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Chpt 1b - Titans Gate.

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DM5
GM, 201 posts
I make things up!
Tue 10 Jan 2017
at 18:10
  • msg #1

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

mood music

Titan's Gate is a massive port city which you've each come to for your own purpose. Last night you slept at The Scoundrel and Dirk, a decent tavern just inside the main gate to the city. The dwarf owner was kind enough to give you a space to sleep despite the sleeping rooms and common room being fairly full.

Ash-gray clouds crying a steady drizzling rain greet you again come the morning. The common room of the tavern is busy due to the rain. A man in regalia noting him to be part of the Titans Gate guard comes in and puts a posting onto the common room board atop many others already there.

[Private to Jor'en: You've come looking for a member of the Whisper who's turned rogue and used his knowledge of the shadowy places to turn a profit by selling people into slavery.]

[Private to Kaizen Kost: You came to Titan's Gate seeking Nyshma. A man in Pallem mentioned seeing someone matching her description while moving through the large city days before you met him]

[Private to Omaron Stonehammer: Something in the earth brought you here - a rumbling the ground  which broke a small beaver dam you saw in the woods outside of Arden many days go. The spirits are strange in their signs but on you came.]

[Private to GM: Steady drizzle falls from the ash-gray sky. The crowded, rain slicked buildings seem especially bleak and frightful this morning, as though hunched together beneath the tireless rain. A few lights burn in their eyes, but most of their shutters are still closed. The scent of chimney smoke fills the air, and you hear the din of water trundling from rooftops, splashing into dark alleys, and turning the street gutters into rivulets.
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:37, Thu 19 Jan 2017.
Jor'en
player, 4 posts
Human Rogue
AC15 HP 17/17 PP14
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 02:54
  • msg #2

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Jor'en moved gracefully across the room. The young man nodded or smiled at those who caught his eye as he made way toward the the board.

"Here's hoping for decent work..." He muttered to himself. "If I have to guard one more caravan through a 'spooky wood' I'll be off my rocker, that's for sure."

He looked closely at the postings. A diligent observer would note he ran his finger across some, sounding the words out silently.
Targana
NPC, 3 posts
Dragonborn Minstrel
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 17:26
  • msg #3

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

On the small stage stands a dragonborn clad in colorful desert garb known to be of Zir with only the dragonborn's red eyes can be seen. They gently strums a simsimiyya and hums a tune as those about the common room eat.

The post reads

quote:
Kidnap Victims

Corystan Pike (female human, age 35)
A retired adventurer who was living on stolen loot, she walked with a cane. She disappeared from her modest abode 16 days ago.

Jasper Drundlesput (male dwarf, age 74)
A reclusive and eccentric mathematician, he is believed to have vanished nine days ago. Pieces of parchment covered with numbers and symbols littered the floor of his ransacked house.

Deakon Stormshield (male dwarf, age 12)
A bright dwarf, Deakon was taken from the Lantern Street Orphanage three nights ago. The orphanage took him in when he was six years old, after his parents failed to return from an adventure.

Evelyn Radavec (female human, age 9)
A quiet, sullen girl, she was taken from the Lantern Street Orphanage three nights ago. Her father and mother succumbed to filth fever, which spread through Cauldron seven years ago.

Lucinda Aldreen (female human, age 8)
A gregarious but superstitious child given to the Lantern Street Orphanage at age four by her poverty-stricken mother, Lucinda was abducted from the orphanage three nights ago.

Terrem Kharatys (male human, age 9)
This orphan, taken from the Lantern Street Orphanage three nights ago, is a dour and temperamental lad. His parents died shortly after his birth (circumstances unknown)

Anyone with information on these individuals please contact should Ruphus Laro at the Church of Saint Cuthbert

This message was last edited by the player at 17:36, Thu 19 Jan 2017.
Kaizen Kost
player, 5 posts
Human Divination Wizard
AC 12|15, HP 14/14, PP 13
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 20:46
  • msg #4

