Dungeon Master
GM, 422 posts
Mon 20 Apr 2015
at 17:45 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLysira thankfully accepts Tarl's gloves and smiles at him and Dalmar for their help to push the divan aside. Together they manage to move the heavy ice structure, which is difficult to much despite it starting to melt. Below it, a 8ft chute is revealed.
"This leads to a secret exit to the east of the palace. Quick, before it comes all crashing down on us. There is no time searching this place, look!". The droplets have become a constant icy rain with the occiasional chunk of ice, big enough to cause serious damage when being hit by it.
"I will recompensate you, Tarth, believe me, when this is over. As for now I have these things. They are yours if you want to.". She shows you the items she has fetched from her wardrobe: a glass vial, some kind of belt, a rope, a cloak and a small flute.
She offers them to anyone to take or store them away. Then she walks over to the hole in the floor and looks down, thinking how to climb down best.
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Dalmar Hrolfson
Human Gladiator, 46 posts
16/23 hp
Tue 21 Apr 2015
at 01:45 | Re: Chapter 3 - Frigorn"I wonder if that rope you have would help."
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Tarth Ondbei
Human Burglar, 33 posts
Tue 21 Apr 2015
at 02:06 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarth shrugs his shoulders, "I guess it will have to do for the time being." he said as he put the belt on and threw the cloak over his shoulders. Grabbing the rest of the gear, he took a pouch to carry them before heading out. "Lets get out of here." he said, lowering the rope down the hole.
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Dalmar Hrolfson
Human Gladiator, 47 posts
16/23 hp
Wed 22 Apr 2015
at 02:20 | Re: Chapter 3 - Frigorn"I can go first and make sure it's secure if that's ok with folks", he says as tests the rope for climbing down. "We best get a move on."
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Dungeon Master
GM, 423 posts
Wed 22 Apr 2015
at 07:17 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLysira slowly advances to the hole, while Tarth is lowering the rope down it. She gently reaches out for his hand which is holding the rope. "We can use it like this", she says. Taking the rope and holding it loosely in her hand she throws one end of it in the general direction of the divan. The rope darts towards the piece of furniture like a snake, fastening it securely around it on its own accord.
"It will release itself, after we have climbed down," she says with a smile on her face, apparently glad that she can be of some assistance.
Turning to Tarth she adds: "You could also use that cloak for a similar effect but would need to remove your gloves and boots first. Which might be a bit uncomfortable at the least in these surroundings. It is the Cloak of Arachnida which makes you climb like spider."
This said, she lets Dalmar climb down to check for any danger below and would follow if nobody else follows the gladiator. She still seems to be a bit shaken, but her strength seems to be coming back quickly.
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:18, Wed 22 Apr 2015.
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Tarth Ondbei
Human Burglar, 34 posts
Wed 22 Apr 2015
at 14:58 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarth's eyes open wide upon seeing the rope animate. "What kind of trickery is this?" he said watching it snake over to the furniture before making sure that the rope was secure. Watching Dalmar head down, he made a slight bow indicating for Lysira to head down the rope before following her.
Hearing her talk about the cloak, he shrugs his shoulders. "I will take your word for it but I am not about to freeze my hands and feet on the ice walls. I will test it out later in a warmer place." he said, thinking over the possibilities of what the cloak offered to someone of his profession.
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Raissa Gilley
Human Silverstar, 111 posts
Wed 22 Apr 2015
at 15:01 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornRaissa waits for everyone else to go first; before bringing up the rear.
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Dungeon Master
GM, 424 posts
Thu 23 Apr 2015
at 19:23 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornOne by one you scramble down the narrow chute. When Raissa, who was last, reaches the floor, Lysira touches the magic rope. A second later it comes zooming back to her. After it has rolled up on its own, she hands it back to the group.
You carefully proceed down the corridor. The melting effect that has been taking place in the palace seems to be much slower here. After some 200m it is going slightly upwards and soon you reach a small ice cave that opens up into the white wastes northeast of the village of Frigorn.
Lysira looks at you and says, "If you want to confront Zurbaran, please allow me to come with you. I cannot accept his repeated attempts of getting hold my idol, well, or the water now."
Accompanied by a fluid motion of her hands she utters some arcane words and scrutinizes each one of you, raising her eyebrows.
