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Into the Dying Sun.

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Albion Hawkmoon
player, 98 posts
Human Male
Crusader of Mayaheine
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 04:22
  • msg #45

Into the Dying Sun

A soft sigh from Hawkmoon and he takes a seat on an outcropping.

"I am not much of one for religious debate to be honest.  Pelor is the god of light, the sun and creator of most that is good.  He is not some minor deity subservient to another, he is the greatest god of good.  Sire, I do not wish to talk about your beliefs, and I am starting to get offended by how you belittle my faith.  Be done with this diatribe so that we might get on with the business of killing evil, which be something I care much about."

He shakes his head looking at Boris.

"Gods cannot directly intervene upon this plane, which is why mortals such as myself are empowered to act in their stead.  Even loyal Mayaheine herself is stripped of much power upon this plane, and she wast born mortal.  Sire, if a Paladin of Pelor's champion can keep his preaching to a minimum, then surely you who claims far less involvement can keep your peace upon your beliefs?  I beg of you."

He gestures back over to the mountain they came of.

"I found myself awakened within that strange village oddly preserved, and this was not the land that I was to travel prior.  With me were several strangers and I suspect we were in some way called, or spirited away.  Mayhap we are needed to bring balance to this place, you think?"
Ondrea Avalor
player, 201 posts
I can't drown my demons
they know how to swim.
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 06:42
  • msg #46

Into the Dying Sun


Ondrea looked at the sky and then added "We should get moving, I don't want to be out here after dark if possible. There are some very unholy things in these woods and even with a few extra sword arms I'd rather have a ale in front of me tonight."


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Boris Underhill
player, 241 posts
Halfling
'Legitimate Businessman'
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 08:38
  • msg #47

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 44):

"By all means, friend Frederick. Once we choose a course of action we may continue further, and you can climb up for a better view!

"And friend Hawkmoon, spoken like a true Paladin! I have known many a Templar who's head would begin to throb when there is more discussion than fighting and see disrespect where there is none as an excuse for said fighting. Present company excluded, of course. And no doubt some force has pulled us here, to a land that seems unusually cursed with evil. Let us not fight among ourselves.

"As for our course, I don't think we are going to learn more at the temple or the odd, timeless village beyond it. I suggest we continue back south, and then take the other path where the trail of the Saracens' diverged."

This message was last edited by the player at 22:01, Mon 19 Nov 2018.
Frederick
player, 90 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 09:27
  • msg #48

Into the Dying Sun

I was not speaking of climbing but of taking flight as the birds do. I have the power to manipulate the threads of mana to allow us to soar like eagles.

Frederick looks to the lady who spoke and is smitten. She was both lovely and dangerous at the same time.

Aye milady. A night in town to further discuss plans might be advantageous.  And I will soon need to rest, for this has been a busy day thus far, and I am growing weary from my weavings.
Stoney Applesmith
player, 283 posts
SP15/AC10
Thatco18/HP31/14
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 14:03
  • msg #49

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 48):

Stoney has sat down, and started sipping on his wine,while everyone interjects their beliefs.
Albion Hawkmoon
player, 100 posts
Human Male
Crusader of Mayaheine
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 15:28
  • msg #50

Into the Dying Sun

He nods to Boris.  "Sire, those sound like good tales for a campfire with a hart roasting upon it, or a lazy winter eve of feasting, no offense taken but let us get to task."

"The lady speaks wisely.  Where is our best and fastest travel for a campsite?"

He looks around.

A smile to Frederick  <blue"And how long or far can we fly sire Frederick."</blue>


OOC:  A please please note:  Hawkmoon only gives the name Hawkmoon.
Frederick
player, 101 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 21:27
  • msg #51

Into the Dying Sun

For roughly an hour.  I am never certain of the duration, but I have a spell in preparation to slow the fall of myself and whoever is with me.

