissa
GM, 766 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 01:25
  • msg #813

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Perhaps. Let's hurry then."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1019 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 03:01
  • msg #814

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Before you start..." Addaru begins, pointing toward the Grolm and moving to the horses to make sure they stay calm.  "I want to know what the story is with that."
Marissa
GM, 767 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 03:13
  • msg #815

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa gets up and moves toward Taren and the Grolm.

OOC

Let's hurry was to keep going, not make the ter'angreal.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1020 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 03:17
  • msg #816

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru finally realizing Marissa's intent through the link turns and nods.  He rechecks the saddles as he waits to hear Raiel's or Taren's response.
Taren Gildar
player, 573 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 05:06
  • msg #817

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren smiles and replies to Addaru, "This is my new friend." He scratches the creature and gives it another treat then looks to Marissa and the twins. He speaks with great concern in his tone, "I don't know if any of you heard of the Seanchan, but they are a race of people that collars and leashes female channellers. Well, they use alot of exotic animals like this Grolm here, Which I named Slash due to his slashed injury that Riel treated. I have reasons to believe we are in Seanchan homelands so if you channel, lets keep it to a bare minimum as I don't want to see them come here to try to colar you with their leashed channelers. Also, if I can befriend Slash here, I want to try to befriend those giant animals that nearly ran us down. We could use all the aid we can get." He pauses as he continues to pet his new friend while he waits for any replies or reaction from the others.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1021 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 05:25
  • msg #818

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru frowns, nodding once.  "We will have to lead the horses still given the light.  Asurii and Raiel take the lead.  Marissa and I will lead the horses.  Taren, keep Slash under control and all things considered I would like you to take up the rear just in case for a number of reasons."
Raiel
player, 739 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 06:47
  • msg #819

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.


"You certainly have a way with animals, first that big cat and now this strange beast.  He seems very leery of me still though but he, she or it, is definitely not letting you get out of site." I did heal it but that does not seem to see me in a better light..  Perhaps food will do the trick.  Riding one of these animals would make it easier for the horses to follow it would certainly clear the path before us."

"Yes, let us return. and as for you linking. All I could tell is that you were holding the One Power because I know how you look when you do it." She grins at Taren mischievously  not bothering to explain what she said.
Asurii
player, 645 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 06:52
  • msg #820

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii did not pace about the clearing as Addaru did nor practice she skills she kept a sharp lookout for any signs of movement or for sounds she might believe to me animals of men moving through the heaving growth of this place.  She did not like this not at all.  Ir was so heave you could not see more than a handful of paces into the woods beyond the clearing. That kept her on her toes with eh spears out and not her bow.  At this distance her spears were better and more deadly.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1022 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 07:12
  • msg #821

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As Addaru waited for his companions to agree or ask for a slight change in the order of things, he considered starting up the training duels with Asurii and Raiel again.  It would be good for both of them though a few years ago he would never have considered such a thing.

It was odd that it even felt comfortable now.
Marissa
GM, 768 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 13:40
  • msg #822

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa had no qualms over the order and continued to lead the horses.
The Storyteller
moderator, 895 posts
The Bard
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 20:41
  • msg #823

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The companions set out for the edge of the glade.  As they approach, the green light becomes far more intense as does one other thing that slaps against their senses.  The scent of death.

Within the glade is lit by the harsh glare of a garish green light that casts everything in an odd, uncomfortable hue.  The first thing that catches your attention is the cause of the light, a pillar of green light that shoots skyward as far as the eye can see.  The pillar transcends skyward from the ruins of an obsidian tower, one clearly blasted apart some time ago from the apparent age of the stone cast about the glade.

The tower itself was built upon a small rise to increase defensibility but that may be compromised as you can see that a cavern opening exists in the rise leading into the ground, the garish green light protruding from the opening.

