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Æthercoil Parnast.

Posted by David FoxfireFor group 0
meiou
player, 252 posts
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 23:46
  • msg #217

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Could he get them back in this place? Was that a thing? Pip had always told him no magic could fix that and that he had tried many times. He looked to the others for some sort of sign to continue or fall back.
Tark
player, 184 posts
Wed 14 Jun 2017
at 01:02
  • msg #218

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

  Tark is less surprised that his echo was the most boring one, than Jamie's representation having obvious megalomania.  "I'm pretty sure Jamie isn't quite that far gone… I hope."

  He looks over to the pair of shorty short men.  "Considering what the last people who came out of this cave were acting like, hope for reward seems suspect at best.  Random thought reading by comparison is basically nothing to be surprised at."
Nathan
player, 112 posts
Wed 14 Jun 2017
at 03:17
  • msg #219

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

"Yeah.  That would probably be the bait to the trap that is this cave," Nathan agrees.

"Igatho?  The music has stopped."

If that's not enough to snap her out of it he tries touch.
Igatho
GM, 82 posts
Baby Frost Giant
Still impressionable
Wed 14 Jun 2017
at 03:54
  • msg #220

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Igatho does not respond to touch and just keeps bobbing there.

A different voice, sounding like another toddler (but not Igatho), but with a very clear way of talking and a certain otherworldly beauty to it, calls out from inside the cave. "Nathan... you have forgotten me? Don't worry... I will help..."
David Foxfire
GM, 492 posts
Wed 14 Jun 2017
at 04:11
  • msg #221

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

In reply to Igatho (msg # 220):

"Okay that first part was a total dud," Jamie said, "but I think here comes that real challenge. Be on your guard, Darlings!"

Darcy nodded.  But still she things, "For an instant there, I thought it was a real child."
meiou
player, 255 posts
Tue 11 Jul 2017
at 02:11
  • msg #222

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

He continued further on. Actually curious about this voice that had sounded like his. Could it help him? Would it? Did Pip lie to him? He wondered so many things while he walked.
Tark
player, 186 posts
Tue 11 Jul 2017
at 03:35
  • msg #223

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

  "I apologize in advance for any intangible problems I can't blunt trauma away from hurting you."
Nathan
player, 113 posts
Tue 11 Jul 2017
at 03:48
  • msg #224

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Nathan gets angry.  "Hey!  Release Igatho from the spell!"

He strains to find the source of the voice, "I don't think you're a friend of mine.  I think you're a trap!"
Igatho
GM, 84 posts
Baby Frost Giant
Still impressionable
Wed 19 Jul 2017
at 03:42
  • msg #225

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

(Sorry for how long I took to get to posting here. Been busy with a friend's birthday and such like. XD)

Igatho continues bobbing happily with her eyes closed. Also, the cave does not respond.
David Foxfire
GM, 499 posts
Thu 20 Jul 2017
at 19:39
  • msg #226

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

"I think you're right, Nathan," Jamie said, finally having enough.  "Let's see what we're up against."

Jamie walks up ahead. Casting a ball of bright light in one hand, and detect magic at anything up ahead, intent in sniffing out anything that could create any of these sounds.
meiou
player, 258 posts
Sun 23 Jul 2017
at 20:39
  • msg #227

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Meiou feeling abit more confident in himself asks the group to slow down for a moment . He feels the need to check for traps to make sure between him and jamie they could find anything that could cause problems.
Tark
player, 188 posts
Mon 24 Jul 2017
at 03:10
  • msg #228

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

  Tark is really hoping Igatho is just bring a huge baby and not paying attention, but things probably will not be that convenient.

  "Igatho, you're going to miss the smashing if any happens if you keep dancing."  He looks over to Meiou and nods.  "I always have such mixed feelings about that, it's hardly safe but you're still the best choice, well at least after Jamie checks for magical explosives.  I wonder if any archers feel that way about warriors"

  It's totally a recurring concern with your player's other characters, Tark.  Oh wow look at the big brave sorcerer hiding behind two halflings and a gnome.
Nathan
player, 114 posts
Tue 25 Jul 2017
at 02:29
  • msg #229

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Nathan grits his teeth and waits for the experts to search for traps.  It's hard for him to hold back now that the evil has put Igatho under a spell.

"Couldn't have come up with a better way to snap Igatho out of it myself.  Thank you, Tark.  And thanks for checking for traps, guys."
Igatho
GM, 86 posts
Baby Frost Giant
Still impressionable
Tue 25 Jul 2017
at 02:37
  • msg #230

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

While the entire room seems to be infused with magic to some extent, Jamie can sense much stronger magic emanating from deeper in the cave.

Nathan's voice can be heard calling from inside the cave, "It's a good thing one of us thought to hurt Igatho."

Meiou is able to find that the cave is actually trap-free, but not contraption-free. There are ropes and pulleys hidden in crevices. Following them with his eyes, Meiou can tell that the front cave room has a hidden doorway. Given enough time, Meiou will find said door and even how to open it. (Go ahead and RP finding and opening it. :)

Igatho continues to bob happily, as if she didn't hear Tark at all.
David Foxfire
GM, 502 posts
Wed 26 Jul 2017
at 16:31
  • msg #231

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Jamie nodded in approval at her minion Meiou bolted up ahead of her, sending that familiar warm fuzzy feeling into the rabbitfolk.  "Good bunny, Meiou. Show me what you find."