"Apart from In'chath and Violus, you all seem to be under some kind of spell. the one that affects Tarth and him", she nods at Dalmar, "looks different than the one that must have cast upon you two", she points at Raissa and Tarl.
She then looks in the direction of Zurbaran's cabin and her face takes on a determined expression.
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Dalmar Hrolfson
Human Gladiator, 48 posts
16/23 hp
Thu 23 Apr 2015
at 19:47 | Re: Chapter 3 - Frigorn"She's lying...We...must...give...the...water...to...Zurbaran", he says unable to look Lysira in the eyes, but with a smooth slow voice and obvious strain in his neck and face.
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Raissa Gilley
Human Silverstar, 112 posts
Thu 23 Apr 2015
at 22:45 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornShe frowned quietly.
"It makes a certain amount of sense. Those two never met Zurburan. Dalmar seems... overly insistent we need to return the water to him." She drums her fingers. "I believe her. There will be enough time later on to determine it though." She frowns. "What kind of magic was used, can you tell?"
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Dungeon Master
GM, 425 posts
Fri 24 Apr 2015
at 14:06 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLysira turns to the priestess of the moon goddess with a pensive look on her face.
"The spell that affects both Tarth and him is certainly some charm-like enchantment. As for you and him [she points at Tarl], I am not quite sure. It is some charm as well but seems to be too powerful for something that I would expect from Zurbaran. If it is really some spell he has ensorcelled you with, he sure must have had some help. I can try to dispel the one Tarth or your other friend suffer from. Or maybe you or your elven friends [she looks at In'chath and Violus] have the same power available? But the spell on you will exceed my powers."
She looks at you all and somewhat apologetically at Raissa and Tarl.
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Raissa Gilley
Human Silverstar, 113 posts
Fri 24 Apr 2015
at 14:13 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornShe frowns.
"I have not the power to get rid of magics; and until Selune next rises; I cannot see the magics for myself; but based on behaviours, the spell on Dalmar, at least, is some kind of domination effect. We don't appear compelled, so it is either some.. subtler, possibly more dangerous effect, or cast by someone else. For now, try to dispel the magic on Dalmar."
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Tarth Ondbei
Human Burglar, 35 posts
Fri 24 Apr 2015
at 14:17 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarth takes the offered rope and tosses it over his shoulder before listening to the others discuss the next course of action. With a sigh, he speaks "Lets get to someplace warmer and we can argue about what to do next over a hot bowl of stew! Much better to die with a warm belly full of food than freeze to death" Tarth said, casting his hand towards the landscape. "Which way to town?" he asked, trying to get his bearings.
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In'chath
Drow Mage Priest, 63 posts
Fri 24 Apr 2015
at 19:36 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornShe looked over to the male Drow Violus and smiled "Glad we weren't sent to this place from this mad man Zurbaran.
As she thought for a moment she didn't have the power to disenchant a spell yet.
"I am not capable of removing the spell but if they are charmed then I can determine that tomorrow.
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Tarl Jorgen
Human Fighter, 188 posts
26 HP/17 HP
Sat 25 Apr 2015
at 00:18 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarl shook his head slightly at Lysira as they leave the building. "Keep the items for now Lysira. They would be best safe with you. If you wish to gift them to Tarth later as a reward I'm sure we would gratefully accept them." He followed the others out, not stopping but helping any who lagged until they were back safe.
When the discussion of charms came about he frowned. "It is possible that those of elven blood may have resisted any charm if they were exposed to it. As for the rest of us," he glanced at Dalmar. "If our minds have been affected it would be best to dispel the charm on Dalmar first as it seems the strongest. As for the more powerful magic, perhaps it was placed on us before we came here, in the initial visit to the town."
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Dungeon Master
GM, 429 posts
Sat 25 Apr 2015
at 13:19 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLysira starts chanting and moving her hand in a gesture that seems like pulling something out of the earth. After a few seconds she sighs, looking disappointedly to the ground.
"The magic cast upon Dalmar is too strong for me to dispel it. I am sorry!"
As Tarl suggests keeping the items, she adds: "You might want to use them against Zurbaran. Apart from the cloas and the rope, the belt gives you the strength of a hill giant and the potion will heal your wounds.".