Around the glade is evidence of a struggle, a pitched battle that lead to the death of many.  There are dead everywhere.  Grolm and the large beasts that nearly trampled you earlier.  The Grolm have saddles and the other beasts, some have baskets with armored-insect-like creatures hanging and twisted in grostesque postures.  There are other insect-like humanoids that are closer that upon a longer look you realize it is the armor of the Seanchan.  Many of their soldiers died here, apparently defending this glade.  Strewn among the defenders are strange bodies...large humanoid bodies with scales that look to be a cross between a fish and a frog.

Several of the dead have injuries consistant with the use of the One Power as a weapon...

There are sounds of battle, the clang of metal and the clash and ring of weapons on armor or perhaps the screech of claws trying to rip open armor and it seems to be coming from within the opening in the rise itself.
Marissa
GM, 769 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 20:47
  • msg #824

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa embraces saidar, ready to use it to defend or kill equally. She looks at the tower and the light coming from it.
OOC
How far away is the tower?
15:48, Today: Marissa rolled 27 using 1d20+20. Knowledge Arcana for tower.

Any idea what the light it. Would destroying the obelisk eliminate the light?
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:49, Sun 26 Dec 2010.
The Storyteller
moderator, 896 posts
The Bard
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 20:57
  • msg #825

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The tower appears to be around 100 to 140 feet away set in the center of this glade.

[Private to Marissa: OOG: The tower or at least its ruins are not familiar to Marissa but she is certain that the light itself has something to do with the One Power.  It is unlikely that destroying anything here on the surface would destroy the beam but that cannot be ascertained from here.]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1023 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:07
  • msg #826

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru glances at Marissa as he feels her ecstacy at embracing the Source.  "I do not like the look of this.  We do not know what we are walking into and I am concerned on a number of fronts.

"How quickly can you learn this location and open a gateway to your manor stables?  We cannot afford to let the horses stay free and we cannot leave anyone to guard them at the moment I think given the carnage.

"I recall you mentioning the servants knew to take them in when they saw arrivals that could not be explained."
Marissa
GM, 770 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:19
  • msg #827

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa nodded. She could learn the area quickly with the One Power. It helped that they had been traveling in the area.

"Let's move back this way a bit," she suggested. She'd rather not open a gate where others could see. If these were seanchan lands as seemed most likely, she didn't want them learning to Travel.

Unless Addarui objected, Marissa moved back to where he channeling would be unseen by others, took a bit longer to learn the location they'd already spent time walking through, then opened a Gateway with an inverted weave. It was the smallest gateway she could make as she looked across the water of the drinking pond to be sure no animals were in the area. She let that gate snap shut and opened another with an inverted weave, where the land was clear, and within sight of the stables and Manor.

"Home," she said, knowing her horse and then the others following, would head back to have their saddles removed and be taken care of.

Once done, she closed the gate, unweaving the threads carefully.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1024 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:31
  • msg #828

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru dropped back with Marissa, "Asurii, Raiel, and Taren keep watch while we fall back and do this." he stated quietly just before following Marissa.

He waited for her to study the area then sent each horse after hers, giving Mothem's nose a rub in brief farewell.  It might be the last time he saw his trusty mount.

Nodding to Marissa, "Thank you.  That is one less worry.  Shall we head back and do this."
Marissa
GM, 771 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:43
  • msg #829

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa walked over to Addaru. He could feel that she still held saidar and would through the rest of whatever happened. She hugged him, then kissed him passionately. It might be the last chance either of them had to do it before death.

There was no need to say she loved him. He could tell far more through their bond as could she.

She took his hand and walked back towards the glade, only releasing it when they came near the others.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1025 posts
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:49
  • msg #830

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru returned her passion, letting her lead him back to the glade.  He looked at her for a time then whispered quietly just before they reached the others, "If we live through this I will have to embrace my destiny presuming there is more."
Marissa
GM, 772 posts
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:52
  • msg #831

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Through their link, Addaru could feel Marissa's pride at his statement. There was responsibility, which the entire group shouldered, but then there was legacy and destiny. Addaru was finally accepting his.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 21:56
  • msg #832

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru looked at the Twins and Taren as they rejoined them.  "Any movement or has that melee ended?"
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 522 posts
Shai'Tan
Sun 26 Dec 2010
at 22:00
  • msg #833

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Dawn can clearly be seen approaching now above the glade.  There is a sense of tension palpable in the air.