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Although Kaizen sat quietly like a church mouse seemingly poring over the pages of a reasonably maintained ironbound tome, he didn't hide off in a corner like a mouse however. No, he sat alone at a centrally-located table in the common room of the Scoundrel and Dirk tavern. Occasionally, his his left hand meandered away from the tome and stole a spoonful of barley porridge with watermelon chunks for his mouth from the steaming bowl on the table before him, or one of his feet tapped along with the lyrical beats provided by the dragonborn minstrel briefly. However, he remained surprisingly idle overall. Contrary to appearances, Kaizen wasn't reading the tome. Rather, eavesdropped on the conversations of the tavern's patrons. Sure, most of what he overheard consisted of mundane, tall, or tawdry affairs, but he learned long ago the value of taverns when searching for information. "The scummier, the better," Nyshma used to say. In fact, he was in Titan's Gate because of something he'd overheard in a tavern in Pallem. Now he waited, listened in the hopes of catching a new lead in his search for his estranged sister, that was until he caught a glimpse of something that stood out among the crowd gathered in the tavern almost as much as he did: an on-duty member of the city guard.

Kaizen lowered his tome slightly and peered out over it at the guardsman as the man tacked yet another sheet of parched on the already cluttered bulletin board across the way. He couldn't read anything on the bulletin board from his seat, and already he wondered what sort of business was important enough to drag the city guard into an establishment like the Scoundrel and Dirk. "One way to find out," began Kaizen indistinctly before he pushed his chair away from the table he sat at then hopped up. After he secured the tome it appeared he'd been reading to its holster at the right side of his waist, he weaved through the crowded common room for the bulletin board. He arrived moments after Jor'en, whose remarks he overheard as he approached but chose to ignore, for now, and stood just off to the man's left while he too read the new posting. "Equal number of men and women." Again Kaizen spoke in a low tone as if his words were for him alone. "The neglected perhaps?" After retreating into his thoughts for a few seconds more, Kaizen looked up to Jo'ren. Unlike before, the words that followed were spoken loudly and clearly enough for Jo'ren to understand easily.

"It seems your wish has been granted. Tell me, what do you make of these disappearances?"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:23, Tue 20 Mar 2018.
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 3 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 21:49
  • msg #5

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Omaron strides toward the bulletin board, his eyes seeming to follow something unseen as he does so. He stops near the other two travelers, and a slight breeze ruffles the new posting, drawing his attention. He reads the missive silently, slowly, thick fingers running through his thick, well maintained beard.
"Well," his voice is smoother than you'd have thought, "the spirits have spoken. For whatever their reasons, the ancient ones have lain this path before us." The soothing words are cut off suddenly, a deep, wracking cough nearly doubling the young dwarf over as he covers his mouth. "My apologies, gentlemen. Shall we inquire as to the specifics of this venture? Oh yes,my name is Omaron, formerly of the Stonehammer enclave, and I believe we shall soon be well acquainted."
Jor'en
player, 6 posts
Human Rogue
AC15 HP 17/17 PP14
Sat 21 Jan 2017
at 04:05
  • msg #6

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Jor'en looked down at the two new comers. He put his hand on his forehead saying "Just my luck. A sickly dwarf, a sprat no higher than a Kythorn beetle and a bunch of missing orphans. If I don't die keeping you two alive, I'll be rewarded with three scraps of bread from Saint Cuthbert hisself. Well...literally anything is better than another guard job. So what in the Nine Hells, I'm in. Can we at least have a drink first? I'm Jor'en by the way, that's J-O-R-dash-E-N so you can get the spelling right on my tombstone..." He ended with a broad smirk, extending a hand to each of the diminutive pair in turn.
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 5 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Sat 21 Jan 2017
at 22:11
  • msg #7

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"Well, Jor'en, I am called Omaron," the dwarf draws a somewhat ragged breath, stifling another coughing fit. "Let not my health be of concern. I speak with the elements, and they have seen me fit to champion their cause. I am more than well enough, in spite of the cough." He draws himself up to his full height, and something about his presence makes you want to believe his words. Maybe it's the fire in his eyes, or the whisper of wind about his person. Maybe it's the way he seems grounded, as though the earth carries him rather than being trod upon.
Kaizen Kost
player, 7 posts
Human Divination Wizard
AC 12|15, HP 14/14, PP 13
Sun 22 Jan 2017
at 17:39
  • msg #8