Then he turns to Io

I am not certain why you say I speak of a human deity. My Elven mother also had this thought, that there is some Being of great power that holds the verses together. But it only a belief, a thought. The Being we postulate is more than a God. It is the origin of all power and magic that flows in the multiple planes and verses. This is not to disparage anyone's beliefs or their God. Galen is granted the ability to heal wounded flesh by Bibi. There is no doubt of this. And Hawkmoon is granted his powers by Pelor. But have you never given thought to where all this power comes from? Why there are so many different and varied Gods and not just one God who rules the lands? I believe it is because there is something more powerful behind them all. But I am but a Humble Mage of the Fourth Order. I am not a theologian who sits all day and ponders and trains to learn about the many Gods. I learn some small ability to weave the threads of magic that surround us and shape it with my will to achieve the ends I seek.

He steps back and bows low to Io and Galen

But, alas, I see that I have offended thee. Please accept my apologies and let us continue on this mission. We will speak no more of conflicting ideas and will only move forward in our occupations. If it so please you Sires.
Ondrea Avalor
player, 203 posts
I can't drown my demons
they know how to swim.
Tue 20 Nov 2018
at 01:28
  • msg #52

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 47):

"That is as good of plan as any Boris, please lead on." Ondrea will follow Boris as he picks his way forward, her hammer is in her hand and at the ready.

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Stoney Applesmith
player, 284 posts
SP15/AC10
Thatco18/HP31/14
Tue 20 Nov 2018
at 13:15
  • msg #53

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 52):

Hopping up out of his seated position, still drink in hand.  Hammer in other hand, looking at it inquisitively.

"Andrea, looks like you and I both need a new hammer after that black ooze played waste to ours."

Stoney's hammer is partially melted on one end.

"Still will be effective, at least until I find a new one.  tracker, please lead on."  Stated to one of the new groupies, who can track better than the rest of us.
Frederick
player, 103 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Tue 20 Nov 2018
at 13:20
  • msg #54

Into the Dying Sun

Frederick looks at the weapons.

Are either of these magical weapons? If not, I can repair them for you.

He reaches inside his cloak and pulls a couple of small lodestones from a pocket.
Boris Underhill
player, 245 posts
Halfling
'Legitimate Businessman'
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 03:34
  • msg #55

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 52):

"Right then. Back south. No villages here, I'm afraid! We came to a fork and followed some tracks here, looking for the Saracens' camp. We found this temple instead. We are heading back to the fork, if we may find it, and that branch may lead us to the villains we seek.

"So, Frederick, you can fly? I assume by Magickal means? And your conception of God is I think what I have been taught. There are many placed on Earth where God and Jesus's names are unknown, we are obviously in one of them."


With that he started to lead the party south, through the swamp and to the fork in the path where he thought them might find the Saracens' camp.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:34, Wed 21 Nov 2018.
Stoney Applesmith
player, 285 posts
SP15/AC10
Thatco18/HP31/14
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 16:00
  • msg #56

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 54):

"Thank you for the offer, but my hammer is crafted meticulously, and does have magic imbued upon it."

Spinning his hammer in his palm, while walking to the fork in the road.

"Here look at it.  Maybe you still could repair some of the damage.  It has been with me a long tie, and I hate to lose it, now."

Frederick
player, 104 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 16:55
  • msg #57

Into the Dying Sun

You are correct Boris. I weave the threads of magic to allow me to ascend to the clouds. The difference between the Mages concept of One True God and yours is that our concept doesn't require worship. Everything It needs comes from the worship of the Gods themselves.  This adds power and magical energy to It, thus back to the world.

Frederick looks over the hammer Stoney hands him.

I can at least fix the handle of it. But the head will not stay fixed for more than about 10 minutes. If we were to enter a battle I could mend it and it would last you the fight anyway.

Frederick lays the hammer on a stump and places the lodestones on either side of it. Then he begins his weaving and a glow surrounds the hammer as well as the sound of smiths and woodcutters at work. The handle and head of the hammer become as new. After about 10 minutes, the head of the hammer reverts back to its damaged self.
Stoney Applesmith
player, 286 posts
SP15/AC10
Thatco18/HP31/14
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 17:48
  • msg #58

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 57):

"Thank you for trying to repair it.  I have never witnessed that type of magic.  I am anxious to see what else you have up your sleeve."
Handing Frederick a drink.
"Here, have a sip for your efforts."

Frederick
player, 105 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 18:16
  • msg #59

Into the Dying Sun

Frederick gives a small bow.