[Private to Asurii; Raiel; Taren Gildar: IGA: There has been no movement and the sound of combat has not yet ceased.]
Taren Gildar
player, 575 posts
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Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 06:18
  • msg #834

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren is seen crouched with Slash, stroking its chin as he watches and listens. When Marissa returns and asks her question, he replies "No. No movement and the fighting still continues." He waits for further instructions as his gloved left hand creaks with the tight grip he has upon his bow. The look upon his face and the mood that which the channellers can sense in him as he remains linked with them is one of pent up rage that is waiting to be released. And it seems Slash echos his mood as the beast is also ready to fight.
Raiel
player, 740 posts
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 08:55
  • msg #835

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The twins begine to work together to pin point the direction of the sound more precisely. Raiel would point where she thought she heard the loudest sounds Asurii would do the same following those lines they knew that they would eventually intersect  One moved until the sounded faded a bit the other moved the opposite until the sound faded. then they moved forward to the sound source just a bit to determine the center point of most of the sounds of battle.  This was easier in the desert with so few things to bounce sounds off. Beside the trees seemed to absorb some of the sounds.
The Storyteller
moderator, 899 posts
The Bard
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 09:26
  • msg #836

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Without a doubt the sounds of battle is coming from under the ruins of the tower, from within the opening in the hillock and quite near that garish green beam.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
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All the more strange.
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 09:29
  • msg #837

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"No time like the present." Addaru states, striding out into the glade and walking with purpose toward the cave opening under the ruins.  He swings his blade as he walks loosening his muscles and preparing for battle.
Marissa
GM, 773 posts
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 15:29
  • msg #838

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa walks along near Addaru until they near the opening. She drops back 10 feet or so to give the fighters room to swing their swords.

She holds saidar, pulled through her angreal, a small star to anyone watching her. She would not lose her hold on saidar if the same dampening was in effect as the last site.
Taren Gildar
player, 576 posts
Find out IC
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 19:10
  • msg #839

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren maintains his link for the channellers as he strides in with Slash in the front, taking point. He notches an arrow to be ready for the opening shot. "Just be prepared as the fighting might consist of survivors of the Seanchan force that we saw outside and the Shadowspawn. So, even if we aid them, we may end up having to kill them in the end as well to prevent them from trying to collar you ladies." His tone is matter of fact and laced with eagerness to shead shadowspawn blood as they carefully enter the ruins. Taren and Slash quickly take up point but insuring that Addaru is close behind so that he can quickly enter the frey when it begins.
The Storyteller
moderator, 901 posts
The Bard
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 18:33
  • msg #840

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

With the twins taking up guarding the rear of their little group, Taren leads Slash forward into the cavern opening.  He gets a quick glimpse of carnage.  A rather large low-ceiling cave is here, bodies are strewn everywhere.

In the center of the cavern's floor is a ragged broken hole through which the now nearly blinding green beam shoots forth into the sky.  Off to the right is a small group of the armored men making a last stand.  In this light they look even more like insects as they try to battle off a dozen of the strange scaled-bipedals with flanged fins running down their backs and across their chins and cheeks.

Any further details are lost as Slash pushs past Taren nearly throwing him to the ground as he rushes across the chamber toward the melee...one of the strange creatures turns, swinging a strange looking pike-like weapon at Slash before the Grolm can close...

IGA: Initiatives please.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1028 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 18:39
  • msg #841

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru shaded his eyes from the glare with his hand trying to make out the details within the cave and what exactly was going on with the melee.  As Slash bounds ahead, Addaru finally has a clearer view...

11:37, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 11 using 1d20+8. Initiative.
Marissa
GM, 774 posts
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 22:29
  • msg #842

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa turn her attention to the room and those still fighting She looks around for others using saidar.