Through Meiou's connection, Jamie was able to see (through Meiou's eyes) the ropes, pulleys, and eventually hidden door.

'I knew there was more of this 'curse' then meets the eye, Meiou," Meiou heard Jamie's voice say in his head.  'Let's see what's in there.'

"Er, Darcie, dearie, could you keep an eye on Igatho, in case she snaps out of it?" She says out loud.

"Already on it,"
Darcy said, rolling her eyes at the witch, and muttering something under her breath.

"I heard that," Jamie said, "and even though it's true, that's a moot point now."
meiou
player, 261 posts
Fri 28 Jul 2017
at 04:44
  • msg #232

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

The rabbit ignored Jamie and Darcy for the time being as he careful went ahead and pulled the lever. As a certain bobcat was famous for saying "what could possibly go wrong!?" he had a feeling he shouldn't be asking himself that AFTER pulling it but oh well too late now. "Heads up. Lever pulling here."
Tark
player, 190 posts
Sat 29 Jul 2017
at 04:22
  • msg #233

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

  "Thanks for the warning, Meiou."  Tark also has an incredibly mature answer for the latest cave voices.  "Not it for testing if poking the baby works."
Nathan
player, 115 posts
Wed 2 Aug 2017
at 19:06
  • msg #234

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Nathan grimaces in a mixture of anger and worry.  Is the cave trying to use reverse psychology on him to prevent him from doing the one thing that will wake Igatho up?  Or is he over-thinking things, and the cave is consistently trying to get people to do what they shouldn't?

"When in doubt, don't do the awful thing you didn't want to do in the first place."

He gives Igatho a kiss on the cheek.  "We'll get you out of this.  Hang in there."

Nathan then flies over to Meiou to grab his shirt, ready to snatch him away if he should get electrocuted or something, and mutters a blessing.

"May there always be good for your hands to do
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
and may trouble be always a stranger to you."

This message was last edited by the player at 19:10, Wed 02 Aug 2017.
Igatho
GM, 87 posts
Baby Frost Giant
Still impressionable
Fri 4 Aug 2017
at 01:44
  • msg #235

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

With the pulling of the lever, the hidden doorway opens. Beyond the door (which used to just look like more cave wall) is a stairway that leads down into some hallway with metallic walls.

There is a skeleton at the base of the steps. It is situated almost like whoever it was just decided to sit there, relax, and die.

Igatho remains bobbing happily, seemingly unaware of Nathan's kiss or Darcy staying with her.
David Foxfire
GM, 505 posts
Sun 6 Aug 2017
at 20:01
  • msg #236

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

"Well," Darcy said, "At least it's not harming her."

Jamie brings up the rear of the group investigating the new area, but then takes a closer look at the skeleton.
meiou
player, 264 posts
Thu 10 Aug 2017
at 20:24
  • msg #237

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

The rabbit came up next to Jamie checking the skeleton with her. She was more trained in the magical side of things. A thief is trained in the hey that wasn't there a second ago where were you hiding this side of things.
Tark
player, 192 posts
Fri 11 Aug 2017
at 02:04
  • msg #238

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

  "Right, you keep examining the probably literal lazybones." Tark opts to try and remove the distracted Igatho's weapon.  Obviously she can still punch hard, but that would be less painful than a clubbing when no cutscene perks are allowed to the big baby.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:04, Fri 11 Aug 2017.
Nathan
player, 116 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2017
at 04:53
  • msg #239

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Nathan of course let go of Meiou when it was clear there wasn't a trap.  He follows along and takes a look at the skeleton inquisitively.  But since two of the group are already taking a close look at it, Nathan searches the walls and ceilings for any kind of clues.

"Let's make sure there's something to block the door from closing and locking shut.  Igatho's club will do nicely."
Igatho
GM, 88 posts
Baby Frost Giant
Still impressionable
Tue 22 Aug 2017
at 05:20
  • msg #240

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Igatho doesn't seem to mind or notice when her club is taken and used as a doorstop.

Jamie/Meiou find a weird looking box with buttons and a window on it, behind which are two gears. The buttons have symbols on each of them:

Button 1: A square
Button 2: Two triangles pointing left
Button 3: Two triangles pointing right
Button 4: A triangle pointing right
Button 5: A circle

There is also what looks like some kind of crank attached to the odd looking box. On the side of the box is the side of a wheel. Also a switch of some kind. Also some tiny hole too big for a needle and way too small for even Meiou's pinky.

http://globalrecordings.net/im...upics/messenger2.jpg
David Foxfire
GM, 508 posts
Sat 26 Aug 2017
at 10:20
  • msg #241

Re: Æthercoil Parnast

Jamie gasped in surprise over what she found.  "Whoa," she said, soft enough for only Meiou to hear.  She had to do it because only Meiou knew of Jamie's secret. "I never thought I'd see one of these in my lifetime, and that was before I found myself here."

She has had a tape player before, but those were small cheap players that she clipped to her belt and listened with headphones.  "I've seen devices that record on cassettes, but never owned one."

Until now, as she picked the device up and examined it further.  She first pushed the button with the single triangle to see if it works.  She also placed a finger over the hole, to see if it's small enough for headphones, or a larger plug for an external power adapter.  She also checked to see if there's a port for batteries, fiddled with the switch, and even pulled the crank.

"Meiou, I wonder if you can see some small boxes lying about.  With two holes punched through it.  They might go with this device."
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