Thank you, kind sir. I do what little I can. My sleeves are close to empty for this day. I have the energy for a few more weavings but not much.  I have expended a lot today and will have to rest and recharge.
Boris Underhill
player, 246 posts
Halfling
'Legitimate Businessman'
Fri 23 Nov 2018
at 06:03
  • msg #60

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 57):

Boris chatted away, grateful for the conversation in the gloomy forest if a little out of his depth when it came to metaphysics.

"The Church used to believe that it was only via a bargain with demons or a pact with Satan that made sorcery possible. But after much prayer and what they observed in Outremer the truth was revealed. Some magic was evil, like necromancy. But for most magic, it is the actions that determine if it is good or evil. And free will is a gift from God.

I hadn't thought of where magic comes from, I just guessed it was a natural force throughout the universe like air or ether. After all, some creatures are magic as well! But it seems sensible that at some level even the magic of pagans and non-believers if still powered by faith.

"Either way, if you are tired, or somehow spent, then we don't really need you to take to the air right now. We're following our back-track and shouldn't get lost very easily. There isn't much to see, for another, due to all the trees."

This message was last edited by the player at 11:45, Thu 29 Nov 2018.
Albion Hawkmoon
player, 110 posts
Human Male
Crusader of Mayaheine
Tue 27 Nov 2018
at 17:04
  • msg #61

Into the Dying Sun

"It sounds as if we need to camp if there are those short on resources, and plan our next move, though it sounds as if we have a good idea of such.  How far is this crossroad?"
Boris Underhill
player, 251 posts
Halfling
'Legitimate Businessman'
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 11:47
  • msg #62

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Albion Hawkmoon (msg # 61):

The Halfling thought for a moment,

"It was just a branch in the path that we were tracking the Saracens on. And it's over a day's travel from here."
Frederick
player, 110 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 13:30
  • msg #63

Into the Dying Sun

Frederick thinks for a moment then answers Boris

It's not a so much a physical tiredness but a sense of drain. Most of the magic I use when weaving spells comes from the surroundings. But a small part comes from me. I have learned when I cam starting to near the end of my casting for the day. But I can easily cast my spell of flight and the safety spell on two people, with a couple of spells in reserve should we need them. I suggest we do this and get a good lay of the surrounding land.
Stoney Applesmith
player, 289 posts
SP15/AC10
Thatco18/HP31/14
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 13:55
  • msg #64

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 63):

Taking a step back, while the others are conversation and drinking his wineskin.

"Camp might be a good option.  We all could use some rest."
Albion Hawkmoon
player, 111 posts
Human Male
Crusader of Mayaheine
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 14:59
  • msg #65

Into the Dying Sun

"Sire Frederick, then a cautious flight to take good lay of our surrounds and possibly locate a proper campsite would be appreciated."
Frederick
player, 111 posts
Life happens. We can only
accept it or not. Smile.
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 15:11
  • msg #66

Into the Dying Sun

Frederick nods to Hawkmoon

Who would like to accompany me to the skies? Preferably someone with a good memory and map making skills. We can both draw a rough map and compare them.
Boris Underhill
player, 252 posts
Halfling
'Legitimate Businessman'
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 21:56
  • msg #67

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Frederick (msg # 66):

Boris looked doubtful.

"I have slept in the woods before, but am not skilled at map making. Plus... I'm not sure God intended me to fly as a bird!" He laughed nervously.
Ondrea Avalor
player, 205 posts
I can't drown my demons
they know how to swim.
Tue 4 Dec 2018
at 00:23
  • msg #68

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 67):

Ondrea looked up at the sky and then at the surrounding woods before adding "Are we all keen on spending the night out in the wilds ? I am happy to if that is everyone's mind, but I fear wee might do more fighting then sleeping."

If it is decided to camp Ondrea will help looking for a suitable stop and then preparing the camp for the night.



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Stoney Applesmith
player, 290 posts
SP15/AC10
Thatco18/HP31/14
Tue 4 Dec 2018
at 15:49
  • msg #69

Into the Dying Sun

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 68):

"I can go with you in the sky.  I am no map maker, but I have a memory like a steel trap.  It might be a rusty trap, but steel, still!  Just in case there is a nearby cave, or shelter of some kind. "
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