17:29, Today: Marissa rolled 16 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:30, Wed 29 Dec 2010.
The Storyteller
moderator, 909 posts
The Bard
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 22:33
  • msg #843

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

No one in the room is holding Saidar but Marissa and the twins can sense it further below and the cylinderish beam seems to be twinged with it.
Marissa
GM, 775 posts
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 22:41
  • msg #844

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Hmm wonder what a Master ward blocking the beam would do. :)
Raiel
player, 741 posts
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 08:24
  • msg #845

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel and Asurii fall in to the flanks to guard the group, shifting about making Taren point but Addaru fit in just behind Taren and Marisa brought up the read. Raiel knew she would slip back to protect the rear one they were full engages. There formation was the shape of an arrow head they lead the way.  ready to take on anyone what comes at them.  Ir the Aiel Maidens of the Spear that they are right now. That was best for a fight. Wise Ones did not get into fights. Maiden did. They were not Wise Ones, no they er something else and this was not the time to examine such thoughts so they were put to the back for later consideration."

12:04, Today: Raiel rolled 27 using 1d20+14. Initiative.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:05, Thu 30 Dec 2010.
Taren Gildar
player, 578 posts
Find out IC
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 14:00
  • msg #846

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Storyteller: 05:57, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 21 using 1d20+7. Init.]

Taren regains his footing quickly as Slash takes off into the fight. Taren raises his bow and concentrates on his shots, taking aim before letting an arrow loose. As much as he may hate the idea, but they will need the Seanchan in the coming fight. Taren takes aim at the creature swinging at Slash, taking care to insure his shot won't hit Slash by mistake.
Asurii
player, 646 posts
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 19:02
  • msg #847

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii follows her sister's lead.

11:58, Today: Asurii rolled 15 using 1d20+14. Initiative.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 523 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 19:10
  • msg #848

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

As the scene is taken in, thoughts go through the companions' minds and choices are made.

Raiel, you are up in the initiative order.  Actions?
Raiel
player, 742 posts
Sat 1 Jan 2011
at 20:31
  • msg #849

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

While it may be time to dance the spears, it is also the wise one that knows who to fight...for the moment, Raiel waits prepared to act.

IGA: Holding action.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 526 posts
Shai'Tan
Sat 1 Jan 2011
at 20:33
  • msg #850

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The battle is definitely becoming one-sided, the presumably Seanchan warriors are hard pressed though they fight with valour and skill.

IGA: Taren, you are up in the initiative order.
Taren Gildar
player, 580 posts
Find out IC
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 14:10
  • msg #851

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM): 06:09, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 29 using 1d20+15. Opening shot.
11:14, Today: Taren Gildar rolled 12 using 1d8+6. Damage.
11:17, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 26,7,15,9 using 1d20+10,1d8+6,1d20+5,1d8+6. Other attacks.]

Taren takes carefull aim and lets loose his arrow for the opening shot. He aims at one of the creatures that was attacking Slash, hoping to hit a vital spot as they don't have time to waste here.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:18, Sun 02 Jan 2011.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 528 posts
Shai'Tan
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 18:22
  • msg #852

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren's first shot catches the creature in the throat and it drops to the ground, it's clawed and webbed hands clutching at its throat as its frog-like mouth tries to gasp for air but puckers unsuccessfully just before Slash mauls the fallen tearing it to shreds.

Taren's following shots take another in the thigh and back, obviously shattering its spine as it flops to the ground in a growing ichor pool of its own blood.

IGA: Marissa, you are up in the initiative.
Marissa
GM, 777 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 19:34
  • msg #853

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa looks at the mob and the defneders. She smiles when Taren and his new friend take out two of the attackers in short order. These creature look like no shadowspawn she has seen, so she decides to offer the defenders protection instead.

She uses hardened are to erect a barriar between the Seanchan and the attackers. She includes the friendly Grolm behind the protection then yells to the others.