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"I see you've been trained well," retorted Kaizen after Jor'en's insolent remarks. "That's good. It's tiring constantly explaining the basics to your sort." Kaizen knew Jor'en's type: brute. He wasn't fond of brutes but understood that they had their uses. As long as Jor'en proved his usefulness, Kaizen would tolerate him. He wouldn't cut him any slack on the foolishness however. Jor'en needed to earn such a privilege. Mercifully, Omaron was much more amenable. Sure, it seemed he was a kook who believed that the basic elements, such as fire, had sentience and could bestow power, but there were far worse faults one could have in his view. Unlike Jor'en, he wasn't particularly concerned about Omaron's health, or lack thereof. It was Omaron's business alone so long as it didn't become a problem. Thus, with politeness at the forefront of his mind, Kaizen turned to face Omaron.

"Greetings Omaron. I am known as Kaizen Kost." Kaizen wasn't familiar with the greeting practices of dwarves and thus allowed Omaron to determine whether they exchanged anything more than words while he instead sized up the dwarf. Omaron certainly looked capable. That was good. It was important to him that the mission to rescue the kidnapped villagers ended successfully. He needed some positivity in his life after the recent tragedies he'd suffered. "Yes, I believe we should be on our way. The longer we wait, the less likely we are to pick up the trail of the kidnapped villagers." Kaizen stepped aside and allowed either one of Jor'en or Omaron to lead the way. Given common prejudices, he suspected that the trio would have more success interacting with Ruphus Laro if either of the adult members led things.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:24, Tue 20 Mar 2018.
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 6 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 18:59
  • msg #9

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Omaron accepts Jor'en's offered hand, his grip firm and steady. "I suppose drinks are the proper way to start such a venture," he says, gesturing for someone to lead the way to a table. "Either of you know where the Cuthberthian church is?"
Shakurd Helmoral
NPC, 7 posts
Dwarf Innkeeper
Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 19:08
  • msg #10

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

At the bar, Shakurd, the dwarf owner of The Scoundrel and Dirk, eyes the trio before saying, "Think another group went over to the church yesterday lookin' for those folks, but if I know the church they'll take more help if your gonna offer." She pours a glass of wine which a serving boy runs off to a table. "Church is in the temple district just outside the gates to the old city."
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 7 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 23:43
  • msg #11

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"Ah, excellent, Mistress Helmoral. Compliments to the house, and to the lovely proprietor of the same," Omaron bows deeply. He then orders a decent dwarven ale, though not an extravagant vintage.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:56, Wed 25 Jan 2017.
Jor'en
player, 7 posts
Human Rogue
AC15 HP 17/17 PP14
Tue 24 Jan 2017
at 05:33
  • msg #12

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"Same ale for me. How about you kid? I bet they have goat's milk here."

Jor'en gave the young arcanist a wry smile and seated himself next to the dwarf.
Shakurd Helmoral
NPC, 8 posts
Dwarf Innkeeper
Tue 24 Jan 2017
at 17:06
  • msg #13

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Shakurd nods and produces a pair of tankards from above the bar then fills from a tap that has a barrel at the top with dwarvish runes on it. Omaron recognizes the tap handle as being from the clan of Strongbrew, a well known dwarf brewers who make some of the best and strongest beers and spirits in the land. "Strongbrew's Demon Dark'll do you two, the kid will have goat's milk. Do the three of you want food?"
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 8 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Wed 25 Jan 2017
at 23:45
  • msg #14

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Omaron drinks his ale in silence, downing half the mug in a single pull. He observes the tavern's clientele, finishing his drink and returning the mug to the bar. He waits for the others to finish their drinks patiently, though is clearly desiring to get on to the church.
Guardians of the Wilds
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 00:02
  • msg #15

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

The tavern is filled with people, a handful of ratcatchers sits about the place - one group is made of three halflings and two elves all of whom seem to have some connection to nature. [Private to Omaron Stonehammer:  see Guardians of the Wilds description]

Omaron hears the mutterings of the tavern, what he makes of them is his own business.