Then she looks back to her former seat of power. The huge pinnacles keep melting. And now that you think of it, the general temperature also feels a little bit warmer than hours ago. Not that the snow on the ground is melting but it feels more natural now.
After Tarth suggested to find some place warm, she says: "You won't find any inn or tavern in the village. This is a fisher's village with almost no contact to the rest of Icewind Dale. Besides, if you want to confront Zurbaran, this could be the best time. Before he finds out about what is happening to me and the palace..."
Violus turns to In'chath. "Yes, malla Qu'el'faeruk In'chath, this Zurbaran seems to be a menace to take care of. But first many thanks for your rescueing me. Now that things have turned out to some favourable ends to us, what are your plans. Will you accompany these good folks or will we head back to the Promenade?"
14:56, Today: Dungeon Master, for the NPC Lysira, rolled 1 using 1d20. dispel magic.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:43, Sat 25 Apr 2015.
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In'chath
Drow Mage Priest, 66 posts
Sat 25 Apr 2015
at 14:42 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLooking at Violus for a moment then at the group she just helped rescue Lysira from a faith worse than the one she was living.
"It would be the right thing to do, aiding them with this mad man. But it would be best that we keep a slight distance when they are closer to where Zurbaran resides.
We can be a surprise attackers.
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Tarl Jorgen
Human Fighter, 189 posts
26 HP/17 HP
Sat 25 Apr 2015
at 23:10 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarl's watched the attempt at breaking the enchantment by Lysira and shrugged. "We might as well move directly on Zurbaran." Tarl glanced at In'chath and Violus; "In'chath if you and Violus will aid us in confronting Zurbaran we would appreciate it. Hopefully there will be no violence."
He turned to Tarth; "I know that belt is recompense for you lost items but it would be better used on Dalmar or I as fighters."
This message was last edited by the player at 00:25, Mon 27 Apr 2015.
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Tarth Ondbei
Human Burglar, 37 posts
Tue 28 Apr 2015
at 13:45 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarth thinks for a moment. "I think for the time being that I will keep it. If it gives me powerful strength, however strong a hill giant is having never seen one, then it will help me a lot more than someone that is fairly strong already." he said. "The potion will be useful and should go to someone that does not get into the thick of battle."
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Tarth Ondbei
Human Burglar, 38 posts
Tue 28 Apr 2015
at 13:51 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornPulling out the flute, Tarth looks it over. "So does this do anything special and does anyone know how to play one?" he asked the group
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In'chath
Drow Mage Priest, 67 posts
Wed 29 Apr 2015
at 00:16 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLooking to Tarl she nodded her head. "We will do what we can to aid you in this matter.
Then she looked over to Tarth "I haven't learned how to play a flute yet.
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Dungeon Master
GM, 432 posts
Wed 29 Apr 2015
at 18:54 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornLysira turns to Tarth and In'chath. She lets her fingertips run over the smooth surface of the wooden flute, tilting her head as if remembering something.
"This is a Flute of Luck. Whoever knows how to play an instrument like this and does so, can invoke the flute's magic and gain the favor of succeeding in a task he wouldn't normally succeed in.", she says.
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Tarth Ondbei
Human Burglar, 39 posts
Wed 29 Apr 2015
at 20:08 | Re: Chapter 3 - Frigorn"Sound good but I think it should go to someone that can use it. If I was to use it, an elf would come and break it over my head for playing so badly. More so if I tied to sing as I sing to the key of "Off" " Tarth said with a smile.
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Tarl Jorgen
Human Fighter, 192 posts
26 HP/17 HP
Thu 30 Apr 2015
at 04:07 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornTarl shrugged and shook his head at Tarth's decision but did not press it further. "I lack the skill in playing the flute as well. Go ahead and keep it for now Tarth. Perhaps give the potion to In'chath or you can keep it. Dalmar and I should be in the thick of the battle for the most part." He looked about the party. "I say we go directly to confront rather than waiting any longer."
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Dungeon Master
GM, 435 posts
Fri 1 May 2015
at 09:51 | Re: Chapter 3 - FrigornGathering your gear you prepare to move to Zurbaran's cabin and confront the person who seems to have ensorcelled some of your group's members. With grim faces you trudge through the knee high snow along the western shores of the Blue Lake. It doesn't take you long to end up at the place where you had first entered the village of Frigorn yesterday night.
[OOC: Chapter 4 has been opened]
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