"Defenders protected, fireball the creatures."

OOC

5th level weave, 0 level weave slot to create 25 high by 50 long barrier
Asurii
player, 647 posts
Mon 3 Jan 2011
at 05:48
  • msg #854

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii held her action as well until she had decided who the enemy was unless they wer both enemies in which case she would let theM fight it out and then take on the winners as well. Once Marissa had called out that she had protected the Seanchan and to fireball the rest, she links with Raiel to do so.  They were stronger together than they were alart.

Whether fighting with spears or using the One Power. Their linking was almost second nature now.  They sought each other. Asurii let Raiel take the lead on this ne her circlet was linked to fire, hers to water.
Raiel
player, 743 posts
Mon 3 Jan 2011
at 05:54
  • msg #855

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel watched the fight before her waiting for a clear idea of what was going on and who was who.  When Marissa said to fireball the creatures, she felt for Asurii almost instinctively Linking with her she cast fireball, [Private to GM: level two weaves for her + fourth level-con joined angreal +2+2, so she can throw a 4 level fireball. I think if different let me know. it may be 6th. I am not sure how the circlets act it has been so long ]
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1031 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Mon 3 Jan 2011
at 07:33
  • msg #856

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru slips into the Way of the Guardian pose, prepared to attack anyone or any thing that may turn and attempt to melee with them.

Held action versus attack.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 529 posts
Shai'Tan
Mon 3 Jan 2011
at 07:52
  • msg #857

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The strange creatures attempt to claw at the Seanchan but their claws strike the hardened air while the Seanchan find it likewise difficult to impale their foes, the blades striking against the invisible barrier.

One of them glares toward you, his partially shaved head bleeding freely from a nasty gash but he keeps his eyes on the creatures.

End of Round 1. Begin Round 2.

Raiel jumped out of initiative order but I will apply it now.

Raiel steps over clasping her sister's hand and quickly weaves the fireball sending it against the strange creatures.  It bursts causing blasting heat and light to cascade out.

Only three of the strange foes remain standing, nine others are smoking corpses.

The stench of burned yet somehow wet flesh permeates the air.

IGA: Taren you are up in the round now for initiative.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:03, Mon 03 Jan 2011.
Marissa
GM, 778 posts
Mon 3 Jan 2011
at 14:30
  • msg #858

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

I think releasing a weave is a free action. If so, Marissa yells, "Finish them," seeing only three injured enemy left she releases her wall of hardened air, letting the Seanchan finish off the current foes and take any of the damage they might deal out before they die.
Taren Gildar
player, 582 posts
Find out IC
Tue 4 Jan 2011
at 20:35
  • msg #859

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

[Private to The Dark One (GM):
12:32, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 25 using 1d20+15. shot 1
12:32, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 29 using 1d20+10. Shot 2.
12:32, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 6 using 1d20+5. shot 3.

15:36, Today: Secret Roll: Taren Gildar rolled 18,13,11,14 using 1d20+10,1d8+6,1d8+6,1d8+6. Crit Check, Reg Dam x2, poss crit dam.]

Taren quickly takes aim and lets loose another volley of arrows at the shadow spawn. His first two shots were on the mark but in his haste to end the fight quickly, he snaps his bow string on the third shot.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:38, Wed 05 Jan 2011.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 530 posts
Shai'Tan
Wed 5 Jan 2011
at 22:42
  • msg #860

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren's first arrow takes one of the strange "trollocs" in the back of the neck, shattering its spine and it drops like a flopping fish.  His second shot takes the largest remaining creature in the back of the skull piercing all the way through and out the other side.  The force of it shattering the arrow.  His third shot misses, skittering off the wall in a clatter.

Marissa drops her weave and shouts out...

Marissa, you are actually up in initiative now and can take regular actions.  Only one of the creatures remains.
Marissa
GM, 779 posts
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 02:27
  • msg #861

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa holds her actions for the moment, until the final creature is taken out. She will move in to heal any of the solders on the verge of death if they don't turn to attack the group, or other attackers appear.