[Private to Omaron Stonehammer: She is a retired second story worker has a hidden cache of stolen treasure around her some where.

Someone's offering money for hunting ears in the Dead Kingdom.

An order of demonic cultists has slain the elementals which guarded an artifact near the ancient Dwarven city of Vangrim

The village of Ravens Bluff is besieged by orc and goblins

Someone or thing called the Lost Hive of Mubunu has assassination or taken a group of adventurers
]
Jor'en
player, 8 posts
Human Rogue
AC15 HP 17/17 PP14
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 15:49
  • msg #16

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Jor'en waved his hand to imply he was not interested in food. He finished his ale quickly and was ready to depart.
DM5
GM, 220 posts
I make things up!
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 21:03
  • msg #17

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

OOC: I wanted to give Kaizen a bit to longer to post but also don't want to slow y'all down ... so moving on!
The three of you head out of The Scoundrel and Dirk into the streets of Titans Gate where the comings and goings of city life is are full swing despite the drizzling. Vendors are set up along the streets -selling meat on sticks, hot beverages, breads, etc. People are making their way to wherever they might be heading. Making your way through the hustle and bustle of the city is much easier than expect thanks to the directions given to you by Shakurd and due to you looking to be moving with purpose which causes most to get out of your way, though a few vendors do try to hock their goods.

After about a twenty minutes or so of walk, you arrive at a two story structure made of white marble with veins of vivid blue. It stands in stark contrast to the wood and stone buildings around it. A pair of white marble statues depicting armored warriors stand on either side of the temple's heavy oaken door. Each of the statues has a mace raised toward the darkened sky. Above the door's marble architrave are boldly inscribed the following words : WITHIN LAW LIVES HOPE.
Jor'en
player, 9 posts
Human Rogue
AC15 HP 17/17 PP14
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 13:25
  • msg #18

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Jor'en rolled his eyes and scoffed at the dramatic exterior of the temple.

"These fellas take themselves far to seriously, if you ask me."

He opened the large front doors, holding them open so his smaller companions could follow him inside.
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 9 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 16:34
  • msg #19

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"Most do," Omaron says, nodding in thanks as he walks into the temple. He looks for an acolyte or clerk, someone who can direct them within the temple itself.
Ruphus Laro
NPC, 25 posts
Priest of St Cuthbert
HP13 AC15 PP13
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 21:50
  • msg #20

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

The interior of the building is utilitarian with simple wooden pews, a raised stone pulpit, a donation box, and very little else. The dozen small windows of stained glass and a few dozen tapestries,  each depicting Saint Cuthbert fighting agents of chaos and evil, are the only adornments visible.

A mousy looking fellow who's currently sporting a black eye that might be a few days old, approaches you after a moment or two of you entering the building. "May I be of some help to you gentlemen?"
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 10 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 23:57
  • msg #21

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"Aye, we are responding to a posting," Omaron covers a stifled cough, then continues. "A posting regarding missing villagers." He scanned the spartan interior of the temple. He'd never been inside a temple to St. Cuthbert, but he was rather surprised. He'd always been told human temples were gaudy, overblown affairs, but this one seemed downright sensible. Very little wasted space, good airflow, even the acoustics were quite decent. Maybe a dwarven architect had designed the building.
Ruphus Laro
NPC, 26 posts
Priest of St Cuthbert
HP13 AC15 PP13
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 21:01
  • msg #22

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

"Of course of course, I am Ruphus Laro, please come in." the youthful priest leads you into a room adjacent to the entry. The room is has a pair of chairs flank a fireplace with a table between them. There's a heavy door beside the roaring fire and on the far side of the room is a wall filled with bookcases.

Ruphus motions to the chairs, "Wait here for a moment while I go get our head priest."
Omaron Stonehammer
player, 11 posts
Hill Dwarf Shaman 2
AC 13/15 HP 14/14 PP 14
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 23:42
  • msg #23

Chpt 1b - Titans Gate

Omaron scans through the laden bookshelves as they wait.
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