She will look around for other channelers getting closer.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 531 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 03:10
  • msg #862

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa watches and Asurii continues being involved in the linking and providing her own power to Raiel keeping her occupied.

IGA: Addaru is up.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1032 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 03:15
  • msg #863

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru strides over to the last creature and with very little effort bats aside any attempt by the twisted thing to defend itself and drives his blade through his chest.

[Private to GM: 20:13, Today: Addaru si Bashan Kellan rolled 36,18 using 1d20+25,1d10+11. Atk, Dmg.]
Marissa
GM, 780 posts
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 03:19
  • msg #864

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa moves forward when Addaru finishes the last creature. She looks to the men in armor. "I can't tell the most injured under that armor."
She does looks for those who show the most blood or damage to their armor as likely needing healing the most.
The Dark One (GM)
moderator, 532 posts
Shai'Tan
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 03:19
  • msg #865

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The last creature is felled, its lungs if it had any have been cut to shreds as Addaru's blade pierces deeply into its chest severing the spine.  As Addaru plants a foot on its chest and pulls his blade out he is left facing the Seanchan, all are holding their weapons at the ready but seem to be waiting...
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1033 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 04:20
  • msg #866

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru keeps his own blade ready, "Look we seek the recovery of a kidnapped companion.  She is near, I suspect down below.  Held by a Darkfriend bent on freeing the Dark One from his prison.

"I know nothing of the creatures that beset you but we have two options here.  We declare a truce and you allow us to pass without any attempt to collar those among us that use the Power or we fight and while you will weaken us and in our weakness we may not be able to stop this Dark Ritual but you will be vanquished and dead.

"It is your choice.  Death or Mercy.  Choose wisely or the Dark One wins and we condemn the World for he will have been freed before his time."
Taren Gildar
player, 583 posts
Find out IC
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 05:51
  • msg #867

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren puts his bow away since it is useless now and draws his sword and takes up position just two steps behind Addaru and 3 steps to his right. He remains quiet as he waits for their reply.
The Storyteller
moderator, 919 posts
The Bard
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 08:55
  • msg #868

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Seanchan that is surrounded says something quietly, his accent heavy but the effect is immediate as the others part.  He flicks his blade clearing the blood and ichor before sheathing the blade.  The Heron mark is clear on the blade.

Stepping forward, he catches Addaru's eyes with his own gaze, locking them on him.  When he finally speaks, his accent is thick and it takes a moment for your mind's to decipher what he says.

"I would agree in this instance that we must set aside our blades for several reasons.  I am Utho AnMieraca, Son of the Twilight Dawn.  I am of the Blood and have been invested with the duty to guard a Seal.

"If not for that threat to the Seal, we would be crossing blades for those women are dangerous but there are more serious matters as that beam indicates.  The very fact that my soldiers lay dead around the camp and my damane and their sul'dam were killed before we even knew she was upon us.

"Your women are marath'damane but they may be the only thing that can stop the madwoman now.  My men and I will not accept anything from an unleashed one but I will accept a truce because of your aid.

"She is down there now and the Seal is breaking."

He sizes you all up and his gaze returns to Addaru.  "You have the strength of will of a commander and the bearing of a noble.  If you will vouchsafe for your marath'damane and swear your individual loyalty and service to me and by extension the Empire then I will accept they will not at this time require the A'dam."

A number of the Seanchan behind him hiss at this pronouncement but in a calm, commanding voice he speaks one word.  "Silence."

"Swear and my men and I will aid you, attacking the rest of her personal guard of those creatures but your marath'damane will need to stop the ritual if they are strong enough.  If you will not swear due to your aid, I will not hinder your passage but neither will I aid it and if you live I will let you leave unhindered as well.

"Choose warrior, time runs short."
Marissa
GM, 781 posts
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 19:01
  • msg #869

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru could feel the outrafe through their bond, but also the cool calculation as she ran through the ramifications. Addaru would be a King in his own right and to swear loyalty to this Empire would make him a vassal of their Empress.

Marissa had little against the order Seanchan claimed to offer, except how they viewed those who channeled. She would never submit to such rediculous ideas of slavary. It was worse than slavery. Even slaves had families, children, time left to themselves when work was done.

Their aid here would be valuable. Then she smiled. They were bargaining for aid that was already their sworn duty.

"Husband," she soft to her husband, "is it honorable to try to bargain performing a duty that one has already sworn to do?"
She looked to Utho AnMieraca. "What would your empress say at you even thinking of refusing to do your duty to protect the seal you have stated you have been charged protect?"

"We swear to take no action that would harm you, even offering healing and other aid your damane can not, to help you protect this seal and stop this ritual. Our only requirement is that you not in any way hinder us and offer aid to the best of your ability."

Marissa's resolve was clear through their link. She had chosen to speak because the Seanchan needed to understand that channelers were to be as respected as any soldier. If she had to shame him into performing his sworn duty, then he should not have placed himself or them in that position.
The Storyteller
moderator, 924 posts
The Bard
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 21:37
  • msg #870

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Seanchan noble turns his cool gaze upon Marissa, "You would do well to remember your place marath'damane and hold your tongue.

"I know all my duties well and one of them includes seeing all of you leashed or dead.  I will pay a penance for not doing so even with the threat of the Seal being broken.

"So if I ask a vow and a swearing for the sake of such as you.  That your leader be willing to answer for your actions and become an agent of the Empire in this matter so that you may remain free and yet held to answer so we may deal with this other threat then it be his choice whether he finds the price of his word and service worth it."

The Son of the Twilight Dawn turns his gaze back to Addaru.

[Private to Marissa: As he does so, Marissa sees an image form between the two, connected as one.  The Wolf lays at the feet of the Hawk obedient.  Claws join Talons, Beak joins Jaw and together they savage and push back the darkness.  Then the Wolf rises over the Hawk, the fowl answering to the canine.  Then another quickly forms as she can feel Addaru's temper begin to take hold...  Hawk and Wolf battling one another as darkness smothers all.]
Marissa
GM, 782 posts
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 21:48
  • msg #871

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa urges calm through their link, knowing everyone loses if the two factions fight each other.

"I know my place well, oathbreaker. You would bargain with something you already have sworn. There is no honor in such bargaining."
"So, let me swear my oath. If you do your sworn duty and fight to defend the seal, we shall be victorious this day. If you do so, you have all of my power to aid you as I did with the shield that prevented those spawn from ripping you to shreds before they were incinerated."

"If you choose to break your oaths, as you speak of doing, then I also swear that if you hinder or attack any of my companions I will erase you from the pattern and see if your subcommander is any more honorable."

"Now, if you are not going to move forward and protect the seal, stay out of our way."
Marissa moves towards the ongoing battle. "Grab an a'dam. They may prove useful."
Marissa motions to the twins to move forward and scout. They knew enough to keep hold of saidar and not engage the enemy alone.
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1034 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 22:44
  • msg #872

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Marissa can feel Addaru calm through the link, his temper dissipating but she can also feel a resolve, a firmness, a decision that has been made.  He places a hand on her arm for a moment, urging her to hold with that very gesture.

Stepping forward, he places the point of his sword into the stone as he kneels, "I know my duty and my destiny and I will swear to you my individual service and loyalty insofar as it does not conflict with previously sworn oaths or duties.  My bonding as such does not beholden my friends, family, lands or troops to the Empire, only myself and wheresofar as there is a conflict my prior oaths take precedence.

"I will not swear and be used as a tool against my lands or loved ones but insofar as I am a weapon of the Empire against the Dark One's encroachment you have my bond, my fealty and my loyalty.

"This I swear."

Addaru says this looking the Noble straight in the eye and not averting his gaze.  "If that oath is not worthy enough then consider it withdrawn and I shall go with my wife and companions to deal with the dark fiends ourselves though it lessens our chances."
The Storyteller
moderator, 925 posts
The Bard
Thu 6 Jan 2011
at 22:45
  • msg #873

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Several of the soldiers gasp when Addaru does not avert his gaze and while some hands go to their pommels, none move to intercede...
Marissa
GM, 783 posts
Fri 7 Jan 2011
at 23:42
  • msg #874

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru could feel Marissa's pride and approval at his wording. Except for very limited cases, such as this battle, it meant nothing. There were already oaths in place, and other exceptions that once home and fighting for his own family, people, and kingdom the oath would be cancelled.
Taren Gildar
player, 584 posts
Find out IC
Sat 8 Jan 2011
at 07:12
  • msg #875

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Taren remains quiet as he watches the spectacle....he glares at the other seanchan soldiers as they grasp their pommels and steps up at Addaru's side, still 3' to his right but moves no closer as he eyes the guards and waits for now. All three of the ladies can feel his rage, hatred, and impatience boiling yet he is remarkably keeping himself in check and not showing it outwardly.
Asurii
player, 648 posts
Sat 8 Jan 2011
at 08:20
  • msg #876

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Asurii cautiously moves forward to place herself in front of Marissa and on her right.  She knew they could kill these men before them and that they were a threat especially to Marissa, her sister and herself.  But it came upon her that neither was she a warrior or a Wise One but a blending of both - The weapon whose blade was tempered by wisdom.

She remained prepared to strike but Asurii waited, recognizing that there may be a moment where the weapon was not needed and in turn conserved strength.  This land, their journey was changing her and her sister and she was not entirely sure what the final resolution would be but she knew they had their mission and they would see it through no matter the consequences.
Raiel
player, 744 posts
Sat 8 Jan 2011
at 08:23
  • msg #877

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Raiel followed her sister's example flanking Marissa on the left.  Either they would be forced to dance or they would shortly be allowed to pass.  Though letting them live would leave an enemy to be dealt with in the future.  A threat to every free woman that can channel.
The Storyteller
moderator, 927 posts
The Bard
Sat 8 Jan 2011
at 08:34
  • msg #878

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

The Seanchan Noble Utho frowns slightly, almost looking puzzled for a moment as if he is trying to work through what Addaru just said.  "I accept your vow."  Slowly drawing his blade, he lays the flat of it on Addaru's head.

"I raise you to the Low Blood.  You are now a servant of the Empire and a Guardian of the Seal under my command.  You will be responsible and answer for those in your party.  All the women and the manservant.

"We have not the time to instruct any of you in the proper etiquette of your station or what is required of you."

He sheathes his sword and offers his hand to Addaru to help him to his feet, "Nor will I stand on formality in this situation.  As one warrior to another, I give you my own vow to work with you and guard your back to protect the Seal below.

"If we survive what is to come then I will instruct you in what you will need to learn to function as a member of the Empire and of the Low Blood."
Addaru si Bashan Kellan
GM, 1035 posts
Back where it all began.
All the more strange.
Sat 8 Jan 2011
at 08:41
  • msg #879

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

Addaru accepted being raised to whatever this Low Blood was with calm solemnness.  Nodding he accepted the proffered hand and rose to his feet.  "If we both survive we will finish this."

Turning he shielded his eyes as he looked toward the hole and the blazing garish green light.

"All of you will follow my lead and command.  We cannot afford any divisiveness.  Now how do we get down there?"

He begins to walk toward the hole.
The Storyteller
moderator, 928 posts
The Bard
Sat 8 Jan 2011
at 08:49
  • msg #880

Re: The Prophecies of the Triad and the Four Seals.

"Stop!" Utho commands sharply.

"Get too close to the beam and it will incinerate you." He turns back toward the wall they had at their backs and presses a section of the wall.  A portion of the stone slides in and then swings inward showing a tunnel with a series of stone steps leading down.

"This will take us below..."

To be Continued! But herein ends this Section of the Prophecy.  Experience to follow.
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